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Police budget includes cash for advanced fingerprinting and a videographer By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Like a scene from a television police drama, the Durham Regional Police is getting more technologically advanced. With the passing of the 2007 police services’ budget by Dur- ham Region’s finance and admin- istration committee on March 22 came line items for advanced fin- gerprint scanning and video ma- nipulation. “If someone 10 years ago said they wanted a web designer in policing you would be laughed at,” said Police Chief Vern White. “But our website has been very successful and this is the way po- licing is going.” In the proposed $124 million budget, which if passed would be up $6.3 million from last year, line items are included for an ad- vanced mug shot system and a videographer. The $204,712 mug-shot system, Chief White explained, is a real- time identification system used by the RCMP. “In a matter of minutes it can compare (fingerprints) to over 100 million prints around the world,” he said. “Today it is days, if not weeks to do the same thing.” Durham will be one of only a few police services where the sys- tem is being tested, and according to Chief White it puts them on the leading edge. Also included is a line item for a part-time videographer for $30,860. “They will take video from armed robberies and they ma- nipulate them so that we actually use them by streaming them, put- ting them on YouTube or on our website,” Chief White said. In addition, this year’s police services budget allows for 24 new officers. “They are to deal with the in- creased levels of demand and calls for service,” Chief White said. “A lot of that has to do with growth. Yo u can’t grow by a billion and a half in new construction in a year Durham cops go high-tech ✦ See Police, Page 4 you could be the Let’s get started AJAX / PIC K E R ING COMMUN I T Y GUIDE 20 0 7 OF THE ULTIMATE FAMILY CAMPING PACKAGECAMPING PACKAGE worth $$20002000 PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS SHOWN. • COLEMAN TENT •4 COLEMAN SLEEPING BAGS • COLEMAN 2 BURNER STOVE •COLEMAN LANTERN • 45QT 120 V COOLER WITH ADAPTER • 4 ESCORT ARM CHAIRS • WOODS QUEEN AIRBED •ELIMINATOR POWERBOX 600A • 2 ADULT BIKES • 2 YOUTH BIKES PLUS A $100 CANADIAN TIRE GIFT CARD WINNERWINNER GET ALL THE DETAILS AND YOUR ENTRY BALLOT IN THE AJAX / PICKERING COMMUNITY GUIDE BEING DELIVERED IN YOUR NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th PrizePrize PackagePackage durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 Ninety-six charges laid in Ajax assault AJAX — An 18-year-old and seven youths face a total of 96 charges follow- ing an assault in which a 17-year-old male was hit in the head with a ham- mer. The incident happened on Satur- day, March 17, around 9:15 p.m., when Durham Regional Police were called to address on Pine Street for a reported street robbery. When police arrived, they found a male bleeding from a head wound. Three males and three females told police they were watching TV in a con- verted shed in the backyard. They said eight males came onto the property. Six of the males, including two wear- ing balaclavas, entered the shed and began searching it. Some of the suspects, who were known to the victims, fled with a cam- era, cell phones and a small amount of money. During the robbery, the 17-year-old was struck on the head with a ham- mer. He was taken to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, where he received staples to close the wound. The youth is also recovering from a concussion. The others in the shed didn’t require medical attention. On Wednesday, March 21, officers with the Community Response Unit, supported by uniformed officers from the Ajax-Pickering detachment and members of the Criminal Investiga- tions Branch, arrested eight suspects at different locations around Durham. The seven youths are all 17 years old and are from Ajax. Also arrested was Devon Anderson, 18, of Admiral Road in Ajax. The 96 charges include robbery, assault with a weapon, possession of weapons dangerous and mischief. All were held for bail hearings. Looking for youth DURHAM — The Durham Region Media Group is looking for youth with an interest in writing, photography and video to embark on project Prom Squad. Through the project, high school students will participate in creating a special section on proms across Dur- ham, allowing them to have their work published and gain experience in print, photo and broadcast journalism. Those interested should have their own digital camera, and will attend three workshops, including one on writing and photography presented by Metroland staff. Sessions occur at our Ajax and Oshawa offices. Anyone interested should send a short submission on why they would like to participate, by e-mail to ccrimi@durhamregion.com or by mail to Crystal Crimi, 126-130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, Ont., L1S 2H5. Submissions should be received by April 16. 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 A new puzzle each day Five different levels of difficulty SUDOKU Now online at gearing up Motorcycle training at Durham College M2 (introductory) M1 (advanced) Weekends Weekends April 6 - October 19 April 6 - October 19 Friday: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weeknights Weeknights June 18 - 21 June 26 - 28 July 9 - 12 July 3 - 5 August 13 - 16 July 31 - August 2 Monday - Thursday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Special ladies ONLY M1 weekend September 14 - 16. Continuing Education for all the details and requirements visit www.durhamcollege.ca/coned 905.721.2000 ext. 1-2148 1.888.627.1191 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Municipality takes four spots in energy-from-waste site short list By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Four of the five spots on a short list of potential energy-from-waste sites released on March 23 are in Clarington. According to Cliff Curtis, Dur- ham’s commissioner of works, now begins the work to narrow the list down to one. “I am certain the public will be- come much more focused on the project now,” he said. “But, I think if we have done our homework, and we have, we will be able to convince the public that this is a good decision and it is the envi- ronmentally friendly thing to do.” Durham and York regions did a joint study to find a method of dealing with garbage, currently trucked to Michigan. In June, Dur- ham Regional Council approved thermal treatment of waste and the recovery of energy as the pre- ferred alternative to land filling. Selection of a site to process a minimum of 250,000 and a maxi- mum of 400,000 tonnes of waste annually is the second phase of the process. There were 12 sites identified in the draft report by consultants, including one in Whitby, two in Oshawa and one in Pickering. “The consultants tried to cast a wide net,” Mr. Curtis said. “We had a number of screening criteria.” The criteria included the size of the parcel of land, environmental considerations, proximity to resi- dential areas and power lines. The first Clarington site is lo- cated on the west and south sides of Osbourne Road with the nearest intersection being Hwy. 401 and Courtice Road. The two parcels of land, each 12.1 hectares, are owned by the Region of Durham. “That is surplus when we bought land for the water pollution con- trol plant (WPCP),” Mr. Curtis said. “There are some advantages for that particular site. There is some synergy between energy from waste and the WPCP.” The second Clarington site is lo- cated south of Hwy. 401 and west of South Service Road near the in- tersection of Hwy. 401 and Bennett Road. The site size is approximately 18.1 hectares and belongs to a pri- vate owner. The third Clarington site is lo- cated south of Hwy. 401 between South Service Road and Bennett Road, near the intersection of Hwy. 401 and Bennett Road. The site is approximately 15 hectares in size and the ownership is currently listed with J.J. Barnicke. The fourth Clarington site is lo- cated east of Osbourne Road be- tween Hwy. 401 and the CN Rail line near the intersection of Hwy. 401 and Courtice Road. The site is approximately 27.4 hectares in size and is owned by Thornrich Investments Ltd. The final site is located in the Region of York at Concession 4 in East Gwillimbury, near the in- tersection of Hwy. 404 and Davis Drive. It is 11 hectares and owned by York. On March 27 the Joint Waste Management Committee will con- sider approving the report and for- warding it to both Durham and Yo rk’s regional councils on March 28 and March 29, respectively. After that, during the week of April 2, there will be meetings for adjacent landowners by invitation only. Mr. Curtis explained there will be a public meeting on April 12 at the Clarington Beech Centre on Liberty Street North at 7 p.m. A final site recommendation will be made to council sometime in the fall, followed by another round of public consultation. “Council will hopefully adopt it prior to the end of the year,” Mr. Curtis said. According to Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson a facility in Durham would be a benefit. “If we are going to build one and pay for it, it would be better that it be close to home,” he said, explain- ing it saves money on transporting and transferring waste. The facility, which could cost between $200 and $300 million to build, will be attractive and an ad- dition to any area, Mr. Anderson said. “If it is built right, managed right and operated right it will get rid of our garbage and create energy,” he said. “These aren’t like coal fire plants; the smoke that comes out of the top is as clean as possible.” When asked to comment, Clar- ington Mayor Jim Abernethy said he had not seen the short list of sites and therefore didn’t want to comment on it. Clarington tops list for incinerator Correction A new orthopedic assessment centre at Scarborough General Hospital, which will operate once a week at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital, will re- ceive $900,000 for its first year of operation. An incorrect figure appeared in the March 16 issue of the News Advertiser. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Strike still hasn’t closed any schools DURHAM — According to a Fri- day school status report, things are going well despite the support staff strike. Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, chairwoman of the Durham District School Board, said she attended an update at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 23, on the condition of schools since 2,100 members of the secre- tarial, custodial and maintenance, and educational assistant worker groups, represented by the Cana- dian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), walked off the job Wednes- day. “Everything’s going great,” said Trustee Crawford, who added she was surprised. “I was in a couple of schools today and they look really good,” she said. “The principals were tired.” Trustee Crawford said she be- lieves some schools are cycling bathrooms so they can ensure one set is always clean, but have not placed restrictions on use. “Each school is running on their own and depending on their size, they’re making adaptations as needed,” she said. 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TALK to your agent about showcasing your home effectively and make sure it’s featured in our Open House Section. to advertise call 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 and not have some demands increase.” He said crime rates have gone down, but there has been an increase in violent crimes and street- level robberies. “That is why some of the officers the police are looking for in 2007 will be focused on that,” Chief White said. “We hope they (the committee) will look at a recommendation for some strategic funding to deal with targeted response.” But, a motion introduced by Whitby Council- lor Don Mitchell to increase the police budget by $500,000 for a targeted response program failed. Much of what was included in the budget, Chief White said, came from the series of town hall meetings the police held. “A lot of the things we have done in the last six months, in the way we respond to calls, certainly some of those responses came about as a result of public meetings,” he said. The budget met the guideline set by council, but only after the Police Services Board cut $1.2 million. Police were not able to budget for a sec- ond gun and gang unit, which Chief White said he would have liked to have. “That is 15 more officers or $1.5 million dollars I don’t have,” he said. “We did have to reassign officers from the front line into guns and gang because we didn’t get the funding places like To ronto received. So for me to take another dozen officers off the front line to do that, I just don’t have it. For us it is status quo. We will continue to attack guns and gangs.” Regional council considers the police budget on March 28. 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Poll after poll indicates Canadians have placed “global warm- ing” as the No. 1 issue -- even ahead of health care. Yet, it seems the majority of people don’t do the small things that, collec- tively, will have a huge, positive impact on our environment. Excessive idling, driving at high speeds -- we all know the facts. The biggest problem is that many of us just don’t care. What seems to matter more is personal comfort. It’s time to look outside our own busy lives and see the big picture. That’s if you can see through all the smog. Roger King Bowmanville NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organiza- tion that addresses reader com- plaints about member newspapers. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement lim- ited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. A nother year, another strike. Without fail, the education of stu- dents is continuously interrupted by public employees, and just days after March Break, it’s happened again. On Wednesday, the Durham District School Board’s support staff walked off the job to protest the contract offered to them. Their actions have left special needs students without educational assistants, all students and staff without clean facilities, and phones without anyone to answer them. Their unresolved contract issues in- clude wages, benefits, workload, hours, and job posting. One thing’s for sure, the 8.2 per cent increase between April 2006 and Oct. 1, 2008 the school board says it’s offering, in accordance with provincial framework, is probably more than most people will see, except maybe for teachers and other employee groups paid by the taxpayer. Regardless of whether their cause is justified, it’s not fair to students. Public workers need to find a better way of pro- testing than striking, which gives them an unfair advantage in bargaining. It’s not like they’re protesting against a private cor- poration and impacting its profits; they’re disrupting the lives of people who have paid for and rely on those public services for everyday life and, in most cases, prob- ably make less than those striking. It’s so tiring to hear people constantly refer to students as our future and then see publicly-paid workers distract their learn- ing for what will mainly be self gain. Strikes and the threat of them are be- coming a constant thing for the public sector. It was only a few months ago that Dur- ham Region Transit workers left some high school students without a ride when they took to the picket lines for almost a month. Along with the transit strike, Durham College students were impacted when fac- ulty walked off the job last March looking for workload, salary and staffing improve- ments. Last May, public school supply teach- ers were ready to strike following failed bargaining between the Durham District School Board and the Elementary Teach- ers’ Federation of Ontario occasional teachers’ local. It sought higher wages, benefits, priority hiring for full-time and long-term positions, Before that, in February, Canadian Union of Public Employees members threatened to take job action against the Province, which would impact school cus- todians, educational assistants and secre- taries. The potential job action was protest to a provincial bill that proposed a number of changes to pensions and better benefits for police and fire personnel. The list goes on and on every year. It’s time for the Province to eliminate legal strikes for the public sector and for unions to come up with a better solution for dealing with contracts. Crystal Crimi’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. Email ccrimi@durhamregion.com. Crystal Crimi staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Hail the Panthers! Pickering squad overachieved in exciting Junior ‘A’ playoff run What a ride it was! A sports team doesn’t often form subject matter for an editorial, but we couldn’t let the Pickering Pan- thers’ impressive run in Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League playoff action fade away without our congratulations. For those of you who don’t follow local hockey, the Panthers finished the season with a 26 wins, 21 losses and two ties, good enough for fifth in the South Conference standings. The team’s first opponent was the fourth-seeded Toronto Junior Canadi- ans, and it didn’t seem likely that the Pickering squad could make it into the second round. Before long, they were down three games to one in the best-of-seven series and it seemed the Panthers were done. Lo and behold, the squad took games five and six in overtime to set up a thrilling Game 7 in Pickering. With a huge and boisterous crowd on hand, the team respond- ed with an impressive 6-2 victory to take the series. It was on to the semifinals. But, the Panthers’ reward for beating the Junior Canadians was a date with the highly-touted Vaughan Vipers, merely the tournament’s top seed, which racked up 20 more points than the Panthers in regular season play. Once again, Pickering fell behind three games to one. Another comeback seemed out of the question, and most fans were ready to give the team a pat on the back for its exciting win in the first playoff series. However, the Panthers did it again, once more notching two, must-win overtime games to force a seventh and deciding game. Pickering scored three straight third-period power-play goals to take the game and finish off Vaughan. It didn’t go so well against their next opponent, the St. Michael’s Buzzers, which swept Pickering in four games. But, the players and coaching staff should be commended for the grittiness they displayed in the playoffs. Two improbable comebacks made the Panthers the talk of the City, providing more thrills than Pickering has seen in quite a while, at least on the ice. As coach Pat Curcio remarked after the loss to St. Mike’s, “I’m very proud of the guys. To see them overcome what they did was outstanding.” All of Pickering should be proud of the team - and eagerly await next season. Education staff should never strike Councillors asked to support hiring of 12 new p aramedics and 24 police officers By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — This year’s budget may be status quo, but Regional officials hope residents will appreciate the minimal tax increase proposed. Potential tax increases across the Region range between $69 and $126 by municipality, with Clar- ington topping the list. The budget of about $419 million represents an av- erage increase of 4.67 per cent over 2006. “I think finance and administration adopted a guideline and we were very strong in saying to staff, ‘we want you to bring us a budget at that guideline or below’ and they listened,” said Mari- lyn Pearce, Scugog Mayor and chairwoman of the fi- nance and administration committee. The budget was origi- nally set to come in at a 4.89 increase but commit- tee found an additional $850,000 by cutting back in new health and social services staff and comput- ers. During budget delibera- tions held March 20-22, the budgets for police at $124 million, works at $28.9 million, health at $9.3 mil- lion, emergency medical services at $17.3 million, social services at $51.3 million and finance at $29 million, went through with few questions. Since council approved the guideline the budgets came out of, Mayor Pearce said she hopes it will also approve the final budget. “You can never count on what happens at Regional Council,” Mayor Pearce joked. “There is always sur- prises, but I hope they will support finance and administration’s budget.” The budget brings with it new programs, 12 paramedics, 24 new po- lice officers and support for departments. But, the increase was kept low, Mayor Pearce said, partly in response to what elect- ed officials heard at the door during the last mu- nicipal election. “There is no doubt there is tax fatigue out there,” Mayor Pearce said. “I think it is really important that the Region try to deliver a consistent budget to the people.” “This is still a little bit above the rate of inflation and what people are see- ing in their own incomes,” she said. “But, I think we have got to try and deliver the ser- vices and I think we have delivered a strong budget for Durham.” Regional council will consider the budget on April 18 after the final numbers come in for the transit budget and provin- cial downloading costs. Regional chairman Roger Anderson said he is op- timistic it will make it through council. “When you look at all the budgets together, if we can come in at 4.7 or 4.6 like we are I think we have done a very good job for the residents,” Mr. Ander- son said. “Especially when you consider the amount of money we are giving to the Province for services we shouldn’t be delivering.” FINAL DAY SUNDAY MARCH 25 11AM-4PM THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Estimated 2007 taxation increase by municipality Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Clarington Scugog Uxbridge Regional Average General Purpose $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 $56 Waste $21 $43 $13 $8 $54 $10 $23 $25 Transit $5 $8 $12 $5 $16 $19 $16 $10 Total $82 $107 $81 $69 $126 $85 $95 $91 Estimated 2007 tax impact by municipality Pickering Ajax Whitby Oshawa Clarington Scugog Uxbridge Regional Average General Purpose 2.85% 2.87% 2.93% 2.77% 2.89% 2.98% 2.99% 2.87% Waste 1.08% 2.22% 0.70% 0.38% 2.82% 0.54% 1.25% 1.30% Transit 0.26% 0.41% 0.63% 0.25% 0.83% 0.98% 0.86% 0.50% Total 4.19% 5.50% 4.26% 3.40% 6.54% 4.41% 5.10% 4.67% Region keeps budget increase under five per cent Covering the Durham news scene ehatfield@durhamregion.comREPORTER ERIN HATFIELDSUMME R CAMPS S H O W at the… 3rd ANNUAL • MUSIC • RIDING • DRAMA • PLAYING • GYMNASTICS • LEARNING Saturda y , M a r c h 3 1 s t 10am - 6 p m SPONSORED BY: 905-426-READ www.campriverwood.com Town has a plan to get rid of geese By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Before the Town pro- ceeds with its plans for the water- front, it wants to hear what resi- dents think. Ajax has four initiatives planned for 2007, including a way to man- age the geese. Other topics are a walkway in the tree dedication area, signs for the waterfront and the creation of a waterfront wild- flower meadow. The initiatives were part of the waterfront management plan, ap- proved by council in 2005. Tim Murphy, the parks co-or- dinator, says the aim of the goose management plan is to show “what we’re looking to do and show what we are doing. “We do understand there is a problem down there, but it’s a three to four-year cycle. What we do this year won’t have a big im- pact this year,” Mr. Murphy noted. The suggestion of hiring a dog to chase the geese won’t have much of an impact, given the waterfront stretches six kilometres. “Basical- ly, they’ll move from one area to another.” There’s an area for tree dedi- cations and the plan includes an asphalt path, which would allow visitors to “enjoy it all year,” Mr. Murphy noted. On the signs, the Town is look- ing at what types would be appro- priate, he noted. The meadow would be in an area between the historical garden and the water treatment plant. “It’s an area we currently main- tain,” he said, but added it’s pri- marily used by the geese. “The meadow would be a jewel with wildflowers we can grow down there,” he stated. Geese wouldn’t stay near a meadow, fearing predators would hide in the longer grass. “We’re looking for residents who live in the area” to comment on the meadow, Mr. Murphy stated. The meadow would have grass about one-metre high, so the view of the lake won’t be affected. “There won’t be a piece of turf anymore.” He noted holding pub- lic meetings often raises “some of the best ideas.” The meeting is on Wednesday, March 28, starting at 7 p.m. in the Rotary Park Pavilion, on Lake Driveway West at Parkes Drive. For more information, contact Mr. Murphy at 905-683-4712 or at tim.murphy@townofajax.com. 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He made the comments during a post- budget breakfast hosted Friday morning by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Attended by about 50 people, it was held at Carruthers Creek Golf Centre. Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs also used the event to outline highlights in the budget. Mr. Kilgannon said the reduction of the business education tax is good news. “The Canadian Federation of Indepen- dent Business lobbied quite hard to have this addressed,” Mr. Kilgannon stated. Over the next seven years, the reduction will total $321 million for 500,000 small and medium-sized businesses. He added, however, that “once the cuts are fully implemented, businesses will still be paying six times the residential property rate. “It’s something that will be a real signifi- cant savings immediately for a lot of busi- nesses,” Mr. Kilgannon noted. The 25-per cent apprenticeship tax credit is being extended to 2012, he said. Corporate tax harmonization, between the federal and provincial levels, will help small and medium-sized businesses, Mr. Kilgannon said. “Small and medium-sized businesses are drowning in paper work. This move is sup- posed to save $100-million a year,” he stat- ed. Mr. Arthurs said, “It’s not an ad-hoc bud- get. It’s not a one-year budget. It’s part of a plan we started when we came into office. “We’re beginning an era of balanced bud- gets and sustainable surpluses,” he added. “We’ve left behind the deficits we inherited and we’re beginning an area of balanced budgets and sustainable surpluses.” In the three-and-a-half years since the Liberals were elected, the government has “strengthened health care and education,” as well as eliminated the deficit they inher- ited, he noted. “I believe we’ve made real progress,” he stated. “Our schools are better places to learn. Our health care system is both health- ier and more respon- sive, and the economy is growing. “We’re strength- ening the economic capacity community by community across Ontario,” Mr. Arthurs stated. The surplus this year is about $310 mil- lion and by 2009-10, there will be surpluses “e ven after we provide for reserves.” The government is projecting a surplus of $350 million next year. “Indeed, our government is on track to posting five straight surpluses if we stay on track,” he added. One of the highlights of the budget is the Ontario Child Benefit, which would aid nearly 1.3 million children of low-income families. Having the benefit would help “parents move off welfare without losing support for those children,” Mr. Arthurs stated. It begins this July and will provide up to $250 per child, eventually rising to $1,100 per child annually by 2011. The minimum wage rises to $10.25 by March 31 in 2010. When the Liberals came to power, the minimum wage had been frozen at $6.85 for nine years. Mr. Arthurs said increasing the minimum wage would make it a “living wage.” Seniors have sent a “clear message,” Mr. Arthurs stated. “They asked us to find the means for them to stay in their homes and to give them ac- cess to their own money.” A new life income fund will increase ac- cess for pensioners to their own money. Also, new pension income-splitting announced in the federal budget will help reduce the amount of income taxes they pay. Adding pediatric surgeries to the wait- time strategy means “children will get the surgeries they need more quickly.” “I’m very pleased where we are. I’m very proud of where we are,” Mr. Arthurs said. FREEDATECONNECTIONCOM #OME SEE WHERE ALL THE SEX Y SINGLES ARE durhamregion.comP PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 Business Sunday, March 25, 2007 durhamregion.com BUSINESS BYTE The Ontario government proposes to introduce changes to the property assessment system to enhance the fairness and predictability of assess- ments for property owners. The plan would create a mandatory phase-in of assessment increases spread equally over four years. QUOTABLE “In the months ahead we will be working with mu- nicipalities to ensure that the details of this system meet their needs. But we are sure today that the reforms we propose will be welcome by every ho- meowner in the province.” -- Greg Sorbara, Ontario finance minister By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The provincial budget in- cluded $390 million more for post-second- ary education, but the big news for Durham’s university was a $3-million research grant. Ronald Bordessa, president of the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology, said Thursday’s provincial budget sent a strong message with its hydrogen technology re- search funding announced specially for the Durham school. “The very clear signal in the budget was around the $3 million we’re going to be given around building capacity and hydro- gen,” said Mr. Bordessa. He said it estab- lished UOIT as a leader in the province for hydrogen and recognizes it as a research- intense university that affects the economy. The $3 million, no-strings-attached fund- ing, will assist the school in its current hy- drogen research, for which the school re- ceived $5 million last year from the Ontario Research Fund. Mr. Bordessa said the research involves using the steam produced in the nuclear process to create hydrogen in a cheap, stable and clean process. Unlike existing produc- tion methods, UOIT’s doesn’t add carbon to the environment, he added. The hydrogen can be used to replace fuels such as gasoline that release carbon. “For Durham Region it’s particularly im- portant because we have the nuclear indus- try,” said Mr. Bordessa. Eventually, hydrogen plants could be built near the area’s existing nuclear facilities, he said. The area also in- cludes the automotive industry, he added. “It’s all re-enforcing the economy in Dur- ham,” said Mr. Bordessa. Currently, they’re working on construct- ing a laboratory demonstration of how to work out the chemical reaction of produc- ing hydrogen. The next stage is to build a free-standing dem- onstration plant for hydrogen production, estimated at $78 mil- lion. “This $3 million is getting us started on that $78 million,” said Mr. Bordessa. The govern- ment hasn’t assigned any restrictions to the funds and they could be used to buy equipment, hire more re- search students and faculty. He said they want to work on strengthening the case for a demo plant so when more provincial funds are announced to address climate change, UOIT can be part of them. Of the $390 million announced for post- secondary education, $210 million is for universities to alleviate cost pressures. Mr. Bordessa said UOIT’s share could be used to address its multi-million-dollar de- benture. “This amount of money could potentially help us to make our payments,” said Mr. Bordessa. “It could also help with hiring faculty.” Wayne Arthurs Ronald Bordessa Ontario budget is ‘good’ news for business Durham university receives funding for hydrogen research By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ontario Power Generation faces a “significant challenge” as its workforce reaches re- tirement age. And, that’s where the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology comes in. Bill Robinson, senior vice-president with OPG, said “the challenge is our workforce is getting small- er and the amount of work we have to do is getting larger. “One issue we’re deal- ing with today is we have an aging workforce,” Mr. Robinson said during a meeting of Pickering nu- clear station’s community advisory council on Tues- day. The meeting was held at the UOIT Oshawa campus, giving council members a chance to meet students, tour some facilities and find out how the universi- ty and OPG are partnering to train nuclear engineers. “Statistics gathered showed Canada had one of the largest baby booms, followed by one of the most severe baby busts. This is where we really have to leverage our training,” Mr. Robinson stated. “Train- ing for us is a big part of our business. Authorized (nuclear) operators get a tremendous amount of training and retraining.” Training a nuclear op- erator takes three to four years. They must first, however, have five years nuclear experience prior to starting training, Mr. Robinson said. Another hurdle facing OPG is “a nuclear renais- sance is about to unfold and unfold in a very sig- nificant way,” he stated. Canada could be build- ing up to four new reac- tors, while the United States could be construct- ing up to 50 new reac- tors, Britain is consider- ing 10 new units, France six, South Africa one or two, India 10 and China 40. These reactors would be built between now and 2025. “A huge , huge renais- sance is coming and it will put a significant demand on our smaller workforce,” Mr. Robinson said. OPG is also competing for engineers and other workers drawn to the oil sands project in Alberta. Most of OPG’s “work- force is in the 45 to 50 (year-old) range. We have a significant challenge in front of us,” Mr. Robinson added. When units on the ‘A’ side of Pickering were re- furbished, “we tapped out the workforce in Ontario for skilled labourers. On Unit 1, we were bringing in labourers from as far as New Brunswick.” Skilled labourers includ- ed electricians, plumbers and other construction workers. “We’re not seeing (the shortage) as much in the engineering realm as much as we see it in skilled labourers,” Mr. Robinson stated. “Right now, we’re able to fill all our posi- tions, but we are not into any major refurbishment.” Last year, OPG wanted to hire 75 university grad- uates. “We ended up with 1,600 applications. We in- terviewed 140. With that 140, we were able to satisfy all our needs,” he said. “It’s recognized we’ll have to try to hang onto some of that workforce longer. Some of those peo- ple will want to continue working. It’s a combina- tion of new people coming in and those staying lon- ger,” Mr. Robinson added. Richard Marceau, the university’s provost, said, “we train engineers. We don’t train English teach- ers. Math, science and physics. 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Property values have been up and down like a toilet seat, which is not uncommon for the Fall and Winter market. We should see things start to stabilize now that the Spring market is here. Remember when it is time to have your home appraised, have it complete and tidy (as if you were showing it to a potential buyer) this will allow the appraiser to have a positive outlook and give it the maximum value. One new product on the market is increased amortization ( to 40 yrs.), although this is sometimes can make the difference in getting an approval, if at all possible stick with the 25 year standard. The additional cost premiums (insurance premiums) are quite expensive, but again sometimes it is necessary. First mortgage fi nancing is available to 100% on purchases and refi nancing, but 95% is recommended to avoid those high premiums. Secondary fi nancing is available to 100% of current market value on refi nancing. In both cases income and credit history must be good. As always Private fi nancing is available up to 85% of value for those clients that do not quite fi t into the normal lending stream. For fast Professional service call Central Funding Group for all your fi nancing needs. Till next time Glenn A Campbell Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 PAGE 11 Pdurhamregion.com OPG turning to UOIT for engineers, skilled labourers LHIN board meeting in Cobourg next week DURHAM — The pub- lic is invited to attend the next open meeting of the board of directors of the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network). The agenda includes chair and CEO reports, board committee reports, IHSP work plan update (task groups) and stroke strategy. The meeting is on Tuesday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northumberland Hills Hospital Education Centre, 1000 DePalma St., Cobourg. 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I was back at physiotherapy for weeks. I hated exercising, and now I was terrifi ed of gyms and still had pain so bad I had to use a cane. Last November I went to Curves in Pickering to see what the hype was. I joined and faithfully attend- ed three times a week. There was always a trainer making certain we were operating the equipment cor- rectly. I noticed immediate results and since December I have not returned to physiotherapy. I have little or no pain, a lot more energy. I can lift and carry things and even shovelled my walkway which was unheard of a year ago. After new stomach troubles, my doctor referred me to a nutritionist, to the tune of $200. Debbie, the manager, said, ‘I can help you with that.’ The cost? ‘Nothing. That’s what we do at Curves.’ Curves isn’t just for losing weight, al- though it has demonstrated amazing results in that area. Curves isn’t just for the sleek young fi t- ness freaks. 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The verdict, which came early Thursday after a full day of deliberations by jurors, touched off an emotional response from relatives of both young men. Mr. Fraser’s mother Lisa wept as the verdict was an- nounced in the Whitby courthouse. Rela- tives of Mr. Shand, meanwhile, decried a verdict based on evidence from witnesses who offered a number of variations of the events of Dec. 10, 2004. “I think (jurors) had to pick and choose, but they chose wrong,” said an aunt of Mr. Shand’s who would identify herself only as Elizabeth. “That’s not justice.” Ms. Fraser welcomed the jury’s find- ing. “When you walk in somewhere with a loaded gun, you’re going in with intent,” she said. “A nyone who got in (Mr. Shand’s) way that night was going to get it.” Mr. Fraser, 18, was an innocent by- stander who got caught up in a bungled robbery. Jurors heard Mr. Shand and Jer- emy Hynes, accompanied by a youth who was 16 at the time, went to the rooming house at the corner of Celina and John streets in central Oshawa intent on robbing a drug dealer who lived there. When the dealer’s girlfriend ran down- stairs with a small bag of marijuana Mr. Shand and the youth pursued her, with the dealer on their heels. All of the young people wound up in the unsuspecting Mr. Fraser’s basement room, jurors heard. Eyewitnesses gave varying accounts of what happened next. The youth who was in on the ripoff said that when Mr. Fraser got up to confront the intruders Mr. Shand raised a small handgun he’d concealed in his waist- band, aimed at the 18-year-old, and shot him. Other testimony raised the possibil- ity that the gun went off when Mr. Shand smacked the drug dealer on the head with it and the bullet struck Mr. Fraser, who had been sitting on his bed watch- ing TV before the struggle spilled into his room. Jurors, who retired to deliberate We dnesday morning and were seques- tered overnight, returned with a verdict that indicates they believe Mr. Shand fired with intent to kill the 18-year-old Mr. Fraser or that he knew his actions would likely lead to someone’s death. The jury found Mr. Hynes, 22, guilty of robbery and break and enter. Neither young man showed much re- action to the verdict, delivered around 10:20 Thursday morning. Mr. Shand, 26, shifted from one foot to another and glanced briefly over his shoulder at Ms. Fraser, whose sobs were audible in the cavernous courtroom. Thereafter he sat stock still, head cocked to one side; Mr. Hynes, 22, slumped forward with elbows on his knees, his head down. Sentencing for the two young men is to occur in May. Mr. Shand will receive an automatic life sentence; Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass will rule on the amount of time he must serve in peniten- tiary before becoming eligible for parole. The mandatory period of parole in- eligibility set out in the Criminal Code for second-degree murder is 10 years. Mr. Fraser’s mother said the mur- der conviction was a relief. Mr. Shand, through his lawyer, had admitted crimi- nal culpability for the killing and sought a finding of guilty of manslaughter. “It’s very important,” she said. “I know it’s not going to get Brad back but it’s what we’ve been praying for. Mr. Shand’s aunt said the man was convicted on shoddy evidence. She said the mostly-white jury made an example of her nephew, a black man. “Nothing said on the stand made sense,” she said. “All the versions were lies -- none of them were telling the truth. It was an accident. The jury said, let’s make an example of this black man.” Lawyers are expected to make submis- sions on sentencing for both men in mid- May. Shand guilty of second-degree murder ‘A nyone who got in (Mr. Shand’s) way that night was going to get it.’ MR. 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Every day, volunteers from local charities donate their time at the Whitby hall, working as “runners” selling bingo cards, checking winners and helping customers. “The volunteers are so dedicat- ed, there’s a sense of pride that comes from doing it,” said Elsie Myette, who sits on the board for Community Care Durham, one of 40 charities that partners with Hideaway and shares its revenue. “Volunteers are the backbone of most non-profit organizations and they do an important job at the bingo halls.” As of May 1, new government regulations will require volun- teer runners to be replaced with paid staff, a move many are say- ing will change the culture of fundraising bingo. Volunteers will still be on site to help manage events and do administrative tasks, but they won’t interact with customers in the same way. “The volunteers are the first line of contact with the custom- ers and they’re able to put a face to their charity and give out its message. “Paid runners can’t do that,” said Judith Barker, president of the Hideaway Charity Associa- tion. “The volunteers are really im- portant to us for economic and philanthropic reasons. We’re very concerned about these changes.” According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the change is part of a new bingo revenue model, being introduced this spring after months of research and consul- tation. “The new model puts an em- phasis on professionalism to help the bingo halls succeed,” explained AGCO spokesman Ab Campion. “If changes aren’t made, there will be more and more halls going out of busi- ness.” He said bingo halls in Ontario are going downhill with only 95 in operation today, compared with 220 five years ago. Mr. Campion said many fac- tors are to blame for the de- cline, including the Province’s smoke-free legislation and in- creased competition for the pub- lic’s entertainment dollars. Under the new model, paid runners whose wages come out of the hall’s operational budget are identified as a more profes- sional and efficient way of doing business. To offset the cost, operators will be getting a larger share of the revenue pie. They currently receive 40 per cent and give the other 60 per cent to the charities. As of May 1, operators will take 55 per cent. But that doesn’t necessarily mean charities will take a hit. Mr. Campion said everyone stands to benefit from the new division of revenue, because if halls are run more efficiently, they will attract more players and make more money for ev- eryone. However, there is still concern about shouldering the cost of paid runners, which local opera- tors estimate will cost thousands of dollars a month. At Oshawa Bingo Country, chairman Bruce Baird said they have been voluntarily paying runners for the past three years at a cost of $15,000 a month. “The Province feels paid staff will provide better customer ser- vice and it’s true things have to change or bingo halls won’t be there tomorrow,” he said. 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He would not specify if they were there in response to an incident at PHS. “I’ve heard of about a half a dozen (cyber bullying incidents) so far this year,” said Mr. Bischof. The incidents include everything from students using social networks such as Facebook to degrade their teachers, to filming them in class without them knowing and posting it on Yo uTube. Mr. Bischof said even though the filming may not seem offensive in all cases, it’s still a violation of teaching and classroom learning. Mr. Bischof said the Dur- ham local was invited to provide input on the board’s cyber bullying policy, which the board approved during the same meeting. During the public ques- tion period, Laura Williams of PHS asked if an incident of cyber bullying was com- mitted, does it have to hap- pen on school time or prop- erty for the school to get involved. “No, it does not have to necessarily happen on school property or a school trip,” replied Craig Burch, director of education, and added the school can get involved if there’s a connec- tion with the school. Helen Pring of PHS asked if punishments for the same incidents are being handled consistently across the board. Mr. Burch said the board does its best to pro- vide consistency, but also wants principals to look at every case individually be- cause it may have different factors. Another person asked what powers trustees have over an administra- tor’s decisions. 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To involve your organization contact Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238 Email: mbriggs@durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Teachers take cyber bullying concerns to school board durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs MARCH 25, 2007 [ Basketball ] Spring camp for kids in Pickering PICKERING — A spring basket- ball camp in the city promises fun and competition for boys and girls ages eight to 13 years. Registration for the Fastbreak Basketball Camp begins on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering. Sign-ups continue on Monday, April 2 from 4 to 7 p.m., with the final registration ses- sion on Wednesday, April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. Players attending can improve their skills through a variety of fun and effective drills, games and competi- tions. The camp consists of two six- week clinics. Camp 1 runs every Wednesday from April 11 to May 16. Camp 2 is every Wednesday from May 23 to June 27. There will be two sessions each week (6 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m.) and you can reg- ister for either. Space is limited to a maximum of 40 participants per ses- sion. For more information, call Mike Gordensky at 905-420-7166 ext. 4029 or e-mail stmaryhoops@yahoo.ca. Top effort by Shelf in season finale AJAX — Top Shelf’s 53-39 victo- ry over Michael’s Eatery was enough to secure second place in the Ajax Men’s Basketball League standings and guarantee a bye in the first round playoff action starting next week. Bob Murray led the way for Top Shelf with 14 points, assisted by Bill Manos with 13. Luke Luukkonen had the hot hand for Michael’s with 16 points. Don McEachern added six. North Alliance Press and the Bur- gundy team played to a 41-41 draw in the middle game. Frank Forde was the top scorer for NAP with eight points, while Claude Feig was big on the boards, adding five points of his own. Sherwin James and Allan Gomes led Burgundy with 12 and seven points, respectively. ESN Packaging finished the sea- son on a high note, downing Dickson Printing 41-40 to close out the eve- ning. Clayton Gall and David Jackson dropped 10 points each for ESN, en route to finishing first in the overall league standings. Scott Poulton was the lone stand- out for Dickson’s, scoring 18 points including five three-point field goals. Playoffs commence Wednesday, March 28 with Michael’s Eatery taking on North Alliance Press in the first game and Dickson Printing matched up against the Burgundy team in the second. ESN Packaging and Top Shelf get a bye. Sliva rink takes top spot at mixed event By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Green was the colour of choice at the Annandale Curling Club last Saturday. The club hosted its 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Mixed Bonspiel, which attracted 28 teams. Four rinks were visiting ones, including a rink from Miramichi, New Brunswick. Annandale’s Sliva team was the winner. On the team were skip Jim Sliva, vice Shannon Sliva, second Dave Macdonald, and lead Heather Macdonald. Coming a close second, for the second year in a row, was the Lalonde team from Annandale, with skip Chantal Lalonde, vice Blair Metrakos, second Renee Lalonde, and lead Tim March. The Miyashiro team, also from Annandale, with skip Cleve Miyashi- ro, vice Kris Miyashiro, second Jamie Pilgrim, and lead Michelle Bucholtz, finished third. The highest ranking visiting team, and the winner of the Irish trivia contest, was the Thomson team from Scarborough. ••• The 2007 Tim Hortons Brier-win- ning team of Glenn Howard, with Pickering’s Olympian Richard Hart, is heading for the World Curling To ur 2007 Grand Slam event The National from March 22 to 25 in Nova Scotia. The purse is $100,000 for eight qualifiers from a field of 18 top teams, including ones from Swit- zerland and Norway. The National keeps the Howard rink competitively fit as they’ll represent Canada in the Men’s World Curling Championship in Edmonton March 31 to April 8. ••• The Thursday Mixed League fin- ished the regular season on March 15 and is now into divisional play- downs. The regular-season win- ner in the ‘A’ Division was the Blair Metrakos team with vice Chantal Lalonde, second Scott March (Tim March spared for Scott March most of the third draw as Scott got in- jured), and lead Renee Lalonde. Sec- ond was skip John Payne, vice Tracy Choy, second Dave Hutchison, and lead Meaghan O’Leary. The winning skips in ‘B’ Division were John Thain and Dan Deschenes, in ‘C’ Division it was Carol Wilson and Don Bince, and in the ‘D’ Division it was Evan Ta imor and Jim Easson. St. Paddy’s ’spiel a big draw Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Shannon Sliva is all business as she watches the progress of her rock during the 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Mixed Bonspiel at the Annandale Curling Club last Saturday. The Sliva rink was the big winner. Twenty-eight teams competed. Silver lining for Monarch girls St. Mary drops 2-1 decision to defending champion St. Thomas Aquinas in OFSAA hockey final PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School varsity girls’ hockey team settled for silver at the 2007 provincial high school championships in Ottawa. The fifth-ranked Monarchs dropped a close 2-1 decision to defending champion and fourth- seeded St. Thomas Aquinas Flames of London in the gold-medal game at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAA’ High School Championships on Friday afternoon. After a scoreless first period, St. Mary got on the scoreboard first as Jessica Vella, the Monarchs’ leading scorer in the tournament, contin- ued to find the net at the 9:29 mark of the second period. Just more than a minute later, however, St. Thomas Aquinas tied the score at 1-1. The score remained deadlocked into the third period until Flames’ Brittany Mulligan scored at the 4:11 mark. That goal stood up as the game winner. St. Mary advanced to the gold- medal game after scoring a 4-1 vic- tory over the St. Jean de Brebeuf Secondary School Braves of Hamil- ton in the semifinal game on Thurs- day afternoon. Jessica Vella led the Monarchs with a two-goal game. Tiffany Allen had the other St. Mary goal. Mi- chelle Sabourin earned an assist. In the quarter-finals, St. Mary blanked the Chatham-Kent Sec- ondary School Golden Knights 2-0 on Thursday morning. Vella and Sarah Stephen scored for the Mon- archs. Kayla Richard and Michelle Sabourin earned assists. The Monarchs emerged unde- feated in pool play with a 3-0 record. St. Mary defeated the Sacred Heart Catholic High School Crusaders of Newmarket 3-2, the St. Mary’s Sec- ondary School Thunder of Cobourg 3-2 and a 4-0 victory over the Ne- pean High School Knights. 905.420.1344 Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Road www.trilliumcollege.ca TRILLIUM COLLEGE: YOU HAVE IT IN YOU! CALL NOW! CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST. Community & Social Service Worker Legal Administrative Assistant Personal Support Worker Business Manager TRAIN NOW TO BECOME A... Medical Office Assistant Esthetician Paralegal Dental Assistant Not all programs available at all campuses. 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We would welcome applications from quali- fied community members and are especially interested in hearing from individuals with ex- perience in Finance, Facility Management, Business Management, Law, Marketing or Fundraising. Previous board experience would be an asset. Successful candidates will be re- quired to provide a Criminal Reference Check. There is also an opportunity for Pickering resi- dents to serve on an advisory committee to help guide the development of our new site in Pickering. Applications are available on our website: www.theyouthcentre.ca. Please fax completed applications to us at 905-428-9151 or call Susan or Rhonda at The Youth Centre - 905-428-1212. Please submit your application on or before April 20, 2007. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR with bookkeeping experience required to fill a permanent part time posi- tion (2 days per week) for a Tool & Die Company in Bowmanville. 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Send resumes Send resumes including to Jennifer: Fax # 905-832-4590 or e-mail: jennifer_palladino@rogers.com Due to expansion, Markham based home improvement company is currently hiring for the following positions: •Siding/Eavestrough Installers •Service Manager-Roofing & Siding Division (clean driving record) •Window/Door Sales Person (full/ part time) Interested applicants are invited to fax resume to 905-472-4922 or call 905-472-0276. Each applicant must have experience relevant to the position they are applying for. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NOW HIRING WEB DEVELOPER 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, XML, Dreamweaver and Fireworks/Photoshop. 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. SALES ASSOCIATES NEEDED Empire Today ULC, North America's leading shop-at-home retailer, today featuring carpeting & flooring, with more to come, is currently hiring proven professional sales closers! CONFIRMED APPOINTMENTS provided!! In-home sales experience a plus but not necessary. Call Peter Stancati at 647-280-5733, or Corey Pomeroy at 416-302-1911. 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Receptionist with computer experience and pleasant telephone manner to work full-time Monday to Thurs- day and Weekends. Tour Guides part-time for weekends, people skills a must. Please fax resume to: 416-924-5321 GENERAL Handyman/woman is required for help in maintaining a large rural property (North Picker- ing area). This position will ideally suit a semi-retired person who can work unsupervised and on their own intuitive. The position is for approximately 3 full days per week, 8-9 months a year. Tasks will include grass, brush and wood cutting, light carpentry, ex- terior painting and other general maintenance tasks. Please for- ward your resume and letter of in- terest to the following email ad- dress q079180@hotmail.com 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 LABOURERS & WELDER required for Ajax steam plant. Not suitable for students. Fax resume to 905-683-1335. LAWN & GARDEN CO requires staff, experience preferred. Must be reliable. Call The Gardener 905-427-0038 or fax: 905-655- 6142 LAWNCARE COMPANY hiring mature responsible person for Durham Region. Duties are grasscutting, hedge trimming etc. Call (905)261-7826 MARCH MADNE$$Our compa- ny is expanding into 5-new divi- sions and we have more work than we can handle. F/T40hrs weekly. Call Ty 905-420-1040. Student hotline-905- 420-1042 Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights or weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri. 9-4 905-837-9601 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PROFESSIONAL Fundraisers needed FT/PT shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12 hr. Contact us today! 1-888-974-JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com QUALITY CONTROL POSI- TIONS available in Pickering area, $12.00 per hr. Minimum 2 years experience. Fax resume to Christine at Staff Plus 416-495- 0941 or apply in person at 1614 Dundas St.. E. Whitby suite 203, from Monday - Friday 9 :30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. RENOVATING & PAINTING company looking for experienced individual, who is knowledgeable in all areas of framing, drywall hanging, finishing & painting. You have high standards of quality workmanship and pay attention to detail. You must have your own transportation and be available for work in Durham & the GTA. Call 905-683-7951 or E-mail: imhome777@sympatico.ca ROOFING COMPANY requires labourers and shinglers for GTA and Durham Region. Full time employment, year round. Sum- mer students welcome. Own transportation an asset. (905)430-5443 SUPERINTENDENT.Couple preferred for 2 low-rise apt build- ings. Reduced rent. Experience req'd in building/grounds mainte- nance. Can effect all repairs. Ad- ministrative duties, must be com- puter literate. Whitby. References required. Fax resume: 905-666- 9022. TAP AND TANKARD is now hiring for all positions. Please ap- ply with resume at 224 Brock ST. S. Whitby. TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. Paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. TORONTO VENTURE CAPITAL COMPANY requires Phone Pros. Career opportunity with complete training provided. Challenging career, exceptional income.Call Doug (416)367-5030 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 WINDOW AND SUNROOM manufacturer requires people who enjoy working with their hands and can accurately read a tape measure. Fax resume to 905-686-4798 or call 905-686- 9842 after 4 p.m. Ext. 306 ESTHETICIAN AND NAIL TECHNICIAN required with some clientele for downtown Whitby. I have the right location for you to make your business grow & be your own boss! Call Frank (905)668-7446 ESTHETICIAN WANTED, SALA- RY+commission or rent room. Hairstylist w/clientele. Sala- ry+commission. Also, RMT, p/t. Pickering Town Centre. 905-831- 0500. EXPERIENCED FULL & PART Time hairstylists needed for Oshawa salon, please forward re- sume to tigers.tkd@hotmail.com or call 905-922-5425. HAIR STYLIST,ambitious and motivated person, for very busy salon, located in Oshawa. Full time or part time. Call 905-723- 5090 HAIR STYLIST,men and wom- en, Pickering Salon, full time, minimum 3 years experience. Great salary plus commission. Call Joe (416)704-2466 or 905- 839-9372. PAPILLON SALON AND SPA is now seeking a LICENSED HAIRSTYLIST for full-time posi- tion. Please call 905-430-3195. XPRESSION THE SALON seek- ing full time Color Technician. We provide full medical and dental plan; salary or commission available. Please apply in person - NO PHONE CALLS please. 80 Thickson Rd. S.Whitby. 2 EXPERIENCED roofers re- quired. Please call (416)948- 7094. LICENSED BODYMAN required for busy flat rate shop in Picker- ing. Must take great pride in pro- ducing only top quality work. Call (905)420-3501 LICENSED PLUMBER - or 4th, 5th year apprentice for residen- tial/commercial work. Fax resume to: 905-571-5332. WELDERS & FABRICATORS CWB certified. Min. 3 years experience, Durham Region area. Send resume to: Fax: 905- 666-5163 or e-mail hrwelding@bellnet.ca LEGAL REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT for busy south east Scarborough law firm. Must have minimum 3 yrs. experience, excellent English, proficiency in Word, Word Perfect, Convey- ancer, and Teraview. Fax resume to: 416-284-3086 or email: margaret@tathampearson.com P/T RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED evening/weekends for a busy Real Estate office. Must have ex- perience, strong computer skills, excellent phone manner & be able to multi-task. Please fax your resume to the attention of Kim Martin 905-831-8147. PA RT TIME DICTATYPIST flexbile hours in small profes- sional office. Medical or legal exp. helpful. Email resume and salary expectation to: dicta.typist@hotmailcom PART-TIME REAL ESTATE Secretary needed for busy office in Courtice. Evening and alter- nate weekend shifts. Must have computer knowledge, real estate exp.an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-432-1260 attention Trish. RECEPTIONIST full time (9:00-5:00) required at a busy Pickering Law Office. Please send resume by fax to 905-509- 5270 (Attention: Janet) or email to janet.magderlaw@bellnet.ca SALES POSITION REQUIRED FOR GARAGE DOOR COMPA- NY Must have own car. Experi- ence essential but willing to train. Must have excellent communica- tion skills. Motivated and Re- liable. Fax resume to: 905-686- 9725 or E:mail: autograph- doors@bellnet.ca SALES REP/SUPERVISOR for Durham Region. Salary and/or commission. Email resume to: agnes@worldmeats.com or fax to: 905-569-9263 BRIDAL DESIRES - Ajax hiring part time Sales Consultant. After- noons, evening, weekend. Fax resume to Joanna 905-426-5224. SALES ASSOCIATE - Dorian's Fashion Reflection, 29 King St. East Oshawa. Preferably experi- enced knowledge of todays fash- ions. Not suitable for students. Please bring resume from 10-5. SALES HELP required for health store. 30-40 hours/week. Health knowledge required. Apply in per- son at Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST,full time, required for Scarborough of- fice. Experienced, friendly and outgoing, Please call Phyllis (905)420-6226 FRIENDLY PART-TIME dental assistant required. Must be able to work some evenings and Sat- urday shifts. Please contact Paul at 905-831-8525. FULL-TIME CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant required. Must be comfortable assisting GP and Periodontist; and with oral surgery. Hours could include evenings and Saturdays. Fax re- sume to 905-576-4733 or email tooth@allstream.net MEDICAL Assistant/Receptionist. Approx. 30 hrs/wk. Experience working in medical setting pre- ferred. Flexibility for hrs. is a must $11-$12/hr. Please submit re- sume in person: Miranda Naturo- pathic Clinic, 173 Brock St. N., Unit 102, Whitby, T/W/Th/Sat. 9am-2:30pm. Oral Surgery,Registered Nurse 12 month maternity locum. Mon- Fr i, approx 30 hrs, per week, benefits. Please send resume to Dr. Klein/Dr Fenwick. 619 King- ston Road. w. #10 Ajax. L1S 6B4 PA RT TIME CERTIFIED dental assistant, approximately 18 - 25 hrs. per week. Experience re- quired. Fax resume to (905) 571- 3172. PDA LEVEL II- Full time, chair side assisting, as well as adminis- trative duties (ordering insurance pre-auth) experience essential, fax resume to Att: Laura, 905- 434-8520. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST needed immediately to join a multi-disciplinary clinic in Whitby. Please call Dr. Doug Forster 905-655-5551. SUPPORT WORKER required for child with autism. Week- end/summer hours. Suitable for students. Respite and commu- nity support. Must have own transportation, police check required. Call (905)728-5486 or email: amacgillivray@rogers.com PORT OF NEWCASTLE MA- RINA requires restaurant help, mature permanent part/full time. Fa x 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 DINNER AND A MAID - The easy solution to time saving, nutritious meals and a clean home for the busy family. Let us make your day! NEW NUMBER 905-431-8655 EXPERIENCED PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER wanted in Whitby. Laundry, housekeeping, general household duties, in- cluding meal preparation & oc- casional child care.. 18-20 hrs/week. For interview call (905)655-4699 ** 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 33 WAYNE AVENUE,Oshawa 3- bedroom, 2 bathroom, white vinyl sided house. Near UOIT and all amenities, fenced yard. $189,000. 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Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED OFFICE, (1) Whitby. Shows ex- ceptionally well. Reception/ad- min. functions, internet, phone- system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. 4min. from 401. Avail. May 1. 905-433-0040. HOME TRAVEL Business. $460 USD. 75%. Commissions. Earn $500-$10,000/mo. training. Wedbsite. IATA/CLIA cards. Tico. Member 416-888-5576 NEW LEGENDS CENTRE Complex, Oshawa, includes Country Style, Great Canadian Bagel, Pizza Ville, fully equipped for fast food menu and concession items. City Lease, and great revenue. $265,000, plus inventory. 905-261-0771. SPORTS STORE for sale in Pick- ering, great location & opportu- nity. $25,000-obo. Call Pierre 416-438-6191 TOPPER'S PIZZA – Established pizza franchise location available and affordable in Ajax. Contact A. Gaumond 1-877-558-5581 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! 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Call (416)788-7253 1 BEDROOM at 301 Cordova, Oshawa. Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available April 1st. $645/mo. + hydro ($20-$25/mo.- first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 1 BEDROOM, NW PICKERING, Access to both 401 & 407. Separ- ate entrance, eat-in kitchen, park- ing spot, washer/cable. Internet access. $800/month. Call even- ings for viewing 905-839-5181. Available immediately. 1 LARGE basement apartment. 4 appliances. All utilities included + cable. 1 parking. Separate en- trance. Available Immediately. $850/mo. Call (905)619-0531. 1-BDRM APARTMENT in coun- try estate, mins. to Kirby Ski Hill. Avail. immediately. Swimming pool Fridge, stove, first/last. $800/month. Call (905)725-9991 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, $675+ hydro. Available April 1st, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Sara 905-448-0302 1-BEDROOM APT.,second floor of house, jacuzzi tub, balcony w/glass sunroom, May 1st. $750/month all inclusive. first/last required. no pets, non-smoker. Central Oshawa. (905)728-8199 1-BEDROOM basement apt. in Brooklin, suitable for single person, non-smoker, no pets, all inclusive, parking, laundry sep entrance. Avail April 1st. $640/mo. 905-655-1304 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. East Oshawa. Sep. entrance, available immediately/April 1st. $600/mo. includes all utilities & parking, No laundry facilities or pets. Non-smoker. 905-436-3986. 2-BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA, Rossland/Ritson. Newer well maintained clean, quiet adult life- style building. Suits retired/ma- ture working adult. $900 incl. no pets. Available April/May 1st (905)720-2352 2 BDRM. BASEMENT APT. - Oshawa. Full kitchen/bath, large rooms, separate entrance, quiet neighbourhood. Parking for 2, laundry, use of yard. Close to OC. $900/mo. all inclusive. First /last. Available early April. Call 905-431-6431. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Available Hwy. #2/Dixie $850/month 416-828-7742 905-831-0576 2 BEDROOM basement, East Oshawa., spacious, clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbour- hood, coin laundry. No pets/smoking. $800/inclusive, (905)436-3549 2 BEDROOM LEGAL BASE- MENT APT. for rent. $875/month. Whites Rd./Hwy. #2. Separate entrance. 1 park- ing available. Available April 1st. 905-420-661 or 416-669-6614. Call between 9a-1p, anytime on weekend. 2 BEDROOM near Oshawa Wal- mart bright renovated 2nd floor of house, parking, appliances, no laundry, no pets/smoking. patio, references, May 1st. $725/mo. Call (905)576-7697 3 BEDROOM flat,spacious available immediately. $1,200 per mo. all inclusive. 2 bedroom basement, $750 per mo. Port Un- ion and 401. (647)999-8238. AJAX - A must see 2 bedroom apt. Freshly painted, all inclusive, no smoking. $1000/mo. rent ne- gotiable. For single professional. Avail. May 1. Call 416-409-7896. www.viewit.ca vit 30906 AJAX SOUTH, 1-bedroom basement apartment, private laundry and entrance, 1 parking, all ceramic, dishwasher, 4pc bath. Absolutely no pets/smok- ing. Professional preferred. $750. Call 905-239-0596 AJAX SOUTH, GUESTHOUSE Unique 1 bedroom loft. Brand new. Completely self-contained. Suit single professional. $800.00 first/last. Parking, GasFireplace, Landscaped Garden, Pool. Available April 15. 905-686-6082 AJAX,#16 Shale Dr., brand new 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, bathroom, laundry room, parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)426-8666 OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. (905) 728-8066 AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY, 3- bedroom main floor apartment. Ve ry clean. Near all amenities. Private entrance. $1400 inclusive. 2-BEDROOM basement apt., pri- vate entrance, $900 inclusive. Both available immediately, no pets/smoking. 905-420-1281; 647-828-7035. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY #2, luxury 1-bedroom basement apartment, approx 1000sq.ft. ample cupboards in kitchen, 5pc bath, private side door, near all amenities. No pets/smoking. $800/month. (905)427-4466 AJAX, RAVENCROFT/DANIELS CRST. 1-bdrm basement apart- ment, separate entrance, parking, laundry. no pets/smoking. Available April 1st. $700mth. in- clusive. Call Waseem 905-619- 3448/905-441-1105. AJAX, SPACIOUS 3 bedroom main floor, newly renovated, gleaming hardwood floors, 2 parking spaces. $1000/month plus. (416)884-2321 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. 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. APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Main floor or basement. Liver- pool/Krosno area, Pickering. Laundry, parking and patio. All inclusive. Non-smoking. Available April 1, 07. 905-642- 8669. AVAILABLE May 1st. clean bright spacious newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment, close to water and go station. Rent $856 per mo. Contact Andrew. (905) 493-2402. BACHELOR APT.Available im- mediately. Clean & private. $650/mo. Suit singles. Heat, hydro, laundry incl. No pets. 1st and last. Near bus stop. Ron 905- 424-1994. BACHELOR basement apart- ment, clean quiet person only, non-smoker, no pets, separate entrance, fridge stove cable in- cluded $550.00/month. 1 bed- room apartment same house as above, $700.00 month. Call even- ings only 905-420-7071 Pickering 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 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 BOWMANVILLE, BRIGHT NEW immaculate bsmt 1-bdrm apt., private entrance, 2-parking. Suitable for single person. $725/mo inclusive. Easy 401 ac- cess. No smoking/pets. Avail. April 1st. First/last. (905)623- 5758 BOWMANVILLE-Clean quiet 1 bedroom plus office & 3 bedroom. Backyard, laundry, parking, no dogs. Available April 15th and May 1st. Call 905-725-1052. BRAND NEW LUXURY 1-bed- room apt., in a quiet adult-orient- ed building, with a park-like set- ting. Senior incentive. Call (905)576-8647 or (905)728-8919 BROOKLIN newly renovated 1- bdrm ground floor apt, fridge/stove new. $700/mo+ hy- dro. Also suitable for commercial use $900/mo+ hydro. Avail. April 1st. Lots of parking. No smok- ing/pets. (905)655-8079 CENTRAL WHITBY - 2-bedroom upper half of duplex, 2 car park- ing, private entrance and yard, no pets, no smoking. $850 plus utilities. Call (905)668-7469 CHURCH/ROSSLAND, BRIGHT, 2 bedroom+den basement apart- ment. $950/month, utilities in- cluded. Separate entrance. Own washer/dryer, parking space. Dine-in kitchen. Tub. No pets/smoking. April availability. Luisa 905-426-9969, after 6p. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Quaint 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, gleaming hardwood,. Available now. $600 +, Andrew 905-579-5464 HARWOOD/KINGSTON RD. spotless walk-out basement, avail. Mayl, separate entrance, 1 bedroom apt., quiet, parking, cable, near all public transport. $850/mo inclusive. First/last/refer- ences required. Call evenings 905-619-9464. 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 ONE BEDROOM APT, OSHAWA. Upper Floor, clean, $475/month plus utilities, first/last. Call after 5pm 905-725-2352. HWY. #2/WESTNEY,bright, spa- cious, 2 bedroom apt. Walk-out to patio. Fenced yard. Close to amenities. $900 including. Park- ing and utilities. No smok- ing/pets. May 1st. 416-450-2484. LARGE, 1 BEDROOM base- ment. Living room. Shared laun- dry. A/C. "No Pets At All!" All utilities included. $750/month. Also available, double size room for $500 with 2 pce. washroom. 905-239-1534. LIVERPOOL/FINCH,Large bachelor apt., April 1st, self-con- tained, separate entrance, park- ing, utilities and private laundry facilities. $700/mo. Suits single working person, first/last, refer- ences. No smoking/pets. (905)837-5637 LUXURIOUS APTS.,1-bedroom & 3-bedroom in central Oshawa, near hospital, $850, $1250 inclu- sive. Also 3-bedroom apt. north Oshawa $1185 inclusive. All available immediately. Must see to believe! Kim @Remax 905- 728-1600 NEW, BRIGHT walk-out 2 bed- room basement apartment, near all amenities, Pickering. Utilities, cable included. One-parking. Available asap. (905)717-5918 NORTH Oshawa - 2 and 3 bed- room, April 15/May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 ONE AND TWO bed. apts. Oshawa north. Brand new carpet- ing, newly painted, 6-storey quiet bldg. Large balcony, appliances, parking, util. incl. $775 & $880. Avail. April/May. 905-436-9785. ONE BEDROOM apartment, newly renovated, 2nd floor of co- lonial duplex. Located near Oshawa Hospital. Gas fireplace, parking, large private entrance, laundry facilities, non smoking/no pets. $825 includes utilities. Available Immediately. (905)438- 8884, (905)260-4044 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 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 Clean, new building. 2-bedroom apt $862, Appliances, parking & utilities included. Avail. May 1. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 plus hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA, 2 BEDROOM apartment, main floor, bungalow, $850/inclusive, cable, internet, laundry, parking, perfect for couple or professional. Available April 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)259-5688 OSHAWA,2-bedroom basement apt. spacious, tile floors, new car- peting, walk-out, sep. entrance, cable, laundry included $815/month inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. May 1st. (905)571-6908 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. March/April. 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 905-571-1014 OSHAWA,large newly renovated 2-bdrm apt, sep. entrance, laun- dry, cable, 1-parking, $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. immed. (905)448-9590 OSHAWA, SPRING 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 March/April. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsi- nontario.com OSHAWA, SPRING SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. March/April. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,very clean, spacious, 2-bdrm apt in duplex. Laundry- room w/hook-ups, parking, fenced backyard, $750/mo+ utilities. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd. (905)420-1846 OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $860/month inclusive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Immediate. Working couple preferred. 905-429-0539, (905)576-3840 leave message, PICKERING - Brock & Delbrook, 2-bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, parking, laundry, $800/mo. all inclusive. First/last, no smoking/pets. Available Im- medialtey. Call 905-428-9823. PICKERING - Legal one bed- room basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, one parking, laun- dry, cable, no smoking/pets. $600 all inclusive. lst/last. Available im- mediately. Call (905) 619-1865. PICKERING LIVER- POOL/HWY#2. Spacious 1-bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance & laundry, parking, cable , utilities all inclusive. Close to all amenities. $800/month Available April 1st. 416-899-9582. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities/401. Available April 1st. $700-inclusive, prefer single, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING, BOTTOM OF Liverpool, 1 bedroom basement apartment, recently and beautiful- ly renovated, separate entrance, parking, laundry, 4pc bath, 3 ap- pliances, wet bar, cable, wireless internet, all utilities included. $750/month. Available April 1st. 647-833-5152 PICKERING,Whites Rd/Finch, spacious, clean, 1-bdrm base- ment, living, kitchen, bath, carpet- ed, separate entrance, no-smok- ing/pets. $695/inclusive, available April 1st. First/last, ref- erences. (905)250-0239 PICKERING, Whites/401.Large 2-bdrm bsmt. in quiet family home. Separate entrance, laun- dry, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $900/mo in- clusive, first/last. Call 416-996- 8428. PICKERING-Whites/401, 3-Bdrm Upper, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Park- ing, Non Smoking. Avail Immed. $1250 + Utilities. 2-Bdrm Base- ment Apt also avail, Kit, Full Bath, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $850 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522 PICKERING:Pickering Pkwy/Brock Rd: 1-Bedroom basement apartment, detached house, separate entrance, immaculate, kitchen, shared laundry, parking, near amenities, Hwy 401/GO, non-smoking, $800/inclusive, May 01. Call: 416- 523-5375, 905-426-5554. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 QUIET COUNTRY SETTING, convenient Ashburn area. Mod- ern 1 bed. apt. Suit non smoking professional, separate entrance, $800/mo. utilities included. Sat.TV, hi-speed internet available. (905)985-4992 Simcoe North at Russett 2- Bdrm., Oshawa - . Newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 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 ASAP/April 1st, first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH AJAX - near lake/Go Trai n, newly renovated, one bed- room basement. Furnished (ex- cept bed), sep. entrance, parking, laundry. $850/inclusive, no smok- ing/pets. First/last/references. Suit single. April 1st. (905)427- 7335 TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, $951 + $20 parking. Heat & hydro included. Available April 1st & June 1st. Call (905) 430-6511. WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY - 123 Annes St. 2 bdrm. available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature person. No pets. $775/mo includes heat and water. Hydro extra (905)725-4145 WHITBY - beautiful 2 bedroom main floor apt. Walk to lake, trails, Go Train, Iroquois Sports, shop- ping, no pets or smoking. April 1st. $875/mo+hydro. 905-442- 7202. www.viewit.ca49414 WHITBY - DUNLOP ST.2 bed- room in quiet 6 unit building, eat in kitchen, laundry and parking. From $795/month. (905) 922- 0252 WHITBY,beautiful 3 bedroom, main floor unit. $1150 all inclu- sive. Available May 1st. Call Debbie 905-430-6229 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 -One bedroom base- ment apt in Bonacord/McQuary area. Sep. entrance, Laundry, 1-parking close to transportation. No smokers, prefer professional. $750/month, first/last available immediately. 905-668-0158. WHITBY 122 Brock St. South. 2 bedroom apt. Full kitchen, wash- room, parking, central air. Fully renovated. $850 includes utilities. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. 416-318-5550 or 416- 858-1600 WHITBY BROCK/401 - 2 bdrm and den. main floor, clean, quiet. 5 appliances, deck & yard. No smoking/pets. Available May 1st. $1150/mo inclusive. Call 905- 428-3965. WHITBY NORTH WEST,upper duplex 2-bedroom. Carpet, private driveway, carport, no pets. $950/mo. inclusive. April 1st. Also 2-bdrm apartment avail. $900/mo May 1st. 905-668-8967 or 905-668-8667. WHITBY ROSEDALE,Cozy, bright 2-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Park- ing. Washer/dryer incl. $1000/mo inclusive. First/last with $200 off first. No smoking. No pets. Call 905-430-2814. WHITBY, BROCK ST. S., spacious 2 bedroom, balcony, in apartment building. Walk to GO. Par king: 1 car, first/last, $900/month. Available April 1st. Call (905)668-6907 WHITBY,clean bright 1 bedroom apt. with walkout, suit 1 per- son. Private entrance, park- ing/air/appliances, utilities includ- ed. Anderson/Taunton. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. May 1, $720/mo. references, (905)665-0341. WHITBY, DUNDAS/BROCK area. 2 bedroom, 2 baths, brand new kitchen, hardwood floor, A/C, fireplace, wall unit. Suitable for professional couple. $1000/month Available July 1st. (905)666- 8773 WHITBY,Dundas/Lupin legal one-bdrm basement apt., bright, newly renovated, separate en- trance, parking for 1 & more, no smoking/pets. Avail now. $875/mo inclusive. Call Chris (905)665-8125 WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. immediately. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556- 0455. WHITBY,Spacious 2 bedroom bright basement apartment. $775, all inclusive. Available May 1st. Call Debbie 905-430-6229 WHITBY-Brock/Hwy 2 area, Spacious 3-Bedroom apartment in triplex. Balcony, hardwood, laundry on site, 2 separate en- trances,2 parking. No smoking. $975/month+hydro. (905)999- 7960 WHITBY-walk to Whitby-Go, N. of 401/Brock, 2 apts. available in triplex, includes parking/laundry, separate entrance. Large 2-bed upper-floor available May 1st, $950+hydro; 2-bed. ground-floor, newly- renovated available imme- diately, $850+hydro. 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,1 bath new condo, across the street from Lake Ontario, Port of Newcastle. First floor Terrace has waterviews. Boat slip available. $1150/mo. Cable and internet included. Available now. 905-744-1790. AJAX - BEAUTIFUL CONDO,2 bed., 2 baths at 2 Westney Rd. N., 2 parking spots, locker, out- door pool/bbq, fitness,sauna, $1350/mo. May 1. 905 471-5911. BRAND NEW 2-BR CONDO for rent in the Port of Newcastle, minutes from beach, marina, res- taurant & walking trail. Beautiful view of the lake! Tennis courts/Indoor Pool/Exercise Room coming soon. With s/s fridge, stove, dishwasher, wash- er/dryer, a/c. Available Immedi- ately. First/Last. $1200.00+. Call 905-987-3293 & leave msg. WHITBY, NEWLY RENOVATED, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 level con- do, in very quiet building. Available April lst. $1100 inclu- sive. Call John (905) 666-4723. 3+1 BEDROOM,country setting, executive bungalow, 1/2 acre lot, North Oshawa. Lots of parking, double car garage, A/C, $1500/month, first/last, no smok- ing/pets. Available April 1st/ne- gotiable. (905)655-3501 -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, OSHAWA Atha- basca, excellent neighbourhood, Extra clean main floor only. Parking, c/air, walk-out deck, laundry, appliances included. No smoking/pets. $1195/inclusive. Avail. now. Call 905-424-1125. To View: www.househunters.ca 3 BEDROOM - 2 storey house with yard backing onto park, Oshawa/Courtice border. Easy 401 access and newly renovated with 2 baths. April lst. $1,150 per mo. including utilities. Call Greg at (905)243-2908 or email growden@williamscoffeepub.com 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 SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! AJAX, 3 BEDROOM house, shows very well, all appliances, ideal location, 2 1/2 baths, fire- place, central air, 3 car parking, $1400.00+utilities. Non-smoker, no pets. 905-686-2335. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM sunny de- tached bungalow main floor. Well maintained. New appliances. Ex- tra-large fenced yard w.deck. Close to 401, transit, schools, shopping. $1125/mo+ 2/3 utils. Weiss Realty-Susan Taylor, 416- 460-2330. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, in complex, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $800+ utilities. (905)683-6203 AJAX..BAYLY/SALEM 3 bed- room main floor bungalow, shared laundry, parking, avail. May, $1200 inclusive. Condolyn Management . 905-428-9766 BRAND NEW IMMACULATE house, North-east Oshawa 4- bedroom, double garage, 5 appli- ances, hardwood/ceramic, near amenities. Backs onto green space. No pets/smoking. $1600+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-267-3083 MAIN FLOOR 3 bedrooms. Full bath, appliances, laundry, carport parking. Near Oshawa Centre. No pets/smoking. All utilities in- cluded $1250 first/last. Available now. 905-409-3217. OSHAWA - Grandview area. Detached upper level, large 2- bdrms., garage, large deck off master bedroom, all appliances. $1205/mo. utilities included. No dogs, first/last, references. Avail. April 1 or immediately. Rent will never be raised on condition. 905-434-1386, 905-431-0190. OSHAWA 3+1 bedroom, new appliances, large fenced yard, near shopping, schools, Civic, transit & 401. Avail Apr 1. $1200+utilities. Credit check req'd. (905)579-7581 or (905) 728-1612. OSHAWA Main floor of bunga- low. 3 bedrooms, newly decorat- ed, stove/fridge, A/C, 2 parking, fenced yard. $1000/mo-inclusive First/last, avail. May 1 (905)579- 5221. OSHAWA, Semi-detached 3- bedroom plus, 2-storey house, Taunton/Simcoe area. Finished basement separate entrance. Walk to schools & amenities. $1300 plus utilities. Available May 1st. 905-668-3126. OSHAWA- RITSON/BLOOR 3- Bdrm. Upper Level Duplex. Bright, Clean, Walkout to Large Deck. Fenced-in Backyard. Pri- vate Laundry. 2 Car Parking. No Pets/Smoking. $1100/mon. Call Rose 905-999-7760. PICKERING,beautiful 3 bedroom raised bungalow, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard/deck, parking. Near Whites Rd. $1195 plus utilities. Available April 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)683-9629 WHITBY HWY 2/GARDEN 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, A/C, own laundry, no smok- ing, one car parking, avail now, $1200 inclusive Condolyn Man- agement 905-428-9766. WHITBY,3 bedroom house, upper, appliances, laundry, deck, large back yard, near all amenities, no smoking/pets. Ref- erences, $1100/month +1/2 utilities. Available May 1st. 905- 728-1766, 905-242-4409. WHITBY, NEW HOME,3 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths, en-suite, hard- wood flooring, solid oak stairs, C/A, 5 new appliances, min to 401, never lived in, $1525/mo plus utilities. (905)430-9085 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 25, 2007, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! 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Lakeridge Health Network Markham Stouffville Hospital Northumberland Hills Hospital Personal Attendant Care Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Centre Saint Elizabeth Health Care Ballycliffe Lodge Bayshore Home Health Mary Kay Southlake Regional Health Centre Peterborough Regional Health Centre Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT Trillium College Mark’s Work Warehouse Durham Association for Family Respite Extreme Fitness Chattens Better Hearing Optimal Life Chiropractic Pain Free Living Inc. L.A. Weight Loss Clarica Feel Good Natural Health PA RTICIPANTS TO DATE: VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS: VON Canada - Durham Heart and Stroke Foundation Diabetes Society Community Care AJAX – LOVELY 3-BDRM, fin- ished bsmt, bright eat in kitchen, walk out to patio, ceramic floor, 2- baths, 5 appl, Near school & amenities. $1245 + utilities. Avail May 1. Call (905) 447- 6509. AJAX, Church/Delaney. 4-bdrm townhouse, 2-1/2 baths, 4 new appliances, a/c, fin. bsmt. $1395/mo + utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Call 416-399-1797 Cordova Co-Operative Homes is now accepting applications for 2, 3 & 4 bedroom units. Applications available in mailbox at 650 Gladfern St, Unit #71, Oshawa NORTH OSHAWA,2+1 bed- room, large kitchen, living room, walkout to patio, $1000/month. Available April 1st. No smoking, no pets preferred. (416)450-3544 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. NORTH OSHAWA, 4+1 bedroom townhouse, totally renovated, 3 baths, finished basement, gar- age, A/C, water included. $1300 plus utilities. Available immedi- ately. (905)472-8947, (905)409- 0548 SPACIOUS 2 bedroom North Oshawa, $945 plus gas. Available May 1st. Call Debbie, 905-430-6229. TASTEFULLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom town house, Taun- ton/Simcoe, adult lifestyle build- ing. All inclusive, back yard, first/last, references, no smok- ing/pets. $1200. Available April 1st. 905-571-3674 THICKSON/TAUNTON, $1290, Modern, bright and clean. 3 bed- room townhome plus garage, a/c, eat-in kitchen. Walk-out to yard. Great location. No pets. Call Steve Galloway. CBC Realty. 416-751-6533. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905- 420-4318 CENTRAL WHITBY - large room, shared entrance, kitchen, laun- dry. Private. 4pc-washroom. Partially furnished, quiet street, no smoking/pets. Near amenities. Shared utilities expenses. Ref- erences. $450/mo. 905-668-6393 DUNDAS/GARDEN, ROOM - fur- nished or unfurnished, long or short term, female preferred, share kitchen & bathroom. $399/month, Available immedi- ately. Near Go & local bus. (905)666-1867 HWY 2/WESTNEY,share kitch- en, laundry, private bath, cable, parking, available now. $480/month. (905)683-2664. OSHAWA,one large bedroom, t.v., vcr, suitable for professional person. Must see to appreicate. Availalble April lst. $600 per mo. (905) 431-9210. ROOM FOR RENT,Simcoe/401 area. Furnished, parking, suitable for 1 person. Quiet house, $420/month, first/last required. 905-438-9293 after 5pm SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING HOUSE, clean, quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable, inter- net, telephone, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking outside. No pets. $465/inclusive. www.sharemyhouse.ca 905- 391-3809. WHITBY Downtown and Brooklin. Quiet home with room to rent, fur- nished, satellite TV, full kitchen, parking, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)426- 0916 WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. Beautiful furnished rooms in quiet home. Internet access, utilities, parking incl. $450/mo. GO bus at door. Suit working female. No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. First/last. (905)655-0788 ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $450/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. SKOOTAMATTA RIVER - Tweed area. Six acres with 100 ft nice shoreline. Suitable for home or cottage. Good road, hydro, tele- phone. $18,900. Owner 613- 395-5363. 1993 COLEMAN tent trailer, ex- cellent condition. Used once a summer. Roomy, queen bed, 3-way fridge, 2 stoves, add-a- room, dining tent avail. $4000. Call Ross (905)427-1318 2001 VIKING pop up trailer fully upgraded $4995; 2004 25' PROWLER travel trailer $14,900; 2004 28' KEYSTONE OUTBACK travel trailer with bunk beds $15,900; 2003 FIFTH WHEEL 38 foot Luxury travel trailer with three tip outs $25,900; 1999 FIFTH WHEEL 30' Jayco travel trailer with two tip outs $15,500; 2003 24' TANDEM axle enclosed car hauler $6500; Please phone for details & appts. J.D. Cycle Corp. 905-434-2553. jdcycle1@bellnet.ca BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Trail ers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat slips for rent. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com 2001 17' SKEETER fishing boat loaded with 150 Yamaha $14,900; 14' ALUMINUM boat with 18 HP motor $1500; Please phone for details & appts. J.D. Cycle Corp. 905-434-2553. jdcycle1@bellnet.ca WANTED - Yamaha snowmobile, prefer Exciter or Phazer, in good condition, not abused and prefer low kms. Call 905-434-0392 AFFORDABLE loving daycare, all ages, non-smoking, exp., steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. Large fenced backyard, fenced pool, summer swimming. Play- room/crafts, Snacks/lunch. Ref- erences. (905)839-7237 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and part time spaces available in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/Pickering 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 FIRST CUT HAY,No dust, very green, small squares, 50 pound average. Round 4x5 wheat bales, straw also avail. Good-prices!! P/U or/Delivery avail. (705)328- 6644,-call anytime. $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. +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. 3 wall units, queen box/mattress, canopy bed, dryer, oak ta- ble/chairs, freezer, buffet/hutch, Bowflex, 89 GMC Sierra, 89 Jeep Cherokee, air compressor, MIG welder. (905)721-8009 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS , purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 DINING ROOM SET,teak table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, mint condition, must sell, best offer. (905)721-0707 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 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. ANTIQUES:Spinning Wheel (turn-of-century) $450; high-back bed $250; rocking chair $275; serving table $125; tea wagon $300; upright grand piano Gerh- ard-Heintzman $500; Beanie Baby collection. (905)720-1620 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 COLEMAN POWER MATE 5,000 watt generator-new $700 o.b.o., (905)665-3396 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 HAY - quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available. Call (905)263-8078. 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,2007 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,600. 905- 213-4669. KITCHEN RENO CONTENTS SALE, refrigerator, stove, dish- washer, range hood microwave, like new, 4 chairs and bench, har- vest cabinet and display cabinet. Call 905-373-9097 after 12:00 pm MOVING SALE new leather sofa & chair, brown $1200; French country bistro set w/swivel chairs $1100; large armoire entertain- ment unit w/distressed paint $1200; KitchenAid stainless steel gas range $2250. (905)718-8210 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. POOL TABLES,8' and 9' Cana- dian made slate billiard tables, by Canada Billiard and Herrington, for sale. Complete with accesso- ries. (905)420-6113 POOP N SCOOP Spring Clean Ups Special book online and re- ceive 2 weeks free www.stink- ies.ca 905-718-8455 PRISTINE VICTORIAVILLE built Queen Anne cherry wood dining room table, 42x84, 6 chairs, hutch. Professionally refinished and re-upholstered chairs. $3,900 O.B.O. 416-676-6697 (Ajax). 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. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, March 25, 2007 www.durhamregion.com LocalMarketplace.ca Your local source Your local source for buying and for buying and selling vehiclesselling vehicles Automotive LOTS OF LOVE AND ATTENTION pawsitivley purrfect petcare dog walking, pet & house sitting pet boarding, pet transportation medications administered including diabetics special needs our specialty veterinarian recommended www.apetnannyplus.com 905-725-9626 BONDED AND INSURED Call: 1-800-519-9566 or (905) 668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Finance Any Used Vehicle This Month And Drive Away With Airfare and 3 Days/2 Nights Accommodations for 2 to Orlando, Florida or Las Vegas, Nevada Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. ROXTON ROCK MAPLE Dining room suite. Oval table with leaf, seats 8. Buffet with leaded glass door hutch. 6 Ladder Back Rush- seat chairs. $3500. PINE COM- PUTER ARMOIRE desk, doors close. $500. (905)983-6412 SATELLITE TV - Challenge FTA will GRAND OPEN March 31st 10-5. Specials include: Captive Works 600 Premium $179.95, SonicView 1000 $219.95. Quan- tities are limited- hundreds of channels, NO MONTHLY BILLS. Lifetime Support FREE. Shop on- line or in-store with confidence Accessories/ Installations/ Sup- port. 570 Westney Rd. South, Unit 15, Ajax. 905-231-2162 www.challengefta.com SATELLITE TV,NO MONTHLY BILLS. U-Neek Electronics. Sole operator is only FERN. Visit the first & best FTA store in Durham Sales-installations-support 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435- 0202 www.uneekelectronics.com/ members/feedback.htm SOFAS,(2 matching) asking $650 pair. Off white, in excellent condition. Both 3 seater's. Call (905)837-9966. TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS for all trades, antique, collectibles, user, kitchen collectibles, scientific in- struments, much more. Sunday April 1, Tools of the Trades Show Sale, Pickering Recreation Com- plex, Exit 399 N off 401, West on Kingston Rd. 2 blocks, South to 1867 Valley Farm Rd. 10am-3:30pm, $5. FREE Parking 613-839-5607. TWIN OVER DOUBLE bunk bed set with 6 drawer dresser. $500. 905-239-1948. USED MONITORS, $20-75! Used P4 computers, new and used components. REPAIRS/installs. In-home service. 905-404-3013. WHITBY approx. 21 ft. Kitchen cupboards, solid oak, raised pan- el, pantry, decorative range hood, Lazy Susans, pot drawers. Excel- lent condition asking $3500. (905)430-7780. WANTED - Sports card collec- tion, comics, unopened action fig- ures, McFarlanes, toys, Hot Wheels, video games, DVD's, VHS movies, plus collectibles. No collection is too large. Call 905- 623-4216, leave message. FREE RENT - 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 - Ganaras- ka Financial 4th annual Animals R Us Festival, Saturday, June 2, 2007, 10 am - 4 pm. Port Hope Fall Fair building. For profit ven- dors $65, not-for profit vendors $40. Lots of demos to see such as flyball, agility, Muskoka Wild- life Centre, Indian River Reptile Zoo etc. Call the Northumberland Human Society at 905-885-4131 for more info. VENDORS WANTED for 2007 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade 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. CASE IH 5100 Seed Drill, 18 run, D.D.openers, grass seed box, acreage counter, stored inside, excellent condition. Call (905)263-8078 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN Retriever puppies, male and female. Moth- er on site, vet checked and de- wormed. Ready for pickup March 17th. $500. (905)579-5614. BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies for sale. Vet checked, dewormed. Both parents on site. Family raised. $1200. Call 905- 433-9407. BLACK LAB PUPPIES, family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Ready to go right now. Call Mike (905)720-1263 BORDER TERRIER PUPS (like Bengie) vaccinated, dewormed, ready to go! 905-344-1026, pjmemail@yahoo.com, www.equilore.ca. JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES for sale, 2 female puppies available, up to date shots, dewormed, adorable, available immediately. $600 each. Also 1 1/2 year old male to right home. (905) 620- 0814. wwwarazmatazjart.com LABRADOODLES (chocolate) M/F & Goldendoodles (red to cream) Males. Great family pets, happy & healthy. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com POT BELLY PIG FOR SALE, (not for eating). Call (905)434- 0392 YORKIE & SHIH TZU pups, home raised, parents on site, vet checked, health guarantee. Free starter kit. $600-$950. (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. 1970 Pontiac Lemans $8999. 1998 Sunfire 111k $2999, 1999 Chev Mailbu $2999, 2000 Monta- na 123k $8990. 2000 GMC C2500 167k $6999. Others from $1999 certified and E-tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905- 683-7301 or 424-9002. www. kel- lyandsonsauto.com 1987 Ford Thunderbird, 158 000k. No E-test needed. Runs great. Lots of power. No Rust. 3.8 V6. Fully loaded. $2500 obo. Call Chris 905-725-8332 1993 FORD TEMPO,126,000 km, great gas mileage. Good run- ning car. E-tested and certified. $l,1500 or best offer. Call (905) 439-0228. 1993 FORD TEMPO,engine replaced, new gas tank, as is, $1000 OBO. (905)623-4448 1995 ESCORT,2dr., 5-spd stan- dard, working A/C, CD, great run- ner, nice looking, factory Mags, spoiler, clean interior. 227kms, certified, emission tested, $1900. (905)263-2068 after 3pm 1999 CHEV MALIBU 3.1L V6 automatic. White with tan interior. Excellent condition. Cert and E tested for $3800.00. Phone (905) 571-5138. 2000 PONTIAC GrandAm SE 200k $3750; 2000 FORD Taurus SE 220k $2995; 1996 PONTIAC GrandPrix SE 160k $2995; 1995 PONTIAC Transport SE $235k $2495. All vehicles Certi- fied/Emission passed. 6-month warranty included. Dealer. (905)725-1632, (905)925-2205 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE.Sale Price $13,495. Pewter on tan leather. Pampered from DAY 1. This vehicle is immaculate inside and out. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. 2002 ACURA RSX PREMIUM, auto, roof, leather, air, silver, 64,000kms. $17,888. Call PICKERING HONDA, 1-877-294- 5050. 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA, ex- tended, fully loaded, excellent cond. many extras. Asking $8,000. Also 2000 Neon, 4 dr., 5 speed, runs great, asking $2,800. Phone (905) 706-9370. 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL se- dan, 4dr, auto, a/c, beige, 88,000kms, $8,888. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294- 5050. 2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA,4 dr, auto, air con, new windshield and tires, $6000. (905)743-9940 or 416-988-1244 2004 MAZDA RX8 GT, 6-speed, grey, roof, leather, 50,000kms. $24,388. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 100,000 km, in good condition, asking $9,000 OBO. Call 905- 377-0361 evenings and week- ends. 2004 VW PASSAT WAGON. 1.8T, GLS, 4 Motion, auto, leath- er, roof, grey, 29,000kms. $22,995. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050 LEASE PAYMENT only 239.89/month 2004 Hyundai Elantra, air, cruise, pwr. windows, standard, 43 mpg, 4 door, dealer maintained, 75,000kms- Hyundai warranty to 120K, OR, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan $9,999 air, cruise, 135K- extended war- rant to 170K maintained by Duff's Auto, Whitby, new brakes, emis- sion tested. Call 905-448-2715 NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit. 1-866-436-2907, or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1978 CHEVY CHEYENNE,366 Big Block Rebuilt. Gas engine, Red. $2000. o.b.o. Contact 905- 626-6994 1991 GM BLAZER,4 dr, auto, 4X4, runs well, 2-tone blue, 145,000km., one owner, no acci- dents. $2,000. as is. (905)419- 1259 2001 FORD EXPLORER Sportrac 4X4, 4dr, auto, a/c, lots of toys, white, 66,000kms. $16,995. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050. 2005 NISSAN XTRAIL SE,4X4, auto, roof, red, 23,000km, $22,995. Call PICKERING HONDA 1-877-294-5050 2001 CHEV. EXPRESS VAN, 97,000 kms. Asking $14,999. Call 905-922-9015. 1999 CHEVY VENTURE VAN, auto, air, dual airbags, fully load- ed, very clean, 3.4, 6 cylinder, 175,000km, certified, $4350. obo. Call Dave 905-665-5248 or 416- 834-3852. 2 PARTS VANS -1993 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER low kms. on 3 litre engine & transmission. 1994 CARAVAN high kms. 3.3 li- tre. Oshawa 905-242-0109 2002 NISSAN XTERRA SE,sil- ver, approx. 90,000kms, auto, V6, non-smoker, lady driven. A/C, tilt, tint, cruise, am/fm CD player, power package, transferable war- ranty, $17,900. (905)666-0128 1986 PONTIAC TRANS-AM, 350/5spd, 120,000kms, Flow Master Exhaust, GTA Rims/Rear end, new shocks, rad, T-Roof, needs minor body work. $6000 OBO, can be certified. (905)743- 9412 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Road Glide, unique yellow pearl colour with detachable matching tour pak and lowers. Race tuner with Scream'n Eagle pipes 12,260k, asking $20,900. (905)728-8046 FACTORY TRAINED,H.D. & Metric motorcycle mechanic booking service appointments now. Call 905-982-0538, 10 am. - 6 pm. 2006 KAWASAKI EX500,low miles, $4200; 2005 YAMAHA ROADSTAR, low miles $10,500; 2001 BMW R1200 low miles $10,500; 2004 HONDA vtx 1300 low miles, $7500; 2005 HONDA vtx 1300 low miles $8290; 2006 HONDA vtx 1300 low miles $9500; 2000 YAMAHA ROAD- STAR fully loaded $9000. Please phone for details & appts. J.D.Cycle Corp., 905-434-2553. jdcycle1@bellnet.ca Permanent Metal Shingles & Other Metal Roofi ng Systems Basements, Kitchens, Total Home Improvements Interlock Walkways, Drives, Rockery, Gardens... Patios, Decks, Fences, Gazebos, Pergollas... Direct: 905-622-5370 Toll Free: 1-877-JDMIZZI www.jdmizzi.com Oshawa CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. 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To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, March 25, 2007 PICKERING — Young Pickering Swim Club athletes acquitted themselves well against older, more experi- enced competition at two na- tional senior meets recently. The club sent six swimmers to the 2007 Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships in Montreal, with another com- peting in the 2007 Speedo Western Canadian Champion- ships in Regina. Best of all, says Pickering Swim Club head coach Lucie Hewitt-Henderson, several Pickering athletes earned sec- ond swims and broke numer- ous club records while posting several personal-best times. “Everyone swam really well,” notes Hewitt-Hender- son, while presiding over a recent practice at the Dunbar- ton pool. “They broke 14 club records and had 28 best times, so they were doing really well.” Among those the coach cen- tred out for special praise were Adam Gomba, 16, and Jose Baylon, 15, who performed well despite climbing onto the starting blocks against older swimmers. “Jose was standing next to a guy who’s 25. For guys, that’s a huge difference from a 14- or 15-year-old swimmer to one who’s 25,” she says, adding that Baylon earned a second swim at Easterns and Gomba won the consolation final in one of his events. Gomba and Baylon were two of six Pickering Swim Club swimmers at the East- ern Canadian championships. One other swimmer, Alex Griffith, represented the club at the Western Canadians. Gomba’s best effort was 17th-place finishes in the 400- metre and 200m freestyle. He also set five new club records at the Eastern Canadians in the 100m butterfly, 50m fly, and the 100m free, 200m free and the 400m free. Meanwhile, Baylon’s best ef- fort at the Eastern Canadians was a 21st in the 400m indi- vidual medley. He also estab- lished three new club marks in the 400m I.M., the 100m breaststroke and the 200m breast. Danielle Gomba, 14, posted two top-10 finishes at the East- ern Canadians, placing sixth in the 50m fly and eighth in the 100m fly. She also set new club records in the 100m back- stroke and the 50m fly for her age group. Kaleigh Heard, 15, earned a fifth-place finish in the 400m I.M. at Eastern Canadians and was also seventh in the 200m I.M. Heard also set new club marks in the 50m free and the 200m I.M. for her age group. Alison Foster, 14, swam to ninth place in the 1,500m free at the Eastern Canadians. She also set a new club record in the same event. Ainsley Cor- kum, 14, also represented the club at the Eastern Canadians. Griffith, 18, placed 19th in the 200m I.M. at the Western Canadians. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Clockwise from bottom left, Danielle Gomba, Adam Gomba, Alex Griffith, Allison Foster, Kaleigh Heard, Ainsley Corkum and Jose Baylon of the Pickering Swim Club recently returned from the East- ern and Western Canadian Swimming Championships. Pickering swimmers shine at big meets Pickering High Trojans thrash Borden Bengals in OFSAA ‘AAAA’ hoops A J A X — The Pickering High Trojans marched all over the Sir Robert Borden High School Bengals from Nepean in their second- round game at the pro- vincial boys’ basketball championships in Ham- ilton on Friday morning. The third-seeded Tro- jans crushed the 14th- seeded Bengals 72-17 at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Asso- ciations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ championship. The con- test was played at St. Mary’s school in Hamil- ton. The contest was all but decided in the early going, as the Trojans piled up a comfortable 42-5 cushion at half time. The Trojans’ backcourt brothers, Cory and Devoe Joseph, combined for 30 points, with Devoe lead- ing Pickering High with 16 and Cory tossing in 14. Harouna Mutumbo chipped in with 15. The road to the gold- medal game, however, got tougher for the Trojans in their third-round game slated for Friday after- noon, after the News Ad- vertiser’s press deadline. The Trojans were to play the sixth-seeded Cathe- dral High School Gaels at Cathedral’s home court. A win over Cathedral would put the Trojans into the semifinals on Sat- urday morning. The gold-medal game was played at Cathedral High School on Saturday night. 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