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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_03_28SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.p ickeringhonda.com Email: service@pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. The Pickering 52 PA GES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Sterling Monarchs St. Mary wins silver at provincial hockey final Page B1 Winds of change GM brings new technology to NASCAR Wheels pullout Ze ro growth means tax hike for Pickering City cuts back on capital projects By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering residents can expect an estimated 8.79-per cent tax increase once Council approves the budget next week. It means homeowners with a home assessed at $280,000 will pay approxi- mately $75 more each year, Gil Pater- son announced at the executive com- mittee meeting on March 23. However, the City’s director of cor- porate services and treasurer says all told, the tax increase is really only roughly 2.2 per cent when other lev- els of government are factored in. He explained the “8.79-per cent increase is on the City’s quarter of the tax bill.” Approximately one half is Durham Re- gion’s bill and the other quarter is for education purposes. The proposed operating budget for the City is $55.8 million. In 2006, the operating budget was $53.4 million. Mayor Dave Ryan said the budget is respectable, considering “it was a dif- ficult budget because we’ve had zero growth in the last five years.” Most of the money in the $9.7 mil- lion capital budget, which comes from property taxes, debt and reserve funds, will go to continuing projects. The capital budget decreased by approxi- mately 17 per cent from 2006. “We had to take a harder look at capital expendi- tures,” Mr. Pater- son said. “It’s a reflection of the physical restric- tion the munici- palities are in that we’ve had to cut on the capi- tal budget.” The phi- losophy behind this year’s bud- get is sustainability. Long-term proj- ects are under way, but a lot of funding to projects has been deferred to 2008. Of the proposed capital budget, around $6.6 million will go into sus- tainable projects. Roughly $1.6 mil- lion is dedicated to projects such as sidewalks in external subdivisions and $884,500 is to be spent on roads. The biggest allotment is $725,000 toward Sheppard Avenue in the vicinity of Pet- ticoat Creek. The installation of a slope retention system will widen the ex- isting road platform to accommodate the future urbanization of Sheppard Av enue from Altona Road to Rosebank Road. As well, $600,000 is still avail- able from last year’s budget, making the total project approximately $1.3 million thus far. According to Mr. Pat- erson, it’s best to fund the project over 10 years. The City’s chief administrative of- ficer, Tom Quinn, said it’s probably the most expensive road to be built in Pickering. But Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson said he found many road projects have been left out and that “roads we’ve repaired have to be re- paired again.” Other highlights include $640,000 for the design of Bulmer Bridge at Fifth Concession Road at East Duffins Creek. Approximately $80,000 goes to- ward restoring the Brougham Central Hotel at Pickering Museum Village. Nearly $500,000 will be dedicated to stormwater and erosion control and another $400,000 to energy efficiency [ Briefly ] Teen swarmed, stabbed in Pickering attack PICKERING — A teenager was taken to hospital with several stab wounds after being swarmed early Saturday in Pickering, police said. Investigators have met with little co- operation from either of the victims and have appealed to the public for assistance as they continue to probe the incident, which occurred just after midnight March 24 in the area of Liverpool Road and Bayly Street. The two teenaged victims have told police they were attacked by a group of unknown teenagers wearing scarves over their faces. The teens were knocked to the ground and hit repeatedly, one of them sustaining six minor stab wounds to his back and side, police said. The assailants, described only as black males with their faces con- cealed, fled with cash, a cellphone, cigarettes and a ball cap. An investigation continues. Any- one with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2527 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com Re g ion we lcomes newest Canadian citizens By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — With wide smiles and miniature Canadian flags in hand, each of Durham Region’s newest Ca- nadian citizens was sworn in Monday. At the Region’s first citizenship cer- emony in the new council chambers, 39 citizens of a variety of ages and rep- resenting 14 countries were formally made citizens. Judges Norman Allaire and Philip Gaynor presided over the ceremony. Glenory Carty, his two children and wife, who are originally from Jamaica, were among the new Canadians. Now living in Ajax, the family has been here for six years and Mr. Carty said of- ficially becoming a Canadian citizen formalized their residency. “It is a necessary step to make and it requires some formality,” he said. “It will be a day to remember.” Dania Jawad, from Iraq, now lives in Whitby and said she too appreciated the custom and respect given to the ceremony. “It was arranged so nice,” Ms. Jawad said. “Finally I became a Canadian citi- zen; this is a big deal for me.” It was clearly a big day for all those involved. “This must be a very exciting day for all of you,” said master of ceremonies Inspector Scott Burns of the Durham Regional Police Service. “And, we are happy and honoured to be able to share that with you.” Also in attendance was Jerry Ouel- lette, the MPP for Oshawa, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, Pat Perkins, Mayor of Whitby and Oshawa Mayor John Gray. “March 26, 2007 will mark a very im- portant milestone in your life,” Judge Allaire said. “You have worked hard to earn your Canadian citizenship, learn- ing about our history, geography and politics.” ✦ See Pickering, Page A4 ✦ See New, Page A4 Dave Ryan Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Striking members of CUPE Local 218 respond with applause to a speech delivered by CUPE National President Paul Moist Tuesday afternoon. The union held a rally as part of its strike action against the Durham District School Board. CUPE says pickets could soon be set up at elementary schools Union holds rally in front of Durham Education Centre Tuesday By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — They want respect and they want it now was the mes- sage support staff sent during a strike rally Tuesday afternoon. Some of the 2,100 members of the Durham District School Board’s sec- retarial, custodial and maintenance, and educational assistant employee groups gathered on the sidewalk in front of the Whitby education cen- tre for a rally featuring Paul Moist, national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. “What do we want?” said Mr. Moist into a speaker horn. “Respect!” shouted the crowd. During his address, Mr. Moist talked about the extra work cleri- cal and administrative staff have to take home, 10-month contract main- tenance and custodial workers the board apparently wants to hire, and the lack of time education assistants have to work with kids, as well as the lack of prep time they’ve been offered. Mr. Moist said our grand- parents fought for public education, which can’t continue with the prob- lems support staff face. “And we’re staying on those picket lines until we get the re- spect we want and deserve,” he said. “Stand strong Durham school board workers,” he added. So far, picket lines have been lim- ited to high schools and education buildings, But, they could soon ex- pand to some elementary schools, action that would violate strike pro- tocol, according to the Durham Dis- trict School Board. Don Bryans, CUPE Local 218 pres- ident, said the action could occur fol- lowing reports from parents that vol- unteer teams are cleaning schools. “I want to make sure we have ab- solute proof,” he said. In an interview, Craig Burch, the board’s director of education, said the rumours are untrue and the board has refused help offered by parent groups. If picket lines are set up at elemen- tary schools, they’ll be at ones where CUPE has proof people were brought in to clean, said Mr. Bryans. Vehicles would not be stopped, just provided with information on what is happen- ing, and the action would probably not occur for the next couple of days, he added. Doris Kennedy- Miskie, chief custodian at F.M. Heard Public School in Whitby and a member of the custodian mainte- nance bargaining committee, said “s cab labour” is a concern and added they’ve heard rumours of parents doing their jobs. Some members are also having financial worries. “We’re having people calling in and they’re concerned,” she said. Some vehicles have also run picket lines and strikers have experienced some verbal abuse, she said. Ms. Kennedy-Miskie said she’s not surprised by the length of the strike so far because she figured the board was stubborn. “We hope the board will come to their senses and talk to us,” said Ms. ✦ See CUPE, Page A4 For more on this story A sale you’re going to love. Offer ends March 31, 2007. Available with compatible devices, within Bell Mobility digital core network and/or high speed mobile network coverage areas where technology permits. Data features available in addition to any Bell Mobility plan (excluding Business plans). Each plan (minutes or volume) is invoiced on a monthly basis and minutes for voice calls apply to airtime; long distance and roaming charges (including foreign taxes) are extra outside of your calling area. 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The victims, the sta- tion owner and an employee, were treated for minor injuries after the daylight robbery on Kingston Road near Westney Road. The Shell station owner told po- lice he was leaving for the bank with the weekend receipts in his car around 10:15 a.m. Monday when he saw a man crawl through a fence on the property line and approach his vehicle. They strug- gled and the suspect retreated but soon returned with another man who wielded a chunk of wood, police said. The owner and an employee who came to his aid were assaulted by the armed man while his accomplice grabbed the money from the car. They fled with the cash in a gold or beige Honda Accord, leaving the victims with minor injuries. The suspects are described as two black men in their late teens or early 20s. They wore black hooded jackets and had their faces covered, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579- 1520, ext. 5361 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Ajax home invasion was planned to steal medical marijuana crop By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Two young men have been sentenced to five years in prison for their roles in a home invasion in Ajax, a crime the prosecutor characterized as violent and “heinous.” Crown counsel George Hendry had called for a penitentiary term of seven years for Audi Breedy, 20, and 21-year-old O’Neil John- son, telling a judge the strict pun- ishment was necessary to reflect the gravity of the offence. “They committed a heinous crime that strikes terror into the hearts of every citizen and ho- meowner. Our community de- mands that these type of offences are denounced,” Mr. Hendry said in making submissions to Supe- rior Court Justice Myrna Lack in Whitby Friday. “It’s important the message be sent that offences of this nature won’t be tolerated,” he said. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Breedy were found guilty of armed rob- bery, assault and weapons of- fences after a jury trial in Febru- ary. Jurors found they were part of a five-man crew that invaded a home on Charlton Crescent in February 2005, intent on stealing the homeowner’s medical mari- juana crop. The intruders fled empty handed after the homeowner pulled a knife and struggled with them. The victim was cut on the hand. Durham cops responding to a 911 call stopped a car fleeing the scene and arrested five suspects. In arriving at their verdict, jurors rejected claims by both young men that they were merely bystanders, planning to go to a nightclub in Toronto with three other friends, when the robbery took place. Both took the witness stand and said they waited in the car while the others went to the house on the pretense they wanted to buy marijuana. The other men -- Trifon Nay- donev, Delroy Mattison and Ken Battle -- pleaded guilty to taking part in the robbery before the trial of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Breedy began and received sentences ranging from four and a half to five years. All five men were origi- nally to stand trial together, but three entered pleas after losing a series of legal challenges to the investigation by Durham police. Mr. Naydonev testified during the trial, saying that while Mr. Johnson and Mr. Breedy were in his car the night of the home in- vasion, the two were not involved in the crime. His testimony contradicted a statement he made to police after his arrest, in which he implicated the men. 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In partnership with: 2007 Regional Business Plans And Budgets This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to review and adopt or amend and adopt the 2007 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budgets on April 18, 2007 for Regional Operations, the Police Services Board, Outside Agencies, Provincial Downloaded Services Costs, the Durham Region Transit Commission and related 2007 Regional Property Tax Rates. The review and adoption or amendment and adoption of the 2007 Business Plans and Budgets and related fees and charges will occur at the regularly scheduled Regional Council meeting which commences at 10:00 a.m. in the Regional Council Chambers located at 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. Comments from the public are welcome in writing or by attending the Council meeting and presenting oral comments. Written comments may be forwarded to the Regional Clerk at the address indicated below. 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Madill Regional Clerk F I N A N C E D E PA RT M E N T P U B L I C N O T I C E T h e R e g i o n a l M u n i c i p a l i t y o f D u r h a m 6 0 5 R o s s l a n d R o a d E a s t , W h i t b y, O N L 1 N 6 A 3 Te l e p h o n e (9 0 5 ) 6 6 8 -7 7 11 PAGE A4 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ March 28, 2007P Along with the certificates each new citizen received, they also earned the right to vote in elections, hold a Ca- nadian passport, run for public office and the freedom to live a life free from discrimination, Judge Allaire said. But, the citizens now have the responsibil- ity to respect Canadian laws and each other and the responsibility to give back to the community through volun- teering. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson added to that sentiment saying hard work is needed to keep Canada caring, healthy, prosperous and free. “Each of you has come to Canada from other places, leaving homes, fam- ily and friends to start a new life here,” he said. “You may value Canadian citizen- ship more than many people who were born here because you have made sac- rifices, studied and worked to achieve it.” Canadians and residents of Dur- ham Region are among the luckiest people in the world, according to Mr. Anderson. “We enjoy a prosperous economy, wonderful educational opportunities, excellent health care, a beautiful natu- ral environment and a diverse culture,” he said. The ceremony was co-hosted by Durham police and the Region’s social services department. “It is my pleasure to take part in this special ceremony and wish you well as you embrace your journey as a Ca- nadian citizen,” said Dr. Hugh Drouin, the Region’s commissioner of social services. Walter Passarella /News Advertiser photo Five-year-old Kiakhur Ijaz holds the Canadian flag at the very first citzenship ceremony to be held at the new Durham Region head- quarters. Her parents became citizens after the swearing-in ceremony. New citizens welcomed as part of ‘diverse community’ improvements. Two hybrids are set to replace a 1994 Ford Explorer at $42,000 each. The old vehicle will go to the library to reduce its costs. Two employees in the animal ser- vices department will go from part- time to full-time workers, costing an extra $23,700. Another bylaw officer in the parking tag area will also be added, but Mr. Paterson said the anticipated revenue from the parking tags offsets the cost. The City does not anticipate adding new bylaw officers in the next couple of years. Council found a few items that will be changed before both the capital and current budgets are brought to council on April 2 for approval. ✦ New from page A1 Pickering to hire another bylaw of f icer, buy two hybrid vehicles ✦ Pickering from page A1 Learn Spanish in Ajax AJAX — If you need to learn Spanish for travelling, business or pleasure, a class began in Ajax last Saturday. The Spanish classes are at 1 p.m. at Ajax Alliance Church, at 115 Ritchie Ave. (at Westney Road). The cost is $40 per month. For more information call 905- 426-4557. Kennedy-Miskie. On Monday March 26, CUPE said it was unwilling to resume bargaining unless the board accepted its precondi- tions, according to a press release from the board. CUPE has also refused arbi- tration. “I don’t have confidence in the sys- tem,” said Mr. Bryans of arbitration. He said it could take more than a year, include a government appointed arbi- trator, and the onus would be on CUPE to prove the board could pay for its demands. Mr. Burch said an arbitrator would only be appointed by the ministry of labour if both sides couldn’t agree on one. With a good arbitrator, both sides can often come to an agreement before a ruling is made, he added. In his expe- rience, arbitration can last three days to six months and side with the union. During an interview prior to Tuesday’s rally, Mr. Bryans addressed accusations that he was prolonging the strike to gain experience and advance his position in CUPE. He said the rumours were being spread by two people. “I am six years from retirement from the Durham dis- trict board of education. I have not and will not ever apply for a position at the national union and I would challenge anyone who says otherwise to prove it because that’s an out-and-out lie,” said Mr. Bryans, and added he has a young family and a farm and no national in- terest. His presidency goes until 2009 and although he may run again, if he’s going somewhere else, it would be back to being a locksmith, he said. The school board also announced Tuesday that classes would resume as normal on Wednesday at Cartwright High School in Blackstock. The school had been closed after a blaze in the early morning hours of Saturday. Dam- age is set at $90,000. Fire officials said the fire started in recycling bins adja- cent to the school. CUPE refuses arbitration ✦ CUPE from page A1 Trial winds down By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Claims by a de- fendant that he didn’t know an accomplice was carrying a load- ed handgun during the robbery of an Ajax convenience store sim- ply don’t ring true, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. Crown counsel Heather Bay- ley said the robbery commit- ted by Evol Robinson and two other young men appears to be planned and deliberate, not a spontaneous act as the Brampton man has testified. “It was executed with consid- erable efficiency for something that wasn’t planned or discussed beforehand,” Ms. Bayley said in making final submissions to ju- rors in Superior Court in Whitby. Mr. Robinson and two other young men were arrested as he drove his mother’s car on Ross- land Road in Ajax shortly after the 7-11 store at Rossland and Harwood Avenue was held up around 2 a.m. Jan. 11, 2005. Po- lice recovered gloves, hooded sweatshirts, bandanas and a handgun, as well as cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes stolen from the store. At the beginning of the trial last week Mr. Robinson pleaded not guilty to armed robbery and weapons offences, but guilty to a charge of simple robbery. The Crown rejected the plea and con- tinued with the trial. Te stifying in his own defence, Mr. Robinson said he drove to Durham Region the night of the robbery looking to hook up with girls he and a friend had met at a club, but that the plan fell through when he couldn’t re- trieve a phone number. He al- lowed that while he agreed to go along with a suggestion to rob the store he didn’t know one of his two buddies had a loaded hand- gun. Ms. Bayley urged the jury to reject his testimony. “He couldn’t keep his story straight ... at times it seemed as if he was making it up on the spot,” she said. Jurors are to retire for delibera- tions after receiving instructions from Justice David Salmers Tues- day. By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A new website aims to inform residents about homeless youth and eventually direct them to shelter. “There is a big need here,” said Mary Dunlop, executive director of Durham Youth Housing and Support Services (DYHSS). “We know statistically that over 300 youth between 16 and 24 stayed in adult hostels in Os- hawa and we have no idea how many would have went into To- ronto or Peterborough.” DYHSS launched its website, www.durhamyouth.com, last week. It is intended to provide information about what DYHSS does, including information on housing, employment, educa- tion and learning and addic- tions, as well as how to access those services in Durham Re- gion. “It is a good opportunity to get to know who Durham Youth Housing is,” Ms. Dunlop said. “As well, the site has contacts so that youth can access those ser- vices efficiently and effectively,” DYHSS, which provides shel- ter and support services for homeless and at-risk youth ages 16-24, plans to open a 10-bed shelter this spring and is work- ing towards opening 50 beds of transitional housing and 10 beds of supportive housing for youth. 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To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. I made the mistake recently of trying to buy a pair of jeans from someone other than Jon, my regular clothes guy. There’s a reason, I’ve realized, why Jon is my regular clothes guy. It’s the same reason George is my hardware guy and Franz is my car guy and Helga is my... you get the point. When I walk into any one of their establishments I’m made to feel welcome, spe- cial and most importantly, rela- tively intelligent. I was downtown recently and I thought, rather than wait until I was home and go over to Jon’s store, it might be more expedient to simply pop into one of those hip, noisy, jean emporiums and pick up some trousers. After all, how hard could it be? Jeans are jeans, right? Looking back, it ap- pears I must have undergone a minor stroke or suffered some form of cranial edema at the time. What was I was thinking? At 47, I do not consider myself at all old. However, the moment one crosses the threshold of one of these stores, the gum-popping, multi-pierced, naked-bellied staff look at you as though there’d been some kind of bizarre tear in the fabric of time and out you’d stepped from the middle ages. There was a gaggle of them gathered saucily around the cash (what does one call a group of narcissistic young women? A ‘pout’?). None of them moved to assist me. I imagined they were huffily drawing straws to see who would have to go help “Gramps” find the diaper section. “A re you lost?” They would scream, turning me around and around like some geriatric Paddle to the Sea, trying to find where the caregiver had sewn my address label. But I was left alone. A blessing actually, as it took me a good 10 minutes to realize I was thumb- ing my way through the women’s section. I’m sure that got a rous- ing “ick” from the gelled heads at the cash. Eventually I made it to the right gender where I began the impos- sible task of trying to find cloth- ing that didn’t look as though it had been torn off of a dead dissi- dent. When did our children de- cide it would be cool to look like something released from Devil’s Island? When I did find a dusty old pile of relatively un-shredded pants, I was confronted with a new prob- lem. One of the gum-snappers, sensing a commission perhaps, had slouched her way over to me and offered to help. “A 36 waist, please,” I said. She looked at me as though I were a circus geek. Apparently people on her planet usually died before ballooning to a 36 waist. After much-practised har- rumphing and sighing, she managed to exhume a pair and I stepped into the change booth, desperately missing Jon and his affable, non-judgmental pres- ence. I really didn’t even want to try them on at that point, but I could see her tattooed ankles waiting outside the curtain, no doubt anxious to see what kind of spectacle a 36 waist presented itself as. Great. I would be her moon landing. Something she could blog about. What next transpired hap- pened very quickly. I stepped out of the change booth, turned around and got a “Whoa! Stud- ly!” from Gum-snapper. Consumed with conflicting embarrassment, sexual guilt and the sweats, I immediately strode back inside, changed, handed the pants to the sales girl and walked out of the store. If there’d been a trap door in that little booth leading to Port Perry, I’d have taken it. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html. PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ MARCH 28, 2007P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City too generous with councillor To the editor: I’m generally a supporter of Doug Dickerson, as the council- lor is aware. However I strongly disagree with him losing his Blackberry five times in one year and the City reimbursing him for this as an “expense.” Losing it once would be an accident. Five times is just plain carelessness and so long as the City is dumb/ generous enough to reimburse him with taxpayer’s money he has no motivation to improve. The loss of this expensive toy should be covered once if at all. Bruce McLeod Pickering You must be kidding, reader says To the editor: Thank-you for your early April Fools’ joke. When I read that Councillor Dickerson submitted an expen- diture of $6,186 for his Black- berry that he lost five times (I trust that he did not lose the same one five times) I came to the conclusion that your paper had to be putting us on. Who in their right mind would actu- ally believe that the taxpayers would consider it OK to foot these exorbitant expenses AND that anyone could actually lose an expensive device such as a Blackberry five times. As a Blackberry user and an owner of a small business, I am well aware of the costs asso- ciated with having the conve- nience of using this device. If it is true that this is not an early April Fools’ joke, I trust that Mr. Dickerson will have already re- paid the City for his careless management of government property. Good one, News Advertiser!! Trevor Gillman Pickering ‘Careless’ councillor gets an earful To the editor: I write to you in utter amaze- ment regarding Councillor Dickerson’s expense claim for 2006, in particular his ‘lost’ Blackberry (x5). To lose one Blackberry, Coun. Dickerson, may be regarded as a misfor- tune; to lose five looks like care- lessness. Why should I, a recently made Canadian citizen, voter and taxpayer, pay for this man’s carelessness. I see from page 15 of your paper dated March 23 that a Blackberry costs as little as $99, surely much less than cancelling a contract. I can only hope Coun. Dick- erson is not as careless with his own wallet or a list of his con- stituents, of which I am one, as he is with his Blackberry! Ja son Barnes Pickering Kudos to Neil Crone To the editor: Neil Crone, a columnist with your paper, has to be the most sincere, heartfelt and obviously comical writer that I have ever read in print media. My family and I look forward to his columns as they speak to regular, everyday folk and the trials and tribulations of life. No matter what hardship someone is going through, it’s actual therapy to know that something humourous can be found in all of it... and Neil gives that therapy through his writ- ing. I hope that Neil is around for a long time, giving his readers the gift of a smile when things seem to be going down the tubes. 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Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Did the federal budget provide the financial measures you were hoping for? Total votes: 266 No: 54.9 % Yes: 45.1 % /4& Lottery problems too major to risk Feeling lucky? That hope that maybe, just maybe, you’ll strike it rich play- ing one of the multitude of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation games, took a severe hit with the release of a report this past Monday. The OLG, which runs such common games as Lotto 6/49, Super 7, Pay Day and all manner of scratch games, was roundly reprimanded for its shoddy operations and weak investigations by Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin. Mr. Marin looked into the suspiciously high number of wins racked up by retailers who sell the tickets at convenience stores and other locations across the province. His investigation, prompted by CBC Fifth Estate stories that drew back the veil on various problems with the OLG, pointed to millions of dollars paid out for dishonest claims made by 247 retailers over the past eight years. The report cuts to the very heart of the lottery corporations fu- ture viability -- its credibility. If lottery players can’t trust the OLG to operate games in a completely fair and honest manner they will simply take their disposable gaming dollars somewhere else. And the hospitals, social programs and other groups that depend on proceeds from the games will suffer as a result. The solution is to prevent retailers from playing the games. The OLG can offer some limited compensation for those who maintain the gaming machines and tickets in their stores but it should prohibit those storeowners and employees from playing games and collecting winnings. You either earn some income from selling tickets or you give up the right to be an OLG retailer. The lottery corporation, accused by Mr. Marin of having too cosy a relationship with retailers, is also called “hopelessly conflicted” by the ombudsman. There are accusations of not taking complaints from customers seriously and of a complaints department at OLG that is “rude and inept.” The Province has much cleanup work to do on this important matter since tens of millions of public dollars are at stake. It was dealt a favour when OLG president Duncan Brown, who denied many of the problems that have been revealed existed, resigned last week. The Province must make the necessary changes to give the ticket-buying public a fighting chance. 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) 905.420.2222 Friday, April 6 – CLOSED Monday, April 9 – CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX & POOL 905.683.6582 Friday, April 6 – CLOSED Sunday, April 8 – CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 April 6, 8 & 9 – CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 Friday, April 6 – CLOSED Monday, April 9 – CLOSED PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 April 6, 8 & 9 – CLOSED DURHAM REGION TRANSIT 905.683.4111 AUTHORITY – WEST Friday, April 6 – Holiday/Sunday Service 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday, April 6 – DRT West Ajax Pickering Specialized Services: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.4319 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME Mar. 28 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Mar. 28 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Apr. 02 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Followed by: Special Council (Budget) Apr. 05 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Apr. 10 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Experience Art at Pickering City Hall Featuring Artist Alpheus Jones Viewing times are Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Rouge Hill Seniors Spring Bazaar & Tea Saturday, April 28 10 am – 2 pm Petticoat Creek C.C. Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6302 for details 2007 Small Business Seminar Series Continues 1st Wednesday each Month April 4th EVE 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ecommerce Registration preferred but not required – No Charge For more information, call the library at 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 or visit the main floor information desk at the Main Branch Public Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering Sponsored by the Pickering Public Library and the City of Pickering Corporate Promotions & Economic Development Office NEW ENVIRONMENTAL SITE LAUNCHED! In keeping with the City's commitment to sustainability and helping residents to become more aware, the City of Pickering recently launched a newly revised environmental section on its website. LEARN ABOUT... • Energy efficiency, lawn & garden care, air quality, community beautification & waste diversion FEATURES... • Free literature through the online Request for Information form • Energy Awareness Quiz • Upcoming events & previous event photographs • Links to other environmental agencies •Helpful Tips posted each month • Award-winning residents recognized Log onto this new site from sustainablepickering.com today. Often occupants disable smoke alarms because the alarm has activated when they are cooking, making toast or after using the shower. These are called nuisance alarms. Solutions include relocating the smoke alarm or installing a smoke alarm with a “hush” feature. The Ontario Fire Code requires that every home have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. It is against the law to disable a smoke alarm. For homeowners, tenants and individual landlords, failure to comply with the Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $50,000. Anyone who has questions about nuisance alarms or other fire safety issues are welcome to contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or visit www.makeitstop.ca. Get Ready…the judges are coming! We are proud to announce that we will be participating in the 2007 Communities in Bloom provincial competition. This program is an important step in our Sustainable Pickering journey. To find out how you can participate, please contact our Customer Care Centre: 905.683.7575 or register online at: sustainablepickering.com sustainablepickering.com Get involved and showcase our vibrant community. ATTENTION DOG OWNERS!! With the warmer weather fast approaching, The City of Pickering Animal Services section will be out patrolling many of our community parks. Animal Services wants to remind residents of the Responsible Pet Ownership by-law (6693/06) which states: “dogs must always be walked on a leash”. Beginning on April 14, this section of the by-law will be enforced. Please respect your neighbourhood! 905.420.4666 cityofpickering.com/animals A City of Opportunity The City of Pickering is Toronto’s eastern neighbour and home to a growing community that blends business opportunities, cultural diversity and historical rural settings with a picturesque Lake Ontario waterfront. We are committed to efficiency in the delivery of services to our 94,400 residents, and offer a progressive culture that values innovation, enthusiasm and community responsibility. MECHANIC, MUNICIPAL GARAGE Te mporary Opportunity (Approximately 1 year) An immediate opening exists for an experienced individual to be responsible for the inspection, mechanical repair and certification of the Corporation’s fleet of vehicles including, fire vehicles, buses, graders, trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, tractors, snow ploughs, lawn mowers, pumps, automobiles, street sweepers, chain saws, small engines and other heavy and light duty equipment. You will have 3 years of relevant experience and possess a valid 310S and 310T Mechanic’s License and Ozone Depletion Certificate. Experience in computerized controls and ignition systems as well as possessing a Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service Repair or Vehicular Natural Gas and Propane Installers Certificate are considered assets. You will have a Secondary School Diploma or any acceptable combination of education, job-related training and experience. Success in this position requires the demonstrated ability to operate equipment in routine building maintenance programs and to carry out these duties independently under your own initiative. You must hold a valid Class DZ Ontario driver’s licence with the demonstrated ability to operate vehicles of the Corporation’s fleet and other machinery. A clean driving record is preferred. You must also be medically and physically fit to perform the duties of the position. Remuneration for this position ranges from $24.73/hr. - $27.48/hr. (based on a 40-hour work week). To be considered, please submit a detailed resume on or before Friday, April 13, 2007. By Mail: By Fax: 905.420.4638 Soula Voskopoulos Coordinator, Employment Services By Email: hr@city.pickering.on.ca Human Resources Division One The Esplanade Directly online at cityofpickering.com Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O.1990, c.M.45, and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. An Equal Opportunity Employer IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR SPRING & SUMMER! Spring Has Sprung & Registration Has Begun! Great leisure opportunities await, take a look at what your City has to offer! Leisure Aquatics Lifestyle Fitness Sports Arts Camps & More! Tr y one of our Fantastic Seniors Programs! Yoga for Older Adults (7 weeks) Mondays 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm at East Shore C.C. begins May 7, 2007 Fee $30.94 Barcode: 50140 Chair Yoga (7 weeks) Mondays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at East Shore C.C. begins May 7, 2007 Fee $30.94 Barcode: 50141 Other Programs for Seniors include: stretch & tone summer fit art instruction pickleball scrapbooking keep fit taoist tai chi stretch & strengthen Pickering Seniors are also eligible for discounts on reguarly priced City programs and memberships. 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ANY COPY, PRINT OR FINISHING ORDER OVER $199 PA GE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ March 28, 2007P Photo by Rob Mitchell No break for this brother and sister DURHAM — Ala’a Kabbara, 7, and her brother, Jalal, 10, of Ajax, decided to brush up on their reading skills on the first day of the recent March Break. Officials says most of the additional $781 million is already accounted for By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Before Durham school boards even receive their share of $781 million in provin- cial funding, most of it’s already spent. The recently released provincial budget in- cludes millions more for the Durham and Dur- ham Catholic district school boards, but most of it is already accounted for through wage in- creases and other targeted initiatives, say board officials. “We still have the existing funding challenges we previously had,” said Ryan Putnam, comptrol- ler of finance for the Durham Catholic District School Board, at its March 26 meeting. Mr. Putnam said of the 3.9 per cent extra the board is receiving for operating grants: $4.5 mil- lion accounts for a three per cent increase in wages; $1.6 million for teacher qualifications and education increments; $1.1 million for pri- mary class size initiatives; and $300,000 for other expenses, such as transportation, utilities, and benefits. The board will receive $208.9 million for 2007/2008. The Durham District School Board is getting $579.8 million, a 5.3 per cent increase over 2006/2007. “The majority of it is going to meet commitments previously made, the bulk of it being wages,” said Ed Hodgins, the public board’s business superintendent and treasurer. New grants include $35 million in program en- hancement funding, which supports arts and music, physical education and outdoor education, as well as an aboriginal education grant. Mr. Hodgins said the public board is in line for $130,000 to as- sist aboriginal learning, while Mr. Putnam said the Catholic board’s share is $40,000. Mr. Hodgins said the Province is still working on funding for students with special needs, but has provided an increase for the highest needs students in school boards, which requires an ap- plication process. Other increases include two per cent for stu- dent transportation and one per cent for the non- school component of school operation budgets to address energy and utility costs. Mr. Hodgins said the board was pleased with the improved timing of the funding announce- ments and that money is in place for previous initiatives. “I think our concern is it still continues to be for targeted initiatives,” said Mr. Hodgins. “It’s still not closing the gap on under funding that had been identified previously, so we still have to work with that.” Mr. Hodgins referred to Mordechai Rozanski’s education funding review released several years ago, which included recommendations for up- dating school boards’ cost benchmarks. The Catholic board still faces a multi-million dollar shortfall for 2007/2008, although a bud- get update showed it will be less than originally expected. Instead of the $9.5 million shortfall originally expected because of reduced reserves to draw on and a $1 million projected loss from enrolment decline, it should only be $7.5 million for 2007/08. Mr. Putnam said anticipated savings in unfilled positions for board administration, utilities, and insurance, as well as increased revenue from interest have resulted in less pull from reserves and anticipated ongoing spending reductions of $1 million. It intends to approve its budget by June. Provincial budget provides targeted funding to Durham school boards Ed Hodgins Councillor wants CN to fo ot train bill By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering should not have to pay for the City costs stemming from the March 1 train derailment, says Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean. “I’d like to get the cost recovered from CN for staff (costs), such as the fire department, that was taken away from taxpayers due to the train derailment,” he said in an interview. At the March 19 council meeting, Coun. McLean asked the chief administrative officer, Tom Quinn, to see if this is a situation where the Canadian National Railway would reimburse the City’s costs. Mr. Quinn said the City has been compensated in the past when a fire broke out along the rail lines and that he would look into this scenario. “Conversations are taking place between us and CN right now,” he said in an interview. CN spokesman Mark Hallman said “every situa- tion is unique and we will review any costs submit- ted.” Coun. McLean said the first reason he mentioned the matter in the meeting was to make CN account- able for the condition of the tracks, but mostly, to ensure the safety of residents. Wa rd 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell also expressed concerns. At the council meeting, she said she had asked for a report on the status of track repairs in the Twyn Rivers area and along Shep- pard Avenue just two weeks prior to the derailment. Residents complained about the speed of the trains and quality of the tracks, and said the vibrations from trains passing through have caused damage to the structure of their homes. The reports stated that CN had put the repairs on hold until the warmer months. “When I heard of the derailment, I was quite scared it could have happened in that neighbour- hood,” Coun. O’Connell said. She urged CN to recognize Pickering as an urban area rather than a rural one (as it currently consid- ers the city). She plans to present a notice of motion for the City to contact CN to have the designation changed in hopes of reducing speed and chang- ing the time guidelines for trains passing through Pickering. “Pickering is no longer a cow-crossing and CN needs to recognize the residential needs of the area,” she said. Coun. McLean worries Pickering could face evac- uation problems in case of another derailment or a chemical spill in certain areas. For example, he said if a train were to derail around Fairport Road, the only roads suitable for evacuation would be Church Street, Brock Road or Liverpool Road. He mentioned that on the day of the derailment, it was windy and snowy. Since the tracks are close to Hwy. 401, “if there was a chemical leak, it wouldn’t be blowing over the lake.” Instead, he said, the chemicals could invade homes. Coun. McLean also mentioned that he was “a little bit put off by the lack of communication by CN at the scene.” Since Mayor Dave Ryan was in Ottawa at the time, Coun. McLean was acting mayor and said he was pushed to the sidelines. Mr. Quinn said a report and information is being gathered on the topic. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 Tournaments include Deluxe Hot & Cold Buffet or your choice of N.Y. 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The club’s holding its signup ses- sions, beginning on Saturday, March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, April 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s meeting room 1. The Pickering Recreation Complex is at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Amberlea club signups at complex PICKERING — The Amberlea Ten- nis Club hosts its annual registration sessions later this month. Signups for the club, on Shadybrook Drive, just south of Stroud’s Lane, are on Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex’s upstairs meeting room. The Amberlea club has numerous in-house activities lined up through the course of the season. The Pickering Recreation Complex is at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. [ Hockey ] Ajacian helps Oswego State to NCAA title AJAX — An Ajax hockey player has ended his season as an NCAA national champion. Brad Dormiedy, a freshman forward with the Oswego State Lakers (Os- wego, New York), earned the NCAA Division III men’s hockey champion- ships after upset- ting three-time defending cham- pion Middlebury 4-3 in overtime in the championship game played in Supe- rior, Wisconsin on Sunday night. The Lakers ended the season with a 23-3-3 mark. Dormiedy posted 11 points (six goals, five assists) in his first sea- son with Oswego State. The men’s hockey title was the first NCAA team championship for the school in its history. The players will be feted with a celebration at the Campus Center Ice Arena on Thursday night. [ Synchro swimming ] Durham club’s up-and-comers compete at meet DURHAM — Durham Synchro’s younger competitive swimmers recently hit the pool at the 10th Annual Waterloo Regional Synchro Swim Club Tier 1-5 Invi- tational Routine Meet. Many of Durham’s Tier 1, 2 and 3 swimmers are relatively new to the sport, and this meet provided an excellent op- portunity to gain valuable competition ex- perience, while fine-tuning routines which will be competed at upcoming meets. Durham’s Tier 3 team placed fifth out of 10 teams, while a Tier 3 trio of Heather Clarke of Whitby, Sarah Masters of Cla- remont and Ashtyn Nauffts of Brooklin, placed seventh. Durham’s Tier 1 team, consisting of Kaitlin Bishop and Emma Campbell of Oshawa, Wenjing Deng and Amanda Lawrence of Ajax, and Meg Grylis and Madison Kitchener of Whitby, placed 10th. Meanwhile, the Tier 2 team of Green- wood’s Shannon Blaney, Julia Ehrt and Ellen Hamilton of Oshawa, Lindsay Farrell of Pickering, and Brittany Michaud, Ellen Ritchie and Taylor Summers of Whitby, placed 18th. Another Durham Synchro Tier 2 team placed fifth in their age category, and 13th out of all Tier 2 swimmers. Team members are Whitby’s Meagan Caulfield, Ajax’s Katrina Clissold and Vanessa Traja- nos, Courtice’s Lindsay Evelyn, and Katie Gagnon, Julia Thornton, Kionna Whyte, and Logan Kitchener. Tr ojans are golden boys AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo The Pickering High School Trojans capped an outstanding season on the court by capturing the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ basketball championship in Hamilton. The third-seeded Trojans topped the No. 1 seed, Toronto’s Eastern Commerce Saints, 52-47 in the gold-medal game Saturday night. Pickering High edges Eastern Commerce in OFSAA final By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — It was one of those fairy- tale endings to an amazing season for the Pickering High School Trojans senior boys’ basketball team. An elusive and first-ever Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associa- tions (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ basketball crown is theirs after the Trojans knocked off the basketball factory that is the East- ern Commerce Saints of Toronto 52-47 in the gold- medal contest at Hamilton’s Cathedral High School on Saturday night. And, Ron Parfitt, the 32-year coach and educator at Pickering High, retires with a championship. Parfitt notes it was mixed emotions he was feeling as the seconds ticked down on the season and his third-seeded Tro- jans had held off the favoured No. 1- ranked Saints. “After the game I felt relieved, happy and sad. Relieved that we won, happy that we won, but sad that it’s all over,” says Parfitt, who’s taken the Trojans to three consecutive OFSAA championships, earning a bronze medal at last year’s edi- tion. It also touched the usually irascible coach that a large number of former Trojans’ players travelled to Hamilton to support him and the team in their quest for OFSAA gold. Parfitt noted one for- mer player, Anthony Smith, now living in Florida, telephoned to offer support and encouragement to his former coach. Parfitt’s Trojans came out scorching hot in the final, shooting a high percent- age in the opening quarter en route to a 22-10 lead at the end of the first stanza. Pickering High finished the half on top 38-22. In the second half, however, the Saints made some adjustments that put the Trojans on their collective heels. “They went to a zone and that changed the momentum. We missed some shots in the second half that could have put the game away. They used a variety of presses and defences and we got tenta- tive and started missing shots. They took the momentum away from us,” explains Parfitt. “They’re a very good team, so they’re not going to quit,” Parfitt adds. “We knew they were going to have their run, but it was how we responded. We hit foul shots at the end when we had to.” Defence, says Parfitt, was the Tro- jans’ calling card, not only in the final, but throughout the championships. He points to Jonathan Tull who provided outstanding on-the-ball defence against Eastern Commerce’s top player, Chretien Lukasa, and Brandon Thomas-James who took seven charges in the final. “That’s how well defensively we were playing. Even when the offensive wasn’t running well in the second half of games, our defence was good enough,” he says. Although Devoe Joseph, the Trojans’ outstanding national junior team guard, and Harouna Mutumbo, did most of the heavy lifting offensively throughout the championships, with Joseph scoring 25 points and Mutumbo adding 15 in the final, Parfitt was impressed most with the team play of his charges. “You don’t win without everyone playing well. They all played well,” says Parfitt. The Trojans faced a tough task to gain entrance to the final, eking out a 58-57 victory over the second-seeded Father Sterling effort by Monarchs in OFSAA hockey final PICKERING — G old may have been the goal, but silver is sitting well with the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs, even after a tough loss in the final of the provincial high school ‘AAA’ girls’ hockey final in Ot- tawa last Friday. The fifth-seeded Monarchs (22-4- 0) earned a berth in the final for the third time in four years. This year, St. Mary faced off against the defend- ing champion and fourth-seeded St. Thomas Aquinas Flames of London in the gold-medal game at the On- tario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAA’ High School Championships. The result was a heartbreaking 2-1 loss for St. Mary. It was a game, says coach Ann Ma- honey, that could have easily went the Monarchs’ way. But, in the final analysis, it wasn’t to be. “We had chances to win,” says Ma- honey, who coached the team along with Jack English, Dino Caggiula and Melanie Cayford. “It could have just as easily been 2-1 for us. We had a few shots that went wide, but the girls kept pushing and rallying.” After a scoreless first period in the gold-medal game, St. Mary got on the scoreboard first as Jessica Vella, the Monarchs’ leading scorer in the 20- team tournament, continued 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 the even- tual game winner at the 4:11 mark. As tough a pill as the loss in the gold-medal game was to swallow for the Monarchs, Mahoney notes the silver medal was a great way for the team’s core group of Grade 12 play- ers, who’ve been with the team since Grade 9, to leave. “As much as gold is the only thing, they’re glad to take a medal from OFSAA,” she says, adding the five players -- Erin Small, Chloe Masse, Katie Caggiula, Michelle Bradley and Megan Stoneburgh -- were all excep- tional leaders with the Monarchs this photo courtesy of Nevil Hunt/ Kanata Kourier-Standard A puck slides under St. Mary goaltender Kimmy Caggiula’s pads, but just wide of the net during the gold-medal game of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) high school girls’ AAA/AAAA hockey championships, played on Friday in Kanata. St. Mary had to settle for silver after the St. Thomas Aquinas Flames of London won the game 2-1. ✦ See Monarchs, Page B2 Brad Dormiedy ✦ See Trojans, Page B2 For more on this story PA GE B1 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ March 28, 2007 A/P www.icesports.com CANLAN ICE SPORTS SCARBOROUGH Call today for more information @ 416.412.0404 SundaysSundays NEW! - Online StatsNEW! - Online Stats Jersey included in registrationJersey included in registration 12 games guaranteed12 games guaranteed 3x15 run time periods3x15 run time periods FREE BALL CAPFREE BALL CAP Call for more detailsCall for more details YOUT H3ON3YOUTH 3 ON 3 OPEN HOUSE SECTION Looking to Buy? The News Advertiser is the best source for fi nding open houses in Ajax and Pickering each weekend. Hosting an Open House? Advertise your open house in our Friday Open House feature. It’s a cost effective way to maximize your time and results. Considering an Open House? 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Monarchs silver medallists at 48-team York University soccer showcase tourney PICKERING — A varsity girls’ in- door soccer team from St. Mary Cath- olic Secondary School made it all the way to the final at the 24th annual High School Indoor Soccer University Showcase at York University last week- end. Playing in the largest indoor high school soccer tournament in Ontario against 48 teams from across the prov- ince, the St. Mary Monarchs quali- fied for the final before dropping a 2-0 decision to Pope John Paul II School from Scarborough. Both Pope John Paul goals were scored in the last five minutes of play. Prior to the goals, St. Mary shooters hit two goalposts with shots. St. Mary won an intense semi- final contest 2-1 over the favoured and two-time Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ champion Catholic Central No. 1 squad from London. Laura Taglione and Shelby Forza scored for the Mon- archs. In the quarter-finals, the Monarchs scored an emphatic 4-1 victory over Cardinal Carter school from Aurora. Kelly Craig, Taglione, Kayla Desousa and Forza scored for St. Mary. In Group 1 playoff games, the Mon- archs defeated Leaside High School 4-1 on a three-goal effort by Craig and a single marker by Karlie Doucette. In their other playoff game, St. Mary downed Holy Name of Mary from Mis- sissauga 3-1. Doucette, Brianna De- sousa and Shannon Foster scored for the Monarchs. The Monarchs played in Division A2 in the tournament with Mary Ward from Toronto, Huron Heights of New- market, and Westview Centennial of North York, with St. Mary emerging out of its pool and into the playoffs. The Monarchs defeated Mary Ward 3-1, Huron Heights 5-1 and Westview Collegiate 6-0. St. Mary received excellent goal- keeping by Stephanie Mickalicka and solid defensive work by Brianna De- sousa. The St. Mary roster was made up of mainly Grades 9 and 10 athletes, with only two Grade 12 and two Grade 11 students on board. With such a young team, St. Mary coach Scott McDavid notes the Monarchs’ run to the final was improbable, but the players none- theless pulled it off. “So basically, we beat out all of those senior teams with a junior team. I think it was an amazing accomplish- ment for this team. “I was very proud of the way the girls played all day long,” added Mc- David. “For such a young team, the girls should be proud of the way they came together. They gave everything they had in the final game, showing tremendous character.” St. Mary girls runners-up at big indoor event HERONGATE DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com • FRI & SAT MAR 30 & 31 • THURSDAY APRIL 5 • SATURDAY APRIL 7 “Forever Plaid” (905)-472-3085CALL: OPENING 2 WEEKS $10 OFFGREAT FOOD! GREAT SHOWS! GREAT PRICE! MARCH 30 - MAY 12 By Stuart Ross A Deliciously Funny & Charming Story. 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But, he turned down the pro job offer. “It had to do with so many vari- ables,” says Curcio for his reasons for staying with the Panthers. “To go with a pro squad, anything can hap- pen. I just thought I was in no rush to jump on this opportunity. Pickering has been very good to me and I hope to continue here.” Ta king over as head coach early in the 2006-07 campaign, Curcio took the Panthers to the South Conference final series before bowing out in four straight games to the St. Michael’s Buzzers. Coach Curcio returning to Pickering Panthers’ bench Pat Curcio season. Most of all, Mahoney says the Monarchs’ overall team play was the key to its impressive OFSAA run. “The team play was incredible. Ev- eryone did what was asked of them,” she noted. The Monarchs exacted some re- venge from the St. Jean de Brebeuf Secondary School Braves of Hamil- ton in the semifinal contest. Brebeuf defeated the Monarchs two years ago in the OFSAA final. This year, the Monarchs held the upper hand with a 4-1 victory over the Braves. In the quarter-finals, St. Mary blanked the Chatham-Kent Second- ary School Golden Knights 2-0 on Thursday morning. Vella and Sarah Stephen scored for the Monarchs. Kayla Richard and Michelle Sabourin earned assists. The Monarchs emerged undefeat- ed in pool play with a 3-0 record and earned a bye into the quarter-finals. 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 blanked the Nepean High School Knights 4-0. ✦ Monarchs, from Page B1 Monarchs girls silver medallists Henry Carr Crusaders of Toronto in the semifinal played early Saturday morn- ing. The Trojans again got off to a sizzling start, leading 27-15 at the half. Henry Carr outscored the Trojans 23-10 in the final quarter, but Pickering High man- aged to hang on thanks to hitting their foul shots down the stretch. None bigger for the Trojans was guard Cory Joseph, whose clutch foul shots with 11 seconds remaining gave the Trojans a four-point cushion, which they would need to hold off the Crusaders. It was the first time the Trojans had beaten Henry Carr this season, as Carr had defeated Pickering High in tournament ac- tion earlier in the season. Parfitt gave props to senior forward Sephton Spence for an out- standing defen- sive effort against Henry Carr. Spen- ce was given the task of guarding top scorer Curtis Trottier, who was limited to 11 points in the semifinal. Devoe Joseph again led the Trojans in the semifinal with a 20-point effort. Mutumbo had 18. The Trojans moved into the final four after crushing the sixth-ranked Cathedral High School Gaels 73-46 on their home court on Friday night. Devoe Joseph again led the way with 26 points. The Trojans started OFSAA with a 91-33 drubbing of the 18th-seeded Bear Creek Kodiaks of Barrie Thursday morn- ing, followed by a 72-17 crushing of the 14th-seeded Borden Bengals of Nepean in second-round action Friday morning. Tr o jans march to gold medal at provincials ✦ Trojans, from Page B1 Devoe Joseph DURHAM — Brahms, more opera, Vivaldi, Dvorak, Stravinsky and ballet suites are just some of the musical gems coming your way in the Oshawa Dur- ham Symphony Orchestra’s 51st season. ODSO announced the 2007-2008 sea- son lineup, along with its first Silver Rain Ball fundraising gala, on the first day of spring. “I really feel it is our most exciting year so far,” said artistic director Marco Parisotto of Ajax. “The guests we have lined up are incredible. More and more, people are hearing about us and want to perform with us. These are people I’ve performed with in Europe or Mexico.” The first concert of the season, Sept. 28, is Brahms with German violinist Kolja Blacher, playing the composer’s Violin Concerto in D major with the or- chestra. Also on the program are works by Smetana and Borodin. Blacher is “one of the great violinists in Europe” and played here with ODSO in 1998, Pari- sotto said. In fact, Blacher’s Oshawa ap- pearances are his only stops in Canada. ODSO is also bringing back A Night at the Opera, a popular concert from the current season. Next season’s version will feature Italian and French arias with New York Metropolitan Opera star tenor Jose Luis Duval and duets with Duval and baritone Guillermo Ruiz. ODSO will perform operatic overtures and inter- ludes by Wagner. This takes place Nov. 8. When he first proposed an opera con- cert in the 90s, Parisotto wasn’t sure what to expect. The response of the au- dience was “unbelievable” so opera is now a regular. The next concert, on Jan. 19 2008, is entitled Slavic Spirit. Canadian-Japa- nese pianist Shoko Inoue is the soloist for Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor. The concert will also feature Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G major and a ODSO-commissioned work by a Canadian composer. “I heard Inoue a couple of years ago and I find her ability incredible,” Pari- sotto said. The Dvorak work will nicely balance the flamboyant and brilliant Prokofiev, a difficult piece which matches the solo- ist’s talent, he said. Baroque Gems on Feb. 23 features works by Handel, Bach and Vivaldi with Italy’s top flutist Massimo Mercelli on his first trip to Canada. Parisotto met Mercelli when both of them attended a music festival in Lebanon. Japanese conductor Koji Kawamoto returns to ODSO for this event. “I really feel people need to be ex- posed to Baroque music because we never do it here,” Parisotto said. Apart from Handel’s Messiah, that is. So expect to hear some of the best Ba- roque music at this concert. The disciples of Rimski will be fea- tured April 12 with works by Respighi and Stravinsky. “I admire these composers,” Parisotto said. “I put two of the absolute most fa- mous works on the program.” The program also features The Colour of Percussion, a dialogue with ODSO’s percussionists led by music director Marco Parisotto and host Monica An- guiano. Parisotto said audience mem- bers have been asking Anguiano about percussion instruments so they thought this would a great way to educate people. The works on the program will highlight percussion instruments, he said. The season wraps up with great ballet suites, including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcrack- er Suite, and violist Alexander Zemtsov, principal of the London Philharmonic, on May 3. Parisotto said Zemtsov is one of the best violists, a virtuoso. All concerts will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Rossland and Ritson roads Oshawa, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket infor- mation is available at www.odso.ca. The Silver Rain Ball will be held May 3 at Tosca Banquet Hall, with a cocktail party, dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing to a live orchestra. Tickets for the formal affair are $175 each, $1,600 for a table of eight, with all proceeds benefiting ODSO. Ti ckets are available through ODSO’s website. 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Call 905-426-4676 ext 222 3.In person/or mail to: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax ON L1S 2H5 c/o Durham Passport to Savings 3 EASY WAYS TO BUY Some of Imperial Buffet’s Feature Items Include: Crab Legs, Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, Fresh Sea Scallops, Grilled Seasonal Fish, Calamari, Mussels, Sushi, Seasonal Veggies, Fresh Daily Salads… The First Complete Selection of Shell-Less Shrimps: Jumbo Cocktail Shrimps, Wok Fried Shrimps, and Torpedo Prawns… IMPERIAL BUFFET WAS VOTED #1 BUFFET IN DURHAM REGION That’s $250.00 worth of free Buffets for only 19.99 + tax Va lid Until March 31/08 SOLD O U T SOLD OUT PAGE B3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ March 28, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Symphony announces new season, gala ball Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra musicians Marianne Turner, at the piano, and violinist Joseph Peleg entertain prior to a media conference announcing the events for the upcoming season and to promote the Silver Rain Ball 2007 fundraiser this May. Metroland Durham Region Media Group Category 2 Third Place Laura Seyers, Highbush Public School I will not be judged by the colour of my skin or the lan- guage I speak Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep No one should be teased or bullied because of their background or culture Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep It is our differences that make us unique Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep Yo u can’t know someone based on their appearance Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep If you can’t see what’s in my heart then you don’t really see me Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep It’s what on the inside that really counts Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep Look beyond what others tell you you see Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep No two people are exactly alike Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep This world belongs equally to you and me Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep We are all different, that is what makes us the same Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep Category 2 Second Place Christina Konnaris, Lincoln Alexander Public School L iving in Canada has given me the opportunity to live in a di- verse community. Our schools, businesses, and gov- ernment are made up of different cultures and nationalities stemming from all over the world. It is impor- tant when living in such a diverse community that you treat everyone equally and you treat him or her with the same respect, as you would like to be treated. I can make a difference in my community by treating every- one equally and not being judgmen- tal because of one’s race, nationality and religion. G oing to school at Lincoln Alex- ander has given me a chance to go to school with a wide variety of chil- dren from different backgrounds. Since I’ve been a little girl I’ve been friends with different people. Most of us were born in Canada but we all have different backgrounds and skin colours. We don’t see each other as being black, brown, yellow, or white. We don’t see each other as being Jamaican, Canadian, Greek, Indian, Chinese and so on. We see one an- other as being friends. We not only respect one another but we learn from one another and find it inter- esting to learn about each other’s cultures. We like each other for who we are and not for what we look like. This leads me to say that you should never judge one’s face, just by one’s race. I’m not one to judge by one’s skin colour, re- ligion, or cul- ture. I believe that everyone should be given an equal oppor- tunity to suc- ceed and be heard. If we take what we have learned in school and from our friendships and carry it with us throughout our lives, we can make a difference in our community. Our world is made up of a variety of different individuals and it’s sad to say, but some of these individuals have somehow come to the con- clusion that their nationality, skin colour, and religion, and only theirs, is acceptable. If those people were to take the same amount of time and energy into something as im- portant as our environment, think of the impact it would make in our world. An issue that would affect all of us, whether we are black, white, Catholic or Muslim. Why fight over an individual’s race when if you take the time to get to know someone, the only difference between the two of you may be your race. By acknowledging this issue, I’ve come to the decision that one of my main priorities will be to gather today’s generation, by voicing my opinion, and try to put an end to racism. If everyone were to take what they’ve learned between friendships and school and pass that on to the children of the future, then there’s a possibility that the next generations will have less and less racism. Lastly, I think that no matter what race you may be, you should always keep an open mind and stay non- judgmental because we all know, no one would want anyone judging him or her because of how he or she looks, or where he or she may come from. Everyone should treat people they exact way they’d like to be treated. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 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The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity partnered with the Durham and Durham Catholic district school boards to offer the contest to Grade 2 to 8 students. Students wrote on the issues of race relations, equity and diversity. All of us have so much in common A call for girl power Category 2 (Grade 6-8) First Place Andrea Larney, Lester B. P earson Public School I n my year in Grade six, I noticed discrimination had to be fixed. People being treated unfair- ly, Victims being happy very rarely. I’ve read differ- ent books, About people with different looks, Just trying to get by. They’ve made all races stand side by side. Well, my skin is very fair, And tanning is very rare, And people seem to see. That my skin only burns, If only I had worn sun screen! Those bullies never respected, That I had accepted, That my skin only burns. They never realized, That I had bigger concerns.... All the boys play sports, of many different sorts, and won’t let the girls play. “You’re a girl! You can’t play sports.” they say. I will fight for my right, to play with anyone I like. Soon all the girls will follow. We’ll stand up for our right, and our want for sports will be less hollow. This is how I’ll help my community. By starting small, and growing tall, I’ll give my community, immunity. Andrea Larney Our true worth as an individual is invisible Laura Seyers Christina Konnaris NEWS A DVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com --- Watch for Jamie Romaniuk’s poem in an upcoming edition. Jamie, a Grade 7 student at Highbush Public School, earned an honourable mention in Category Two of the In Your Words contest. 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. 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Must be computer literate, detail oriented, and possess excellent telephone skills. Familiar with Business Vi- sion Accounting System an asset. Competitive salary Fax resume to 905-697-8826. COACH DRIVERS - (part time ) 1 - 2 days per week. Clean ab- stract, experienced (AT and Stan- dard shift) CZ or BZ license. R&R Charters Ltd. (905) 509-2879. RELIABLE DRIVERS wanted for Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, week- ends. Call (905)725-8544. DURHAM REGIONAL FULL load carrier highway driver needed for Canada/U.S. Needs AZ license and flatbed experience preferred. Negotiated salary and benefits. Call 905-420-2300, fax 905-420- 2700. *ABLE TO START* *IMMEDIATELY?* $500 - $700/WK. 23 JOBS AVAILABLE WE WILL TRAIN Call Jane 905-837-1125 *STUDENTS WELCOME* ADULT CARRIER NEEDED to deliver papers in the AjaxPicker- ing area. Delivery for Wednes- day and Friday's papers. Must have a reliable car. Call Lorna 905-683-5117, ext. 261. Data Management Coordinator Full Time - Contract $47,900 - $57,800 per annum Oshawa Community Health Centre is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to assume the lead role for our organization in coordinating and providing data management and support functions. Potential for permanent employment. Requirements: •Advanced skills in designing, administering, and interpreting Hummingbird BI query reports and Access/SQL databases; •Proven ability to analyze and interpret data for data quality and management decision-making; •Experience in designing and implementing training based on individual user assessments; •Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally; •Minimum of 3-5 years related experience. •Undergraduate degree in related IT discipline. (quote reference #IT0703) Dietitian Full Time - Contract $51,104 - $59,511 per annum Oshawa Community Health Centre is searching for a qualified Dietitian to plan, implement, market, evaluate and deliver education strategies in the prevention and management of diabetes in the community. Qualifications: •Registered Dietitian. •Certified Diabetes Educator, an asset. •Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition guidelines appropriate for clients living in the community with diabetes with the ability to recommend treatment protocols. •Excellent communications skills. (quote reference #DI0703) Interested individuals please send a cover letter and resume, by Friday March 30, 2007 to: Hiring Committee Oshawa Community Health Centre 777 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 4K5 Email: hiringcommittee@ochc.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Belden (Canada) Inc., a leading manufacturer of electrical/industrial wire and cable products has an immediate opening for the following positions at our Cobourg facility which operates on a 24/7 basis. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager this position is responsible for the supervision of unionized direct and hourly rated support personnel on a wide range of complex production equipment ensuring compliance with budgeted targets for productivity, expense and scrap control. The successful candidate will have a university degree and a minimum of five years experience in a supervisory role in a unionized manufacturing environment. Wire and cable experience an asset, but excellent communication and motivational skills are mandatory. TRAINING COORDINATOR Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent will provide training support through lesson planning, technical training manual preparation and coordination of all training activities within the facility. Additional responsibilities will include conducting training sessions, planning training for budget purposes, maintaining all training files and actively participating on a variety of inter-company Committees. The successful candidate will possess, at a minimum, a Human Resources Management Diploma from a Community College, excellent verbal and written communications skills and at least 2 years experience in a unionized manufacturing environment. Belden offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Only those applicants selected for interviews for these positions will be contacted. Resumes with salary expectations may be faxed or mailed to: Human Resource Department Belden (Canada) Inc. P.O. Box 2009 Cobourg, ON K9A 4M3 Fax: (905)372-9790 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007-2008 The Youth Centre, a non-profit community health centre, requires individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. The Youth Centre pro- vides a range of medical and counseling servic- es and health promotion programs to Ajax and Pickering youth. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their time, skills, experience and views to help better serve our youth and serve on our Board of Directors. 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. AZ DRIVERS Immediate work available Local & Cross border •Minimum 1 yr. exp. •Clean abstract & CVOR Call David Mitchell Tel: (905)579-2911 Fax: (905)579-6050 dmitchell@ects.ca Oshawa Executive Tower Oshawa Centre 419 King Street West, Suite 601 Oshawa Ontario L1J 2K5 Albion Hills Industries Ltd. Has an opening for an AZ HIGHWAY DRIVER Requirements •Clean abstract, clean criminal search •Some experience an asset, training provided •Able to cross U.S. border We offer •Busy, organized, satellite dispatch •Home every weekend •Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit •100% Company Paid Group Benefits •Company Paid Group RSP Contact Carol/Bryan (905)665-6752, ext 227 Or email your resume to: recruiting@albionhills.ca DOMINO'S PIZZA HIRING MANAGER'S Ajax Location. Exp. & vehicle an asset. 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Blue Line Taxi's is now hiring for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. EXPERIENCED paving labourer required for local company, full time starting early April. Asphalt raking experience needed. Pays well. Call Mike (905)435-0401 EXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL Painter with minimum 10 years experience. Must have good driv- er's abstract and own vehicle. Fa x resumes to 905-728-3179. FREEDOM OF DANCE is looking for Dance teachers for Oshawa location. R.A.D, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ta p, Break Dancing, Modern, Ball Room. Applications are con- fidential. Please email resume to freedomofdance@bellnet.ca WATERVIEW CHILDCARE CENTRE is currently seeking supply staff for their organization. Candidates must have experience in the childcare setting. Please email resume to: waterview@porchlight.ca or mail to: 1200 Phillip Murray Avenue Unit 1, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6Z8 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME New Condominium Sales Centre in Pickering has the following po- sitions available. 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 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 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 Industrial/Commercial Cleaners Part-time $10/hour up to 25 hours/week evening work Experienced Only MUST HAVE Drivers License, References, Police check, bondable 905-420-3112 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 Part-Time Administration Assistant Position $9.50/hour A part-time Administration Assistant position is available for a fast-learning, energetic, team-player with excellent Microsoft Office skills, proven keyboarding abilities and general knowledge of the Internet. Working closely with the Interactive Manager, tasks will include: data-entry, administration assistance, (non-technical) online site maintenance, basic report production, photocopying, customer service, and scheduling. Work close to home in Oshawa with one of Canada's leading media companies! Forward your resume (in Word or PDF format) ASAP to: Amber McCabe (Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Interactive Media): amccabe@durhamregion.com. Please no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and be computer literate in a Microsoft environment. E-mail resume to Roberta by April 1, 2007 careadmin@unemployedhelp.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. LOOKING FOR A compassionate companion, preferably Filipino or Italian. Middle-aged woman to care for sick woman in nursing home in Scarborough. 2 hrs./day. References. 905-837-1908. 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 PRODUCTION Supervisors and also a driver. 2 Full time positions for food warehouse in S.W. Dur- ham region. Apply by email with resume to muraly@purepages.ca 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. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS needed in Durham region. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suitable for young retirees. Regu- lar part-time hours. Charter work available. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SHINGLERS & LABOURERS re- quired for busy roofing company. Must be reliable. Vehicle an as- set. Call (905)427-8613 Summer Employment Opportu- nities. Seasonal Summer jobs in Muskoka. Join our dynamic team of Cooks, Bakers, Servers/dish- washers, Drivers and General Of- fice Staff, as they once again re- turn to enjoy a rewarding summer in Muskoka. Above average wages with Free Room & Board supplied. Email or fax resumes to hospitalityca@sympatico.ca 705-424-9257 SUPERINTENDENT - for Oshawa condominium. Good people skills, good maintenance skills, experienced, excellent salary and benefits. Fax. 416- 544-4889. 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. 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 WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented Personnel with ex- cellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)620- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in per- son. WINE KITZ,Whitby full time help required, 30-36 hours per week, cash experience required, some lifting, fax 905-430-1465 ESTHETICIAN WANTED, SALA- RY+commission or rent room. Hairstylist w/clientele. Sala- ry+commission. Also, RMT, p/t. Pickering Town Centre. 905-831- 0500. 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. JOB FAIR NIGHT The Facial Place, Monday April 16th from 5-8 p.m. We are seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join our team for our busy summer season (May - Sept). * Jr. Spa At- tendants * Estheticians * RMT's. Recent Grads Welcomed. (905) 668-8128 OPUSGLOW CONCEPT SPA located in Pearson Lanes, Whit- by, is looking for a Registered Massage Therapist to join our dynamic team. Please email re- sumes to opusglow@bellnet.ca 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. CNC Amada operator for custom sheet metal company in Ajax, call Wayne at (905)426-7260 EXPERIENCED Construction Labourer needed. Must have clean driver's abstract and current criminal reference check. Please fax resumes to 905-728-3179. 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 RAGLAN INDUSTRIES INC.is currently looking for aluminum welder fitters. Must be experi- enced in MIG and TIG. Compen- sation is dependent on skilled lev- el and abilities. Apply at Raglan Industries Inc. 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 or by fax 905-655-5997 TRANSMISSION Re & Re per- son, or 3rd, 4th or 5th year ap- prentice. Full time. Call 905- 432-3935 or fax 905-432-2384 miketransmission@bellnet.ca WELDERS & FABRICATORS CWB certified. Min. 3 years experience, Durham Region area. Send resume to: Fax: 905- 666-5163 or e-mail hrwelding@bellnet.ca 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 PAYROLL, DATA ENTRY clerk + general office help. Flexible hours. Full-time/Part-time. Must be experienced in Quickbooks. Available immediately. Send re- sume via: info@eiwilliams.com. RECEPTIONIST with pleasant telephone manner required for busy three-lawyer firm in Whitby. Fax resume to (905)668-8475 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 CERTIFIED DENTAL HYGIEN- IST for part time position with or- thodontist in the Pickering / Ajax area. Please fax resume to 905- 839-8435 – attention: Allana DENTAL RECEPTIONIST,full time, required for Scarborough of- fice. Must have dental reception experience, friendly and outgoing, Please call Phyllis (905)420-6226 ESTHETICIANS MEDICAL and Medical Technicians needed for high end medical spa, full or part time, must be certified and eager to lean, call Amanda, at (905)619-2639 . FRIENDLY PART-TIME dental assistant required. 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GUARANTEED® Positions now available in Oshawa, Whitby & Pickering Oshawa - Toni 905-576-4477 $8.25/hr Whitby - Krista 905-668-5450 $8.25/hr Pickering Jennifer or Sherri 905-427-6776 $9.25/hr DURHAM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES A non-profit community mental health agency in Whitby is seeking: Full Time Administration Support (40hrs/wk) Responsible for reception and clerical support at our main office. Must be a graduate of Community College business/ accounting program with a minimum of three years experience. Superior computer skills, an excellent telephone manner, knowledge of accounts payable and access to a vehicle are required. Submit resumes to: Hiring Committee Durham Mental Health Services 519 Brock St. S. Whitby, Ontario L1N 4K8 or fax (905) 666-2976 or email ksutherland@dmhs.ca 1725 Kingston Rd, Pickering (Mandarin Plaza) All shifts FULL STOREFRONT Including production •Paid training •Flexible hours •Room for advancement •Health benefits •Competitive Wages Apply in person fax (905) 427-6354 OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT,F/T, evenings and Saturdays, Certified or experience preferred but will train right candidate. Must be friendly, professional, energetic, detail oriented and multi-tasker. Fax 905-666-8160. PA RT TIME CERTIFIED dental assistant, approximately 18 - 25 hrs. per week. Experience re- quired. Fax resume to (905) 571- 3172. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST needed immediately to join a multi-disciplinary clinic in Whitby. Please call Dr. Doug Forster 905-655-5551. PORT OF NEWCASTLE MA- RINA requires restaurant help, mature permanent part/full time. Fax resume to 905-987-3163, or apply in person, weekends only between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or call for appt. (905)987-5251 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 1 1/2 STOREY, 3-BEDROOM home on 1/2 acre lot in quiet vil- lage, close to little brittan. Com- muting distance to whit- by/Oshawa area. $145,000. Call 905-665-5777 at 9p.m. PRIVATE SALE,Legal Duplex. Oshawa, Harmony/Olive. $209,900. No money down, live in one unit, rent the other. Newly renovated, large yard. Absolutely no agents. (905)242-3624 RAVINE/TREED LOT,fully de- tached. 2100 square feet. Thou- sands in upgrades. For informa- tion, please visit the following ad- dress www.propertysold.ca, ID# 991. Open house: April 1st, 2p-4p, 724 Swan Place, Picker- ing. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, BRAND new freehold town home in Ajax. 2 bedroom+den. Brand new appliances. Heating and a/c. Pantry, security system . Close amenities. Garage with side entry into house. 905-839-4445. 2 BEDROOM CONDO for sale, downtown Bowmanville, balcony, facing west, 4th floor, parking. Asking $159,000. Call (905)623- 5330. PLAZA 700 - Wilson Road North, Oshawa. No costly, time con- suming work required. 1975 Sq./Ft., beautifully updated throughout (gorgeous kitchen) Meticulously kept 2 bedroom con- dominium. Quiet north west ex- posure. Lower level. Late (De- cember) closing Price To be dis- cussed upon viewing. 905-718- 9229 40 ACRES FOR RENT,2,000 yard of unscreened black peat for sale. 5,000 yards of unscreened top soil for sale. Bowmanville. Liberty St. North - Durham 20. (905)263-8940. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave a message. LARGE STORE, approx 1800 sq.ft. in Downtown Bowmanville. Excellent location, available May 1st. Call (905)623-2381 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 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. 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! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 BEAT THE BIG BANKS 1st and 2nd's. Private Lenders. All credit is OK. Better Option Mortgage Corp. 905-683-1900 1-888-5-better www.betteroptionmortgage.com CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 BEDROOM apartment, newly renovated, in quiet clean, Oshawa 4plex for rent, $675/month, all inclusive and parking, first/last. Near Simcoe/Brock. Avail. Immed. 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 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 2 BDRM IN QUIET RENOVATED duplex. Separate entrance, lami- nate, parking, laundry, yard, near bus/schools/park. First/last, no pets/smoking, all inclusive, $795. 905-424-2753. 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 APT., East Oshawa, good area, 2-story, full basement, gas heat, parking for 2, $800 plus utilities. No pets, ref- erences, avail. May 1. (905)728- 3398 2 BEDROOM basement, East Oshawa., spacious, clean. Air conditioning, quiet neighbour- hood, coin laundry. No pets/smoking. $800/inclusive, (905)436-3549 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $950/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 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 2-BDRM,upper floor, small quiet 5-plex, near Oshawa Centre. Avail. May 1st. $715/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Suitable for adult lifestyle. First/last. (905)728-9257 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., newly renovated, very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appli- ances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $925/month. Available immediately. Referenc- es. No pets. Call (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM LARGE basement apartment, Oshawa, separate entrance, 2 car parking, A/C, laundry facilities, utilities included, $900. Available now. (905)576- 9909. 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 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 - NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bed. legal basement-apt. Sep. entrance, eat-in kitchen, private- laundry, ensuite 4pc-bathroom, cable, parking, utilities. $850/mo. inclusive. Days 647-296-8355; Eve. 905-427-6997. 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 AJAX,great condo by lake, 2- brm, 2-bth, 5 appliances (laun- dry), w/balcony, fireplace, 2-park- ing, pool, close to GO/Hwy. Avail. May lst. $1,250/mo. No smoking/pets. Call 905-839- 9818. 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,Hwy #2/Westney 3-bed- room basement apt., $890/nego- tiable plus 40% utilities. Hwy #2/Elizabeth, 1-bedroom $750/negotiable. Female work- ing person preferred. April 1st. Both: bsmt apts, no smok- ing/pets. 905-426-9898, 416-459- 9993 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- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $999 & $1099, available April & May. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AJAX.Spacious one bedroom retro-fit, basement apartment. Newly renovated and painted. Near Salem/Bayly. No pets/smok- ing. Seperate entrance. $775 in- clusive. Please call 416-417- 9956. 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 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-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 CLEAN BRIGHT spacious 1- bdrm apt. Second floor, located near Oshawa hospital. Newly renovated kitchen/bathroom. Parking, laundry facilities, a/c, large private porch & entrance. No smoking/pets. $750/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately905-261- 3034 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE - one bed. basement apt. 2 appliances, c/a, parking, $550 inclusive. Available immedi- ately. Cindy, Leave message (905)432-3222 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Quaint 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, gleaming hardwood,. Available now. $600 +, Andrew 905-579-5464 DOWNTOWN WHITBY big one bedroom, April lst. $820 inclusive. Also huge 3 bedroom with balco- ny, May lst. $1100 heat, hot wa- ter, parking all inclusive. Call (416) 520-6392 (905)669-4009. Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 LARGE, 1 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, $825, $1185 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. 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 -Central Park/King.2 bedroom upper half of duplex house. Newly renovated, 1-park- ing. Bus at door. $800/mo. + hy- dro., first/last. Available immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. 905-430- 0249. OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. (905) 728-8066 OSHAWA large 1-bedroom, quiet, clean, 2-storey 6-plex near Oshawa Centre. Hardwood floors, sep living/diningrooms, appliances, parking, laundry. Avail May 1, no pets. $750-inclu- sive, first/last (905)579-9197 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom, $685 plus hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA,2-bdrm modern bsmt apt available April 1st. Near bus, schools, daycare. Wilson/Harmo- ny/Olive area. No pets, non- smokers. $850/mo. Includes utilities & laundry facilities. First/last, references. (905)725- 3425 OSHAWA,1-bedroom apts. from $595 - $700 + hydro. 2-bedroom $850 all inclusive. Parking includ- ed. Located in quiet neighbor- hood. No pets, first & last. (905)424-5083. 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, PARK/ADELAIDE, Large 1 bedroom basement apartment, $625 inclusive, available May 1st. First/last, Call 905-571-1537, 905-432-1521 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 Altona/Twynrivers guest house,(private dwelling) kitchen, bath, laundry, fridge/stove, central vac, 1-parking, private entrance, mature single person preferred, no smoking/pets $935/inclusive. References, available immedi- ately, first/last 905-509-0861. 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,Bayly/Krosno, 1- bdrm, open concept, 4 applianc- es, microwave, cable incl., separ- ate entrance. No smoking/pets. $700/mo inclusive. Call (905)837- 5506 Available Now! 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, walk-out, spacious and bright, 2-bedroom basement apartment, 4pc bath, fireplace, laundry, 1-parking, internet, A/C, near 401, no smoking, available April 1st. $775 +50% utilities. Al- ex, 905-686-4037 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 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! May 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) 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. TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, $951 + $20 parking. Heat & hydro included. Available April 1st & June 1st. Call (905) 430-6511. TWO BEDROOM,downtown Whitby, newly decorated, $850 all inclusive. Available April lst. Call Peter at 905 666-3377, evenings 905 556-9737 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. New broadloom, paint, Walk to lake, trails, Go Tr ain, Iroquois Sports, shopping, no pets/smoking. $875/mo+hy- dro. 905-442-7202. www.view- it.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 - 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 3-BEDROOM newly renovated main floor of bunga- low, Large deck, huge yard, own laundry. No smoking/pets. Clean & quiet, $1100 inclusive. May 1st. (905)428-3965 WHITBY CENTRAL 2-bedroom apt, first floor, quiet senior life- style secure building. Suit busi- ness peron or quiet couple. No pets/smoking. $800+ hydro. Ref- erences/credit check required. (905)432-2264 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 in backyard. Washer/dryer incl. $975/mo includes cable, heat/hy- dro. First/last with $200 off first. No smoking. No pets. Call 905- 430-2814. WHITBY'S prestigious West Lynde, April 1, Main floor of bun- galow, 3 bedrooms, parking, fenced yard, appliances, near amenities, $1100./share utilities. First/Last. 905-668-8620. 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, 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/Garden 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, HWY. #2 & BROCK, spacious, basement units - pri- vate entrance, large backyard, offstreet parking, central vac, air conditioning, coin laundry. Pet- less & non-smoker, please bed- room - $720.00 - immediately bachelor - $625.00 - May 1st. Compensation for property duties - optional 905-666-2720. E-mail: maryjane@renaudrutland.com. 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-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. $1095/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. TRIDEL CONDO 1880 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, huge den, facing west on 15th floor, with balcony. Rachel or Mary (647) 881-1531 (905) 420-6176. $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC.Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr. pager. -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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY spacious 4-bedroom., 3 bath- rooms, freshly painted, Hard- wood/Hay. 2. upper level $1250+ 2/3 utilities. NORTH AJAX, 2- bdrm bungalow, $1050+ utilities. April 1st. Call Dennis Morgan 416-587-0060, 905-831-9500. 2-BEDROOM, OSHAWA Atha- basca, excellent neighbourhood, Extra clean main floor only. Par king, 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 3-BEDROOM beautiful house for rent, downtown Whitby, quiet street, large fenced-in garden. $1400+ utilities. Call Joseph (416)638-9666 ext. 221 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 & WHITBY 2, 3 & 4 bdrm houses & apartments for rent. Family area, all show well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Represen- tative, Sutton Group Tower Re- ality, 416-783-5000 AJAX RENOVATED 3 Bedroom House, main floor, (April 1st $1350-inclusive) and BRIGHT one Bedroom Basement (separ- ate entrance) (May 1st $850-in- clusive). Laundry, parking. No pets/smoking. 905-619-9671. 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. WHITBY 3-BDRM house. avail. May 10. $1450/mo+utilities. first/last. Call (905)985-0146 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, nice and clean, 4 appliances, freshly painted 4 bedroom house for rent. Large livingroom, 3 bath- rooms, garage, near shopping, 401, bus/schools. Available May 15th, $15005+utilities. 905-721- 1703. 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 King/ Wilson. 3+1 bed- room. Finished recroom. $1180/mo. + utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. Available April 1. Call 905-430-0249. 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. PICKERING,custom built 3 bed- room bungalow, freshly painted, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard/deck, parking. Near Whites Rd. $1175 plus. 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 CENTRAL,2-storey de- tached brick, 4-bdrm, 2 baths, gas, hardwood, sunroom, large lot. $1250 plus utilities. Call (905)725-8836. 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 AJAX, CLOSE TO LAKE,spa- cious 3-bedroom townhouse. 1-1/2 baths. Finished rec room. Fireplace. Central air/vac. Hard- wood floors. Deck. Close to schools. Available immediately. $1295/month+utilities. First/last. 905-706-7334 or 905-427-7334. NORTH WHITBY TOWNHOME, 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Affordable & Adorable in a family neighbour- hood. $1300+utilities. Call Kim Whitehouse, Sales Representa- tive, Sandstone Realty Inc Brokerage 905-579-4663. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. 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 WHITBY - 3 bed. townhome available April 1st. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. .and parking. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY - 3 bedrooms, 5 appli- ances, 1.5 baths, new carpet, new paint, detached garage. Available anytime. $1200/mo + utilities. Call 905-655-6600 be- tween 8a.m - 6 p.m. AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, parking included. No smoking/pets. Work- ing male preferred. First/last. Available immediately. $450/mo. 416-893-0140. BOWMANVILLE FURNISHED room for rent in clean quiet house. Internet, satellite TV, parking, share amenities and laundry. $450/inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905)697-1886 CENTRAL WHITBY - large room, shared entrance, kitchen, laun- dry. Private. 4pc-washroom. Par tially 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 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available imme- diately, lst/last, $450/mo inclu- sive, Viewing (905)433-4088. LOVELY 3 BEDROOM Cottage on Buckhorn Lake, safe swim- ming, beautiful view, pine interior, paddleboat. Call 647-284-4658. 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 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 IN-GROUND SWIMMING Pools. Book early and get discount pric- es. Some models in stock. Over 18 years experience. 14x26 kid- ney $14,999. (416)554-8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com LOST - man's gold signet ring, area of Harwood/Bayly Ajax. Please call John at 905-683- 4383.. 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 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. 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. 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 7 PERSON HOT TUB -less then a year old, still under warranty, has all the bells and whistles, LED lights, upgraded cover, vinyl sided and stairs. Will include GFI with tub, moving and need to sell. Paid $12000 new. Will sell for $6800 obo. Call 905 697 4810 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 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 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 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 DINING ROOM SET,teak table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, mint condition, must sell, best offer. (905)721-0707 HAY - quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available. Call (905)263-8078. HEAVY DUTY ADMIRAL Wash- er/Dryer, Mofat fridge & stove, hood vent, all matching in Al- mond. Like new, $1200/All OBO. (905)619-2955 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 TUB for sale, 2 seasons new. 4-5 persons, 14 jets, steps, rail, hard cover, chemicals, ask- ing $3,800 or reasonable offer. Call Gail or Al (905)665-4817 HOT TUB,a perfect size, deluxe cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice $2995. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,600. 905- 213-4669. POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGN- ER 1, sewing/embroidery ma- chine. excellent condition, in- cludes users guide, 2 hoops, free designs and other accessories. For further information call (905) 430-7265. $2,995. 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 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAY CENTRE, wooden, new in box, swings, slide, fort, monkey bars, delivery available $349. (705)444-9849 or email: vickimjohnston@hotmail.com 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). PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once. Call 905-434-5264 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE TV - 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. SUN WINDOWS AND DOORS: Residential Exterior Steel Doors with decorative glass and locks, $299. Interior French Doors, Oak, Pine, Beveled Glass, $99. Bi-fold Doors, 30” and 36”, $45. 6’ Garden Doors, $535. 905-983- 5178, 8207 Hwy #115, Orono. 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. 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 & Tra de Show, April 20th to 22th in Port Hope. Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. CASE IH 5100 Seed Drill, 18 run, D.D.openers, grass seed box, acreage counter, stored inside, excellent condition. Call (905)263-8078 ADORABLE JACK RUSSLE Terrier puppies, shots, dew claws, tails, dewormed, with Pedigree, ready to go April 14th. $600. Call Rebecca (905)576- 8374 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 FREE TO GOOD home. Male orange/white tabby cat, 5 years old, healthy, neutered, has claws, indoor/outdoor, very friendly. Pickering 905-839-4698. Ask for Ayshea. 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 SCHNOODLES (MINIATURE Schnauzer-X Toy-Poodle) Healthy little babies. Also LHA- SA-POOS (Lhasa-X Toy-Poodle) Little-companions. All vet- checked, 1st-shots, dewormed. Ready March 30th (705)324-5075 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 1990 TOYOTA TERCELL 5 speed, good runner, $700-obo as is. 905-668-6147, 905-767-2632. 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 $3695; 2000 FORD Taurus SE $2995; 1995 PONTIAC Transport SE 7-passenger, loaded, auto sliding door. $2295. All vehicles Certified/Emission passed. 6-month warranty included. Deal- er. (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. 2001 SATURN SC1 3-dr, 94,000kms, 5-speed manual transmission, p/s, p/b, p/w, sun- roof, air, $6,500 o.b.o. Call (905)666-2828 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 2003 MAZDA B-3000, black, V-6, automatic, 4 door extended cab. A/C, box liner, custom hard ton- neau, dual sports package. Mint condition. 50, 000 km. $12,500. 905-655-9672. 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). A+ TOP $ paid for scrap cars, running or not. Call anytime 905- 424-1852 24-hrs. ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 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 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 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, March 28, 2007 www.durhamregion.com Exp. Real Estate Assistant needed for 2 established R.E. Agents REQUIREMENTS: •License an asset - Admin skills •Organized & strong multi-tasker •Proficiency with technology •Knowledge of Top Producer Email resume:dbldutch@rogers.com 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. Career Opportunity Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering Has exciting opportunitie's opening soon. Moving into the world of Furniture sales may be just the right niche for you. You are assertive, dedicated, and have strong interpersonal skills. You want those skills to be used in a creative and strong company devoted to their customers and their employees. You are able to work retail hours and have strong business and retail background. 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F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 F or Merch a n d i s e u n d e r $ 5 0 FREEFREE visit ★ LIQUIDATION ★ LIQUIDATION ★ 647-271-5483647-271-5483CALL FOR APPOINTMENT DON·TDON·T PAYPAY RETAILRETAIL BEDROOMS DINING ROOMS MATTRESS SETS (All sizes) Items In Stock – Delivery AvailableItems In Stock – Delivery Available FURNITURE WHOLESALER CLEARANCE LIQUIDATIONLIQUIDATIONSPRING ART AUCTION SUNDAY APRIL 1st 2007 PREVIEW 12:15 AUCTION START 1:00 OLD TOWN HALL Corner of Hwy#2(King St.) and Mill St. (one exit east of 115/35 Exit 401 at Mill St.) 125 Pieces!! FEATURING TODAYS MOST POPULAR ARTISTS TRISHA ROMANCE, ROBERT BATEMAN JAMES LUMBERS, LAURA BERRY DOUG LAIRD, CATHERINE SIMPSON Bill Saunders Limited Edition Prints by The Group Of Seven J.E.H Mcdonald, Tom Tomson Lauren Harris, Franklin Carmichael PLUS MANY MORE!! Lots Of New Prints!! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Trisha Romance The Ice Castle, Home Bakery, All Is Calm Robert Bateman Wolves On The Trail, Hour Of The Egrit On The Wing-Bald Eagle James Lumbers Game Of Checkers , Imagination, Sense Of Pride DONT MISS OUT!! Images 21 Art Gallery, (905-839-1756) ESTATE AUCTION Tools, Fishing, Sports & Country Collectables Sunday, April 1st 9:30 AM - (Viewing 8:30) Macgregor Auctions located in ORONO.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono, Exit & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features full line of tools from the Estate of Ron Davis, Maplewood Home Improvements. Antiques & Modern fishing related items (Rods, reels, lures, old books), sport collectables, antique & modern furniture, misc. glass & china, tools include full line of power & hand tools found in a Home Improvement Business, electrical, carpentry, drywall, masonry plus quality mechanic & weld- ing related articles, Craftsman riding mower, 2 utility trailers, compressors, saws, drills, battery guns, routers, sock- ets, wrenches, air tools, ladders, tool box- es, new gloves, tarps, chainsaw, Wee- deater, 3 small outboard motors, plus many more useful articles. Note: large auction with a quality selection of articles past to present. Te r ms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac. (5% buyers premium on all articles). See: (www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, March 30th, 5:00 p.m. Selling an attractive estate of Jean Palmer of Port Hope Estate: 9 pc. dep. walnut dining room suite, 3 pc. tapestry sofa suite c.1940, wingback chair; pr. rose swivel chairs, several walnut occ tables, cedar chest, blanket chests 3 pc. walnut bedroom suite - complete, 4 pc. waterfall bedroom suite complete, dinette, veranda rockers, lamp, table lamps, pic- tures, prints, paintings, mirrors, glassware, China, red cut glass souvenir items, linens, fridge,washer, dryer and port dishwasher etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' Consignment Equipment Auction Berrybank Farms 3383 Taunton Rd. Orono, Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115. Sat. April 7th, 2007 10 AM. Selling a full line of farm equipment, tractors, machinery, vehicles, hardware, tools, lumber etc. For info. and to consign to this auction, contact the Auctioneer John Dr. Berry Auctions 905-983-5787 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, March 30th at 4:30 p.m. 3miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 6pc. kitchen set, oak sideboard, wicker trunk, sectional chesterfield (new), platform rocker, crocks, children's bed- room set with sleigh bed (double), 4 bar stools, oak ent unit, Gingerbread clock, Bose surround sound set, pie crust table, reclining chesterfield and love seat, 5pc modern bed- room set, kids toys holster & gun set, park bench, anvil, metal parts cabinet, Model T car parts, Makita 12" miter saw, 4 drawer file cabinet, Stihl FS 36 weed eater, Rally 18Hp 44" cut riding mower with 36" snowblower, 7 industri- al washing machines, Moffat stove, Hotpoint Fridge, Ken- more upright freezer, pat. size freezer, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, April 4th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Richmond Hill home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Stainless steel fridge and stove, Sony PDM 4200 42" Plasma TV, Soke DVD players, Compaq laptop Leather chesterfield and chair, 4 brown leather side chairs, leather office chairs (all like new), king size bed (ex), Lionel train set, 3 Marx train sets, railway magazines, railway books, railway lanterns, CNR locks and keys, Royal Doulton figurine. Disney collectables, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 BATES FAMILY AUCTION 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA AUCTION SAT. , MAR. 31st - 4 P.M. 6 storage lockers VIEWING FROM NOON (905) 723-9807 Sale every Tuesday @ 6:00pm Quality consignments welcome Auction Sale Sat. Mar 31 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn,ON Household items & collectibles, Coins & Currency Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 CANDO RENOVATIONS INC. Call (905) 686-5211 Bathrooms • Windows • Doors • Additions • Basements • All Home Renovations • Also Making Home Accessible • Minor/Major • Animal Damage & Removal • Chimney Repair • Skylight Repair • Eavestrough Repair 416-299-1788 LICENCED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES ROOFING REPAIRS by RAPID TAC MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Let Perfect Maid take care of all your housekeeping needs. We do not cut corners Evening Appts. Fully Bonded. 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(905)728-8046 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 36DD, Green-eyed blonde, Discreet and Independent For a pleasurable time call SHAYNA 7a.m -7 p.m. 905-441-1661 ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 SHEMALE Debbie tanned, toned, beauty 289-892-2237 Sweet Charlotte 35 yrs., petite, exotic green eyed beauty, 34D Out calls only (416)455-0336 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. 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IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only We dnesday Marc h 28 , 2007 News Advertiser * Bonuspak Envelope Ajax/Pick. * Bouclair Ajax/Pick. * Christian Life Centre Ajax * Clean Air Environment Ajax/Pick. * Community Guide Ajax/Pick. *Formula Ford Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Home Outfitters Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. * Millwork Building Ajax/Pick. * Panago Pizza Ajax * Party Packagers Ajax/Pick. * Real Eatate Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Sunshade Blinds Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. Steve Today’s carrier of the week is Steve. He enjoys drawing & playing video games. He will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Steve for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Mar. 21 - Mar. 25, 2007 WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control the Dart 24” or 26” Full Suspension Bike (#727643/74) advertised in our current fl yer (expiring Mar. 30th) may not be available.. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. WAL-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Kitchen Centre (#1779451) advertised in our current Home Décor catalogue (expiring April 8th) will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. PAGE B8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ March 28, 2007A/P Players can vie for spot in Sunday night league in Ajax on April 1 DURHAM — An adult co-ed, com- petitive volleyball league hosts try- outs early next month. The Sunday Night Volleyball League, which has been running for the past four years, holds tryouts at Westney Heights Public School, 45 Brennan Rd., in Ajax on Sunday, April 1 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The league runs nine weeks on Sunday evenings. For more information, call Aman- da Canavan at 905-995-2031 or via e- mail at amanda_canavan@hotmail. com. Co-ed adult volleyball loop to host tryouts Scoreboard MARCH 28, 2007 PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of playoff games, Week 4, from March 19 GAME ONE ‘B’ ROUND Gallantry’s Eatery 42 vs. Lakar Carpentry 35 TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: George Iordanov 23, Dodge Beckford 9, Claude Feig 8. Lakar Carpentry: Darryl Brown 11, Tony Oliver 6, John Fleming 6, Brian Marsellas 4. GAME TWO ‘A’ ROUND Verifeye 53 vs. Red Knights 44 TOP SCORER Verifeye: Conrad Davis 35, Karl Hutchinson 10, Sherwin James 8. Red Knights: Elman McLean 17, Ivor Walker 14, Gord Brown 11. GAME THREE ‘B’ ROUND Ellis Packaging 37 vs. Best Buy Insurance 16. TOP SCORERS Ellis: Dave Bayliss 14, Blake Sawtes 11, Joe Lococo 6. Best Buy: John Esposito 4, Brian Murray 4, Eric Hamdic 3, Glenn Hill 3. GAME FOUR ‘A’ ROUND-’B’ ROUND West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch League 43 vs. Accent Building Sciences 36 TOP SCORERS West Hill: Orin Taylor 13, Jude Calliste 11, Pat Roach 7, Reuben Newman 5. Accent: Sherwin Williams 14, Frank Gallo 10, Hayden Leacock 5, Don Leahy 5. GAME FIVE ‘A’ ROUND Ell-Rod Holdings 41 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 40 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Roger Young 13, David Voth 13, Steve Leahy 6, Alberto Daros 6. Knights Corner: Greg Rowe 15, John Girmonte 9, Steve Gazmin 6, Eric Cawley 6.What’s going on in your community? Just click hereNEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110