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A Pickering bylaw states only three body rub parlour licences are permitted in the City, and all three were renewed for 2008. But Christo- pher Trzcinski requested the executive com- mittee grant a fourth licence for his property on Bayly Street and Salk Road due to his unique situation. In the end, the committee rejected his request. “Although I have some sympathy with where your client got caught up in the process, I have no qualms about supporting this motion in consistence with where I’ve been in the past on these issues,” said Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles. Grant Morris of Grant Morris Associates Ltd. represents Mr. Trzcinski and explained council approved his client’s body rub parlour in June, 2006. But things changed when another ap- plicant, Pickering Spa, took him to the Ontario Municipal Board since it was denied approval by council for its parlour earlier that year. The OMB ruled on Aug. 8, 2006 that Pickering Spa could open, but didn’t approve Mr. Trzcin- ski’s parlour until April 12, 2007. As a result, Pickering Spa got the third licence, and Mr. Trz- cinski now has to wait for a licence to become available. Mr. Morris believes the date his client’s ap- plication was approved by council should have given him that third licence, or at least allowed an amendment to the bylaw. “I understand that council wants to limit these uses, but I think that we have to look at what is fair, and I think that we also have to look at the process,” he said. “When people go through a process, they expect to be fairly treated.” Mr. Trzcinski said he spent close to $100,000 on the process and said “This is not the way to deal with the business applications, especially since Pickering is claiming to be the best place to build and to do business.” Mayor Dave Ryan agreed businesses should come to Pickering, but said body rub parlours are not of particular value to the municipality, and does not enhance its reputation in any way. “We’ve done, I believe as Council, a good job to get to where we are and I’m pleased to see us maintain it,” he said. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson asked how Mr. Trzcinski can be sure that once a licence opens up, he’ll get a stab at opening his business. City clerk Debi Wilcox explained he’ll be informed if one comes available, but will still have to go through the process. CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo CLAREMONT — Mikey McKenzie makes the most of the massive snow pile in front of the Claremont Community Centre during the winter carnival. See Friday’s issue of the News Advertiser for more carnival photos Pickering rubs out request for body parlour durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photos Family Day celebration draws rave reviews PICKERING — Three-year-old Ayesha Qaisar watches with different emotions a puppet show about the Three Little Pigs at the main library recently. The Celebration of Family Day also included songs and rhymes. Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering receives two new vital signs monitors By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — The nurses on the medical floor at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital were quite pleased with their valentine’s gift from Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. He presented to nursing staff in the medi- cal unit two vital signs monitors, valued at $5,000 each. The gift came from some of the $110,000 raised at the 2007 City of Pickering Mayor’s Gala, a fundraiser where all the funds go back into the community. Program director for medicine and intensive care, Maria Da Costa, explained before the moni- tor donation, nurses had to share one moni- tor in the unit, which cares for 25 patients. She explained most patients need to be monitored three times a day, and those with serious conditions will need it even more. “This is equipment that right now is sort of few and far between and the nurses have re- ally been asking for this and I’m sure that the nursing staff are very, very happy,” she said. “This is a very meaningful gift for us and will be well-used.” Resource nurse of the medical unit, Maria Jingco, said the donation is “excellent, just wonderful.” She explained the monitors are used for monitoring blood pressures and heart rates, for example. “It was a nightmare (with just one) actu- ally because you needed the machine right away and it was being used with another pa- tient and you have to wait,” she said. “We’ve been asking for them but they’re pricey so it took a while to get them. So we’re very glad to have them.” And, Mayor Ryan was pleased to donate them, and thanked the business community for their donations to the Mayor’s Gala, as well as the work from staff and volunteers. After all, he well knows the challenges hos- pitals face. “I, 38 years ago, met my wife (a nurse) in the emergency at then-Wellesley Hospital, which no longer exists, so I have some first- hand knowledge of hospitals and hospi- tal needs, and certainly someone at home keeps me apprised,” he said in an interview. Mayor Ryan explained the Mayor’s Gala has contributed more than $250,000 over the past three years to the hospital for things such as a veteran’s rehabilitation room. Other organizations that benefit from the Mayor’s Gala include Big Brothers and Sis- ters of Ajax-Pickering and the Durham Youth Centre and WindReach Farm. Tracy Paterson, director of community development, said Mayor Ryan told the hos- pital he’d like to help as many areas as pos- sible. She explained more vital signs moni- tors will be added to other departments throughout the year. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan presented two vital sign monitors to the hospital with proceeds from the Mayor’s Gala. Ryan delivers special valentine gift to hospital Aim is not to ban but to regulate By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Town is going to study drive-thrus, with one of the aims being to limit the number of them. Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan, who in the past has been critical of the number of drive-thrus in the commu- nity, asked for the study, pointing to air pollution cre- ated by idling vehicles, litter and the safety of citizens as they try walking near drive- thrus. Speaking at council on Monday, Coun. Jordan said Toronto and Ottawa have developed guidelines for drive-thrus, while “Missis- sauga, they too are begin- ning to look at drive-thrus and the problems they have encountered.” Ajax council last term limited the num- ber of drive-thrus in the downtown area. There are about 1,700 premature deaths due to air pollution each year, with 6,000 more people admitted to hospital, she stated. “We need to do all we can.” Planning and develop- ment director Paul Allore said staff will carry out the work and it will be done in tandem with the Official Plan review. There will also be an opportunity for public input. “We’re not talking about prohibiting them,” Mr. Al- lore said. Rather, regulations would be developed for existing drive-thrus and new ones, he added. The ban only applies to the downtown area. “In other areas, we would apply the guidelines. This will provide teeth and regula- tory reform,” he stated. As for lifting the ban in the downtown, Mr. Allore said, “That’s not some- thing we’re anticipating. This will look at regulations and good planning for new drive-thrus.” Brian Johnson, one of the candidates in the Ward 2 byelection, questioned the use of “Town resources and the allocation of staff,” noting a recent survey by the Town found the issue wasn’t important to resi- dents. “Nowhere in the top 15 was this.” It would be “in- evitable” that consultants would be retained to help with the study, he added. “The wording seems to lead staff to a conclusion. For lack of a better way to put it, this screams ‘I hate drive-thrus’,” he said. Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Scott Crawford said, “Drive-thrus are such an integral part of how peo- ple move around. “I don’t see this as a ban, but to create a set of rules to play by,” Coun. Crawford stated. “I may not agree with the end results, but I’m will- ing to look at it,” he added. 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Ajax to study drive-thrus DURHAM — A small fare increase is in the works for Durham Region Transit, ranging from 10 to 15 cents for most bus riders. If ap- proved as part of the 2008 budget, they would kick in July 1. - Adult fares go from $2.75 to $2.85. Monthly passes rise from $92 to $95. - Seniors and children over five will pay $1.85 in- stead of $1.75. - Seniors’ passes will go from $37 to $38. Children’s passes will rise by $1.50 to $56.50. - Student fare rises 15 cents to $2.65. Passes will be $2 more per month at $67 (restricted) and $80 (unrestricted) - The co-fare link with GO Transit will remain at 65 cents and $25 for a pass. Transit fares taking a small hike Forty-five Parents Reaching Out grants awarded to area schools By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A $2.3-mil- lion provincial grant to entice parents to become involved in their children’s education was recently awarded to 1,300 Ontario schools. Forty-five Durham Dis- trict School Board school are receiving grants for workshops on everything from anti-bullying, con- necting home and school in the learning process to supporting parents and the secrets of discipline. It’s all part of Parents Reach- ing Out, a provincial pro- gram started in 2006 and designed to draw parents to actively participate in their kids’ education and to facil- itate communication with their school. Translating books and other written materials into the languages of families who attend specific schools is another issue the Ministry of Education wants schools to focus on. “We used our $900 grant to take a survey of our stu- dents’ parents and to pay for the workshops we’ve developed as a result. We asked them to list their top 10 choices for workshops,” said Trudy Deacon, prin- cipal of Hillsdale Public School in Oshawa. The grants range from $200 to $1,000, depend- ing on the type of project they’re supporting. Number one on Hills- dale’s list is a Feb. 19 work- shop at the school showing parents how to help their children with mathematics at home. Other workshops include helping Grade 7s and 8s with math, internet safety and cyber proofing, giving parents nutrition ideas, and helping parents help their kids with reading and lit- eracy skills. Westney Heights Public School in Ajax is using its $1,000 grant to host three evenings of family writing workshops. Dubbed Stories in the Stars: A Constellation of Family Heritage Stories, a professional storyteller will help families of Grade 1 stu- dents compose family sto- ries that have been handed down through the genera- tions. “After the workshops are finished, we plan to run a school-wide storytelling competition. The stories will be written up and put in an anthology to be kept at the school,” said vice-prin- cipal Cheryl Hermer. “It’s a great opportu- nity to bring parents into the school and give them a broader understanding of what goes on here and of our goals. Sometimes par- ents feel alienated and don’t know what the school’s expectations are,” said Ms. Hermer. R. H. Cornish Public School in Port Perry is tack- ling a different topic. Edu- cational speaker and author Ron Morrish is speaking to parents on highlights from his book. ‘The Secrets of Discipline’. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Wednesday February 20, 2008 Carriers of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Tyler & Nathan Today’s carriers of the week are Tyler & Nathan. They enjoy baseketball & hockey. Tyler & Nathan have received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Tyler & Nathan for being our Carriers of the Week. * Bell Canada Ajax/Pick. * Danier Leather Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Rona Lansing Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 Provincial grants help local parents connect with their kids AJAX — A 74-year-old woman hit by a car early last week died on Feb. 13. Joyce Whittle died two days after being seriously injured while crossing Har- wood Avenue at Rossland Road around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. Ms. Whittle was struck when a motorist driving an eastbound Chrysler Paci- fica attempted to turn right on to Harwood. Ms. Whittle suffered seri- ous head injuries and was taken to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital before being transferred to a Toronto hospital. The driver of the car, a 52-year-old Ajax woman, wasn’t hurt in the acci- dent. Durham Regional Police spokesman Dave Selby said the investigation is ongoing and “charges are pending.” Pedestrian dies after accident ‘We have to be careful’ says Jim Flaherty By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Federal Fi- nance Minister Jim Flaherty said the upcoming budget -- to be delivered Feb. 26 -- was on his mind during a short speech at a United Way lunch on Friday. After making his remarks he said that in a time of a slowing economy, “We have to be careful managing the Canadian economy. “Just because it’s a strong economy does not mean it’s a time for more spending,” he said. In previous public re- marks, Mr. Flaherty has sug- gested there will be few or no new tax cuts announced in the upcoming budget. The last week in Feb- ruary is a crucial time for the Conservative minority government as it will face a confidence vote on Mr. Flaherty’s budget. The Con- servatives will have to get the support of the Liberals and/or the Bloc Quebecois to remain in power. If both of those opposition parties vote against the budget, it will trigger a spring federal election. Mr. Flaherty discussed the current state of the Cana- dian economy after meeting with his provincial counter- parts at a finance ministers’ meeting last December. He says the economic situation is positive, but the ability to sustain recent gains in living standards will depend on how well future risks and challeng- es are handled. Concerns about the economy include labour shortages because of the aging population and the high dollar in a time of strong global competition. During his speech Friday the finance minister talked about solving community problems in an innovative way. Mr. Flaherty, who is also Whitby-Oshawa MP, used the creation of what is now called Durham Mental Health Services as an exam- ple of a situation where the community saw a gap and found ways to close it. The community got together and recognized a need that had to be fixed, he said. “It’s a tremendous Ca- nadian success story that started in Whitby and Os- hawa.” Christine Elliott, MPP for Whitby-Oshawa, also spoke to the crowd and said she was pleased to support the United Way. She encour- aged those in attendance to encourage colleagues and friends to support the chari- table organization as well. WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING COMFORT FROM ITALY THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Finance minister gears up for federal budget Move sparks anxiety locally By Kim Downey kdowney@durhamregion.com DURHAM — News that General Motors Corp. is of- fering buyouts or early re- tirements to all 74,000 U.S. hourly workers represented by the United Autoworkers has sparked anxiety among GM Canada autoworkers concerned about their own job security. While no such buyout of- fers have been made locally, Chris Buckley of Local 222, representing GM of Canada workers in Oshawa, said the news out of GM’s Detroit head office is troubling. “It’s another example of how the auto industry is in decline,” said Mr. Buckley who represents workers at the GM plant as well as workers at local GM-sup- plier plants. “It is a reason for concern.” The sweeping deal with the UAW is intended to clear the way for GM to hire lower-cost replacements, which may help mitigate major financial losses it suf- fered in 2007. Under its new contract with the UAW, it will be able to replace up to 16,000 workers doing non-assem- bly jobs with new employ- ees who will be paid half the old wage of $28 per hour. “We are not going down that road,” Mr. Buckley said, referring to GM’s new two- tier wage system south of the border. “That’s not what is going to bring us out of this situation.” GM Canada director of communications Stew Low said the recent news about the buyout offers is unique to the United States. “(GM in the U.S.) has a need to reduce their work- force,” he said. “We are not offering anything like this in Canada.” He wouldn’t rule out a similar two-tier wage sys- tem being introduced in future bargaining talks that begin Sept. 16, the deadline in the current contract. “That’s generally a move to help us become more cost-competitive in the United States. We have a bigger challenge in Cana- da,” he said, referring to the high Canadian dollar. -- with files from Torstar News Service GM offers buyouts to American workers This Week Do you think the Lord’s Prayer should stop being recited before business takes place in the provincial legislature? Yes No Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com We think... e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea McFater - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Bus cut hurting families To the editor: In the 2006-07 school year there was a “High School Special” bus that ran to and from the Pickering GO station to Pickering High School. This academic year the morning bus was cancelled as the R10 route covered the same ground. Made sense at the time. On Dec. 31 they cancelled the R10 and DID NOT reinstate the morning “Special.” Teens in the Gifted Program now take three buses, including GO transit, on a 1.5-hour journey to get to school! Or we have to drive them and add to the congestion on Church Street. Ajax Town Council does not seem to understand what this is doing to the impacted students and families. I under- stand the R10 route was cancelled for good fiscal reasons. But, why can’t the morning Special to Pickering High be put back? All the other high schools still have theirs! Julia Ford Pickering Bring on the incinerator To the editor: The people who are against building a garbage incinerator should probably count the number of garbage bags they leave at the curb or the Tim Hortons cups which litter the floor of their vehicles. An incinerator will bring high-tech jobs to the area, construction workers will have work for a few years and in the end will add revenue to the municipality. We will save on garbage fees and create another resource from the steam that is usually generated from the burning process. I wonder how much pollution is spewed into the environment handling the cur- rent garbage and how much fuel is wasted trucking the stuff to Michigan. We need other revenue-generating businesses that can solve an environmental issue and this is a very good start. Earl Robinson Oshawa Incineration not the answer To the editor: When I first heard about Energy From Waste, I thought it made sense to use the garbage as a source of valuable energy. Unfortunately, after learning more, it became apparent to me that incineration was hazardous and wasteful. Burning garbage is a very inefficient way to produce energy. Three times the energy can be saved by recycling paper, five times by recycling plastics and six times by recycling textiles. Recycling saves energy because materials that are diverted can be reused. Burned materials are gone forever and must be replaced. Even the best incinerator releases toxic chemicals and dangerous nano particles. Ontario emissions standards are lax. Of the 200 chemicals that are released, the Minis- try requires testing on only eight of these. Testing is required only once in the first six months, then annually for five years. If dur- ing the five years toxic levels are kept low, no further testing is required. Waste incinerators destroy valuable resources and promote a “throw away” mind set. Incineration will steal wealth and health from future generations. Pat Gostlin Whitby We need to recycle, reduce and reuse more To the editor: I know some residents of Durham think burning garbage is the right thing to do. I am not disagreeing with you, but I think we should recycle, reuse and reduce the gar- bage. For example, we should recycle card- board and other things made out of paper. One of the big issues in Durham is that when we recycle juice boxes we recycle them with the straw still inside the juice box. The straw is supposed to go in the gar- bage. If it is in the juice box the straw will not be thrown out by the sorters. We can cut the amount of garbage in the dump by half if we follow the reuse and reduce rule. If you are planning to throw out a pop can, think of something you can make out of it. You can decorate it and make it into a piggy bank. This also follows the reduce rule. These are just some tips to improve our environment. Anohjan Karunaithas Ajax e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ February 20, 2008P Last Week For whom would you vote if a federal election were held today? Conservative: 43 per cent Liberal: 26 per cent NDP: 12 per cent Green: 11 per cent None of the above: 7 per cent Votes: 415 votes Time to end practice of Lord’s Prayer I t was a move guaranteed to be controversial, but Premier Dalton McGuinty’s call to end the recita- tion of the Lord’s Prayer in the legisla- ture is the right one. Mr. McGuinty, who stood up for pub- lic schools and against taxpayer fund- ing of private religious schools during last fall’s election, is merely taking the next logical step. That move would see the end of the dominance of one faith over all others when it comes to saying a prayer in the people’s legislature. In 2008, in a province as religiously diverse as Ontario, there is no call to have a Christian prayer take prece- dence over all others. Some would argue given the large numbers who claim to be agnostic or atheist, that no prayer at all is preferable. Ontario as it stands today, is more multicultural in makeup than it has ever been. When prayer in the legislature was last updated back in 1969, the province was overwhelmingly Christian. But in the last 40 years, immigration from south and southeast Asia has exploded and the number of practising Muslim, Hindu and Buddhists, especially in the Greater Toronto Area, has multiplied. These millions of newcomers don’t relate to the Lord’s Prayer and are not represented when it is said. The premier has called for an all- party committee to look into an alter- native to the Lord’s Prayer. It could decide no prayer is the best alternative -- as is the case in Newfoundland -- or come up with a rotation of different denominational prayers, which is the practice in several provinces. Another alternative is to have a non-denomina- tional prayer or a moment of silence. Members of Provincial Parliament should consider making changes that reflect the people they are paid to rep- resent. While it is difficult to satisfy everyone, members of the legislature should endeavour to find a compro- mise that is fair and just for all. That will take consultation and consider- ation and should not be done in haste. Public comment is merited but at the end of the day, MPPs will have to come up with a new way of asking for divine guidance before they undertake their important business. Twenty five per cent increase over last year By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A student housing bylaw that would displace 500 students hasn’t affected the number of ap- plications from potential first-year students. “Applications are up 25 per cent from last year, but they’re only up five per cent at other universities, so we’re leading the pack per- centage wise,” said Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology president Ron Bordessa. In mid-January, there were 5,866 applications from first-year students looking to attend the UOIT, compared to 4,717 at the same time last year. “Our early offers for first- year students went out last week and, so far, the public- ity about the housing situ- ation hasn’t affected their acceptance of those offers, either. There are more stu- dents than before accepting early offers,” said Mr. Bord- essa. The bylaw passed re- cently by Oshawa coun- cil, could see the number of rental rooms in houses close to campus reduced from 1,800 to approximately 1,300. The proposal would see stringent limits placed on the number of student rooms allowed in approximately 300 rental homes on residential streets surrounding the UOIT cam- pus and impose a licensing fee of $250 for each house used for student rentals. The license would allow the City of Oshawa to suspend that license or issue an admin- istrative penalty if a land- lord does not comply with building codes or property standards such as repairs, property maintenance or noise, whereas before a vio- lation of codes or standards meant an investigation by City officials followed by a court case if the landlord still failed to comply. “Licenses ensure that inspections can occur im- mediately and allows us to circumvent the whole court issue. Under the li- censing regime, we can get them back in compliance much more quickly simply through sending the land- lord a letter saying they’re not in compliance,” said Os- hawa Mayor John Gray. “We’ve set a precedent with imposing licenses on homeowners who rent out rooms, and other munici- palities around the province are coming to us for advice on the issue. Hopefully, the bylaw will pass and we can install some harmony,” he added. James Pot, whose daugh- ter Emma is in her second year of health studies at the UOIT, is very concerned about the proposed re- striction on the number of rooms that can be rented out. He believes the City of Oshawa should adopt a grandfather clause that would exempt houses sur- rounding the campus from a room restriction until cur- rent students complete their programs. “Last fall, officers forced their way into the room she was renting on Niagara Street and went through her personal belongings with- out a warrant. The whole thing has made her feel ner- vous. She’s not sure if she will return to the UOIT,” said Mr. Pot, a Belleville realtor. “We want to make the City of Oshawa an attrac- tive place for students to live. The City itself wants to build a reputation of being student friendly. There’s still a problem around cre- ating safe housing, ade- quate housing. Discussions are going on about building a student apartment build- ing on Simcoe Street North,” said Mr. Bordessa. The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the upgrade of the Rosebank Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS). The SSPS is located at Rodd Avenue in the City of Pickering. The objective of the study was to evaluate alternatives to provide additional sanitary sewage pumping capacity for increased sewage flows from development within the Rosebank neighbourhood, and to upgrade the existing SSPS to comply with current engineering standards and health and safety regulations. This project was planned in accordance with Schedule “B” of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The EA Study documented the problem, the assessment of alternatives, the preferred alternative, mitigation and monitoring measures, as well as the public and agency consultation process. Notices of the Study Commencement and the Public Information Centre were distributed to the public, interested parties and regulatory agencies. The study identified the need for an upgrade to the SSPS and recommended the preferred alternative of constructing a new SSPS at a new location on Rodd Avenue and to construct an additional forcemain crossing the Petticoat Creek. This notice places the EA Study on public record for the mandatory 30-day review period. Subject to comments received as a result of this notice and receipt of necessary approvals, the Region intends to proceed with design and construction of the proposed SSPS and forcemain crossing. The EA project file is available for review at the Region of Durham’s website: www.region.durham.on.ca/studies/ and at the following locations: Regional Municipality of Durham Clerk’s Office, Level 1 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City of Pickering Clerk’s Office 1 The Esplanade Pickering Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library Petticoat Creek Branch 470 Kingston Road Pickering Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The intention of the 30-day review period is to resolve any remaining issues or concerns regarding the project. Please advise to: Regional Municipality of Durham Mr. Jim McGilton, P. Eng., Manager of Engineering Planning and Studies 605 Rossland Road East, 5th Floor, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Tel: 904-668-4113 Ext. 3485 or -800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051 E-mail:jim.mcgilton@region.durham.on.ca If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Region, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment issues an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II order), which addresses Individual Environmental Assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister by April 4, 2008, with a copy sent to the Regional Clerk (address below) and Mr. Jim McGilton. If there are no requests to change the status of the project by this date, the Region may proceed to detailed design and construction. The Honourable John Gerretsen Minister of the Environment 12th Floor 135 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 P. M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Rosebank Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade Regional Municipality of Durham, City of Pickering NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Class Environmental Assessment WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICEFebruary 20, 2008 Durham Region Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-7711 OR 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 Student housing bylaw doesn’t affect applications to UOIT Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Quality time AJAX — A man and his dog spend a sunny afternoon in the dog park on Church Street north of Taunton Road. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com Telephone 905.420.2222 24 Hours Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. DATE MEETING TIME Feb. 26 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Feb. 27 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Feb. 28 Library Board 7:00 pm Mar. 3 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Mar. 5 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Mar. 6 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760) or Toll Free 1.866.683.2760. Our office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Questions regarding your property assessment? • Please note that property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and that all assessment related inquiries should be directed to them at 1.866.296.6722. • Additional information regarding property assessment can be found on MPAC’s website: www.mpac.ca Tired of standing in line to pay your taxes? Please note that the City of Pickering offers the following payment options and encourages you to try these convenient alternatives. You can pay your taxes: • At participating financial institutions. Please allow five days before the due date for your payment to reach our office. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our office, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. • By mail. To avoid the late payment penalty fee, please ensure that your tax payment is mailed five days before the due date. Cheques post-dated for the due dates are acceptable. Note: Your account is credited when payment is received at our office, not the post-marked date. • After hours “outside” drop box at the City municipal building on or before the due date. • By telephone/computer banking. Please check with your financial institution for details. Please allow five days before the due date for your payment to reach our office. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our office, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not reduce YOUR responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the first day of default and on the first day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act. The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. 2008 INTERIM TAX NOTICE First Instalment of the 2008 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment February 28, 2008 It’s COMING! The Spring & Summer City Services & Leisure Guide will arrive Wednesday, March 19 Registration Begins March 20 for Aquatics & March 26 for Leisure Programs NEW! Click to Reg Register Online and View Program Descriptions at cityofpickering.com Spring & Summer Programs available for online viewing beginning March 10, 2008 Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information Most City of Pickering roads have been built to handle year-round unrestricted traffic. However, some older roads and gravel roads were not built to withstand the negative impact caused by heavy truck loads during the spring thaws and the associated rainy season (and throughout the year under site specific circumstances). Therefore, to reduce the impact to the City roads, a seasonal reduced load period (referred to as “reduced load restrictions”) is put into effect on various City roads. See Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act to learn about reduced load weight specifications and other details. (Note: Companies, organizations and individuals, who have Oversized/Overweight Load Permits, are also not permitted to travel on City roads with half load restrictions in effect). Subject to weather conditions, starting March 1 to April 30 of each year, load restrictions are in effect. For Maintenance of City of Pickering Roads, Trees, Parks & Trails, please call our Operations Centre at 905.420.4660 ext. 5294. Reduced Load Restrictions Plan Your Escape! A fire in your home can quickly spread and block your exit, trapping you and your family inside. That’s why it is important that every family member know at least two different ways to get out of the home. If you plan to use a window as a second way out in a fire, make sure it isn’t nailed or painted shut and that it can be opened easily by everyone in your household. Contact Pickering Fire Services at 905.839.9968, or, email fire@city.pickering.on.ca for more information about home safety. Register nowfor an ActionPacked Week of Games,Activities, and FUN! Sports Camp 5 to 12 years For the active camper a full week of sports and games at Pickering Busing included, extend-a-camp available. Arts Camp 5 to 12 years Drama, art, creative games, crafts & more at Pickering Recreation Complex. extend-a-camp available. Half Day Mini Pidaca 3 to 5 years Games, arts & crafts, music, sing-a-longs, special theme days and events all at Pickering Recreation Complex.Children must by toilet trained to attend this camp. Mad Science March Break Camp 5 to 12 years Beasts, Bridges & Brews. Campers will mush, mix and brew together lab at West Shore Community Centre. Register online using click to reg or register in-person, by mail, fax, drop-off or tele-reg. For more information view our online program listings or check your Winter City Services and Leisure Guide. cityofpickering.com Monday, March 10 • Air Hockey, Ping Pong & Pool Tournaments 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Petticoat Creek CC • Games Room 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Petticoat Creek CC Tuesday, March 11 • Ball Hockey, Pool, & Ping Pong 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm East Shore CC Wednesday, March 12 • Volleyball Challenge 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm East Shore CC • Games Room & Break Dancing 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Petticoat Creek CC Thursday, March 13 • Break Dancing, Pool & Air Hockey Tourney 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Petticoat Creek CC • Games Room, Indoor Soccer & Break Dancing 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm East Shore CC Friday, March 14 • Basketball Shoot Out 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm East Shore CC • Cooking & Crafts 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Petticoat Creek CC March Break Free Teen Programming Call 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com/teen Sexual and Reproductive Health Day recognized locally By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Let’s talk about sex, said Dur- ham Region’s Health Department on Tues- day, as it recognized Sexual and Reproductive Health Day. “This is a national initiative; it’s been cel- ebrated across Canada since 2001,” said public health nurse Lori Ullius. The department targeted parents and youth by setting up information displays on the Dur- ham College campus and at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. It included information on the Cana- dian Charter of Sexual and Reproductive Rights for Youth. Aimed at 12- to 29-year-olds and cre- ated by a youth network, the charter says young people are entitled to sexual and reproductive health rights. It’s important for parents to talk to their kids about sex from a young age, Ms. Ulluis said, in- cluding helping them learn appropriate names for body parts and honestly answering ques- tions such as Where do babies come from? The department has resources for parents, such as information pamphlets and web re- sources, to help them have that often-difficult talk. The pamphlets include information on contraceptives, sexually transmitted infections and general tips on talking to kids. On campus, the display included the usual pamphlets and condoms, but also eye-catch- ing items such as rulers and nail files stamped with useful website addresses or phone num- bers. Kachelle Mortimore, a third-year nursing student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, who is doing a work placement at the health department, helped organize the campus event. “I just want to communicate that being sexu- ally active is OK, but it’s critical that you know the consequences and repercussions it can bring,” Ms. Mortimore said. “And being able to do it safely is very important.” First-year Durham College general arts stu- dents Henrika Larochelle and Stephanie Pike were among those grabbing items from the display. It’s a great way to get information if you’re shy about asking. Ms. Larochelle said. “If you don’t feel comfortable, you can grab it and look it up yourself,” she said. Ms. Larochelle said she’s visited sites like sexualityandu.com, created by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, to get information. She’s referred to the site for information on the HPV vaccine and Pap tests. “It seems like you should know stuff about your body,” Ms. Larochelle said. “But you don’t,” interjected Ms. Pike. “Some- times you just don’t want to talk to your mom about it.” For information and resources about sex- ual and reproductive health, call the Durham Health Connection line at 1-800-841-2729 or log on to region.durham.on.ca/health. Be a neighbourhood power star with peaksaver ® Will you be a power star? It’s easy. Join the peaksaver® program and allow us to cycle down your air conditioning system temporarily during summer peak demand times. We’ll only do it if it’s absolutely necessary to reduce the strain on the electricity system. 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A program supported by In cooperation with OM To sign up, call: 1-866-323-0206 or visit: www.veridian.on.ca durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 Talk sex with the kids says health department Canadian Charter of Sexual and Reproductive Rights for Youth Canadian Youth for Choice has created a list of sexual and reproductive health rights for young people between the ages of 12 and 29. For more information visit www.cyouthc.ca Education and Knowledge Rights - The right to learn about all aspects of sexuality at school including healthy re- lationships, anatomy, sexual orientation, STDs, contraception and pregnancy op- tions Choice Rights - The right to make their own decisions including whether to have children, when and with whom to have sexual experi- ences, how to respond to pregnancy (par- enting, adoption or abortion) Health Care Rights - The right to access sexual health care and services that are confidential and non- judgemental and do not require anyone else’s permission Safety Rights - Right to protection from any form of sexual abuse, exploitation and violence -Protection from forced sterilization, abor- tion or pregnancy -Protection from unsafe sex and sexually transmitted infections -Protection from genital mutilation Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Kim Davis, a public health nurse with the Region of Durham, and Kachelle Mortimore, a UOIT third-year nursing student, were on hand at Durham College for Sexual and Reproductive Health Day across Canada. The pair had an information booth set up in the college. DURHAM — Police have released a photo of a suspect after a cheque stolen during a robbery was cashed at a local bank. It’s believed the cheque, deposited by a young woman at a Pickering bank Jan. 22, was stolen during a holdup at a Whitby pub in late December last year, Durham police said. In that robbery, two men -- one armed with a silver handgun, the other wielding a knife -- held up the Hunter’s Horn Pub in the area of Dundas and Jeffrey streets, making off with cash and blank business cheques. The woman who deposited one of those cheques was not connected to the business, police said. They’re hoping to hear from anyone who recognizes her or who has in- formation on the robbery. Tips can be called in to police at 905-579- 1520, ext. 5355 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. Suspect sought as cheque from holdup is cashed *MSRP’s have been lowered on every new 2008 Volkswagen except City Golf and City Jetta. 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The Job Search Essentials and Resume workshop for Newcomers provides information on how to search properly for employment in Durham using simple methods. It’s on Monday, Feb. 25, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Judy at 905-420-7670. Enrolment numbers have doubled for Catholic students alone By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Catholic students en- rolled at the Centre for Success in Os- hawa have responded so well that their numbers have doubled during the past year, with the spillover set to take class- es at the Whitby Skills Centre. “We waited to see how our first stu- dents did before we decided to hold classes in two locations,” Carolyn Anco, superintendent of student success and secondary program, told the Durham Catholic District School Board at its meeting Monday. “In the first group of 15, eight stu- dents graduated in June and an ad- ditional two completed their Ontario Secondary School Diploma through a summer Job Connect co-op. At the end of the second semester this January, 12 out of 15 graduated.” “I think the reason the students are doing so well is because they have the opportunity to be a college student on a college campus while they’re com- pleting high school,” Ms. Anco said. “It esteems and empowers them,” The original Centre for Success of- fice, located at Durham College, is shared by the Durham District School Board, the DCDSB and two school boards from other regions. The pro- gram is geared to help lower the high school dropout rate through the sup- port of a low student-teacher ratio, social workers and youth workers, Ms. Anco said. The program began in 2006 as a pilot project at J. Clarke Richardson Colle- giate in Ajax. Centre for Success spurs students on to finish high school Clarington position won’t affect incinerator process: Regional chairman tells Ajax council By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Clarington council saying the community wouldn’t be a willing host to an incinerator won’t affect the environmental assessment process Durham Re- gion is currently in the midst of, says Roger Anderson. In his annual address to Ajax council on Monday, the Durham Region chairman said the EA pro- cess is continuing and a decision on whether to build an energy- from-waste facility will be made sometime next year. Wards 1 and 2 Regional Coun- cillor Scott Crawford wondered about the impact of the Clar- ington council decision that the community would be an unwill- ing host. “Do you see it as a problem? What impact will it have on the ongoing EA (environmental as- sessment) process,” Coun. Craw- ford asked. “I don’t think there will be any problem with the EA process. The EA is ongoing,” Mr. Anderson said. “We’ll deal with it as York Region dealt with East Gwillimbury not being a willing host. We’ll receive it for information.” On the issue of Durham Region Transit reducing the mid-day ser- vice on a south Ajax route, Coun. Crawford questioned how to re- turn service to the previous level. “Get council to support you,” Mr. Anderson said, adding it would cost about $50,000 to re- turn the service to the previous level. In all, four routes were reduced and Mr. Anderson stated if one was returned, there would be po- litical pressure to have all of them reinstated. “You have to be prepared to spend $200,000 for all the routes to come back in,” Mr. Anderson said. Ward 3 local Councillor Joanne Dies said the reduction affects 2,050 homes and “during the day, they’re cut off from the communi- ty.” When Coun. 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Mr. Korczynski, a 26-year-old born with Down syndrome, has been studying at Durham College since last September. He’s one of 21 participants in a new provincial program, Community Integration Through Co-operative Education (CICE), geared to people with intellectual or learning disabilities, brain injuries or mental health issues. The students are placed in regular classes, each with a personal edu- cation assistant, although the course expectations are modified to suit each student’s academic level. This is the first year the program has been offered at Durham College, although it’s been offered at three other colleges in Ontario. “The main goal of the program is to let these students get a post-secondary education just like everyone else, to let them feel what that’s like,” said Karen Anderson, field placement officer for CICE at Durham College. “We want them to build up a skill set so their employable skills are higher than they would have been otherwise.” Each student has nine hours of regular classes per week, four hours of work placement, three hours of tutorials, and a two-hour CICE class with the other course participants. Their acceptance into the pro- gram is based on an interview that determines their level of independence, mobility, and good referenc- es, Ms. Anderson said. The students pay full tuition costs. “They’re part of mainstream college life, so they’ve got to be able to get around by themselves,” she said. “And we want to prepare them for the working world.” The two-year program includes three co-op place- ments at area businesses. At an interview in the office of Oshawa-Whitby MP and federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Mr. Korczynski talks about how much he enjoys his placement there as an office assistant. “I like to work the paper,” he says with a toothy smile. “I do photocopying, faxing, shredding paper, cleaning up -- and stamping. I want to work in an office when I graduate.” Mr. Korczynski admits he’d eventually like to work in Mr. Flaherty’s office. “I first met him when I was in high school. I like him. He likes me being nice to him. And I like to study election campaigns.” Mr. Korczynski also has a part-time job at a Tim Hortons in Whitby, one he’s held for several years. It’s close to his home in West Lynde, where he lives with his parents. His two brothers, Ben and Jacob, have moved into their own places. Mr. Korczynski enjoys dances, camping trips and club nights through his association with the Sunrise Rotary Club. “I have a collection of Beatles (music) and Star Wars (movies),” he said. “I like music.” Ms. Anderson, who previously worked at an em- ployment agency that places people with intellec- tual disabilities, said life is hard for these people once their parents or caregivers die. “They’re often put in nursing homes, alongside the elderly who they have little in common with,” she said. “I’ve heard of some who go to the nursing home right alongside their caregiver parent. It’s not a pretty picture for these people once they’re left alone and the more independence they can gain, the happier a life they can have.” CICE is one of the first programs in Ontario that enables the intellectually disabled to enter main- stream post-secondary institutions. Photo by Jennifer Roberts Nathan Korczynski, a college student with Down syndrome, works at Jim Flaherty’s office under a special government grant. College program helps those with learning disabilities ‘The main goal of the program is to let these students get a post-secondary education just like everyone else, to let them feel what that’s like.’ -- KAREN ANDERSON durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Free admission to film AJAX — A former Durham resi- dent presents a documentary in Ajax on the destruction of families in African nations due to AIDS on Saturday. David Youngren, formerly of Courtice, will show his documen- tary ‘Africa Sing Me Your Song’ at the Pickering Christian School on Feb. 23 beginning at 9 a.m. There are more than 12 mil- lion children in Africa orphaned by AIDS. Every day, another 6,000 children lose their parents to the virus. Youngren is the founder of an international movement called SaveAfricaNow. Their goal is to help the orphans of Africa reach their full potential. “The change needs to start with the children they will be the ones who ultimately will make the long- lasting changes in that continent,” says Nate Pritchard of SaveAfri- caNow. ‘Africa Sing Me Your Song’ is a documentary that follows one mother’s journey through the con- tinent. There, she discovers com- pelling life stories and learns how she can make a difference to Afri- ca’s children. “I’m looking forward to return- ing home to the Durham region...” says Youngren in a press release. “It is one of the greatest feelings in the world to be able to give displaced children a new beginning.” Pickering Christian School is at 162 Rossland Rd. East in Ajax. The screening is completely open to the public and admission is free. To help out the SaveAfricaNow organization the best way to get in- volved is to visit its website at www. saveafricanow.org. “There’s a number of things they can do to help. Everything from being able to go over there with us to spreading the word wherever they are to monetary donations,” says Mr. Pritchard. StoneCircle play will rock the house By Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com AJAX — Jessica Outram’s first full-length play is a family affair in more ways than one. Not only are the six female char- acters in ‘Once Upon a Rocking Chair’ related, they are drawn from real people the Whitby playwright turns into character archetypes. The play is set at a cottage in the small Ontario town of Britt, locat- ed about one hour north of Parry Sound. Three sisters and their daughters are spending a weekend at the cottage preparing a birthday bash for Aunt Flo. “The idea for this play is actu- ally inspired by a family tradition we have,” Outram says. “Mothers, aunts, cousins go up to the cottage for a girls’ weekend. I remember sitting there (on one of those week- ends) thinking, ‘ we have a lot of these strong, wonderful women, archetypes of different types of women.” The play purports to be about the women at the cottage having a good time while planning the birthday party. But beneath this surface layer it deals with the dif- ferent relationships among the women and among the younger cousins and their mothers. Of the latter, Outram notes a lot of her friends, people in their 30s, have kind of an expectant, ‘I’m here, ready to live out my happily ever after’ quality, but reality is getting in the way. On the other hand, the older generation is wiser and had life a lot more mapped out for them in their younger years. The archetypical characters are more complex than they first ap- pear, revealing layers of their per- sonalities and even emotions. Outram has lived in Pickering and Oshawa and taught drama at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. She currently teach- es English at Whitby’s All Saints Catholic Secondary School. She has directed a variety of works and written shorter, dramatic pieces. “It’s amazing to see the power of the words coming to life around me and to hear the interpretation of the characters,” she says. One of those charac- ters is Chelsea, played by Pickering’s Alyssa Mariano. She describes Chelsea as “a married woman with one child who is very career-ori- ented.” Like most of the women on stage, there’s more to her than meets the eye. Mariano says her biggest chal- lenge in playing the character is that Chelsea is the opposite of her in that Mariano in real life is single and has no children. As well, she says it would have been easy to play Chelsea as a stereotype instead of an actual person. Outram helped her and the other characters avoid that pitfall. “Jessica is very specific and de- tail-oriented in terms of where she wants to take it..., she really wants us to show layers throughout,” Mariano says. She took a joint university-col- lege drama program but drifted from theatre after graduating until she realized, ‘acting is where I’m trained; it’s what I love’.” She has limited experience in local theatre but, in addition to the StoneCircle production, is gearing up to per- form in her first Herongate Barn Theatre work, ‘Bermuda Avenue Triangle’, from May 16 to June 28. “A, the live audience,” she says of why she loves performing. “You can’t get that in TV and film. The feedback you have there, and in acting the way you can trans- form yourself and tell a story from beginning to end.” Outram will likely have a few butterflies when the people who inspired the characters in the play are in the audience at the end of the play’s run on March 8. “The six women who inspired the play will all be there closing night,” Outram says, noting that by coincidence that happens to be In- ternational Women’s Day. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo From left, Kristina Maharaj, Melissa Sparacino and Alyssa Mariano rehearse a scene from Pickering playwright Jessica Outram’s ‘Once Upon a Rocking Chair’ at the Village Theatre in Ajax starting tomorrow. Info. at a glance... Who: StoneCircle Theatre What: ‘Once Upon a Rocking Chair’, by Jessica Outram When: 8 p.m. Evening Shows: Feb. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, March 1, 6, 7, 8; 2 p.m. Matinee: Feb. 24 Where: Village Theatre, 22 Sher- wood Rd. W. (Church Street and Kingston Road) How: Tickets are $18 each, avail- able by calling 647-895-2015, or e-mail a ticket request to ticke ts@stonecircletheatre.com. For more ticket options, visit www. stonecircletheatre.com. Courtice man returns to Durham to spread AIDS awareness in Ajax ‘It’s amazing to see the power of the words coming to life around me and to hear the interpretation of the characters.’ -- PLAYWRIGHT JESSICA OUTRAM THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Rushing past with the ring AJAX — An Ajax-Pickering Shooting Stars’ player skips past a streaking Rebecca Campbell from Elora-Fergus during belle ‘AA’ division action at the annual Ajax Sliver Ring Ringette Tournament at the Ajax Community Centre on Saturday. Sports briefs FEBRUARY 20, 2008 [ Basketball ] Shooting drought plagues NAP AJAX — North Alliance Press stunned an ineffective ESN Packaging squad 41-28 in the first game of the Ajax Men’s Basketball League recently. Raymond Hartley provided the firepower for NAP with 14 points, while John Beyaz added 12. Pat Roach and Don McEachern led ESN with nine points each. Other ESN players, par- ticularly Tom Rowen, couldn’t put the ball in the ocean let alone the net. Bill Manos continued to play well as Michael’s Eatery rolled over Dickson Printing 54-37. Manos had 26 points, while Rick Wasson chipped in 10. Louis Davis knocked down 12 points, while Steve Hudson added seven for Dickson. Top Shelf prevailed over Philips, Hager & North 52-49, despite the loss of David Jackson early in the game. Mickey Dill scored 18 points for Top Shelf, backed up Roger Young with 12. Claude Feig scored 18 points for PH & N; Clayton Gall had 16. [ Trampoline ] Pickering athletes soar in Whitby PICKERING — Pickering Athletic Centre trampolinists bounced to solid results at the Anti-Gravity Invitational Competition in Whitby last weekend. Leading the way was Lexie Mur- phy who, in the beginner women’s category, placed second overall. Other PAC results: • Provincial ‘B’ women’s : Riana Shaw, sixth; Kayla Harsch, seventh; • Provincial ‘C’ women’s: Alex Mon- geon, third; • Novice women’s: Caitlin Schropp, fourth. [ Hockey ] Raiders announce coaches for 08-09 DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ hockey organization has announced its coaches for the 2008- 09 season. The teams and the head coach- es are as follows: • Novice - Russ Hutchison; • Minor atom - Todd McNabb; • Major atom- T J Hill; • Minor peewee- Danny Minnings; • Major peewee - Jim Gatens; • Minor bantam - Stewart Emerson; • Major bantam - Glenn Ernst; • Minor midget - Steve Horner; • Major Midget - Geoff Hodgkinson. For more information, log on to www.ajaxpickeringaaahockey.com. Senior ‘B’ squad finalists in Presidents Cup last season By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Coming within a game last season of a national lacrosse championship, the Ajax-Pickering Rock plan to rebuild in hopes of tak- ing a shot at another Canadian title this season. But, Rock head coach/general manager Paul St. John acknowledges his team will be doing it without many of the stalwarts who made up last year’s team that lost in the gold- medal game to Alberta’s Sherwood Park Bandits at the Presidents Cup in Owen Sound last August. “It’s a different year and it looks like it could be a rebuilding year, but I’m comfortable with that,” says St. John, whose Rock team is entering its sixth year of competition in the Ontario Lacrosse Association senior ‘B’ league. A number of players won’t return to the Rock fold when the team starts training camp in early April. Among those is four-year team captain Jim Veltman, who is almost a certainty to remain on the sidelines this summer. “I won’t write him off just yet, but I would be really surprised if he came back to play,” says St. John. Also goaltender Steve ‘Chugger’ Dietrich has been traded to the Owen Sound Woodsmen in the off- season for forward Jamie Plunkett. Long-time defensive player Shawn Summerfield is also not coming back to the Rock, instead he’s headed to Victoria to play Major Series lacrosse there. There are also question marks whether defensive player John Velt- man, and for- wards Mark Craig and Wayne Burke will be rejoin- ing the team, although none has sent word of their inten- tions as yet. All told, St. John says he’s expecting to have upwards of 10 new faces on the Rock roster this year, and he’ll be auditioning those play- ers, mostly from the junior ‘A’ ranks, at training camp. “There are going to be some new faces, but not filler. We’re doing our homework. Brampton (Excelsiors of Major Series lacrosse, which are affiliated with the Rock) is strong this year, so they’ll give us a couple of Major (Series)-calibre players this year.” With so many pro players that populated the Rock’s ranks in recent seasons, St. John says the goal now is to take some good young players and develop them from within. “In the past few years we’ve had good pro players and we’ve been able to compete at a high level be- cause of the individual stars. What happens is some of the other guys don’t perform as good as they can. This is going to be their year to do that. Everyone has to contribute and everyone has to play to their level and play as good as they can.” The cupboard, says St. John, is not completely bare of veteran play- ers. He points to goaltender Mike Miron, who’s returning to assume the No. 1 position in net. As well, Ajax-Pickering Rock in rebuilding mode for 2008 Paul St. John Mike Miron ✦ See Rock, Page 18 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Looking for a new home to golf? $395 from $58 from + GST PST & GRAT. 2008 Memberships Tournament, Golf and Dinner Pkgs. + GST durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008 Club athletes also impress at regionals AJAX — The Ajax Aquat- ic Club’s junior group pro- duced multiple medallists at the Markham Invitation- al meet recently. The competition fea- tured more than 600 ath- letes from teams around the Central Region. The AAC group showed massive improvement in all strokes and distances, particularly events in 200 metre and 400m. Ten-year-old Cassidy Blackwin swam her way into the AAC record books in the 400m individual medley. Blackwin, who is now Provincially qualified in the 200m and 400m free- style, shattered the existing 400m IM record by more than 30 seconds. She’s part of a promising group of 10-and-under age group swimmers training in the junior group this season. Results from AAC ath- letes: • Jane Ataman - silver (50m backstroke, 50m butterfly); • Amber Bethel - bronze (400m free); • Cassidy Blackwin - gold (400m IM, 400m free, 50m free, 200m free, 50m fly, 100m free) and bronze (100m back); • Brendan Egan - silver (400m free), Bronze (50m free); • Danielle Morel- gold (800m free); • Cameron Taylor – silver (50m free), bronze (200m free, 100m back); • Steven Taylor - gold (100m fly); Chenoya Vitalis – silver (50m free), bronze (400m free, 100m free); and, • Jacob Wilson - gold (400m free), Bronze (1500m free). ••• AAC’s senior women’s team lit it up as Ajax ath- letes wrapped up another exciting meet with impres- sive results at the 2008 Cen- tral Region Short Course Championships. Senior women swim- mers improved an average of 10 seconds in the 400m free. Ashley Waterfield, 15, led the way, making an 11- second drop on her way to a seventh-place finish. Darelle Cowley dropped seven seconds, finishing fifth. Cassandra Jankovski made the biggest drop of the evening, shaving 14 seconds off her previous best time in the event, fol- lowed by Emma Ibbetson with an eight-second im- provement. Cowley, Ibbetson and Jankovski — all senior group rookies this season — have dropped more than 20 seconds in the event since September. Up-and-coming sprinter Yann Desjardins won gold in the 50m and 100m free, and silver in the 200m free and the 200m IM. Darelle Cowley dropped four sec- onds on her way to gold in the 200m IM; she showed her versatility with medal- winning performances in the 400m IM and the 1500m free, making substantial drops in both. Emma Ibbetson, in only her second appearance in finals at a regional Cham- pionship, won bronze in the 50m free, and Cassidy Blackwin easily won gold in the 50m and 100m free. Several swimmers also met some provincial and national qualifying times: Darelle Cowley qualified for Age Group Nationals in the 200m IM, and for Junior Provincials in the 200m and 400m free, and the 200m and 400m IM; Yann Des- jardins qualified for Junior Provincials in the 100m and 200m breaststroke, the 50m and 100m free, and the 200m IM; and Cassidy Blackwin in the 50m and 100m free. Ajax swimmers make a splash in Markham DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB 2008 REGISTRATION Ages 7 & up (equipment supplied) Saturday, February 23rd • 9am - 2pm ~ Pickering Rec Complex Birth Certifi cates Required • New Coaches welcome, training provided www.dolphinsfootball.caFor more info call: 905.619.9180 at the… 4th ANNUAL Fill up your spaces, promote your Summer Camps early! 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This season, the senior ‘B’ league will again feature six teams, including Wellington ✦ Rock from page 17 AJAX — Boys from the Durham Whiz Kids Gym- nastics Academy were flush with gold at the 2008 Cen- tennial Cup in Woodstock on Sunday, Feb. 18. Competing in the Level 1 category, 8-12 years, were Joshua Del Genio, Nathana- el Masson and Evan Bates, all from Ajax, as well as Ethan Creer from Whitby. Del Genio placed first overall and also won the silver medal on pommel horse and bronze medals in the vault and high-bar events. Masson was second over- all, Creer third, and Bates fifth. Masson and Creer tied for the gold medal on the parallel bars, with Masson also winning silver medals on rings and vault. Bates won gold on rings and bronze medals on the floor exercise and vault events. Mitchell Nye of Pickering captured the Level 2, 8-12 year-old category. He also won three other gold med- als on the rings, parallel bars and high-bar events and a silver on the pommel horse. Placing second overall was Samuel Cirone of Os- hawa. Cirone also won gold medals on the floor, pom- mel horse and vault and a bronze medal on the rings. Daniel Newth of Ajax was third overall, tying for the gold medal on vault, win- ning the silver on high-bar and a bronze on the pom- mel horse. Neil Maatta of Ajax was fourth overall, and won sil- ver on the floor and parallel bars. Callan Sinclair of Pickering also competed well, placing seventh over- all and a fourth-place finish on the floor exercise. Chris Weiler of Whitby dominated the Level 3, 13+ category. Placing first overall, Weiler won gold on pommel horse, rings, vault and parallel bars. He also claimed silver in the floor and high-bar events. Whiz Kids are g ym wunderkinds in Woodstock Rock looks to rebuild newsdurhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT Please recycle your copy of the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Gerdau Ameristeel Whitby converts 800,000 tons of scrap metal into new products every year. 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Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics You will diagnose,repair,overhaul,and maintain hydraulic,electro-hydraulic, and electric equipment used in mining activities.An inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic or minimum Level Two standing as a registered apprentice are required. Industrial Welders You will operate electric,oxy-acetylene, and arc welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals for the fabrication and repair of process and mining equipment and machinery.A Certificate of Qualification for Welder is required. F/T EVENINGS R.N. for established Nursing Home. We offer autonomy, challenge and diversity in your career. Computer skills an asset. Alternate weekends included. Submit resume via: Fax: 905-576-4712 or Email: info@sunnycrest.ca Massey's Restaurant SERVERS- Full Time LINE COOK- Full Time Experienced Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ARE YOU FORTH-MINDED? Growing marketing firm, looking for dynamic people. Must like music and money. $360/week to start up to $800/week. No phones. No experience. No prob- lem. Paid weekly. Call Jessica 905-668-5544. AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY salesperson. Experience NECES- SARY. Sales/customer service, accessories, hitches, auto video, etc. Well developed growing family business, Oshawa. Salary negotiable, benefits available. monroeautoglass@rogers.com. CLEANER, required immediately for busy residential cleaning com- pany. Full training provided. Must be bondable. Vehicle re- quired. (905) 721-1515. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 CRUISE SHIP JOBS Earn $500- $3000/week. Free room & board, Get paid $$$ to travel! 613-764- 6209 / 613-834-4456. DELIVERY/REPAIR POSITION Full time position with benefits. Durham Medical requires an indi- vidual, with positive attitude to deliver and repair equipment and supplies to clients in Durham Re- gion. Fax Resume: (905)728- 4734 No phone calls EDUKIDS Childcare Centres requires ECE TEACHERS, ASSISTANTS & COOKS Ajax/Pickering Area Send resume by fax (905)426-8678 or email herbieg123@ aol.com FULL-TIME WORKERS NEED- ED!Call now, start tomorrow! Paid training, travel, advance- ment and FUN! No sales, no ex- perience, no problem. $360/week to start, upto $800/week. Paid weekly. Ask for Amber. 905-668-5544. HOME CLEANERS REQUIRED Must be reliable & bondable.To start immediately, approx. 25 hours/week $10-$15 per hour Must be experienced Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-0353 LOOKING FOR LABORER to work P/T (Possibly F/T) in the satellite and cabling installations. Vehicle required. Call anytime (905)404-3176. MILLWORK HOME CENTRE, re- quires full time department super- visor. Competitive salary with ex- cellent benefit package. Fax re- sume to attention Human Re- sources (905)728-8589. PART-TIME HELPER required. Could turn into full-time employ- ment in the near future. 905-686- 9838. PRESCHOOL TEACHER re- quired immediately. Experience working with special needs chil- dren. 25 hours/week. Supply staff also needed. Fax 905-428-8463 RESIDENTIAL CLEANER need- ed, part-time position for a hard- working, energetic person, must be bondable, own transportation necessary, please call Jenn (905)493-1811 THREE SELF MOTIVATED PEOPLE: 50 year old distribution company expanding globally, need on-line trainers. Flexible hours, work from your PC, train- ing provided. www.homebiztrain- ers.com ROOFING AND SHEET METAL company in Pickering, is looking for general labors, with a valid Ontario Drivers licence. Must be able to drive a one ton truck. Be comfortable pulling a trailer, must be reliable, willing to learn and willing to work. No experience necessary. Call (905)837-9990 or (416)677-0424. SHORT ORDER COOK required full-time or part-time for Port Perry restaurant. Please call (905)982-0155, ask for Bill or George UPSCALE RETIREMENT RESI- DENCE, Lynde Creek Manor, is now hiring for the position of Die- tary Aide. Food Handlers Certifi- cate an asset, previous serving experience a must. Please fax your resume to: Attn: Amy at 905- 665-7018 SUPERINTENDENTS East Durham area. Mature couple required. Good salary and 2-bdrm apt. Routine repairs & mainte- nance, cleaning. Some adminis- trative duties. Clear police check required. Please send resumes to File #329, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 TORONTO'S LARGEST Land- scaping Company pays $100- $500 DAILY for outdoor Summer work. Hiring honest, energetic in- dividuals to fill our many Summer positions. Email gtaspringwork@hotmail.com. BUSY NORTH END SALON, seeking part time Estethician and Nail Technician, full time mas- sage therapist. Experience a must (905) 436-9303. HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 HAIRSTYLIST OR BARBER CHAIR for rent. Also Nail and Es- thetic room available. Very good location. Hair Salon in Pickering. Lynda for information, (905)427- 4110. HAIRSTYLISTS REQUIRED,li- censed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Picker- ing/Beach. Call Michelle 416- 383-0689 JANE'S DAY SPA is currently looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic full-time esthetician to join our team. Please email resumes to dayspa@rogers.com or call 905-579-8777. MAGICUTS has the following po- sitions available: Full/PT stylists, & a licensed Asst. for the Durham area. We offer: hourly wage & commission, wkly mgmt bonus, profit sharing, monthly con- tests/prizes, benefits. Join the Magicuts team. Call Sabrina (905)723-7323 PART-TIME ESTHETICIAN. Must be available Saturdays. Drop off resume to Lake Winds Health & Beauty Spa, 56 Perry St., Port Perry or call 905-985- 7727. REFLECT DAY SPA and Salon, Port Perry requires Hair Stylist immediately; R.M.T. Part-Time & Gel Technician. Apply with re- sume, 112 Water St. or call Mandy or Jacqui 905-982-1958. CABLE INSTALLERS RE- QUIRED immediately for Durham Region. Technical aptitude and ability to work with tools required. Must be computer literate. Vehi- cle, tools and benefits provided. Fax resume to: 905-470-9715 or apply on-line at: www.metafore. ca MECHANICAL DESIGN Tech- nologist/Draftsperson, Whitby. 3+ yrs Canadian HVAC experience in design, drafting (AutoCAD2006 or later), site audits. Proficient in English language. info@durhamenergy.com PREP PERSONS required for large auto collision repair facility. Must be experienced and take great pride in producing top quality work. 905-420-3501. FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT required. Must have Real Estate experience. Please send resumes attn: Lor- raine Ioannou via fax 905-427- 6524 or please e-mail resume to: ajaxfrontdesk@royallepage.ca LEGAL REAL ESTATE Assist- ant/Law Clerk with ability to work independently on real estate files for law firm in Durham. Min. 5 years experience and knowledge of Conveyancer/PC law/Teraview essential. Email resume: gregham14@gmail.com. sales help & agents EXPERIENCED TELEMARKET- ER for business-to-business sales required by Pickering- based publishing/training company est 1986. Resumes to tammy@electricityforum.com NICHOLSON & MACK, a local direct marketing company re- quires an Inside Sales Person. Please send resume to: sheree@nicholsonandmack.ca or call (903) 683-7979 SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, 30 hours per week. knowledge required, Apply in person. CYW'S DSW'S,D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires CYW's/ DSW's to work Full-Time, Part- Time and Nights with severely delayed children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism in the East Scarborough area. Experience with complex and aggressive behaviours is es- sential. Shift work involved requir- ing day, evening, and weekend availability. Part-Time positions require minimum availability of every second weekend and two shifts during the week. G-Class driver's license required for Full- Time Position. C.P.I., First Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Refer- ence Check and Pre-Employment medical necessary. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax re- sumes to 416-281-4529 or email debdlc@on.aibn.com HYGIENIST NEEDED for Bow- manville office. Please Fax Re- sume to 905-697-9711 MARNWOOD LIFECARE CEN- TRE has a position available for a full time director of care/educator, must hold a current RN registra- tion. Fax resume attn Tracey Werheid (905)623-4497 or email twerheid@extendicare.com OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT,ex- perienced or certified preferred. F/T, evenings and Saturdays. Ability to multi-task, attentive to detail with a "Go-Getter" attitude. Fax resume: 905-666-8160. PART-TIME MEDICAL SECRE- TARY,some evenings required, Experience preferred. Please re- spond with resume in writing only 95 Bayly St. Suite 200 Ajax, ON L1S-7K8 PHYSIOTHERAPIST & OCCU- PATIONAL therapist. Part-time. for Whitby/Oshawa areas. Com- munity work. Need car. Contact Angela Dye at Integrated Rehab Professionals. 905-839-5248, ext. 224, angela.dye@2irp.com DAYCARE IN PICKERING has several full-time ECE positions available. Competitive salary. Please email resume to: info@valleyfarmdaycare.com SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED/ASSISTANT instruc- tors. Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, day- time, evenings or weekends. Please call (416)358-2510. * PUBLIC * NOTICE Free list of Durham Region distress sales & foreclosures now available to public. 1-800-596-2052 ID #1042 Free recorded message Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 20, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com OPEN HOUSE, Sat. Feb 16th 1-4pm, 13 Palmer Dr., Ajax, $264,900. 2-storey detached, 3- bedrooms, 2 washrooms, Thou- sands spent on renovations. Modern kitchen, new appliances, finished basement, near 401 & all amenities. (647)838-6494 (416)990-8116 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE for lease. Prime north Oshawa location. Second floor space. 560 or 630sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905- 576-0958 for details. EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE - Whitby downtown. Individual, upscale offices, 1st & 2nd floor space available. Call Snyder Rental 905-655-5000 for details. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT April 01, 2008. 11 x 20 ft. $600.00 Finley Ave. Ajax 905-428-0956 ext 221 BUCK OR TWO,great franchise opportunity available North East of Pickering. Well established business, turn key package, elec- tronic purchasing ordering sys- tem, complete training and on go- ing support. Call Finlay Burt at 1- 800-890-8633 Ext:292. JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com TANNING SALON CHAIN, Open established turnkey tanning salons in Durham area with es- tablished customer base. Start- ing at $80,000.00. Call 416-632- 7877. M&M MEAT SHOPS FRAN- CHISE OPPORTUNITIES! Be- come part of an award-winning franchise team! We are currently seeking franchisees for refran- chise opportunities including Scarborough, Thornhill, Trenton and Lindsay. M&M MEAT SHOPS FRANCHISE OPPOR- TUNITY SEMINAR February 27, 2008 from 7-9pm Scarborough, Ontario Register early, space is limited. Call Laurel at 1-800-461- 0171 Ext 313 www.mmmeatshops.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % 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 !KING/WILSON,OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. available immediately, 2-bed- room apts. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. **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. 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. March/April. First/last, references. Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259- 5796, 905-576-8699. 1 BEDROOM APT.- Ritson/Ath- ol Oshawa, $650+hydro. Available March 1st. No laundry. Appliances, parking included. No pets. Newly renovated. 416-996- 2022 1 BEDROOM AVAILABLE in newer home located in Whitby. Above grade windows, fireplace and more $950/month. Call Tom at 905-426-7515. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1 bed- room apt. $859/mo. Available im- mediately. 905-683-8421. OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL PRICING THIS WEEKEND ONLY! APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NORTH & CENTRAL OSHAWA Saturday Feb. 23 & Sunday Feb. 24 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit our Rental office in Suite 108, 177 Nonquon Rd., Oshawa Information will be available on our 11 properties and apartments open for viewing Buildings to accommodate seniors, empty nesters, single adults, students, and families. www.pangroup.ca (905)720-3960 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. for rent, Finch/Liverpool. Fur- nished, close to amenities. $750/month. Cable/Internet in- cluded. Available immediately. No pets, no smoking. Call 905- 239-2290. 2-BDRM OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Rus- sett. Hardwood floors, well-main- tained 12plex, newly renovated, near bus/shopping. New appli- ances, cable, heat, water, parking included. Laundry, No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., newly renovated, very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appli- ances. Near Oshawa Centre. 2-parking. $900/month. Available March 1st. References. No pets. (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM, BRIGHT,spa- cious, clean. Quiet North- Oshawa neighbourhood. Utilities and appliances included. Close to amenities and bus stop. No pets. No smokers. MUST SEE!! $l,000 per mo. (705)523-8093 (Sudbu- ry), (905)433-1632. 3 BEDROOM UPPER DUPLEX Quiet court. Open concept. Walk to Oshawa Center, civic auditori- um, Hwy#2, schools. Utilities in- cluded, $1200/month. Available May 1st. 905-436-2895. 3-BEDROOM DUPLEX-North Oshawa. New kitchen & floors. Close to schools/shopping/bus route. Includes appliances,1-car garage, fenced yard. Available immediately. Call now! 905-982- 0581 or 905-213-9699. 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 1 & 2- bdrm apts, quiet bldg. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre/ amenities. Laundry facilities on- site, utilities included. No pets. March/April. 905-723-5434 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX - HARWOOD/BAYLY- LARGE one bedroom basement apartment. Fully renovated new carpet and tiles. Parking/laundry. $700/mo plus utilities. Available March 1st 905-509-2335 cell 905- 903-2335 after 4pm. AJAX, IMMACULATE 2-bed- room basement apt. Large, 4-appliances, jacuzzi-tub, sep. laundry, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $950/mo inclu- sive. March 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-665-3666 AJAX, WESTNEY RD./Hwy.#2, Furnished, large, bright, 1 bed- room basement apt.+den. Amenities. Laundry. Inter- net/Cable. A/C. Share kitch- en/bath. One parking. Available immediately. $600/month. 416- 606-4802. AJAX, HARWOOD & SALEM 3-BEDROOM main floor, kitchen, living/dining rooms, storage, parking, front yard, Mar. 1st, $1150+ 60% util. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT, living room/dining room with wood fireplace, parking, backyard, $870 inclusive, Immediate. Both have private laundry. (905)240-4269 AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, laundry, $800/month, first/last. Available March 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. ATTRACTIVE WALKOUT 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt., private entrance, air, fridge, stove, cable, $1100/mo. inclusive. first/last, Rossland/Garden/Bassett. Avail. Feb 29. Call 905-665-8504. AVAILABLE Feb 15 or-March 1. Large 3-bdrm upper bungalow apt, located at Westney/Hwy 2. Must be seen. No pets/smoking. First/last. $1200-inclusive. Call Ash (905)903-3684 BACHELOR apartment, Newly renovated. Simcoe & Athol area. $590/month inclusive. Available immediately. 905-926-7057. BACHELOR APARTMENT with kitchen & bath facilities, close to Oshawa Hospital, bus to Col- lege/University. First/lst, credit check, $540/month. Available March 1st. (905)623-9242, (416)648-9595. BASEMENT APARTMENT,N/E Whitby bachelor, single person/male preferred, private entrance, laundry, a/c, $695 first/last, approved unit, 416- 991-9701 BOWMANVILLE - 1.5 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, walk out to back yard. Seconds from 401, close to tran- sit, stores, schools and park. In- cludes central a/c, all utilities and laundry facilities. $850/month all inclusive. Call 416-907-9967 to make an appointment. BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9-5, Monday- Friday. (905)430-1877. BRIGHT WALKOUT BASEMENT sep. entr., 5 appl., fireplace, 1 bedroom. Min. to direct Go Train stop. Avail. immed. $950 + share utilities. Non smoker(s) with ref. Contact btmdina@yahoo.ca 905-424-9178 COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $950 on Park St, incl. water, some suites with balconies, mins from Oshawa Centre, Community Centre, di- rectly on bus rte, 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com N. E. OSHAWA.one bedroom 2nd floor, March 1st. Clean quiet, newly renovated, no pets, $610. all inclusive. Parking. Call (905) 571-7840. LARGE 1 BEDROOM apt. locat- ed at Bayly/Liverpool. Separate entrance, washer/dryer, built-in dry bar, fireplace, close to all amenties, 10 min. walk from Pick- ering GO station, $800/month, in- cludes cable/utilties. Available immediately. Call 905-492-0615. LEGAL LARGE, 1 bedroom ground floor, large windows throughout apt. fully renovated, separate entrance, scenic envi- ronment facing Altona Rd/Finch. $885 all inclusive. Female pre- ferred. 416-899-7376. NEW UPSCALE 1-bdrm apt on 2 acres ravine. Brock St./Taunton. double french-doors walk-out, breakfast bar, private laundry. No smoking/pets. $850/mo inclusive. 416-712-8178, 416-855-0717 NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bed- room basement apartment in Ajax, Salem/Mandrake. Close to 401. Separate entrance. First/last. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. 905-683-6568. NORTHEAST Oshawa, cozy 1- bedroom +den upper floor, cen- tral air, suitable for profession- al/couple. Avail. immediate- ly/March 1st. First/last, no smok- ing/pets. $800/mo inclusive. (905)720-2307. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/McQuay. Near transporta- tion, sep. entrance, parking, Laundry, appliances, $700/mo/in- clusive. References. Professional female non-smoker preferred. Avail immediately. (905)430-1915 OSHAWA 2-bedroom basement w/kitchen, separate entrance, use of laundry, 4-pce. bath, c/a, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. Avail. March 15th. References, $800/mo. inclusive. (905)728- 4792 (905)995-2594 OSHAWA - OLIVE/HARMONY.3 and 2-bedroom 2-storey units available. $850/month. plus utilities. Parking included. 905- 571-1994. Pls leave message. OSHAWA -Close to O.C. Fully furnished bachelor bsmnt. apt. Clean, newly renovated. $600/month all inclusive. First/last. No pets/ smoking. Available immediately. 905-571- 7708 OSHAWA 2 bedroom,Athol & Ritson, mail floor of house, new paint, fridge, stove, laundry, parking, cable, no pets. $850.00 inclusive, Call 905-852-5783 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA AREA-3, 2 & 1 3-bedroom upper level, 2 & 1 bedroom basement apts, all well- maintained and close to all amenities. Call Robert today at 416-402-3435 for quick showing and approval OSHAWA DOWNTOWN 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. Complete remod- el: new kitchen, bath, appliances, carpet. $775 & $895 plus hydro. Heat included. Free parking. First/last, references, no smok- ing/pets. Available March 1st. 905-576-9203 or 905-409-7290 OSHAWA,1-BEDROOM, $750/month., avail. April 1st. 2- bedroom, March 1, $900. Im- maculate, laundry, First/last, no dogs. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524, (905)213- 0521. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, in quite court. New fridge, new carpet. Big back- yard, parking for 2-cars, first/last, no pets/smoking. $800/month, must be seen, available March 1st. 1-HUGE OPEN concept basement apartment, in upscale neighborhood. New fridge/kitch- en, parking for 2-cars, separate entrance. First/last, no pets/smoking. $1100/month, must be seen. Available April 1st. (905)576-0319. OSHAWA,beautiful spacious 2- bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on quiet street with parking. Mins from 401, $950 all inclusive. Call 416-219-0070 or 416-268- 2844 416-219-0070. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601- 3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, LEGAL 1-BDRM bsmt apt, separate entrance, spa- cious with above-ground win- dows. Storage, parking, cable. Near 401. $750/inclusive. Available March/April. Call 289- 240-1988, (cell) 905-995-3136. OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediately. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA, TWO large 1-bed- room apts. in triplex, features cable, parking, hardwood floors, show fireplace. Main level $675. Basement $625. All inclusive, April 1st. (905)436-7411, (905)903-5523 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. (289)240-0540 leave message, (905)429-0539. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available March/April. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, 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 PICKERING - legal one bedroom apartment, walkout basement, transit at door steps, all inclusive, parking, lst/last, no pets/smoking. References. (905)839-2774. PICKERING 1-bdrm main floor. Appleview/Dunbarton $825. Immed, cable, laundry, parking, a/c, bathtub, no smoking/pets. On beautiful safe street. Suited for single person. Clean! 905-420- 4451. PICKERING ALTONA/FINCH 1 bedroom basement, semi-fur- nished in townhouse. Share laun- dry. Parking, cable, internet in- cluded. Single working person preferred. No pets/smoking, $550/inclusive. lst month only, no lease. Immediate. (905)509- 9607, Cell (416)726-2197. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly large bachelor apt. Fully renovat- ed. Near all amenities plus beach. Laundry, parking, $675 in- clusive. Avail March 1st. 905-509- 2335, cell 905-903-2335 after 4pm PICKERING VILLAGE 2-bed- room, walk-out basement apart- ment. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, kitch- en, laundry, 1.5 bath. 2-parking. $1200/month, all inclusive. Available now. (905)239-1122 PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment. Whites/Hwy. 2 Separate entrance. $700, utilities included except for cable. No pets. Available now. 905-837- 9089. PICKERING, 2-BDRM luxury basement apt. newly renovated, open concept w/fireplace. Whites@Bayly. No smoking/pets, $900/month inclusive:parking, laundry, cable, utilities. Avail. March 1st (905)839.7999, (416)451.6304 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment apt., large bright open con- cept, newly renovated, private en- trance w/patio, own laundry, no smoking/pets, $900/mo. First/last. (905)428-6577, 416-768-8654. PICKERING, HWY 2/liverpool, professionally renovated base- ment bachelor apartment, open concept, separate entrance, in- cluding, utilities, cable, close to amenities. No smoking/pets, $750/negotiable. (905)839-6287. PICKERING, LARGE, BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance. Whites/Hwy.#2. Close to shopping, GO, $750/mo. inclu- sive. Non-smoker. Shared laun- dry. Available immediately. (905)421-9563 PICKERING, Liverpool/Finch, large bright 1-bedroom basement apartment, $750/month. Fur- nished Jr.1-bedroom, on main floor of house, $700/month. Fur- nished Bachelor apt., main floor of house, $575/month. March 1st. (905)839-4727. PICKERING, ROSEBANK/Shep- pard. New 2-bedroom base- ment. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Parking. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. April 1st. (905)837-5146 PICKERING/WHITES, S of 401, 2-bedroom, very nice, bright, clean, basement apt, ceramic and carpet floors, large 4-piece bath- room, separate entrance own laundry, A/C, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, parking, $825/month, all inclusive, (905)686-8612. PORT PERRY SOUTH,large 1- bdrm basement apt., sep. en- trance, fridge/stove, satellite, first/last. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking. 905-985-8986 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 2 & 3- bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-park- ing, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. SEMI-DETACHED farm house, 2-bedroom apt, 1km north of Brooklin. Available immediately. $725 month plus utilities, first/last No pets. Suit couple. (905)655- 4966 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping/transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $759, 2-bedroom, $859, 3-bed- room, $969, first/last. (905)436- 7686 until 8pm. START FEB IN A NEW SUITE! 1 & 2 bdrm from $925 on Marland Ave, w/ balcony, near Oshawa Centre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Incl: heat/water/hydro. 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com VERY QUIET one bedroom base- ment apt., close to downtown Oshawa, furnished optional. park- ing, suit one person, $550 all in- clusive. leave message (905) 434-7012. WHITBY 1 BEDROOM basement apt in triplex. Wash/Dryer, fire- place, parking, large yard. No smoking, no pets. $725/mth inclu- sive. April 1 905-427-9437 WHITBY Garden/Rossland Legal one-bedroom basement apt. Sep entrance, parking for 1, no pets/smoking, $800-inclusive. First/last. Available immediately (905)626-0919 WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 1 & 2-bedroom apt, in six- plex, Avail. immediately. $785 & $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $750- $880/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. March 1/lat- er. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY SOUTH- Spacious 2 bdrm starting $890/month. Laun- dry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. April 1. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, referenc- es. Days (905)666-3338, even- ings (905)832-2722. Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY,2-bedroom suites from $960/mo. all inclusive. Bachelor suite $800 inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY,2-bdrm, triplex, bright w/large windows, walk-out base- ment, own backyard, 1-parking, $900/mo inclusive. 505 Harris St. 2-bdrm in 6-plex, $845/mo+hydro, 1-parking. 107 Wellington St. Available March 1st. No pets. Call (905)430-7567 after 6pm. WHITBY, NEW 1-BDRM apt. Separate entrance. Includes Stove/fridge, dishwasher, laun- dry, cable/internet, c/a, alarm sys- tem. $850/mo inclusive. Main floor of house. (905)721-8760 Great value. WHITBY, ROSSLAND/Thickson, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Private entrance and park- ing, 3-appliances. $995/month One Month FREE! first/last/ refer- ences/ no dogs. Available March 1st (905)666-3050. 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Thornton/Rossland area, park- like setting yard, very reasonable rent $995 month plus utilities. If you are a good, clean and re- sponsible tenant with first and last months and want a nice rea- sonable place to live call (905) 435-6012 3 BEDROOM CONDO,1-1/2 bathrooms, Pickering Parkway lo- cation, close to all amenities, bal- cony, parking, no pets/smoking, first/last. (905)432-8026. OSHAWA Taunton/Simcoe up- graded 3-bdrm, 2-storey apt. 1-1/2 baths, parking, secure bldg, appliances, private laundry w/washroom & storage. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last, references required. (905)449-0098. PEACE AND QUIET, without moving to the country. You can rent this bright, spacious Whitby 2-bedroom condo. Minutes to 401/Go, shopping/rec-centre. En- suite laundry and storage plus under ground parking. Showing this Sunday, February 24th, 2-5pm, Brock/Dryden. $1250+ utilities. (416)768-9241. PICKERING, BROCK/401, 1- bedroom, minutes to Go and 401. Ensuite laundry, underground parking. 5-appliances, furnished/ un-furnished. $1100/month, inclu- sive. (905)427-4325. WHITBY - BROCK/DRYDEN 2-bdrm condo, minutes to 401/GO, shopping/rec centre. Ensuite laundry, underground parking, 5-appliances. $1200+ utilities. 1-877-828-3373 or (705)428-3373. NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on March 1st, 2008 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 4:00 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the follow- ing: ANTHONY MAIR CORPORATE BUILDING SERVICES LUC BOIS TASHA JAMES CLAUDIA SACCO DONOVAN FRANCIS SHELLEY MAGEE NIGEL/MARVA ANTHONY MICHELLE GENTRY VERNON MARSHALL Dated in the City of AJAX,in the Province of Ontario, 19th February, 2008. SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. The Durham Catholic District School Board invites any interested stakeholders to attend an information session regarding the Board’s budget for the 2008/2009 school year. The meeting is scheduled to take place as follows: Jim McCafferty Chair of the Board Paul Pulla Director of Education Date Location Time Catholic Tuesday Education Centre February 26, 650 Rossland Rd.W. 2008 Oshawa 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM, NEWER HOME - Wilson/Taunton area, Oshawa. Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. No pets/ smoking. Available immediately. Call 416-562-2542. 3 BEDROOM, WHITBY Quiet street on Cul-de-sac. Immaculate condition. Bright, spacious rooms. Appliances included. Laminate floors. Huge yard. At- tached to garage. Walk-out to deck. $1200+. (905)427-5982. 3 YRS NEW 2 storey. Det.House 2-car garage. priv drive, 4-bdrm, 3-bth, hwd mainfloor, mainfloor laundry. Alarm syst. Avail imme- diately $1750/mth+utilities. Call 416-837-2715 3-BEDROOM farm house, Little Britain area, available immediate- ly. $1100 monthly plus utilities. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING! 6 months free (or equivalent) the own any house from $779/ month (PIT) (OAC) require good credit and household income of $40,000/yr +. Why rent? Call me to-day. I'll quality you on the phone! Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Re/Max Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 1-888-732-1600. I have help hun- dreds! Call to-day! AJAX, WESTNEY/ROSSLAND, Executive 3-bedroom, near schools, shopping, transportation. neutral decor, 5 appliances, large yard & more! 1yr lease. (Short- term available). No pets/smoking. Available immediately (905)431- 2435 BOWMANVILLE,4-bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, 5-appliances, c/a, c/v, gas heat,1400-sq ft. plus partially fin. bsmt. $1300/month+. Immediate. Call 905-213-5719 BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM, 3 1/2 washroom, 5 appliances, Audely & Rossland, $1475/month+utilities. Call if in- terested. 416-268-7778 or 416- 888-9097. DUNDAS/WELLINGTON,totally renovated. 3-bdrm main floor, large livingroom/diningroom, large new 4-pc bath w/ceramics, new eat-in kitchen w/ceramics. $1300/mo inclusive, yard, no pets. (905)668-3482 OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,295 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of home. 2.5 bath, $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. 2-bedroom basement apartment, $800/month, inclusive. Available immediately. Roger (416)830-9387. OSHAWA NORTH 3-BEDROOM bungalow upstairs, garage, bathroom, $1100/mo, includes utilities. Available anytime. (905)723-3152. OSHAWA, MINUTES to 401. Bright, beautiful, spacious, 3-bed- room home. 5-appliances. $1000/month, plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)476- 8650 or (416)254-3591. mind + body + spirit EXPODURHAM HEALTH EXPERTS NEEDED We are looking for professionals in traditional and alternative health to join the 2008 Durham Health Matters Expo on Sunday March 2, 2008. This one day show will feature speakers, panels, demos and more. If you would like to be a part of this Expo please call Cori-Ann 905.683.5110 ext. 228 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. Large sparkling completely reno- vated detached home, main floor only, three bedrooms, own laun- dry, appliances, avail. now. 1350 inclusive. Condolyn Mgt. 905- 428-9766 PORT OF WHITBY,3-bdrm bun- galow with loft & 2-bdrm bsmt apt, large lot, close to go/401, $1600/mo+ utilities. Call Frank 905-243-2751 RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today. Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. SOUTH AJAX- Stunning 3-Bdrm. Upper Level of Bungalow. Hard- wood Floors Throughout. Freshly Painted. Bright, Clean, Shared Laundry. Some Pets OK. $1200/mon+ 2/3 Util. Nicole 905- 999-7368 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM bunga- low, 1.5 bath, Newly renovated. Large backyard. No basement, $1,065/month, plus utilities. First/last. Call Lee (905)430- 7816. AJAX, ALMOST NEW 3-bed townhouse. Prime location. Open concept, stainless steel applianc- es, laminate, air, garage remote. No pets/smoking. April 1st. $1350+utilities. Please call 416- 258-1530 after 6pm AJAX, KINGSTON ROAD & Chapman Drive, brand new 3 bedroom townhouse for rent. 5 appliances. A/C. Garage. Amenities. Available March 1st. $1400/month. First/last. 416- 358-3345. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BRAND NEW TOWN HOME, Lo- cated in a great area. Har- wood/Bayly (Brand new corner lot). 3 bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms. Near GO station, schools, gro- cery, hospital...416-333-0165. BROOKLIN TOWNHOME Wat- ford/Winchester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, near schools. Available April 1st. $1300+utilities. No smoking. 416-618-4149. NORTH OSHAWA townhouse- good condition with 3-bedrooms and a full basement. Short walk to shopping. Rents $925/month plus hydro. Call 905-261-7744. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 20, 2008, PAGE 21 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Sunday, February 24 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling the Estates of Mary Waldie & Iris E. Elliot A Large & Interesting Auction to include: Wal- nut China Cabinet, Dressers, Small Tables, Drop Front Desk, Oak Arm Chairs, Carved Oak Settee, Mahogany Sideboard & Server, Wing Back Chairs, Large Antique Kerman Carpet plus Numerous Oriental Carpets, Walnut Dining Room Suite, Bedroom Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Tea Wagons, Victorian Chairs, Oil Paintings,Watercolours & Prints. Large selection of Interesting Glass, China & Sterling to include Continental Porcelain, Li- moges, Numerous Doulton Figures, Crystal, Dinner Services, Jewelley, Books & Linens. Watch Web Site for Up-Dates Large Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 NEW FURNITURE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday, Feb. 22nd, 5:00 p.m. Selling the inventory reduction from a Toronto Warehouse including sectional and 3 pc. leather and microfibre media suites w/built in and swivel recliners; coffee suites; wine cabinets; dining suites; Pub Suites; ottomans; Bedroom Suites- Carved, leather back, 4 posters; decor and accent accessories; persian carpets; also a variety of chi- naware, crystal and 40 cups n saucers; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check website for updates Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS FRANK & STEVE STAPLETON 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com ‘estate specialists since 1971’ AUCTION SALE Sunday Feb 24th, 10:00am (viewing 9:00) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, Orono Take 115 Hwy to Main St. Orono exit & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features articles past to present, large selec- tion of costume jewelry, sports collectables (Beehive photo's, Gretzky rookie card, autographed photos, sports cards, waxed packs etc., books, furniture, butcher block, settee, dressers, glass & china. Something for one & all. Terms:(Cash, Visa, M/C, & Interac) See:www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, February 22 nd at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 11pc oak diningroom table, metal bunk beds, pool table light, reclining chesterfield, oak washstand with marble top, rattan glass top table and chairs, oak coffee and end table, 5 pc modern bedroom set, teak table and chairs, lg teak hutch, teak dresser and mirror, area rug, Kirby vacu- um, upright piano, wood lathe, Moffat fridge and stove, woodstove, Bolens 8Hp snowblower, Ariens 6Hp snow- blower, snowmobile caboose, 97 Ski Doo Summit 700 (as is). Due to short work week watch our website for updates, 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 BRUCE KELLETTAUCTIONS Selling the contents of a Bowmanville Estate At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Ont. Saturday February 23rd, 2008 10:30am 4 Gibson Guitars, 3 Fender Guitars, Kent Elc. Mandolin, Fender amp & amplifiers, Milk can Hampton, Bake Table, Wedgewood, Flo blue platter, Stamps, Old Cistern pump, Bridge lamp, Old scrub board. Bruce Kellett 905-986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com Call now to book your spring sale WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Newmarket home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, chests, prints, lamps, large quantity of collectables and glassware plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn Sat. Feb 23 @ 4 pm www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Coins & Currency, Stamps & Household Items Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 OSHAWA- 2 bedroom town- house, full basement, private fenced yard, laundry, parking, close to all amenities, avail. April 1, $995 all inclusive. call (905)623-3080 AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan separate entrance, available im- mediately, close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. (905)683-1180, (416)303-1090 AJAX (HARWOOD/HWY 2) Furnished room for rent in clean/quiet home. Laundry, cable, A/C included, no smoking/pets. First/last. Avail. Immediately Con- tact Jeffrey or Janet 905-239- 1379 AJAX, HOME TO share, fur- nished, bus route, TV, Internet, parking, Mature non-smoking working male preferred. $425. 905-239-1732, 416-723-5576. AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bath- rooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laundry, high-speed in- ternet, near all amenities, $490/month. (289)314-1949 FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED ROOM for rent+basement apart- ment. $375 and up Fridge, stove, parking. No pets/smoking. Close amenities. Single person pre- ferred. Available. 905-831-7909, 647-838-0614. LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. NEWLY RENOVATED ROOM with private shower in 3pc .bath- room. Parking, laundry, close to GM. Great for out of town worker. 905-434-6456. SHARE AJAX HOUSE,clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, satellite TV, internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, parking. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. $465/inclusive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. ADELAIDE/HARMONY,Oshawa Executive home, central air, avail immediately. Prefer working fe- male (reduced rent in exchange for light duties). $450/month all inclusive. Call Len 859-533-9202 AJAX,Finley/Westney, 1-bed- room in 3-bdrm house, near lake, GO, Bus & amenities. Parking, share kitchen/bathroom, laundry. $500/mo. Avail. immediately. First/last. No smoking/cats. (905)427-6419 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, large room in basement pri- vate bathroom, non-smoker pre- ferred. Available March 1st, $525/month. Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. 647-438-0478 (leave message) SHARED ACCOMMODATION close to Oshawa Hospital, 2 1/2 storey older home. Loft or bed- room avail. $425-625 inclusive. Linda or Brad 905-668-6285 SIMCOE/BLOOR,share home with owner, 1 or 2 bedrooms, partly furnished. Available March 1st.Viewing (416)598-0262. 2 1995 GTX seadoos with double bunk trailer. Great condition with low hours. $5000 o.b.o. Will sell separately Call 905-434-5686 2 SEADOOS-2003 GTI, 3 seat- er, 2002 RX, 2 seater both have low hours, includes double trailer, 2 water lifts, lifejackets & tubes. Both in great condition- $14,000- 905-697-8850 COVERED, UNCOVERED boat slips now available on Sturgeon Lake, Lindsay, off Hwy.36. Water, hydro, pool, showers on site. Mechanic. Lots of fun at your relaxation destination. Call 705- 324-6667 or email themoorings@sympatico.ca 1971 SKI-DOO SKIBOOSE Mark 2. Good condition. $650 obo. Please call 905-985-8247 af- ter 6 pm. 2005 ARCTIC CAT touring, 660 turbo with double wide trailer, very low mileage, trailer new. In- quire 905-686-2309, Dave Scott SWIMMING POOLS and Rock Waterfalls. Book early. Over 19 years experience. (416)554-8195 or (905)985-3491 www.poolscapers.com ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. ELDERLY CAREGIVER/House- keeper needed. Family whose mother is sick is in immediate need for someone special to help us run our household. Respon- sibilities include child care, care for elderly father, housekeeping, cooking & overall family participa- tion. Must love kids and pets. Ex- perience is an asset, but willing to help learn. Serious applicants looking for long-term only. If this sounds like you please call 905- 697-7825. Daycare offered Kingston Rd and Dixie Rd, 2 spots available. 6:30 to 5:00pm. Meals, snacks and lots of love offered! Call Rhea (905) 492-0528 $399.99 CENTRAL VACUUM, New Canavac. 360-degree swiv- el hose w/switch, power nozzle, installation kit for most roughed-in homes up to 3500-sq ft. Oshawa Vacuum (905)720-9991 +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, 3 rooms, Berber caret installed, $389 (30 Yds.), 12.3 mm laminate from $1.49, hardwood flooring, 3 colours from $5.39 sq. ft. installed. Free in- home quotes. Saillian Carpets. 1-800-578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905-373-2260. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. 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 at HANKS APPLIANCES, Visit our NEW LOCATION 310 Bloor St.W. (in Mr. Burger Plaza) Scratch & Dent & Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves from $99, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selection of newer models, including stainless steel appliances. Parts Special- ist. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 CHERRYWOOD COMPUTER desk, $700/O.B.O, Dining room set, with hutch, china cabinet, serving table, $2000/O.B.O. Bunk bed with desk, and more. (905)435-0312. COMPUTERS, DELL P4 Win- dows Xp Pro, 17" monitor key- board and mouse, $270.00. IBM Netvista P4 Windows XP, 17" monitor keyboard and mouse, $205.00. MDM, 926 Dillingham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering, 416-319- 8861. CONSUL SAF-T-VENT Propane Refrigerator rebuilt with new parts in Sept/07. Retail new:$2200. for Sale: $1200. Phone: 905-772- 3445 ask for John DININGROOM table w/6 chairs, hutch & buffet $500. Call 905- 263-4741 FOOS-BALL TABLE,brand new, paid $900, asking $450. Gail (905)665-9861 GOALIE PADS, BLOCKER & Catcher; blue & white. Approxi- mately 25" Juniors. Excellent Condition. $300 o.b.o. 905-666- 5175 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,Lots of jets, full warranty, cover, new cost $8450, sacrifice $3900. Call 416-524- 2018. JAMES LUMBERS framed prints "Twilight Cruise", "Ready to Go" & "Opening Night". Asking $400 each. Call (905)982-0696 LOWERY PAGEANT ORGAN, roll-top model. Model M-150-Solid state amp. Bench included. Rea- sonable. If interested call (905)434-2757 MILLWRIGHT'S TOOL BOX, must be seen to be appreciated. Too many tools to be listed! Ask- ing $10,000. Call (905)655-7304 MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com NEW COIN WASHERS $699 and new coin dryers $599., also re- conditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt. size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appli- ances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NEW CRAFTSMAN Lathe with stand, $400, Router with table and safety switch, $300, O.B.O. Contact (905)655-6504. NEW SET of golf clubs Maltbys 3 - pw putter, 3 - 5 driver, new bag, $350. Golf clubs, Maltby 3 wood and driver, slightly used Golf South irons (knockof Calaways) putter, new bag, $300. (705)328- 0402 OAK PEDESTAL TABLE,6 chairs $1000; Oak computer desk $200; encyclopedia Britinica $100; scuba complete set $500; new pool table, sacrifice $1000. (905)697-8504 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 416-524-2018 PIANOS AND CLOCKS,NO TAX EVENT for the Month of February only! We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 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. TANNING BED for sale. $2,000. Telephone (905)436-9303 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Located 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436-1024 www.courtice- fleamarket.com WASHER, DRYER,fridge, stove, freezer - like new. $l,000 for all. Telephone (905)436-0983. MILITARY PARAPHNILIA swords, daggers, bayonet, rifles, folding knives, helmets, scopes, binoculars, night vision goggles, compass, survival gear, field jack- ets, military toys. 416-817-6785. PEARL SNARE DRUM wanted. No export series please. Call (905)686-8351 FAST & FURIOUS - Northumber- land Motorsports Show 2008. Vendor space available for March 29 to 30. Cars, Boats, ATV's. If it races, this is the show for you. Call Kerry @ 905-373-7355 ext 234 or email: kmcgovern@ northumberlandnews.com FAST AND FURIOUS,Northum- berland Motorsport Show 2008, vendor space available form March 29th - 30th, Cars, bikes,boats, ATVs, If it races, this is the show for you! Call Kerri at 905-373-7355, ext 234 or email kmcgovern@ northumberlandnews.com AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch firewood. $75/face cord. 416-716-4332, 905-449-2100. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guar- antee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303 BOXER PUPPIES, ready to go February 8, 2008. $800 3 brindle/ 5 fawn available. Contact: 705- 799-1660 CHIHUAHUA (MALE) short- haired, 14 weeks old. First shots, trained & friendly. Available to a good home, $675 neg. Call (905)432-9088 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, males/females available March 8th. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com CHOCOLATE LABS,first shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised, ready to go. $500. Call (705)932-1502 DOG RESCUE GROUP has me- dium to small dogs for adoption. Ajax Pet Care. (905)428-8160. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, Registered C.K.C., dewormed, papers, first shots, tattooed, 3 males left. References available $975 each. (905)987-1677 GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, F1's cream with beautiful wavy low shed coats & F1B's gorgeous Blacks with wavy to curly no shed coats. 705-437-2790, or vis- it www.doodletreasures.com PURE BRED MINI SCHNAU- ZERS for sale, tails and dew claws done, non allergic and non shedding. 905-352-3124. REGISTERED GERMAN Shep- pard Puppies, great tempera- ment, family raised, reasonable. (905)986-0425. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. SOLID BLACK GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies. CKC Registered, parents on site, first shots, paper trained. Ready mid-February. Great bloodlines $750. 905-449- 4688, 905-926-0271 TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Green, 2 door, 5-speed manual transmission, 191,000Km. Excel- lent condition, No rust. $2500 O.B.O. 905-239-1884 1999 FORD Windstar, loaded 130kms $2950. 2000 Chev Ven- ture, excellent condition, loaded, 140kms, $2950. 905-718-1111. 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT.,excellent, 6 auto, loaded. power everything, 4 captains' seats, alloy wheels, rosewood w/gold. Private, no gst. perfect., 145K. $5,250. (905)263-1041. Cell (289)314-3679. 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM $3999, 2001 Hyundai Sonata $3999, 2000 Acura Integra $6699, 1995 F-150 only 126K $3999, 1996 F-250 extended cab 4x4 with roof racks $4499. 10 ve- hicles under $2000, certified, e- tested. Free 6 month warranty (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905- 683-1983 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2003 INFINITY G35 sedan, pearl white on black leather. Fully load- ed. $19,500. (905)426-4246. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca WOW! CARS FOR UNDER $2,000 Certified. 1998 Ford Toris, 4-door, auto, loaded. 1996 Mazda 626, 4-door, loaded. 1996 Grand AM, 4-door, auto, loaded. All cars excellent running condition. (905)718-1111. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! 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). $$$$$ 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. !!!! KEEPING DURHAM CLEAN. Cash for junkers. Quality auto repairs, boosts, unlocks, tows etc. Call (289)688-0592 or (905)922- 8318. 24 Hour Service. $ $150+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 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 WHEELCHAIR LIFT 2000 Chevy AstroVan AWD Loaded. Green/tan. Great condition. Cert. E-Tested. Asking $14,000 neg. 905-449-1597 Oshawa. 1996 FORD AEROSTAR,auto, 6-cyl. 7-passenger. White, tinted windows. 250,000km. Looks good, runs great. AM/FM/Cass, a/c works. Certified/e-tested. $1900. Mike - 905-626-0542. 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA Ext Van, Air, Cruise, PW, PL, PSDrs, AM/FM/CD/DVD, On Star Pack- age, capt.seats, 117,000kms, ex- cellent condition, $8,500, ET, and Cert. (905)571-7424. 2005 GMC Jimmy,ZR2 Like new loaded. power everything. black int/exterior.autotrac 4wd.towing pkg.warranty. never off road. $14,900 or b/o. 905-410-0532 day 905-434-1679 evenings. DODGE Grand Caravan Sport - 95, 000 km. $10, 500. Fully load- ed, mint condition. 905-668-2104 2005 YAMAHA TTR 125,low hours, great condition, runs great! $2300. Call 905-697-8850 @ HOME RENOVATIONS Complete Bathrooms & Kitchens & Basements Tiling, Hardwood Flooring, Drywalling, Painting at Quality Work! Affordable Pricing 416-939-8881 athomerenovations@yahoo.ca B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES A R MOVERS Competitive Rates Honest & Dependable L:icensed & FUlly Insured Big or Small Jobs 905-767-4681 647-236-1734 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 LAURIE'S House Cleaning SERVICES 21 years in business. I work alone & bring my own cleaners. Excellent references. Covering Ajax/Pickering, Uxbridge (905) 995-2248 A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 20, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Call (905) 683-0707 SELLING YOUR HOME? 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To advertise in this special feature from $80, call Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238 or email mbriggs@durhamregion.com HH oo mm ee SS ee rr vv ii cc ee PP rr oo you need forfindthe 1 2 3 Winter HEATING & COOLING 4 HEATING & COOLINGHEATING & COOLING OUTSIDE TORONTO 1-800-650-9522 www.airplus.ca “LICENSED PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS” HEATING & COOLING • FURNACES • AIR CONDITIONERS • DUCT WORK • BOILERS • GAS PIPING EMERGENCY SERVICE HR24 SAVE $2000 u p to SENIORS DISCOUNT4 HOME DECORATINGHOME DECORATING $$1010 OFFOFF** On our Kitchen & Bath and Dulux Interior Latex Paint Sale ends Feb. 28, 2008 *3.4 - 3.7 L only 705 Kingston Rd. Unit 18, Pickering 905-420-2548 SPRINGSPRING INTOINTO SAVINGSSAVINGS 5 5 XXXTIPXTEVSIBNSFHJPODPN 4BUVSEBZ "QSJM  BNQN 1JDLFSJOH3FDSFBUJPO$PNQMFY &YIJCJUPST8BOUFE 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU"VESFZ%FXJUBU FYU <O?@9@KFIJN8EK<; ]fik_\)''/Jgi`e^D\kif <Xjk?fd\>Xi[\eJ_fn DXiZ_)/ÆDXiZ_*' G`Zb\i`e^DXib\kjKiX[\:\eki\ :Xcc8l[i\pXk 0',$+)-$+-.-\ok),. EXHIBITORS WANTED March 7th, 8th, 9th The General Motors Centre Call Devon or Wendy (905) 579-4400 BRAY, Heather Anne (nee Cooper) - Passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday February 17th, 2008 in her 63rd year. Dearly loved wife of Kenneth Bray. Much loved mother of Wayne (Tracy) of Sunderland and Douglas and his wife Brandi of Guelph. Grandmother of Payton and Jackson. Sister of Gloria Baker and Gary Cooper, and sister-in-law of Brian Bray and Patricia (George) Obstfeld. Remembered by several nieces and nephews. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Brooklin/Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday (February 21st) at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. If desired memoiral donations to the Diabetes Association, Brooklin United Church or the charity of your choice. ROADKNIGHT, DIANE (nee Quirk) - Suddenly but peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2008. Dearly loved wife of Ross for almost 45 years. Much loved mother of Brad. Sadly missed by her brothers John and David and by her sis- ters Deanna and Rosemary. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Diane leaves behind her faithful companion, Shea. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, 905-428-8488) on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca DOWBER, Ralph -On February 14th, 2008. Ralph, loving and devoted husband of Gail. Beloved Father of Corrine Dowber~Fricker and her husband Glen, and Ron. Cherished Grampy of Alex. Dear Brother of Rosemarie and her husband Peter Smith, Margaret Dowber, sister in law Jo and her late husband Bob, and the Late Bill, Harold, Raymond and Marion. Ralph will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) was held Sunday February 17th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Monday February 18th, 2008 from 1 pm until the time of service was in the chapel at 2 pm. BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-550-0428 7 am - 7 pm 19-40 Years Old Petite - Voluptuous In/Out Calls Confi dential 905-621-2255 Now Hiring Top Pay Guarantee Classy Ladies ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com PARROT, Frederick John (1935 - 2008)- Sur- rounded by family at Oshawa General Hospital's palliative care unit, Fred Parrott passed away Tues- day, February 19 after a courageous battle with can- cer. A graduate of St. Michael's Choir School, De LaSalle Oakland and University of Toronto, Fred has touched many lives in his career as an educator for 33 years, including principalships at Ajax and Anderson High Schools and Continuing Education. Fred's love of music leaves a legacy, including: starting the Saint Anthony's Men's Choir at the age of sixteen, which he led for 10 years, arranging music and singing with "The Spotlighters" quartet and directing several musicals at Ajax High. Fred was best friend and loving husband to Genevieve with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2007. Many will miss him but celebrate his life including his five children Patty/Steve, Michelle/Ken, John/Christine, Ste- phen/Melanie and Cathy. Fred was an extremely proud grandfather. His ten grandchildren Amanda, Danielle, Nichole, Elizabeth, Melissa, Sammantha , Jake, Ehvan, Julia and Mitchell will miss their Poppy with whom he shared so much. Friends will be received for visitation, February 21st, at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ontario 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 903 Gifford Street, Whitby Friday, February 22nd at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Oshawa Gener- al Hospital or RVHS Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation. Death NoticesDeath Notices Community notices appear on milestonesdurhamregion.com in enhanced, colour format with guest book. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online. Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com Busty Blonde Green-eyed beauty Call SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2003 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2004-2005 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2006-2007 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2008 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. All fi nanced vehicles are $0 cash down. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V9673, V9338, P9623, V9675 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. No charge navigation applies only to vegicles in this ad. Limit one per customer. Valid on date of publication only. NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST.905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca  "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 FOR INSTACREDIT Call Harry 1-800-980-1237 ALL CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES INCLUDING FORMER & RETIRED QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL PRICING!ALL CHRYSLER EMPLOYEES INCLUDING FORMER & RETIRED QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL PRICING! HWY 4 0 1 HWY 401 BAYLY S T BAYLY ST HARWOOD AVEHARWOOD AVEWESTNEY RDWESTNEY RDMONARCH AVEMONARCH AVE WE ARE NOT HERE WE ARE HERE SS OLDOLD LOCATIONLOCATION NONO FRILLSFRILLS NEWNEW LOCATIONLOCATION (AT MONARCH AVE.) • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE NO CHARGE NAVIGATION INCLUDED WITH EVERY PURCHASE + $100 HOME DEPOT GIFT CARD INCLUDED! +NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS! 2005 DODGE CARAVAN NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION!$10,485 $118 bi-wk/60 Stk#V9671 LOADED, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $146 bi-wk/84 $17,765 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk#V9675 DVD, STO’N’GO NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $125 bi-wk/84 $14,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT AUTO, LOW KMS., BAL. OF FACTORY WARRANTY Stk#V9673 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $114 bi-wk/48 $7,985 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA Stk#9653A LOADED, LOW KMS. NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $162 bi-wk/84 $19,985 2007 JEEP PARIOT 4X4 NORTH PACKAGE, RIMS, LOW KMS. Stk#P9623 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $199 bi-wk/84 $24,985 2007 CHRYSLER 300C Stk#P9394 SUNROOF, HEMI, MDS, LEATHER WE MOVED! NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! $140 bi-wk/72 $14,985 DVD, STO’N’GO, LOADED 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk#V9544 WE MOVED! NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! $133 bi-wk/60 $11,985 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA Stk#V9445 LOADED, LOW KMS. NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $114 bi-wk/60 $9,985 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA Stk#V9323A LOADED, LOW KMS. NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $192 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2007 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 1500 4X4 LOADED, 20” WHEELS Stk#9523 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $177 bi-wk/84 $21,985 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY Stk#9901 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! 2005 CHRYSLER 300C Stk#V9692 BENTLY GRILL, HEMI, ONLY 36,000 KMS. $182 bi-wk/72 $19,985NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $121 bi-wk/60 $10,765 2003 HONDA CIVIC AUTO, AIR, LOADED Stk#P9438A WE MOVED! NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! $266 bi-wk/84 $33,985 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY, VERY LOW KMS. Stk#9706 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $114 bi-wk/72 $11,765 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LXI LEATHER, LOADED, WINTGER PRICED Stk#P9434B NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $154 bi-wk/84 $18,985 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING Stk#9565 6 PASSENGER, LOW KMS, 4.0L, V6 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! CASH PRICE $5,995 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID Stk#T8939A LOADED, VERY LOW KMS. NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! 2007 CHRYSLER 300 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION!$17,765 $146 bi-wk/84 Stk#P9695 RIMS, SUN- ROOF, LOADED WE MOVED! $12,985 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON HARD TO FIND! Stk#P9619A $123 bi-wk/72WE MOVED! NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! $123 bi-wk/48 $8,750 LOADED, LEATHER, LUXURY 2002 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Stk#V8489 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $25,985 2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 $207 bi-wk/84 SUNROOF, LEATHER, LOADED Stk#9660 NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! WE MOVED! $114 bi-wk/72 $11,765 2004 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB Stk# AUTO, AIR, LOADED WE MOVED! NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! $99 bi-wk/60 $8,500 2004 CHRYSLER INTREPID LOADED, PWR GRP. Stk#V9405A WE MOVED! NAVIGATION!NAVIGATION! $0 CASH DOWN • FEB. 20 - 29 • $0 CASH DOWN VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP ORE THAN HALFMOUR STORE IS ON SALEOUR STORE IS ON SALE OAC durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 20, 2008