The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutNA2008_02_29BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax (between Westney & Harwood) 905-683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com 8.7 L/100km city 5.8 L/100km highway 2008 PONTIAC WAVE 9.2 L/100km city 6.4 L/100km highway 2008 PONTIAC G5 DRIVEDRIVE ON B Y ! ON BY! GAS TOURNAMENT NIGHT FREE TEEN STUFF Sat., March 1st @ 7 pm Petticoat Creek CC City ID required 905.420.6660 ext 6100 Fame. Without the fortune. Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering Sales Hotline: 905-420-9700 www.pvw.com The 2008 Rabbit and Eos. Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 28 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 52,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008 The Pickering What’s in a date? Leap year makes it hard to forget NEWS/8 More classes coming Ajax schools to get more space NEWS/19 Family upset after guilty plea on manslaughter DURHAM — A Pickering man has been sentenced to six years in prison after plead- ing guilty to manslaughter in the death of a youth who was run over twice. The family of the 17-year-old victim erupt- ed in outrage Wednesday when the judge sentenced him to six years in prison. “It’s a slap in our face,” said Naresh Per- saud, 44, father of the victim, Kevin Persaud. “What is the value of life in our country now?” On March 4, 2006, around 11 p.m., Andrew Suedat of Pickering drove his father’s van into Persaud during a marijuana deal that went sour in Canmore Park in east Toronto. He then circled and ran over him again. Per- saud died of crushing head injuries. “It is difficult to accept, in my view, that the accused didn’t see the deceased’s prostrate body when he ran over Mr. Persaud a second time,” Superior Court Justice Christopher Speyer said yesterday. Suedat, now 20, pleaded guilty to man- slaughter on Feb. 1 as prosecutors Paul Vesa and Jason Balgopal had almost finished pre- senting their evidence at his trial on a charge of second-degree murder. After the judge left court, officers permit- ted Suedat to hug members of his family, sparking angry comments from the victim’s kin. “It’s lovely to say goodbye isn’t it?” said one female relative of Persaud’s. “We didn’t get that chance.” Suedat will serve five years, after credit for time served. The judge took into consideration that Suedat was trying to help his cousin, whom he believed to be in trouble during the dispute. “With passions at the boil, I find as a fact the accused’s judgment to have been seri- ously compromised,” he said. He also said Suedat is deeply remorseful. The victim’s family later disputed that point. -- with files from Torstar News Service A COLD DAY FOR STOPPING TRAFFIC Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Pedestrians faced bone-chilling temperatures early Thursday morning, as did crossing guard Norman Carmichael on Rosebank Road. Pickering man jailed six years for murder Embracing diversity PICKERING — The City of Pickering has proclaimed March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimi- nation. In a memo, Marisa Carpino, supervisor of Culture and Recreation at the City, stated the day is meant so the community can continue to be aware of the harmful effects of racism and discrimination, and of the leadership of municipal leaders to foster di- versity, respect and equality. The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations will hold a Race Relations Forum in Council Chambers on March 19, showcasing win- ning entries of a student writing contest about diversity, race relations and equity. The winning entries will be on display on www.cityofpickering.com and in the Civic Complex lobby for all of March. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 Discussions on absolute truth cause heated discussions By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A controver- sial -- and sometimes heat- ed -- series of debates over the weekend between schol- ars from four different reli- gions did little in changing anyone’s beliefs, but proved to be an effective forum for discussion. Dubbed War of the World- views, each debate featured 81-year-old Christian Dave Hunt, an internationally renowned Biblical scholar and prophecy teacher, argu- ing the merits of his religion against well-known Hindu and Muslim authorities and University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology assistant professor and humanist Christopher diCarlo. Scientist and creationist Frank Sherwin conducted a lecture about creationism versus evolution after his opponent, scientist and hu- manist Christopher Rheau- me, dropped out. Mr. Hunt was also the key- note speaker for three previ- ous conferences convened by local Christian Paul Mc- Gregor. Near the beginning of the debates, Mr. McGregor said to the crowd, “It’s no secret that this event is put on by Christians with an agenda -- and the agenda is that you all get to hear the truth about Christ.” Kicked off on Friday night by Mr. Hunt and Hindu scholar Budhendranauth Doobay, and moderated by broadcaster Michael Coren and local integration con- sultant Peter Koropatwa, the debates grew in intensity and the number of attendees as the weekend progressed. Almost 400 people attended Friday night’s meeting, while about 600 came to Saturday night’s debate between Mr. Hunt and Muslim scholar Shabir Ally, spilling out into the foyer of All Saints Catho- lic Secondary School. Open to the public and free of charge, the debates brought people from a va- riety of faith backgrounds and for a variety of reasons. Several people from the Cre- ation Research Institute flew in from California, while close to 25 people from Cal- vary Chapel near Rochester, N.Y., travelled to the event because they appreciate Mr. Hunt’s books and lectures and have frequently invited him to their church. “He’s great at giving grounded lectures about Biblical facts,” Tyler Goden said. “When we heard he was coming up here to Can- ada, a bunch of us decided to drive up because we like him so much.” The Rochester group was friendly and cordial, but unflattering comments by Dr. diCarlo about President George W. Bush’s profession of Christianity not lining up with his encouragement for the war in Iraq had several in the group looking alarmed and shaking their heads. Attiya, an 18-year-old Muslim from Ajax who at- tended the Saturday night debate with her parents, said she came to hear more about Christianity and to hear other people’s religious viewpoints. “It gave me a broader un- derstanding and I thought it was a fair debate. It con- firmed my own faith more,” said Attiya, referring to the debate between Mr. Ally and Mr. Hunt. Her father seemed disgruntled because he felt Muslims were portrayed by some as terrorists who pro- mote violence. Phyllis Spriggs of Burling- ton came with her husband because they have seen Mr. Hunt in several venues be- fore. “He’s solid in scripture,” she said. “There’s too much entertainment in churches these days -- young people need to think their faith through so they know where they stand.” PARTNERS Sunday March 2, 2008 10 A.M – 5 P.M • ONE DAY SHOW Ajax Convention Centre Beside the Hilton Garden Inn (Salem Rd. & 401) Traditional & Alternative Health Care + Fitness + Beauty + Healthy Eating Weight Loss + Yoga + Mental Health + Chiropractic + Audiology For exhibitor information call 905-683-5110 ext 228 or charness@durhamregion.com mind +body +spirit EXPOASK THE PROFESSIONALS PANELS DEMONSTRATIONS DURHAM FREE HEALTHY GIFT BAGS AT THE DOOR* $200 ADMISSION FEE TO BE DONATED TO CHARITY RECREATION SERVICES MindFX™ Xoçai™ (show-sigh) The ‘Healthy’ Chocolate! QuantumHillsEnergy.com Biofeedback to Health *fi rst 250 guests Dr. Joey Shulman Jennifer Hough CPT CNC KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 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 29, 2008 PAGE 3 Pdurhamregion.com Religious debates draw huge crowds For more on the debates see the stories on page 12 Traffic stop leads to drug bust AJAX — What began as a routine traffic stop turned into a significant seizure of drugs and cash Tuesday night in Ajax. At about 10:15 p.m. an officer working radar duty on Kingston Road clocked a westbound vehicle at 102 km/h in a posted 70 km/h zone. Police approaching the vehicle smelled mari- juana and saw what they believed to be pot inside. They searched the vehicle and seized 37 grams of mar- ijuana, a 29-gram chunk of crack cocaine and two grams of hashish, as well as $11,000 in cash. Police have estimated the total value of the drugs and cash to be $14,400. Travis Dazilva, 30, of Lak- eridge Road in Sunderland, faces drug and speeding charges. ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVINGwww.petersacademy.com Group Discounts Are Available (for 3 or more) Mini Package Available • 25 hours in-classroom instruction • 15 private in-car lessons on automatic • FREE pick-up at home • Courses start every week • Defensive driving instruction Learn Life Saving Skills Skid Control Evasive Maneuvers Braking Techniques • FREE progress report Card •EARLIER ROAD TEST CALL NOW, LIMITED SPACE HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK, 10 AM -10 PM PETER'S MTO Beginner Driver Education Course Provider An Installment Payment Plan For Your Convenience 965 Dundas St. W. Unit #201 (West Lynde Plaza) WHITBYWHITBYMARKHAMMARKHAM 5762 Hwy 7 Unit #203A (Upstairs of No Frills) PICKERINGPICKERING 1050 Brock Rd. Unit #10 (South of 401) 8130 Sheppard Ave. E. Suite 205 (In the Homelife Building) MORNINGSIDEMORNINGSIDETORONTOTORONTO 777 Warden Ave. Suite 211 (South of Eglinton) MARCH BREAK COURSES MARCH 8 TO 11 MARCH 12 TO 15 4 DAY COURSES GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! PLUS GST $$275275 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 2007 Award Winner 416-750-0472416-750-0472 416-282-0160416-282-0160 905-831-6464905-831-6464 905-294-1001905-294-1001 905-665-3150905-665-3150 This 12-week Program Advises Proper Nutrition, Food Choices and Encourages Exercise! For only $29.00 you will receive: Your Own Personal Coach, FREE Metabolism Test, Group Support and much, much, more! Bring a friend that JOINS the challenge with you and you receive a FREE GIFT!!!! Money will be paid out in cash prizes to the winners of the challenge!!! Pickering location Pre-Registration Required! Call Jane TODAY at 416-795-1645 Weight Loss Challenge MAKE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS A SUCCESS! UPCOMING CHALLENGES: Starting March 4 • 12 noon every Tuesday Starting March 5 • 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday CAN’T MAKE A CLASS TIME? BE A VIRTUAL MEMBER! durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Returning the serve PICKERING — Robyn Kirkwood returns the ball during a recent Mom and Tots volleyball session at the East Shore Community Centre. DURHAM — A five-month investiga- tion by Durham police and Canada Post has resulted in the arrest of a contract worker who is accused of stealing and cashing more than $470,000 worth of cheques addressed to north Ajax resi- dents. It’s believed more than 150 pieces of mail involving more than 120 victims were diverted, police said Tuesday. Cheques from the government, insur- ance companies and other businesses are believed to have been stolen and then fraudulently cashed at banks throughout the GTA. The multiple thefts are believed to have totalled more than $477,000, police said. An investigation was launched late in the summer of 2007 when police de- tected a pattern in reports of lost mail; working with Canada Post, police deter- mined the lost mail incidents occurred primarily within an area in north Ajax bounded by Rossland Road, Ravenscroft Road, Harwood Avenue and Taunton Road. On Feb. 11 police charged Lauren Theresa Boucaud, 55, of Slan Avenue in Scarborough with two criminal charges -- theft of mail and breach of trust -- as well as delaying the mail, an infraction under the Canada Post Corporation Act. Former letter carrier charged with theft RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES Get your local news and sports faster at newsdurhamregion.com But not everything in Tuesday federal budget is getting positive comments DURHAM — The federal budget was very much vacuous and empty, says Ajax-Pickering Liberal MP Mark Holland. “It was more rhetoric than anything else, and we’re left in a very precarious situation,” he said. Mr. Holland said having such a thin budget will probably not precipitate an election, but there are a number of big issues before parlia- ment, such as the environment and Afghani- stan so “there still is a possibility that we’ll be heading to the polls.” Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented the federal Conservative budget Tuesday which included permanent extension of gas tax fund- ing and a boost to the manufacturing industry while providing infrastructure improvements. Mr. Holland said although it’s “decent news” the GO Train will be extended from Peterbor- ough to Union Station, “on a list of infrastruc- ture projects on the east end in Durham, that would be number 64 or 65. “So the things that they did do I suppose are moderately OK,” he said, “but they’re way down on the list of things that I think would be a priority for our community or Canadians.” He noted the new tax-free savings account will help the wealthy, but “the problem with that is how many of us can max out our RRSPs or our RESPs enough to have extra money to save in this type of vehicle? It’s not doing a lot to help.” Pickering-Scarborough East Liberal MP Dan McTeague said the budget is “more bluster and blarney than what Canadians can use.” He agreed with Mr. Holland about the new tax savings accounts, noting it’s “getting all the publicity.” A “strategic approach” to helping the econo- my is also lacking, Mr. McTeague said. “Infrastructure is getting very little. It’s some- thing we need in Durham.” He noted GM is making “arguably some of the most technologically advanced cars in the world. Incentives (in the budget) don’t deal with manufacturing per se, but with green technology. An over-arching technology plan is needed.” Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said he’s “very pleased with the permanency of the gas tax monies going to municipalities because that gives us a base on which we can plan into the future.” Another positive thing “he wants to take from the budget” is the gas tax, and money for public transit and harbours means the federal government is at least thinking of infrastruc- ture needs. The Feds will also invest $10 million over two years for repairs and environmental cleanup to allow for the transfer of more small craft harbours from the federal government to inter- ested parties. Mayor Ryan un- derstands it’s a tight bud- get due to the financial realities in the country, but “having said that, $10 million for harbours, we could spend that on Frenchman’s Bay. So that’s the other side of it. That’s why I’m taking it as an indicator, as op- posed to their one-time commitment. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish says the present commitment on the federal gas tax transfer was to expire in 2014. “They’ve taken away that cap.” It will give mu- nicipalities the chance to “build it into their long- range capital forecast. Once it’s given, it’s difficult for the government to take it away.” In 2008, Durham Region received $8.2 mil- lion in gas tax money. By 2009-2010, that will rise to $16.5 million. He referred to the re-instituted train from Peterborough to Toronto as the “Flaherty ex- press,” noting that it “connects a Conservative riding with another Conservative riding.” He would have preferred extra money to extend GO service to Clarington and put more cars on existing trains. “It would be a much more valuable contribution to transit in Dur- ham.” The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade has identified several promising initiatives in the budget, with relief promised for everyone from small businesses to larger manufacturers. “Sixty-five per cent of our members are small businesses, so we certainly welcome the promise to streamline the record-keeping re- quirements for motor vehicle expense claims,” said Joan Wideman, co-chairwoman of the board’s government relations committee. Know an outstanding Durham College graduate? We’re looking for extraordinary stories. The Durham College Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2008 Alumnus of Distinction Award, as well as story ideas for its alumni magazine. To submit an award nomination or if you have a story to share, please contact us at 905.721.3035 or alumni@durhamcollege.ca. Sharla lost 151 lbs* The New LA features LA Express Program Immediate results! Lose up to 20 pounds* in 6 weeks. Feel Full Focus System Lose weight without feeling hungry. Right PortionsTM No more weighing or measuring. ControltrimTM-Developed by the USDA Helps you lose weight without feeling hungry! Take control of your weight with this all natural breakthrough product.† Available only at LA Weight Loss. Toronto Centres Ajax • Applewood Hills • Brampton • Brampton East • Burlington • Dufferin Corners Eglinton West • Erin Mills • Hamilton Mountain • Hamilton Main St. • Markham • Meadowvale Newmarket Niagara Falls • Oakville • Oshawa • Parkway Mall • Port Credit • Richmond Hill Scarborough East • Scarborough South • St. Catharines • Stoney Creek The Queensway • Thornhill • Woodbridge Hurry! Offer good this week only during Open House *Achieving and maintaining weight loss, and achieving a specific amount of weight loss, depends on numerous individualized factors. Your results will differ based on your overweight status. Results not typical. **With enrollment in full-service program (52-week minimum). Set-up, supplements and products essentialto program cost extra. Offer valid at participating centres. Void where prohibited by law. †When used with our menu plan. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Offer expires 3/1/2008. ©2008 LA Weight Loss Franchise Company 888.355.TRIM 50% OFF ** You’re one phone call away from losing weight. Call now! a Full Service LA Weight Loss ProgramFinal Week!Come visit LA Weight Loss at our Open House aromatherapy non-toxic cleaning 1-877 EcoLiving(326 5484)www.ecolivingcleaners.com Book now & get gift ($40 value) Save $40New Clients Safer for Kids *Pets*Environment Residential/Commercial THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Mayors applaud move to make gas tax permanent Steve Parish Dave Ryan RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATESGet your local news and sports faster newsdurhamregion.com When Pickering’s Gabi Taylor left the hospital, she found a second home at childcare facility T he world really does have a lot of good people. And some of them are right here in Pickering. Gabrielle Taylor was diagnosed with two forms of flesh-eating disease on her scalp and in her bowel when she was less than a week old, and basically spent the first 15 months of her life at the Hospital for Sick Children. A few months after her return home, Gabi’s mother, Trish TarBush, and her husband, Jason Taylor, began seeking out a day care for their little girl, but feared no one would take her. That was until they found Bayfair Day- care in Pickering. Two-and-a-half years later, at a cheque presentation after the day care raised $1,000 for Sick Kids, Ms. TarBush explained she was lucky to find Bayfair. She realized flesh-eating disease has a persona that can scare people away, but Bayfair not only accepted the little girl, it also “welcomed her back with open arms” when various procedures required time off. For example, Gabi had to leave for five or six months last year for tissue-expan- sion procedures on her scalp and Gabi was welcomed back, no questions asked. Melody Hicks, a manager of Child Health Services in the Neonatal Inten- sive Care Unit at Sick Kids (where Gabi stayed the first 10 months of her life), explained a message Sick Kids is try- ing to spread is continuing care into the community. Sick Kids not only cares for the children in its care, but provides sup- port to families as well, and believes in a full circle of care, one that goes beyond the medical aspect. And she saw that alive and well at Bay- fair upon accepting the donation. Not only did Bayfair decide to put money raised in its yearly fundraiser toward the hospital that cared for Gabi, but the day care workers also openly dis- cussed Gabi’s unique situation with the children during its cheque presentation. Young children are highly impression- able, and judging by the teachings at this day care, these youngsters will most likely grow up with loving hearts and open minds. It was heart-warming to see Gabi bouncing around and playing with the other children at the day care and being accepted by the other kids. With a day care like Bayfair accept- ing her in the first place, teaching the children about her unique situation, but reminding them she’s just as special as them, it’s no wonder Gabi has grown into a happy and bright little girl. And the care provided by the wonder- ful staff at Sick Kids definitely didn’t hurt. Kristen Calis’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail kcalis@durhamregion.com. New business good for Pickering’s bottom line T he re-location of a large company from Toronto to Pickering is a won- derful boost to the city’s economy that will pump tax dollars into the City’s coffers and create some jobs here. Mayor Dave Ryan had good news indeed in his annual address to the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade on Tuesday: engineer- ing giant Aker Kvaerner ASA is moving its Canadian division to Pickering. The company will build an 87,000-square-foot building on Clements Road and, while the division currently has 60 employees, in less than two years that number is expected to almost double. Aker Kvaerner, based in Norway, has 24,000 employees and earned about $10 billion US last year. It’s one of the world’s largest providers of engineering and con- struction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Aker Kvaerner’s core businesses are made up of industries such as nuclear, oil and gas, power generation and mining and metals. Canadian division president Bob Vander- land at the board of trade meeting said Aker Kvaerner Chemetics “designs and builds certain types of chemical plants” and the Pickering facility will concentrate on manu- facturing processes and equipment. “We employ a lot of technologists. We’re looking for skilled trades, like welders,” Mr. Vanderland said. That’s music to the ears of skilled trades- people in Pickering and the general area who perhaps have a long commute. Mayor Ryan in his address noted that “to be more than a bedroom community, we need to strengthen and expand our eco- nomic base.” This is certainly true, and with the coming of Aker Kvaerner Chemetics, in addition to the 300 new skilled jobs created in the city last year, Pickering’s prospects are looking rosier. ••• It’s ironic that the mayor’s announcement regarding Aker Kvaerner Chemetics, and his comment quoted above about Pickering going beyond the bedroom community status, comes a week or so after a Seaton Advisory Committee meeting. Ironic because Pickering and Durham councillors have been in the news recently pressing for, no demanding, jobs in Seaton before hous- ing. Without them, Seaton could become another bedroom community and not a model of sustainable development. Durham Region Chairman Roger Ander- son attended the advisory committee meeting and dramatically maintained that not one toilet will go in Seaton before a job. It’s encouraging to have the chairman go out of his way to again make this point and contribute to the united front on the issue. 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 Conservatives, Liberals both have been bad for airport land residents To the editor: Re: Feb. 15 letter, ‘Lands Best Suited for Airport’. I am not narrow minded. I am well aware that change is a constant factor. Courage and conviction are excellent qualities, but you wear your Liberal colours on your sleeve. You missed my point entirely. Since 1972 there have been Conservative and Liberal governments which have governed for lengthy periods of time. The Chretien years are the most recent. It’s disappointing, frustrating and sad to see majority govern- ments treat their people so bad. This issue will probably be resolved after all landown- ers on the airport lands are dead. Lastly, I like living near the golden arches. I am not afraid of change, unlike you I don’t believe in golden idols (politicians). Anthony Belmonte Pickering 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... P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 durhamregion.com Bayfair Daycare helps extend circle of care Kristen Calis Expect ‘exciting’ news soon: Parish By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A commer- cial real estate firm has bought a 45-acre parcel of land in north Ajax. Higgins Development Partners bought the prop- erty from O’Shanter Devel- opment, which had wanted to build houses on the site. During his annual ad- dress to the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade at Annan- dale Golf and Curling Club on Tuesday, Mayor Steve Parish said, “We’ll have some exciting announce- ments on this land in the coming months. It’s what we need in Ajax and Dur- ham Region.” The Town had fought O’Shanter’s plans to build houses on the property, which runs on the east side of Harwood Avenue, south of Rossland Road. Speaking to about 125 people, the mayor noted the Town has fought to preserve land set aside for employment purposes. De- velopers have tried to have the designation converted to residential so houses can be built. “Ajax has been fighting a long and strenuous battle to preserve our employ- ment lands. Development will come to Durham and we must have employment land zoned and serviced, because development will come,” Mayor Parish said. Mayor Parish noted the first phase of the Lo- blaws warehouse, at Salem Road and Hwy. 401, about 800,000 square feet, will open soon and have about 700 employees. Loblaws has reached an agreement with Atlas Logistics Retail Services LLC to operate the facility. Along with other proj- ects, “These are some important developments because of our determina- tion to preserve our em- ployment lands and getting them ready to go,” Mayor Parish said. Ajax, he said, is working on attracting more tourists, pointing to the Slots at Ajax Downs, the redevelopment of the Picov’s horse-racing track and the “redevelop- ment of Pickering Village as an arts, culture and heri- tage centre. “There will be a lot of reasons to come and rec- reate in a whole variety of ways in Ajax,” the mayor stated. Preserving and pro- tecting the environment has been a commitment of Ajax council and staff. “Unless we respect the environment, we can’t have a healthy, vibrant community. We believe in firm urban boundaries,” he said, adding land outside the boundary is part of the greenbelt. The Town is also building LEED-certified buildings. “All of this is being done because Ajax has really been fortunate to develop some very significant non- tax revenues,” he said, pointing to being a share- holder in Veridian Corpo- ration and money received from the slots. “You cannot do all these exciting things in life with- out financial resources,” Mayor Parish added. “It al- lows us to do a number of things.” TRUCKLOAD FLOOR MODEL SALE! CLEAROUT ALL 2007 MODELS! CLEAROUT 70% OFF! FREE SET UP, REMOVAL AND DELIVERY HURRY FOR BEST SELECTION! OVER 200 SETS TO BE SOLD! ALL MODELS BRAND NEW AND WRAPPED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING • ALL SIZES AVAILABLE TWIN, DOUBLE, QUEEN, KING. ® KingstonRd/Hwy 2 Hwy 401Westney RdHarwood Ave.Salem Rd.18 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX 905-686-2717 MATTRESS & Suite Shop $399 PILLOWTOP Queen size 20 year warranty NOW ONLY Regular price $999 $599 SUPER EUROTOP Queen size NOW ONLY Regular price $1299 POCKET COIL MEMORY FOAM $1188 SERTA SET King size Latex & Visco NOW ONLY Regular price $2399 Queen size NOW ONLY Regular price $2299 SEALY POSTUREPEDIC 3” MEMORY FOAM PILLOW TOP $899 HUGE KING SIZE ONLY $1199 NONO GSTGST NONO PSTPST up to 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. Friday February 29, 2008 Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Brandon Today’s carrier of the week is Brandon. Brandon enjoys soccer and video games. Brandon has received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Brandon for being our Carrier of the Week. * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Audio Tronic Ajax * Bad Boy Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Bass Pro Shops Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Covers Ajax * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * FM Windows Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Hakim Optical Ajax/Pick. * Linens N Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * Petcetera Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * PJ’s Pet Centre Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Scar. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Smart Source Ajax/Pick. * Sobeys Ajax/Pick. * Sunwin Chinese Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. * Zellers 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. YOU’RE A MOUSE CLICK AWAY TO GREAT PRIZES! Please take a few moments to complete our online survey at www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Enter our draw for a chance to win free tuition and other great prizes. One entry per person. Survey is available until March 30/08. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Real estate company buys land in north Ajax Happy Leap Year Day! By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — One local bride-to- be calls herself a cheap date. That’s because Sharon Matchim and her fiance, Greg Burnett, are getting married on Feb. 29, leap year day. Ms. Matchim says since she and Mr. Burnett will only have an an- niversary every four years, she won’t be expecting yearly gifts, but there will be no excuses for Mr. Burnett if he forgets the special day when it happens. “He’s not allowed to forget,” Ms. Matchim said. The couple chose the date be- cause they are self-described “sci- ence geeks” who understand why there are 29 days in February every four years. They met while studying environmental science at Trent Uni- versity in Peterbourgh, but were just friends until years after graduation. The day also falls between their birthdays and is around the time they celebrate the anniversary of the day they started dating. The couple wanted to get mar- ried last leap year day, but their lives were busy that year and they had to wait. Their wedding will take place at Pickering’s City Hall and they will celebrate with 100 guests at a restau- rant afterwards. The fact that their anniversary will only happen every four years is an- other reason the couple chose the day -- four is a lucky number for them. Both of their hockey sweater numbers have the digit in it and their dates of birth are four years and four days apart. And there is a certain romantic element to only having a celebration every four years. “We will always be newlyweds,” jokes Ms. Matchim. Ms. Matchim said she still has some questions about her impend- ing marriage, but not the type one would expect. “If we make it to 50 regular years, will we still receive a congrats notice from the government?” asked the bride-to-be. Famous Leapies Did you know that one of Oshawa’s mayors was born on a leap year? Robert D. Preston was mayor in 1926-1928 and celebrated his 10th birthday while in office. Other famous leap day babies and historical figures: 1468 Pope Paul III, last Renaissance pope (1534-1549) 1736 Ann Lee -- Founded the Shaker movement 1936 Henri “The Pocket Rocket” Richard -- NHL Hall of Fame Centre, Montreal Canadians and brother of Maurice Richard 1944 John Niland -- NFL guard for Dallas Cowboys 1972 Antonio Sabato, Jr. -- Italian- born actor. AJAX • BROCK • CLARINGTON • OSHAWA • PICKERING • SCUGOG • UXBRIDGE • WHITBY For unique trip ideas or to plan your perfect day, visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017 Sign up for Durham Tourism’s FREE e-newsletter Be among the first to receive details on the latest events, festivals, attractions and special offers! Sign up at www.durhamtourism.ca durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 What do you know about the 29th day of February? 1. Which of the following is true about leap year day? a) No caesarean sections are allowed to be booked for this date at hospitals in Ontario; only emergency caesareans are performed. b) People born on this day often call themselves “leap frogs.” c) Ten per cent of people who are born on the very last day of February legally change their birthdays. d) It was once considered the only acceptable day for women to ask men to marry them. 2. Why does February have an extra day every four years? a) The 29th was a special holi- day every four years when the calendar we use today was first created. b) Daylight savings time isn’t enough to keep the lighted hours on track, so an extra day is necessary. c) An extra day every four years compensates for the fact a year is almost six hours lon- ger than 365 days. d) The earth shifts every four years, making it necessary to add an extra day. 3. Which of these hockey play- ers celebrates his birthday on the 29th? a) Hal Gill -- Pittsburgh Penguins b) Cam Ward -- Carolina Hur- ricanes c) Jordan Staal -- Pittsburgh Penguins d) Jordin Tootoo -- Nashville Predators Go online to see what your leap-year IQ is at www. durhamregion.com It comes but once every four years... AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Greg Burnett and Sharon Matchim are getting married on Feb. 29 in Pickering. Phone BookVideo Commercials Talking Characters Online Business Search Local Sales & Specials Celebrating 10 years of innovation THANK YOU FOR MAKING GOLD BOOK #1 4th ANNUAL Saturday, March 1st 10am - 6pm at the… SPONSORED BY: 10am - 6 p m MUSIC • RIDING • DRAMA PLAYING • GYMNASTICS • LEARNING MARCH B R E A K SUMM E R C A M P S S H O W & Saturda y , M a r c h 1 s t at the To exhibit your camp call 905-683-5110 ext. 228 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 DURHAM — Quitting smoking has never been easier with Durham Region Health Department’s six-week program. Local residents are invited to attend the infor- mation meeting on March 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Kingsview United Church, at 505 Adelaide Ave. E., in Oshawa. This will provide participants with an over- view of the program and a chance to ask questions. The group sessions begin on March 28, running every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks at the same location. Registration is required and should be done in advance as space is limited. For more information, call 905-666-6241 or 1-800- 841-2729. For some people dieting just doesn’t work, but an Ontario company is now helping with a new twist on an old technology. It’s a comfortable low-heat sauna that you can place in any room of your home. “My patient lost 12 pounds in three weeks. I had predicted it wouldn’t work, but once she started to detoxify it became very easy,” reports Dr. Julie Wyatt ND, of the Markham Village Naturopathic Center. The doctors treating obesity and its related symptoms have discovered that the toxic load of chemicals and heavy metals we accumulate over a lifetime are actually a primary cause of weight gain and weight retention. “Our clients have been using it for years to detoxify,” says Pat Kuebler of the Profeet Healing Centre in Ajax. “We’ve also seen phenomenal results with skin quality, pain relief and weight- loss. And of course it’s the number one way to prevent cancer because it removes so many toxins from the body,” she adds. SaunaRay Inc., the Ontario company that built Profeet’s sauna, has developed the technology by working with medical doctors and conducting front-line medical research. “These are different than what you see in big- box stores,” says Kuebler. “SaunaRay guarantees no chemicals, no pesticides, no lacquers, nothing from China that can heat up and vapourize inside. This unit is so safe it’s actually considered medical-grade.” The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto uses SaunaRay units to train graduating naturopaths in sauna detoxifi cation therapy. These saunas are a revolution in heat therapy because they plug into regular outlets and require no drains or vents. They are much more tolerable than traditional hot saunas. They’re kept just warm enough - around body temperature. The natural ceramic heat causes profuse sweating and detoxifi cation. “In the fi rst 3 months of using my SaunaRay unit I lost 15 pounds,” says Health Practitioner Patricia McAllister-Smith of Newmarket. “I tell people I ‘melted’ it off because you sweat so much it actually burns calories” (The Journal of the American Medical Association reports 600 calories burned in 30 minutes of continuous sweating). To know whether your weight might be related to chemical exposure, some questions you can ask yourself are whether you’ve moved into a new home, or recently renovated. Have you lived in a home with new carpets or kitchen cabinets? Do you normally drive new cars? Detoxifying may not make everyone lose weight, but it will improve the function of every organ of your body. Profeet will showcase its SaunaRay unit March 2nd at the Health Matters Expo. New Saunas “Melt Off” the Fat Participant has his blood tested in SaunaRay detoxifi ciation Study Advertising Feature SECOND TIME AROUND THRIFT STORE EVERYTHING!50 % OFF GRAND OPENING IN AJAX We will match any other advertised sale prices with this ad! 2 DAY SALE FEBRUARY 29TH & MARCH 1ST Your support of this store benefits children with chronic and serious illnesses and their families. Pickering 512 Kingston Rd. 905-837-2672 Ajax 76 Hardwood Ave. S. 905-837-2672 Excluding new matresses NEW!NEW! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Quit smoking with help from Durham’s health department Sudoku newsdurhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The series of debates between varying religions held on Friday and Saturday at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby featured humour and pathos, anger and anguish, as well as an overabundance of facts about three major world religions and one philosophy. Christianity vs. Hinduism Dave Hunt, a resident of Oregon who worked for 20 years as an accountant, has had close to 40 books published about Bibli- cal research and prophecy. A member of the Plymouth Brethren, he travels the world speaking in churches, at conferences and participating in some de- bates. During Friday night’s debate, Mr. Hunt claimed the Hindu term karma is amoral, senseless and hopeless because “karma per- petuates sin, inflicting the same sin that a person inflicted on somebody else back onto them.” Budhendranauth Doobay said that karma is what determines a person’s place and des- tiny in life but never gave a clear explanation of what it means. “Some of the pictures depicting the Hindu religion are shockingly evil. “Have you ever seen someone with shrunk- en human skulls or severed heads? It’s a bit frightening,” said Mr. Hunt as he displayed a copy of Hinduism Today with serpents in the hair of one of the Hindu gods. Mr. Doobay, who grimaced and put his head in his hands while he listened to Mr. Hunt, responded by saying that, in Hinduism, the serpent represents longevity. “The serpents in the hair represent human vices -- hate, anger and others -- that we try to conquer. “You don’t have to go to church to be Hindu, you just live by the golden rule. It doesn’t matter what religion you are,” said Mr. Doobay, a cardiologist who started a place of Hindu worship in Scarborough. He told Mr. Hunt to “open up your mind. Why is your religion better than mine?” and said that Hindus don’t believe in heaven or hell. Mr. Hunt retorted that there are two destinations -- heaven and hell -- and that only faith in Jesus Christ can take a person to heaven. Christianity vs. Humanism Mr. Hunt opened his debate with humanist Christopher diCarlo by saying it’s totalitarian for atheists to dictate that children shouldn’t be taught religion in school. “The problem with the atheists’ debate about evolution is that there’s no proof for the origin of the species. How could even one cell, such a complex miracle, come into existence by chance?” said Mr. Hunt. Mr. diCarlo countered that it’s more impor- tant to live one’s life as a decent person, treat- ing others well, than to worry about whether God really does exist or not. Mr. diCarlo is a University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology assistant professor and the author of several books, including ‘How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass: a Guide to Critical Thinking’. He defines him- self as an age theist who is an atheist in regard to all defined religions, but an agnostic about the reason for existence. “My purpose here today is not to offend religious sensitivities. “ I’m a former Catholic myself and was an altar boy for five years. All religions have flaws in human reasoning. “I’d love to know there was a God who ex- isted and when I died, he’d take care of me,” said Mr. diCarlo. He read several Bible verses about varying topics which he said contra- dicted one another. “If it makes you feel good to believe in heaven, then go ahead. But don’t think I’m so wrong that I need to be helped. I was raised as a Catholic and I never remember anywhere in the New Testament where it said ‘Verily I say unto you, go into foreign lands and kill people for their oil,” he said in reference to President George Bush. Mr. diCarlo’s explanation for why people believe in God goes back to “caveman angst. “A caveman probably looked at a dead man, rotting, with flies buzzing all around him, and thought that will be me in a few years. Hence, the need to believe in immortality.” Mr. Hunt debated Mr. diCarlo’s consequent line of reasoning that God forces himself on people by threat of punishment. “Foreknowledge is not the same as pre- destination. God can’t make you believe in Him -- that can only come about through our willingness,” he said. The evolution theory Mr. Hunt took a break when Frank Sher- win, a zoologist and head of the Institute for Creation Research in San Diego, California, gave a detailed lecture trying to disprove the theory of evolution based on a lack of evidence for macroevolution, the theory that species evolved from one another. “There’s an absence of transitional forms, and when they do appear they’re sudden and abrupt,” he said. Mr. Sherwin said 95 per cent of fossil re- cords are clams and recent mudstone re- search supports the creation flood model. Mr. Sherwin was raised in a secular house- hold and became a Christian while serving with the American army in Vietnam. After conversion, he remained an evolu- tionist, but read some information that made him question the validity of macroevolution. “I developed an insane interest in biology, went to college and got a degree in biology. Then I went to graduate school for zoology, including a course on evolution, and studied with a class full of Darwinists. I believe the Genesis account that the world was built in six days,” he said in an interview. Christianity vs. Islam The grand finale, a debate between Mr. Hunt and Shabir Ally, an imam and host of the television show Let the Quran Speak, began with Mr. Hunt tearing down Moham- med the prophet as a self-serving despot who was responsible for the writing of extreme Quranic verses. “Mohammed told one man to divorce his wife so he could marry her and he ordered an attack on a group of people during Ramadan although the Quran explicitly forbids war during Ramadan. “The history of slaughter is Islam. There have been more people killed in eastern Eu- rope and north Africa by Muslims than Hitler killed during World War Two,” said Mr. Hunt. Mr. Ally responded by saying that Vatican II and the United Church recognize Islam as one of the major world religions and said that God informs Muslims through reason as well as scripture. “Our interpretation should be inter-textual and in the context of our cultural setting.” He read a number of Bible verses detailing rife violence and said that Samson, an Israel- ite prophet who killed many Philistines, was the first suicide bomber. “There were more killed by him than were killed during the whole 911 incident.” He said that Christianity is much more denigrating toward women than Islam, quot- ing several strict verses written by the apostle Paul, and explained that Muslim women wear burkas and head scarves to protect them- selves from unwarranted advances. He said that, in some ways, even Jesus was violent. A heated debate ensued about the validity of Christ’s death and resurrection, with Mr. Ally raising questions about the ability to die after the number of hours Christ hung on the cross. He discussed the theory that Christ was put in a tomb and then walked out three days later. Despite the crescendo rising at times, all four debates were peaceful and informative. Organizer Paul McGregor said he’s looking forward to holding a similar event next year, which would mark the fifth time he’s con- vened public debates on religion in Durham Region. Religious debates feature anger and anguish War of the Worldviews fails to pin down absolute truth Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Religious debates were held at All Saints Catholic School in Whitby. The first debate of the event pitted Hinduism against Christianity. Budhendranauth Doobay listens to Dave Hunt and his views. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Christopher diCarlo, left, speaks while Dave Hunt and moderator Peter Koropatwa, right, listen during a War of the Worldviews religious debate. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 1735 Bayly St. Unit 7C • Pickering • East of Brock Rd. • info@bbandsofap.com • www.bbandsofap.com • 905-831-3777 Offi cial Sponsor Grab your friends and come Restaurant Sponsor Bronze Sponsors Ajax Lions Club, Ballymore Development Corp., Black & McDonald (Power Generation Division), City of Pickering, Durham District School Board, Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, Mattamy Homes Ltd., Sabourin Kimble & Associates Ltd., The Miller Group., Town of Ajax Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Cross border distributions solutions that work designer kitchens & baths candz PRINT inc. $PICK ERI NGMar k e t sSelect Acoustic Supply Inc. Incentive Prize Donations March 29th – 30th, 2008 Rouge Hill Bowling Centre Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation Help us help kids in the Ajax-Pickering community Our Little Brothers and Sisters are counting on you! Register online at www.bbandsofap.com or call us at 905.831.3777 Raise $250 or more and you could win roundtrip tickets for two to any WestJet scheduled destination (charters excluded) or $500 off a 7 day cruise from Cruise Holidays of Metro East ! Come dressed and ready for a vacation in the tropics! Prizes for the best dressed “traveller” Bowling lanes are fi lling up fast so register today! You don’t have to be an experienced bowler to participate. A United Way Agency Ajax Cash Donations Dr. Christopher Tom, Peg Perego Canada Inc., Lone Star Texas Grill Ajax Ajax THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com 905-831-2326 DURHAM VACUUM PLUS LTD. 629 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING #2 HWY 401 HWY Whites Rd.SteepleHillKingston Rd. $$44 99 99 ** Your Local BEAM Expert Serves You Best! *not exactly as shown Features: EXPIRES MARCH 21/08 2007 Platinum Accessory Kit Includes: Powerful canister, 30' crush-proof electric hose with cord management, powerhead with light, dusting & floor brushes, crevice and upholstery tools, tool caddy and hose rack. • Solid Steel Construction • Exclusive Gore Self Cleaning Hepa Filter GETGET THE WORKS THE WORKS FOR ONLY!FOR ONLY! 490 AIR WATTS (reg $649.00) CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS Sandra Dee’s Furniture Restoration 1019 Toy Avenue Unit 3 • Pickering • 905-426-5992 www.sandradees.com Renew the look of your kitchen and restore your antiques! BeforeBefore DuringDuring AfterAfter Making Everything Old, New Again! Best Heating & Air Conditioning Service 2007 *The “so-called” experts are getting nervous because you are not falling for their misleading advertisement. *Some companies are advertising that you can purchase a new furnace and air conditioner for a very low price. What they are not telling you is the up front costs involved to get that price. Call Rodmans today for a: Hassle Free Worry Free & Honest Quote! Trust Rodman’s. Our reputation speaks for itself! Call us today. SPECIALISTS SINCE 1949 RODMAN’S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGÃViÊ£{,," ¿¿--2007 Diamond *Always*Always Read T h e Read The Fine P r i n t ! Fine Print! 905-683-3641 www.rodmans.ca durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 home SWEET home • Advertising Feature Seasonal décor - Spring & Summer 2008 colour trends (NC)-Spring is coming and what better way to cel- ebrate the advent of warm- er weather than with a fresh look at colour trends. To help you get in the mood for the “blooming” season, The Home Depot Canada is sharing the three colour trends for Spring/Summer 2008, so get ready to dec- orate. Natural Life. This par- ticular colour trend and mood is all about pared down simplicity - an awareness of sustainable, natural materials that provide a soft- edged, earthy and fundamental feel. Natural colors of browns, taupes and beiges provide the perfect backdrop for colour in grey/blues and greens. Colourful accents include red, orange and the introduction of yellow. Natural Life provides the basis and core for all The Home Depot’s kitchens and baths, flooring and outdoor rooms. Coastal Chic. This colour trend and mood is refreshing, simple, nostalgic, and breezy - where a cool, calm environment is decorated with washed, faded linens, subtle stripes and simple patterns. Weathered wood, hand painted ceramics, comfortable pil- lows and textured rugs add intrigue. Colour combinations include shades of blues from the “coast” mixed with greens, yellow and neutrals. Contrasts of dark and light woods, played up against the various shades of blues and greens with polished chrome finishes provide the perfect Coastal palette. Coastal Chic is the perfect look for bath, paint, décor and the outdoors. Summer Savories. The delicious tastes of gelato and fresh summertime fruits like watermelon and strawberries provide an inspirational backdrop for this colour trend theme. Summer Savories is the place to brighten up any assortment. Used carefully and sparingly, Summer Savories can and will add that bright pop you’ve been looking for. Great for pillows, area rugs, outdoor accessories and lighting. Paint, wallpaper and wall décor can also express these savories in a playful way. More décor, design and colour inspiration is available online at homedepot.ca. homeWEET When it comes to getting your furnace cleaned, cheaper is NEVER better. Many companies in the heating and air condition- ing industry employ untrained, inexperienced technicians. Your annual furnace cleaning and safety inspection takes time and should be performed with care. An average cleaning should take a qualified licensed technician approximately one hour. SURFACE CLEANING IS NOT A FURNACE CLEANING. Proper maintenance involves disassembling parts to get to areas that can’t be reached when resting in its usual place. The purpose of cleaning your fur- nace is to ensure that your furnace is working as efficiently and safely as possible. Rodmans Heating and Air Conditioning cares about your safety and comfort. To arrange a proper and thorough cleaning of your furnace, please contact us at 905-683-3641. Are they stealing money from you? FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29 ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meet- ing begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. Everyone welcome. 905-428- 9431 (Jim). SATURDAY. MARCH 1 FAMILY MOVIE: Autism On- tario - Durham Region events offers a Family Movie Morning for Youth at Cineplex Odeon Cinemas, 248 Kingston Rd. E. in Ajax at 9:30 a.m.. (doors open at 9). Free for Autism Ontario members and imme- diate family, $7 otherwise. For more information, call 1-866- 495-4680 or e-mail autismdur- ham.Events@Gmail.com. SUNDAY. MARCH 2 GLENDALE TENNIS: Register for the upcoming summer season at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex from noon to 2 p.m. and receive the early bird $5 discount. For more information visit www. glendaletennis.org or contact Jack at 905-420-0147. MONDAY, MARCH 3 RUG HOOKING MEETING: The Ajax Rug Hooking Guild meets on the first of every month for a structured meet- ing. The meeting is at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Shelley Carroll at 905-683-0017 or Pat Norwood at 905-839-4964. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for bid euchre on Mondays at 7 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. SUPPORT GROUP: A Brain Tumour Support Group meets at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax, on the first Monday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. EUCHRE: Enjoy an afternoon or evening playing cards with the Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax, Mondays at 8 p.m., Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. For more information call Jack at 905-683-9696. TUESDAY, MARCH 4 CRAFTS: Join the Pickering Village Seniors for crafts on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Community Centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Bring your lunch and your own craft project or work on group projects. Tea and cookies are provided. New members always welcome. MOMS AND TOTS GROUP: A Moms and Tots group has many activities for children, including a sensory table, snack time, crafts, games, story telling and singing. The group meets every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hope Centre, Salvation Army building, 35 King’s Cres., Ajax. It’s free and everyone is wel- come. For more information, call Dannyelle at 905-831-4774. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A parent support group meets locally every Tuesday for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. The meetings are at 7:15 p.m. For more information, visit www. apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666. SENIORS’ FRIENDSHIP CLUB: The Ajax Senior Citizen’s Friendship Club is inviting anyone interested to hear guest speaker Shelley Marshall from Green Thumb Nursery at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax, at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Louise Johnson 905-683-7799 or Shirley Bruce 905-428-8711. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 TOASTMASTERS: The Ajax- Pickering Toastmasters’ Club invites anyone interested in public speaking, personal growth, improving their lead- ership and presentation skills, and building self-confidence to its Wednesday meetings at the Ontario Power Genera- tion Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road), in Pickering. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information call Richard at 416-562-0140 or visit www. toastmasters.org. EAGLE’S NEST: The Eagle’s Nest drop in for those 50 years and over is at Forest Brook Community Church, at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Kearney Drive in Pickering Village, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more informa- tion call Jack at 905-686-5647 or Bob at 905-571-5635. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednesdays and Fri- days at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 6:45 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are wel- come. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. THURSDAY, MARCH 6 BRIDGE: Join the Pickering Village Seniors for a game of bridge on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Satur- days from 1:15 to 4 p.m. at the Village Community Centre, 29 Linton Ave., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Coffee and cookies are provided. They also offer shuffleboard on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 905-683-8460 for more information. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meetings take place every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at La Storta, Manresa- Jesuit Spiritual Re- newal Centre, 2320 Liverpool Rd. All welcome. For more information call Edith at 905- 686-3834. UNIVERSITY WOMEN: The Canadian Federation of Uni- versity Women Ajax/Pickering meeting features Pat Koral speaking about Journalism, the Story behind the Story. Everyone is welcome at 7:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Heritage Centre, 120 Roberson Ave., Ajax. For more information call Sandy at 905-428-0003. THE ROCKIN’ FAMILY MUSICAL For CDs, activities and more info visit: judyanddavid.com City Playhouse March 8-10 Save your seats now! 905-882-SHOW A high-energy, dazzling cast starring Judy & David from “Judy & David’s Boom Box” on Treehouse TV Live on stage in Thornhill at the C ome by and see the setting which has earned Orchard Villa its exceptional reputation for retirement living for 28 years in the Pickering community. Orchard Villa RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1955 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering www.orchardvilla.ca Community Lifecare Inc., Caring Since 1959 Open House Saturday March 8th From 2-4 pm - refreshments will be served 603 Church Street North, Ajax. 905-686-8187 1822 Whites Road, Pickering. 905-421-0111Some restrictions applySome restrictions apply WINTER sPECIALWINTER sPECIAL 50%50% OFF EnrollmentOFF Enrollment With this coupon. Limited time only. MonthlyMonthly TanningTanning $28.99$28.99 Special Display For your FREE invitation or for exhibitor information please call: Sunday, March 2, 2008 Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valleyfarm Rd., Pickering Doors open at 1pm 1-866-873-9945 BaLLYCLIFFE LODGE Retirement Residence 70 Station Street, Ajax, ON Call 905-683-7321www.chartwellreit.ca THE FREEDOM I WANT “I have the freedom to choose. From the meals in the dining room, to the activities that are available, it’s my decision.” On March 13, 2008 from 7 pm - 8 pm, Ballycliffe is hosting a night of dancers from the Denise Lester School of Dance. Come on in and join in the fun. ® WAREHOUSEAARARARHOUSEOREHOUSSSWWWWAREHOUSEWAREHOUSE OUTLETOUTLET 20-80% OFF MSRP •STICKERS •SCRAPBOOKING •LOOT BAG ITEMS •HOME DECOR 400 Cochrane Dr, Markham ON L3R 8E3 905 475-6771 OPENYEAR ROUND www.sandylion.com Online Sticker Collection! Fun Contests! Free Games & Activities for kids! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com What’s going on in your community? eventsnow.ca Proud Sponsor 39 99$ The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original value. We package them in a unique format we call the Passport to Savings. A limited number of Passports are produced for one merchant every three weeks. They are available while supply lasts. 1.www.passporttosavings.ca 2. Call 905-426-4676 ext 222 3.In person: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax Other great passports available at www.passporttosavings.ca 3 EASY WAYS TO BUY Where can you get unbeatable deals from local businesses? +GST Try the outstanding services offered at the Seaton Springs Ranch and Retreat, Pickering’s fi rst Aveda Salon & Spa set on a 35 acre countryside estate. Gather your girl friends, purchase your passports and head to the spa. SAVE OVER $580 *For complete details and terms & conditions go to www.passporttosavings.ca. While supplies last. For just $39.99+GST you will receive: • Complimentary shampoo, cut & style • Complimentary full colour or partial foil highlights with a blow dry & style • Complimentary deep conditioning “hair damage” treatment • “Bring A Friend” ~ 2 for 1 hour long relaxation massage •Complimentary Seaton Springs Manicure* (*with purchase of your personalized Spa Rituals Vegan nail polish) • Spa Packages: 2 for 1, choose from one of the following: - Seaton Springs Natural Rituals Massage, Hot Stone - Carribean Vacation - Full Day at the Spa Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. New and Resale JEWELLERY 25% to 50% Ajax location only. Excluding consignment items. Not valid with any other offer. OFF 105 Bayly St. W. Ajax 905-683-2212 We Pay CASH for New and Used Items! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Getting her heart fit AJAX — Jean McLean breaks out in a sweat during a Fit For Heart event held recently at the McLean Com- munity Centre. V I D E O S O N L I N E iÃÊÌÀÕÌ>ÃÌi Ê£ÊÊÀ VÀi>ÊxääÊ FREE Services and Financial Assistance for Job Search and Workplace Supports (Phone) 905-404-8490 Ext. 24 (TTY) 905-404-0468 gryall@chs.ca For more information call Gord at W e c a n Help! L o o k i n g for a Job? Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Event runs this Sunday DURHAM — The first-ever Health Matters Expo is taking place at the Ajax Convention Centre, and it’s here to provide answers to your health questions. The event has more than 40 ex- hibitors with focuses from athletics to osteoporosis and everything in be- tween. There is also a panel of health professionals to direct questions to, and two keynote speakers. Dr. Joey Shulman is speaking on the main stage at noon. She is the author of multiple health books; her latest work is ‘The Last 15 – A Weight Loss Breakthrough’. At 1:30 p.m. Jennifer Hough is tak- ing to the stage. She’s the founder of the Vital You Clinic and the co- author of two best-selling books. Ms. Hough is a life coach who helps clients transcend their self-limiting habits. There are seminars on yoga, why eating chocolate is good for you, re- ducing stress, and a variety of others on living healthier. The Health Matters Expo is on Sunday, March 2 at the Ajax Conven- tion Centre, 550 Beck Cres. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has a $2 admission that is donated to char- ity. Ajax expo wants to make sure residents are aware that health does matter SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 newsdurhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 • Gorgeous hardwood fl oors throughout • Professionally fi nished bsmt. w/2nd kitchen and 3pc. bath • Family room features woodburning fi replace w/marble surround • Yard features interlock patio and beautiful perennial gardens • Too many upgrades to list Quick Possession Available - This is a Must See!! SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2-4 P.M. 56 DOBSON DRIVE, AJAX$335,000FIRST Realty Ltd., Brokerage CINDY SGROI & CRAIG NOFTLE Sales Representatives 905-436-9601 905-831-3300 SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2-4 PM 727 HEWSON DR., SOUTH PICKERING KINGSTON/WESTNEY GREAT FAMILY HOME! This warm and welcoming home offers a bright eat-in kitchen, open concept livingroom/ dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and more all within walking distance to schools. Let us tell you more! SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2:30-4:30 PM 49 PEMBRY DRIVE, AJAX MARY ROY** Broker 905-426-7515 905-649-3300 $2 8 9 ,8 9 8 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage $2 5 9 ,8 8 8 PHOTOS @ www.MaryRoyTeam.com Call Mary Roy today @ 905-426-7515 LIVERPOOL/KROSNO COME SEE... COME BUY! This stunning open concept 3+2 bedroom bungalow offers $$$thousands in upgrades, hardwood fl oors, fi nished loft/storage area, separate entrance to fi nished basement, 2nd kitchen/living room/ 2 bedrms/bathroom and more on a premium lot in desirable South Pickering close to schools, 401, shops, Go Transit and all amenities! PHOTOS @ www.MaryRoyTeam.com Call Mary Roy today @ 905-426-7515 WILLIAM CONQUER Sales Representative 905-434-7777 SUN. MARCH 2, 2-4 P.M. 16 ROOT CRESCENT, AJAX This beautiful 4 yr. old home has upgrades galore. On a very quiet street. Home boasts a beautiful professionally fi nished w/o basement. 2 w/o’s, both to separate 12x30’ decks, made of “lifelong plastic”. This home is truly a 10+. Travel north on Harwood, turn left on Woodcock, turn right on Nobbs, turn left on Root, Call Billy direct at: 905-441-0469. STUNNING TORMINA BUILT HOME! Ability Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage - INCREDIBLE 2 STOREY W/4 BDRM & 4 BATH, APPROX. 3,187 SQ. FT. & SEVERAL UPGRADES - GAS F/P, HWD FLRS, S/S APPLIANCES, EAT-IN KIT W/EXTRA WIDE PATIO DOORS - W/O TO YARD, INTERLOCK WALKWAY, FULLY FENCED W/GATE SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 3-4 P.M. 13 SEGGAR AVE., AJAX 905-428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#3115 MLS# E1306955$474,900BILL MCLEAN Sales Representative SHANNON MCLEAN Sales Representative 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 www.sellingwithbill.com First Realty Ltd. Brokerage *Huge private backyard, one of the largest in Glendale* Stunning popular backsplit model; totally renovated modern kitchen, $15K spent, newer appliances, breakfast bar & media centre overlooking spacious living room with cathedral ceilings, lots of windows and w/o to 18x14’ deck. Separate dining room, 4th bedroom or rec room in basement with 3-piece bath. Don’t miss this house!! 1763 FOLEYET CRES., PICKERING SAT. & SUN. MARCH 1 & 2, 2-4 P.M. J U S T L I S T E D SAT. MAR. 1 & SUN MAR. 2, 2-4 P.M. 890 VOYAGER, PICKERING ROCCO LISCIO, P.Eng., PMP Sales Representative 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Email: rocco@roccolisciohomes.com Unique 5 bdrm Queen Anne architecture located among other executive homes. Huge ravine lot. Loaded with upgrades. Near 401 & GO for easy commute. See virtual tour at www.roccolisciohomes.com$749,900STEVE KOSTKA Sales Representative 1-800-663-7119 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage SAT. MARCH 1, 2-4 P.M. “Prime Pickering location” This fully detached all brick home shows very well!! Double car garage, gleaming hardwood fl oors thru-out, central air, gas fi replace, complete “NEW” roof. Upgraded 30 yr. warranty -shingles. All appliances, fi nished basement, 4 piece ensuite. Won’t last!! Call Steve Kostka now, 905-839-7449. See STEVE’S “VIRTUAL TOUR” www.stevekostka.com 623 CHIRON CRES.,PICKERING (Whites/Strouds)$314,900 JUST LISTED 2020 BLOOMFIELD CRT. PICKERING Finch/Valley Farm RAVINE LOT, HUGE BACKYARD Hurry on this 5 year new “COUGHLAN HOME”. Quiet Court Location, Double Car Garage, Combination Living/Dining Room, Kitchen O/L’s “Family Room” With Gas Fireplace, Gleaming “HARDWOOD” Flooring, Kitchen/Family Room O/L’s “RAVINE” Fully Landscaped, Finished Basement with “Oversized Windows” All appliances and more. Call Steve Kostka now, 905-839-7449. SUN., MARCH 2, 2-4 P.M. See STEVE’S “VIRTUAL TOUR” www.stevekostka.com $379 , 9 0 0 PATRICIA GUEST Sales Representative 905-683-5000 $319,900 Stunning South Ajax home walking distance to schools, parks & lake. Gleaming hardwood fl ooring throughout, updated eat in kitchen with gorgeous porcelain tiles. Huge family room addition with grand fi replace. Fin basement! Sauna! Hot Tub! SATURDAY MARCH 1, 2-4 P.M. 83 HARLAND CRES., AJAX (Harwood & Cloveridge) QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated www.WeHelpYouMoveHome.com 4 EDGELY CRT., DELANEY & CHURCH SAT. & SUN. MARCH 1 & 2 1-4 PM. Call DON DENNIS or LORRAINE HICKLING TODAY! Sales Representatives 905-683-8661 WELCOME HOME! * Brand New luxury townhomes just built in historic Pickering Village * Purchase with no money down * Move in within 30 days * Freehold - no maintenance fees * Finishes/upgrades to be chosen by buyer on some lots * Many lots to still choose from * Walk to school & transit – Golf course & parks nearby * Minutes to GO, shopping & highways JOAN UPTON Sales Representative 905- 430-6655 SUNDAY, MAR. 2, 1-4 P.M. 120 PORT DARLINGTON, UNIT 1 Port Darlington Marina lifestyle at your doorstep! 1,800 sq. ft. luxury condo townhouse with 2 balconies and solarium. Extensively upgraded with hardwood fl oors, jacuzzi tub, gas fi replace, California shutters. Waterfront trail, park and beach nearby. List price $315,000. Your host: John Watkinson*. $31 5, 0 0 0 R.M.R. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE S U N 1 - 4 P M view on-line at... www.homes.durhamregion.comwww.homes.durhamregion.com OpenHouses this Saturday and SundaySaturday and Sunday ~Opportunityis~Opportunity is Knocking~ ~Opportunity is Knocking~ Super South Ajax ranch bungalow with garage. Walk to lake. Large extra deep fully matured fenced lot. Full of gorgeous perennial gardens, pond, patio and deck. Home shows pride of ownership. Recently re-painted thruout. New gas furnace, A/C Sept. 05. Newer windows most in 06. Dir: off Salem Rd., south of Bayly. 702 PICKERING BEACH RD. SOUTH AJAX Group Masters Realty Inc., Brokerage 1650 Bath Road, Kingston ON. K7M 4X6 AIDAN MURPHY Broker 613-384-5500 direct 905-626-1064 SUN. MARCH 2, 2-4 P.M. For more listings see next page JILL FEWSTER- YAN Sales Representative 416-487-4343 SAT. MARCH 1, 2-4 P.M. 1440 PARKHAM, PICKERING Move in and enjoy this lovely 4+1 bedroom home, a short walk from the waterfront trail and Kinsmen Park. Gleaming hardwood in living rm., dining rm. and all 4 bedrooms. Renovated kitchen with slate fl oor and SS appliances. Separate entrance to fi nished basement with rec room, kitchen, 3 piece bath and 5th bedroom. Entertain on deck in sunny 50’ backyard. New furnace/CAC in 07. Close to Pickering GO, 401, shops & hospital. WALK TO WATERFRONT TRAIL FROM THIS BEAUTY! Sadie Moranis Realty, Brokerage The Mills Team $31 4, 8 0 0 - POPULAR TURNBERRY CASTLE MODEL APPROX. 2,000 SQ. FT. - PART FIN. BSMT REC RM W/POOL TABLE & EQUIP. NEW BRDLM, LAMINATE & WINDOWS -CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS, 401, GO/BUS & STORES SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 1-2 P.M. 90 RAVENSCROFT RD., AJAX 905-428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#3108 MLS# E1307752$294,900 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 $499, 0 0 0 KENDRA METCALFE Sales Representative 905-436-0990 Sutton Group Status., Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated Sun. March 2nd, Noon - 4 P.M. 1680 Lakeridge Rd. N., Uxbridge (Btwn Dagmar & Lakeridge Ski Clubs) Go to www.KendraMetcalfe.com or Call Kendra at 905-428-8274 for more information & directions. See you Sunday! You’re invited to view this Custom Built Log Home nestled on almost an acre of paradise secluded from the street by towering trees. The home features a Gorgeous Open Concept Kit. w/Woodstove & Walkout to Deck, I/G Pool & Hot Tub. Fin. Bsmt w/Walkout, L/R, D/R & Fam. Rm, Minutes to the City, Ski hills & Nature trails! Picturesque Privacy!CUSTOMHOMEJACQUELYNN TANNER Sales Representative 905-619-9500 SUN. MARCH 2nd, 2-4 P.M. 11 CRANSTON AVE., AJAX Spacious, open concept semi. Modern, tasteful décor & features comb liv/din plus mn fl r family rm. Rich hardwood fl oors & ceramic tile. Sunlit kitchen offer brkfst area w/o. MBR ensuite. Sunken tub with sep shower. Upper hallway computer niche. Direct access to garage, long drive. Beautifully appointed in “The Hamlet”. MLS# E1294995. jtanner@rogers.com www.jacquelynntanner.com $28 3, 500 SUPER STATER! Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated FLAVIAN A. HOWARD BROKER 416-289-3333 SUN., 2-4 P.M. 1 PEACOCK CRES. REALTRON Realty Inc. Brokerage The Whittington, by Tribute, approx. 2,500 sq. ft. 4 spacious bedrooms, formal liv/din rooms. A nice kitchen, family room combo, 8 ft. wide sliding glass doors, lots of natural light, 2nd fl r. laundry.$389, 000 THE ENCLAVES OF NOTTINGHAM view on-line at... www.homes.durhamregion.comwww.homes.durhamregion.com OpenHouses this Saturday and SundaySaturday and Sunday ~Opportunityis~Opportunity is Knocking~ ~Opportunity is Knocking~ This home feels like new! Renovated throughout and WOW - 4 large bedrooms. Great size yard with mature trees. Finished rec room and more. Stop by this Sunday! 2-4 p.m. www.thehudsonteam.ca SUN. MARCH 2, 2-4 P.M. 1909 POPPY LANE, PICKERING ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage JENNIFER HUDSON Sales Representative 416-286- 3993 $24 7, 9 00 DAVID & SUZANNE MCINTYRE Sales Representative 905-427-1400 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage The McIntyre Group “Real Estate Wealth Builders” SUN., MARCH 2ND, 2-4 P.M. 204 CONESTOGA CRT., OSHAWA HIGH DEMAND CONDO! BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Oshawa’s most sought after court location! Quality Built Jeffery Home! The “Gowganda” bungalow model. Appox. 1,800 sq. ft! Cathedral and 9 ft. ceilings! Huge kitchen! Family room with built-in speakers & gas fi replace! Call David or Suzanne Now or View Online www.DurhamHomeNet.com Immaculate, spacious and open condo with brand new decor thru-out! Very bright lower fl oor unit with great view! All appliances included! Solarium! 2 baths! Recreation room! Pool! Billiards and car wash! Call David or Suzanne Now or View Online www.DurhamHomeNet.com$169,900CHERYL PEDDLE Sales Representative 905-427-1400 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Beautiful open concept home. Vaulted ceiling in entrance. Freshly painted, new hardwood floors, new roof Nov’07. 2 fireplaces, indoor hot tub & sauna, 2 skylights, private mature treed lot. Gorgeous landscaping, inground pool surrounded by deck & poolhouse with backyard workshop. Huge 79x292 ft. lot. DON’T MISS THIS SPRUCE HILL ROAD BEAUTY For more listings see previous page JAYSON POHL Sales Representative 905-655-1144 SUN. MARCH 2, 2-4 P.M. 70 CUMBERLAND LANE. SUITE 305 AJAX 950 square ft. condo on the Ajax waterfront. Bright spacious 1 bedroom suite features open concept living at its fi nest. Enjoy the solarium with S/W views of Lake Ontario. For more information call: 1-866-785-4JAY ext. 112 BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT INC. Brokerage FANTASTIC Condo apartment in a quiet neighbourhood. Bright and clean eat in kitchen with ceramic fl oors. Large master bedroom with double closet. Tour 1000’s of homes@danplowman. com. SAT. MARCH 1, 2-4 P.M. 2 TADMAN LANE, AJAX ID # 1 3 1$149,900DAN PLOWMAN Sales Representative 905-668-1800 ID # 1 3 0$314,900STUNNING Condo townhome in a safe & quiet neighbourhood. Bright & beautiful family room with a walkout to huge patio. Massive 6 piece washroom. Fully fi nished basement. Tour 1000’s of homes @ danplowman.com SAT. MARCH 1, 2-4 P.M. 3 TADMAN LANE, AJAX ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Tour these homes and 1000’s more @ DANPLOWMAN.COM or call 905-427-1400 CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW Impressive New Home In Quiet Neighbourhood. Close To Lake/ Conservation Area. Main Flr Mstr Bdrm W/Ensuite, His & Her Closet Huge Open Concept Fam Rm W/Fp,Kit W/Brkfast Bar, Formal Living Rm W/ Coffered Ceiling. Gleaming Hardwood Flrs Throughout. Basement Has Been Done By Builder. 905-831-3300. SAT. & SUN. MARCH 1 & 2, 2-4 P.M. 685 MARKSBURY, PICKERING MOJGAN MORTAZAVI Sales Representative 905-831-3300 416-529-3583$429,900First Realty Ltd. Brokerage 167 ROUGE FOREST, PICKERING SUN. MARCH 2, 1-4 P.M. • Shows perfect!! • Full ensuite bath • 3 bedrooms • Hardwood fl oors • Ceramic fl oors • Backs onto greenspace CLINT BELBIN Sales Representative 905- 428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage MEMBER BROKER For a Sneak Preview Call Clint Belbin 905-428-4557 ROUGE FOREST SEMI-DETACHED$289, 9 0 0 cbelbin@trebnet.com by appointment only THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com DURHAM — Eighty-seven classrooms costing $39.2 million will be built in 17 Durham public schools starting later this year. The construction boom is taking place to deal with the board’s aim of meeting re- duced primary class sizes. Student growth combined with smaller classes means more classrooms will be required in coming years. Construction will begin this spring at about half the schools and the remainder of the construction will start in the spring of 2009, said David Visser, superintendent of facilities services, at the Durham District School Board’s meeting Monday. “Future enrolment was our biggest con- sideration when choosing which schools would be given more classrooms -- that and school capacities,” Mr. Visser said . Day-care locations and students from out of area who attend the schools was another big factor when considering additions. Al- though some Durham schools need one or two additional classrooms, Mr. Visser said it’s not financially feasible to do major construction for smaller projects, so funds that were allocated for a particular school can be used for other schools. Three schools in Ajax, two in Pickering, five in Whitby, three in Oshawa, two in Scu- gog, one in Brock and one in Uxbridge will have three to eight new classrooms built. • Carruthers Creek, Lester. B. Pearson and Lord Elgin public schools in Ajax are slated for additions. • Altona Forest and Westcreek public schools in Pickering; and Bellwood, Fall- ingbrook, John Dryden, Pringle Creek and Winchester public schools in Whitby are to receive additional classrooms. • Also in line for classroom additions are Harmony Heights, Stephen Saywell and Walter E. Harris public schools in Oshawa, Cartwright Central and S.A. Cawker public schools in Scugog, McCaskill’s Mills Public School in Brock, and Joseph Gould Public School in Uxbridge. Seventeen public elementary schools to get new classrooms ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Dazzling Dean aims to bring the hills alive with The Sound of Music By Roland Cilliers rcilliers@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Dean Deffett, a 13-year-old from Pickering, is an aspiring member of the Trapp Family Singers. This star in the making has al- ready been the lead in several local plays and he now has his sights on the Rodgers and Ham- merstein musical ‘The Sound of Music’. Deffett is auditioning in the spring for a part as one of the Trapp family children. A part in this major musical would be a huge break, but Deffett is primar- ily interested in the role because he just loves performing. “When you go onto the stage and see the crowd watching you it just gives you a good feeling inside. It makes you happy,” says Deffett. At his audition, Deffett is sing- ing ‘The Sound of Music’ classics ‘My Favourite Things’ and ‘Do Re Mi’. He is currently working on perfecting the songs with his voice coach. This Grade 8 student has al- ready had a part in six theatre pro- ductions put on by the Civic Light Opera Company. At his school, he has had the lead role in every one of the school plays put on in the last three years. “All he does at home is sing and dance,” says his mother Leah Def- fett. While Deffett’s main passion is musical theatre, he currently fills his schedule with a diverse quantity of activities, including martial arts, magic performances and helping out kids who have mental disabilities. Deffett is part of a program called the ‘Pickering High School Buddies’ that has him working with another stu- dent on a regular basis. “We go in with mentally chal- lenged kids and we do the art program with them,” Deffett says. “It’s a lot of fun because they so nice.” On top of all that, Deffett is currently working towards per- forming a magic act at children’s parties. Anyone interested in hiring him can e-mail him at dazzlingdean@hotmail.com. submitted photo Don’t let his age fool you, 13-year-old Dean Deffett is no stranger to the stage. Interpreting playwright’s poetry on stage By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — In 1944, Tennes- see Williams had his first major, critical and popular success -- The Glass Menagerie. In 1945, the play won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, just the first of many awards the playwright would collect in his career. Several movies have been made from the play, too. Now Oshawa Little Theatre is staging the award-wining drama, which opens Feb. 28 and runs until March 15, with D’Arcy Smyth directing. The Glass Menagerie concerns a dysfunctional family, mother, son and daughter, abandoned by the bread-winning father and doing their best to survive the Depres- sion in St. Louis. There’s Amanda, a domineering mother, Laura, a disabled daughter, and Tom, a re- bellious son. It is considered to be autobiographical, as Williams’s situation was similar -- a father who wasn’t around much, a domi- nating mother and a mentally ill sister, all struggling to make ends meet during the 1930s. Smyth said the son “is caught between his desire for indepen- dence and his sense of respon- sibility” to his mother and sister, especially his sister, who walks with a limp and is terribly shy. The mother pushes the daughter to meet men and talks Tom into find- ing an appropriate suitor for her. When Tom brings home a friend from work, it appears she might get her wish. The title refers to the crystal ani- mals Laura collects and prefers to people. Known as a memory play, the drama features monologues by Tom who is remembering the events pictured in the play. It’s a play Smyth is familiar with. “My first encounter with Ten- nessee Williams was in 1966 when I was asked to play the gentleman caller,” he said. He also directed another award- winning Williams play, A Streetcar Named Desire, for OLT in 1976. Smyth said he enjoys the “tre- mendous challenge” that direc- tors, actors and the production crew face when staging Williams’s play. The playwright concerned himself in detail with everything about his plays, from the words to the staging to the set, sound and lighting, Smyth said. “Tennessee Williams is really a poetic writer,” he said. “His words are beautiful. It’s a joy to hear the words. It’s a joy to read the words.” Transferring that poetry onto the stage are several veteran actors in Durham. Judith Edmondson, a seasoned actor and director, plays Amanda, the mother. Last season, she played England’s Elizabeth I in Elizabeth Rex. Steve Foote plays Tom, a role he played some years ago with the Borelians in Port Perry. He’s appeared with theatre groups throughout Durham and beyond. Tracy Rankin makes her debut with OLT as Laura. She’s appeared with theatre groups in Toronto and with Durham Shoe- string Performers before and also works in film and TV. Lincoln Trudeau, in his seventh appear- ance with OLT, plays Jim, the gen- tleman caller. He was last seen in OLT’s production of Cosi. Smyth said he’s got a “hard- working and dedicated crew” working on the set, lighting, sound and costumes for the show. Submitted photo Tracy Rankin and Lincoln Trudeau rehearse a scene from Oshawa Little Theatre’s production of The Glass Menagerie. Stage stats What: The Glass Menagerie When: Feb. 28 to March 15 Where: Oshawa Little Theatre, Russett Avenue, Oshawa How: www.oshawalittletheatre. com for ticket information ‘Tennessee Williams is really a poetic writer. His words are beautiful. It’s a joy to hear the words. It’s a joy to read the words.’ -- D’ARCY SMYTH durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PICKERING — Pickering Ath- letic Centre gymnasts, power tumblers and trampolinists met with success at various meets re- cently. Members of the PAC provincial program competed at the second Provincial qualifier in Niagara Falls recently. Alexandra Clayton, competing in the Level 7 age 14-and-over di- vision, finished in first place over- all. Individually, she placed first on vault, second on uneven bars, first on balance beam and first on floor exercise. Other PAC results at the quali- fier: • Level 5 age 9: Katie Ewaskiw - eighth on vault, fifth on bars, fourth on beam, 13th on floor, seventh overall; Sabrina Nasner - first on vault, eighth on bars, 17th on beam, second on floor, 12th overall; • Level 5 age 12-13: Brooke Hing - third on vault, fifth on bars, second on beam, ninth on floor, fourth overall; Heather Putos - sixth on vault, fifth on bars, sixth on beam, sixth on floor, fifth overall; Sarah Dewar - sixth on vault, 11th on bars, fourth on beam, second on floor, eighth overall; Emma Boire - fourth on vault, ninth on bars, 11th on beam, second on floor, ninth overall; Taylor McFarlane - 15th on vault, fourth on bars, sixth on beam, sixth on floor, 11th overall; Nicolette Sabino - first on vault, 10th on bars, 10th on beam, ninth on floor, 13th overall; Alex Aicken-Savage - eighth on vault, eighth on bars, 14th on beam, sev- enth on floor, 17th overall; Emma Kikulis - third on vault, 10th on bars, 17th on beam, fifth on floor, 19th overall; • Level 6 age 9: Anna Taverna - second on vault, fourth on bars, second on beam, third on floor, second overall; • Level 6 age 10: Kaitlyn Trach - third on vault, fourth on bars, sec- ond on beam, first on floor, first overall; Tiara McCleary - second on vault, fourth on bars, third on beam, sixth on floor, third overall; • Level 6 age 11: Katie Towers - fifth on vault, fifth on bars, eighth on beam, third on floor, sixth overall; Rebecca Brown - 10th on vault, eighth on bars, 12th on beam, sixth on floor, 14th overall; • Level 6 age 14+: Sarah Dales - fourth on vault, fourth on bars, sixth on beam, second on floor, fifth overall; • Level 7 age 10-11: Samantha Smedley - second on vault, first on bars, third on beam, second on floor, second overall; • Level 7 age 12-13: Verena Her- rman - sixth on vault, third on bars, third on beam, fourth on floor, second overall; Sydney Mar- coux - third on vault, fourth on bars, ninth on beam, second on floor, ninth overall • Level 8 age 12-13: Maya Swami – second on vault, fourth on bars, sixth on beam, first on floor, fourth overall. In other PAC news, women’s ar- tistic gymnast Emily Towers com- peted as part of Team Ontario at the Sand Dollar Invitational in Orlando, Florida recently. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com [ Gymnastics ] Pickering tumblers power to solid results PICKERING —Pickering Athletic Centre athletes fared well at the second Cup qualifier meet for power tumbling in Barrie recently. Evan Spencer led the way in the Provincial ‘B’ men’s category, finish- ing first overall. He placed first in the first pass and first in the second pass to win the division. Other PAC results: • Provincial ‘C’ 13+ Women’s cat- egory: Alexandra Sanidas - first pass, 23rd; second pass, 22nd, 21st overall; Hayley Grey - first pass, 22nd, 23rd overall; • Provincial ‘B’ women’s divi- sion: Jaime Stipetic - first pass, 15th; second pass, 13th, 15th overall; • Provincial ‘C’ men’s category: Dan Fraser - first pass, fifth; second pass, third, fifth overall. [ Hockey ] Schofield scores goals, honours PICKERING — It’s been a week to remember for Rick Schofield. The Pickering resident, a fresh- men forward with the Lake Superior State University Lakers hockey team, was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association rookie of the week after scoring a pair of goals in two wins over Alaska. On Friday, Feb. 22, he scored the overtime goal in a 2-1 victory. The following day he potted a marker in a 5-3 game. In the two games, played in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Schofield was a plus-2 and blocked three shots. For the season, he’s the Lakers’ top-scoring freshman with nine goals and five assists for 14 points. He also leads the team with a plus-five. LSSU, which plays in Division 1, has an overall record of 8-18-6 and is 6-15-5 in CCHA play. [ Ringette ] Ajacians compete in Whitby WHITBY — Forty-nine of the best ringette teams in Ontario began play at the AA Provincial Champion- ships yesterday. Ajax is icing teams in the Petite age group and in the Junior and Belle divisions. Between the start of play and the Sunday 1:50 p.m. Belle champion- ship, more than 100 games will be played, most at Iroquois Park, but a handful also at the McKinney Centre on Friday. Sports briefs FEBRUARY 29, 2008 Time for a bigger trophy case Coach Lundmark named Ontario Female Coach of the Year DURHAM — If there was one area where members of the Dur- ham Synchro Club were in sync, it was in marching to the medal podium. Competing in the provincial championships in Guelph from Feb. 15 to 17, Durham athletes cap- tured 10 of the 12 top awards, mak- ing it the most successful provincial meet in club history. Stephanie Geller won gold in the Tier 6 figures, solo and duet with partner Jessica Henry. Geller also picked up a silver with the Tier 7 team. Julia Maclean also turned in win- ning performances, capturing the gold in the Tier 7 figures, solo and duet with partner Carrie Mouck, as well as the all-round swimmer award and the aggregate award to go with the Tier 7 team silver medal. Rachel Nickerson also won the Tier 6 aggregate award and Geller won the All-Round Tier 6 swimmer award. In the team competition, the Tier 7 squad of Courtney Durand, Geller, Henry, Maclean, Brianna MacLellan, Mouck, Alexandra Opydo, Berkley Soderstrom and Alaina Wade won silver. Leslie Wicken’s Tier 6 team of Carly Byberg, Katherine Gagnon, Alycia Halyk, Logan Kitchener, Hannah Koke, Brooke Manson, Carly McCagherty and Nickerson came in fourth. Jenilee Keslering’s Tier 6 team of Heather Clarke, Lindsay Dawson, Francesca DiPietro, Sarah Masters, Brittany Michaud, Ashtyn Nauffts, Amber Steele, Venessa Trajanos and Kionna Whyte placed seventh. The club’s head coach, Holley Lundmark, was honoured as the Ontario Female Coach of the Year award in the developmental cat- egory by the Coaches Association of Ontario. She was honoured at the coach’s conference in Mississauga on Feb. 23. Synchro swimmers dominate provincials submitted photo Athletes with the Durham Synchro Club turned in several medal-winning per- formances at the provincial championships in Guelph recently. From left are Carrie Mouck, Julia Maclean, Jessica Henry, Stephanie Geller, Rachel Nick- erson and coach Holley Lundmark. Lundmark received the Ontario Female Coach of the Year Award from the Coaches Association of Ontario. Pickering Athletic Centre athletes solid at meets Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Dunbarton High School’s Mike Purcell takes the puck with Ajax High School’s Brett Holmberg hot on his heels in LOSSA senior ‘AAA’ hockey playoff action at the Ajax Community Centre on Wednesday. Dunbarton began the final with an emphatic 6-0 victory to take a one-game-to-none series lead. Andrew Rhodes scored twice with Purcell, Ian Watters, Brad McAllistar and Blake Boddy adding singles. Game 2 is Monday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at the Don Beer Arena in Pickering. ✦ See Towers, Page 27 SCARBOROUGH 2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-701-1201 • Intra-Oral Dental Assistant I&II • Medical Offi ce Assistant • Pharmacy Technician • Medical and General Lab Assistant CALL NOW! HEALTH CARE NEEDS YOU! PSW evening classes starting on March, 17, 2008 Massage Therapy starts on March 11, 2008 Call for more information & other Healthcare programs starting after March Break Training Drivers Professionally for the Trucking Industry Trucking Career Information and Recruiting Seminar Wednesday March 5, 2008 2:30 pm or 6:00 pm Information Sessions Call to Reserve your Seat 1-800-753-2284 “Discover the Difference” 199 Wentworth Street E. Oshawa, ON L1H 3V6 (905) 723-1211 1-800-753-2284 365 Landsdowne St. E. Unit 4 Peterborough. ON K9L 2A3 (705) 743-1888 1-800-939-1463 John Howard Society of Durham Region or ® NATIONAL INTEGRATED DEALER SYSTEMS Pickering, ON (a division of Brunswick Corporation) ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE SUPPORT ANALYST ●Customer care experience with accounting related issues/questions ● Analyze multiple sources of information to determine best course of action ● Strong communication skills both written and verbal ●Understanding, helpful, and sensitive to needs of customers and maintaining composure in difficult situations ●Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to probe for additional details, asking targeted questions to gather information ● Willing to work in an environment that requires phone-based customer interaction For full job descriptions and qualifications, please apply on our website at www.brunswick.com, select careers and search open salary positions and search Canada. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Mackie Established in 1928, Mackie Moving Systems, a leader in the safe handling and transportation of High Value Products, Household Goods and General Freight across North America, is recruiting for the following positions: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR REVENUE PROCESSOR ACCOUNTING CLERK (CONTRACT) Please fax your résumé in confi dence to the Human Resources Department, quoting the position(s), on or before March 10, 2008 at (905) 434-4655 or e-mail mms.humanresources@mackiegroup.com For more details please visit our website at www.mackiegroup.com We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Mackie is committed to being an equal opportunity employer 933 Bloor Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 5Y7 The Employment Advantage Call Today Ajax: 905-426-8337 Oshawa: 905-436-2957 www.theemploymentadvantage.com START HERE! FREE Access to Employment Resources Are you lacking current skills - considering training? Is your resumé getting results? Would you like to learn where 85% of the available, yet unadvertised jobs are? Looking for better job search results? Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. 905-723-7700 or toll free at 1-877-723-7701 or email info@salesinstitute.ca www.salesinstitute.ca 1077 Boundary Road, Suite 107, Oshawa, Ontario If you can say that you meet one of the following requirements, you may qualify for one of our placements or programs: - No experience but a desire to start an exciting and rewarding sales career - A bright energetic individual with strong communication skills - Recently been layed off - Have recently been in receipt of EI benefits within 36 months - Have a desire to take control of your career and your earnings If any of these five descriptions describes you, register by calling Earn $45,000 to $65,0000 1st Registered Sales College in Canada bonnie togs We are an exciting Retailer of Children's Clothing, and Accessories with 27 stores (www.bonnietogs.com) located throughout the GTA and South Western Ontario.We currently have an opening for a STORE MANAGER to lead our team at our power center location in Pickering. This is a fantastic opportunity to head up the team at a successful retail operation. We offer successful candidates generous bonuses, individual/ team incentives, competitive wages and benefits package. The ideal candidate is results oriented with an enthusiastic attitude and a passion for customer service and product quality. You will have extensive experience managing, leading and building teams. To be successful, you will possess the ability to take charge, think outside the box and be willing to take on any challenge that comes your way. You will possess good leadership and interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills. You will also be self-motivated, enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and proven track record of success. The salary for this position will commensurate with experience. If interested please forward resume to; Bonnie Togs 65 Struck Court, Cambridge, On N1R 8L2 e-mail: bonnietogshiring@yahoo.ca fax: 519-624-5217 att: Christina Magwood Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and Glen Cedars Golf Club have the following positions available for the upcoming 2008 season. •Line Cooks • Prep Cooks • First Cooks • Breakfast Cooks • Dishwashers • Golf Course Maintenance See our website www.golfdeercreek.com for full Detailed Job Postings. Please email your resume to jobs@golfdeercreek.com or fax to 905.427.1574, quoting position of interest. No phone calls please. Exel Canada is looking for an energetic individual with the ability to multi-task for shipping, receiving & in-house repairs. Heavy lifting required. Please fax resume to 416-431-9171 or e-mail to: canada@exel-na.com requires an experienced Lube Technician for our busy service dept, drive clean certified would be an asset. Call Jimmy Feeney 905-420-9000 or email resume to service@pickering.toyota.ca HVAC Helper Residential heating & cooling contractor looking for G3 or G2 Licensed HVAC helper. Please Fax Resume To 905-579-1106 Dynamic, fast-paced Oshawa area custom automated machinery builder is accepting resumes for: ~ CNC set up machinist for mills or lathes ~ Manual lathe/mill (general) machinist ~ EDM wire set up / operator ~ Welder/Fitter for machinery fabrication Competitive wages and benefits. Fax to (905) 434-6409 or email to mfgjobs1@yahoo.ca LEGAL REAL ESTATE CLERK Busy Oshawa Law Firm requires Full Time Real Estate Clerk. Must have minimum 3 years experience. Proficiency in Word Perfect, Conveyancer and Teraview Fax resume to 905-721-1217 or email: mail@dianeengland.com TORONTO / GTA AREA Call Centre Reps ●Inventory Clerks Administrative Assistant ● Junior Accounting 28k - 55k ●1-3 years Experience General Office Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Call 416-214-1556 or Email: info@joblocatermd.com LIMO DRIVERS Wanted Full time and Part time Call 905-903-9411 $15/HR. PART TIME Canvassing for home renovations. Training provided. Own vehicle. Call (905)686-2445 after 4pm. Ext. 250. 3 SELF-MOTIVATED PEOPLE: 50 year old distribution company expanding globally, looking for on-line trainers. Flexible hours, work from your PC, training pro- vided. http://www.miniofficeout- lets.com/nickie A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.$20 avg/hr. CASH BONUSES PAID DAILY. Registration Work. 905- 435-1052 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 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.Wait staff,Door Persons, Exotic Danc- es, D.J. required immediately for busy adult entertainment club. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd, Pickering. ALARM DISPATCH Operators wanted in Ajax part & full-time positions available. Training on software provided. Fax resumes to 905-683-6631 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. ATTENTION:Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, flexible hours. Go to website: www.succeedfromhomebiz.com 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 COOK WANTED Mon., Wed.& Fri. for senior couple in Pickering. Salary negotiable. Experienced female preferred from South India (905)839-3843 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 DEAD END JOB?Ready to Quit? Interac, ATM, Age Verifica- tion. Turnkey System, Small In- vestment, No Royalties, 80K 1st yr. www.canmor.com or 866-685- 4445, What are you waiting for? I NEED SOMEONE TO LEARN my business. Must have leader- ship ability and strong desire for above income. Call Tanya Mur- phy (905)436-8499 ext 173 DO YOU LOVE YOUR JOB? Your Boss? If you do, then stop reading, but if you want flexible hours, great pay, and recognition for your work, then you need to e-mail chefcarrie@sympatico.ca OSHAWA DAYCARE has part time teachers assistant position available. Please call 905 721- 8782 or email kingswaydaycare@hotmail.com DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. PICKERING PRINTING COMPA- NY requires customer service representative and outside sales people. No experience required. Fax resume to: 905-831-3977. EDUKIDS Childcare Centres requires ECE TEACHERS, ASSISTANTS Ajax/Pickering Area Send resume by fax (905)426-8678 or email herbieg123@ aol.com EXPERIENCED COOK/CHEF re- quired for busy Port Perry pub. Full or part-time. Salary nego- tiable. Call Paul or Nora 905-985- 7444 or apply with resume to 56 Water Street. EXPERIENCED FLORIST re- quired for well established floral shop in Port Perry. Permanent part-time position. Please call 905-985-2525 or fax resume to 905-985-4738. FULL-TIME SUPERVISOR need- ed for busy Pickering flower shop, must be available to work even- ings and Saturdays. Retail expe- rience required. Please fax re- sume: (905)665-9781. 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. GENERAL OFFICE HELP,full- time, $10/hour. Data entry, filing, faxing. No experience needed. Call (905)426-2705 GROWING JANITORIAL COM- PANY seeking full-time/part-time cleaner. License/car a must. For Pickering, Ajax, Scarborough, Oshawa. Serious inquiries only. Call or fax resume to: 905-837- 1300. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 HVAC SERVICE CO-ORDINA- TOR/dispatcher required in Pick- ering. Perform general office du- ties and provide customer ser- vice. Fax resume to: 905-428- 7420 or graycoair@hotmail.com JUNIOR LEVEL RECEPTIONIST for busy Salon. Must be able to work daytime, evening & week- ends. Retail sales an asset, will train. Send resume to caitlinjobinterview@hotmail.com. SHORT ORDER COOK required full-time or part-time for Port Perry restaurant. Please call (905)982-0155, ask for Bill or George ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 To Place an Ad Call (905) 683-0707 or Tor. line (416) 798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Website: localmarketplace.ca A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 29, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com ROSS MEMORIALHOSPITAL Lindsay, Ontario Exceptional People Committed to Providing Exceptional Care The Ross Memorial Hospital has an opening for a: HEALTH & SAFETYCOORDINATOR Reporting to the Director of Human Resources you will review, revise and implement annually the hospital wide Health & Safety Program. You will provide leader- ship to the organization in health and safety related matters and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the WSIA, OH&SA and other relevant Acts and Regulations. As the Co-Chair of the JHSC you will assist in identifying training needs, safety hazards and make recommendations to implement safe workplace practices. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and fostering a safety conscious culture within the hospital. In addition, you will be required to produce, analyze and report applicable statistics and interact with the MOL, WSIB, OSACH and other third parties as required. As the successful candidate you will have a relevant post secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety coupled with a CRSP designation and 3 - 5 years of progressive health & safety experience, preferably in a unionized healthcare environment. In addition, you will possess excellent problem solving skills and demon- strated leadership abilities. Proficiency with computer applications including MS Office is a necessity as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Please forward your confidential resume by March 15, 2008 to. Ross Memorial Hospital Human Resources Department 10 Angeline Street North Lindsay, Ontario K9V-4M8 E-mail: humanresources@rmh.org Fax - 705-328-6160 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest. X-Ray Technologist, MRT Part time need for busy Whitby x-ray office Fax resume to: 416-757-4146 !! OPEN SOON !! SERENDIPITY STEAM KETTLE BISTRO Recruiting professional females & males who take the food & beverage industry seriously and would like to make a career of it. Health Benefits available after 3 months. Positions Available: Bar Floor Host Kitchen Bring resume to Open House Interviews Sat. March 1st. Between 1 & 4pm 121 Brock St. S Whitby Join A Winning Team Today! THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) DURHAM BRANCH… Invites interested residents of Durham Region to consider serv- ing as Board Members on our Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions requiring a few hours of time each month. If you are interested in promoting and enhancing the mental health and emotional well-being of the residents of Durham Region; have a background in or knowledge of community service, volunteer leadership, public relations, business planning, marketing or policy development, and have time to share, we encourage you to contact us. An information session will be provided for interested parties. Interested parties should send a brief resume by March 14th by mail to: Jim Hunt, CMHA Durham, 60 Bond St., Oshawa ON L1G 1A5 or by email to: stephaniem@cmhadurham.org CARE TO DONATE SOME OF YOUR TIME? The Denise House needs volunteers for its Board of Directors. The Denise House is a residential shelter and support service for abused women and their children. Our mandate is to provide safe accommodations, supportive counseling, advocacy, resources and referrals to women whose lives have been affected by violence. In the Region of Durham we also reach out into the community through public awareness and education. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors. We ask that you respond in writing, highlighting your qualifications for this role as well as how your expertise may benefit The Denise House. Our goal is to have a Board of Directors that reflects the diversity of our community, including those who have used our services. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check. Please submit your qualifications on or before March 14, 2008. While we thank all who are interested, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DENISE HOUSE Oshawa Centre Postal Outlet P.O. BOX 30560 Oshawa, Ontario L1J 8L8 Love Wildlife & People? Join our Summer Information Volunteers educating and challenging visitors’ curiosity (no contact with the animals). Free Zoo admission & more! For details, call 416-392-5942 or visit www.torontozoo.com Please apply by Fri. March 21. *POWER OF SALE, free list of properties and picture, 1-888-246-4650, Ext:1042. Remax Hallmark, www.OntarioDistressSales.com. 2 & 3 BEDROOMS FROM $890 Move in NOW! Ask us about AIR MILES Æ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Located near shopping, GO & 401 ● Transit at your door. ● Attractive & spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom suites from $890 ● Utilities included ● Seniors' Discounts Available ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 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 LOCAL BUSINESS seeks Book- keeper on contract basis. 8-24 hours/week (will vary). $15/hour. Excellent skills in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office a must. Fax re- sume: 905-668-7004. MAGICUTS one of Canada's leading chains requires a li- censed Manager for the Durham area. We offer: Hourly wage and commission, weekly management bonus, profit sharing, monthly contests/prizes, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Sabrina (905)723-7323. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 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 TELEMARKETING Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 305 THE LAKE GRILL in Whitby is looking for an experienced full- time Cook and part-time Line Cook. Apply in person with re- sume to 1628 Brock St. S. Whitby or fax: 905-556-0093 or call (905)556-0142 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. WATSON'S GLEN GOLF Course Lake Ridge Road/Highway 7 area. Position Available: Head of Gardening dept, responsible for all design, and purchasing. Re- sume: turf@watsonsglen.com or fax 905-655-7361 HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 LOOKING FOR FULL TIME HAIR STYLIST for a busy salon at our new location. Be your own boss. Call Jami or Doreen 905- 985-9502. NIR.VA.NA HAIR STUDIO/SPA is auditioning talented individual's to add to our motivated team; cur- rently hiring Aestheticians, Asso- ciate Hairstylists and p/t Support Staff. Send resume to: Tel: 905- 885-7521, Fax: 905-885-4994, Email: nirvanahairstudiospa@bellnet.ca PT/FT HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for Busy Hair Salons. Hourly plus commission. Paid holidays. Birth- day off with pay. Benefits. Bow- manville: Barb 905-623-6444. Port Hope: Marilyn 905-885-7133 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. THE FACIAL PLACE requires re- ceptionist & massage therapist for Pickering and Estheticians to do manicures, pedicures and waxing in Whitby. Send resume to spa@thefacialplace.com CARPENTER NEEDED.Clean driver's abstract. Own vehicle. Criminal background check re- quired. Minimum 15 years experi- ence. Fax resume to 905-728- 3179. MECHANIC required for busy company in Durham Region to work on a variety of vehicles and equipment. 40 hours/week guar- anteed. 310T license or Heavy Equipment Cert. preferred, but not required if suitable experience can be demonstrated. Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset. Must be able to work indepen- dently and be part of an 'A' team environment. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package. Fax resume to 905-686- 8546 MECHANIC/4th-5th year appren- tice needed. Reliable, thorough, knowledgeable, for a fast paced environment. Only qualified appli- cants please. (905)626-6893. DICTA TYPIST NEEDED for court reporter. Experienced and own equipment necessary. Send resumes to reporterverba- tim@aol.com EXPERIENCED SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST For real estate office Part-time for evening and weekends. Real estate experience an asset Fax resume to: 905-428-7680 or achievers@ lakeridge.ca PERSONAL ASSISTANT/AD- MINISTRATOR wanted for dy- namic real estate team. Excep- tional computer and communica- tion skills a must! Competitive salary and bonus. Email resumes to: sales@LarryLloyd.com REAL ESTATE SECRETARY Busy real estate office in Ajax requires a Secretary to work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Real estate experience necessary Please fax resume: 905-619-2500 or drop off at 513 Westney Road South, Ajax SMALL LAW OFFICE in Oshawa requires experienced full time real estate secretary with mini- mum 2 years experience to start immediately. Responsible for all aspects of the file. One-year maternity leave. Please fax re- sume to 905-576-9918 or email ldejong@bellnet.ca sales help & agents A1 - ENERGETIC SALES Agents needed for immediate start in es- tablished Ajax office. Hourly plus commission paid weekly. Casual, friendly atmosphere. Must be self motivated. Will train. Hours Mon- Thurs 9am-4pm and Fri 9am- 12pm. Call Sara 905-426-9792 ext. 0 sales help & agents ESTABLISHED BUSINESS seeking experience sales person for business to business sales. Must have 3-5 years experience & can start immediately. Send Resume & Info to: jobs_stallioncon@hotmail.com FITNESS DEPOT, Pickering and Markham locations are hiring in- dividuals who enjoy creating client relationships, and sharing benefits of healthy lifestyles. Fit- ness or sales background would make you an ideal candidate. Fax resume to Jason 416-849-0205. INDUSTRIAL SALES ASSOCIATE An established dis- tributor of high quality valves and fittings is looking for a Sales Associate for their Central Ontario- East territory location.If you are seeking an opportunity to man- age and grow your own territory, earn a salary with an upside commission potential, we would like to hear from you. Fax:416-438-1239 E-mail: srougas@afst.ca SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, 30 hours per week. knowledge required, Apply in person. BUSY CARDIOLOGIST OFFICE requires stress-test technician, must have 5 years experience, with Bruce protocol. Nice to have Holter Monitor, Loops/Event Monitors, and PFT. Fax resume: 905-725-6406. DISPENSARY ASSISTANT, full time/part time position available for Experienced Dispensary As- sistant in South Pickering. NEXXSYS System. Fax resume to 905-839-1433. DR. OMIWOLE FAMILY PRAC- TICE,214 King St. E. Bowman- ville, L1C 1P3, requires 2 full time or part time medical secre- taries and one nurse. Please call (905)697-8300 or fax your re- sume to (905) 697-8264 or email oomiwole@yahoo.com ECG TECHNICIAN, CERTIFIED needed part time. Starting in April. Fax resume to Dr. P. Morra, (905)404-0992. RMT NEEDED for busy growing wellness team. Family centered care, experience an asset. Drop off resume in person: 1-400 Dun- das St.W.Whitby WHITBY DENTAL OFFICE is looking for a full time level 1 den- tal assistant. Please fax resume to (905)668-6864. COOKS & WAITRESSES for new franchise restaurant in Port Hope 2-3 years experience with Smart Serve an asset. Please fax resume: 1-877-841-2295 DANA HOSPITALITY INC.is looking for, Monday-Friday, chef manager, deli person, salad bar cashier. Fax your resume: 416- 495-2986. EXPERIENCED WAIT STAFF & Short Order Breakfast Cook. Full/part-time weekends a must. Apply in-person with resume. An- gelique's Family Restaurant. 31 Barr Road, Ajax. (905)683-5889 PROFESSIONAL, EXPERI- ENCED housecleaning with a personal touch. Weekly, biweekly available. Competitive rates. Pickering/ Durham region. 905- 686-4026 * PUBLIC * NOTICE Free list of Durham Region distress sales & foreclosures now available to public. 1-800-596-2052 ID #1042 Free recorded message ENCLAVES of Maple Ridge OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun 1p-4p 4 bed., brick large tree lot 1205 Abbey Rd. Owner 905-420-1820 www.peartreehomes.com 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 AUTO LOT FOR LEASE.Holds 20+. Available March 1st. Call if interested (905)242-0065. COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE for lease. Prime north Oshawa location. Second floor space. 560 sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-0958 for details. PICKERING Brock Rd. South, double air-conditioned office with own washroom. New paint and carpet. $475/month + gst. Avail. March 1. (905)427-7400 EPICURE SELECTIONS.Free Catalog in your mailbox. Call to book a party, Order Products or Start your own business! Joanna 905-985-0494 or homechef@powergate.ca ESTABLISHED FRANCHISE lo- cated in Port Perry. Excellent rent, great location. Reasonable price. For more info call 905-442- 7740. 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 POOL BUSINESS,full service only. Clients, equipment, and stock. Fair offer accepted. Call (905)728-8962 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. TRIPLEX, 3,two bedroom apart- ments, good location, zoned in- dustrial, lots of room to build, good condition. $335,000. Build- ing carries property. (905)686- 3283. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES up to 100% financing Pay off Debts. Have increased cash flow. Diane - Mortgage Intelligence (905)428-8119 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, 1 & 2-bed- room apts. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1)2 bed. $825 inclusive. Quiet street. Clean, washer/dryer. Sep- arate entrance. Backyard. March 1. 416-726-6910 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Ajax. Partially furnished Carpet- ed. Separate entrance. 3 piece bathroom. Full kitchen. Suits mature working person. Utilities/Internet included. $650/month. 416-705-7729. 1-BDRM. BASEMENT APT., OSHAWA-Large windows, separate entrance, new paint/ carpet. 1-parking. $600 plus 35% utilities. Avail. Immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last, referenc- es. Call 905-424-3063. 1-BEDROOM apartment $650+ hydro. 2-BEDROOM APT, $750+ hydro. Available, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 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 apt, walking dis- tance to GM, large backyard, main floor, new flooring, great lo- cation, near Go train, shopping. Avail April 1st. $875/month, Dave, (905)903-0597. 2-BEDROOM basement apt., newly renovated, private laundry, 1 car parking, near O.C., available April 1st, No smok- ing/pets. $750 + hydro. (905)655- 5958. 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-BRDM BSMT APT. Quiet north Oshawa neighbourhood, sep. en- trance, parking, full bathroom, large familyroom, satellite TV, no smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. May 1st. (905)571-1555 2-LARGE BEDROOM,Oshawa. $975/inclusive. 1-BEDROOM, $750/month, all inclusive. Near all amenities. First/last, no pets. Quiet building. Available Now. (905)424-5083. 3 BEDROOM,central air, in- ground pool, laundry facilities, garage, Bowmanville, $1185 all inclusive. Available immediately. (905)718-0244. 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. 3-BEDROOM upper duplex with garage 5 appliances included 1,125+utilities. Wilson/bond. Available May 1. Call Jamie (905)576-0141 905-259-1702 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 A LARGE BACHELOR,spa- cious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, separate entrance, large storage area, freshly painted, new floor- ing. Near buses, walk to down- town, Oshawa. Available April 1st Only $625/mth! ALSO EXTRA-LARGE new 1-bedroom apt. Huge bedroom, custom- kitchen, large 4pc.bath, private ground-floor entrance. Large win- dows. Abundant closet space, a/c, parking, backs onto green- belt. Seconds from bus/minutes from 401/Harmony-all amenities. Including utilities. Only $825/mo. April. 1st. 905-725-2108. ADELAIDE/TOWNLINE,1-bed- room apartment, $675/inclusive, laundry, on bus route, prefer non- smoker, available March 1st, No pets. First/last required. (813)782-8545 or ahfinni- gan@hotmail.com.com. AJAX 2-BEDROOM basement, private entrance, 4-appliances, parking, cable, near shop- ping/transit. No pets/smoking, first/last. $850/month includes utilities. (905)426-9682. AJAX 401/Westney large walk- out 1 bedroom basement, Available March 1. Sep entrance. 1 parking, A/C, fridge/stove. $800-inclusive. first/last. Call 905- 434-0803 AJAX CONDO, #2 Westney Rd. 1 bedroom. Washer, dryer, dish- washer. Pool, sauna, exercise room. Balcony. Long-term. April 1st. $1000/month. 1-905-953- 0792 or bumstead17@hotmail. com OSHAWA Clean, new building. large 2-bedroom apt. $865. avail. March 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 29, 2008, PAGE 23 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Come & WorshipCome & Worship To Advertise your services or upcoming events To Advertise your services or upcoming events in the regular Friday Come & Worship, in the regular Friday Come & Worship, WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Pickering Village United Church pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 Easter Worship Service Advertising Deadlines Publishing on Friday, March 14 (Deadline March 10) & Wednesday March 19 (Deadline March 14) or fax 905-579-4218or fax 905-579-4218 Email:Email: ejackson@durhamregion.comejackson@durhamregion.com call Erin at call Erin at 905-683-0707 905-683-0707 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. AJAX one bedroom walkout basement apartment suitable for a single non smoker, appliances, parking available. References, 1st/last. No pets. (905)427-0842. AJAX, freshly painted 1 bedroom. basement apt. with separate entrance, laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. First/last. $750/month, Avail. March or April 905-683-4843 AJAX, 3-BDRM upper bungalow apt, available March/April 1st. Located at Westney/Hwy 2. Must be seen. No pets/smoking. First/last. $1200-inclusive. Call Ash (905)903-3684 AJAX, LARGE, APT.1 bedroom lower level. Spacious. Separate entrance. Parking. On bus route. Close to 401. Available immedi- ately. $745 inclusive. 905-666- 0903. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1 bed- room apt. $859/mo. Available im- mediately. 905-683-8421. AJAX-HARWOOD/BAYLY - LARGE one-bedroom basement apartment. Fully renovated new carpet and tiles. Parking/laundry. $700/month, all inclusive. Available March 1st 905-509- 2335 cell 905-903-2335 after 4pm. 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 April 1st. Spacious one bedroom apt, private en- trance, parking, downtown Oshawa. $725/month inclusive. first/last. 905-725-2108 BACHELOR BASEMENT, HAR- MONY/OLIVE, large kitchen, 4 pc. bath, suit one person. Laun- dry, parking, cable included. No smoking/pets. lst/last required. April lst. $600 per mo. (905)721- 9621. BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE available Apr. 1st in Bowmanville, own entrance. $575/month, all in- cludes, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call (905)697-1780. BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1040sq.ft., 1-bdrm PLUS OF- FICE, 570sq.ft. 1-bedroom. Laun- dry, parking. No dogs. $925 $775. Avail April/May 1st. 905- 725-1052 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1620sq.ft. 2-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. $1200+ hydro Avail April 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE- 1.5 bedroom basement apartment for rent. Separate entrance, walk out to back yard, seconds from 401, Available immediately. Includes central a/c, all utilities and laundry facilities. $850/month all inclusive please call 416-907-9967 to make an appointment. BRIGHT WALKOUT BASEMENT sep. entr., 5 appl., fireplace, 1 bedroom. Min. to direct Go Train stop. Avail. immed. $800 + share utilities. Non smoker(s) with ref. Contact btmdina@yahoo.ca 905-424-9178 COURTICE: 2-BEDROOM ALL INCLUSIVE! Lower unit, 1200sq. ft., HUGE family room, LARGE windows, lots of sun! Laundry, storage, one-acre lot, off-street parking. No pets/smoking. $1200/month. Available now. 905-448-3520. 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 EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE clean 1 bedroom basement avail immediately. Near Oshawa Cen- tre. A/C, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, no pets/smoking. $780 utilities included. 905-831- 9458. LEGAL 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, clean, bright, parking, laundry, cable. $750.00/month. Westney & 401. 905-686-8962 NORTH Oshawa 2 bedroom, April lst. 2 and 3 bedrooms May lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 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. OSHAWA 2-bedroom basement w/kitchen, separate entrance, use of laundry, 4-pc. bath, c/a, 1-park- ing, no smoking/pets. Avail. March 15th/April 1st. First/last/references, $800/inclu- sive. (905)728-4792 (905)995- 2594 OSHAWA 3-bdrm apt/duplex. Upper level. Avail immediately. Newly renovated, large yard, parking & schools. Appliances, laundry included. Dwight St. $895/mo+hydro. Call Dominic (289)314-9866 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 spacious one-bedroom basement, bus route, close to 401, amenities, custom kitchen, hardwood, ceramic floors, pot lights, laundry. Immediately. $750-inclusive. (905)261-1602 msg. OSHAWA Very clean basement bachelor. Large living/sleeping area, big bathroom, shared laun- dry, brand new eat-in kitchen, fridge/stove. Large professionally landscaped backyard. Can fur- nish. Simcoe Street in beautiful older home north of hospital. $725 includes parking/heat/hy- dro/internet (905)213-9694 OSHAWA,1-BEDROOM, $725/month., avail. April 1st. 2- bedroom, March 1, $875/month. Immaculate, laundry, First/last, no dogs. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524, (905)213- 0521. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, hospital/UOIT area. Close to major transit, on quiet court. Newly renovated, laundry. $725/month, utilities in- cluded. Available March 1st. Tom (905)436-0130. OSHAWA,2 bedrooms, new bathroom, eat-in kitchen, family room, parking, near 401. All in- clusive. $800. Available immedi- ately. (647)291-9484 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment, at Stevenson/Philip Murray, 1-open concept basement at Adelaide/Waverly, $750/$975, in- clusive, Available now, no pets/smoking. First/last, (905)576-0319. OSHAWA,beautiful spacious 2- bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on quiet street with parking. Mins from 401, $950 all inclusive. Call 416-268-2844 and 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, 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 ALTONA AREA, new large bachelor apartment, separate entrance, quite mature working person preferred. Laun- dry/utilities/cable/parking includ- ed. Full kitchen/bath. No pets/smoking. First/last. (905)509-2873. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly large bachelor apt. Fully renovat- ed. Near all amenities plus beach. Laundry, parking, $650-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, Liverpool/Bayly.2- bdrm bsmt apt. Large bright pro- fessionally renovated. Parking, laundry, wireless internet, utilities. $850/mo inclusive. No smoking. Avail. April 1st. 905-839-2617 PICKERING,1 bdrm. available April 1, or as early as March 15. $750incl. 2 entrances, 1 parking spot. Small pets allowed. Beauti- ful quiet neighbourhood. Please call/email if interested: 289-314- 6407/jjaclynnd@yahoo.com PICKERING, 1-BDRM $750/mo, like new, near Go/mall. Avail. im- mediately. Short-term considered. Call Roger (416)817-7835, (905)619-2655 PICKERING, Whites - south of 401. One bedroom basement, very clean, quiet, one parking, satellite, shared laundry. No pets/smoking. $785 mo. Mitch (416)575-1051. PICKERING-one bedroom ground floor, $650+utilities. March 1st. 1 parking. Referenc- es req'd. No pets/smoking. (905)427-6282; (905)424-2604 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. REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/ROSSLAND,newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, new appliances, $1000/month, in- clusive. (416)722-8233. SMALL 2-BEDROOM,1-level home. Private 1-acre lot, $750/+ utilities; also 1-bedroom +den, 2 walkouts on hobby farm, 10 min.. east Port Perry, $800/inclusive. Available immediately. 905-986- 0247 or 905-213-0540. 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 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca 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 BORDER, NORTH 2-bedroom walk-out bsmt apt. Separate entrance. Laundry, 2- car parking included, 1100sq ft. $950 all inclusive. Avail March 1st. or later. Call 905-665-7823. WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2 bed- room apt., walk to GO, newer bldg, laundry facilities. $825 + hy- dro. No pets. Available May 1st. First/last. (905)723-8697 WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 1 & 2-bedroom apt, in six- plex, Avail. immediately. $785 & $922/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SE,- Spacious bachelor apartment, shared entrance, pri- vate bathroom. Parking/utilities included. No smoking/pets. $580/month. First/last. Call (905)668-7479. 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,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, Anderson/Bradley. Large 2 rooms, private entrance, kitchen, fireplace, parking. Shared laundry. $850/mo+ utilities. References req'd. Avail. March 1st. 905-706-8765 WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL rosedale park 3-bedroom, colorful apart- ment, main floor, duplex. Hard- wood floors, deck, parking. Pets welcomed. $1350/month, all in- clusive. Laundry on site. 905-430- 2814. WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt all hardwood floors, $800 month inclusive, first/last, references. No pets. Available March 15th or April 1st. Call (905)430-8327. WHITBY, ROSSLAND/Thickson, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Private entrance and park- ing, 3-appliances. $920/month first/last/references. No smok- ing/pets. Available March 1st (905)666-3050. BOWMANVILLE Condominium Apartment - Gorgeous 2 Bed- room ground floor condo. Freshly painted. All new flooring. Five appliances. Private patio! Available immediately. $1000 plus utilities. Call 905-442-6415 ! $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 1 MINUTE WALK to Go-train, shopping, Whitby Yacht Club, marina, Iroquois Park. Immacu- late 2+1 bdrm home w/two 4pc. baths; newer windows, door, flooring, gas furnace w/AC; de- tached 1.5 garage; huge lot; 6 car parking; 4 appliances; available immediately; $1395/month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Netview (905)404-2255 3 BEDROOM HOME-Oshawa/ Whitby border, no appliances. $1025/month, water includ- ed.+utilities, first/last. No pets. Grass cutting & snow removal included. Avail. March-1st. 905- 576-0823. 3 BEDROOM SEMI,central Oshawa. Newly renovated. Park- ing, available immediately. $1150 + 2/3 utilities. Call (905)922-5446 3-BEDROOM farm house, Little Britain area, available immediate- ly. $1100 monthly plus utilities. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. 3-BEDROOM, 2-BEDROOM in house. Bus, schools, close to lake, large deck, backyard. $975 & $900 inclusive. First/last. April 1st. No pets. (905)448-9095 A SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW! Whitby, Gar- den/401. Hardwood. Amenities. Large bedrooms. Family-friendly. Finished basement. Backyard faces park. $1375+utilities. No pets/smoking. Available. 905- 999-9371. AJAX AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST. clean, renovated 3 bedroom bun- galow, upper level, $1150. plus utilities. Harwood just north of Hwy 2. BAYLY/PICKERING BEACH RD. upper level 3 bed- room, 3 washrooms, $1350 plus 2/3 Utilities. Available April lst. Prefer non smoking/no pets. Den- nis Morgan, Sutton Group Heri- tage 905-831-9500 416-587- 0060. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM bungalow, main floor, completely updated, walk to lake, appliances, $1500 inclusive. Large 2-bedroom base- ment apt, bright & clean, appli- ances, $850 inclusive. 905-409- 5424, (705)738-6412 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 BROCK/ROSSLAND,Whitby. fabulous 3-bedroom townhouse. fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, appliances, auto garage, C/air, private yard, walkout deck, greenbelt. No smoking/pets. $1400+utilities. Available immediately. 647-292- 5435. COURTICE 3-bedrooms main floor of house, 5 appliances, LR/DR, A/C, private entrance, parking, $1185/month +1/2 utilities. No smoking. Available Immediately (905)434-5422. DON VALLEY/YORK MILLS, bungalow, 3+2 bdrms, 1.5 bath- rooms, appliances, a/c, hardwood floors, $1650/mo+ utilities. ALSO rooms to rent Beaches area. (416)383-9515 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 House for Rent Just like brand new home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors. Downtown area. No smoke, no dogs. $1,200+utilities. 1st and last, credit check. 905-743-5660 HWY #2/BROCK RD, two storey home, 2800sq feet. Large 4-bed- room, 2-1/2 baths, 2-car garage, main floor laundry, C/A. Close to all amenities/bus. $2,000/month, plus utilities. Available March 1st. (905)509-9849 or (416)270-1402. OSHAWA -2+1 bedroom bunga- low, 4 appliances, 1st/last, near park and hospital, $1200 plus utilities. Available April 1. (705)932-7519. OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,295 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA BUNGALOW 3 bed- rooms. Desirable Wilson/Ross- land area. Large ravine lot, near shopping/schools, 4 appliances. Avail April 1. $1300/mo-inclusive. (905)435-4363 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,3 bedroom, newer home Ritson/Taunton area, Park- ing, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. $1350+utilities. 416-562- 2542. OSHAWA,Rossland/Thornton, detached 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, double garage, fireplace, family room, fenced, deck. $1495/month, plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)940- 3060 or (416)892-3060. 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 PICKERING - Liverpool Rd. north of Hwy 2, 2-bedroom bungalow, unfinished basement, A/C, fridge/stove, avail April 1st. $1125+ utilities (905)420-1524 PICKERING Whites/Bayly. Large 3-bedroom detached bungalow. C/Air, C/Vac, laundry, $1325+60% utilities. Available April 1. Close to 401 & French- man's Bay (905)420-4583, 416- 400-9444 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. WHITBY,2 storey. Det. House 2-car garage. priv drive, 4-bdrm, 3-bth, hwd mainfloor, mainfloor laundry, a/c. Alarm syst. Avail im- mediately. $1750/mth+utilities. Call 416-837-2715 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Hwy#2/Garden. $1200/month+ gas first/last. Available March 1st/15th. 905-430-0278 or 416- 399-5004. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedroom $975+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca NORTH OSHAWA, 4+1 bedroom townhouse, renovated, 3-baths, finished basement, garage, A/C, water included. $1300 plus utilities. Available April 1st. (905)472-8947, Cell (905)409- 0548. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca TOWNHOUSE FOR LEASE, option to buy. South Oshawa, close to GM, schools. 3 bdrms. +in-law suite. $1300/mo. util. incl. Call Steven 905-924-3464. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan separate entrance, available im- mediately, close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. (905)683-1180, (416)303-1090 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 BROCK RD /PICKERING Parkway/401, furnished, large, cable/tv, parking, shared kitchen, bath and laundry. Close to amenities. $110/week, utilities includ- ed, female preferred, no smoking/pets.(416)738- 5150 or (905)427-7073. OSHAWA, PHILLIP Murray/Ce- dar. Large room for rent, private. Laundry, Cable inc. Female pre- ferred. Available April 1st. 905- 449-0977 PARK/GIBB OSHAWA, room available immediately. Huge house, laundry and parking available. First/last. No pets, $450/inclusive. 905-718-5753. PICKERING:Liverpool/Finch, use of kitchen, laundry, share bathroom, cable in room. Suitable for mature working, non-smoking male. $425/month. Call (905)831- 4983 ROOM FOR RENT,Spacious, clean room. Share kitchen/bath- room, $450/month inclusive, in- cludes cable/laundry. Preferred quiet non-smoking male, 40+. No pets. Available immediately. (905)429-7144. ROOMS FOR RENT South Central Oshawa Weekly or Monthly (905)576-8340 Share kitchen & bath, parking available, Non-smoking, newly renovated & furnished, Cable, central air, suits skilled & technical workers. 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. WHITBY,room avail. in quiet home. $500/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) Includes internet, 1-park- ing, share use of kitchen, no smoking/pets, first/last/referenc- es. (905)430-8189, (905)259- 8959. 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. BUILDING NEW HOUSE closing in April. Taunton/Wilson. Parking. Prefer fireman/policeman/para- medic. Non-smoker. $700.-inclu- sive. (905)723-0037 NORTH WHITBY,house to share, near all amenities, private bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail April 1st. First/last. 905-442- 2483 after 5pm. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $425+. Immediate. (905)839-6648, (647)273-6942. SHARE LARGE luxury lakefront home, over 5,000 sq.ft. sunset view over Port Perry. A true re- sort lifestyle. 5 private decks, bonfire pit, pool-table, 905-985- 4202 or cell 416-726-7994. SIMCOE/BLOOR,share home with 1 person owner, partly fur- nished. Available immediately. Viewing (416)598-0262. SIMCOE/TAUNTON AREA, room available 3-bedroom home. Share kitchen, bath, access to pool. $500/month inclusive. Available immediately. Suit young working professional. Days 416- 342-6403, (905)844-4202 after 5pm. 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 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 LOST: CANON DIGITAL Came- ra, Elph Series at the Ajax Con- vention Centre (Ajax-Pickering Spring Wedding Show 2008) on Sunday February 24, 2008. Silver colour, 7.1 megapixels with a 2 gig SD memory card. If found please call 905-683-5110 ext. 240 or 230. 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 MARY POPPINS WHERE ARE YOU? Warm easy going family, who's mother is ill, is in need of a full-time housekeeper/mother's helper or that someone special to help run our household. Respon- sibilities included, housekeeping, light elderly care for live in father, and over all family participation. A cheerful disposition, drivers li- cence and a love for animals and kids are a must. If this sounds like you, please call 905-697-7825. 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 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 29, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com 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 To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Canada O/A 1527619. Some down payment may be required CREDIT 101 1. Pick your car 2. Pick your Term 3. Pick up your keys After 6 mos we will apply to reduce your interest rate LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS DO NOT PAY FOR UP TO 180 DAYS WOW SAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS or Apply online www.yourcarautofi nance.com Please contact Everton or John EVERYONE Deserves a 2nd Chance to rebuild their credit drive a newer car drive a better car have lower payments get out of a high mileage lease NO TURN DOWN 1-888-565-0555 Call HOW TO FIND US100%NO HIDDEN FEES 0% DOWN PAYMENT* APPROVE D APPROVE D APPROVEDAPPROVED WE WILL GET YOU DRIVING VILLAGEMOREMORE *On OAC. Payments based on year, price, model & downpayment. 100% approval based on income or ability to pay. “Thinking like a Customer” USED CARSUSED CARS 1-888-565-0555 905-428-0774orSAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS!!! SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ IS YOUR CREDIT ALL IS YOUR CREDIT ALL MESSED UP?!MESSED UP?! We’ve been there. We can give your dignity back. ★ REPOS ★ BAD STUDENT LOANS ★ SLOW PAYS ★ FORECLOSURES ★ DIVORCE ★ BANKRUPTCY ★ COLLECTIONS WE UNDERSTAND. SOME MONEY DOWN AND/OR QUALIFIED CO-SIGNER MAY BE REQUIRED Our credit pros at Durham Dodge Chrysler can help you into a dependable used car while you establish your credit. 5 Star ★★★★★ Credit = 5 Star ★★★★★ Service! 905-404-0525 WE CAN HELP YOU! Call Denise (x241) or Katherine (x215) Today In fact, if you have a full time job & we can’t give you financing we will give you $$200200 just for trying. 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★ 5 STAR ★★★★★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 NEW FLEA MARKET Lawrence East, Scarborough 2655 Lawrence Ave East This Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm Antique & Collectable Vendors Wanted 416-755-8243 +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. 100% SOLID BIRCH bedroom set, captain bed, 4-drawer dresser, student desk, $750. Birch Single bed, 5-drawer dresser, and student desk, $500. (905)728-7452. 2002 Yukon XL cert-e-tested $21,500 1994 FORMULA 583 SKI-DOO STX $1,800. 2001 Red Dodge Dually 4x4 extended cab, diesel, $18,500 certified e-tested 1991 39 ft. Franklin 5th wheel, model 370 $7,600.Washer & dryer $175.pr, freezer $100, Side by Side Refridgerator $100., burn barrels, $10 each. 400 gal plastic water tank $380. Call 905-207-7700. Cobourg area. 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. 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 flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20- sq.-ft.installed.Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, commercial.Satis- faction guaranteed.Free Esti- mate.Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 COMPUTERS, COMPAQ P4, Windows XP Pro, Keyboard mouse and speakers, $195.00. MDM, 926 Dillingham Rd., Unit #4, Pickering,. 416-319-8861. 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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours.Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.c a POOL TABLE, 1" slate.New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 416-524-2018 HOT TUBS/SPA,Lots of jets, full warranty, cover, new cost $8450, sacrifice $3900. Call 416-524- 2018. MESA BOOGIE F50 HEAD with 2X12 roadster cabinet, has never been "on the road", 1 1/2 yrs.old. $1100. Call 905-434-2970. MILLWRIGHT'S TOOL BOX'S, must be seen to be appreciated. Too many tools to be listed! Ask- ing $10,000. Call (905)655-7304 NEW CRAFTSMAN Lathe with stand, $400, Router with table and safety switch, $300, O.B.O. Contact (905)655-6504. OFFICE CONTENTS, including complete telephone system, pho- tocopier, HP printer,computers, dicta phone, secretarial desk. 905-683-8787. 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. STAINLESS STEEL GE profile appliances, fridge w/bottom freez- er, stove glass top, only used 6 months $2500. (905)263-4222 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANC- ES 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 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 17 INCH RIM,10 spoke, 2006 Buick Lucerne. 905 431 9727 FAST & FURIOUS - Northumber- land Motorsports Show 2008. Vend or 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 VENDORS WANTED for 2008 West Northumberland Home & Trade Show, April 25th to 27th in Por t Hope.Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. FAST AND FURIOUS,Northum- berland Motorspor t 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. 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 BREEDER DOWNSIZING, 4-adult, Coton De Tulear for sale. Great small family companion. Non shedding, hypo allergic. Contact Va lerie (705)924-9595 or www.trentriders.com or www.co- tonnellecotons.com. CHIHUAHUA puppies for sale. Home raised, 2.5 months old. wormed, first shots, great with children, dogs & cats. $700. Call (905)666-5166 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, males/females. 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 FREE - Young Bunny & Guinea Pig with accessories, must go to- gether to an experienced home. Call after 6pm 905-831-6694. FREE CATS,suitable as mous- ers in barns or warehouses;al- ready spayed/neutered and vac- cinated.Call ARK at 705-652- 3427 to arrange delivery/pickup. 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. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. '77 DUCATI 900 Super Spor t, $4500, great condition,11 800 mi, silver, clear title, engine: 900 cc,VIN#:DM860SS086170, judy- mayos@gmail.com or (514)-448- 9140. 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, Good condition.Nice and clean interi- or.Like new. Dark Green.Runs well. New tires.Certified with emission. $1500. Please call 905-999-9371. 1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Green, 2 door, 5-speed manual transmission, 191,000Km. Excel- lent condition, No rust. $2500 O.B.O. 905-239-1884 2000 FORD WINDSTAR LX, Blue, Captains Seats, Clean, Michelin Tires, Willing to certify with emission, One Owner, Just spent $1,200 on repairs, Service Records, New Transmission at 60K, 153,750K, $3,500 or BO 905-432-5484 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. 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.c a 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! LOOK what $7,000 will get you - 2004 Sunfire SLX, all options except cruise, tinted win- dows, rear spoiler, all new tires and brakes.Certified and E-test- ed.Price reduce, asking only $7,000. Compare and call 705- 760-4487 or 905-377-0361. WOW! CARS FOR UNDER $2,000 Certified. 1998 Ford To ris, 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. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted.Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! 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 $ $ 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 Tow ing 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. $ $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 Tow ing 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 2000 DODGE DAKOTA sport, V-6, 129,000 km.Ver y good shape. $5000 firm. 905-420- 0402. 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. $1700. Mike - 905-626-0542. 2000 DODGE CARAVAN Excel- lent body and interior. 160K.Ask- ing $5000. Call 905-579-4618 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA Ext Van , Air, Cruise, PW, PL, PSDrs, AM/FM/CD/DVD, O n Star Pack- age, capt.seats, 117,000kms, ex- cellent condition, $8,500, ET, and Cert. (905)571-7424. DODGE Grand Caravan Sport - 95, 000 km. $10, 500. Fully load- ed, mint condition. 905-668-2104 WHEELCHAIR LIFT 2000 Chevy AstroVan AWD Loaded. Green/tan.Great condition.Cert. E-Tested.Asking $14,000 neg. 905-449-1597 Oshawa. 2005 YAMAHA TTR 125,low hours, great condition, runs great! $2300. Call 905-697-8850 24 7 Smart Alternatives Janet, Amy, K atrina, Lynn Competitive Rates (289)355-2703 New Ladies Available New . . . Busty Blue-eyed Blonde Saturdays & Sundays only Danielle (905)999-6203 NEW Busty Canadian Blonde Upscale & Private 38DD Natural, 27-32 Available early till late Appt. Kristine 416-389-3338 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Port Union Aroma 6095 Kingston Rd. Port Union Aroma. Good Treatment. February Specials $20.00/20 mins. (416)287-0338 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 29, 2008, PAGE 25 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com SpringHomeHome&&LeisureLeisure ShowShow EXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTED SaSaturday, April 26th 10am - 5pmturday, April 26th 10am - 5pm Sunday, Sunday, AAprilpril 2277thth 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm Baltimore Community CentreBaltimore Community Centre Call Chantelle atCall Chantelle at 905-373-7355 ext. 248905-373-7355 ext. 248 V I E W I T O N L I N E Your opportunity has arrived to work with a “World Class Call Centre” & Contact Centre Employer of Choice Not able to make it to our Career Fair? Submit your resume to: Human Resources, Davis + Henderson Fax: 416-696-4311 Email: jobs@dhltd.com We thank all that apply however only those under consideration will be contacted CAREER FAIR for CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES Saturday March 1st 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Davis + Henderson Head Office, 939 Eglinton Ave East Suite 119 Arrive with a current resume and reference letter and be prepared for an on the spot interview. We Offer: t A motivating, team environment t Comprehensive paid training t Competitive Wages t Full time and part time open ended contracts t Morning, Afternoon & Evening Shifts t Bilingual Premiums (French, Cantonese, Mandarin) t Toronto & Markham locations Visit our website at: www.dhltd.com The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in customer service and have a passion for exceeding customer expectations utilizing excellent listening and problem solving skills. CAREER FAIR A little Sister for Madison McGuire Victoria Charlotte McGuire was born on January 26, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. weighing in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. She was welcomed by Mummy Melissa Smith-McGuire and Daddy John McGuire and big sister Madison McGuire. The family would like to say a special thanks to all of our family and friends - your love and encouragement was very much and still is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank Dr. Melissa Tai, Dr. Elise Spring and the many nurses at Toronto East General Hospital - you were a great support to us all. Card of Thanks Sliwowicz, Celine who died tragically on December 20th, 2007 The Sliwowicz Family would like to graciously thank all those who sent their condolences by e-mail, written word, and voice, regarding the passing of their cherished Celine. Thanks to all those who provided comfort through visitation, flowers, cards, mass intentions, and just 'being there'. Special thanks to St. Isaac Jogues Church for the beautiful ceremony, and McEachnie Funeral Home for the tremendous service and comfort. Celine lives in all of our hearts, and she is looking down at us, proud of the way we are carrying on life in her name. We will remember her always, and miss her every moment of every day. God Bless All. Dave Draper Tel.: (905) 427-2932 Cell: (905) 424-9059 Fully Insured and Bondable Home Improvements “Building your Dreams into Reality” FINISHED BASEMENTS HOME &OFFICE RENOVATIONS 20 Years Professional Experience Specializing in Metal Framing, Drywall, Taping, Doors & Trim No Job Too Big or Small! Free estimates Call Maurice Today 905 622-0173 Painting, Drywall, Carpentry, Bath & Basement Call Ed 905-426-9100 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN, PAINTING AND FLOORING, RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663 Cell 416-275-0034 B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES Control-Q Research Web Site Development Web site a little dated? Control-Q believes that your web site speaks volumes about your company. By focusing on content rather than fl ashy animations, you can get your message across in a quick and meaningful way with our high-bandwidth solutions. Don’t waste your best opportunity to impress a potential client with needless delays and download ‘dead’ time. controlq.com • (905) 576-8028 bus. services/ personals PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 bus. services/ personals Roofing Shingles, Flats A + Quality Fully Insured Better Rates All work guaranteed 1-866-816-2477 or 647-519-9339 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 PAINTING & WALLPAPERING ✦ Reasonable Rates ✦ ✦Interior ✦ ✦ Exterior ✦ Serving Oshawa & surrounding area for 30 yrs ☎ 905-725-9884 ☎ cell 905-213-0338 PREP & PAINT Surface repairs before painting Interior / Exterior Wallpaper Off / On Standard & Faux Finishes, Casings Crown Baseboards Reliable-Clean- Reasonable Exc. References 905 626 0322 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 29, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com - presents in conjunction with our - Nursing & Health Care JOB EXPO Special Section: Sunday, May 11th, 2008 FREE ADMISSION OPEN TO PUBLIC FROM NOON - 7P.M. For more information call your Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-576-9335 or fax: 905-579-4218 or email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPOHEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO Career Fair Want the PERFECT Employee? Take these quick steps to ensure you’re getting the right candidates! Employment Advertising Checklist Every ad should include: ❏ Prominent job title ❏ Company profi le and logo ❏ Advancement/Education opportunities ❏ Type of working environment ❏ Job description -skills required -experience necessary -education needed -duties to be performed -hours ❏ Remuneration -wages/salary -benefi ts -vacation ❏ Location ❏ Reply information ❏ Deadline ❏ Equal Opportunity Employer Confi rmation Let our Employment Specialists take care of all your recruitment needs. Classifi ed Department Phone: 905-683-5110 Business & ServiceDirectory Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. STRESS FREE!!!!! LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!!!!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. **Available Saturdays** FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 Perfect Maid and Carpet Cleaning. SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Sudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive!durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at She earned herself a spot on this team after she com- peted at the Tour Select Competition at Gymnastics Mississauga last Novem- ber. Towers finished 1st on vault, 17th uneven bars, first on balance beam, 12th on floor for a ninth-place overall finish. Twenty- seven athletes competed in her category. Towers helped Team On- tario secure a second-place team finish. Meanwhile, the PAC power tumbling team com- peted at the first Ontario Cup meet at Durham Col- lege recently. Results from PAC ath- letes were: • Provincial ‘C’ men’s 13+: Dan Fraser - first pass, fourth; second pass, sixth - fifth overall; • Provincial ‘C’ women’s 13+: Hayley Gray - first pass, 19th; second pass, 21st - 21st overall; • Provincial ‘B’ men’s: Evan Spencer - first pass, first; second pass, first - first overall; • Provincial ‘B’ women’s: Jaime Stipetic - first pass, 15th; second pass, eighth - 13th overall; • Provincial ‘D’ women’s age 12+: Alexandra Sanidas - first pass, 12th; second pass, 12th - 12th overall; Samantha Patterson - first pass, 13th; second pass, 13th -- 13th overall. The PAC individual tram- poline team also competed at the first Ontario Cup held at Durham College. Results from PAC ath- letes were: • Provincial ‘C’ women’s age 11-12: Riana Shaw - first routine, seventh; sec- ond routine, 10th - 10th overall; • Provincial ‘C’ women’s age 13-14: Aislinn Gallivan - first routine, sixth; second routine, 19th - 15th overall; Kayla Harsch - first routine, 17th; second routine, 23rd - 22nd overall. Upcoming Spring Registration/Assessment NightUpcoming Spring Registration/Assessment Night Monday, March 3rd 6-7pm Pickering Recreation Centre Learn the ‘Fundamentals’ of COMPETITIVE SWIMMING! Learn to swim fast with proper technique! Call our Registrar: 905-837-8999 * Coaches will be available on deck. Come try us out! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com ✦ Towers from page 23 Towers helps vault Team Ontario to second-place finish Lightning bantams two-time title winners DURHAM — Winning tournaments is becoming habit-forming for the Dur- ham West Lightning ban- tam ‘AA’ hockey team. They’ve won back-to- back crowns, including the Durham West Lightning 14th Annual Girls’ Hockey Tournament. In the finals, Durham West shutout Wil- lowdale 1-0. The bantams had to overcome a number of hurdles, including a 1-0 loss to Willowdale in the first game of the round- robin and a 0-0 draw against Nepean in the sec- ond. In a must-win game against Cornwall, Durham West prevailed 5-2. Hard work paced the local girls to a 3-2 semi-final victory over Kingston. In mid-January, the squad captured the Cam- bridge Roadrunners 14th Annual Girls’ Hockey Tournament, edging the Waterloo Ravens 2-1. They went undefeated to finals and did not give up a goal. Team members are Caro- line English, Vicky Formu- sa, Sara Kaljuvee, Megan Kirkham, Jacqueline Kope, Kaitlyn Malthaner, Emily Marks, Marissa Maugeri, Brittany McMacken, Kel- sie Moffatt, Julia Ourou- mis, Kristi Riseley, Lindsay Smith and Shannon Stew- art. The head coach is Paul Maugeri, assisted by War- ren Court and Mark Rise- ley. Georgina McMacken is the trainer. Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com presents... To book your booth space, please call your Sales Representative or Devon Leblanc or Wendy Weber TODAY!905-579-4400 20082008 Friday, March 7Friday, March 7 thth • • 3pm-9pm3pm-9pm Saturday, March 8Saturday, March 8 th th • • 10am-6pm10am-6pm Sunday, March 9Sunday, March 9 th th • • 10am-5pm10am-5pm Sponsored by GGGaaarrrdddeeennniiinnnggg &&&MMMaaaiiinnnttteeennnaaannnccceee LLLtttddd Purchase you r Home Show E-Z PASS onli n e ! Allows you to ent er the show at fi ve different locations and you can u se the re- ceipt as a ballot fo r t h e H o m e S h o w p r i z e s . www.metrolandsho w s . c o m 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, V9765, P9901, P9902, V9284, V9650 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. Gas card applies to vehicles in this ad only. Limit 1 per customer. Valid only on publication date. 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 IFYOUHAVEAJOBYOU’RE100%APPROVED!IF YOU HAVE A JOB YOU’RE 100% APPROVED! 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 WE WANT YOUR TRADE! $200 GAS CARD WITH EVERY PURCHASE JUST SIGN AND DRIVE! 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $14,985 $132 bi-wk/72 Stk#V9950 ONLY 38,000 KMS., STO’N’GO WE MOVED! $132 bi-wk/84 $16,985 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk#V9675 STO’N’GO, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $117 bi-wk/84 $14,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT AUTO, PWR GRP, LOW KMS. Stk#V9955 WE MOVED! $143 bi-wk/60 $13,985 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Stk#V9951 LEATHER, PWR DOORS!, SUNROOF WE MOVED! $154 bi-wk/84 $19,985 2007 JEEP PARIOT 4X4 NORTH PACKAGE, RIMS, LOW KMS. Stk#P9623 WE MOVED! $192 bi-wk/84 $24,985 2007 CHRYSLER 300C Stk#P9394 SUNROOF, HEMI, MDS, LEATHER WE MOVED! $122 bi-wk/84 $14,485 LOADED, ONLY 32,000 KMS. 2007 PONTIAC MONTANA Stk#9627A WE MOVED! $102 bi-wk/60 $9,750 2003 HONDA CIVIC Stk#P9438A LOADED, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $129 bi-wk/60 $12,585 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk#V9953 QUADS, LOADED, ONLY 62, 000 KMS. DVD WE MOVED! $165 bi-wk/72 $18,985 2005 CHRYSLER 300C SUNROOF, HEMI, LEATHER Stk#V9692 ONLYONLY 36,000 KMS!36,000 KMS! WE MOVED! $159 bi-wk/84 $20,985 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY Stk#P9732 WE MOVED! 2007 JEEP COMPASS Stk#P9901 NORTH PAKG, AUTO, LOW KMS. $131 bi-wk/84 $16,985 WE MOVED! $117 bi-wk/84 $14,985 2007 DODGE CHARGER PWR GRP, BAL. OF WARRANTY Stk#V9338 WE MOVED! ESP,ESP, LOADED!LOADED! $244 bi-wk/84 $31,985 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN LTD LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY, VERY LOW KMS. Stk#9706 WE MOVED! $132 bi-wk/84 $16,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LEATHER, LOADED, WINTER PRICED Stk#V9499 WE MOVED! $147 bi-wk/84 $18,985 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING Stk#9565 6 PASSENGER, LOW KMS, 4.0L, V6 WE MOVED! $184 bi-wk/84 $23,985 2007 DODGE MAGNUM R/T Stk#P9397 HEMI, MDS, 18” CHROME ONLYONLY 18,000 KMS.!18,000 KMS.! WE MOVED! 2004 DODGE CARAVAN $10,485 $109 bi-wk/60 Stk#V9952 DVD, QUADS, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $11,765 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LEATHER, LOADED, WINTER PRICED! Stk#P9434B $121 bi-wk/60WE MOVED! $95 bi-wk/84 $11,985 LOADED, LOW KMS. 2007 FORD FOCUS WAGON Stk#V9231 WE MOVED! $15,865 2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT $126 bi-wk/84 3.5L, V6, TINTS, ESP, RIMS Stk#P9731 WE MOVED! $207 bi-wk/84 $26,985 2007 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 Stk#V59712 LEATHER, LOADED, 20” CHROME RIMS WE MOVED! $110 bi-wk/84 $13,985 2006 DODGE CARAVAN ONLY 15,000 KMS.! Stk#V9694 WE MOVED! VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP OVER 150 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! CASH DOWNPRICED TO SELL QUICK!!PRICED TO SELL QUICK!! $$00 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 29, 2008