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What worked for you last year may not wo rk this year. Before making your contribution,check with the professionals at MGI Fi nancial Inc. RRSP STORE Fo r more information or a no-obligation appointment call Richard Price, Senior Financial Advisor or visit www.richardprice.ca Thinking ofHardwood? Give your home anew look for winter We are Durham’s flooring experts Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc. 1547 Bayly St., Pickering905-420-3285www.canadahardwoodflooring.ca NowIt’sPersonal... Achieveyourgoalswithfantastic PersonalTraining&Nutritionplans, atPickeringRecreationComplex. 905.683.6582 TTY905.420.1739 pickering.ca/recreation facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 53,400 • 20 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand P ICKER I NG News Adver tiserT H E Friday, February 17, 2012 REGION 3 Taxes on the rise There was debate, but you’ll pay 2.35 per cent more POLITICS 4 Roger to run? Regional chairman hints he’ll be back MUSIC 11 Acoustic Pickering bar turns down the volume RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND TORONTO -- Pickering native and former Pickering High School basketball star Cory Joseph made his hometown debut as a member of the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 15 at the Air Canada Centre. He was carefully watched by Toronto Raptors’ Gary Forbes during first-half action. Mr. Joseph had close to 100 family and friends at the game and received a warm reception when announced. Cory’s homecoming SPURS’ ROOKIE GUARD RECEIVES WARM WELCOME. 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We offer FREE Ortho Consults and Asleep Dentistry. Adve rtisement Pickering -The GTA’s newest Crabby Joe’s Ta p and Grill on Kingston Road, just east of Whites Road, Pickering is now open!Pr oprietors Brenda Novia and Tina Salvagna and staff invite you to experience all their beautifully adorned restaurant has to offer! The dark,rich wood in the cabinetry,tables and chairs and the supple leather seats and stools provide a comfortable atmosphere to be enjoyed by all. And with ten big-screen TVs, you’ll enjoy live sporting events and sumptuous fare in the dining or pub areas. A great family atmosphere during the day makes way for a casual evening with friends.They’re already famous for their wings,ribs and steaks including a ten ounce New Yo rk steak with side of potato for only $17.99 while their whopping one pound T-Bone steak with potato is only $18.99!For all you Leaf fans dining in the bar area during a game,if the Leafs win,you’ll receive a coupon for a free Crabby Joe’s burger and fries to be used on your next visit –certain restrictions apply.Crabby Joe’s Pickering also offers great weekly deals including:Wings on Tu esdays,just .39¢ each; $4 martinis on Fr idays,Sundays kids eat free and every day,appetizers are half-price after 9pm.Weekdays their Lunch Express Service starts from just $6.99. If you enjoy fine wines,they feature wines from Ontario,Italy and Argentina –available by the glass or bottle.And with warmer weather just around the corner,their heated outdoor patio makes a great place for an evening get-together.Crabby Joe’s Ta p &Grill, 780 Kingston Road, across from the Westbound 401/Whites Road off-ramp. 905.831.2722 •www.crabbyjoes.com. Good Food…Good Fu n…Bad Te mper!™ Budget pressures include debt, transit, police Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Regional council has approved a 2.35-per cent tax increase for 2012 -- but not without some debate. The 2012 budget was passed at regional council’s Feb. 15 meeting. The increase works out to $53 more a year for the average house valued at $319,000. Oshawa Councillor John Aker was among those who voted against it, argu- ing a surplus of about $9 million com- bined with a warm winter that could save the Region “a fortune” on snow clearing should add up to a smaller increase. “There is concern in the communi- ty about the level of taxation,” he said. “I believe we can do better ... we have a tremendous amount of money in our bank account. I don’t think we need a 2.35-per cent increase.” Even though there is less snow to clear, Region staff said it is putting down more salt this season, which means costs will likely be “a wash” by the end of winter. The Region’s 2012 budget sits at just over $1 billion, 52 per cent of which is funded by property taxes. Social services take up about 30 per cent of the overall budget, while police account for 21 per cent and transit makes up 11 per cent. Scugog Councillor Bobbie Drew praised Region staff for cutting out $18 million after council set a hard cap of 2.35 per cent in October. “We challenged them last fall, they met the challenge and it made our jobs easier,” she said. Cuts included 71 staff positions that were originally slated for 2012 and about $10 million worth of capital projects that will now be deferred to future years. Oshawa Councillor Nancy Diamond supported the budget, but raised concerns about a multi-year forecast of $160 mil- lion in capital spending for police -- most of which will have to be debentured. She said the square-footage costs seem high and asked the Police Services Board and Region staff to review them. Pickering Councillor Peter Rodrigues called the overall tax increase “reason- able” but said he couldn’t support the bud- get because of “several small concerns,” including how $1.3 million for economic development will be spent. The budget includes noteworthy increas- es of 4.5 per cent -- an extra $6.9 million -- for police services and nine per cent for Durham Region Transit, which works out to an additional $3.4 million. Debt is another source of pressure as debenture financing jumps from $123 million in 2011 to $202 million in 2012. Reporter Jillian Follert can be found on Twitter @ JillianFollert and on Facebook by searching Jillian Follert region Average Durham household to pay $53 more on tax bill joHn AkeR there is concern in the community about the level of taxation. I believe we can do better. Coun. john Aker. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 4 AP AC AI’ Drop in to any of our Open House dates: Feb. 13, 14, 20, 27, or 28 @ 6pm 720 Progress Ave In Scarborough (Minutes from the ScarboroughTown Centre) 416-439-2480 •www.jciami.com We offer K1 to Grade 12 & Daycare (ages 1-5) 905-683-0407 WE BUYGOLD Old Ajax Plaza on Harwood Next to Home Hardware WATCHES 25% OFF Readers Choice AwardWinner! Roger Anderson says direct election will require ‘a lot of money’ of candidates TARA HATHeRly thatherly@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson recently acknowledged he does not person- ally support the direct election of Durham Region’s chairman, a post he’s held since 1997. But should Durham switch to general election in 2014, asking vot- ers to choose who will take the top job at regional government, Mr. Anderson hints he’ll be in the run- ning. “I know this, you’re going to need to raise a lot of money (to cam- paign),” he said, during an Ajax council meeting Monday, Feb. 13. “I think I could raise a lot of money.” Mr. Anderson confirmed to Ajax Mayor Steve Parish during the meet- ing that he personally doesn’t sup- port direct election of the Region’s chairman. “Unless somebody like you asks me my opinion, my posi- tion is regional council wants this to happen ... If I’m ever asked, I’ll certainly tell them what regional council did, and that regional coun- cil supported it, and that I actually made the motion for it.” While Mr. Anderson introduced the motion to ask the Province to allow Durham to elect its region- al chairman, he noted it wasn’t because he supported the idea, but rather, “Obviously I wanted it dealt with.” The Region received approv- al from the Province in January to implement direct election of its chairman in the 2014 municipal election, providing Durham resi- dents and local councils support the plan. “The motion that’s coming to (regional) council, I’m assuming that it’ll pass without question,” Mr. Anderson said. “Once we get the triple majority, we’ll be going to Queen’s Park to make sure that’s incorporated.” The triple majority require- ment means five of Durham’s eight municipalities, equalling the majority of residents in Durham, must support the proposal to have it approved. Currently, Durham’s chairman is elected by regional councillors. Reporter Tara Hatherly can be found on Twitter @Tara_Hatherly and on Facebook by searching Tara Hatherly. Top job Durham Region chairman hints he’ll seek another term du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 5 P Drummond Report, health care among top concerns Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com SCARBOROUGH -- Residents took turns questioning Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Tracy MacCharles on issues ranging from budget cuts to education. About 30 people came out for the MPP’s inaugural Town Hall meeting at the High- land Creek Legion on Feb. 15. The meet- ing happened to coincide with the release of the Drummond Report, which offers 326 cost-cutting recommendations to help the Liberal government balance the budget by 2017-2018. Ms. MacCharles reassured constituents that the recommendations were just that, and that nothing had been decided. “The Drummond Report is serious and it will be taken seriously, but it’s important to remember it is advice,” she explained. “We will decide what to implement going for- ward.” Among residents’ top concerns were health care and the newly-announced Action Plan for Health Care in Ontario, which aims to transform the industry and shift funding to where it’s needed most. “When it comes to primary health care, the direction is to move that under the auspices and direction of the Local Health Integration Networks,” Ms. MacCharles said in response to a question. “It’s probably the biggest shift that the average family will notice, but hopefully it will be a pretty seamless one. There won’t be a change in how health care is deliv- ered, but in how it’s managed, which will hopefully create more efficiencies and help manage costs.” Tuition costs and special needs pro- gramming were just some of the concerns raised regarding education. Ms. MacCha- rles assured the audience that feedback on the controversial tuition rebate program would be passed along to the Ministry of Education. She also dispelled concerns surrounding full-day kindergarten, which was targeted for cuts in the Drummond Report. “We will not back down from full-day kindergarten,” she said, while noting all other recommendations from the report were still on the table. Other concerns discussed at the meeting included scandals at government agen- cies such as OLG and Ornge and govern- ment transparency and accountability. The meeting was the first in what Ms. MacCharles said she hoped would be regular meetings held periodically throughout the riding to gather feedback from constituents and address concerns. ToWn Hall Pickering residents question MPP at meeting PICKERING -- MPP Tracy MacCharles held her inaugural Town Hall meeting to get feedback from constituents. K9 units help locate woman unharmed PICKERING -- A 46-year-old woman was located safe and sound with the help of a police helicopter after getting lost in the Rouge Valley. A concerned citizen called police on Feb. 10 after seeing the lone woman walking behind their Pickering home, heading deeper into the Rouge Valley. The woman reportedly appeared disori- ented and unsure of her surroundings, police said. Members of the air support unit, K9 unit and West Division officers and Toronto Police officers were called in to assist in the search. The helicoper unit was able to locate the woman and direct officers on the ground to her location. The woman, of no fixed address, was locat- ed safely despite winter temperatures and conditions and was taken to a shelter in Toronto for assistance. The woman did not require medical attention. WATCH the video story @ durhamregion.com seaRcH anD Rescue Police use helicopter to find woman lost in Rouge Valley & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright We think... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com Editorial Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP taxes Ajax taxpayers not really included in budget process To the editor: Re: Ajax’s 2012 operating and capital budgets being finalized. Councillor Renrick Ashby said: “At every point in the process, the state of the econo- my and the impact it has on our taxpayers was at the forefront of every decision.” I say that this is not so. No taxpayers had any idea that council planned to increase its spending by hundreds of thousands of dollars on non-essential expenditures such as portable tents, public art, paddle power, forestry, meadow plantings, three commu- nity schools, adult karate, the St. Francis Centre, birthday party packages, the out- door pool, Greenwood Conservation, trail rehabilitation, litter pick-up, etc. Taxpayers were not openly and publicly included in the budget process prior to the Feb. 6 budget meeting. The fact that only two taxpayers presented budget concerns at the meeting could well mean that this document remains unseen and unread by the vast majority of Ajax taxpayers. All Town budgets should have been frozen except for those where the cost of doing business has risen. If the tax- payers had been actively involved in this so-called budget process then the 2.75-per cent tax increase would have been lower. The fact is that the budget questions asked by taxpayers at the meeting were answered strictly by staff. The decision- makers sat in silence just as they have all year long prior to the budget meeting. This inappropriate budget process needs fixing. At present we the taxpayers are not really meant to be included as active par- ticipants in their budget process. Michael Baker Ajax Feedback Bus driver did nothing wrong To the editor: Re: ‘No excuse for stranding Ajax woman’, editorial opinion, durhamregion.com, Feb. 9, 2012. Shame on you for blaming the driver of Durham Region Transit for not allowing the 19-year-old student to ride when she was short on her bus fare. It is not the responsibility of the driver, or of Durham Region Transit to pay the rid- ers’ fare. Durham Region Transit is a busi- ness, not a charity, and they cannot pay everyone’s fare when they are short. Every adult should be responsible enough to make sure they have enough money for bus fare when they know they have to ride the bus. As is, Durham Region Transit apologized to the family, but that driver had no way of knowing that the woman was clueless about the amount of fare she had to pay, or that her father was wheelchair bound. This incident was totally her fault, not the bus driver’s. I hope she has learned a les- son from this, instead of blaming someone else for her irresponsible behaviour. Agnes Juhasz Ajax blue bin ‘scavengers’ Another bylaw that won’t be enforced To the editor: Re: ‘Durham moves to outlaw scavenging’, news, durhamregion.com, Feb. 7, 2012. The last thing Durham Region needs is more bylaws that they won’t bother to enforce. Every day when I walk my dogs I have to navigate my way around illegally parked vehicles that either fully or partially obstruct the sidewalk. In some instances I have to walk onto the road to get by. I contacted my local coun- cillor and he, like bylaw enforcement, did nothing. If there are already parking bylaws in effect, where the offending parties are easily identified, and enforcement does not happen, how on earth do they plan to enforce bylaws against someone moving from place to place who takes a few items from a blue box on recycle day? Ken Richards Ajax e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Province recognizes Durham’s vital role in powering Ontario Provincial Energy Minister Chris Bentley brought some reassurance with him in a visit to Durham Region this week. In Pickering to discuss Ontario’s ener- gy strategy, Mr. Bentley emphasized the important role that nuclear energy con- tinues to hold in that strategy, combined with ongoing efforts to promote the prov- ince’s nascent green energy program using wind and solar power. The visit was timely, given the ongoing delays with the refurbishment and new build at the Darlington Nuclear Gener- ating Station in Clarington, and served to reinforce the provincial government’s support for Durham Region’s energy sec- tor. In the meantime, construction con- tinues in Clarington at the Darlington Energy Complex, a vital component in the currently delayed refurbishment that will extend the life of existing site reactors, while the new-build initiative, which MPP Joe Dickson referred to this week as “our future”, awaits the go-ahead. Nuclear power will continue to provide the majority of energy for Ontarians now and in the future -- approximately half of the power generated -- but the contin- ued push for alternative sources is also an important component of overall policy. Given Durham Region’s vital role in pro- viding the energy that powers Ontario, it makes eminent sense to turn the focus here in terms of wind and solar energy projects. Committing to renewable technologies will draw investment, encourage innova- tion and create important, highly skilled sector-related jobs. And the proximity of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, which has an established and growing rela- tionship with Ontario Power generation in energy science research, can provide ready and knowledgeable candidates for future developments. Energy expansion -- nuclear and renew- able -- is crucial to Durham Region’s economy now and in the future. There is widespread political support, a precondition for ensuring that efforts continue to secure new projects and spur innovation. Mr. Bentley’s visit this week under- scored the Province’s awareness that Dur- ham Region plays an important role in its overall energy policy, but its belief that much of the success in developing new technology and providing safe, reliable power long into the future will have its roots here. The efforts here at home to promote Durham as an energy powerhouse must continue. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP Adve rtisement AJAX -It’s not very often that a business is recognized as being the best 15 years in a row.However,Mount Everest Indian Restaurant, 611 Kingston Road, at Church Street, Ajax has accomplished that very feat.Recognized as the Best Indian Restaurant in the News Advertisers’annual Readers’Choice Awards the Mount Everest,owned by Manohar Singh and his family provides cuisine and atmosphere that customers rave about.Just one meal there and you’ll agree all competition pales in comparison. But it’s not just the fo od that keeps customers coming back time and again; it’s the genuine friendliness of the staff and the customers to each other.Mr.Singh’s sincere attention to your dining pleasure and comfort makes casual customers into lifetime friends.Mount Everest is open Tu esday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended: 905-686-5553. NewsAdvertisersalesrepresentativePaul Ta alman(right)presentedManoharSinghofMountEverest Indian Restaurant inAjax with his 15th Readers’ Choice Best Indian Restaurant award recently. HELP YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY. BUY CANADIAN MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. 905.839.0574 1550 Bayly St., #35, Pickering www.aroundthehomekitchens.com KITCHENS •VA NITIES WA LL UNITS KITCHENS •VA NITIES WA LL UNITS Give u s a c a l l t o s e t u p a n i n - h o m e c o n s u l t a t i o n . 2010AwardWinnerWinner A message from Durham Tourism Kerri King I love my job. Being a part of the Durham Tourism team has many highlights, not the least of which is the regular reminder of how inspiring and dynamic Durham Region’s places and people truly are. On Jan. 26, the night of the first Creative Social in Durham, I felt especially inspired. What is a Creative Social? It’s an opportu- nity for creative, artistic and entrepreneur- ial people to meet together in a relaxed, social situation. One of the definitions of creativity is putting together two or more previously unconnected elements to cre- ate something novel and unique. Held on the last Thursday of every month in rotat- ing area municipalities, the Creative Social aims to connect creative people to discuss opportunities for collaboration and new business in Durham Region. When event co-ordinator Dana Jackson first came to me with this idea, a lightbulb turned on in my head. Since 2009, our community has shown its enthusiasm for creativity through the Art of Transition movement. The Creative Social is the next step for the continued develop- ment of Durham’s creative economy. The January launch event in Uxbridge was a great success. Some of Uxbridge’s local creative minds (Shelley MacBeth of Blue Heron Books; Ginny van Veghel, owner of Elemi Organics; Carly Foster and Kirsty Ker- nohan, co-owners of Sweet World Media; Angelo Sarafino Tramonti of Sarafino Inc.; and artist Fly Freeman) spoke about how local connections have spurred a boost in business. Local photographer Spring Reilly was on hand to capture the event through her lens (check out the gallery on the Cre- ative Social Facebook page) and local musi- cian Tim Bastmeyer entertained the crowd. After the presentations, the crowd buzzed with excitement and ideas. Tin Mill, the fan- tastic restaurant where the event was host- ed, supplied a steady stream of delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages. It quickly became obvious that the creative-minded people of Durham Region have been wait- ing for an event just like this. If you missed the launch party, don’t fret. Creative Social is now touring across Dur- ham Region, connecting the creative com- munity on the last Thursday of each month. Area municipalities are eager to showcase their own artistic entrepreneurs, and we are proud to help tell their inspiring stories, with hope to foster new creative connec- tions. The next Creative Social will be held on Feb. 23 at Whitby’s Station Gallery. For more information, and to register for the Creative Social, visit www.creativeso- cial.ca. 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Area MPs are encouraging employers to apply for funding to help increase employment opportunities for local youth. “Our government’s top prior- ity is job creation and econom- ic growth,” said Corneliu Chisu, MP for Pickering-Scarborough East. “Through Canada Summer Jobs, we are helping Pickering and Scarborough East employ- ers create much-needed sum- mer job opportunities for stu- dents, while strengthening our community’s economy.” Funding is available for not- for-profit organizations, pub- lic-sector employers and small businesses to create high-qual- ity summer job opportunities for full-time students aged 15 to 30 years who intend to return to their studies in the next school year. In 2011, the federal govern- ment permanently increased the annual budget for the pro- gram by $10 million in order to help more students gain the skills and experience they need to be successful. “Our government’s top prior- ity is job creation and econom- ic growth,” said Chris Alexan- der, MP for Ajax-Pickering. “Through Canada Summer Jobs, we are helping Ajax-Pickering employers create much-needed summer job opportunities for students, while strengthening our community’s economy.” Employers can apply online or print an application at www. servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2012. Applications can also be picked up at any Service Canada Cen- tre. Applications must be submit- ted by Wednesday, Feb. 29. The Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide is also available online, by calling 1-800-935-5555, or by visiting any Service Canada Centre, to help employers with the application process. 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No electric instru- ments will be featured; it will be all unplugged all the time. “I want to get some local bands from Durham Region to come and strip down their set,” he says. Krasnowski says it’ll be easier for the bands, not having to lug around amps and the like. And it’s a challenge for some, a challenge he’s issued across the region. “The main focus is to get full bands to strip it down to percus- sion and acoustic instruments,” he says. “I’m going to see how it goes at the mansion, how people take to it.” The first night, Feb. 16, featured Pickering bands 20 Amp Sound- child, Double the Pleasure and solo artist Jason Iwanko. Also sharing the bill was Oshawa’s The Sleeping State. The next acoustic night on March 1 features Womb from Ajax. “I’m currently looking for more acts for that night,” says Kras- nowski. He invites bands from across Durham who are cool with the acoustic format to e-mail him if they’d like to play on that night or on another. Krasnowski, who says The Moorelands Project is in between band members, says his band will likely play on March 16, debuting a new song or two. He’s a multi-instrumentalist but says this venture is something dif- ferent for him. “This is the first time I’ve done anything like this so I don’t know what to expect,” he says candidly. “I hope a lot of people come out and support the local scene.” There’s a $5 cover for the acous- tic nights. E-mail Krasnowski at kraz@ themoorelandsproject.com. The Fox and Fiddle Mansion is at 1294 Kingston Rd. (at Liverpool Road). du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 11 AP Mike Ruta Entertainment Editor mruta@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comEntertainment live Music Acoustic nights start at Pickering’s Fox and Fiddle MetRolanD File Photo OSHAWA -- Pickering band 20 Amp Soundchild played the first acoustic night at The Fox and Fiddle Mansion on Feb. 16. Pickering musician Mike Krasnowski has started the bi-weekly music series. Briana’s ready for some winter music AJAX -- Briana Parmar, a member of the Durham Youth Orchestra, rehearsed Feb. 6 for the Winter Concert March 3 at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St., Whitby. Advance tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and $8 for chil- dren. Tickets are available at the door: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students and $10 for children. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 905-430-3854, 905-432-1230 or visit www.dyomusic.com. saBRina ByRnes / MetRolanD Four former cast members here to share stories and secrets OSHAWA -- Some of the folks who made Coronation Street an iconic television show are coming to Durham. Steve Arnold (Ashley Peacock), Charles Lawson (Jim McDonald), Julia Haworth (Claire Peacock) and Nick Cochrane (Andy McDonald) will be in Oshawa on March 12. Tales From The Street features the for- mer cast members “spilling the secrets and gossip about their characters, the behind the scenes antics, and their lives on and off the small screen,” states a press release. “A special segment of the show will allow audience members to ask their questions about the residents of Eng- land’s most famous street,” it states. The Corrie streeters will be at The Gen- eral Sikorski Centre, Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa, at 8 p.m. on March 12. Corrie fans can buy limited tickets for a VIP meet-and-greet with the cast mem- bers. Tickets are available at www.ticketweb. ca or by calling 1-855-777-SHOW. Watch here and at durhamregion.com for a Coronation Street contest where the winner will be able to meet the cast members. Learn more about the Corrie tour at talesfromthestreet.biz. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 12 AP If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Carrier of the We ek Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. 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Devonte has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza *DELIVERED TO SELECTED HOUSES ONLY • ARBY’S CANADA AJAX PICKERING • BELLAGIO PIZZA AJAX • NEW HOMES & INTERIOR EAST AJAX PICKERING • SHOPPERS DRUG MART AJAX PICKERING FRIDAY FLYERS FRIDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2012 ON ALL APPLIANCES LOWEST PRICESGUARANTEED ON TVs ALL MAT TRESSES We’d love to include advertised product but we can’t ALL FURNITURE We’d love to include advertised product but we can’t FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17th DOORS OPEN @ 8AM celebrity visitors Corrie Street characters coming to Durham column CD charts forgotten Canadian classics The Quartet Daze From 1954 to 1960 -- Disc 1 Produced by Harry Harding -- 2011 “One of the nicest things about being in the radio biz and also performing ‘live’ in a band; you get to meet some really nice peo- ple who are also in the business. A couple of years ago I met a gentleman by the name of Harry Harding and his history and the his- tory of the groups he was in is amazing. Yes- terday, I received disc one of what will be a three-disc set, called The Quartet Daze. One thing I love about Harry is that he is so excited and pumped about music. He just loves it all, still singing, still performing and wants to leave a legacy and that he has done by putting together this CD. Now we have proof that all this has happened and we can play it on AM740. The songs that are on this CD from the very beginning are so good.” --- Robbie Lane, AM740, Aug. 8, 2011. Largely overlooked in the chronicles of early Canadian popular music history, The Four Emcees, a.k.a. The Stereos, a.k.a. The Nobles, unwittingly achieved a unique, unmatched feat. In 1958, three separate singles under these three separate group names charted in Canada in a very short span of time. Now, thanks to Harry Harding, who has been primary in navigating his vocal groups’ fortunes back then and in the present time, all of their early recorded material (includ- ing The Emcees first single release from 1955, Boom-A-De-Boom) has at long last been made available in one album (Disk 2, to be released at a later date, will cover 1961 to 1969). Harding has painstakingly cleaned up the original vinyl recordings for CD, except for a historical, abridged audio interview of The 4 Emcees’ appearance on The Arthur Godfrey Talent Scout Show, lifted from TV on Cana- dian Thanksgiving Day, 1955. All of the great Emcees/Stereos/Nobles songs are here: By The River. The Whole Town Knows and its flip Loads Of Love (U.S. Kapp has instrumental version of A side by Canadian saxophonist Roy Smith), I Wish I Was (A Teenager Again), originally backed with Dodle-E-Doe, a Doo-Wop flavoured recording (both sides penned by group member Larry Sturino), Till The End Of Time and the magnificent other side, Stand- ing Alone. These titles and others have been delight- fully gathered in this package, which includes impressive, succinct liner notes pointing to career highlights. An added bonus is two unreleased songs from 1987 (Close Your Eyes and Life Just Goes On And On) that could have made a nice single release in the waning days of the vinyl 45 but it was not to be. However, they can now be enjoyed as part of a fabulous CD, representing an important slice of Canadian music history. Strongly recommended. Note: For more information on Harry Hard- ing and his groups, see http://www.dur- hamregion.com/what’son/article/992281-- ‘From supper clubs to a taste of rock n roll and back again’. Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who’s interested in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@rogers.com. Andy merey / LOOking bAck supplied photo WHiTby -- columnist Andy merey gives The Quartet Daze, disk 1 high marks. 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Real Estate Your Local Winter OPEN HOUSE GUIDE Saturday & Sunday The trusted source in your neighbourhood Direct door-to-door delivery Check out these beautiful local homes, open for your viewing this weekend. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 14 AP BasketBall Homecoming for Joseph Rookie point guard from Pickering adjusting to life in the NBa with san antonio spurs shawN Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com TORONTO -- For one night at least, the stat line didn’t exactly tell the story for Cory Joseph. Wednesday night the Pickering native and rookie point guard with the San Anto- nio Spurs missed the only shot he took and turned the ball over once in just under three minutes of action during the Spurs’ 113-106 victory over the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre. The stats didn’t matter to Joseph because the division-leading Spurs, now 21-9 on the year, picked up another win, their ninth straight. And the stats didn’t matter to Joseph because he was in the process of living a life-long dream by stepping on an NBA court against the team he grew up watching. “Ever since you’re little you think about playing at the Raptors facility and it’s just a dream. A dream come true,” he said fol- lowing the game in which he had roughly 100 friends and family on hand to share in the experience. Realizing that dream is just another part of the process for the 20 year old as he tries to get acclimated to the NBA game after just one year at the University of Texas. An impact player everywhere he has played from Pickering High School to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada and then Texas, Joseph is the first to admit he has much to learn and adjust to. “It’s an adjustment, but I know it’s bigger than me,” he said of playing limited min- utes. “I know it’s a team thing. I’ve just got to stay ready.” Unlike a lot of rookies around the league, Joseph has quite a crew to mimic. From coach Greg Popovich on the Spurs side- lines to veteran big man Tim Duncan, a two-time MVP and four-time NBA cham- pion. Perhaps most integral to his develop- ment though is learning under the tute- lage of star point guard Tony Parker, who was full marks for his effort in Toronto on Wednesday, going for 34 points and 14 assists. All Joseph could do, aside from his three- minute cameo, was watch in awe. “Man, he does that a lot. No matter what, he impacts the game. Whether it’s assists one game or scoring. He did a great job bal- ancing it out, knowing when to be aggres- sive, knowing when to shoot the ball and knowing when to distribute it. That’s what great point guards do. He does that night in and night out and I am just trying to learn from him,” Joseph said, who also noted the influence of fellow Texas alum T.J. Ford on the Spurs’ roster. “They’ve taken me under their wings and I’ve learned a lot.” However, only so much learning can be done from the sidelines and on the prac- tice court. There is no substitute for playing time, something that has been inconsis- tent for Joseph through his first 20 games. With that in mind, Popovich, while quite complementary of the youngster, fully expects the guard to spend more time with the Spurs D-League affiliate, the Austin Toros, before the year is out. “He probably just needs a chance to play,” Popovich said prior to the game. “He’ll probably have more time in the D-League at some point this year, I’m sure, to give him that time to get that experience.” Having been there once already, Joseph has a feel for what the league is about and rather than hint at any disappointment about potentially not being on the NBA roster, he’ll welcome the challenge when it comes. “Everybody looks at the D-League like it’s a bad thing but Austin, it was a good thing for me,” he said, looking back at his first experience there. “They have a great coaching staff there. There are ex-NBA players and people with potential to be in the NBA so it was good. ”Being in the D-League I got minutes and I got to play, so that was a good thing.” RoN PietRoNiRo / MetRolaNd TORONTO -- Pickering native and former Pickering High School basketball star Cory Joseph made his hometown debut as a mem- ber of the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday at the Air Canada Centre. Joseph stretched on the sidelines prior to entering the game late in the first half. He had close to 100 family and friends at the game and received a warm reception when announced. ever since you’re little you think about playing at the Raptors facility and it’s just a dream. A dream come true. Cory Joseph. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 15 AP www.oshawagener als.comwww.oshawagener als.comForticketinformation,visit: Presented byPresented by Featuring: •AMeetand Greet with SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer from1:00to2:00pm! •JungleCatWorldExhibit •BalloonArtist Featuring: •AMeetandGreet with SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer from1:00to2:00pm! •JungleCatWorldExhibit •BalloonArtist Get yourtickets now! Get yourtickets now! MondayFeb.20th -2:05PM vs.vs. Family Day Game and from 1:00 to 2:00pm! Exhibit and from1:00to2:00pm! Exhibit etinformation,visit: For additional information please check our website www.pickeringsoccer.ca 1735 Bayly St. Unit #14, Pickering ON Phone (905) 831- 9803 • Fax (905) 831- 8968 Competitive Teams - Spring Tryouts All Tryouts will begin on February 20 and will continue until March 31, 2012 Please check our website and contact the appropriate coach for information about date, time, and location of tryouts.The winter and summer programs are based on the Long Term Player Development model set by the Ontario Soccer Association and the Canadian Soccer Association. An Annandale boys’ team was in the Ontario provincial bantam curling finals in Galt Feb. 8-12. Team members were Andre Lima with Evan Hea- slip, Dillon Pierce, David Dearness and coach Renee Lalonde. They started the week at 3-1 and ended at 4-3. The final day they lost by one rock to win the provin- cial banner and this forced a tie breaker, but they lost it in an extra end on the last rock. Pickering Olympian Rich- ard Hart had his two boys, Joseph and David, curling in the event out of Tam Heath- er, and they lost in the overall final. Annandale’s Mark Kean, Andrew Clayton, Patrick Janssen and Tim March competed in the men’s Dominion championship provincial finals in Stratford Feb. 6-12. They ended the 11-team round robin with a 3-7 record. In this event, Annandale member Chris Van Huyse was vice on the Thornhill Golf and Country Club team skipped by Mike Anderson. They ended with a 6-4 record in third place, won the page three vs. four game, then lost the semifinal to Peter Corner of Brampton, who in turn lost the final to Glenn Howard. Team How- ard won its seventh title in a row and advances to the Tim Hortons Brier in Saskatoon March 3-11. A ladies’ Olympic Skins Bonspiel was held at the club on Saturday, Feb. 11. Players were welcomed from the Donalda Club, Leaside, Bradford, Ottawa Rideau Curling Club and two Tam Heather teams. The day was a success due to the great teamwork of Kim Wieser, Joanne Leigh, Jodi Crerar and Linda Mul- grew. Annandale teams took the top three medals. Team USA’s Jennifer McGhee, with Paula McGhee Kern, Cathy Miller and Sue Hurl gained the most overall points and won the gold medal. The sil- ver medal went to Rhonda Welch with Janet Alexan- der, Leslie Bainard and April Risto representing Team Denmark. The bronze medal went to Team Australia from the Rideau Club in Ottawa. It was skipped by Leslie Levere, vice was Janet Levere, sec- ond was Sandi Wallace and Annandale’s own Sherri Hamilton as lead. Annandale will host the zone playdowns for the Tim Hortons Colts and Tro- phy on Feb. 18-19. Eight men’s teams and five wom- en’s teams will compete in the double knockouts. Blair Metrakos has the lone Annandale entry in the event. Jim Easson curling Column Annandale curlers in the thick of provincial championships Sabrina byrneS / metroland making a play OSHAWA -- Denis O’Connor’s Sarah Matthews tried to bump the ball over the net dur- ing a match against Monsignor Pereyma in senior girls’ volleyball action at Pereyma on Tuesday. roller HoCkey Coach looking to start up team in Durham DURHAM -- A local coach is looking to gauge inter- est in having a boys’ roll- er hockey team represent Durham Region in tourna- ments. With no league currently existing in the area, Charlie Foote is looking for inter- ested boys born in 1999 and 2000 for a team that would enter tournaments in 2012. Anyone interested can send an e-mail to hockey- gy3535@rogers.com. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 16 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! LAKE PLACID, NY -- The Pickering Panthers peewee A hockey team travelled to Lake Placid, New York, for The American Cup. The first game was at the Olympic Centre against the Navy Youth Hockey Club from Annapolis, Maryland. Strong goaltending by Nick Elliott resulted in a 1-1 tie. Following the game there was a skills competition, where the Panthers placed second in the relay event. Against the Hamden Drag- ons from Massachusetts, Mithil Lakhan earned the shutout in a 7-0 victory. The next morning the team from Miami, Florida, tried to bring on the heat, but the Panthers blocked every shot leading to a shutout for Nick Elliott and a score of 8-0. The gold medal champi- onship game was a rematch with the Navy Youth team. A quick goal in the second by Francesco Vigliatore to break a 1-1 tie sent the team to a the gold medal. Team members include, Andrew Maddix, Angela Cammisuli, Bailey Peckford, Michael Jennings, Jonathon Gurney, Brett Brault, Nick Ritchie (MVP for the tour- nament), Benjamin Lake, Tristan Forgie, Francesco Vigliatore, Tanner Rankine, Mithil Lakhan, Nick Elliott, Brenden Campbell, Shane Morgan, Johnathan Spinelli, Alex Sideris. The head coach is John Jen- nings, assistant coach Ken Forgie, manager Jason Lake, trainer Eric Brault, assistant trainer Diana Maddix. SUBMITTED PHOTO LAKE PLACID, NY -- The Pickering Panthers peewee A team won a tournament in Lake Placid, beating a team from Maryland in the final. HOCKEY Panthers win gold ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Panthers pull off playoff shocker Open best-of-five division quarter-final with win over Toronto Lakeshore BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pickering Panthers were starting to believe in themselves before Wednesday’s playoff opener in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Now, that belief is as strong as it’s been all season. The Panthers, who made the playoffs by a single point and with the worst record of any of the 24 competing teams, stunned the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots 4-2 before a scant crowd of 129 at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex. The best-of-five South Division quar- ter-final series will wrap up in a flurry this Family Day long weekend, with games Friday and Saturday at the Mastercard Centre in Toronto, and if necessary, Sun- day in Pickering (6:30 p.m.) and Monday afternoon in Toronto. And now, despite having finished 36 points behind the Patriots in the stand- ings, the Panthers are thinking they can complete the upset. “Yeah, definitely. You’ve got to believe,” said goalie Spencer Bacon, who made 35 saves in the game and held off a late surge by the Patriots before Sean Levac iced it with an empty-net goal. “It’s unbelievable. Everyone’s doubting us, nobody thinks we can win, so this is going to be a big sur- prise for everyone.” The mere fact the Panthers are in the post-season is a surprise, considering they were 11 points out and in disarray when Dan Cameron took over for Mike Galati as head coach back in late-November. But, they slowly chipped away and passed Mississauga late, thanks more to a change in attitude than personnel, according to Cameron. “Our attitude was we’d rather win or lose with nine forwards that want it, and four D that want it, than guys who were just going through the motions,” said Cameron, who had only 17 players dressed for the game. “I think what we’ve done is changed the mentality of the group.” After blanking the first period, the Pan- thers opened the scoring Wednesday on a power-play goal by Andrew Medico 2:13 into the second. Toronto scored twice to take the lead just past the midway point, but another power-play marker, by Levac, sent the game into the third all square. Kyle Davis, who scored just twice in the regular season, banked a bad-angle shot in off Lakeshore goalie Joseph Pianta for what proved to be the winner 1:48 into the final frame, and Bacon held the fort from there. “It’s a total blank,” Bacon said, refer- ring to a final few minutes spent almost entirely in Pickering’s zone. “Your adrena- line really takes over and you’re just doing everything you can to help your team.” With one win now under the belt, Cam- eron said the team wants more. “We fully expect to win the series,” he said. “Now the pressure is squarely on them and now our guys gain a lot of confi- dence and a lot of belief.” PI C K E R I N G PI C K E R I N G AD V E R T I S I N G F E A T U R E During these tough economic times, businesses need an affordable way to advertise their products and services and create a name for themselves in the community. The Focus on Business advertising feature was designed to help businesses succeed at an affordable price. The feature has five zones: Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington, and advertisers can choose to run in any number of them. If they want to target a specific area, they can choose one zone or if they want broad coverage they can choose to run in all five. Advertising packages are available for six weeks, 18 weeks, 36 weeks and 52 weeks, and discounted rates are available for longer- term commitments. “I have nothing but good things to say about the Focus on Business feature,” says Wayne Hutchison, owner of Durham Windows and Doors, who has been advertising in the feature for 15 years. Having an ad in the newspaper every week helps businesses build recognition. Readers who see the advertisement on a regular basis become familiar with the business. Running in the section long term shows potential customers that the business is consistent and is there for the long term. The feature includes a 3” wide by 1.5” deep ad, but the best part is the free editorial that comes with each six week run. The articles will talk in-depth about the business and can include a photograph or image. Many advertisers find that the articles provide a surge in phone calls and sales. The articles allow readers to learn more about the businesses, including detailed information about the products and services they offer. Many advertisers have seen a dramatic increase in their bottom line because of advertising in the section. For more information on the Focus on Business feature or to book an ad, please call Connie Baker at (905) 579-4400 ext. 2271 or email cbaker@durhamregion.com. Focus on Business: Small Cost, Big Results! UDIAMONDSHINECARCLEANING&D E T A I LI N G Interior Shampoo & detailing, ExteriorWax 221Westney Rd.S. 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We are currently searching for full-time GOLD BOOK DIRECTORY and ONLINE SALES REPRESENTATIVES to uncover new clients in all of our regions by providing marketing solutions for small to medium sized businesses who wish to reach local wallet-ready consumers. • Are you extremely ambitious with an unprecedented drive for immediate results? • Do you enjoy meeting new people and building relationships every day? • Do you have excellent communication, presentation and telephone skills? • Would you lift every rock to uncover every sales opportunity? • Do you have the tenacity and persistence to succeed in local advertising sales? • Do you have an outstanding work ethic and a positive can-do attitude? • Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle? If you answered "Yes" to all of the above and would like to pursue a rewarding career with a leader in the media industry, this opportunity may be the right one for you. We offer all of the following to attract the best talent: • Competitive salary + commission (with unlimited income potential!) • A great benefits package (including group RRSP plan eligibility) • Ongoing sales incentives and contests To become a member of our growing team, please send your résumé and cover letter to csouthwood@metroland.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Fe b r u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 2 17 AP REAL ESTATE SALES We're Hiring! *We pay course fees *Licensing Training & Support *7 Locations Considering, Licensed or In course, contact… Pam Palmer 1-888-472-2767 www.BecomeARealtor.ca Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Brokerage *Terms and conditions apply. 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OSHAWA, 401/Harmony, newly renovated, top floor, spacious, 2 bedroom apart- ment, $975/month plus hy- dro. New appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. call Mon-Fri, 10-3pm. (905)723-0801. References required. OSHAWA, CLEAN, QUITE 20-plex, spacious 1-bed- room, balcony, hardwood flooring, parking, appliances, utilities included. $835/monthly or $208/week- ly. (Deposit negotiable) Available March 1st or later. (Simcoe/Mill). 905-922-5927. PICKERING, BROCK/MA- JOR OAK. Large open con- cept 2-bdrm apt. Parking, no pets/smoking, $900/mo inclu- sive. First/last. Avail. April. 1st. (905)428-6072 PICKERING, BROCK/Major Oaks, 1-bedroom above ground basement apartment, separate entrance, clean, large windows, laundry, a/c, Close to all amenities. Available immediately. $800/month. 905-686-6684, 416-712-4059. PICKERING, Liverpool & Kingston. NEW 1-bedroom legal apartment. 1-parking. Close to 401/GO/shopping. No smoking/pets. $695/month, all inclusive. Available Immed. (905)621- 6995 or (905)903-3769 PICKERING, Oklaho- ma/Westshore, 2 bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, 1-parking, laundry, a/c. $875/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. Avail. March 1st. First/last. 905- 831-3617 or 416-995-3617 STOP RENTING. Own your Own Home. Good/Bad Credit Re-financing. Stop Power of Sale. Cleveland Lewis Bro- ker, Homelife Miracle (647)886-5738, www.6478865738.com WHITBY Central, immacu- late 1-bedroom $845+hydro Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities, and park- ing. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 8 8 8 - 9 0 1 - 2 9 7 9 www.realstar.ca ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND- ING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Jazz Inc. Direct Line (905)449-3622 or 1- 888-732-1600. wroka@ trebnet.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! CHAMPION SQUARE, Clar- ington. Stunning 3-bedroom detached home with finished basement, $1400 + utilities. Available March 1st, Call John 416-464-6062 or Ray 416-823-4930. OSHAWA HOUSE, nice quiet neighbourhood, de- tached 2+1 bungalow. com- pletely renovated, large yard, East Oshawa. No smoking. $1100+ first/last, references. (905)259-9100 Pickering 401/Brock Rd. Detached 3 bedroom house with semi finished basement, 3 bathrooms, laundry, garage, $1400+. Immediate. (647)831-5868 WHITBY, DETACHED 4- bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 4 appli- ances, double garage, $1550 + utilities. Available May 1st. (416)752-3492 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Parking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 866-437- 1832 www.realstar.ca PICKERING VILLAGE, 3- bdrm townhouse, near schools, shopping. 5-appli- ances, a/c, garage, avail. im- mediately. $1350/month. Call Sabina 905-852-4071. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 888-313-9757 www.realstar.ca LARGE SUNNY BEDROOM in Pickering Village home. Fully furnished. Use of kitch- en, pool, hot tub, cable & in- ternet. $525/mo. Buses at door. Suits mature male 50+. Available immediately. 905- 424-0286 PICKERING, ROOM main floor large bay window, fire- place, $500/month, March 1. Near Transit/Town Centre. Share kitchen/bath, Utilities, cable, wireless. First/last. Basement room $450/month. immediate(905)839-7237. ROOM, IN LARGE EAST Oshawa home, suit clean, quiet, working person or seri- ous student, shared facilities, transit at door. $450/inclu- sive. Call or text Gord, (905)404-5045 or email: mr_ed1968@hotmail.com ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! www.BuyATimeshare.com (888)879-7165 CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Mainte- nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guaran- tee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1- 888-356-5248 ANOTHER LONELY WIN- TER? Don't make it a lonely spring and summer too. Call Misty River Introductions Ontario's Busiest match- making service with 15 years experience in finding singles their life partners. www.mistyriverintros.com 416-777-6302 MATURE ADULT Single male, 54 yrs. old, 5'8" looking for a down-to-earth non-smoking lady (between 45 & 58) as a companion for a long-term relationship. 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Stk# V1756 NOW$16,488 $61 72 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WAS$17,888 +HST +HST 2009 CHRYSLER 300 Leather, Power Group & Low Kms. Stk# C411511AAuto, A/C, Power Group, Low Km. Stk# J11435B $15,988 $59 72 4.99% BI-WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT +HST 2009 KIA SPORTAGE +HSTWAS$17,588 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY A/C, Auto, Sunroof, Navigation System, DVD & Much More. Stk# P1923 NOW$27,988 $91 84 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WA S$28,588 +HST +HST 2010 DODGE CHARGER RT Auto, A/C, Leather, Sunroof & Alloy Wheels. Stk# P1840 NOW$27,988 $93 84 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WA S$29,998 +HST +HST 2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Leather, Power Sun Roof, 6CD/DVD, Low Km. Stk# P1986 $31,888 $118 72 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT +HST +HST DIESEL WAS$32,588 NOW$36,888 $137 72 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WAS$37,588 +HST +HST 2008 RAM 3500 DUALLY QUAD CAB 4X4 Low, Low, Low, Low, Low, Low Km. Stk# V1823 DIESEL 2007 RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB Power Group, Trailer Towing Pkg, Electronic Shift. Stk# V1902 NOW$19,588 $86 60 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WA S$20,888 +HST +HST 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 20” Wheels, Rear Slider Bed Liner & Much More+++ Stk# V1601 NOW$20,588 $81 60 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WA S$21,888 +HST +HST HEMI NOW$20,988 $77 72 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WA S$21,588 +HST +HST 2008 RAM 1500 4X4 Power Group, Auto, Low Km. Stk# T11558A HEMI NOW$22,888 $149 84 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WAS$24,588 +HST +HST 2011 DAKOTA CREW 4X4 A Rare Find, Low Km. Stk# V1956 2011 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 6 Cyl, Sunroof, Power Seat, Bluetooth, Auto Lights. Stk# P1984 NOW$22,988 $75 84 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WAS$24,588 +HST +HST 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE Only 36 Km, Power Group, Auto. Stk# T11561A NOW$17,888 $58 72 4.99% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWNSIGN &DRIVE $0YOU OWN IT WA S$19,888 +HST +HST