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[ Briefly ] Three charges Pickering gets vote on chairman in police raid PICKERING — Police seized City to hold referendum the Nov. 13 ballot; the question asks (for the position of chairman),” he from the public on this issue. weapons and ammunition in a raid if Pickering council should approve said. “The debate should be about “There have certainly been a great on a Pickering home last week. on whether Durham the resolution asking “the Govern- whether the public should have a number of residents who have ex- Toronto police officers from position should be elected ment of Ontario to enact a regulation choice.” pressed to me they would like the 43 Division were assisted by regarding the direct election of the At its Feb. 15 meeting, regional chance to directly elect the regional Durham police in executing the chair of the Regional Municipality of council revisited the issue of holding chair,” said Ward 2 City Councillor search warrant. They seized a By Danielle Milley Durham.” a referendum to ask if the regional Doug Dickerson. rifle and a shotgun, as well as two Staff Writer replica handguns. Also found in the Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe chairman should be elected. A mo- Ward 3 City Councillor David Pick- residence were more than 1,300 PICKERING — The issue of wheth- has been advocating to give voters tion was defeated narrowly 14-13. les was also in favour. rounds of ammunition and more er or not to have an elected regional the choice when it comes to the re- Before Pickering council consid- “The electorate should have a than 50 shotgun shells, as well as chairman has now been placed in the gional chair. ered the bylaw, a public meeting was voice on this issue and it should have primer and lead casings for bullets. hands of the people. “I was troubled by regional council held to hear what residents had to a choice on this issue,” he said. Three Pickering residents were Pickering council passed the bylaw because they got into the debate of say, but none came forward. Despite arrested. Edgerton Stewart, 46, is to place a referendum question on the merits of having a direct election this, councillors said they have heard ✦ See Mayor, Page A4 charged with failing to comply with recognizance while 30-year-old Renee Hamel faces two counts of failing to comply with recognizance. Errol Buckley, 44, is charged with Pickering’s disobeying a court order. An investigation into the guns HAVE TO TAKE YOUR HAT OFF TO THEM continues, Toronto police said. United Way Moffatt back as police chairman campaign DURHAM — Former Scugog Township Mayor Doug Moffatt has been re-elected as chairman of the comes up short Durham Regional Police Services Board. The Agencies won’t have 67-year-old Mr. Moffatt funding cut, but accepted the nomina- it won’t go up either tion during this month’s By Keith Gilligan meeting of Staff Writer the board. Mr. Moffatt DURHAM — Programs and agen- originally cies funded by the United Way will joined the Doug Moffatt receive about the same amount of board in money as last year, but that doesn’t January 2001 and took over as act- address growing waiting lists. ing chairman in September 2003. The United Way of Ajax-Pickering- During his tenure the board Uxbridge announced on the week- and police force adopted a policy end it raised $1.676 million during its governance model which sets 2005 campaign, less than the goal of specific service-wide policing tar- gets for the chief and officers to $1.9 million. achieve. United Way executive director Mr. Moffatt’s current term as Edna Klazek noted the final total is chairman of the board is for one “$40,000 better than last year.” year. The United Way funds 29 agencies and a number of programs in the three communities. [ Index ] Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo “We can sustain what we gave PICKERING — Heather Sandoval and Alejandro Ramos perform ‘El Jarabe Tapatio’ or the Mexican Hat Dance for crowds them last year, but not increase it,” Editorial Page, A6 at the annual Heritage Day Celebration at the Pickering Town Centre. The event featured different cultural groups per- Ms. Klazek said. Sports, B1 forming during the event. We have another photo from the event on Page 4. There’s less funding for social ser- Entertainment, B3 vices in the 905 area and the GTA Classified, B5 as a whole, Ms. Klazek stated. With annual growth in the GTA, “it’s like [ Call us] dropping a city the size of Kingston into the 905 and no increase in fund- General: 905 683 5110 Expect CUPE strike Thursday: Ryan ing. Distribution: 905 683 5117 “It was pretty ambitious and we General Fax: 905 683 7363 knew it was ambitious. Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 By Erin Hatfield afternoon set into motion a planned Legislature on Tuesday afternoon. “There won’t likely be cutbacks, Staff Writer strike by the Canadian Union of Public In response, CUPE Ontario presi- but we’ll barely be able to sustain Pressrun 48,900 DURHAM — From schools to mu- Employees (CUPE). dent Sid Ryan said his 120,000 mem- funding and that’s for agencies al- infodurhamregion.com nicipal services, the impact of a strike The legislation dealing with the On- bers would begin an illegal strike as of ready with waiting lists.” set for Thursday will remain to be seen tario Municipal Employees Retirement midnight Thursday, Feb. 23. Campaign chairman John Wiersma in Durham. System (OMERS) was introduced for The introduction of Bill 206 Tuesday third and final reading in the Ontario ✦ See CUPE, Page A4 ✦ See Competition, Page A2

INCOME TAX PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS All-Canadian Tax Service Longtime volunteer takes youthful approach $ * Only 44.95 Pickering man wants cutting back,” he said. hear what their problems are... We’re *most returns *GST extra That cutback list includes being the trying to solve something we’re not Our office is open year round ! new generation involved BLACK HISTORY vice-president of the Pickering Carib really sure is a problem,” he said. 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) in ongoing dialogue Canadian Cultural Association (he’s “I’m not sure we’re not creating more (905) 426-4860 MONTH been a member since 1984), a direc- problems by not listening to their tor with the Multicultural Council of problems.” This is the fourth in a series of stories Durham (since 1998), a member of He’s a part of the City of Pickering’s in February looking at Black History Reflecting... the Pickering Advisory Committee new initiative, Community Against Month and the issues and community on Race Relations (since 1988), and Violence Everywhere (CAVE), and SERVICE HOURS leaders in Ajax and Pickering. Celebrating... the president of Sarah McDonald while the group’s first meeting at- MON., WED., THURS., FRI. Looking Ahead... Place. tracted hundreds of people, he said 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. By Danielle Milley One of his main areas of focus youth are still missing from the table. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Staff Writer these days is what’s happening with He attended a recent subcommittee

SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. PICKERING — Fred Gibson has FEBRUARY .%73!$6%24)3%2 youth in the community; he’s inter- meeting where there were only a few (905) 831-5400 been an active member of the com- singing, the Pickering resident has ested in getting them involved in that young people. Email: [email protected] munity for three decades and he’s been involved in many activities dialogue. CAVE was formed as a proactive not slowing down just yet. since moving here in 1976. “You have to have the youth sit- 575 KINGSTON RD. From soccer to school board to “I wore a lot of hats so I had to start ting down with you and talking, to ✦ See Gibson, Page A2 www.pickeringhonda.com

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✦ Gibson from page A1 parents, youth, politicians and more youth involved in his own others in positions of power. organization -- the PCCCA -- reaction to the youth violence The nearly 62-year-old retir- because it wasn’t a priority for to the west and the increasing ee has a lot of ideas on subjects awhile and now the younger incidences of violence locally. he said other people sometimes generation isn’t there. There Mr. Gibson knows from talking don’t want to talk about. For needs to be someone there to to youth here that one of the example, he would like to see carry on things tomorrow, he issues the community needs to money spent on programs be- said. deal with is the lack of trust be- fore there is a problem instead From his many years volun- tween black youth and police or of building more jails or hiring teering, Mr. Gibson is a well- other authority figures. more police in response. known and respected member “A bridge needs to be fixed,” “Building more jails is not of the community. he said. “Talking to some of the going to solve the problems,” he “He’s a very good representa- black youth they feel they don’t said. “They should put money tive of not only the Caribbean stand a chance because they’re in preventative programs. community, but of the commu- not treated the same as other “Sometimes it is very frus- nity collective,” said Ward 3 City youth.” trating because the people who Councillor David Pickles, chair- When youths tell him they’re are making decisions are not man of the City’s race relations not treated the same, Mr. Gib- listening.” committee. son responds by telling them “He certainly adds to the dis- they need to get involved. ‘Kids don’t turn 13 and cussion and goals of the com- “The only way you can change munity.” that is to be a part of it, you have go bad... If you want Coun. Pickles said Mr. Gib- to have a voice,” he tells them. kids to be good you son takes a sincere interest in Mr. Gibson and his wife raised bettering the community and, their twin son and daughter in have to start it early in particular, in working with Pickering, and with them now — eat, sleep, live it.’ youth. in their early 30s, he hopes they FRED GIBSON Mr. Gibson enjoys helping are responsible members of so- where he can. ciety. Would he consider himself a “Kids don’t turn 13 and go Mr. Gibson considered run- role model? bad... If you want kids to be ning for politics in the past “I don’t know if I am a role good you have to start it early and doesn’t know if he’d have model, but I try to do what I –- eat, sleep, live it,” he said. the energy to do it now -- and think is right and if that makes Mr. Gibson believes the re- he likes heading south for two me a role model than I guess I sponsibility for making sure months during the winter to his am one,” he said. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo children in the community grow native Barbados. newsdurhamregion.com Fred Gibson has a lengthy history of working in the community, including his current role with the up right should be shared by He is currently working to get searchkeyword: blackhistorymonth Pickering Carib Canadian Cultural Association

Competition for fundraising dollar Youths can baby Shanel Young this course and her family ✦ Competition from page A1 Pickering hospital expansion Ms. Klazek noted. wish to extend their sincere thank you campaign also was drawing “A lot had a difficult year, noted the goal was ambitious. funds. particularly those that DURHAM — Youths can learn to everyone who came into our home “We’re short of our target, but “If you look at it in are supporting the the ins and outs of responsible to help with the construction of we had a stretched target. When that context, to have auto industry,” Mr. babysitting from a course being Shanel’s dream apartment designed by we set the target, we didn’t know an increase over the Wiersma added. “We offered by St. John Ambulance. it would be a tough year,” he previous year, it’s pret- had some successes, What Every Babysitter Should Ellie Cholette through the said. ty good,” Mr. Wiersma but the big inroads in Know is a safety program for Children’s Wish Foundation. Our Both Mr. Wiersma and Ms. stated. the medium and small youths 11 to 13 years old. The heartfelt thank you to all the companies Klazek note it was a tough year Seeking a higher businesses didn’t ma- course is being offered in Ajax for fundraising, as there were participation rate by terialize.” at the St. John offices in the Har- and individuals who donated their time, natural disasters, such as the small businesses was Also, the United Way wood shopping centre. Sessions materials, furnishings, food and the tsunami in southern Asia, hur- a hope going into the hoped for a 10 per are on March 16 and 25. promotion of this wish. ricanes Katrina and Rita, and campaign. “When John Wiersma cent growth in dona- The one-day course runs for the earthquake in Pakistan, that we went out with our tions from bigger busi- seven hours and the cost is $45. Your act of kindness has given also received donations. goal, we were hoping to make nesses, and again that didn’t Registration and pre-payment are much joy to Shanel and The Rouge Valley Ajax and inroads with small businesses,” happen. necessary. a lifetime of memories for all of us. Single DO NOT A PASSION FOR COMFORT Mattress PAY TIL ¤ from We've Got Your Size Genuin $ 2007 Soft Leather, 79 O.A.C. Absolute Comfort INVENTORY CLEARANCE

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Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo Little Sister Laura Hammer takes a break in the embrace of Big Sister Judy White during the kickoff event to promote the upcoming Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake on March 3 to 5. REAL TRAINING FOR THE REAL WORLD FREE INFORMATION Have a bowl for kids sake Our Job-Readiness Programs SESSIONS Fundraiser helps match Ajax “Our whole goal is to look after youth, mainly STARTS MARCH 2, 2006 those disadvantaged,” he said. Last year the CONSTRUCTION IN THE FOR CLASSES and Pickering kids with mentors club raised more than $11,000 and it’ll be back • BEGINNING again this year to have some fun and help a WORKPLACE By Danielle Milley good cause. • LAW & SECURITY MARCH 2, 2006 Staff Writer “It’s a great day out for the guys,” he said. • APPRENTICESHIP PREPARATION PICKERING — Judy White and Laura Ham- Mr. Leroux also issued a challenge to all THURSDAY FEB. 23 mer are a perfect match. service clubs in Ajax, Pickering and Durham to • NEW HOSPITALITY & FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS. Ms. White has been a Big Sister to Laura, 7, come out and support the cause. 10:00 AM for nearly a year. The two enjoy doing many Ms. White is looking forward to bowling and Learn skills required for the food service industry, things together – watching movies or riding continuing her volunteering with the organiza- safe handling of tools, customer service, Food handler their bikes – but their favourite is painting. tion. Certifi cation, WHMIS. MONDAY FEB. 27 “She’s funny,” Laura said of why she likes her “It’s a very positive and rewarding experi- THESE PROGRAMS ARE LOW OR NO FEE Big Sister. ence. It makes you feel really happy and good. 2:00 PM Ms. White decided to volunteer because her There’s a lot of kids out there that need a posi- YOU’RE CLOSER children are all grown and she likes being tive role model in their lives.” WEDNESDAY MAR. 1 around kids. The experience is better than she There are currently 23 boys waiting for a THAN YOU THINK thought it would be. match. Richard Harrison, who has been a Big 10:00 AM “I love it. Laura’s a friendly, happy little girl Brother for two years, has some advice for those OUR ADULT DAY SCHOOL and I like spending time with her,” she said. who might be thinking of volunteering their REGISTRATION FORMS “She makes me smile.” time. CREDIT COURSES AVAILABLE AT ALL The two are adding a new activity to their “Take the plunge, do it,” he said. “The re- HELP YOU COMPLETE INFORMATION SESSIONS. repertoire – bowling. They are participating in wards mentally and emotionally are just too big their first Bowl for Kids Sake next month. to miss.” YOUR HIGH UPGRADE YOUR The Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Picker- For more information on volunteering or the ing’s annual fundraiser takes place March 3 to Bowl for Kids Sake, call 905-831-3777. SCHOOL DIPLOMA COMPUTER SKILLS 5. It is the organization’s major fundraiser, with STARTS MARCH 2, 2006 • Word the money raised going directly toward mentor- NO TUITION FEES • Excel ing programs. Last year it surpassed its goal of $78,000, with $96,000 raised. Sharlene Melnike, Correction Earn credits for your grade 12 diploma. Gain skills and • PowerPoint executive director, hopes to do the same this knowledge for work. On the job placement & training. • Internet year. DURHAM — Due to incorrect information sup- Industry Recognized Certifi cations. The goal has been set at $80,000. It is through plied to the News Advertiser, the work experience Classes start the support of local businesses and organiza- of aerial contortionist Erica Mungham/Leah was Durham Continuing Education tions that the event is a ongoing success, she incorrectly stated in a Feb. 15 article. 120 Centre St., Oshawa ON February 27 said. Although she has practised with the troupe, Durham Training The Optimist Club of Ajax has been partici- Ms. Leah has not performed with Cirque du So- 905-436-3211 pating for more than a decade and they’ve been leil. Ms. Leah, the name she uses professionally, Solutions the top service club for several years now. Presi- is running a workshop at the Port Perry Dance www.dce.ca Call 905-686-7118 dent Paul Leroux was at the Bowl for Kids Sake Academy March 5, which is a change in date. launch Feb. 17. The News Advertiser regrets the error.

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✦ CUPE from page A1 es to pensions and better benefits for He said he is certain dedicated em- police and fire personnel. OMERS is ployees of the Region will ensure es- “Our mandate was to call a strike the pension plan for about 355,000 sential services will not be affected. if the legislation was introduced,” Mr. current and former employees, includ- “There are an awful lot of employees Ryan said. “This afternoon it was in- ing municipal governments, school who aren’t really sure if they want to go troduced, which has triggered strike boards, libraries, police and fire de- out on strike,” Mr. Anderson said. action.” partments, children’s aid societies and So, the Region, along with the rest He said CUPE members from across other local agencies. of the province, Mr. Anderson said, is the province will meet at the OMERS “The premier has brought in legis- taking a wait-and-see approach. building on lation that gives employers veto over “We will be prepared Thursday Front Street, in how pension surplus is spent,” Mr. morning,” Mr. Anderson said. “And we Toronto, at 10 Ryan said. hope the residents of Durham will be a.m. Thursday. “We want it spent on pensioners. able to continue to do their business From there they We want to put it into a fair arbitration even if some employees are out.” will march to process.” The Region has stated it does not Queen’s Park for Locally, CUPE representative Bunny support illegal strike action and had a mass demon- Lockhart said she couldn’t confirm urged Ontario Premier Dalton Mc- stration. what strike action would happen Guinty to reconsider the proposed leg- “Following here or when such action would take islation. that we will de- place until a CUPE executive meeting, “It is unfortunate the Province is cide what action Roger Anderson planned for Tuesday night. putting anyone in this position,” Mr. will take place, By Tuesday afternoon Durham Re- Anderson said. “It would be better if whether it be rotating strikes over the gional chairman Roger Anderson said they withdrew it.” weekend followed by another mass he had received confirmation CUPE Although the tax impact of Bill 206 demonstration,” Mr. Ryan said. “We would be striking Thursday. won’t be felt tomorrow, Mr. Anderson have from now until Thursday to de- “The Region of Durham has put said the residents of Durham Region cide what action will take place.” plans in place to hopefully keep all will feel it in the not-too distant fu- The act proposes a number of chang- services running,” Mr. Anderson said. ture.

Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Celebrating heritage PICKERING — Ayperi Calla performs a belly dance for crowds at the annual Heritage Day Celebration, held last weekend at the Pickering Town Centre. The show featured a number of performances by cultural groups. Kids can take their break in Pickering

PICKERING — Pickering has plenty ticipate in a variety of activities from of activities on tap to keep students arts and crafts, to drama and creative busy this March break. games; and Sports Camp, where camp- The City’s culture and recreation di- ers learn the fundamentals of soccer, vision is offering a variety of camps floor hockey, basketball and indoor at the Pickering Recreation Complex games. Daily bus transportation to for children aged three to 12, run- and from camp is provided for both ning from Monday, March 13 to Friday, camps. FRIDAY MARCH 3 - SUNDAY MARCH 5 March 17. For parents who need a little extra Friday, 3 pm - 8 pm Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm Mini Pidaca is the half-day camp time, there is an extend-a-camp for PICKERING MARKETS TRADE CENTRE for children ages three to five. The full-day campers. Parents can drop Squires Beach Rd. and Bayly, Pickering camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon their child off at the creative centre daily, and operates out of the creative between 7 and 9 a.m. and pick them centre. Campers enjoy a daily swim up between 3:15 to 6 p.m. During these in the turtle pool supervised by staff extra hours children enjoy a variety and qualified lifeguards. As well, staff of active games, quiet games, movies, at Mini Pidaca has a variety of arts and and activities. crafts, music and sing-a-longs, and in- Camp staff are trained and quali- door games planned. fied to ensure all children have a safe • Landscaping • Garden Accessories • Home Décor • Patio Furniture • BBQ’s • Home There are full-day programs from and fun-filled week at camp, learning, Improvements • Air Conditioning • Hot Tubs • Swimming Pools• Decks • Roofi ng • 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for children ages laughing, and making friends. 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Tim Whittaker Ontario needs to Publisher [email protected] make case to Tories Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief For too long Province has let other [email protected] provincial issues dominate federal politics Tony Doyle Managing Editor [email protected] he proof that Quebec is the quintessential player in Canadian politics has been evident for most of our lives. Duncan Fletcher TAfter all, it was Pierre Trudeau’s and Brian Mulroney’s domi- Director of Advertising nance in Quebec and their power base in the province that allowed [email protected] them to bring home the constitution and then to try to amend it. Jean Chretien had the influence in Quebec political circles if not a majority Andrea McFater of the seats to make Quebec’s concerns paramount in Canada -- and Retail Advertising Manager to almost split the country in the 1995 sovereignty referendum. [email protected] Certainly the Quebec sponsorship scandal, which happened on Mr. Chretien’s watch, had a hand in dropping the Paul Martin Liberals Eddie Kolodziejcak from government to opposition. Classified Advertising It also helped propel Stephen Harper’s Conservatives into power [email protected] as 10 Tories were elected in Quebec where there had been none for nearly a decade. Abe Fakhourie Now, it appears the Bloc Quebecois will help to prop up the Harper Distribution Manager Tories. Why? Apparently it is because the Bloc is taking Mr. Harper at [email protected] his word that he will be more open to Quebec than were the Liberals. That means the Bloc believes Mr. Harper will let Quebec run its own Lillian Hook affairs as outlined in the division of powers in the Constitution. Mr. Office Manager Harper has also made noises about allowing Quebec a larger role on [email protected] the international stage. What does this mean for us here in Ontario? Cheryl Haines Well, first of all, it likely means no federal election until 2008, a relief LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Composing Manager to those of us hit by election fatigue. It offers the minority government [email protected] Tories a chance to implement the programs they promised if elected. Referendum would end lot if they are so confident that The incumbent was defeat- But it also offers Ontario a chance to make its case for better treat- the public supports a non- ed in his last attempt for Mayor Janice O’Neil ment from the feds. chairman’s debate elected position? The cost of of Ajax and yet now holds a Composing Manager Premier Dalton McGuinty has to walk the fine line of trying not to be doing so must be minimal higher position because he [email protected] divisive on a national scale but must also make sure Ontario is treated compared to other ways of was appointed by our current fairly. That requires the premier to continue to press for Ontario’s To the editor: obtaining public opinion on crop of overpaid elected of- [ Contact us ] - share of the federal pie. Mr. McGuinty repeatedly told Mr. Martin that Re: ‘Referendum for regional the issue. ficials. What’s the story there? Ontario was contributing $23 billion more than it was receiving back. chairman defeated,’ Feb. 19. A referendum of this type Are they all grooming them- News/Sales 905-683-5110 Mr. Martin took some measures to help address this imbalance but Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn would put an end to the de- selves for this prize position? If Classifieds 905-683-0707 more will be needed. We can only hope that, with a former provin- O’Connor, in support of de- bate, in a democratic meth- no one in Whitby is on the list Distribution 905-683-5117 cial finance minister now at the federal helm, Ontario will get its fair feating the motion, believes od, and it appears Mayor for adding this position to the News Fax 905-683-0386 share. the public is not concerned O’Connor, Coun. Drumm next election ballot, please put General Fax 905-683-7363 As a definite “have” province, it’s to be expected Ontario will con- about this issue. Whitby and the other councillors my name at the top of the list. E-mail tribute more and get less in return than any other province. But there Councillor Joe Drumm, also who voted against the mo- L.G. Brindley [email protected] has to be a reasonable balance. in support of defeating the tion are keen to put an end Whitby Web address For too long, Ontario has been content to let the federal government motion, thinks this is an Ajax to the issue. It is not too late durhamregion.com and other provincial concerns dominate Canadian politics. Now it’s issue only as the “people in for all municipalities to join Mailing Address time for Ontario to make its case and to show the Harper Tories there Whitby are not one damn bit Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa The time is now for 130 Commercial Ave., may be political rewards by paying attention to the needs of Canada’s interested in having an elect- in placing the question on clear garbage bags Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 largest province. ed chair”. How wrong both their ballots in November. are. Derek Hartley Are the residents of Durham Pickering To the editor: Publications Mail Sales LICK AND AY not entitled to their say, even I lived in Eastern Ontario Agreement Number 1332791 C S if Mr. Drumm is correct in his when a local municipality

statement about the people Regional chairman implemented a clear garbage [ Hours ] - This Week’s Question: Is Canada performing well at the of Whitby. This issue to many should be elected bag policy. Olympics or do medals even matter to you? people like myself ranks up A reporter for a local weekly General office: Canada’s doing great Medals don’t matter there with the need for an newspaper railed against it in Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Could be doing better elected Senate. With all due To the editor: her paper on the grounds her respect to Mayor O’Connor Re: Regional chair referen- personal hygienic products Distribution: and Coun. Drumm, the pub- dum defeated again, Feb. 19. would be exposed. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cast your vote online at lic has never been provided It is absolutely ludicrous The local council fortunate- Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. with the proper opportunity that one of the highest paid ly ignored her and the policy infodurhamregion.com to express its opinions on this political positions in Durham was implemented. [ About Us ] - issue. Region is appointed rather There have been no further The News Advertiser is one of the Surely, we do not have to than elected by the taxpayers. complaints from anyone. The Metroland Printing, Publishing and Last Week’s Question: Should a member of Parliament resort to protests in the streets If I’m not mistaken this posi- clear bags are available from Distributing group of newspapers. who crosses the floor have to resign and run in a byelection? as evidence of the public’s in- tion is actually awarded an an- Cosco under the Kirkland The News Advertiser is a member terest in the issue. Why are nual salary that exceeds that of label. of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Total votes: 553 they so opposed to placing a the Mayor of Toronto. Why is Don Mattison Trade, Ontario Community Newspa- Yes: 50.8 % question on the election bal- that? Whitby per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- No: 49.2 % dian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press By God people, just have a big laugh! Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, IN THE COMMUNITY Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader A cartoon can’t make me laugh that tells me complaints about member news- several very important things papers.The publisher reserves the hurt His feelings about them; they are intelli- right to classify or refuse any ad- gent, they listen and they have vertisement. Credit for advertise- ometimes I think the perspective. ment limited to space price error world just needs to take I cannot imagine that men occupies. Editorial and Advertising Sa pill. When did we all of such remarkable enlighten- content of the News Advertiser is get so touchy? More impor- ment as Jesus, Mohammed or copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- tantly, when did we forget Buddha would not have been duction is prohibited. how to laugh at ourselves? Neil blessed with an immense

How to laugh at all? Crone sense of humour, goodwill [ Letters Policy ] - If I see one more photo- and playfulness. Do you sup- We welcome letters that include graph of grouchy looking men enter laughing pose anyone tells a better joke name, city of residence and phone and women with the latest than God? numbers for verification. Writers “cause of the week” clenched in our infinitesimal insignifi- How could anyone walk are generally limited to 200 words in their angry fists, I’m going cance might hurt God’s feel- and talk with these individu- and one submission in 30 days. We to throw up. Since when did ings? Let alone a cartoon. als and not be osmotically Feeding the hunger decline announcements, poetry, God and laughter become Who do we think we are? And filled with a spirit of joy and open letters, consumer complaints, antonyms? Not in my book. who do we think He is? Some laughter? They understood St. Paul’s United Church and Holy Trinity Anglican Church took a big congratulations and thank you My God is laughter. My God kind of petulant despot who that that is all there is. That bite out of hunger recently with a boost for the Healthy Snack Pro- notes. The editor reserves the is pure, radiant joy with tears will smite us if He doesn’t get joy is all that we are here for. gram at Bolton C. Falby Public School in Ajax. Representatives turned right to edit copy for length, style over $2,592.60, proceeds from the CBC Christmas Carol Concert of mirth streaming down Her his way? Not vengeance, not retribu- and clarity. Opinions expressed by performed by both congregations and their choirs, Dec. 11 at St. cheeks. My God loves nothing It’s laughable. And I assure tion, not atonement. Joy. The letter writers are not necessarily Paul’s. Back row, from left, are Delmer Coull (St. Paul’s), Martine Rob- better than having milk spurt you God is laughing. He can’t real question is how have we inson (vice-principal), John Wyatt (principal), Reverend Ted Bartlett out of His nose when one of breathe He is laughing so managed to forget this? Per- those of the News Advertiser. Due (Holy Trinity), Reverend Glen Eagle (St. Paul’s); and front, from left, His children gets off a good hard. Thank God He loves us, haps, still hidden somewhere to the volume of letters, not all will are Debra Walker (Holy Trinity), Mabel Spencer (St. Paul’s) Robert one. knuckleheads that we are. in the caves of Qumran are be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- Hunt (St Paul’s) and Waneta Dennis (Holy Trinity). Why has so much of the But we are champions at the Dead Sea Monologues. mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those To see more photos from residents across world disconnected from sucking the life out of life. We Scroll after scroll of God’s that? Why does a relationship have taken the clear, loving, best one-liners languishing in whose submissions have been cho- Durham and to submit your own, visit sen for publication. citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region with our creator, where we emancipating messages of our earthenware pots. How could /4 & Media Group’s newest initiative. The web come from, have to be such a prophets and we have twisted we have missed them? And page is dedicated to the submissions and bloody, painful, joyless strug- them into convoluted, slav- God, couldn’t we use them [ Proud Members Of ] - photos of readers from around Durham. gle? Nothing should come ish dogma. We have replaced now. Would the easier to us. We are a stupid, love with fear, joy with pain, world please stand for a read- ungrateful, arrogant species pleasure with guilt. Laughter ing from the book of Shecky. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? sometimes. has no place in our houses of If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share Is it not, after all, the ab- worship. How infinitely sad. Durham resident Neil with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a solute height of arrogance to One of the first things I look Crone, actor-comic-writer, written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. think that we, specks that we for in a new friend is and al- saves some of his best lines for ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken are, could cause any kind of ways has been a sense of hu- his column. to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, offence to God? To believe mour. When someone shows Follow Neil’s BLOG e-mail photos to [email protected]. that anything we could do me they can laugh and/or drinfo.ca/croneblog.html PAGE 7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ February 22, 2006 P

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Budget Committee Meeting(s) NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, March 13, 2006 and Monday, February 27, 2006 at 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2006 (if not completed on Monday) Pickering Civic Complex – Council Chambers 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Main Committee Room One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Civic Complex, One The Esplanade Executive Committee Meeting on Council Meeting Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 05-001/P Monday, April 3, 2006 7:30 pm And Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/05 Council Chambers, Civic Complex, One The Esplanade City Initiated: Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Amendments Copies of the proposed 2006 Current and Capital Bud- gets and related user fees and charges will be available File Type & Number on March 7th at no cost upon request by contacting Official Plan Amendment: OPA 05-001/P the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, Zoning By-law Amendment: A 16/05 905.420.4634, or by email at [email protected]. Proposal The City of Pickering is recommending amendments to the For further information regarding these meetings, please Pickering Official Plan and Zoning By-law 3037 as part of the contact Debi Bentley, City Clerk, at 905.420.4660 ext. Oak Ridges Moraine conformity exercise for all lands within the 2153, or by email at [email protected] Oak Ridges Moraine Area in the City of Pickering. The Executive Committee of Council will now be considering a Staff Report on Dated this 19th day of February 19, 2006. the proposed amendments at its meeting of February 27, 2006 at 7:30 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in Debi A. Bentley Gillis A. Paterson the Council Chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex, City Clerk Director, Corporate Services & One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. Treasurer Written Information Available This ad is published in accordance with Section 291 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. Copies of the Report will be available from the Office of the City Clerk on and after February 24, 2006. Members of the public VACANCY ON are welcome to attend the meeting and address the Executive HERITAGE PICKERING Committee when the item is presented for discussion. It is anticipated that City Council will consider the The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applica- recommendations of the Executive Committee at the Council tions from residents to fill a vacancy on the Heritage meeting on March 6, 2006. Any person wishing to address City Pickering. All appointments run concurrent to the term Council with respect to this item must contact the City Clerk The new fire code regulation that of Council. at 905.420.4660, extension 2153 or by email at dbentley@city. makes a smoke alarm mandatory pickering.on.ca on or before Friday, March 3, 2006. on every level of a home comes This Committee was established under the authority into effect March 1, 2006 and affects of the Ontario Heritage Act and its mandate is to advise Planning Contact single-family houses, semi-detached Council on means of conserving heritage properties and Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner-Policy at houses and townhouses. Non-com- areas and to advise Council on programs to increase pub- 905.420.4660 extension 2032, pliance with the fire code can result lic awareness of heritage conservation issues. This Com- email [email protected], or in a ticket for $235 or a fine up to mittee is comprised of eight persons and meets every $25,000. Carla Pierini - Planner II at 905.420.4660 extension 2195, other month except in the summer at the Pickering Civic email [email protected] or Complex. There is no remuneration paid to the members It is also recommended that people telephone toll free at 1.866.683.2760 of this Committee. replace smoke alarms every 10 years.

If you are interested in being considered for appointment People can get more information about smoke alarms from to fill the vacancy on Heritage Pickering, please submit a Pickering Fire Services at 905.420.4628 or email: letter of interest to the undersigned setting out a brief [email protected] description of any job or community-related experience. Fire Safety information is also available at cityofpickering.com under Emergency Services. Debi A. Bentley, CMO, CMM III City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7

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By Al Rivett PICKERING — University of Ten- Sports Editor nessee at Chattanooga senior Ian Mayne captured weekly PICKERING — There were some Southern Confer- ripples along the way but, it was a con- ence honours tented and happy Ann Mahoney who after leading UTC stood rinkside as her St. Mary Mon- at the Iowa State archs hockey team was on the ice for Classic indoor another league tilt Monday afternoon. track and field The educator at the Pickering Cath- meet in Ames, olic secondary school and team staff Iowa last week. The Pickering member of the ultra-successful girls’ resident was hockey program basked in the after- named the SoCon glow of their recent conquest at the indoor track and Ian Mayne eighth annual K-Rock Invitational field athlete of the High School Hockey Tournament in St. week after running 14:32.52 in the 5,000 John’s, Nfld. The Monarchs made their metres to finish 17th overall. His time is debut a winning one at the ‘Confedera- the best in the Southern Conference this tion Cup’, which attracted 56 girls’ and season by more than 30 seconds. Mayne boys’ teams, including 14 from outside also holds the SoCon’s top performance Newfoundland. this season in the 3,000 metres. “It was really a wonderful experi- Mayne and Chattanooga return to ence,” says Mahoney, a native New- action on Friday at the Tennessee Classic, foundlander. “The girls received the hosted by the University of Tennessee. opportunity to go somewhere they wouldn’t have otherwise gone.” Celia Klemenz /News Advertiser photo [ Basketball ] The Monarchs absolutely dominated, Erin Small, right, of the St. Mary Monarchs and Erin Watson of the Notre Dame Cougars battle for control of the puck during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) varsity girls’ hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre on Monday. St. Mary won 3- dispatching the reigning Newfoundland 0. The Monarchs were also victorious at the K-Rock Invitational ‘Confederation Cup’ tournament in St. John’s, Nfld. recently. Packers pound and Labrador provincial champion As- cension 3-1 in the final. Along the way, printers they gave up a paltry two goals against Hockey Canada and thus could not us we probably couldn’t play,” she says. one more league game remaining prior in racking up seven straight wins. compete in the sanctioned event be- In addition to the action on the ice, to beginning round-robin quarter-final AJAX — As the night wore on, the The champions received medals, T- cause of liability issues. the St. Mary girls were treated to a sight- action in Uxbridge next Tuesday. The games got tighter in Ajax Men’s Basketball shirts, as well as a framed, signed and Mahoney says an 11th-hour solution seeing tour of the St. John’s area, as well top four teams move on to the semifi- Association action. numbered print of a Newfoundland was found, thus averting what could as the entire team and staff were treated nals. The first game Feb. 16 saw ESN Pack- scene at Quidi Vidi, a small lake near have been an embarrassing situation to a dinner at Mahoney’s aunt’s home. Other St. Mary team members are aging Services thump Dickson Printing St. John’s. The print has been assigned for tournament organizers and a dis- The Monarchs continued their solid Chloe Masse, Lee-Ann Murphy, Kath- 66-39. ESN captain Roger Young was a a spot on the wall at the main office of appointing one for the Monarchs. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athlet- leen Crandles, Meaghan Stoneburgh, one-man wrecking crew, scoring 28 points. the Pickering school. St. Mary squad was allowed to join the ics (LOSSA) league season with a 3-0 Cristin Allen, Erin Small, Christina Pa- Assisting him were Claude Whitfield with En route to the gold, however, there Ontario Women’s Hockey Association, shutout victory over the Notre Dame terson, Kayla Richard, Sarah Stephen, 17 and Bob Hunt with 14. Dan Deveau led was some controversy that erupted which is affiliated with Hockey Canada. Catholic Secondary School Cougars at Katie Caggiula, Michelle Bradley and Dickson with 12 and Don Leahy added regarding out-of-province teams par- The boys’ teams from out-of-province the Ajax Community Centre on Mon- Kim Caggiula. nine. The Blue team was put to the test ticipating. Referees refused to work were allowed to purchase extra insur- day. Jessica Moy, Tiffany Allen and Jes- Team staff are Dino Caggiula, Ma- by Top Shelf, finally winning 49-40. David the games these teams were involved ance. sica Vella scored. honey, Melanie Cayford and Geoff Jackson led Blue with 16 points and Scott in, saying they weren’t affiliated with “It was a huge shock when they told The Monarchs (8-1-1 in league) have Reeves. Poulton netted 12. Captain Luke Lukkonen paced Top Shelf with 16 and Allan Gomes chipped in nine. The final game of the night had Bur- gundy topping North Alliance Press 46-41. Captain Clayton Gall paced the Burgundy boys with 25, while Mike Stoddart canned Pickering Panthers take venom out of Vipers 10. Pat Roach led NAP, throwing down 13, with John Beyaz and Mike Allen adding six J uniors wrap up OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hock- Arguably feeling the most relief is Pickering was also without veteran pivot each. first-round series ey League South Conference quarter- third-year Panthers’ head coach John Richard Schofield for two games, due to final series four games to two. Winder who, in no way, shape, or form, a suspension. Last call for players against Vaughan For Pickering, the series victory means wanted to lead his charges into a Game Winder was also not looking forward with road win Monday they’ve earned a date in the conference 7 in Pickering tonight. Instead, his team to having his troops face Vipers’ goalten- DURHAM — There’s still time for semifinals after losing out in the first will get some needed rest before starting der Andrew Martin for a seventh time. Ajax and Pickering youth to get in the By Al Rivett round of the playoffs the past two sea- up against a formidable opponent in the Martin definitely gave Pickering, the game with the Durham City Basketball As- Sports Editor sons. Now, the Panthers -- the third seed Waxers, led by head coach and former highest scoring team in the conference, sociation. in the conference -- face the second- Panther owner Rick Cornacchia. fits throughout the series. Durham City is hosting its final signup PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- seeded Waxers, starting in Markham “They (Vaughan) have beaten us three “Martin stymied us. We had a heck of session for its house league program, thers can collectively exhale after putting Friday night. The remaining games in of four meetings a time getting pucks past him,” he says. which begins March 5. Boys and girls can a scrappy Vaughan Vipers squad out of the series weren’t known at press time this year so, if it “Thank goodness (Pickering starter) register at Pickering High School on Sun- the playoff picture Monday night. Tuesday. got into a seventh Mark Duchesne was strong at the other day, Feb. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Panthers were pressed to the end, The Panthers set up the series-clinch- game, the law of end. He also had a lot of quality shots.” The house league program last 10 weeks. Cost is $100 for returning players but still managed to snare a 4-3 victory ing game on Monday by winning 3-2 win averages says we The Panthers received another game- and $125 for newcomers. over the sixth-seeded Vipers in Game 6 in Game 5 at the Pickering Recreation were due to lose winning goal from Tomek Budziakowski For more information, call 905-427- in Vaughan to secure the best-of-seven Complex on Sunday night. a game at home,” in Sunday’s game, with the big forward 4253 or log on to www.durhamcitybasket- says Winder. “It’s scoring early in the third. For Budzia- ball.ca. just been a real kowski, an early-season pickup from the back-and-forth Bowmanville Eagles, it was his second series.” game-winning marker of the series. Insurers net OT win N THE MOVE In Monday’s Andrew Dissanayake Winder says Budziakowski is playing in men’s hoops O game, the Pan- the way the coaching staff predicted he thers’ veterans could, and was definitely an X-factor in PICKERING — The final regular sea- stepped to the the series. son games in the Pickering Men’s Basket- fore, none more “Tom’s taken his play to the level we ball League were either extremely close or so than Andrew knew he could reach when we got him a little lopsided. Dissanayake and from Bowmanville.” Best Buy Insurance needed overtime Justin Fox, who SCORING SUMMARY in topping Accent Building Services 45-43. provided key Game 6 at Vaughan Iain Grant was the top Best Buy scorer, performances. Period 1 netting 13 points, while Jim Burke and Tom Speedy forward Vaughan - Adrian Fucile (PP) (Paul Ro- Recalis each hit for eight, and Frank Gallo Dissanayake drigues, Anthony Metallo) 7:20 potted six. Mike Horn led Accent with 15, found the back Pickering - Andrew Dissanayake (PP) (Mi- followed by Bill Linton with 11, Rick Jones chael Banwell) 19:05 of the net on two Tomek Budziakowski with six and Mario Rojas with five. Period 2 One point separated Ellis Packaging power-play opportunities, while Fox Pickering - Andrew Dissanayake (PP) and Knights Corner Pub and Grill, with scored the eventual game-winner early (Ryan Annesley, John Soames) 1:09 the packagers prevailing 65-64. Conrad in the final period and added an as- Vaughan - Paul Rodrigues (SH) (Richard Davis was the man for Ellis with 26, while sist on Pickering’s third goal, by Patrick Duncan, Adrian Fucile) 8:01 Dave Bayliss had 10 and Barry Wood and Jobb. Pickering - Patrick Jobb (Justin Fox) 10:55 John Esposito each counted nine. Karl “Andrew’s been ‘Mr. Panther’ in this Period 3 Hutchinson led the Knights with 15, while series,” says Winder, adding Dissanayake Pickering - Justin Fox (SH) (unassisted) Jim Wilkinson potted 14, Randy Filinski 13 has logged time on the power play and 5:38 and Don Leahy 11. as a premier penalty killer. Vaughan - Robert Martynowski (Daniel West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch squad made Winder notes the well-worn cliche of Agozzino) 14:47 easy work of Warwick Publishing, win- your best players being your best players GOALIES ning 51-27, behind the 25 points of Elman 31 Mark Duchesne (W) 35 shots, 32 saves in the post-season definitely held true. McLean. Paul Vorvis canned 11 and Chris 29 Andrew Martin (L) 29 shots, 25 saves Moreover, the Panthers’ bench depth Sheldon six for the winners. Alonzo Star- SCORING SUMMARY ling netted 10 for Warwick, Claude Feig -- the ability to roll four forward lines -- Game 5 at Pickering seven and Luke Lukkonen six. also paid dividends. Period 1 Gallantry’s Eatery socked it to Verif- “Our best players have been at their Pickering - Richard Schofield (Tomek Bud- eye, 59-38, and Steve Gazmin had a hot best, no doubt about it,” says Winder. ziakowski, Brett Connolly) 14:31 hand for the winners with 21 points. John “But, you know what, to win champion- Vaughan - Marcus Daley (Paul Rodrigues, Girmonte netted 15, Corrado Roccasalva ships you also have to have third- and Anthony Metallo) 14:50 eight and Tony Oliver six for Gallantry’s. fourth-line players stepping up and they Vaughan - Matthew Martello (Robert Mar- Collin Exeter, Scott Poulton and Tom did. I think our depth was important in tynowski, Henry Louis) 19:29 Rowen each scored nine and Derrick Jag- the series.” Period 2 gall eight for Verifeye. Winder acknowledges the Vipers may Pickering - Todd Hosmer (Tyler Melancon, Ell-Rod Holdings had little trouble Celia Klemenz / News Advertiser photo have been wounded by the loss of top Andrew Dissanayake) 5:14 topping Lakar Carpentry, 63-24. Alberto Period 3 AJAX — Mariah Nunes, right, of the Cadarackque Public School Cougars sniper Matt Martello, who went down Daros led the winners with 18, while Eric slips past Stephanie Aggelonitis of the Terry Fox Public School Titans dur- Pickering - Tomek Budziakowski (Richard Hamdic had 17, David Voth 15 and Leslie ing Area ‘F’ intermediate girls’ basketball playoff action at Terry Fox Public with an injury in Sunday’s game and Schofield, Brett Connolly) 1:20 Weeks six. John Fleming topped the Lakar School on Monday. didn’t dress Monday. The Panthers, GOALIES scorers with eight, followed by Steve however, were without winger Brett Con- 29 Andrew Martin (L) 38 shots, 35 saves Hewitt with four, and Bill Warren and Bill nolly for the first four games with injury. 31 Mark Duchesne (W) 29 shots, 27 saves Boston with three apiece. A/P PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ FEBRUARY 22, 2006

Ajax High Rams knocked out of Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto Brought to you by playoffs by underdog Raiders B. Martin Promotions By Al Rivett Friday March 3rd Sports Editor 11:00am-7:00pm AJAX — It wasn’t supposed to end this way for the Ajax High Saturday March 4th School Rams senior boys’ hockey 10:00am-7:30pm team. The Rams entered the Lake On- Sunday March 5th tario Secondary School Athletics 10:00am-5:00pm Meet Shobna Gulati (LOSSA) post-season after reeling Coronation Street off their best-ever regular season, earning the second seed and a bye ENTER TO WIN through the first round of the play- 2 Trips for 2 to The UK offs by finishing first in the league’s courtesy of Zoom Airlines Central Division and second over- all. But, the underdog Anderson 1 Trip for 2 to The UK Collegiate Raiders of Whitby had courtesy of itravel 2000 thoughts of an upset firmly in their For Further Information: contact B. Martin Promotions minds. And, a hungry Raiders Tel: 905-454-0607 Fax: 905-454-1822 squad, a lowly 10th seed, ousted email: [email protected] the Rams with a 3-1 victory in the or visit our website at: third and deciding game of the www.britishislesshowcanada.com best-of-three quarter-final series in “EVENT” Line: 416-263-3001 a hard-skating, hard-hitting effort at the Ajax Community Centre on PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR Monday afternoon. With Anderson leading 2-1 and Celia Klemenz /News Advertiser photo $1.00 OFF the Rams pressing on the power Anderson Collegiate Raiders’ Steve Rodger takes a shot at Ajax High School Rams goaltender David Blair as GENERAL ADMISSION Rams’ Colin Shortt tries to block the shot during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ (1 coupon per person) play for the equalizer late in the FY hockey playoff action at the Ajax Community Centre on Monday afternoon. Anderson knocked Ajax out of the third period, the opportunistic playoff picture with a 3-1 win in the third and deciding game of the best-of-three quarter-final series. Sponsored in part by: Raiders sealed the Rams’ fate with Zoom Airlines, Fan 590, Starstruck Entertainment, itravel2000, Tayto, Jody Foote’s second goal of the Labatt Breweries of Canada and Bramalea Limo game. A turnover in the Ajax zone a lot of scoring chances and they shelling in Game 1 to play a pivotal was also embroiled in a playoff was picked up and Foote promptly went in. Today, our chances didn’t role in the victories in Games 2 and series. All three, however, dressed sent it past sprawling netminder go in and theirs did.” 3. and played. David Blair for a short-handed For Raiders’ coach Chris Orda- “He showed a lot of leadership “It was a little stressful for the marker. nis, the series win was not sur- in taking the team into the semi- coaching staff,” says Nemis. “But, Most impressive for the Raid- prising, as his charges have played finals. He’s in his last year on the in the end, they played, so every- ers was their never-say-die attitude and beaten some good teams this team and he really wants this,” says thing was fine.” following a severe 9-2 drubbing by season. Ordanis. Colt Kennedy scored the Rams NEWS ADVERTISER the Rams in Game 1. Anderson “Those outside our team would Prior to knocking off the Rams, goal. John Duhig also scored for set up Monday’s winner-take-all consider this an upset, but on occa- the Raiders ousted another higher- Anderson. encounter with a 2-1 victory last sion we’ve stepped up and played ranked opponent-- the seventh- The Raiders now advance to the covers the Thursday. against some very good teams seeded Father Leo J. Austin Wild- LOSSA semifinals against the Ux- For Rams’ coach Craig Nemis, when we play like we can. After we cats -- in the opening round. bridge Secondary School Tigers, Pickering Panthers his charges were unable to bury lost Game 1, we realized what we For the Rams, there was con- which knocked out the Monsignor their scoring chances behind needed to do to win. Fortunately, cern prior to Game 3 that three of Paul Dwyer Saints in two straight Jason Blanchard, who was mostly we got some good goaltending and their top players -- Tim Cooper, games. impenetrable in the contest. some bounces.” Mitch Earle and Scott Annesley In the other semifinal, the Dun- “They were just the harder The story of the game, says -- wouldn’t play in Monday’s de- barton High School Spartans meet working team,” says a disappoint- Ordanis, was the play of senior ciding tilt, owing to a same-day the winner of the St. Mary-Port ed Nemis. “We hit a hot goaltender goaltender Blanchard, who suc- commitment with their Ajax Perry High School quarter-final se- today. In the first game, we had cessfully bounced back from the Knights ‘AA’ midget squad, which ries.

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A RTS & ENTERTAINMENTentertainmentdurhamregion.com Shanel’s wish granted by decorator, show A jax teen gets ‘her School because of her illness. Her 16-year-old girl suffering with a brain sister Jaclyn, 14, is now in Grade 9 tumour. own little apartment’ at Ajax High and doesn’t have CF, “This is all volunteer on my part,” courtesy of ‘The “thank God,” Ms. Young says, de- she says. scribing her daughters as “the most There’s pleasure in “making some- Decorating Challenge’ wonderful young ladies I could ask one else’s life easier. I can’t take their for.” pain away. For three or four days, designer Ms. Young the family and child can forget all got the phone the bad things. To see their smiles is By Keith Gilligan number for the wonderful. Staff Writer Children’s Wish “To make someone’s life easier, AJAX — Shanel Young wanted Foundation that’s why I do it.” her own apartment and now she has from the Hospi- Ms. Cholette received an invitation one. tal for Sick Chil- to the 2006 Olympics and “I dupli- Unfortunately, the 17-year-old dren. cated it onto Shanel’s wall. Ironically, Ajax girl is also in the “final stages” “Ellie does we did her room the weekend the of a battle with cystic fibrosis. work for the Olympics started.” Debbie Young says her daughter’s wish founda- She describes the invitation as wish was to have a living room and tion,” Ms. Young Shanel Young “very colourful.” bedroom. says. “Someone was in earlier to do Ms. Young also wants to thank the “It’s what she wanted. She always the walls. All the finishing was done “community who came willing to said she wanted a big bedroom and within three days.” give their time. It was phenomenal. a big bathroom,” says Ms. Young.“Our Ms. Cholette has been volunteer- They came into our lives and it was downstairs wasn’t finished.” ing with the foundation for about 18 most wonderful.” Through the Children’s Wish Foun- months after she was first contacted In addition to the volunteers, “we dation, Shanel’s desire was fulfilled to fill the wish of a nine-year-old Cal- had friends help also,” she says. last weekend. gary boy who wanted his room done Ms. Cholette noted Union Lighting Ellie Cholette, who has a show on up in a Spy Kids style. and Furnishing provided thousands the W Network called ‘The Decorat- “I had no idea what it was. They of dollars in furnishings for the proj- ing Challenge’, was brought in for the called me on Friday and on Sunday, I ect. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo endeavour. watched the movie with the kid,” Ms. She also mentioned there were Seventeen-year-old Shanel Young, who’s in the final stages of a battle with cystic fibro- When Ms. Cholette heard Shanel’s Cholette says. contributions from Home Depot, sis, had her wish granted by the Ontario Children’s Wish Foundation to have her own name, “I first thought of fashion. Next month, she’ll be in Sydney, Home Sense and Thomson Termi- apartment. Designer Ellie Cholette from the W Network’s Decorating Challenge and Young and trendy and something Nova Scotia to decorate a room for a nals, which transported materials. Debbie Young (Shanel’s mom) hang out in her new room. with great colour in it. “She was worried I’d give her something quite tacky, especially when she saw my Bazooka gum pink pants,” Ms. Cholette jokes. “She said, ‘I never want to leave this space.’” When Shanel saw the final product, she said, ‘Oh my God’ and started to laugh, Ms. Cholette states. Ms. Young agrees Shanel likes the outcome. “She loves it. It’s spectacu- lar, gorgeous.” Shanel is too sick to talk, her mom says. “She sleeps a lot and isn’t breathing very good.” Her prognosis is “moment to mo- www.citizenseye.com ment,” Ms. Young adds. Shanel hasn’t been at school for about two years, having left after one semester of Grade 9 at Ajax High Share with us the fun things you like to do in the freezing temperatures. We want to know what you do to enjoy the winter! Live Wire Enter the Robert Aldsworth Photo World and Metroland Durham Region Media Group Winter Wonderland Photo Contest performs • One open class of pictures • Winners to receive gift certifi cate to electrifying • Judges’ Choice- $400 • Readers’ Choice - $300 • Judges’ Choice Second Place - $200 set at • Two honourable mentions of $50 each Bandwarz Deadline: March 31,2006 See full rules at www.citizenseye.com A nnual music showcase or visit aldsworthphoto.ca features Durham rockers; package of prizes to be won

DURHAM — The third band into the Bandwarz 2006 final is Live Wire. The Durham rockers beat out six other local bands to make it into the March 25 showcase, when the win- ner will be chosen from eight bands. On Feb. 18, the competing bands are Xephyr, Kessel Run, Heartless Past, Terra Incognita, Keep Six, and Dead Set On Living. The doors for the show open at 4:30 p.m. at Le Skratch Billiard Bar and Grill, 200 John St. W., in the Midtown Mall, Oshawa. Tick- ets cost $10 in advance, available at Alcatraz Skate and Snow in Oshawa, or $12 at the door on the day of the show. The winner of Bandwarz 2006 re- ceives $1,000 in cash, new gear from Steve’s Music in Toronto, recording time at Warden Studios to complete a three-song demo package, a prize package from Alcatraz Skates, new shoes from Vans and will be part of the Bandwarz 2006 show broadcast on Rogers Television. There are still some spots avail- able in this year’s competition. For more information or to register your band, visit www.eclipseconcerts.com or contact Robin Nowensky at 905-

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Start tomorrow- Estab- 2-BEDROOMS, steps from Lake (take all price). 53' storage trailer apartment. all inclusive, with Needed for same! lished mobile hydraulic mechanic Ontario, wood floors, deck, loft, included. 905-571-7713 (Jim) or 905-686-8905 Shelter Canadian cable. No smoking/pets. service for sale. Consists of truck, shed, woodstove. Just east of [email protected] Properties Ltd. First/last, references. March 1st, No extras equipment, tools, customer list & Cobourg. Close 401 access. TAKE ALL ONLY AJAX - 401/Harwood, 3 bed- $750. (905)723-7228. Parents call: training. Invest in your future. Many upgrades. $135,000 OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 2-4PM, Dave (905)767-6748, (905)666- 854 Audley Rd. S., lakeside com- room main floor house, applianc- BOWMANVILLE BASEMENT MAGICUTS one of Canada's (905)355-5779. SUPERINTENDENT required full- es. Near shopping & bus. No OSHAWA- SOUTH END two 2- HELP WANTED for indoor play- (416)221-3829 1434 munity Ajax Over 2500sq.ft., 4- apartment. Very cozy! 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WELDER/FITTER NEEDED. duplex, live in one unit, rent the entrance. Parking, laundry. $900 to perform regular oil & filter bonus, benefits. Join a winning ning detached brick home, 4 bed- No pets/smoking. $850/mo.+ Call ing, livingroom, eat-in kitchen. team. Call Cheryl (905) 723- Some experienced required for rooms, professionally finished other. No money down. Absolute- inclusive. Available immediately. changes and maintenance on ve- ly no agents. call 905-720-3325 June 416-948-0533. Clean, freshly painted. $800/mo 7323 South Oshawa. Please send re- basement, jacuzzi en suite, 2 fire- $$$100 % FINANCING OAC Please call (905)665-3026 includes utilities. First/last, refer- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 sume to (905)668-2436 or email King St. East, Oshawa. places, crown moulding. Agents 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ences required. Immediate. PAINT STORE IN PICKERING [email protected] welcome, $299,900. (416)876- 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Re- ing Village - Large two bdrm in BRIGHT CHEERY 2 BDRM plus (905)837-9366 requires part-time employee for 2243, 905-683-0118, after 5. finances, Self-employed, Com- clean, quiet building. Available apartment for rent. Within walking MANAGER full time for a high warehouse and retail sales. mercial, even poor credit. Call March 1st, $950/mo utilities in- distance to hospital and down- PICKERING - Bayly & Liverpool traffic drug store in Port Hope, Some physical labour required. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800- cluded plus parking. Call 905- town. $850/mo inclusive. 905- area. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separ- experience in retail management 631 Kingston Rd., 905-831-8488, 905-433-9539 3-bedroom home on crescent in 328-7887 ext. 366. 426-1161 983-5386 ate entrance, no smoking/pets. with human resources, comput- contact Steve North Oshawa; open concept with AJAX-2668 SQUARE feet $750/mo. First/last. 905-420-7079 ers, merchandising and inventory 1-866-375-9539 PART-TIME SECRETARY/ 9 foot ceilings, finished base- available. 4 offices up front + $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts AJAX, large beautiful, 2 bedroom BROOKLIN - 2 bed. apt. in adult- control skills. salary commensu- TRADE SECRETS BEAUTY northernlightsosh.com Receptionist for busy Pickering ment, interlocking walkway and huge warehouse space at back. Mortgages to 100%. No income, basement, viewing Wed. 7-8pm, lifestyle building, 2nd floor, 4 ap- UXBRIDGE NEW! Townhouse / rate with experience and qualifi- SHOP in Whitby seeking Real Estate Office, evening & deck. $235,000 (905)571-5232. A $2400/month (360 Bayly St. W. bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE Sat. 1-2 pm. or call. 62 Marshall pliances, available April 1st. Apartments, air conditioned, 4 ap- cations fax resume to 905-372- esthetician - Full or Part time weekend work. Fax resume to must see! OPEN HOUSE Sunday Unit #6). If interested, please call FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- Cres. $695., parking, laundry. 1- $825/mo. + hydro. No dogs. 905- pliances, patio/garden, parking, 9126. positions. Call 905 655 2366 (905)831-8147 2-4pm. 1138 Timberland Cr. Anna 905-438-3098. 7799 866-737-5617 or 416-436-2884. 424-9743. storage. 905-852-4777 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, February 22, 2006 www.durhamregion.com

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Ste- 722-4709 SPRING SALE OR Conveniently located in a friendly, family venson/Rossland. $850/inclusive. CONSIGNMENTS! -Auctioneers- community just steps to shopping, GO No smoking/pets. First/last. 905- RITSON/KING - Oshawa Blvd. N. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, 728-1515. 1 1/2 storey home, 2+1 bed- Oshawa. Share furnished apt Phone for Rates & Info on Auctioning. Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler and 401. Park like setting. Affordable with 2 males. Near all amenities, priced from $870. Utilities included. rooms, 2 washrooms, corner lot 3 BEDROOMS, AJAX Main floor w/driveway parking, available cable/internet included. Available Call 905-683-0041 (905)668-7332 bungalow. Close to amenities. March 1st. $1195+util. (416)587- immediately, lst/last, $450/mo in- "Unlimited Deals - Your Price" Private yard. Good location. 3162 clusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. ** MOVE IN BONUS ** Limited Time $1,200 inclusive. April 15. Non- smoker. Pets okay. lst/last. Ref- WHITBY, avail. immediately. 3- LOOKING FOR 2 Professional Only erences. 905-426-7965. bedroom, close to all roommates to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. IBRAHIM, AFRICAN Medium AUCTION SALE CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN amenities/401, 3-appliances, and Clairvoyant. I can help you Friday, February 24 at 4:30pm 3-BEDROOM DUPLEX, 5 min. first/last, references, no pets Close to all amenities and only Sunday Feb. 26th, 9:30 AM 5mins to 401. $500/month all in- out with all despairs. Reunite lov- 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 N/E of Oshawa, $1000/month $1200 plus utilities, (905)430- ers forever, happy marriages, (Viewing 8:00) MacGregor Auctions, first/last (includes heat) plus 0921. clusive, no pets, non-smoker call The contents of a Lindsay home plus others,pine hall seat, Kevin (905)579-8613 court case, remove bad luck, utilities. No smoking/no pets. curses, success in business, ex- Located in ORONO -Take 115 Hwy. oak side by side china cabinet combination, oak fireplace Available immediately. Phone WHITBY-LAKE Ridge/Hwy 7 am, protection against evil, and to Main St. Orono, follow signs mantle, chesterfield and matching wing back chair, modern 905-263-2352. country setting, unique 2 storey, WHITBY - Garden & Dundas. even hopeless cases. Quick Re- to Mill Pond Rd. pine dry sink, wooden kitchen table and 4 chairs, ornate NOTICE TO CREDITORS one bedroom house, open con- Townhouse to share. Extra large sults. 416-783-3910 pump organ, brown chesterfield, portable TVs, occasional 3-BEDROOM UPPER level of cept avail. now, $800 plus Con- bedroom, parking, laundry. Close Auction features a varied offering AND OTHERS dolyn management 905 428-9766 to all amenities. Non-smoker, no chairs, glass top coffee and end tables, partial set of Royal brand new North Oshawa home. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, of antiques, collectables & Doulton "Larchmont" dishes, metal futon, 3pc. chesterfield All claims against the Estate of Separate entrance, parking, laun- pets. $535/mo. inclusive. First/ help in all life's problems, satis- household effects from a local es- dry, garage access. Near all WHITBY/Taunton/Anderson. very last. Available March 1. Call 519- faction guaranteed, specializing set, beds, teak hutch, t-back chairs, walnut vanity with triple amenities. (905)271-2390. large unique 3 +1 bedroom exec. 894-1843, 519-241-9586 or 1- in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball tate. Furniture, Glass, China, mirror, modern bedroom set, treadle sewing machine, Ken- JUDITH ELIZABETH ACKNEY home, secluded park-like 1-acre 877-893-2963. readings. Always private and Misc. tools & Hardware. 2 pool table, more all fridge, Woods chest freezer, Maytag washer, setting, pets OK, appliances, air late of the Town of Ajax, who died on March 3, 4 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT, Liv- confidential. House parties Jacuzzi bath tub, jewelry & barn full of Whirlpool stove, 50 round bales of lst cut hay (well saved garage, No-Smoking, basement available. (905)665-3222. and stored inside), CIH 685 tractor (less than 3500 hrs and 2004 must be filed with the undersigned on or erpool/Bayly. Garage, appliances not included. $1700+ avail April country collectables, older art & prints etc. before March 31, 2006, after which date the included. Close to school/shop- Condolyn Management 905-428- Terms Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac good rubber), Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable ping. $1200/+utilities. 1st/last. 9766. items. Estate will be distributed having regard only to Available immediately or April 1st. See: Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 905-831-8259 or 416-508-8259 1989 SIERRA COBRA, 39 ft, the claims of which the Estate Trustee shall front bedroom, back bunks, (www.macgregortheauctionadvertiser.com) 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain have notice. sleeps 10, lots of extras, reduced 6' PINE HARVEST TABLE, Call For All Your Auction Needs (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures 4 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE, 2 to $6500. obo. Call 705-324- baths, North of Port Perry. Horse 6 ladder-back cane-bottom MacGregor Auctions www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com DATED at Toronto, 8030. chairs, buffet. $800 OBO. Solid barn available. Available immedi- AJAX ROSSLAND/WESTNEY, 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 this 22nd day of February, 2006 ately. (905) 655-3393 wood Electric Fireplace, with wheelchair accessible 3-bedroom mantle, "Symphony Encore" Richard Helmut Steinecke, townhouse $1,127/mo + utilities. $2000 OBO. (905)420-7572 WEDNESDAY, MARCH lst: 4:45 pm 4-BDRMS, brand new, 2-1/2 Available immediately. ALSO 2 Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Estate Trustee baths, stainless steel appliances. bedroom townhouse A BEDROOM SET, gorgeous Auction Sale Sat. Feb 25 @ 4 pm View from 3 Pethick Hwy 2/Westney. Amenities. $1,018/month+utilities, available Collectables for an Oakville home, selling at FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON From 401,Ext by his solicitors Avail. now. Free high speed inter- Sept 1st. 905-619-2287, 1-866- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, 431 @ Bowmanville, N 8 mi on Hwy 57 To Con Rd 8, Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica net /cable. $1400+utilities. No 323-9962 ext 27 hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 new. Cost $7450, sell $1,800. Turn E @ The Fire Hall To Hayden Household and Coins To Include: Chesterfield suite, kitchen suite, bedroom HOOEY REMUS LLP smoking/pets. 905-683-9006 or Call 905-213-4669. suite, chests, prints, lamps, large quantity of collectables 416-410-1711. hp. Evinrude, Northtrail trailer, & Currency(ICCS): Dining Room Suite, Round Ta- Barristers and Solicitors HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- tongue jade. Boat runs well & in and glassware, 1000 Dinky and Dinky type cars from a nity Living in Oshawa now has ble/4chairs, Drop Leaf Maple Table/4 Arrow back chairs, One University Ave., Suite 400 great shape. $1700. Also 46 lb. A DINING ROOM, cherry wood, Entertainment Center, Chesterfield/Chair, Pine Pickering Estate, approx. 100 car related books, plus A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 units Avail. immed., parking incl. thrust Minn Kota electric, transom double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Toronto, ON M5J 2P1 months free, then own a house Please call 905-576-9299. Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- Dresser/mirror, Vanity/mirror, Mahogany End Tables, many other interesting items. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, mount used once, $250. Will and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. Att: Stephen W. Brett from $600/month. Up to $15,000 store boat for winter. 705-328- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost Glassware, Lamps, Tools & Collectibles. Auctioneer Don cash back to you! Require IMMACULATE BROOKLIN 0402 after 6 p.m. $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY $35,000 + up family income and Townhome Watford/Winchester 746-0995. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. reasonable credit. No down pay- area. 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- 905-985-1068 Roka, 25 years as top sales rep yard, $1300+utilities. No smok- tress set. New in plastic, cost with world's leading realtor. Re- ing. . Call 416-618-4149. $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- PICKERING Liverpool Rd. S., 1 PICKERING- WHITES/BAYLY, 0995. Can deliver Stamp Auction Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn 1-bedroom basement apt., re- 732-1600 LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whit- ENTERTAINMENT UNIT $50 QUEEN-SIZE PINE cannonball Haydon ON Sunday Feb. 26/06 @ noon Preview 11 am bedroom basement apt. suits one Loving couple with 2 matching end tables $50. bedroom suite, 2 end tables, bed, person, separate entrance, park- cently renovated, clean, quiet, by, 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fin- A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. For list email [email protected] utilities and parking included. A GARDENER'S PARADISE, ished basement w/gas fireplace, seeking a Caucasian FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- 4-speed transmission from '79 ladies low dresser w/large mirror, ing. $625 inclusive, avail. imme- Z28 Camaro, best offer.; 905- man's high dresser, good condi- Terms: Cash, Interac, Cheque, (Visa, M/C, pymt /4% BP) diately. (905)839-7054. Available immediately. Whitby. 3-bdrm upper level bun- 6 new appliances, air, no pets, Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver $775/month. No smoking. Call galow. Bright, spacious, hard- references & credit check, egg donor to help us Repairs and Modifications. Dish 666-5175. tion, asking $650. (905)666-9619 Auctioneer Don Stephenson (905)420-3738. wood floors, air, 1/2 acre lot, ga- $1500/month. Available immedi- realize our dream of Network Service and Sales. 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- zebo, garden, parking, quiet resi- ately. (905)430-0404 becoming parents. (905)999-0362 FOR SALE: 3 carboys, aerators, RENT TO OWN - New and re- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, PICKERING: Liverpool/Bayly, dential area. No smoking/pets. bottles, casting kit, books etc., all conditioned appliances, new avail. March 25. $1295/mo+hy- spacious 3-bedroom basement, April 1st. $1295/mo+ utilities. NORTH OSHAWA 3 BEDROOM Contact us at: AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, for $75. 905-342-3067. Rice Lake TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD dro. Immaculate condition. View separate entrance, a/c, laundry, 1 416-827-3334 Condo/townhouse new flooring email address HANK'S APPLIANCES. JUST area. Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416- parking, near all amenities. No throughout, garage, finished [email protected] ARRIVED SCRATCH & DENT Furniture, Barbecues & More! 893-2545 pets, $1100 inclusive, first/last. A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAY- basement, fridge/stove, wash- APPLIANCES New dryers $249, FRONT LOAD WASHER & gas Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Available immediately. 416-991- ING RENT! Own from $650/mth. er/dryer. $1100 per month. Avail new 24" stove $379, new fridge dryer 2-yr $650; queen oak bed- FREE TO GOOD HOME - PICKERING Spacious 3-bed- 9990, evenings (905)420-0898. NO MONEY DOWN. $35,000+ April 1st. Please call Martin 905- SINCERE SINGLES, Profession- $464, dishwashers $175/up, new room $1150; apt washer/dryer 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 5502. 281-5455, $85/face cord. Lovable and adorable 4 kittens, 8 room 1 1/2 baths, two car park- family income- up to $20,000 728-1420. al Introduction Service (1992) un- front-load washer $582, Too $375; dishwasher, new high-end weeks old, and one older kitten ing, laundry/dishwasher utilities PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- cash back. To good to be true. limited matches, unlimited time much to list! 426 Simcoe St.S. $500; pine 10-pc dining set born Aug/05.. No shots. Call Rob- included, next to GO, access to rin St. Newly renovated spacious, Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Bank- NORTH OSHAWA 3-bedroom period. Call toll free 1-866-719- (905)728-4043. $1200; maple kitchen table 4 USED KITCHEN cabinets for FIREWOOD, seasoned, hard- bin evenings 905-665-9989. yard, no pets/smoking, Newly quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. imme- er 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, townhouse for rent, March 1st, 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca chairs $400; new harvest table 6 sale. Price negotiable. Call after 6 wood, dry. Delivery available. Call painted. $1375 (905)420-4269 diately. $895/mo. Laundry, park- (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- close to all amenities & bus. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic chairs $1400; all fridge $375. p.m. weekdays, anytime week- (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. 5200, [email protected] $1050 plus gas & hydro. Call mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- (905)260-1123 ends. (905) 686-8192. 9411 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS: PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- Near sports arena, shopping. 1- (905)723-1924, leave message. fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. Big Boned, Available Feb lst, 8 FURNITURE - ($1200) 2000 VELVET SWIVEL ROCKERS, weeks old. Parents on site. lst bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, 800-693-2778 AJAX- EXECUTIVE HOME, QUALITY FIREWOOD, all hard- OSHAWA - lovely room, 2+bed- APPLIANCES, refrigerator, Camel back sofa bed....$200; (2) beige, Sklar-Pepplar, $300 wood, fully seasoned and ready shots and dewormed. Call Steve laundry, 1-parking, near all 2300sq.ft., 3-bdrms, ensuite, ($1100) 1985 50" 7 drawer oak pair or best offer. (905)686-6273 amenities/401. Available March. rooms townhouse, 2-washrooms, NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER re- stove, heavy duty Kenmore to burn. Honest measurements (905)244-1212 $600 firm. family room, 2-1/2 baths, Califor- finished rec-room, c/air, wash- washer & dryer, apartment size roll top desk....$600; ($1500) 1st. $700-inclusive, prefer single, nia Kitchen, cac, cvac, 5 appli- quired , part-time 5 days week or and fair prices. Delivery only. Call Regency Manor er/dryer, private yard, secure washer & dryer. Mint condition. 2003 2 Elran midnight blue rocker VENDORS WANTED at the Rob (905)718-7147 or (905)725- first/last, no pets/smoking. Call ances. $1590+% utilities. Option- 3 full days. 1 toddler. Pickering. recliners....$425/set. ($50) 1996 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, Abbas (905)831-3835 2-BEDROOM complex w/pool, parking. Near all Will sell separately, can deliver. Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 5415. al take over rented huge base- Prefer Urdu speaker. Rate nego- Wicker hutch....$25. ($2700) 6,000 people per weekend. Rent also Cairn Terrier puppies (To- extra-large in quiet bldg, amenities. $1100/mo. includes tiable. CAll Hina (905)831-8062 Call (905)903-4997 ment apt. w/separate entrance hydro. 905-623-3080. 2001 Custom built South Paw starts $200 - $230 per month for to's), non-shedding, non-allergic, PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- freshly painted, in beautiful $850. (905)683-7267 they love kids, home raised, first Whitby neighbourhood. BED, Aamazing bargain, queen pine tv armoire 48"x73"x26".... indoor space. (Sign-ups by March pard. Bright 2-bdrm basement, $1000. Call 905-434-2970. shots, dewormed. Call 905-355- Ideal for adults & seniors. OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom orthopedic mattress set, new in 31st, will receive a free months private entrance, parking, private AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! 0 townhouse, close to schools, plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- rent!) Located 2 min. North of 401 5420. washer/dryer, storage, fireplace. clean building. insuite down, own your own home. Car- 7557. Will deliver HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best between Oshawa and Bowman- storage, onsite laundry. shopping. $975/month plus CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS work- Available immediately. $1,100/mo ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & ville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit inclusive. No pets/smokers. Call Incredible value $895 mum income required per house- bench. All original, 2 doors, 7 GOLDENDOODLES, M/F, beau- or Toll-free 1-866-922-6422. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, BEDROOM SET, cherrywood, Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 us: www.courticefleamarket.com tiful wavy coats, champagne col- Gita at 905-940-9200 ext 334, or hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- all ages, non-smoking, exp., www.thecoverguy.ca drawers, graduated, with knee 905-668-7758 bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 hole. Basswood construction, turn our; Labradoodles(F1B), 2 647-208-4482. References lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- OWN A TOWNHOUSE $0 Down, steps Glengrove P.S., St. Antho- night stands. Dovetail construc- WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: viewit.ca (vit #17633) 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, of the century, original red, with lovable males, chocolate w/white OAC. Wade Kovacic, Sales Rep., ny Daniels bus route. near PTC. tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- chests, lst shots, great family 24 hr. pager. Large fenced backyard. Play- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- LERY 145 Kingston Rd., small galley and shelf. 17" deep, PICKERING, 1 bdrm basement, MinCom New Vision 905-430- Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 36" high, 48" wide. Asking $585. pets, low/no shed. 705-437-2790 parking, free computer and inter- 6066 room/crafts, Snacks, lunch. Ref- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- www.doodletreasures.com ROUGEMOUNT/KINGSTON RD. erences. (905)839-7237 included. PAUL'S HOME AND Also for sale quantity of various net, suitable for mature friendly Quiet area. Separate entrance. 1 COURTICE main floor of house, BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. American clock gears, plates and person, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. bedroom, furnished basement. beautiful, clean, bright, prof deco- Services: P4/1.8Ghz (IBM Dsktp) other pieces. Call 905-985-8732. immediately. No smoking/pets. rated, 3-bedroom, quiet neigh- RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 512mb/40g/dvd-cd-rw: only 972-6837 www.homeandlei- JACK RUSSELL puppies, first Fireplace, all appliances, park- PICKERING sure.ca 289-314-9016 ing, shared laundry. $850 all in- bourhood. Backs onto park. 1-1/2 end-unit 17 years experience, infants-10 $319., add matching 17" Flat shots, ready to go. (905)986- clusive. First/last. No baths 5 appl. non-smoking. years. First-Aid/CPR, creative (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops. 5217 or (905)424-9411 pets/smoking. 905-509-1795 or $1150/mo+utilities. March lst. townhouse Newly play and outdoor activities. Call for Current Inventory. Re- LARGE 6 glass door walk -in PICKERING, BROCK/FINCH, Commercial cooler, plus coin op- main floor, bright, immaculate 2 416-757-2481. (905)434-5422. renovated. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine pairs at reasonable rates. 112 (905)683-0352 Luke Street, Oshawa. (905) 576- erated pool table., call (905)666- WANTED - Mens size 10 down- JACK-A-POO BABIES, 3/4 Poo- bedroom. Hardwood & ceramic Immediate 5275 BLACK GERMAN SHEPHERD dle x 1/2 Jack-Russell. Vet- flooring, 4 pce. bath, central vac., HOUSE FOR RENT, with in law 9216 or email: bitsandbytes@rog- hill ski boots, Mens size 10 ice SOUTH WHITBY - New 1 bdrm. ers.com www.bitsandbytes- puppies, reg & microchipped, Checked, Shots and Dewormed. central air, laundry, yard, shed, bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, apartment. Newly renovated in- possession. skates, also George Foreman tech.com LIKE NEW- Two 8pc. bedroom cooker and ice cream maker parents on site, ready March 5. Also LHASA-POO/MALTESE garage. $1050 inclusive. No bathtub, parking. $650/mo. inclu- terior. Westshore area. View of $1300 Males $800 females $700. Males, Vet-Checked, Shots & De- pets/smoking. 905-426-7897. lake, $1975 & utilities. Available sets, 1 light oak, 1 brandy. wanted, all in gently used condi- sive. Avail immediately. 905-666- 416-720-5551 Dresser, wing mirror, armoire, Liftlock Bed & Breakfast, Peterbo- wormed. (705)324-5075. 6888 or 416-529-9660 between March 1. call 1-800-701-7812. CARPET CARPET CARPETS - tion. Call Hope 905-404-8676. All Berber carpets on sale starting head/foot rails, 2 night tables rough (705)742-0110 PICKERING, Brock/Hwy#2, 1- 6pm & 10pm or leave message. WORKING MOM NEEDS HELP PICKERING 3 bedroom town- from $13/yard installed including $1800. 905-721-7202. WANTED - used but not abused JACK-A-POO BABIES, 3/4 Poo- bedroom basement. Full bath, LARGE 3 BEDROOM house, for 11, 14 & 16 year olds. Week- hi-density pad. 12mm thick lami- CHIHUAHUAS adorable, short WALKOUT 1-BDRM basement Grandview St. S., near Harmony house, renovated. $1049 + day afternoons, flexible schedule, Drum Cymbals (no drums) dle x 1/2 Jack-Russell. Vet- separate entrance, parking/gar- nate from $2.49 sq. ft. installation NEW DANBY APT sized freezers Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- coat, babies, male/female, Gold- age, cable, own laundry. Close apartment, prefer working profes- Rd/401, 5 mins to golf course. utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, cooking/housekeeping. Maple Checked, Shots and Dewormed. Liverpool/Finch. Available imme- available. All other carpets and vi- $209. New Danby bar fridges, 8351 en & cream, home-raised, health Also LHASA-POO/MALTESE to OPG. No smoking/pets. sional. $800/mo. utilities included. Near all amenities/schools. Fin- Ridge area, Pickering. (905)420- nyls at unbeatable prices. Lots of $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- guaranteed. $850+up.(905)722- First/last, $750/inclusive. Private laundry, OR top 2 floors ished basement with bedroom, diately. (416)724-0404 2882 Males, Vet-Checked, Shots & De- selection for every budget. Free pliances, scratch and dent. Full 9360 wormed. (705)324-5075. (905)428-3788 $1200/mo.. Available immediate- 1.5 bath, laundry, garage, large in-home quotes. SAILLIAN manufacturers warranty. Recon- ly, first/last. 905-831-4068; 416- back yard. References, no WHITBY - Rossland & Brock St. CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges 882-1248. 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 bathrooms, 5 ap- CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS, first PICKERING, BUNGALOW, pets/smoking. $1200 plus utilities, 242-3691 (Oshawa area); 905- $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- shots, dewormed. CKC Regis- MALTESE/POODLE, white, born available immediately. Call pliances. 1 1/2 yr. old townhouse. beautiful neighbourhood, 2 units, 373-2260. ers $199/up, new and coin oper- A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD, ex- tered. Call (905)344-7093. January 2006, males and female, WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from (416)465-3219 after 6pm, $1100/mo.+3/4 utilities. First/last. ated washers and dryers at low 3-bedroom main $875+ utilities, No smoking/pets. Avail. March 1. cellent, very best quality hard- first shots, dewormed, groomed, 2-bedroom bright basement $860 - $875 per mo. all inclusive. CARPETS SALE & HARD- prices. New Danby Frost-Free little beauties. Little Brittain 1- Close to all amenities. Office Call 905-447-3398. wood, guaranteed extra long time CORSO PUGLIESE puppies. 10- $800+ utilities. Large yard, steps N.WHITBY, newer 3-bedroom WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" fully seasoned, (ready to burn), wks-old. Family and working-dog 705-786-2833 to beach/ parks, on bus route. hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. semi, 3 baths, garage, gas heat, rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) in- and 30" ranges with clock and (905)430-1877 TUTORING cut and split. Honest measure- homes. Protective and social 416-284-4324 c/air, court location, available cludes: carpet, pad and installa- window @$399 Reconditioned ment. Free delivery. Dependable, $1500. AMERICAN BULLDOG April lst. No pets, first/last, refer- tion. Free estimates, carpet re- 24" ranges and 24" frost free PERSIAN KITTENS FOR SALE - WHITBY BROCK/401 - 3 bdrm High school quality service since 1975. male, 1 yr-old. security/guard grey & white. 905-426-2900. ences. $1550+ utilities. Call pairs. Serving Durham and sur- fridges now available. Wide se- (905)753-2246. only. (905)720-2825 main floor, clean, quiet. 5 appli- Aurelia Cosma (905)728-1600 Math Tutoring rounding area. Credit Cards Ac- lection of other new and recondi- PICKERING, ances, deck & yard. No smok- 3 ROOMS FOR RENT, newly cepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 tioned appliances. Call us today, ing/pets. Available April 1st. 5 years experience ONE BEDROOM NORTHEAST OSHAWA - 3-bed- renovated, very clean, no pets/no Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, $1170/mo inclusive. Call 905- room 3-washrooms, 2-walkouts, smoking. For more information CARPETS. Laminate and vinyl Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Ground floor, 428-3965 2-storey home. No appliances. please call (905) 839-5994 or 905-837-9213 sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for Oshawa.(905)576-7448 Newly renovated, Close to all amenities, greenbelt. 905-649-6545 $319. Commercial carpet includ- 1 parking spot WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM units $1150+utilities. Avail. March 1st. ing premier underpad and instal- PIANO - Mason & Risch upright available, eat-in kitchen, laundry, Credit check required. Call Jack AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click with matching stool, easily ac- Available March 1st parking, from $795 mo. 905-576-1910. nished room, bright very clean system. Residential, commercial, cessible for moving, paid $1800, $800 inclusive, (905) 728-8066 or (905) 686- house, share kitchen & bath- customer satisfaction guaranteed. asking best offer. 416-291-1974 0470 rooms, run of house, non-smoker, Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- (work); or 905-427-0811 (home) references required. ORONO, 2-3 bedroom bungalow, parking, laundry, near all 4040 WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL bachelor large kitchen w/walkout, 3-bath- amenities, $460/month. 905-424- KIND AND PATIENT caregiver no pets/smoking. rooms, large familyroom w/fire PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - apt in quiet triplex, includes 0881 looking for position. Has experi- COMPUTER TROUBLE? We of- Specials on all 2005 instock 905-424-2604 utilities cable, no smoking or pets, place, laundryroom, washer/dry- ence with Alzeimer patients as er, finished basement, gas fur- fer you On-Site Networking & items. Not sure if your kids will great area, $700 905-571-3464 BROOKLIN - large unfurnished well as various type patients with Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- stick with lessons..try our unique nace, c/air, garage, pool, 4.5 room on 3rd floor in adult-occu- other disabilities. Call Joan: 905- acre wooded lot. $1,200.00+util. rus Removal & Wireless Security. rent-to-own system. 100% of all PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- WHITBY, LARGE 2-bedroom, pied building. Cozy, quiet atmos- 831-3026. We also sell New/Used Systems rental payments apply! Large pard, new 2-bedroom basement, executive area. No smoking/pets. Mar.01/06. Pat 905-472-7300 x phere. Fridge, available now. No 229 & Laptops. For your computer selection of upright and electronic kitchen, diningroom, 4pc. bath, Near schools, shopping. Includes dogs, no smoking. $495/mo. in- PERSONAL SUPPORT WORK- Repairs/Sales call S D L 905- pianos and Howard Miller clocks. private entrance, share laundry, 3 baths, master ensuite, fridge, clusive. 905-424-9743. ER required for disabled female 428-7559, cell 416-892-6965 Ya maha, Kawai, Heintzmann parking. Available March 1st, stove, dishwasher, laundry, OSHAWA - 2 bedroom house in Brooklin. A positive, energetic etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- $700+ 35% utilities ($800 inclu- cable, c/air, gas fireplace, all (Main floor), large kitchen. Park FURNISHED Whitby room for attitude and willing to follow direc- DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY sive). No smoking (905)837-5146 utilities, indoor parking. April lst, and Bloor. (905) 728-8066 or non smoker, light cooking allowed tions. Will train. $13.50/hour, part wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! $1500/month, first/last, referenc- (905)686-0470. and laundry privileges $410 - time. Vehicle required. (905)655- side chairs, pedestal table, dove- PICKERING, WHITES/KING- es. (905)668-3977 first/last. Call 905-655-8844 6478 tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid STON RD. Nice area, one bed- OSHAWA, quiet neighbourhood, $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- wood. New in box, accessory CALL CHRIS room basement, fully renovated,, WILSON/OLIVE, nice bachelor clean & well kept 3-bdrms, main LIVERPOOL/FINCH - CLEAN, RESPITE CARE BEDS available. 213-4669. package included. Cost $6750 laundry, $750 all inclusive, park- apt., suitable for working, quiet floor, parking, no smoking/pets. spacious room for rent, $480 all Call SUNNYCREST NURSING sell for $2150. 905-213-4669. TODAY! ing, lst/last, available immediate- person. No smoking/pets. Avail. $1100/mo inclusive. First/last, ref- inclusive. Available immediately HOMES. Margaret Misetic, MEDDLA Electrical Breast Pump ly. no pets. Call after 4 pm March 1 or 15. $495./mo. 905- erences. Avail. April 1st. Call 905- or March lst. Non smoker. Director of Care, 905-576-0111 and kit, used 1 month only. YEAR OLD SONOR full drum kit (905)509-2335 721-9789 or 905-922-4751. 571-5049 (416)554-1557 (Mark) ext. 226. $200. (905)619-8773 $500. 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1991 ACURA INTEGRA SE, 4dr, black, sunroof, 5-spd, air, CD, E- tested $1495; 1994 DODGE SHADOW, 4dr, 4cyl, auto, E-test- ed, new tires $750 obo; 1996 CHEV CAVALIER, 2dr, red, re- built trans., new alternator, new battery, CD, E-tested $995; 1991 CHEVY BLAZER, blue, 4dr, 4-wheel drive, rebuilt motor, E- tested $795. 905-259-8682 be- fore 9 p.m.

1991 HONDA CIVIC Hatchback with wide body kit and many new parts. Hit on driver's side, asking $900 or o.b.o. Call Chris at 905- 447-6415

1996 DODGE NEON, Good con- dition. 175, 000 km. White/grey interior. 4-door. Baby belt. A must go for b/o! Well taken care of, regular oil change, no rust. 905-420-4379.

1997 CHRYSLER INTREPID, $2500. 2002 Mazda Protege 5, $11,500. Both in excellent condi- tion. Please call 905-419-0175.

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2003 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, 73,000KM, manual transmission, p. sunroof, air. con, p.windows, p.locks, CD player, $16,500 obo. 416-709-7593.

$ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash • Landscaping • Garden Accessories • Home Décor • Patio Furniture • BBQ’s • Home paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. Improvements • Air Conditioning • Hot Tubs • Swimming Pools• Decks • Roofi ng • $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) Windows and much more! 905-424-3508.

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