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36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Order of Canada Features, blogs and more to War hero takes latest VIMY mark the 90th anniversary at honour in stride Page 3 RETURN TO Mayors don’t BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE scramble Cleanup message at business breakfast starts on Ryan says Pickering is a good place to start a business meth lab By Erin Hatfield Advertiser neither has been able By Keith Gilligan [email protected] to operate their business since the [email protected] fire. PICKERING — It isn’t red tape “I really don’t know what is going PICKERING — Pickering Mayor but yellow caution tape, according on,” Ms. Williams said. “There are Dave Ryan hopes the economic to Steve Fowlds, a fire inspector so many officials involved.” development success the City with Pickering Fire Services. Making meth isn’t difficult. Mr. had during the last council term Business owners who rented Fowlds said if you can bake cook- continues this term. units at 1895 Clements Rd. in ies you can make meth but, it is Speaking to the Ajax-Pickering Pickering haven’t been able to very dangerous, involves danger- Board of Trade Mayors’ Annual enter the building since a crystal ous chemicals and a lot of cook Address on Wednesday, Mayor methamphetamine lab exploded labs end up on fire. Ryan stated during the last term and fire ravaged it on Nov. 20. “Because of the toxic residue of council, there were “2,200 news “We are doing everything pos- left over from these things you jobs and 1.5 million square feet of sible to make sure the people, the end up with a lot of demolitions construction (added) and we’re property and the environment are because cleanup is phenomenally looking for more of the same this as safe as possible,” Mr. Fowlds expensive and tricky,” Mr. Fowlds term. said. said. “We don’t want people going “I’m proud of Pickering’s bur- Scott McGregor, the owner of in there, there is definitely toxic geoning reputation as a good Highwood Manufacturing and Ra- residues all over these units as a place to start a business,” Mayor mona Williams, the owner of Dur- Ryan added. ham Plastics, earlier told the News ✦ See Cleanup, Page 2 About 150 people attended the affair at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax. Both Mayor Thinking of Ryan and his Ajax counterpart, Steve Parish, touched on the Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hardwood? challenges facing their respective PICKERING — Students from the Durham College Fire Emergency Give your home a new Services course were down at Frenchman’s Bay learning about communities, as well as potential Coming Soon! look for Winter ice-water rescue techniques. Student Shawn Codlin prepares to opportunities. rescue Paul Tarsitano, a member of the Toronto Marine Unit EMS Pickering was also designated Spring & Summer and a teacher in training. Trainers from the Advanced Rescue Tech- City Services & Leisure Guide an “urban growth centre” in pro- niques School of Canada handle this practical part of the course. vincial plans, Mayor Ryan stated. Call 905.420.4621 for registration information ✦ See Ryan, Page 4 A NEW YEAR, A NEW SATURN, Saturn Saab of Pickering WITH 980 KINGSTON ROAD, PICKERING A NEW OUTLOOK Between Liverpool Rd & Whites Rd. Now here! Test drive one today!

905-839-6159 Like always. www.saturnofpickering.saturncanada.com THE ALL NEW 2007 OUTLOOK Like never before. P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 23, 2007 durhamregion.com Cleanup could take six months 3rd ANNUAL

✦ Cleanup from page 1 ment, the Ministry of La- tilators with hepa filters sealers applied to the sur- bour, the Electrical Safety to exchange the air in the faces. result of the fire and explo- Authority and the Technical building for 48 hours prior The heat in the building W sion.” Standards and Safety Au- to stage two, contents re- can then be turned back SUMMER In addition to the toxic thority, held their final sight moval. Contents will be on. chemical contamination meeting and cleanup has wrapped in polyethylene The final stage is encap- there is structural damage begun. plastic, vacuumed off and sulation where a shellac CAMPS SHO to the building. Units 161 to 141, basically wrapped again. The con- sealant is applied over ev- “There is real bad stuff the entire block, is contami- tents will then go into a stor- erything. in there,” Mr. Fowlds said. nated and units 151 to 157 age bin. Throughout all six stages at the… “We have to do this cau- are so heavily contaminated “At that point the contents is ongoing monitoring and tiously and we have to do they will be demolished. can be taken to a proper sight testing. this right.” “We aren’t just coming decontamination facility to The entire process involv- For every one pound of in and mopping the floors,” see if they can be salvaged,” ing demolition and rebuild meth made, Mr. Fowlds Mr. Fowlds said. Mr. Fowlds said. could take six months but said the by-product is nine There are six steps to re- Not everything will be Mr. Fowlds said he hopes Saturday, March 31st pounds of toxic waste. mediation according to a salvageable, as the chemi- displaced business owners The air quality is severely report prepared by Rochon cals penetrated materials will be able to get the con- compromised and every- Engineering Incorporated. like wood and paper. tents of their units soon. 10am - 6pm thing inside the buildings is Before anyone can enter, The units will then be “They are all small busi- laced with at least 35 major Mr. Fowlds said they will stripped of drywall, wood ness owners and not all of Fill up your spaces, volatile organic compounds have to have Workplace and ductwork, back to brick them even have insurance including ammonia, ac- Hazardous Materials Infor- walls. and it is terrible for them promote your etone, nitric acid and etha- mation System (WHMIS) “Each unit had sampling they losing their business Summer Camps early! nol. training, and will be re- done so we know the con- and their livelihood,” Mr. The site is being treated quired to wear protective tamination level,” Mr. Fowl- Fowlds said. “There is the ARTS & CRAFTS • RIDING like a toxic waste dump. shoes, hard hats, gloves, ds said. “Each unit has a dif- unknown factor they don’t On Feb. 20, all in- disposable coveralls and re- ferent contamination level know when they are going SWIMMING • PLAYING volved agencies, includ- spiratory protection. and a different schedule.” to be up and running, Yeah, GYMNASTICS • LEARNING ing Pickering Fire Services, Generators have been All the brick walls will it is not a good situation for Ministry of the Environ- brought in to power ven- then be power washed and them to be in.” SPONSORED BY:

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He Special to the News Advertiser three women waiting for take-out food. was arrested without further incident. The driver pulled her door shut and Javan Patterson, 19, of Carnelly PICKERING — Jan de Vries has re- drove off and the suspect fled on foot, Street in Ajax is charged with robbery, ceived several accolades and awards police said. possession of a dangerous weapon and through the years and now he can add Officers tracked the suspect behind four counts of breach of probation. Order of Canada to that list. Mr. de Vries was one of 57 Canadians OUR SERVICES INCLUDE appointed to the Order of Canada as Members by Governor General Michaelle SAFETY Jean on Feb. 20. The Second World War We’re here as required, veteran called it quite an honour. when required. “I didn’t know quite how to handle that, it’s a heck of a big honour,” he said. HEART AND STROKE “You just continue on and do what you’ve EDUCATIONAL SESSION always done.” Monday, Feb. 26 • 7 - 8:30pm He said he was notified four months Guest speaker from the Heart ago that his name had been put forward, and Stroke Foundation. he was sworn to secrecy. Refreshments served. “Who knows if it’s going to happen or not,” he said. Call 905-683-7321 Mr. de Vries was BaLLYCLIFFE LODGE honoured for his For more Retirement Residence on this story extensive and pro- www.chartwellreit.ca 70 Station St., Ajax, ON longed volunteer service. He is the president of the 1st Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Canadian Parachute Jan de Vries is all smiles after he was informed he would re- Do You Want To Battalion (and has been for the past 12 ceive the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Ottawa. years), he regularly speaks to students, cadets and veterans, he was instrumental Blow Off Winter in the building of the Juno Beach Centre, Carrier of and he supports the Tony Stacey Centre ADVERTISING And Have Some FUN? for Veterans Care. The Week “I do what I like to do and to be con- FLYERS sidered like that is quite an honour,” he IN TODAY’S said. vertiser When asked why he thought he had News Ad been selected, he said he just does what Friday February 23, 2007 he enjoys and thinks is important. 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Ajax 10 Cinemas 8:00 pm Complex 905-428-1212 “All of a sudden I’m quite popular,” he * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. 248 Kingston Rd. East said. Mr. de Vries thinks his wife Joanne * Rogers Wireless Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. was more excited than he was when they * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. Dancing, Great Raffles and Light Refreshments heard the news. * The BayAj ax/Pick. Ajax and Pickering locations He adds the Order of Canada to other * The BrickAj ax/Pick. The Youth Centre provides free, · that young people have a safe place honours he’s received. In 2004, Mr. de * Unique Salon & Spa Pick. confi dential and non-judgmental to talk about sexual health; * Walmart Ajax/Pick. medical, counselling, services, health · that young moms have a place to Vries was bestowed France’s highest * Wheels Scar. promotion, young parent support and go; honour for his actions on D-Day. He * Your Independent Grocer Pick. If you did not receive outreach programs to youth ages 13- · that we can be in Dunbarton High * ZellersAj ax/Pick. your News Advertiser/flyers OR you received the Legion of Honour from are interested in a paper route call 26 in Ajax and Pickering. School; You are helping to ensure Over 10,000 local youth depend French President Jacques Chirac at the * Delivered to selected households only Circulation at (905) 683-5117. ceremony in France to commemorate Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 · that we have a social worker here on us. We depend on your generous Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper to help young people when in crisis; support! the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Several Your Carrier will be around to collect an Canadians received the honour, but Mr. through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 Support for this event provided by: www.theyouthcentre.ca de Vries was the only one presented his DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. between Feb. 7 - Feb. 11, 2007 in France. In 2005, he was honoured with a special citation at the City of Pickering’s Civic Awards. Party Tyme P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 23, 2007 durhamregion.com Ryan wants feds to make a decision on airport

✦ Ryan from page 1 north Oshawa. “Now, we’ll go out and solicit slots operation at Picov Downs for transit and transportation is- “We need to think creatively public input,” Mayor Parish said, is about to celebrate its first an- sues. “The interest in developing our and beyond our borders,” he adding a session for business is niversary. “We need committed, dedicat- downtown core is at an all-time said. being held on March 22. The hotel and slots are “the ed funding for transit from the high,” he said, pointing to the “It’s time the federal govern- “There’s been a lot of coverage core of something Ajax has never senior levels of government,” he proposed redevelopment of the ment made a decision of the fight we’ve led to really had before and that’s a stated. “We won’t have a modal Bay Ridges Plaza and other devel- on the airport lands. preserve our employ- tourism industry,” Mayor Parish shift away from cars unless we opments along Kingston Road. To keep it in limbo has ment lands,” he stated, said. have dedicated funding. Also, the owners of the compromised our abil- noting without enough With a provincial election in “Ajax is in a very unique and Pickering Town Centre are “ac- ity to plan,” he said, not- land for employment the fall and a possible federal good situation. We’re financially tively marketing” a 20-storey of- ing the lands were ex- purposes, the Town one in the spring, Mayor Parish healthy and we have a clear vi- fice building on the mall site. propriated 35 years ago. can’t attract high-pay- said it’s a chance to put forward a sion of where we’re going. The The building, with a pedestrian The Oshawa airport ing jobs. united message on more funding future is very bright for Ajax.” bridge linking to the GO station, generates “$60 mil- The Town lost would form a ‘transit hub,’ he lion in gross domestic an Ontario Municipal stated. product. A Pickering Board hearing in the “We want more business here, airport would generate Dave Ryan fall and has been able but we want more people to leave hundreds of millions,” to have the board re- their cars at home,” Mayor Ryan he stated. “Whatever view that decision. “We said. the federal government decides, intend to continue our struggle.” He’d like the TTC to extend a Pickering is ready to move for- Ajax has had success attracting rapid transit line from the Scar- ward. We cannot wait another 35 businesses, he said, pointing to borough Town Centre to the Uni- years.” the Loblaws distribution ware- GREAT SERVICE! versity of Toronto Scarborough Mayor Parish noted Ajax coun- house now under construction. campus and then easterly into cil took part in a recent strategic Also, the Hilton Garden Inn has GREAT PRICES! the planned Seaton community planning retreat, laying out prior- opened and a convention cen- and out to the UOIT campus in ities for the next four-year term. tre is being built next to it. The 75 Bayly Street W. Unit 17, Ajax Tel: (905) 428-1328 / 1-800-669-1257 PREPARE FOR WINTER Producing electrical energy from your KEEP WARM household garbage. It can be done. IN FASHION

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New method to develop and approve school and broader community; the com- involvement, said Mr. Massie. “If your student numbers are in will allow more closure policies and post them on mittee to hold at least four public The Province’s previous Minis- decline, which will be happening their websites. meetings to consult and present ter of Education, Gerard Kennedy, in the next year or two (for Dur- community Trustees will discuss the issue at the framework report and make had introduced a moratorium ham), we will get less money per the next meeting. recommendations; and for school on school closures, but the new year than we got previously,” said involvement “This will be to get the policy es- boards to undertake a public ac- minister, Kathleen Wynne, is sug- Mr. Massie. tablished and I think somewhere commodation review to determine gesting closures may not be a bad Currently, some areas are seeing By Crystal Crimi following that we will start the pro- a school’s future, which should ad- thing over a long period, said Mr. an increase in enrolment, while [email protected] cess to review schools,” said Jack dress value to students, commu- Massie. mature neighbourhoods are expe- Massie, facilities services superin- nity, school board and the local He said a school with a smaller riencing the opposite. DURHAM — School closure pol- tendent. economy, according to the report. population could face more split The funding formula for new icy discussions are on the table, The guidelines include require- Compared to the board’s pre- classes and less student oppor- buildings hasn’t changed since following requirements from the ments for an accommodation re- vious school closure process, the tunities. Currently, most schools 1998, said Mr. Massie. minister of education’s pupil ac- view committee to be appointed, new policy is a little more trans- in the province are experiencing Trustee approval on the policy commodation review guidelines. with membership from the school parent and has more community enrolment decline. must occur by March 31. According to a staff report to the Durham District School Board Feb. 19, the minister’s guidelines require all Ontario school boards ACADEMY OF Public board PETER'S DEFENSIVE MTO Beginner Driver www.petersacademy.com DRIVING qualifies for more Education Course Provider MARCH BREAK Group Discounts Are • 25 hours in classroom instruction Available primary spots • 15 private in-car lessons on automatic COURSES (for 3 or more) DURHAM — The Durham school • FREE pick-up at home Gift Certifi cates board is entitled to about 600 more • Courses start every week Available! 4 Day Course Mini Package Available primary pupil spaces than origi- • Defensive driving instruction nally calculated. Learn Life Saving Skills March 10th - 13th An Installment On June 30, Durham District Skid Control March 14th - 17th Payment Plan For School Board was advised its pri- Evasive Maneuvers mary class size needs in 2005/2006 Yo ur Convenience and 2006/2007 would be 1,817, but Braking Techniques $ 00 CALL NOW, LIMITED SPACE after a school by school review was • FREE progress report Card EARLIER ROAD TEST 275 submitted to the ministry, Dur- • Plus GST HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK, 10 AM -10 PM ham’s entitlement was increased to 2,484 pupil spaces, said Jack Massie, superintendent of facili- TORONTO MORNINGSIDE PICKERING MARKHAM WHITBY ties services, during the Feb. 19 777 Warden Ave. 8130 Sheppard 1050 Brock Rd. 5762 Hwy 7 965 Dundas St. W. board meeting. Suite 211 Unit #201 As required by the ministry, the Ave. E. Suite 205 Unit #10 Unit #203A (South of Eglinton) (In the Homelife Building) (Upstairs of No Frills) (West Lynde Plaza) board approved a motion to only 416-750-0472 416-282-0160 905-831-6464(South of 401) 905-294-1001 905-665-3150 use the primary class size capital funding for projects addressing space needs.

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WHITBY .com please register at www.register-ourplanforhealth.ca or call 1-866-968-9582. Space is limited. The consultation is being hosted by Wayne Arthurs, the MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge. Speakers will House League and Rep Programs include a representative of the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). available for 5 yrs to Adult NEW THIS YEAR - BABY BLUE KNIGHTS These regional consultations are just one of the many ways that Ontarians are able to provide feedback to the

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Pickering should back Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Whitby’s call for a hospital Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Any facility planned for Seaton Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager should serve local residents Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, at Perkins, the new mayor of Whitby, stood up and said Distribution Manager exactly what was on her mind when it was suggested Lillian Hook, Office Manager PWhitby residents might benefit from a proposed hospi- Cheryl Haines, tal on the Seaton lands in north Pickering. She made it clear Composing Manager her town of 120,000 was interested in having its own hospital, Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager thank you very much. Whitby now falls within the catchment area of the Rouge [ Contact us ] Valley system, which includes hospital sites in Ajax and Scar- - borough. But many Whitby citizens also travel to Lakeridge News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- Health Oshawa to get care. sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution Pickering, with a population of close to 100,000, should be 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- in line for any hospital in Seaton to serve its own residents. 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; Clearly, with population levels to suggest Whitby could E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. eventually crest over the 200,000 mark and with continued com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- growth coming at a rapid pace in the neighbouring munici- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 palities of Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa and Clarington, it will be necessary for Whitby to have its own full-service hospital. [ About Us ] The only question is when. - Nobody is suggesting there will be a shovel in the ground any time soon. For now, Oshawa has opened up a brand new Gutsy Panthers refused to lose The News Advertiser is a Met- much-improved and larger emergency room. There are also roland Media Group newspaper. improvements on the way at Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering. utsy, resilient, all-heart and no- The News Advertiser is a member But while such much-needed facility enlargement is wel- quit. Just a few superlatives to of the Ajax & Pickering Board of come, it won’t be enough long-term to serve the fastest grow- G describe the Pickering Panthers Trade, Ontario Community News- ing region in Canada. The first step in that process is for the in their playoff series with the Toronto paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- mayor along with council and other movers and shakers in Junior Canadians. nity Newspaper Assoc., and the town to make it clear there is no substitute for a top-level hos- There were many opportunities, many Canadian Circulations Audit Board. pital, perhaps with a connection to the new programs being signposts along the way in the take-no- Also a member of the Ontario developed at the University of Ontario Institute of Technol- prisoners best-of-seven OHA Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., ogy. While co-operation is fine in principle, the mayor made Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an it clear to Rouge Valley administrators that’s as far as she Conference quarter-final series for the Al independent organization that ad- wants to take it. “I’m glad that we can work together, I just fifth-seeded Panthers to wave the white dresses reader complaints about don’t want you to take us over,” she said. We concur. flag and allow the fourth-seeded Toron- Rivett member newspapers. The pub- tonians to move into the next round. sports editor lisher reserves the right to clas- But, a determined team of Panthers sify or refuse any advertisement. LETTER TO THE EDITOR wouldn’t allow it. Credit for advertisement limited to They wouldn’t quit after dropping a space price error occupies. Edito- heartbreaking overtime decision in Game series to Game 6. rial and Advertising content of the Disconnect between voters, politicians 2 that produced six overtime sessions and They would not be denied as, once News Advertiser is copyrighted. didn’t end until the wee hours of the again, the penultimate game in the se- To the editor: Unauthorized reproduction is evening when a shot by Pickering resi- ries needed overtime to decide the victor prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Re: Region endorses bill calling for direct election of chairman, dent and Junior Canadians’ captain Kyle after Toronto and Pickering duelled to a Agreement Number 1332791. Feb. 16. Wetering somehow got behind Panthers’ 2-2 deadlock at the end of regulation time It’s about time! Maybe more voters will cast their vote if they goaltender Brad Fogal, thus ending the on Saturday night. Different night, and a [ Letters Policy ] get the feeling that what they want from the councillor they longest game in Ontario Hockey Associa- different hero for the Panthers, as captain - elected is that they stay in touch with their electorate. It used tion history. Richard Schofield notched the overtime to be that there was some communication between the voter They wouldn’t mail it in after being winner. We welcome letters that include and the elected official, but today, were it not for the televised defeated for a second time on home ice And, finally, they wouldn’t be derailed name, city of residence and phone council meetings, we would not know what our representatives in the series, 2-1, at the Pickering Rec- in Game 7 of the series played before an numbers for verification. Writers are doing except for what we read in the News Advertiser. reation Complex last Wednesday night, overflowing crowd at the Pickering Recre- are generally limited to 200 words I for one would like to know who voted for or against the which gave Toronto a commanding three- ation Complex on Sunday. The Panthers and one submission in 30 days. We direct election of a regional chairman. I read remarks by coun- game-to-one series lead with Games 5 fed off the large numbers in attendance decline announcements, poetry, cillors as to how difficult the job of chairing a region like Dur- and 6 to be played in the friendly confines to put the finishing touches on a simply open letters, consumer com- ham is and I agree with that. But, I also get the feeling that it is of Chesswood Arena. outstanding playoff series by outskating, plaints, congratulations and thank assumed by some in council that voters that are dumb enough They wouldn’t lay down as the clocked outworking and ultimately outscoring you notes. The editor reserves the to vote for them to represent them in council don’t have the ticked down on their season in Game 5 in the visiting Junior Canadians 6-2 in the right to edit copy for length, style intelligence to interfere with decisions they make. Toronto with the Junior Canadians ahead crucial game. The last words to Pick- and clarity. Opinions expressed by The way it stands now, I would have no choice but to vote for 3-2 and the third period entering its final ering Panthers’ head coach Pat Curcio: letter writers are not necessarily Mr. Anderson as I currently cannot see anybody able to replace minute of play. With a mere 34 seconds “We told them ‘if you keep working hard those of the News Advertiser. Due him. Hopefully we will find someone to replace him. It sure irks separating the Panthers from first-round you’re going to get your breaks’. There’s to the volume of letters, not all me that we have to support Durham Region Transit with our playoff elimination, Kris Belan -- the last not a guy in this dressing room believed will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; tax dollars while he wasted money on extended parking spaces player to join the Panthers after being cut there was a chance we were going to lose e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. instead of having some of his civil servants use the transit sys- loose by the Oshawa Generals -- scored if we worked hard.” com. The newspaper contacts only tem if they want employment there. to breathe new life into the Pickering Al Rivett’s column appears those whose submissions have Herbert Pichler squad. In overtime, Phil McIlhone, an- every third Friday. E-mail been chosen for publication. Ajax other former General, scored to send the [email protected]. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 23, 2007 PAGE 7 A/P Catholic board welcomes audit

Auditor General to review how Ryan Putnam, comptroller of finance and se- nior business official for the board, said two thirds services being offered of the audits evaluate value for money. Mr. Putnam said he thinks the audit will be a positive thing because the auditor general is going DURHAM — Catholic school board staff are to find the board is doing some good things. The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local looking forward to an upcoming audit. “It’s a real opportunity, we’re looking forward merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original The Durham Catholic District School Board is to this audit,” said Tim Robins, senior manager of value. We package them in a unique format we call the Passport to one of three up for an audit of its facility manage- facilities services. He said it should confirm the Savings. A limited number of Passports are produced for one merchant every three weeks. They are available while supply lasts. ment practices. Conducted by the Auditor General board is on the right track and provide recognition of Ontario’s office, the report is to review current of best practices. facility management practices, including custo- The four-member audit teams begin fieldwork dial services and ongoing school care, preventa- shortly and should be completed by the end of 99 tive maintenance schedules, energy management April. A report on the findings will be shared with $ 19. 4!8 programs and purchases of service, among oth- the board and ministry in advance of being tabled $ 99 ers. in the legislature. 19

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Ajax and Pickering country of its access to the sea and 80 per cent of its churches to hold male population. A 35-year event March 2 dictatorship that ended in 1989 left poverty, environ- mental destruction and re- DURHAM — Paraguay pression. is the focus of World Day A prayer service is at St. of Prayer celebrations this Timothy’s Presbyterian year, with the theme United Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Under God’s Tent. Ajax, on March 2 at 1:30 Women from Paraguay, p.m. For more information, a land-locked country in call Beulah Walcott at 905- South America, have writ- 428-9053. ten the service for the day, Pickering Village United being held on Friday, March Church, 300 Church St. N., 2. Ajax, holds a service on World Day of Prayer the same day, at 7 p.m. For has been held annually more information, call 905- since 1922 and many local 683-4721. churches participate. More St. Issac Jogues Catholic than 170 countries and Church, 1148 Finch Ave., 2,000 communities in Can- Pickering, holds a service Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo ada are taking part. as well at 8 p.m. to pray in Over the years, Paraguay solidarity with the people has suffered tremendously of Paraguay. As well, learn Serving up a plate of pancakes from wars and dictator- about the culture and heri- ships. The Triple Alliance tage of Paraguay. Call 905- AJAX — Kiera Whitehead rushes to deliver a plate of pancakes at St. Paul’s United Church during the church’s Shrove Tuesday cel- War in the 1800s robbed the 831-3353. ebration. The day is traditionally marked with a pancake supper before Lent begins.

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But, with Clarington By Jennifer Stone too strong. “We’ve used a very powerful and Whitby, along with the two northern [email protected] word here -- vehemently -- but we didn’t Durham municipalities, against the idea put it on the ballot for the people and of direct election, the matter could, in DURHAM REGION LABOUR COUNCIL DURHAM — It would appear Claring- didn’t ask their opinion,” said Coun. Wil- that case, be dead in the water. ton isn’t wavering on its stance on direct lie Woo, one of two Clarington council- -- with files by Erin Hatfield 65 YEARS OF WORKING FOR EQUITY election of the Regional chairman. lors to vote against the motion. Monday, Clarington’s General Purpose Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said the issue and Administration Committee voted 5-2 on a motion stating the Municipality will let the Province know it “vehemently” opposes direct election of the chairman. Pickering Soccer Club Though the motion goes to council Feb. GIRLS' TRYOUT SCHEDULE 2007 26 for final blessing, it was granted forth- Year / Age League Coach Contact Location Dates Time with approval, meaning staff has been 1999 directed to prepare and send the letter U8 DGSL Alfonso Garcia 905-428-3465 Metrosport Sat Feb 24th & M ar 3 rd 8:00am to 9:30am to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs right DGSL Richard Lissone 416 458-5405 away. The decision comes on the heels of 1998 Metrosport TThurshurs FFebeb 22nd22nd & MarMar 1st2nd 6:00pm to 7:30pm a 15-13 vote by Durham Regional council U9 DGSL Bibi Anthony 905-509-9629 endorsing Bill 172, which seeks to have 1997 CESL Gene Gesualdo 905-509-1988 Sat Feb 24th & Mar 3rd 2:00pm to 4:00pm Durham move to the direct election of U10 Dunbarton CESL Patricia Foster 905-831-6622 the position. 1996 CESL Vance Palache 905-837-5610 But, Clarington councillor Adrian Fos- Dunbarton Smun Feb 25th & Mar 4th 9:00am to 11:00a ter said he’s not convinced, in spite of the U11 CAESL TB results, having candidates for chairman 1995 CESL Charlie Salvagna 905-686-8477 run at large across Durham is the best Metrosport Mon Feb 19th & 26th 7:00pm to 8:00pm U12 CESL Antonio Ricci 905-686-6889 idea. The motion indicates Durham’s CGSL-L3 Nixon Bernardino 905-837-2458 member municipalities have been “well- 1994 Metrosport Wed Feb 21st & 28th 6:00pm to 8:00pm served by the current practice” of having U13 CGSL L4Pr Chris Jadoo 905-426-2629 councillors elect the Regional chairman 1993 OYSL Bert Laing 416-722-9482 Metrosport Sun Feb 25th & Mar 4th 5:00pm to 7:00pm after each municipal election. U14 CGSL- L4 D1B Debbie Carkner 905-509-6109 “I’m not convinced it’s more demo- Metrosport Snun Feb 25th & Mar 4th 10:00am to noo 1992 cratic” to hold an at-large election across U15 CGSL- L4D1B Henry Ninaber 905-725-8019 Metrosport Mon Feb 26th & Mar 5th 6:00pm to 7:00pm Durham, said Coun. Foster. “The chair CGSL - L3 Jorgen Runas 905-686-7244 1991 Thurs Feb 22nd & Mar 1st 7:30pm to 9:00pm could be elected ... and be told they have U16 Metrosport a mandate from the people, not a man- CGSL-PL4 rKveinFa5va 9-70 8-3 052 4 date from council, but a mandate from 1990 OYSL Manny White 905-428-2182 Futsal Center Thurs Feb 22nd &Mar 1st 8:30pm to 9:30pm the people” which would dramatically U17 CGSL - L3 Jeff Kennedy 905-420-7385 Metrosport Wed Feb 21st & 28th 8:00pm to 9:30pm alter the dynamic of the position. 1989 CGSL- L3 Andy Hing 905-428-7011 Metrosport Wed Feb 21st & 28th 8:00pm to 9:30pm The current system allows people to U18 1986 U21 Provincial Mark Rodrigues 416-831-8608 1986 EL DORADO U21 Regional Steve Bossence 905-831-3560 JEWELLERY INC. 1985 & OWSL Reg Carl Pearce 905-420-1979 Older Specializing in custom made West Indian and European style BOYS' TRYOUT SCHEDULE 2007 jewellery & repairs. Year / Age League Coach Contact Location Dates Time Gord Smith 905-509-3284 1999 DBSL Metrosport Fmri Feb 23rd & Fri Mar 2nd 6:00pm to 7:30p Exquisite U8 Selection 1998 Joe Cipollone 905-509-0199 DBSL Metrosport Fri Feb 23rd & Fri Mar 2nd 6:00pm to 7:30pm Two locations to serve you better U9 Todd Davidson 905-509-3261 1725 Kingston Rd. 1154 Morningside Ave. 1997 Tony Helm 905-18-3 0966 CESL (Hwy 2) Unit 26 (Morningside & Sheppard Ave.) Unit 10A U10 St. Mary Sun Feb 25th & Sun Mar 4th 9:00am to 11:00am Pickering, 905.426.6529 Scarborough, 416.754.0901 Howard McCalla 9-05 426-6208 1996 DaCnny adssiy90 5-98-3 8324 CESL St. Mary Smun Feb 25th & Sun Marh 4th 11:00am to 1:00p U11 RooseveltR oberts 905-421-2907 CSL - L3 Jeff Nastich 905-509-2569 1995 Canada’s Largest Piano Retailer Ed Whitehead 905-427-2405 St. Mary Sun Feb 25th & Sun Mar 4th 1:00pm to 3:00pm U12 CESL PtaB a5tes 9-0 428-6005 GRAND OPENING CSL - L3 Mike Reynolds 905-831-1206 Metrosport Tues Feb 27th & Mar 6th 7:30pm - 9:00pm Pianohouse Ajax 1994 170 Fuller Rd., Unit 9 U13 CSL -L4-1B Corrado Roccasalva 905-509-1215 Metrosport Tues Feb 20th & 27th 6:00pm - 7:30pm Saturday, February 24th 1993 CSL - L3 Garre Edmund 416-431-1977 10am - 5pm Dunbarton Sat Feb 24th & Sat Mar 3rd 4:00pm to 6:00pm U14 CSL -L4-1A Matt Dinunno 905-420-7194 10 Year Warranty 1992 CSL - L3 Desmond Warner 905-831-2797 Metrosport Thurs Feb 22th 7:30pm - 9:00pm Free first tuning U15 CSL - L4 -1B Fabian Best 9-605 6-8 715 2 Metrosport Tues Feb 27th & Mar 6th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 1991 CSL - L3 Moses Oke 905-837-0663 Free bench Metrosport Thurs Mar 1st 7:30pm to 9:00pm Free delivery U16 CSL - L4 - Pr Brian Henchey 905-420-2882 1990 CSL - L4 - D2 Mnanuel Silva 416-725-2493 Dunbarto Sat Feb 24th & Sat Mar 3rd 10:00am to noon Financing Available. O.A.C. U17 Authorized representative of KURZWEIL DIGITAL PIANOS 1983 & older Open Men Dnerrick Jones 905-839-3190 Dunbarto Smun Feb 25th & Mar 4th 4:00pm to 6:00p ‘Home of the Famous Niemeyer Pianos’ New and Used Pianos & Digitals including: Niemeyer, Kawai, Samick, Yamaha, Young Chang. Please note - We recommend that you contact the coach before attending a tryout We also carry a fine selection of sheet music. For additional information you can contact the Club Head Coach “[email protected]” or the PSC offi ce “mainoffi [email protected]” For Info Call or Visit: www.pianos.ca 905-428-6547 TRAIN SMART PLAY HARD HAVE FUN PIANOHOUSE AJAX Visit our website pickeringsoccer.ca for info on house league registration! A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 23, 2007 durhamregion.com

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Pickering. Weigh-in is from 6 to 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Discus- ADDICTION: The Serenity SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Billboard 6:50 p.m. and the meeting at 7 sion on the Prince Edward Group 12-step recovery meet- FIT FOR HEART: Ajax Recre- p.m. 905-420-3583 (Petra). Point Bird Observatory, which ing begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair ation Services holds the an- FEBRUARY 23, 2007 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: The is on the north shore of Lake Baptist Church, 817 Kingston nual group fitness event. Reg- Pickering Nuclear Generating Ontario. Rd., Pickering. The group istration at 8:30 a.m. at the Station, 1675 Montgomery meets every week and deals McLean Community Centre, Park Rd., Pickering, hosts a FRIDAY, MARCH 2 program runs every Saturday a strategic focusing process. with addictions of all types, 95 Magill Dr. The team class blood clinic in the Information MEDITATION: De-stress from from 1 to 2:15 p.m. 905-409- The strategic planning work- including co-dependency. Child starts at 9 a.m. To register, Centre Auditorium from 9 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Centre 8861 (Suzanne Hennig) shop is presented twice at the care can be arranged with call Patricia Hocking at 905- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Mindful Therapies, 109 Oshawa Golf & Curling Club, advance notice. Everyone wel- 428-7059 or e-mail patricia. GARDENING MEETING: Ca- Old Kingston Rd. (Unit 14), TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 226 Bond St. E., in Oshawa. come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). [email protected]. nadian Organic Growers pres- Ajax. Pre-registration is not DISCUSSION GROUP: The The workshop is from 2 to MEDITATION: De-stress STRESS REDUCTION ents Xerophytic (drought tol- required but arrive five to 10 Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the SEMINAR: An overview of erant) Gardening at 7:30 p.m. minutes early. If you prefer to Discussion Group meets at Pre-registration is required. Centre for Mindful Therapies, the Mindfulness-Based Stress at the Durham District School sit on the floor, bring a blanket 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s For more information and to 109 Kingston Rd. (Unit 14), Reduction technique is given Board administration building and/or yoga mat etc. Dress Community Centre, 46 Exeter sign up, visit www.growth- Ajax. Pre-registration is not from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the (Room 2007), 400 Taunton Rd. warmly. Donations toward the Rd., Ajax. Part 2 of a series on coach.ca or call Mr. Skinner at required but arrive five to 10 Centre for Mindful Therapies, E., Whitby. The event features program are welcome. 905- global warming, featuring the 905-576-7679. minutes early. If you prefer to 109 Old Kingston Rd. (Unit 14), door prizes and refreshments 428-1404 ext. 201 (Anne). film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’. WARDROBE INFORMATION sit on the floor, bring a blanket Ajax. Register by calling 905- are provided. Everyone wel- PRAYER: St. Isaac Jogues Everyone welcome. 905-683- SEMINAR: Learn about the and/or yoga mat, etc. Dress 428-1404 ext. 300 (Nancy). come. 905-433-7875 (Dianne), Catholic Church, 1148 Finch 7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 different aspects of your warmly. Donations toward the PAW PRINTS: Match tracks in 905-623-5278 (Peggy). Ave., Pickering, invites you (Shirley). wardrobe at a free seminar program are welcome. 905- the snow with animals, enjoy MAC USERS EAST: The to attend the World Day of PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: with Leslie Morris of Leslie 428-1404 ext. 201 (Anne). indoor activities and a guided Macintosh Users East group Prayer service at 8 p.m. to The Association of Parent Morris Designs at 7 p.m. in the NEW-TO-YOU SALE: The sale woodlot hike at the French- meets at Whitby Central Li- pray in solidarity with the peo- Support Groups In Ontario Ajax Library Services’ Main is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Used man’s Bay Yacht Club, 635 brary (Room 1), 405 Dundas ple of Paraguay. As well, learn Inc., for parents of kids in- Branch Rotary Room. Pre- clothing for the whole family. Breezy Dr., Pickering, from 10 St. W. at 7 p.m. to discuss the about the culture and heritage volved in drugs, alcohol, registration is required. For White elephant table, toys and a.m. to noon. Dress warmly iPod. All are welcome. E-mail of Paraguay. running away, dropping out more information and to sign books. Bargains galore. St. and bring a travel mug for [email protected] or visit PRAYER: St. Timothy’s Pres- of school, crimes and parent up, contact Cindy Kimber at Martin’s Anglican Church, 1203 hot chocolate. Registration is www.mause.ca for informa- byterian Church, 97 Burcher abuse, meets every Tuesday 905-683-4000 ext. 821. St. Martin’s Dr., Pickering. required. Weather permitting. tion. Rd., Ajax, holds a World Day night at 7:15 p.m. For more in- AUTISM: Autism Support 905-839-4257. For note of cancellation and to ALZHEIMER’S: The Ajax/ of Prayer service at 1:30 formation and for location visit Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at MULTICULTURAL WEEK- sign up call 416-661-6600 ext. Pickering Evening Support p.m. Theme is United Under www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223- the Dunbarton-Fairport United END: The Agape Seventh-day 5660. Group meets at the Commu- God’s Tent. Prayers written by 7444 or 1-800-488-5666. Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Adventist Church, 1999 Fair- CHARITY YOGA CLASSES: nity Care Respite Office, 1420 women from Paraguay. 905- BUSINESS WORKSHOP: Pickering. Everyone welcome. port Rd., Pickering, holds its Karma Yoga classes are suit- Bayly St. W., Unit 6, at 6:30 428-9053 (Beulah Walcott), Todd Skinner, also known as Call 1-866-495-4680 or visit second annual Multicultural able for all levels. Minimum p.m. All caregivers welcome. 905-683-6122. ‘The Growth Coach’, holds www.autismontario.com/dur- Weekend. There’s music, a donation of $5. All proceeds Call 905-576-2567 for more PRAYER: Pickering Village a free workshop in Oshawa ham for more information. fashion show, art show and to a charity and/or fundrais- information. United Church, 300 Church intended to help small busi- games. It’s Friday from 7 to 9 ing events. For February, St. S., Ajax, holds a World ness owners, managers and WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 28 p.m., and starting at 9:30 a.m. the Power of 3 Yoga classes THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Day of Prayer service at 7 self-employed professionals WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take and going all day Saturday, benefit Denise House. The NATURALISTS MEETING: p.m. Theme is United Under to highlight common problems Off Pounds Sensibly) meets and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on classes are at the Power of 3 The Pickering Naturalists meet God’s Tent. 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SPORTSsportsdurhamregion.com FROM THE NET OUT Dunbarton gets jump on Eastdale Pickering’s Spartans draw first Hart gets blood in high school semifinal hockey series back to Brier By Jim Easson PICKERING — The Dunbar- Special to the News Advertiser ton High School Spartans got off DURHAM — A Pickering Olym- the mark quickly in their best- pian Richard Hart earned his sec- of-three Lake Ontario Secondary ond shot at Brier glory after captur- School Athletics (LOSSA) senior ing his second consecutive Ontario boys’ hockey semifinal series men’s title in Sarnia last weekend. with the top-ranked Eastdale Glenn Howard’s Coldwater, On- Collegiate Eagles. tario-based rink captured the TSC The fourth-seeded Spartans Ontario Men’s Curling Champion- opened the series with a solid ship in Sarnia. There, Howard and 5-3 victory over Eastdale at the Hart, who plays the third position, Legends’ Centre in Oshawa on along with Brent Laing playing sec- Wednesday afternoon. Dunbar- ond and Craig Savill in the lead po- ton was paced by Cody Pollard sition, went and Cole Watkins, who each wire-to-wire notched two goals in the win- for the title, ning cause. Kevin Helm notched posting nine the other goal. consecutive Kris Shantz, Eric Amodeo and wins to arrive Dan Gibson scored for the Ea- in the final. gles. F acing The Spartans can close out the Wayne Mid- series and advance to the cham- daugh in the pionship final series with a vic- Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo title game, tory in Game 2 at Pickering’s Don Eastdale Eagles’ Dan Gibson, centre, tries to get past the Dunbarton High Spartans’ defence during Game 1 of a best- the Howard Richard Hart of-three LOSSA senior boys’ hockey semifinal Oshawa’s at Legends Centre. Dunbarton won 5-3, with Game 2 sched- Beer Arena on Monday, Feb. 26 foursome uled for Monday in Pickering. at 2 p.m. scored a 9-5 victory. The other semifinal series, be- lic Secondary School Monarchs reation Complex, with the result series is slated for the Ajax Com- The Howard rink will represent tween the Ajax High School (sixth (second seed), got underway unavailable at press time. munity Centre on Tuesday, Feb. Ontario against the top men’s rinks seed) and the St. Mary Catho- Thursday at the Pickering Rec- Game 2 in the best-of-three 27 at 2:30 p.m. from across Canada at the annual Tim Hortons Brier in Hamilton from March 3 to 11. ••• Panthers hope speed de-fangs Vipers in playoffs The OCA junior mixed zone play- downs are at Dalewood Golf Club, near Port Hope, from Feb. 24 to 26. B y Al Rivett Reynolds, especially in Pickering’s Annandale has two of the five en- [email protected] Game 7 victory. Fogal will match up tries. Paul Bourque coaches the Tim PICKERING — Despite coming against Vipers’ starter Carlo Di Rien- March team of Tim March, Chan- off an emotional seven-game series Panthers-Vipers schedule zo. Fogal started all seven games tal Lalonde, Matt Pyne and Renee against the Toronto Junior Cana- PICKERING — in the opening series, putting up a Lalonde. Alex Bianchi coaches Pat- dians, the Pickering Panthers are The Pickering Panthers and the Vaughan Vipers sterling 2.16 goals-against average. rick Janssen, Tracy O’Leary, Tyler duel it out in the best-of-seven OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey good to go in their series opener League South Conference semifinal playoff series. Meanwhile, Di Rienzo started three Anderson and Jackie Clarke. in Vaughan against the top-seeded Dates and times for the playoff series are as follows: games in the North York series, post- The OCA bantam mixed zones Vipers on Saturday night. Game 1: Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:45 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; ing a 2.33 goals-against average. are also at Dalewood at the same Panthers’ head coach Pat Curcio Game 2: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 8:30 p.m., Pickering Recreation Complex; “Brad Fogal has been big for us, time as the juniors. Annandale has says the six-day layoff between the Game 3: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; but they have a great goaltender, too two teams in the five-team com- end of the previous series and the Game 4: Friday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., Pickering Recreation Complex; (in Di Rienzo). We have to get a lot petition. Michael Bryson skips the start of the OHA Ontario Provin- • Game 5: Saturday March 3, 7:45 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; of pucks to the net and drive the net. team of Suzanne Miller, Sandy Mar- cial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League South • Game 6: Sunday March 4, 7:30 p.m., Pickering Recreation Complex; The less he sees, the more opportu- tin, and Jaclyn Stephenson, with Conference semifinal has been • Game 7: Wednesday, March 7, 8 p.m., Al Palladini Community Centre; nity we’ll have to score on him.” coach Susannah Moylan. Wesley needed and welcomed by his play- • If necessary Curcio’s unfazed by the percep- Forget skips Stacey Hogan, Emmett ers to prepare for what promises to tion of his Panthers being the under- Murphy, and Yvonne Lalonde with be another stern test from the Vi- the regular season and on into the speed on the forward lines, com- dogs against the Vipers, which fin- coach Barry Moylan. Two winning pers. playoffs where they took out the bined with the size of their forwards ished first in the South Conference teams advance to the regionals at “I’m not too concerned,” says North York Rangers four games to will give the Vipers headaches in during the regular season. In fact, the Toronto Granite and Thornhill Curcio of the rigours of the Toronto one in the South Conference quar- their own zone. Vaughan finished 20 points ahead of Country Club on March 3 and 4. series having an adverse affect on ter-finals. “They’re a trapping team, so we the fifth-seeded Panthers. Moreover, ••• his players. “I think the team is well- “They’re a great defensive hockey have to attack with speed. We have the Vipers won the regular-season The Investors Group mixed zone rested, there’s no one injured. We club. They play a system where they to create offence off our cycle. We season series between the two clubs playdowns are at the Oshawa Golf just have to focus on Game 1 on the give up the least number of scoring have some big, strong forwards who four games to two. club next weekend, Feb. 24 to 26. road without thinking about what chances. They don’t need to score are hard to contain. We’re going to “Everyone thinks we are the un- Annandale has two teams entered we’ve done in the past. We’re trying a lot of goals, they’ll settle for a 1-0 use that to our advantage.” derdog. Do I think we are? I don’t in the 10-team double-knockout to focus on the upcoming task on win. Every one of their games have Just like the last series against To- think we are. We match up well competition. Brian Moffatt skips the Saturday night.” been fairly close, but they always ronto, goaltending will have a large against them. Let’s put it this way, team of Carol Wilson, Dale Lalonde Curcio says the big test will be to give up less goals than the opposi- say in how the series unfolds. Pan- no one’s won a championship in the and Lois Dwyer. Blair Metrakos find a chink in the Vipers’ defence, tion,” explains Curcio. thers’ starter Brad Fogal, for the most regular season. What teams wins in skips his squad of Joan O’Leary, which has been stingy throughout He hopes the Panthers’ collective part, outduelled Toronto starter Alan the playoffs is the best team.” Scott March and Meaghan O’Leary. A/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 23, 2007 durhamregion.com Pickering gymnasts step on to medal podium at Provincial qualifier

Meet hosted in city second on bars, third on beam, fourth last weekend on floor; Amanda Little, fourth overall -- fourth on vault, fifth on bars, fifth on beam, fifth on floor; Ashley Ritchie PICKERING — Pickering Athletic -- sixth overall, second on vault, fourth Centre gymnasts posted numer- on bars, ninth on beam, third on floor; ous medal-winning performances • Level 6 age 11: Verenna Herrman, while competing at their own Provin- fourth overall -- fifth on vault, sec- cial Gymnastics qualifier at the west ond on bars, fifth on beam, second on Pickering facility last weekend. floor; Clubs from across Ontario converged • Level 5 age 12-13: Hailey Olynyk, sec- on the Pickering club in attempt to nail ond overall -- fourth vault, third bars, down a spot in the various age groups first on beam, second on floor; Heather for the upcoming provincial champi- Putos, third overall -- second on vault, onships in the spring. fourth on bars, second on beam, sec- Results of Pickering Athletic Centre ond on floor; athletes were: • Level 5 age 10: Katie Towers, first • Level 7 age 14-and-over: Alexandra overall -- first on vault, second on bars, Clayton, first overall -- second on vault, third on beam, fifth on floor; Adrian- first on uneven bars, first on balance na Sanidas, third overall -- second on beam, first on floor exercise; Emily vault, fourth on bars, fourth on beam, Towers, third overall -- first on vault, fourth on floor; Rebecca Brown, fourth seventh bars, sixth on beam, second overall -- third on vault, 11th on bars, on floor; first on beam, second on floor; • Level 7 age 12-13: Alexandra Large, • Level 5 Age 9: Kaitlyn Trach, first third overall -- second on vault, third overall -- third on vault, first on bars, on bars, third on beam, second on fourth on beam, third on floor; Tiara floor; McCleary, second overall -- third on • Level 7 age 10-11: Samantha Smedley, vault, fifth on bars, sixth on beam, first fourth overall -- third on vault, third on on floor. bars, fifth on beam, third on floor; Head coach Andrew Taylor, Alan- • Level 6 age 12-13: Lindsay Qual- na Weston, Kim Scholtes and Debbie trough, third overall -- fifth on vault, Siemon coach these athletes. DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB Photo by Rob Mitchell Alexandra Large of Pickering competes on the balance beam during the Provincial gymnastics qualifier at the Pickering Athletic Centre last weekend. Gymnasts from across Ontario attended the third qualifying competi- 2007 REGISTRATION tion. Ages 7 & up (equipment supplied) Saturday, February 24th • 10am - 2pm Pickering Recreation Complex - Pickering, Lightning girls strike for Oakville indoor title O’Brien Room located at the back of the arena 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering Ajax United defeats Birth certifi cates required • New coaches welcome • Training provided Strikers in final For more info call: 905.619.9180 www.dolphinsfootball.ca Ajax-Pickering Lacrosse Registration AJAX — The Ajax United Lightning 95 girls’ indoor soc- Final cer team scored a gold-medal 2007 Registration! victory at the annual Oakville Sat. Feb. 24 – 9:00am to 1:00pm Sports Centre indoor tourna- Backyard Hockey Training Centre – 813 ment recently. 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Dhaniram, Chumney to play in a World Cup tourna- ada’s first-ever victory at a World for runs at the World Cup. ’92 before coming to Canada in local members ment. Obviously, this is one of my Cup after beating Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Dhaniram is an ‘all- 1992. He started competing for the dreams,” he says. “Canada has the “Right now, get to the quarter- rounder’ with the Canadians as Canadian national team in 2003 on 15-member squad opportunity to play in the World finals. That would be a big goal for someone who’s not only strong as and has played at that level ever Cup, so it’s right up there.” us,” says Chumney after he and his a batsman, but who’s also a tal- since. He’s currently a member of And, no matter that the Cana- teammates were the guests of hon- ented bowler. He’s known as a left- the Toronto-based Cavaliers Crick- By Al Rivett dians will be our at a fundraising dinner at the handed “spin bowler”, which will et Club. [email protected] in a battle to Toronto Cricket Club recently. give opposition batsmen a different The Canadians recently returned DURHAM — When the Cana- emerge out “I think we’re a stronger team. look when the ball sails toward the from a series of matches in Kenya dian national cricket teams begin of Group ‘C’, We’ve played a lot of games. We’re wickets. with the Canadians finishing fourth play at the 2007 Cricket World Cup which also in- pretty prepared this time around.” “I hope to help the team win in a out of six teams there. One of their next month, two local players hope cludes Kenya, Dhaniram concurs with Chum- lot of ways,” says Dhaniram. victories was against the Kenyan to push the Canucks into new terri- New Zealand, ney’s assertion the Canadians are Mostly, though, the Canadians’ national team -- the same team tory. and England, set to take a bold big step forward chances at the World Cup hinge on they’ll meet in their first pool game Sunil Dhaniram, 37, of Ajax, into the quar- at this year’s World Cup, hopefully its ability to bat. at the World Cup on March 14. and Desmond Chumney, 39, of ter-finals, being one of two teams in Group ‘C’ “Good run production -- that’s “We’re looking to win that game. Pickering, are two of the 15-mem- Chumney to advance to the quarter-finals. definitely our strength,” says Dhani- We beat them in Kenya in their ber Canadian cricket team playing says they will. Desmond Chumney “I think he’s right. We stand a very ram. “We do have a pretty good home tournament, so we’re ready at the World Cup in the West In- And, the good chance. Kenya and England bowling lineup as well.” to go,” says Dhaniram. dies, from March 13 to April 28. The experienced batsmen, who’ll be are not playing good cricket right A native of St. Kitts, Chumney After the game against Kenya, Canadians left on Thursday for the the fifth batsmen for Canada at the now, so we stand a good chance of has not only been a long-time Ca- the Canadians continue pool play Caribbean for a series of warmup World Cup, should know. Chum- going to the next round.” nadian national team member, but on March 18 when they match up games before the World Cup. ney represented Canada at the last Chumney comes to the Canadi- has also played at the Victoria Park against England. For Dhaniram, playing for Can- World Cup in 2003 in South Africa an team for not only his experience, Cricket Club for the past 15 years. Pool play comes to a close on ada at the World Cup is simply a and notes the Canadian squad is a Canadian national team member Meanwhile, Dhaniram, a native March 22, when Canada plays New dream come true. overall more talented than the one since 1994, but also for his batting. of Guyana, played for the national Zealand. All pool games are in St. “It’s every cricketer’s dream in South Africa that claimed Can- He notes that he’ll be counted on cricket team of Guyana in 1991 and Lucia in the West Indies.

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Please submit resume to ny.Please submit resume to: Jim Fax resume: 905-839-1899. position for full time Esthetician in set. Willing to work evenings and *Part-time * Flexible hours SENTATIVE.Full time positions [email protected] Carruthers, c/o Underwoods, 410 busy salon and spa in Courtice. weekends. Fax resume/referenc- with benefits. Durham Medical Finley Ave., Ajax, ON L1S Contact Nancy at Timothy's 905- es to 905-436-0483 Pickering Town Centre requires an individual, with posi- DO YOU HAVE 10 hours a week 2E3 Fax: (905)619-9829 Email: WINDOW COMPANY looking for 721-9810. AUDIO MANUFACTURER in tive attitude, to service clients in that you would like to make pro- [email protected] Telemarketers & Sales Persons Pickering is looking for a full time LICENCE MECHANIC or 4th our Oshawa retail store. Retail or ductive? Learn how to operate a to start immediately. 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(905)743-0269 WHITBY NEWLY BUILT 2 storey -Stop Power of Sale house, oak stairs, hardwood AJAX, 3-bedroom main floor, ONE BEDROOM, spacious base- -Repair and Upscore Your Credit BOWMANVILLE 1 bedroom ment apartment, private entrance floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, bright & spacious, large fenced $620 +hydro. laundry, ample SHEET METAL FABRICATION PART-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- C/A, never lived in. $271,100. backyard, hardwood floors, $700 per mo. lst/last, all inclusive, shop looking for a sheet metal Immediate Approval parking, close to all amenities, close to Baseline and Liberty ANT needed for a Pickering Of- (905)430-9085. 5-appliances, close to schools/ above gift shop. Also: 2 bedroom mechanic, CNC/Laser Operator, fice. Reception experience an as- shopping. $1100/mo+ 1/2 Bowmanville. Shared laundry CNC/Laser Programmer, and PORT OF NEWCASTLE MA- Call 1-(877) 281-8871 3pc bath, $715 +hydro. (905) 623-0633. set. Monday & Wednesday even- utilities. April 1st. Call Mike days First/last. Call (905)623-4302. welders (TIG). 4 positions ings and Saturdays. Please fax RINA requires restaurant help, 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & available. Some experience is resume to 905-837-2099 mature permanent part/full time. SaveCapital FinancialÆ Inc wknds 905-665-3666 necessary. For CNC/Laser Op- Fax resume to 905-987-3163, or WHITBY, OPEN HOUSE, BOWMANVILLE Large immacu- apply in person, weekends only OSHAWA erator, some knowledge is re- No agents please, by appoint- AJAX, Church/Hwy #2. 1-bdrm late 1-bdrm ground floor apt. Park/Adelaide quired. For CNC/Laser Program- PART-TIME DENTAL ASSIST- between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or call ment only. Walk-out basement, $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts bsmt, separate entrance, parking, Available immediately. Clean, se- mer, some knowledge is required ANT, 8a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1-2 days a for appt. (905)987-5251 all brick, 4years old, Harwood Mortgages to 100%. No income, fridge/stove. $800/mo. Close to curity entrance building. $892 in- (230 Nipigon St) in CAD programming. Wage week. Fax resume to: 905-831- throughout. $299,000. Flexible bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE schools. Available March 1st. Call cludes laundry facilities, applianc- 1 & 2 Bedrooms TBD. 40 hours a week + OT 5975 closing. $5000 Down, Balance FINANCIAL CORPORATION (905)420-9223 or (416)616-2299 es, utilities and parking. Call 905- available. Call and ask for John on closing. Make an offer. 1-888-307-7799 623-0791 or 905-666-1074 Well maintained and (905)623-3435 2-BEDROOM, WHITBY, 1 car PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (905)430-3632 parking, laundry facilities on site. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY. #2 newly renovated apts. needed for busy pharmacy in CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, Go bus as door, near all newly renovated bachelor base- BOWMANVILLE, clean quiet Near all amenities. Oshawa. Permanent Part-time first & second mortgages to amenities. Starting from $885 ment apartment. Separate en- non-smoking adult-lifestyle build- From $775/mo+ hydro. position available. Fax resume to: FLIP THIS HOUSE! 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. plus utilities. Call Lynn (905)571- trance. Quiet area. Parking. ing. 2 bedroom plus office apts. 905-725-0853. Best available rates. Private 0435. Utilities. A/C. $650/month. Parking, laundry, no dogs, (905)723-0977 FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from funds available. Refinancing debt First/last. No pets/smoking. 905- available April 1st. (905)725- CERTIFIED PSW to care for Sen- consolidation a specialty. For 426-3654. 1052. all the Real Estate companies. These 385 GIBB ST, Oshawa, 2-bdrm OSHAWA - 1 or 2 bedroom in ior, 3 shifts plus weekend PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, and fast professional service call apts. Available March. Utilities in- part time cashier, for Whitby homes need work, mostly cosmetic. (905)666-4986 AJAX, HARWOOD/KERRISON, quiet 6 unit building, eat in kitch- available. Drivers license required cluded. No pets. Call 905-723- BRIGHT, SPACIOUS, 2 level - 2 to start immediately. Call Pharmacy. Send resume to file # new 2 bedroom, basement apt. en, laundry, parking from $675 Www.DurhamVIPbuyers.Ca 5434. Bedroom Apt. Available March per month. (905) 922-0252. (905)404-0611 293, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage Separate entrance, includes laun- Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 dry, parking, cable, $900/mo. No 1st; Parking, Laundry, Cable, Util 401 AT WHITE'S RD., new mod- pets/smoking. Available immedi- Incl; $850 / month; 1st / Last / OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary CHIROPRICATIC HEALTH AS- ern main floor bachelor, 2 separ- ately. 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Panoramic view. Near TTC & ing, utilities included, avail. Mar. ment walkout, no smoking/pets. nished/unfurnished. Parking, to: Lakeridge Chiropractic & Region distress newly renovated. Sep. entrance, OSHAWA SIMCOE/TAUNTON Wellness Clinic, 580 King St. W., Town Centre. $20,000 in up- 1st, $775. Call 905-436-9785. Appliances, utilities included. sales and bank grades. A True Must See! Ajax First/last. Call after 7pm $750/inclusive, First/last, No very clean basement bachelor DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy Suite 1, Oshawa, ON L1J 7J1 or •3 Bed. Main smoking/pets. Available immedi- apt. avail now, $500 inclusive. fax to 905-436-6690 foreclosures are 2 Bedrooms, office. Open house (905)428-7133. family practice in Uxbridge. New February 25 1:00pm-4:00p.m. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Floor Bungalow ately. (905)430-4597 Condolyn Management. 905-428- grads welcome. Fax resume: now available to the MLS#E1071034. $278,888. Jay convenient location in downtown AJAX, Pickering Village. 1-bdrm 9766 905-852-9558 or call (905)852- Oshawa. Clean, bright, no smok- •2 bed. bsmt. apt. RN REQUIRED. Very busy public for free. Baguioro 416-522-0419, 416- •1 Bedroom. bsmt apt, avail. March 1, large liv- BROOKLIN 1-BEDROOM base- 3131 family practice in Brooklin is 605-8869 ing, no parking. $650/month. ingroom. Separate entrance, in- OSHAWA, 2-bedroom designat- Available March 1. first/last re- Laundry, parking, ment apt., available March 1st. ed Senior Unit, 155 Kaiser Cres., looking for PT RN for afternoons, Www.Durham cludes parking, utilities, cable. Suitable for single, quiet, respon- DENTAL HYGIENIST, Assistant, we are interested in applicants quired. 905-435-1091 close to all No smoking/pets. Suits single Gateway Community Home. $930 Bank sible person. Non-smoker, no inclusive, available March 15, Receptionist required part-time, with clinical experience, wanting amenities. working person. $700/mo. pets. All inclusive, $640 monthly. casual at friendly family-oriented to provide a better scope of Foreclosures.Com 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- 905-686-8905 First/last. (905)427-0476 (905)571-0887. Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Call (905)655-1304 dental office. Please call Joanne service to our community. Please Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage ment, spacious. Central Ajax. 905-428-8946 (905)668-4001 email resume in word format to Close to amenities. Separate en- AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spa- OSHAWA, Best Deals! Newly [email protected] by trance. Laundry, parking, a/c. No cious apartments, quiet bldg, Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- CLIPPER ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, Part Friday March 2nd., stating "RN FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL pets/smoking. Available March 1. AJAX - 1 Bdrm Bsmt. Apt. Har- near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & Position" in subject line UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- 905-686-8331. wood - North of Hwy 2. Separate 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $999 APARTMENTS kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- time evenings, required to curity. Near hospital, bus stop. schedule recall appointments. ing office space), No body Entrance. Walk-out to Backyard & $1099, available Feb. & March. AJAX shops/mechanical work. Avail. and Deck. Hardwood Floors. 1 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-728- Abel-Dent an asset. Fax resume 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, 2 & 3 Bed. 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 SCARBORUGH Dental Office is Sell Your immediately. Oshawa area. Call $795/month inclusive. Immacu- Driveway Parking. $750/mon. 905-683-8571. to 905-571-3172. seeking an experienced Dental Please call Mon-Fri. www.apartmentsinontario.com Own Home (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 late newer building in decent Utilities Included. Call Nicole 905- 9 am - 5 pm Receptionist/Co-Ordinator for a ext.22, leave a message. Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer 999-7368. BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM, hard- FULL-TIME DENTAL Assistant full time position. Candidate must THE BEST BUYS wood floors, new kitchen and Evening by appt. OSHAWA, ELGIN/SIMCOE, Level II/Receptionist required 5 quality adult tenants. No dogs. be self-motivated, creative and Avail. March 1st. 905-448-0390, bath. Available immediately. only 905-683-6021 1-bedroom apt second floor, days per week for Pickering of- will to take on the challenge of WILL ASSIST AJAX 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT parking, $675/inclusive, first/last, 905-439-8893 apartment. Available immediately. $625 all inclusive. Call Paul Shelter Canadian fice. Fax resume to 905-831-5975 organizing the office. Also seek- YOU TO SELL (905)430-6229. references. Available March 1st. ing part time Dental Hygienist. Church/Rossland. Separate laun- Properties Ltd. (905)914-6578. Call 416-265-0422 or email YOUR HOME 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT, dry, separate entrance, parking, [email protected] & SAVE MONEY laundry facilities, parking, non- cable. No pets, no smoking. OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE HIRING IMMED smoker, no pets. Close to $700/inclusive, first/last, referenc- BLUEWATER DUNDAS/COCHRANE, Whitby 2 large 3-bedroom main floor, thebestbuys. ca LARGE STORE, approx Oshawa Centre. $850/month, es. Call (905)428-8152 bedroom, laundry on site, one Full-time 1500sq.ft. in Downtown Bow- PARK WHITBY $900. Avail. March 15th. Also or available March 1st. Call 1 & 2 Bedrooms garage parking, no smoking/pets. large 2-bedroom basement, laun- Medical Secretary. manville. Excellent location, (905)436-9439 AJAX SOUTH, 1-bedroom base- $875/mo. + hydro. Freshly paint- 1-866-712-2897 available April 1st. Call (905)623- Please call dry $700, Avail. April 1st. Both: ment private entrance, 1 parking, ed, balcony, storage, immediate Eat-in kitchen, A/C, private en- Medical Admin. 2381 possession, (416)200-9474 2 BEDROOM - SIMCOE S area. large windows, eat-in-kitchen and Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm trance, livingroom, 2 parking. No Diploma required. PART TIME VETERINARY Spacious with large living & 4pc. bath. March 1, $800, first, Evening by appt. only smoking/pets. (905)837-9828, Fax resume to receptionist required. Applicant dining room, master bedroom last, references. No smok- 905-571-3522 DUPLEX.Basement, newly (416)418-3188. must have strong customer PRIVATE FURNISHED Office with walk out deck, 2nd room with ing/pets, (905)686-0210. Shelter Canadian renovated, open concept kitchen, 905-427-0346 service skills, experience in a SOUTH AJAX- Lovely bungalow. Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In skylight. Close to 401 & bus Properties Ltd. large bathroom, ceramics, laun- OSHAWA, King/Ritson, 2-bdrm veterinary clinic preferred. Must Quiet, tree-lined street. Zero shared environment. Includes: stop. Parking and close to AJAX, 1-BEDROOM Basement dry, $600. UPPER UNIT 3 bed- or 1-bdrm + den. Suit single per- be able to work evenings and down payment, free recorded Hi-Speed Internet, Conference laundry facilities. Stove & fridge apt., nice, clean. 1 parking rooms, hardwood/ceramics, fully son or couple with or without HYGIENIST WANTED for Picker- Saturdays. Please fax resume to message. 1-888-854-7386, ext. Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- incl. Available March 1. 1st & last space. $700 monthly inclusive. OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 renovated. 4-parking, 4-applianc- child. Clean, quiet bldg, parking. ing office, Thursdays. Fax re- 905-668-4740 or email to: 401. Lebel Real Estate Inc., Bro- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 required. Call 905-576-6328 ext. Available immediately. No pets. unit building, parking, laundry, es, $1200. Rent or Sale. Call Avail. March 1st/15th. sume to 905-831-5975 [email protected] kerage (905)686-2730. ext 210 63 (day); 905-666-4670 (evens). (905)922-1195 or (416)875-8419 eat-in kitchen. (905) 728-8066 Art, 905-428-6833 $800/month. 416-821-8655 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2007 www.durhamregion.com

OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 "UTILITIES INCLUDED" bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 $1300/mon. AJAX, Harwood S. of To advertise your Special Easter Services, our Easter parking, $725/month plus Regency Manor 401. Desirable 3-Brdm Semi-De- utilities, available March 1. Call 2-BEDROOM tached Bungalow. Upper Level. Pages of Worship will publish March 30, April 4. Val 905-720-0255. extra-large in quiet bldg, Hardwood Floors. Shared Laun- WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. freshly painted, in beautiful dry. Fenced-in Backyard. Avail. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, OSHAWA, very clean, spacious, Whitby neighbourhood. Immed. Call Rose 905-999-7760. 3-bdrm apt in duplex. Laundry- penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval Ideal for adults & seniors. within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! 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Working 401. Nice, clean and quiet build- APARTMENTS ing near shopping and transporta- 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village couple preferred. 905-429-0539, 401/Harwood. Available immedi- Uxbridge - Testa Heights Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts (905)576-3840 leave message, tion. Utilities included. 1 and 2 or fax 905-579-4218 bdr.. apt. $749 and $849, ately. $1200 plus utilities. 1-888- (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 534 Mary St. E. 905-683-7311 860-6974. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Available March 1st, first/last 905-852-2534 (Mary ST. & Hickory St) http://ca.geocities.com/[email protected] Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. 905-666-2450 Email: [email protected] senior lifestyle bldgs. Large 4 BEDROOM FARM HOUSE, Sunday Family Worship - 10:30am units. 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(oac). 4.94% mortgage with no Worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 money down (oac) up to $20,000 For more information visit bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult Why? cash back to you, (no repayment) Sunday School/Child Care WHITBY, BASSETT BLVD. 3 www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 lifestyle bldg. Large units, new Owning is cheaper! Requires $35,000 plus family in- bedroom townhouse, detached ROOMMATE WANTED, AJAX 300 Church St. N., Ajax windows, security. Near bus, First time buyers . come and reasonable credit. Why garage, $l,300 plus utilities. Call Salem/Bayly in House. $550 all shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, (905) 655-6600 between 8 a.m. inclusive. A/c, above ground pool, 905-683-4721 [email protected] 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 Free list of homes top sales rep with world's leading and 5 p.m. laundry, cable, high speed inter- WORD OF TRUTH or 905-728-3162 available with no realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- net. 5-min walk to bus stop. No www.pvuc.ca www.apartmentsinontario.com 1600, 1-888-732-1600. NOBODY pets/parking. Call 416-272-5760 CHRISTIAN CENTRE money down! From SELL MORE REAL ESTATE WHITBY: EXCELLENT LOCA- TION! Close to GO, HWY 401, PICKERING - Westshore, clean $900/mth.(oac) THAN RE/MAX!!!! 1527 Bayly St. Pickering downtown Whitby, and the water- SHARE AJAX HOUSE, clean, and bright one bedroom base- with pictures front. 3 Bedroom, 4 appliances, The Gathering Place ment apt. Sep. entrance, burbur A MUST SEE! Oshawa. 2 year quiet adult occupied, (suitable for 905-839-0333 1-888-599-0098 large backyard, garage and base- single mature male). Furnished, carpet, X2 parking, eat in kitchen, use ID# 8899 or old house. 3 bedrooms. Single ment. Call 905-231-1986. 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON laundry, air, cable, high-speed garage. Walking distance to Uni- cable, internet, telephone, laun- Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher wireless, utilities inclusive. Non- Www.Stoprenting versity of Ontario. First/last. No dry, parking. lst/last. Smoking (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) smoker, first/lst, $775/mo. all in- pets/smoking. References. May outside. No pets. $465/inclusive, We invite you to come and clusive! Call (905)837-0227 Durham.Com 1st. 416-617-8597. 905-391-3809. Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage celebrate Jesus with us! PICKERING - Whites/Finch. Presents AJAX & WHITBY 2, 3 & 4 bdrm WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Large one bed. + den basement houses & apartments for rent. A GREAT MOVE at a Great Price Worship times: apt. Separate entrance, 1-park- WHITBY HWY 2/GARDEN 3 Tw o-bedroom + finished base- Furnished room for working Family area, all show well. Call person (preferred). Full kitchen, ing, 5 appliances, 4pc bath. No bedroom bungalow, main floor Bo Gustafsson, Sales Represen- ment townhouse in South WATOTO AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm pets/smoking. Suit quiet working only, A/C, no smoking, one car Oshawa. Close to amenities, cable, bathroom. Available im- tative, Sutton Group Tower Re- mediately. $120/week. Call 905- single/couple. First/last/referenc- parking, avail now, $1200 inclu- ality, 416-783-5000 schools, transportation and the IN CONCERT Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) es. Available March 1st. sive Condolyn Management 905- GM plant/offices. Appliances in- 420-1846 $850/mo. + util. 905-831-0870. 428-9766. cluded. Only $1,030/month all in- th AN IMMACULATE 3-bdrm main clusive. April 1 possession, F/L Wednesday, February 28 Visit our Resource Centre at floor of house in Whitby, 5 appli- and references. Non-smokers PICKERING BAY RIDGES 1 WHITBY - 123 Annes St. 2 bdrm. ances, large fenced yard, park- at 7:00 PM 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 bedroom bright second level, available in quiet adult lifestyle preferred, no dogs please. Robert ing, hardwood floors, close to toll free 1-866-588-8181. avail April 1, $875 inclusive, first 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single GO/401, schools, shopping. & last, parking, sep entrance., mature person. No pets. $775/mo We provide: mentoring, computer $1125+ utilities. March 1st. WHITBY Brock/Dundas furnished REE DMISSION close to 410/GO. No smok- includes heat and water. Hydro (416)562-2074 AJAX TOWNHOUSE, Harwood F A training, tutoring, career development, ing/pets. Suitable for mature sin- extra (905)725-4145 & Rossland, 3 brs. 2 bath. newer Room for rent $440/mo free gle. (905)420-6774 (416)832- home near to bus, schools, cable. Share facilities. Parking anger & stress management assistance, 6774. BRAND NEW detached 3 bed- shopping. Available Apr. 1. Call Available immediately. Call You will always be welcome at PPC WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- room Liza home, Heritage Vil- (647) 887 0523 (905)622-5006 teen parent support & fun activities. PICKERING LIVER- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly lage, Whitby, 3 appliances, air painted with balcony. Close to conditioning, $1,485 per plus “a safe place for people—on their way back to God” (For youths ages 13-19) POOL/HWY#2. Spacious 1-bdrm NORTH OSHAWA, spacious 3 basement apt. Separate entrance bus, shopping, all utilities includ- utilities. References needed, no ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. pets/smoking. Call (905)655-6617 bedroom, garage, family room, & laundry, parking, cable , utilities walk to amenities, $1150 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed or (416) 574-0413. $1050, 905-767-2565. appliances, April lst. Call Martin amenities. $800/month Available (905)728-1420. April 1st. 416-857-6116. CENTRAL OSHAWA. $1000 BACHELOR STYLE ROOM FOR WHITBY - second floor of house, Mthly plus utilities. Bright, clean rent - Furnished/unfurnished. PICKERING Rougemount/Hwy 2, private entrance and yard, 1-bed- 3-bedroom brick home with sep- OSHAWA SOUTH, Townhouses WITNESSES WANTED: to acci- 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities Renovated kitchen, lounge w/fire- Very large 2-bdrm basement, room plus den, livingroom, eat-in arate dining and living rooms. place, parking. Internet & laundry dent involving Black VW Jetta 4-appliances, sep. entrance, kitchen, 4pc. bath, parking, $875 W/O from kit to deck. Bus stop, close to schools, shopping. and Green Chevrolet S10 Truck, First/last. 905-579-9956. available. Near University, all TV/cable, partially furnished, +utilities. Available March 1st. medical centres and GM Centre amenities. Available immediately. on Friday February 16th, 1:00pm, 2-parking. $950 inclusive. Avail. (905)668-7469 nearby. Brumley R/E Ltd. Broker- 905-720-0136 leave best call- at Rougemount Dr/Kingston Rd. March 1st. Call Ed 905-509-4437 age (905)668-0515 OSHAWA, 4-bdrms, 5 applianc- back time. Pickering. Please call Paul es, finished bsmt, close to GM (905)421-9350 WHITBY CENTRAL 2-bedroom and all amenities. $1250/mo in- PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM base- apt in a senior lifestyle secure GREAT FOR SMALL FAMILY - ment apartment, fully renovated, Whitby detached house @ Ross- clusive. Avail. March 1st. NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE, building. Close to all amenities, First/last. Call 905-728-2553, share large house, 2 bathrooms, large windows, separate en- Includes heat, water, parking. land/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 trance, scenic environment facing baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, 905-435-4363 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens. Satel- $800 + hydro. No smoking/pets. lite tv. Parking. Suites mature Altona Rd/Finch. $625 all inclu- (905)432-2264 $1250 mo.+ utilities, legal Bsmt 1000’s sive. Female preferred. 416- apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smok- adult. $575/month. Available im- A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. 899-7376. ing / Pets. Immediate. Tim Web- mediately. 905-579-8118. Teacher and mother of 2 has WHITBY NORTH, 2-bedroom ster, Sutton Group Heritage warm, loving educationally-rich of PICKERING, 2 BEDROOM base- basement apt., 1300sq.ft., 2 car (905) 619-9500. home daycare. Flexible hours, Spring & Summer Sale PICKERING BROCK/401, Pri- ment apt.. Private entrance. parking, separate entrance, laun- $400/MONTH, WHITBY - Ross- competitive rates. All ages. Call dry, 4pc bath, Wet Bar. $950 in- vate bright spacious New Fur- PIECES Amenities. No pets/smoking. HOUSE FOR RENT, $950/mo + land and Garden area. Furnished Leeza (905)426-5610 Free parking. 1 to 2 working clusive. Available March 1st/or. nished studio Bedsitting, Kitchen- CASH utilities. Close to bus, school, bedroom, c/air, cable, bus at ette 5-pc bath, laundry, parking, adults. $750/month, all inclu- No smoking/pets. Call (905)665- door, close to all amenities. No FORMER BRITISH NANNY 7823 community. Wentworth/Glen St. NO smoking, NO Pets $625/mo. ONLY sive+a/c. April 1st. 905-420-6321. Oshawa. 905-720-4815. smoking, spotlessly clean. available to look after children 1st&Last. References. (416)460- in my home in the Nottingham (905)665-8504 5615 or 905-428-8508 PICKERING, 4-bedroom main WHITBY, AVAIL IMMEDIATELY community. References available floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- OSHAWA - Grandview area. 2-bdrms, 1-parking, sep. en- Detached upper level, available 1 ROOM TO RENT in adult on request. Please call Sheila at ances, close to GO, trance, $600 + $100. hydro, home all over aged 40. N.W 905-683-0875. schools/shopping. $1200/mo+ immediately, large 2 bdrms., PORT PERRY. Brand new home. SATURDAY,SUNDAY, M MARCHARCH 20 T3rdH laundry. Close to amenities & garage, large deck off master Oshawa. Suitable for out of town Large spacious shared accom- 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. schools. No smoking/pets. Call contractors or male business pro- Ajax Community Centre Call Richard days 416-601- bedroom, all appliances. modations. Professional working Ajax Community Centre David or Frances (705)522-8990 $1205/mo. utilities included. No fessionals. (Eg. Hydro, GM etc.) person. Furnished large bedroom 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- Non-smoker. Call 9am-9pm 7575 CentennialCentennial Rd., Rd., Ajax Ajax 1 - 3pm 9662 dogs, utilities included, first/last, with cable, living room & kitchen. WHITBY- walk to Whitby Go, N. references. Rent will never be (905)571-5191 Available immediately. Non- HMSHMS AjaxAjax Room Room PICKERING, ALTONA. Large 1- of 401/Brock, 2-bed. apt. in trip- raised on condition. 905-434- smoking. 905-985-0145. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS bedroom basement apt., separate lex, new flooring, Sep. entrance, 1386, 905-431-0190. AJAX - Church and Delaney 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- entrance, no smokers/pets. Park- parking/laundry. Available imme- area, one large room, walk-in cial carpet and premium pad from ing available, $800 all inclusive. diately. $950+hydro. First/last. OSHAWA - KING / WILSON, closet, utilities included. Use of $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted Near Go & 401. Available imme- 905-655-0321 available March 1st/later. 3 bed. laundry, kitchen, cable, internet. with Berber carpet and premium main floor raised bungalow, quiet Furnished/unfurnished $450- pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms diately. Contact Frank 416-836- BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, 9973 neighbourhood. C/A, laundry, $500/mo. female preferred, share carpeted with cut pile carpet and WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- premium pad from $489 (30 yds). scooters, hospital beds, ceiling ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- parking, appliances. Professional washroom with one other female. 1996 POLARIS STORM 800, re- couple preferred. No smok- 905-626-2030. cently serviced. 2007 trail permit, Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT PICKERING, BRIGHT, SPA- houses $992 and $1,078, con- (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- CIOUS 2-bedroom basement ing/pets. First/last $1175/inclu- getting married, looking for best CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 0668 apartment - just renovated. Pri- room apartments, $817 and sive. (905)404-8335 offer. $2500 obo. Please call vate entrance, parking, laundry $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. AJAX Jeremy 905-985-2493. and cable. Only $750 + utilities. www.ucpm.ca. OSHAWA, close to Civic, 4 bed- WESTNEY HEIGHTS 2 BLACK LEATHER COUCHES, CAMERA GEAR FOR SALE. No smoking/pets. Call 905-275- room house, fridge, stove includ- 1 furnished room at less than a year old, asking Nikon F4, Nikon F2, 6 Nikkor 7483 or 416-857-8867. ed. Great location. A must see, front of house. 1997 YAMAHA VENTURE 600 $1500. Also nice 32" silver Toshi- FREE Lens, 1 Sigma fisheye Lens, 2 ba tv, less than a year old, asking avail. April 1, $1250 plus utilities, $400/monthly Tw in, 8,300 kms. Excellent condi- Handheld light meters. Plus a bag PICKERING, Whites/Kingston first & last. (905)259-5138. tion. 2-seater, fully equipped. $600.; Apt. size washer and dry- full of extras. It all Works. Sell as Cable, share facilities, Cover & tow behind sleigh. er, $250/pair. 905-720-4815. set $600. Call 905-434-4648. area. New 1-bdrm/bachelor base- suit non-smoking male ment apartment, near beach, $2,500. Call 905-986-1637 or OSHAWA, RITSON/ADELAIDE, First/last required 905-429-0468, ask for Louis. upscale neighbourhood. Avail. 2 BEDROOM CONDO, 2 baths, bright, clean main floor 1-bed- 24 cubic ft stainless steel Kitch- Merchandise Online DANBY APT SIZED freezers Available March 1st enaid refrigerator with bottom ed Ads! March 1st. $750/mo inclusive. Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- room apt. in newly reno'd house. $209. New Danby bar fridges, ances and parking included. No Parking mount freezer. $1100. Also have Laundry included. Call after 4 5 min to 401, available immedi- 2002 SKI DOO, Grand Touring, Classifi $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- p.m. (905)903-2335 (cell) or $1,350 per mo. inclusive. Call ately. $775/mo inclusive. (905)428-9114 a Sanyo 4.3 cubic ft. white. $90. pliances, scratch and dent. Full 416-289-6963 or 416-854-7548 700 liquid cooled. In mint condi- 905-655-1637. (905)509-2335. (905)448-3530 tion, great for family. Only manufacturers warranty. Re-con- 3,900kms. Located in Courtice. For Merchandise under $50 ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges PICKERING- bright, walkout 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, A BEDROOM SET, gorgeous $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- OSHAWA, Ritson/Mitchell, 4 bed- Furnished room in Pickering, $5,500. Call (416)791-1907 any- cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- 3-bedroom apt. appliances, sep. waterfront condo, downtown Port room bungalow, fenced yard, 2 time. ers $199/up, new and coin oper- entrance, air conditioning, back Perry. Adult community. cable, light kitchen facilities, near ror, tall dresser, night table, new. ated washers and dryers at low baths, 4 appliances, parking. Pickering Generating Station, Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call patio, 2-parking, March 1st. $1300/mo.+utilities. First/last. No Available Mach 1st, first/last, no visit prices. New Danby Frost-Free $895+. No smoking/pets. pets. Laundry on site. Available PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905- 416-524-2018. Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" pets. References & credit check 420-4318 (905)683-9629 February/March 1. Call Deborah required. $1250-inclusive. and 30" ranges with clock and 905-985-1499. (905)668-1316 A MATTRESS SET. King Ortho- window @$399 Reconditioned PORT PERRY. Beautiful 3 bed- AVAILABLE in Oshawa, fur- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set 24" ranges and 24" frost free room apartment, 1500sq.ft. Beau- nished room, bright very clean available. New in plastic. Cost fridges now available. Wide se- tiful view, balcony, lots of parking. BRAND NEW 2-BR CONDOS for house, share kitchen & bath- EARLY SWIMMING POOL $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ lection of other new and recondi- Near schools. $1,050/mo. + rent in the Port of Newcastle, PICKERING rooms, run of house, non-smoker, BOOKINGS. Book early and get Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. @ tioned appliances. Call us today, utilities. First/last/references. minutes from beach, marina, parking, laundry, high-speed in- discount prices. Some models in Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, restaurant & walking trail. One Newly Renovated Available April 2/07. Non-smok- 2 bedroom bungalow, ternet, near all amenities, stock. Over 18 years experience. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. ing/no pets. (905)260-8572. unit on first floor with walkout to $460/month. (289)314-1949 14x26 kidney $14,999. (416)554- FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- www.marketplacedurhamregion.com Oshawa.(905)576-7448 large patio & one on third floor full rec room, extra 8195, (905)985-3491 tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 with balcony and view of lake. www.innovativmarketing.com VERY NICE, LARGE, bright 2- large lot, close to Platimum, all models in-stock. DINING TABLE, 40"x62" plus 6 Tennis courts/Indoor Pool/Exer- Service and Sales. (905)999- ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. bedroom, prestigious Oshawa BROCK/HWY. #2 mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. chairs, Queen Ann style, solid area. New windows, eat-in kitch- cise Room coming soon. With s/s PTC. Avail. March 0362 fridge, stove, dishwasher, wash- 1st. $1,250 + utilities. Furnished and unfur- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $999. cheery wood, simply elegant, a en, diningroom, c/air, outdoor Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 must see. $1900. call (905)686- storage, laundry, ravine lot, back- er/dryer, a/c. Available March 1st AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, /15th. First/Last. $1200.00+. Call Call (905) 420-1524 nished rooms for rent. chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail 7746. ing onto bike path. April 1st. $425-$500/month. HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- construction. New still in boxes $995/month inclusive. No 905-987-3293. LOAD EVENT! Brand New fridg- Available immediately. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $1,799. FOR SALE - 80 lps, various con- pets/smoking. (905)263-8377 PICKERING/AJAX - Spacious I AM A 70 year old, very active es $299/up. New stoves $349/up. ALMOST NEW ELECTRIC BIKE 647-271-5483. CONDO MCLAUGHLIN 3 bedroom-upper, fireplace, Working/non-smoker. man in good health, located in New dishwashers $199/up. New (scooter style). No license/insu- ditions. CAll 905-434-4648. WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- SQUARE, 2 bedroom, $l,200 per 3 bathrms, C/air, 5 appls, lovely Oshawa, looking for female comp dryers only $249. New washers rance required. Extra batter- room apts, Avail. March 1. $775, month. Spacious, bright, includes area $1250+. Also large 4 bed- Utilities included. anionship for travel and conver- $299. Large selection of recondi- ies/accessories, 32km/hr top FORD TRUCK CAP for 8' box. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, utilities, pool, laundry. room upper, 2300sq.ft., fam Close to all amenities. sation. Please reply to: File #295 tioned & new scratch & dent ap- speed. Must be seen to appre- Leer Wedgewood blue, excellent Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & parking, laundry facilities. Call Available immediately. Leave rm,main fl laundry $1395+. 905- 905-427-7444 Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box pliances. Parts Specialist. 426 ciate. Paid $1399 selling $750. condition, paid $1460, asking Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. message (905) 619-6770. 239-0367/647-299-2264. 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. OBO. 905-430-2606. $800 o.b.o. 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SAT. FEB. 24, 2-4 P.M. SUN. FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. SAT. FEB. 24, 2-4 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 653 SUNBIRD TRAIL 844 PRIMROSE COURT 23 BUGGEY LANE, FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 1-4 P.M. PICKERING PICKERING AJAX 21 KEEBLE CRESCENT, AJAX PRESTIGIOUS DEER CREEK ESTATES WALKOUT BASEMENT QUIET COURT • Approx. 5000 sq. ft. EAST OF WESTNEY, Stunning!! Coughlan Home. W/O bsmt. STEVE Prestigious Coughlan 4+2 bedroom home $$$$ LINDA & SHAYNE • 10 rooms, 5 bdrms., 4 baths SOUTH OF ROSSLAND backing onto ravine. Lots of hardwood fl oors, KOSTKA spent here! Finished basement w/i 8 seater LYNDEN • Huge bright modern greenhouse Lovely, large 4 + 1 Bdrm On Quiet Cres Backing To Open Sales Representatives kitchen overlooking luxury golf course Space. Nicely Finished Open Concept Basement. Huge central air, fi replace, garage ent. to home, 5 905-839-7449 sauna, wet bar with large over sized windows. 905-831-3300 • Lots of upgrades new appliances, gorgeous upgraded kitchen, Lots of hardwood fl oors, cathedral ceilings, 905-686-3330 • Luxury spa ensuite with Jacuzzi and Deck With Hot Tub. Immed Possession. Owner Wants 4 bdrms and more. See home on Rogers TV 2 gas fi replaces, 9 ft. ceilings, and more. See separate shower Fast Sale-Make Your Offer Now! home on Rogers TV channel 260 plus virtual • Main fl oor library channel 260 plus www.stevekostka.com ROUGE RIVER JIM TOTH Sales Representative tour on www.stevekostka.com. • Finished basement 416-391-3232 OR Realty Ltd. First Realty Ltd. • Separate Nanny’s quarters Check Steve’s virtual tour Call now! 905-839-7449 Brokerage Check Steve’s virtual tour Call now! 905-839-7449 Brokerage • All located on 1.48 acres 416-312-6087

$279,900 $419,900 $268,000 $639,000

SAT. FEB. 24th, 2-4 P.M. SUNDAY FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. JACKIE 9 ATHERTON AVE., AJAX 38 DRING, AJAX 2947 RANGELINE RD. 3 AGATE ROAD, GOODLET AJAX AJAX BY THE LAKE DON EXCEPTIONAL GREAT GULF HOME Broker DESIRABLE LOCATION - WESTNEY/TAUNTON QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT HOME SUTHERLAND “South Ajax beauty” walk to lake- Spacious and bright detached home. Open concept with corner 905-427-1400 Stunning Great Gulf Home, almost new, over 3,000 JOHN Broker side park, lovely updated 3 bedrm. fi replace. Ceramic tiles in kitchen, w/o to yard. 4 bdrms., master sq. ft., 2 family rms, 9 ft. ceilings, double staircase, • Hardwood fl oors family home. W/O to deck from fully WILSON • Granite countertops 416-445-8855 w/ensuite. Stainless steel appliances. Desirable location in Ajax 4 washrooms w/access to 4 bdrms, extra wide Sales Representative reno’d kitchen. Newer windows, • 9 ft. ceilings 416-226-3880 off Westney Rd. Book now to view. MLS#E1054088. Follow lot, cold room, stainless steel appl’s, shows to 905-831-3300 CAC, eaves, soffi t. Large master Westney Rd., N. of Rossland Rd. to Atherton Ave., & follow the 905-686-3330 • Open concept design bdrm., attached garage plus park ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. perfection. A must see! MLS#E1047154. • Upgraded plumbing fi xtures Open House signs. Call Jackie Goodlet for your private viewing of 5 cars or large vehicle. Fully fenced Call Jackie Goodlet for your private viewing of Brokerage • Professionally fi nished basement any homes before they are sold. yard. Shopping & transit nearby. any homes before they are sold. • Crown moulding

REFERRED REALTY INC. First Realty Ltd. • 2nd fl oor laundry BROKERAGE AN AJAX BEAUTY YOU’LL WANT TO SEE! indendently owned and operated www.jackiegoodlet.com • Serving Durham Region & The GTA Brokerage • You won’t be disappointed!!

SAT. & SUN. FEB. 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 8 McALPINE AVE., $395,000 AJAX $254,900 $239,900 Fabulous Nottingham home close to parks, schools and shopping. Main fl oor is Open Concept that features a very large kitchen and family room with a fi replace. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Neutral RICK FAYE colours, shows beautifully. Come Sales Representative and see for yourself! Call Robert Faludy Today. 905-831-3300. 905-831-2273 SUN. FEB. 25, 800-637-1312 2-4 P.M. www.RickFaye.com SAT. & SUN., FEB. 24 & 25, 1-4 P.M. 27 LARNER DRIVE, SAT. & SUN. FEB. 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. $439,900 AJAX 53 McSWEENEY CRES., 24 FENTON ST. SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 24 & 25, 1-4 P.M. Pickering Village. This beautiful 4 AJAX AUDLEY/TAUNTON bedroom home on a corner lot is 67 WESSEX DRIVE, BROOKLIN very large at 3100 sq ft. Features Beautiful open concept home in Tribute’s prestigious “WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE” gorgeous hardwood on main and enclave community in Ajax. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, hrdwd Tastefully decorated 3 bedroom BROOKLIN BEAUTY upper fl oors. Basement has a 2 DANIELLE in liv/din area & ceramic in kit, bathrooms & front DAVE Tribute home in the prestigous hamlet Beautifully maintained open concept home with many custom bedroom apartment with a kitchen MASRI entrance. This gorgeous home has upgraded flooring, community. This home features a and separate entrance. Call Robert HORBAY* upgrades, maple kit with ceramic fl rs & backsplash, eat-in area Faludy Today. 905-831-3300. Sales Representative cabinets & faucets throughout. Unfinished bsmt ready 905- grand entrance pillar in living room, & w/o to yard. Living area with gas f/p, custom mantel & shelves. 905-436-0990 for you to make it your own with a roughed in bathroom. 427-1400 large master with ensuite, central Master with stunning 5pc ensuite, deep Call Today Close to 401, 407, shopping, schools, recreation centre air, security system, walkout to deck air jet tub & ceramic shower. Fresh ROBERT FALUDY w/gym, library & pool plus MUCH MORE. Come see this with fenced yard. Include fridge, Benjamin Moore paint thru out. CAC & Broker spectacular home for youself. If you can’t make it to our Vac, perennial gardens, interlock walk, & First Realty Ltd. Sutton Group Status stove built in dishwasher. CASE REALTY Realty Inc., open house please call Danielle Masri at 905-428-8274 For more info call Dave or visit BROKERAGE much more. All in the demand community 905-831-3300 Brokerage Brokerage ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Independently of Brooklin. Independently Owned and Operated for your own personal showing. Brokerage www.AjaxPickeringHomes.com. owned & operated www.RobFaludy.com

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$254,900 $318,500 $314,900 $319,900

SUN., FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. SUN. FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. 89 GATEWAY CRT SUN. FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. SUNDAY FEB. 25, 2-5 P.M. 1909 PARKSIDE DRIVE (TAUNTON & THICKSON) 24 ARMITAGE, 1569 MARSHCOURT DR., PICKERING SIMLPY STUNNING! AJAX PICKERING “A MUST SEE” This 3 year old home is truly spectacular. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! This beautifully maintained detached home “AMBERLEA AREA” Large 4+1 bedroom, Situated on a premium ravine lot & quiet Steps to Greenbelt this professionally TA M I GE N GE features double drive, garage, 3+1 bdrms, RHONDA double car garage home, circular SARAH court, this light-filled detached 3 bdrm GRACE decorated and professionally Sales Representative 3 bathrms, updated eat-in kitchen with new CAMARA* staircase, wood burning fireplace in O’NEILL (approx 2000 sq. ft.) home has incredible JORGENSEN* landscaped front & back with interlock. 416-471-8264 appliances, nicely fi nished basement with 905 living room, balcony off master bedroom, Sales Representative upgrades; hrdwd flrs, pot lights, 9 ft. ceilings, 905-686-5153 2 Car driveway, open concept interior, 416-471-TAMI kitchen, dining room modernized to separate entrance, gleaming hardwood & 579-7339 416-487-4343 beamed ceiling in the great room, spa-like huge kitchen & family room w/walkout ceramic fl rs, newer furnace & central air, open concept, ceramic in kitchen, dining to 16x20 deck. Very large bedrooms. interlock walkway, private yard with large room, hardwood floor in living room, powder rm, main floor laundry, att’d garage w/direct access to house & a separate Asking $319,900. Hurry before its sold. deck, & much more! large yard with separate fenced heated Sutton Group Classic Infi nity Realty Inc. inground pool. Wood deck off kitchen, Brokerage entrance to the basement. This house is Realty Inc., Call Grace Jorgensen at See photos at www.tami.ca Brokerage garden patio court off dining room. Brokerage 905-686-5153 or 1-866-430-9900 simply a MUST SEE! Independently Owned and Operated A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 23, 2007 durhamregion.com

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STEVE BARTLEY Sales Representative 416-281-2200 905-686-8801 SAT. & SUN., FEB. 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 49 HULLEY CRES., AJAX IN LAW SUITE! * Absolutely spectacular newer home in south Ajax * Close to lake & new caruthers creek school To Advertise in our Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! BARRIE * Huge family room with fi replace SPOTLESS WHITBY BEAUTY! * Finished bsmt with kit, full bath & separate entrance COX* Open House Feature or Awesome 3 year new. semi-town, large master with 905-839-7449 * Hardwood fl oors * Walkout to large deck By Appointment Only walk-in closet, ensuite with corner soaker tub and * 3 plus one bedrooms/four bathrooms separate shower, eat-in kitchen with sliding glass CASE REALTY Rouge River Realty Ltd. * Asking price $314,900 Call 905-683-5110 BROKERAGE walkout to yard, main fl oor laundry, central air! Independently Brokerage www.barriecox.cawww.barriecox.ca owned & operated California shutters thru-out! New wood fl ooring! OPEN HOUSE SECTION Looking to Buy? The News Advertiser is the best source for fi nding open houses in Ajax and Pickering each weekend. Considering an Open House? TALK to your agent about showcasing your home effectively and make sure it’s featured in our OPEN HOUSE SECTION. Hosting an Open House? Advertise your open house in our Friday Open House feature. It’s a cost effective way to maximize your time and results. Call 905-683-5110 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 23, 2007, PAGE 31 A/P

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