Drug Deal Gone Wrong Led to Attack, Trial Told

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Innocent man dissatisfaction with the dope -- and his insistence that Ms. Baker set stabbed three times things straight -- that led to the vio- at Pickering home lent confrontation, jurors heard. Mr. Grant, 25, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and By Jeff Mitchell weapons charges in connection Staff Writer with the stabbing, which he admits PICKERING — A drug deal that he committed. turned sour led to a violent con- Ms. Baker said that although she frontation on the front lawn of a knew Mr. Grant just in passing, she Pickering home last June, a jury helped him out when he asked if she heard at the beginning of a Superior knew where he could get his hands Court trial Wednesday. on a quantity of pot at a good price. Andrea Baker, 24, said a disagree- She said she introduced Mr. Grant to ment between two young men she a friend named Omar, and was pres- introduced started a simmering ent when the two men made a deal Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo feud that resulted in her brother, for a quarter pound of marijuana. Peter Shatalow has just completed a documentary of the Pickering airport issue, ‘Last Stand.’ It premieres March Greg Baker, being stabbed three Within a day or so Mr. Grant began 2 in Ajax. He’s been doing interviews and following events since 1998. times on the evening of June 11, repeatedly calling and showed up 2005. Mr. Baker had nothing to do at her parent’s home on Rosefield with the drug transaction that set Road, saying he’d been ripped off events in motion, she said. and demanding repayment, Ms. Ms. Baker testified Wednesday Baker testified. She said she repeat- Airport documentary takes off that she introduced Sean Tyrone edly told Mr. Grant that she had no Grant, an acquaintance who worked role in the deal and that he’d have to Film chronicles its world premiere March 2 on the lands as an airport site. As op- at a barber shop in her neighbour- take up his beef with Omar. 34th anniversary of the announce- position sprang up, Mr. Shatalow hood, to another friend who could It was on June 11, when Ms. Baker the 34-year battle ment of the Pickering airport and began to hear more about the ex- supply him with marijuana just days waged in Pickering the land expropriations. propriations of 1972 and the fight before the attack. It was Mr. Grant’s ✦ See Court, Page 2 Mr. Shatalow first became in- waged by POP. He thought it was a terested in the issue when he was great story. By Danielle Milley doing a television biography of “Just the initial injustice of it Thinking of Staff Writer artist Bill Lishman, who had been all,” said Mr. Shatalow, a producer, Hardwood? PICKERING — A documentary involved with the People Or Planes writer, director, cinematographer Give your home a new more than seven years in the mak- (POP) fight against the airport in and editor. He has produced both Settler Trail ing about an issue 34 years in the the early 1970s. award-winning documentaries look for Winter Wednesday, March 15 making is finally getting its debut. Mr. Shatalow’s wife grew up in and features. “To take land away We are Durham’s ﬂ ooring experts! 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Peter Shatalow began research- Greenwood and the two thought from people for really nothing >>`>Ê>À`Ü`Ê Pickering Museum Village ing, filming and interviewing the idea of a Pickering airport was other than a political reason.” Log sawing, activities & more community activists about the a dead one when they moved back The film uses interviews, old À}ÊV° Pickering airport lands in 1998. there in 1994. But in 1998 the fed- photos and press clippings to tell 1547 Bayly St., Pickering 905.683.8401 That work has resulted in the doc- eral government declared its in- 905-420-3285 cityofpickering.com/museum umentary ‘Last Stand,’ which has tention to designate the Pickering ✦ See Filmmaker, Page 4

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was preparing to have some friends and family over for a barbecue, that Single DO NOT she received an ominous voice mail Mattress PAY TIL message from Mr. Grant. Jurors lis- from tened as prosecutor Glenn Brother- ston played a recording. $ “So I call your phone and I leave 2007 79 O.A.C. you all these messages and you can’t call me back,” Mr. Grant was heard to say on the tape. “Well, I’ll be coming to your yard and that will make you know.” The summer day was fading to INVENTORY CLEARANCE evening when Mr. Grant showed up at the Rosefield townhouse, Ms. Baker testified. She went to talk to 25 Year Warranty 10 Year Warranty 25 Year Warranty him in the driveway, but Mr. Grant once more became agitated, demanding money, she said. It was at that point Greg Baker stepped in and the two began to struggle, $ $ $ jurors heard. When the two men were sepa- rated, Mr. Grant pulled a knife, Ms. 169 Baker said. She said he threw a plas- 149 119 tic bag full of marijuana aside and advanced with the weapon. EACH PIECE EACH PIECE EACH PIECE “I’m going to take your brother’s life,” she recalled Mr. Grant saying. The fracas worsened with a friend of Mr. Grant’s stepping out of the CHOOSE ANY SIZE AT ONE LOW PRICE shadows to join in, Ms. Baker said. Grant Baker grabbed a baseball bat Sold As from the house and smacked the TWIN • DOUBLE • QUEEN Sets Only other, as yet unidentified man in the head. In his opening address to jurors, Monaco Vanessa Mr. Brotherston said it was then that Bed Day Bed Mr. Grant fell on the 28-year-old Mr. Baker with the knife, stabbing him $ $ repeatedly in the chest. The knife 309 149 severed an artery and lacerated one of Mr. Baker’s lungs. After emer- Canopy Bed Deep Drawers gency treatment at a local hospital Mates Bed he was airlifted to intensive care in $ 7 Piece Futon Bunk Black $ Toronto for life-saving surgery. 349 239 The trial continues. Bedroom Suite Only Complete Futon Promo DIANE Complete $ $ Bunk Bed COUTURE $189 1198 389 $239 Trustee in Canada’s Largest Mattress & Furniture Company Bankruptcy Evening & Weekend Appointments FREE CONSULTATIONS Advice on proposals, FACTORY DIRECT TO YOU bankruptcy and alternatives. Helping the people of Oshawa since 1986. Book your appointment today… Ease your mind tomorrow. 78 Albert St. @ corner of Bruce (905) 725-2790 www.dianecouture.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 PAGE 3 P Pickering not quite sold on banning replica guns

By Danielle Milley “If parents wish to have their children ship on the bylaw and to refer it to staff to Staff Writer play with guns in their own backyard, prepare a bylaw for council’s approval. PICKERING — Pickering councillors that’s fine. Just don’t bring them to school “I’m not sure that’s a road we want to go aren’t sold on the idea of banning chil- and don’t play with them on the streets,” down, but it’s one worth investigating,” he dren from having guns in public, but will he said. “This is not an attempt at gun con- said. consider it. trol, it is not an attempt to ban anything. It Many councillors spoke of the need Durham Constable Todd Petzold is an attempt to protect our children.” for education and thought maybe that brought his bag of toy guns to Monday’s While many Pickering councillors sup- would be a better way of letting youth council meeting to illustrate how realistic ported the idea of protecting both young know the dangers. Staff will bring a bylaw they can look and how that can put chil- people and police, they had reservations back for council’s consideration at a later dren in danger. about adopting the bylaw. meeting where the issue will be debated He listed incident after incident where “I’m all for giving you as many tools as again. Many councillors said they hoped imitation guns or replicas have been used you can use. I sort of question in my mind, between now and then they would hear in criminal offences or where officers is it overkill?” said Ward 2 Regional Coun- from residents and get more thoughts on have been called to respond to incidences cillor Bill McLean, a retired Toronto police this issue. where children have been playing with toy officer. guns that look, and sometimes sound, like Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe had the real thing. strong opposition. He recounted a situation outside of a “This is the wrong way to go, it is govern- Port Perry convenience store where two ment run amok when it comes to regulat- DRIVING EDUCATION CENTRE youths were using a large black toy rifle ing,” he said. “I’m the strongest law and A Complete Defensive Driving Course and police were called to respond. order guy. I spent six years on the police EVENING COURSES “Police are responding to what they be- board... I’m a strong supporter of law and STARTING THURSDAY MARCH 2 lieve is a gun call and they see this, there order and giving tools to officers, I just is a potential for serious consequences,” think this is government regulation gone MARCH BREAK said Const. Petzold, who works out of Port amok.” 4 DAY COURSE Perry. Inspector Jim Douglass from Durham MARCH 13 TO 17 Scugog passed a bylaw last month to Regional Police’s Ajax-Pickering Commu- ONLY $ prevent those under 18 years of age from nity Police Office said it’s about keeping 299 PLUS GST. REGISTER THURSDAYS 4PM-6PM possessing “a replica firearm or an imita- children safe. “No one wants to overregu- G2 & G ROAD TEST PREPARATION A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo tion firearm while on public property or late our children, we just want to make • GET YOUR LICENSE 4 MONTHS EARLIER • 25 HRS. IN CLASS Durham Constable Todd Petzold was at Pickering council this on private property to which the public sure we’re protecting them,” he said. • 10 HRS. IN CAR • SAVE UP TO 41% ON INSURANCE! week, explaining the dangers to children with the possession has general access.” Const. Petzold would Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice of toy guns. Pickering has asked staff to prepare a bylaw for like to see all municipalities across Dur- Brenner introduced a motion to endorse 905-426-9611 consideration. ham adopt a similar bylaw. the correspondence from Scugog Town- 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. AJAX

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Plan calls for $20 million need in north Oshawa,” Trustee Susan Shelter said. in work at school Before these plans can be put into action they must have public consultation By Erin Hatfield and be brought back to the board for Staff Writer final approval. Dates for public input have yet to be DURHAM — Projects in Ajax and Os- set, however the goal is to have them hawa have been identified as top priori- completed and the plan brought back ties to accommodate a rapidly growing for approval at the March 20 board student population in Durham. meeting. Durham District School Board’s in- Board chairman Michael Barrett said terim accommodation plan to address the meetings will include discussion of secondary enrolment pressures was other accommodation issues brought presented to the board Feb. 20 and forward by the public. unanimously supported by trustees. Elementary school accommodation Should the plan receive final ap- was not addressed at the meeting. Mr. proval following public consultation, Barrett explained the board can’t ad- it would see a retrofit of Pickering High dress elementary school accommoda- School in Ajax and the construction tion until it gets an idea of what the Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo of a new secondary school in Oshawa, ministry funding model will look like. north of Taunton Road. An exact loca- “The immediate pressures are with tion has not been finalized. secondary enrolment,” Mr. Barrett said. A proposed addition at Pickering “We still don’t know with the el- History comes alive High would mean 26 additional class- ementary plan where we are going,” AJAX — Members of the South African cast of Umoja — a singing, dancing and musical group — performed rooms, a cafeteria, library and gym. The Trustee John Dolstra said. for students at Alexander Graham Bell Public School. They were chronicling the history of South Africa estimated cost is $20 million. “We will be lucky to hear anything by through song and dance. As part of an afternoon of activities, students had a parade of cultural clothing and “Pickering High has some good parts August.” classroom doors were themed so students could learn about black history, racism and each other. of the high school,” superintendent Jack The board recently opened three new Massie said in explaining why a retrofit elementary schools and one elemen- was chosen as opposed to construction tary addition, and has two elementary Adult program offers child-care relief over the March break of a new school. schools currently under construction. “It would be a logistical nightmare to The funds to support the high school AJAX — An adult day pro- March 13 and 17. rials. Activities include arts and demolish the site. Working it over two accommodation plan would come from gram is welcoming children over For children five to nine, the crafts, bowling, movies, educa- years it will work well.” a $35 million long-term debt and the the March break. cost is $85, and for children 10 tional speakers, and exercises. He went on to explain the board remainder from disposition of property KMW’s Adult Day Program to 13 it’s $100. Children receive KMW’s is at 314 Harwood Ave, would also reface the front of the build- and capital grants set aside for build- is offering child-care services lunch, morning and afternoon Unit 22. Call Ann at 905-428-6402 ing. ing. to kids ages five to 13 between snacks along with activity mate- or 905-619-0237. By refurbishing the existing building Mr. Massie said the board would save $9 or $10 million. The board has three high schools ACADEMY OF in Ajax, with a combined Education Ministry-rated capacity of 3,840 and a DEFENSIVE current enrolment of 4,633. 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EDITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Union must work with Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief GM management Tony Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising ocal 222 members who thought the bargaining was over Andrea McFater, and done when they agreed to a three-year contract last Retail Advertising Manager LSeptember have received a rude wake-up call. Eddie Kolodziejcak, Despite a flat denial to this newspaper by local president Classified Advertising Chris Buckley that contract concessions weren’t being asked Abe Fakhourie, for by General Motors management, a leaked memo indicates Distribution Manager that’s precisely what’s being demanded if local workers in Car Lillian Hook, Office Manager Plant No. 2 are to keep their jobs after 2008. Cheryl Haines, In a meeting between management and the union on Feb. Composing Manager 10, GM’s massive economic problems were raised. They in- Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager clude: an $8.6-billion worldwide loss in 2005, a rising Canadian dollar which makes building vehicles in Canada less attractive,

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agreement can be reached with the union on these and other Cornacchia’s back behind the bench [ About Us ] - issues, new products will be launched elsewhere. The message has been heard by union leadership. In a letter But former Pickering The News Advertiser is one of the to all car plant workers, those union executives suggest that Metroland Printing, Publishing and unless concessions are granted GM will look to build in “places hockey boss never Distributing group of newspapers. like China, Mexico, Australia, India, Korea, Japan...” expected to be there The News Advertiser is a member That’s the grim reality facing the Canadian GM worker in of the Ajax & Pickering Board of 2006. To get on a soapbox and wave the 2005 contract will not Trade, Ontario Community Newspa- bring a new product into Plant No. 2 in 2008. It seems union ou could call Markham Waxers per Assoc., Canadian Community leadership is interested in discussing contract changes with head coach Rick Cornacchia a re- Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- management, which is the right approach. Y luctant bench boss. dian Circulations Audit Board. Also Only through co-operation will we keep GM healthy and After leaving the Pickering Panthers Al a member of the Ontario Press Durham Region thriving into the future. organization as an owner and director of Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, hockey operations following only one year Rivett Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent with the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ sports editor organization that addresses reader LETTER TO THE EDITOR Hockey League club, Mr. Cornacchia was complaints about member news- content to leave well enough alone from a papers.The publisher reserves the McTeague’s done a ‘good job’ coaching standpoint, wanting instead to right to classify or refuse any adver- concentrate on business interests. of the league’s West Conference. tisement. Credit for advertisement To the editor: “I had no intention of doing any- Mr. Cornacchia stepped into the coach- limited to space price error occu- Re: ‘Right thing for party candidates is to vote with the team,’ thing,” says Mr. Cornacchia. Coaching in ing breach once again at the behest of his pies. Editorial and Advertising con- letter to the editor, Feb. 15. Markham “happened well after I parted brother, lending credibility to an organi- tent of the News Advertiser is copy- The issue of Dan McTeague needs to be put to rest. I have company with Pickering. I was not going zation that was suddenly without people righted. Unauthorized reproduction been a Liberal all my life, member and organizer, provincial and to do anything.” in key positions. is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales federal. I have voted against the party when I disagreed strongly Cornacchia has never been far from “If you bring a guy in who doesn’t have Agreement Number 1332791. with the party platform and candidate. I would not have voted the bench for more than 30 years. Most experience the kids are going to leave. I Liberal on Jan. 23, had it not been for Mr. McTeague. I feel Mr. notable was his time as the coach of the felt we had the nucleus of a good team

McTeague is a good man and has done a good job under dif- Memorial Cup champion Oshawa Gener- and we wanted to keep that nucleus in- [ Letters Policy ] - ficult circumstances and someone who stands up for what he als in 1990, where he guided the career of tact.” believes in. Michael Agus is right, most people vote for the party none other than wunderkind forward Eric The move has been good for Mr. Cor- We welcome letters that include and platform, because that is what they believe in, what they Lindros. And, he was also the coach of nacchia, and especially good for the Wax- name, city of residence and phone consider good for them and their country, and lastly, their can- Canada’s entry in the world junior cham- ers, who’ve enjoyed a solid campaign, numbers for verification. Writers didate, if they consider him worthy. pionships in 1992. leading the way for most of the regular are generally limited to 200 words The Liberal Party needs a good cleanout, adding fresh blood, Like Michael Corleone from ‘The God- season before being edged out for first and one submission in 30 days. We getting rid of the old guard, and I believe that will happen now. father’, Mr. Cornacchia was pulled back place in the South Conference by the pe- decline announcements, poetry, Look who is coming out of the woodwork nationally, orga- into coaching, however, with circum- rennially strong St. Michael’s Buzzers. open letters, consumer complaints, nizing the Reform-Alliance/Conservative government, Derek stances coming into play that required “These kids have been unbelievable. congratulations and thank you Burney, Brian Mulroney’s chief of staff, senator Marjorie LeB- him to get out the chalkboard and skates They’re great kids. The leadership on our notes. The editor reserves the right reton, a Mulroney Senate appointee, and now Michael Wilson, once again. team is excellent. We have good character to edit copy for length, style and Canada’s new U.S. ambassador, and the GST man. His brother Joseph put together a group guys and they bought in (to my system) clarity. Opinions expressed by letter Mind you, our new prime minister needs all the help he can of investors to buy the Waxers during the right away.” writers are not necessarily those of get at the rate he is making errors, so why not Mr. Mulroney’s summer, and he wanted to help out with Now, Mr. Cornacchia leads his Waxers the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- people, they gave us the GST, gave away our oil rights to the U.S. some scouting. into battle in the second round of the ume of letters, not all will be printed. and took our deficit from $100 billion to over $600 billion. “I wanted to keep my hand in, but playoffs against his former Panthers team. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ Surprise? That party also needs a good cleanout. nothing significant,” he recalled. But, don’t ask him to predict a winner -- durhamregion.com. The newspaper Canada now has a government that can only survive with the But, the sale of the team triggered the it’s too close to call. contacts only those whose submis- support of the Bloc Quebecois, a party dedicated to the breakup unwanted departure of former GM and Al Rivett’s column appears every third sions have been chosen for publica- of our great country. coach Larry and Russ Herrington, who Friday. E-mail arivett@durhamregion. tion. E.L. McCallum, Pickering joined the staff of the Streetsville Derbys com. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 PAGE 7 A/P General Motors workers on tight deadline to reach deal

By Izabela Jaroszynski contract certain workers, and company is not making de- for the elected leadership “The vehicle manufactur- offshore sites, but also with Staff Writer the right to use temporary mands, but simply asking for of the union to refuse to sit ing business has become plants in the United States DURHAM — The local Ca- employees during product talks to begin. down and talk. intensely competitive and that have been slated to close. nadian Auto Workers Union launches when no one is on “If the union brings other “We could roll the dice and global. General Motors, Without new investment, he is under a tight deadline to layoff. ideas to the table, we are gamble that this is a bluff,” he while currently the world’s said, the car assembly plants come up with a proposal that Mr. Buckley said that the certainly willing to listen,” he said. “But that would be irre- largest automotive company, in Oshawa stand a chance of will satisfy General Motors union has not agreed to any said. sponsible. We are gambling is under attack by competi- shutting down. management’s call to elimi- of those points and will not Mr. Buckley is “cautiously with thousands of people’s tors. Our competitors want In the letter, Mr. Cameron nate costs. agree to anything that would optimistic” that an agree- future.” our jobs and the opportuni- went on to say that GM “has Local CAW 222 president be disadvantageous to the ment can be reached by the In a letter to Mr. Scanlan, ties that our jobs provide,” he made the decision that it will Chris Buckley says membership. date set, but if that proves Jim Cameron, the director of wrote Feb. 14. only invest in facilities which the company has “We are review- impossible, he said he hoped labour relations for GM, said Mr. Buckley expressed are able to demonstrate the asked the union ing all of these an extension would be given. that the issues should not similar concerns, saying that ability to operate and build to come up with items but before He also said that at this be treated lightly by either not only is Oshawa compet- product competitively and a cost-saving pro- we give the com- point it would be ill-advised party. ing for new products with profitably.” posal by March 1 pany any agree- in order to be con- ment, we would 7).%-!+).'!4)43&).%34 sidered for a new take it to the product at the Os- membership,” he h-ESSAGEINABOTTLEv!WARDED-EDALS INCOME TAX hawa car assembly said. qÊ7i>iÀÊ>}>âiÊ plant No. 2 and for John Scanlan, ÊÊÊÓääxÊV«iÌÌ PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS future investment. Chris Buckley national repre- “We are working sentative of the +).'34/.2/!$ All-Canadian Tax Service with a gun to our heads,” Mr. CAW, said that issues of Ê*ViÀ}]ÊÕÃÌÊ7iÃÌÊvÊ >Ì>Ê-«ÀÌÃ Buckley said. wages, health care, benefits 7).% GM has asked Local CAW and time off are not subject $ * 222 to consider certain con- to negotiations in the current /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊÌÊÀ`>Þ\Ê££>ÊÊÇ«Ê Only 44.95 tractual changes including talks. ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ\Ê£ä>ÊÊ{«Ê the flexibility to outsource Stew Low, public relations *most returns *GST extra and insource work, to sub- director for GM, said that the +1/9Ê7 Ê 8* , - Our office is open year round ! 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860

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FRIDAY, FEB. 24 Kings Cres., Ajax. Guest speaker is ton Rd., at noon. Everyone welcome. a free information night where the BINGO: Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club George Daniels from the Canadian Billboard The group’s monthly meeting takes Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, plays every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Red Cross, discussing its services place at the Centre at 1 p.m. The in partnership with the library, sepa- Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s and equipment. Call Linda at 905-509- FEBRUARY 24, 2006 Rouge Hill Seniors wish to invite those rates the myths from the facts about Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., 6510. over 55, interested in activities, trips, Alzheimer’s disease. It runs from 6:30 Ajax. For Wednesday games, call ONE-PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: and meeting new people to join them. to 8:30 p.m. in the main branch of the Mary at 905-427-9000, and for Friday The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One p.m. Call 905-683-1082. Call 905-420-4660 ext. 6302 or attend library, 1 The Esplanade. The event is call Tom at 905-683-6565. Parent Families Association meets an event at the Petticoat Creek Com- open to anyone with questions about EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors play every Wednesday at KMW Health THURSDAY, MARCH 2 munity Centre. memory loss. To register, call the every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Petticoat Care Services, 314 Harwood Ave. S., POT LUCK: The Rouge Hill Seniors ALZHEIMER’S ANSWERS: The Alzheimer Society at 905-576-2567 or Creek Community Centre, 470 Kings- Unit 22 in Ajax. Meetings are at 8 p.m. hold a pot luck lunch at Petticoat Pickering Public Library is hosting 1-888-301-1106. ton Rd. Beginners welcome. except for the first Wednesday of Creek Community Centre, 470 Kings- ‘Understanding Alzheimer Disease’, ADDICTION: The Serenity Group each month when they start at 8:30 holds a 12-step recovery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, TEST US DURING WINTER’S EXTREMES – NOW THROUGH MARCH 4TH ONLY! 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all kinds, including co- dependency. Child care program can be arranged with advance notice. Call Take the 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., holds a new-to- Honda Truck Test Drive you sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring used clothing, toys and books, and a white elephant table.

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AJAX — Left, Kyle Peters, performing a decline ball exchange, tosses a medicine ball to Stephen Small. The Durham Alternative Second- ary School, Pickering campus, students were working out at the McLean Communi- ty Centre recently, as part of a six-week program toward earning a physical education credit. Right, Yolanda Moshrefzade concentrates hard as she works on her oblique abdominals. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Durham wants barriers inter home removed for doctors (IN RECEIVERSHIP) DURHAM — Doctors shouldn’t have to wait a Region year to practise after mov- ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF MINTZ & PARTNERS LTD. ing into Ontario, according to the Region. in brief Summit Retail Services will conduct a Durham council passed a motion Feb. 15, made by FEBRUARY 24, 2006 Oshawa Councillor Robert Lutczyk, that urges the provincial government to take Brian Nicholson sug- immediate action to remove gested Feb. 15 that Durham barriers doctors face when council take a more produc- moving into Ontario. tive approach and meet with STORE CLOSING “I was stunned to learn the alliance as opposed to that Canadian-trained doc- just walking away from the STORE CLOSING tors have to wait up to a organization. year,” Coun. Lutczyk said. “Let’s go back to them “All of us have physi- and force them, as a mem- cian recruitment,” Whitby ber to justify their position,” Councillor Joe Drumm said. said the Oshawa councillor. ENDS SUNDAY! Clarington Mayor John SALE “A lot of municipalities are spending a lot of money to Mutton explained they have spoken to the alliance, to no SALE try to lure doctors to the avail. Store is closing forever! area.” Canadian family physi- “They do not support cians are able to move be- new build when Durham tween provinces and open Region does,” Mayor Mutton practices immediately in said. “That is why we should other provinces, but not in pull our membership in the Ontario. Clean Air Alliance.” Before a physician Council passed a motion practising elsewhere in to review and reconsider its Canada can set up in On- membership. tario they must receive $2,000,000$2,000,000 medical licensing though Durham wants an examination of the Col- OF FURNITURE lege of Family Physicians Province to of Canada; apply for a restricted licence to practice buckle down with the understanding that on seat-belts certification by examination will be achieved within three DURHAM — The Region % % years; or apply for registra- is urging the provincial gov- Save 60 -80 tion through practice as- ernment to amend the High- sessment. way Traffic Act to dictate that Everything Each of these criteria the number of passengers in on all furntiture is to be sold can take up to a year be- a vehicle be restricted to the fore the doctor is able to number of seat-belts. to the open a medical practice in Ontario’s Highway Traf- OUR STORES ARE CLOSING AND INVENTORY IS BEING BROUGHT TO bare walls. Ontario. fic Act does not restrict the number of passengers to the THIS LOCATION. COME EARLY AND SAVE $$$$ FOR BEST SELECTION number of seat-belts. Failure OF BRAND NAMES ON SOFAS, KITCHEN, DINING & BEDROOM SETS. Ontario Clean to wear a seat-belt in 2003, Air Alliance according to Transport Can- ada, resulted in 37 per cent DURHAM — The Region of passengers being fatally does not want the Ontario injured and 20 per cent being Clean Air Alliance speaking seriously injured. for it despite Durham’s mem- Durham medical officer inter home bership in the organization. of health Dr. Robert Kyle PICKERING The alliance recently explained this would apply HOURS: BRAND NAME FURNITURE

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Student not have OnSIS applications ready contractor. year budget schedule approved by for use until the end of January, Education Brother Andre in Ajax continues the Durham Catholic District School information delaying system vendors in making to have its issues addressed and has Board at its Feb. 13 meeting lists a system on the way necessary compliance modifications. had a deadline date of Feb. 17 set. budget overview being presented The deadline for sending the October in brief The folding gym partition remains at the Feb. 27 board meeting, with 2005 student information is now in the largest single item outstanding administration and council budget DURHAM — An electronic stu- March. FEBRUARY 24, 2006 dent information system (eSIS) for and arrangements for its installation review meetings to occur in March, An eSIS executive steering com- have been made for March break. A April and May, and finance com- the Catholic school board is in the mittee has been established to over- process of being implemented. Joseph’s in Oshawa opened to stu- second groundwater depression has mittee meetings in May and June. see any project changes and their recently appeared and the architect A presentation of the budget’s first An $800,000 expense to the effects on timing and budget, says dents the first day of the new year; Durham Catholic District School its projected occupancy date was was advised to direct remedial ac- draft is planned for June 12, with ap- the report. The committee meets on tion for the spring. proval of the 2006/07 estimates and Board, the system will provide the a monthly or need-to basis and will September 2005. Corrections to board with the capacity to report deficiencies continue and are sched- operating report presented at the review options for rollout and train- June 26 meeting. The budget sched- board data to the Education Ministry ing in light of current challenges. uled for completion by Feb. 17. Sod Board sets its through the Ontario Student Informa- on the playing field will be installed in ule also included timelines for when tion System (OnSIS). During the Feb. the spring. budget schedule it would be given to staff. 13 board meeting, trustees approved Building progress For St. Bridget’s in Whitby, all de- A staff report accompanying a staff report updating them on the ficiencies have been completed, but DURHAM — The Catholic the schedule said the dates depend status of implementing the system. DURHAM — A progress re- a leak was reported. The work will school board is putting itself on a on timely receipt of financial infor- The report says the system’s port on St. Joseph, St. Bridget and be completed under warranty when budget schedule. mation from the Ministry of Educa- server equipment and software Brother Andre Catholic schools was weather conditions allow and final A preliminary 2006/07 school tion. were loaded in September. Although received by trustees during the Feb. pay- boards were expected to meet an 13 Durham Catholic District School ment is October 2005 deadline for sending Board meeting. made student information, the ministry did According to the report, St. to the Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs.

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By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Supply teachers here, without a contract since August 2004, are poised to strike if they don’t see movement in Watch for us contract negotiations. “Negotiations are still on,” Wednesday, said Ingrid Thompson. “They are moving very slowly; they are Friday and amicable but we would like to Sunday for see some movement.” Ms. Thompson is president of all your the Elementary Teachers’ Fed- eration of Ontario (ETFO) Dur- local news. ham occasional teachers’ local. It represents more than 750 el- NEWS ementary supply teachers at the Durham District School Board. ADVERTISER Of the 31 public boards in On- tario, Ms. Thompson said 18 have reached a deal. “Eighteen have gotten what we want, why can’t we get the same?” she said. 11 DAYS ONLY! On Monday, the public elementary supply teachers in Dur- ham voted 97 per cent in favour DECORATOR RUG BLOWOUT SALE! of strike action. Ms. Thompson said contrac- tual demands deal with salary, benefits, number of days to long- term occasional status, cumula- tive sick leave, experience credit, priority hiring and occasional teachers’ ability to adhere to the SaveSave UpUp ToTo 75%75% time tables of teachers they replace. “If I am called in to supply, then I assume the duties and responsibilities, including prep time, and that is not being hon- ofofff selectedselected DecoratorDecorator RugsRugs oured.” Ms. Thompson said. “If the board doesn’t get serious A great selection of hand-knotted and hand-tufted rugs from around the and put some good offers on the world are available. Choose from a wide range of traditional and contemporary styles. table, if we come to a complete block, yes, we will strike.” rd th In September 2005, occasional Sale prices start Thursday, February 23 & end Sunday, March 5 , 2006 teachers started to bargain with the government and they made their first presentation in No- Available only at vember. “We have had a number of these Sears locations: meetings in November, Decem- ber and January,” Ms. Thompson ONTARIO said. Yonge & Dundas “We have reached an im- 5th Floor, Toronto Eaton Centre passe.” Sally McIlveen, with the Dur- 290 Yonge Street, Toronto ham board, is optimistic the situ- (416) 349-7111, ext. 2100 ation will not reach the point where the occasional teachers The Promenade Mall will strike. “I am hopeful that the nego- 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill tiations we have ongoing will be (905) 731-3388, ext. 213 successful in resolving the issues between the parties before there Shops on Steeles & 404 would be a withdrawal of ser- 2900 Steeles Avenue East, Thornhill (at Don Mills Road) More Money (905) 881-6600, ext. 216 May Not be the Answer Thickson Ridge Power Centre We Can Help You Deal With 1629 Victoria St. East, Whitby the Money You Have (905) 579-4048, ext. 213 Call Credit Counselling Service of Durham Region Sears Coverings Store Non-proﬁtNon-proﬁ t United Way Pen Centre Agency 221 Glendale Avenue, St. Catharines ® PAYMENT Products and Services from the Company You Trust DUE 905-579-1951 (905) 684-2422 FREE FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 PAGE 25 A/P

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Entertainment Promoting peace, one project at a time in brief Pickering students FEBRUARY 24, 2006 warm to idea of global project [ Literature ]

By Fariha Naqvi Mohamed Learn storytelling Special to the News Advertiser tips at upcoming PICKERING — Local students are hoping to promote peace by Ajax seminar sending a global gift of friendship to students in another country. AJAX — If you have a story “The idea of global harmony, to tell, but are looking for writing peace and getting along with tips, a seminar this weekend could one another is really appealing help. Basic Storytelling for Memoir to the kids,” says Trudy Akler, Writers (and other writers too) is an arts and grammar teacher at being held Saturday, Feb. 25, from Fairport Beach Public School in 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southside Pickering. Worship Centre, 55 Emperor St., Twenty-five students, from Ajax. Grade 4 to 8, are working together Topics include the basic to create a peace quilt to send elements of storytelling, the dif- across the world to another coun- ference that will make a story try as part of the Global Art Proj- interesting to others, telling your ect. In return, they will be the re- own story versus telling someone cipients of a piece of art someone else’s story, and how to get start- else has created to promote peace ed in writing. and extend a gift of friendship. Cost is $20. Proceeds from the seminar “The Global Art Project exem- will be donated to the Tammy plifies in concrete form that we Young ‘Forget-me-Not’ Fund in sup- can be different, yet act together port of the Bevy of Hope Breast as integral members of one living Cancer Foundation. organism, our Earth,” says Kath- For more information, call erine Josten, founder and direc- Nancy Hendriks at 905-619-9079 or tor of the Global Art Project. e-mail at nancy_hendriks@yahoo. This year marks the 7th Bien- ca. nial Global Arts Project. Individu- als and groups from across the [ Art ] globe exchange artwork with one another, giving “a gift of uncondi- tional love,” according to Josten. Students can By exchanging artwork across trash their the world, Josten feels it helps “do something practical (to promote artwork peace) as well as help make it real.” The idea is to promote “tol- Celia Klemenz/News Advertiser photo DURHAM — Ajax and erance and non-violence through Rebecca Fisico and Nicole Crutchley are two of 25 students, parent volunteers and teachers at Fairport Beach Public Pickering students can turn their art.” School working on a Global Arts Project peace quilt. When completed, the quilt will be sent elsewhere in the world to garbage into award-winning art- Although rewarding, the project further the cause of peace and students will receive a gift in return from elsewhere in the world. work. requires a tremendous amount of The Friends of the Rouge dedication. tially inspired Akler. Her ideal for a response, they were sur- significantly over the years. What Watershed’s fifth annual Climate “The administrative aspect of it “was to find a way to use art to prised to receive artwork from started off with 3,600 people from Change contest is for students in is very difficult to keep up with,” promote peace.” men who “had been orphaned by 19 different countries has grown Grade 4 to 12. recounts Josten. She compares it Ajax resident Ruth Matthews the war,” says Matthews. into a collaboration of 10,000 to Students are to make a cre- ation from garbage or reused to “giving birth, I swear I’ll never participated in the Global Arts The art was “incredible,” she 15,000 people from all seven con- materials that relates to the topic do it again, but then the response Project four years ago. Her stu- describes. They had created a tinents. of Climate Change, as part of the I receive just fills my soul” and so dents in Blaisdale Montessori’s wooden figure with a Canadian Since its inception in 1994, One Tonne Challenge. she starts all over again. upper classes created a piece of flag painted on it. more than 67,000 people from Students can use their ma- It was creating “quality art as art to send to Burundi in South The Global Arts Project, initiat- around the world have partici- terials three different ways: art well as the giving of art” that ini- Africa. After waiting nearly a year ed in Tucson, Arizona, has grown pated in the project. -- murals, sculptures, paintings, cartoon strips, and ads; video -- documentaries or television com- mercials; or fashion -- clothing and accessories. It’s a family affair run amok at Madea’s reunion Prizes will be awarded in each category for Grade 4 to 8 submissions and those from Grade 9 to The following movies open at Ajax An unstoppable force of nature, crets are revealed and tensions rise. 12. and Pickering cinemas this week- Madea may have finally taken on Madea must use every tactic in her Low-level mobster (Walker), in Deadline is Friday, May 12 at 4 end: more than she can chew. She has arsenal to not only keep the peace, order to save his family, must re- p.m. just been court ordered to be in but keep her family together. cover a gun used in a mob hit before All submissions will be dis- Madea’s Family Reunion charge of Nikki, a rebellious run- it’s found by his bosses or the cops. played at a community centre Directed by Tyler Perry away, her nieces Lisa and Vanessa Running Scared and/or gallery. Starring Tyler Perry, Blair Under- are suffering relationship trouble, Directed by Wayne Kramer Also playing: “Doogal’. For more information, call the wood, Lynn Whitfield. and through it all she has to orga- Starring Paul Walker, Chazz Pal- Friends of the Rouge Watershed’s PG-13 nize her family reunion. minteri, Cameron Bright FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS Sadi Siva at 416-208-0252 or e- As the reunion approaches, se- R durhamregion.com mail [email protected]. A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 durhamregion.com

S PORTSsportsdurhamregion.com Panthers and Waxers face off in next round Coaches expect close playoff series, with special teams, goaltending being keys vs.

By Al Rivett Game 1: at Markham, Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Sports Editor Game 2: at Pickering, Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.; PICKERING — Comparing Game 3: at Markham, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.; the Pickering Panthers and the Game 4: at Pickering, Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Markham Waxers, there’s really *Game 5: at Markham, Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.; not much to choose between the *Game 6: at Pickering, Tuesday, March 7, 8:30 p.m.; *Game 7: at Markham, Wednesday, March 8, 7 p.m. two. (* if necessary) The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League teams Veteran leadership? Both teams own against their top two lines open their best-of-seven South have plenty. that would be a big difference Conference semifinal series in Looking at the final standings, there.” Markham tonight at 7:30 p.m. the Panthers finished with more The ‘X’ factor in the series for Game 2 is at the Pickering Rec- wins (30 to Markham’s 29), but the Panthers resides on the blue- reation Complex on Saturday at the Waxers nailed down sec- line in the form of captain Ryan 7:30 p.m. ond spot, two points ahead of Annesley. The Canadian junior Want to talk goaltending? The Pickering. ‘A’ and league all-star defence- Panthers are strong in net with The Waxers won the four-game man has had an outstanding veteran Mark Duchesne lead- season series between the two campaign this season and is most ing the way in Pickering’s four- clubs, three games to one. But, certainly the top defenceman on games-to-two series victory over two of those wins were by one either team. the Vaughan Vipers in the first goal, while the other was by a The South Conference de- playoff round. two-goal margin. The largest fenceman of the year will be The Waxers? They’re equally margin of victory came in Picker- counted on not only for his de- capable with Kyle Russel, who ing’s 5-1 win in November. fensive prowess, but also to pro- saw the bulk of the work in “It’s pretty evident that for us vide some offensive punch. Markham’s five-game series (4- to win, special teams and goal- “They do have some very good 1) victory over the Toronto Thun- tending will be crucial,” explains defencemen, but Ryan Annes- derbirds, or Trevor O’Neill. Markham coach Rick Cornac- ley is better than anything they Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo chia, in his first season on the have. If you compare defence to Waxers’ bench. Previously, he defence, I think Ryan Annesley’s Panthers’ was a part-owner and director of ability speaks for itself. Defen- Samantha’s on a roll hockey operations for the Pan- sively, he’s very responsible and PICKERING — Samantha Warden from Frenchman’s Bay Public School in Postscript thers. offensively, he’s very dangerous,” Pickering, throws a rock in the Durham Student Curling Bonspiel hosted by The Panthers enter the “We have confidence in both says Winder of the rearguard the Durham District School Board at the Oshawa Curling Club recently. series without the services of our goaltenders. Kyle Russel who recently signed for an NCAA defenceman Ed Snetsinger, played four of the five games in Division 1 scholarship to Niagara who’s out with the ubiquitous the last series against Toronto. University in New York State. “lower-body injury”, says head O’Neill went in for the last game Although Markham has home- coach John Winder. Snet- and played extremely well.” ice advantage in the series, Cor- City gymnasts on the podium singer will definitely miss Pickering coach John Winder nacchia sees it as no advantage Friday’s game, but may be avail- concurs goaltending is a series at all. He says his Waxers have PICKERING — Members of the placed sixth overall, with a second able Saturday... Forward Cory key, noting too that the Markham played equally well on the road Pickering Athletic Centre owned the on vault, fourth on the floor, sixth on Battista suffered from a “bad cold,” keeping him out of last power play is especially danger- and at home. podium in the Level 5 category at a beam and eighth on the bars. Monday’s series-clinching game ous, thus the Panthers must steer And, the Waxers’ stats prove provincial gymnastics qualifier. Samantha Smedley came in fifth against the Vaughan Vipers. clear of the penalty box. exactly that. Markham was 14-7- Katie Towers came in first, while overall in Level 6, age 9, with sec- Winder says Battista will be Winder notes the Panthers 2-1 at home during the regular Julia Watters placed second and Re- onds on the vault and beam, third back Friday... The Waxers have depth in the forward lines may season and 15-7-3 on the road. becca Brown third in the event, held on the floor and sixth on the bars. two former Panthers on their be the wild-card in the series. Pickering had a 16-6-1-1 re- Feb. 10 to 12 in Oshawa. It was the Sydney Marcoux finished fourth roster -- forwards Joel Lenius “I think our forwards are cord on home ice, compared to third qualifier for the centre’s artistic overall in Level 6, ages 10 and 11, and Mark Cornacchia... still going to give us the edge 14-11-0-0 on the road. women’s provincial athletes. placing second on the vault, fifth Justin Fox leads the Panthers in terms of depth,” says Winder. Don’t look for either coach to Towers placed second on the on the bars and beam, and seventh in playoff scoring with four “At the high end -- (Daniel) Tor- make any bold predictions. They vault, third on the uneven parallel on the floor. In the same category, goals and four assists in six res, (Brett) Molnar, (Ryan) Oli- say the series represents a dif- bars and balance beam and fourth Alexandra Large came in sixth over- games...Winder called up Rob- dis and (David) Kostuch -- if you ficult road for both teams. on floor. Watters was first on the all, with a first on vault and floor, ert Bentley from the Ajax- talk about those players in terms “I think they’re going to be floor, second on the bars and beam second on bars and 14th on beam. Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ midgets for three games in the Vaughan of talent -- our top four against very close games,” says Winder. and eighth on the vault, while Brown Maya Swami captured seventh in series, and Bentley responded those four -- those four have pro- Adds Cornacchia, “I think was first on bars, second on beam, Level 8, ages 10 and 11, with a sec- with a goal...The Panthers duced more. But, if you go down every game is going to be real, eighth on vault and ninth on floor. ond on beam, third on vault, fourth were ousted by the Waxers the next eight players, we would real close. A goal here and a Alexandra Clayton competed in on floor and ninth on bars. in the first round of last year’s have the edge. break there is going to make the the Level 7, ages 12 and 13 category, In Level 8, ages 12 and 13, Shan- South Conference playoffs four “We’re hoping our next two difference. Both teams are expe- and came away first. She had a third non Riches came in 13th, with a games to two... lines are going to pick it up. And, rienced. It’s going to be very, very on the vault and floor, and fifths on seventh on floor, eighth on vault, if our top two lines can hold their close.” the bars and beam. Emily Towers and 12th on the bars and beam. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 PAGE 27 A/P Fun for all Annandale curlers at annual Valentine’s Jitney Hart, Howard highest point total over the two representing Lakeside Public margin. Lalonde team won in 2004. draws to claim top spot. Curling School won the Durham Elemen- This is the third year in a row that The Moore foursome will com- headed to Rock, with Pyne were Wesley Forget, Sta- tary Athletic Association (DEAA) curlers from Annandale have won pete in the OCA Timbits Provincial hope for big payday cey Hogan and Emmett Murphy. bonspiel in Oshawa last week. The this bonspiel. The Michael Bryson Elementary School Championships The team is also entered in the team skipped by Joan Moore, with rink won in 2005, while the Chantel in Niagara Falls from Feb. 23 to 26. upcoming Ontario Curling Asso- vice Nikki Baumgartner, second

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Apply in per- given to candidates with the following Flexible availability required, son: Valentino's, 210 Brock St. qualifications/experience: shifts include early morning shifts ~Free Training Whitby days, evenings and weekends. ~Positions Available in LICENSED CLASS "A" ● 1 Year of supervisory experience TRANSMISSION / GENERAL ● DZ licence an asset Pickering and Ajax ● Ultra high water blasting experience JOB FAIR ~Regular Part Time MECHANIC Wednesday, March 1st Hrs A GAS 2 FITTER, experienced (10K,20K & 40K) for a/c and furnace installs. Also a ● Mechanically inclined 4pm to 8pm ~Charters Available licensed Oil Burner mechanic. • Start Immediately ● Paintshop Experience 1300 Kingston Rd Between Bus Runs Call Frank at Cullen Heating ● (905)260-0172 or fax (905)725- • GM exp. an asset Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Pickering, ON, L1V 3M9 ~Early Retiree, Parent With Children 0886. • Service Hrs. - Mon. to Fri. 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Part Time & Full Time currently looking for 4th and 5th •Retail Sales • General Nursery Labour year apprentices, licensed Cad Designer Food & Beverage mechanics and service advisors. • •Experienced Sales in Perennials, Nursery, Water Gardening Pro Shop Fax resume to 905-831-3122 • Visi Cad/Catia •Landscape Labourers Maintenance/Grounds • Die Cast Mould Design Are you a student between 15 and 24? Returning to school in HIGH END restoration shop, Please apply in person looking for licensed bodyperson, • CNC Operator/Mould Maker September? Available to work full time starting in April or May? with minimum, of 15 years experi- Drop in for an interview!! Bushwood Golf Club ence. Wages negotiable, Start Courtice area immediately. call (905)436-1999 of Pickering is growing and we are looing for the Monday, February 27, 2006 10905 Reesor Rd. just February 26th, Fax: 905 434-7939 right people to grow along with us. Moving into 12:00pm to 5:00 north of Elgin Mills. from 11am - 3pm INDUSTRIAL roofing company [email protected] Interviews are being held at: 905-640-1233 needs installers for cladding, the world of Furniture sales may be just the right www.bushwoodgolf.com flashing, steel roofing,. Experi- niche for you. You are assertive, dedicated, and YMCA Durham Employment Services ence preferred, will train hard SIGN INSTALLER - Must have 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16, Pickering If unable to attend job fair, please forward resumes to working candidate with own minimum 15 years experience, have strong interpersonal skills. You want those [email protected] transportation. 905-666-8594 or DZ drivers license and 0-8 tonne (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) fax 905-666-0145. 9am-5pm. crane certificate. Jobs sites skills to be used in a creative and strong For More Information Call Linda cover GTA. Fax resume to 905- 649-3713 or call 905-649-2531. BUSY REAL ESTATE office company devoted to their customers and their @ 905.427.7670 LICENSED DIESEL MECHANIC needs well organized Office Man- employees. You are able to work retail hours and or well trained apprentice experi- ager with an outstanding tele- NOW HIRING enced in hydraulics an asset for phone manner and good comput- have strong busines and retail background. local construction company. fax er skills. This is a busy multi-task- Compensation ranges from $35,000 to $60,000 SUPERINTENDENT IMMEDIATELY resume to: 905-655-7178 ing position and you must like REQUIRED working independently. Real Es- per year plus health and dental plan. MOBILE TRAILER MECHANIC tate office experience a must. Oshawa Residential required. Licensed for trailer. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am Send or drop resume to: Complex. Must have AESTHETICIAN WANTED IM- EXPERIENCED RIDERS & BARN STAFF Welding experience a must. Valid to 5pm. Salary to commensurate professional exp. in MEDIATELY Elite Skincare and drivers license. Generous wages with experience. For more infor- Bennett's Home Furnishings, Spa is looking for part-time aes- Only full time positions available maintenance & suite and benefits. Call Bryce 416-297- BUSY COURTICE Graphic De- mation Call: 1-800-417-7284 1099 Kingston Rd., thetician. Previous experience 1712 or 905-728-2346 sign Agency immediately seeking ID#2006 listen to a recorded renovations. Excellent preferred. 905-683-3770. Email- [email protected] motivated Junior Web Assistant. message. Pickering, L1V 1B5 salary, benefits & apt incl. RECEPTIONIST/BOOKKEEPER Must possess HTML, FTP and Fax 905-420-3247. Fax resume to: ESTHETICIAN with clientele re- Call (905)725-1194 ext.229 required full time for Whitby com- Flash understanding. Interested quires at Jane's Day Spa and Sa- pany. Quickbooks an asset. persons should contact No phone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted 416-485-7859 lon. Apply in person with resume or Fax 905-579-7552 Please fax 905-655-7178. No [email protected]. Only WANTED - TELEMARKETER, or call (905) 579-8777 phone calls please those qualified will be contacted. no selling. Call 905-391-6592. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 24, 2006 www.durhamregion.com

PHYSIOTHERAPIST POSITION available in Whitby. Full time for LICENSED NEED A FRIEND CROSS physiotherapist owed clinic. TILE SETTER Case load primarily orthopedic DREAMSCAPE WITH A MOVERS and sports injuries with affiliation Residential /Commercial TRUCK? to local minor sports teams. Specializing in remodeling Dependable & Reliable Potential for equity/ownership. RENOVATIONS Junk Removal/Disposal Extremely competitive compensa- kitchens/bathrooms ● Good Rates Home improvement/ Light Hauling 24-hour Service tion arrangements. Email resume Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, renovations ● Odd Jobs to [email protected] ● General Deliveries Licenced/Insured Improvements & Repairs 25yrs. exp. (416)423-0239 Painting, Windows, Doors, Etc. 905-655-5602 Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)683-5342 RMT's Commercial & Residential (905) 706-6776 for busy Pickering clinic. High energy, All work fully guaranteed & Insured * Reasonable Rates LODCOM responsible, reliable, CONSTRUCTION serious interest in CallCall Dave Dave for for aa Free Estimate Estimate General Home ELITE MOVING healing arts. F/T, P/T. Cell 905-424-9059 (905) 424-9059 • •Office 905-427-2932 (905) 426-4106 Renovations & $40/hr., 2-movers+Truck, E-mail resume to Improvements Excellent Service, Short Based in & Serving Durham Region All work guaranteed rmtwanted@ notice. Insured. Reliable, hotmail.com Craig PIONEER Experienced, Punctual. BriCo Home (905) 686-1913 ELECTRICAL 416-560-2723 Improvements SERVICES LTD. 905-841-4723 Basements, Kitchens & Bathrooms Renovations ✓ Basements We provide services for www.elitemoving.net Electrical, Plumbing, Windows, Doors, Decks, ✓ Bathrooms NEW FACE the selective customer. ● Rough in customized Home Inspections,Carpentry, Flooring, ✓ Painting AL DENTE RESTAURANT re- KITCHENS electrical system to quires Sous Chef & apprentice, Local: Toll free: ✓ Wallpapering 905-243-2100 1-800-961-RENO Cabinet Refacing renovated & new homes also wait staff. Full-time, (7366) ✓ ✓ ● Upgrades to accommodate minimum 5 yrs. experience, for *Insured *Guaranteed *1 year warranty *Senior Discounts Decks Fences - Just Like New ✓ pools & jacuzzi fine dining Italian. Email: General Repairs Over 30 Years ● Exterior lighting installation [email protected] “If you’re going to do Phone: 905-839-1200 FREE ESTIMATES Free Quote Call (905)831-6760 Euro Cleaning Mike Holmes 1-888-743-3626 BASEMENTS Call Brian something, do it right.” Services by Creative Designs 905-686-8841 * Houses * Offices Quality Workmanship Cell: 416-606-9881 * Apartments We do it all. SEALE & SON Experienced, ~ Free Estimates now in Durham Region Bonded & Insured Professionally. Full Renovation Services Reasonable Prices *RENTERS* 416-807-2179 You name it - TMS PAINTING Excellent Service We do it! Why rent when Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting & DECOR For Free Estimate You can own? F & M HOME No job too small... Call Elizabeth MARSHALL GROUP PLUMBER ON THE Decking • Roofing • Furnace Call Glenn Interior & Exterior Free GO RENOVATIONS Air Conditioning • AND MORE European (416) 884-3658 computerized HOME IMP. Top Quality Plumbing Carpentry for all your needs! 905-839-8054 Workmanship list Carpentry, Ceramic at Reasonable rates Framing & Finish Fast, clean, with pictures of Tile, Laminate Service and New Counter Tops reliable service homes available Flooring, Plumbing, new installations 24hr Emergency door Call 1-800-79-DEPOT WORKSCAPE (905)428-0081 HOUSE CLEANER with No Money General Repairs. Residential/Commercial repairs on break & enters. or visit www.homedepot.ca/installation Painting Are you looking for an Down From Free Estimates No job too big or small experienced, energetic Seniors Discounts You supply the material, Small to Medium $1,200/month Free estimates - over 20 we'll do the work! Ask us about one of our many financing reliable house cleaner? Free recorded years experience options to best suit your needs. Renovation Projects Best rates guaranteed (905)837-9722 Call (905)420-7394 General Home Repairs SELL IT NOW Message. References available 1-800-417-7295 (905) 428-3362 Garbage Removal Serving Ajax / Pickering Free Estimates CALL AJAX ID #7051 Ask for Paul 905-428-8028 Visit: www. [email protected] 1-866-545-2442 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 cell 416-433-6213 DurhamStop Renting.com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper*

SUPERVISOR - ACCOUNTING PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY NURSING 1138 Timberland Cres. This position fulfills an important role with Employment Opportunities - Durham Region this eastern GTA manufacturing company, handling AP, reporting, inventory and costing, RN's Required along with a small dedicated team. Ideal Part time & Casual candidates will be accredited CGA or CMAs, or senior level and actively working to required for visiting program Days, Evenings, Weekends complete their designation, with demonstrated Interested candidates please forward updated resume to: Supervisory skills accomplished working in Heather Smith, Director of Nursing Services related Accounting areas for a minimum of 5 1450 Hopkins St., Suite 203 years. Excel proficiency and ERP familiarity Whitby, Ontario L1N 2C3 are required. Qualified candidates are Tel: 905-665-1711 We are seeking experienced requested to forward their resumes, in Fax: 905-665-9961 • Bartenders ~ Family neighbourhood in prime NE Oshawa complete confidence, to: Mr. R. J. Donald at • Servers ~ 3 bedroom "Brookfield" home on quiet crescent DONALD & DONALD INC. ~ Boasts open concept design with 9' ceilings Email: [email protected] • Host/Hostesses ~ Master with semi-ensuite and large soaker tub or Fax: 905-839-5710 APPLY IN PERSON ~ Beautifully finished basement and interlocking All resumes will be carefully reviewed on Shoeless Joes walkway behalf of our client and acknowledged. 100 Westney Rd. S. ~ Privacy fenced yard with huge deck TELEMARKETER- Pickering- ~ Meticulously Maintained! based conference company est. Ajax OFFICE MANAGER /BOOKKEEPER in 1986 seeks individual with (at Go Station) Just Move In and Enjoy! For Whitby medium size remanufacturing business. excellent telephone manner for Offered at only $235,000 Main Responsibilities will include managing a full set Ste. Anne's, telemarketing to businesses with- MONDAY FEB. 27TH, in an existing client base. Hourly Call (905)571-5232 of books including GL, AP, AR, and Payroll, up to a Haldimand Hills Aveda Spa NOON - 8 P.M. yearend preparation. plus commission. Resume to OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4 Main Duties: Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger [email protected] Account Reconciliation, General Journal Entries, Our Mission: Payroll Entry, Inter-company Reconciliation, To bring the power of healing, through Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts human touch, to the world Receivable, Managing the office administration FITNESS DEPOT requires sales The ideal incumbent should have a min 5 yr. Senior NOW HIRING associate. Fitness background a Bookkeeper experience including written and oral plus. Fax resume to our Pickering Registered Massage Therapists location: 905-839-8481 attn. Todd communication skills, organizational skills as well as & Certified Estheticians good knowledge of Excel, Accpac and Quickbooks 15 Shelter Bay Court, Whitby Accounting. A post secondary school education is expected but a person with CGA levels preferred. Benefits Include: Send resume to Email: [email protected] • In House Training Programs • Full Benefits including Extended Health, Den- CDA or PDA full-time position, or by fax 905 668-9699 tal,& Vision Oshawa practice, no evenings • Spa Treatments Benefits and Use of Fitness Fa- or weekends. Minimum 2 years PART-TIME SECRETARY/ cility experience. Fax resume to: 905- Receptionist for busy Pickering • Progressive vacation time with seniority 434-8520, attn. Mary. Real Estate Office, evening & • Work with a Group of Healing Professionals weekend work. Fax resume to DENTAL ASSISTANT required 12 Jallan Dr. Ajax (905)831-8147 • Be eligible for discounts on Products and Spa part time 1 day per week. No NEW HOME SALES AGENTS Services evenings/weekends. Experience *$389,900.00 WHITBY LAW FIRM seeks expe- required for award-winning build- • Great Opportunity for growth preferred. Fax resume to 905- Brick/Vinyl back spilt, att. dbl garage w/new ● Stunning 'Brookfield' Open Concept Home rienced law clerk for estates, wills er in Oshawa. Must have new 831-5975. door and opener, 4 bdrms, E/I kit, ceramic powers of attorney and real es- home sales experience, motiva- Send Resume and Cover Letter to: located On A Quiet Court In The Prestigious tate law. Reply with resume to: tion, good presentation, closing Whitby Shores Community DENTAL Hygienist required tile, m/f family room, new windows & doors, [email protected] skills, and good computer skills. [email protected] or fax to Monday-Thursday, for 1 year ma- l Large, premium pie shaped lot, professionally finished bsmt, C/A, new deck, fenced Excellent communication skills 905-349-2974 ternity leave position, commenc- are essential. Please fax or landscaped with Paver Stone patio, 9 person ing April, 10, 2006 Please call Dr. backyard, no rear neighbours e-mail resume and covering letter hot Tub and 5 sided corner Shed, fully fenced Debra Shoniker at 905-668-4001. to Natascha Pieper @ Ste. Anne's at Haldimand Hills Spa Village with dual gate access 416-633-7491 or email DENTAL RECEPTIONIST RE- OPEN HOUSE [email protected] RR # 1, Grafton, ON K0K 2G0 l Custom poured and coloured concrete walkway ADVERTISING SALES - Pick- Check out our Web Site at QUIRED immediately for Picker- Sat Feb 25 and Sun Feb 26, ering-based trade publisher and driveway edging ing location, Logictech exp. an seeks exp. magazine ad sales www.haldimandhills.com l 9' ceilings, extensive upgrades including asset. Fax resume to Michelle, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. SALES REP REQUIRED, great 905-427-9697. rep. Must have proven track part time or full time position. All ceramics, and Cherry wood kitchen record in advertising sales pre-set appointments, evenings l Spectacular 2 storey foyer open to second floor 12 JALLAN DR. Ajax and marketing. Base plus starting at 6:00pm. Average FIRST IMPRESSIONS Person l *$389,900.00 Brick/Vinyl back commission. Resume to sales commission $45-80k yearly, Sizeable eat in kitchen overlooking adjoining with experience wanted for excel- [email protected] family room w/gas fireplace lent dental office in Scarborough. spilt, att. dbl garage w/new door verifiable. Excellent training pro- and opener, 4 bdrms, E/I kit, ce- gram, no experience required. Great attitude and strong custom- SELLING YOUR HOME? l 3 bedrooms with Media Loft, large master ramic tile, m/f family room, new HERBAL MAGIC, Scarborough Call for interview, (905)655-9053 er relations skills a must. Call PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full Inquire about our bedroom w/ensuite and Jacuzzi 416-222-9019 windows & doors, finished bsmt, locations, looking for energetic, HOME FOR SALE time, friendly customer service C/A, new deck, fenced backyard, l Main Floor Laundry W/ Garage Access enthusiastic motivated individuals PACKAGE essential. Experience in Zadall no rear neighbours. (905)427- with sales experience. Start im- SALES, advanced commissions, Offered at $369,000 MEDICAL SECRETARY required and/or nursing homes and ability 9167.OPEN HOUSE Sat. & Sun. mediately. Email resume to: P/T, F/T, okay with talking to AJAX 905-683-0707 for busy Ajax OB/Gyn office. Bill- to work independently are assets. Feb 25 & 26, 1-4pm [email protected] small groups. A NYSE Company. Call (905) 665 8317 ing and transcription an asset. Excellent benefits and wages. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Diana 866-306-5858. Fax resume to (905)683-4284. Fax resumes (905) 728-9992. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 PAGE 33 A/P

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$249,000 SAT. FEB. 25, 1-4 P.M. 25 CUMBERLAND SUITE 314, AJAX (Harwood/Lake Driveway) $289,000 $328,900 LUXURIOUS CONDO • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Eat-in kitchen • Ensuite laundry • Underground parking • Open balcony, plus solarium • 24 hour guards

$284,000 SUN. FEB. 26, 1-4 P.M. 25 CUMBERLAND SUITE 107, AJAX SUN. FEB. 25, 2-4 P.M. (Harwood/Lake Driveway) SUN. FEB.26TH 2-4 PM 1564 SOMERGROVE CRES., LARGER CORNER 31 LAWRIE ROAD PICKERING SUITE SUN. FEB.26TH 2-4 PM SOUTH AJAX • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms DON’T DRIVE BY - 9 HARTY CRESENT GREAT LOCATION • 3 walkouts to balcony NORTH AJAX COME INSIDE! • Lots of upgrades • Immaculate Close to lake, many thousands spent on MICHELLE Follow the arrows from Brock/Major • Two fireplaces GEORGIANA Nearly New JOHN upgrades & gardens, 4 generous size MAKOS* • Very large open balcony WOODS Upgraded home in North Ajax. bedrooms, huge liv.rm./din. rm. w/hardwood, Oaks. Come and see this spacious COLLINS* main fl oor family room w/custom f/p & curio. 905-683-1790 4+1 bdrm., 4 bath special. Lots • Oversized laundry room 416-281-2200 Hardwood & ceramic fl oors, 905-428-7677 BRIAN fi nished basement, 2 1/2 baths, Bleached oak kit. w/pantry, glass front display, of living space and room to grow. BEVINGTON* solarium over looks gardens + inground All appliances. It’s defi nitely worth sun deck, security system, neutral pool. Many new items done, extras incl. coming in to see at $329,900. Looking 905-683-5000 QUALITY ONE LTD., decor - spotless. View photos at CAC, CVAC, window coverings, granite “Your Breakers Broker www.georgianawoods.com baking surface. A must see. More photos at Connect Realty forward to seeing you there!! Connection Realtor” Independently Owned Prudential Independently Owned & Operated CASE REALTY Georgiana Woods, 416-281-2200. Achievers Realty, Broker www.johncollinshomes.com & Operated www.michellemakos.com www.brianbevington.com

3+2 BDRMS.!

$299,900 $314,900 $389,900 $379,900

SUN. FEB. 26, 2-4 P.M. SAT. & SUN. FEB. 25 & 26, SAT. & SUN. FEB. 25 & 26, SAT. & SUN. FEB. 25 & 26, 77 DOBSON DRIVE, 12-2 P.M. 2-4 P.M. 3-5 P.M. AJAX COMPLETELY REDONE! 21 ARMITAGE, 609 SUNBIRD TRAIL, 82 TELFORD ST., HOT TUB! AJAX PICKERING AJAX DIANE MUST BE SEEN TO APPRECIATE. COMES MICHELLE JOHN BODDY BEAUTY! MASTINSEK* COMPLETE WITH LARGE DECK & HOT TRIBUTE BUILT HOME EXECUTIVE HOME FRASER* Look no further! This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home This quality builder shines again with this uniquely 905-683-5000 TUB. Upgrades incl.: hardwood up & down, 905-683-1790 Over 2,000 sq. ft. designer 4 bedroom, 3 bath “No gimmicks, just honest ceramics, modern kitchen, mn. fl r. laundry, Tribute home! Elegant, open concept design. is located in a prime Pickering area and backs laid out home. Features include: 4 bedrooms, 3 hardworking service” mn. fl r. fam. rm., GORGEOUS basement, Features include: main fl oor family room, gas onto ravine. Loaded with expensive upgrades bathrooms, 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood stairs and oak bar, fi replace, cent. air, quality windows, fi replace and designer ceramics. Located in this home is a cut above! Directions: North on MUCH MORE! Directions: Between Westney Rd. private yard, 7 GREAT APPLIANCES! This Nottingham Community, this home is a MUST Whites Rd., past Finch, 2nd street on the West & Church St. off of Rossland Rd. QUALITY ONE LTD., Broker home is IMMACULATE. Don’t miss out! Connect Realty side. Independently Owned Come see for yourself! Independently Owned SEE! & Operated & Operated www.michellefraser.com

$208,800 $409,000

SAT. FEB. 25, TH SUN. FEB. 26 SAT. FEB. 25 , 2 - 4 P.M. SAT. FEB. 25, 2 - 4 P.M. 2 - 4 P.M. 2 - 4 P.M. 1400 THE ESPLANADE #206 2377 ANNANWOODS, PICKERING 1644 HEATHSIDE, PICKERING 2 SEABOARD GATE, WHITBY TRISH H-U-G-E CAREFREE TOWNHOME LIVING! THE WHOLE PACKAGE! FRANK “WHITBY SHORES” TWO FAMILY ROOMS! BARRIE FRENCH* Amazing Open Concept Townhome… STEINHAUSEN** • Great Pickering location near Valley Farm & Finch • Located in prestigious Pickering area of custom built Approx. 1800 Sq. Ft.! Huge “King-size” Over 3,000 sq. ft. of luxury, • Close to schools, parks, shopping, Go Transit etc. COX* homes near Fairport & Glenanna 905 905 • Victoria design “Karmann” built home Master Suite plus 2 other bedrooms plus • Over 3,200 sq. ft. as per builder’s plans 905-839-7449 428-6533 428-6533 open concept! Main floor • 50 ft. lot with very private back yard balcony O/looking Quiet Tree Lined Street. den w/own entrance! Pride • Two family rooms on main & upper levels both with • Incredible open concept kitchen & family room to die for Great 24 Hr. Gatehouse Security! Steps to ﬁ replaces • Incredible open concept kitchen • Four walkouts • Central air conditioning of ownership! • Roof reshingled in 2005 • Media/fourth bedroom on second ﬂ oor ROUGE RIVER PTC Shopping, Park, Library, Rec Complex, ROUGE RIVER • New furnace in 2002 • Asking $374,900 Rouge River Realty Ltd. • Asking price $419,900 REALTY LTD. Bus & “GO”. Call Trish 905-428-6533. REALTY LTD. www.DurhamHouseInfo.com A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 24, 2006 durhamregion.com

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th SAT. & SUN. FEB. 25 & 26 Sat. Feb. 25 , 2-4 P.M. SUN. FEB. 26 2-4 P.M. 304 GRANBY COURT 2-4 P.M. SAT. FEB. 25 JASMINE ALTONA/SHEPPARD 905 BAYLY ST., UNIT #8, PICKERING 2023 DUBERRY DR., PICKERING 12-2 P.M. No need to look further! 2200 DO-HAILE* This is a beautiful 3 bedroom condo Immaculate home, main floor family 1951 WILDFLOWER, PICKERING sq. feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath SHARON room with fireplace, entertaining size 416- ROHANIE in a desirable Pickering location close Newer all brick Coughlin home. SINGH* home. Beautiful hardwood fl oors, HUTCHINSON* living room & dining room, 222-8600 905 to all amenities, includes a fi nished 416 416-298-6000 ceramics, circular oak staircase, professionally finished rec room and 416- 9 ft. ceiling, hardwood. MIUST 441-0469 basement with gas fi replace, central 286-3993 office, newer broadloom, ceramic SEE! Pickering prestigious area 9’ ceilings on main fl oor, pot 996-2881 lights on main fl oor, 2 tiered air and a 1 car gargage. Visit this home foyer, 5 appliances, CAC, pie shaped near Whites Rd. Call Jasmine lot. Walk to schools, located on a quiet deck, & interlocking driveway. on Bayly Ave. just west of Liverpool. DoHaile at 416-996-2881. Contact Billy Conquer at 905-441- ROUGE RIVER court near ravine. A Must See!!! REALTRON LEADING EDGE Move in and enjoy! Call Rohanie RMR Real Estate REALTY LTD. Sharon Hutchinson 416-286-3993. REALTY INC. www.soldbyjasmine.com Realty Inc. to view today. Broker 0469 for further information.

SUN. FEB. 26, 2-4 P.M. 1056 RAMBLEBERRY AVE., $324,900 PICKERING $399,900 $237,900 JOHN BODDY Quality-built family home in a great neighbourhood. Large spacious rooms, awesome family room with cathedral windows, private yard, close to everything. Call Bill McLean at 905-831-3300. SUN. FEB. 26, 2-4 P.M. 1663 GOLDENRIDGE, SAT. & SUN. FEB. 25 & 26, 2-4 P.M. TH $659,000 PICKERING TH SUNDAY FEB. 26 SUNDAY, FEB., 26 26 WOODLANDS AVE., WHITBY JUST LISTED 2-4 PM 2-4 P.M. Quality built Marshall Home on an (Brock and Taunton) 26 TWIN STREAMS exclusive quiet street off of Fairport 831 ZATOR AVE. Absolutely stunning “all brick” 5 years (LIVERPOOL/BAYLY) Rd. 165 ft. deep private lot with new home. $Spent$ in upgrades. Tasteful Prestigious “Williamsburg” in Whitby! Over possibility of purchasing another STEVE JUST LISTED!! Fully detached 3 DINO neutral decor, strip hardwood ﬂ oors, oak 3000 sq. ft. of executive home across from a 85 ft. for 25Ks.Gorgeous deck and KOSTKA* bedroom all brick bungalow. **** NUNNO** staircase, moulded ceilings, upgraded CHRISTINE ravine, amongst estate homes! Gorgeous large spacious rooms, Act now! 905 INGROUND POOL****Huge family 416-690-2121 kit. w/stainless steel appls. (new). Curb STERGIU* interlock front and back with impressive rock room in basement. Separate door appeal plus with tumble stone walkway design. Main floor family, office, laundry and BILL 839-7449 905-426-7515 McLEAN* entry. Hardwood floors throughout (front & side), wrought iron fenced, 905-430-8268 garage entrance. Huge master with sitting area main floor. “All appliances” roof, 2nd ﬂ r. w/o to Juliette balcony. Alarm 905-686-3330 FIRST and 5 pc. ensuite. Big bright windows Realty Ltd. Broker furnace in good shape. New front system, EGO and equipment. For more throughout! Hardwood! Ceramics! Eat-in kitchen 905-831-3300 Rouge River door. Hurry on this home!! Parkland Ltd., info & photos visit: with walkout to garden! Visit us this Sunday Realty Ltd. Call Steve now 905-839-7449. Broker www.dinonunno.com Results Realty Inc. from 2-4pm! www.realtywithchristine.com www.sellingwithbill.com

SUN. FEB. 26, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 2-4 P.M. 1838 NORDANE TOGETHER WE ARE MOVING PLACES $314,900 NEAR ALTONA/ S. OF FINCH Cul-de-sac semi $239,900 $349,800 on end lot! 3+1 bedrooms, fi nished basement, oversized 1.5 SUNDAY FEB. 26, garage, bright & 2-4 P.M. airy! Fabulous 83 McSWEENEY, AJAX location-near LUXURIOUS, PRACTICAL AND AFFORDABLE BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT Huge 170’ deep, 85’ premium transit & schools! ONLY ONLY DAN corner lot in desired “Nottingham”. Only $269,900. Beautiful 2-storey semi-detached. fi nished Gorgeous 2-storey all brick home. This house PLOWMAN* The 3 bedroom, 3 bath, just over 3 basement with side entrance. This house has has 4 bedrooms, all hardwood fl oors, huge 905-668-1800 years better than new has it all! MARY JANE Custom built in bookcases, R four bedrooms, hardwood fl oors throughout family room and great location at Highway 2 cathedral ceilings, freshly painted! VIEJO** M. SMITH 416 both fl oors. 905 and Westney. Call today for free viewing. Walkout to premium lot, direct REALTRON 683-2100 entry from garage to house. 3rd 289-3333 Realty Inc. Rouge River Realty Ltd. bedroom with balcony. Percy Fulton Ltd. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 24, 2006, PAGE 35 A/P

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No kitchens, carpeting, windows, seat www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416- wood floors, air, 1/2 acre lot, ga- frontage north of Toronto. For ad- plex, overlooking park, applianc- tained, nice, bright. Laundry, pets. Available March 1. Call curity. Near hospital, bus stop. 893-2545 6888 or 416-529-9660 between "Bargains" ditional details contact: Clarke small building Bus-stop at door. 6pm & 10pm or leave message. zebo, garden, parking, quiet resi- es, air, $825, no smoking/pets, 705-484-5222 or 705-345-2733. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-728- dential area. No smoking/pets. Henning LLP, tel 416-364-4421, call (905)432-7517. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- These homes fax 416-367-8032 905-668-1946 April 1st. $1295/mo+ utilities. www.apartmentsinontario.com bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, SPACIOUS, BRIGHT 2-BDRM 416-827-3334 need work [email protected] NORTH OSHAWA - Spacious, laundry, 1-parking, near all bsmt apt, includes everything but AJAX - 401/Harwood, 3 bed- 2+1 bdrm. apt. $995/mo.inclusive, Free computer- room main floor house, applianc- amenities/401. Available March. telephone. Westshore/Bayly. SERIOUS ENTREPRENEUR? BLUEWATER PARK parking included. Also, 1 bdrm. OSHAWA, Bloor & Harmony- 2 $1100/mo cable/utilities included. A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAY- es. Near shopping & bus. No bedroom apt. Quiet area, close to 1st. $700-inclusive, prefer single, ING RENT! Own from $650/mth. ized list with pic- Massive profits. Low overhead. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Separate entrance, laundry, smoking/pets. $1300/incl. 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Fax resume (905)623-2257. ing Village - Large two bdrm in April 1st, references 905-852- BROOKLIN - 2 bed. apt. in adult- 905-438-1971 www.apartmentsi- PICKERING, Brock/Hwy#2, 1- AJAX - Spacious 5-bedroom ex- Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** Only those chosen for an inter- clean, quiet building. Available lifestyle building, 2nd floor, 4 ap- nontario.com bedroom basement. Full bath, 5487 Gerry. (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* view will be contacted. March 1st, $950/mo utilities in- ecutive home, very quiet neigh- pliances, available April 1st. OSHAWA separate entrance, parking/gar- bourhood. Westney South, near cluded plus parking. Call 905- $825/mo. + hydro. No dogs. 905- age, cable, own laundry. Close WALKOUT 1-BDRM basement 426-1161 Park/Adelaide OSHAWA, Holiday Inn area, lake. Backing onto greenbelt. 424-9743. (230 Nipigon St) small brand new 2 bedroom, low- to OPG. No smoking/pets. apartment, prefer working profes- Double garage, available now. er level $955-all utilities included. 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(905)683- Free Evening by appt. only 438-9715. kitchens & appliances, carpeting, ing/pets. Available April 1st. 915-2353. Purchases, renewals 905-683-6021 Available Mar.1st. $550/inclusive. 7267 computerized or refinance. To consolidate your AJAX, Harwood/401. Main level windows, security. Near 905-420-2654. $1170/mo inclusive. Call 905- Shelter Canadian schools/bus stop. & amenities. 428-3965 list with pictures debts. Lowest rates possible for 3-bdrm house. Clean, bright, OSHAWA - ONE BEDROOM AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! 0 residential or commercial.Credit newly renovated. Laundry, Properties Ltd. apartment, ceramic and hard- Available March/April. 1-866- PICKERING- WHITES/BAYLY, of area home 601-3083 or 905-432-6912. WHITBY large new 1 bedroom, down, own your own home. Car- issues, self employed, I will as- 1-parking. $1200/mo inclusive. wood flooring throughout, brand 1-bedroom basement apt., re- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- sales & current sess your needs. Prompt, profes- Avail. immediately. No smok- new bathroom, clean neighbor- www.apartmentsinontario.com cently renovated, clean, quiet, separate entrance, ensuite, dish- COURTICE 1-bedroom basement washer, ceramic tiles $950 in- mum income required per house- listings sional service. ing/pets. Call (905)231-9383 hood, 1 parking space. $800 per utilities and parking included. hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- apt. Clean & quiet, separate en- month, hydro and water included. OSHAWA, NICELY decorated 2- Available immediately. cluding utilities. First/last, no Free recorded trance. Utilities, cable , parking in- pets/smoking 905-576-1779 lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts AJAX, Hwy #2/Westney, 3-bed- Laundry facilities in building near bedroom apt., in clean well-main- $775/month. No smoking. Call 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, message Mortgages to 100%. No income, cluded. $590 month. Suite single Oshawa Centre. Absolutely no tained building. Heat, water, park- (905)420-3738. room main floor, $1200 plus person. no smoking/pets. 24 hr. pager. 1-800-417-7295 bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE utilities negotiable. Near bus, Go, pets. Available April lst. John ing included, on-site laundry, near WHITBY, 3-bedroom main floor, FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- Available immediately. call (905)576-4229. schools, shopping, transit. $1350/month, includes utilities shopping, schools. No smok- (905)576-0180 PICKERING: Liverpool/Bayly, COURTICE main floor of house, ID#7041 7799 ing/pets. Available March 1st. Available immediately. spacious 3-bedroom basement, and cable. Basement apt., large 2-bedroom, $900/mo, all new, beautiful, clean, bright, prof deco- 905-426-9898 $690/month. (905)434-9844 to separate entrance, a/c, laundry, 1 rated, 3-bedroom, quiet neigh- Visit: www. COURTICE, new 900sq.ft 3- OSHAWA - RITSON/DEAN main view. includes utilities and cable. GOOD OR BAD CREDIT, floor, one bedroom apt. (near all parking, near all amenities. No bourhood. Backs onto park. 1-1/2 DurhamArea refinance mortgages and invest- bedroom basement apt., laminate pets, $1100 inclusive, first/last. No pets/smoking, references HomeSales.com AJAX, large beautiful, 2 bedroom amenities), livingroom, applianc- required. (905)683-6863 baths 5 appl. non-smoking. ment properties. Loans & Line of wood flooring, maple kitchen, OSHAWA, spotless, clean newly Available immediately. 416-991- $1150/mo+utilities. March lst. basement, viewing Wed. 7-8pm, open concept, separate entrance, es, freshly painted, $600/mo plus Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 decorated, 1 large bedroom 9990, evenings (905)420-0898. (905)434-5422. (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* Sat. 1-2 pm. or call. 62 Marshall parking, no smoking/pets. hydro. Available March 1st. WHITBY, BEAUTIFUL bachelor Cres. $695., parking, laundry. 1- (905)239-0121, 416-346-8472. apartment. all inclusive, with Glennabbey/Robert Adams area, cable. No smoking/pets. PORT PERRY, Quiet, well kept apt in quiet triplex, includes 866-737-5617 or 416-436-2884. $980/month first/last. Call utilities cable, no smoking or pets, HOUSE FOR RENT, with in law First/last, references. March 1st, large deluxe, 2&3 bedroom apartment. Newly renovated in- ONLY $199,900. Live close to the (905)434-2614 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet great area, $700 905-571-3464 AJAX, Westney/Ritchie, 2-bdrm $750. (905)723-7228. apartments in low-rise, walk to terior. Westshore area. View of lake in this beautiful semi-de- newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Lake Scugog. Parking and laun- lake, $1975 & utilities. Available tached 3+1 bedroom home with bsmt apt. Suitable for small fami- COURTICE/EXECUTIVE 1500 bedroom includes utilities, park- WHITBY, LARGE 2-bedroom, (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2- ly. Near GO station & schools. OSHAWA- SOUTH END two 2- dry. No pets. Call 905-985- March 1. call 1-800-701-7812. finished basement, ceramic tiles, bedroom, balcony, parking, laun- sqft, 1 bedroom plus office base- ing, laundry on site, no dogs. 3406, executive area. No smoking/pets. $900/mo inclusive. No smok- bedrooms. Close to beach, Near schools, shopping. Includes fenced backyard. Go Train and dry $795, Also Renovated 1-bed- ment apartment. Separate en- (905)571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, LARGE 3 BEDROOM house, 401. Only 5 minutes away. Tele- ing/pets. Avail. March 1st. Call trance, walk-out to ravine, laun- 905-432-8914. schools & GM. Includes utilities, 3 baths, master ensuite, fridge, room $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- (905)427-3163 washer/dryer, 2 parking spaces, PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- Grandview St. S., near Harmony phone (905) 432-0905 coe/Bloor Oshawa. 3-bdrm, near dry, cable, parking, A/C. No rin St. Newly renovated spacious, stove, dishwasher, laundry, share backyard. $770/$800. cable, c/air, gas fireplace, all Rd/401, 5 mins to golf course. Oshawa Centre, hardwood floors. smoking/pets, first/last and refer- OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. imme- Near all amenities/schools. Fin- OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 2-4PM, AJAX, Westney/Rossland. Luxu- ences required. $900 plus Available March 1st. No dogs. utilities, indoor parking. April lst, $995+ hydro. 905-429-2036 or of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- (905)721-2342 diately. $895/mo. Laundry, park- ished basement with bedroom, 854 Audley Rd. S., lakeside com- 1-800-486-9826; Laundry, park- rious 3-bdrm. Newly renovated, 5 utilities. $100 move in allowance. room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. $1500/month, first/last, references. (905)668-3977 1.5 bath, laundry, garage, large munity Ajax Over 2500sq.ft., 4- ing. Whitby, 2-bedroom appliances, professionally deco- Call 905-436-1387. $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call Near sports arena, shopping. 1- back yard. References, no Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 9ft Ceil- $850/incl. Harwood floors, 905- rated. A must see. $1500/mo + 905-579-2350 PICKERING - Bayly & Liverpool 800-693-2778 pets/smoking. $1200 plus utilities, ings, Hardwood Floors on main 430-7868. utilities.. Avail. now. Call 416-657- FRESHLY PAINTED 2-bedroom area. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separ- available immediately. Call floor, WOB on pool size lot be- 2079. www.upscalerentals.ca basement apt., available April 1st. ate entrance, no smoking/pets. OSHAWA Park South/401 new (416)465-3219 after 6pm, side parkette. $469,000 1 - BEDROOM APARTMENT, $825 monthly all inclusive, 1 car $750/mo. First/last. 905-420-7079 (905)427-3226. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spa- parking. No smoking. Call Corey management, newly renovated Regency Manor $775/month inclusive, avail. April 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. N.W. WHITBY- very clean, three lst. Immaculate newer building in cious apartments, quiet bldg, (905)242-5573 PICKERING - Brand new, profes- 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA, 2-bedroom, newly bedroom bungalow, finished near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bed- Well-maintained, clean, quiet, im- sionally finished 2 bedroom base- renovated, 5 mins to 401, laundry decent Oshawa neighbourhood, proved security. Bus/GO. Hydro extra-large in quiet bldg, basement, hardwood floors, 5 ap- Prefer quality adult tenants, No room $1089, March 1st. Call 905- KING ST. E. BOWMANVILLE ment apartment. Rouge Valley freshly painted, in beautiful facilities, includes 2 appliances, 2 pliances, C/A, $1250+ utilities, No 683-8421. included. 835 Oxford 905-622- area. Bright, Separate entrance, car parking, $780 & hydro, dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439- above store, newly renovated 0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 Whitby neighbourhood. pets/smoking. call 905-666-2226 8893 2-bedroom $675. Close to all A/C, laundry, cable +, large mod- Ideal for adults & seniors. Available immediately. No pets, AJAX-2668 SQUARE feet AJAX/WHITBY BORDER 2-bed- amenities. Call to view (905)914- ern kitchen/bath, 1 car parking. clean building. insuite call (905)623-7858. N.WHITBY, newer 3-bedroom available. 4 offices up front + 1-BDRM+ above ground base- room spacious apt, ground level 1449 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper No Pets/Smoking. $875/month in- storage, onsite laundry. semi, 3 baths, garage, gas heat, half of duplex. 1-parking, clusive. Available immediately. huge warehouse space at back. ment apts avail. Very clean, entry in home, parking, pool, a/c, Incredible value $895 c/air, court location, available $2400/month (360 Bayly St. W. parking, separate entrance. central vac, use of washer/dryer. LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment $690/mo + utilities, first/last re- Call 416-818-5700 April lst. No pets, first/last, refer- Unit #6). If interested, please call $750/mo inclusive. Avail. imme- $800+ 40% utilities. Available for rent $1000 Available immedi- quired. Available March 1st. No 905-668-7758 ences. $1550+ utilities. Call Anna 905-438-3098. diately. No pets. Oshawa. April lst (905)444-9871. ately. 905-426-8888. pets. Call 905-430-0249. PICKERING 2 bedroom base- viewit.ca (vit #17633) Aurelia Cosma (905)728-1600 (905)999-9115 www.viewit.ca/20441 ment apartment. $900/mo. No PICKERING PARKWAY 3 bed- SUBLEASE 2,000 - 3,000 SQ. LITTLE BRITAIN. Very spacious, OSHAWA, beautiful spacious 2- pets. Separate entrance. Updat- rooms, 1-1/2 baths, one-parking, PICKERING- OLDER 2+ bed- foot showroom and warehouse. 2-BEDROOM APT., Oshawa, AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST. large 3 bedroom ground floor bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on ed kitchen. Utilities included. 1 UXBRIDGE NEW! Townhouse / avail. March 25. $1295/mo+hy- room bungalow, central air condi- All amenities and services. Rea- 385 Mary St. N., basement of Oshawa, 1-bdrm apt, clean, nice apartment, backyard. $850 plus quiet street with parking. Mins parking, laundry. Minutes to Apartments, air conditioned, 4 ap- dro. Immaculate condition. View tioning, large lot, walk to PTC/Go. sonable rates. Kendalwood Pla- 3-plex, $680 plus hydro. Available area, laundry on-site. Call 905- hydro. Water & cable included. from 401, $950 all inclusive. Call Frenchman's Bay. Available im- pliances, patio/garden, parking, at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416- Available April 1st. za, Whitby (905) 433-9218 April 1st. Call (705)437-2924 809-0795 8am - 5pm Avail. March 1. (705)786-0104. 416-268-2844 or 416-219-0070. mediately. 905-837-0365. storage. 905-852-4777 893-2545 $1125+utilities. (905)420-1524 A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 24, 2006 www.durhamregion.com

NORTHEAST OSHAWA - 3-bed- IBRAHIM, AFRICAN Medium room 3-washrooms, 2-walkouts, and Clairvoyant. I can help you GOING ON SMITH, Christina Marie (nee Meades) Passed 2-storey home. No appliances. WHITES RD./401 out with all despairs. Reunite lov- ers forever, happy marriages, VACATION? away February 22, 2006, at the Sunnycrest Nurs- Close to all amenities, greenbelt. Furnished bachelor. Not comfortable leaving $1150+utilities. Avail. March 1st. Private bathroom, court case, remove bad luck, Don’t Forget Our ing Home, Whitby, in 93rd. year. Born in Springhill, curses, success in business, ex- your pets in a kennel? Credit check required. Call Jack u/g parking. No Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her husband, 905-576-1910. am, protection against evil, and Loving, reliable, Charles C. Smith, whom she met and married in smoking. Suits con- even hopeless cases. Quick Re- experienced, pet care OSHAWA, quiet neighbourhood, tract person or com- sults. 416-783-3910 Classified Deadlines: in your home! Montreal. They moved to Dunbarton in the early clean & well kept 3-bdrms, main muter $140/week. Call Gina 1940's. She had 6 children, Barbara (George Var- floor, parking, no smoking/pets. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, ty) of Whitby, Joan (Harry Hopkins) of Oakville, Pa- $1100/mo inclusive. First/last, ref- Available help in all life's problems, satis- Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper (905)426-7541 erences. Avail. April 1st. Call 905- 905-831-9248 faction guaranteed, specializing tricia (Michael Corless) of Los Angeles, California, 571-5049 in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball Donald (Dianne) of Barrie, Charles (Donna) of readings. Always private and GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, confidential. House parties Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper also Cairn Terrier puppies (To- Pickering and predeceased by infant daughter Lil- PICKERING, Bayly/Crosno, main lian. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren, 25 great floor 3-bdrms, air, 2-parking, available. (905)665-3222. to's), non-shedding, non-allergic, shared laundry, adult lifestyle. they love kids, home raised, first grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. Avail. March 1st. $1150/mo inclu- Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper shots, dewormed. Call 905-355- 5420. She served as past president of the Eastern Star, sive. No smoking/dogs. Call days Pickering Chapter. The family will receive friends at (905)706-6569 or evenings AJAX - ROOM PLUS Har- (905)420-8308 wood/401 - clean and quiet. JACK RUSSELL puppies, first the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- Kitchen, laundry, cable, air, park- HAY & STRAW for sale. Double shots, ready to go. (905)986- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 5217 or (905)424-9411 QUIET OSHAWA, location, 3- ing, Great for students or shift conditioned, no dust, small on Friday February 24, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. bedroom ground floor bungalow, workers. Call Dave after 5 p.m. squares, 50-55 pounds, First and avail. April 1. Close to 905-428-9398 Second cut, Delivery Available. JACK-A-POO BABIES, 3/4 Poo- Private Family Service. Should family and friends schools/shopping, bus. Large (705)426-3099. dle x 1/2 Jack-Russell. Vet- so desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Founda- fenced backyard. Laundry fa- Checked, Shots and Dewormed. AMAZING NEWLY renovated Also LHASA-POO/MALTESE tion or the Arthritis Society would be greatly appre- cilities/parking included. $975./mo "apartment style" bachelor, separ- + 2/3 hydro/water. (905)725-9083 Males, Vet-Checked, Shots & De- ciated. A book of condolence may be signed at ate entrance and shower, lounge. wormed. (705)324-5075. Available furnished, parking, DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- www.mceachnie-funeral.ca RENT TO OWN extensively reno- laundry. Clean & responsible. wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & vated 3 bedroom house, close to 1995 PONTIAC GRANDAM V-6, side chairs, pedestal table, dove- JACK-A-POO BABIES, 3/4 Poo- Available March 1 2006 & April EXHIBITORS WANTED dle x 1/2 Jack-Russell. Vet- Oshawa Centre. Close to all 1 2006. 905-720-2265 auto, 4-dr. Hi km's but excellent tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for amenities. Own your own home cond. New tires, PDL, PW, Power $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- for the Checked, Shots and Dewormed. today! Call 905-720-3215 or 416- side mirrors. Cert, e-tested. 213-4669. Also LHASA-POO/MALTESE 722-4709 WHITBY - Garden & Dundas. $2200. 905-435-1091 METRO EAST SPRING HOME Males, Vet-Checked, Shots & De- wormed. (705)324-5075. Townhouse to share. Extra large HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- & GARDEN SHOW $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Tops WHITBY-LAKE Ridge/Hwy 7 bedroom, parking, laundry. Close 6' PINE HARVEST TABLE, ty Covers - best quality, best pric- all cash for good cars and trucks to all amenities. Non-smoker, no 6 ladder-back cane-bottom es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery MALTESE/POODLE, white, born or free removal for scrap cars and country setting, unique 2 storey, January 2006, males and female, one bedroom house, open con- pets. $535/mo. inclusive. First/ chairs, buffet. $800 OBO. Solid included. PAUL'S HOME AND March 3, 4 & 5 trucks. Speedy service. last. Available March 1. Call 519- wood Electric Fireplace, with LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- first shots, dewormed, groomed, (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. cept avail. now, $800 plus Con- little beauties. Little Brittain 1- NEED A CAR? dolyn management 905 428-9766 894-1843, 519-241-9586 or 1- mantle, "Symphony Encore" 972-6837 www.homeandlei- 877-893-2963. $2000 OBO. (905)420-7572 sure.ca Pickering Markets Trade 705-786-2833 LET US GIVE $$$AD FREE AUTO removal. WHITBY/Taunton/Anderson. very YOU Cash paid for unwanted vehicles. A BEDROOM SET, gorgeous LARGE 6 glass door walk -in Centre PERSIAN KITTENS FOR SALE - Fast & Friendly service. Call large unique 3 +1 bedroom exec. grey & white. 905-426-2900. THE CHANCE home, secluded park-like 1-acre cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- Commercial cooler, plus coin op- (905)683-9647 or 647-321-9647. setting, pets OK, appliances, air ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, erated pool table., call (905)666- Bayly St. at Squires Beach Rd. YOU garage, No-Smoking, basement new. Cost $7450, sell $1,800. 5275 SHAR-PEI, female 1 year old. All DESERVE! 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old not included. $1700+ avail April Call 905-213-4669. shots, house trained, spayed. cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. To book your space or for more Great family dog. $1,000. Call Condolyn Management 905-428- SINCERE SINGLES, Profession- LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, APPLY ONLINE Free pickup. Call Bob anytime 9766. al Introduction Service (1992) un- A DINING ROOM, cherry wood, purses from $9.99; luggage from (905)668-8487 (905)431-0407. limited matches, unlimited time double pedestal table, 8 chairs, $19.99; wallets from $9.99. WWW.VILLAGE period. Call toll free 1-866-719- Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- Everything must Go! Family information call Susan today! SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, CHRYSLER.CA A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca tion. New, still in boxes. Cost Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 905-426-4676 ext. 229 vaccinated, dewormed, vet cars & trucks Free Towing 24 $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- (905)728-9830, Scarborough checked, $450 each Call 905- OR CALL hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 746-0995. (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 260-8855. 905-683-5358 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 E-mail:[email protected] OR (Oshawa/Whitby). AJAX ROSSLAND/WESTNEY, A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- LIKE NEW- Two 8pc. bedroom YOU COULD HAVE your dog wheelchair accessible 3-bedroom 906-767-0951 tress set. New in plastic, cost sets, 1 light oak, 1 brandy. Dynamic Publishing & Events Management under control and listening in 2 CASH FOR CARS! We buy townhouse $1,127/mo + utilities. $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- Dresser, wing mirror, armoire, short weeks. TSURO DOG ASK FOR Available immediately. ALSO 2 used vehicles. Vehicles must be 0995. Can deliver head/foot rails, 2 night tables TRAINING. BRIDGET in running condition. Call bedroom townhouse CARDINAL $1800. 905-721-7202. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- $1,018/month+utilities, available WE GET YOU (905)427-2415 or come to 479 NANNIES & A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. 797-2855. Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD April 1st. 905-619-2287, 1-866- FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- 323-9962 ext 27 COMPANIONS INC. DRIVING! AUTO SALES Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver NEED HOME Since 1985 Repairs and Modifications. Dish HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- Network Service and Sales. PHONE 2001 BUICK CENTURY Custom, nity Living in Oshawa now has (905)999-0362 SERVICE? 4 dr., silver, auto, air, cruise, tilt, units Avail. immed., parking incl. THE PICKERING MARKETS 1991 ACURA INTEGRA SE, 4dr, p.l/w., 3.1L, 61,000kms, excellent Please call 905-576-9299. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, Indoor sidewalk/antique sale condition & warranty. $11.9K. black, sunroof, 5-spd, air, CD, E- 1978 Chev. 1 ton dump 4X4, all HANK'S APPLIANCES. JUST * No Credit March 25th & 26th, Trade Hall only. tested $1495; 1994 DODGE Call (905)668-6001 LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whit- ARRIVED Scratch & Dent Appli- * No Deposit new tires, approx. 80,000 original Bring your products and tables. SHADOW, 4dr, 4cyl, auto, E-test- miles, runs good $2000. 905- by, 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finances. Durham's largest selec- * Everyone Qualifies ed, new tires $750 obo; 1996 ished basement w/gas fireplace, tion of reconditioned appliances - Great for crafters, home businesses 2002 CHEV. CAVALIER, 4 dr., 723-6794 $34.95 mo. CHEV CAVALIER, 2dr, red, re- silver, 5spd. manual transmis- 6 new appliances, air, no pets, Lowest price guaranteed! Too and community groups. built trans., new alternator, new references & credit check, much to list! Parts Specialist. 426 CALL sion, 149,000ks., Air, 6 CD TELECREDIT $70+GST for 10 x 10 space. battery, CD, E-tested $995; 1991 changer,Great condition. Asking $1500/month. Available immedi- Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. CHEVY BLAZER, blue, 4dr, ately. (905)430-0404 Full Time 4ahookup Borje Salming autograph session, $4,500 certified. call (905)721- 4-wheel drive, rebuilt motor, E- 0726. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic 1-888-424-6658 March 26th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tested $795. 905-259-8682 be- NORTH OSHAWA 3-bedroom mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- Vendor inquiries call: 905-426-3387 ext. 222 fore 9 p.m. 1987 KAWASAKI NINJA 1000R, townhouse for rent, March 1st, Part Time fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. great shape, lots of extras. Certi- close to all amenities & bus. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers 1991 HONDA CIVIC Hatchback fied $2,750. Call 905-985-4762. $1050 plus gas & hydro. Call Nannies APPLIANCES, refrigerator, $209. New Danby bar fridges, with wide body kit and many new (905)723-1924, leave message. stove, heavy duty Kenmore $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- parts. Hit on driver's side, asking washer & dryer, apartment size pliances, scratch and dent. Full $900 or o.b.o. Call Chris at 905- $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom washer & dryer. Mint condition. manufacturers warranty. Recon- 447-6415 required Will sell separately, can deliver. ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash townhouse, close to schools, paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- shopping. $975/month plus Call (905)903-4997 $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- VENDORS WANTED at the CORSO PUGLIESE puppies. 10- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- 1996 DODGE NEON, Good con- es call 905-426-0357. utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 Call for Interview Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- wks-old. Family and working-dog dition. 175, 000 km. White/grey or Toll-free 1-866-922-6422. BED, Aamazing bargain, queen ated washers and dryers at low 6,000 people per weekend. Rent homes. Protective and social ASIAN LADIES orthopedic mattress set, new in prices. New Danby Frost-Free interior. 4-door. Baby belt. A 905-666-2228 starts $200 - $230 per month for $1500. AMERICAN BULLDOG must go for b/o! Well taken care $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP Chinese, Japanese, OWN A TOWNHOUSE $0 Down, plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" indoor space. (Sign-ups by March male, 1 yr-old. security/guard cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free 7557. Will deliver and 30" ranges with clock and of, regular oil change, no rust. Korean OAC. Wade Kovacic, Sales Rep., or fax resume 31st, will receive a free months only. (905)720-2825 905-420-4379. pick up 7 days/week (anytime) MinCom New Vision 905-430- window @$399 Reconditioned rent!) Located 2 min. North of 401 905-424-3508. Pretty & Busty 6066 905-666-9689 BEDROOM SET, cherrywood, 24" ranges and 24" frost free between Oshawa and Bowman- Open-minded, Good bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 fridges now available. Wide se- GOLDENDOODLES, M/F, beau- 1999 SATURN 162K $3,999. www.cardinalnannies.com ville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit tiful wavy champagne coats; Lab- 1998 Neon 145k $2,990. 1997 Service, Good Rate night stands. Dovetail construc- lection of other new and recondi- us: www.courticefleamarket.com $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax PICKERING 3 bedroom town- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 tioned appliances. Call us today, radoodles (F1B), 2 loveable Ford Probe 142k $4,990. 1997 Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- 24/7, Out Calls Only house, renovated. $1049 + 519 Dundas St. E. Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, males, chocolate w/white chests, Chev Venture $3,999. Others cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- www.cuteorientals.ca utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: 1st & 2nd shots, great family from $1699, certified & e-tested. Unit #3 RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, Liverpool/Finch. Available imme- BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Oshawa.(905)576-7448 pets, low/no shed. 705-437-2790 Call (905)683-7301 or (905)424- etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 647-221-5858 diately. 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Paddy's Market, 5415. and laundry privileges $410 - sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- pieces. We have bedroom sets including King size suites, first/last. Call 905-655-8844 $319. Commercial carpet includ- 5502. ing premier underpad and instal- sofa sets, dining room ensembles, coffee tables, Bombay LIVERPOOL/FINCH - CLEAN, lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY spacious room for rent, $480 all system. Residential, commercial, BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, chests and bathroom vanities. This sale will include Art inclusive. Available immediately customer satisfaction guaranteed. Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- such as The Group of Seven & Robert Bateman, or March lst. Non smoker. BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- fer Installation + repair. NOW AC- BLACK GERMAN SHEPHERD (416)554-1557 (Mark) scooters, hospital beds, ceiling 4040 CEPTING DONATIONS IN LIEU puppies, reg & microchipped, Rugs & many other unique gift ideas. Dealers welcome. lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT OF THE CORCORAN FAMILY. parents on site, ready March 5. OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland, (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- COMPUTER TROUBLE? We of- U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Males $800 females $700. We are looking for consignments for our upcoming large, clean, warm furnished 0668 fer you On-Site Networking & Street E. Oshawa. (web:) Liftlock Bed & Breakfast, Peterbo- room with cable, suitable for Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit rough (705)742-0110 Antique & Estate Auction, Sunday, March 19th. quiet working gentleman. Share rus Removal & Wireless Security. our store today! (905) 435-0202 bath & furnished kitchen. Near We also sell New/Used Systems CHIHUAHUAS adorable, short bus, $350 & up. (905)728-4845 & Laptops. 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