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Hindu community turns over relief cash as groups continue to rally around By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Members of the Dur- ham Hindu community have opened their hearts and wallets to raise money for tsunami relief. At Pickering’s executive commit- tee meeting Monday night, members of the Devi Mandir Temple donated $8,500 to the Durham Community Tsu- nami Relief effort. “The Hindu community has come together and would certainly like to make a contribution to the Red Cross,” said Vishnu Sookar, chairman and chief executive officer of the temple. He and the temple’s priest Damodar Sharma presented Gordon Dick of the Region of Durham Branch of the Red Cross with envelopes full of cash and cheques. They didn’t have time to or- ganize the donation into one cheque because they wanted to make sure the money was in before the federal government’s deadline for matching donations, which was Jan. 11. Mr. Sookar said they hoped to have another $2,000 in donations before the end of the day Tuesday. He joked it wasn’t easy asking for The giving continues in Pickering It will benefit workers, says board chairman, but social groups argue increase not enough By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Last week’s announce- ment by the McGuinty government that the second of four increases to the provincial minimum wage will be in- troduced Feb. 1, has left social and la- bour advocates in Durham frustrated, and the business community mixed on the impact of the announcement. The 30-cent increase will bring the general minimum wage up to $7.45 an hour, building on last year’s increase from $6.85 an hour to $7.15. In his announcement, Labour Min- ister Chris Bentley said the gradual ap- proach will protect businesses, while still improving quality of life for mini- mum wage earners. “We are providing Ontario’s low- est-paid and most vulnerable workers with the second increase in the mini- mum wage — after it had been frozen for nine years,” he said. “With the in- crease, we are providing an opportu- nity for all to benefit from Ontario’s economic prosperity.” Nigel Allen, chairman of the Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade, says the ac- tion is merely one step of the Dalton McGuinty government’s plan to in- crease wages and should not come as a surprise to anyone. “This increase was to be expected,” Mr. Allen said. “I think it will benefit the everyday worker for it will help off- The Pickering 42 PA GES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744 ONE STOP SHOPPING - HI-SPEED • DIGITAL CABLE • WIRELESS LAST CHANCE TREAT YOURSELF! ^MP3 offer subject to activation on selected plans. *Buy One Get One Free offer subject to new 36-month activation on Couples and Family Plan. 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[ What’s on ] Tulip Day campaign: Help support the Lung Association and earn a chance at a trip to Holland. The Lung Association is holding its Tulip Day 2005, with proceeds going to people afflicted with seri- ous lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD). The association’s goal is to sell 100,000 bunches of tulips and raise more than $600,000. To participate in Tulip Day, pick one person in your office to collect orders and payments. The tulips are $6 per bundle of five and come in many colours. To tals must be phoned in, e- mailed or faxed no later than Feb. 15. Flowers are delivered to offices on March 1. All organizations supporting the day are eligible to win two economy class tickets to Amster- dam. Ballots are available where tulips are sold. Contest closes on March 16 and people must be 19 years or older to enter. For more information or to receive a Tulip Day Kit, call 905- 436-1046, fax 905-723-3151 or e-mail durham@on.lung.ca. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Entertainment, 8 Sports, 9 Classified, 11 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com INCOME TAX PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS *most returns * GST EXTRA ALL-CANADIAN TAX SERVICE offices open year round 100 Westney Rd. S. (@401) at Ajax Station (905) 426-4860 SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. Email: service@pickeringhonda.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo When it comes to winter business, Dwayne Sweezey is at the mercy of Mother Nature. The Pickering man runs a snow plowing and salting operation. The success of winter weather-related businesses has depended on where in the region they are located. Snow business like winter snow business Weather plays large role in determining how busy companies will be By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — On top of the region, the weather is generally just fine dur- ing the winter — fine for boarding and skiing, that is. Skyloft Ski and Country Club sits at 1,500 feet above sea level in Uxbridge, making it the highest point in Durham Region. And as drivers who frequent north Durham know, a sunny day in Whitby doesn’t mean there aren’t bliz- zard conditions on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Like many businesses that depend on snow and cold, the white stuff is welcomed with glee at Skyloft. Despite the thaw that closed out 2004, Mike Huggins, Skyloft’s inside operations manager, says the hills are in good skiing condition. “We’re still in very good shape, we did lose some natural snow,” he says. “We didn’t lose much of the man- made snow; it’s very dense.” Mr. Huggins agrees that weather conditions vary greatly from south Durham to the higher altitudes in the north. He has often driven to Pickering or Oshawa from the resort, located on Chalk Lake Road off Lakeridge Road, leaving a foot of snow on the hills, only to find virtually nothing in the cities. In fact, that poses one of the greatest challenges for the resort’s staff: con- vincing urban residents that the condi- tions are good, even though the view outside their patio window suggests otherwise. He says the December holiday break was a good one for business. Skyloft is a private club on weekends, but open to the general public during the week. “We had some good weather and were able to make some snow,” Mr. ✦ See Wintertime, Page 5 ✦ See Labour, Page 5 ✦ See Pickering, Page 2 Bridge vision draws closer to reality Pickering has design concept for link between GO station, mall By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — There may not be a shovel in the ground yet, but there are drawings on a page. The City of Pickering now has a de- sign concept for the pedestrian bridge to be built over Hwy. 401 connecting the Pickering GO Station with the Pick- ering Town Centre, although planning is still being worked out. “We’re now looking at corporate partners in Pickering in the downtown core,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner, who has been advo- cating for the project for years. The planning began more than eight years ago when Hwy. 401 was expanded and bridge footings were put in. “It’s slower than I’d hope, but some things are worth waiting for,” Coun. Brenner said, adding it will happen. In June 2003, the provincial govern- ment and then finance minister and local member of provincial parliament Janet Ecker made a firm commitment to pick up a third of the cost in partner- ship with the City and a private com- ✦ See Liberals, Page 2 LET ME GIVE YOU A HAND A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Tom Pittman of Ell-Rod Holding controls the ball despite the desperate attempts to steal the ball by a Lakar Carpentry opponent. The two sides were squaring off in a Pickering Men’s Basketball League game Monday night at Dunbarton High School. Minimum wage increase not a surprise for Pickering businesses TAKE-OFF Province’s best arrive in Pickering Page 9 LOOKING GOOD Escalade is one sophisticated truck Wheels pullout SHOWTIME Richardson students are real characters Page 8 pany. With the provincial commit- ment of just over $1 million, Coun. Brenner estimated the cost of the project to be $3-4 million. Transportation Minister Harinder Takhar was in Picker- ing last week and Coun. Brenner took the opportunity to present the conceptual drawings to him. He said the minister’s staff was up to speed on the project. “They’re still firm with the pre- vious commitment and the fund- ing,” he said. Last January, council agreed to the final stage of the agreement with the private-sector partner, al- though it was voted on in-camera and the name of the private com- pany has not been released. Coun. Brenner sees many ben- efits associated with the bridge, including providing opportunities to revitalize the city centre and in- creasing access to the GO station. “To be able to connect people and make it easier for people to use transit and this walkway will certainly encourage that,” he said. The bridge would connect the west part of the Pickering Town Centre parking lot to the east part of the GO station, travelling above and over Pickering Parkway, the start of the westbound Hwy. 401 off-ramp at Liverpool Road, more than a dozen lanes of highway traffic, and train tracks. Based on the designs it would be accessible by stairs and an el- evator, have lobbies on either side and have glass walls so people could see out as they walk across. No agreement has been signed with either GO or the Pickering To wn Centre and there is no an- ticipated start date for construc- tion as of yet. “We need to get a green light, not only with funding but also in private partnerships,” Coun. 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Wednesday January 12, 2005 News Advertiser * Bath Fitters Ajax/Pick. * Health Plus Nutrition Ajax/Pick. * Millwork Building Supplies Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Sleep Factory Ajax/Pick. * Sport Chek Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Jan. 12 - Jan. 16/04 CITY OF PICKERING The Planning Act Take notice that an application to amend the Zoning Order, filed as Ontario Regulation 102/72, has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The application is: Applicant:Doug Wilkinson Location: 3735 Westney Road Part of Lot 10, Concession 6 City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham Proposal: To r ebuild and expand a residential dwelling that was burnt down to a floor area of approximately 3,500 square feet, with a front yard setback of 60 feet, and a rear yard setback of 182 feet. The proposal also includes a detached garage. File No: 18-ZOA-00104-22 All submissions in support of, or in opposition to, the application(s) described above, and received by the Municipal Services Office - Central Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5, on or before the 9th day of February, 2005, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above. In addition, under Section 47(10) of the Planning Act, any interested person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Zoning Order. Write us a LETTER We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are gener- ally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratula- tions and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of let- ters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905- 683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durham- region.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. NEWS ADVERTISER Danielle Milley/ News Advertiser photo Vishnu Sookar helps Gordon Dick of the Red Cross Durham Region Branch try to stuff more than $8,500 into a donation box. Mr. Sookar is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Devi Mandir Temple in Pickering. He said the Hindu community wanted to help with the Durham Community Tsunami Relief effort. ✦ Liberals from page 1 money from members of the temple since they are still asking for donations to pay for the large building on Brock Road. Mr. Dick, in speaking to council before the presentation, said the response from the community has been great. “We have people walking in who would normally donate $25 or $50, donating $500,” he said. He added children have come in wanting to donate the money from their piggy banks or that their grandparents gave them for Christmas. Mr. Dick said he expected the office to be swamped on Tuesday with people trying to get their donations in before the matching deadline. “It will not end tomorrow, it will go on for a long time,” he said of the giving. One group with plans to con- tinue fundraising is Durham Community Tsunami Relief, or- ganized by a working group of local business, community and municipal leaders. Pickering councillors Maurice Brenner and Bill McLean are the co-chairmen. Several events are being orga- nized by the committee, includ- ing one Jan. 15 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, an online auction beginning Jan. 20, and a finale Jan. 29 at the Deer Creek Golf and Country Golf. Details are available at www.dctr.ca. The money raised through the committee is going to the Red Cross unless otherwise specified. An account has been set up under Durham Community Tsunami Relief at the Bank of Montreal. The account number is 8143- 305, the bank number is 001 and the transit number is 29972. The Pickering Rotary Club is adminis- tering the account and issuing tax receipts for gifts of more than $10 before turning the funds over to the Red Cross. While no final agreement is in place, the City of Pickering now has an artist’s rendering of what a proposed bridge over Hwy. 401 will look like. The bridge would link the GO station and the Pickering Town Centre. Pickering community has been offering Red Cross relief ✦ Pickering from page 1 Correction PICKERING — A phone num- ber that appeared in the Friday, Jan. 7 edition of the News Adver- tiser was incorrect. Chantal Whitaker, Pickering’s new co-ordinator for environ- mental awareness programs, can be reached at 905-420-4660 ext. 5221. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Liberals remain behind original deal, says Brenner CITY OF PICKERING The Planning Act Ta ke notice that an application to amend the Zoning Order, filed as Ontario Regulation 102/72, has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The application is: Applicant:Carl Anthony Clough & Sauitri Ramsingh Clough Location:Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 City of Pickering Durham Region Proposal: The application seeks to permit a single detached residential dwelling of approximately 3,000 square feet to be constructed on the subject land. File No: 18-ZO-00104-18 All submissions in support of, or in opposition to, the application(s) described above, and received by the Municipal Services Office - Central Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5, on or before the 9th day of February, 2005, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above. In addition, under Section 47(10) of the Planning Act, any interested person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Zoning Order. By Danielle Milley Staf f writer PICKERING — Ts unami re- lief topped the agenda at Pick- ering’s executive committee meeting on Monday. “We all know what happened on Dec. 26 and the ramification of that will never go away,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. In council’s first meeting since the disaster that killed more than 150,000 people, left thousands homeless and dev- astated southeast Asia, Mayor Ryan departed from Monday night’s agenda for a moment to reflect on the tragedy. He talked about the death and de- struction, but also the positive response in the aftermath. “The good news is the world has come together in a real sense,” he said. He acknowledged that people in Pickering and Durham have been personally touched by the event through family or friends, but added everyone has been affected by it just by being a part of the human family. At an in-camera meeting before the executive commit- tee meeting, council members voted to donate $5,000 as part of the Durham Community Ts unami Relief, which is being organized by a working group of local business, community and municipal leaders. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner and Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean are the co-chairmen of the committee. In addition to the $5,000 do- nated by the City, councillors also committed to a personal donation of $250 each. Coun. Brenner encouraged senior staff to do the same. Gordon Dick of the Durham Region Branch of the Red Cross and the Pickering Rotary Club also made a presentation re- garding tsunami relief. He talked about the events being organized by the Durham Community Tsunami Relief committee and asked the City to prepare a policy statement so the community would know where the money was going and what it would be used for. Mr. Dick is going to work with the City solicitor and clerk to prepare the statement. An account has been set up through Rotary at the Bank of Montreal with all funds going to the Red Cross unless other- wise designated. The account number is 8143-305, the bank number is 001 and the transit number is 29972. Tax receipts w ill be issued. P PA GE 3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 12, 2005 Quality Training In A Caring Environment It’s not too late to start DANCING! 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CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: January 7 - 13 Product:Samsung 27" LCD TV. This product is incorrectly advertised as a 27" TV on pg. 6 of our January 7th flyer. It is actually a 22" TV. SKU: LTP227W:10051066 A.J Groen, left, Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photos Students offer lesson in giving DURHAM — Lauren Penn, Jenna Boyd and the rest of the Grade 6 students at Maple Ridge Public School in Pickering are arranging to have backpacks with personal items sent to victims of the devastating tsunamis. At Applecroft Public School in Ajax, right, a change drive has netted the cause $1,200. Gathering up the four large bottles were, from left, Kerry Noble, Candece Powell and Michael Lum-Walker. If you know of someone who’s gone above and beyond to help someone in need, let us know. We want to hear your ‘Good Neighbours’ sto- ries. E-mail news editor David Stell at dstell @durham- region.com, or call 905-683-5110. NEWS ADVERTISER Pickering commits dollars to tsunami relief effort DURHAM — Light pollu- tion, slow growth in hamlets and protecting all wetlands were just some of the com- ments from almost a dozen residents at a public meeting Tuesday about the Region’s of- ficial plan review. The official plan (OP) sets out everything from popula- tion and growth forecasts to environmental protection and urban boundaries. The Region is currently reviewing its OP, and heard from residents about changes to population, commercial and environmental details. Ian Wheelband from the Durham Astronomical Associa- tion said there are many places where light pollution enforce- ment — such as glare cut-off lights — could be used. “We can win back the night sky for ourselves and our chil- dren,” he said. Accessory farm uses were brought up by Courtice resident Mary Ann Found, who wants to open an agricultural education centre on her prop- erty. John Kay from Pickering wanted assurances that the agricultural preserve in Seaton would be protected from devel- opment. Yv onne Sweetman, chair of the Greenwood and Area Ratepayer’s Association, said the group supports limiting development in hamlets, espe- cially with a huge subdivision proposal for Greenwood about to go before the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board. Yet, Greg Daly, a planner with the developer, said the Region’s move to limit hamlet growth to 25 per cent of its current population is a “‘one- size-fits-all’” solution. Regional council still has to review the proposed changes to the official plan. The Region will not make decisions about urban bound- ary expansions and other residential/city planning until the Province decides where the greenbelt will be and releases its growth papers, expected in the next four to six months, said Alex Georgieff, the com- missioner of planning. New roof, heat system for water supply plants DURHAM — An emer- gency replacement of the roof at the Whitby Water Supply plant is going to cost more than $300,000, a report to Wednes- day’s works committee said. A consultant is recommending the immediate replacement of the roof, as water is leaking into the filter area. And the heating and ven- tilation at the Oshawa water supply plant must be replaced for more than $200,000, the report said. A major problem in a filter was the result of the heating system failing due to corrosion, and replacing the system will corrosion and venti- lation. EMS getting new flag DURHAM — The Region’s paramedics will finally get their flag. The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in June had de- veloped two flags with the ser- pentine staff, the letters EMS and the Durham D. One was blue for regular use, the other black to be used at funerals. The department wanted to fly the flag below the Region’s at EMS stations, and for colour guard displays. At the time, Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson balked at the idea saying Durham already spends hundred of thousands of dollars on marketing the Durham D, and that no other department had its own flag. Af ter a seven-month look at the Region’s policy, on Thursday the health and social services committee meeting said the flags could be developed but not flown at buildings — only at ceremo- nies. More than $500,000 extra for water tank repairs DURHAM — An extra $514,200 (plus taxes) will be spent on emergency repairs to the Bowmanville water tank. 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He explains snow can be made even when the temperature is just a degree or two below the freezing mark, but obviously the colder the better. Winters of late have been incon- sistent, with some warm and others quite cold. This year, forecasters say temperatures are expected to go from relatively balmy to cold and back again frequently. If that proves to be true, it could be a tricky one for snow opera- tors. “It is a challenge to maintain condi- tions, but we have some people with a lot of experience and we have a new groomer, which will help a lot,” Mr. Huggins says. At the other end of the region, at the Oshawa Ski Club near Kirby, of- fice manager Linda Schaeffer says the club is ready for a hit-and-miss winter. On Jan. 3, when it was a degree or two above freezing, she said it was “like spring skiing” out on the slopes. While that may bring out the skiers and boarders, it takes its toll on the hills, as the activity during the day makes the runs icy, requiring grooming and resulting in the loss of some snow. Ideally, Ms. Schaeffer would like to see a winter where it’s -2 C every day: cold enough to keep the snow, and make some if required, but not frigid, so enthusiasts will come out. “There is a happy medium,” she says. “Last January it was too cold.” The non-profit, public ski club has been around for roughly 60 years and features 23 runs. Ms. Schaeffer agrees that what urban residents see out their windows in the way of snow often determines if it will be a busy or slow day on the slopes. Over the Christmas school break, they saw snow and came to the club in droves. Ms. Schaeffer says it was a “fantastic” and “record- breaking” holiday. Dwayne Sweezy of Pickering has a full-time job, but spends his winter off- hours plowing snow and salting. The owner of BDC Property Maintenance says whether it snows or not, he gets paid. He has four commercial contracts in Ajax and Pickering and is either paid a monthly rate or per job. A winter of varying temperatures has already meant more salting of surfaces, says Mr. Breezy, but when the snow comes, he’s hopping. “A round Christmas time, the 23rd when we got all that snow, it was really busy,” he says. Formerly from Timmins, Mr. Sweezy plans to grow his business until it be- comes his full-time job. In the summer he does lawn maintenance, includ- ing some interlocking brick and deck work. Smaller snow plow operators like himself are getting scarce, he notes. “Now you have to have specific snow plow liability insurance,” he says, add- ing it’s quite expensive. Mr. Sweezy was gearing up for a busy Thursday last week, when a major storm was forecast. He says he watches the weather channel — a lot. ✦ Wintertime from page 1 Wintertime brings plenty of weather watching for businesses set the costs of everyday living. With essential services and products con- tinually increasing, people need ad- ditional income to get by.” Bob Malcolmson, general manager of the 700-member Oshawa Cham- ber of Commerce, says the move traps local business owners between the de- sire to offer a fair wage, and the ability to deal with rising costs and competi- tion from franchises. “Independent business owners have to worry about the cost of providing their product or service, paying their taxes and bills, and paying wages,” he says. “If all of those things keep going up, even a little bit, it means they might be forced to cut jobs.” As an example, Mr. Malcolmson notes that an extra $12 a week per em- ployee, would put a manufacturer with a medium-sized staff, out thousands of dollars a month. While the Ontario Federation of La- bour supports any increase to the min- imum wage, research director Chris Schenk says this one doesn’t go far enough. “In a city like Oshawa, you would have to be making about $10 an hour and working full time just to be at the poverty line,” he says referring to the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut Off, which identifies the minimum wage needed to avoid poverty in individual communities. “Even after all the in- creases are introduced, and the mini- mum wage is at $8 an hour, people will still be working full time and living in poverty.” Staff at the Community Develop- ment Council of Durham (CDCD) see evidence of this every day. In 2004, 65 per cent of people using the region’s energy fund to pay off utility arrears were employed. Similarly, 39 per cent of people who turned to the Regional Housing Rent Bank in 2004 had full- time jobs. “We see a lot of access by people who are working, they’re what we call the working poor,” says Lori Buscher, a social researcher with the CDCD. “Some of the numbers are astonish- ing. It just shows that, even if you’re working full time, there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to make ends meet.” The minimum wage will increase annually for the next two years, cap- ping off at $8 an hour on Feb. 1, 2007. This year, students under 18 will see their minimum wage increase from $6.70 an hour to $6.95, and liquor servers will go from $6.20 an hour, to $6.50. — With files from Joshua May ✦ Labour from page 1 Labour group argues increase doesn’t go far enough A/P PA GE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆January 12, 2005 I got into it with the bylaw officer again today. I’ve got to stop doing this. My wife is beginning to suspect something. It all began quite innocent- ly. I was out stacking wood, my dog was off-lead, snoop- ing around my driveway and my neighbour’s driveway and, okayyyy, maybe my neigh- bour’s neighbour’s driveway, but always only a whistle or a “Heel!” away. Then my neighbour (that’s the first neighbour) came home and he and I began to chat idly in the driveway. In mid-chat, who should stroll by but the bylaw officer. I said “Hi.” I was feeling pretty friendly. She said “Hi,” too. She seemed pretty friendly as well. In fact, I think given a little time, things might’ve led to dinner and drinks. But then she saw my dog. She saw my dog off-lead. Never mind that my dog was sitting on the sidewalk be- tween my neighbour and me. He could’ve been stuffed and on wheels and it wouldn’t have mattered a lick to the bylaw officer. To idiots like you or I, my dog was simply a happy pooch sitting beside his mas- ter. But to the trained eyes of a bylaw officer, an unleashed dog is a walking time bomb. According to her, unleashed dogs were potentially respon- sible for everything from the Chicago Fire to the Lindbergh kidnapping. My response was, of course, to become snotty and immature. Now, I know I over-reacted, I know she was just doing her job, I know I may have one or two issues with authority fig- ures, but these people make it sooooo easy. I understand that there are rules in place for what are usually very good reasons. I am glad that those rules are enforced. One of the few things I find more irritating than a bylaw officer is an ir- responsible pet owner. However, when a stranger walks onto my street and pre- sumes to understand the rela- tionship my neighbours and I have with one another and with one another’s pets, I get a little pissy. There are dogs, good dogs, living in four of the six houses on my side of the block. Some- times, these dogs are out, off- lead with their owners. They are free to come and visit us and their other four-legged pals. It’s quite sociable. Sometimes one who is par- ticularly sociable gets out and comes to visit our backyard without permission. He is al- ways polite, however, and is always happy to be escorted home or to wait patiently for a friendly phone call alerting his owners of his whereabouts. Once, I called and called my own dog, only to find him curled up on my immedi- ate neighbour’s living room couch. And you know what? Nobody minds. We poop and scoop for each other and we look out for each other’s ani- mals, just like we look out for each other’s children. Although I personally draw the poop and scoop line at the kids. If someone has an issue with someone else’s dog or cat or gerbil, we work it out amongst ourselves. That’s what neighbours do. Madam bylaw officer, I apologize for my tone. I was out of line. But perhaps, in the future, you should not toe yours quite so rigidly. Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Durham comes through for tsunami victims To the editor: Since the tsunami disaster unfolded in Asia, the need to help, the desire to help, the sense of humanity within us all, has been overwhelmingly demonstrated throughout Durham Region. Individuals who would otherwise give $30 to $50 are giving $300 to $500; children are giving Christmas money or their allowance; office em- ployees are uniting to raise money every way possible; corporations are donating money, resources and offer- ing their facilities; and indi- viduals from across the region are asking to help. As staff works to meet this challenge, we are constantly uplifted by the sincere com- passion from the many indi- viduals who have contributed. The response is staggering, the concern from everyone is heartfelt. We thank everyone for their support, big or small. Please know your contribution does make a difference in assisting the Red Cross to help those in need. George A. Daniels Community Services Co-ordinator Canadian Red Cross Region of Durham Branch All sides should be heard from To the editor: Re: ‘Resolve to follow through’, David Stell column, Sunday, Jan. 2. Don’t get miffed with the people miffed about you ex- posing the big tobacco Web- site to Durham Region. After all, they are big business, albeit one that isn’t great for your health. Why shouldn’t they have a voice? People who know “what is good for us” are enacting laws – first in the bars, then in your car, then in your home. Free- dom of choice, as we know it, is slowly being taken away from us, of that there is no question. We are allowing this free- dom to be taken away from us because, in this case “smoking can kill.” Should there be a debate about this erosion of public freedom? Absolutely. There are many sides to an issue. All sides of a legally sold product should be heard from when public policy is enacted. We simply heard about them through you. Keep up the spark. And the people miffed, will have to get over it. Tom Beyer Ajax Democracy the big loser in this debate To the editor: Re: ‘Gay rights deserve fed- eral support,’ letter to the editor, Jan. 5. Beth Calzone believes that Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Hol- land should be commended for standing up for same-sex marriage and that it’s a shame that Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan McTeague prob- ably won’t. It is not shameful at all for an MP to truly make a stand by representing the collective ma- jority that he or she was elected to serve. We select MPs as a di- rect reflection of our character, morals, beliefs and dreams. Not only to effectively deal with the day-to-day business of govern- ing a country, but to also guide this nation to a place where we can proudly and honourably pass it on to our children and grandchildren. There is a tide in Ottawa that doesn’t want to allow a free vote on this issue because they know that the majority will not let it pass. Too many feel the majority is not competent, nor compassionate, nor fair. We have a bigger problem in this country than decency, sanc- tity, sacred and marriage being redefined. We obviously have a problem with democracy. Paul Johnston Pickering EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR All apologies to all the bylaw officers Join community tsunami relief effort IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you miss National Hockey League games: Yes or No? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you think the federal gov- ernment is pledging enough resources to help with tsu- nami relief efforts? Votes cast: 188 Just right: 12.8% No: 22.3 % Yes: 64.9 % Old-fashioned fans Gary Sanger sent us this shot of his son Marcus Sanger, left, and his buddy Nicholas Bigioni enjoying the game as it is meant to be, on Hills Road in Ajax recently. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announce- ments, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratula- tions and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clar- ity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL Committee invites all Durham residents to help make a difference S imply overwhelming. There’s no other way to describe the outpouring of support being offered up in Durham Region to the tsunami relief effort. From every corner of our region and every walk of life, people are stepping up to do what they can. We’ve heard from a Pickering man so troubled by what he saw that he drafted a letter to his neighbours asking them to give what they could. He quickly collected almost $1,100 and turned it over to the Red Cross. We’ve heard from a young Ajax boy who, rather than receive presents this year for his sixth birthday, is asking friends to make a donation to the cause. We’ve seen how quickly our 8,000-plus Sri Lankan community can mobilize, with the Durham Tamil As- sociation collecting more than $12,000 in only a few days. Whenever anyone’s asked these past few weeks, the generosity has been outstanding. The same can be said about a committee made up of politi- cians, businesses (including the Metroland Durham Region Media Group), and residents now working to establish the largest grassroots relief effort in Durham Region’s history. The idea is simple: each and every Durham resident is being asked to get involved — any way, any how and any time before Jan. 29 when a grand day of entertainment and fundraising is planned for Deer Creek Banquet Facility. Businesses can take up collections, schools can gather up pen- nies (or how about loonies?), and service clubs can continue their fine work. What you choose isn’t the key, it’s getting involved and working together to raise as much money as possible. Here at the paper, we’re helping set up an online auction at durhamregion.com with items donated by countless generous businesses across Durham. The more you bid, the more that goes into a bank account administered by the Pickering Rotary Club, which will turn every dollar that comes out of every fundraiser over to the Red Cross. Durham’s a rapidly growing multicultural community, getting richer every day thanks to its ever-increasing diversity. But that also means this tragedy isn’t happening in some far-off place. It’s hitting close to home here in our region as so many of our residents and neighbours are feeling helpless as their friends and family struggle so far away. Our newspaper is proud to partner in this relief effort to help our friends in need. Please join us and help make a difference. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PA GE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆January 12, 2005 AT TEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. 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For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fi re@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Musical duo set to entertain Jan. 22 DURHAM — The duo of Sneezy Waters and Zeke Mazu- rek will be on stage Jan. 22 for the Greenbank Folk Music So- ciety’s first concert of the year. The two met while singing on the streets of Toronto in 1974 and have remained friends and musical colleagues since. They also have independent musical careers. They play folk, blues, country and world music. This appear- ance is part of their A Little Bit at a Time World Tour. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at the Greenbank Centennial Hall. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 905-985-8351 or 905- 852-7578. The next concert is Feb. 19 with the Be Bop Cowboys. Seussical the Musical will put school on the map, says Horton By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The wonder and mayhem of the obtuse Dr. Seuss have found a home yet again — this time in Ajax. Area residents are being in- vited to purchase a ticket to J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate’s latest high school musical, ‘Se- ussical The Musical,’ a Broad- way play turned theatre run- ning Jan. 12 to 15. Sporting a cast and production crew of four classes (roughly 80 stu- dents), the play boasts a vari- ety of themes, songs, sets and characters made infamous by the rhyming writer. “This play has a little of ev- erything for everyone — and then some,” said Stephen Nev- ills, co-producer and co-direc- tor. “It’s a family show with a lot of silliness, fun costumes, great music and a real good message behind it all.” The play, a mystical jour- ney through the bizarre and magical world of the numerous Seuss books, is an endeavour of the students as much as the school’s music and theatre de- partments. Each cast member audi- tioned a year ago and supplies costumes for the part. In addi- tion, all music and set designs are the product of J. Clarke Richardson’s band members and design courses. “This play is going to put our school on the map,” said Mar- quis Murray, a Grade 12 student who por- trays Horton The Ele- phant. “(Richardson) has only been open a couple of years now but I’m sure this mu- sical is going to make a name for not only our school, but our students as well. It’s just so fun.” An integration of varying art programs at the high school, ‘Seussical The Musi- cal’ is comprised of two performing arts, orches- tra and set design classes. Two actors exist for each role and alternate between the four per- formances. “There’s so much more than the cast, the music and the sets when you come to see this play,” said Courtney Shipman, a Grade 10 student who plays The Cat In The Hat. “Every- one here has poured their heart and soul into this production. Long days, long nights and lots of preparation went into this show. We’re all really passion- ate about the work we’re doing here.” Since production com- menced in September, students and faculty have been work- ing diligently everyday of the school year to com- prise a stellar show. As the days ticked away until tonight’s opening show, minor glitches and foibles have become the primary focus of production team. “We’re still work- ing out some of the kinks right now, but I’m positive we’ll be ready for opening night,” said Michelle da Camara, co-pro- ducer and co-direc- tor. “I’m just really excited for the kids. Everyone involved in this show has gone to great lengths to put on a fabulous play.” Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and chil- dren under the age of 12. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. J. Clarke Richardson is on Harwood Avenue, just north of Rossland Road. P PA GE 8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 12, 2005 $3.2 Million Literary Insurance Claim. Seasonal MerchandiseFashion Wear Select Toys Dollar Store Items •Shampoo & Conditioner 300 mL. 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Tickets are $15 and available through Durham Family Court Clinic (cash and cheques only.) Call 905-436- 6754 ext. 237. Proceeds will support the clinic’s Seeds of Hope cam- paign. Benefit performance at Little Theatre A/P PA GE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 12, 2005PPAGE 9 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 12, 2005 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey club hosts the North York Rangers at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Sports Briefs JANUARY 12, 2005 [ Hockey ]] Ajax midgets skate past Brampton for Oakville crown A J AX — The Ajax Knights Sunkist Pistachios minor midget ‘AA’ rep hockey team went undefeated to capture the championship at the Oakville Richard Bell Memorial Tournament over the Christmas holidays. The Knights skated past the Bramp- ton Battalion 5-3 in the championship f inal. Ryan Gravel, David Hagg, Chad Boule, Daniel Strain and Shaun Adams scored for Ajax. Boule earned three as- sists and Strain two. Joshua Pritchard, Kyle Dwight and David Gyulay chipped in with one helper apiece. The Knights downed Etobicoke 3-1 in the semifinal. Chris Harrington opened the scoring, assisted by Gyulay. In what looked like an instant replay, Gyulay scored twice, assisted each time by Adams and Harrington. The Knights opened the tournament with a 4-3 victory over the Burlington Eagles. Nicholas Mainelli scored the win- ning goal, assisted by Boule. Harrington, Adams and Adam Mikicic scored the other goals, assisted by Tyler Keizer and Scott Hale. Cameron Bursey supplied a strong offensive effort and was stellar on the penalty kill. Ajax met Ancaster in Game 2, emerging victorious 5-3. Gravel, Strain, Mainelli, Harrington and Adams scored. Boule recorded two assists, while Gyulay, Hagg, Adams, Mainelli and Harrington earned one apiece. James Stephen played a solid game on the blue-line. In an exciting do-or die contest ver- sus the Mississauga North Stars, with both teams needing to win to advance, the Knights scored a 4-2 victory. Gyulay opened the scoring, assisted by Har- rington and Adams. Late in the third period with the score tied 1-1, Adams netted the go-ahead goal, assisted by Harrington. Dwight added an insurance marker, assisted by Hagg and Boule. The North Stars rallied with another goal before Adams finished off the scor- ing, assisted by Dwight and goalie Lee Ta ylor. Stellar goaltending from Sean Mor- ris and Taylor led the way to hard-fought victories. Durham West atoms finalists at Whitby Winter Fest tournament DURHAM — Inspired by a pre- game visit by a trio of Olympians, the Durham West Lightning atom select girls’ hockey team played its best game of the Whitby Winter Fest Girls’ Hockey Tournament in the final. The solid effort, however, wasn’t enough to secure the championship. Playing a strong Brampton team, Dur- ham West finished as finalists after a tough 3-2 loss. The championship matchup went right down to the wire and was highlighted by player-of-the- game Stacey Hios, who scored both Durham West goals. Prior to the title game, the Durham West squad received a surprise dress- ing room visit by Canadian national women’s hockey team members and Olympians Vicky Sunohara, Gillian Fer- rari and Jayna Hefford, who were in Whitby to host a ‘Skate with the Olym- pians’ event in conjunction with the tournament to raise money for breast cancer research. In round-robin action, Durham West won its opener 6-4 over Markham/ Stouffville. Durham West’s Carly Lambe was on fire as she scored four goals and was named the player of the game. Teammates Emily Mathieson and Nicole Schaefer added one goal apiece. Playing the Clearview Ice Cats in Game 2, the Lightning earned a guaranteed spot in the final with a big 2-1 victory. Amanda Stock opened the scoring on a great play at mid-ice off the boards, springing herself loose on a breakaway and making no mistake on the shot. Several minutes later, however, Clearview tied the game with a breakaway of its own. In the third peri- od, Durham West goaltender and player of the game Jackie Rochefort came up with a game-saving glove save. With less than two minutes remaining, Christina Provenzano scored the game-winning goal. To f inish round-robin play, Durham West played Brampton in what would serve as a championship preview. The Lightning atom selects came up with their best defensive game but lost 1-0. The team was led by defensive player of the game, Nicole Bishop, who offered in- spired play. Katelyn White, Kenzia Wong, Sydney Williams and Michelle Flowers all contributed solid two-way play. Goalie Taylor Watson held off a pressing Brampton team. Gina Draves was absent for the tournament. Aerials club sky high over hosting provincial qualifier this weekend City gymnasts among more than 300 expected to compete at three-day competition By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Competing at pro- vincial gymnastics qualifiers is old hat to Malvina Mana. But, this year it’s a little different for the veteran gymnast. That’s because the 15-year-old will be on her home floor at the provin- cial qualifying meet hosted by the Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club from Jan. 14 to 16. The Aerials will host the prestigious meet — one of three qualifiers held each year — for only the second time in club history. For Malvina, who’ll compete in the Open 3 division, the qualifier will serve as an important stepping stone toward her main goal of earning a berth at the provincial Elite Ontario championships later this year. She’ll have to compete and meet the points standard in one other qualifier in order to advance to the provincials. “You work out all summer and all season long just to see how you do in this meet against other gymnasts,” says the Grade 10 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School who’s been a competitive gymnast for the past six years. Competing at her home club, she admits, is a double-edged sword. Al- though she’ll be more comfortable and confident in competing at the club where she trains upwards of 23 hours per week, she notes nerves may creep in by performing before family and friends. “It helps because it makes you more confident especially when it’s in your own club. You’re a bit more nervous, but more comfortable,” she explains. In addition to Malvina, the Aerials will have 15 others competing, which is expected to attract approximately 350 gymnasts from age nine right up to late teens from across Ontario. It’s a true provincial qualifier, says Aerials’ head coach Glen Cooper, as it is open to any gymnast in Ontario, where once only gymnasts within the Central East region were eligible to compete in the qualifying meet. Cooper says the qualifier was origi- nally billed as a two-day meet, but due to overwhelming response, will be expanded to three days, with Fri- day night competition added to the event. In the past, the Aerials have only hosted its annual Rainbow Classic at the Pickering Recreation Complex. But, because of expansion at its west Pickering facility, the club sought to bid on hosting a qualifier this year and was successful. “Prior to our expansion last year, it would have been difficult to host a qualifier in our own facility. But now with the expansion, we plan on doing more meets in-house,” says Cooper, who has headed up the gymnastics club for the past five years. Cooper notes that because the Aerials is a non-profit, parent-driven club, the qualifier will be run solely with volunteers from within the club. He praises the work of meet direc- tor Allison Kierstead and assistant Laurie Large for their long hours of work in order to ensure a successful qualifying meet. This year, the qualifier will also have a ‘Mock National’ event coin- ciding with it, says Cooper. Although it will merely be an exhibition exer- cise for national-level competitors, it offers them a chance to showcase their skills in front of a crowd. “We tried to come up with a differ- ent option for them in order for them to show their routines in front of a crowd,” says Cooper. Sixteen national-stream gymnasts, including Pickering Aerials’ Tara Swami, will compete at the qualifier. Those successful at the Pickering provincial qualifier, as well as one other qualifying event, will advance to the Elite Ontario event (for higher- level gymnasts) and the Provincial Yo uth Championships, both to be hosted in the spring. The qualifier gets underway Friday evening and resumes on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. with competition continu- ing until 7 p.m. The final day of com- petition is on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information, call the club at 905-839-5260. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Malvina Mana of the Pickering Aerials Gymnastic Club works on her balance beam routine during a practice session at the west Pickering facility last Wednesday afternoon. Mana and her clubmates will join more than 300 other gymnasts at the Provincial Quali- fying Meet at the club this weekend. Pickering Panthers on fire for the stretch run Junior squad makes two deadline deals to bolster roster By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers are on a big-time roll and also rolled out the welcome mat to two new players after making a pair of deals at the league trade deadline on Monday. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League squad wanted to add a prototypical power forward at the trade deadline, and they did just that with the addition of Pickering resident and forward Brett Connolly. The six-foot-three-inch, 220-pound- er was originally drafted by the Sud- bury Wolves in 2002, but also saw stints with the Sault Ste. Marie Grey- hounds and, finally, the Mississauga Ice Dogs. He had been sent down to Milton of the West Conference at the time of the trade. “A power forward was our prime focus, so we’re happy with that,” says Panthers’ general manager Frank Robinson, who gave up future con- siderations to Milton. The Panthers added forward Ste- fan Carnegie from the Uxbridge Bru- ins of the Central Ontario Junior ‘C’ League. The team is an affiliate of the Pickering Panthers. Carnegie comes to the Panthers in a cash deal. “We liked him a lot and we went to Uxbridge with an offer and they were willing to give him up.” Both players, says Robinson, have two more years of junior eligibility, which was also an important consid- eration in making the deals. Robinson admitted he had many irons in the fire for potential deals, but is happy with the result. He was wary of adding too many players, as team chemistry may have been sac- rificed. “You always shoot for the stars, but then you come down to reality,” says Robinson, noting some other potential deals didn’t come through in the final analysis. “You’re always conscious of what adding players can do to the dressing room. But, I know these guys are going to fit in well in the dressing room and on the roster.” The trades will augment a Pan- thers’ team that’s steaming hot of late, after chalking up three wins on the weekend. The Panthers jolted the first-place Wexford Raiders at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday, earning a close 3-2 decision. The Panthers then earned back-to- back road victories over the Vaughan Vipers in Vaughan on Saturday and Monday nights. “It was an excellent weekend and we’re playing very well,” says Rob- inson. “We were very nervous taking the Christmas break off, but the result has so far been positive. They look to be getting ready for the stretch run.” The latest victory was a close shave for the Panthers, who displayed a never-say-die attitude in scoring a 5- 4 overtime victory over Vaughan on Monday. The Panthers tied it up at 4-4 with 20 seconds remaining with a point shot from defenceman Kyle Roulston and won it on a solo effort from rookie Greg Riggs at the 1:53 mark of the five-minute overtime frame. After opening up a 2-0 first-period lead, the Panthers found themselves trailing the Vipers 4-2 for most of the second period before Andrew Dis- sanayake brought Pickering back to within a goal. Derek Lynden, on the power play, and Mark Cornacchia also scored for Pickering. On Saturday night in Vaughan, Panthers’ starting goaltender Ryan Daniels recorded his second shutout of the season in a 6-0 victory. Riggs, Phil McIlhone, with his team-leading 20th goal of the season, Cody Smith, Cornacchia, Roulston and Jeff Birr scored. The Panthers knocked off a Wex- ford team that was riding a 21-game unbeaten streak entering the contest. It was the first game for the Panthers after a week-long Christmas layoff. All three Panthers goals came on the power play, scored by Roulston, Ly nden and Dissanayake. Daniels drew the start in the net and was outstanding in making 32 saves. The Panthers host the North York Rangers at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Panthers travel to Ajax to play the last-place Axemen at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. P PA GE 10 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 12, 2005 Is looking for your team sport’s stories and photographs to appear in a new weekly News Advertiser feature. Or, if you are, or have, a special athletic achievement please send in a photo with a brief 40 word bio including name, age and sport, to: SPORTS SNAPS Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Attn: Sports Snaps 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax L1S 2H5 For further information: 905-683-5110 email:rcooper@durhamregion.com mbrophy @durhamregion.com Call now for winter session lessons! 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The Mark Bice rink of Sarnia cap- tured the Ontario title, thus earning the right to represent the province at the Canadian junior finals in Freder- icton, New Brunswick next month. With March were Matt Pyne, Pat- rick Janssen, and Tyler Anderson. The team is coached by Paul Bourque. ••• Sean Aune, representing the An- nandale Curling Club, won the 43rd annual Donalda Men’s Sundial Bon- spiel over the Christmas break. With Aune were Geoff Fox at vice, George Gay as second, and Tim La- Roche/Jason March sharing the lead. Four consecutive wins gave them the first prize of four rounds of golf at the Donalda Golf and Country Club, and more significantly, qualification for the TCA Sunshine Bonspiel in April. ••• Annandale is amply represented at the bantam boys’ and girls’ zone playdowns at the Sutton Curling Club from Jan. 15 to 17. Four under-16 rinks will carry An- nandale’s hopes. Coach Leslie Bain- ard added the bantam boys’ team of Corey Morrow, Jake McGhee, Mark Bainard and Brian Ansley to the competition. In addition, the team of Michael Bryson, Wesley Forget, Emmett Mur- phy and Sandy Martin, with coach Susannah Moylan, will compete. In the girls’ competition, Lesley Pyne skips the team of Heather Bell, Leahanne Legrow and Stacey Hogan, with coach Jennifer McGhee. Jaclyn Stephenson has the other team, joined by Sarah Leslie, Saman- tha Smith and Angela Glanzmann, with coach Richard Glanzmann. Two teams advance out of the dou- ble-knockout zone playdowns to the regionals at the York Curling Club on Jan. 22. ••• Out-of-town teams swept up the first visits to the prize table at An- nandale’s annual Youth Bonspiel on Saturday. Sixteen ‘Little Rock’ (players 12 and under) teams played two six-end games each, and the same number of bantam-junior teams played three games apiece. In the ‘Little Rock’ event, a Bay- view team took first, followed by an Oshawa team. Annandale’s Rachel Moline team took third, and Layton Risto skipped the fourth-place team. In the bantam-junior event, a four- some from the Dixie Curling Club finished first, with a Tam Heather team in second. Pyne took third, followed by the Mark Anderson rink, also of Annan- dale. All 108 players competing visited the prize table. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Little Rock curler Emily Andrechuk launches her rock down the ice while taking part in the annual Youth bonspiel at the Annandale Curling Club on Saturday. A number of area rinks in the Little Rock and the bantam/junior divisions took part in the event. sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at NEWS ADVERTISER NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com The kids are pitching in... ...You’re invited too Community working group of politicians, businesses and other residents coming together for the region’s largest-ever relief effort. 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Both programs are offered for moms under the age of 26 years and their children, and focus on pre and post-natal nutrition, breast feeding support, parenting and healthy child development. The successful candidate will be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Nurses and will have: •A minimum of 3 years experience in pre and post-natal or paediatric health care •Experience in community health and the multi-disciplinary team model •Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to youth Candidates must have their own transportation. Mail or faxed applications for either position will be accepted until Monday, January 24th, 2005 addressed to: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE YOUTH CENTRE 360 Bayly Street West, Ajax, Ontario. LlS 1P1 Fax (905) 428-9151 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Who Else will Benefit from your Train NOW for a career with opportunity! New Career? •Community & Social Service Worker •Medical Office Assistant •Dental Chairside Assistant •Personal Support Worker •Accounting & Payroll Administrator •Business Administration •Network Administrator (MCSE, Security+, CISCO) •Legal Assistant •Office Assistant •Police Foundations 419 King St. W., Oshawa Centre 905-723-1163 Visit: www.trilliumcollege.ca Due to growth, StonCor, Canada's corrosion control product leader, has a new technical support position based in our Canadian head- quarters in Whitby. TECHNICAL MANAGER Duties will include fielding technical inquiries from our sales force across Canada, assisting with logistics, and sales support. Requirements include good communication and people skills, a technical background, and computer proficiency. Experience in the paint/coatings industry and working with col- our is an asset. Accelerate your career by forwarding your resume to: 95 Sunray Street o Whitby, ON o L1N 9C9 or fax: (905) 430-3056 email: patricia_ellis@stoncor.com To r staff Personnel RECRUITER Since 1989, Torstaff has been a cornerstone in the Recruiting industry, specializing in Accounting and Finance professionals. We require a highly energetic, well presented, ambitious person who has Sales Capabilities. WE WILL TRAIN! Downtown location; walking distance from the Go Train! Please Call (416) 866-8855 Frank ext., 227 or Kathy ext., 224 TAXI DRIVERS WANTED:30 day current abstract. Oshawa Taxi License required. City Wide Taxi. Phone for appt. (905)571-1331 between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.. TIRED OF $8.00/HR.? Local mar- keting firm hiring. We train and promote within house, no experi- ence needed. Call our office today. 905-430-7368 Jessie YOUR GOOD HEALTH is hiring full time sales help. Vitamin knowl- edge required. Please drop off resume to Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre. INSIDE SALES/ OFFICE PERSON FOR DAYS Ajax office. Experience preferred. $10/ Hour Call: (905)426-2749 P/T JOBS FOR STUDENTS 12-16yrs preferably. Must be reliable. Cash paid daily. All areas call 905-571-9358. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT? Between 16 & 24 Not working, Not in School? Look no further JOB CONNECT Can help you! AJAX: 905.427.8165 MOBILE TRUCK WASH looking for mature person to work weekends. Must have own car and be able to drive stick. Please call (905)831-3630 NO LAYOFFS.Oshawa ware- house co. seeks to fill 15 F/T openings immediately. Marketing, office, warehouse, inventory. $350 to start. Training provided. Call To ny 905-571-6444 Occupational Health & Safety Company requires experienced trainer and consultants for Lift Tr uck, Confined Space, Personnel Lift and Fall Protection for contract work throughout Ontario. Travel is required. applicants must be able to provide proof of competency. Send resumes to Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5 File #147 Are you Customer Service Oriented? Detail Driven? Passionate about your work? Ste. Anne's, Ontario's Premier Spa is looking for a RESERVATIONS SALES AGENT Have you ever imagined working at a Spa? Wo uld you like to help people have an incred- ible spa experience? If so, we want to hear from you. We're looking for a qualified person to join our team who has the following: •The desire to provide outstanding customer service •Anatural sales ability and comfort with lead generation •The ability to work in a fast paced environment •Multi-tasking skills •The ability to communicate comfortably and confidently •Strong computer skills •A'Can Do, Take Charge, Friendly Attitude' What you will receive includes: •Abase salary with a strong commission incentive •Continuing Education Funding •Full Health Benefits and Spa Treatment Benefits •The opportunity to work in a country atmosphere If you have the qualifications, and a desire to work with a group of healing professionals, please forward your resume to: Human Resources Ste. Anne's Haldimand Hills Spas RR#1 Grafton, On. KOK 2GO hr@steannes.com or fax resume to: (905) 349-2974 JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM I f you are looking for a career in a fast-paced industry where you will use your talents to provide “WOW” service; if you are dynamic, responsible and want to succeed, don’t miss this unique opportunity to join our team. We are presently hiring: EXPERIENCED MANAGERS FULL TIME 75 CONSUMERS DR.,WHITBY Please e-mail resume and salary expectations to: bostonpizza@rogers.com WE'VE got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for STOREFRONT All shifts - Full time We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING or fax resume to (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS Urgently needed for part/full-time awake overnight and relief shifts. Treatment Residential Program in Durham Region and G. T. A. serving children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Minimum of a Social Service related Diploma is required. Knowledge of crisis intervention, anger management, computer skills and clinical skills an asset. Please submit resumes to: ENTERPHASE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES 209 BOND STREET EAST, OSHAWA, ONTARIO. LIG 1B4 OR FAX TO: (905) 434-1775 email: jen@enterphase.com Drop i n t o d a y! Here’s the deal on our FREE services... YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905-427-7670 needajob.ymcatoronto.org Need a Job? Getting FRUSTRATED with your job search? YMCA Durham Employment Services can help. • Free internet, faxing and photocopying • Employment programs to help you find the job you want • Tons of job postings • Staff who can help you • Apprenticeship assistance • Career counselling • Resume writing help • Interview techniques • Help returning to school • And much, much more! “People Working to Get You Working” CAMPING IN STYLE - BROOKLIN One of Ontario's largest RV dealerships is looking for RETAIL SALES PROFESSIONALS Full and part-time positions available. RV sales experience an asset, but not required.Unlimited earning potential! Please forward resume to: CAMPING IN STYLE 7775 Baldwin Street North, Brooklin, ON L1M 1Y5 fax: (905) 655-8462 email: cis@allstream.net TELEMARKETERS NEEDED Par t-time evenings $10/hr. Earn extra income. call 905-686-2445 after 4pm Ext. 304. RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- parable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing compa- ny, room for advancement. Per- manent position. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. TEMPORARY:Distribute event brochures throughout Durham Re- gion. Start January 24th - February 4th, weekdays, 9-5. Must have ex- cellent communication skills. $9/hr. 416-922-6600 ext. 2048 or email: sabrina.chang@mssociety.ca. To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 12, 2005, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Now Hiring: Part-Time Junior Web Developer Working within Metroland Durham Region's Interactive Media Department, the Junior Web Developer is responsible for building and extending internal and public sites. (Hours will not exceed 20 per week.) Required: * Strong working knowledge of PHP and MySQL, HTML, JavaScript and CSS * Excellent understanding of page design and browser technologies * Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Dreamweaver * Experience building database driven sites (portfolio required) Applicants must submit their resume (and portfolio links) electronically (in Word or PDF format), by January 14, to: Lamont Wilcott, Project Manager (lwilcott@durhamregion.com). If you are responding to a newspaper ad, please use "Newspaper: JWD Position"as the email subject line. If you are responding to an Online ad, please use "Online: JWD Position." We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ONTARIO FAMILY GROUP HOMES Is currently seeking Family/ Individual Therapist for chil- dren in the care of the Children's Aid Society (min. MSW 3 years related clinical experience) also Supervisors for 1 residential treatment home (ages 8-14) & 1 Life Skills based residential home (ages 14-18) Candidates should possesses the following: Minimum 5 years experience working with children & youth Minimum 1 year experience as a supervisor Child & Youth Worker degree/ diploma or related de- gree/diploma required Experience in Life Skills programming & treatment ap- proaches for children & youth Fax to: 905-571-5879 Barb Christou, Area Manager Closing date for applications: Jan. 21/05 System Deployment Technician • Whitby (Contract) Reporting to the Manager, Information Technology, your primary responsibility will be to deploy 130 PCs over a five month period across eight TSH offices, including Whitby (home office), Cobourg, Kingston, Bracebridge, Ottawa, Kitchener, St. Catharines and Barrie. You will perform system administration functions including installation of computer systems, associated peripherals, and correct internet and telecommunication problems throughout deployment. The successful candidate will hold CompTIA A+ certification and have at least 2 years’ experience with IBM PC deployment software tools. Other qualifications include good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels in our fast-paced environment. The Whitby office will be the home base for this position, but extensive travel to our other offices will be required, therefore a valid driver’s licence and use of a reliable vehicle is essential. Mileage for company-related travel will be paid. Qualified individuals are invited to respond in writing to: HR Co-ordinator, TSH, 300 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9J2. Fax: 905-668-0221. E-mail: tcurrie@tsh.ca We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Totten Sims Hubicki provides complete project planning, engineering and architectural services to both the private and public sectors. We have a multi- disciplinary team of over 350 professionals and support staff located across 9 offices in Ontario. The following opportunity is currently available: www.tsh.ca NORANCO a fast paced areospace parts manufacturer located in Pickering, Ontario is seeking energetic, detail oriented individual for the following: CNC TURRET PUNCH PRESS - Amada - must be able to set up, operate and run. Min. 2 yr's exp required. Please FAX your resume to: HR MANAGER @ 905-831-0104 905-683-9133 Rory Sheehan B.A., B.Ed., M.B.A. (Senior Trainer) Winner of the 2001, 2002, 2003 Readers Choice Awards for Corporate Trainer of the Year. positivestrategies If you like helping people with their problems, and always wished you could get paid for it, now you can. Join the rewarding field of alternative health with full Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy C e rtifi c a t i on . Learn to use the powers of hypnosis to help people lose weight, stop smoking, and reduce stress. Past Life Regression- Feb. 5th Hypnosis for Weight loss- Feb.7th Hypnotherapy Certification -Feb. 25th HYPNOSIS CERTIFICATION OUR BUSINESS is expanding and we need two, energetic, motivated self starting Pharmacist assistants (experience an asset, but will train) Must be customer oriented and able to work in a team environ- ment. No phone calls please, Ap- ply to Guardian (next to Oshawa Clinic) 97 King Street East Oshawa. PA RT TIME Help Required Experience not necessary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person with resume to: DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE PETERBOROUGH Structural Steel Company requires Steel Erector. Mandatory 3-5 yrs experi- ence and CWB certified. Able to read structural drawings an asset. Position is permanent full time. Please fax resume with references to 705-742-9111 RECEPTIONIST needed for Spa in Pickering. Please call 416-277-9037. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We Train You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 SECURITY GUARD REQUIRED- Full-time for luxury high rise con- dominium located in Oshawa. Eve- ning and weekend shifts (nights) are a REQUIREMENT of this job. Mature, responsible individual will- ing and able to provide police check. Some heavy lifting is in- volved in this job. Previous secur- ity experience an asset. Able to work on your own and ad a team member. Good starting salary. No phone calls. Fax resumes to 905- 571-3079 atten: S. Bottrell South Ajax IGA requires and experienced Floral Clerk, flexible hours. Please Submit resume in person to John or Garry @ IGA 955 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. SOUTIEN ADMINISTRATIF BI- LINGUE Nous avons un urgent besoin de personnes bilingues (à l'oral et à l'écrit) possédant de l'ex- périence probante en soutien ad- ministratif ainsi que des connais- sances solides en informatique. Veuillez envoyer votre curriculum vitae par courriel à KS7622 @kellyservices.com ou par téléco- pieur au (905) 434-1965 GOOD wages for part-time Hair- dresser. Required Saturday only busy unisex salon. Call Michelle or Mary (905)839-6246 HAIR STYLIST required for small, quaint salon in downtown Whitby. Call (905)430-1703. HAIRSTYLIST & ESTHETICIAN required for Pickering shop. Apply in person to Hair Canada Beauty Salon & Spa, 1211 Kingston Rd. Pickering Unit-13C. 905-420-2009. HIGH ENERGY SALON located in a busy area, offering full-time posi- tions for Stylists with 2 or more years experience. Ongoing educa- tion is offered along with retreats and hands-on classes. 905-655- 0466 - Serious inquiries only. APPRENTICE NEEDED - 3rd year or more with own tools, Apply in person 1280 Simcoe St. North Oshawa. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WRIT- ER or Junior Assistant Manager and 3rd-5th year apprentice me- chanic required for Oshawa area, Paid training, competitive wages, must be quality oriented, no week- ends. Fax resume to: 905-576- 1075 EXPERIENCED SIDING Sub Con- tractor, for Peterborough and are- as to the west. Please call 1-800- 242-0665 or fax resume to: (705) 292-5711. M.O.E. LICENSED,full time Pest Control Technician with Ontario Drivers License. Reliable, orga- nized, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Compet- itive salary plus benefits. Apply in person, by mail, or fax to: Lloyd Pest Control Ltd., 133 Taunton Rd. W.Oshawa L1G 3T4 Fax: 905- 436-6254 Mechanical Technologist/Detailer required by well established plate fabricator in Ajax. Min. 5 years exp. and knowledge of AutoCad 2000 required. Fax resume to 905-428-6933 NEED A WEBSITE? Websites choose from various packages. $75. - $150. Call 905-404-4778 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Pe r manent Part-time, computer skills, excellent communication skills req'd. Real Estate experience an asset. Mon.- Fri. Fax resume to 905-683-4024 C21 Percy Fulton Ltd. Attn: Sue. BOOKKEEPER/CONTROLLER Port Perry. Retail and real estate. Email: dmitchell@powergate.ca Fax: 905-985-0613. ONE OF DURHAM'S Largest In- surance brokerage requires a dy- namic individual to join our team as a Personal Lines CSR. Must be RIBO licensed, knowledge of Agency Manager an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-427-4615, att: Laura SMALL OFFICE needs part time assistant, flexible hours. Person must have very good English skills, 30 years office experience. Good salary. Cell, (905)721-7143 SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Ideal candidate is a motivated, energetic self-starter with excellent communication skills. Responsibil- ities: reaching annual sales goals, making cold calls, managing data- base. Salary + Commission. Email resume in word format to: home@referlinx.com or fax 905- 839-3435. SALES REPRESENTATIVE re- sponsible for B2B Sales and Mar- keting. Must have verifiable track record. Please email resume and salary to oshawa@tigertel.com A SUCCESSFUL Dental office, open 7 days a week requires a experienced Dental Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work evenings and week- ends. Fax resume: 905-721-2797. BUSY PICKERING Physiotherapy clinic requires a Medical Recep- tionist to cover maternity leave for 1 year. Medical Office experience required, ABLE software experi- ence an asset. 6 1/2 hrs a day, 5 days a week. Submit resume to fax 905-509-7182. DENTAL HYGIENIST part-time re- quired for Ajax office. Please fax 905-619-0564. CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires Full Time and Part Time CYW / DSW gradu- ates to work with severely delayed children and youth with develop- mental disabilities and autism in the Scarborough area. Experience with complex and aggressive be- haviours essential. Positions re- quire day, evening and week-end availability. G Class driver's li- cense required. C.P.I., First Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Refer- ence Check and Pre-Employment medical necessary. Only those se- lected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax / email resumes to: 416-281-4529 / deb- dic@on.aibn.com DENTAL TEAM seeking HYGIENIST for our energetic and friendly office. The successful can- didate will possess a positive atti- tude, a professional manner and be adaptable. Part time- Wednes- day evenings. Perfect for new grad or someone wishing to increase their work hours. Whitby. Please fax resume in confidence to: 905- 668-8790. DENTAL HYGIENIST WANTED part time for busy family practice in Uxbridge. Fax 905-852-9558 DENTAL Receptionist/Level II Assisting, Computer skills & flexible hours, approx. 25 hours/week. Pickering office. Fax resume to: 905-831-5975. EXPERIENCED PHARMACY Technician required for nights & weekends in Oshawa. Fax re- sume to: 905-576-9447 HYGIENIST REQUIRED,experi- enced, part-time for Pickering of- fice. Must be available evenings & Saturdays. Please fax resume to: 905-683-8494. LOOKING FOR Registered Mas- sage Therapist and Naturopath for wellness practice in Oshawa mall, affiliate with very busy gym. Please email resume to: wellness work_201@hotmail.com or fax 905-433-8144 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, part time. Experience a definite asset. Oshawa location. Fax resume 905- 728-5633. PORT PERRY - Victorian Century home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de- tached garage. Asking $215,000. Call 905-982-1768. QUALITY BUILT 3 bedroom home, located in quiet neighbour- hood, close to Sunset Heights Public School. Beautifully land- scaped with private patio/back- yard, oak kitchen, quality windows, a Jeffery fireplace in family room. Great family home. Priced at $249,900. call 905-723-8102 WHITBY: ELEGANT, Immaculate brick home, quiet court. 4-bed- rooms, 4-baths, finished basement with kitchen/bath. Hardwood/ce- ramics, 6-appliances, deep lot, huge deck, C/A, schools. Move-in condition, flexible closing. No Agents. Private $279,900. 416-716-5284, 905-728-9790. www.whitbycourt.cjb.net Wil- liamsburg end townhouse, beauti- ful 3 bedrooms, 3 years old. Must See! Call (905)666-9325 2,200-SQ.FT.Light Industrial/Of- fice space, minutes from down- town Whitby. Call Richard 905- 579-6552 FOR RENT 4-6 commercial truck or car repair garage with ample parking. Located on Highway 115/35. All utilities incl. Phone (905)983-5245 for appointment. 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(905)725-8710 (4) - UNITS AVAILABLE - various locations, Oshawa, 3-bedrooms, 2- bedroom, and bachelor. Rents all inclusive, separate entrance, laun- dry, parking, available immediate- ly, must see. Call (416)892-8864 1 & 2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge, stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Immediate possession. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 BEDROOM in clean, quiet adult building. Simcoe/Wentworth. $675/mo. + hydro. Heat and park- ing included. Laundry facilities available. First/last/references. Avail. Feb. 1st. 905-261-6127. 1 BEDROOM LUXURY APT.new- ly renovated, clean, spacious. New paint, floors and counters. Above retail, Oshawa. $750/mo/util. in- cluded. No pets/smoking. Avail- able immediately. (905)438-0232 1 BEDROOM-OSHAWA, NEW basement apt. Single working per- son preferred. No smoking/pets. Sep. entrance, parking. First/last. $650/all inclusive. Avail. any time. (905)432-9644 or (905)424-3543 1-BEDROOM LEGAL executive bsmt apt. Avail. Feb. 1st. Ajax. Parking, a/c, fireplace, cable, high speed internet, utilities incl. First/last. A Must See! $1000/mo. (905)619-1096 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking, Call 905-720-0432 2 BEDROOM basement apart- ment, bright, newly renovated, eat- in kitchen, full bath, own laundry, parking. 401/Whites Rd. $875. (905)686-8612. 3-BEDROOM. CLEAN and bright Whitby Triplex. Balcony, hard- wood, parking, on-site laundry. No pets. $965 plus heat/hydro. Febru- ary 1st. (905)579-3792. www.124palace.freeservers.com 2-BDRM APTS,renovated, large & bright rooms, hardwood floors. walking distance to malls, near 401 exit, well maintained, quiet Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- es, lots of extras, from $845/month. No dogs please. Im- mediate. 905-665-0945. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt.,Valleyfarm/Major Oaks. Sep- arate entrance and laundry. Non- smoking, no pets. $1000/month. Feb 1st. (905)686-8527 534 Mary St. Whitby.Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca A MUST SEE! Oshawa 2-Bdrm. in 3-unit Adult occupied, Clean, Quiet Building New windows, pri- vate yard, laundry, storage, 2-car prkg, Bus at door. NO pets/smok- ing. Credit check, References. $875/mo. + Hydro. 1st/last. March 1st. 905-427-2782 AAA UPSCALE large 2-bdrm apt. Near Oshawa Centre. Hardwood- livingroom, diningroom, balcony, storage. Feb. 1st. $930/mo inclu- sive. Call 905-434-3111 or 905- 723-0038 AJAX 3 bed. main floor, 2 bed. bsmt. apt. Pa rking, laundry, Pickering Village Bachelor & Rooms for Rent. Parking. Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 416-562-0186 AJAX - 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment. Pickering Beach area. No pets/smoking, $750/month in- cludes utilities & parking. Available Feb.1st. 905-619-2830. AJAX - WESTNEY/DELANEY, spacious, 1-bdrm. basement apt. $700/mo. cable, parking, laundry and utilities. Immediately. No smoking/pets. Call 905-426-5295. AJAX 1-BEDROOM basement apt., very clean, 1 parking, $725 inclusive. Available Jan 15. Westney/401 area. Call 905-426- 9915,905-391-6649. AJAX CENTRAL,basement apt., 1-bedroom, clean & bright, 4 appli- ances included, parking for 1, sep- arate entrance, no pets. $630/month. Available Feb 1st. (905)683-8768. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- ities, plus parking. Freshly painted, & new appliances. Available Feb. in clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX NORTH, bright clean base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. AJAX SOUTH - Large 1 bedroom basement apt. New carpet, freshly painted. Parking, no pets/smoking. First/last/references. Suit single fe- male. $725/inclusive. Available Feb.1st. 905-686-6773. AJAX SOUTH,2 bedroom 1100 sq.ft. 1/2 above ground basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, patio, walk-out to back- yard. Includes utilities, plus park- ing. Near all amenities, no smok- ing. $950/month. 905-426-2132. AJAX,2-bedroom bsmt., sep. en- trance, large kitchen, own laundry, cable, air, 2-parking, $850 utilities included, no pets/smoking, avail- able immediately, first/last. Quiet family home. (905)428-2637 AJAX,3-bedroom main floor, large bright, 4 appliances, 2-parking, close to schools, shopping. $1100/mo +utilities. Avail. Feb 1st. Call Richard - days 416-865-7864 Eve/wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX,Howard S./Clements 3- bedroom basement, sep entrance, laundry, parking, c/air. Available Feb.1st. $1095/mo inclusive. first/last. (416)994-1782 AJAX,new bright 1 or 2 bedroom basement, livingroom, kitchen w/ appliances, full washroom, cable , laundry, separate entrance, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. $750/$900/inclusive, available im- mediately, first/last, (905)427- 2183, 416-728-9826 AJAX- HWY 2/WESTNEY, 2-bed- room newly renovated, bright spa- cious, walkout to patio/fenced yard. Near Go/amenities. $875 in- cluding utilities, parking. No smok- ing/pets. (416)450-2484. AJAX- ONE BEDROOM apt $725 incl. Westney / Ritchie area. Close to school, park, GO station. No pets. First/last and references. Available immediately. (905) 686- 2993. AJAX- Pickering Village, new kitchen/bath. Clean 1-bed. base- ment. Suit single working person. TV/Cable, laundry, all util. includ- ed. Private entrance. Feb. 1st. No pets/smoking. $695. (905)426- 4773 AVAILABLE NOW! OSHAWA - walk to Oshawa Town Centre, 2 bdrm, parking. Oshawa-Beautiful large 2 bdrm in a clean low-rise, freshly painted, parking. Ajax-2 bdrm.-Pickering Village, laundry, parking. Whitby-2 bdrm, laundry, in a clean 6-plex parking. House for rent - Ajax 2 bdrm beautiful ravine lot, Pickering Village Call 905-922- 0252 or 905-686-0470. BIG, SUPER CLEAN ROOMS for rent, Simcoe/Olive area, Oshawa. Big kitchen & bathroom, 2 rooms available immediately, suit quiet individuals. $475/mo. call 416-729- 3001. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND ST. APTS.-1-bdrm, $680, immediately. 1-bdrm, $680 Feb. 1st (at Wilson). Both clean, bright, newly decorated, private, safe neighbourhoods. Shopping, bus, laundry. 905-438-0558. BOWMANVILLE,immaculate 1&2 bedroom apartments available February. Rent includes applianc- es, utilities, laundry facilities & parking. Call 905-623-0791 or 905-666-1074. BOWMANVILLE,King St. 1-bed- room, above store. Newly renovat- ed, near all amenities, parking. $650/month. Available March. 1st. (905)449-5906. 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C rt ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax ap ar t m en t s .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant free rent draw & rewards program ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 BOWMANVILLE-large one bed- room apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 CENTRAL WHITBY - 1-bedroom basement, very clean bright spa- cious. Private entrance, $675/month inclusive. No pets. First/last. Feb. 1st. (905)263-4125 CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3 bedrooms apartments. Close to schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- 7391, Ext. 241 CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN, 3-BEDROOM main floor bungalow in central Oshawa. $1050/month, all inclusive, with appliances, parking, large backyard. First/last, no pets. Available February. Call Frank Neatt 905-428-8274 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE 2-bedroom, private laundry, 2-parking, $850-inclusive. NORTH OSHAWA 1-bedroom, large, private laundry, fireplace, $750-inclusive. Call Cindy (905)432-3222 lve msg. COURTICE OSHAWA BOARDER very large, 1100sq.ft, 2 bedroom upper floor of triplex, fridge, stove shared laundry, gas heat, $1000 plus hydro, Condolyn Manage- ment (905)428-9766. COURTICE,one bedroom, very large rooms, spacious layout, low- er level of raised bungalow, large windows, parking, washer, dryer. Quiet non smoker. $775. Immedi- ate. (905)576-3830 leave mes- sage. Harwood & Bailey FREE MONTH RENT 1 & 2 bdrms from $865 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 HUGE 3 BEDROOM,1160 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Available im- mediately. $950/mo. Heat and hy- dro extra. Call 9a.m.-4p.m. Week- days. (905) 725-9991. HUGE, EXCELLENT one bed- room basement apartment, avail- able for rent, Harwood/401, air, heat included. Newly carpeted, separate entrance, utilities includ- ed. $800/mo. Contact Fahad (416) 371-7522 or leave message. KING/SANDRINGHAM - Bright, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Central air & vac,separate entrance, parking included. $600. No smokers/pets. Available Feb. 1. 905-438-0601. LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, nice quiet court, north/east Oshawa. Separate entrance, park- ing. Feb. 1st. $775 inclusive. First/last, references required. No smoking, no pets preferred. Carrie 905-743-9968 LARGE 2-BDRM,Raglan, $750/mo + utilities. Avail. immedi- ately. Call Doug (905)424-1477 LARGE newly decorated 1 base- ment apartment, quiet area, fenced garden, separate en- trance/parking, eat-in kitchen 600.00/inclusive quiet working /non-smoker preferred, no pets, first/last/references 905-686-5526 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - Legal 1 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. Utilities & cable included. No pets/smoking. References. $750/mo. Available immediately. 905-421-9041. LUXURIOUS 2-bdrm apt. Down- town Oshawa. New kitchen/bath, skylight, 4 appliances, $795/mo in- clusive. Avail. now. 905-706-6949. LUXURY,large 2-bedroom basement apartment. Immediate. 4 appliances, separate side en- trance, laundry. First/last. No pets/smoking. Westney/Hwy. 2. $865/inclusive. Call (905)428-1428 NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE six- plex, 2-bdrm. basement apt., avail- able immed/Mar 1st., extremely clean, newly renovated, excellent for retirement, very quiet. Parking, laundry. $800/inclusive, first/last, no pets. 905-723-9577. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, Feb lst. / Mar. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA -charming 2- bdrm main level house, 4 appl., cable, private entrance. $950+, avail imm. 905-439-2867. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area. $680/mo. includes hydro. Available immediately. Call 905-982-1760. ONE LARGE bedroom for rent $695+ hydro. No pets, located in quiet Oshawa residential area. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)424-5083 OSHAWA Wilson/Olive, 2-bdrm lower level six-plex, laundry facil- ities. $850/mo., utilities/parking in- cluded. Avail. Feb. 1. First/last, ref- erences. Call Lisa or Shannon 905-720-3716. OSHAWA - 2 Bed. main floor house, completely renovated, painted, hardwood, gas fireplace, parking, very clean/bright. $800/in- clusive. No smoking/NO PETS. Jan. 15/Feb. 1. WHITBY - large 2 bed. or 1+den, great area, legal with fireplace, new carpets, floor- ing, paint, NEW bathroom & kitch- en, yard, parking, laundry, must see, $895/inclusive. No smok- ing/NO PETS. 905-431-2787; 905- 985-3355. OSHAWA - 3 BEDROOM Rit- son/Olive, clean, new carpet, fresh paint, parking, yard, porch. Profes- sionally managed, Jan/Feb. $975 plus utilities. Dan 416-657-2117. OSHAWA - one bedroom base- ment apt. Separate entrance, park- ing, suit one person or working couple. $750/mo. inclusive. (Cable extra). Avail. March 1. First/last. No pets. (905)721-9713 OSHAWA area. 3 & 2 bedroom upper level and 2 bedroom basement in houses at various locations. Inclosed backyard and laundry facility available. Call 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. OSHAWA BY THE LAKE,beauti- ful 2 bedroom apt., modern kitch- en, new fridge/stove, washer/dry- er. Parking, $950/mo-inclusive., Avail. Feb. 1, no pets/smoking. 905-576-0840 416-286-9535 OSHAWA CENTRAL- , luxurious, 2-bdrms. New bathroom/ kitchen/appliances. $675/monthly. Open for inspection, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 4-6pm. 48 Simcoe St. N. 905-718-9272 OSHAWA house and 3 bedroom apt, near to all amenities and transportation, call 905-728-7361, 8am - 5pm. OSHAWA KING/SIMCOE 1-bdrm apt above store, parking available, clean, high ceilings, quiet, cozy, Available Immediately. 416-229- 0224 before 9pm. OSHAWA NORTH.Basement Bachelor. Separate entrance, AC, laundry, jacuzzi tub, cable. Non- smoker. One person only. $600 in- clusive. First/last. References. 905-925-7963 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM near OC (Adelaide/Park), new carpets, freshly painted, well managed, parking, quiet building, appliances included. $799/month-inclusive. Laundry. Immediately. 905-576- 3654 OSHAWA,bachelor basement, utilities included. Sep. entrance, no smoking/no pets. $500/mo. Avail. immediately. First and last re- quired. (905)576-7691 OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets. Suit single working individual. Refer- ences. $700/month utilities includ- ed. first/last. Immediately. 905- 728-6766 OSHAWA,Park/401, large 2-bdrm bsmt w/garage. First/last, referenc- es. Ideal for working couple. $735/mo inclusive. Days 416-917- 5568 or evenings 905-509-6326 PARK/401 bus stop in front of quiet triplex. Main floor apartment. Available Feb. 1st. Walkout kitch- en to deck. $680 plus hydro. (905)579-4064, (905)432-0840. PARK/WENTWORTH - Large 2 bedroom apartment in duplex, 2 parking spaces, laundry, large backyard, very clean, Avail. imme- diately. Call Humphrey at (416)283-5964 or (416)720-7401. PICKERING - 3-BEDROOM con- do, freshly painted, available im- mediately. All inclusive, $1350/month, first/last, close to everything. (905)683-5995 or (416)409-0553. PICKERING -Large, furnished bedroom, upper-floor, Quiet, single person preferred. No pets/smok- ing! 1-parking, shared kitchen. Walk to amenities. Avail. Immedi- ately. $500-incl. Internet access available. 905-837-7614. PICKERING - 2 bedroom spacious basement apartment. Separate en- trance, large kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, cable, parking. Great lo- cation. $950/mo. Available Feb. 1st. 905-420-5321. PICKERING BEACH/ROLLO 2 bedroom basement apt, laundry facilities, sep. entrance, $900/mo, first/last. No smoking, no pets. available immediately (905)428- 0619 PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook. New, large one bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, parking, laundry facilities, new ap- pliances. Avail. immediately. Call (905)231-9814 or (416)509-6075 PICKERING Large, bright 2-bed- room walkout. Parking, laundry, storage, patio. No pets/smoking. $900-inclusive. References. Single parents welcome! (905)839-6640 PICKERING VILLAGE - 1-bdrm. basement apt. Spacious living room, includes utilities, cable, parking. Separate entrance, non- smoker, no pets. Suits single per- son. First/last. $700/mo. Avail. im- mediately. 905-427-0476. PICKERING VILLAGE,bright 2 bedroom in Adult Lifestyle 4-plex on residential street. Suit mature quiet working adult. References. $820/inclusive. Available immedi- ately. (905)509-2375 PICKERING VILLAGE,legalized large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment. All inclusive. 1-parking. No smoking/pets. $800/month. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. Call (905)683-2427 PICKERING WHITES/401 Large 2-bdrm newly renovated bsmt apt. 4pc. bath, minutes to Frenchman's Bay/school/transit. $900 park- ing/heat/hydro included. No pets/smoking. 905-837-0365 PICKERING,1 bedroom base- ment apartment, private entrance, no smoking/pets. First/last, refer- ences required. Available immedi- ately. Suite single. (905)427-3697 or (416)333-1649. PICKERING, 2-BDRM bsmt, sep- arate entrance, 4pc bath, laundry, no pets. First/last. Avail. Feb. 1st $1000/mo. inclusive. (905)839- 5616 or 647-233-5616. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, available immediately, $750/mo plus. Own laundry and parking, cable included. (416)566- 2542 PICKERING-1 - bedroom base- ment, 4 appliances, laundry, full cable, separate entrance, suit sin- gle person. Available immediately/ Feb..lst. $650. (416) 910-4729. PICKERING-Major Oaks & Brock, 3-bdrm. bsmnt. apt. separate en- trance, 1 parking, full bath, share laundry, cable, no smoking/pets, First/last, ref. required. $900/mo Call 416-508-7878. PORT WHITBY - 1722/1724 Duf- ferin St. newly renovated spacious, quiet, 1 & 2 bedrooms, $795 and $895. Utilities, laundry incl. Walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Close to sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. SIMCOE ST. N.1 - one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca TRIDEL MILLENNIUM 2 bedroom apt. Former model suite. 5 appli- ances, all utilities except cable/phone. One underground parking space. Available immedi- ately. $1400/month. Call Tom 416- 254-8768. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, aircond., pat- io/garden, parking, storage. 905- 852-4777. WHITBY - Available now and Feb. 1st. 2 bedrooms, $840 + $860 all inclusive. Office hours 9 - 5 Mon- day - Friday (905)666-4589. WHITBY - walk to Go, one bed- room main floor apt. Sep. en- trance. Parking for one, no laun- dry, Feb. lst. $700/all inclusive. (905)430-7780 WHITBY DOWNTOWN, clean 2 bedroom, adult lifestyle, 1 parking, laundry, $795/month plus hydro, first/last, references, Immediate, Days 416-917-5568, evenings 905-509-6326. WHITBY large newly renovated 1- bdrm. walkout apt., cable, parking, gas fireplace, central air, own laun- dry, $850+shared utilities, first/last. Immediate. 905-424- 9766. WHITBY one-bedroom apt. $675+hydro, heat and water in- cluded. Completely renovated, first/last. Two bedroom $800/mo. 32-ft OFFICE TRAILER for sale. 110-amp service. A/C, baseboard heat. 905-668-4016; cell: 905-432- 4365. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 2 - BEDROOM, in Chris- tian home, lovely neighbourhood, parking, air, utilities, cable, pool, no pets/smoking, Close to shop- ping /401/public transit. $900 per. mo. March lst. (905)720-2611 WHITBY,immaculate 2-bedroom apartments available immediately $855, rent includes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455 WHITBY- Dundas and Brock. Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. now. $875/month inclusive. (905)983-9082. WHITES Rd./401, room in a spa- cious basement, available imme- diately, $450. No pets/smoking. First/last & references required. Call (416)917-4949. SIMCOE/TAUNTON - 3 bedroom, 2 baths, parking, private laundry, close to UOIT/schools, shopping, bus route. $999. + utilities. Avail- able immediately. (905)656-6127 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM backsplit duplex, lower levels beautiful Grand- view/Cherrydown Oshawa spa- cious bright , 4-appliances, gas fireplace, parking, shed, no pets/smoking/loud music, $875 plus utilities (approx. $130). Jan. 16/ or 31st. References/first/last 905-404-9489. 3 BEDROOM,1.5 bath, semi detached home, South Oshawa on Cull-De-Sac Available February 1st. $1100/month, utilities extra. First/last. Short or long term lease available. (905)725-8633. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,desirable N.E. Oshawa. Newly renovated. Immaculate, 5 appliances, c/air, garage, no smokers/pets. First/last,/references, credit check $1300+utilities. Avail. immediately. 905-259-5138. 3-BEDROOM,2-1/2 baths, separ- ate laundry, new house, $1450/month. Basement - walkout 1-bedroom, separate laundry, sep- arate entrance, $800/month. Call (416)219-4771. 4-BEDROOM HOUSE,5 applianc- es, basement, deck, 2 car garage, near Go/401, first/last, no pets/smoking, $1400 plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)728- 5640 N.E. OSHAWA, 3-bedroom in- cludes 4 appliances, garden shed, large yard. $1050/month utilities included. Call (905)721-0122. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 12, 2005 www.durhamregion.com McMACKIN, Lorie Jean (nee Wandless) Passed away peacefully at Markham Stouffville Hospital on Sunday January 9, 2005. Loving mother of Ryan, and daughter of Fay and the late Bert Wandless. Dear sister of David, and Nancy (Ted Wood). Sadly missed by her niece Caitlin, and nephews Adam and Eric. Lorie is forever loved by her family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 7-9 pm on Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday. A complete funeral service will be held at St. Paul's On-the-Hill, Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Road, Pickering on Thursday January 13, 2005 at 11:00 am. Should family and friends so de- sire, donations to the Oshawa Cancer Clinic, or the charity of your choice be greatly appreciated. WASHBURN, Lloyd (4th degree K of C, Leo J. Austin Assembly) on Monday, January 10th, 2005. Lloyd loving son of Annie and the late Lloyd. Be- loved brother Shirley, Danny and his wife Maggie and Denise. Dear uncle of Richard, Melissa, Emma, Henry and Jason and great uncle to Jesse, Amber and Shirrene. Lloyd will be greatly missed by all those he knew. Friends will be received on Thurs- day, January 13th from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090). Mass of Christian burial to be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East (Harwood and Bayly) on Fri- day, January 14th, at 11a.m. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT OUR SPECIALTY 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. 'BIG ORANGE BARN" THURS. JAN. 13TH, 6:30 P.M. PREVIEW FROM 5 P.M. •HUGE BEDROOM SUITE SALE - Oak, Pine, Cherry •HUGE ANTIQUE SALE •NEW FURNITURE LIQUIDATION For more info. or for consignment, please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2005 Preview 11:00 AM ~ Sale 1:00 PM A large and interesting sale of Antiques and collectors items. A good selection of furniture from a Toronto Estate to include: Leather club style button tufted sofa and chair, large French display cabinet with carved top, large 4 door wardrobe with metal mounts, 1/4 cut golden oak dining set with carved sideboard with mirror back, serving table, extending dining table and 8 chairs, oak stacking bookcase, oak filing cabinet, mahogany 2 door display cabinet, side by side china cabinet, French carved tapestry covered settee, antique pine chest of drawers, Queen Anne style drop front desk, mahogany drop leaf coffee table, 2 antique English grandfather clocks, large mahogany gentlemen's dressing table mirror, French display cabinet, Victorian side chairs, several small tables, tea wagon, several oriental rugs, mirrors, paintings, limited edition prints, watercolours, oil paintings, lamps, pair of antique Japanese bronze vases, bronze covered urn, 2 large Victorian needlework pictures. A large selection of glass and china: Large finely gilded 2 handled Crown Derby vase, Beswick horses, Early Worcester Teapot, Early English Porcelain, Wedgwood teapot and biscuit barrel, Rare Beswick dog head plaque, Rare Worcester Hunter & Hounds figure and other figurines & snuffer, Rare Moorcroft biscuit barrel, 3 Moorcroft vases and 2 bowls, Cranberry glass bell, Jack in Pulpit vase, water jug and numerous other pieces of Art Glass, Cut Glass, Collection of perfume bottles, Royal Crown Derby painted & signed tea set and figurines, small collection of English porcelain dogs and cats, set of 6 Shelley Soup cups & saucers, Lladro figurines, Carltonware, stoneware vases, Wedgwood Susie Cooper dinner service, Royal Doulton dinner service, Crystal chandelier. Large amount of sterling silver items, cigarette cases, Collection of silver and gold filled pens, French enamel Carriage clock, nautical clock, carved ivory figures, selection of leather bound books, Antique book on the Titanic, linens & jewelry, antique miniature sewing machine, 2 feather light sewing machines. Collection of Royal Doulton figures to include: The Captain HN 2260, Balloon Seller HN 1315, The Love Letter HN 2149, DayDreams HN 1731, The Master HN 2325, The Professor HN 2281, The Laird HN 2351, The Broken Lance HN 2041, Afternoon Tea HN 1747, Ermine Coat HN 3981, Large King Charles and several other figures and mugs. This sale will also include a selection of Retro items: teak desks, tables, sideboard, vintage TV, prints, ceramics, glassware and jewelry. Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Debit,Cheque with I.D. LUNCH COUNTER Wa d dington's 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Phone: 613-475-6223 Fax: 613-475-6224 www.waddingtons.ca/brighton CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Jan. 14th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 8pc. walnut diningroom suite, 2 two door new refrigerators, pine hutch, maple table & chairs, maple coffee & end tables, vanity dresser, press back rockers, refinished dressers, pine tables, antique platform rockers, qty. wooden kitchen chair, 2 chain hoists, hammer wrenches, Delta scroll saw, gravely garden tractor with lawn deck & snowblower, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com LIQUIDATION AUCTION Mickey Finns Sports Cafe Restaurant & Bar, Related Contents Saturday Jan. 15th, 10:30 AM (Viewing 9:00 AM) Located in Oshawa, 1050 Simcoe St. North As requested by the Bailiff, complete contents from Mickey Finns will be liquidated, partial list includes 46 icecream style chairs & tables, bar stools, booths, display counters, misc. neon & metal beer signs, sports memorabilia, lockers, floor vault, desk, file cabinet, cash drawer, pool table lights, s/s prep tables, beer fridge, glass washer, s/s bar sink, glass display cooler, bake overn, s/s dishwasher, gas range/grill, charcoal pit, 2 deep fryers, s/s racks, ice cube machine, walk in cooler & freezer, s/s sinks & misc. tables, assorted glasses, jugs, utensils & related cooking/prep items, plus many more articles, related to running a restaurant/bar. Te rms Cash & Cheque Only. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 (Day of sale 905-718-6602) PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Jan. 15 Start: 6 PM View: from 4 PM Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auction with approx. 350 lots of antiques, art, fine furniture, glass, china & col- lectibles incl: Norval Morrisseau paint- ings, Old Country Roses service for 12, discontinued Royal Doulton figurines etc. For info. & pics. go to: www:randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: (905) 885-6336 NO BUYERS PREMIUM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collect- ables for a Port Perry home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Woods fridge, stove, Admiral dishwasher, Inglis washer and dryer, freezer, dehumidifier, washstand, chest of drawers, bedroom suite, kitchen suite, bird bath, garden tools, Lawnboy mower, plus many other interesting items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale ~Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon ON Sat. Jan 15, @ 5 pm.Bowmanville estate & collector coins: Collections/lighters, bottle openers, jack knives, pipes, pins, cigar boxes, cigarette tins, old bottles, milk bottles, sports cards (Michael Jordan), wooden table/4 press back chairs, gate leg drop leaf table, oak bunk beds, old snow shoes, Doulton dishes, kitchen ware, tools. Royal- ty Tokens, 1999 $2 Gold, Silver coins, 1900 Can .25 bill. Jan. Auctions: Sun. Jan. 23 at 11 am. Collector coins & currency. Sat. Jan. 29 at 5 pm. Household auction Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SAT. JAN. 15 - 10 A.M.at McLean Auction Center - 2194 Little Britain Rd. Lindsay. Property of Kathie and David Simpson. Long time collectors, antique traders and former owners of Cameron Schoolhouse Antiques. Antiques and quality furniture, collectables, glass and china, tools and antique tools, hundreds of items. Don't miss this interest- ing sale, also lge qty of new gift items. (705) 324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauc- tions.com SAT. JAN. 15th - 10 a.m. ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & FURNITURE from Ajax, Po rt Perry & Unionville @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. See website for details. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 LUCAS TY LITTLEJOHN A baby brother for Bryleigh!! Frank and Cheryl (nee Dyson) Littlejohn alon g w ith big sister Bryleigh would like to announce the birth of their son and brother, Lucas Ty. Lucas was born on December 6, 2004, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. at the Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, New York. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at home that we haven’t had a chance to see yet. All our love. AAA Brand new detached home, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, fenced, garage, prim location, A/C. No pets. First/last. $1495. Available ASAP. 905-434-2698 or 647-321- 5091. AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses, semis & fully detached homes, also country property from $1300 - $6000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville & Raglan. Call Garry Bolen, Asso- ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX/TAUNTON RD 2 acres, 2 storey/3 bedroom /large garage multiuse/home business/high ex- posure, backing onto golf course available February $1400 plus util- ities plus reference call 905-438- 2280 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. CENTRAL OSHAWA,4-bdrm bungalow, fin. bsmt, eat-in kitchen, appliances, c/a, near schools/amenities. $1250/mo.+ utilities. First/last, Avail. February 1st. Call (905)728-7796 OSHAWA large 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Near OC, $750/inclusive. A/C, laundry and parking. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Call (905)436- 9439 OSHAWA (NORTH) 3-bedroom, 2-baths, finished basement, fully fenced, w/out deck, double drive- way,new carpet, appliances, no pets/smoking, $1,250+. Referenc- es. (905)438-0162. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, garage, freshly painted, $1300 plus utilities first/last credit check. Call (905) 434-2437. OSHAWA 3-Bedroom House for rent. Move in now. Pay from Feb. $1150/month+hydro. Open house Sunday Jan 16th, 12-3pm, 216 Centre St. 416-284-9659. No pets. OSHAWA- 4+1 BEDROOM, sep- arate diningroom/livingroom, fenced yard. Close to 401/schools, gas heat, a/c, no pets. $1400+util/first/last. Avail. immedi- ately. Credit-check. 905-433-2445. WANT TO PURCHASE a home, No Down Payment. I can help. Call Diane Stewart, Homelife Durham (905)720-0228 WHITBY - Cochrane St., com- pletely remodelled 2 bed. bunga- low (upper), huge new deck over- looking large treed backyard, 5 new appliances, non-smokers please. $950/mo. + 1/2 utilities. Please call 416-379-4884 leave message. WILLIAM PEAK CO-OPERATIVE HOMES, PICKERING. Now avail- able the following market rent units: 3 bed. townhouse $1042 + utilities; 2 bed. townhouse $980 + utilities; 1 bed. seniors apt. $790 includes utilities. Call (905)837- 2920 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll- free 1-866-922-6422. OSHAWA,2 bedroom townhouse, full basement, private fenced yard. Laundry, parking, near all amen- ities. Available Feb. 1st. $975/all inclusive. (905)720-0922. OSHAWA,new bungalow town- home. 4-bdrms, 3-baths, c/v, c/a, gas f/p, 5 appliances, window cov- erings, no smoking/pets. $1400/mo plus. Avail. now. 905- 720-1533 or 905-767-5839 PICKERING LUXURY TRIDEL townhouse, approx. 1800sq.ft. 3- bedrooms 2.5 baths underground parking, gated security close to Pickering Town Center $1375/month + utilities. Avail. Feb.1st. Call Barry (905)839-7496. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. AJAX,room for rent, $425/mo, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 FURNISHED ROOM for rent-Pick- ering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful home backing onto Rouge forest, share with 2 professional adults, cable/hi-speed internet, non-smok- er-no pets preferred. Avail. Immed. Suits single professional. $700/mo. Jeff 416-720-9405. FURNISHED ROOM,north Oshawa, share bathroom, kitchen, laundry, $450 inclusive, available immediately, non-smoker/no pets. (905)448-9675; 905-809-2071 email: lindabmw53@hotmail.com GRANDVIEW S/E - 1/ 2 rooms for rent. Cable/parking. Near bus. Suitable for single or couple. Short/long term welcome. No smoke. $$$ negotiable. 905-550- 2124. PICKERING,Dixie/Kingston Rd. 2 furnished rooms to rent $450 & $350; includes laundry & utilities. No smoking/pets. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last. (905)839-3030 PICKERING, Liverpool South, 1-private basement room, unfur- nished. Share large kitchen and bathroom, clean quiet home. Old- er mature gentleman preferred. Rent: $400 plus $200 security/. No smoking/pets. (905)839-7065 OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available im- mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- sive.Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING Altona/Hwy. #2. Fur- nished/unfurnished bedrooms available immediately in upscale neighbourhood. Single female pre- ferred. $450/mo. first/last, includes laundry, cable/internet. Near all amenities. (416)877-0297 Pickering/Ajax clean furnished house to share. Mature male pre- ferred, parking, laundry, internet, telephone, cable TV, and all util- ities included. $475 first & last. No lease, non smoking house, no pets, 905-420-0081 cell 905-409- 9495. PROFESSIONALLY FINISHED basement room, 2nd room also available. Kitchen privilges, Laun- dry fac., parking, near shopping, transit. Ajax. Available immediate- ly. Satellite available. Female pre- ferred. (905)683-2273 leave mes- sage. ROOM FURNISHED/UNFUR- NISHED Full use of house, laun- dry, parking, non-smokers. Must be mature, neat and clean. South Oshawa $395 incl.. utilities Call Dave (905) 391-7435 VALLEYFARM/KINGSTON RD. 4-bedroom house, share with 2- others. $500/plus gas, includes hydro, parking, water, cable. Near all amenities. Female preferred (416)565-2908 Notice To Creditors Any person having a claim against the estate of Lawrence, Michael Kenopic, who died at the Town of Whitby, on Nov. 20, 2004 can mail proof in writing before March 1, 2005. The Trustee will proceed to distribute estate after March 1, 2005, having regard only to the claims of which she then shall have had notice. Estate Trustee, 4 Vale Cres. Ajax, On. L1S 5A4 LOST CAT:Orange, short haired tabby. Very friendly, answers to Tiger. Church St./Meekings area. Since Sunday January 9th. (905)426-2431 MATURE man seeks young lady in Pickering area. For discreet services, good pay, call between 12-3pm. (519)654-2546. SINCERE SINGLES Introduction Service. successfully matching members for long term relation- ships Toll-free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. Winter special on now! SPEED DATING EVENTS - Jan. 25th- ages 30 - 40; Feb. 1st - ages 40 - 50. Singles Dance Party Saturday Jan. 29th. All in Whitby. 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(905)427-4926. LOOKING FOR quality afterschool child care? Pryde at Maple Ridge is offering an after school program specifically designed for children 6-12 yrs. Spaces are limited. Please call Jodi at 905-831-4513. RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 15 years experience infants- 10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/De- laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 BABYSITTER wanted for 2 chil- dren, live-in, in my home. Ross- land/Westney area in Ajax. Fax to: (905)427-1237 BABYSITTER WANTED.Must be able to work evenings and week- ends. Suitable for student. Call (905)509-3456. WANTED: LIVE-IN caregiver for 5 year old boy, Salem/Kingston Rd area. Please call (905)619-6804 DIXIE/FINCH, BABYSITTER re- quired for 3 year old ASAP, ideal for highschool student. 3:30pm-6:30pm. Arts, crafts and story time. Call (905)839-9705. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 2005 - ALL NEW CARDLESS SATELLITE SYSTEMS available. Full sales, service and installations. Is your current satellite down? We can help. #1 in Durham. Call 905-767-0013. 50's ELECTRIC WATER CHILLED Pepsi chest cooler, ice- cream style lids, raised Pepsi logo. Works great. 4x3x2 1/2, $700.00 Call 905-982-1999. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ANTIQUE DESKS,assorted chairs, file cabinets, boardroom ta- bles & chairs, sofas, and more va- riety. 1051 Toy Ave., Pickering. (905)428-9777 ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SET, solid oak, 1 captain chair, 5 side chairs, rectangle table, buf- fet/hutch. Recently refinished. $2300. (905)999-7128 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET & BED Cherry- wood chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night tables, Queen bed and base. Excellent condition, $600.416-878- 0028 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BUSINESS CLOSING SALE. Engines, cylinder heads, engine parts. Automotive machine shop equipment and machines. Bell's Automotive Machine Shop. 214 Wentworth E, Oshawa. 905-432- 4365 CARPETS - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living- room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CERAMIC MOLDS over 500, com- puterized kiln, pouring machine & table. Some paints and bisque. asking $3000. call 905-655-6970 COMPUTER - DELL 8100 P4, 1.4 ghz, 128 ram, 20hd, speakers, keyboard, mouse, cd/rw, 17" moni- tor, $380; MOD X-Box $350. Call (905)837-1982 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. P3/933 (Com- plete) $379.00; P3/500 (Complete) $269.00; P2/350 (Complete) $169.00. CD-RW upgrade only $30.00 w/system purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $399.00 (ltd quantities). Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reason- able rates w/Free Pick-up and De- livery within Oshawa/Whitby. Mini- mal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50.00 Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Lay- away Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Sys- tems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Par k/Bond). Call (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DARK COLOUR dining room set, 6 chairs, buffet, hutch, table with leaf. $800. Call (905)430-8993 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. GOV'T. INSPECTED Ont. grain fed beef. Sides, split sides at $1.70/lb. Bruce 705-432-3031 or Marie 905-986-4932 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER IF YOU HAVE INHERITED a house and wish to sell the complete contents all at once, we purchase full antique estate. Call Frank (705)790-4323 PIANOS & CLOCKS - FREE CHRISTMAS CLOCK with purchase of any acoustic or digital piano. "BOXING WEEK SPECIALS"- Save $$$ while quantities last. Also on Samick pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments ap- ply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. POOLTABLE 4x8, slate, excellent condition, $700. Also 9pc Oak din- ing room suite with hutch/china cabinet. Mint condiotion. Best of- fer.Call (905)706-5520. RENO SALE Matching sofa, chair, rocker, ottoman w/maple coffee & 2 end tables O.B.O. new bbq w/tank, large desk, pine chair, stereo centre w/2 speakers. 905- 430-4506. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. SAVE THOUSANDS!!Fridge, Stove, Kitchen cabinets + Pantry for sale - PCV simulated wood- grain finish, $3000.00 or best offer. For more info call 905-404-5200 or email fbarberio@rogers.com WANTED TO BUY - Used plastic flying saucer antenna (705) 328- 0402 after 6 p.m. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality ser- vice since 1975. (905)753-2246. AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. Call 905-424-1735. SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the Fortec Lifetime Ultra. Get 1000’s of channels, no monthly bills. 1St in Durham Region. Call 905-435- 0202. uneekelectronics@rog- ers.com 226 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE FOR A FREE DEMO ADORABLE Lab Pups (Black), CKC Registered, 1st shots, dewormed, microchipped. $500. Ready to go now. Call (905)432-0865 FREE TO GOOD HOME, 2 guinea pigs, cage, accessories included. Call (905)509-3456 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, 1-male, 1-female, 6-months, 2 shots, Ajax. $350-each. (905)428- 8649 REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German lines, vet checked, first shots, tat- tooed, family raised, guaranteed. (705)786-0322 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, fully loaded, no rust, mint condition, one owner lady driven, $3500 obo. 905-655-1722. 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2 door, white, 16" rims, new gas tank and motor mounts, undercoated, certified & E-tested, $2,500 OBO. Call Ken 905-396-0451 1990 CAVALIER wagon, good condition, 125,000 kms., certified and e-tested, asking $1,000. Call 905-579-1953. 1991 EAGLE TALON $2299; 1996 Mazda MX3 $3499; 1996 Saturn $3299; 1996 Grand Am $3499; Others from $1699+up. Certified/e- tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976), (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 1992 MAZDA MX3 4-cyl. 5-speed, red, 170,000-kms. certified and e- tested, good condition. Asking $2175. (905)571-5138 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE.3.1 auto. 4-dr, pw, pdl, tilt, cruise, RR defog. Certified and e-tested $1750. (905)571-5138 1992 TOYOTA Corolla LSX, 4-dr, 5-spd, air, $2300 certified/e-tested; 1992 Ford Escort wagon, only 120,000kms, auto, air, no rust, cer- tified/e-tested $2500. Call (905)668-2215 1994 FORD TAURUS WAGON, 4dr, 6 cyl. auto, loaded, clean, runs excellent, $1250.; 1990 LUMINA APV mini van, 6 cyl. auto, loaded, clean, no rust. $1450. Oshawa (905)720-0704 1995 CHEV CAVALIER Z22, 2dr, 4cyl., 2.2L, auto, air, am/fm cas- sette, ABS, air bags, spoiler, spot- less interior, 175,000kms, Certi- fied/e-tested $2995. (905)655- 9568 1995 GRAND AM,red, 6cyl, auto, 2-dr, a/c, p/w, p/l. 217,000kms, certified/e-tested. Great condition. $2900+ save gst when buying pri- vate. (905)571-1962 1997 CHEV LUMINA, good solid car with good motor, 210,000 km. Certified and E-tested, asking $4,500 OBO. Call 905-377-0361 evenings and weekends. 1998 NEON,4 dr. auto, 138,000 km, a/c, ps, pb, am/fm CD, new tires, new muffler, great shape $3750. Call 905-767-5897 1998 SATURN - auto, 4 dr., a/c, 180kms, great condition. $5000. Call 905-982-1768. 2000 OLDS ALERO,black, 2dr, 6 cyl. auto, CD player, p.sunroof, windows, ABS traction control, alloy rims, 85,000km. $9,000. cert/e-tested.(905)721-8771 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, tinted windows, vent visors, hidden hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 OBO. 905-342-2704. 93 CHEVY LUMINA Z34 $1475. Safety, e-test, V-6, 3.4L, 2dr, pw, pd, new battery, new brakes, new rad.905-725-4799 BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 DRIVE IN LUXURY at a low price. 1993 Cadillac Seville, burgundy w/gray leather interior. Good shape. $3,000 as is, $3500 certi- fied. Call Mark 905-434-0392 HONDA ACCORD, 1999 EX, 4 door, loaded, 5 speed, top condi- tion, certified & e-tested $10,999.00 (905) 985-3971, ask for Jim. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops a ll for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1988 GMC SIERRA extended cab, 4x4, rebuilt 350. new rad, starter, gas tank. 8' box, E-tested, good running truck, T400 transmission, $3900. 905-376-3549. 1989 CHEVROLET Silverado, $3800 o.b.o. In good condition. Call 905-571-1644. 1999 BLAZER LT,4X4, 2dr, auto, ps, pb, pmirrors, cruise, CD, excel- lent condition, 104,000 km, certi- fied & E-tested, $11,000 obo. 905- 985-8666. 2000 FORD F-150,4x4, 4dr, ext.- cab, flare side, 82,500kms. Fully loaded, bedliner, remote starter, Am/fm CD, $21,995. Debbie, Oshawa (905)434-5524 2001 SAVANA 2500 - 3/4 tonne cargo van. Side doors. 100,000 kms. Certified, e-test. A/C. $13,500. Call 905-434-7120 / 905- 718-4341. 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE,4.0 auto- matic 4x4, loaded, high hwy kms, but lots of life left. 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