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Trucks at the Region’s depots were loaded with salt on Tuesday night to prepare for signs of overnight snow activity approaching the area. “It’s been very busy so far this winter,” district superintendent Kerry Brennan said. “We’ve had a significant number of storms already and it doesn’t look like we’re going to see any let-ups over how it was last year.” The Region’s budget for winter mainte- nance sits at about $6 million but heavy snowfall over the past three years has pushed that limit to an average of more than $8 mil- lion each year. “This past year was definitely the most expensive we’ve had to address because a lot of the storms fell on weekends where we’re paying our people time-and-a-half and even double time,” said Uldis Siksna, the Region’s manager of maintenance operations. Along with the costs of labour, materials and equipment needed for plowing, salting, snow fence erection, snow removal from downtown cores, spring cleanup and other activities, some of the increased expenditure is a result of the sky-rocketing cost of salt. Increased fuel costs over the past year shot the price of salt up to about $65 a tonne at one point but it now sits firmly at about $57 a tonne. Early 2008 saw one of the snowiest winters on record with more than 200 centimetres of snowfall in many areas and the win- ter weather sticking around until well into March, said David Phillips, senior climatolo- gist with Environment Canada. “People were complaining about doing too much shovelling and plowing and push- ing and kind of hoping in a way for a re- cord.” Despite less snowfall so far this winter, workers have still been busy combating the roads due to the significant freeze-thaw cy- cles, Mr. Siksna said. “We’ve had three major snowfalls and within a week, we’ve had rains and mild weather and it’s been melted off so to get through those transition phases, you’re going through a lot of freezing rain or freez- ing up on the roads,” he said. “(Years ago,) it’d get cold and the roads would freeze and snow would blow across and that was it. Now, during the day when it gets warmer, the road temperatures get warm enough that the snow sticks to it and because of drifting, the winds are higher so you’re going out there a lot more and as many times on non-snow event days as snow days.” This winter set in earlier than last year with winter road crews called in at the end of October but Mr. Phillips said he anticipates less snowfall in 2009 than last year. “We’ve already seen the snow cover come and go a couple of times and that will prob- ably be the pattern that we see.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo A Durham Region works department front-end loader prepared to put salt into a snow plow at the department’s depot in Whitby. Winter blasting away at regional budget Creative Dance Touring Company one of Durham charities that can’t raise funds By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — For most local charities, the faltering economy and trouble in the auto industry are top of mind when it comes to fundraising concerns. But some groups in Dur- ham aren’t able to bring in cash for another reason -- they’ve lost their charitable status. Running a charity involves piles of paperwork and every year, there are those who simply forget to file neces- sary documents, miss annual deadlines or fill things out in- correctly. The consequence? Their charitable status is yanked, which means they can’t ac- cept funds, hold fundraising events or ask municipalities to waive fees based on chari- table status. Since January 2008, six charities in Durham Region have had their status revoked for failing to file their paper- work. “That is the most frequent reason for involuntary revo- cation,” said Canada Revenue Agency spokeswoman Cath- erine Jolicoeur. She said the CRA always informs charities before their status is revoked, adding they can get it back fairly easily by re-registering and in some cases, paying a $500 penalty. The charities in Durham that are currently without sta- tus because of failure to file are: the Tyrone Community Centre in Clarington, Creative Dance Touring Company in Ajax, the Adventure Founda- tion in Whitby and in Osha- wa, the International Aid and Cooperation Organization, the Reginald Joseph Roeland Foundation and the Oshawa Folk Arts Council (OFAC). No local charities lost their sta- tus “for cause,” which means there was misconduct. Richard Davidson, the new president of OFAC just took office recently and was sur- prised to learn his group had lost its status. “It was just a paperwork error, our accountant is look- ing into it now,” he said. Mr. Davidson said OFAC will be up and running again quickly, stressing this blip won’t affect the group’s ability to organize the 37th annual Fiesta Week in June, which has long been its claim to fame. Every year, Canadian chari- ties are required to file finan- cial statements and a list of directors and trustees, among other things. It all has to be in within six months of the end of the charity’s fiscal period. According to CRA data, since January 2008, 746 chari- ties in Canada have had their status revoked for failure to file -- 255 of those in Ontario. Another 50 nationwide lost their status “for cause” during that same period, with 39 of those in Ontario, mostly in the GTA. 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The incident happened at about 7 a.m. when the plow turned south onto Burcher Road off of Bayly Street. The plow, which had been head- ing east on Bayly, turned onto Burcher, with a motorist heading north on the road. A woman driving the car stopped for the plow. Christie McLardie, the Town’s com- munications manager, said the plow operator didn’t make a full turn. Instead, he backed up to clear the intersection. “She was confused about what the plow was doing,” Ms. McLardie said. When the motorist saw the plow back up, she moved for- ward and into the path of the plow. The two vehicles rubbed together, with no damage to the plow and a scratch to the car, Ms. McLardie said. There were no injuries and no charges were laid by Durham Regional Police, she said. The police termed the ac- cident a “weather-related in- cident,” she said. “The Town called the po- lice. It’s the Town’s policy to call the police for any incident involving a Town vehicle,” she said. Charities miss deadlines, lose status Ajax snowplow, car tangle on Burcher AJAX — Two teenaged sus- pects are being sought by po- lice investigating a street level robbery in Ajax in which a woman had a gun held to her head. The 26-year-old victim told Durham cops she was walking along Delaney Drive at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when she was approached by two young men, one of whom pointed a gun at her and demanded her belongings. When one of the young men realized the intended robbery target was a woman he sug- gested she be let go, police said. The suspect with the gun put the weapon in his waist- band and the men walked away. The victim wasn’t hurt and nothing was stolen. Po- lice are looking for two sus- pects believed to be 15 to 18, one black and one white. Both wore dark clothes. Gun pointed at woman’s head in robbery newsdurhamregion.comNow with RSS content feedsSUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 newsdurhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 GET LOCAL 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com AJAX — A Scarborough man said he was shot in the hand in Ajax on Monday. Police were called to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital at roughly 3 p.m. on Monday after a 22-year-old Scarborough man suf- fered a gunshot wound to his hand. The man reported being assaulted before he was shot. He said he was taking a taxi from Scarborough to Ajax and got out at a shopping com- plex on Kingston Road at roughly 2 p.m. He said he was approached by a group of white males who stole his gold chain. During the con- frontation, a gun was fired, striking him in the hand, he said. He also reported several other shots fired toward him as he ran away. He made his own way to the hos- pital and was later released. 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Durham Community Choir invites you to participate in our Spring 2009 session. A non-auditioned community choir, we welcome anyone 16 years of age or older who would like to sing with us. We will be preparing a variety program for performance on April 26. Please join us for rehearsals on Monday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Durham College, Oshawa Campus, Room C113 Register at www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Course: MUSC 1905 | Cost: $70 For more information call 905.683.3197 To register call 1-866-873-9945 www.welcomewagon.ca www.bridalshowcase.ca WELCOME WAGON Bridal Showcase Sunday, February 1, 2009 Carruthers Creek Golf Club Doors Open at 1 p.m. Showcase features: Industry Experts with advice & information • Display • Demos • Door Prizes • Fashion Shows • Gift Bags & More THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 8, 2009 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJAX — Durham police have taken the rare measure of issuing a warning about a recently-released sex offender taking up residence in Ajax. Orville Dwayne Thomp- son, 37, was released from prison Monday after serv- ing more than 13 years for offences that includ- ed sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, break and enter and forc- ible confinement. The crimes, committed in Toronto over several months in 1992, targeted several women ranging in age from 43 to 76. Mr. Thompson served the full length of his court-imposed sen- tence after being denied parole on a number of occasions, according to police. When he was released with- out supervision, police successfully sought a court-ordered peace bond that imposes conditions on the offend- er. Mr. Thompson, who will be living in Ajax with his family, must adhere to a curfew between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., has been ordered to obtain coun- selling and is prohibited from contacting victims of his past offences. The conditions allow police to monitor the man’s activities. Cops have asked anyone aware of suspi- cious activity to call 905-579-1520, ext. 2525. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Now that’s funny AJAX — Ashleigh Adlam, a Grade 10 student at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, shares a laugh with Lina Gmei- ner, a resident at Winbourne Park. Notre Dame students have started a grandparenting program with the residents of the long-term care facility. The students will get together with the residents every month for various activities. 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Alexander Award for leader- ship in eliminating racial discrimination. “I was happy; I couldn’t speak, all I could say was thank you,” Ms. Manning said about receiving the award, presented to three Ontario students annually. “And I was excited, at one point I wasn’t sure I deserved it... so I was really grateful.” The award included $5,000, which she’s using to help with university bills. “They said spend it wisely,” she said. The Lincoln Alexander award is pre- sented to Ontario students between age 16 and 25 who have provided outstand- ing leadership in improving racial under- standing. The ‘We are the Change’ event Ms. Man- ning organized involved a day and night performance which shared different expe- riences people have encountered, such as interracial relationships, and what it’s like to be a black, white, or Indian man and woman. “Just experiences of you versus society as well as male versus female,” she said. Even though the event was for Black History Month, she wanted it to focus on everyone. “A lot of people really liked it,” Ms. Man- ning said. “It got more people involved than just black people per say.” The event also included a play she wrote tracing the history of black people who came from Africa and settled in Canada. She wrote the script with her friend Sa- mantha Adusei. During Ms. Manning’s high school ca- reer at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, she created a pen-pal program between Kenyan orphans and Canadian children between ages eight and 13, and presented an AIDS awareness event. For it, she partnered with the AIDS committee of Durham Region and handed out information, collected donations, sold ribbons and had a speaker talk about the real side of life with the disease. Her pen-pal program started with eight kids and now involves 50. Her role in it includes co-ordinating the letters to get to and back from Kenya, as well as fundraising to cover postage and books for kids in the program on the Kenya side. Ms. Manning got the idea for the pen-pal program through her scholarship coach, who helps her come up with ideas. “You see the need in different places, but sometimes you need the push to get started,” Ms. Manning said. This year she expanded the pen-pal program into high schools. “The new fundraiser now is seeds for success,” she said. It includes a mentoring program and selling jewelry to support kids in Kenya’s Teamwork Children’s Ser- vice. Ms. Manning’s scholarship coach’s hus- band, Joel Chacha, is its director and buys the jewelry in Kenya to sell here. She also wants to create a scholarship. Ms. Manning is working with her friend Ms. Adusei on some upcoming commu- nity initiatives as well. “You will be seeing us very soon,” she said. “The ideas will start flowing and then you’ll hear from us.” Ms. Manning attends York University for Social Sciences with help from nine scholarships she’s received. Ajax woman wins human rights award Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Chris-Ann Manning won the Lincoln Alexander Award for leadership in eliminating racial dis- crimination. ‘You see the need in different places, but sometimes you need the push to get started.’ ‘The ideas will start flowing and then you’ll hear from us’ -- CHRIS-ANN MANNING We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 8, 2009 durhamregion.com T hey say God works in mysterious ways. I am inclined to agree. Witness the death and resurrection of H (not his real initial). They tell me years ago H was a hellion. Foul-mouthed, mean, even danger- ously violent at times. They tell me H was headed for real trouble, probably prison or worse. Then God intervened and ran over him with a pickup truck and H was reborn, complete with a gammy leg and a wholly new perspective. I’m not sure how apocryphal the story is but I’ve heard enough versions of it that there must be some truth in there somewhere. And H certainly seems to fit the profile. I don’t know how old H is. He could be 25 or 50. He is timeless, dressing in the same leather jacket, running shoes, shorts and bandanna every day of the year, winter and summer. He limps around town looking like an embittered Vietnam vet. His hair is long and scraggly with streaks of grey. He is usu- ally unshaven. He looks scary as hell. But he is just the opposite. I first met H just weeks after moving into town. I was enjoying a haircut when he hobbled into the barbershop, plunked himself down into the chair beside mine and, without a word of introduction, began to tell me why the recent Metallica concert sucked. This was disquieting since, regard- less of where he is, H speaks at demolition derby volume. My eyes darted back and forth, frantically combing the room for help while keeping track of all the scissors and razors within reach. But it very soon became apparent I was the only worried person there. My barber, the other patrons, seemed completely at ease with H’s pres- ence. They hadn’t batted an eye. He was, obviously, harmless. Incredibly loud, but harmless. Sixteen years later, I have since come to know H relatively well. At least, as well as you can know an enigma like him. His most remarkable talent is his gift for swear- ing. H uses the “F” word like an artiste. He is a Picasso of profanity, effortlessly weav- ing “F-bombs” into his every sentence until it becomes more like poetry than cussing. “How’re you doing H?” “In-F**kin’-credible!” But it wasn’t until I played shinny with H that I began to see how much more there is to him than meets the eye... and ear. He is passionate about the game and regardless of his handicaps he plays with enthusiasm and abandon. And although on the outside he may look like Twisted Sister on skates, on the inside he is pure Bobby Orr. Last summer, my wife and I were awak- ened in the middle of the night by what seemed like two drunk men having a very loud, very blue argument. For a sleepy moment or two my old city mentality kicked in and I was tempted to call the police, but then my wife gently reminded me that it was H having a chat with him- self. “Thank goodness” I said, relieved, “I thought it was trouble.” “Good night sweetheart” said my wife as we both fell back into a comfortable snooze, “Sweet F**kin’ dreams honey.” Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. City’s 2009 focus rightly on business growth W e agree with Mayor Dave Ryan that expanding Pickering’s business community is the top priority for the city in 2009. Pickering, like many municipalities, has to be vigilant that its tax revenue has a healthy balance and does not place an undue burden on residential taxpayers. Of course, Pickering is at a disadvantage in that a huge chunk of the municipal- ity, almost three-quarters of it, including the federal airport and Seaton lands, has been frozen to development, deny- ing the City much-needed revenue. This factor cannot be ignored. Still, in recent years, tax increases coming out of the City have been high, averaging 6.8 per cent. While the City has a plan and forecasts lower tax hikes in the coming years, these numbers are just too much for homeowners to stomach. Perhaps high-profile, but non- essential budget wishes should be put off for at least a year. Many residents are feeling the economic pinch and shouldn’t have to shoulder the bill for new facilities, etc. Growth in the Pickering business com- munity, such as the expansion of Purdue Pharma and the coming of Aker Kvaern- er Chemetics, are certainly welcome. Mayor Ryan and councillors need to continue to do everything in their power to attract and retain businesses here. As always, the Seaton development, and especially getting it right, is also crucial for the City. It must resist the temptation of having housing, and the resulting tax revenue, in the area as soon as possible, because the likely trade-off would be compromises that would make the development like any other. This isn’t what’s been envisioned in the area, and several residents last year held the City’s feet to the fire on the issue. Mayor Ryan’s avowed commitment to bringing employers and jobs, in addition to and at the same time as homeowners, to Seaton is welcome. We encourage City staff and council- lors to do their ultimate best to ensure the 2009 tax increase isn’t unduly high by reviewing every spending area and making cuts where possible. Even with the aforementioned serious obstacles, residents rightly expect nothing less. 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The couple utilizes Pickering’s senior snow removal program since both have medical disabilities. On Christmas Eve afternoon, their drive- way was cleared by City contractors, but 15 minutes later, the couple was shocked to see a Pickering plow push “a wall of snow, ice and salt onto the driveway,” which was about four-feet high and five feet into the driveway, Mr. Burke said. “It was terrible,” said the former City of To- ronto employee who did similar work there. He called the roads emergency line Christ- mas Eve and spoke to staff, but to no avail. “No one ever came and we were not able to attend Christmas Eve mass for the first time in 40 years,” Mrs. Burke wrote in a letter to the City. Mr. Burke called the emergency line Christmas morning, but got tired of being on hold and called Pickering Fire Services, since his grandson with a disability was to arrive that day and his wheelchair couldn’t get over the windrow. The fire department came to help. “I couldn’t thank them enough,” Mr. Burke said. Pickering Chief Administrative Officer, Tom Quinn, agreed with the captain’s de- cision to clear the snow, adding the fire department is a City service. But when he looked at the photos Mr. Burke sent him, he was pleased to see a clear road. “When I look at that street, I know my men are doing a good job,” he said. The firefighters chose to remove the snow because it was Christmas — it’s not some- thing they usually do since they have to be at the station, which is central, for fire calls, Mr. Quinn said. Residents have mentioned similar issues at Town Hall meetings, but the Burkes have needed an ambulance in the past and feared what would have happened had they needed one when “trapped.” Mr. Quinn said “there’s no question” that a fire truck could push through it. In Ontario, snow is inevitable and the main responsibility of the City is to get the snow off the roads to make way for emer- gency vehicles, Mr. Quinn said. Snow is often pushed into driveways because there’s simply nowhere else to put it, he said. He felt sad for the Burkes’ situation, but said it’s ex- tremely rare that any municipality removes windrows. “The only way you can do that is if I have an army of Bobcats,” he said. “The cost fac- tor would be horrendous.” Many times neighbours will help in such a situation, he said, adding it looks like this winter will be another heavy one. He also gave the Burkes a City official’s personal cell number for immediate help if it happens again. The cost for winter road and sidewalk maintenance in 2008 was between $700,000 and $750,000, and the cost for the senior snow removal program was an additional $70,000. The program is free for seniors and people with disabilities. 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Teresa Muto, president of the Durham West Girls’ Hockey Asso- ciation, reports the cost of ice time is the single greatest challenge facing girls’ hockey in west Durham. “We’re fighting to get ice — from the boys, from figure skating, rin- gette, all the oldtimer leagues. Pickering and Ajax are in desperate need of new arenas, and they’re just not being built.” Muto believes minor hockey is not enough of a priority for the Ajax and Pickering councils — she notes Whitby and Oshawa, by compari- son, have “loads of ice.” But, there are other factors at play. Arenas come with high fuel costs at a time when fuel prices are volatile; and, according to Muto, the region is going through a demographic shift. “The population of Ajax,” she ex- plains, “is aging” — a trend that leads to less pressure on Town council from parents who want new arenas. A long-time champion of girls’ hockey, Muto fears the momentum built up in recent years will be lost if rising costs put the sport out of the financial reach of average families. The per-player liability insurance cost for DWGHA is more than $40 per player — well above the $34.29 paid on behalf of (mostly male) players in the Ajax Minor Hockey Association, even though Durham West has never been sued. While ice time and insurance costs flow to parents through reg- istration fees, parents pay many costs directly. Hockey equipment is notoriously expensive and Ontario parents spend thousands of fuel dollars each year transporting kids to games. These pressures threaten to exclude some children from the sport, a scenario that would be po- tentially disastrous for girls’ hockey leagues, which compete fiercely with other, less expensive sports, for players. Judging by the DWGHA’s struggle to find ice, however, the spirit of hockey is alive and well in this prov- ince, and community sponsors and partners provide a vital source of financial support. “We’re very fortunate,” says Muto, “that Tim Hortons, McDonald’s, Ontario Power Generation have re- ally stepped up; they sponsor entire divisions.” Large commercial chains are not the only businesses that support minor sports. The Ajax Knights nov- ice ‘AE’ hockey team is sponsored by the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser this year, and Ken Bond, the execu- tive and artistic director of StoneCir- cle Theatre in Ajax’s Pickering Vil- lage, donated theatre tickets to the team’s silent auction fundraiser this fall. StoneCircle is small and be- longs to a sector — arts and culture — that has historically struggled in times of economic uncertainty. But, the arts and minor sport share a key experience: both depend heavily on volunteers for their survival. “As an organization that counts on volunteers to help us provide quality entertainment to Ajax and Pickering residents, StoneCircle Theatre are proud to support the initiatives of volunteers that give their time and energy to ensure that our youth can be part of the local sports teams,” Bond says. It’s generosity like this on the part of local businesses that allows chil- dren from all backgrounds and cir- cumstances to play the game they love. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ajax Knights’ Kaleb McDowell is stoned by Barrie Junior Colts goalie Nathan Van Iderstine during third-period action of their tyke division game at the Ajax Community Centre. With the economy’s current downturn, sponsorship is even more needed to keep hockey affordable for all in Ajax and Pickering. Young Annandale curlers in the money at Toronto ’spiel By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Although no Annan- dale curlers won the first prize of an all-expenses paid trip to Swit- zerland, all fared well at the Do- minion TCA Junior/Bantam Bon- spiel in Toronto recently. Three Toronto curling clubs played host to the Dominion event on Dec. 29 and 30. Annandale’s junior women’s team, skipped by Lesley Pyne, lost in the second event quarter-finals. With Pyne were Suzanne Miller, Laura Hickey and Katie Hickey. Jennifer McGhee coached the team. The Annandale junior men’s team of Michael Bryson, James McPherson, Sandy Martin and Josh Hall was runner-up in the third event, collecting $440 in prize money. Susannah Moylan coaches the Bryson rink. An Annandale bantam entry skipped by Ben Bevan finished as runners-up in the third event. Bevan and teammates Chris Avery, Jake McGhee and Carter Adair all earned a gift from the prize table for their efforts. Jennifer Mc- Ghee serves as the coach. Meanwhile, several Annandale curlers par- ticipated in the Dominion bonspiel with out-of-town teams. Annandale’s Chantal Lalonde and Tracy O’Leary joined Danielle Ing- lis of Burlington and were winners of junior women’s fourth event, collecting $380 in prize purse. Stacey Hogan curled on the Laura Crocker team from Scar- boro Golf and the junior women’s entry lost in the second event semifinal. Joan Moore joined the Carly Howard rink out of Midland and was bantam girls’ second event runners-up. The Howard team also curled in the Zone 10 playdowns for bantam girls, winning the ‘A’ side. The rink now ad- vances to the regionals in Markdale on Jan. 17 and 18. ••• Annandale has four teams entered in the venerable TCA Energizer Men’s bonspiel (aka Canada Life Bonspiel) this month. The Energizer ‘spiel is one of the world’s oldest continuous curling events, which runs at GTA curling club from Jan. 10 to 17. Annandale skips Arthur Mc- Crorie, Glenn Bull, Dale Patterson and Brian Hawke are listed and eligible for the early-bird draw. With Hawke in the senior event are Jim Easson, Wes Stitt and Mark Scanlan. Also in the senior event is Patterson and teammates Ron Zuber, Dave Walmsley and Ron Reeve. In the open event, Bull will com- pete and his team of Al Waters, Byron O’Donnell and Jim Barrett. McCrorie is also entered in the open event, but says his team will withdraw as two members will be away during the event, so if you are interested in participating, give McCrorie a call. ••• Rob Lobel’s Whitby rink, that won the ‘A’ side of the draw at the TSC Stores Tankard Zone at An- nandale, will also advance to the provincial finals. Lobel won the regionals at St. George’s curling club in Toronto. Greg Timbers’ Uxbridge rink also competed at regionals with Annandale member Warren Leslie along with Barry Acton and Kent Cochrane. The team was sidelined with an 0-2 record. ••• The first bonspiel on the An- nandale club calendar is the Day Ladies Freeze Bonspiel on Jan. 21. Annandale has two teams en- tered in the Fairfield Marriott Challenge Zone playdown in Ux- bridge on Jan. 10. Chris Van Huyse, Andrew Klein, Rob Bushfield and Tyler Anderson will play along with Annandale’s Adam Sonley, Blair Metrakos, Steve Smith and Tim LaRoche. Two zone-winning teams head directly to the provincials in Brigh- ton and Trenton on Jan. 23 to 25, where 32 teams will meet. Each team is guaranteed three games. For competitive RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs, Mutual Funds, GIC & High Yield Savings account rates Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. 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M.H Ellis Interior Contracting gives your home added space and value For further information please contact your Classifi ed Sales Representative, 905-576-9335 or email classifi eds@durhamregion.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax & Pickering INCLUDES workopolis.com AND localmarketplace.ca ALL FOR ONE PRICE! welcomes you to our next and Continuing Education 911/Emergency Response Certificate Learn the skills needed to work in emergency response, dispatch or the communications field. Employment opportunities are diversified and encompass the public and private sectors. Courses beginning soon. Call 905.721.2000 ext. 2739 for further details www.durhamcollege.ca/coned CONTINUING EDUCATION Human Services Worker Diploma The Human Services program combines classroom work with practical experience to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work in the diverse and complex field of community and social services. Courses beginning soon. 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For more information about the Town of Ajax and our exciting career opportunities, please visit our website at: www.townofajax.com We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ... as a steady part-time School Bus Driver with FIRST STUDENT CANADA and in most cases, you can take your pre-schooler along with you! • September-June on school days only • Free training provided • Professional experience not required • Enhanced employee discount program • Retirees are also welcome to apply • Full “G” licence required 1-800-263-7987 to discover the difference, call: 920 Dundas St. W. Whitby, L1P 1P7. Fax: 905-430-2985 POSTING 2 POSITIONS Produce Manager 5 to 10 year's experience Qualifi cations Required Customer service, business knowledge, problem solving, Quality Control, Sales/Profi tability, People management skills. Able to implement Company policies and procedures in a fast paced environment. To provide a productive and long term plan for a staff to ensure that the highest quality produce is offered by courteous and friendly service at the best competitive value from within a department which is maintained at high hygiene standards. Produce clerk Qualifi cations Required 2 to 4 years experience Customer service, department knowledge, product knowledge, inventory control, merchandising, price integrity and able to relieving department manager as required in a fast paced environment. To Follow through with the produce manager's long term plan to ensure that the highest quality produce is offered by courteous and friendly service at the best competitive value from within a department which maintains a high hygiene standards. Please apply by fax or drop off your resume We thank you for your interest and will call qualifi ed candidates Career Training Careers MARKETING, I AM look- ing for a special person who wants big rewards in both fi nancial and leader- ship growth and who is willing to accept a chal- lenge. Call Susan Wen- ghofer, 905-436-8499 ext 106 or 1-866-787-3918 Drivers EXPERIENCED FRONT END and Roll Off Drivers required for local Ajax company. Full time, com- petitive wages and bene- fi ts. Contact Scott by fax 905-427-2486. General Help AJAX DAYCARE HAS positions available for E.C.E and Assistant Teacher starting ASAP. Both positions require ex- perience in programming. Please email your resume to lilfriendschildcare @rogers.com Career Training General Help $18 HR/AVG. Order Takers needed. Upgrading Home Owners to Higher Effi ciency Hot water Heaters. Call Mike: (905) 435-0189 $20 AVG./HR POSITION TRAINING ALLOWANCE PAID DAILY!! 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FREE infor- mation at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 IMMEDIATE CAREER OPPORTUNITY available Are you looking for a ca- reer in a stable work envi- ronment? Are you looking to make money without the daily pressures & stress? Look no more...Chambers Food has immediate op- portunities available for: Business Development Representatives. Full train- ing provided. For more info submit a resume to info@chambersfood.com Attn: Lynn Careers General Help KITCHEN SUPERVISOR salaried working position for banquets & a-la-carte. Supervisory experience and Red Seal preferred. Best Western Cobourg Inn and Convention Center. bwcobinn@eagle.ca; fax 905-372-2105 LITTLE PEOPLES Day- care is looking for a school age ECE teacher. Please email resume to: lpps@rogers.com LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Please call Diana 1- 866-306-5858. PERFECT MAID SER- VICE URGENT! 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Please send re- sumes to File #369, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 TIRED OF McJOBS? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk, No Commission. Fun Work. Full Time Posi- tions Available. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Amber 905-668-5544 WAREHOUSE POSITION available immediately for fast pace Ajax distribution centre. Attention to detail necessary, working with small items, company growing quickly. Enthu- siastic team player. Mon- Fri. No heavy lifting. Fax 905-619-2662. Careers Skilled & Technical Help CONSTRUCTION ESTI- MATOR/PROJECT man- ager. Required for estab- lished construction busi- ness in Whitby. Must have minimum 3 years experi- ence as project manager. Email resume to offi ce@jwcontracting.com CUSTOM WOODWORK- ING shop requires a cabinet maker and general shop help with wood working experience, com- petitive wages and over- time available, full time days. 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Procurement Officers Putting to action your purchasing expertise, you will oversee major procurement activities. Your responsibilities will include negotiation and contract management, the adminstration of quotations, tenders, and requests for proposals, and the direction of evaluation committees. You will ensure compliance with related legislation, policies, and by-laws as well as maintain current knowledge of relevant trends and statistics in the interest of strategic procurement process development. Your post-secondary education in business administration or a related discipline is accompanied by a CPP designation and progressive knowledge of public purchasing procedure. An engineering/technical background with related experience in sourcing for major electrical/mechanical products is strongly preferred. Additionally, you are willing to undergo a Criminal Reference Check upon hire. Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle! We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted. An Equal Opportunity Employer To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, check us out online at: www.region.durham.on.ca Looking for a reliable adult carrier for Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, to deliver to businesses in the Ajax area. Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to have deliveries done by 3 p.m. Call (905)683-5117 ask for Sarah or Moira Scientists in School, a charitable organization, dedicated to igniting scientifi c curiosity in children, is looking for an experienced IT professional to join our team in the Ajax offi ce as a Systems Administrator. For more information about this position, please visit our website at www.scientistsinschool.ca No phone calls please. COUNTRY STYLE DONUTS counter help required FULL TIME & PART TIME Apply in person 1050 Brock Rd. 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Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Close to Oshawa Centre & down- town. Toll Free 1-800-800- RENT (7368). www.sky- lineonline.ca 2 bedroom basement apartment for rent. Steven- son Rd. and Phillip Murray. near the Lake. $800. All in- clusive. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)435-2459. 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. New applianc- es, hardwood fl oors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. Jan 1. 905- 576-2982, 905-626-6619 2 OR 3 BEDROOM apart- ments for rent in country, Pontypool area. $700 & $900. Includes heat, hydro & Star Choice. No pets, available immediately. 705-277-9268. 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 3 BEDROOM basement apartment. Laundry, cable & utilities included. $725. Wilson/Adelaide. Close to schools, bus route. First/Last & references re- quired. No pets. No smok- ing. 905-260-6600. Apartments & Flats for RentA 2-BEDROOM basement, Ritson/Hillcroft, $875/ month, all inclusive. Newly renovated, laundry, cable, fridge, stove. No pets/smoking. Private en- trance. First/last. Available January 1st. Call (905)434- 7955. 3 BEDROOM, central air, inground pool, laundry fa- cilities, garage, Bowman- ville, $1185 all inclusive. Available immediately. (905)718-0244. 3-BEDROOM SPACIOUS apartments, Oshawa. Clean, professionally man- aged. Large back- yard/deck. Near Lakeview Park. Includes parking, utilities, laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $1250 main fl oor. $950 lower lev- el. First/last. 905-431- 1552. 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Adult Life- style Buildings. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms. From $825, $1125, $1325 to $1575. Elevator access. Within walking distance to downtown. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Lo- cated near the Oshawa Hospital. Toll Free 1-800- 800-RENT (7368) www.skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, HARWOOD/401. Bright main fl oor bachelor, 4-pc bath, 1-parking, $650/mo inclusive. Non- smokers only. First/last & references required. Avail. immediately/Feb. 1st (905)686-1596 AJAX, HWY 2/HARWOOD bright basement apt near all amenities, transit, walk- out basement to fenced yard, parking, appliances. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)428- 7266. AJAX, RITCHIE/HWY. #2. Walk-out 1-bdrm bsmt apt. $750/mo inclusive. 1-park- ing. Suits single profes- sional. Non smoker, no pets. Close to all amenities & public transit. (905)686- 3057 AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, open concept basement apt. one very large bed- room, appliances, shared laundry, avail Feb. $825 in- clusive, Condolyn Mgt 905 428-9766 AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY#2 New large legal 2-bdrm basement, 5 appliances, parking, cable, HSI, $1050/month inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-686- 0343 AJAX, Westney/Rossland, 1 bedroom walk-out base- ment. Utilities, laundry and parking included. Available immediately. Asking $700. Single work- ing person preferred. Phone 905-430-3845. AJAX- ONE bedroom, walkout basement apart- ment, suitable for single professional. Newly reno- vated, gas fi replace, bright and spacious. No smok- ing/pets. $800 per mo. all inclusive. (905)622-8623 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Jan. 1st & Feb. 1st. 905-683-8571. Apartments & Flats for RentA AVAILABLE NOW. Rit- son/Bond, Self contained bachelor apartment all in- clusive. Would suite single working person. First/last, $500/month. Call (905)725-2228. BOWMANVILLE large 3 bedroom on main level of quiet triplex, in good condi- tion. 2-entrances, 2-park- ing, storage, laundry fa- cilities. Available Feb 1st. $970/month plus hydro. (905)261-8767. BOWMANVILLE immacu- late 1 bedroom apt. Avail immediately. Secured en- trance very quiet building $929 includes appliance, utilities, parking and laun- dry facilities. 905-697- 1786, 905-666-1074 BRIGHT, WALK-OUT 1-bedroom basement apartment. Pickering, Brock/Finch. Laundry, a/c. parking available. $599 all inclusive. First/last re- quired. No smoking/pets. Call 905-686-4718 or 416- 831-4994. CLEAN one bedroom basement apt. $750/utilities included. First/last. No smoking/pets. Whitby. Available now. Pri- vate entrance. Laundry. (905)728-7578 COURTICE- Bright, 1- bdrm. walkout bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, park- ing, 4pc. bath, c/air, cable No smoking/pets. Suits single professional. $700/mo. inclusive. First/last/references. Jan 15/Feb. 1. 905-436-9228. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 2 Bachelors available. Just renovated $600 & $625, all inclusive. Available imme- diately. Call (905)926- 7057 HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM , 1-bdrm walk- in basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $790/inclusive. Avail. im- mediately No pets. (905)831-0415. LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator ac- cess to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Located across the street from the hospital. Toll Free 1-800-800-RENT (7368) www.skylineonline.ca MARCH 1ST, Courtice, new bright 1-bedroom apt. separate entrance, in- cludes utilities, appliances, laundry, parking, cable. No pets, prefer single non- smoker. $775/month. Call (905)432-3688 NEWLY BUILT 2 bedroom apartment, living/dining room, full kitchen, 4 pc bathroom. Sep. entrance. Parking avail. No pets/smoking. First/last/ref- erences. $850 + shared utilities. Available immedi- ately. 289-240-2847 NORTH OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom Jan. Feb. and Mar. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-723-9310, 416-902- 1174 or 289-240-5659. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA 2 bedroom apt, quiet, main fl oor. Parking, storage, laundry. Near shopping/transit. Avail Feb 1st. $885/includes heat/water. Credit check req'd. (905)579-7581, (905)728-1612. OSHAWA, 2-bedroom bright basement apart- ment, heat, hydro, water, parking,cable,laundry, No smoking/pets. $850.00 monthly, Available Immedi- ately. Call 905-434-7899 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM legal bsmt apt. Great neighbourhood, A/C, park- ing, laundry, full bath. $750 inclusive, Available immediately. No dogs. First/last, references. (905)243-6018, (416)894- 7687 OSHAWA, John/Park. Lowrise bldg. Newly reno- vated 2-bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on-site laundry included. $786/month. Avail. imme- diately. Call Toni (905)436- 6042 OSHAWA, Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866-601- 3083, 905-723-1009, 905- 432-6912. www.apart mentsinontario.com OSHAWA, One bedroom 3rd fl oor apartment. Sim- coe and King. Appliances, laundry, secure intercom. No parking. $625 plus electricity. Call (905)986- 4889. OSHAWA, very clean, spacious, 2-bdrm apt in duplex. Laundryroom w/hook-ups, parking, fenced yard. $800/mo+ utilities. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd. (905)420- 1846 OSHWA - one bedroom, upper unit in house, new kitchen, new bathroom and new fl oors, parking, $700 per mo. includes uiltities. Feb. lst. (905)424-3982. PICKERING - WHITES/ BAYLY, 1-bedroom base- ment apt., recently reno- vated, clean, quiet, utilities and parking included. Available immediately. $800/month. No smoking. Call (905)420-3738. PICKERING ALTONA/ TWYN RIVERS area. Clean, 1-bdrm bsmt apart- ment. sep. entrance, A/C, parking, cable, no smok- ing/pets, suit single per- son. $695/mo. 1st/last. ref- erences. Available immedi- ately. (905)509-8339. PICKERING, FURNISHED 1 bedroom+ basement apt. Full kitchen, separate en- trance, lots of natural sun- light. Whites/Strouds, near 401. $900 inclusive. Im- mediate. Male preferred. No smoking. (905)420- 5369 PICKERING, Oklaho- ma/Westshore, 2 bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, 1-parking, laundry, a/c, cable,. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. First/last. 905-831-3617 or 416-995- 3617 PICKERING: 1-bdrm. bsmnt. Separate entrance, full bathroom, 2 walk-in closets, clean, new car- pet/painted, near bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available Jan. 1st. 905- 619-1028. PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. Well- kept, quiet 3-storey build- ing. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No Smok- ing/Dogs. First/last. 905- 985-6032, 905-430-7816. PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. Bright, hillside 2bdrm main apt. Open concept, 1200sq.ft.,private en- trance/deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smok- ing/no pets. Suits single professional or retired female. Heat/hy- dro/cable/laundry/parking. $995/inclusive. References required. 905-985-5790. NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 08, 2009, PAGE 13 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away! PLANNING A TRIP TO FLORIDA? Search from 100s of Florida’s top vacation rentals. All Regions of Florida from 2- to 8-bdrm homes. Condos, Villas, Pool Homes - we have them all! Rates starting as low as $89/night On your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfied with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home! VISIT US NOW AT All Regions of Florida from 2 to 8 bdrm homes. Condos, Villas, Pool Homes - we have them all! Own your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfi ed with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home! COME ANDCOME ANDCOME AND WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Pickering Village United Church pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs Ham Dinner, Sat., Jan. 17 @ 6pm FOR FURTHER WORSHIP DIRECTORY INFORMATION Call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 or fax 905-683-7363 E-mail: ejackson@durhamregion.com Deadline: Wednesday @ 10:00 am NOTICE TO CREDITORS A notice to all creditors in the Estate of HORST FRATSCHER Who died on the 24th day of July, 2008. Anyone having a claim against the said Estate is to provide proof at the address below before January 31st, 2009. After such date the estate will be distributed without further notice to creditors. TIMOTHY C.R. VANULAR 2200 Brock Road North, Units C10 & 11 Pickering, Ontario. L1X 2R2 EXHIBITORS WANTED Saturday, April 11, 2009 Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com Friday, March 27th - Sunday, March 29th, 2009 Pickering Markets Trade Centre, Pickering For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED 2009 EXHIBITORS WANTED Saturday April 25, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday April 26, 10 am - 4 pm BALTIMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE Call CHANTELLE AT 905-372-0947 email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com EXHIBITORS WANTED If it races, this is the show for you! FAST AND FURIOUS NORTHUMBERLAND MOTOR SPORTS SHOW 2009 APRIL 4th & 5th Cars, Bikes, Boats ATV's Call CHANTELLE 905-372-0947 or email cmcbridennews@gmail.com Vacation Properties Legal Notices Apartments & Flats for RentA REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 1-bed- room, $769, 2-bedroom, $889, 3-bedroom, $1009, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. SUPERINTENDENT, Full- time. Oshawa apartment plus salary. 92 unit bldg. Must have experience. Strong, cleaning and main- tenance skills required. Fax 416-741-1765 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WESTNEY/HWY. #2, 2- bedroom basement apt. Central air. 4-appliances. $700/inclusive. Full wash- room. Separate entrance. 1-parking. Single working person preferred. Avail im- mediately. No pets/smok- ing. First/last. 905-683- 9480 WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, Ajax New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apartment. Separate en- trance & laundry. Parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. WHITBY BACHELOR separate eat-in kitchen. bright, large, clean, in small building. No smok- ers/pets. Dundas/Brock. $695-inclusive, parking, Avail immediately/Jan 1. Call 416-438-4895. WHITBY CENTRAL. one bedroom apartment of good standard, fi rst level smaller building. Balcony, hardwood fl oors. No dogs. Well located at 116 Hickory St. N. 905-576- 8989. WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2 bedroom apt., walk to GO, newer bldg, laundry facilities. $815 + hydro. No pets. Available Feb. 1st. First/last. (905)723-8697, (905)718-1890 Vacation Properties Legal Notices Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 - $970 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY, BROCK/DUN- DAS area 2-bedroom main fl oor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appliances, walk to tran- sit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smok- ing/pets. Paul, 1-800-567- 9122. WHITBY, CENTRAL, 1- bedroom, ground fl oor, with private entrance, deck, parking. $700/month includes utilities except phone/cable. Suit single professional. No smok- ing/pets. Feb 1st. 905-665- 9411. Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE LUXURY Condos. Available Immedi- ately. All 5 Appliances In- cluded. Call Today to View (905) 697-8261 NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Down- town location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bed- rooms from $950, 1-bed- room+dens from $1100, 2-bedrooms from $1200. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847. OSHAWA, LARGE 3-bed- room condominium apt., clean, very quiet building, $975/month. Heat, hydro, water, parking, all includ- ed. Suits seniors. First/last required. Avail. immediate- ly Please call (905)579- 4015. Houses for Rent (3)-BDRM+DEN R2000, Oshawa, large 1800-sq.ft., energy-effi cient, 2 baths, 5-appliances, double gar- age, A/C, walk-out deck, Jacuzzi, gas fi replace, fenced yard. $1200+utilities. Available immediately. 905-922- 5814 74 BROWNRIDGE Place, Whitby, 3 bedroom, semi, $1300 per mo. plus utilities. Appliances includ- ed, Available Feb 1st. Maria (905)471-6190. Houses for Rent 189 MILL ST. Oshawa 3- bedroom, 2 baths, 3 appli- ances. Completely reno- vated, new fl oors. $1300+ utilities. First/last required. Available immediatley. Call Goodfellow Property Man- agement, Ryan 905-868- 4978. 3 BEDROOM, OSHAWA, main and upper level home, features hardwood fl oors, laundry, dishwash- er, 3 car parking, large landscaped backyard. Per- fect home for kids. $1,150 ALL INCLUSIVE. Feb. lst, (905) 436-7411 5-BEDROOM, $1,190/ month, plus utilities, 2-full- bath. Renovated, for big family/friends. Also base- ment apt, $500/month, in- clusive. 5-car parking, Oshawa, Centre St. S/Gibb. Price negotiable. (905)947-1926. A-1 3-BDRMS, OSHAWA, Ritson/Taunton area, new- er detached, Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Abso- lutely no pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. Before 5pm 1-877-687-7253 or after 416-562-2542. AAAA MANY homes for rent, $1400-$4000 per month. Credit check and references required. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Bowmanville and country homes. Call Today Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Net- view (905)404-2255. AVAILABLE JAN. 31- Ajax. Upper level, 4 bed- rooms, 3-baths, main fl oor laundry, $1,450 plus 2/3 utilities. Prefer non-smok- er, no pets. Dennis Morgan Sutton Group Heritage, (416)587-0060, (905)831- 9500. BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm bun- galow in Whitby close to all amenities. Large backyard, heat, hydro, HD cable, wireless internet, laundry, parking included. $1300 Call Justin 289-892-2481 BOWMANVILLE 3-bed- room bungalow, on a large lot in mature neighbor- hood. All appliances in- cluded, 2 car garage, A/C, fi rst/last, references $1,350 plus utilities. February lst. (905)623-0116. CENTRAL OSHAWA, Near Oshawa Centre. 3- bdrm house. Avail immedi- ately. Near all amenities. Call (905)728-7361 DETACHED, 4 Bed house in Ajax, available immedi- ately. Living/Dining, Family room, Kitchen with eat-in area, Double Car garage. Rent: $1500 per month. Call 905-556-0116. KING / HARMONY excel- lent neighborhood 3 plus one bedroom detached home, big yard, fi nished basement, all appliances including dishwasher, available immediately. $1300 plus. (905)744- 3489. MAJOR OAKS, Pickering. (Brock/Finch) Beautiful 3- bedroom 2-1/2 bath family home, large lot, garage, c/air, rec room, appliances. Near Pickering Town Cen- tre & 401. First/last re- quired, credit check, $1550+ utilities. Available March 1. Contact sue.nel@hotmail.com NORTH PICKERING bun- galow on 0.84 acres. 3bdrm house for rent. Ap- prox. 1200 sq.ft. with kitch- en, living room, lots of stor- age. Open tender-mini- mum rent asking $1100.00/mth + utilities. Contact Danielle at 1-866- 833-2033, x 230. OSHAWA King/Townline 3 bedroom, main fl oor of house. Shared laundry, cable, stove/fridge, dish- washer, 1 parking, no smoking $1040-inclusive. Feb/March 1. Senior's dis- count. 905-728-6534 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly. Completely renovated main fl oor of open concept bungalow, three bedrooms, own laun- dry, appliances, avail. now. $1350/mo inclusive Con- dolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 Houses for Rent OSHAWA Rossland/Ste- venson! Updated 4+2 Bed- room home! Finished Basement with 2nd kitch- en! Separate entry! Large Updated Kitchen! Schools, Shopping & Transit! Call King (905)655-1144 $2000/month. OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE, 4-bedroom, backsplit, yard, gas heat/air, driveway parking, 4 appliances, $1175+utilities, available immediately. No pets/smoking. Suit respon- sible persons, fi rst/last/ref- erences. (416)769-2418 (905)239-7887 OSHAWA, King/Central Park. Large spacious 2- bdrm main fl oor, 4 appli- ances. $990/mo + Hydro. No smoking/pets. Avail. February 1st. (289)240- 0246. OSHAWA, 3-bedroom bungalow, Harmony/Olive area. Full basement, fenced yard, patio, shed, A/C, no pets/smoking. $1200/month, plus utilities. (905)432-1828. OSHAWA, SPACIOUS second fl oor & loft, 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, park- ing, $1200/inclusive. Available immediately. Call Jake (416)627-1199 OSHAWA/COURTICE border upper 3-bedroom of home. Backyard and shed/1-car garage. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dish- washer. No smoking. First/last. $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. (905)985-8986 or (905)718-8986. PICKERING MAIN FLOOR ONLY - 4 bed- room apartment on main fl oor of house, backs onto ravine, close to parks and shopping. Eat in kitchen, large living room and din- ing room, 5 pc. bathroom plus ensuite, private laun- dry facilities. $1200. per mo plus 1/2 utilities. Please call (905) 767-1240 for a viewing appointment. PICKERING Strouds/Alto- na, over 1800-sq ft. 3-yrs new. Open concept. 3- bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, fi n- ished walk-out basement. 5-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, No smoking/pets. $1800/mo+. A Must See! 416-543-5967 SPOTLESS 3 bedrooms 2.5 bath family home in North Whitby with big lot. Finished basement, gar- age, c/air. Walk to schools and other amenities. Available immediately. 1st and last, credit check, $1500 plus utilities. 416- 320-8540. UXBRIDGE–NEWER 4 B/ROOM HOME FOR RENT OR SALE in Coral Creek. Fully fenced yard. Finished walkout base- ment. Large Deck, backs onto school, $1900 +utilities. 647-233-7632 WHITBY, MAIN fl oor of clean 3-bedroom bunga- low. Quite area. Fridge/stove/washer/dryer, garage, no pets/smoking. $1100/month, plus part utilities. Call Mrs. Evans. (905)666-1333. Townhouses for RentT AJAX, 3 BEDROOM available immediately. A/C, alarm system, 5-applianc- es, close to all amenities, 3 minutes from Ajax Downs. $1350/month+ utilities. No pets please. Call 416-834- 1213 AJAX, PRIME location, 3- bedroom, freehold, one 4-piece, plus two 2-piece bathrooms, 4-appliances, fi rst/last, references, lease agreement. Available Feb 1st/15th or March-1st. $1,300/month, plus utilities. (905)683-0888. NORTHVIEW MEADOW Co-op currently has 2/3/4 bedroom units available. Please call 905 721 8370 or come to 1252 Pentland St, Oshawa to pick up an application. Townhouses for RentT OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.real- star.ca OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Pri- vate backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taun- ton Rd. & Simcoe St.) As about our move-in spe- cials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1095-$1295+utilities. 4-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. WHITBY, 2 Brand New 3- bedroom townhouses, Winchester/Baldwin, 3 bathrooms, hardwood fl oors, fi replace. Near shopping, transit, ravine backyard, walkout base- ment. $1300/month. Call 1- 416-826-1919. Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX- Large, clean Fur- nished room with walk in closet in large quiet home. Share entire house. Phone, cable, laundry. $550/mo, fi rst/last. No smoking/pets. Bus route. Avail. immediately. 416- 893-0140 BROCK RD/FINCH Pick- ering, clean, quiet, large furnished bedsitting room. Private bathroom, shared kitchen. Must love animals! Parking, cable/internet in- cluded, $550/mo. Available immediately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. LARGE AJAX upstairs room, double closet, available immediately. Share facilities, laundry, cable, internet, bus at door. $450 per mo. (905) 239-1732 (416)723- 5576 LARGE CLEAN, furnished room, close to Oshawa Centre. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. NORTH OSHAWA, im- maculate, clean, quiet cen- tury home. Living room and bedroom all in one. High speed internet, TV, phone, laundry, shared bathroom/kitchen, relaxed atmosphere, $575/month, Available-now. (905)655- 5452. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, Room for rent, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917- 4949. ROOMS (OSHAWA), prestigious neighborhood. Swimming pool, BBQ, outdoor bar, deck, laundry, internet, new appliances, cable. Non-smoker. From $450 mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately Call 289-240- 4295, 416-732-1231(cell). WHITBY, Oshawa border. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitchen/bath. Cable/internet, laundry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets. Male preferred. $550/mo. (905)995-2745, (905)728- 0189 Shared Accommodation NORTH WHITBY, Thick- son/Winchester. Large beautiful furnished room. Huge jaccuzzi bathroom, TV room, outside BBQ and hottub. Available immedi- ately or February-1st. $600 fi rst/last. All inclusive, cable/parking. (905)432- 6454. Shared Accommodation OSHAWA CENTRAL Park/Rossland. 2 large, clean bright rooms available now in quiet home. $450-inclusive. Use of house & yard. Students or professionals welcome. month-to-month avail. 905-622-6541 Susan YORK UNIVERSITY Cam- pus, 3 rooms available to share fully furnished town- house. $550-$750/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. No pets. First/last re- quired. (905)837-7684 Vacation Properties CONDO RESORTS & Timeshares. Rent-Buy- Sell- Exchange. Red- week.com #1 Marketplace for condo resort vacations & timeshare solutions. Compare prices, read re- views and ratings from the 5000 resorts online. All lo- cations with direct from owner prices. Red- Week.com SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No com- missions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690 Daycare Available HUGS 'N' TUGS Home Daycare, Dixie/Finch area, $26/day. Smoke/pet free environment. Lots of fun & educational activities. Spaces available for Janu- ary 2009. 416-854-3584 Daycare Wanted NANNY SHARE IN 2009. We are looking for a family with a single child (under school age) interested in utilizing a nanny in our home beginning in approx 6 months. The cost would be similar to regular day- care, however, your child would be one of only 2 children and have the full time attention of the pro- fessional caregiver in a pri- vate family home. The price of the care would in- clude meals, snacks and hours are fl exible. Perfect for parents working down- town Toronto who face similar problems of being able to meet the schedul- ing times of local daycares, many of which close be- tween the hours of 5pm and 6pm. Interested par- ents please call to discuss the opportunity. We are going to be beginning the process of hiring an over- seas caregiver in ~ 2009, a process which can take up to 6 months. Please call 905 447 0668- serious in- quiries only. SEEKING LIVING caregiv- er to help care for a 7-year-old son and future baby. Mature, female, Fili- pino needed, must be car- ing, patient and fl uent in Enlglish/Filipino. Contact Catherine 905-239-0378 if interested. Babysitting Babysitter Needed for overnights - from 9p.m. - 5a.m. in Pickering (at Whites Rd.) *Older Children* Get paid to sleep (905)421-0000 Articles for SaleA 1-10'x40' Construction Trailer $3,500; 1-4'x7' fi reproof door & frame $200; 3-heavy steel shelv- ing units $150 each; 1-wood desk 3'x7' $100; 1-steel desk 2'6"x5' $50; 1-fridge 2'3"x5'4" $35; 1-4 drawer fi ling cabinet $35; 1-4 drawer fi reproof fi ling cabinet $200; All obo. Call 905-433-0582 Places of Worship Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007. 1940's DINING room set, table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, good condition, $850 or best offer. (905)579-3638. 2006 KUBOTA LAWN TRACTOR 17hp, gasoline engine. 48" cut, hydrastatic drive, power steering, dou- ble bagger, dial in cutting height. Like new $4500. Call 905-436-1823, 905- 924-4022 BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 Places of Worship Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA AFFORDABLE Applianc- es, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Don't know what to get your loved ones?... Get a Gift Certifi - cate and they can pick! Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Applianc- es. Showroom Sales Per- son- salary+ comm. Ser- vice Technician required. (905)728-4043. HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com Places of Worship Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LAMINATE Countertops $15ft Made to order/ supplied only or installed. Free measure with install program. DISCOUNT QUALITY COUNTER- TOPS. Call John & Dan 905-372-8969 (leave mes- sage) PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consulta- tion. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 Places of Worship Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 08, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for an Ajax home plus contents of Recording Studio, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include: Dining room suite, kitchen suite, bed- room suite, chesterfi eld and chair, large quantity of books, Korg Triton Extreme 61 key digital piano, Yamaha O1V96 digital mixing console, Yorkville YSM1P Bi-amped active near fi eld reference monitors, Yorkville YSS1 active studio subwoofer, Ultra-Di-Pro D1800 mixer, Ultra-Dyne main frame (24 bit-DSP), Apex professional microphones, Shure drum microphone set, recording head sets, mic stands, music stands, plus many other interesting and quality items. Note: All music related items are like new, in original boxes with manuals. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 mind +body +spirit OPXEDURHAM HEALTH EXPERTS NEEDED We are looking for professionals in traditional and alternative health to join the 2009 Durham Health Matters Expo on Sunday March 1, 2009. This one day show will feature speakers, panels, demos and more. If you would like to be a part of this Expo please call Cori-Ann 905.683.5110 ext. 228 Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices Auctions Coming EventsC Painting & Decorating VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Lo- cated 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436- 1024 www.courticefl ea- market.com Articles WantedA WANTED WASTE OIL-will take large volume and pick up. Please call 416-460- 5576 Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, family raised, vet-checked, 1st shots & dewormed. Paper trained, beautiful hair. Both parents on site. Ready to go, $400. Call 905-352- 2753. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experi- enced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 Auctions Coming EventsC Painting & Decorating CHOCOLATE AND BLACK labs, fi rst shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised. $500. Call (705)932-1502. GOLDENDOODLE 1st & 2nd generations. Beautiful coat from low to non shed, great colour and tempera- ments. Ready for Christ- mas, 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. First shots, vet checked, de- wormed. Excellent tem- perament. Family raised. Ready to go. $500. (905)432-5984. Blackstock MALTESE PUPPIES, home raised, non-shed- ding, non-allergenic. $800. Oshawa. Call (905)434- 2577 POODLE puppies, small miniature, Christmas Spe- cial, vet checked and ap- proved, home raised, many colors. Parents on site. Call 705-277-3013. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES starting January, Visit our web site at www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855. Cars for Sale 1991 CHEV CORSICA, excellent condition, white w/grey interior, Selling as is $1200 o.b.o. Call 905- 571-3436 1998 CAVALIER 20-dr Blue, 200,000 km. Engine mint, runs like new, no rust, minor body work. Well maintained. $3200-obo. (905)706-3517 Mike 1999 FORD ESCORT SE, 109,000 kms. 4 door se- dan, manual transmission, A/C, original owner. Asking $2600 OBO. Call 905-985- 1091. NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 or (416) 286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV UNBELIEVABLE 2001 GMC 3500 Savana. 15 passenger/cargo van. Ap- prox., 75,000kms, fully loaded, well maintained. (905)668-9476, ask for Fern. Adult Entertainment A Beautiful Companion See one of our beautiful ladies Satisfaction Guaranteed Open minded, unrushed service Fast, reliable, get what you ordered the fi rst time Accurate Descriptions In/Out Available Hiring 18+ (905)432-6492 Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 ASIAN BEAUTIES Best service in town. Great deals. 24/ 7. Out calls only 416-273-0254 647-339-1800 MassagesM New Management 3 ladies daily No rush, no waiting! #1 Choice Special 2 for 1 Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Home Improvement JOHNS HOME improve- ments. Flooring, painting decks, fencing, and gener- al repairs. Free estimates. Available 24/7 for emer- gencies. Call John at 905- 391-0698. Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)465-6859 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 Business Services/ PersonalsB DIGITAL PRINT/GRAPH- ICS design centre. OWN- ER RETIRING. No Experi- ence Necessary. Financing available. Full Training and Support. 800-645-3006 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 08, 2009, PAGE 15 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com A SPA WEEKEND FOR CHICKS ONLY! YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING SERVICES PROFESSIONAL BRA FITTING sponsored by: Close to the Heart/Jeunique International Canada HOT TUBBING sponsored by: Beachcomber Hot Tubs Bring your bathing suit! GIFT BAGS sponsored by: Everlasting Memories Bridal and Floral Shoppe Fill up your bag with goodies! FREE SERVICES INCLUDED WITH YOUR PASS • Non-Surgical Face Lifts, Facials, Chemical Peels • Dry Cuts, Up-Do’s or Styling • Microderm Abrasions • Skin Care Consultations • Facial & Body Waxing, Threading • Manicures • Pedicures • Eyebrow and Eyelash Tinting • Hot Stone Therapy• Massage Therapy • Infrared Sauna Sessions • Henna Tattoos • Automatic Infrared Massages - New Technology • Skin Care Regimes and Glamour Look Makeup • Reflexology • Invigorating Heavy Leg Treatments • Waterless Body Wraps • Complimentary Spinal Screenings • Foot and Hand Treatments • Lip Exfoliations • Makeovers • Aromatherapy • Reiki • Bio Feedback Service - Learn about your body’s concerns, diagnose and repair • Cosmetic Dental Consultations • Detoxifying Ionic Foot Cleanse OTHER PAID SERVICES & SHOW SPECIALS • Botox® • Permanent Makeup • Laser Hair Removal • Teeth Whitening - Impressions JANUARY 24th & 25th, 2009 Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax Make it a Make it a Stay n’ Play b y b o o k i n g Stay n’ Play b y b o o k i n g your overnigh t your overnigh t accommodat i o n s a t accommodat i o n s a t the Hilton G a r d e n I n n . the Hilton G a r d e n I n n . 905-686-9400905-686-9400 While Your Toes Dry... FASHION SHOWS DAILY AT 12:00 -12:30 Spa Passes going fast... only $199 incl. taxes Includes: Minimum 4 spa services over the 2 day weekend, full length 100% cotton robe & slippers & much more! Buy your pass today @ www.womensweekendshow.com BOUTIQUE STYLE SHOPPING IN ‘RODEO DRIVE’ • Jewellery • Health Products • Fashions & More! FREE CLASSES! • Yoga • Meditation • Pilates • Belly Dancing • Hip Hop • Jazz If your purchase is a Gift Call Jackie Murphy @ 905-579-4473 ext. 2387 or email: jmurphy@durhamregion.com Call for details. Women’s Weekend Show a SPA weekend for chicks only! www.womensweekendshow.com Licensed 19 yrs. + MOVIES AT 3PM EACH DAY • Sex in the City • Thelma & Louise Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th • 10am-4:30pm at McKinney Centre 222 McKinney Dr., Whitby Family lifestyle show Health, Home, Recreation, Family Fun, Lifestyle Featuring: Health, home, recreation, travel, fi tness, and fi nancial services and products. Interactive fun for the family at every booth! Please call 905.579.4400 to book your space. Devon 2236 or Cara 2212 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 8, 2009