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Home My WebLink AboutNA2005_01_28Pickering agrees to honour veterans with Seaton roads By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The planning may not be finished for Seaton yet, but the City already knows who its streets are going to be named for. Pickering council unanimously passed a motion from Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson at a Ja n. 17 meeting instituting a policy of naming City streets in memory and in honour of veterans. “I don’t know that those of us among the living could ever do enough to honour those who gave their lives so that we could be here today,” said Coun. Doug Dicker- son. “By doing it in the new com- munity of Seaton it will be the first time a community is named in honour of those who allowed us to have that community.” “Our soldiers, our military do a lot when they are called on by the world and sometimes we need to step back and remember that,” he said. Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson agreed. “By including this in Seaton we’re including a new portion of the City with our heritage, the names of our veterans,” he said. Those honoured through the street naming process are to be those men and women who were residents of Pickering when they enlisted with Canada’s military forces and who served overseas in active duty during the Boer War, the First World War, the Second Wo rld War, the Korean conflict and the Crimean War, as well as those who lost their lives in any peacekeeping action initiated by the United Nations or NATO. The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 CLEARED UP Good Neighbour lends a hand Page 12 BIG WIN Panthers dump Oshawa Page 26 HIDE AND SEEK De Niro’s search reaches theatres Page 25 Give your home a new look for Winter We are Durham’s fl ooring experts! 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Mary Anne Chambers, the minister of training, colleges and universities, said in a press release the programs would “provide the in- ternationally trained with the skills they need to be licensed to practice or work in their chosen profession in Ontario, without duplicating the education and training they have already received.” DCE, a division of the Durham District School Board, operates at three sites in Durham, two in Os- hawa and one in Pickering. Monica McClure, DCE’s head of language programs, helped create the Teach in Durham program and the suc- cessful pitch to the Ontario govern- ment. “This is a pilot project,” she said in an interview. “We’ve targeted teach- ers who have a university degree in math, science, computer science and French... but all internation- ally-trained teachers are invited to apply.” Offered at the E.A. Lovell Con- MAN’S BEST FRIEND Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Wayne Reid found himself in an all too familiar spot recently. The Pickering resident was out clearing snow on Glenanna Road as another storm dumped a load of snow on the city. W here the streets have special names ✦ See Durham, Page 5✦ See Pickering, Page 2 P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 durhamregion.com Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest Have your say about public French language schools in your area Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest invites you to one of the following consultation sessions to provide your input into the opening of new elementary and secondary French language public schools in the Ajax-Whitby-Pickering-Oshawa area. Please note that the sessions will be held in French. To confirm your attendance or for more information on the consultation, contact Denys Giguère, Communications Director, at (416) 614-5913. For more information on our schools, visit our web site at www.csdcso.on.ca . 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In an effort to contribute to the Dur- ham Community Tsunami Relief event tomorrow (Saturday) at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility, the APTA has announced it is running free shut- tle rides for citizens planning to attend the fundraiser. Buses to the event will be collecting passengers at the Pickering Town Cen- tre, both Pickering and Ajax GO sta- tions, as well as the Ajax Plaza. Buses depart the Pickering Town Centre at 25 minutes past the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and proceed in order to the Pick- ering GO station, Ajax GO station, the Ajax Plaza, and then on to their final destination of Deer Creek. This trip is estimated to take 40 minutes from the start to finish with buses returning to the town centre after each Deer Creek drop-off. For more information, call APTA at 905-683-4111. Catch a bus in Pickering to tsunami fundraiser “I can’t think of any better way for us to keep their memory alive,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean. “To make sure we never forget those who made our country great and who helped secure our freedom.” Those veterans who were killed or missing in action are to be honoured first, then veterans who have passed away and veterans still living would be honoured next. The roads named in honour of veter- ans are to be identified with street signs displaying a poppy. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles said the policy instituted in Ajax to name streets after veterans brings back a lot of memories for the community and preserves the heritage. He believes this will do the same in Pickering. “If there is a poppy on it people are obviously going to know the attach- ment to it,” he said. Wa rd 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe pointed out 2005 has been proclaimed the year of the veteran. “The City of Pickering can follow that lead and pass unanimously this motion tonight,” he said. “It is a great opportu- nity for us to honour our war heroes.” Mayor Dave Ryan also expressed his support for the motion and wanted staff to compile a registry so people can be educated on the history behind the name of each street. “I want to see it so that when young people drive down the street and ask their parents ‘why do we live on such and such a street,’ their parents may not know, but they would have a way to find out,” he said. ✦ Pickering from page 1 Pickering wants to leave legacy Three GTA polling stations open this weekend By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — For Omar Alsadoon, casting a ballot in this weekend’s landmark Iraqi election is more than just an exercise in democ- racy. It is the opportunity to help bring peace and order to his homeland, a place where chaos reigned for much of his childhood, culminating with the death of his father. “When I was only 11 I saw my father die in our house when a bomb hit it during the Iran-Iraq War,” the Pick- ering resident said quietly. “He wasn’t a soldier, he was just there. We moved away after that.” This memory is one that Mr. Alsadoon kept close at hand last week, as he helped fellow Iraqi-Canadians reg- ister to vote in the country’s first election in almost 50 years. He says members of Durham’s Iraqi community were out in full force at the Scarborough polling station, one of only five in Canada set to receive out-of-country ballots. The election, which takes place in Iraq on Jan. 31 and in 14 host countries from Jan. 28 to 30, will decide the 275- member National Assembly, which will be given a one- year mandate to appoint the government and write Iraq’s new constitution. Canadian voter registra- tion took place from Jan. 17 to 25 at polling stations in Scarborough, Mississauga, Yo rk Region, Ottawa and Cal- gary. All Iraqi-Canadians over 18, with proof of citizenship, were eligible to sign up. It is estimated that about 25,000 eligible Iraqis live in Canada, with almost half that number residing in the GTA. “It made me very proud to see how many people reg- istered, because they want to make Iraq a better place,” Mr. Alsadoon said. “We in Durham are lucky to have a polling station so close to us, people from Hamilton and Windsor had to come a long way, and have to come back to vote.” Polling stations that are few and far between aren’t the only barrier that voters face this week — more than 100 parties and individual candidates will appear on the ballot, meaning that a weighty decision will also be a confusing one for many. Dr. Hasan Attar, an Ajax resident who left Iraq 29 years ago, says the Council of Iraqi Canadians has been working overtime to educate voters, offering two informa- tion nights in Durham in the last month. “We had hundreds of peo- ple come, so that shows this is something people are tak- ing very seriously,” he says. “I am hearing of people driv- ing hundreds of kilometres to register, and planning to make the trip again to vote... they see that this is a his- toric chance for us to change Iraq.” Dr. Attar has spent much of the last month calling fam- ily and friends here and in his war-torn homeland, encour- aging them to vote. He says concerns about pre-election violence and a lack of inter- national observers, shouldn’t keep people away from the polls. “We are not sure if the pro- cess will be fully democratic, but it is an important first step to bring Iraq back to the way it once was, as the cradle of democracy,” he says. “No matter who people vote for, they are making a vote for Iraq, and that is what mat- ters.” Durham residents can cast a ballot between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Jan. 28, 29, and 30 at the polling station where they registered. For more information on local polling stations and the out-of-country electoral pro- cess, visit www.iraqocv.org or call 1-800-916-8292. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 3 A/P Drapery, Upholstery & Fabrics BUY 2 YARDS at lowest price, get 1 FREE HELD OVER! 2 MORE DAYS Sat. Jan 29 - Sun. 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They learned about fuel cell and hydrogen technol- ogy, and toured a number of state-of-the-art environ- mental and transportation projects in Los Angeles, Sac- ramento and San Francisco. “The No. 1 thing I came away with is technology is much more advanced than I thought,” Mr. Holland said. “The ability of car manufac- turers to reduce emissions is not a far-off concept.” This knowledge is going to be useful in upcoming meet- ings with Canada’s automo- bile manufacturers, with the next set for Feb. 5 and 6. “We’ve asked them to come back with a proposal that meets our objective to reduce greenhouse gases by 25 per cent by 2010,” Mr. Holland said. He added the government would like the reductions to be voluntary but “we’re willing to go the route of regulation.” Through the shift to small- er cars and other changes, we are already halfway to the target but technological changes are needed to get to the 25 per cent, he said. 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In a recorded vote Jan. 19, 18 coun- cillors agreed three years was too short a time to serve before going back to the polls, while nine thought it was good enough. While the three years does go by quickly, it holds you more account- able to the residents, said Ajax Coun- cillor Colleen Jordan. Oshawa Coun- cillor Brian Nicholson agreed, ques- tioning why politicians hadn’t asked the public what they thought about extending the term. But Clarington Coun. Jim Schell said the first year in office is spent learning, the second working, and the third campaigning. Clarington is trying to get the term extended, sending a resolution to Ontario municipalities. Durham councillors debate extra year of municipal service tinuing Education Centre (CEC) in Oshawa, the program runs Feb. 24 to June 3. Ms. McClure says it features job-specific language train- ing, a computer digital training pro- gram, teacher orientation sessions and a five-week internship in local public schools. Just 12 clients will be accepted into the program, but Ms. McClure hopes that’s just the begin- ning. “We’re hoping to prove that there’s a big need in the Durham Region,” she says. “We’re going to start small but we hope it will grow and the government will provide continued funding.” Ms. McClure notes DCE serves a large number of clients who receive language training, some of whom are teachers. They are not working in Ontario for a variety of reasons. “Sometimes the degree and certi- fication from home don’t match up with what they need here,” she says. As well, some don’t have the language skills to become certified while others require upgrading to get their Ontario Teaching Certifi- cate. Ms. McClure says potential clients must have strong language skills and be ready to step into a classroom and teach. She stresses that at the end of the program a client will not be a certified teacher. “We’re just assisting them in the steps they need to take prior to their application to the Ontario College of Te achers,” she says. DCE is partnering with the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology, the Durham Region Local Training Board, the Community Development Council of Durham and the public board to run the pro- gram. The orientation sessions are Jan. 31 at the E.A. Lovell CEC in Oshawa, from 2 to 4 or 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-reg- istration is required by calling Ms. McClure at 905-440-4489. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 5 P Durham Region Works Department 105 Consumers Dr. WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telepone (905) 668-7721 or 1-800-372-1103 www.region.durham.on.ca Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier To morrow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt eithe r . 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Nature Pathway Gillingham St. Lionhead Trail Rainbow Ridge Ave. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available ✦ Durham from page 1 Durham education centres will help with foreign teacher training Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Monica McClure, head of language programs for Durham Continuing Educa- tion, is welcoming provincial funding to help foreign-trained teachers acquire the necessary skills to teach in Ontario. She was joined this week by students, from left, Raul Sojo, Mihaela Iacob and Abdol Khalik Safi. P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Greenwood residents have made their case If the Province’s proposed Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt has done any one thing well, it has generated plenty of discussion. Most people, if given the choice, are going to support the concept of a great strip of green stretching from the Niagara Escarpment to Northumberland. Why wouldn’t we? The natural outpost is a great way to help us forget the sprawl all around us. But, it’s how the Province arrived at the area to be included in the greenbelt that really has many confused. The arguments have focused greatly on what’s in and what’s not. Greenwood perfectly reflects many of the concerns with the boundary line. As it stands now, part of the north Picker- ing hamlet is included, while the Greenwood cluster, located to the south, is all in. Illogical comes immediately to mind. How half of this tiny community can be protected and the other half can’t just doesn’t compute. The Greenwood and Area Ratepayers Association has been quite vocal in its campaign to have the entire hamlet included. In fact, it wants the protection extended further, out to Salem Road. The group says a majority of residents are in favour of inclusion, essentially saying they want the unique features of the picturesque community protected. To be sure, not everyone is in favour. For some property owners, the greenbelt is nothing more than legislation that ties their hands, a loss of control over a most important asset — your home. For the others, it ensures the tranquil country life they chose for a homebase will re- main that way for the foreseeable future. All this without acknowledging that the act may not even stand the test of time, although it should. After all just look at the situation in Pickering with lands in the agricultural pre- serve. In that case, the City, Region and Province all signed back in the 1990s, a deal establishing the land as agricultural in perpetuity. Forever, it seems, just ain’t what it used to be when it comes to politics. In the Greenwood case, there’s no mistaking where the people who are most impacted stand. Extending the bound- ary is the right thing to do. The City of Pickering must support their residents’ request in its submission to the Province. When the people speak, the government must listen. Growth is not the only option To the editor: Re: ‘Boom town: a look back’, Jan. 2. I disagree with many of the statements made. Growth does not have to happen. Our choice is not an apartment in your backyard or paving over agricultural land. Our choice can be to have a commu- nity that works without forced growth. Just think what would have happened if we didn’t follow in the footsteps of Detroit or Los Angeles and simply said ‘no’ to unbridled growth for growth’s sake. Who dictates that in the next 15 years we must accept 323,000 more people? What kind of region would we have with more miles of bicycle and walking trails than motorways, the most greenspace per per- son of any urban area, and operating farms on some of the last good agricultural land in Ontario? This is foresight and vision for future generations. We would be the envy of other communities. We do not want to pave our farmland to smell more exhaust, to live in a concrete jungle because developers and their minions try to scare us with warnings of higher taxes. Let’s keep our Eden. Michael Sharp Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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Unfortunately, the 2004 defending tournament champion, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Crusaders of Mississau- ga, won’t be back, but there’s more than enough excellence attending to offset the loss. For instance, the Oakwood Collegiate Institute Barons of Toronto. The Barons are one of the premier teams in the prov- ince this year, consistently ranked in the top 10 since the senior boys’ season began. The Barons are coming off a loss to Mother Teresa of Toronto in the final of last weekend’s Centennial College tournament, so they will be hungry. Then there’s the Pickering High School Trojans, two-time winners of the Classic, capturing the inaugural cham- pionship in 2002. The Trojans went on to another title, before Mount Carmel took last year’s edition. Longtime head coach Ron Parfitt has the Trojans leading the pack in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) play this year, with a perfect 7-0 record, including two solid victories over their prime Durham rivals, the Monarchs. This year, the Trojans are a hard-work- ing, all-round team, with quickness and deadly shooting from the guards, not to mention solid rebounding from the front-court players. All of which gives them a solid shot at the tournament title this year. And what about St. Mary? Well, the Monarchs are having a bit of an off year. And, because of commitments with the Te am Canada junior football team, vet- eran forward and team leader Eric Glav- ic won’t be available for the tournament. Nonetheless, playing on home floor will definitely help the Monarchs’ chances. One of the GTA’s best players will also be here. Northern Secondary School guard Simon Farine leads his Red Knights. Farine is headed to the U.S. in September on a full athletic scholar- ship. There promises to be plenty of good basketball action in the city the weekend of Feb. 3 to 5. There’s only a nominal admission charge, so check out some of the best high school hoops around. For a full account of the teams in- volved in this year’s Classic, see next We dnesday’s News Advertiser. Al Rivett’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail arivett@durhamregion. com. The Classic will be a classic, again Al Rivett sports editor EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Pickering toddlers can sing along PICKERING — The Pickering Public Library is offering a program for tod- dlers and their caregivers. Toddler time activi- ties include stories, songs, and wiggles and giggles. The program is offered to youngsters 18 to 36 months old. Programs run Mondays and Tuesdays at the central branch beginning at 9:30 a.m. or at the Petticoat Creek branch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Registration is not re- quired. For more information, call the Pickering Public Li- brary at 905-831-6265. Pickering children can enjoy library fun and games PICKERING — Kids can play, sing and listen along at the Pickering Public Library. A half-hour storytime is planned featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children three to five years old. The programs are at the central branch Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or the Petticoat Creek branch Mondays at 2 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. No registration is re- quired. For more information, call the Pickering Public Li- brary at 905-831-6265. Pickering helps with business challenges PICKERING — Help is available in Pickering for prospective or new busi- ness owners. The City of Pickering’s corporate promotions and economic development de- partment, Pickering Public Library and the Business Advisory Centre Durham are offering half-hour con- sultations every first Thurs- day of the month. The sessions are geared more towards new and prospective small busi- ness owners in Durham Region and designed to an- swer questions about start- ing and growing a business. Each consultation is 30 minutes, running between 9:30 a.m. and noon in the boardroom of the central li- brary branch on every first Thursday of each month, starting Feb. 3. Space is limited so re- serve a spot. For more information or to register, call 905-831- 6265 ext. 6243 or 1-888-831- 6266. CNIB lottery wants you to come up a winner DURHAM — Odds are you can help the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in providing support for people with vision loss and rehabilitation. The CNIB’s 2005 lottery is underway, offering 1 in 7 odds at winning a prize and a special early bird prize for people purchasing tickets before midnight on March 18. The early bird win- ner gets their choice of a $125,000, or a 2005 Porsche Boxster and $50,000, or two luxury BMWs and $30,000 cash. The grand prize is $1 million. Proceeds from ticket sales go to help local support services for people visually impaired or dealing with loss of vision. Tickets are $100 or 3 for $250. The draw dates are April 15 to 21. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 1-866-810-CNIB or 416-650- 7841. Storytime in English and French PICKERING — The Pickering Public Library is offering two chances for French and English story- time. Storytime a la mode allows children ages two to five to listen to stories in English and French at the central branch on Fridays at 10 a.m. Histoires en Fran- cais is in French and is for children six to 11. Children can come listen to stories, play games and have fun in French at the central branch on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. No registration is re- quired. For more information about the program, call the Pickering library at 905-831- 6265. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 7 P A new 15-story condomini- um in Pickering has a prime location in the heart of the city center and designs that will appeal to people who enjoy special, upscale living. With Highway 401 and the GO station practically at its doorstep, the 131 unit Odyssey is ideal for com- muters or people who appre- ciate having numerous amenities within walking distance of home. The building to be situated on the corners of Diefenbaker and Valley Farm Road, off Pickering Parkway, is steps away from the city’s 250,000 square foot recre- ation complex, adjacent to the central library and Pickering City Hall, and a short stroll to Pickering To wn Center shopping mall. The project is the latest offering from the Rockport Group, which has a 40-year history in Pickering and recently built the neighbor- ing Serenade town home development. Rockport president, Jack Winberg says while Serenade was geared to young profes- sionals, young families and first time buyers, Odyssey will appeal to move down buyers and young profession- als looking for upscale suites. “We have predominantly two bedroom and one bed- room plus den models,” says Winberg. “This is for the suburban market, people who like space and are mov- ing from generously sized homes who don’t want to sacrifice everything they had.” He says that the Pickering market has matured and anticipates buyers will include those who live in the area now who are looking to downsize, as well as people who previously lived there and are moving back to be closer to their grandchildren. “When you age and your kids are gone, you want something fresh and new to go into the next chapter of your life”, says Winberg. “We learned a lot about this (empty nester) market from Reflections on Bogart Pond”, a condo project Rockport built in Newmarket. Winberg says part of what was learned from that project was that buyers want well- designed living and kitchen areas and “wonderful bath- rooms.” The Odyssey suites range from 700 to 1850 square feet in size and are priced from $189,900 to $459,900. All units come with one or two patios, balconies and terraces. The majority of units will have 8’6” ceilings, except for penthouses and ground floor suites, which will have 9 to 10 foot ceilings. Kitchens in the suites come with break- fast bars, granite counter- tops, double sinks and veg- etable sprayers. Master bedrooms feature soaker tubs and some units have separate shower stalls. There is a wide range of floor plans to choose from, including standard suites, plus upgraded club suites and penthouses. Suites on the ninth floor and above will have views of Lake Ontario to the south. The exterior of the build- ing will be precast concrete and clay brick, and the lobby will be appointed with columns, coffered ceilings, marble inlaid floors, chande- liers, upscale furniture and artwork. And the building’s “point block tower” design means there are no long corridors. All suites will be within steps of the elevator. “For residents, it allows easy access to elevators, and for a builder this is a very efficient design because you’re not building a lot of floor space your not selling. It maximizes the living space”, says Winberg. The Odyssey amenities include a party room, bil- liards room, and exercise room. The project opened last October and the building has been remarkably well received by the market. The sales office has several room vignettes. The office is located on Pickering Pa rkway at Valley Farm Rd. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 1pm-7pm, Thursdays by appointment, Closed Fridays, and Saturday/Sunday/Holidays Noon to 5pm. Phone 905-420-3369 or click on www.rockport- group.net. Pickering Upscale Condo at City Centre The 131-unit Odyssey includes a lobby appointed with columns, coffered ceiling and marble inlaid floors. ADVERTORIAL Pickering in brief JANUARY 28, 2005 By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser CLAREMONT — It’s a sense of community like no other, says Luisa Santacroce. An annual phenomenon that celebrates the snow- washed season, the Clare- mont Winter Carnival returns Feb. 4 to 12. Ms. Santacroce, co-chairwoman of the event, is entering her third year as a mainstay with the organiza- tion and spoke highly of the community involvement. “It’s almost like Christ- mas all over again,” said Ms. Santacroce. “There’s some- thing for everyone here, both young and old (at the Clare- mont Winter Carnival). This is an event the entire com- munity looks forward to.” Featuring many fun-filled attractions such as a tobog- gan day, comedy night, and a community parade, the carnival attracts an array of excited townsfolk. With all proceeds from the events going to local orga- nizations such as the Lions Club of Claremont, the Royal Canadian Legion hall, and area Scouts, Ms. Santacroce is proud of the community’s charitable nature. “Claremont is a very social community,” she said. “With a smaller population, every- one gets to know everybody else here quite quickly. The winter carnival is a great ex- cuse to get out and socialize with friends and family.” From the opening celebra- tions of hockey night, to its closing day awards ceremo- ny, the carnival offers some- thing for all ages. 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Enjoy outdoor fun in Greenwood durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 9 A/P excellence are planted deep at Luvian Homes. Old World values. Hands on work ethic. A tradition of craftsmanship. The spectacular result awaits visitors at the preview of the landmark new community The Enclave of Taunton. And right now buyers are being offered a Preview Bonus with your choice of either air conditioning or four appliances, plus luxury upgrades worth $2500 to be applied on pur- chases made at the Décor Centre. Nestled on 30, 35 and 40 ft. lots in a secluded cul- de-sac, families will discover that every new home dream can come true in a community you will be proud to call home. A wide selection of Victorian-inspired designs. Impeccable quality. Superb features and finishes. Each value-packed, all-brick home offers standard features that are often upgrades. Whether youʼre a first time buyer, empty nester or a family looking for their dream home, Luvian offers a wide choice of 2 storey sin- gles and links, and a limited number of desirable bunga- lows. From the mid $200's, families who visit swiftly are sure to find the perfect home for them. The Enclave of Taunton is ideally located in an established neighbourhood served by transit, and GO, with Highway 401 less than 10 minutes away. Convenient shopping, banking, separate and public elementary and high schools are within walking distance. Nearby is the heart of Whitby with its quaint Old Ontario small town feel. Modern sports and recre- ational facilities, hospital and box stores are a short drive away, and Iroquois Park by Lake Ontario is close enough for a stroll followed by an afternoon picnic. Imagine driving to your new home through the interesting streetscape that will grace the attractive The Enclave of Taunton. As you pull up to your double car garage, you gaze at the fine heritage- inspired all-brick exterior of the stately 2,260 sq. ft. Kirkwood Elevation B. You delight in the gabled roof line and project- ed window with tudor styled panel details. First pausing on the home's traditional covered porch flanked with twin classic pillars to picture sunny afternoons spent relaxing, you walk through the arched double door entry into the sunken foyer. A decorative half wall offers an inviting view of the formal living room, and through to the elegant separate dining room set off with coffered ceiling. The main floor is served by a closet with double doors, and spacious powder room discreetly located a half floor down. The hallway leads past the staircase, open to above, to the gourmet kitchen featuring pantry, breakfast bar and sunny dinette with sliding door to the back. Vi sible from the moment you walk down the hall is the home's spacious family room, which adjoins the dinette. The room's breathtaking design features a gas fireplace with soaring window above that lets sunlight stream into the heart of the home. A half floor down from the main floor is a convenient laundry room that can double as a mudroom with entrance to the double car garage. As you ascend the circular stairway to the second floor landing, you find a media / computer room and dou- ble door closet. A linen closet completes the landing fea- tures. Two spacious bedrooms, each boasting a walk-in closet, share the 3-pc. bathroom between them. The front bedroom also features a gently curving bay window. For those too rare moments of peace and privacy, the Master Bedroom retreat features oversized walk-in closet and lavish ensuite. Relax in classic style in an oval tub. Luxury appointments include double sink and separate shower. Certainly you want to beat the rush to The Enclave of Taunton for first pick and Preview Bonus worth up to $5,000. Sales Office in Whitby at Taunton Road and Thickson Road. Hours are Monday to Thursday 2 p.m.-7 p.m. Closed Fridays. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays noon-6 p.m. Call 1-888-8-LUVIAN or visit www.luvianhomes.com to register today. Advertising Feature From seeds of excellence springs Luvian HomesʼEnclave. THE KIRKWOOD - 2260 Sq.Ft. Elevation B New home buyer alert! Rush to the preview of The Enclave of Taunton where you will uncover builder Luvian Homes' roots in Whitby's legendary home build- ing family. But first call ahead and register to preview. Trusted by thousands of families for over 30 years, father Tony Lucchese together with his brother founded Tormina Homes. Now like their father before them, new generation builder Luvian Homes will surpass homebuy- ers' highest expectations. The Luvian team of talented and committed professionals is at home in the area. "We bring over 45 years combined experience in planning, develop- ment, design and construction, most of it right here in Whitby," says co-founder Anna Carnovale. From the heritage of Tormina Homes, seeds of BY LYNNE MOORE Advertising Feature FRIDAY, JAN. 28 NEW TO YOU: St. Martin’s Anglican Church is having a New to you sale, featuring new and used clothing, toys, books, a white elephant table, bargains galore and rock bot- tom prices. The sale is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr. in Pickering. Call 905-839-9778. SATURDAY, JAN. 29 HUMANE SOCIETY: The Humane Society of Durham Region is having a ‘Swing Shift Big Band’ fundraising dance featuring vocalist Jan Laurie. There will be prizes and a luncheon. Tickets are $16 or $30 per couple. The dance starts at 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43, 471 Simcoe St. S.in Oshawa. Tickets are available by calling the Humane Society at 905- 433-2022. TUESDAY, FEB. 1 SERVICE CLUB: The Rotary Club of Pickering Service club invites professional and busi- ness women willing to initiate projects for advancement and well-being of women. Like-minded men are also welcome. The meetings are Tuesdays at Annandale Golf and Curling Club at 7 a.m. Call Ryan Guthrie at 416-487-5200 ext. 310. DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Senior Citizens’ friend- ship club is having Tuesday Morning Discussion groups. Today Angie Littlefield of the Durham West Art Centre will bring information on the art centre’s activities. The meetings are at St. Andrews Centre 46 Exeter Rd. in Ajax beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Louise Johnson 905-683-7799 or Shirley Bruce 905-428-8711. QUILTING: The Durham Tril- lium Quilters’ Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Dixon Chan of G&S Dye discusses dyeing to quilt — using dyes and paints. Any- one interested is welcome. Call Dolores at 905-720-1811 or Anne at 905-576-7833. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2 OSTEOPOROSIS: The Osteo- porosis Support Group holds its monthly meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cr. in Ajax. Guest speaker is Betty Walker, a radiologist-techni- cian at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering. Call Francoise at 905-428-1827. CONNECTIONS: The Head Injury Association of Durham Region holds its Connections Program in Ajax-Pickering from 1 to 3 p.m. There are games, cards and conversa- tion in the Captain’s Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. 905-723- 2732. THURSDAY, FEB. 3 PICKERING NATURALISTS: The February meeting is on spiders of southern On- tario. Tom Mason introduces families of spiders common in southern Ontario. He is a naturalist who loves to share information pertaining to intriguing habits and camou- flages used by various spi- ders. He is bringing live ones, including a black widow. The meeting is at 7:45 p.m. in the library at St. Elizabeth Seton School, corner of Rosebank Road and Stroud’s Lane. Call Heather Jessop 905-837-1775. OVEREATERS: Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step pro- gram that meets every Thurs- day. Meetings are from 7:30 p.m. at LaStorta, at the north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa Retreat House. Meetings are in the basement of the library. Call Lorraine during the day at 905-619-1419 or Mary evenings at 905-428- 8660. MIDWIVES: The Sages- Femmes Rouge Valley Mid- wives group is holding an information night looking at birth and home. The midwives can answer questions draw- ing on both research and their personal experiences, as well as offer insight into the choice to give birth at home. The session is in Pick- ering from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd. To register call 905-409-6447 or 416-286- 2228. E-mail billboard items to dstell@durhamregion. com. Items should be sent seven to 10 days in advance. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 durhamregion.com Every school teaches theory. The difference is that at Centennial College you also get practical experience from professors with practical experience. Which is probably why so many of our graduates find jobs so quickly. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about?centennialcollege.ca the future of learning 416.289.5300 Our General Practice Offers the Following Services: • Dental Implants • Orthodontic Tre atment (Braces) • Cosmetic Dentistry • Surgical Services (Wisdom Teeth) • Crowns & Bridges • Endodontic Treatment (Root Canal Therapy) • Treatment of Caries (White Fillings) • Periodontal Treatment (Gum Tre atment) • Complete & Partial Dentures •TMJ Treatment • Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) New patients welcomed General dental care for the whole family Insurance plans accepted for basic services, we will bill direct to your insurance company Convenient hours Daily 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. Saturdays available. 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For themselves. For their families. For life. You can too. So set your quit date. And for help, call Smokers’ Helpline: 1-877-513-5333. You say you’d do anything for them? Prove it.Paid for by the Government of OntarioLIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! (905) 426-5134 11 Hardwood Ave. S., Ajax O P EN 7OPEN 7 DAYS A DAYS A WE EKWEEK • PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS • NO CREDIT NECESSARY • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY Grand Opening -New LocationGrand Opening -New Location SCARBOROUGH OFFICE 2941 LAWRENCE AVE EAST SCARBOROUGH,ON M1P 2V6 (416) 431-7449 New Location Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Janet Petras arrived home recently to a pleasant surprise. A Good Neighbour had unexpectedly cleaned out her driveway. It saved her and her children, from left, Madeline and Nathan Burger, and neighbour Mathieu Lilly, from having to do the job. By James McMurtrie Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Arriv- ing home from work Jan. 6, Janet Petras expected to be met by ice, snow and sleet. Instead, the single mother found an anonymous act of generosity that made her day. “Being on my own with two young children,” Ms. Petras said she wasn’t look- ing forward to shovelling her “larger-than-life” drive- way. So it was much to her surprise that she found the driveway cleaned out. Ms. Petras said as she came closer to her home she saw a girl and boy walking down the street with shovels in hand, but thought noth- ing of it. It wasn’t until she was in the driveway that she realized it was entirely shov- elled. By the time Ms. Pe- tras had her children, their things and the groceries in- side the house, her winter- time heroes were gone, of course. 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Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Felicien’s been framed PICKERING — Pickering News Advertiser sports editor Al Rivett recently made a special presentation to Canadian Olympian and Pickering native Perdita Felicien. Mr. Rivett gave Ms. Felicien a framed front page of the Pickering News Advertiser edition that declared her as our newsmaker of the year in Pickering for 2004. Ms. Felicien, who gave the story a read during the visit, was picked for her impressive accomplish- ments both on and off the track. If you’ve never bought a ladder, you might be surprised by the variety of different types available at your local home improvement centre. There are tall ones, short ones, all- purpose and special-purpose styles, as well as straight and double-jointed ladders. Most homeowners have at least one ladder for general use,and some have two or three ladders in various styles for more specific purposes. 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Healthy air equals a healthy home Contunued from previous page Time to play politics begins By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Region-wide transit received a last-minute reprieve after regional coun- cil gave local municipalities another three weeks to de- cide whether to endorse it. Oshawa Mayor John Gray at the Jan. 19 regional council meeting asked that the mu- nicipalities have one more crack at endorsing a system that would amalgamate four transit authorities, as well as transit for the disabled by Jan. 1, 2006. “I still hold out the great hope we can create a regional transit system,” Mayor Gray said. “I think there’s a lot of small things that can be dealt with.” As of the Tuesday dead- line, only four of Durham’s eight municipalities (Pick- ering, Ajax, Clarington and Scugog) had approved the re- gional transit bylaw. Durham transit needs a triple majority to come into effect: support from five of Durham’s eight municipalities totalling at least 51 per cent of the elec- torate, plus the majority of regional council. Oshawa was seen as the surprise naysayer, as all of its regional councillors had supported the bylaw at the Region’s council table. Now it appears the City wants to take another look. “I don’t think you ever negotiate an ideal bylaw or contract the first time,” Mayor Gray said, adding that there would be “a lot of politicking” over the next three weeks. The extra time will give Uxbridge, Whitby and Brock more time to reconsider. “The bylaw doesn’t con- tain any sunset provision,” said Brian Roy, the regional solicitor. “So as long as the bylaw is outstanding, there is room for people to change their minds.” But Regional Chairman Roger Anderson made it clear that there would be no changes to the bylaw. “The Region’s bylaw is not up for debate,” he said. “Staff have been directed to not ne- gotiate with the lower tiers.” Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle said he doesn’t think more time will make any difference in his town. “I don’t think it’s going to change our council’s mind,” he said, adding they had many concerns around cost, ownership and routing. “If Oshawa changes its vote, I don’t know where that will leave us.” Mayor Brunelle and Os- hawa councillors Brian Nich- olson and John Neal voted against sending the bylaw back. This will be the third time municipalities have had to make a decision on a re- gion-wide system. Municipalities must have their answers to the regional clerk by Feb. 9, the next re- gional council meeting. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 19 P CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2308 4 in 1 ENERGY CONSERVATION KIT 1) Foam tape weatherstripping 2) Interior window insulation kit 3) Outlet & switchplate seals 4) Exterior crack seal $999 Reg. 19.99 Many more unadvertised specials available instore. Hurry in for best selection. Sorry, no rainchecks or substitutions. Sale ends Thursday, February 3, 2005 or while quantities last. Limit 1 item per coupon. Original coupon only. With this coupon Start The Bidding SILENT AUCTION on selected items Sat. Jan. 29 64-2611-2 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo What a relief PICKERING — Ontario Power Generation held an employee gate drive last week for tsunami relief efforts. When all the col- lecting was done, above from left, Phil LeSauvage, Rob Powell and Nancy Shaw had tallied up about $5,000. Below, Ian Rob- erts and Karissa Kandelas, students at the Montessori Learning Centre in Pickering, were among the many students taking part in an Exerciseathon fundraiser that generated funds for relief effor ts. There were 10 activities, with Ian and Karissa doing the Tiptoe for Tanzania. By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — A private member’s bill to give mu- nicipal councils the same immunity as other politi- cians divided Pickering council Monday. Wa rd 2 Regional Council- lor Bill McLean put forward a motion at executive com- mittee to receive the item as information, but not to endorse it. “I just don’t think munic- ipal governments through- out the province should have the ability to hide be- hind this,” he said. Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouel- lette introduced the private member’s bill in December, which would provide mem- bers of municipal councils and school boards with the same privileges, immuni- ties and powers presently granted to members of the Legislative Assembly and the House of Commons. “The legislation is de- signed to assist elected of- ficials and municipalities by allowing more freedom of speech and public debate in chamber settings without the reprise of court action,” Mr. Ouellette wrote in a let- ter to council. Coun. McLean said he didn’t support the bill because he doesn’t have enough faith in elected of- ficials. “It scares me to think elected officials across the province can make a statement without that ac- countability and r esponsibility,” Coun. McLean said. “This is not about freedom of speech, this is about account- ability.” Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe disagreed and wanted the committee to endorse the legislation. “This isn’t about account- ability, it is about protection from intimidation,” he said, commending Mr. Ouellette. Coun. Ashe made refer- ence to a court action he is currently facing that is pre- venting him from partici- pating in discussions and votes regarding the City’s growth management study. He’s h ad to declare a con- flict on the issue because of the legal action he faces over a membership at a golf course in the study area. Mayor Ryan agreed with Coun. McLean. “I feel very uncomfortable about supporting anything that talks about rights and privileges without talking about responsi- bility,” he said. “The other prob- lem I have with supporting this is it is giving par- liamentary privi- leges to a body that isn’t under parliamentary rules.” Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles also support- ed Coun. McLean’s motion. Wa rd 1 Regional Coun- cillor Maurice Brenner ex- pressed his support for the bill and gave two examples of why he thought it was necessary. He recounted the story of a builder in Ward 1 who was accused of not doing mortar work properly, lead- ing him to speak about it. He was then served with a notice of intent to sue, so Coun. Brenner couldn’t vote on another applica- tion brought forward by the builder. As well, there was a similar issue when a com- pany was overpaid by the City because of an error. “I was targeted to be sued for defamation, con- spiracy to defame, libel and slander, all because as an elected official I sat in the chambers and said the tax- payers of the municipality were being ripped off be- cause of an error,” he said. “I argue that if you believe in something that you say here (in council chambers), you should say it out there. I also believe when I sit in here I am doing my job and when I walk out there I should leave that behind.” Council voted 4-3 to sup- port Mr. Ouellette’s bill, with Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson and Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson also in favour. “We should have (protec- tion) in here,” said Coun. Dickerson. “There could be other times where you want to make a comment and don’t because you’re afraid. “This way here allows the member to go ahead and speak their mind.” Pickering councillors split on immunity Bill McLean Re g ional transit lives — again Raise a glass for tsunami relief DURHAM — Alcohol distributors across Ajax, Pickering and all of On- tario are getting in the spirit of the tsunami relief cause. The LCBO’s 600 stores, The Beer Store’s 437 stores and the 338 Ontario Win- ery stores across the prov- ince are all now accept- ing donations for the Red Cross’s southeast Asia re- lief appeal. “When a tragedy of this magnitude occurs it is important to use every available avenue to collect relief funds,” said Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty. “Ontarians have always responded with a great deal of generosity during past disaster relief efforts. 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The draft policy had not men- tioned the involvement of the director, however Trustee Dol- stra said it was important and trustees did not object to the inclusion. Board employees can chase public office A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Future tough guy PICKERING — To r onto Maple Leafs forward Tie Domi signed autographs for fans last weekend at the Pickering Markets. Nicholas Moore, of Ajax, checked out his autographed shirt, with help from dad Todd. By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — A trio of student trustees will soon sit at the public school board table. Durham District School Board trustees at the Jan. 17 board meet- ing approved a number of amend- ments, recommended by an ad hoc committee, to its pupil representa- tion bylaw. Most notably, the bylaw states a third student trustee will be added, and if possible one trustee each will come from north Durham, Ajax- Pickering and Oshawa-Whitby. Students will only be entitled to serve one term so that as many as possible can have the experience. The changes take effect for the next school year. Current student trustee Julius Ta pper, a student at Sinclair Sec- ondary School in Whitby, is a mem- ber of the committee that made the changes. “It outlines what you have to do as a student trustee and I think that’s important,” he said in an interview. A new section added to the bylaw details the roles and responsibilities of student trustees. In addition to at- tending board meetings and being involved in discussions and deci- sion-making, pupil representatives are to report student matters to the board and provide a student trustee report to the board’s standing com- mittee. Student trustees may serve on board committees, become in- volved in provincial trustee organi- zations and be expected to “reflect community attitudes while also providing leadership in decision- making.” The student reps must ensure that a Student Senate, comprised of high school leaders from across the region, is organized during their term and will share the chairman- ship of the senate. Mr. Tapper said it’s important to have the senate requirement in writing as it ensures student repre- sentation from throughout Durham. He also welcomed the statement that representatives may become members of the provincial student trustee organization, the Ontario Student Trustees’ Association — l’Association des eleves conseilleres et conseillers de l’Ontario (OSTA— AECO), and attend its conferences, both to keep on top of provincial is- sues and to become better trustees. “I’m glad it’s happened,” Mr. Tap- per said of the amendments. “I think it’s about time; it’s needed.” Within the first month of the stu- dents’ term, they will meet with the board chairperson and the director of education “to outline and clarify all matters and questions relating to reimbursement of expenses and budget for student trustees and for student senate.” Student trustee fees and expenses will be preapproved by the board chairperson. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 21 A/P D-Solid Pine & Futon $ 259 9 5 $ 259 95 Shown D-Metal & Futon $189.99 SUITESSUITES $ALE$ALE PRICEDPRICED PLUSPLUS 90 DAY90 DAY NO INT/NO INT/ NO PMTNO PMT O.A.C.O.A.C. 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The evening runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in Pickering at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd. For more infor- mation or to register, call 905-409-6447 or 416-286-2228. Pickering man contributes to his children’s school By Joshua May Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Talk about being students of rock and roll. In a spirited performance before more than 150 West- creek Public School young- sters, Patrick Dune and his entourage of musicians brought the schoolhouse down with a live, inter- active show Jan. 18. Per- forming self-written songs in front of the hometown crowd, Dune had a special gift in store for the cheerful students — a new school anthem. “I look at (the anthem) as something I can give back to both the school and the community,” said Dune. “I have two children that at- tend classes (at Westcreek Public School). Being a na- tive of Pickering myself, I thought it’d be a good idea to share some of my work with the students while in- troducing these kids to the elements of music.” A student of music since the age of 14, the self- taught singer, songwriter and guitarist has been a part of varying rock bands since he was 17. Playing an assortment of rock stylings spanning both the acoustic and electric genre, Dune is reestablishing himself in the industry after an ex- tended hiatus. “I was involved in a na- tional project in the late 1980s known as ‘The Keep’,” said Dune. “However, it has only been in the last year that I have reintroduced myself to the music com- munity. “I want people to know I’m back again.” Wo rd of Dune’s return spread throughout the halls of Westcreek. As his disc, ‘Let Love Reign’, made its way from his children’s fingers to various students and faculty, it wasn’t long before the school’s music teacher, Jean Barton, ap- proached the reinvented rocker with the idea to write a new school song she had in the works. “(Ms. Barton) asked me whether I would consider working on an updated an- them for the school,” said Dune. “She provided me with the melody and some basic elements for the song. However, I provided the rock.” While he hopes his West- creek anthem remains a staple of the school for years to come, Dune also hopes the students took more away from his pre- sentation than simply the music. “I did this show so that kids could not only enjoy the music, but learn from the experience as well,” he said. “Music has given me so much over the years. It’s helped me cope through both the good and the bad and helped me to mould my life for the better.” For more information on Patrick Dune, visit his web- site at www.patrickdune. com. Andrew doesn’t play it well, but he sure makes a mean fiddle David Stell News Editor DURHAM — Chris An- drew plays a little violin, and badly at that he admits. But funny enough, he does have a lot of talent for the instrument. His talent lies in using the tools that make the in- strument and he’s improv- ing on his craft every day, with each new violin. Also, he’s sharing that talent with local students who are per- fecting the craft of playing them. In the past year, the Ajax resident donated two of his violins, made at his make- shift home studio in an in- sulated garage, to the Os- hawa Durham Symphony Orchestra for use by select students who wouldn’t oth- erwise have access to a vio- lin. According to ODSO board member Bill Swan, the donations and Andrew’s involvement with the or- chestra are very generous. He hasn’t heard of any simi- lar donations before to the orchestra community. “Chris is unique — there’s not a lot of such craftsmen in the country,” says Swan. Andrew admits his dona- tions are not entirely altru- istic but, as a real classi- cal music enthusiast, he’s proud to help the group. “I’m making a contribu- tion to the community and (in a way) I benefit from it,” he says. “It’s a way to draw attention to myself.” Andrew hopes to es- tablish some credibility in the music community and plans to continue to make instruments. His career in music, as a piano tuner and techni- cian, is a second life of sorts. Until a few years ago his tal- ented hands made dough- nuts at a local Tim Hortons store before he decided it was time to pursue his love of music. First, he took part- time studies at the Ontario College of Art and Design and made an important contact there, a teacher who became a mentor to him, someone he still turns to for advice and materials. After that, he made a big decision, with the support of his wife, and went back to school full time in piano technician, training at the University of Western On- tario in London. There he learned the trade but, more important, fed his craving for music, enjoying listen- ing to the concerts of the talented musicians in train- ing there. Being able to play the vio- lin, even poorly, so he says, is something he needs in order to make the classic instrument. “Every person who makes an instrument should have some ability to play,” he says. “You have to know how it should sound.” He’s m ade several violins so far, which take about 80 hours each to build. And, he’s also experimented with the creation of several other instruments, includ- ing a viola and three cellos, which take 120 hours each. Also, an experience unto itself, was a six-string bass that took some 140 hours, as well as four months of planning prior to that. Most difficult, he says, was find- ing the appropriate age and quality of wood. Andrew says violins can range in price depending on the maker and age of the violin. An antique may cost $6,000 and some well- known makers charge from $10,000 to $20,000 for a quality violin that would be used by a serious musician. His violins sell for $2,000. His quality has changed so much from when he first started, explaining “there’s no comparison to what I make now.” Swan says an expert with the ODSO is pleased with the quality of the violins An- drew donated. “It’s beyond a beginner’s violin, (very good) for someone who’s just starting on his craft,” he explains. “This is just the beginning for Chris, he keeps improv- ing with each instrument — he’s a unique craftsmen.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 PAGE 23 A/P HERONGATE BARN DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com (905) 472-3085✁Great Food • Great Shows • Great price Not valid with any other offer $5off per person “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” A hilarious comedy by John Patrick ✁ OPENING FEB. 4 CLIP & SAVE - OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4 ONLY! 4ICKETSNOWONSALEATTHEBOXOFFICE ANDATALL4ICKETMASTEROUTLETS #ALL OR ORVISITWWWTICKETMASTERCA /3(!7!#)6)#!5$)4/2)5- &2)&%"25!29 0- Super Bowl Special 527 Westney Rd. 905-428-8555 416-858-5223 Sports team sponsorships available. 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It leads him to wonder if Charlie is not imaginary at all, but instead a flesh-and-blood, dangerous presence. Also opening in theatres this week- end is ‘Alone in the Dark’. FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com Dakota Fanning has a dangerous, imagi- nary friend in ‘Hide and Seek’. A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 durhamregion.com Travel to Big Apple for Manhattan Classic PICKERING — A Pickering Aeri- als’ gymnast rose to the top of her category while competing at the recent Provincial Qualifier hosted by the club. More than 300 gymnasts from across Ontario converged on the Aerials for the qualifier, one of three slated for this year. The scores from this event, combined with two others, will determine which gymnasts will qualify for the Elite Ontario and the Ontario Youth Gymnastics Champion- ships, this spring. Jaime Stipetic, competing in the novice 1 bracket, earned the overall gold medal at the meet. She finished fifth on vault, earned individual gold on uneven bars, a bronze on balance beam and second on floor exercise. Danyelle Sora, Alexandra Clay- ton, Dayna Fox, Zalaikha Williams- Sulaman and Alisha Corringham all earned fourth-place finishes in their respective categories. Sora, in the open 2 division, finished seventh on vault, posted individu- al gold on bars and floor and was ninth on beam. Clayton was ninth on vault, fifth on bars, bronze on beam and fourth on floor in the novice 2 bracket. Fox, in the tyro 2 division, earned gold on vault, 11th on bars, eighth on beam and silver on floor. Meanwhile, Wil- liams-Sulaman and Corringham finished in a fourth-place tie in the argo 1 category. Williams-Sula- man was sixth on vault, silver on bars, seventh on beam and sixth on floor, while Corringham was sixth on vault, silver on bars, sev- enth on beam and sixth on floor. Shannon Riches, competing in the tyro 2 division, ended up fifth overall. She won bronze on vault, silver on bars, seventh on beam and sixth on floor. Malvina Mana and Alexandra Large finished sixth in their re- spective categories. Mana, in the open 3, placed fourth on vault, sixth on bears, bronze on beam and fourth on floor. Meanwhile, Large was silver on vault, gold on bars, ninth on beam and eighth on floor while competing in the tyro 2 division. Emily Towers, in the novice 2 bracket, finished sixth overall, with a silver on vault, eighth on bars, fifth on beam and sixth on floor. Emma Grant placed seventh overall in the open 3 division. She was fifth on vault, silver on bars and seventh on beam and floor. Maya Swami, in the tyro 2 divi- sion, finished ninth overall. She placed fourth on vault, 10th on bars, seventh on beam and 10th on floor. Sandra Gargoura finished 11th overall in the open 2 division. She placed fifth on vault, ninth on bars, 10th on beam and fifth on floor. In other Aerials news, six gym- nasts will represent the club at the Manhattan Classic Gymnastics Meet in New York City from Jan. 28 to 30. The international invita- tional event will attract competi- tors from the U.S. and Canada. “It’s the one travel trip we take each year,” says Aerials’ head coach Glenn Cooper in a recent interview. Making the trip are Sora, Mana, Ta ra Swami, Maya Swami, Large and Shannon Sawicky. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Aerials gymnasts, in front from left, Shannon Sawicky, Alex Large and Maya Swami and, in back row, Tara Swami, Danyelle Sora and Malvina Mana, are competing in a New York City meet this weekend. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team plays Thornhill tonight and Markham Saturday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Game time is 7:30 p.m. both nights. Connolly leads Panthers past Oshawa Winder named co-coach of the year By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers’ head coach was named the co- coach of the year in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference this season. John Winder will share the award with Wexford Raiders’ bench boss Steve Cooke. The coach-of-the-year award was voted on at the OPJAHL’s meeting last Wednesday. For the second-year head coach, the award was a nice achievement, but he says it had a lot to do with the hard work of the players, the team staff and the new Panthers’ ownership group. “I’m very honoured to win, but I’m not so shortsighted as to think I won it all by myself,” notes Winder. “My play- ers helped me and so did the staff.” The Panthers have enjoyed their most successful regular season in sev- eral years, owning a 26-14-2-2 mark, good enough for fifth place in the South Conference standings, with five games to go in the regular season. An Ajax resident and educator at Courtice Secondary School, Winder worked for several seasons with the Bowmanville Eagles of the league’s East Conference as an assistant coach before signing on as the Panthers’ head coach two years ago. Pickering Aerials gymnasts fly to solid results at provincial qualifier Newest player has five-point night PICKERING — The decision by the Pickering Panthers’ braintrust to bring aboard forward Brett Con- nolly at the trade deadline looks like a shrewd move, especially after a league game against the Oshawa Legionaires in Oshawa on Tues- day. Connolly was instrumental, with a five-point night (two goals, three assists), in lifting the Panthers past the Legionaires 7-4 in OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. The victory was an important one for the Panthers (26-14-2-2 for 56 points) as they continued the march toward either a third- or a fourth-place finish in the nine- team South Conference standings, to assure home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, set to begin in mid-February. Moreover, the victory allowed the Panthers to sweep the season series from the Legionaires, win- ning all six meetings. The Panthers, however, didn’t make things easy on themselves, at one point trailing by 4-2 mid- way through the second period. An important timeout issued by Panthers’ head coach John Winder at that point seemed to re-focus his charges. Pickering would score five un- answered goals to upend the Le- gionaires (7-34-1-3 for 18 points), a club that is, by any definition, suf- fering through a terrible campaign, dwarfed only by the Ajax Axemen (2-37-1-2) in terms of mediocrity. Other Panthers’ scorers were Derek Lynden with two, Andrew Dissanayake, Jeff Birr, and Kyle Roulston, on the power play. Currently, the Panthers are in fifth place in the conference, two points back of fourth-place Markham. Both teams have five games remaining in the regular- season, including one head-to- head matchup in Pickering this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Pickering is six points back of third-place North York with two games in hand. The Panthers start a whirlwind run of three games all within a 42 hour stretch, starting on home ice at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Friday night against the Thornhill Thunderbirds at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Markham’s in town for a game which looms large as not only a potential first-round playoff matchup, but as also a must-win game for the Panthers in order to move past the Waxers into fourth place. They finish the week- end with another tough contest, this time against the Aurora Tigers at the Aurora Community Centre on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT: Pan- thers’ all-stars Derek Lynden and Ky le Roulston made their presence felt at the annual OPJAHL all-star game in Cobourg on Wednesday. Although their side, the South-East all-stars, lost to the North-West side 12-7, Lynden recorded three as- sists, while Roulston was his usual rock on the blue line. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Panthers’ captain Ryan Annesley, right, attempts to elude Vaughan Vipers’ Vince Bruni in recent junior ‘A’ action. A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 28, 2005 durhamregion.com Travel to Big Apple for Manhattan Classic PICKERING — A Pickering Aeri- als’ gymnast rose to the top of her category while competing at the recent Provincial Qualifier hosted by the club. More than 300 gymnasts from across Ontario converged on the Aerials for the qualifier, one of three slated for this year. The scores from this event, combined with two others, will determine which gymnasts will qualify for the Elite Ontario and the Ontario Youth Gymnastics Champion- ships, this spring. Jaime Stipetic, competing in the novice 1 bracket, earned the overall gold medal at the meet. She finished fifth on vault, earned individual gold on uneven bars, a bronze on balance beam and second on floor exercise. Danyelle Sora, Alexandra Clay- ton, Dayna Fox, Zalaikha Williams- Sulaman and Alisha Corringham all earned fourth-place finishes in their respective categories. Sora, in the open 2 division, finished seventh on vault, posted individu- al gold on bars and floor and was ninth on beam. Clayton was ninth on vault, fifth on bars, bronze on beam and fourth on floor in the novice 2 bracket. Fox, in the tyro 2 division, earned gold on vault, 11th on bars, eighth on beam and silver on floor. Meanwhile, Wil- liams-Sulaman and Corringham finished in a fourth-place tie in the argo 1 category. Williams-Sula- man was sixth on vault, silver on bars, seventh on beam and sixth on floor, while Corringham was sixth on vault, silver on bars, sev- enth on beam and sixth on floor. Shannon Riches, competing in the tyro 2 division, ended up fifth overall. She won bronze on vault, silver on bars, seventh on beam and sixth on floor. Malvina Mana and Alexandra Large finished sixth in their re- spective categories. Mana, in the open 3, placed fourth on vault, sixth on bears, bronze on beam and fourth on floor. Meanwhile, Large was silver on vault, gold on bars, ninth on beam and eighth on floor while competing in the tyro 2 division. Emily Towers, in the novice 2 bracket, finished sixth overall, with a silver on vault, eighth on bars, fifth on beam and sixth on floor. Emma Grant placed seventh overall in the open 3 division. She was fifth on vault, silver on bars and seventh on beam and floor. Maya Swami, in the tyro 2 divi- sion, finished ninth overall. She placed fourth on vault, 10th on bars, seventh on beam and 10th on floor. Sandra Gargoura finished 11th overall in the open 2 division. She placed fifth on vault, ninth on bars, 10th on beam and fifth on floor. In other Aerials news, six gym- nasts will represent the club at the Manhattan Classic Gymnastics Meet in New York City from Jan. 28 to 30. The international invita- tional event will attract competi- tors from the U.S. and Canada. “It’s the one travel trip we take each year,” says Aerials’ head coach Glenn Cooper in a recent interview. Making the trip are Sora, Mana, Ta ra Swami, Maya Swami, Large and Shannon Sawicky. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Aerials gymnasts, in front from left, Shannon Sawicky, Alex Large and Maya Swami and, in back row, Tara Swami, Danyelle Sora and Malvina Mana, are competing in a New York City meet this weekend. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team plays Thornhill tonight and Markham Saturday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Game time is 7:30 p.m. both nights. Connolly leads Panthers past Oshawa Winder named co-coach of the year By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers’ head coach was named the co- coach of the year in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference this season. John Winder will share the award with Wexford Raiders’ bench boss Steve Cooke. The coach-of-the-year award was voted on at the OPJAHL’s meeting last Wednesday. For the second-year head coach, the award was a nice achievement, but he says it had a lot to do with the hard work of the players, the team staff and the new Panthers’ ownership group. “I’m very honoured to win, but I’m not so shortsighted as to think I won it all by myself,” notes Winder. “My play- ers helped me and so did the staff.” The Panthers have enjoyed their most successful regular season in sev- eral years, owning a 26-14-2-2 mark, good enough for fifth place in the South Conference standings, with five games to go in the regular season. An Ajax resident and educator at Courtice Secondary School, Winder worked for several seasons with the Bowmanville Eagles of the league’s East Conference as an assistant coach before signing on as the Panthers’ head coach two years ago. Pickering Aerials gymnasts fly to solid results at provincial qualifier Newest player has five-point night PICKERING — The decision by the Pickering Panthers’ braintrust to bring aboard forward Brett Con- nolly at the trade deadline looks like a shrewd move, especially after a league game against the Oshawa Legionaires in Oshawa on Tues- day. Connolly was instrumental, with a five-point night (two goals, three assists), in lifting the Panthers past the Legionaires 7-4 in OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. The victory was an important one for the Panthers (26-14-2-2 for 56 points) as they continued the march toward either a third- or a fourth-place finish in the nine- team South Conference standings, to assure home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, set to begin in mid-February. Moreover, the victory allowed the Panthers to sweep the season series from the Legionaires, win- ning all six meetings. The Panthers, however, didn’t make things easy on themselves, at one point trailing by 4-2 mid- way through the second period. An important timeout issued by Panthers’ head coach John Winder at that point seemed to re-focus his charges. Pickering would score five un- answered goals to upend the Le- gionaires (7-34-1-3 for 18 points), a club that is, by any definition, suf- fering through a terrible campaign, dwarfed only by the Ajax Axemen (2-37-1-2) in terms of mediocrity. Other Panthers’ scorers were Derek Lynden with two, Andrew Dissanayake, Jeff Birr, and Kyle Roulston, on the power play. Currently, the Panthers are in fifth place in the conference, two points back of fourth-place Markham. Both teams have five games remaining in the regular- season, including one head-to- head matchup in Pickering this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Pickering is six points back of third-place North York with two games in hand. The Panthers start a whirlwind run of three games all within a 42 hour stretch, starting on home ice at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Friday night against the Thornhill Thunderbirds at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Markham’s in town for a game which looms large as not only a potential first-round playoff matchup, but as also a must-win game for the Panthers in order to move past the Waxers into fourth place. They finish the week- end with another tough contest, this time against the Aurora Tigers at the Aurora Community Centre on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT: Pan- thers’ all-stars Derek Lynden and Ky le Roulston made their presence felt at the annual OPJAHL all-star game in Cobourg on Wednesday. Although their side, the South-East all-stars, lost to the North-West side 12-7, Lynden recorded three as- sists, while Roulston was his usual rock on the blue line. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Panthers’ captain Ryan Annesley, right, attempts to elude Vaughan Vipers’ Vince Bruni in recent junior ‘A’ action. $$375375 2005 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS ANNANDALE CHURCH ST. 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Ask for details.) Birth Certificates Required New Coaches Welcome - Training provided Th e Midget AA team won the 23rd Ajax Christmas Tournament to go along with their winning the Friendship Tournament in Niag- ara Falls, N.Y. earlier this season. Th e Christ- mas tournament began with a game against the Wexford Mustangs. Ajax won 4 - 0 with goals from Steve Crosty, Andrew Taylor, Mike Cos- tas and Kartik Behl. Anthony Ruggiero was rock solid on the blue line. Tom Faux earned the shutout and game MVP. Th e second game was against the Humberview Huskies with Ajax prevailing by a 3 - 2 score. Brandon Whittaker, Derek Fullerton and Andrew Sartain found the back of the net. Scott Annesley and Matt Pa- gliaro played strong on the Ajax defence. Jeff Th atcher closed the door for the vic- tory. Fullerton earned MVP honours. Game three saw the Knights fall 4 - 1 to the Scarboro Young Bruins. Crosty scored the lone goal. Josh Bartlett played a strong two way game and was the game MVP. Th e semi fi nal was against the New York State champion, Freeport Arrows, from Long Island, N.Y. Ajax endured and won a very close, exciting game 2 - 1. Crosty and Fullerton scored the Ajax goals. Tim Cooper, David Fearon and Travis Livingstone all had big games. MVP Th atcher played incredible in goal preserving the victory. Th e Championship featured a disciplined, tight checking aff air against the Whitby Wildcats. MVP Sartain scored shorthanded in the third period to open the scoring and Taylor sealed the game as Ajax triumphed with a 2 - 0 victory. Faux earned the shutout. Th e team is coached by Rod Cooper, Mark Simard, Todd Bartlett, Ray Whittaker and Peter Costas. Steven Muise was injured and could not play. Th e Raiders, who were the defending champions, opened with a 3 - 1 win over the Mississauga Senators. Alex Rom- bis, Robert Bentley and Paul Kent scored for the Raiders with assists going to Ryan Rinneard, Adam Bell, Scott Kirkaldy, Jeff Piilo, Kyle Van de Bospoort and Derrick Gray. Saturday morning’s game with the Toronto Young Nats was settled in a 2 - 2 tie with Kent providing the equalizer with 2:25 remaining in the game. Van de Bospoort opened the scoring with assists to Cody Pollard, Piilo and Kirkaldy. Th e evening game featured the U.S. West Regional cham- pions, Stover Stars from Kansas City, MO. A point shot from Darren McCloy late in the 3rd period proved to be the winner as the Raiders went on to a 3 - 2 win. Kent and Van de Bospoort also scored with assists to McCloy, Pollard and Andrew Sartain. In the semi fi nal on Sunday morning, the Raiders jumped out to a 4 - 0 lead and held onto a 5 -3 win over ETA rival Barrie Colts. Kirkaldy with two led the Raiders, with singles to Brent Shearer, Darryl King and Gray. Assists went to Kyle Stewart, Daniel Tremblay, King, Bell, Rinneard, Piilo and Bentley. Th e championship game against St. Mary’s Shattucks of Minnesota remained score- less until the third period when Pollard connected on a beautiful pass from Kyle Neadles. St. Mary’s sent the game into overtime with just over 2 minutes remaining, and then won it in the second overtime with no time remaining on the clock. Th e goaltending duo of David Blair and Christian Gaudette were outstanding. Robert Bentley received the Ron Savage Memorial Plaque as Tournament MVP. He and Alex Rombis were named to the tournament all star team. Th e coaches are Ian Fletcher, Tim Rinneard, Ed Hanna and Ed McCusker. 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Whitby (905) 665-3199 BBB Member Toronto (416) 482-5392 Ontario United Way This project is funded in part by The Government of Canada YMCA DURHAM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE 905-427-7670 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16 Pickering, ON L1V 1C3 (Valley Farm Rd. & Highway 2) YMCA Durham Employment Services Employment Resource Centre Our FREE services include: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance Access to computers with high speed internet Employment workshops Career and assessment tools Faxing anywhere in Ontario Access to phones Local newspapers Job Search resources Business Community Service Directories Community information and referrals Education and Training Calendars/Brochures Small Business Resources Staffed by Job Skills Specialists OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm Friday: 8:30 - 4:00pm The Em pl o yme ntThe Employment Re s o urc e C entreResource Centre is o pen t o al l!is open to all! ® SIGNUM INVESTIGATIONS CAREER OPPORTUNITY SURVEILLANCE/BACKGROUND INVESTIGATORS We provide:Full training (we pay) + hourly rate, video equip., cell, benefits, career environment You possess:Excellent English skills, report writing, computer literate (Web/World), physically fit, good driving skills, healthy vehicle, pref mini van + tint Job requirements:flexible hours/some weekends, surveillance + video, detailed reports, clear criminal check Income Range - 50-80K + experience Fax resume to:416-296-9199 Part-Time Position Reporting to the Board of Directors Qualifications: • ECE or equivalent from a recognized institution • Supervisory experience an asset • Knowledge of children’s services in Durham Region • Knowledge of rural issues Send resumes to Box 176, Uxbridge L9P 1M7 or fax to 905-985-4621 by Feb. 4th For information call 905-985-2413 PROGRAM DIRECTOR DURHAM FARM & RURAL FAMILY RESOURCES Join our community & transport our children to school. Training provided. Great for retirees & stay at home parents. 1-800-263-7987 6775 Baldwin St. N. Whitby Join the Extreme Fitness Team in Whitby! Dynamic sales reps, and personal trainers, needed ASAP. Send resume to wbjobs@extremefitness.info Are you interested in joining one of the most exciting, fast-paced industries around? The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino is located in Port Perry. A short easy drive from almost anywhere. “HERE WE GROW AGAIN!” The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino is currently recruiting for the position of: Human Resources Advisor. Reporting to the director of Human Resources, you will provide H.R. support service for designated Great Blue Heron Charity Casino 21777 Island Rd. Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1B6 Fax: 905-985-9154 Attn: Recruiting Assistant Should you be interested in applying for this position, please mail or fax a resume to: Note: no telephone calls PLEASE! Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age. The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino is currently recruiting for the position of: S u r v e i l l a n c e Tec h n i c a l S u p e r v i s o r. You will be responsible for maintaining the entire surveillance and security card access system. You will also be responsible for the purchase and ordering of equipment, cost analysis conducted internally and externally, maintaining site maps including plotting, and maintaining a fully operational system. You must possess supervisory experience to manage line staff technicians, have excellent delegation, organizational and time management skills. You should possess a minimum of 5 years experience in casino CCTV, card access systems with specific knowledge in video matrix, fixed and PTZ cameras. Experience with analogue and digital recording systems, multiplexers, UNIX, Auto CAD and must be knowledgeable in PC systems with windows operating system. You must be physically able to work in all environments at unlimited heights with a fundamental background in electrical electronics. Employment offers are conditional upon approval of the successful candidate obtaining a Casino Key Employee Registration with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission. QUALITY ENGINEER Oshawa employer seeks a team player responsible for all func- tions of the quality process. An integral part of this position will be working closely with our customer base to build a strong working relationship. Use of quality tools such as APQP, Process Flows, Control Plans, and FMEAs will ensure your success in this position. Experience in customer liaison activities and TS 16949 woul d be an asset. Qualifi cations required include a post secondary education coupled with previous experience, a thorough knowledge of quality systems, and experience in a manufacturing environ- ment. Excellent communication, written and computer skills are required. Please fax your resume to: (416) 971-9139 before February 18, 2005. Please quote File #303. We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. CNC MILLING AND LATHE OPERATORS -FOR NIGHT AND WEEKEND SHIFTS ONLY for NORANCO an aerospace parts manuf. located in Pickering, Ontario, Must be able to set up and operate machines. Min 2 years exp. Required. Mazak exp. an asset. Excellent Company Benefits. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your resume to:HR MANAGER @ 905-831-0104. GLASVAN TRAILERS WHITBY has immediate openings for LICENSED 310J MECHANICS or T-MECHANICS Candidates must be knowledgeable of all mechanical facets of semi-trailer repair. We offer excellent rates,bonus pro- grams, benefits and working condi- tions Please contact Robert at (905) 430-1262 x 2 or fax resume to (905) 430-0914. Only licensed 'T' or 'J' mechanics need apply. OFFICE CLEANING - Evenings. Experienced couples/individuals- one year, references required. Must have vehicle. 905-666-9156. Leave message for Shannon. TAXI TAXI is accepting applica- tions for taxi drivers, day and night shifts. Past hires may apply. Call 905-571-7951 or apply in person: 164 Bloor St. E. Oshawa FINANCIAL SERVICES company looking for highly motivated, career minded people. Do you have expe- rience in Sales/Marketing? Been down sized from Insurance Com- panies or worked in Financial Insti- tutions? This would be an asset not a requirement, full training to successful candidates. Call Peter Hones (905)626-1094 FOOD SERVICES Operations Manager. We have an immediate opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, self-motivated indi- vidual to be a strong team member who will participate in leading our food service operations in the Dur- ham region. The successful candi- date will have related experience in a multi-unit food service indus- try; strong knowledge of food prep- aration, presentation and costing; experience with effectively manag- ing employees, computer literacy and a keen focus on customer ser- vice and positive employee rela- tions. We offer a salary commen- surate with experience and a ben- efit package. We'd love to hear from you! Please send resume to Brown's Fine Food Services, 844 Division St., Kingston, ON. K7K 4C3, fax 613-546-9191 or email: lizarnold@browns.ca. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. Joe's Sports Club & Billiards Private Club 2200 Brock Rd. Pickering (North of Hwy. 2) NOW HIRING: Wait Staff - F/T, exp'd., mature & reliable. 'Smart Serve' required. Apply in person with resume after 11 a.m. LABOURER,hard core, full-time, for work 6 days/week. Prefer non- smoker. Clean driver's license. Handyman and mechanically in- clined an asset. Call (905)426- 0582, 9am-3pm. 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 SOMEONE with ECE qualifications to help run small daycare in Ajax. Telephone (905) 426-1486 NEW TELESALES LOCATION! Strong voices needed for fundrais- ing calls. Full-time hours, Mon.-Fri. Hourly rate, commission/bonuses. Seniors welcome, no experience necessary. Call Shawn at 905- 433-0048 today! PRIMERICA, a subsidiary of Citigroup. You can be part of this growing financial services company on a full or part time ba- sis. We are seeking mature, moti- vated, and hardworking individuals who seek high income potential to represent our company. We offer full training to licensing by the Province; experience not a re- quirement. This is an exciting ca- reer with a dynamic company. Fax resumes attention Jill Roberts at 905-436-5876 or contact me at 905-436-8499 ext. 117. TUTOR & MUSIC TEACHER re- quired. music teacher: instrumen- tal, tutor: math, English, French to Gr.8 preferred. Part-time for Ajax, training provided. (416)-503-0045. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY.Part- time seasonal help, very flexible hours, retail experience an asset. Will train as required. Telephone (905)619-7673, Fax (905)619- 5555 Attention: Judy South Ajax IGA experienced Full-time Grocery Clerks flexible hours. Please Submit resume in person to John or Brian 955 Westney Rd. S. Ajax. TAXI DRIVERS WANTED FREE TRAINING Earn Cash first day! Min. age 25 years City Wide Taxi. Phone for appt. (905)571-1331 between 11am-4pm WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER - Saturdays only for work in the Toronto area. Min. 4 yrs. experi- ence photographing weddings. Must be comfortable with both candid and formal styles. Must have medium format and / or high- end digital equipment with back-up. E-mail cover letter, re- sume with experience, and list of equipment you use, to: jcs@speedline.ca AESTHETICIAN/RMT and tanning salon attendant required, own clients preferred, but not necessary. Call (416)282-6251, e-mail aztectanning@bellnet.ca (Port Union/401) ESTHETICIAN REQUIRED for busy upscale salon. Call 905-655- 0466. MARGARET'S Health & Beauty Centre looking for part time esthe- tician, laser hair removal techni- cian, RMT. For more info call (905)576-5898 CAM-SCOTT TRUCK & Trailer re- quires F/T Truck & Coach Me- chanic to start immediately. Remu- nerations based on experience. Fax resume to (905)831-0199 or call (905)831-3656 ext. 229 CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Ap- prentices needed immediately. Ex- perienced in Framing & Forming. Per manent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits. Call (905)427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 FULL-TIME Class A auto me- chanic, with good customer rela- tion skills, for an independent gar- age. wages based upon experi- ence. please call (905)668-1616 FULL-TIME ENGINE installer for the marine industry. Knowledge of diesel engine installation, plumb- ing, electrical, some electronics, understanding of fiberglass proper- ties an asset, mechanical aptitude. Able to work independently, pay commensurate with experience. Resume` by fax or e-mail only to Harley Craig, fax (905) 430-8306, e-mail harleycraig@pdqyachts.com HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator. Claybar Contracting specializes in Petroleum Construction and has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator. Please fax resumes to: 416-298-7984 or email: inquiry@claycont.com RAGLAN INDUSTRIES is cur- rently looking for Aluminum & Steel Welder Fitters. Compensa- tion is dependant on skill level and abilities. Apply at Raglan Indus- tries Inc., 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa Ont. L1H 7K4. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN This is a full-time position with a well established accounting firm in Ajax. The applicant must be com- fortable with different computer packages such as Quickbooks, Simply Accounting and Paymate. You have had some relevant expe- rience with bookkeeping, payroll, preparing source deduction remit- tances and preparing GST, PST and WSIB returns. Prior experi- ence in an accounting firm is an asset. Please fax resume to: 905- 683-3428. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT required on a part time basis by a chartered accountant in Ajax/Pick- ering. The successful candidate must be well organized, knowl- edgeable of office procedures and comfortable with office computer applications, you must also have at least 10 year of business exp., exposure to public accounting would be an asset. Flexible hours, perfect for a retired person, or per- son with a family. Please apply to: File #150, P.O. box 481, Oshawa, On L1H 7L5 BOOKKEEPER/CONTROLLER required for small business, must be able to work independently, Simply Accounting, Word and Ex- cel a must. Please fax resume and salary expectations to 905-420- 0723. FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER re- quired in Pickering. Must be profi- cient in Microsoft Excel and Quick Books Pro (incl. job cost and in- ventory control), work with minimal supervision and have good organ- izational skills. Fax resume and salary expectations to (905) 428- 8395. Only candidates selected for interview and QuickBooks test- ing will be contacted. OFFICE HELP req'd 25-30 hrs. weekly. Looking for well organized person with excellent communica- tion skills, knowledge of Word, Ex- cel and Quick Books who is flex- ible with job duties. Fax resume & hourly expectations: 905-435-2097 or email jessij@antechedm.com ORDER CHECKER We are looking for an individual with ex- perience in the pool industry and an excellent eye for detail. Must have a strong focus on proof reading and working as a team player. Important assets include good organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced/chal- lenging environment. First consid- eration will be given according to industry background. Reply to l.bolton@triac.com RECEPTIONIST required, very busy real estate office in Pickering. Evenings/weekends required. Computer skills and ability to work under pressure necessary. Real estate office experience an asset. Fa x resume: 905-619-3334 or 905- 831-7070 AVON Earn cash to help pay for Christmas. Sell Avon products. No quotas, call for information. Call Mary 905-427-2292 d.boileau@sympatico.ca BRANCH MANAGER AND SALES ASSOCIATE required for National tool company in North York lo cation. Must have sales ex- perience, knowledge of wood &/or metal working. Fax resume: 416- 665-8337 Attn: Herb Cassalman SALES- Earn Top $$$ P/T or F/T. Call Jesse 647-293-3901. INDEPENDENT SALES REPS for part time or full time sales, call Gordac Liquidations for details, 905 576-6286. 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. CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT. P/T. Extremely motivated, strong leadership, organization. Prior exp.an asset. Mail resume to 208-3000 Garden St. Whitby, ON, L1R 2G6 CHIROPRACTIC Health Assistant (CHA), Chiropractors & RMT's needed for busy wellness based clinics. To start immediately. Fax 416-686-5233. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired to cover maternity leave. 2 evenings per week, 2 Saturdays per month. Call Michelle at 905- 427-4280 or Fax resume to: 905- 427-9697. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST:All as- pects of front desk operations. Must have experience with ABEL, Windows and possess the ability to multitask in an organized and efficient manner. This position would suit a confident highly moti- vated self-starter with an enthu- siastic professional demeanor. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15am-5:30pm Please reply with resume to Attn: Mary, fax 905-434- 8520. EXPERIENCED Dental reception- ist required for busy family prac- tice. Must have ABEL experience and posses excellent interpersonal skills. Fax resume 905-668-7295. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Assist- ant required for approximately 30 hours per week. HARP certified and patient friendly. Experience with front desk duties an asset. Please respond with resume and references to File # 151 Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5. FRIENDLY north Oshawa dental office requires a registered full time Dental Hygienist. Please fax resume to 905-436-1350 FULL-TIME DENTAL receptionist required for maternity leave, Ajax. starting February/March, 1 eve- ning. Minimum 2 years DENTAL reception experience. Dental as- sisting experience an asset. Caro- lyn (905)428-1215, fax resume 905-428-9291. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST (pref- erably lab technician) for busy downtown Oshawa Clinic. Fax re- sume 905-669-3832 PA RT TIME RN needed for busy family practice in Pickering. Fax resume: 905-420-0863 att: Debi Job Fair Now hiring: servers, bartenders, bussers, hostesses and junior manager. Apply in person on Saturday February 5 between 10:30am & 3:30pm VERY BUSY, GREAT PLACE, 22 AWARDS THE BLACK DOG 87 Island Rd. (just east of Pt. Union, South of 401) 416-286-4544 www.blackdogpub.com OPENING SOON...in historic Pickering Village Safari Bar and Grill www.safaribarandgrill.com- Hiring all positions- Managers, Bartenders, Hostess, Bussers, all Kitchen Staff. Please email re- sume: info@safaribarandgrill.com fax:416-785-8934 $0 PAYMENTS for 1 year! New luxury 3 bedroom, double garage, fabulous kitchen, inviting living space with oversized windows one acre by Lake Scugog from $260,990. 1-877-878-9899. NICELY FINISHED Pickering home. 2200 sq. ft. 4 bed., double garage, OPEN HOUSE Sat. Sun. 12-4, near Finch & Dixie, asking $330,000. 1246 Gloucester Square. 905-839-7584. OPEN HOUSE.Sunday January 23rd and 30th 2pm-4pm 845 Sun- dance Circle, Oshawa. Immacu- late Jeffery-built North-West Oshawa home, 4-bedrooms, 2-1/2baths, oak floors, finished basement, $335,900 - 905-432- 2421 STUNNING!New John Boddy To wnhome in Ajax. Open Concept Includes; Hardwood Flooring, Pot Lights, Fireplace and much more. Must See! Natalie: 416-270-2422. FOR LEASE - Retail Oshawa, 1100 sq. ft., busy corner $1550/mo. incl. taxes & mainte- nance. 905-666-4670. FURNISHED,modern office. In- side Durham business offices, Ajax. Reception services, meeting room included. Feb/March 1. from $575/month. www.dboajax.com (905)426-4041, 1-866-426-4041 PICKERING VILLAGE, Hwy #2 exposure. main floor and base- ment, retail space available with parking. $1100/month plus util- ities. Call (905)683-8411 A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Weekly. Mail work, Assemble products or Computer work (416) 703-5655. 24hr. message. www.TheHomeJob.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. M4Y 1Z4 ESPRESSO DISTRIBUTORSHIP -29 espresso machines with 24 established accounts. Includes supplies, distributorship assign- ment, and website. Asking $45k. Call 905-723-3203. OSHAWA... WELL established and fully equipped pub style res- taurant and bar. Busy location. High traffic area. Price includes all chattels and leaseholds and new lease. Wood & brass bar plus booths & tables. Priced to sell at $84,900. Complete turnkey opera- tion. Owner has other interests. Doug Baird, Century 21 Infinity, (905)579-7339 $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 28, 2005, PAGE 29 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com INSIDE SALES POSITION Are you a self motivated, independent salesperson? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging position in a fast paced environment? The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser is looking for an inside sales professional to sell print advertising for the newspaper and special features. Sales experience is a must, print sales an asset. Excellent commission structure and bonuses. Send resume by fax to: Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager 905-619-9068 or drop off to: 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax. or email amcfater@durhamregion.com DUE TO EXPANSION Requires EXPERIENCED USED VEHICLE SALES CONSULTANT There is no better place to work in the automotive industry then Gus Brown Pontiac Buick! GM Selling experience will be considered an asset. Durham Region's #1 new & used volume dealer. Contact: Gerald Thornton Phone: (905)444-3000 (905)767-2352 We thank you for your interest, only those considered will be contacted for an interview. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GROW YOUR OWN FUTURE? The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser is looking for a Print/Flyer Sales Representative who is energetic, dedicated, imaginative, and has previous sales experience. This position requires the candidate to sell a variety of print products and flyers in a fast paced environment. Previous print sales experience is preferred. Reliable transportation is required. Base salary, car allowance, excellent commission rate and bonus program. Interested candidates can fax their resumes to: Andrea McFater Retail Advertising Manager Metroland Durham Region Media Group (905) 619-9068 or e-mail amcfater@durhamregion.com. Interested candidates should respond before January 28th, 2005. Advertising Representative Metroland, the area's leader in community publishing needs an experienced Sales Representative for our Coupon Saver Bonus Pack Feature. The right person will be; self motivated, experienced, career oriented, able to develop new clients and products and never stop learning. Is this you? If it is, here's what we can offer you: career growth, base salary and aggressive commission plan, fantastic product and entrepreneurial atmosphere. Please forward resumes to: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-683-7363 afakhourie@durhamregion.com SUB-PRIME BUSINESSMANAGER needed immediately for Durham's #1 Volume Chrysler Dealer. Some experience necessary. Call Mark in confidence: 905-683-4100 ext. 324 "Nursing with our Hearts & Minds" Nurse Managers/Clinical Nurse Educator Peel and Durham Regions Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your leadership abilities and clinical expertise in a dynamic team environment? We have two exciting part-time openings with our organization - one is a nurse manager position in Durham region and the other is a clinical nurse educator that would service both Durham and Peel. CarePartners is a progressive, twice accredited Canadian community "nursing only" agency of over 400 employees serving 9 regions. We have been providing quality nursing care in southern Ontario since 1984 using our unique small self-managed team approach. Position Requirements: ✓Current unrestricted RN Certification ✓Minimum 3 years nursing experience ✓Clinical competence with a broad skill set ✓Ability to teach, train and empower staff ✓Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs ✓Willing to travel within and between regions Join our team - you will never look back! Please forward resume to: Bette Moffatt, Regional Nursing Manager 209 Dundas Street East,Suite 200 Whitby, Ont. L1N 7H8 Phone: (905) 668-7161 Fax: (905) 668-9160 Email: bette.moffatt@carepartners.ca www.carepartners.ca Stewart Homes is now hiring part time employees for its residence in Pickering. DSW, ECE, SSW, RPN or CYW qualifications preferred. Some positions also available to suit high school students. Apply with resume to: Lesley Sullivan Human Resources Department 1993 Guild Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 1X9 Fax: 905-686-3112 Email: lsullivan@stewart-homes.com 3 3 & 7 7 Fal by Cr t., A ja x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a xa pa r t m e n t s.c om 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 Incentive Program ●Senior Discounts ●Upgraded Security System Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 100 FAMILIES WANTED - to become debt free. 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For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 (1) - 2 bdrm, spacious, clean & bright, 2-level unit, h/w floors, main floor of house. Oshawa. Avail March 1st. Rent inclusive. Call (416)892-8864 (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom apt Simcoe/Mill, Oshawa, $825 mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal- cony, parking, 3 bed. $935. Available immediately. 905-434- 2858 1-800-486-9826 - Bloor/Sim- coe 1 bed. ground-floor in house $715/mo. incl. Laundry fac. 1-800- 486-9826. (3) - One bedrooms, $675/inclu- sive, avail. immediately and March 1st ; 2 bedroom $700+hy- dro March 1st; First/last. Down- town Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 1 BEDROOM APT.- newly reno- vated, exceptionally clean & spa- cious, Oshawa, above retail. $750/mo. incl. util. No pets/smok- ing. Available immediately. 905- 431-1552. 1 LARGE BEDROOM lower level for rent $675+ hydro. No pets, lo- cated in quiet Oshawa residential area. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)424- 5083. 1 OSHAWA NORTH,1-bedroom apt., 6 storey quiet building, balco- ny, appliances, utilities included. Laundry and parking available. $750/month for February/March 1st occupancy. Call 905-436- 9785. 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 APTS IN WHITBY BUNGALOW main floor, 3-bdrms, $950/mo+ util- ities. Immediate. Bsmt apt. 1-bdrm, $800/mo incl. utilities., Feb. 1st. Par king, bus, GO. No pets/smok- ing. (905)451-0800. 2 MAIN FLR 2-bdrm apts. in four- plex in Cannington, available im- mediately. No pets/smoking. Appli- ances, pkg and storage shed in- cluded. $625 plus hydro. (905) 852-5603 2-BEDROOM APT.415 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. Private yard, drive & entrance. $975-inclusive. first/last required. Available now. (905)433-7663. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt, very clean & bright, separate en- trance, utilities included, $800/month. Available Feb 1st. (905)426-9553, 416-889-1234. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT. Westney/Bayly, Ajax, brand new, separate entrance, spacious, ce- ramic floor, new appliances, no smoking/pets, $900 hydro, park- ing, cable incl. Immediate. (905)619-8956 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,south Ajax, parking, quiet residential ar- ea, no pets, non-smoking, first/last. Available immediately. References required. $1000/month plus 50% utilities. (905)683-5480 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. $867/mo. + Hydro. 1st/last. March 1st. 905-427-2782 AAA LARGE ONE BEDROOM, main floor of triplex. Central Oshawa, satellite, parking, all util- ities included, $750/mo. Available March 1st. (905)438-0416. AJAX - 2 BEDROOM - Pickering Village. Laundry, parking. Oshawa - Beautiful large 2 bedroom, in a clean low-rise, freshly painted, parking. Call (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. AJAX - 2 bedroom walkout. Bright, roomy. 4 piece bath. Separate en- trance/parking. $950/mo. inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905- 427-9944 or 905-424-1061. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 all inclusive with 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 one bed- room, suits quiet single female, Feb.1st. $725/incl. Also 1 bed.+ den, suit single March 1st. $750/incl. Sep. entrance, parking, laundry, No pets/smoking, First/last/references. (905)686- 6773 AJAX, NORTH,2-bedroom walk- out basement, 1 parking, separate laundry & facilities. No pets/smok- ing (indoor), Available March 1st, first/last $950 inclusive. 905-426- 5452 after 6pm AJAX,ONE BDRM bsmt, newly decorated, separate entrance, parking, f/p, air, avail. immediately. $775/mo inclusive. First/security. No large pets. (905)686-4755. ALEXANDRA PARK,Oshawa. 1- bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In- house laundry, intercom. Park- view. Near Hospital. (905)579- 9439. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BLOOR/RITSON,2 bdrm base- ment apt separate entrance, appli- ances. No pets.smoking. $900/mo includes heat/water.Available im- mediately. 905-433-8862. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,3-bedroom upper floor of raised bungalow. New flooring and freshly painted. $1100/month, utilities included. Available immediately. (905)697- 0390 BOWMANVILLE,immaculate 1&2 bedroom apartments available March. Rent includes appliances, utilities, laundry facilities & parking. Call 905-623-0791 or 905-666- 1074. BROCK ST/DRYDEN 1-bedroom basement apt. $700/month all in- clusive. No pets/smoking. Avail- able March. Employed person pre- ferred, newly built. (905)430-9854 BROOKLYN Country Estate. Ground floor studio apartment, open concept, hardwood, cathe- dral ceilings, private patio, 13-acres. 2-min. outside Brooklyn. $900/inclusive. Immediate. No smoking/pets. (905)655-7145 CENTRAL WHITBY- 1-bedroom basement, very clean bright spa- cious. Private entrance, $650/month inclusive. No pets. First/last. immediate. (905)263- 4125 CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3 bedrooms apartments. Close to schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- 7391, Ext. 241 WHITBY!! GREAT!! 1BDRM bright bsmt apt Garden/Dundas. Full bath, large eat in kitchen. Parking, laundry, personal storage area, cable and utilities included. Suit 1 person. Large garden area. No smoking/Available now. First/last $775. Call after 6:00 P.M. (905)430-9468. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new appli- ances, new carpet. Parking, all in- clusive. $1050 monthly, first/last. Available Feb. 1st. Call (905)665- 1905. DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525. GOODWOOD-CLEAN/BRIGHT 2nd floor of house, 1,800sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 appli- ances, deck, closets-galore, park- ing. No pets/smoking. Available February 905-640-2985 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. LARGE 2-BDRM,Raglan, $750/mo + utilities. Avail. immedi- ately. Call Doug (905)424-1477 LIVERPOOL/FINCH one bed- room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, parking, full bath, storage area, cable & utilities included, available Feb.1st, $800/mo, no smoking, (416)436-8117. LONGTERM RENTERS! Two Whitby 2-bedroom home apart- ments, parking, yard, laundry, near 401/amenities. $950 or $875 (+ hy- dro/heat&water paid). Deborah (905)986-0670, (905)431-2694. LOVE YOUR APARTMENT!new modern and classy large 1-bed- room apt in house. 9ft. ceilings, crown moulding throughout. $900 inclusive. Parking, laundry. Close to amenities. Oshawa. (905)442- 3665 Jeff. 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 - spacious one bedroom basement apartment, newly decorated , separate en- trance, one parking, quiet residen- tial area, quiet non smokers, $675 inclusive. Immediate. Leave mes- sage. (905) 576-3830. NORTH OSHAWA Spacious, bright, freshly painted, furnished basement apt w/separate en- trance, on bus route, no pets/smoker. 1st/last required. 905-429-1013, 905-728-2574 ONE BEDROOM APT.spacious and newly-renovated, north Oshawa, close to all amenities, huge backyard, extra parking available. Avail. immediately, first/last. (905)434-1290 OSHAWA NORTH -2 bdrm. apt. in small, quiet building. A/C, fully carpeted, newly renovated. $925/ inclusive, first/last required, available Feb 1st.No pets. Phone 905-718-0361. OSHAWA - King/Ritson, newly renovated one bedroom apt. on main floor of century old home, close to downtown. Laundry, park- ing. $750/incl.. 416-951-2236. OSHAWA Wilson/Olive, 2-bdrm lower level six-plex, laundry facil- ities. $800/mo., utilities/parking in- cluded. Avail. Feb. 1. First/last, ref- erences. Call Lisa or Shannon 905-720-3716. OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. from $500. 2 bed. apt. $600. Bachelor apt. from $500. Avail. immed. Stephen 905- 576-8699 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA - near Oshawa Centre, clean, quiet 1-bedroom basement apt in triplex, $700/month inclu- sive. Phone 905-728-9570 OSHAWA - Spacious 2 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances included, parking. Fenced yard, First/last required. Available im- mediately. $750/month plus util- ities. 905-420-1846. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM BASE- MENT apt., large, newly renovat- ed. Utilities, cable, laundry inclu- sive, separate entrance, parking, First/last, $625 available Feb15/28. (905)435-4663 OSHAWA Dean/Ritson. 2-bdrm, main floor. Clean, quiet, newly ren- ovated. 2 entrances, deck, laundry facilities, fridge/stove near all amenities. Avail. anytime. $900/mo-inclusive. (905)439-0108 OSHAWA,SIMCOE/401 large 2- bdrm, quiet, completely renovated, second floor, new everything, no pets, $850 utilities included, first/last, available immediately. (416)523-2970 OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt suite. Quiet house w/small children. Smokers/pet-owners need not ap- ply. Includes hydro, bbq, yard, parking. $795/mo. ref/1st/last. Avail. Dec. 15th. 905-448-0898 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, heat included, laundry on site. $675 plus hydro. Available February 1st.. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,2nd floor, 1 bedroom, kitchen, living space, $750 per month all inclusive, avail March 1, (416)627-1199, 1-866-407-3495. OSHAWA, CLEAN,comfortable 2- bedroom, February 1st. On bus route. $770/month inclusive. First/last, references. No pets, sin- gle parking, laundry, storage. (905)263-1022. OSHAWA,near lake, on bus route, open-concept basement apartment, separate entrance, $650/monthly includes utilities, parking, laundry, first/last, no smoking/pets. (905)404-1520 OSHAWA,Ritson/Dean, 1-BDRM freshly painted, $675+hydro. Near amenities, avail. immediately/Feb 1st. Separate entrance, parking. No dogs. (416)265-6226. PICKERING - 1 bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, close to Walmart/Sam's Club, $680/month inclusive, no smoking/pets. Suitable for 1. Available Feb.1 (905)426-9634 PICKERING VILLAGE,bright 2- bedroom in Adult Lifestyle 4-plex on residential street. Suit mature quiet working adult. References. $820/inclusive. No dogs. Available immediately. (905)509-2375 PICKERING Whites/401 newly renovated, bright, clean, very spa- cious. 1-bedrm basement apt. sep entrance. $750-all inclusive. No smoking/pets. first/last/references. Immediately. (905)837-9848 PICKERING,large, lovely, like new one-bedroom basement apt, A must see. No smoking/pets. 4-appliances, 4pc bath, near bus/GO/shopping, $750/inclusive, (905)420-0069. PICKERING, CLOSE TO GO, Large Legal 1-bedroom apartment. Separate entrance. Utilities & cable included. No pets/smoking. References. $750/mo. Available immediately. 905-421-9041. PICKERING,Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, newly reno- vated, no smoking/pets, parking, laundry. $900/month inclusive. Available February 1st. 905-839- 9670 or 905-421-9837. PICKERING,Liverpool/Glenana. 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Separate en- trance, kitchen, dining, bathroom, laundry. Close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. $750/inclusive. Call 416-994-9512. PICKERING- 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, Whites/Finch. Available Feb.1, . $850/month all inclusive. (Cable, parking and util- ities). 416-999-2366 416-873- 0440 PICKERING:Large bachelor basement apt., 4pc bath, parking, laundry. Sep. entrance. No pets/smoking. $725 plus hydro first/last. Available March 1st. 905- 509-5548. PORT PERRY, spacious 3 bed- room, 2 bathroom apartment in quiet well kept 3 storey building. Laundry facilities. No pets. $1,050.00 month + utilities. Avail- able March 1. First & last required. Call Neil 905-985-6938 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895+ 905-668-7758 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 SOUTH OSHAWA - 2 bed. base- ment apt. close to park. Parking for 2 cars. $750/all inclusive, avail- able Feb. 1st. (905)720-0654 ask for Pete 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 TWO BEDROOM apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. Avail. Feb.1. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, aircond., pat- io/garden, parking, storage. 905- 852-4777. WHITBY (Brock & 401), very large 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, separate kitch- en, laundry, 5 appliances, $950 in- cluding, heat hydro, water. Avail- able immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905) 839-7176 WHITBY - 1 & 2 bedroom apts. on quiet green street, in 7-unit build- ing. Close to Go Train, parking, available Feb. 1st. (416)498-4770 WHITBY - 1-bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available Feb 1st. $690. Near Go bus/amenities. (905)686-1258. WHITBY - Available now and Feb. 1st. 2 bedrooms, $840 + $860 all inclusive. Office hours 9 - 5 Mon- day - Friday (905)666-4589. 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, LARGE, LEGAL 2- bdrm bsmt., share laundry. Close to public transit/shopping. No smoking/pets. $795/mo+ portion of utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)655-9624 please leave message WHITBY,Brock/Hwy#2, large 3- bedroom, 1200 sq.ft., top floor of triplex, parking & laundry facilities. no smoking/pets. $1075/inclusive. (647)883-2307 or (905)665-3579 WHITBY,Rossland/Garden. Large 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Separate en- trance, shared laundry, parking. Close to all amenities. Avail. March 1st. No smoking/pets. $750/mo inclusive. First/last. Heather 905-668-3615. AJAX - Amazing city view. Large 1 bedroom + Balcony. Excellent building with pool, sauna, gym, se- curity. On-suite laundry, parking, locker. $1200 incl. 416-569-4257. COURTICE, PARKWOOD VIL- LAGE 1-bedroom loft, luxury con- do, fireplace, 6 appliances. Avail- able March 1st. $1050+ utilities. Call (905)881-4406. A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 28, 2005 www.durhamregion.com C OME W ORSHIP 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) & & & Publishes every Friday DEADLINE: 12 noon Wednesday TO ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH SERVICE OR SPECIAL EVENTS Call Janice @ 905-683-0707 or Fax: 905-579-4218 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Come and Worship with us at: Intercultural Worship Center 377 Mackenzie Ave. Unit #10 Ajax, ON. Tel: 905-619-9095 Fax: 905-571-5616 An E.M.C.C.E.D. member church. We a r e a lo ca l c o m m un i t y c hu r ch ba s ed on prin cip l e s o f : Lo ve, Fa i t h , & P o we r t ha t t e a c h th e Ho l y S crip t ure s i n its e n tir e t y We are located behind the Burger King On Bayly between Harwood & Westney Our service times are: Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m. The Pickering Baha´i Community Invites You to Reflect on the Following Passage “ Say: O brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.” www.ca.bahai.org pickeringlsa@hotmail.com CERAMICS SALE INVENTORY CLEAROUT Sat. Jan. 29th, 11-2 p.m. Bisque - Ready to paint items (all seasons) Up to 75% off regular prices, Cash only. 6 Jacwin Dr. Ajax (Westney/401 (905)426-9673 "Business also for sale" 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 4 BEDROOM at Rossland/Thick- son - double garage, legal base- ment apartment rented separately. references. $l,375 mo. plus util- ities. Pet restriction. Available April lst. lst/last.Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. 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 - DETACHED house for rent - 2 bedroom, beautiful ravine lot. Pickering Village. Call (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470 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. BEAUTIFUL 3-bedroom 3-bath executive townhome in Whitby Shores, fully fenced yard. Available immediately. All appliances included. $1475 plus utilities. 905-697-8599. GLENANNA/DIXIE,over 2900 sq.ft. 5-bedroom upper, 3 baths, pool, parking, $1400 +65% utilities. Available immediately. Call (705)761-8003 OSHAWA area. A place to call home. 3 & 1 bedrooms, inside house, upper level. Well main- tained, very clean. Call today 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. OSHAWA,1-bedroom basement apartment, 4-appliances, parking, $750 inclusive, 3-bedroom on main floor, 5-appliances, parking, $1250 incl. first/last, no pets. (905)436-0735. OSHAWA, 2+1 BEDROOM,5 appliances+, new doors/deck, close to all amenities. Avail. imme- diately. $1,000 plus utilities. Ref- erences/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905-260-3652. PICKERING, Dixie/Hwy2 1-bdrm, clean, bright, spacious bsmt. Liv- ing/dining, 3pc bath, c/a, Private entrance. Near 401/shops/bus/GO. Utilities, parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. References. $825/mo. First/last. 416-898-6312 THORNTON/GIBB semi detached, three bedroom home. $1100 + utilities, first/last required. Avail- able immediately. 905-576-6446 WANT TO PURCHASE a home? No Down Payment. I can help. Call Diane Stewart, Homelife Durham (905)720-0228 BRADLEY ESTATES - 10 Bassett Blvd. Whitby (Brock & Manning) 3 bedroom townhouses avail. imme- diately. 5 appliances, c/air, private garage. Rent starts at $1150. Call to view: 905-668-1389. 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 EXECUTIVE Condos two - 2 bed- rooms, brand new, new applianc- es, A/C Sheppard/Morningside, $l,450/inclusive. References, Feb- ruary. lst. (905)509-2335 after 4 p.m. 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. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated $1200 + utilities. First/last Memory Lane Shep- pard/Whites Available immediate- ly. (416)724-0404 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. WHITBY, BROCK ST.N./Dundas Gorgeous, brand new townhome, 3-bdrms, 3-baths, ceramic/hard- wood throughout, deck, all new ap- pliances, C/A, separate garage, fireplace. $1400+utilities. Immedi- ate. 905-509-4006, 416-877-4543. A LARGE EXECUTIVE home has big furnished bed/sitting room. North Oshawa, at Simcoe/Ross- land with bus stop at door. Park- ing, TV, cable, air, kitchen, laun- dry, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905)440-4569. AJAX SOUTH, master bedroom for rent, all inclusive. Avail immedi- ately. Price negotiable. Ezio (905)839-8682 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- Liv- erpool/Bayly- clean fully furnished room, cable tv, no smoking/pets. Near Town Centre and Go. $550 first/last. (416)573-4445, (905)421- 0225 LOOKING FOR 2 roommates to share brand new house. Hard- wood floor, hot tub, internet, phone, parking, walk to bus, plaza, gym, library, $450 per month, all inclusive, (416)568-5199. PICKERING bright extra large bdrm, new furniture & carpeting, separate entrance, parking, use of all facilities $585/month. Call (905)426-6611 after 6 p.m. PORT PERRY, clean, furnished room. 10 minutes from Casino, 13 minutes from College. Parking, laundry, kitchen, phone, internet & cable. 905-982-1973. PORT PERRY, room for rent, large room with semi private wash- room, kitchen and laundry facil- ities. No pets, no smoking $125 per week. 905-982-0228. ROOMS FOR RENT.Fully fur- nished, close to Durham College and shopping. Includes hydro, kitchen, livingroom, cable, internet, phone, parking. Newly renovated. For more information 905-435- 3710. WHITBY, ARE you recently separ- ated? Beautiful large bedsitting room, fully furnished including TV and VCR. $500/month. Available anytime. Call (905)666-7529 WHITBY,Brock/Rossland, large bed/sittingroom, own bath, light cooking, parking, cable and laun- dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work- ing person, no smoking/pets. Available immediately. $485/inclu- sive. (905)666-1460 WHITES Rd./401, room in a spa- cious basement, available imme- diately, $400. No pets/smoking. First/last & references required. Call (416)917-4949. AJAX,1 room $500/month all in- clusive utilities, parking & laundry. Quiet house with great backyard suits single working person or stu- dent. 647-283-0272 AJAX,basement, room for rent, furnished, $400. Close to Highway & Durham Centre. Cable and A/C included. Available anytime. 416-846-9647. LOOKING TO SHARE - 2 levels of house Wilson/Adelaide area. All util. included, laundry, Look TV, Hi- speed internet, c/air/vac, inground pool. Ravine setting. Parking, Non- smoker/no pets. Avail. immediate- ly. $540/mo. 905-448-8577. OSHAWA -Simcoe/Rossland ar- ea, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus, Durham College. $350/mo & up inclusive. 905-728-4845 OSHAWA 3-BDRM. FURNISHED townhouse to share with non- smoker / drinker. Includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat / hydro, air-conditioning, parking. $500/mo. Call 905-434-7868. OSHAWA King/Wilson, 2 rooms furnished (finished basement). Fireplace, air, sep. rec room, kitch- en, own shower, laundry included. $150/week/room. First/last. Avail- able now. No pets 905-743-0919. 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. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/CONLIN by Durham college, share large quiet country home, parking, laundry, patio, satellite, large yard, fire- place, $400 per mo. inclusive. Call (905) 721-2318. PICKERING - (Kingston/Valley Farm) 4-bedroom house to share, suit single, Private bath, bedroom, balcony, parking $475+gas. Im- mediate. No pets/smoking. (416)565-2908 ROOM MATE wanted to share 3 bdrm house in Oshawa. $425/monthly all inclusive. Work- ing person preferred. Please call 905-725-3144 LOST:Male orange tabby cat, white flee collar with rabies tag #41704. Near Glenanna/Fieldlight, Pickering. Call Don (905)839- 8209 SINCERE SINGLES Spending time alone? We'll find you that special some one! 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. Winter special now on! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. CLEO'S CHILDCARE,experi- enced mom, ECE and childcare management certified. First Aid and CPR. Ages 2-6. Educational, fun activities. Cleo (905)421-9631. HOME AWAY FROM HOME Day- care is located on Delaney be- tween Westney and Ravenscroft. I have CPR/FIRST AID and my ECE degree along with 16 yrs. exp.My non-smoking home pro- vides lots of fun and educational things for your child. My children go to Lester B. Pearson. Lunch, snacks, receipts provided. Call An- drea 905-619-3138 (sorry no chil- dren under 2) 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 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668- 8560 OR 1-800-659-0668 POSITION AVAILABLE - Looking for an RNA or a personal support worker. Position to commence March 1/05. Must have experience identifying bedsores, and with catheterization. Spinal cord injury experience an asset. Call Anthony Deering at 905-985-0221. 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 FTA CARDLESS SATELLITE SYSTEMS. Full USA Programming, sales, service and installations. #1 in Durham. Call 905-767-0013. 4X8 COIN-OP POOL table, great condition $1500 firm. Pop ma- chine, best offer. You must pick up. Call (905)925-1702 leave mes- sage. 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 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 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 APPLIANCES - Refridgeator frost free, Deluxe stove $475/pair. Heavy duty washer/dryer, $275/pair or $675/all. Also super deluxe refridgeator/stove, large ca- pacity washer/dryer, used 2 years, will separate, all exceptional ap- pearance. (905)925-6446 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BRAND NEW,never used Schwank natural gas radiant heat- er, 90,000 BTU with hose & single outlet manifold. Perfect for garage, workshop or construction firm. Only $1500. Call 905-723-9986. 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 CHERRYWOOD WALL UNIT for sale. $200. Please call 905-925- 1633 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, black) $379.00; P3/500 (Complete) $269.00; CD-RW up- grade only $30.00 w/system pur- chase. Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50.00 Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com 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. DININGROOM SUITE,oak, buffet & hutch, 6 chairs, 2 leaves. $650- obo. Also, WEDDING DRESS, large, cleaned & boxed, veil & ac- cessories. (905)448-0266 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 HOT TUB COVERS - One week Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- livered to your door. Call 1-866- 652-6837. 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 INGLIS washing machine, works well, $50.00 - 905-434-4648. JANUARY SPECIAL - Gov't. in- spected beef. Sides $1.70 lb; Roasts 30 lb. packages (4-5 lbs) $2.90 lb; Steaks 30 lb. packages, 3/4" thick $6.99 lb; Hamburger 30 lbs. $1.30 lb; Meat hangs over 14 days. 905-986-4932 8-5 p.m.; 705- 432-3031 anytime. Never Used KENMORE GAS OV- EN,value $1,200., built in stain- less steel, Best Offer. 705-632- 1660. 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 FOR SALE.Gerhard Heintzman. Excellent condition. Beautiful cabinet. Call Christopher Andrew, Piano Te chnician. 905-391-4125. 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. PIANOS & CLOCKS - Savings on all 2004 models in stock. Ends Jan. 30th. Also on Samick pia- nos, 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! 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 4 ft.x7 ft., 3/4" slate, black with tapered legs, excellent condition, will provide professional installation, $1,200 OBO. Call 705-786-0427. POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2500. 905-213- 4669. RAYWALL OAK KITCHEN, with built in oven and stove top with double stainless sink, 18 feet of uppers and lowers. Excellent con- dition $800. 705-484-9933 after 4 p.m. 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. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT for sale, closing end of Feb. Call (905)725-2212. RETIREMENT SALE,Pine Loft Treasures. 918 Simcoe St.N. Everything must go, up to 50% off. Bedroom, diningroom, armoire and lots more. 905-579-9311. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV DISHNET, Free To Air, C- band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. 905-428-1223, or drop by store for a demo. SOLID,one piece OAK TABLE, 4 chairs, maple with white pedestal, $250 OBO. 905-377-1623 TICKETS - 2005 DAYTONA (Fla.) NASCAR Speed Week tickets for sale. Best seats, face value, Feb. 17-20th, call Mike 905-431-9630. WANTED - Downhill skiis for woman 5'3" - 5'4"; ski boots size 61/2-7, also mens downhill ski boots size 10; cross-country skiis for woman 5'3" - 5'4" and ski boots size 61/2-7. 905-404-8676. 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 FIRE- WOOD. The best quality and pric- es around. Cut/split/seasoned/de- livered. Discount for pick up..($300 bush) 905-424-1735. ONTARIO MIXED HARDWOOD - seasoned, delivered. Evening calls 705-484-0512. ANTIQUE VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market, Open every Sat. and Sun. Rates start at $195/month. Attendance 250,000 annually. Exit 401 at Courtice Rd. and go north. 905-436-1024 or www.courticefleamarket.com 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 AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL PUPS, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised, tails and du- claws done. First shots, vet checked. 905-447-5131. REGISTERED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies. World Class Ger- man lines. Vet checked, first shots, tattooed, family raised, guaran- teed. 705-786-0322. WHEATEN TERRIER pups, 3 mths., ready to go, micro chipped, shots, CKC & SCWT member. Call (905) 721-2433. 1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD -305, automatic, good condition. Passed final clean air. 200,000kms. New exhaust. $4500 obo. Phone 905- 697-3751. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 28, 2005, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com FITCH-ALLES, Joan - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is once again at peace. Joan is survived by her children Cheryle McArdle (Dana) , Denise Cavan (Jack), Richard Fitch & Dawn Pomeroy (Wayne). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Dana (Rebecca) Adrian, Joanie, Christian, Samantha (Len), Cherelle (Scott), and her nine grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Bonser, Bernard A.(Retired Chief - Toronto Fire Department) Passed away peacefully at St. Mi- chael's Hospital on January 26th, 2005. Ben will be sorely missed by his wife and best friend of 57 years, Helen Bonser (nee Venick). Ben is survived by his son Bryan Bonser (Darlene), daughters Bar- bara Preston (John), and Deborah Bonser (Harvey Cooper), grandchildren Heather, Michael, Gregory, Lisa, David, Ian, Max and Eve, great grandchildren Caleb and Erica and his sister Marg Smith (Bob). Ben served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1941 to 1945. He joined the Toronto Fire Department in 1946 and rose through the ranks to the position of Chief in 1977 until his retirement in 1988. He dedi- cated his life to the Toronto Fire Department, and was a leading advocate of the Canadian Fire Ser- vice at the national and international levels. In 1985, he was awarded the Order of Canada in rec- ognition of his many contributions to his community. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- 9090) on Monday January 31st, 2005 from 1 to 4 pm and 6 - 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church (Randall Drive), Pick- ering Village on Tuesday February 1st, 2005 at 11 am. A memorial service will be held at the Toronto Fire Academy, 895 Eastern Ave., on February 5th, 2005 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Johns Ambulance or the Good Neighbours Club, 170 Jarvis St., Toronto, ON M5B 2B7 would be ap- preciated. JACKSON, Reg It is with great sadness the family announces Reg's sudden passing on January 22, 2005 at his home in Ajax, at the age of 52. Reg, be- loved husband of Irene. Very proud Dad of Sheri and Ryan Hardison, Kevin and Christine, Pauline and Jeff Leroux, Tanya and Tyler. Most loving Grandpa to Austin, Alyssa, Trever, Spenser and the late Jake. Reg was looking forward to two new addi- tions to the Jackson clan due soon. Survived by his mother Reta and her husband Mansel Evans. Pre- deceased by his father John. Will be missed by his sisters, Jackie and Bonnie, by his brothers Colin, Keith, Kelly, Glen, Roger, Martin, Barry and their families. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 2 pm. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. In memory of Reg, the family would appreciate do- nations to any children's charity, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. We are an alternative to the traditional funeral home In an increasingly complex world, it is nice to know that there are simpler services available to commemorate a life lived. We can help you plan ahead: Burial or cremation. Just give us a call at (905)668-9329 to arrange a visit that suits your schedule, and we’ll take care of the rest. Terry Mouland, Manager/Funeral Director Durham Cremation Services Inc. 201-101 Mary Street West (At Brock Street) Whitby ON, L1N 2R4 email: simplecremation@bellnet.ca ~ GET APPROVED ~ Fe e l i n g l i m it e d b e ca u s e o f : • NO CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • COLLECTIONS • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCES • REFUSED BY BANK C a l l D e r r i c k 90 5 -426 -0 05 1 Looking for a second chance at rebuilding your credit? 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Subject to Deletion.Te rms: Cash/Visa/MC. Only; www.bargainbuys.ca Sale by Markham Liquidators & Auctions 905-640-7201CLOSET ORGANIZERS Caspian Woodworking (905)837-0894 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 VOLVO 240-DL 4-dr, 4-cyl. automatic. clean condition, power windows, certified and e-tested. $2400-obo. 905-571-7975 1991 OLDS CIERRA SL V-6 au to- matic p/w,p/dl,p/seat, tilt/cruise, factory mags, recent tires, gas tank, fuel pump, front struts, rear shocks beautiful car, steal at $1995. Cert/e-tested. (905)571- 7975 1995 GRAND AM SE, maroon col- our, good condition, 151,000km, $3500 certified obo. 905-666- 3466. 1996 BONNEVILLE SSEI, leather interior, CD player, loaded, very clean, 163,000 km. well main- tained, asking $6,000 certified/e- tested. 905-434-0392. 1996 MERCURY SABLE SEDAN, V6, fully loaded, immaculate condi- tion inside/out. Runs beautifully, certified & e-tested. $2975. Call Ryan, at Coppin's Corner Garage, Uxbridge 905-649-2107. 1997 CHEV LUMINA,4dr, p/b, p/s, air, p/w, 71,000km, $4,999 OBO, certified, e-tested. Call (905)987-1865 2000 INTREPID $5499, 96 MX3 $3699, 95 Monte Carlo $3999, 95 Neon $2699, others from $1699. Certified and e-tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsons auto.com 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl auto 4-door loaded CD $3777 Cer- tified/Emissions. 1995 PONTIAC GrandAm 6-cyl auto 4-door loaded $2888 Certified/Emissions; 1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER 6-cyl., auto, loaded, $2444 Certi- fied/Emissions; 1990 PONTIAC TRANSPORT VAN 6-cyl auto 7-passenger $2333 Certified/Emis- sions. (905)718-5032 Dealer 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. 2003 REGAL LS,non-smoker, 22,300-km. Silver/grey leather int., p/sunroof, AM/FM cassette/CD. LS Premium Value Package. Mint condition $19,999 (905)576-8657 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 4 door, white, 46,000 kms., like new. Air, CD, $18,500.00 (705) 432- 3041 or (705)-357-3306. 93 SATURN 4-dr, 4-cyl auto, A/C, AM-FM-CD. Clean, no rust $1850. e-tested, safety. 1991 BUICK REGAL 4-dr, 6-cyl, auto, loaded, clean. $2250. e-tested, safety. (905)720-0704 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 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. 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(905)-427-0436 brocklesby@look.ca A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 28, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Classified INDEX 100 Houses For Sale 102 Open Houses 103 Private Sales 105 To wnhouses For Sale 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & Wanted 120 Out of Town Properties 125 Property Outside Canada 130 Housing Wanted 135 Lots & Acreages 140 Investment/Business Properties 145 Industrial/Commercial Space 150 Office & Business Space 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/Wanted 159 Investment Opportunities 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises 162 Insurance 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax & Financial 165 Mortgages, Loans 166 Accountants 167 Office/Industrial Equipment 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 Short Term Rentals 175 Apartments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 Housing Wanted 192 Rooms For Rent & Wanted 193 Room & Bd. 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SEEING IS BELIEVING!!!$320,000B Y A P P O I N T M E N T O N L Y Spacious family home, 2- storey, 5-bedroom, 3 baths. Newer windows and updat- ed kitchen. Tastefully deco- rated home, you won’t be disappointed!! www.royallepage.ca/joannebolte MORE THAN JUST A LISTING JOANNE BOLTE* 416 284-4751 CONNECT REALTY ‘AE’ Panthers score victories at ‘A’ level PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers midget ‘AE’ rep hockey team played its role of underdog to the hilt to capture the cham- pionship at the recent Weston Hawks Fall Classic Tournament. The Panthers, playing in a higher bracket, surprised all of its opponents with disciplined team play and hot goaltending, which carried over in the final against the host Weston Hawks. Both clubs employed a physi- cal, tight checking brand of hock- ey. At the three minute mark of the first period, Pickering opened the scoring on a goal by Phillip Pett, assisted by Branden Cleary. Weston tied the game at 1-1. The contest stayed deadlocked until the third frame when Pett notched what proved to the be game win- ner. Damien Pavlidis added an empty netter to round out the scoring, 3-1. Goaltender Robert Morra turned in a spectacular effort be- tween the pipes. Pett was named as the tournament’s most valuable player. The Panthers dispatched the To ronto Colts to the sidelines after a 4-2 victory in the semifinal match. Pickering hit the score- board first as Adam Turi pulled the trigger, assisted by Pett and Ryan Richard. Rounding out the scoring was Pett with two goals and Scott Waters with the game winner. Zack Milcowich, Richard, Derek Savoie, and Turi chipped in with assists. Goaltender David To mei preserved the win. Pickering scored a come-from- behind 4-2 victory over the Colts in Game 1. The Panthers gave up two early goals to put themselves in a hole over the first two periods of play. It wasn’t until the third pe- riod when the red-white-and-blue machine started to roll. With eight minutes remaining, captain Kyle Fredericks notched Pickering’s first marker in a scramble in front of the Colts’ net. With four minutes remaining, Pavlidis scored on a wrap-around play, tying the game at 2-2. While the Colts may have been content with the tie, the Pan- thers weren’t finished. With less than eight seconds on the clock, Fredericks tipped in a rocket from the blue line. With one second remaining in the game Brian Aus- tin added additional insurance to seal the comeback victory. Draw- ing assists were Dan Sullivan with two, Austin, Savoie, and Waters. Morra earned the win in net. Last year’s city champion Weston Hawks gave the Panthers all they could handle in Game 2. Pickering, however, emerged with a 2-1 victory. Weston took the play to Pickering in the early going, with Tomei facing over 40 shots and turning back 39, allowing the Panthers some breathing room to get the scoring attack in gear. Mike O’Sullivan and Pavlidis scored for Pickering. Austin and Pavlidis each drew an assist. Tomei was exceptional in net, stopping three Hawks’ breakaways. In the final preliminary game, the Richmond Hill Stars found a way to get past the Panthers by a 2-1 score. Morra turned in anoth- er great effort, giving up just one goal. Austin scored Pickering’s lone goal, assisted by Michael Ac- cetone. Also contributing to the Pan- thers’ tournament success were success Shane Boyd and Matt Raymond. Ron Cleary and Craig Sullivan coach the team. The trainers are Tom O’Sullivan, Tracy Kitchen, and Mario Tomei. Margo Sullivan is the team’s manager. Pickering midgets move on up to win Weston Hawks crown Pickering Panthers midget ‘AE’ players celebrate after winning the Weston Hawks tournament crown recently. SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 1-3 P.M. 48 CARLE CRESCENT, AJAX Wow - fully finished top-to-bottom. Features include 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large fam. rm. w/fp., eat-in kit., professionally fin. rec rm. in basement. Freshly painted - just move right in! 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