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Khristian Ottley is first homicide victim of 2008 By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Durham police are investigating the region’s first murder of 2008 after a Pickering man was found dead Tuesday. Khristian Gerri Ottley, 23 was found with obvious signs of trau- ma inside his car near a ravine on Valley Farm Road Tuesday after- noon. Durham police converged on the area, near a footpath that follows West Duffins Creek north of Finch Avenue, after a call came in around 4 p.m., said Sergeant Paul McCurbin. “We’ve determined this is a homicide,” Sgt. McCurbin said Wednesday morning, as officers searched snow-covered ground in a tract of bush nearby. The man was found dead inside his own car -- a grey 2000 Toyota Corolla -- in the neighbourhood in which he lived, Sgt. McCurbin said. “My understanding is it is his vehicle and he does reside here on Valley Farm Road,” he said. The dead man was found in a relatively high-traffic area, used by students at nearby Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School, as well as residents who Wednesday morning were out in numbers, jogging, walking dogs and strolling. Sgt. McCurbin said the dead man has no connection to Pine Ridge Secondary. But investiga- tors are hopeful they’ll hear from students and other citizens who may have seen suspicious activity in the area Tuesday afternoon. “We’re hoping someone coming to and from the school may have seen something,” he said. “We’re hoping someone would have been in the area around 3 or 3:30 and saw something suspicious.” BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax (between Westney & Harwood) 905-683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com 8.7 L/100km city 5.8 L/100km highway 2008 PONTIAC WAVE 9.2 L/100km city 6.4 L/100km highway 2008 PONTIAC G5 DRIVEDRIVE ON B Y ! ON BY! GAS Auf Wiedersehen, sucka. The GTI Mk V. Pre-tuned in Deutschland. Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 503 Kingston Rd. 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A group of speakers who have addressed several committees on the topic had an im- pact on Coun. Jordan. “The delegations came forward and showed information regarding air quality in Clarington compared to air quality in East Gwillimbury,” she said. The Ajax councillor said the peer review commissioned by Clarington identified de- ficiencies in the site selection process. It recommended two sites be carried forward. “All I can say is it sends off a red flag,” said Coun. Jordan. The peer review report also raised the con- cerns for Health and Social Services chair- woman April Cullen of Oshawa. Though she voted against the Health and Social Services committee motion, she later supported a similar motion at Oshawa’s Strategic Initia- tives Committee, after receiving a hard copy of the Clarington report. There are a few reasons for her change of heart, said Coun. Cullen. 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Whites Road & Hwy 401 (905) 839-7666Bayly StreetHwy 401 Express EKingston RdWhi t es RdS heppard Rd durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 One Pine Ridge student said she saw a ve- hicle she assumed had been involved in an accident as she walked from school to Valley Farm Road around 3 p.m. “(The car) was crashed and the windows were foggy,” said the 16-year-old, who would only give a first name, Kayla. “I just walked by it,” she said. “I didn’t even want to look at it.” The man was dead in the car when police arrived on the scene shortly after 4 p.m., Sgt. McCurbin said. Cops so far have not released a cause of death and Sgt. McCurbin wasn’t able to say if the Toyota appeared to have sustained any damage. The vehicle was towed away from the scene and taken for forensic examination, he said. Sgt. McCurbin said he had no in- formation Mr. Ottley was known to police, who are probing his movements and asso- ciations as part of the homicide investiga- tion. He wouldn’t speculate on whether or not gang activity might be involved. “At this point we haven’t ruled anything out yet,” Sgt. McCurbin said. A check of court records indicates Mr. Ot- tley had no recent convictions in Durham Region. Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call police at 905-579- 1520, ext. 5407 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. -- With files by Stefanie Swinson ✦ Student from page 1 Student thought vehicle had been in accident Your number is up...Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.comRegion committee wants delay in site selection for incinerator Businesses say implementation in Pickering too soon and unfair By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A March 25 date to ban pesticides would just kill us, says the technical co-ordinator for Weed Man. Representatives from com- panies that would be impacted by the City’s plan to ban pesti- cides attended a meeting at the Pickering Recreation Complex Wednesday night. Mark Inglis, an associate partner with MMM Group, the consultants the City has hired, gave a presentation on work it’s done with other municipalities. Attendees broke into groups and discussed the impacts, the time frame and how to enforce the bylaw. The current dates of enforce- ment are March 25 for com- panies and Jan. 1, 2009 for the public. Chris Lemcke of Weed Man said a number of items in the draft bylaw are upsetting, es- pecially the fact that they’ve already ordered products and signed up homeowners from last year for the coming season. “They’re expecting us to come out, so all of a sudden if the bylaw gets passed and it starts in March, now we’re talking different products, we’re talking informing these hom- eowners and we’re probably going to lose some customers over it,” he said in an interview. Mr. Lemcke said he’s isn’t necessarily against the bylaw, but thinks that more time is necessary and everyone should have the same dates. He ques- tioned why the City is spending time and money on the bylaw when the Province has recently announced its plans to inves- tigate the possibility of a prov- ince-wide ban. Ward 1 City Councillor Jen- nifer O’Connell said the City doesn’t want to wait for the Province. “We’re trying to react to what the community wants,” she said. Mr. Lemcke also asked how much the consultants cost, and why he saw advocates in the room when it was supposed to be for businesses. The City’s superintendent of municipal operations, John Hannah, said it cost less than $15,000 for the consulting, and noted much more work goes into it besides running the meetings. Also, the City wanted a third party so it wouldn’t be accused of being biased. Blair Rennie, the greens superin- tendent of the Whitevale Golf Club, wouldn’t be affected by the ban since, currently, golf courses would be exempt from the bylaw. But he did share his concerns when he presented his group’s findings. “If they’re so poisonous, why don’t I have dead animals all over my golf course?” he said. A new cleaning business, offering a unique healthy cleaning alternative for busy professionals and people concerned with the long term health risks of common household cleaners. Eco Living Cleaners Inc. and their team of well trained cleaners, scrub and polish your homes and businesses using only non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaning products, infused with the pure essential oils of aromatherapy. Lisa Ramkissoon MBA, Director of Research and Development says, “ As a professional aromatherapy cleaning company, we make customized cleaning products, all for the individual needs of our clients. 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The stage and auditorium renovation was made possible by a large grant from The Ontario Trillium Foundation which provides funding to further the arts in the community. “It’s a landmark thing for the region of Durham.” says organizer Sam Persaud. The open house is Saturday, Jan. 19 in the Devi Mandir Auditorium, 2590 Brock Rd. in Pickering. It starts at 6 p.m. and runs to 8 p.m. at which point dinner will be served. Everyone is welcome to the free event. On World Religion Day, Sunday, Jan. 20, Devi Mandir will also host a multi-faith celebration. The event will include diverse music, spiritual classical dance and light refreshments. The Durham World Religion Day Task Force invites people of all faiths to join together in the quest for global harmony. Admission is free and it’s from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., also at the Devi Mandir Temple Auditorium. Devi Mandir holds open house, multi-faith event ‘Don’t take it for granted’ name is on it By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Just because some- one lives in Ward 2 doesn’t mean they’re on the voters’ list. Clerk Marty de Rond said the voters’ list for the Ward 2 byelec- tion on March 1 is being updated and residents need to ensure their name is on it. “It’s imperative all voters not take it for granted that they are on the list,” he said during the council meeting on Monday. Starting Jan. 16, people can check the voters’ list online at the Town’s website at www.towno- fajax.com. To be eligible to vote, an elec- tor must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old (on or before voting day), a resident of Ward 2, or the owner or tenant of a prop- erty in Ward, and the spouse of an owner or tenant. Voters who want to add their name to the list have to visit the clerk’s department at Town hall during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday). Someone wanting to revise their information can download and complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List from the website and mail it to the Town hall, c/o Elections, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H9. For the byelection, a ‘live’ vot- ers’ list is going to be used, which will allow electors to head to any of the three polling locations to cast a ballot. The voters’ list will be on com- puters, so once a person has voted, their name will be ‘crossed off.’ Voter notification cards are to be mailed out between Feb. 6 and 15. “It would be helpful if they bring those to the polls, but we’ll also be asking for identification” at the polls, Mr. de Rond stated. The “enhanced voter identifica- tion requirement” is similar to that used in the most recent provincial and federal elections, he added. Candidates now have until Jan. 21 to withdraw their name. On Friday, Chris Kakouros with- drew, leaving 10 candidates (as of Tuesday morning). 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Called the Economics of Staying in School, volunteers spend a day in a classroom talking about their employers, careers and the educa- tion required to get into their trade. Sponsors are also needed to fund the program. Each sponsor pays $500 for the in-class kit, donor recognition, volunteer training, supervision and overhead. Call Kathleen Hutton at 905- 432-2492, ext. 1204, or call Brad Savage about sponsorship at 905- 432-2492 ext. 1202. But March 25 may be too soon for Pickering companies I ’ve heard discussions on banning pesticides in Pickering from the time I started working here and I was surprised the debate is still going on - until I attended a meeting for com- panies and businesses using or selling them. Council recently approved the draft bylaw, but the dates are not firm and once business and public consulta- tions are complete, then a decision will be made. Sickness, brain damage, birth defects, various forms of cancer, sterility: these are some of the problems research has shown pesticides can cause. Further, research indicates pregnant women exposed to common pesticides can cause premature birth, poor neuro- logical development and smaller head circumferences among their babies. Isn’t that a nice way to enter the world? Mom might as well have a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other. In a case I read from the United States, one girl in the sixth grade was sent to hospital twice within three weeks after passing out once at her desk and again at a track meet. Investi- gators looked into the second instance and found her clothing soaked in a cer- tain form of pesticide that was used on the grass of the track meet. I think it’s great that Pickering is try- ing to stop incidents like this from happening here. However, I agree with Ward 1 Regional Councillor Bonnie Lit- tley, who has taken some criticism over raising concerns that March 25 may be too soon of an enforcement date for these companies. If there were no alternatives, banning them would just be crazy: a world ram- pant with bugs and weeds, with all of our houses rotting from an infestation of termites. But there are alternatives, and many companies have caught on to the recent trend that people aren’t too crazy about the possibility of their kids or pets eating pesticide-infused grass. But that’s not the issue. Some com- panies at the meeting are willing to go pesticide-free, but have already ordered products they plan to use this spring. Also, they don’t see why residents would have until Jan. 1, 2009, especially since a lot of them, some claimed, can be quite careless with the products, whereas these companies are trained and only spray certain areas, rather than an entire lawn, for example. Banning these substances can help protect us from disease (and low sperm count), and can maybe even save Mother Earth by protecting the soil, water, plants, and - what’s that thing we all breathe? - oh right, air. But although I completely agree with the councillors pushing for the ban, March 25 is just too soon. Why not approve the bylaw, but make one date for everyone further down the line? Kristen Calis’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail kcalis@durhamregion.com. Secretary of Defence’s comments fuel Afghanistan discussion W hen the U.S. Secretary of Defence talks, people listen. And when Robert Gates spoke up in a media report about a lack of proper training for NATO advisers in Afghanistan, the shock waves were felt in world capitals -- including Ottawa. Here is what Mr. Gates said: “I’m wor- ried we’re deploying (military advisers) that are not properly trained and I’m worried we have some military forces that don’t know how to do counter-insur- gency operations.” Ouch. Such comments coming from such a senior military insider have particular resonance here in Canada where, today, we are paying tribute to one more soldier who was killed in Afghanistan. The death toll for our troops has been on the rise over the past two years and, just two weeks into 2008, we already have three who have fallen in battle. That’s added to the 30 who died in 2007 and 77 overall who have lost their lives in Afghanistan since 2002. Mr. Gates was quick to backpedal on his remarks and called his Canadian counterpart, Peter MacKay, to assure he wasn’t being particularly critical of Cana- dian operations in Kandahar province. But the damage has been done. The U.S. secretary’s decision to go on the record about frustrations with the Afghan mission make it paramount that we have a full and frank discussion about what we are accomplishing in that war- torn country. Are we properly trained to do the work? Have we given our soldiers every pos- sible chance to succeed? Is the mission worth continuing in its present form beyond February 2009? The Manley panel, struck by Prime Minister Stephen Harper last fall, is scheduled to report back next week with its recommendations about our future role in Afghanistan. Those will be heard just before the House of Commons heads back into session on Jan. 28. It’s clear MPs will be jumping right into this issue later this month and it’s impor- tant they consider all the ramifications of extending the mission, deciding to bring the troops home or finding another role for Canada in Afghanistan. If training is a concern, as outlined by Mr. Gates, it must be addressed so that we do all we can to limit the death toll for our men and women in uniform. We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS A DVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. 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Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Andrea McFater - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 durhamregion.com City making a good choice by moving to ban pesticides Kristen Calis Thousands there in spirit when fallen troops pass by To the editor: Regarding the Highway of Heroes demonstrations of support for our fallen troops: Please realize those participating do not represent only themselves, but they also represent thousands of others from across the province who are unable to participate because of distances involved. 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ESSA EBRAHIMESSA EBRAHIM 510 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa 905-571-5420 • 1-866-396-8358 www.durhamkia.cawww.durhamkia.ca Would like to Welcome to their Professional Sales Team. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Youths honoured for communication and creative thinking DURHAM — Nine students and their proud relatives filled the Catholic educa- tion centre’s boardroom on Jan. 14. Seven nominees and two recipients of the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Trustee’s Youth Awards were honoured for their qualities of effective communication, creative thinking, and responsible learning, as well as being dis- cerning believers, caring family members, contributors and responsible citizens. Daniel Werry, from Father Joseph Veni- ni Catholic School in Oshawa, won the el- ementary school award while Sylvia Maka of Oshawa’s Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School won the high school award. The elementary school nominees were Rachel McCormack of St. Luke the Evange- list in Whitby, Anthony Poblete of Brother Andre in Ajax, Natasha Salmers and Paul Tailon of Good Shepherd in Port Perry, and Fatima Joy Serrana of St. Bernadette in Ajax. The secondary school nominees were Anthony Boland of All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby and Celine Yeung of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering. Nurse Navigators help cancer patients Covering the Durham news scene rszekely@durhamregion.comREPORTER REKA SZEKELYNEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario 905-683-6561 (between Westney & Harwood) www.bissellbuick.com Prices are plus license, taxes & admin. fee. Some vehicles may be daily renal buybacks. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY OPTIMUM 150 PT INSPECTION 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 30 DAY VEHICLE EXCHANGE ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. Chuck Hughes Used Vehicle Manager Michael Shanley Sales Representative Moe Sarrazin Sales Representative Sean Crooks Sales Representative Barkley Reed Sales Representative Carlos Vieira Sales Representative Paul Carpenter New Vehicle Manager Dan Shea Sales Representative All with air, auto, bins and racks. $22,200 2007 Chevrolet Express 2500 Don’tDon’t Wait!Wait! WOW!WOW! To Choose!77 All with air, automatic, low kilometers! Hurry!Hurry! $10,990 WOW!WOW! 20072007 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 20072007 Pontiac G5 Pontiac G5 To Choose!1515 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 Regional councillor thinks budget items should be clearer By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A regional councillor wants staff and Council to take a closer look at all budgeted items in the 2008 budget. “We do do that every year, but certainly not in the detail that I’m hoping to do this year,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean. While extra business usually isn’t raised at planning and development meetings, Coun. Doug Dickerson introduced a mo- tion to suspend the rules at the latest one since the next executive committee meet- ing was cancelled. Coun. McLean first raised resident concerns regarding bus route changes, and second he asked City treasurer Gil Paterson to see if the new LED radar boards on Valley Farm Road were in the budget. The topic that sparked the most discus- sion surrounded a job posting that was passed in the 2007 budget. The job was posted in November for an administrative assistant to perform general support duties and secretarial support to the Mayor’s office. Since it wasn’t filled in 2007, the rough- ly $25,000 (half the salary) that was set aside will land in the City surplus for the 2008 budget. At the meeting, the position was re- ferred to as a “Council support” staff member, but Coun. McLean noted it was specifically for the Mayor’s Office on the job posting. “At no time was there any discussion about the mayor getting another assis- tant,” he said in an interview. “He might need one, I don’t know, but it should have been open for discussion at the time the money was allocated for the position.” Mr. Paterson explained in an interview that the Mayor is a member of Council and the group that’s called “council sup- port” includes administrative assistants for Council and the mayor, and the 2007 budget included the new job. “So it doesn’t say ‘Mayor and Council;’ it just says ‘Council,’” he said. Coun. McLean noted that a Council support staff member had been trans- ferred to another department since that person’s services were no longer needed, and questioned the need for another staff member. Mr. Paterson explained that person had a different position as community co-or- dinator for all members of Council, and the position was better suited for corpo- rate projects. That was also marked in the budget. Coun. Dickerson introduced a motion that the item be put on hold until Coun- cil has more of an opportunity to discuss and approve the job, but he lost the vote. Mr. Paterson said the job is almost ready to be filled. Pickering job sparks debate ‘At no time was there any discussion about the mayor getting another assistant.’ COUNCILLOR BILL MCLEAN THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com PICKERING — Members of Council got a lesson Monday on the City’s new on-point mapping system that is now available to them, and should be available on- line to the public later this year. In 2005, the City of Pickering received $375,000 in GeoSmart funding from the Ministry of Natu- ral Resources for its geographic information system project that’s roughly worth $750,000. The City’s cash contribution was roughly $240,000, which was set aside in the 2005 budget. The remaining funding was made up of in-kind contributions. The entire municipality is mapped, and users can click on a specific lot and get information such as addresses and roll num- bers. Users can search for facili- ties, intersections, parks and en- vironmentally sensitive areas, for example. Although property as- sessments are not yet available, they’ll possibly be included in the future. However, staff stressed resi- dents’ privacy is important. Ian Bishop, supervisor of infor- mation and support service for the planning and development de- partment, said the department has been working on it intensely since early 2006. “This is one portion of a lot of accomplishments,” he said. He added a lot of data collection, or- ganizing, software and hardware- purchasing, for example, also went into it. Mr. Bishop said since a munici- pality’s information is very focused on property information, this will be a handy tool for City staff. As long as there are no hiccups while Council and staff have the application on its intranet site, the program should be available on- line by the end of May. for more information and to locate your nearest dealer visit: www.honda.ca Now’s the time to buy your Honda.#Limited time lease offers based on new 2008 Accord LX, model CP2538E / 2008 Civic DX, model FA1528EX / 2008 CR-V LX, model RE3838E / 2008 Pilot LX, model YF2818EX available through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. £2.9% / 1.5% / 1.9% / 0.9% lease APR for 48 / 60 / 48 / 48 months. Monthly paymentis $298 / $198 / $298 / $398 with $1,561.07 / $0 / $2,665.76 / $4,670.69 down payment or equivalent trade, $1,390 / $1,295 / $1,540 / $1,540 freight and PDI, first monthly payment and $0 / $0 / $0 / $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total leaseobligation is $17,927.53 / $13,424.40 / $18,175.83 / $26,865.40.Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 / 120,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. †Limited time financing offers based on new 2008 Honda models. 0.9% APR for up to 60 months on2008 Pilot models; 0.9% APR for up to 36 months on 2008 Accord, Civic and CR-V models. Finance example based on new 2008 Civic DX, model FA1528EX available through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. ‡MSRP is $16,990, plus $1,295 freight and PDI, financed at 0.9% APR equals $514.99 per month for 36months. Cost of borrowing is $254.82 for a total obligation of $18,539.82. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. ††No payments for 90 days offer applies to purchase finance offers on all new 2007 & 2008 models, and Honda Certified Used Vehicles purchased and delivered by January 31, 2008. Offer availableonly through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. Monthly payments are deferred for 90 days. Contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charge (if any) will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After the 60 days, interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest(if any) monthly over the term of the contract. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. #†£††Offers valid from January 3rd, 2008 through January 31st, 2008 at participating Honda retailers. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your Honda retailer for full details. ¥As reportedby Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, November 2007. 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Product: HP DV6748CA . Please note on page 22 of the January 18th flyer, sku 10097792 - HP DV6748CA does not come with an HD DVD player. SKU:10097792 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 Pickering creates geographic information system DURHAM — WindReach Farm will be hosting its annual Winter- fest Open House on Saturday, Jan. 26, and everyone is invited. Visitors can experience winter farm life with hay wagon rides, snow shoeing, skating, toboggan- ing, crafts and animals. If it gets too chilly, there will be hot chocolate and chili by the fire. WindReach Farm is a fully wheelchair accessible facility of- fering programs and activities designed for people with spe- cial needs. Winterfest visitors are asked to make a donation of $10 per car. The event runs from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call 905- 655-5827 or visit www.windreach. org. Winterfest at WindReach DATED at Toronto, January 4, 2008 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD Kirsten Walli Board Secretary NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND HEARING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSACTIONAL SERVICE METHODOLOGY ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (“Enbridge” or “EGD”) filed an application on December 3, 2007 with the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”), under Section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15 (Schedule B), seeking approval for an order or orders approving or fixing just and reasonable rates and other charges for the sale, distribution, transmission, and storage of gas. Enbridge is seeking approval to make changes to the Transactional Services (“TS”) Methodology approved in the EB-2005-0244 proceeding. Enbridge has requested that these changes be effected January 1, 2008. The Board has assigned the application file number EB-2007-0932. In 2005, the OEB initiated the EB-2005-0244 proceeding, on its own motion, seeking to have EGD develop a new methodology for making surplus TS assets known to and available to unrelated market participants on a non-discriminatory basis. The Board expressed concern about the relationship between Enbridge Gas Services Inc. (“EGS”) and EGD, and EGS’s perceived unfair advantage in being both the administrator of EGD’s TS activities, as well as a potential counterparty in TS transactions with EGD. The Board’s resulting Rate Order in this matter was issued July 19, 2005. EGD’s affiliate EGS is no longer the administrator of EGD’s TS activities. EGD has requested elimination of the electronic auction procedure outlined in the current TS Methodology and to lift limitations on EGD’s ability to enter into TS transactions with its affiliate EGS. Enbridge has requested that these changes be effected and that all other aspects of the TS Methodology would continue in full force and effect. A more complete outline of the requested changes is outlined in Enbridge’s application. How to see Enbridge’s Application Copies of the application are available for inspection at the Board’s office in Toronto and on its website, www.oeb.gov.on.ca, and at Enbridge’s office and may be on its website. How to Participate You may participate in this proceeding in one of three ways: 1. Send a Letter with your Comments to the Board Your letter with comments will be provided to the Board members deciding the application, and will be part of the public record for the application. If you wish to make an oral presentation to the Board, your letter should include this request. Your letter must be received by the Board no later than 30 days from the publication or service date of this notice. The Board accepts letters of comment by either post or e-mail at the addresses below. 2. Become an Observer Observers do not actively participate in the proceeding but monitor the progress of the proceeding by receiving documents issued by the Board. You may request observer status in order to receive documents issued by the Board in this proceeding. If you become an observer, you need to contact the applicant and others in order to receive documents that they file in this proceeding and they may charge you for this. Most documents filed in this application will also be available on the Board’s website. Your request for observer status must be made in writing and be received by the Board no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. The Board accepts observer request letters by either post or e-mail at the addresses below; however, two paper copies are also required. You must also provide a copy of your letter to the applicant. 3. Become an Intervenor You may ask to become an intervenor if you wish to actively participate in the proceeding. Intervenors are eligible to receive evidence and other material submitted by participants in the hearing. Likewise, intervenors will be expected to send copies of any material they file to all parties to the hearing. Your request for intervenor status must be made by letter of intervention and be received by the Board no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. Your letter of intervention must include a description of how you are, or may be, affected by the outcome of this proceeding; and if you represent a group, a description of the group and its membership. The Board may order costs in this proceeding. You must indicate in your letter of intervention whether you expect to seek costs from the applicant and the grounds for your eligibility for costs. You must provide a copy of your letter of intervention to the applicant. Observers and Intervenors with respect to the proceeding on the Board’s own Motion in the EB-2005-0244 proceeding will be adopted into the intervention list in this proceeding. The Board intends to proceed with this application by way of written hearing. The Board will not hold a written hearing if a party satisfies the Board that there is good reason for holding an oral hearing. If you object to the Board holding a written hearing, your letter of intervention must include reasons why an oral hearing is necessary. If you already have a user ID, please submit your intervention request through the Board’s web portal at www.err.oeb.gov.on.ca. Additionally, two paper copies are required. If you do not have a user ID, please visit the Board’s website under e-filings and fill out a user ID password request. For instructions on how to submit and naming conventions please refer to the RESS Document Guidelines found at www.oeb.gov.on.ca, e-Filing Services. The Board also accepts interventions by e-mail, at the address below, and again, two additional paper copies are required. Those who do not have internet access are required to submit their intervention request on a CD or diskette in PDF format, along with two paper copies. How to Contact Us In responding to this Notice, please include Board file number EB-2007-0932 in the subject line of your e-mail or at the top of your letter. It is also important that you provide your name, postal address and telephone number and, if available, an e-mail address and fax number. All communications should be directed to the attention of the Board Secretary at the address below, and be received no later than 4:45 p.m. on the required date. Need More Information? Further information on how to participate may be obtained by visiting the Board’s website at www.oeb.gov.on.ca or by calling our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727. IMPORTANT: If you do not file any comments in response to this notice, the Board may proceed without your participation and you will not be entitled to any further notice of these proceedings. ADDRESSES: Ontario Commission Energy de l’énergie Board de l’Ontario EB-2007-0932 The Applicant: Post: Mr. Patrick Hoey Director, Regulatory Affairs Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. 500 Consumers Road North York ON M2J 1P8 E-mail: Patrick.hoey@enbridge.com Tel: 416-495-5555 Fax: 416-495-6072 The Board: Post: Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319 2300 Yonge Street, 27th Floor Toronto ON M4P 1E4 Attention: Board Secretary Filings: www.errr.oeb.gov.on.ca E-mail: Boardsec@oeb.gov.on.ca Tel: 1-888-632-6273 (toll free) Fax: 416-440-7656 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Friday January 18, 2008 Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Michael Today’s carrier of the week is Michael. Michael enjoys fottball & snow boarding. Michael has received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Michael for being our Carrier of the Week. * Audio Tronic Ajax * Bennett’s Home Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * CBC Radio Canada Ajax/Pick. * Denny’s Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * East of The City Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax * Leons Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Linens N Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * News Ad Recruitment (Wrap) Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Scar. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Sobeys Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * The Source by Circuit City Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * United Furniture Ajax * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. THE NEWS ADVERTIS ER, Janu ary 18, 2008 PAG E 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A wordsmith AJAX — Alyshah Velji blocks her ears as the crowd roars after she spelled a word correctly during Eagle Ridge Public School’s recent spelling bee. Students and community members dish out change to help local family By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — When a classroom started col- lecting pennies for the family of a burn victim in October, it hoped to raise $500. But after tallying the results, the students realized they had far surpassed their goal. Ronda Franco, teacher of the school-to- work transition program at Ajax High School, and the students in the class, presented the Nedham family with a cheque for $1,600 for Christmas. However, Ms. Franco said the do- nations continued to pour in after the Christ- mas break, so the family received even more. “We really thought it’d be $500 and it just kept going,” Ms. Franco said. In mid-August, Phil Nedham was badly burned in a fire when he was working at his shop, Durham RV. He spent a month in a coma and was finally able to return home in early-October. Mr. Nedham didn’t have insurance and his wife, Marsha, had to work two jobs to keep the household running and pay the medical bills. The class chose to set up the penny drive after they read an article about the family’s situation in the News Advertiser, and have regularly received donations in Ziploc bags, jewelry boxes, rolls and handfuls ever since. “We were up to our elbows literally in pen- nies,” Ms. Franco said. Mr. Nedham’s son, Brian, is a student in the class, and was quite touched by the contribu- tions from the students and the community. “Everybody had such big hearts,” he said. Ms. Franco agreed, and said what was originally meant to be a weekly collection by the students in front of the cafeteria at lunch, turned into donations from students, teach- ers and community members every day of the week. She was surprised at how generous people in the community are, many of whom made it a penny drive of their own. “It also shows people really want to help in our community,” she said. “It was Ajax people that wanted to help out Ajax people.” She added one local couple even donated $500. Brian said his father was very surprised by the contribution, and Ms. Franco described Ms. Nedham as “a little overwhelmed” when she received the giant cheque. Ms. Nedham plans to put the money toward special cloth- ing and equipment for her husband, Ms. Franco explained. Student Jessica Romaniuk noted the stu- dents’ next project could be sponsoring an athlete in the upcoming Special Olympics Ontario Durham Region 2008 Spring Games. Recent market turmoil may have made some investors wary. The value of the Canadian dollar, global oil prices and concern about the health of the U.S. housing market, have led some to worry about the effects on the economy and the markets. Join us as Edward Jones Canadian Market Strategist Kate Warne addresses the outlook for 2008. She’ll put the key is- sues and their potential impacts into perspective and help give you ideas on how to invest. For free admission to this special broadcast presentation, call or visit today. Date: Time: Place: OUTLOOK 2008: A KATE WARNE SUMMIT Susan M Lepp Financial Advisor . 1105 Finch Avenue, Unit #4 Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 905-831-4611 January 23, 2008 6:00- 7:30 PM 1105 Finch Ave Unit 4 Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 www.edwardjones.com/outlook Member CIPF Call 905-831-4611 to reserve your seat. Dates: January 23 and February 6, 2008 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Place: 1105 Finch Ave Unit 4 Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. durhamregion.comP PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 Ajax High School students exceed penny goal AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo The School To Work Class at Ajax High School raised $1,600 through a penny drive. The proceeds went to the Nedham family whose father, Phil, was injured in a fire in Pickering. The class is, from left, educational assistant Wendy Shimkofski, Alexandra Tsakamas, Jessica Romaniuk, Bryan Nedham, Jennifer Vandebroek, Corry Lopez, teacher Ronda Franco, Jordan Clarke and Nathaniel Gonzalez. Share Your Heart at Feb. 16 Valentine’s Day fundraiser DURHAM — The Share Your Heart Gala is an enchanted evening full of surprises. The gala features a live band, a silent auc- tion and door prizes. It’s in support of the Rotary Club of Pickering, Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pickering and Autism Ontario- Durham Region. The Feb. 16 event is at the Hilton Garden Inn, Ajax, Hwy. 401 and Salem Road. Cock- tails are at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100. Buy a ticket using interac/a credit card at www.TicketBreak.com. To pay by cheque/ cash, call the Rotary Club at 416-487-5200, Big Brothers and Sisters at 905-831-3777 or Autism Ontario 1-866-495-4680. For more information on the event, go to www.sharey- ourheart.ca. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 PAGE 13 Pdurhamregion.com 19th Annual Oshawa Whitby Clarington This Week Sunday, January 20th, 2008. 10 am - 5 pm. www.showsdurhamregion.com A.E. King Fitness Complex 1200 Leland Road, Oshawa (Townline Road/King Street East, Oshawa) or $15 at the door Buy Tickets www.showsdurhamregion.com $10 in advance at Great prizes! Everything you need to know - services • retailers • fashion • beauty FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co- dependency. Everyone wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 FITNESS CLASSES: Liv- ing Well Fitness is hosting a free interval training class. Everyone is welcome from levels beginner to advanced. The class is from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at 1750 Plummer St., Unit 20, Pickering. To sign up, call Lori Cameron of Living Well Fitness at 416-399-0318. GRAND OPENING: The Durham West Arts Centre hosts its grand opening cel- ebration at 2 p.m. The new centre’s first exhibit opens at 3 p.m. and features pho- tography by Michael Semak of Pickering. The centre is at 364 Kingston Rd. (at Rougemount Dr.). FAITH GROUP OPEN HOUSE: Devi Mandir holds an open house to celebrate the opening of its stage and auditorium renovation proj- ect. The evening features dance, music, and cultural entertainment. Open to the public and starting at 6 p.m. admission is free. Devi Man- dir is at 2590 Brock Rd. in Pickering. MONDAY, JANUARY 21 CRIBBAGE: Enjoy a game with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Monday at 1 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., in Ajax. For more information call Audrey at 905-426-6265. Beginners are welcome but they should come earlier. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 TOASTMASTERS: Gain confidence and develop public speaking skills with the Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters. The club meets on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library auditorium, One the Esplanade (near Kings- ton and Glenanna roads). For more information call Joanne at 905-428-7875 or just drop in for a visit. SENIORS DISCUSSION GROUP: Join the Ajax Senior Citizen’s Friendship Club for their discussion group. Former Mayor Bill Parish, is speaking on the History of Canada. This is the first of a two-part meeting. Memberships are $5. Guests are welcome. The meeting is at 9:30 a.m. at 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information, call Louise at 905-683-7799 or Shirley at 905-428-8711. MOMS AND TOTS GROUP: A Moms and Tots group has many activities for children, including a sensory table, snack time, crafts, games, story telling and singing. The group meets every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hope Centre, Salva- tion Army building, 35 King’s Cres., Ajax. This month’s theme is winter fun. It’s free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Dannyelle at 905-831-4774. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 TOASTMASTERS: The Ajax- Pickering Toastmasters’ Club invites anyone inter- ested in public speaking, personal growth, improving their leadership and pre- sentation skills, and build- ing self-confidence to its Wednesday meetings at the Ontario Power Generation Information Centre, 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road), in Pickering. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information call Richard at 416-562-0140 or visit www.toastmasters.org. EAGLE’S NEST: The Eagle’s Nest drop in for those 50 years and over is at Forest Brook Community Church, at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Kearney Drive in Pickering Village (Ajax), from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information call Jack at 905-686-5647 or Bob at 905-571-5635. BINGO AND DARTS: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays bingo every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., in Ajax. For more information on Wednesday games call Phyllis at 905-426-3421 and for Friday games call Tom at 905-683-6565. The club also meets at the centre each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for darts. For more information call Linda at 905-426-2923. Beginners are welcome but they should come earlier. ALZHEIMER AWARENESS MONTH: The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region hosts a free public lecture, Combating Alzheimer’s disease: What research is doing and what you can do. Dr. Jack Diamond is the guest speaker. The meet- ing is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oshawa and District Shrine Club hall, 1626 Sim- coe S. N. in Oshawa. Call the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region for more information or to register at 905-576-2567. VOLLEYBALL: Moms and tots co-operative volleyball is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, Liverpool Road south of Bayly Street, Pickering. It’s $5 to join and $1 a week. Babysitting avail- able. There’s also crafts and snacks. 905-831-4263 (Andrea), 905-619-1829 (Debbie). DURHAM GARDENERS MEETING: Join the Ca- nadian Organic Growers, Durham Gardeners for their annual seed exchange meeting. Share your saved seeds with the group or just come for information and to meet other gardeners. There is a door prize and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Dur- ham District School Board administration building, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, Room 2007. For more infor- mation, call Dianne Pazaratz at 905-433-7875 or Peggy Clark at 905-623-5278. THE ART OF MASSAGE: Join experts from the Body and Mind Wellness Family Chiropractic Centre for a discussion on the Art of Massage. Learn how mas- sage can benefit people of all ages. Even bring a pillow and learn some hands-on massage techniques to use on Valentine’s Day. The discussion is at 7:15 p.m. in the Ajax Public Library’s Main Branch Rotary Room. Space is limited. Register now by calling the library at 905-683-4000, ext. 813. For more information, call 905- 428-6200. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone who has an interest in autism is welcome to join a support group that meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering (one block north of Hwy. 2, west of Dixie Road). For more information call 1-866- 495-4680. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 WOMEN’S CONNECTION: The Ajax-Pickering Christian Women’s Connection hosts a breakfast meeting. The monthly meetings give you a chance to connect with other women in the com- munity. There are presenta- tions and messages to help you cope with everyday life. The meeting is from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Ajax Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St. The cost is $8.50 but $6 for first-time guests. For more information or to re- serve a seat contact Janet at 905-427-3072. 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The $526,525 project includes building four classrooms, a conference room, teacher workroom, offices and wash- rooms, as well as installing a new corridor and windows, a lounge area, kitchen and chapel. The Ministry of Education has given the board $72,300 in seed money. The program started last fall at a different location and has roughly 40 students. “It helps a student who’s, say, 17 and wants to return to school to finish Grade 9 or 10. They can now feel more com- fortable coming back because they’re with people their own age rather than being lumped together with people of all ages,” said education director Paul Pulla. Another site at Bayly Street and MacKenzie Avenue in Ajax is designated for a $387,125 renovation to house the suspension and expul- sion program. 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The local club is holding an open house and anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills is in- vited. The original Toastmas- ters club was started in 1924 and the organization con- tinues to operate around the same principle of im- proving the speaking skills of its members. Everyone in the Ajax-Pickering area is invited to come out to the open house. First timers don’t have to give a speech and there is no charge to come and watch. The event starts at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Pickering Nuclear Information Centre, 1650 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road), Pickering. A toast to better public speaking What do Frank and Bonnie Branton like best about the new bathrooms added to their Century Home? “Everything!” That’s the ultimate endorsement for the team at Superior Bath Reno (SBR), who renovated an existing bathroom and created a new ensuite in the Branton’s Century Home, located in Seagrove, just north of Port Perry. From the rain showerhead to the thermostatic con- trolled heated porcelain floors, “everything was first class,” say the Brantons. At the start, Frank and Bonnie were concerned that their 140-year-old home might present some unique challenges. But there were no worries after they met with SBR Makeover Specialist Joe Beninato, who assured them that he and his team had the skills and experience to deal with any challenges. They were also happy to hear that the entire job was backed by guarantees covering the start date, onsite quality workmanship, and the final completion date. Better still was SBR’s unique “No Reno Left Behind Guarantee”, which states the company will never leave a job before it’s finished. “We understand that there is nothing more frustrating than having the contractor leave half-way through a job,” explains Joe. “We stay until the job is done, which is just one more reason why we are the fastest growing bathroom makeover company in the Ajax/Pickering area.” “A team that truly cares” During the project, completed over four weeks last June, Frank and Bonnie were on site every day to monitor progress and personally approve the top-quality material choices presented to them by Sam Martin, SBR’s Senior Renovation Expert. “Sam’s attention to detail regarding the convenience and placement of fixtures ensured that everything was to our liking.” There were no surprise substitutions. No last minute changes. And the Brantons had the peace of mind that comes with knowing that things you can’t see, such as wiring, plumbing and construction, were inspected and certified. “Peace of mind” Both Frank and Bonnie agree that SBR lives up to its You Dream It. We Build It motto – “they made our dream bathroom come true!” For more information about Superior Bath Reno, call 905-426-1714, visit the SBR web site (www.superiorbath.ca) or make an appointment to visit the company’s show- room, located in Ajax at 31 Barr Road, Unit #4. 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If approved by council, the new project budget for the recycling plant would be al- most $16.6 million. Since the Region saved almost $400,000 in consulting fees that can be re-allocated within the project budget, $485,000 in ad- ditional financing will be required to pay the bill. Works commissioner Cliff Curtis recom- mended funding the extra cost from federal gas tax money. “With this particular case, we did notify works committee we were getting additional requests for funds from the contractor,” said Mr. Curtis. In May, council approved an additional $100,000 for the project, which was to be taken from the consulting fee allowance. In November, the full extent of the overruns was presented to the committee. Mr. Curtis at the time said it was always his intention to report on the project, but he wanted to know the full impact and the solution before doing so. Staff attributed the cost overruns to a high water table and poor soil condi- tions, the extent of which were not known at the time of the tender. The project still came in $3 million under the next lowest tender, said Mr. Curtis. Still, many councillors were blindsided by the news and the issue was tabled until January. “I apologize to Mr. Curtis for calling from Toronto and ripping his ear off when it comes to this report,” said Mr. Anderson at last week’s meeting. Councillors also said that future contracts wouldn’t allow similar overruns. “We now move forward knowing future proposals will be looked at more thorough- ly,” said Whitby Councillor Gerry Emm. The issue goes to Regional council on Jan. 23. DURHAM — The Durham branch of St. John Ambulance will be offering its popular babysitter training course this winter in sev- eral locations in Durham. “What Every Babysitter Should Know” teaches youth ages 11 – 13 about the respon- sibilities of babysitting, including first aid training. Each person who completes the course receives a St. John Ambulance Babysitters attendance certificate. The course will be offered Feb. 3 in Os- hawa and Whitby and Feb. 17 and 24 in Ajax, as well as March 9 and 10 in Whitby, March 12 in Oshawa and March 14 in Ajax. For more information call 905-434 – 7800 or visit www.sjadurham.com. St. John Ambulance can teach the babysitting basicsPay the bill for recycling plant, committee recommends By Fran Zingone fzingone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — With the Ca- nadian automotive manufac- turing industry in trouble, Ca- nadian Auto Workers (CAW) president Buzz Hargrove sat down Thursday with Premier Dalton McGuinty to raise awareness on some pressing issues. Also in attendance were top auto industry officials includ- ing General Motors president Arturo Elias, Ford president Bill Osborne, Chrysler presi- dent Reid Bigland and Mark Nantais from the Canadian Ve- hicle Manufacturers’ Associa- tion. Representatives from Jap- anese manufacturers Toyota and Honda were also present at the Queen’s Park meeting. “We had a good dialogue to encourage the Prime Minis- ter,” said Mr. Hargrove of the message being sent to Stephen Harper on behalf of the auto industry. The meeting was strategi- cally held one day prior to Pre- mier McGuinty’s meeting with Prime Minister Harper. The three major stakehold- ers; the CAW, provincial gov- ernment and Canada’s auto as- semblers, all agree the federal government must take respon- sibility and support Canadian manufacturers and its work- ers. In lobbying for an auto development fund and other incentives, Mr. Hargrove also said new products and jobs are major concerns. “If the largest private sec- tor union in the country, the major industry players and the provincial government can all agree on a plan of action, the federal government has an ob- ligation and a responsibility to follow this lead,” said Mr. Har- grove. The consensus of the ris- ing Canadian dollar’s negative impact had all the interested parties talking about reducing the Canadian dollar from its current level of about 98 cents (U.S.) to range of about 85-90 cents. Also on the agenda was a belief by the partici- pants that unfair trade with Asian economies such as Korea leaves Canadian automakers at a disadvantage. Mr. Bigland, said that in 2007, Korean trade barriers allowed for only 500 Canadian-made vehicles sold there, compared to 100,000 Korean-made vehicles sold in Canada last year. Mr. Hargrove said part of the purpose of the meeting was to urge Premier McGuinty “to make the trade issue a concern of the Prime Minister.” Hoping to meet with Mr. Harper personally, Mr. Har- grove is hoping the message will get through and more auto industry workers will have bet- ter job security. “This is not the auto industry that it was 15 years ago,” he said. CREDIT PROBLEMS? Down payment may be required.All makes and models. 0%to 9 .95%OAC 100% Success Rate Conrad Haynes 416.660.8005 bighemi1@hotmail.com PICKERING MITSUBISHI *Bad Credit *No Credit *Bankruptcy *Divorce *Good Credit *Student *Slow Payment *New To Country Imports *Domestic *Mini-Vans *SUV’s *New *Used *Trucks * You’re Approved! Call Today - Drive Tomorrow! Low Interest Rate Offered In Canada durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 Auto players hope to take trade concerns to PM durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Lanie Anderson plays 13 people in work about town’s reaction to hate crime By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — On the night of Oct. 6/7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a Uni- versity of Wyoming stu- dent, was robbed, brutally attacked, tied to a fence- post and left to die. Dis- covered 18 hours later by a cyclist, Shepard remained in a coma until his death several days later. A media storm immedi- ately enveloped his home- town of Laramie, a Bap- tist minister protested at his funeral and the trial of his accused attack- ers, and songs and even a play were written about Shepard’s death. He was gay and his attackers, who pretended to be gay, were fueled by homophobia. The aftermath of this hate crime is the subject of The Laramie Project, which Oshawa Little The- atre is staging this month, venturing from its usual fare. The play was devel- oped by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Project based on more than 200 interviews with the peo- ple of Laramie over 18 months. The words you will hear from the seven actors on stage are actual words spoken by real people - - the cyclist who found a bloody, battered Shepard, the limo driver who had given him a ride, the girl- friend of one of his mur- derers, the ER doc who treated him, the cop who first responded to the 911 call, gay students and pro- fessors, Shepard’s friends, the anti-gay minister who picketed his funeral and more. “It’s different from any- thing I’ve ever directed before,” said director Mi- chael Roantree. “The story is told in a far different way. It’s told through narration by ac- tors. It’s only moments, snapshots. The actors are actually playing real peo- ple.” He added everyone in- volved knows this is a con- troversial play. Not all OLT board members were con- vinced the theatre group should do it, he said. “They are to be com- mended for allowing this play to be done,” Roantree said. “It really questions peo- ple’s basic attitudes to gay people and towards hate crimes. They’ll question their own beliefs after they see this, we hope. This will appeal to a younger au- dience. Two of the actors were in this play when they were in high school.” “It’s a real challenge,” said Lanie Anderson, an Ajax resident who’s ap- peared on stages through- out Durham, of the expe- rience. ”I felt a pressure to make it real. You feel an obligation to make sure it’s true and that you’re not making it a stereotype.” She’s playing 13 people in the play, and spent some time researching the crime, the people and their quotes in order to make her portrayals real. “The words speak for themselves. The words are really poignant. Everybody speaks for a purpose,” she said, noting the diversity of the many people repre- sented in the play. For Darren Brunke, an Oshawa resident who grew up in Whitby, it’s his first time on stage at OLT. “I have the comic relief roles which are very neces- sary in this play,” he said, adding he plays, among other roles, the bartender in the bar where Shepard met his attackers, and a limo driver. He also ap- pears as one of the “perps” but doesn’t speak. “It’s a beautiful play. It’s got definite didactic moral values but without forcing it on anyone. It’s great. This is definitely an actor’s piece. It really lets you show what you’ve got. You have to really stand outside of yourself.” “There are 52 people that 7 actors are playing and they never leave the stage,” Roantree said. “They have to rely on body language, their voices, props and minimal costumes to cre- ate the different people. The real challenge is play- ing all the parts. They are doing a dynamite job. I’m just so pleased and proud of what they are doing.” Also appearing in the play are Andrew Dixon, Kim Harrington, Ash- lea Rowbotham, Joyce Schneider, Michael Sch- neider. Backing up the actors is a stark, minimal set de- signed by Ray Partridge and Jay McCarten. There will also be a screen, used to show actual pictures from Laramie, Roantree said. The Laramie Project opens Jan. 17 and runs through Feb. 2 at 8 p.m., with a matinee Jan. 27. Tickets are available on OLT’s website, www.os- hawalittletheatre.com, at the United Way informa- tion kiosk at the Oshawa Centre, at the theatre box office and at the box of- fice on show night. High school students can get tickets for $5 either at the box office, on show night or through e-mail at osh awalittletheatre@rogers. com. The theatre is at 62 Rus- sett Ave., Oshawa. The box office is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. 905-723-8635 “The LIFE and DEATH of MATTHEW SHEPARD” THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Ajax actress tackles controversial play Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ajacian Lanie Anderson, left, and Kim Harrington are featured in the Oshawa Little Theatre’s pro- duction of The Laramie Project, based on a true story. The production runs until Feb. 2. Fast facts Matthew Shepard was born Dec. 1, 1976. At the time of his death, he was studying politi- cal science and foreign relations and languages. He died Oct. 12, 1998. His attackers were both convicted and sentenced to life prison terms, with one denied the possibility of parole. www.matthewshepard. org is site of the mat- thewshepard foundation designed to combat hate crime. On Oct. 12, 2007, the 9th anniversa- ry of his death, the web- site MatthewsPlace.com -- an online resource for gay and lesbian youth -- was launched. ‘I felt a pressure to make it real. You feel an obligation to make sure it’s true and that you’re not making it a stereotype.’ LANIE ANDERSON durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 #/.4).5).' %$5#!4)/. 5XBRIDGE CAMPUS COURSES WWWDURHAMCOLLEGECACONED 5XBRIDGE l !LPINE 3KIING3NOWBOARDING l !UGMENTATIVE #OMMUNICATION l "ALLROOM $ANCE l "ELLY $ANCE l #ANADIAN &IREARMS 3AFETY l #OMPUTER ,ITERACY l $IGITAL 0HOTOGRAPHY l $IGITAL 3CRAPBOOKING l $RAWING FOR THE 4ERRIl ED "EGINNER l $RESSING FOR YOUR "ODY 4YPE l %XCEL l ,ANDSCAPING 9OUR (OME l -IXED -EDIA l 3PANISH l 7RITING #HILDRENS ,ITERATURE 4AKE OUR ONLINE SURVEY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Is he still standing? 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Local players strike silver for Canada Lightning’s Spooner, Watchorn play at world under-18s DURHAM — Two members of the Durham Junior Lightning had to settle for silver while playing for Can- ada at the inaugural World Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championships in Calgary recently. Lightning forward Natalie Spoon- er and defenceman Tara Watchorn played major roles for Canada at the worlds, which ended just shy of the championship after a 5-2 loss to the U.S. in the gold-medal final. Canada fell behind 4-0 in the first half of the game and was unable to bridge the gap the rest of the way. To get to the final, the Canadians demolished Sweden 7-1. Watchorn recorded two assists in the runaway semifinal vic- tory. The Ca- nadians fin- ished 3-0 in round-robin play against Finland, Ger- many and the Czech Republic, winning all three games by big scores. The Ca- nucks routed Finland 17-0 in their final pool game. Both Durham Lightning players made their presence felt as Watchorn finished with two goals and three assists; Spooner contrib- uted four assists. Canada also recorded a big 10- 1 win over Germany and an 11-2 rout of the Czech Republic. Spooner recorded a hat trick and added an assist in the big win over the Czech Republic. Watchorn had an assist in the contest. Meanwhile, Watchorn scored twice and recorded three points for Canada in the win over Germany. Spooner registered an assist on one of Watchorn’s markers. Spooner and Watchorn have com- mitted to major U.S. college women’s hockey programs, with Spooner at the Ohio State Buckeyes and Wa- tchorn with the Boston University Terriers. Tara Watchorn Natalie Spooner Karatella, Watpool represent Ajax club at junior nationals AJAX — Two fighters with Til- ler’s Boxing Club in Ajax will take their best shots at a junior na- tional title at the championships in Windsor from Jan. 24 to 27. Ahmed Karatella and current senior national champ Melinda ‘The Whip’ Watpool will represent the club at the National Cadet and National Junior Championships. Karatella will fight the lone chal- lenger, Francois Pratt of Quebec, in the 48-kilo weight division in the male junior open category. Although Chris Tiller, head coach at Tiller’s, says little is known about Pratt, therefore they’re un- sure about what strategy to use, he’s nonetheless confident in Ka- ratella’s ability. “We know nothing about him at this point, but we’re going to go in and be ready to do what we need to do,” says Tiller. “He’s going in with six bouts under his belt. He’s ready and has prepared himself well, both physically and mentally, for this. He’s ready to be the champ.” Meanwhile, Watpool will be back at nationals for a ‘box-off’ in the 80-kilo women’s open cat- egory, which means challengers can enter the ring to attempt to take the title. But, Tiller warns the two Que- bec fighters -- Emilee Deslandes and Audree Desloges -- who will be part of the box-off must beat Watpool twice in Windsor in order to be declared the champion. Deslandes and Desloges will fight each other first for the right to enter the ring with Watpool. But, Tiller’s confident Watpool will retain her title. “She’s beaten them both, so I don’t see (her losing),” he says. Tiller’s club fighters prepare to take best shot at crown Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Melinda Watpool will fight at the upcoming junior nationals of boxing. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ryder Beer Cres Dunwell Cres Carter-Bennett Dr. Audley Rd. S. Clover Ridge Dr. E. 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Able to perform regular maintenance on vehicles. Penn- zoil, 581 King St. East Oshawa or fax: 905-725-1696 HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 ORDER TA KERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 PLUMBING RETA IL SALES per- son needed part-time. Call 905- 665-7778. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 18, 2008, PAGE 25 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Online Advertising Sales Specialist Metroland East, Interactive Metroland East, Interactive (Oshawa, Ontario) is an established leader in local, online services. It is responsible for the durham- region.com network of sites in partnership with the Durham Region Media Group of newspapers and Metroland Digital. In this full time position, you will identify, qualify, acquire and retain clients. You will generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, prospecting, networking and by using your proven sales skills. You will build relationships with your clients and be extremely attentive to their needs. Training and mentor- ing will be provided from successful professionals. You will be well compensated through an aggressive package, designed according to your experience and sales performance. ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON? If you are assertive, confident, enthusiastic, have a passion for sales and an entrepreneurial spirit, and have the qualifications listed below, this opportunity may be for you. If you are results- oriented and want the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your sales abilities while working in a supportive team environ- ment, you may be the person we're seeking. If you want to work close to home in a flexible environment, take the first step and send us your resume. Sales experience is an asset. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS • High personal standards of integrity, honesty and trust- worthiness. • Hard working, high energy level, self-motivated, with good time management skills. • Relentless follow-up and a keen sense of urgency. • Assume personal ownership and responsibility for your work and actions. • Co-operative team-player with an unwavering focus on customer service. • Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, verbal, written, telephone, and e-mail. • Demonstrable track record in achieving sales quotas. • Excellent networking, cold-calling and sourcing skills. • Strong professional image. • Able to work independently to meet objectives, goals and timelines. Please email your resume with cover letter (in Word format, before February 15) to Todd Blayone (Manager, Interactive): tblayone@durhamregion.com. Mackie Established in 1928, Mackie Moving Systems, a leader in the safe handling and transportation of High Value Products, Household Goods and General Freight across North America, is recruiting for the following positions: Human Resources Coordinator Recruitment Coordinator Customer Service Coordinators Please fax your résumé in confi dence to the Human Resources Department, quoting the position, on or before January 27, 2008 at (905) 434-4655 or e-mail mms.humanresources@mackiegroup.com For more details please visit our website at www.mackiegroup.com We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Mackie is committed to being an equal opportunity employer 933 Bloor Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 5Y7 REQUIRES SALES AGENTS FOR IMMEDIATE POSITIONS Canada’s Largest Lawncare Company Has Immediate Positions Available In Our Conveniently Located Sales Offi ces. $15 –$30 Average per Hour (Guaranteed base of $10 per Hour) Afternoon and Evening Shifts Available, “NO COLD CALLING” Motivated Applicants Who Possess Outstanding Communication Skills Along with an Excellent Command Of The English Language College & University Students Are Encouraged To Apply. Previous Sales/Closing Experience, Basic Computer Skills and a Positive Attitude Are Assets. Please call now: SCARBOROUGH LOCATION 11 Grand Marshall Drive Morningside &401 (TTC Accessible) 416-269-8333 WHITBY LOCATION 1450 Hopkins Street, Unit 204 Corner of Hopkins & Consumers (Transit Accessible) 1-866-407-9333 Looking for work? 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Must be willing and able to lift 60+lbs and work an afternoon shift (11:00am-7:30pm).We offer a great working environment and a competitive compensation package including bonuses. Apprentice Sausage Maker Job #ASM01-08 The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic; pos- sess a good work ethic;and display common sense. A food production background and computer literacy, although not required, are assets.Pay range $12 - $15/hr. Qualified candidates are invited to apply to: ashton.consulting@sympatico.ca referencing applicable Job # We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN/DRAFTSMAN Major supplier of pkg equip and sys requires self-star ting individual w/ 3-5 yrs experienced in: PLC programming (A-B, Siemens), HMI (A-B, QPI Touchscreen), AC/DC circuitr y, AutoCad (create elec.schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams), some familiarity with pneumatics & hydraulics desirable. Ability to troubleshoot and communicate w/ others. Work in a fast-paced environment supporting manufacturing and tech service. Some travel req'd. Must be a 'team player'. Mail resume to: EAM-Mosca (Canada) Ltd. Human Resources 170 William Smith Drive Whitby, ON L1N 9N3 We have an immediate opening for a Full Time Representative.The successful candidate will join our sales team and will be responsible for sales in existing and newly created projects. Skills/Experience Required: .sales experience .ability to work with quotas .an orientation towards achieving results .ability to work in a fast paced, dead-line oriented environment .ability to sell in a diplomatic manner . strong organization skills .must have a vehicle Responsibilities include: .sales of advertising in existing projects .sales of advertising in new projects .developing new clients . meeting sales quotas under a specific time frame .coordinating sales and ad production concurrently If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than January 31, 2008 to: Mary Forbes Sales Manager 180 Mary Street, Unit 11 Port Perry, ON L9L 1C4 Email: mforbes@durhamregion.com 905-985-7383, extension 261 REAL ESTATE AGENTS WANTED Part time and Full time - We offer a fully equipped Office, Training & Support! Flexible hours, unlimited earning potential Monthly Fee only $49 per month. For more information call (905)743-2583 email realestatecareer@rogers.com AVON January is recruitment month at AVON •$100.00 FREE products with minimum $125.00 •Recruit 4 people to join Avon and earn fantastic bonuses Please call Mary @ (905)427-2292 or email mary.boileau@interavon.ca CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement.Excellent pay, great working environment.Not suitable for students.Call 905- 723-6242 DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you.Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094.Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. ECE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM, Brooklin Day Nursery, full time starting Feb 4th, 8am-5pm shift. Email resumes to: bdnursery@sympatico.ca F-T SHIRT PRESSER req.@ N. Oshawa Dry Cleaners - must be exp.Counter Help req. after- noons & Sat.@ N. Whitby loca- tion.Pls call Sam @ 905-706- 2561. FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do tele- phone work for busy office, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m.Great employment for college students. Call between 9-9, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. FULL TIME POSITION.Parts counter salesperson.Computer skills & agricultural background an asset.Port Perry area.Fax resume to 705-324-3505. FULL-TIME DAYS.Drycleaner in Whitby requires experienced shirt presser or will train suitable can- didate.Call (905)725-2600 GENERAL BEARING Services Inside Sales Position / Counter Sales experience or mechanical ability an asset.Fax resume to 905-668-6310, Whitby. JUNIOR LEVEL RECEPTIONIST for busy Salon. Must be able to work flexible hours and week- ends. Retail sales an assist, will train. Send resume to caitlinjobinterview@hotmail.com. LOCAL SIGN COMPANY re- quires reliable sign writer/manu- facturer/installer for wood based sign manufacturer.Experienced in Sign Lab, computer.Fax re- sume to 905-982-0885 (Por t Perry). LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed.call Diana 866- 306-5858 PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: School- age E.C.E.& Supply Teachers. Apply to:129 Perry St.Whitby, L1N 4B7. SIGN SHOP requires installer & interior shop worker. Must have drivers licence, handy with tools & ladders.$15-20 per hour.416- 884-9999 START WORK AT NOON.Like team work, music and people. Full-time positions available im- mediately. Aggressive pay.No experience necessary.$9-$25 an hour.Call Jenny, 905-668- 5544. BUSY UPSCALE SALON in North Whitby area requires F/T Barber, P/T Stylists and P/T Re- ceptionist.Please call 905-493- 0918 SKILLED HAIRSTYLISTS need- ed for trendy busy locations with many walk-in's guaranteed.Grow your clientele and become a busy stylist in 2008.Offering aggressive salaries, commissions and advanced training.Call 905- 947-8141 ext 222 or email to: salonresume@bellnet.ca EXP.SERVICE PLUMBER want- ed in an established progressive Oshawa Shop.Are you tired of spending over 10hrs/week in commuter traffic, unpaid? We offer to the right candidate:Great Benefits, Service Van, Uniforms, Competitive pay, excellent team atmosphere and supportive staff and a lot more time with your family and friends. Service expe- rience required.Call (905)576- 3043, or info@hayesplumbing.ca EXPERIENCED Cabinet Maker required for night shift in Orono. Fax resume to:905-433-1463 EXPERIENCED SERVICE AD- VISOR required for GM dealer- ship in Ajax.Fax resume to Dave Gunn 905-683-6130 or 905-683- 8705 MECHANIC REQUIRED for busy Ajax based company.40 hours/week guaranteed. Must have 310T license.Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset. Must be able to work indepen- dently and be part of an 'A' team environment.Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package.Fax resume to 905-686- 8546. RV TECHNICIANS NEEDED. New dealership in Po rt Perry looking for experienced RV tech- nicians with level 2 gas cer- tification. Send resume to: amcclave@hotmail.com sales help & agents MITTMAN CARRIERS IS NOW HIRING:LICENSED DIESEL MECHANIC- Full Time Position- Complete repair and scheduled maintenance to over 150 units. FT flexible hours avail.Po sition offer a competitive salary with benefits & group rrsp plan. All in- terested persons to fax their re- sume to 416-292-3347, email - dawn@mittmancarriers.com. sales help & agents SERVICE MANAGER needed as well as truck and trailer mechan- ics. Apply in person to Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa.(905)721-2788 or fax (905)721-0459. sales help & agents sales help & agents STONE MASON HELPER re- quired, working with natural lime stone, wage, $15-18 dollars per hour.Long term project.E-mail: homebuilders@live.ca or fax (905)982-0609. WANTED A PERSON to head up a automation project with PLC ex- perience, ABB Robots and Om- ron experience a must.E-mail re- sume to:automationplus@live.ca GRAPHIC ARTS/WEB de- sign/marketing exp needed for Amusement Products Co.in Bow- manville.Photoshop/ Flash/ HTML/Database exp.E-mail re- sume to:Inflate1@bellnet.ca ADMIN ASSISTANT - Pickering- based company, 2-3 days/wk, hourly.Excellent communication skills and accuracy a must. Resume to colleen@electricityforum.com BILINGUAL APPOINTMENT co- ordinator required part time, $11.00 hr.to start.Call (905)426- 2796 CORPORATE/REAL ESTATE SECRETARY Busy Whitby law office has an opening for a full- time legal secretary.Must have a minimum of 5 years corpo- rate/commercial experience, working knowledge of real estate and able to work independently. Fax resume to (905)430-0878 EXPERIENCED SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST For real estate office Par t-time for evening and weekends. Real estate experience an asset Fax resume to: 905-428-7680 MARK SEETNER LAW Office re- quires full-time experienced real estate secretary, min.5 years exp.Experience in PCLaw, Tera- view & Conveyancer required. Reply by fax only to 905-430- 6694. P/T RECEPTIONIST, RE- QUIRED for a busy Real Estate office evenings/weekends.Expe- rienced preferred! Must have strong computer skills, an excel- lent phone manner & be able to multi-task.Students need not ap- ply.Please fax your resume At- tention Kim Martin 905-831-8147. PART-TIME, ADMINISTRATIVE Assistant.Unionville Commercial Real Estate Company.2+week- days per week 8:30am to 5:00pm, occasional full time to cover vacations.Handle dead- lines in fast paced industry.De- tail-oriented, organized and pos- sess strong oral and written Eng- lish communication skills. Must be proficient in MS Word and Ex- cel.Please fax your resume to 905-477-4788 or email at info@ monopolyrealtyinc.com. No phone calls please. sales help & agents REAL ESTATE OFFICE seeking licensed Real Estate Salespeople and licensed Real Estate Assist- ants.Private offices available. For confidential interview contact Bozena 905-430-6066 or Toll Free 888-699-6066. SALES REPRESENTATIVE- Food Company in rapid growth mode seeking a passionate self- motivated individual to service a large base of existing clients, in- crease the sales/client ratio and build new business. A minimum of 3 years experience in the food industry is a must.Excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional customer service skills, team player, computer liter- ate.Position will be based in Pickering-some travel required. Please fax resumes to (905)839- 7217. A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 18, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST, P/T for a di- agnostic clinic in Pickering, A.R.M.S. registered, arterial vascular and musculoskeletal certification, min. 2 yrs. exper. #35.00/hr. E-mail resumes to: hr@villageeastmedical.com CARDIOLOGY TECHNICIAN, P/T for a diag- nostic clinic, in Pickering, O.S.C.T. or C.S.C.T. registered, BCLS. Knowledge of stress testing, holter, loop and ABPM an asset. E-mail resume to: hr@ villageeastmedical.com ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST, P/T/casual for a diagnostic clinic in Pickering, A.R.D.M.S. and or C.S.D.M.S. registered, BCLS, knowledge of Phillips IE33, 2 yrs. experience. E- mail resumes to: hr@villageeastmedical.com MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN, P/T for a di- agnostic clinic in Pickering, C.M.R.T.O registra- tion mandatory, C.A.M.R.T registration preferred, minimum 2 yrs. exp. in mammography. Knowl- edge or radiographic, flurographic and related equipment an asset. hr@villageeastmedical.com GENERAL HELPER Part time hours for busy xray clinic in Whitby. Within walking distance of Dundas & Byron. Fax resume to: 416-757-4146 ** PUBLIC NOTICE ** List of Ajax, Brooklin,Whitby, Oshawa Bank Foreclosures, Power of Sales & Estate Sales are now available to the public for free! Free computerized list with pictures of Distress Sale properties from $170,000. No Investors please. 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On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT sales help & agents SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales/marketing rep required for fast-paced publishing compa- ny in Pickering est. 1986. Base plus commission. Successful B2B exp a must. Resume to: carol@electricityforum.com TELEMARKETER - Pickering- based conference company est. 1986 seeks individual with excellent telephone manner for b2b calls. Hourly plus commis- sion. Resume to tammy@electricityforum.com 2 PERMANENT PART-TIME PSW, day shift, weekends, 8:30am-7pm/night, 7pm-5am. Non-smoker, valid driver's li- cense. Good wage. Call (905)434-6443 or email resume to: creativevalues@hotmail.com. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired 4 weekdays, no week- ends. Experience an asset but not necessary. Computer experi- ence required. Fax resume to 905-985-8450 or P.O. Box 840, Port Perry, L9L 1A7. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, full- time maternity leave. Starting mid February. Dental experience preferred but will train the right in- dividual. E-mail cover letter and resume to:Trish@shieldsdental. ca DENTAL RECEPTION- IST/TREATMENT Coordinator re- quired. Minimum 2 years dental experience. Part-time to become full-time. Excellent communica- tion skills. Team player. Fax re- sume to: 905-686-8718. FULL TIME dental receptionist required for a busy dental office in Ajax. MUST have dental recep- tion experience. Resumes can be faxed to 905-428-8757. FULL-TIME CERTIFIED DEN- TAL Assistant/Receptionist re- quired for busy Pickering Dental Office. Abeldent knowledge pre- ferred. Fax resume, attn Suzanne (905)839-8435. MEDICAL SECRETARY- Only people that have Medical experi- ence need apply. Busy Special- ists office in Durham. Excellent communication skills, Ability to multitask, Computer knowledge a must. $14/hour. References re- quired. Please send resume to: allergysleep@hotmail.com P/T DENTAL HYGIENIST req'd for Whitby office. Flexible hours, top wages, Thursday afternoons, Professionals only. Serious in- quiries only. Please call Dr. D'Souza for interview (905)430- 0118 RN EXPERIENCED in oral sur- gery for Surgeon's office in Scar- borough. Fax resume to 416- 431-3873. WOW!!! MODERN TECHNOLOGY A medical device that: ●Scans the body to detect if brain, liver, kidney... are healthy ●No risk of radiation ●Finds diseases like cancer, diabetes etc. where symptoms are not apparent ●Even detects ADD/ ADHD & depression Personal scans: $40 647-828-4571 EXPERIENCED WAITER (with SmartServe) and Dishwasher. Apply with resume to Casa Verde restaurant, 49 Old Kingston Road, Ajax. FABIAN'S CAFE, new location coming to Whitby. We are looking for counter help, full-time and part-time. Full-time hrs, Monday- Friday 7am-3pm, Part time, Sat- urday, Sunday, 7am-3pm, or 10am-6pm. One full-time baker's helper needed, 6am-2pm, Mon- day-Friday, and part-time baker's helper, 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday. Apply in person at the location, 265 Mi- chael Blvd, Whitby, Friday Janu- ary 18th, 10am-5pm, and Satur- day January 19th 10am-5pm. (416)839-1853. UPSCALE BOWMANVILLE Re- tirement Residence seeking part- time chef AND part-time break- fast cook. Previous retirement /fine dining experience an asset. Please forward your resume to the attention of Derek Hornby, Executive Director by email dhornby.kams@rogers.com or by fax (905) 697 2918 3 BEDROOM DETACHED bun- galow, Oshawa, large lot 75ft wide, large detached garage, new gas furnace, newer windows, new roof, hardwood floors. Call for an appointment. Day 905-728-9380. After 4:30pm 905-260-9900. BAYSHORE AREA OF Picker- ing, two blocks from lake. De- tached brick, 3-bedroom bunga- low with legal basement apart- ment, new roof, new A/C, newer furance, no agents. (613)474- 2978. PORT WHITBY;upper 2 bdrm apartment in duplex, 2 baths, $1000 mthly plus hydro. Brumley R/E (905)668-0515 COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space for lease. Prime north Oshawa lo- cation. Second floor space. 560 or 630sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call (905)576-0958 for details. FREE SPACE-for local artist. In downtown Uxbridge. Call: 905- 887-5120 or 416-985-5120 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.You can make from $500- $3000/month or more. Flexible hours and cash bonuses. Call 647-828-4571. ATTENTION:Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, flexible hours. Go to website: www.succeedfromhomebiz.com BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Digital printing equipment and space provided! Turn Key oppor- tunity for the right individual. call to inquire 905-444-9736. IN DEBT OVER YOUR HEAD? Tired of your job? Looking for a new challenge? 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No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 1st FINANCIAL CENTRE Best GIC rates from 40+banks Rates as of Jan 10/2008 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr 4.40% 4.55% 4.75% 905-442-2546 Rates subject to change Some minimum depos. required CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 BDRM APT, main floor. Available Feb. 1st, in Ajax. $750 monthly incl. Near Go/401. No pets. First/last. References. Call Goldie Singh 416-419-1243 or Siki 416-729-1333 1 BEDROOM APT.- Ritson/Ath- ol Oshawa, $650+hydro. Available Feb 1st. No laundry. Appliances, parking included. No pets. Newly renovated. 416-996- 2022 1 BEDROOM GEM BY THE LAKE! OSHAWA'S Conners Crescent. Brand new! Spacious. Separate entrance, laundry, office area, kitchen, ceramic flooring, storage/dining room. $800/inclu- sive. Available or Feb 1st. 905- 999-9371. 1-BEDROOM APT for rent, North Oshawa, completely renovated, asking $739/month. Available Feb 1st. Call (416)881-5544 1-BEDROOM APT., Oshawa, ground floor, washer, dryer, park- ing included. Newly updated in 2005. Located on Simcoe St. bus route. $750/month + utilities. Call Peggy 905-725-3088 to arrange viewing. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. for rent, Finch/Liverpool. Fur- nished, close to amenities. $850/month. Cable/Internet in- cluded. Available immediately. No pets, no smoking. Call 905- 239-2290. 1-BEDROOM,Whitby, Brock St. N, $700/inclusive, no laundry. 2- BEDROOM, OSHAWA. $1000/in- clusive. Near all amenities. First/last, no pets. Quiet area. Available Now. (905)424-5083. 2-BDRM APT AVAIL. NOW. Near Oshawa Centre. Large eat-in kitchen & livingroom. Fridge/stove, heat, water, 1-park- ing incl. Laundry on-site. First/last. $825/mo+ hydro. No pets. 905-431-7762 IMMACULATE LARGE 1-BED- ROOM apt., Garden/Dundas area. Separate entrance, self- contained, fridge/stove, utilities included. $700/month. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)995-4353 or 647-207-2052 2-BEDROOM, BRIGHT,spa- cious, clean. Quiet North- Oshawa neighbourhood. Utilities and appliances included. Close to amenities and bus stop. No pets. No smokers. MUST SEE!! (705)523-8093 (Sudbury), (905)433-1632. 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts in quiet bldg. Walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre and amenities. Laundry facilities on- site, utilities included. No pets. 905-723-5434 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX Avail. immed 2 Bedroom Basement Apt. Also 1-bedroom & Bachelor Laundry, Parking. Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX - LARGE 2 bedroom apart- ment in a clean 12 unit building, in Pickering Village, parking, laundry, from $795. Call (647)628-8810 AJAX, WESTNEY.62 Marshall Cres. 2 bedroom, $645, Laundry, OPEN HOUSE Tues. Wed. Thurs. 7:00-7:30pm, Saturday 12:00-12:30pm. 416-436-2884, 1- 866-737-5617. AJAX, 1 BEDROOM basement apt. Living/Dining. Bathroom. Laundry facilities. Separate en- trance. $700/month. Available March 1st. No pets/smoking. 905-683-3119. AJAX, IMMACULATE & bright, newer 1 bedroom apt, avail. Feb/March. $800/month+. No smoking/pets. Call (416)948- 0533. AJAX, LARGE, APT.1 bedroom lower level. Spacious. Separate entrance. Parking. On bus route. Close to 401. Available immedi- ately. $785 inclusive. 905-666- 0903. AJAX,Pickering Village, 2-bed- room duplex, ground floor, clean, available March 1, $1015 first & last. Stove, fridge, parking, laun- dry facilities available. No pets, call (905)576-5163. AJAX-2-BEDROOM bright spa- cious apartment, parking, separ- ate entrance, living/dining separ- ate areas. First/last, no smok- ing/pets $850/month, inclusive. References. Available February 1st. Call 905-619-0392 or 416- 414-4221. APARTMENT for Rent. 1 bed- room, $795 all inclusive per month. Main Floor of house,enjoy a yard. Downtown Bowmanville Call Helen 905-773-1048 Ext 221. APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Immediately/February 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 ATTRACTIVE WALKOUT 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt., private entrance, air, fridge, stove, cable, $1100/mo. inclusive. first/last, Rossland/Garden/Bassett. Avail. Feb 29. Call 905-665-8504. BACHELOR APARTMENTS, Queen Street, Port Perry, available immediately. Appliances included. For inquiries or to view call 905-925-0115. BACHELOR APT for rent, Pick- ering South, available immediate- ly. Suitable for mature working person, non-smoking, no pets. $625/month all inclusive. (905)509-0992 BAYLY/LIVERPOOL PICKER- ING.Clean, modern basement apt, furnished/unfurnished. 2 parking. Walking distance to Go, near schools/mall. $850/month All inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. (416)995- 5273 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1040 sq ft., 1-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. Avail Feb 1st/March 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1620 sq. ft. 2-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. Avail March 1st. Call 905- 725-1052 BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Move-in allowance. Office hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. BRAND NEW,2-bedroom base- ment apartment, very bright, NE Oshawa, good neighborhood, no pet, $1000/month, including cable and utilities. Available Feb-1st. (905)720-2209 or (905)922-1302. COURTICE,Broadlands Cres., 2-bedroom apt in lower level of raised bungalow, washer/dryer included. $800/inclusive, first/last, references. No pets/smoking. Available now (905)914-6578. DRYDEN/ANDERSON One bed- room walk-out basement apt. Sep entrance. $750/month inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. (905)665-0581, 647-505-2671 HOLIDAY INN AREA,detached home, upper large 2-bdrm w/gar- age, newly decorated, new hard- wood & carpets, sliding doors off master bdrm w/16x14 deck, huge fenced-in backyard, all utilities & appliances incl. No smok- ing/dogs. $1225/mo. First/last. Avail. immediately. 905-434- 1386, 905-431-3670 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY,2-bedroom basement apartment, available now. Separate entrance, no pets, no smoking, $925/month. (905)420-8593 NORTH Oshawa 1 bedrooms, Feb 1st, Mar. 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH WEST OSHAWA,2-bed- room apt. in semi-raised bunga- low, $875 includes utilities, first/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. anytime. (905)576-1710. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment in Whitby. Separate entrance, close to bus stop, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721- 1862. OSHAWA - LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, park- ing, laundry, eat in kitchen. From $650. (905)728-8066 or (905)922-0252. OSHAWA - Near the lake. Two bedroom basement apartment for rent. Stevenson Rd. and Phillip Murray. $700. All inclusive. Feb. lst or sooner. Call (905)435-2459. OSHAWA - Nicely decorated 2 bedroom apt., in clean well- maintained building. Heat, water, parking included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available Feb. lst. $725/mo. +hy- dro. 905-721-2534 to view. OSHAWA - OLIVE/HARMONY.3 and 2-bedroom, 2-storey units available. All inclusive, $850/mo. plus utilities. Parking included. (905)571-1994. Pls. leave mes- sage. OSHAWA 3-bedroom downstairs apartment near lake. Laundry fa- cilities, shared yard, parking for two cars. No pets/smokers, refer- ences. $975 plus hydro. Available now. 905-728-4330. OSHAWA 45 Colborne 1-bed- room, $750/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 1-bedroom $750 in- clusive. 45 Colborne 2-bedroom $800 heat and hydro included. Plus cable. All available Feb 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA,2 BEDROOM, $900/mo., avail. immediately. Im- maculate, laundry, First/last, no dogs. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524, (905)213- 0521 OSHAWA,North Simcoe, Rus- sett, Ave. Clean family 2 bdrm. apt., well maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, private entrance, preferred non-smoking, single fe- male. $800/month, includes, stove, fridge, washer/dryer, AC, cable, parking, utilities. Available Feb. 1st. (905)424-3107. OSHAWA,John/Park. Lowrise bldg. 2-bdrms. $780/mo+ hydro. Heat, water, 1-parking, on-site laundry included. Avail. immedi- ately. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA, Phillip Murray/Park, spacious 3 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, laundry facilities, parking and cable included. Close to shopping. No smoking/pets. lst/last. Immediate. $975 per mo. plus utilities. (416)278-5305. OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediately. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA, William/Centre Small 2-bdrm second floor apt. Very clean. Separate entrance, near amenities. Parking available. Available immediately $575+utilities. First/last. No pets/smoking (905)579-7217 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Feb/March. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA: PARK/BLOOR,1- bdrm, freshly painted, in Triplex, quiet neighbourhood, 4-pc. bath (jacuzzi), 2-car parking, laundry available, $720/mo. plus hydro, first/last, March 1st or sooner. (905)438-9200. PICKERING - ALTONNA RD., Legal one bedroom, large win- dows throughout, $900 inclusive. Feb. lst. Suitable for couple or single female. No pets. (416)830- 2635. PICKERING - one bedroom basement apartment, walkout, one parking, near all amenities. lst/last, references. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. (905)839-2774. PICKERING WHITE'S/FINCH large one bedroom basement, private entrance, parking, single professional person preferred. Laundry, cable/internet, no smok- ing/pets. Available immediately. $900 per mo. inclusive. (905)420- 4233 PICKERING, DETACHED bun- galow. Upper 3 bedroom apart- ment. Parking and laundry. $1025+2/3 utilities. Available February 1st. 905-683-5641 or 416-315-9432. PICKERING, GIANT 3 bedroom, heated ceramic floors, modern 5 pc. bath. ensuite laundry and d/w. Walk to amenities, near lake. Immediate. $1150 plus. Carol (905) 839-7695. PICKERING, IMMACULATE 1- bedroom basement apt. @ Gle- nanna/Huntsmill. Large eat-in kitchen, laundry, parking, near all amenities. No smoking/pets. $750/month all inclusive. Available immediately. (905)509- 1103 PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch large 1-bedroom basement apt. 2 parking, separate entrance, am- ple closets, laundry, a/c. Near Go station, Mall, Go Transit. No smoking/pets. March 1st. $850/month, first/last, references. (905)409-2467. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. WHITBY,2-bedroom suites from $950/mo. all inclusive. Bachelor suite $800 inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet 2-bedrooms $895. Available Feb. 1st. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping/transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $759, first/last. Available now. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca UPPER DUPLEX,one bedroom plus den, Northeast Oshawa, bright, clean carpeted, includes appliances, heat, hydro and park- ing, no smoking, pets. immedi- ately. $725 per mo. lst/last. (905) 576-7697. WHITBY - Large 2 bedroom apartment in 6 unit building, park- ing, laundry, 905- 442-0882 WHITBY BROCK/DUNDAS, large 2-bdrm, newly deco- rated, quiet small building, new appliances, no smoking/pets, $895 plus. Avail Feb 1/March 1. (416)438-4895. WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2-bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. immediately. $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY on Dundas at Brock upper level one-bedroom, sep en- trance, parking. $725 all inclu- sive. Available immediately. Call Ken between 7:00am-3:30pm. (905)430-9758; evenings 905- 839-2610 WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, LARGE & BRIGHT 4- bedroom raised basement of house, recently renovated, large yard. $1200/month inclusive. Call Pat at 905-655-7122 or 289-314- 7885 WHITBY, NEW 1-BDRM apt. Separate entrance. Includes Stove/fridge, dishwasher, laun- dry, cable/internet, c/a, alarm sys- tem. $850/mo inclusive. Main floor of house. (905)721-8760 Great value. OSHAWA Taunton/Simcoe up- graded 3-bdrm, 2-storey apt. 1-1/2 baths, parking, secure bldg, appliances, private laundry w/washroom & storage, $1200+utilities. Available immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. First/last, references required. (905)449- 0098. WHITBY - BROCK/DRYDEN 2-bdrm condo, minutes to 401/GO, shopping/rec centre. Ensuite laundry, underground parking, 5-appliances. $1200+ utilities. 1-877-828-3373. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 3 YRS NEW 2 stry. Det.House 2 car gar. priv drv.,4bdrm,3bth,hwd main flr,main flr.lndry.Alrm syst. Avail 1FEB $1750/mth+utlies. Please call 647-895-4858 *TAUNTON/HARMONY,gor- geous open-concept main floor 2- bedrooms, newer home. 5 appli- ances, walkout to large deck, free cable, laundry, garage, no pets, non-smoker. $1195 inclusive. (905)435-0647 3-BDRM MAIN FLOOR of house, Whitby, new flooring and paint, 5-appliances, large fenced yard, large windows, parking. $1125+utilities, Feb 1st. (416)562-2074. 3-BEDROOM,newer home, Rit- son/Taunton area. parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. 416-562- 2542. AJAX, SALEM/TAUNTON.4 bedroom with computer niche near golf course $1400+utilities. No smoking. Available Feb. 1st. 647-402-9440. ALL UTILITIES INCLUSIVE $1295, Oshawa/Whitby border, 3- bedrooms, main and second floor, close to all amenities, laun- dry and parking. Available imme- diately. First/last, references. (416)264-7990. BOWMANVILLE,4-bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, 5-appliances, c/a, gas heat,1400-sq ft. plus partially fin. bsmt. $1350/mo+. Immediate. Call 905-213-5719 BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM, 3 1/2 washroom, 5 appliances, Audely & Rossland, $1700/month+utilities. Call if in- terested. 416-268-7778 or 416- 888-9097. BROCK/ROSSLAND,Whitby. fabulous 3-bedroom townhouse. fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, appliances, auto garage, C/air, private yard, walkout deck, greenbelt. No smoking/pets. $1450+utilities. Available immediately. 647-292- 5435. DUPLEXED 3 BEDROOM farm house, south east of Port Perry. No smoking. $1150 mo. (includes heat & hydro. References. Available February 1. (905)985- 6446. LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCA- TION. 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on huge treed lot with ample amount of parking and steps to all amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity, Only $1800.00+ Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. NORTH OSHAWA - three bed- room main floor bungalow, all in- clusive, near all amenities, inter- net/satellite included. $1270 all inclusive. lst/last, no pets/no smoking. (905)721-1862. NORTHWEST OSHAWA 3 bdrm house (with finished basement), central air, oil heated, very clean. Available immediately. Non- smokers. $1150/monthly plus utilities. (905)721-1361 OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of home. 2.5 bath, $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. 2-bedroom basement apartment, $800/month, inclusive. Available Feb 1st/08. Roger (416)283-4036 Lynn(289)200- 0125. OSHAWA HOUSE-Downtown 2+1 bedroom. 2 storey. Big Kitchen. Living. Backyard. Ap- pliance. Unfinished Basement. First/last. $850+utilities. 416- 219-5657. Available immediately. OSHAWA,Conlin/Simcoe. beau- tiful 1800sqft new detached home, 2-1/2 baths, a/c, 3 appli- ances, basement, garage. available immediately, $1450+ utilities. Short term rental consid- ered. Denise 416-725-3614 PICKERING Bright clean renovated 3-bedroom house, full basement, 1-4pc & 1-3pc bath, 3-applianc- es, many extra's $1500/mo plus utilities, First/last, references. Call (905) 420-1524 PORT PERRY EAST.Roomy 3 bedroom house on wooded lot, parking. First, last & references required. $950/mo. + utilities. Call 905-986-0124. WHITBY 3-BDRM HOUSE main floor, totally renovated $1500/mo utilities included, no pets, no smoking preferred, close to transit/shopping, no calls after 9pm, 905-668-3482. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM EXECU- TIVE freehold townhome for rent. $1250+utilities. Located at Bay- ly/Salem. Eat-in kitchen, 2 1/2 bathroom, 5 appliances, back- yard. Close to all amenities. No pets/smoking. Must have first/last reference checks. Available February 1st. Call Mi- chelle, 905-792-8044. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 18, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com AJAX,WESTNEY RD./ROSSLAND RD. $1400/mo Absolutely Immaculate 3 bedroom End Unit Townhouse with 2 Bay Windows! Extra Wide 34-Ft Wide Private Lot! Large Formal Living Room with Fireplace! Large Formal Dining Room! Family Size Eat-In Kitchen with Walk-Out to Yard! Master Bedroom with 4 Piece Ensuite & Walk-In Closet! Freshly Painted! Beautiful Landscaped Fenced Yard! 5 Appliances! Great Family Neighbourhood, Steps to Every Amenity, GO Station, & 401! Please call for viewing at: 905-706-9596. Pickering Village United Church pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 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. 11:00 am & 7:00, Wed., 7 pm Fri. 8 pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) 1 day Youth Retreat on Sat. Jan. 26 Call 905-839-0333 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Everyone Welcome 35 CHURCH ST. N., 905-683-7311 www.standrewsajax.ca Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Nursery For further information to have your For further information to have your church included as part of our regular church included as part of our regular Friday Come and Worship directoryFriday Come and Worship directory call Erin Jackson at call Erin Jackson at 905-683-0707905-683-0707 or email or email ejackson@durhamregion.comejackson@durhamregion.com Come & WorshipWorship To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? 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SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 mind + body + spirit EXPODURHAM HEALTH EXPERTS NEEDED We are looking for professionals in traditional and alternative health to join the 2008 Durham Health Matters Expo on Sunday March 2, 2008. This one day show will feature speakers, panels, demos and more. If you would like to be a part of this Expo please call Cori-Ann 905.683.5110 ext. 228 SpringHomeHome&&LeisureLeisure ShowShow EXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTED SaSaturday, April 26th 10am - 5pmturday, April 26th 10am - 5pm Sunday, Sunday, AAprilpril 2277thth 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm Baltimore Community CentreBaltimore Community Centre Call Chanetlle atCall Chanetlle at 905-373-7355 ext. 248905-373-7355 ext. 248 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BROOKLIN - 3 bedroom town- house. 2.5 baths, garage, 5 appli- ances, a/c, non-smoker, no pets. First and last. $1300.+utilities. Available March 1st. 905-852- 3675 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca PICKERING – GLENANNA and Kingston Road. Upgraded 3 bed- room townhome in well-main- tained complex with eat-in kitch- en, gas fireplace, 1.5 bathrooms, ensuite laundry and one parking space. 5 minute drive to GO sta- tion and 401. $1,285/month available February 1st. www.got- tarent.com Open House Saturday January 19. Call (416) 807-5367 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY - WILLIAMSBURG, Taunton/Country Lane. 3 bed, large master w/ensuite, garage, fenced yard, mf laundry, 5 appli- ances, $1375. plus utilities. Available. Feb. lst. Call Patricia Mapplebeck, Broker of Record, Career Real Estate Services Ltd.. Brokerage. (905)723-6918. 2 ROOMS FOR RENT in beautiful Pickering home on Village St. Use of common area. Utilities included $500/monthly 647-404-1925 or email colleenhoney@hotmail.com FURNISHED BED-SITTING room with private bathroom in ex- ecutive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). TV, cable. Share large, fully equipped kitch- ens & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. No smoking/pets. 905- 440-4569. If busy (905) 925- 3370. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT $600/month includes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Close to all amenities, Immediate. Share kitchen. (905)426-2314 leave voice mail. NIAGARA/SIMCOE,3-bedrooms available in basement, right be- hind College/UOIT, stu- dents/families welcome, large windows/rec-room, kitchenette, bath, separate entrance, immedi- ately, starting at $300. (416)561- 0413 or (416)791-9991 PICKERING, SPACIOUS fur- nished master-bedroom, with at- tached bath, preferred mature couple, in beautiful 4-bedroom home. Shared w/couple living/din- ing/kitchen. $650/month, utilities and laundry included. First/last/References. (416)268- 5650. QUIET LARGE clean furnished room, smoke free, includes park- ing, private bathroom, near Oshawa Mall, no pets, $125 per week, available immediately. Call (905)404-5437. ROOMS FOR RENT. Avail. im- mediately. Close to Durham Col- lege/UOIT and all amenities. Suitable for females. Call 905- 261-0277 or 905-983-1053 WESTNEY/401, EN suite and re- treat. $525 and room, $400, in- clusive. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. 905-619- 2896, leave a message. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, large room in basement pri- vate bathroom, non-smoker pre- ferred. Available Feb. 1st, $525/month. Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. 647-438-0478 (leave message) PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $475+. Jan 1st. (905)839- 6648, (647)273-6942. 1999 SKIDOO MXZ 600.Excel- lent shape, extras. $2800 (905)434-5754 2001 YAMAHA 700 SRX studded, fast, good on gas and oil, never raced, 6100 kms, canvas cover, excellent running condition, $3500. Call Len 905-404-2861, 905-432-0580. LOST - ON DEC. 31 in Pickering - a lady's white gold, diamond solitaire ring. Very sentimental. If found, please call 905 - 839 - 9969. Reward PSYCHOTHERAPY with Allan O'Marra Assistance with emotion- al and relationship issues. Free consultation ap- pointment. Not covered by OHIP or most plans Call (905)683-1860 or visit http://www. allanomarra.com YOUNG SENIOR LADY,SWF very active, likes dancing, 50's/60's music, and traveling. Would like to meet SWM with same interests, good sense of humor (63-68) SERIOUS RE- PLIES CALL, LEAVE MESSAGE AND PHONE NUMBER AT: 1- 800-692-3269 Box #321886. ELDERLY CAREGIVER/House- keeper needed. Family whose mother is sick is in immediate need for someone special to help us run our household. Respon- sibilities include child care, care for elderly father, housekeeping, cooking & overall family participa- tion. Must love kids and pets. Ex- perience is an asset, but willing to help learn. Serious applicants looking for long-term only. If this sounds like you please call 905- 697-7825. DIXIE/FINCH Affordable home daycare available for children of all ages. Very clean, spacious and loving daycare. Lots of fun and educational activities. Flexible hours. 905-831-9906 HOME DAYCARE, EXP. Teach- er. Quality care for your child in monitored, warm, safe, clean home. Educational activities. Healthy meals. (Nursery). South Ajax. Patricia. 905-449-7245. +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, 3 rooms, Berber caret installed, $389 (30 Yds.), 12.3 mm laminate from $1.49, hardwood flooring, 3 colours from $5.39 sq. ft. installed. Free in- home quotes. Saillian Carpets. 1-800-578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905-373-2260. 16 LARGE CAGES for sale (size approx. 6 feet high, 3 feet deep, 5 feet wide). Each cage is support- ed by 6 heavy duty casters. Used for warehouse purposes. Asking $250.00 per cage. If interested please contact Cara @ (905)579- 4407 ext.2286 1ST AND 2ND CUT HAY - small square bales. Call 905-655-3551 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A KING OR QUEEN.Orthopedic mattress set. New in plastic. Warranty. cost $1600. Sacrifice King $550. Queen $295. 647- 271-5483 ADULT MANUAL WHEEL- CHAIR (used only six months) matrx deep tall back 18" x 18". Value $3400+ Sell $800. Tele- phone (905) 686-4537. AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, dresser, mirror, chest, night- stand. New in Boxes. Dovetail construction. Cost $7000, Sell $1500. Diningroom 11 piece Cherry. New. cost $8000, Sell $1900. 647-271-5483 BOWFLEX XTREME HOME GYM -Less than one year old. The "Power Rods" & all other areas of the gym are in "new" condition. Leg attachment incl. $800 obo. (New value $1500) 905-434-2970. CANOE, 14ft BLUE,York River Canoe, life time warranty, good condition, Asking $1,100. Call (905)430-3838, if not answer please leave message. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTER REFURBISHED, DELL P4 complete with Windows XP Pro, keyboard, mouse, moni- tor and speakers, $270. MDM 416-319-8861. COMPUTERS REFURBISHED DEL, Compaq & IBM. Refur- bished laptops. Computer service to all makes. MDM, 926 Dilling- ham Rd. Unit# 4, Pickering. (416)319-8861 DRUMSET,Dynamic 5 pc, 2 cymbols & seat. $250 o.b.o Call 905-925-8998 or 289-240-1375 DUFFERIN POOL TABLE 4x8, solid mahogany, turned legs, leather pockets, 1" slate, cue rack, scoreboard & accessories. A steal at $1,600. Call 289-385- 1119 DUMMY CAMERAS,Inside & Out, wholesale prices on all alarm systems, real cameras, record- ers, monitors, why pay more, do it yourself. info@securityshop.ca (905)718-2121 GIRLS BEDROOM set $350; childs oak bedroom $500; sofa/ loveseat $350; 2 matched love- seats $475; diningroom oak (for- mal) $1250; antique bed, dresser, mirror $400; Maytag double oven $650 & bottom mount refrigerator $600 (2yrs); hall stand & mirror $300 905-260-6247 GLASS DINNING room table, 6 cream upholstered chairs, with matching console table. Excellent condition. $300. (905)619-1677. GOALIE PADS, BLOCKER & Catcher; blue & white. Approxi- mately 28" Juniors. Excellent Condition. $300 o.b.o. 905-666- 5175 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 new in wrap all self-contained, Cost $7,950, sacrifice $3,600. Call 905-213-4669. POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. KAWAI PIANO (Model-CE 7N) and bench, plus adjustable chair. Excellent condition. Asking $3,000. Call (905)576-9586. MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com MOVING SALE sofa, loveseat, chair; 7-pc diningroom set, hutch; coffee table; 5-pc kitchen set; sofa-bed; king-size bedroom set; dresser; armoire; mirrors; pic- tures. (905)428-8146 MOVING SALE,all contents of excellent home. If interested please call (905)472-3563. Cash only please. NEW COIN WASHERS $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt. size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appli- ances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANOS AND CLOCKS,New Year's Sale starting Saturday January 6th on all inventory. We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. WALL UNIT, DEBOERS,Lac- quered Maple, modern, excellent condition. Holds 32" TV, with matching coffee table. $500. (905)619-1677. CASH FOR GOOD newer major appliances, wood kitchen furni- ture, bedroom sets (adults and children's) and livingroom furni- ture 905-260-6247 HANKS APPLIANCES, NEW LOCATION Scratch & Dent & Reconditioned Appliances. Su- per-capacity Washer/Dryer team, Deluxe Fridges & Stoves, Over- the-range Microwaves, Too much to list, Hurry in, AMAZING SAV- INGS!! 50% off stock, while quan- tities last. HANK'S APPLIANCES. Parts Specialist. 310 Bloor St.W. (in Mr. Burger Plaza) (905)728-4043. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. 4 ADORABLE,6 week old Yor- kie-Schitzschnoodle puppies, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, $400. 905-342-1050. AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG pups for sale, 4 males left, 1 red, 3 blue, ready to go. 905-349- 2432. CHOCOLATE, LAB PUPS, available now. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com GERMAN Shepherd puppies. Registered CKC parents on site, 1st shots, dewormed, socialized with children, black & tan & all black colouring. $600. Call 905- 697-9009 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, home raised, vet checked, paper trained, beautiful hair coat, par- ents on site, ready to go, call 905- 352-2753. PURE BRED SHITSU, 7 mo., fe- male, all shots, papers. Needs a loving home. $550. Please call (905) 427-8167. REGISTERED GERMAN Shep- pard Puppies, great tempera- ment, family raised, reasonable. (905)986-0425. SHI-POO PUPPIES for sale, $500. Non shedding, non aller- genic, available to take home Jan 22nd. (905)448-9673. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. YELLOW LABS. BEAUTIFUL and pure bred. Ready to leave Mom approx January 18th. $400 each. Call (905)259-4354. 1997 BUICK CENTURY, E-test- ed & certified, excellent condition, 6 cylinder, automatic, a/c, power seats/windows/mirrors. 180 km. All repair & maintenance records. $3000. Call 905-239-0647 1999 BUICK REGAL GRAND Sport, excellent-condition, fully loaded. New paint job, tires, and battery, remote-start, 88,000mls, oil-changed ever-60-days. Certi- fied and E-tested. $9,975. (905)434-1386. 2001 CADILLAC STS, black, power sunroof, 4 heated leather, all options, chrome wheels, BOSE sound, dealer serviced, Northstar, beautiful, like new, $9,000. (905)440-4603, 289-314- 3424. 2001 GRAND PRIX GTP, SU- PERCHARGED, fully loaded, exc. condition, $4,200. 2001 Chevy Cavalier, Z24, fully load- ed, sport, $3,000., will cert. and e-test. (289)385-6457. 2001 HYUNDAI SONATA $3999, 2000 Sunfire GT $2999 1997 Cadillac STS $2999, 1996 F-250 EXT 4x4 $4999. 1996 F-150 4x4 $4495. 10 vehicles under $2000. Certified & E-tested, Free 6 month warranty. (Kelly & Sons since 1976), (905)683-1983 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandson- sauto.com 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX -automatic, 5 dr, traction power windows, doors, locks, am-fm cd, fully loaded, estate sale. $5,995. Call 905-725-3330. 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT GSI. Well-maintained, clean interior. 5-speed, sunroof. E-tested, will certify. $5,600. (905) 642-1940 or email jhayward@rogers.com 2003 SUBARU OUTBACK, top of the line, fully loaded, certified, e-tested, 6 cylinder, 230,000 kms. highway driving, $10,000 OBO. Call 905-985-8368. 2004 SUNFIRE SLX, all options except cruise. Tinted windows, rear spoiler, in dash DVD, all new tires and brakes. Certified and E- tested, asking $9,000 with DVD, $8000. with factory installed. Call 705-760-4487 or 905-377-0361. 2007 PONTIAC PURSUIT G5 11K, Factory warranty, $11,900; 98 Buick Century 180k, $3750; 95 Chev Corsica 122K, $1495; 93 Ford Escort 154K, $1495. All ve- hicles certified/e-tested, 6-month powertrain warranty included. 905-925-2205 or 905-987-2205 NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca ESTATE SALE- 2008 BUICK AL- LURE CXL, loaded, 4 door, auto, leather, V6, beige metallic, only 1,200 kms., list $34,470, sale $28,700 or lease @ $390 + tax plus $1,000, cash back (no trans- fer fee). Call Ralph 905-376- 6814. NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 18, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com INTERESTED CANDIDATES are invited to apply to Sarah Nash, Human Resources Manager: snash@goldbook.ca Gold Book is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. Outside Sales a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Gold Book has given us an opportunity to shine. Support from our trainers, managers and peers has been excellent, making our earning potential virtually uncapped! Jacqueline, Karen & Dyna Senior Sales Reps, Gold Book Gold Book is the directory division of Metroland Media Group Ltd., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. We publish over 2.4 million directories and operate 14 regional websites across 41 markets in south-central Ontario. Gold Book services local markets, providing small businesses with affordable multimedia advertising bundles and providing consumers with complete listings of businesses and services relevant to their communities. To ensure our continued growth and unprecedented success, Gold Book is seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our team. We are in search of full-time OUTSIDE ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES in our Durham and Scarborough region. Are you a hard working and independent, self-starter? Do you have the confidence and drive to excel at generating new business? Are you customer-focused with a desire to build strong relationships? Do you have excellent communication, presentation and telephone skills? Are you goal-oriented and capable of meeting weekly targets? Do you enjoy dealing with small businesses and meeting new people every day? Are you willing to commit 37.5 hours per week to achieving your financial goals? Do you have a reliable vehicle? If you answered “Yes” to all of the above and would like to pursue a rewarding career with an innovative leader in the media industry, this opportunity may be the right one for you. We offer: •Unlimited income potential (includes base + commission + bonus) •Car/cell phone allowances •A comprehensive benefits package (including group RRSP plan eligibility) •3 weeks vacation to start •13 weeks paid training bonus •Ongoing sales incentives and contests LOCAL PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS EXPANDS TO FIT DEMAND Don Zynomirski, a Senior Vice-President with Primerica Financial Services, has expanded his office and moved to 1730 McPherson Court, Unit 18 in Pickering. "Our goal is to help ordinary families prepare and execute a sound financial game plan for their future," said Mr. Zynomirski. "We have already shown many local families how to do just that, and with our expansion we are prepared to continue to grow locally by providing people with sound financial products, as well as a great business opportunity as a Primerica Representative." People inter- ested in learning more about Primerica are encouraged to contact Don at (905)509-4973, or stop by our new location to speak with him in person. Pri- merica Financial Services, the largest financial services marketing organization in North America with more than 110,000 independent representatives, provides its clients with quality financial products and services. Primerica is a subsidiary of Citigroup (NYSE:C), the most global financial ser- vices company, providing some 100 million consumers, corporations, govern- ments and institutions in over 100 countries with a broad range of financial ser- vices. Canadian headquarters are located in Mississauga, Ontario and consist of an affiliated group of companies engaged in the marketing and adminstering of life insurance and mutual fund products. Additional information about Primerica and Citigroup is available on their respective websites: (http://www.primerica.com) and(http://www.citigroup.com) SAT. JAN. 26 - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY large antique auc- tion of collectables, hard to find items, antique and quality furniture, excellent glass & china, crystal, Sterling collector spoons, 8 Royal Doulton figurines, approx 80 collectable oil lamps, German clock, paintings, prints, carvings, 03 Pont Grand Prix only (73,000klm), 05 Pola- ris Trail Boss 330 ATV, selling for Alan Lawson Fisher, Trustee in Bankruptcy, don't miss this interesting sale, Info/flyer 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com We are looking for businesses who specialize in entertain- ing and educating children and youth over the March Break or Summer. If you offer camps or programs in Sports, Music, Art, Learning, Horse Back Riding, Gymnastics, Martial Arts or another type of program join our Show and tell hundreds of families what your Camp has to offer!! DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2008. PLACE: Pickering Town Centre Call Cori-Ann 905.683.5110 ext. 228 MARCH BREA K SUMMER CA M P S S H O W & LOOKING FOR MARCH BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS RON COMTE TURNS 60! Ron Comte a “real legend” turns 60 years old January 20th. He may run a little slower to first base, need the use of Dollar Store reading glasses, gotten a little chubby in the mid section, but Ron still looks good for a crotchety old chap! Wishing you the best on this monumentous occasion, The McCaig & Comte Families ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $ $150+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 AAAA KEEPING DURHAM CLEAN Cash paid for Dead or Alive vehicles. Used parts sold, auto repair & installations. (905)260-6206 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1996 CHEV ASTRO VAN,205 k. $1500 as is. (905)579-7462 1999 HONDA ODYSSEY, (3.5L), fully loaded, excellent condition, one owner, with 223,000kms. Will certify. Asking $7,500. (905)576- 9586. "Hot Chocolate" Sooo Hot I'll Melt in your mouth as well as your hands. 25 years 34B-24-34 * 120 lbs Available 24/7 (416)721-9730 ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com AFTER Work! SPLASH SPA Warm sensual massage Free Swimsuit Calendar 416 913-7056 splash104spa.com RELAXING MASSAGE By European Attendant Two locations 4383 Kingston Rd. Unit #1 (At Morningside) 416-287-1876 5005 Steeles Ave. E. Unit 101 (At Brimley) 416-609-2539 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 18, 2008, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Dave Draper Tel.: (905) 427-2932 Cell: (905) 424-9059 Fully Insured and Bondable Home Improvements “Building your Dreams into Reality” TOP Rock Granite Fabrication-Installation-Restoration Call to see how we can put granite in your home at prices you CAN afford. Start the year with granite. Why not a granite vanity, how about the kitchen? Mid-Winter discounts! 289-251-0827 Painting, Drywall, Carpentry, Bath & Basement Call Ed 905-426-9100 BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN, PAINTING AND FLOORING, RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663 Cell 416-275-0034 STRESS FREE!!!!! LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!!!!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. **Gift Certificates Available** FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 Perfect Maid and Carpet Cleaning. C.H.I.P. Custom Home Improvement Plus *Professional *Experienced *Reliable Complete Basement Apartments and Rec Rooms, Kitchen Counters, Carpentry, Electrical, General Repairs, Laminate Floors, Garage Door Openers, Improvements for Resale For Free Estimates Call Multi-Task Bob 905-837-3225 F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Carpentry for all your needs! Framing & Finish Ceramic Tile Installation 24hr Emergency door repairs on break & enters. You supply the material, we'll do the work! Call (905)420-7394 416-258-7598 HANDYMAN / FIXER For all small household jobs Certified Home Inspection Call Brian (905)231-9674 Licensed Plumber Available for small jobs and repairs. Call Don (905)683-1740 MUELLER RENOVATIONS ❍basement finishing ❍framing / decks ❍drywall / painting ❍tile / flooring ❍ interior renovations Reasonable Rates Small Jobs Welcome Chris Mueller 905-683-2253 Need a Handyman? Full basement renovations Bathrooms, Kitchens Framing, Drywall Painting Some plumbing, basic electrical 22 yrs experience Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Guaranteed Work (905)728-8973 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 DECOR PAINTING & TILING Interior & exterior Call us for Free estimates (905) 409-9664 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" HOUSE CLEANERS Thorough, reliable European sisters for housecleaning services. Rita 905-995-5943 Silvana 416-678-8187 Professional House Cleaning Affordable, Quality Cleaning Residential or Small offices 1 Time, Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly Call Darlene (905)428-3192 Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Come in from the cold and warm up to these beautiful area homes, open for your viewing this weekend. SEE MORE LISTINGS ON NEXT PAGEVIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Updated and upgraded townhome near the Rouge Valley, west Pickering. Move in condition. This home has hardwood, all new blinds, new lights and freshly painted through out. Nicely finished basement. Close to all amenities and minutes to downtown Toronto. www.joanhudson.com SUN. JAN. 20, 2-4 P.M. 1345 ALTONA RD., UNIT 38 PICKERING ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Stunning home. Totally updated like a new home! Fabulous finished rec room with custom built-in wall unit & TV & wet bar. Cozy main floor family room. Truly shows great. All you have to do is Just Move In. Super family neighbourhood near The Rouge. www.joanhudson.com GILLIAN HUDSON Sales Representative 905-839-7449 SUN. JAN. 20, 2-4 P.M. 1022 ROUGE VALLEY DRIVE, PICKERING JENNIFER HUDSON Sales Representative 905-839-7449$249,900ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage $399,900CLAYTON WHITE Sales Representative 905-619-9500 SAT. JAN. 19, 1-3 P.M. 6 NAYLOR LANE AJAX Newer end unit townhome in desirable south Ajax. Child friendly private subdivision. Freshly painted, 9 ft. ceilings on main fl oor, upgraded light & window coverings. Garage door entry to fi nished w/o basement. $232,90 0 LEBROVIC’S CARRUTHERS FOREST Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated SAT. & SUN. JAN. 19 & 20, 2-4 P.M. 906 FINLEY AVENUE AJAX in South Ajax with fi nished basement and family room… Walking distance to Lake Ontario, parks & stores… Large fenced yard… lots of parking. Call Paul & Bonnie Jones* 905-619-9500. www.bonnieandpaul.com LOVELY 3 BEDROOM HOME PAUL & BONNIE JONES Sales Representatives 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated 24 Hour Info. 1-800-424-8102 EXT. 1221 ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. 2 year new Coughlin built with no neighbours behind. Over 2,000 sq ft with thousands spent in upgrades and improvements. Too many features to list. Check out virtual tour at SUN.JAN. 20, 2-4 P.M. 665 SUNBIRD TRAIL, PICKERING SHAWN LEPP Sales Representative MARK DRAPER Broker 905-428-8100 RENOWNED REALTY INC. BROKERAGE www.ShawnLepp.com$349,900QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated www.WeHelpYouMoveHome.com * Brand New luxury town homes just built in historic Pickering Village * Purchase with no money down * Move in within 30 days * Finishes/upgrades to be chosen by buyer * January special – 5 free appliances included * Many lots to still choose from * Walk to school & transit – Golf course & parks nearby * Minutes to GO, shopping & highways 4 EDGELY CRT., DELANEY & CHURCH SAT. JAN. 19, 1-4 P.M. SUN. JAN. 20, 1-5 P.M. Call DON DENNIS or LORRAINE HICKLING TODAY! Sales Representatives 905-683-8661 WELCOME HOME! •Fenced yard in quiet street, walk to schools, shopping & Transit •3 bedrooms, 3 renovated baths •Unbelievable kitchen, brand new Jan ‘08. Pot drawers, pot lights, breakfast bar, cabinets with glass doors •Totally open concept •Generous sized living & dining. Finished rec room with fi replace, berber carpet - bar •New broadloom upstairs •6 appliances. www.homeswithlouise.com SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2-4 P.M. 79 BROCKMAN CRESCENT LOUISE GUERTIN- MICALLEF Sales Representative 416-286-3993 905-428-6533“Service en français” •Huge pie shaped lot •Soothing decor •Great Gulf Award Winning subdivision •Open concept •Upgraded kitchen See you at the open house if it’s not SOLD by then www.homeswithlouise.com SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2-4 P.M. 38 HOWLETT CRESCENT AJAX ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage$284,000$264,000- 4 BDRM. DETACHED IN A CHILD SAFE CRES. - NEWER WINDOWS, NEWER FURNACE, NEWER INT. DOORS. SUN., JAN. 20, 1-2 P.M. 97 PITTMAN CRES., AJAX 905-428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#5104 MLS# E1287158 $299,900$269,900SUN., JAN. 20, 1-2 P.M. 774 KROSNO BLVD, PICK - Detached 3 bdrm backsplit in Bay Ridges. - Newer windows, newer roof, newer high eff. furnace, lower level in-law suite. JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage MLS# E1283423 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#5103 905-428-4557 $318,900SUN., JAN. 20, 3-4 P.M. 1995 ROYAL RD UNIT 105 ., PICKERING - Executive lifestyle, Coughlan built “Chauteau -On-The-Park” - 2210 sq. ft. freshly painted, master retreat on 3rd fl r w/Juliet balcony & ensuite. JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners 905-428-4557 www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#2104 MLS# E1279279 SUN., JAN. 20, 3-4 P.M.$299,900 84 BRYANT RD., AJAX - Beautiful open concept bungalow, close to park, schools & hospitals - Salt water beachcomber hot tub, new deck, B/I BBQ w/wine & beer fridge. JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage 905-428-4557 MLS# E1278060 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#2107 KAREN JOHNSON- MITCHELL Sales Representative 905-831-2273 RAVENSCROFT/ ROSSLAND 3 bdrm, 4 bath, 3 fireplaces, prof. finished basement, garage entry from house, 2nd flr computer loft, 2nd flr laundry, master bedroom oasis. Nothing to do but move in. A must see. www.getmovingwithkaren.com SUN. JAN. 20, 2-4 P.M. 95 HARTY CRESCENT, AJAX CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated Hallmark Realty Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage LISA LINDOW Sales Representative 416-494-7653 416-605-7788 TAUNTON/WESTNEY Stunning 4 bdrm., 4 bath executive home in great location. Only 1 1/2 years new. Hardwood floors, oak railings, skylight and fabulous master bedroom with ensuite. Open concept design. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. SATURDAY JANUARY 19, 1-3 P.M. 27 CLAPPERTON DRIVE, AJAX$459,900$419,995Extensive quality workmanship. Beautiful 4 bedroom home. Drive thru heart of Brooklin, Hwy 12 to George St., turn right. SUN., JAN. 20, 1-4 P.M. 4 GEORGE ST., BROOKLIN 905-723-5944 NORA ANDERSON & RON ARGUE Sales Representatives Outstanding renovated bungalow on a 97x155’ lot. Huge heated detached garage & workshop. Go N on Hwy 12 to #7 (Winchester) & follow signs. SUN., JAN. 20, 1-4 P.M. 29 QUEEN ST., BROOKLIN $499,000$429,900STEVE KOSTKA Sales Rep. 905- 839-7449 Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage SUN., JAN 20, 2-4 P.M. 1573 AVONMORE SQ., PICKERING Valleyfarm/Hwy 2 FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT Stunning 5 year new “Coughlan Home” all the upgrades here!! Finished w/o bsmt., 3-pc. bath, 2 decks, all newer appls., upgraded light fi xtures & window coverings. Central air, alarm system, garage opener, w/i entrance to home. Open concept, 9’ ceilings, gorgeous kit./breakfast bar o/ling family room “gas fi replace”. W/o to large deck from “breakfast area” overlooks *park*. Combined liv./din. room. Fully landscaped front & rear. Call Steve Kostka now 905-839-7449 www.stevekostka.com MODELHOME durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-420-9700 Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 1.9% APR offer pertains to fi nance terms up to 36 months on select Certifi ed Pre-Loved Volkswagen models, through V.W. Credit Canada Inc. Purchase example $20,000 fi nanced at 2.9% APR for 36 months, monthly payment is $580.74, cost of borrowing is $906.76 and total to be repaid is $20,906.76. Down payment may be required. License, registration/administration fees, insurance and applicable taxes extra. APR may vary with model and term of loan. On approved credit. Requires dealer participation. Offer is for a limited time only and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Please see dealer for complete details. Whichever comes fi rst, two year roadside assistance provided by Professional Dispatch Group. “Volkswa- gen” and the Volkswagen logo are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG © 2006 Volkswagen Canada Inc. Offer ends March 31, 2008. Full Inventory on www.pvw.com Pickering Volkswagen 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L, Manual, 3,000 Km $$22,90022,900 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L, Auto, 17,000 Km $$19,90019,900 HWY. 401PORT UNION RD.WHITES RD.HWY. 2 2007 Volkswagen Touareg V6 and V8, Auto, AWD, Leather, Loaded $$43,90043,900 2tochoose2 to choose FromFrom 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T, Loaded, Leather, Roof, Low Km 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T, Auto, Xenons, Leather, 17” Rims, Loaded, Roof, 8,900 Km $$26,90026,900 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T, 6 Spd., Xenons, Roof, 17” Rims, 26,000 Km $$25,90025,900 2004 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0T, 5 Spd., 53,000 Km $$14,50014,500 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Auto, Leather, Roof, 1 Owner $$25,50025,500 2003 Volkswagen GTI 5 Spd, Leather, Roof, 17” Rims, 76,000 Km $$16,50016,500 2004 Volkswagen GTI 5 Spd., Leather, Roof, 42,000 Km $$18,50018,500 2007 Volkswagen GTI 2 dr., DSG, 18” Rims, 6,000 Km $$29,50029,500 2007 Volkswagen GTI 4 dr., 6 spd., Roof, 18” Alloys, 5,000 Km $$27,90027,900 Pre Lo ed SALES EVENT Over50 Pre-owned to choose from! 2003 JETTAS 2007 GTI’S 2000 BEETLES $$26,90026,900 4tochoose4 to choose FromFrom From 1.9% APR* 2 Year or 40,000 km VW Warranty THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT.... BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY “Selling Homes One Yard at a Time” www.sherryhoover.com First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SHERRY HOOVER-WRIGHT Sales Representative 905-831-3300 or 1-866-539-3300 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DESIGNED WITH DISTINCTION**PREMIUM POOL SIZE LOT If you’re hard to please, don’t miss this stunning home. Ultra modern, open concept design with a gourmet kitchen that is fit for a queen! “Better than granite” silestone countertops, centre island, crown moldings, porcelain sink are just a few of the upgrades in the kitchen/breakfast room area. Great room is 18’X16’ with gas fireplace and built-in sound system. Living/dining rooms are separate with hardwood floors and the perfect place to entertain. Five bedrooms and the master boasts ensuite with glass shower stall, corner tub and a walk-in closet you cannot fill!! Call today.....no disappointments! $514,900 WHY RENT? With just $7745 Down & pay- ments of $1243 per month (in- cluding mortgage, insurance & maintenance) you can own this renovated condo apt. at Westney & Hwy 2. Visit www. RandyYetman.com for all the details, or call Randy today. RANDY YETMAN FRI, MVA Broker & Appraiser 416 460-9236 BROKERAGE OPEN THIS WEEKENDOPEN THIS WEEKEND Call MARY ROY** TODAY Broker 905-426-7515 or 905-649-3300 www.MaryRoy.com FIRST REALTY LTD., Brokerage This spotless, all brick home features family size eat-in kitchen, 2 tier deck, fi nished basement with in-law suite on huge pie shaped lot over 2500 sq ft! TAKE A CLOSER LOOK! Call Mary Roy today @ 905-426-7515 SUNDAY, JAN 20, 2-4 PM 45 INGLEWOOD, WHITBY (ROSSLAND/GARRARD)$459,900$414,898You must come in to appreciate this executive 6 level backsplit in desired neighbourhood. Offering modern decor, fi replace, fi nished basement with in-law potential, and much more! BEST OF ALL... IT COULD BE YOURS! Call Mary Roy today @ 905-426-7515 SUNDAY, JAN 20, 2-4 PM 570 CREEKVIEW, PICKERING (WHITES/DOWNLAND)$459,900$419,898Superior ranch style bungalow located on 1 Acre+ lot with spectacular gourmet kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, inground pool, tennis courts, separate nanny’s quarters, and so much more! GRAND ENCHANTMENT! Call Mary Roy today @ 905-426-7515 SUNDAY, JAN 20, 2-4 PM 2 PRINCE RUPERT, COURTICE (TOOLEY/PEBBLESTONE)$459,900$879,888Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Paul Keeler Sales Representative pkeeler@trebnet.com www.paulkeeler.com Gloria Luoma Sales Representative gluoma@trebnet.com www.glorialuoma.com Toronto: (416) 286-3993 • Durham: (905) 428-6533 It’s about “The Secret” of getting top dollar for yourIt’s about “The Secret” of getting top dollar for your home....in record breaking time!home....in record breaking time! “The Urban Oasis Circa 2008”“The Urban Oasis Circa 2008”“The Urban Oasis Circa 2008”“The Urban Oasis Circa 2008” $ 2 9 9 , 9 0 0 “Thank you both for the tremendous sale of my loft condo. Your commitment, passion, and a very strategic marketing plan netted fabulous results that far exceeded my expectations.” ....Tony Historic Wrigley LoftHistoric Wrigley Loft COURTICE COUNTRY ESTATECOURTICE COUNTRY ESTATE WITH A MULTIGENERATIONALWITH A MULTIGENERATIONAL LIFESTYLE IN MINDLIFESTYLE IN MIND Sprawling custom bilevel bungalow with spa and fi nished lower level that walks out to a backyard sanctuary with inground pool, and over an acre of terraced gardens. Superb inlaw suite potential with separate entry. $469 , 9 0 0 3077 Tooley Rd., Courtice3077 Tooley Rd., Courtice (Nash &Trulls)(Nash & Trulls) OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2-4 P.M. EXTREME MAKEOVER &EXTREME MAKEOVER & PROFESSIONAL LOWER LEVEL SUITEPROFESSIONAL LOWER LEVEL SUITE Inviting open fl oor plan with lower level suite and separate entry. Superb curb appeal, huge fully fenced garden sanctuary, gleaming hardwood, fabulous spa-bath & stunning state of the art kitchen. $349 , 9 0 0 792 Batory Ave., Pickering792 Batory Ave., Pickering (Westshore/Breezy)(Westshore/Breezy) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SOLD for WAY over asking! All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2003 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2004-2005 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2006-2007 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2008 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. All fi nanced vehicles are $0 cash down. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # P9292, V9324, V9360, V9265, V9241, V9338, V9317 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST.(AT MONARCH AVE.)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 Need Credit? No Credit? Call Harry 1-800-980-1237 EMPLOYEE PRICING ON ALL REMAINING 2007’S!EMPLOYEE PRICING ON ALL REMAINING 2007’S! HWY 4 0 1 HWY 401 BAYLY S T BAYLY ST HARWOOD AVEHARWOOD AVEWESTNEY RDWESTNEY RDMONARCH AVEMONARCH AVE WE ARE NOT HERE WE ARE HERE SS OLDOLD LOCATIONLOCATION NONO FRILLSFRILLS NEWNEW LOCATIONLOCATION VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE WE MOVED! WE WANT YOUR TRADE! 5% GST! 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB $29,765 $205 bi-wk/96 Stk#P9465 O KMS.!, 20” CHROME, HEMI WE MOVED! $162 bi-wk/84 $20,985 2006 CHRYSLER 300 C Stk#P9951 HEMI, SUNROOF, 18” CHROME LEATHER,LEATHER, MDSMDS WE MOVED! $146 bi-wk/84 $18,865 LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stk#V9360 WE MOVED! $118 bi-wk/84 $14,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER AUTO, LOW KMS., BAL. OF FACTORY WARRANTY Stk#P9528 WE MOVED! $239 bi-wk/84 CALL US! 2006 JEEP COMMANDER Stk#P8963A FULLY LOADED, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $199 bi-wk/84 $25,985 2007 DODGE MAGNUM R/T Stk#P9397 HEMI, MDS, ONLY 18,000 KMS. WE MOVED! $102 bi-wk/48 $7,985 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN QUADS, DVD Stk#J8711 WE MOVED! $181 bi-wk/96 $25,985 2008 DODGE AVENGER SXT Stk#P9435 LEATHER, SUN- ROOF, NAVIGATION ONLYONLY 1,000 KMS.!1,000 KMS.! WE MOVED! $121 bi-wk/72 $13,865 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk#P9952 STO’N’GO, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $16,765 2007 JEEP COMPASS $130 bi-wk/84 AUTO, AIR, PWR GRP. Stk#P9436 NORTHNORTH PACKAGEPACKAGE WE MOVED! $139 bi-wk/84 $17,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LEATHER, LOADED. RIMS Stk#9499 WE MOVED! $169 bi-wk/84 $21,985 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY Stk# WE MOVED! $93 bi-wk/60 $8,975 2004 DODGE CARAVAN DVD, PWR GRP Stk#V9594 WE MOVED! 2006 ACURA RSX TYPE S Stk#V9212 SUNROOF, LEATHER $154 bi-wk/84 $19,985 WE MOVED! 24,000 KMS. CALL 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT DVD, QUADS, RIMS Stk#V9548 WE MOVED! $207 bi-wk/84 $26,985 2007 CHRYSLER 300 C SUNROOF, HEMI, MDS Stk#P9394 WE MOVED! $129 bi-wk/84 $16,765 2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT 3.5L, ESP, RIMS Stk#P9292 ONLYONLY 20,000 KMS.!20,000 KMS.! WE MOVED! $73 bi-wk/72 $7,965 2005 DODGE SX Stk#V9611 VERY LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $139 bi-wk/96 $19,985 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Stk#9511 LOADED, VERY LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $163 bi-wk/72 $18,765 2005 DODGE MAGNUM R/T Stk#P9953 SUNROOF, HEMI, MDS, LEATHER WE MOVED! 18” CHROME18” CHROME 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LTD $27,985 $194 bi-wk/96 Stk#9516 ONLY 8,000 KMS., LEATHER. LUXURY WE MOVED! $22,985 2007 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 QUAD CAB BAL. OF 100,000 KMS. WARRANTY Stk#V9029 $176 bi-wk/84WE MOVED! LOADED!LOADED! $129 bi-wk/96 CALL US! 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Stk#V9265 LOW KMS., LOADED, OPAL WE MOVED! OVER 150 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! January SaleJanuary Sale2ND ANNUAL ! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 18, 2008