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Pickering youth
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New hangout
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By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING – Local youth
have another option when it
comes to choosing a Friday
night hangout.
No longer limited to the
mall or neighbourhood park,
Pickering youth can now play
a game of ping-pong or air
hockey for free at the Youth
Café. The café is the creation
of Youth on Fire, the youth
group at Apostolic Pente-
costal Church.
Dean Delpeache, the youth
pastor, said the dream for the
hangout started in April and
planning began in Septem-
ber. Several reasons drove
members to create the cen-
tre.
“For our young people who
attend the church we wanted
to give them something to do
and a lot of our young adults
go to places that aren’t suit-
able; and to get young people
off the street, especially in
the surrounding area,” he
said.
A lot of work has gone into
the planning, which included
a strong fund-raising effort.
Despite rise in
costs, Durham
facility’s opening
still planned for
spring 2006
By Lesley Bovie
Staff Writer
DURHAM –Despite a min-
istry review of cost changes,
the Durham Region Cancer
Centre is on target for con-
struction to start this
spring, say Lakeridge
Health officials.
“As far as we know, the
ministry is happy and OK
with the changes,” said Lak-
eridge spokesman Francoise
Guenette.
“We expect we will have
the go ahead to tender (the
next phase) in late January.”
Lakeridge Health has
ministry approval for a $328-
million redevelopment of
Lakeridge Health, which in-
cludes the cancer centre, a
new emergency room and
critical care units, 200 addi-
tional acute-care beds and a
central plant utility.
Back in 1998, the total re-
development was expected
to cost only $104 million and
be open in 2001. Now, the
project is slated to be com-
plete in the spring of 2006.
Lakeridge Health expects
to be able to keep to that
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Durham: Learn more about the pre-
sent and future status of HIV and
AIDS in Ontario this month.
The AIDS Committee of Durham
hosts an information session Mon-
day, Jan. 19 at Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor
St. E. in Oshawa.
Frank McGee, manager of the
AIDS Bureau of the Ontario Ministry
of Health and Long-Term Care, and
Rick Kennedy, executive director of
the Ontario AIDS Network, will cover
a variety of topics.
They include the proposed gov-
ernment HIV/AIDS strategies for
dealing with the virus to the year
2008, the status of the HIV/AIDS
movement in Ontario, and current is-
sues facing AIDS service organiza-
tions and their HIV positive clients.
The session begins with a casual
lunch at noon with presentations to
continue until 4:30 p.m. Afterwards,
the AIDS Committee of Durham will
hold its annual membership meeting,
where light refreshments will be
served.
RSVP by Jan. 9, as seating is lim-
ited. For more information, contact
905-576-1445.
Pickering:The Durham Youth Awards
are looking for volunteers to help
recognize the achievement of local
young people.
A kick-off meeting is being held
We dnesday, Jan. 21 by the awards
committee, made up of the Ajax Op-
timist Youth Club, the United Way of
Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge, the Durham
Youth Association and the Durham
District School Board Youth Senate.
The youth awards recognize
scholastic achievement and commu-
nity involvement.
Pizza and pop will be served at
the meeting, which runs from 7 to 8
p.m. at the McLean Community Cen-
tre, 95 Magill Dr., just north of Hwy. 2
off Westney Road.
Contact Scott McAthey at 416-
866-3656 or scott.mcathey@scotia-
bank.com, or Clayton Melnike at 416-
873-2367 for more information.
What’s On...
Pickering: Give the gift of life this
month.
A Canadian Blood Services
donor clinic takes place Thursday,
Jan. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the St.
Isaac Jogues Church hall, 1148 Finch
Ave. (just east of Dixie Road).
For more information or to book
an appointment, call 1-888-236-6283
or visit www.bloodservices.ca.
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Pickering collision
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officers’ time
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING –Durham police
officers now have a lot more
time to go after speeders,
red-light runners and others
who break the law.
That’s the upshot, said
Durham Regional Police
Chief Kevin McAlpine, of the
opening of the Durham Colli-
sion Reporting Centre at the
Ajax-Pickering Community
Police Office. The centre
means the 96 officers at the
community office now have
more than 1,000 extra hours
a year to deal with incidents
other than collisions.
“We’re busy and resources
tend to be tight so things like
this that allow us to free up
officers and benefit the citi-
zens is a win-win situation,”
Chief McAlpine said.
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collision in Ajax or Pickering
with combined damage ex-
ceeding $1,000 can exchange
information and then report
the accident to the centre
within 48 hours, rather than
waiting for an officer at the
scene.
Police are continuing to in-
vestigate collisions involving
injury or death, criminal ac-
tivity, damage to property or
a government vehicle.
The opening of the centre
Monday ironically coincided
with the first day this season
that weekday commuters
have experienced bad weath-
er and snow-covered roads.
As a result, the centre had
its first customer before the
ceremonial ribbon was even
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“I was in a fender-bender
on the 401,” Jeff Thistle said.
“I was on my way to work,
the road was a little slippery
and I had a collision with an-
other vehicle.”
The Brooklin resident was
headed for Mississauga
when the collision occurred
near Nielsen Road in Scar-
borough. He didn’t know
where there was a collision
centre in Scarborough, but
when he called for informa-
tion he was directed to the
new facility.
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Nash makes a splash
DURHAM –– Rebecca Nash emerges from the waterslide at the McLean Community Centre with pure joy
etched on her face. The Pickering girl and her family were enjoying some fun at the pool over the weekend.
Bandit terrorizes ministry employees
PICKERING – An armed ban-
dit escaped with a small
amount of money after a
midday holdup at a Ministry
of Transportation licence of-
fice Friday.
Durham Regional Police
said a man wearing a balacla-
va and brandishing a long-
barrelled gun burst into the
building at 1400 Bayly Street
at 4:50 p.m.
Terrified employees were
ordered into a back room
and told to get on the floor.
“The suspect then ob-
tained a small quantity of
money and fled to a waiting
vehicle,” said Sergeant Paul
Malik.
The getaway car was de-
scribed as a black, mid-1980s
Cadillac that was missing the
rear bumper.
The suspect was described
as white, between 5-foot-2
and 5-foot-7, 18 to 30 years
old, 130 to 180 pounds and
wearing a dark jacket and
gloves.
The robbery unit is investi-
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road I’d be cold and putting myself
in jeopardy and putting the police
officer in jeopardy,” Mr. Thistle said.
Instead he was able to grab a cof-
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police office until the centre was of-
ficially open.
The centre is run by the Toronto-
based company Accident Support
Services and funded by insurance
companies so there is no cost to po-
lice or citizens.
Normally the centre wouldn’t
handle an incident such as Mr. This-
tle’s because it happened in Scar-
borough and on a provincially pa-
trolled road, but Steve Sanderson,
president of Accident Support Ser-
vices, said no one is ever turned
away.
He said the program not only of-
fers convenience for people in that
they no longer have to wait for offi-
cers, but it also allows them to get
repairs done more quickly.
An employee at the centre helps
the customer fill out the paperwork
and photographs the damage to the
car, sending all the information elec-
tronically so the insurance company
can approve the repairs as quickly
as possible. Mr. Sanderson said
most people spend 30 to 40 minutes
at the centre.
The centre is a six-month pilot
project and if successful another
site is to be opened in east Durham.
It is open Monday to Saturday
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inside the Community Police Office,
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Some years are great,
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By Mike Ruta
Staff Writer
DURHAM –Almost one of every three
dollars earned each year at Lakeridge
Ski Resort is made during the Christ-
mas holidays. So with yet another
balmy start to winter in southern On-
tario, this year’s season is already
down in the books as a poor one.
“We’re probably down, I’m gonna
say, 75 to 80 per cent as far as revenue
compared to (this time) last year,”
says Craig MacDonald, general man-
ager of the Uxbridge skiing centre.
“It’s pretty devastating.”
He was interviewed last Friday,
when the temperature rose to about
10 C by the end of the day. Seven of
the resort’s 19 runs were open at the
time, but it’s been far too warm to
make snow for a couple of weeks, Mr.
MacDonald said then.
Those runs were open thanks to a
fairly cold late November/early De-
cember that allowed the snow base to
hold up.
After an even warmer weekend,
things are looking up for skiers this
week with the arrival of colder tem-
peratures and some snow — empha-
sis on some: Lakeridge by Monday
morning had only received a couple of
millimetres, says Mr. MacDonald.
“The temperatures are what we like
to see,” he says, adding, “we can make
an awful lot of snow” once it gets
below -6 C.
Mr. MacDonald says it only takes
two inches of snow to make a differ-
ence on the slopes, and he’s counting
on winter to put on a more familiar,
white coat in the near future.
“We’re optimistic and we’re gonna
hope that things turn around next
week,” he says.
In recent years, the start of winter
has been a crapshoot for businesses
that depend on snow and cold or have
to endure them: frigid and snowy one
year, mild and dry the next.
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sulate rose bushes hunkered down for
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ministrator-manager.
“Especially if (the temperature is)
constantly going back and forth,
freezing and thawing, freezing and
thawing, it can do a lot of damage,” he
says.
The almost 50-year-old business
specializes in roses. This spring’s
bushes are in climate-controlled stor-
age, just above freezing, while the
2005 plants are in the ground and on
their own. Last year saw cold winter
temperatures arrive early and last
longer.
“We didn’t suffer drastically, but it
was worse than we expected,” says
Mr. Crilly.
Each fall and spring a count of the
bushes is taken to determine how
they survived the chilly season.
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Grass has been an all-too-familiar sight for Craig MacDonald this winter as warmer weather and a lack of snow have dominated the
season until this week. The general manager at Lakeridge Ski Resort reports its been a bad year for the snow-based business, as
many others are finding.
Snow business
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Fe w er charges,
more stops this
year with RIDE
By Stephen Shaw
Staff Writer
DURHAM –Calling it a “positive
sign,” Durham Regional Police
charged fewer people with drunk
driving during the holiday season
RIDE program compared to last
year, despite stopping 3,000 more
vehicles.
While officers are encouraged by
the decrease, still troubling is the
fact so many motorists didn’t get
the message even after a controver-
sial decision to post the names of
the accused on the Internet raised
the profile of RIDE.
Durham police caused a stir last
month when it began listing on its
We b site the names, ages and cities
of people charged with drinking and
driving as a result of RIDE
spotchecks.
The six-week campaign wrapped
up last weekend with police having
stopped 30,700 vehicles across the
reg ion and charging 50 motorists
with driving over the limit of 80 mil-
ligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres
of blood.
During the same period last year,
police stopped 27,066 vehicles and
charged 56.
“The numbers are coming down a
bit. And when you consider that
more cars were stopped this year,
it’s a positive sign,” said Sergeant
Paul Malik, police spokesman,
adding the number of people
charged is still a big concern.
He said the force will “analyze the
final numbers” before deciding
whether it will continue publishing
the names of alleged drunk drivers
on its Web site.
“It certainly caused a lot of con-
versation and got a lot of people
thinking about (RIDE), which can
only help get our message out,” said
Sgt. Malik, adding he isn’t aware of
any complaints about posting the
names on the ‘Net.
Durham police administered 855
roadside breath tests during the
campaign, compared to 498 last
year. Of those, 129 people registered
a “warning” and were issued 12-
hour licence suspensions, compared
to 13 6 last year.
Thirty-three new drivers were
also charged with breaching “no al-
cohol” conditions as G1 and G2 li-
cence holders, up from 21.
OPP also report a drop in drink-
ing and driving charges during this
year’s RIDE program. Provincial po-
lice stopped 510,524 vehicles across
Ontario and charged 415 people
with alcohol-related driving offences
during its five-week initiative, down
from 458 last year when 57,000 more
cars were checked.
Eight traffic deaths in Ontario
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branch, located at 585 Wentworth
St. E. unit 40, in Oshawa.
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schedule even though it anticipates
a “slight variance” between the
$328 million pre-tender estimate,
and final drawings and specifica-
tions.
Those additional costs are still
being worked out and they result
from a number of different factors,
said Ms. Guenette. Since the pre-
tender estimate was approved a
number of years ago, construction
prices have gone up.
The emergence of severe acute
respiratory syndrome (SARS) has
also necessitated design changes to
accommodate isolation rooms
within the new ER, she said.
As with any ministry-approved
project, any “change orders” must
be presented back to the Province
for its final blessing, Ms. Guenette
said.
While there was initial specula-
tion that the overall project was
being reviewed, Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care spokesman
Tanya Cholakov said the new Lib-
eral government remains commit-
ted to providing $196 million to-
ward the redevelopment.
“We’re working with Lakeridge
Health and Cancer Care Ontario to
address recently identified cost in-
creases,” she said, referring to the
variance.
“We anticipate the work plan to
be on schedule for a spring 2006
opening.”
In the meantime, all of the demo-
lition and excavation is complete
and the site is awaiting the second
phase of the project, the actual
construction of the eight-storey
tower, to begin.
Lakeridge Health has had to take
measures to shore up the hole and
protect any laid foundations from
freeze and thaw over the winter,
said Ms. Guenette. Those costs are
still with the contractor and will be
added to the overall tender for
Phase 2, she said.
Community fund-raising remains
strong for the cancer centre, with
the Heroes of Hope campaign near-
ing its $39-million goal. Lakeridge
Health foundation chairman Jim
Szeman said he expects the hospi-
tal’s annual cancer lottery, now in
full swing, to put fund-raisers with-
in their target.
See editorial, Page 6
Georgia Bell co-ordinated that ef-
fort, which included selling choco-
late bars and holding a car wash.
“It was a lot of work, but I had a
lot of help,” she said.
The goal was to raise $3,000 and
with the café set to open Friday, Jan.
9, that goal has almost been
reached. However, Mr. Delpeache
said more donations are always wel-
come.
“A lot of weight has been lifted,
but we’re still going,” Ms. Bell said.
“We have some more events
planned.”
In addition to the video games
and other free activities, the café
also features a sitting area with ta-
bles and snacks available at a mini-
mal charge.
The café is open Fridays from 9:30
p.m. to midnight and one Saturday
a month to start, but Mr. Delpeache
said the plan is to have it open
everyday eventually. It is for youths
aged 13 to 29.
The café is located in the church
at 755 Oklahoma Drive.
Liberals are
‘committed’ to
cancer project
✦ A from page 1
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Georgia Bell, fund-raising co-ordinator, and Dean Delpeache, youth pastor, are preparing for the opening this Friday of the Youth
Café, a new centre aimed at offering the 13- to 29-year-old set a positive environment to have fun.
A big ‘weight’ has been lifted
✦ Liberals from page 1
Local hospital
keeps eye on
SARS news
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
AJAX –Officials at Rouge Valley
Ajax and Pickering hospital continue
to keep an eye on the situation of
SARS worldwide.
In light of a new reported case of
severe acute respiratory syndrome in
China, hospitals all across the globe
are on alert.
“We continue to monitor what is
happening in the world around us
and we’ve updated the list of ques-
tions we ask (when screening),” said
Katie Cronin-Wood, hospital
spokesman.
“We have never stopped screening
in our emergency department.
Everybody coming in through the
emergency department is screened.”
The new SARS case hasn’t
prompted the hospital to enact any
new or strict anti-infection measures
because many that came into effect
during the SARS outbreak last year
are still in place.
Ms. Cronin-Wood said hand-wash-
ing requirements upon entering and
exiting wards are still in effect and
everyone entering the hospital other
than through emergency is asked to
self assess.
The extra precautions are not like-
ly to go away anytime soon, she said.
“I don’t think you’re ever going to
get away from the screening in
emerge and I don’t think you’re going
to get away from infection control in
terms of handwashing,” she said.
The hospital also has a more re-
strictive visitors policy than it did
pre-SARS. Patients are allowed only
two guests at a time during regular
visiting hours, except those in inten-
sive care and emergency, who are al-
lowed only one.
She added the hospital enforces
the precautions to try and keep
everybody safe.
Trustees want
to know if
backgrounds
can be probed
By Mike Ruta
Staff Writer
DURHAM – Public school
trustees are asking the
Province if newly-elected
trustees should have to sub-
mit a criminal reference
check, as required by a board
policy that is now in limbo.
At Monday’s Durham Dis-
trict School Board standing
committee meeting, trustees
endorsed the notion of
trustee checks. However the
Province at present does not
require trustee candidates or
elected board members to
provide a background check,
which lists prior convictions.
“I believe that this is not an
issue that can be resolved
here at the board,” said Os-
hawa Trustee Michael Bar-
rett.
He noted the unanswered
questions surrounding the
issue, including what to do if
a check turns up something
in a trustee’s past and who
should have access to the in-
formation.
Trustee Barrett noted the
Education and Municipal
Elections acts are “silent on
the requirement and the
process.” The board at his
urging called upon the Edu-
cation Ministry to look at the
idea, create a process for con-
ducting the checks and seek
input from all Ontario school
boards.
Whitby Trustee John Dol-
stra has said he will not sub-
mit a check because it is not
required and that in calling
for checks the board is in a
precarious legal position. At
the meeting, he said the
board should instead be ap-
proaching the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs.
Trustee Barrett said he
didn’t disagree, but that as a
school board trustee, “his
pipeline is to the Education
Ministry,” where the request
should go.
Trustee Dolstra main-
tained that, when one year
ago the previous board
passed a motion calling for
trustee checks, staff should
have stepped forward and
said the board had no au-
thority to do so. However, ed-
ucation director Craig Burch
said staff input was not re-
quested when trustees ap-
proved the policy.
“There was no staff report
asked for or given; there was
no time,” he said.
Ajax Wards 3 and 4 Trustee
Lisa Hill said in the interim,
as the Province looks at the
board’s proposal, perhaps it
would be “prudent” to re-
move the policy calling for
checks on trustees, “because
it’s flawed.”
“I don’t know that we need
to remove it,” said Ajax
Wa r ds 1 and 2 Trustee Mari-
lyn Crawford.
Instead, she said it should
be reviewed once the board
receives Education Ministry
input.
Trustee Dolstra in an inter-
view has said he is not op-
posed to background checks,
just that they are not now re-
quired by the Province, de-
spite the board policy. His
opposition is not related to a
prior assault charge against
him, said Trustee Dolstra.
“It was public knowledge; I
have nothing to hide,” he
said.
Trustee Dolstra said he
does not have a criminal
record.
The Province since Janu-
ary 2002 has required new
school board employees to
submit a criminal back-
ground check.
As well, employees must
hand in a yearly offence dec-
laration to provide up-to-
date information.
However the public board
has required background
checks of employees for over
a decade.
In December 2002, former
Whitby trustee Doug Ross
reasoned that if staff are re-
quired to hand in the infor-
mation, trustees should simi-
larly do so since they have ac-
cess to schools and students.
Trustees unanimously sup-
ported his motion.
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Junior and Senior Kindergarten
Pre-Registration for September 2004
Telephone pre-registration for Durham District
School Board Junior and Senior Kindergarten
programs for September will begin Tuesday,
January 13, 2004, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Children eligible for Junior Kindergarten pro-
grams must be four (4) years of age by December 31,
2004. Children eligible for Senior Kindergarten
programs must be five (5) years of age by December
31, 2004. If the number of children pre-registered
for Junior
or Senior Kindergarten exceeds the accepted class
limit, some students may be bused to another
school.
AJAX SCHOOLS:::::
Alexander Graham Bell P.S. ....905-683-7368
Applecroft P.S. .........................905-428-2775
Bolton C. Falby P.S. ..................905-683-6240
Cadarackque P.S.......................905-428-2347
Claremont P.S. .........................905-649-2000
Dr. Roberta Bondar P.S. ...........905-686-1081
Duffin’s Bay P.S. ......................905-683-6023
Lakeside P.S. ............................905-686-3014
Lester B. Pearson P.S. ..............905-427-4658
Lincoln Alexander P.S.............905-619-0357
Lincoln Avenue P.S. ................905-683-4941
Lord Elgin P.S. .........................905-683-3581
Roland Michener P.S. ..............905-686-5437
Southwood Park P.S. ................905-683-5230
Unnamed Carruthers P.S.
(registration temporarily at Parkside P.S.)(registration temporarily at Parkside P.S.)(registration temporarily at Parkside P.S.)(registration temporarily at Parkside P.S.)(registration temporarily at Parkside P.S.)
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(registration temporarily at Lincoln(registration temporarily at Lincoln(registration temporarily at Lincoln(registration temporarily at Lincoln(registration temporarily at Lincoln
Alexander P.S.Alexander P.S.Alexander P.S.Alexander P.S.Alexander P.S.............................................................................................................................................905-619-0357
or Lincoln Avenue P.S.)or Lincoln Avenue P.S.)or Lincoln Avenue P.S.)or Lincoln Avenue P.S.)or Lincoln Avenue P.S.).......................................................905-683-4941
Terry Fox P.S............................905-686-2135
Valley View P.S. .......................905-683-6208
Westney Heights P.S.................905-427-7819
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PICKERING SCHOOLS:
Altona Forest P.S......................905-839-9900
Bayview Heights P.S.................905-839-1146
E.B. Phin P.S. ...........................905-509-2277
Fairport Beach P.S....................905-839-1451
Frenchman’s Bay P.S. ..............905-839-1131
Gandatsetiagon P.S. .................905-831-1868
Glengrove P.S. ..........................905-839-1771
Highbush P.S. ...........................905-839-5289
Maple Ridge P.S. ......................905-420-4103
Rosebank Road P.S...................905-509-2274
Sir John A. Macdonald P.S.......905-839-1159
Valley Farm P.S. .......................905-428-6337
Vaughan Willard P.S. ...............905-839-1931
Westcreek P.S. ..........................905-509-5437
William Dunbar P.S. .................905-420-5745
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additional charge to parents a French Immersion
program for non-Francophone students, beginning
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follows in schools which offer the program:
AJAX SCHOOLS:
Cadarackque P.S.......................905-428-2347
Southwood Park P.S. ................905-683-5230
PICKERING SCHOOLS:
Frenchman’s Bay P.S. ..............905-839-1131
Sir John A. Macdonald P.S.......905-839-1159
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Waste not, save not – water
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By Carly Foster
Staff Writer
DURHAM –Earl Goodman
has been trying very hard to
conserve water.
He didn’t water his lawn all
summer, has a water-saving
showerhead and tries to have
baths more often than show-
ers.
So Mr. Goodman - and
many other Durham resi-
dents - was a little upset
when he heard the Region
was increasing 2004 water
and sewer rates, and de-
creased water consumption
was one of the reasons.
“We have been taught for
many years to conserve our
resources, one being water,
then, when we do that, we
get penalized,” said the
Whitby resident of 33 years.
“It’s just ludicrous to think
we’re being charged more for
using less.”
But residents are, for a va-
riety of reasons.
As reported last month, re-
g ional councillors voted to
increase water rates six per
cent and sewer rates eight
per cent for a combined over-
all increase of seven per cent.
For a household that uses
around 273,000 litres of water
a year, that means around
$30 more than was paid in
2003.
Reasons for the increase
included decreased con-
sumption, planning the $140-
million Courtice water-pollu-
tion control plant, upgrades
to the system, plus increased
wages, benefits and costs.
Another factor is de-
creased consumption in the
industrial sector coupled
with the pending closure of
ACSYS plant in Oshawa,
said Jim Clapp, the commis-
sioner of finance for
Durham.
“Rates are based on a
usage charge,” he said. “So if
the total (system) costs re-
main the same, but con-
sumption goes down, the
rate will have to increase to
compensate.”
Mr. Clapp called the rate
increase necessary for future
benefit.
“Sometimes you pay a lit-
tle bit more for conservation
in the short term, but it will
save you in the long term,”
he said, adding the increase
is helping postpone capital
costs like water and sewage
plants.
Despite huge new subdivi-
sions and more residents,
consumption is still decreas-
ing. Low-flush toilets,
provincially-mandated
water-efficient fixtures and
participation in the Region’s
water-reduction program are
the main reasons.
“We do a really good job
conserving,” said Bill Gotro,
from Whitby. “We could prob-
ably do a better job, but it
looks like it doesn’t matter.”
But residents shouldn’t
think their conservation isn’t
working: Durham is using
less water, down to a project-
ed 59 billion litres for 2004
from 68 billion litres in 1999.
“If everybody doubled
their consumption tomor-
row, we wouldn’t have the
water plant capacity,” Mr.
Clapp said. “Those kind of
things you’re postponing.”
And compared to other
municipalities in the Greater
To r onto Area, Durham’s
water and sewer charges are
very competitive. A home
using 273,000 litres of water
paid $414 in Durham, com-
pared to $496 in Newmarket
and $685 in Belleville.
While Toronto, St.
Catharines and Hamilton
were all lower than Durham,
their rates are rising “in dou-
ble digits” each year because
of aging systems, Mr. Clapp
said.
JIM CLAPP
Pay a little more now, save in the
long term.
Christmas trees are
a true reflection
of families
As I write these words I'm
looking at the Christmas
tree, contemplating tak-
ing it down. It occurs to me our
Christmas trees and how we
decorate them really are a fairly
accurate reflection of who we
are. Don't you think?
I saw a number of Christmas
trees over the holidays and each
was a very clear portrait of its
owners. For some people it's all
about symmetry. These folks
usually have a perfectly conical
artificial tree with baubles, tin-
sel and ornaments in such or-
derly alignment and breathtak-
ing colour co-ordination that
they must have been hung with
the aid of a plumb bob, laser
level and a feng-shui book.
Atop these monuments to
neatness sits a perfectly anal lit-
tle cherub who, immediately the
day after Christmas, will be
tucked back into a hermetically
sealed chamber, safe and clean
until next year. These trees are
quite beautiful, their remark-
able geometry pleasing to the
eye. But they are not for touch-
ing. God no. Even walking too
close to one of these trees will
result in the sudden, dramatic
inhalation of breath from one's
host, as though, instead of
merely examining a tree orna-
ment, you had dropped your
pants in their living room. You
may even hear a firm and, per-
haps, slightly unhinged voice
commanding you to 'Put the
bauble down and walk away
from the tree.'
Our own tree, I think, is an
honest picture of my family. For
starters, it is bent and slightly
twisted in the midsection so
that no matter how much you
fiddle with it, it will never stand
perfectly straight. It's always
just a little off kilter. I like that.
Far from the orderly, co-ordi-
nated decorations mentioned
above, my own tree is festooned
with all manner of strange, mis-
matched and misshapen orna-
ments, ranging from the price-
less globs of clay with my chil-
dren's tiny fingerprints in them
to Captain Kirk sitting pensive-
ly in his command chair aboard
the Enterprise. Our tinsel and
garlands look not as though
they had been lovingly and care-
fully draped but shot out of an
air cannon.
Our nativity scene, although
faithfully and beautifully ren-
dered in clay by my wife's talent-
ed hands, often looks more like
a garage band rehearsing or a
crowded Tim Hortons; that is,
after my kids' inventive little
hands have fiddled with it. Each
morning we have to check it and
disassemble the current blas-
phemy. Once it looked like the
baby Jesus was playing cards
with two of the Wise men while
Mary and Joseph were having
an argument concerning some-
thing the cow had done.
Atop our tree, sits not a gold-
en-haloed, silken-robed celestial
being beaming beatifically down
upon us, but the friendly toothy
grins of Jeff‚ the paper Christ-
mas Angel and his brother
Kevin, the precious and perfect
creations of my two kids.
Our tree, it's true, is a lot like
us. Some years, it is brighter
than others, some years taller
and straighter. But always, I
hope, a touch off kilter and, like
Jeff and Kevin, grinning a little.
Durham resident Neil Crone,
actor-comic-writer, saves some
of his best lines for his columns.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249
Letters to the Editor
Really look at your evergreen
Owners, not
dogs, at fault
with pit bull
attacks
To the editor:
Re: 'Local woman trying to
get pit bulls banned,' Dec. 14.
I do not agree with Caroline
Smaglinskie's desire to ban pit
bulls.
I am the owner of a gentle,
loving pit bull that has been
raised in a good home. I have
never been attacked by a dog,
but was by a cat that was free to
roam the community.
Media coverage of pit bull at-
tacks far surpasses those of
other breeds or animals, very
similar to what I see with the
media's coverage of crime in re-
spect to African-Canadians.
Being that pit bulls are not a
common breed, they statistical-
ly don't account for the majori-
ty of attacks, they simply have
the most coverage.
The problem is the animal
owner.
Higher penalties should be
implemented for owners when
their animals attack. They
should be controlling their ani-
mals, regardless of breed. All
animals, just like people, have
the ability to react in a way that
cannot necessarily be predict-
ed.
I take responsibility for my
dog and the safety for those in
my community. As a taxpayer
and responsible dog owner, I
should not be rejected from be-
longing to a community be-
cause of someone's unfortunate
experience with an irresponsi-
ble dog owner.
Elon Mekonnen,
Ajax
Others at risk
when dogs
run free in
Pickering
parks
To the editor:
Excuse me, but do we have
leash laws in our parks? Clearly
posted in the parking lot next
to Alex Robertson Park, under
bylaw 5493/99, is that all dogs
are to be leashed.
While walking through the
Enchantment Woods on New
Year's Day morning, two large
dogs approached, with the
owner at least 50 metres be-
hind, carrying a small crying
child while another was walking
beside him.
The dogs came right towards
me, friendly enough, but they
are still dogs. I stayed still until
the dogs passed without inci-
dent and when the owner ap-
proached I mentioned the leash
laws that cover this park and
stated an unleashed area was
available in the Greenwood
Conservation Area.
He immediately started to
yell and said it was none of my
business and that this park was
more convenient. Because of
the lack of enforcement, re-
sponsible visitors to the park
are in jeopardy.
W.D. Nelson,
Pickering
Stiff penalties
needed for
drunk driving
To the editor:
When it comes to drunk dri-
ving, some would think these
impaired drivers need to be
taught that driving drunk is
wrong, but anyone with a brain
knows it's wrong. We've all seen
the commercials; we've all been
through RIDE programs; there
is no excuse for getting behind
the wheel and driving drunk!
The government needs to
take drunk driving more seri-
ously. Think about this fact: If a
person is caught driving with-
out insurance, they are auto-
matically fined $5,000, even on a
first offence.
But if a person is caught dri-
ving while impaired, they are
only given a 12-hour suspension
of their licence. Where's the
sense in that?
It's time for our government
to wake up and put and end to
these stupid 12-hour suspen-
sions and automatically charge
anyone found driving while im-
paired $5,000. Then the number
of drunk drivers on our roads
should plummet.
Brad Miller
Courtice
Neil
Crone
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Editorial
Health-care
costs must
be reined in
Out-of-control spending
threatens entire system
It's only a symbol of a much larger problem, but some-
how along the way, the Durham Cancer Centre and
Lakeridge Health Oshawa redevelopment went from
a reasonably priced $104-million facility in 1998 to some-
thing in the $300-$400 million range today.
And that in a nutshell, people of Ontario, is a snapshot
of what has been happening with the health-care system
over the past decade or so.
Spending is clearly out of control. What once cost $100
million is now $300 or $400 million. And the Province has
been left to pay the bills.
Where does all the money come from? Look around. We
all pay myriad taxes to cover the cost. Where once the
Health Ministry ate about a quarter of the provincial
budget, it now swallows up half of it. It's an insatiable
monster that shows no signs of slowing down.
Here in Durham, the goal was at one time to simply
build a modestly priced, state-of-the-art cancer centre
and to expand hospital services in Oshawa. But some-
time over the past half-dozen years, that changed into a
plan that will at least triple original cost estimates. No
wonder the recently elected Liberals have reviewed the
project.
The entire system requires serious cost control. There
is also a need for the feds to come to the table with a sub-
stantial increase in funding. The days when just 15 cents
of each health-care dollar is provided by the federal gov-
ernment must end. The Romanow Commission on
Health Care said the feds must contribute 25 per cent of
the cost to offset the huge increases the provinces have
borne. That would take some of the pressure off Queen's
Park, allowing the Province to focus on other needs, such
as the environment, education, energy, municipalities,
roads and infrastructure. They all need cash.
Within the health-care system itself, Durham will need
new, expanded facilities to handle a burgeoning popula-
tion within the next decade. The Province will be required
to fund at least two-thirds of any new construction. We
need more family doctors and specialists to work in our
hospitals, and we will have to have more nurses to work in
them as well. And home care will continue to be a major
challenge as baby boomers start to hit senior-citizen age.
Health care will continue to be the No. 1 issue. Both the
Province and the feds had better listen to the people or
the governments will pay the price at the ballot box.
This week’s question:
What should the Region of Durham’s top priori-
ty be this coming year?
❏Improve regional roads
❏ Support local hospitals
❏ Hwy. 407 extension
❏ A regional transit system
Click and say
Cast your vote online at
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Last week’s question:
Is the provincial government’s development
moratorium in the Golden Horseshoe greenbelt, in-
cluding some Durham land, too restrictive or a step
in the right direction to protect prime agricultural
land?
❏ The right step 62.9 per cent
❏Too restrictive 37.1 per cent
Vo tes cast: 70
Back to the future
These nurses, circa 1956, stand in front of what is today,
the site of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Many
of these nurses, from Ajax and Pickering General Hospi-
tal, are unknown now, but Flo Ritchie of Ajax, who sub-
mitted the photo, was able to identify some. In front, from
left, the fourth and fifth women, respectively, are Martha
Kimmel and Miss Joseph, the latter a nurse from Wales,
United Kingdom, who was travelling the world. She
worked at the hospital for a time to make money to con-
tinue her travels. In back the first three women are, from
left, Ms. Ritchie, Mrs. Mitchell and Mary Churchyard.
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Mail your pictures: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial
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EVENING
AFTERNOON
Bring Us Your
New Year’s Resolutions
Accomplish Your Goals
Pickering
Recreation Complex
Health Club,
Racquets, Fitness
We work with you!
Call now
905.683.6582
Mark This Down!
Sat. Jan. 17th @ 10 am
Recreation Complex
Free Open House Event
Visit us for Free tours,
activities, demonstrations,
meet the staff,
refreshments and awards
905.683.6582
905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com
ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS
AT CITY HALL
All meetings are open to the public.
For meeting details call
905.420.2222 or visit our website.
DATE MEETING TIME
January 12 Planning and Committee
of the Whole 7:30 pm
January 14 Pickering Advisory
Committee on Race
Relations and Equity 7:00 pm
January 15 Statutory Public
Information Meeting 7:00 pm
January 19 City Council Meeting 7:30 pm
There’s nothing cosier
than the warm glow
of candlelight, but
did you know that
candles are one of
the leading causes of
fire? The Pickering
Fire Services asks
you to please take
care when using
candles in your
home.
Keep lit candles in sturdy holders on level surfaces and if
possible, place a glass chimney or shade over it. Candles
can easily be knocked over, so keep them out of the reach
of children and pets, and away from anything that can
burn. Be sure to extinguish candles before leaving the room
or going to bed.
While all other major causes of fire are on the decline, fires
caused by candles increased 47%between 1995 and
2001. By comparison, fires caused by cooking decreased
41%during the same period.
For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at
Phone: 905.420.4628 or Email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca
or visit our website at cityofpickering.com
2004 FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
January - April 8, 2004
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9:15 - 10:15
Move’n
Groove
Marianne
6:15 - 7:00
Yoga
Sandy
7:15 - 8:10
Step’n
Tone
Karen
8:15 - 9:00
Move’n
Groove
Karen
8:00 - 9:00
Step’n
Stride
Emily
7:15 - 7:55
Total
Sculpt
Cecilia
7:00 - 8:00
Move’n
Tone
Kathy
6:30 - 7:15
Interval
Step
Cecilia
1:15 - 2:15
Cardio
Tone
Interval
Norma
7:15 - 8:15
Total Ball
Heidi
6:30 - 6:55
Intro
Pilates
Kathy
7:00 - 8:00
Move’n
Tone
Anne
9:15 - 10:15
Move’n
Tone
Heidi
6:30 - 7:10
Total
Intro
Heidi
1:00 - 2:00
Osteoporosis
Call Fitness Staff
for details
Norma
10:30 - 11:30
Osteoporosis
Caroline
9:15 - 10:00
Box’n
Step
Caroline
10:20 - 11:00
Learn to
Step
Marianne
9:15 - 10:15
Step’n
Stride
Marianne
9:15 - 10:15
Total Ball
Heidi
9:15 - 10:15
Step’n
Skip
Caroline
6:05 - 6:55
Move’n
Tone
Sandy
9:15 - 10:00
Move’n
Groove
Marianne
10:00 - 10:30
Upper
Body
Sculpt
Marianne
6:30 - 6:55
Learn to
Step
Cecilia
7:00 - 7:45
Mix it up
Cecilia
7:45 - 8:30
Total
Sculpt
Cecilia
7:00 - 8:15
Intro Yoga
Bring own mat
please!
Christine
9:00 - 10:15
Gentle
Yoga
Anne
10:00 - 10:30
Abs,
Butts &
Thighs
Caroline
10:00 - 10:30
Abs,
Butts &
Thighs
Norma
9:15 - 10:00
Move’n
Groove
Norma
6:05 - 6:55
Move’n
Tone
Anne
7:00 - 8:00
Cardio
Tone
Interval
Kathy
1:15 - 2:15
Cardio
Tone
Interval
Anne
10:30 - 11:30
Medical
Needs
Marianne
8:15 - 9:30
Yoga
Anne
9:15 - 10:00
Step’n
Stride
Caroline
10:00 - 10:30
Upper
Body
Sculpt
Caroline
New!
New!
New!
New Day!
New!New!
Interested in Pilates,
Intermediate Yoga,
or Tai Chi, Medical Needs
or Osteoporis?
Call Staff for details
905.683.6582
Motivation
waning?!
Ask our
friendly
staff for
guidance.
Pickering Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Rd. just east of Pickering Town Centre
cityofpickering.com • 905.683.6582, ext. 3247
3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP $127
12 MONTH MEMBERSHIP $314
PAY-AS-YOU-GO AVAILABLE
Pickering Museum Village
2004 Events
February 14th
Backwoods Players presents
“The Patchwork Quilt”
by Arthur Pederson
at the Brougham Community Hall
August 7th & 8th
Backwoods Players presents
Settlers at Sunset “And Pigs May Fly” 6:00 pm
Join us at the Museum Village for the third
installment of this wacky improv - 1870’s style!
March 17th
The Settlers Trail 2 - 4 pm. Come trek the trail
at Pickering Museum Village with hands-on
activities for the whole family
during the March Break
May 30th
Steam Up & Opening, Noon - 4:30 pm
All the delights of Spring. Live music, wagon
rides and plant sale by Bloomers & Britches.
Backwoods Players presents
“A Wolf’s Tale”
December 5th & 12th
Christmas in the Village, Noon - 3:30 pm
Visit the Museum Village as it comes to life with the inhabitants of the houses busily preparing
for their holiday celebrations. Includes Scottish Hogmanay, Germanic traditions and Victorian
English Christmas celebrations - Backwoods Players presents
“A Christmas Pageant” in true Settler style
June 27th
Antique & Classic Car Show, Noon - 3 pm
Join the Antique and Classic Car Club of
Canada with D.J. music and a
“Best of the Show” vote
October 3rd
Fall Family Festival “See History in Action!”
Noon - 4:30 pm
PentathaFUN, Music, Children’s Activities &
more! Fun for the whole Family!
HAVE YOU LICENCED YOUR PET????
The City of Pickering has commenced a door-to-door
campaign promoting the sale of 2004 dog and cat
licences. The City representative should present proper
identification to you along with a brochure explaining the
door-to-door licensing campaign. The representatives are
not Animal Services Officers and have no authority to fine
you for failure to licence. They will, however, provide
information to the City on all residents refusing to licence
their pets.
CAT OWNERS should note that City of Pickering By-law
5728/00 requires all cats to be licenced and leashed when
off the owner’s property.
DOG OWNERS should note that the same By-law
prohibits the keeping of more than two dogs in any one
household.
Dogs and cats are important members of your family.
Animal licences identify your pets and ensure that, should
they become lost, they can be returned to their rightful
home.
A SMALL PRICE TO PAY TO
KEEP YOUR PET SAFE!
REGISTRATION FEES
Pursuant to City of Pickering By-law 5728/00, all dog and
cat owners must register their pets on a yearly basis. You
could be charged if you fail to purchase the required
licence. Yearly fees are as follows:
Male or female dog or cat $25.00
Male or female dog or cat
with microchip implant $20.00
Spayed or neutered dog or cat $15.00
Spayed or neutered dog or cat
with microchip implant $10.00
QUESTIONS
Any questions
concerning dog or
cat registration
tags should be
directed to the
Animal Services
Centre at
905.427.8737.
Mondays 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
$120, includes GST
Barcode: 36939
Recreation Complex members save 15%
Starts January 19 for 12 weeks
No class during March Break
Wednesdays 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
$120, includes GST
Barcode: 37980
Recreation Complex members save 15%
Starts January 21 for 12 weeks
No class during March Break
Wednesdays 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
$120, includes GST
Barcode: 36940
Recreation Complex members save 15%
Starts January 19 for 12 weeks
No class during March Break
More Fabulous Pilates Classes!
Call 905.420.4621 for details
For more information call
905.683.8401
cityofpickering.com/museum
located between
Brock Road &
Westney Road
Just off Hwy #7
PICKERING TEEN
B ANDS
W ANTED
Join the 2004 line-up
for teen
COFFEE HOUSE
BAND NIGHT
Saturday, Fecbrary 7th
We’re looking for 3 bands
Interested? Call
905.420.4660 ext.6101 or visit
cityofpickering.com/teen
under the teen events link
Movie Night
FREE • BIG SCREEN
• DRINKS & POPCORN
Jan. 12th, 2004 7 - 10 pm
Girlz Night
FREE • Call your girlfriends and join
us for some girl fun!
Jan. 27th, 2004 7 - 10 pm
Va lentEEN Social
presented by P.A.C. 4 Teenz
$4.00 at the door
Music & Dancing
Feb. 11th, 2004 7 - 10 pm
For Pickering Teens 13 - 19 years of age
PETTICOAT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE
cityofpickering.com/teen 905.420.2370
MORNING
Durham man finds a
place among the stars
of the industry
DURHAM – When family and friends
of Kevin Duhaney have wanted to see
the 19-year-old recently, they've just
had to stop in at a local movie theatre.
Duhaney, a graduate of Sinclair Sec-
ondary School in Whitby, is in the re-
cently released movie 'Honey.’
For a short time, his friends can also
see him in person, as he takes a two-
week break from filming of the new
'Power Rangers' series in New Zealand.
He's the Blue Ranger.
The young man was happy to be
home for the holidays with his par-
ents, Delroy and Veronica. He took
time out of his vacation for an inter-
view.
"The thing I like most about acting
is the fact you get to be someone total-
ly different," he said. "Of all the parts
I've played, I've never played anyone
like me at all. I like that, that you have
to change yourself to make it believ-
able.
"To have someone say, 'You're not
like that,' is a compliment."
In 'Honey,' a story about an inner-
city dancer, he plays Otis, a drug deal-
er and "friend" of the main male char-
acter.
"I'm the bad guy in the movie," he
said. "I'm the drug dealer who's trying
to get him to stray, make him do all the
wrong things."
As the Blue Ranger, Duhaney gets
to play a larger-than-life hero and
fighter of evil. That role is a taxing one,
he said. His days run from 5 a.m. to 8
p.m. Monday through Friday, with
three episodes in the can every three
days. He'll be filming the series begin-
ning May 15, with the show hitting TV
starting in February. If it's a success,
there could be more filming in the fall
and perhaps even a movie, he said.
Duhaney's acting career started
when he was 4 and his mom got him
into commercials because he was an
outgoing kid. Born in Toronto, he and
his family moved to Whitby seven
years ago.
His commercial career was so suc-
cessful, it was suggested he was more
than an outgoing child, and that his
talents could be put to use on bigger
things. Over the years, he's done TV
movies and voices for cartoons, in-
cluding in 'Angela Anaconda' and
'Cyber Chase,' as well as acting in
radio dramas. He's got more than 22
TV and film projects to his credit, in-
cluding 'True Confessions,' 'Twice in a
Lifetime,' and 'The Jimi Hendrix
Story,' in which he played Jimi at age
12.
He credits his parents with encour-
aging and supporting him throughout
his career.
"There were times I didn't (want to
continue) and wanted out but she (his
mom) helped guide me. You're going
to have ups and downs in the busi-
ness. There are times when you have
no auditions, no parts, but there are
other times when you finish one part
and you get another right away."
The business can also play havoc
with self-esteem, he said, adding that
his mom has helped with that.
When he was home, he went to see
'Honey,' which he admits isn't really
his type of movie.
"It doesn't help when you're in it.
You never like anything that you do,"
he said.
"It was fun," he said of working on
the movie, which starred Jessica Alba,
Mekhi Phifer and Lil' Romeo. "I knew
what I was doing. The thing that did
make me jittery was there were so
many big names in the movie, people
I look up to."
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Saturday, January 24th 9:00 am-2:00 pm Main Lobby
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LOOKING BACK
Denise
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AfterAfter
LOOKING FORWARD
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Delivering for the Future
What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer
heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always
cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every
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Fund-raiser benefits
Humane Society
DURHAM – Come and get your
groove on for a worthy cause at the
'Swing Shift Big Band' dance.
The event is presented by the
Humane Society of Durham, Satur-
day, Jan. 17, from 8 p.m. to mid-
night, at the Royal Canadian Le-
g ion, Branch 43, 471 Simcoe St. S.,
Oshawa.
The evening of live music also of-
fers prizes and a light lunch. Tick-
ets are $16 or $30 per couple with
all proceeds going to the animals in
the care of the Humane Society.
Tickets can be purchased at the
Humane Society Shelter, 199 Wa-
terloo St., Oshawa, Pet Valu, 633
King St. E., Oshawa, and Pet Valu
in Ajax, on Bayly Street in the Bay-
wood Plaza.
For more information, call the
HSDR Shelter at 905-433-2022.
Dance for your
pet’s sake
Magician-comedian
has three shows
planned at Herongate
PICKERING – For Glenn Ottaway,
magic is a way of life. But when he
comes back to Herongate in Janu-
ary, the show is almost an excuse to
get together with his buddies.
"We do this show because we love
working together," Ottaway says.
'Ottaway and Friends' is a night
of magic and comedy at Herongate
Barn Dinner Theatre in Whitevale,
r unning Jan. 23, 24 and 25. His
f riends are fellow magicians,
Richard Forget and David Caspian.
However, Ottaway says they are
just beginning to plan the show. An
up-and-coming female vocalist is
also expected to perform and
maybe more.
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says.
"I'm planning to do a trick I
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"But we will practice it, I promise."
Fo rget, Ottaway says, is coming
off a cross-Canada tour and he will
be debuting a new show in 2004.
Fo rget and Caspian were around
last January for the show and Ott-
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from other magicians as well.
Herongate is at 2885 Altona Rd.,
in Whitevale, north of Taunton
Road. For more information, call
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Ottaway ready to
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Durham star makes his
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KEVIN DUHANEY
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Sports &Recreation
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2004 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250
Pickering bantams
blank Stars for
third tourney title
PICKERING --The Pickering Panthers
bantam select hockey team won its third
consecutive title with a decisive 3-0 win
over bitter rival, Richmond Hill Stars, to
capture the North Toronto Christmas tour-
nament crown.
Bryan Kirow led the offensive charge
with two goals and an assist. Mark Bad-
cock scoring the other goal and also
picked up an assist.
Goalies Jeff Love and Daniel Thorpe
combined for their second shutout of the
tournament.
The Panthers gave up a stingy five
goals in six tournament games, while lead-
ing the tourney with 24 goals.
Pickering advanced to the finals in a
tough match against the defending tourna-
ment champions, North Toronto, edging
the host team 3-1. Robert Barron scored
twice, including the winner, with Mark Jo-
vanov providing an insurance goal in the
final minute.
The bantam Panthers doused the Lea-
side Flames in the quarter-final matchup
winning 6-1. Barron and Jovanov each
scored twice, with singles going to Mark
Hoyne and Brendan Doyle. Helpers went
to Doyle and Kirow each with two, Michael
Scott, Sean Walker, Matt Frawley, Andrew
Brien and Michael Degroot.
In round robin play, Pickering beat the
same Flames 4-0 on goals by Badcock,
Walker, Kylle Purcell and Brad Spiers.
Kirow, Spiers, Hoyne, Doyle, Walker and
Brien chipped in with assists.
The Panthers also faced Richmond Hill
in the opening round, skating to a 1-1 tie.
Doyle provided the lone goal, with assists
going to Scott and Barron.
Pickering served notice in its opening
game of the tournament, crushing the
Brampton Battalion 7-2. Purcell led the way
with a two-goal effort, Doyle, Brien, Kirow,
Barron and Brandon Racicot added singles
for the Panthers. Assists went to Jovanov
with two, Racicot, Brien and Adam Wilkin-
son.
Greg Scott coaches the team, assist-
ed by Bob Thorpe and Steve Spiers. Larry
Brien is the trainer and Joan Doyle is the
team's manager.
Williams on fire
as atoms claim
Goulding Park crown
PICKERING —The Pickering Panthers
Dr. Petroff/Si Vous Play Sports minor atom
select hockey team downed the host club
to capture the Goulding Park tournament
title in North York during the winter break.
The fast-paced championship game
ended in a 3-1 victory over Goulding Park
on Dec. 30. Team captain and champi-
onship game star Blair Williams scored all
three goals. Evans Knoll and Cameron
Guenther drew assists.
A 16-1 win over the Ajax Knights Dec.
27, a 3-3 tie with Goulding Park Dec. 29,
and an 8-1 victory over Leaside Dec. 30 set
the stage for an exciting final.
Other team members are Jamie Ro-
maniuk, Darren Binder, Matthew Coppa,
Dylan Vieira, Travis De Luca, Kevin Perry,
Connor Sullivan, Cameron Fleming, Bran-
don Dearlove, Karl Hintze, Kristoffer Sayer
and Keaton Eldridge.
Peter Nicol and Brandon Eno provided
solid goaltending in all tournament games.
David Nicol coaches the team, assist-
ed by Dave Binder, Rick Fleming and David
Romaniuk. Dale De Luca is the manager.
Local lacrosse
players make
big impact
with NLL clubs
DURHAM —It didn't take the Durham
Region players long to make their pres-
ence felt in the National Lacrosse League
this season.
Three members of the Whitby War-
riors' 1999 Minto Cup winning team were
particularly impressive, as Gavin Prout and
Gee Nash, of Ajax, led the Colorado Mam-
moth to a 17-8 win over the San Jose
Stealth and A.J. Shannon helped the Buffa-
lo Bandits to a 12-11 victory over the
Rochester Knighthawks.
Prout and Nash, who signed as free
agents with Colorado, combined for 12
points — not bad considering Nash also
backstopped the win. Prout had three
goals and five assists, while Nash had four
helpers.
Shannon, playing in his first NLL game
after being drafted sixth overall by Buffalo,
scored three times, including the winner,
for the Bandits. He is coming off an NCAA
field lacrosse championship with the Uni-
versity of Virginia.
Among the other local players who
made an impact were: Jonas Derks with
two goals for Buffalo; Shawn Williams with
a goal and an assist for Rochester;
Stephen Hoar with two assists for
Rochester; Shaydon Santos with a goal for
San Jose; Bill Greer with a goal in a 16-12
win for the Arizona Sting over the Vancou-
ver Ravens; and Mike Miron —who was a
standout with the Ajax-Pickering Rock of
the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s senior
‘B’ league last season — with the win in
goal for Arizona.
Sports Briefs
JANUARY 7, 2004Burrell enjoys
tripleheader
Pickering athlete
living collegiate
sporting, academic
life to the fullest
By Al Rivett
Sports Editor
PICKERING — A Pickering teen is a
rare bird indeed in the realm of colle-
giate athletics.
Craig Burrell, in his first year at the
University of Toronto, is not the
proverbial one-trick pony of colle-
giate sports. To the contrary, he cur-
rently competes in two sports for the
Varsity Blues, and expects to add a
third.
The 18-year-old finished the On-
tario University Athletics (OUA)
men's golf season in the fall and has
moved on to indoor track and field.
He'll also compete during the out-
door track season and has plans to
run cross-country next season.
He considers himself a rarity as a
student athlete, having the ability to
compete in more than one sport,
while also managing to keep up with
his first-year math studies.
"I'd say so," says Burrell. "Most kids,
once they get to university are so con-
cerned with academics, they don't
feel they have the time to devote to
anything other than academics. I feel
I'm one of the few that do more than
one sport at the university level. I
don't think there are too many stu-
dents who do more than one sport."
With the U of T golf team, Burrell
helped the squad to a third-place fin-
ish in October at the OUA champi-
onship in Guelph. As one of only
three freshmen on the squad and
playing against more experienced
golfers on the university circuit, Bur-
rell acquitted himself well, his best ef-
fort being a round of 76 at the Uni-
versity of Western Ontario Invitation-
al event at the Sunnydale Golf and
Country Club in London. There, he
helped the team earn a fifth-place tie.
After a strong junior golf career
Burrell played his way on to the U of
T golf team in fine fashion. He fired a
rare hole-in-one at the team qualify-
ing event at Woodington Lake Golf
Club in Tottenham. The ace helped
him to an eventual third-place finish
among the 40 players who tried out.
Prior to the start of the season,
Burrell was one of 21 male and female
students in the province to earn a
$1 ,000 Ontario Association of Golf
scholarship.
Burrell has already shifted his
focus to the indoor track season,
where he'll run middle-distance
events. He finished ninth in the 1,500
metres at the York University track
meet last month. The U of T track
team competes at the McGill Univer-
sity meet in Montreal on Jan. 24 and,
in February, at meets hosted at Penn
State and Cornell universities in the
U.S.
Although his is a busy life of jug-
gling sports and academics, Burrell
says he's keeping it all together.
"I've started to manage it. It was a
big change from high school and that
was the reason I didn't run cross-
country at university this year. I
wanted to make sure that school
came first. As far as golf and track
and field, they don't cross over that
much, so it's not a problem."
Outside of university track, Burrell
finished sixth in the open five-kilo-
metre event at the 2003 Canadian
Cross-country Championships in
To ronto. He also finished 75th in the
junior national event.
When U of T's outdoor season
opens in the spring, Burrell plans to
run in the 1,500- and 3,000-metre
events, as well as the 4-x-800m relay.
In terms of academics, Burrell
graduated from Dunbarton High
with an 87.6 average that netted him
a Queen Elizabeth II scholarship
worth $2,600 for achieving one of the
top marks at his school.
While he received several partial
U.S. scholarship offers from schools
in North Carolina and Michigan, he's
glad he opted to stay in Canada
where he can compete and study at
the Toronto institution.
"I'd have to say that these universi-
ties had good academics, but not bet-
ter than the U of T," he says, adding
even with some scholarship money,
the cost to attend the U.S. colleges
was much more expensive.
NOTES:Burrell is not the only local
athlete on the U of T track and field
team. He'll be joined by Pickering
High School grad and outstanding
hurdler Cameron Sahadath and
Matt Leduc of Ajax... In 2002, Burrell
set a new club record at the White-
vale Junior Club championship,
shooting a three-day total of 228 (77,
73, 78).
A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo
Craig Burrell takes a well-deserved rest in his Pickering home following a strong fresh-
man season on the links with the University of Toronto’s men’s golf team. The Dunbar-
ton High School graduate will also run indoor and outdoor track and field for the Varsi-
ty Blues and plans to run cross-country next year.
Too little too late for Panthers
Down 5-1, Pickering
makes it close
but gets Buzzed
PICKERING —The Pickering Boyer
Pontiac Panthers gave the first-place
St. Michael's Buzzers all they could
handle in their first game after the
Christmas break.
Unfortunately, the Panthers suf-
fered their 21st defeat of the regular
season with a 5-3 loss to the Buzzers
(26-9-1-2 for 55 points South Confer-
ence) in OHA Ontario Provincial Ju-
nior 'A' Hockey League action Friday
night at the Pickering Recreation
Complex.
The Panthers host the Markham
Wa x ers (18-13-2-5 for 43 points,
fourth in South) tonight (Wednes-
day) at the Pickering Recreation
Complex at 7:30 p.m.
With Friday's loss, the Pickering
juniors (10-21-7-0 for 27 points)
dropped into eighth place in the
nine-team South standings, one
point behind the Vaughan Vipers.
The teams were tied 1-1 after the
opening 20 minutes of play, with St.
Mike's jumping ahead 2-1 after two
periods. In the third, the Buzzers
scored three goals to take a comfort-
able 5-1 advantage. The Panthers,
however, didn't give up, responding
with two power play goals and com-
ing close with their net empty.
Panthers' rookie Richard Schofield
had a solid outing, scoring two goals.
Coming back after time on the in-
jured list, Schofield has been on fire,
scoring four goals in the past two
games. Ryan Annesley added the
other marker. Assists went to Phil
McIlhone, Annesley, Danny Sullivan
and Andrew Dissanayake.
Jonathan Keating got the start in
net, facing 33 shots.
The Panthers shocked the Oshawa
Legionaires 5-2 at the Oshawa Civic
Auditorium on Dec. 23. Schofield,
with a pair, John Scrymgeour, Cory
Yo rk and Sullivan scored.
The Panthers are on the ice Friday
when they host the Thornhill Major
Islanders at the complex at 7:30 p.m.
Pickering plays a Sunday matinee in
To r onto against the Buzzers at 2
p.m.
PANTHERS' POSTSCRIPT: The Pan-
thers lost all three of their games at
the annual Newmarket Junior 'A'
Showcase over the Christmas holi-
days. Pickering was beaten by the
Buffalo Lightning (4-3), defending
champion Texas Tornado (7-1) and
Oakville Blades (7-1) in pool play.
The Texans won the tournament -- a
magnet for NCAA, NHL and OHL
scouts -- for a second consecutive
year with a 5-2 win over the host Hur-
ricanes in the championship game...
GAME SUMMARY
Friday, Jan. 2
St. Michael's-5 at Pickering-3
1st PERIOD
1. 8:00 St. Michael's - Igor Mironov (Peder
Skinner)
2. 14:04 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Phil
McIlhone)
Penalties: None
2nd PERIOD
3. 7:56 St. Michael's - Matt Kang (Skinner)
Penalties: None
3rd PERIOD
4. 0:34 St. Michael's - Skinner (Mike Potac-
co, Kevin Schmidt)
5. 2:51 St. Michael's - Julian Zamparo
(James Coughlin)
6. 10:19 St. Michael's - Stefan Wonfor (Tay-
lor Simpson)
7. 11:44 Pickering - Schofield (Ryan Annes-
ley, Danny Sullivan) PP
8. 12:33 Pickering - Annesley (Craig John-
ston, Andrew Dissanayake) PP
Penalties: Justin Teakle PKR (Slashing)
9:13, Jeff Kyrzakos STM (High Sticking)
11:19, Phil Turi STM (Tripping) 15:57
Goaltenders
PKR - Jonathan Keating: 9/1, 12/1, 12/3 =
33 saves (38 shots)
STM - Daniel Bellissmo: 4/1, 8/0, 8/2 = 20
saves (23 saves).
A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo
St. Michael’s Buzzers’ Steve Henwood keeps a close eye on Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ John Scrymgeour as he tries to exit
his own zone during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday. The Pan-
thers dropped a 5-3 decision to the first-place Buzzers.
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IMMEDIATLEY
EXPERIENCED RIDERS & BARN STAFF
Motivated with room for advancement to full time
or Email- dgourley@windfields.com
Call (905)725-1194 ext.249
Fax 905-579-7552
Att: Donna Gourley
FRESH AIR,exercise and more.
Suitable for students. Call for a
carrier route in your area today.
(905)683-5117
GET PAID WEEKLY!P/T & F/T,
mail processors needed immedi-
ately. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext.
105, or visit our website at
www.opportunity-depot.com/mb
HAIRSTYLISTS wanted for busy
hair salons. Hourly, profit sharing,
also benefit pkg. Please call or
Mandy or Miranda (905)576-4477
I NEED SOMEONE to learn my
business. Must have leadership
ability desire for above average in-
come. Team spirit an asset. Con-
tact Steve 1-888-319-1213.
JUMBO RESTAURANT seeking
Full/Part time Experienced Short
Order Cook. Call for appt. 905-839
-3277.
LIFESTYLES Health and Fitness
are looking for full time telemarket-
ers. Hourly plus bonuses. Day,
evening and weekend shifts. Will
be flexible. Pleasant telephone
manner a must. For more informa-
tion call (905)697-3104 Ask for
Randy.
LOOKING FOR General labour-
er/carpenters for construction work
around the GTA. Please call
(905)655-0057 or 9647) 224-4713.
MAGICUTS, one of Canada's
leading chains is opening a new
salon in Whitby. Positions avail-
able: Licensed manager and As-
sistant Manager plus full and pt
stylist. We offer: Competitive sala-
ry, opportunity for advancement,
paid vacation, profit sharing, free
training classes, monthly prizes,
hiring bonus, benefits. Join a win-
ning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-
7323.
MAKE books your business.
Overwhelming response to book
and gift displays has created open-
ings in the Ajax-Pickering areas.
Responsibilities include dropping
off samples and delivering orders.
Must be looking to earn in the
$30,000 - $50,000 range. No ex-
perience necessary, suitable vehi-
cle required, internet access a
must. Visit us on line www.aliron-
marketing.com. Call toll-free 1-
877-325-4766.
MANDARIN Restaurant requires
Host Staff, Bus Person, Dishwash-
er, Kitchen Helper, Cleaner & Grill
Attendant. Experience not neces-
sary. Apply in person with photo ID
from 2pm-5pm at 1725 Kingston
Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of
Brock Rd.)
MOBILE Wash, looking for person
to work weekends & afternoons.
Must be able to drive standard.
Please call (905)831-3630
NEW Mickey Finn's Bistro & Cock-
tail Lounge, 1050 Simcoe St. N.,
Oshawa. NOW HIRING for all po-
sitions. (Minimum 2 yrs. experi-
ence). Apply in person, or fax re-
sume to 905-721-1975 attention:
Cindy
OFFICE FURNITURE SALES rep
for Oshawa/Scarborough area.
Opportunity for high commissions
for right professional with entrepre-
neurial drive and experience in
the industry. Resumes to dav-
ecurtis@atwork.ca (Dave's atWork
Office Furniture)
OSHAWA Warehouse Co. looks to
fill 20 F/T openings immediately.
Various positions, full training pro-
vided. $350-$450 to start. Call To-
day, ask for Gerry (905)571-6444
P/T EVENING
CLEANERS
NEEDED
Ideal for couples
in Ajax. Sun-Thurs,
4 hours each/night.
$1,376/month.
Office cleaning
after 6pm. If you
are mature and
responsible, call:
1-613-966-4495
Leave Message.
East GTA Area
PLASTIC INJECTION
MOULD MAKER
5 years experience
PATTERN SHOP TEAM LEADER
Wo od pattern maker with supervisory
experience, preferably in the automotive
industry. Benefits and profit sharing
Fax (905) 434-7939
email: e_vandeklippe@awcco.com
ROUEN TOOL & MOLD LTD.
& ROUEN PLASTICS LTD.
In Ajax have the following positions available:
•Junior Mould Designer-CADKEY exp preferred.
•Moulding Machine Operator
Fax resumes to : 905-427-0137 or Email
to: info@rouen.ca
SALES ASSOCIATES
Canada's Number One Home Furnishing
Retailer is now hiring Sales Associates for our
Whitby Store location, for furniture, appliance
and electronic sales. (Men or women's
fashion sales experience a plus). Home
furnishings sales experience not necessary.
However, you must be enthusiastic,
personable, presentable and willing to learn.
This is a rare opportunity for career-oriented
individuals to join the renowned industry
leader and earn above average incomes
($40,000 to $80,000) in a friendly, stable
and profitable work environment.
Our benefits include medical insurance, dental
insurance, prescription drug plan, generous
employee discounts and profit sharing, along
with career growth opportunities to those who
aspire to management positions.
Please send your resume or apply to:
Leon's Furniture
1500 Victoria St. E.
Whitby, ON
L1N 9M3
Please quote File #01-07-04SA
We thank everyone who applies, however only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Temporary Sales Staff for
SoftMoc’s Footwear Sale in
Whitby from Jan. 16 - Feb. 8.
Send resumé to
careers@softmoc.com or apply
at the Oshawa Center
SoftMoc store - $8.50+/hr.
Royal Woods Ford Lincoln Sales
in Pickering requires a Licensed Salesperson.
Ford Experience preferred but not necessary.
We offer company car, RRSP Plan, benefit package
and exceptional hours. Competitive Commission,
NO LOT PACK.
E-mail resume to sales@royalwoodsford.com
Fax to 905-655-3097
(All replies held in strict confidence)
PA RT-TIME CATTERY Assistant
required for cleaning litters and
cages. 3hrs/daily, Mon-Fri. Well
paid. Must like animals and have
own transportation. Experience
with cats/kittens an asset. Interest-
ed? If so, submit your applica-
tion/resume with a cover letter out-
lining how your training and experi-
ence relates to this position by
January 18th to File #968, Oshawa
This Week, 865 Farewell Street,
Oshawa ON L1H 7L5
PA RT-TIME Sales opportunity
very unusual, lucrative and unique
opportunity. Call toll free 866-448-
4477
Registration
Officer
Positions Required
$20.00/hr Ave.
We Train You!
Call Arron
(905) 435-0280
SUPERINTENDENT
COUPLE
Oshawa Residential
Complex. Must have
exp. in maintenance,
administration and
cleaning. Excellent
salary, benefits &
3-bdrm apt.
Please fax resume to:
416-485-7859
TEMPORARY:Distribute event
brochures in Durham Region. Jan.
19th - Jan 30th, 9-5pm. Must have
excellent communication skills.
$9/hr. 1-800-268-7582 ext. 2330
WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com-
pany needs help filling out their
simple worksheets. P/T or F/T.
Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7.
WORK FROM HOME Health and
Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T
$2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training
Provided. 416-376-7926.
www.athome-ebiz.com
ESTHETICIAN REQUIRED for an
INSTRUCTORS POSITION. Must
be mature, motivated and eager to
teach practical and theoretical fun-
damentals. Applicants must have a
minimum of 5 years working expe-
rience. Please drop off resume in
person: Art & Technique Academy
of Esthetics at 15 Simcoe St. S.,
Oshawa.
PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST re-
quired for 2 evenings and Satur-
days. Must be personable and well
groomed. Please bring resume to
Caine & Co. Hairstyling Attn: Syl-
via at 223 Brock St. N., Whitby.
SMALL CABINET shop looking for
Cabinet Maker, experienced pre-
ferred. Port Perry area. Call for in-
terview 905-985-7155.
Personal Attendant Care Inc.
is looking for
Client Service Coordinator
Come join our progressive home
support organization
Your experience in health care and community
environments will be an asset to our non-profit or-
ganization, Personal Attendant Care. Position is to
work with the team concept to coordinate client care.
Skills required:
•Supervisory skills
•Computer skills
•Tr ouble shooting
•Priority management
•Assessment and analytical
Education in health care field required. Diplo-
ma/Degree in health care is an asset. Must have
ability to work independently, in a fast paced team
environment. Benefits, pension and continuous edu-
cation provided. Salary to be discussed.
For more information see our website:
www.pacdurham.ca
Resumes to: Fax 905-576-8020,
Email- edavie@pacdurham.ca
Pe rsonal Attendant Care Inc.
is looking for
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Come and join our progressive organization
We are seeking dynamic Personal Support Workers to
provide non-medical personal assistance to physically
disables individuals in their own home.
We are an organization that provides continuous learn-
ing for all our staff
Requirements:
•PSW Certificate
•Current 1st Aid and C.P.R.
•Valid driver's license, reliable insured vehicle
•Po lice clearance Certificate
Day, evening, and weekend shifts available through-
out the Durham Region. We are aggressively seek-
ing employees for the northern part of the region.
Resumes to: Fax 905-576-8020
Email - edavie@pacdurham.ca
The Perfect Maid Service
Fully insured, bonded and staff supervised.
extremely reasonable rates.
We are available Mon. - Sat.
Call today! 905-686-5424.
NO MESSING AROUND!
All Jobs big or small.
We do windows and ironing.
BOOKKEEPER – Full-time posi-
tion with McCAM Insurance in
Oshawa. Must be comfortable
with Microsoft Windows, be well-
organized, and have prior experi-
ence in accounting. Please e-mail
your resume to info@mccaminsu-
rance.com or fax (905) 579-0193.
F/T CLERICAL needed with com-
puter and office exp. Must be pro-
fessional & responsible. Fax re-
sume to Karen Sullivan, Water-
mark Insurance Services Inc. 905-
839-9406 or phone 905-839-5916
LEGAL Real Estate Secretary with
4-5 yrs experience for Ajax law
firm. Must be able to handle resi-
dential real estate transactions
with minimum supervision. Fax re-
sume to 1-905-853-0508.
A EXCELLENT P/T INCOME that
we surpass your full-time income.
Evening work in Sales with all pre-
set appts. Required vehicle & cell
phone. No experience required. If
you think you are a closer, call us
we will train you. Call for interview
905-655-9053
SALES ASSOCIATE National
tool company requires qualified
person for their Pickering store.
Must have sales experience,
knowledge of wood &/or metal
working. Fax resume: 905-831-
4292 Attn:Terry Parkhurst.
SALES,Advanced commissions,
work from home, FT/PT. A need-
ed service, no competition, estab-
lished NYSE company. Diana
Thompson O.M.C., 416-244-3312
RETAIL SALES PEOPLE Wanted
for cellular phone industry in Ajax..
Full time/part time available. Sala-
ry, commission, and bonuses. No
exp.necessary. Please fax re-
sume to: 905-850-8916.
FULL TIME DENTAL receptionist
needed for maternity leave in
Scarborough. Please call (416)267
-1848
MASSAGE THERAPIST required
for Oshawa area. Must be experi-
enced. Full-time position. Call
(905)728-8973
PHARMACIST.Ontario Licensed.
Improve your quality of life, prac-
tice in a community pharmacy,
30min. East of Oshawa, in scenic
Lake Front Community, attractive
remuneration, excellent benefits,
working conditions with large in
dependant. Call collect
905-372-7171.
PREVENTIVE DENTAL Assistant
Level 2 for Orthodontic office. Or-
thodontic experience preferred.
Send/drop-off resume : Dr. E.
Pong, 1050 Simcoe St. N.,
Suite#112, Oshawa, L1G 4W5, or
e-mail ejpong@yahoo.com
RMT POSITION available in Co-
bourg. Please fax resume to
905-373-0460
CLEAN MOMENT
Experienced European
cleaning. Residential and
Commercial
Pickering, Markham, Ajax
area. For service call
647-295-0771
"Clean is our
middle name"
CLEANING LADY
available.
Fr idge & stove included
References available
Bonded $80/up
Please call Tracie at
(905)442-0348
(905)666-1728
LUMINOUS
CLEANING
Friendly, reliable,
meticulous cleaning lady.
You deserve the best,
treat yourself today.
Call Terrie
905-721-8518
FREE,Quick over-the-net home
evaluation.Visit www.
durhamhomeevaluation.com
GREAT INVESTMENT,live free!
legal duplex for sale or rent.
$189,000. Open House Sun., Jan.
11th from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 329
Dwight Ave., Oshawa. (905)720-
1882
INVESTORS WANTED
12%
Per Annum
Minimum $25,000
1-866-340-5559
Ext. 228
643 Kingston Rd. Pickering
Est. 1990
ILLUSION OF COUNTRY 3+1
bedroom 2-storey brick home
backing onto woodlands in desir-
able Mapleridge area of Pickering.
Features include professionally fin-
ished basement with bar, two car
garage, 3 bathrooms with full en
suite off master bedroom and main
floor laundry. Recent upgrades in-
clude extensive landscaping, new-
er roof, high efficiency gas fur-
nace, central air, central vac and
freshly paved driveway. Asking
$329,900. Evening and weekend
appointments only. No agents
please call 905-839-1461.
NORTH AJAX - 3 bedroom, 3
bathroom, finished basement,
1500 sq. ft. Close to 401/Go Train.
(905)683-9695
PICKERING Rouge Valley area,
3+1 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms,
hardwood throughout, 2 walkouts.
Completely renovated home, pro-
fessionally landscaped and fenced
tree line lot. Minutes walking dis-
tance to Petticoat Creek Park,
Rouge Beach and close to Go
train. A must see! $395,000. Call
416-520-8469. NO AGENTS
PLEASE.
PRIVATE SALE - Immediate pos-
session. Almost new Tribute all
brick "Woodland Model" home.
Walk to shopping, convenient
401/Hwy. 7 access. Beautifully
landscaped, relaxing front porch,
c/air, walkout kitchen w/ceramics.
Open-concept living/dining combo,
familyroom w/gas fireplace, oak
mantle. 3 bedrooms (master walk-
in closet/4pc. ensuite). 2 1/2 baths.
OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun. Jan. 10th
+ 11th, 1-5 pm. 1371 Dumont St.
Oshawa (Grandview/Taunton).
$229,900. 905-728-3554.
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Debt consolidations, refinancing,
credit issues, pre approvals, cash
back, low rates, residential/com-
mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-
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Res./Comm up to
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vate money available for purchase,
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vis Inc. Where low mortgage rates
are just the beginning. 416-984-
5584.
AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to
100% for any property. Self Em-
ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures
stopped, debt consolidation, refi-
nance. Good/Bad credit all appli-
cations processed. Prime Bank
rates to Private Funding. Call Val
Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1-
877-509-5626 or Online applica-
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nancing, Cash Back, Self-declared
income. No brokerage fees. Call
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DEBT problems? Settle your debts
interest-free without bankruptcy,
payments geared to income,
stops garnishments and harass-
ment from creditors. Call (905)721-
8251 For Free Consultation.
MORTGAGES - Good, bad and
ugly. Financing for any purpose.
All applications accepted. Call
Community Mortgage Services
Corp. (905)668-6805
1-BDRM bsmt apt. 2 seperate en-
trances, parking, laundry facilities,
Close to Oshawa Centre. Avail.
immediately. $700/mo inclusive.
(416)402-6594
2 & 3 BEDROOM apts., Pickering-
Beach/Bayly, MUST SEE mod-
ern/clean, separate entrance,
4-appliances ample parking, no
smoking/dogs, $800/$1175/month.
Call 416-518-8730
3-BDRM bsmt new apt, Pickering,
seperate entrance, own laundry,
no pets/smoking, $1100/mo inclu-
sive. Avail. immediately/Feb. 1st.
(905)509-6463
534 Mary St. Whitby. Bachelors,
1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet
low-rise building. Park-like setting,
balconies, on-site laundry, close to
downtown. Bus at front
door.(905)666-2450.
www.realstar.ca
A SUPER clean newly renovated
2-bedroom basement apt. Picker-
ing No smoking/pets. $900 all in-
clusive, cable, first/last police
check. Available immediately 905-
426-2686 or 416-320-1399
AJAX
1 Bed. Basement Apt.
Laundry, parking.
Sep. entrance.
Avail. immediately.
$750/mo. inclusive.
No smoking/pets.
905-426-6060.
AJAX - 2 bedroom basement
apartment, newly built. Separate
entrance, 4 pc. bathroom, kitchen
with ceramic floor, available imme-
diately. $750 inclusive. Call 416-
994-8552.
AJAX -3-bdrm main floor. 4 appli-
ances, 2-parking, close to
schools/shopping & transit. $1,200
+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediate-
ly/February 1st. Call Mike days
905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings
905-442-0020.
AJAX - large 2 bedroom walkout,
bright, 4 pc. bath, own laundry.
Par king, available Feb. 1st. Call
905-683-9213.
AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious
apartments, quiet bldg, close to
shopping, GO. Pool, sauna.
2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan & Feb.
1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Jan &
Feb..1st. (905)683-8421 or
(905)683-5322
AJAX -2-BEDROOM bright spa-
cious apartment, parking, separate
entrance, living/dining separate ar-
eas. First/last, no smoking/pets
$900/month, inclusive. Referenc-
es. 416-414-4221 or 905-619-0392
AJAX Basement Apt, $850 incl.
utilities, two Bedrooms, walk-in
closet. Bus stop, GO, Stores,
School, park on walking distance,
newly built, No Pets. First/Last, ref-
erences. (905)686-2993
AJAX Taunton/Westney, country
setting. 1-bedroom, double walk-
out, no pets/smoking $700/month.
ALSO Hwy#7/Westney, small cozy
3-bedroom FARMHOUSE, suit
couple. Available immediately.
(barn available). Call
(905)428-7407.
AJAX,1-bdrm bsmt, seperate en-
trance, parking, shared laundry,
$750/mo inclusive, avail Feb. 1st.
No smoking/pets. (905)427-2867
AJAX,2-bedroom, neat and clean,
walkout basement apartment.
Near GO, shopping and bus.
$900/month inclusive, washer
available 1-parking. Available
January 10, first/last. No
pets/smoking. Call (905)427-1779
AJAX. basement - immediate, 2
bedroom, living room, kitchen, 4
pa,. bath, 2 parking spaces, CAC,
sep. entrance, $800 + 40% utility.
No smoking/pets, Ajax Realty Lim-
ited.(905)683-1811
AT R OSSLAND/Cochrane - One
bedroom large basement apt.
Newly renovated, extremely clean.
Quiet court, private entrance, a/c,
appliances, first/last. No pets/no
smoking. $775/inclusive. Avail.
Feb.1st. (905)665-3314
ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom apt.,
$865./mo. inclusive. Laundry,
parking, appliances included.
Available immediately. Mill/Simcoe
Oshawa, call 1-800-486-9826.
AVAILABLE FEB/MARCH 1st.
Whitby, extra large one-bdrm
basement, parking, private en-
trance, includes utilities/cable,
$775/month. References, no
smoking/pets. Call after 6pm 905-
430-9898
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in
Whitby, Apt. building, spacious,
carpeted, newly painted, with bal-
cony, close to bus, shopping, all
utilities included, first/last required,
no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed-
room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000.
Call (905)767-2565
BASEMENT
APARTMENT
Open concept, appliances,
parking. No smoking/pets.
Near Pickering TC, 401.
Available immediately
$670/month inclusive
Call Helen
905-427-8789
BLUEWATER
PARK WHITBY
1 & 2 Bedrooms.
Please call Mon-Fri.
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
905-571-3522
Shelter Canadian
Properties Ltd.
CHURCH ST./HWY. 2 -Large
2-bedroom available Feb. lst. in
clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu-
sive with parking and new appli-
ances. 905-426-1161
BROOKLIN,1-bdrm bsmt apt.
Heat, hydro, cable, parking, laun-
dry incl. No pets. Suitable for
clean, quiet, single non-smoker.
Avail. Feb. 1st. $590/mo. Call 905-
655-1304
CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed-
room for December and January
$750 plus hydro, two bedrooms,
February $825 plus hydro. Well
maintained building. Call Mon-Fri
9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977
CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 3
bedroom apartments. Close to
schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444-
7391 Ext. 241
CLIPPER
APARTMENTS
AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed.
Please call Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
905-683-6021
Shelter Canadian
Properties Ltd.
COURTICE bright 3-bedroom,
upper level of house, Town-
line/Bloor area. Near amen-
ities/schools/park. Must See!
$1200/mo. appliances/utilities in-
cluded. First/last. Available Feb 1.
(905)404-8548, cell # (905)435-
4338.
DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 1-bed-
room apt. Private patio, parking,
references, first/last required.
$700/all inclusive. Leave msg 905-
434-7012
DOWNTOWN WHITBY - 2 bed-
room in small 6-plex, available
Feb.1st. $850, parking included.
Appliances/ laundry facilities. Suit-
able for retired couple. No pets.
905-668-8967; 905-668-8667
HARWOOD/HWY 2 one bedroom
basement apt. Sep entrance share
laundry newly renovated, parking.
$825/mo inclusive. No pets/smok-
ing. Available Immediately
(905)683-6950
LAKEVIEW Park Oshawa 3-BED-
ROOM bungalow, main floor, $995
monthly+hydro. Large yard, newly
renovated, laundry hookup avail-
able. No dogs. References re-
quired. Avail. Immediately. Call
905-435-2433
LARGE 1-BEDROOM apt., avail-
able immediately. King/Harmony.
$750/month, utilities included.
Small 1-bedroom apt. suitable for
one person, $625/month, utilities
included. Both available Feb 1st.
No pets/smoking. Call (905)579-
3328 Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm.
LARGE BASEMENT APART-
MENT.Walkout, Whites/Bayly,
own laundry, living room, dining
room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen.
No pets. Available immediately.
Call Frank 905-831-1979.
LARGE downtown Whitby, 2
floors, open concept, avail Feb.
1st. Must be seen to be appreciat-
ed. $1200/mo + hydro. Call
(905)430-1986
LARGE IMMACULATE one bed-
room basement apt. with sep. en-
trance. Eat in kitchen, own laun-
dry. Parking, utilities and satellite
TV included. Great location.
$900/mo. Available March 1st.
(905)728-7342
NANNY'S QUARTERS,furnished,
self-contained apt., private en-
trance, $700/mo inclusive. Also
furnished large bedsitting room
$500/mo with use of kitchen/bath-
room. 5 minute drive to Pickering
GO. No smoking/pets. 905-839-
8018.
NEAR DURHAM COLLEGE 5
minutes walk to college 2-bed-
rooms fridge & stove included.
freshly painted $795/month. Also
room for rent $450/month inclu-
sive. Available Feb. 1st. (905)442-
5592
NEAR OSHAWA CENTRE,
2-bdrm bsmt w/solarium, separate
entrance, cable, own laundry facil-
ities, 1-parking, $950/month inclu-
sive. Avail. Oct. 1st. First/last, ref-
erences. 905-571-0631
NEW,attractive 3-bedroom in
house with big back-yard, close to
GM. Own laundry. $1050/month
first/last. Available January/Feb-
ruary.Call 905-436-9793
NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom,
December lst/January lst. Clean,
family building. Heat, hydro and
two appliances included. Pay
cable, parking and laundry facil-
ities. (905) 723-2094
OSHAWA 304 Simcoe S., 17
Quebec St., older apartment build-
ing. 1-bdrm apt $520 & $620, plus
heat & hydro. First/last required.
Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905-
259-5796.
OSHAWA - 2 bedroom Park
/Adelaide. 6-plex, top floor, with
balcony. Parking, laundry, near
downtown and Shopping Centre.
All inclusive $825/mo. First/last.
Available anytime or Feb. 1st No
dogs.. (905)576-1248 or 905-213-
3980.
OSHAWA - Harmony/Beatrice,
street level large two bedroom apt.
Clean, quiet, air con., near bus
stop and park. $725/mo. inclusive.
First/last. No pets/smoking. Avail.
now. Call 905-429-2020.
OSHAWA - near Oshawa Centre,
newly renovated 2-bedroom
apartment, in small, clean building,
Suit mature persons. $725 plus hy-
dro. Phone 905-839-4659.
OSHAWA 1 bedroom $150/week,
2 bedroom $850/month, 1 bed-
room $750/month. Appliances, util-
ities, & parking included. Available
Jan. 4 or later. Deposit negotiable.
905-576-6769 leave message.
OSHAWA 2-bedroom upper half of
duplex. Parking for 1, $670+hydro,
first/last required. Available imme-
diately. No pets. Call (905)430-
0249
OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet
newer bldgs. Bachelor 1 & 2 bed-
room includes utilities, parking,
laundry, on site. No dogs.
(905)571-0425, or 1-888-558-
2622 or 416-473-9173
OSHAWA extremely large, clean
1000sq.ft. 1-bedroom. Elegant,
stylish, 10ft. ceilings, 5 appliances,
c/air, ceramic kitchen/ bath, hard-
wood floors, PET OWN-
ERS/SMOKERS NEED NOT AP-
PLY. Immediate. (905)259-7118
OSHAWA,avail. Feb. 1st. Large
1-bdrm apt w/balcony, $750/mo in-
clusive, 100 William Street West.
ALSO 2-bdrm, $875/mo inclusive.,
965 Simcoe Street North, 905-721-
0831 or 905-728-2969
OSHAWA,Bloor/Park 2-bedroom
apartment freshly painted in quiet,
clean small apartment building, 1
free parking, coin laundry, avail-
able now. No dogs. First/last. call
Bob (905)924-6075
PICKERING quiet self-contained
1-bedroom basement apartment.
Close to major transporta-
tion/shopping centre, quiet neigh-
borhood. Separate entrance, util-
ities included. Non-smoking.
$750/month, available immediate-
ly. (905)839-6176
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We have been instructed to liquidate this superb collection of new
furniture and accessories at a “NO RESERVE” auction.
Approximately 1 0 -3 p i e c e s o f a s e t s from traditional to
contemporary to designer looks, from 1 0 0 % I t a l i a n l e a t h e r match
to the highest grade fabric on the market. 4 G o rg e o u s D i n i n g
r o o m s u i t e s ,some with matching buffets, hutches and sideboards,
some in solid wood and in wood veneer, cherry, walnut, mahogany,
pine, and maple finishes. E l e g a n t b e d r o o m o u t f i t s to include a
stunning 8 p c Tra n s i t i o n a l Q u e e n B e d roo m S u i t e in Dark Oak,
and a fabulous 8pc Queen Sleigh Bed Suite with hidden drawers.
Huge assortment of coffee, end tables, bar stools, jams cupboards,
gifts, entertainment units, and lamps. H u g e a s s o r t m e n t o f
e l e c t r o n i c s a n d h o m e t h e a t r e -1 9 ”-6 1 ”w i d e s c r e e n TV ’s ,
DVD players, cordless phones, small kitchen appliances, all under
warranty. Many framed pieces of art, signed and numbered “Group
of Seven”. Hand painted desks and Bombe Chests. Q u a l i t y
m a t t r e s s e s a n d b ox s p r i n g s e t s in single, double, queen and
king from the most economical to the h i g h e s t q u a l i t y p o c ke t c o i l
p i l l o w t o p s e t s o n t h e m a r k e t .Satsuma, Limoge vases, sign
boards, and crystal. 28pc pots and pan sets from Germany. 65-98pc
China dish sets. Tribal Art, masks, porcelain dolls, 8x11 carpets and
bakers racks. This is a partial listing many more awesome items not
shown. Subject to additions and deletions.
T H I S M AY B E T H E B E S T AUC T I O N YOU H AVE E V E R S E E N !
Delivery Service Available. Payment: Cash, Visa, M/C,
Debit, 10% Buyers Premium.
For more information call 519-821-9331 or visit at
wwwauctionsfind.com/unclejoes
OUTSTANDING ANTIQUE AUCTION
Sunday Jan. 11th, 10:00 AM
(Viewing 8:00 AM)
Early Viewing Sat. Jan. 10th, 4 to 7 p.m.
MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO at
Silvanus Gardens.Take 401 to 115/35 Hwy.
20 km. North to Main St. Orono, follow signs
to Mill Pond Rd.
This Outstanding Auction features the contents from the
Port Hope home of Mrs.Wallace (Hazel) Horn. (Note Home &
Contents were featured in October 1985 Issue of Century
Home Magazine). Mrs. Horn who has given up housekeeping
has collected an exceptional collection of articles while dec-
orating her 1860's reconstructed Carriage House.
Partial List includes 3 section diningroom "D" table, 6 caned
chairs, corner china cabinet, side by side secretary china
cabinet, pine Postmasters desk, drop front desk/cupboard,
large English sideboard, chest of drawers (Malcom), vanity
& mirror, spool bed, 7 pc. white Malcom bedroom set,
Heintzman & Co. grand piano (Pat'd date March 10th, 1896),
washstand, old sewing boxes, Empire settee, large couch,
wingback & parlour chairs, unique lift top sofa stool, parlour
tables, carved English curio cabinet, 6' pine armoire w/origi-
nal stenciling & drawer, tea wagon, corner china cabinet,
large heavily carved trunk, 3 pc. settee set, church related
articles (windows, mirrors, steeple, pillars, prayer bench
purchased from convent of Sacred Heart in Toronto).
Collection of dolls, hard sculptured doll by Jane Buckles of
Uxbridge, 2 exceptional metal urns, original Marx Train in
box, stained glass windows, large globe & brass stand, old
oil lights, chandeliers, oil lamps/electric fixtures, old cloths
& hats, pocket watches & clocks, blanket & wood boxes,
crocks & jugs, tins, carpets, cement plant stands, original
art work, cast door stops, pots & related fireplace pcs., ex-
ceptional offering of rare & unique glass & china, inkwells,
pressed & colour glass, Flow Blue, plates & platters, Vase-
line, Cranberry, etc., vases, Austrian wall plates etc.
Plus the contents of a basement full of treasures still to be
unpacked. A must attend auction for the collector of articles
that are not normally found at the auction.
Photos available at: www.theauctionadvertiser.com
Terms Cash, Cheque,Visa, M/C & Interac.
Call For All Your Auction Needs
MACGREGOR AUCTIONS
Michael J. MacGregor 1-800-363-6799, 905-987-2112
PUBLIC AUCTION
Kahn Auction Centre
Estate & Consignment Our Specialty
2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering
3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd.
'BIG ORANGE BARN"
THURS. JAN. 8TH
6:30 P.M. Start - 4:30 P.M. Preview
•Brand New Pillowtop Box Spring & Mattresses
•New Furniture Liquidation
•Diningroom & Bedroom Suites
•Estate Contents & Collectables.
•Antiques - Brand New Selection
For more info. or for consignment please call
VICTOR BREWDA - AUCTIONEER 905-683-0041
(Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th: 10:00 AM
Exceptional New Years Auction Sale of Furni-
ture, Antiques, and Collectibles featuring a
Goodwood Estate, selling at Neil Bacon
Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica.
TO INCLUDE: Furniture:Immaculate 1/4 cut oak hall
stand with beveled mirror and lion hooks, immac 4 tier
stacking oak bookcase, 9pc walnut dining suite, Victorian
couch and chair, walnut tea wagon, 2pc pine flatback, 8ft
mahogany dining table and 6 chairs (Ex), 1 pc pine flatback
cupboard, pine dry sink, pine armoire, immac ladies walnut
dressing vanity, walnut cedar chest, marble top hall table,
mahogany sideboard with ball and claw feet, drop leaf inlaid
hall table, 1/4 cut oak library table, 1/4 cut oak parlour table,
1/4 cut oak hall mirror, wooden dental cabinet, birdseye
maple lamp table, walnut gate leg table, 1 board pine blan-
ket box, matching walnut hi-boy and dresser, early wing
chair, pine sideboard, spinning wheel, wool winder, pine
blanket boxes, dome top trunk, leather inlaid hall table, pine
washstand, oak table and 4 chairs, piano, French side
chairs, Victorian child's vanity, Jenny Lynn bed, ant. rocker
with leather seat.Collectables:1942 6ft airplane propeller,
ant doll buggy and doll lounge, ornate piano lamp, 2 bisque
dolls, speltor figurines, ant picture frames, Victorian brass
candlesticks, 12 carpet balls (Ex), Skinner and Co., Picton
CW blue flowered crock, Picton CW 1 gallon crock, blue
flowered keg, JS Henderson Kingston jug, red ware dog,
silver epern, oak ant telephone, bridge lamps, lanterns, ice
tongs, salesman sample horseshoe, clothes wringer, pock-
et watches, gingerbread clocks, bubble glass frames, large
1954 Cliff Mills motors calendar, large 1937 Chev calendar
from Harold Archers, Port Perry, 1933 calendar GM
Oshawa, Wards dairy Uxbridge milk bottle, ginger bread
clock, CNR oil lantern, ant toys, 1950 Hockey Master game,
brass transit, candle mold, old books (1st edition of "In
Flanders Fields"), Everette Buffet, Crampon alto saxo-
phone, clarinet, trumpet, Yamaha guitar, Fender electric
guitar.Military:Brander and Potts spring bayonet flint lock
brass barrel blunterbus c.1810, ant flint lock pistol, Balkan
holster pistol, single box lock percussion pistol, double bar-
rel percussion pocket pistol, 2 bayonets, ant swords, WWI
medals.Lamps and Glassware:Moorcroft vase, 7pc Flo
Blue wash set (Ex), Flo Blue platters, servers and soup tu-
reen, 2 cranberry lamps, 2 ant art glass hanging lamps,
crystal chandelier, Dougan carnival bowl, bavaria plates,
Royal Crown Derby Posies nut set, Royal Stanley 9" bowl,
signed Galle vase, cranberry opalescent bowl, RS Prussia
bowl, signed pair point lamp and deco teapot, Gouda vase,
several pcs of signed and artist signed waterford crystal,
setting for 12 Royal Bayreath dishes, setting for 12 Minton
dishes, setting for 8 Heirloom sterling flatware, set of 8
Shelly dishes, enameled bride's basket, 3pc satin glass
condiment set, 6 limoges fish plates, Doulton Lambeth
signed vases, cranberry perfumer, silver overlay perfume
decanter, Russian amber perfume decanter, other perfu-
mers, Royal Crown Derby Mikado dishes, Royal Copenhag-
en figurine (1316), Caithness paper weight (Acrobat
F8351), 52pc tapestry Royal Doulton china, Mary Gregory
lemonade set, hummels (full Bee mark), syvac pcs, Shelly,
RS Germany, art deco candlesticks, spode, Birks sterling
ring box, devonware, Royal Winton humidor, several signed
waterford crystal pcs, plus many other exceptional and high
quality pcs.Note:Don't miss this opportunity to purchase a
rare and beautiful piece, one you may never come across
again. Viewing for this exceptional sale will be Friday, Janu-
ary 9th between 1 and 8pm and Saturday, January 10th
(sale day) beginning at 8am.Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C,
and Interac only.
SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY
NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.
905-985-1068
POST BOXING WEEK LIQUIDATION OF
MAJOR DEPARTMENT. STORE &
CATALOGUE INVENTORY
Bedding* Cookware* Tools* Electronics*
Digital Cameras* Stainless* Appliances*
Jewellery* Tiffany Lamps/Panels
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
Sunday, January 11th at 12:00-noon
View at 11:00-am
Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Ave.
Oshawa, Ont (bottom of Simcoe)
Name Brands:Cannon* Toshiba* Cuisinart*
I.B.M.* Ralph Lauren* Phillips* Group of
Seven* Swarovski* Disney* Shark* Mirano*
Panasonic* DeLonghi* Etc.
Kitchen/Cookware:18/10 St. Steel Cookware*
Crockpots* Wallace Flatware* Juicers* Food
Processors* Steam Irons* Coffee makers*
Solingen Knife sets* Sets cutlery* Kitchen
scales* Dinnerware* Rosters*.
Electronics:DVD Players* Cannon Digital
Cameras* FRS Walkie Talkies* 2.4
Cordless Phones* TV Combos* Grundig S.
Wave Radios* Philishave Razors* Radio
Control Cars* 30 min. Movie Clip Cameras*
CD Players*.
Bedding/Linens:Ralph Lauren Featherbeds*
Duvets* Goose* Throws* Handmade Quilts*
Pillows*.
Jewellery:Large selection of 10-14kt Chains*
Earrings* Diamond Solitaire 1/2kt* Ruby, Opal,
Bl. Saph. Garnet, Topaz, Diamond Rings* Cult.
Pearls* Sterling Silver Jewellery*.
Miscellaneous:Power Tools* Group of Seven
#'d L/E Prints* Swarovski Chandeliers, figures*
Crystal Stems/Miniatures* Tiffany Lamps/St.
Glass Panels* Hunting Knives* Disney Items*
Italian Mirano* Dolls* Massage Units*
Shark Vacuum Cleaners* Dr. Scholls Foot
Massagers* Obusform Massage Cushions*
Oneida Products*.
Over 700 items to be sold, too numerous to
mention.
M. FLEISHMAN AUCTIONS
R.R.#4, Shelburne (519)941-8392
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14th: 4:45 pm
Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques,
and Collectibles for the Estate of Kerry
Willoughby of Oshawa, selling at Neil Bacon
Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica.
TO INCLUDE:7pc Pine kitchen suite, 8pc pine dining
room suite, pine hall bench, oak desk and chair, 4pc maple
bedroom suite, maple hi-boy, pine dressing mirror, pine hall
table, pine coffee and end tables, pine magazine tables,
wardrobe, antique mirror, cedar chest, 5pc bedroom suite,
whatnot, 2 antique long case wall clocks, 4 mantle clocks,
Fr ench figural clock, gingerbread clock, Sony 32" TV, Sony
VCR, Sony stereo, Carnswith carved birds, approx. 30
large limited edition prints (Joe Ferrante, Andrew Kiss,
Brent Trach, Mark Strutt, J. Vandenbrink, David Martin), 12
Ducks Unlimited prints, lamps, microwave and stand, cor-
ner shelves, filing cabinet, Kenmore vacuum, books, tackle
boxes, Lawnboy lawnmower, 10.5HP 29" cut Mastercraft
snowblower (like new), plus many other interesting and
quality pcs.Note:All items are in immaculate and like new
condition.Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in
full on day of sale.
SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY
NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.
905-985-1068
AUCTION
GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE
NEWTONVILLE
January 9th, Friday, 6 p.m.
Selling the contents from an Oshawa home: 2
pc. chesterfield, 9 pc. dining room suite, teak
dining suite, 1940 bedroom suite, pr. single
spool beds, coffee tables, lamps, rocking
chairs, occasional chairs, occasional tables, L/E
prints, glassware, china, console t.v. etc.
Check the website for updates. Preview after 2
p.m. Terms: Cash, App. cheque, visa, m/c, in-
terac
AUCTIONEERS
Frank and Steve Stapleton
(905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886
www.stapletonauctions.com
'estate specialists since 1971'
CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN
Friday, Jan 9th at 4:30pm
3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4
The property of Margaret Smith and the late Walter
Smith of Lindsay plus others - Bonnet Chest, East
Lake open face washstand, piano stool, blanket box, 4
pressback chairs, oak wall telephone, art deco mirror,
3 pc. modern bedroom set, chesterfield & chair, Low-
ry elec. organ, glider rocker, single beds, dressers &
chest of drawers, bed chesterfield, coffee & end ta-
bles, round glass top rattan table, occasional chairs,
floor & table lamps, 3pc roll away Mastercraft tool
box, CII 12" wood planer, 2Hp shop vac, 6" grinder
on stand, drill press, alum. ext. & step ladders, 3x6
workbench, qty. small hand tools, Maytag auto wash-
er & dryer, Kenmore Freezer, Kenmore fridge &
stove, plus a qty. of china, glass, antique & collectible
items.
Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers
info call (705)786-2183 Randy Potter Estate Auctions
Sat. Jan. 10th, 6 p.m.
View: from 4 PM day of sale.
Randy Potter Estate Auction is located
at 15 Cavan St., downtown Port Hope.
We will be selling approx. 300 lots of
antiques, fine furniture, glass, china
& collectibles incl: several signed
Wm. E. Atkinson paintings, Beatle's
memorabilia etc.
For details go to:
www.randypotterauctions.com
Randy Potter Auctioneer
(905) 885-6336
"Your Estate Specialist"
ESTATE AUCTIONS at
WARNERS AUCTION
Thurs Jan 8 at 6pm & Sat Jan 10 at 10am.
for complete listing visit warnersauction.com
or call 905-355-2106 for a fax, or email
gwarner@eagle.ca.
Gary E Warner Auctioneer
Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Hay-
don ON Sat. Jan 10/04 @ 5:00 pm
From Bowmanville: 1988 Hyundai, Fridge, Stove, Washer,
Dryer, Love seat,Chairs, Glassware, Collectibles, Tools and
many other articles.Visit www.theauctionfever.com.
Auctioneer Don Stephenson
905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829
QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03.
905-448-5000
416-724-4444
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OSHAWA,bright, spacious legal
(Adelaide/Wilson) 930sq ft, 2-level
apt., yard overlooking ravine, avail.
immediately, separate entrance,
c/a, c/v, cable, appliances, laun-
dry, parking, bus route. No
pets/smoking. Utilities incl. Mature
adults or working couple only pre-
ferred. First/last, credit check, ref-
erences. $950/mo. Call (905)720-
3737
OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive area.
Spacious, 1-bedroom basement
apt, C/A, fireplace, laundry, cable,
no smoking, suitable for single per-
son. $685 incl. first/last & referenc-
es. (905)571-4373
OSHAWA,near Airport, 2-bed-
room upper level of house. Appli-
ances, laundry, parking, separate
entrance. Available February 1st.
$900/month inclusive (Cable not
included). (905)839-7588
OSHAWA,ONE bedroom, fridge,
stove, heat, hydro & water includ-
ed.. Close to O.C. References &
1st and last. $700 avail. Feb. 1,
(905)263-2244, 905-243-0339
OSHAWA,quaint, 1-bedroom,
main floor of quiet home. Large
country kitchen, porch, parking,
coin laundry, bus at doorstep, non-
smoker only. $725 plus hydro.
(905)786-2413, cell 905-431-3829
OSHAWA-4-BEDROOM UPPER
LEVEL OF SEMI. 1 1/2 baths, 3
appliances, parking, fenced yard,
walk out to deck, $1300. LARGE
BACHELOR apartment separate
entrance, $650. Both close to
amenities and lake, include util-
ities and cable, available February
1st, no smoking/pets,
first/last/credit check. (905)728-
9906 after 6pm.
PICKERING FAIRPORT/HWY#2
Brand new/Gorgeous One-bed-
room, ground floor apt., private en-
trance, parking, laundry, non-
smoker, no pets. Feb 1st. $850 in-
clusive (lower rate for single per-
son) 905-420-4451 lv msg.
PICKERING VILLAGE,legal
2-bedroom basement apartment.
$795/month inclusive. Separate
entrance. 1 car parking. No smok-
ing/pets. References. Available im-
mediately. (905)683-2745
(416)783-1410
PICKERING Westshore, 3-bed-
room main floor, available Febru-
ary 1st, $1200/month. 1-bedroom
basement, available immediately,
$775/month. Bright, spacious, im-
maculate, separate entrances,
parking, C/A. First/last. (905)831-
3681
PICKERING,1-bdrm basement
apt. Private entrance, laundry,
cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. im-
mediately. Non-smoking. $650
plus utilities. No pets.
(905)839-8388
PICKERING,Brock/Delbrook, spa-
cious 2 bedroom basement apart-
ment, sep entrance, near to bus
stop. Cable, parking $850. Avail-
able Feb. 1st. No pets/smoking.
(905)426-3294, 416-429-3000 ext
4909 Herman
PICKERING,Finch/Brock, very
clean, bright, spacious 2-bdrm
bsmt. Walk-out, seperate en-
trance, 4 appliances, a/c, cable, ja-
cuzzi, avail now/Feb. 1st.
$850+utilities. No pets/smoking,
First/last, references, credit check.
(416)727-1084
PICKERING,Hwy#2/Brock, Estate
of Delbrooke and Pepperwood
Gate. New 2 large bedrooms,
basement apartment, separate en-
trance, walkout, large kitchen, ap-
pliances, cable, parking, no
pets/smoking. Walk Schools/Shop-
ping/GO. $900 all inclusive, avail-
able immediately. (905)619-6822.
or (416)520-7388.
PICKERING,large 2-bdrm main
floor, large yard, a/c, c/v, garage,
ceramics, h/w, appliances, laun-
dry. $1,100/mo inclusive. Avail.
Jan/Feb. No pets/smoking.
(905)426-2077 (leave msg)
PICKERING,newly renovated
1-1/2 bdrm bsmt apt, seperate en-
trance, close to Brock/Hwy#2.
Avail. Feb. 1st. $825/mo inclusive.
No smoking/pets. (905)619-3115.
PICKERING,one bedroom base-
ment, avail. immediately., very
clean, private entrance, laundry
cable included, Single person pre-
ferred, non-smoking, no pets,
$700.mo., References required,
first/last (905)839-4040.
PICKERING,walkout basement,
one bedroom apt. very clean, non-
smoker, no pets. Separate en-
trance. First/last. $675 inclusive.
available immediately, call
(905)428-9653
PICKERING,WHITES/401, large
2-bedroom basement, seperate
entrance, 4 appliances, security,
laundry, Vac/C/A., No smok-
ing/pets, First/last, references,
$950+. Avail. Feb.1 (905)420-9949
PICKERING-2 bedroom, newly
renovated, separate entry, full
bath, 4 appliances, cable, laundry
1 car parking. No pets/smoking,
available immediately, $800/inclu-
sive. (905)426-4723
PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart-
ment in quiet building. No pets.
$905 +utilities. Call Garry 905-982
-0826 or 905-243-4700
REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency
Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt.
Complex. Clean quiet building,
across from park. Close to down-
town. Daily activities incl.. All util-
ities included. Call (905)430-7397.
www.realstar.ca. Open house-
Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3.
SCARBOROUGH - 3 bed. apt. 2
appliances. walk out to paio &
lawn. Approx. 2 acres, park set-
ting, very private. Finch Ave./To-
ronto Zoo area. $1100/mo. all in-
clusive. 416-286-5769.
SUPER Clean newly renovated 2
bedroom basement. apt., no smok-
ing/pets. $800. plus utilities, avail.
immediately. Ajax near Dela-
ney/Westney. (905)686-1648.
SOUTH AJAX 2-bedroom apart-
ment. Fireplace, central air/vac,
laundry, parking, backyard, hot
tub, satellite, internet. Non-smok-
ing, pets ok. First/last, $1150/
month, hydro included. Feb 1st.
416-896-2330.
SUITE SALE
OSHAWA
VERY SPACIOUS
2 & 3 bdrm. apts.
Close to schools,
shopping centre,
Go Station.
Utilities included.
Seniors Discounts
Call (905)728-4993
TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd.
Uxbridge, One & two bedroom
apts. available. Conveniently lo-
cated in Uxbridge in adult occu-
pied building. Weekly tenant activ-
ities. Call (905)852-2534.
www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4
Sat/Sun.
TRIPLEX,2 bedroom, in quiet
building, north Oshawa, private en-
trance. Yard, and laundry facilities.
Available Feb.1, $850./mo., first &
last. 1 800-831-2383 ask for Doug.
WHITBY DOWNTOWN,1 bdrm
bsmt apt, everything seperate, no
smokers/pets. Avail. immediately,
$700/mo +. Call (416)910-6316
WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St.
E., One and two bedroom units
available, park like setting, close to
downtown, low rise building, laun-
dry facilities, balcony, parking.
(905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca
WHITBY,3 bedroom apt., non
smoking, no pets, $1010 month
plus hydro, first/last required.
Avail. February 1., (905)571-0686.
WHITBY,3-bedroom apartment,
Adult 5-Plex, on 3-levels with walk-
out to private patio and big back
yard. Large eat-in kitchen with
dishwasher, laundry facilities and
utilities included. No dogs. Avail-
able March. $1200. 905-655-
7277.
WHITBY,Dundas/Garden legal
one-bdrm basement apt., bright,
newly renovated, separate en-
trance, parking for 1, no smok-
ing/pets. Avail now. $800/mo inclu-
sive. Call Chris(905)665-8125
WHITBY-2 bedroom, $860. 3
bedroom $950., Feb. lst. Office
hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday & 6
p.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
(905)665-7543
WHITES/HWY #2 large bright
basement apt., non-smoking, no
pets, references, first & last, $800
includes parking, hydro, and appli-
ances. Available immediately. Call
Carlos 416-509-5110, 905-421-
0110
WILSON/OLIVE area, adult life-
style building. 2-bedroom apt.
available February lst. Fridge,
stove, heat, hydro included. No
dogs, $767.50/month. Carpet, 1
parking space, balcony, laundry.
Daytime 905-263-8369 or even-
ings 905-263-2522
NEWER 2 bedroom condo, green-
house kitchen, onsuite laundry, 2
baths, available Feb. 1st.
$1350/mo. Westney Rd. Ajax.
First/last/references/credit-check.
(905)619-2791
PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed-
rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking,
ground floor, avail. Feb. 1/04. New
low price - $1195/mo+hydro. View
at www.tinyurl.com/x89y 416-270-
1213.
PICKERING:3-bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, 2
balconies, a/c, 1 underground
parking, close to Go-train, 401,
available in March 1/04. Rent
$1300/month inclusive. No smok-
ing/pets. Call (905)626-0323.
SOUTH OSHAWA -2 bdrm. con-
dominium apt., totally upgraded,
ceramics and new carpet. Quiet,
secure building, suits seniors. No
pets. $825/mo., first/last. Avail. im-
mediately. 905-579-4015
A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR
OWN HOME! From $550/month
OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash
back to you. $32,500+family in-
come. No down payment re-
quired! For spectacular results,
Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As-
sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker
RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414,
or 1-877-663-1054, kencol-
lis@sympatico.ca.
A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6
months free, then own a house
from $600/month. o.a.c. Up to
$7,500 cash back to you! Require
$30,000 +family income and good
credit. Short of down payments?
Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today!
Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-
888-732-1600
AA CHARMING SEMI,3-bed-
rooms, close to downtown Oshawa
and schools. Private laundry $975
plus utilities. Available immediate-
ly. (905)665-3242
AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn-
houses semis & fully detached
homes from $1200 - $4000/month
plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax
Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bow-
manville, Call Garry Bolen, Asso-
ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status
Realty Inc. (905)436-0990.
AJAX - 2,300 SQ. FT.immediate.
Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths,
garage, fenced, air, close to plaza,
schools, recreation centre. GO trai,
easy 401 access. $1,450+utilities.
(416) 275-1817
AJAX,3-bedroom house, renovat-
ed, finished basement. Perfect for
couple or small family. No smok-
ing/pets. $1350 plus utilities. Call
905-404-7555
AJAX,Bayly/Burcher 3-bdrm main
floor, brand new kitchen/bath, h/w
& ceramics, separate entrance,
$1250+partial utilities. No smok-
ing/pets. (905)426-7435
AJAX: 3- B/R,11/2 bth, 4-appl. Li-
vingrm with hardwood fl. Large
yard with /inground pool. Det. gar-
age. Avail. March 1. South Picker-
ing Beach Rd. area. $1550 +. 705-
444-7393
AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0
down, own your own home. Car-
ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini-
mum income required per house-
hold is $30,000. Please call Aure-
lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888
-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24
hr. pager.
AVAILABLE 4 level 2000sq.ft.
back split with legal apartment, 8
new appliances, central air, no
pets, no smoking, $1595 plus util-
ities. First/last, references. Call
(905)728-9706
GREAT area of Pickering upper.
Gorgeous 3-bedroom home, laun-
dry, parking, central air, skylight,
$1295 plus 60% utilities. Absolute-
ly beautiful. Liz Kendall 416-281-
0027.
HOUSE for rent. Short Term,
Oshawa/Whitby boarder, whole
house, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
$1250 plus utilities, call 905-404-
7555
JUNIOR EXECUTIVE 2100 sq. ft.
home, Courtice location. Almost
new, 3 bed., 3 baths, 5 appliances,
available Feb. 1st. First/last
$1500+utilities. Call Linda Currie,
905-720-2004
LAKEVIEW PARK Oshawa, 2+2
bedroom raised bungalow, newly
renovated, nice yard, no dogs,
$995 plus utilities. call 905-435-
2433.
LITTLE BRITAIN AREA--1840s
stone country retreat, complete
with new kitchen, bathroom, 2 bed-
rooms. Skylights, fantastic lake-
view, deck. Available immediately.
Horsebarn also available. Call 905
-655-3393.
OSHAWA 2-storey detached
home, 3-bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath-
rooms, fireplace in familyroom, eat
-in kitchen, diningroom, backyard,
newly renovated and painted. Free
Rogers digital cable. Pets wel-
come. $1075/month+ 2/3 utilities.
first/last. Available Jan 15 or Feb
1. (905)718-5032
OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive
4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths
triple car garage. This home is well
appointed with a million-dollar
view. The successful tenants will
sign a yearly rental agreement.
Available December 2003, $2000
per month. Brokers Protected. For
Further information please contact
905-434-2447.
OSHAWA,close to OC, 4 bed-
room, fenced yard, partially fin-
ished basement, no pets, first &
last required,$1100, first & last,
plus $200 water deposit. (905)430-
0249
OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM, approx
1300sq.ft. New ceramic, hard-
wood, very clean, large deck, 5 ap-
pliances, parking, no pets.
First/last, credit approval. $1075.
Available immediately. Call
(905)424-9115
PICKERING 4 BEDROOM de-
tached, 2 storey, double car gar-
age, 5 appliances, walkout base-
ment, fenced yard, 2 1/2 baths, no
pets, available immediately $l,475
plus. (416)283-5605
PICKERING large clean 3 bed-
room main floor of bungalow, sep.
laundry, parking, a/c, fireplace,
near schools, eat-in kitchen, en-
suite washroom, $1125+part of
utilities (905)831-3091
PICKERING,Westshore/French-
man's Bay. Close to GO sta-
tion/schools. Immaculate 4+1 bed-
rooms, one full/ 2-half bathrooms,
g/f family room, finished basement,
central A/C, inground pool. Newly
painted, broadloomed, refinished
hardwood floor. Available immedi-
ately. $1,550 plus utilities. 647-
273-3512
WEST WHITBY, 4-bdrms, 2,800sq
ft home, 3 baths, backs onto ra-
vine, h/w flooring throughout, non-
smoking, first/last. $1595+. Near
all amenities. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call
905-666-8639
3 BEDROOM TOWNHHOUSE.
Central Oshawa location. Bright,
clean, $1100/month all inclusive.
Available Feb. 1st. Call Justin 905-
723-0329.
CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E.,
Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail-
able. Close to downtown and
shopping. 4 appliances, carpet
and hardwood flooring, close to
401 and GO. Utilities included.
Call (905)434-3972. www.real-
star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs.
Fr i. 7-9 p.m.
OSHAWA -3 +1bdrm. townhouse
with garage to rent. All appliances
included. $1100+utilities. Avail. im-
mediately. Call 905-665-7416 or
905-431-6931.
OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town-
house, close to schools, shopping.
$975/month plus utilities.
First/last. Avail. Feb. 1. Toll-free 1
-866-922-6422, 905-579-9956
PICKERING.Ve ry clean, 3-bdrms,
1-1/2 baths, 4 appliances, new
carpet, freshly painted. Close to all
amenities. $1025/mo + utilities.
Avail. immediately. (416)453-1080
TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun-
ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms
with/without garage. 3 appliances,
hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool,
sauna, Children's playground close
to all amenities. Fenced back-
yards. 905-436-3346. www.real-
star.ca. Open house Wed.,
Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m.
AJAX: HARWOOD/Rossland,for
those who want something better,
fully furnished bed/sitting room,
TV, cable, air, kitchen, laundry, all
inclusive. No smoking/pets, just
bring your toothbrush.. (905)686-
3437
BOWMANVILLE,Room and
Board, suitable for elderly or stu-
dent, in a home environment. 20
years experience in home care.
Call (905)623-9323
BROCK/DELBROOK,Pickering.3
Large rooms available top floor in
family home, Cable included. Stu-
dent welcome, parking. On bus
route, close to school. Call any-
time 416-460-8609
DEAN/WILSON OSHAWA,- one
bedroom, sep. bathroom, sep. liv-
ingroom, share kitchen, in house.
Laundry facilities. One-parking
$650 inclusive. On bus route.
Avail. immediately. (905)723-1484.
AJAX HOUSE shared accommo-
dation. Mature male preferred.
Laundry, all appliances, rec room
with pool table, parking, storage,
cable, no smoking/pets, first/last
$450. 905-420-0081 cell: 416-804-
4867.
AT THICKSON / ROSSLAND,
friendly people. 1 room, $450
monthly all inclusive. Spotless
bungalow, laundry, cable, internet,
telephone, near bus, gazebo, park-
ing, must see. Available Feb. 1st.
(905)723-5653
2 Spacious Teaching Studios
Visa, Amex, Debit, Mastercard
Extended Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 9:00
Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 5:00
Classes, seminars in: Full Retail Outlet
Acrylics, Oils Delta,
Unfinished Furniture DecoArt, Jo Sonya
Giftware Wood, Brushes
Guest Teachers Packets, Books
235 Bayly Street W., Unit 12, Ajax, Ontario L1S 3K3
Phone: 905-683-6109 Fax: 905-426-4673
Email: judymcdonald@idirect.com
Web Site: http://www.creative-pastimes.com
OVER 3200 SQ. FT., ONE LEVEL LOCATION
“OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION”
JANUARY 5-10
HARWOOD/401 private 2 rooms,
upper level of 1-1/2 storey house,
share bathroom kitchen, laundry
with one other. cable/phone includ-
ed. Available immediately.
$500/mo inclusive. (905)686-2856
FOUND:female cat, white body
with black head & tail. Very lov-
able. Harwood/Hwy 2 area. Call
(905)426-7338
NEW TO DURHAM?Looking for
new Durham Region residents to
talk about why they moved here
and what they think so far. Contact
905-579-4473 ext. 2260 or
cfoster@durhamregion.com
YOUNG WIDOW would like to
meet kind, caring gentleman
55-65, good sense of humour,
knows how to treat a lady. I like
DANCING, travelling, drives in the
country, dining out. Would like to
hear from you. Serious replies on-
ly: File #950, P.O. Box 481,
Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5
LIVE-IN NANNY for 10 year old
boy flexible hours , housekeeping.
(905)837-1688.
AFFORDABLE daycare, full/part
time, for kids of all ages, available
in a loving home, close Lord Elgin,
Roland Mitchener Schools Ajax.,
nutritious food, hobbies, crafts.
(905)427-8667
CINDY'S DAYCARE in Maple
Ridge area. Mother of 2, 13 yrs.
experience, CPR and first aid,
looking for children under 3, hot
meals, fenced yard, large play-
room, lots of TLC. (905)837-2042
EXCELLENT RATES - now is the
time to look for a good caregiver.
All ages, full or part time, home-
made meals, large play area, fully
fenced, happy environment, crafts,
games etc. Receipts, references.
(905)686-8719
IN-MY-HOME Day care, experi-
enced Mom. Crafts, story time,
outings, much more.
Meals/snacks. Near Lord Elgin
P.S.Harwood/Hwy #2. All ages
welcome. (905)427-4926.
WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE.
Mother of 2 has full-time/part-time
space available for children ages
infants+. Large play area.
Lunch/snacks included. Near
parks. Receipts issued. (905)420-
0940.
NEW YEAR - NEW YOU! improve
your health, lose weight, feel great!
100% natural weight loss, nutrition
and energy products. Safe, doctor
recommended, guaranteed. 905-
723-8754
MUSCOVEY DUCKS,males/fe-
males, 20 weeks old. (905)655-
7845
THANK YOU
To everyone who participated
or contributed to Connor's fund
raising event on November
30th. A special thanks to Bob
and Jackie Walker as well as
Don and Terri Copleston and
Doug and Linda Clark.
Greg and Janet
On behalf of Connor
Psychics reader and advisor, help
in all life's problems, satisfaction
guaranteed, specializing in Palm,
Ta rot and Crystal Ball readings, al-
ways private and confidential,
house parties available. (905)665-
3222.
1996 Pale American 20' Enclosed
tandem trailer $5500. 905-686-
6622 or 905-424-3603, ask for
Glen.
5-STAR condition, 9pc bedroom
set $1900. Lamps $49.99/each,
beautiful light fixtures, high back
office chair. Vanity with granite top.
All reasonable offers considered.
905-576-7277 or 905-432-2102
A King pillowtop mattress set. New
in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice
$650. 416-746-0995
APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost
free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr;
washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe
models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac-
ulate condition. Also large capacity
washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or
$475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446
(Oshawa)
A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR-
PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad
from $289 (30 yds). All Berber
carpets on sale now! Free up-
grade to 12 mm premium pad with
every installation, 20 oz Berber
carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car-
pet only. Lots of selection for eve-
ry budget. Three month equal
payment plan available. Free in
home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS
at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260,
1-800-578-0497.
AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES
HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se-
lection of new & used appliances.
Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up,
stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up.
Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO
OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why
wait, but it now! Visit our show-
room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426
Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat
9-5pm. (905)728-4043
ALL SATELLITE SERVICES.
Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas
St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732
BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic
Mattress set, never used, still pack-
aged, cost $1025, sell $450.416-741-
7557
BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherrywood,
bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night
stands. Dovetail construction, never
opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000
Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748-3993
BEDROOM SUITE Andrew Mal-
colm Mahogany set. Excellent con-
dition, includes two twin 4 poster
beds, dresser, mirror, highboy and
bedside table! Best Offer! 905-436
-6151 after 6pm.
BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER
Services:Complete systems, In-
ternet ready: P2/350 only $219
P3/450 only $299. Other systems
available. CD-RW upgrade only
$50. NOW OPEN at 27 Warren
Avenue, Oshawa (1 block East of
Park & Bond) Call 576-9216 or
www.bitsandbytestech.com
CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD
FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from
$329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet,
pad and installation. Free esti-
mates, carpet repairs. Serving
Durham and surrounding area.
Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam
(905)686-1772
CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl
sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319.
Commercial carpet including pre-
mier underpad and installation.
Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system.
Residential, commercial, customer
satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti-
mate. Mike 905-431-4040
CUB CADET 3206 20HP Lawn
Tr actor with 48" direct drive Mower
Deck. 54" Snow Blade with full hy-
draulics. Chains. Weights. 147
Hrs. $6,900. 905-649-6165
CUSTOM Made kitchen cup-
boards and counter top. White ash
colour cupboards 2' high by 9'
wide and beige counter top. Ideal
for small kitchen, bathroom or cot-
tage. (905)697-9462 (snp)
DINING SET - Dark oak oval ta-
ble,6 chairs, (2 captains), very
large buffet/hutch, excellent condi-
tion, asking $1500 or nearest offer.
Call (905)839-8992
DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8
chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove-
tail construction. Still in boxes.
Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000.
416-746-0995
DOUBLE bed $175; single bed
$125; kitchen set 6 chairs $200;
antique oak dining table $350; an-
tique 9-pc dining $500; two love-
seats $150; oak office desk 40-yr
$200; coffee & ends $100; pine ar-
moire $350; heritage airtight insert
$300; sofa $175 905-263-2657
FOR SALE:Linon Welder w/long
line for working outside; water puri-
fier w/blue light & filters; large wa-
ter pump industrial; spray gun &
hand sander; central vac cleaner;
5hp motor; saws, doors, windows
etc. Call Ann 905-725-7493
GIRLS BEDROOM $425; oak fin-
ish queen bedroom with box/mat-
tress $900; sofa & loveseat $400;
10-pc oak dining $1600; antique
brass stand $175; antique dress-
ers $200, chairs $100; rocking
chair $75; 5-pc stereo $350; 32"
TV $400; small freezer $150;
fridge $200. 905-260-1236.
HOT TUB 2003 all options, red
wood cabinet, never used, still in
wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000.
416-746-0995
LADIES DIAMOND earrings for
sale. Total weight .33 carat. $450.
(905)-837-9213
PIANO Technician available for
tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase
consultation on all makes and
models of acoustic pianos. Re-
conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha,
Mason & Risch, & other grand or
upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi-
cates available. Call Barb at 905-
427-7631 or check out the web at:
www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC,
Amex
WEDDING GOWN,size 10, ivory,
Demetrios, A-line, sleeveless v-
neck, beaded bodice & hem line,
matching floor-length coat, never
worn, paid over $1800 asking
$600 obo. (905)655-3230.
NEW DANBY APT sized freezers
$199. New Danby bar fridges,
$139/up. Also, variety of new appli-
ances, scratch and dent. Full manu-
facturers warranty. Reconditioned
fridges $195/up, reconditioned
ranges $125/up, reconditioned dryers
$125/up, reconditioned washers
$199/up, new and reconditioned coin
operated washers and dryers at low
prices. New brand name fridges
$480/up, new 30" ranges with clock
and window $430. Reconditioned 24"
ranges and 24" frost free fridges now
available. Wide selection of other new
and reconditioned appliances. Call us
today, Stephenson's Appliances,
Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St.
Oshawa.(905)576-7448
NEW YEARS SPECIAL at PINE
RIDGE PACKERS. 40 lb. of steaks,
roasts and hamburger. Gov't. inspect-
ed, aged for 14 days. $120. per order.
Book Now!! 905-986-4932. STORE
HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 8-5 p.m.;
Saturday 8-noon.
ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't.
inspected, cut to your satisfaction.
Order by side, split side or whole.
@ $1.83 lb. cut & wrapped. 705-
432-3031.
PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS -
Play backed-up games. XBOX
Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2
Chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185
(versions 9, 10). Mobile computer
repairs... virus protection, firewalls,
internet sharing, networking,
parts/accessories. North End
Oshawa. (905)924-2097
RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF
tickets for sale. Will also purchase.
(905)626-5568
SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best
quality, best prices, all colours, all
sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory
Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ-
ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call
Paul 905-259-4514 or
416-873-9141
www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com
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KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excellent,
very best quality hardwood,
guaranteed extra long time fully
seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and
split. Honest measurement. Free
delivery. (905)753-2246
COMPUTER Troubleshooter-
Specializing in building, upgrading
and repairing all computers. Your
location or mine. Very competitive
rates. For a free estimate call
Gilles at 905-242-6577
PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer,
Shitzu, Poodle, English Bull dogs,
Shelties, Dashhounds, Doberman,
Lhasa, Yorkie-X, Goldie Poos,
Chihuahua, Boston Terriers, Pekingese,
Kingcharles Cavaier, Rottweiller,
Westhighland (Britnui Spaniels, Shi-
poo's, Beagles & more at $250 each).
Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's $175 each.
Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-
831-2145. Grooming Services avail.
1989 PONTIAC LESABLE, 3.8, 4
door, loaded, under coated every
year since new, new alternator,
new tires, new rear brakes, all new
exhaust, as is $1,500, certified
$1,900. Excellent shape. 905-372
-4720. No rust.
1991 CAVALIER RS,auto, 3.1 li-
tres, 6 cyl., 180,000 kil., grey exte-
rior/grey interior, new brakes,
new tires, needs minor body work
and new heater fan and exhaust
pipe. $l,500 or best offer. Tele-
phone (905) 725-6980
1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE -
V6, auto, pw, pl, cd player,
208kms, $1200 as is. Great
student car. Call 905-432-8491.
1993 HONDA ACCORD LX,
cruise, air, am/fm cassette,
5-speed, 190,000kms, $3900. Call
(905)435-0914 or 416-994-4465
1994 BLACK MUSTANG Lady
driven, very well maintained, 6 cyl-
inder, great on gas, cold air condi-
tioning. Price $4000. (905)728-
6028.
1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin-
der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded
with remote car starter, new Mich-
elin tires, new exhaust, new rear
brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi-
fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720.
Must see, like new.
1995 SATURN, $2999; 1995 Sun-
fire $2999; 1996 Neon $2999;
1993 Aerostar Sport $2699; Oth-
ers from $1499 and up. Certified +
e-tested. (Kelly + Sons, since
1976). 905-683-7301 or 905-424-
9002.
1996 DODGE GRAND Caravan,
4-door, 3.3 V-6, fully loaded
$3950; 1995 Pontiac Grand Am,
4-door, auto, V-6, $3350; 1995 Su-
zuki Sidekick, 4-door, auto, 4x4
$2350;(905)665-3222
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl-
inder, automatic O/D, 2-door, air,
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905-718-5032
1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT
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404-0540
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$6000.00. Call 905-377-1937
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grey, 123,000kms, 5-speed manu-
al, a/c, cruise, cassette, e-tested
and certified. $6700. Please call
(905)509-1681
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52k, $8,900
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ext.sand, 4dr., p.w.,
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auto, air, loaded, 72k,
$11,200
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$12,900
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1995 GMC 3/4-Ton, as is $4000,
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2430
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4884.
1994 CHEV BLAZER 4-dr, 4x4
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1995 CHEV LUMINA 7-seater,
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side/outside, 180k, asking $4,750
o.b.o., certified/e-tested, will ac-
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1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE
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heat, white on grey, easy hwy
Kms. Excellent condition. Certified,
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1996 GRAND CARAVAN ES,
108,000kms, Summer & winter
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$8000 obo. Call (905)831-5300 af-
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Where You Will Grow
Have you heard of “social cascading?” It is the
situation in which one person agrees with the
decision of another in spite of personal
reservations, simply because the first person had
already taken that decision. Example: a hospital
physician prescribes a course of treatment, even
though she has reservations; a second doctor, not
knowing of the first’s reservations, and having
some of his own, concurs because the first
physician is eminent in the field. A third, on a
different shift in the hospital, also has
reservations, but supposing the other two had
conferred and agreed, also concurs. As the case
goes on, things turn out badly, and each doctor,
particularly the second and third, wish they had at
least voiced their dissent for the sake of
discussion.
Paul says (Romans 14:22) “Hold on to your
belief, as between yourself and God – consider
fortunate the one who can make a decision
without going against you own conscience.” Faith
is too important to be blind; too important to be
taken because of ignorance; too powerful to be
used as a substitute for clear thought; too bold to
be merely what you hold on to when scared. Faith
must be intelligent, thoughtful, informed,
considered in prayer; honest with yourself; and
honest to God. Knowing your doubts and not
going along with a teaching just for the sake of
going along, is very important – and often
difficult, as Paul notes.
Because faith is important, so is dissent. Dissent
is identifying publicly your own reservations about
a course of action. One dissents not necessarily
with the goal of refusing to cooperate, but with the
goal of making it possible for everyone else to
consider the matter further, with particular
attention to your reservations. Such opportunity
may encourage others to take seriously their own
reservations as well, and discussion among you
may lead to a better course of action because you
dissented.
At our church it is important to know what you
believe and why you believe it; and to know what
you don’t believe and why you don’t believe it. We
respect doubt as much as faith, believing that the
two complement each other. Our hope is that if
you are open to God in your heart and mind, you
will eventually be able to believe and not be at
odds with yourself. That’s what Jesus taught;
that’s what Paul taught; it’s what we teach.
Come, find a faith that is honest to God and
honest to yourself.
Rev. Glenn R. Brown
Dunbarton – Fairport United Church
162 Rossland Rd. – Just East of Harwood Rd.
in the Pickering Christian School
Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
PASTOR DENNIS PENNER
905-831-8596
FFAITHWAITHWAAYY
BB APTIST CHURCHAPTIST CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICES
Dr. Greg Baker
Pastor
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Morning Service
6:00 p.m. Evening Service
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The Church
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PROGRAMS
• Youth Band
• Womens Spirtual
Book Club
• Parenting
• Bible Study -
January,
“The Ten
Commandments
Dunbarton-
Fairport
United
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ERVING
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Sunday Services
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Bible Study
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
The Meeting Place
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
A Somewhat more traditional service
Religious education J.K. - Gd. 12; 10:30 a.m.
All ages children’s program - 9:00 a.m.
1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 1G8
(905) 839-7271
e-mail: dfunited@dunbartonfairport.on.ca
website: www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca/dfunited/
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Monthly Events
Durham Christian Fellowship
• Alpha Program • Principals of Leadership Seminars
• Bible Study for Singles • Youth Group
Dunbarton Fairport United Church
Sundays 11:45 a.m. Alpha Choir, J.K. - Grade 2
Monday 6:30 p.m. Sparks, ages 5 & 6
6:30 p.m. Beavers, ages 5, 6 & 7
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Messengers, Grades 2 & 3
7:00 p.m. Explorers, grades 4, 5 & 6 (girls only)
8:15 p.m. Adult Basketball, fun social evening
Thursday 6:30 p.m. Brownies, ages 7 & 8
6:30 p.m. Sparks
6:30 p.m. Junior Choir, Grades 3 - 8
January 25th 12:00 p.m. Souper Sundae - join us after 10:30 service for home-
made soup and chili and make-your-own sundae
February 4th 7:30 p.m. Womens Spiritual Book Club
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