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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2005_01_02 The Pickering 16 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 No Olympic glory, but Perdita Felicien proved she has gold mettle attitude DURHAM — Perdita Felicien proved once again in 2004 that she was the world’s best on the track. But it was in August, on the world’s biggest stage, that she proved she was an athlete with few peers off the track as well. Ms. Felicien’s amazing year, filled with wins, awards and devastating heartbreak, make her the Picker- ing News Advertiser’s newsmaker of the year for 2004. The Pickering native started her year in March by proving her world outdoor 100-metres hurdling championship of August 2003 was no fluke. In Budapest, Hungary for the World Indoor Track and Field Championships, Ms. Felicien sprinted to the 60m hurdles crown in a Canadian record time. The victory not only touched off celebrations in Pickering, but also began an incredible year on the track. Ms. Felicien kept running, and winning, as she prepared for the Olympic Games in Athens. In fact, she ran off with six straight titles heading into Greece, serving notice she was the woman to beat. She went into the Games as one of our country’s few clear favou- rites for a medal, and as the final www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School Pre-Toddler Program (12 months - 18 months) SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING NEW 905-686-2445905-6 8 6 -2 4 4 5 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 239 STATION STREET239 S T A T I O N S T R E E T (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) FROM A champion across the entire world ✦ A number of stories made headlines in Pickering for 2004, Page 7 PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR BOOM TOWN: A LOOK BACK Growth is rapidly changing Durham’s landscape. Are we prepared to deal with the challenges? Page 3 ✦ See Felicien page 8 SNOW STOPPING THESE ROAD WARRIORS Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Bradley Ferreira, Daniel Bell, and Robbie Alsen didn’t let a little snow slow them down re- cently as they hit the road for an afternoon ride. LIFESAVERS Ajax residents earn top honours Page 10 P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 2, 2005 durhamregion.com Lest we forget any acquaintances old or new We’d like to send best wishes to all of you in 2005 From Management & Staff of Greenvilla Homes DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT Monday, January 10th, 2005 3 - 8 pm Wednesday, January 12th, 2005 3 - 8 pm Durham Region Health Department Whitby Mall 1615 Dundas Street East Whitby, Ontario The first year that children under 9 years of age receive their flu shot they require a second (booster) dose at least four weeks after the first dose. The second dose is not required if the child received one or more doses in a previous flu season. Children under 9 years of age can receive their second flu shot free of charge at Durham Region Health Department's upcoming children’s flu clinics. All children requiring flu shots will be seen by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call Durham Region Health Department at (905) 723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2195 for more information or to book an appointment. Clinics for children to receive their second flu shot Flu CLINICS: NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our readers? We’d l ove to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER sportsdurhamregion.com Whitby wants new deal By Danielle Milley and David Blumenfeld Staff Writers PICKERING — Bill McLean isn’t too concerned about the possible separa- tion of the Town of Whitby from the Pickering-Ajax-Whitby Animal Ser- vices contract. The Ward 2 regional councillor and member of the PAW committee isn’t worried over what he said sounded like an ultimatum from Whitby. “I’m not overly concerned about putting another plan of action in plan,” he said. Whitby is seeking an administration fee from Ajax and Pickering since the service is run out of that municipality, to be negotiated in a new deal since the one signed nearly 20 years ago is up for review. In 1985, an agreement was struck between the three municipalities to provide animal care and control ser- vices in Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. A joint board was established, and it was agreed that by acting together, all three municipalities would be better positioned to offer quality services in an effective way, said Don McKay, Whitby’s corporate services director. But with the agreement now “out of date,” the time has come for Whitby to negotiate a new joint animal services contract, Mr. McKay said. But Coun. McLean doesn’t think Pickering should have to pay more for an administration fee. “There are benefits derived from having the building in their town,” he said. “It is a break even.” Neither Pickering nor Ajax agreed to the administrative fee proposal. If they can’t reach an agreement by Jan. 31 the current PAW agreement is going to be terminated effective Dec. 31, 2005. Mr. McKay said the economies of scale model has benefited and served each of the municipalities well, but staff felt it was time to review the agreement. “A jax and Pickering have increasing- ly relied on Whitby to take the lead in the development, delivery and admin- istration of animal services programs and operations,” he said. “While Ajax and Pickering have played an impor- tant contributing role in the area of policy develop- ment, it has been left to Whitby to administer and manage the day-to-day animal services operations and programs.” The overhead costs associated with these ad- ministrative ser- vices are significant, he added. Coun. McLean said the relationship has benefited Pickering and the other municipalities well, but maybe it is time to move on. “It was a good run and we have made some great improvements over the years and maybe it is time to have a new option,” he said. “There’s no rush. We still have time.” He said there are several options Pickering is considering, including turning a building at the operations centre on Brock Road into a shelter and offering the service in partnership with Ajax, going it alone, or contract- ing out the service. On Dec. 13, Whitby council agreed that Ajax and Pickering be advised that Whitby desires to negotiate “a new deal.” If terminated, Whitby must pay Ajax and Pickering one-third the value of the animal services premises, includ- ing buildings, equipment and related property. Pickering considering its options for animal services PICKERING — It took a while, but City of Pickering staff finally ratified a new deal. The three-year contract is retroactive to March 31 and goes until March 31, 2007. Staff receives a 3.5-per cent increase in the first year and three-per cent in- creases in the following two years. There were no other significant changes, said Everett Buntsma, Picker- ing’s acting chief administrative officer. Pickering s taff ratifies new contract Bill McLean This is the final story in a 12-part series dealing with how Durham Region will meet its future growth demands. By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Perched on the top of Ajax on a once tree-lined dirt road, Dorothy Westney’s house embodies the very essence of growth in Durham. Over the past year, her magnifi- cent green and white farm house has been slowly surrounded by development: overturned dirt and stakes are within inches of her property. A subdivision with hun- dreds of houses is being built on the 198 acres Mrs. Westney’s hus- band sold to developers in 1988. She will have brick houses and backyards facing her airy blue and white sunroom. It’s still jarring to come over the crest on Westney Road and see the tops of gigantic pine trees on her front yard dwarfing everything around. If the sight of all those houses doesn’t take your breath away, Mrs. Westney’s two-acre, farm-reminiscent property, juxta- posed against them, will. The Region says this is all part of community planning. Growth is happening where and when it’s supposed to be happening, in a clearly defined manner: up from the lake to a town’s urban bound- ary. This type of growth is suc- cessive and makes the best use of available services. It’s been interesting to observe the many sides of growth over the past year, especially those of the regular Durham resident, whether it be overheard in coffee shops, from neighbours, at council or during interviews. Most people understand growth has to happen. It’s what drives a community’s economy, creates jobs, adds diversity and maturity and character to a neighbourhood. To w ns evolve as they age and as new people move in. Many people have picked Dur- ham to live in because of these very reasons. But once many peo- ple get here, they don’t want it to change. And that’s when problems can occur. It’s called Not In My Back Ya rd (NIMBY). If you complain about prime agricultural land being paved over and destroyed by commercial and residential development, you must be prepared for infilling. That means you could very well have an apartment building in your once-unobstructed backyard. Or a new office building jammed onto a downtown parkette. This could be Durham’s not-so- distant reality for a number of rea- sons. The Region seems rightly ap- prehensive over extending any of Durham’s eight municipal urban boundaries, which would allow for more growth within those areas and further encroachment onto our beautiful greenspace. And recent legislation from the Province — including the proposed greenbelt and policies directing how and where growth should occur — will shape devel- opment in Durham. All of this makes you wonder what’s going to happen in the next 15 or so years, when a projected 323,000 more people are going to move here. That’s the current population of Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington combined. Driving around the re- gion, it’s hard to envision where all those bodies are going to go, let alone where the services such as roads and community centres to support those people are going to come from. Boom Town has also raised questions about the social fabric and quality of life in Durham. We are car-obsessed and dependant, and drive everywhere — even to the corner store. Downtowns are slowly being replaced by big box stores, although some towns are working on this. Some argue we interact less with our neighbours because our com- munities are planned around cars, not around sidewalks and public transit. The fact that we spend so much time commuting doesn’t help. Our growing and aging popu- lation is also placing huge pres- sure on family doctors, hospitals, schools, police and day care. And will Durham be able to eco- nomically support its residents? Will there be enough jobs for all the people who plan to move here? The Region’s long-term goal is to have one job for every two people. But for that, we need other types of growth: the expansion of the 407, a federal airport in Pickering and a bigger and better Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. To balance everything out, we need all the commercial and in- dustrial building Durham can get. These industries fork out big taxes, pay for most of their own services, such as waste disposal and snow plowing, don’t put a demand on social services and create jobs. But if you live in the north, times are changing. Communities are running out of water and sewer capacity. The Province is putting a stop to community expansion and putting in stricter controls over agricultural land, which will limit both residential and commercial growth. That means local councils will be forced to keep increasing taxes to be able to pay for ser- vices. Many mayors are concerned this will drive out residents who can’t afford to pay, and create elit- ist communities. If any of these issues concern you, don’t be afraid to speak to your local and regional politicians and councils. Your voice will be heard, and the system is easy to navigate. 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Trustee in Bankruptcy FREE CONSULTATIONS Evening & Weekend Appointments Durham Tamils open fund in Ajax to aid survivors By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — The Durham Tamil As- sociation has set up a bank account to collect donations to assist Sri Lankan Tamils impacted by the tsunamis that struck the island on Dec. 26. Over 23,000 Sri Lankans are believed dead and the grim toll continues to climb, both in Sri Lanka and other af- fected nations. The latest estimate is that 100,000 people may have been killed as some areas, especially in Indonesia, are still reporting vast areas of destruction and countless dead. Association president Muttukumaru Chandrakumaran, who has been in contact with relatives on the devastated island, says information is still hard to come by, even for Sri Lankans. An esti- mated 4,000 are unaccounted for. “Nobody knows where the people are,” he says of the missing. Mr. Chandrakumaran says in just a few days between $3,000 and $4,000 has been collected in Durham by associa- tion members. However, he is vowing not to send a dollar to the country until he can ensure it will reach victims of the disaster in Tamil-controlled areas. The Sri Lankan civil war has been raging for over 20 years, pitting Tamils, the largest minority group in the country, against the Sinhalese majority. There are fears that aid sent to Sri Lanka will not end up assisting Tamils due to the conflict. The money raised in Durham will go to the Tamil portion of the country, one of the hardest hit. Mr. Chandrakumaran says the scope of the tragedy means meeting the im- mediate needs of the survivors, for water, shelter and food, will just be the begin- ning. The civil war has already created many orphans, he says, and many more are without parents because of the di- saster, never mind the houses and infra- structure that must be rebuilt. “It’s not going to end with this relief effort,” he says. The relief fund account is at the TD Canada Trust branch at 15 Westney Rd. N. in Ajax (Westney Heights Plaza), but donations can be made at any TD Can- ada Trust branch. The transit number is 536 and the account is in the name of the Durham Tamil Association, to whom cheques can be made out. The account number is 5208898. Advertising Feature A Happy New Year from 905-428-8888 AJAX Happy New Year from all the staff at Ajax Mazda 905-428-0088 365 Bayly St. W., Ajax All The Best For 2005 from 905-686-0555 AJAX Happy New Year from Check out our website at: www.townofajax.com/apta DOOR SYSTEMSGARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS “Serving Durham Region since 1988” 905-686-6195 Happy NewYear from Dr. David S. 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We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor re- serves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Adver tiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspa- per contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 2, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Durham’s issues are never-ending It’s the start of a fresh year and another chapter in the life of Durham Region will unfold. But, for so many issues that are important to the residents and businesses here, the saga will be ongoing rather than reaching a conclusion. First up is laying the groundwork for a new regionwide transit system, which should be in place by Jan. 1, 2006. A seamless, integrated system that will allow residents to travel from one end of Durham to the other is a great move. But the new transit authority will come with growing pains and tax hikes, so keep your wallet handy. It would be nice to see Hwy. 407 expand from Pickering east- ward across the region, but the wheels of progress are turning slowly there. The environmental assessment terms of reference have been submitted to the minister of the environment for review, but construction on the badly needed extension is not likely to start until 2010. The best we can hope for this year is to see the project move as quickly as possible through the plan- ning and approval stages. Maybe this will be the year Ontario Power Generation gets its act together on refurbishment of its Pickering Candu reactors, which have steadily climbed over budget and are well behind schedule. In November, OPG pegged the work as costing be- tween $75 million and $100 million more than a July estimate, with the restart of Unit 1 at a projected price tag of $1 billion. Another story to watch in 2005 is the proposed Pickering air- port. It will be years before a shovel is in the ground, but the next step is a federal environmental assessment and there will be many opportunities for public input on the project. Residents and elected officials in Durham need to ensure the airport is both needed and planned properly. Lastly, but certainly not least, it will be interesting to see if the Liberal provincial government will move ahead significantly on the much-promised and long-awaited new courthouse for Durham. It would be nice to see that one project completed in this calendar year. Most churches against same-sex marriages To the editor: Re: ‘Churches deal with same-sex ruling’, News Advertiser, Dec. 15. I believe that most churches and Christian leaders in our region have grave concerns over the Canadian government’s headlong rush to adopt same-sex marriage, whether it is termed ‘marriage’ or ‘blessing’. The issue for me is not that we want people to be unhappy or that we insist on doing things the way they always have been done. We believe strongly that the Lord our God has given us the Bible so that we can live in a way that best matches the way we were designed and created. In the same way that it is not in our own best interest to steal, murder, lie and commit adultery, it is for our own benefit to partner in marriage as one man and one woman for life. We know that none of us is able to fully live up to the ‘O wner’s Manual’ and that is why the forgiveness purchased by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is so important and why this season is so special — the coming of God’s Son who would bear the sins of the world. It is reasonable, that in presenting this issue, there should be some recognition of all the major positions, especially since, in this case, the position held by most churches was not even mentioned. It would not have required too much more effort or space, but it would have made this story much more reflective of how Churches deal with same-sex ruling. Rev. Dan Collison Bayfair Baptist Church, Pickering Resolutions require determination in order to make them come true H appy New Year Ajax and Pick- ering. May 2005 be your best year yet. Here it is, the start of a new year and it’s the traditional time to make resolu- tions. Just as a suggestion, if the fine politicians making the rules for Dur- ham Region need an idea, how about resolving to try one more time to see reason and change the election system for our top politician. The people of Durham Region have made it clear they want a role in decid- ing who the chairman is of Durham Region council. A note to all of the poli- ticians who voted against it: think it over and get talking to your fellow poli- ticians about bringing this one back to the table at the Region. It’s a new year, a fresh start and there’s time to make changes yet before the next election comes around, if you really want to get this done for the resi- dents of the region. As for resolutions, the problem for most people is the desire behind them. Ta ke for example the annual pledge to quit smoking, the most common reso- lution outside of losing weight. If you don’t truly want to quit, the resolution is meaningless. But there is help out there if you’re serious about kicking the habit. Dur- ham Region has programs throughout the year and the health department would be more than happy to help you put down those toxic cancer sticks for- ever. If you don’t care about yourself and your chances of living to a ripe old age, do it for someone you do care for, whether it’s your spouse or children or friends. Think about the danger of second-hand smoke too. And on another note for anyone who is still miffed with me about a previous column talking about the president of mychoice.ca, I can only say this: appar- ently subtlety is dead. Even though I wrote I’d feel a twinge of guilt making fun of smokers, the fact, is I will never give up telling people to quit. Smoking is a killer. So my resolution this year is to avoid any subtlety in my columns. After all, we’d hate to spark debate and get peo- ple talking about these kinds of issues, wouldn’t we? Better to stay quiet and avoid controversy. Oh well, there’s my broken New Ye ar’s resolution. David Stell’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Resolve to follow through David Stell news editor Elections, Seaton, and an airport top the list PICKERING — A look back at the year that was in Pickering reveals a city that made many headlines, both locally and provincially. There were several major issues that had city residents offering opinions, many of which will continue to be debated well into 2005 and beyond. Federal election — MP Dan McTeague was re-elected to the House of Commons in the new riding of Pickering-Scarborough East in the June 28 election, while Pickering regional councillor Mark Holland made his jump to federal politics by winning the new riding of Ajax-Pickering, which left his Ward 2 seat vacant. Wa rd 2 City Councillor Bill McLean was appointed by his colleagues in July to fill the vacancy and a byelection was scheduled to fill his seat. Doug Dickerson was then elected to his fifth term in four decades; he was first elected in 1978. ✦ Sirens — The purchase of nuclear alerting sirens for Pickering has caused some prob- lems for residents and councillors. Durham Region purchased the system, which was paid for by OPG, because the Prov- ince mandates an alerting system be in place within a three-kilometre radius of a nuclear power plant. Under the proposal put forth by the Region, 27 sirens would be erected in Pickering. The system is a 45-foot tall tower with a siren on top. At public consultations held in April, more than 300 people came out to voice their oppo- sition. City staff is currently working with regional staff on reducing the number of sirens and changing their proposed locations. A re- port should come to council in the next few months. ✦ The airport — The Greater Toronto Air- ports Authority released its draft plan in No- vember to build a two-runway general avia- tion airport in north Pickering by 2012, with the airport expanded to three runways and nearly 12 million passengers to handle com- mercial spillover from Pearson in 2032. Open houses were held in November and December with hundreds of people coming out to ask questions, many of them expressing opposition. Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport Lands (VOCAL) also held a meeting in December to mobilize those opposed to an airport in an effort to have it cancelled. The next step is an environmental assess- ment, which is to take two to three years to complete. The federal government has the final say on whether the $2-billion plan is ap- proved. (The GTAA would fund the project). ✦ North Pickering — Seaton and the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve had to be two of the most talked about areas in not only Picker- ing, but all of Durham. The area is the subject of the City’s growth management study, which council endorsed Phase 2 of in June, and concerned residents are pleading for the preserve to be removed from the development plan. Provincially-owned Seaton is the subject of a development plan undertaken by consul- tants hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for which public meetings were held in June and October. Seaton is also the star in the Province’s land swap plans. In September, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced a land exchange deal had been signed that would see 1,057 acres of developer owned land on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Richmond Hill come into public ownership in exchange for 1,275 acres of publicly owned land in Seaton. The details of which parcels of land are to be handed over has yet to be announced. The Province has also included the agri- cultural preserve in its draft plan for a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt. The legislation for the plan was to be passed in mid-December but due to an outcry from the public, politicians and other concerned parties, the government decided to extend the period for review and will now vote on the bill in March. ✦ Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal — This was a year to look back and look forward for those associated with the hospital. The hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary with a birthday party in June, which also gave staff a chance to show the public its redevelop- ment plans. In its 50-year history the hospital has gone through many changes, morphing from a one- floor tiny hospital with just 38 beds in 1954 to the multiple floors and wings that sit on the Harwood Road site today. But it isn’t done its transformation. The redevelopment office opened in June to let residents have a look at the plans for a $47- million redevelopment project that is to break ground in the spring of 2006. It is to include a new emergency department, a new diagnostic imaging and cardiac diagnostic area, a new complex continuing care unit, and expanded mental health services. With support from the business community and residents through the Vital Links fundrais- ing campaign, the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pick- ering Foundation is well on its way to reaching its goal of $13.7 million. ✦ Crime — One of two men accused of mur- dering Roy Jones will be spending the next 25 years in prison. Sean Hall was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Mr. Jones, an Ajax resident, following a lengthy trial. Mr. Jones, a security guard at the former Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering, was shot to death outside his family’s home just days be- fore he was to testify in a home invasion trial. Mr. Hall’s co-accused is to stand trial some- time in 2005 for his role in the killing. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 2, 2005 PAGE 7 P The Pickering newsmakers of 2004 Pickering had plenty to debate in 2004 Her impressive winning streak on the track and her graciousness off it make Perdita Felicien the Pickering News Advertiser’s newsmaker of the year for 2004. Ms. Felicien captured the nation’s heart after falling in the final of the 100-metre hurdles at the Athens Olympic Games. Below, the news of a proposed new airport on the federal lands in north Pickering was met by protesters, arguing a need hasn’t been demonstrated for a new airport. News Advertiser file photos Mark Holland made the jump from municipal politics to federal office when he earned the public’s vote in the June election. Wife Aerlyn offered her congratulations. 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With the country's population continuing to diversify, fitness instructors are bringing their cultures to the job: • In Florida, classic belly dancing (belly rolls, body waves and snake arms) makes for excellent low-impact aerobics, while Turkish belly dancing, with its jumping and fast moves, makes for excellent high-impact aerobics. • In Chicago, live drummers provide a Latin beat in one class, while in another you do aerobics to a hip-hop beat. • In New York, you do a dance called Masala Bhangra. It is a hip-swiveling, foot- stomping, hand clapping workout done to the beat of flutes, drums and synthesized music. There is also contra dancing, a Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean yoga dance, which mixes traditional yoga postures from India with dance moves to the rhythm of world music. Experts point out that every 15 years or so the fitness industry needs to reinvent itself. Nobody wants to be working out like their mothers did. And dancing has great health benefits-you burn calories, keep joints lim- ber and tone muscles (including your heart). Dancing is something that people of all ages and fitness levels can do. Variety might have something to do with the current exercise trend. You don't have a bunch of high impact dances in a row and the type of music changes. In addition, the songs don't last more than 15 minutes, so there is a natural break in the movement. This also keeps people from getting bored. These new exercises are about as far removed from the exercises of the '70s as you can get. Dancing gets your heart rate up and allows you to use your mind as well as your body for a better workout. So next time you want to move to that Latin beat, don't go to a nightclub, go to an exercise studio. IF •TIME •QUALITY •GENTLE DENTAL CARE ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario (South of Hwy. #2) 686-4343 DR. JOSEPH A. 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Rather than run off and hide, she stepped up and spoke to the world about the crash. She answered ques- tion after question, holding her head high. The outpouring of support that followed came from across the country, and the world to be sure. Her tragic story generated more attention than the Canadian athletes earning gold, silver and bronze around her. Canadians were touched by her grace in the most challenging of situations and her never-say-die attitude as she vowed to come back stronger and better for the 2008 Olympic Games, in Beijing. But to stop there would sell the story short. Early in 2004 Ms. Felicien was named Ontario’s top female athlete, fol- lowed by a Harry Jerome Award for being a youth trailblazer in the black community. Late in the year, Felicien was named co-winner of the Jack W. Davies Trophy for Canada’s top ama- teur track and field athlete. Ms. Felicien delivered an amazing year, both on and off the track. 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Ajax lifesavers earn service medals Julie Twaddle, left and Olof Saliba have earned Bar to Service Medals, the Royal Life Saving Society’s Commonwealth Honour Award for their lifesaving work. A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 2, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 2, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 2, 2005 PAGE 11 P Call Inside Sales 905- 683-0707 Advertising Features FFF OOO CCC UUU SSS OOO NNN BBB UUU SSS III NNN EEE SSS SSS P I C KE R I N GPICKERINGPICKERING Est. 1990 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 1739 Orangebrook, Pickering, ON L1W 3G8 INVESTORS WANTED 12% Per Annum Minimum $25,000 CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! 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The 18-and-under black and red teams competed in Kingston, with the black team placing first in their pool. In the finals against the National Capitals, Dur- ham swept to gold in straight games, 25-18, 25-20. The 17-and-under team captured gold in the Provin- cial Cup tournament and a silver in the McGregor Cup. Their finish allows them to compete in the Ontario Tier 1 Division, starting January. The McGregor Cup tour- nament for the 16-and- under team was held in Newmarket, and the Attack placed first in their pool. In the finals against a strong Aurora Storm Rage team, the Durham girls played hard, but fell 20-25, 25-21, 15-13, to earn silver. At Bowmanville, the 15- and-under black and red teams placed third and sev- enth respectively. So far this season, Attack teams have gathered six golds, three silver and two bronze. The team is holding a fundraising dinner and dance Feb. 4. Anyone inter- ested in buying tickets can call Sandra Campbell at 905- 430-9627 or e-mail durham_ attack@hotmail.com. Durham volleyball teams attack medal podium DURHAM — A local hock- ey team is moving up in the rankings. The Ajax-Pickering Raid- ers minor midget hockey team is the number-10 ranked squad in the prov- ince, according to the On- tario Hockey League. The rankings were re- leased Dec. 20 and it’s the first time the Raiders have hit the top 10. The rankings are for the OHL Cup and are selected by a panel from the league’s central scouting staff, based on team play during the ranking period. The next rankings will be available the week of Jan. 10. Detroit Honeybaked re- tained the number-one ranking, followed by the To- ronto Marlies, who were No. 3 previously. The Mississau- ga Senators rounded out the top three in the rankings. 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Excellent communication, telephone and organizational skills are required. Accounts receivable experience an asset. Computer knowledge and fast and accurate typing essential. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment a plus. The hours are Monday to Thursday 12:30-9pm, Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm and alternating Fridays 8am-4:30pm. $11/hr entry level position - apply now by fax or E-mail. Fax: 416-269-5746 E-mail: Wmscarborough@aol.com Attention: Michelle. We will amaze you. Personal 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 disabled individuals in their own home throughout Durham Region. REQUIREMENTS: •PSW Certificate •Current 1st Aid and C.P.R. •Va lid driver's license; reliable insured vehicle •Current Police Clearance Resumes to Anne Winacott: •Fax: (905) 576-4810 •Email: awinacott@pacdurham.ca •Website: www.pacdurham.ca •No calls please FINAL RELEASE IN BOWMANVILLE’S FINEST LOCATION OWN FROM $699/MONTH Suites from $111,990 2 bedroom from $134,990 25 minutes east of Toronto Buy now with $500 initial deposit www.kaitlingroup.com visit our model suite. Prices correct at press time. E&OE Ask sales rep for details Call Eric 905-697-0513 RENT-TO-OWN IN BOWMANVILLE CALL ERIC (905) 697-0513 • 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $ 975 / mo. • $ 100 per mo. will be credited towards your future Kaitlin home purchase • Appliances included, Juliet balconies or patios • Ensuite Laundry • Close to 401, public transit & GO • 25 minutes east of Toronto $$$ Mortgage Money $$$ Prime & Private Lenders to fund your application fast. Refinance/Purchase 1st & 2nd's to 100% oac. 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Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These skills are highly sought after in todays IT environment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca DURHAM COLLEGE TRAINING COURSES - Are you looking to start a new career or upgrade your skills to advance your current occupation? Durham College has full time computer administration upgrading courses and project management courses. Funding through EI, OSAP, ODSP, WSIB, to qualified. For more info. call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca CALEDON PROPANE Looking for full time driver in established and growing company. Must have a DZ license, able to lift 50 lbs. to waist height. Clean abstract. Fax resume 905-697-0969 DRIVER REQUIRED WITH Very neat appearance, non-smoker and experienced in dump trucks. 416- 684-8581. ***CRUISE SHIP JOBS*** Life's A Beach In Paradise! Free Benefits: Meals-Room, Flight, Uniform, World Travel. (613)741-8639 or (613)764-6209. www.cooljobsinparadise.com A PHARMACIST/MANAGER is required for a pharmacy in Oshawa. We offer competitive sal- ary and benefits and an interesting and professional work environ- ment. If you care about customer service and patient care, are look- ing for a change, please reply in confidence to Rita Winn Lovell Drugs 905-723-2276, email ritawinn@lovelldrugs.com CASH DAILY!$60 - $100/day. Call Julie (905) 571-3260 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Takers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. FIRST COOKS, GENERAL HELP, ALL FRONT LINE POSITIONS, all shifts, experience required for Pickering/Bowmanville area. Own transportation necessary. Fax 905- 697-3585 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- parable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing compa- ny, room for advancement. Per- manent position. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. ECE SUPERVISOR req'd. Must have ECE degree/diploma. 2 years experience or more in supervisory position. Please fax resume to: 905-985-9704 by January 14, 2005. If you require confirmation of receipt or your resume, please at- tach an email address to resume. FACTORY WORKERS required for Ajax and Pickering plants. 3 shifts available. No experience needed. Fax resumes to: 416-483- 9109. LABOURERS REQUIRED Ajax plant. Part-time could lead to full- time. Some work experience re- quired, not suitable for students. Fax resume to 905-683-1335. LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca. MAKE BOOKS YOUR BUSINESS. Book & gift display opening, Oshawa area. Responsibilities include dropping off samples, delivering orders. $30-50K. No experience necessary. Suitable vehicle, storage, Internet access required. www.alironmarketing.com. Toll free 877-325-4766 ext 223. NEW YEAR! NEW CAREER!Our wholesale co. is gearing up for it's biggest year ever. We need imme- diate long term help in Customer Service, Office, Marketing & Man- agement. Excellent earning poten- tial, travel opportunities, and fast paced advancement. For a inter- view call Tony @905-571-3260 SAFE + SOUND MFG. in Bow- manville needs experienced home sewers with industrial equipment. Please fax resume to (905) 697- 0189 PICKERING Christian daycare re- quires full time ECE and Assistant. Fax resume to 905-428-8463 NIGHT AUDITORS - The Durham College Residence and Confer- ence Centre is looking for friendly and pistive Full Time Night Audi- tors. Must have the ability to su- pervise College and University stu- dents. Computer skills (Word and Excel). $8 - $9 hour. Comprehen- sive benefit and RRSP plan avail- able after three months. Fax re- sumes to attention Michelle Kin- caid at (905) 721-3152. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 ESTHETICIAN and/or Make-up Artist. Sales experience. 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Reliable, orga- nized, with excellent written and oral communication skills. Compet- itive salary plus benefits. Apply in person, by mail, or fax to: Lloyd Pest Control Ltd., 133 Taunton Rd. W.Oshawa L1G 3T4 Fax: 905- 436-6254 SEEKING RIBO licenced individual with farm and commer- cial knowledge. Minimum 5 years experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Please forward resume to: Box 430, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P1M8 AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full time/ part time people for pleasant phone work Salary + bonus Call NOW! Nicole 905-426-4246 A SUCCESSFUL Dental office, open 7 days a week requires a experienced Dental Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work evenings and week- ends. Fax resume: 905-721-2797. HYGIENIST REQUIRED,experi- enced, part-time for Pickering of- fice. Must be available evenings & Saturdays. Please fax resume to: 905-683-8494. PA RT-TIME Dental receptionist, experience preferred. Computer knowledge helpful. Send resume ASAP to Dr. Hurren, 195 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, L1G-4T1 PORT PERRY - Victorian Century home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de- tached garage. Asking $215,000. Call 905-982-1768. A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Week- ly. Mail work, Assemble products or Computer work. (416)703-5655. 24hr message. www.TheHome- Job.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. M4Y 1Z4 $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. Don't wait weeks or months for an answer. Approvals within 24 - 48 hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292, 877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown / Va llerie Lawson. www.accuratemortgages.com $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM ground level apt. for rent, available immediately. Eliza- beth/Hwy. 2 Ajax. Laundry, park- ing. (905)619-3743 2 PRIME WHITBY - 2 bed. main and top floor home apts. Hard- wood laminate, spacious, large windows, appliances, coin laundry, parking, available now & Jan. 11th. $950 + hydro, $875 + hydro. Heat and water paid. Close to 401, amenities, schools. Large private yard. 905-431-2694 or 905-986- 0670 2-BEDROOM 1200-sq.ft. apt. in house, panoramic view, fireplace, walk-out to large yard, sep en- trance. No pets, first/last/referenc- es. $900/mo+1/2 hydro. Raglan. 905-431-0571 AJAX - Pickering Village - new kitchen/bath. Clean 1 bed. base- ment apt. Suit single working per- son. TV/Cable, laundry, all util. in- cluded. Private entrance. Feb. 1st. No pets/smoking. $695. (905)426- 4773 AJAX BACHELOR basement apartment, immediate, suit mature single professional person, fur- nished, private bathroom, near all amenities, no pets/smoking, $525, lst / last, references, Westney South, avail. immediately. (905)428-6385. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- ities, plus parking. Also 2-bdrm $950. Both freshly painted, & new appliances. Available Jan/Feb. in clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX SOUTH, 1 bedroom basement apartments, all inclusive, parking, cable, laundry. No pets/smoking. Quiet. Available March 1st. $600/month. 416-606-7027. AJAX,2-bedroom basement apartment. Legal, certified, liv- ing/dining, 2-washrooms, separate entrance, laundry, 1-parking, bright, 4-appliances. References. No smoking/pets. $875/inclusive. Immediate. 416-993-9794. AJAX,New 2-bedroom basement apt., sep. entrance, livingroom, large kitchen, own laundry, cable, air, 2 parking, $850 utilities includ- ed, no pets/smoking, available im- mediately, first/last. Quiet family home. (905)428-2637 BACHELOR APT.within walking distance to downtown. YMCA/hos- pital area. Available January 1st includes fridge, stove, utilities, laundry facilities. $550/month, no pets. 905-697-9411. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 1 Bedroom apartment. Lower floor. Available immediately. $675 Utilities includ- ed. Free parking. Suitable for sin- gle. No Smoke/pets. 905-697-3491 BOWMANVILLE,1-bedroom main floor apartment. Parking, private entrance, shared laundry. No smoking/pets, first/last, references. $650/inclusive. Available immedi- ately. 905-623-8869. BOWMANVILLE,5-star immacu- late 1-bedroom apartment. Gas Fireplace, private entrance, laun- dry, parking, nice area, close to 401. No pets/smoking, $800/month all inclusive, available February 1st. Call (905)697-7893. BOWMANVILLE-large one bed- room apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 CENTRAL WHITBY - very clean bright spacious 2-bedroom apt plus den. Private entrance, park- ing. No pets. $975/inclusive, Jan. 1st Also 1-bedroom Feb. 1st. $675. . First/last. (905)263-4125 CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. FINCH/LIVERPOOL one bed- room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, parking, full bath, storage area, cable & utilities included. available Jan.1, $825, no smoking, (416)436-8117. Harwood & Bailey FREE MONTH RENT 1 & 2 bdrms from $865 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 HUGE 3 BEDROOM,1160 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Available im- mediately. $950/mo. Heat and hy- dro extra. Call 9a.m.-4p.m. Week- days. (905) 725-9991. IMMACULATE,newly finished, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Laundry, large backyard, parking. Non-smoker. Walk to GO. Available February 1st. $1,000/mo+util. (905)839-2617 KING/SANDRINGHAM - Bright, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Central air & vac,separate entrance, parking included. $600. No smokers/pets. Available Feb. 1. 905-438-0601. LARGE 1-bedroom bsmt apt., Jan 1st, $675, washer/dryer, cable, utilities incl. Non-smoker preferred. (905)436-9234, 905-431-2814 First/last. NORTH OSHAWA - 2-bdrm main level house, 4 appl., cable, private entrance, freshly painted, near schools/college/bus. $975+, avail imm. 905-439-2867. ONE BED. BASEMENT APT. Wilson/Adelaide area. $625/mo. inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail- able Feb. 5th. (905)438-8908 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area. $680/mo. includes hydro. Available immediately. Call 905-982-1760. OSHAWA - 3 BEDROOM Rit- son/Olive, clean, new carpet, fresh paint, parking, yard, porch. Profes- sionally managed, Jan/Feb. $975 plus utilities. Dan 416-657-2117. OSHAWA area. 3 & 2 bedroom upper level and 2 bedroom basement in houses at various locations. Inclosed backyard and laundry facility available. Call 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. OSHAWA North. 2-bedroom apartment, small quiet building. A/C, fully carpeted, newly renovat- ed. $925/inclusive, first/last re- quired, available Feb 1st. No pets. (905)718-0361 OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apartment, side entrance, suite 1 person, washer/dryer. Steven- son/Gibb, near OC. $700/inclu- sive. February 1st/sooner. (905)434-8185. PICKERING two bedroom, mod- ern 1100-sq.ft. Bright, warm, quiet. 4-pc, 2-parking, separate en- trance, near all amenities, no pets/smoking. Immediate/Jan (905)420-5492. PICKERING - Major Oaks & Brock, 3 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. separ- ate entrance, 1 parking, full bath, share laundry, cable, no smok- ing/pets, First & last, ref. required. $900./mo Call 416-508-7878. PICKERING BROCK/401 One bedroom basement apartment separate entrance. Parking, laun- dry, cable/internet, walk to GO/TTC & amenities. No pets/smoking. $750 inclusive Available February. 905-424-0860. PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, park- ing, no pets/smoking. available immediately. $850. 905-619-6822 or 416-520-7388. PICKERING VILLAGE - 1-bdrm. basement apt. Spacious living room, includes utilities, cable, parking. Separate entrance, non- smoker, no pets. Suits single per- son. First/last. $700/mo. Avail. im- mediately. 905-427-0476. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM bsmt. apt., spacious, open-concept, own laundry, 4 appliances, large patio, separate entrance, 2 parking, no smoking/pets. $875/month. Avail- able immediately. (905)428-6577. PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- room apt., 2-storey with main floor entrance, balcony view of lake. $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul Carlos (905)830-9997 PICKERING:Altona/Kingston - bright walkout basement 2-bed- room, separate entrance, large liv- ing room, A/C, appliances, no pets/smoking, parking. $895 inclu- sive. Available immediately. 647- 885-1938 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca TOP VALUE - Cozy studio apt. lo- cated in duplex. Ideal for Durham College student or single working person. Simcoe bus stops next door, 1 block to Go Bus. Unfur- nished $475+hydro; Furnished $525+hydro. Air con., fridge, stove. References required. Available Jan. 7 or 15th. First/last + post dated cheques required. No pets or drugs, non-smokers preferred. Call between 7 & 9 p.m. only, leave message 905-579-6777. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WHITBY - Available now and Feb. 1st. 2 bedrooms, $840 + $860 all inclusive. Office hours 9 - 5 Mon- day - Friday (905)666-4589. WHITBY bungalow - 2 apts., main floor, 3-bdrms, $950/mo + utilities. January 15th. Bsmt apt. 1-bdrm, $800/mo, Feb. 1st. Parking, bus, Go. No pets/smoking. (905)451- 0800 WHITBY large newly renovated 1- bdrm. walkout apt., cable, parking, gas fireplace, central air, own laun- dry, $850+shared utilities, first/last. Immediate. 905-424- 9766. WHITBY one bedroom $675+hy- dro, avail. Jan. 15th. Discount for superintendent duties. No smok- ing/dogs. Coin laundry, parking, backyard, 5 min. walk to Go-Train. (905)665-6707 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,Bachelor apt. Walk to lake, GO, 401/Brock. Complete privacy, all inclusive. $600/month. First/last. Call (905)430-1774 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM HOUSE,1 1/2 baths, large fenced-in yard, de- tached garage, desirable area Whitby. Brock St./Burns. $l,200 per month plus utilities. Available Feb.lst. Contact Fred (905) 665- 1706. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, North-west Oshawa, $1100/month plus utilities. Finished basement. All new carpeting. Close to all amenities. No smoking. Call (905)721-1361 ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 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. BOWMANVILLE 3 bedroom house for $1700 Oshawa 3 bed- room semi $1100. Whitby Town- house on Brock St. Call Joan Hyde at 905-728-1600. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, garage, freshly painted, $1300 plus utilities first/last credit check. Call (905) 434-2437. OSHAWA - Park/Gibb, 3 bedroom house, 1.5 baths, gas heat, fridge, stove, ceramics, near shopping, bus,schools, easy access to 401, $1100+utilities. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. (905)571-1908 WHITBY - 2-STOREY 3 bedroom, 21/2 baths, finished basement, fireplace, fenced yard, quiet street, near parks, schools, shopping. Quick access to 401. $1350+util- ities. Phil 905-626-7808. WHITBY - 3 bedroom, 5 applianc- es, central air, 1.5 bath, attached garage, fenced yard, March 1st. $1150+ utilities. Susan or Charlie. 905-668-8785. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll- free 1-866-922-6422. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. WHITBY, END-UNIT,2-bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs. $800 plus. Immediate (613)253-2389, (905)430-1160 WHITBY-3-bdrm Victorian, new decor, gas heat, hardwood floors walk to GO & downtown. Available Jan 1st. $1100/mo+ utilities. 416-324-8585 1-FURNISHED ROOM in quiet home, nice neighbourhood. Ajax. Harwood/Hwy#2. $450/month, First/last. Bus route. No smok- ing/pets. Laundry/cable/parking in- cluded. Avail. immediately. 416- 893-0140. ADELAIDE & SIMCOE Oshawa, beautiful home, large furnished room. Shared facilities, cable, high-speed internet, parking, non- smoking, no pets. GM, Hydro or Professionals. Available immedi- ately. $650. 905-725-9906. AJAX furnished room for rent, cable included, $460 per month 1st/last, decent non-smoking fe- male preferred. Please call Monica 416-319-9023 BED & BREAKFAST STYLE accommodations in professional Oshawa home, suits professional male, non-smoker $450/month. Call 905-723-6761. LARGE clean room near OC, fur- nished, first/last, Available immedi- ately. Phone (905)436-1420 407/HWY #7,immaculate century home, fully furnished, 2 baths, beautiful yard, private, A/C, laun- dry. First/last. $650+ Utilities. Im- mediate. Call 416-566-5521. OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available im- mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- sive.Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING, CLOSE TO PTC, furnished/unfurnished, available immediately in new house. $550 inclusive. First/last, no smok- ing/pets. Call (416)319-5170. 1999 YAMAHA V-MAX, bought in fall 2001, only 3,500 kms. original, asking $3,500 OBO. Call Ken 905-375-0451 2001 SKIDOO, Formula deluxe, reverse, electric start, heated hand & thumb warmers, mint condition $5,600 o.b.o. Call (905)579-9442 SINCERE SINGLES Introduction Service. successfully matching members for long term relation- ships Toll-free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. Winter special on now! LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ANTIQUE DINING ROOM SET, solid oak, 1 captain chair, 5 side chairs, rectangle table, buf- fet/hutch. Recently refinished. $2300. (905)999-7128 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET & BED Cherry- wood chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night tables, Queen bed and base. Excellent condition, $600.416-878- 0028 BEDROOM suite for sale, queen size headboard, triple dresser with mirror, wardrobe and 2 night ta- bles, asking $250.00. Please call 905-987-0536 leave message. BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BUSINESS CLOSING SALE. Engines, cylinder heads, engine parts. Automotive machine shop equipment and machines. Bell's Automotive Machine Shop. 214 Wentworth E, Oshawa. 905-432- 4365 CARPETS - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve. (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com CARPETS.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 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. P3/933 (Com- plete) $379.00; P3/500 (Complete) $269.00; P2/350 (Complete) $169.00. CD-RW upgrade only $30.00 w/system purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $399.00 (ltd quantities). Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reason- able rates w/Free Pick-up and De- livery within Oshawa/Whitby. Mini- mal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50.00 Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Lay- away Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Sys- tems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DINING rm 1920's 11-pc walnut and oak $1600; sofa, loveseat, 1- 1/2-yr $850; coffee & end tables $90; single bed $150; massive 7-pc queen-size solid pine cannon- ball bedroom set $1750; 6-pc Queen bedset $400; 1-yr Maytag washer & dryer $500; fridge & stove $300; (905)260-1123 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. GOV'T. INSPECTED Ont. grain fed beef. Sides, split sides at $1.70/lb. Bruce 705-432-3031 or Marie 905-986-4932 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUB COVERS One week Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- livered to your door Call 1-866- 652-6837 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - FREE CHRISTMAS CLOCK with purchase of any acoustic or digital piano. "BOXING WEEK SPECIALS"- Save $$$ while quantities last. Also on Samick pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments ap- ply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. RENO SALE Matching sofa, chair, rocker, ottoman w/maple coffee & 2 end tables $900 O.B.O. 27" TV, new bbq w/tank, large desk, pine chair, stereo centre w/2 speakers. 905-430-4506. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. SAVE THOUSANDS!!Fridge, Stove, Kitchen cabinets + Pantry for sale - PCV simulated wood- grain finish, $3000.00 or best offer. For more info call 905-404-5200 or email fbarberio@rogers.com TITANIUM 2 knife set, 16 pcs. only $189 obo; Asahi Pentax camera with Sony case & Vivitar flash, only $269 obo; Canon EOS Rebel X with case & Vivitar flash, only $369 obo; Sony Video Camcorder with case $569 obo; slot machine right off the cruise ships. Approx. 2 yrs. old. Cost $4000-$5000 new, comes with 200 tokens. Retail $699, asking $499 obo; 905-404- 8676. WASHER (large capacity) Inglis 3-yrs-old, Dryer Mowatt $350/pr. (905)686-9986 TEXTBOOKS Wanted for Human Services Counsellor Program. Crisis Intervention ISBN # 0534569668 & Sociology in our Time ISBN #0176415599 Please Contact Stephanie 905-438-9133 WANTED - Dish and Bell receiver plus card and remote, working condition. 905-723-5325. WANTED:will pay cash & pickup good bedroom sets, dining room sets, wood kitchen tables & chairs, livingroom groups and fridges, stoves, washers & dryers (etc). 905-260-1123 AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry, Deliv- ery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell 905-424-9411 SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the Fortec Lifetime Ultra. Get 1000’s of channels, no monthly bills. 1St in Durham Region. Call 905-435- 0202. uneekelectronics@rog- ers.com 226 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE FOR A FREE DEMO GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, purebred and farm raised. Vet checked and first shots. Parents on site, ready to go, $500. Please call 905-352-2753 after 4 pm. 1994 FORD TAURUS WAGON, 4dr, 6 cyl. auto, loaded, clean, runs excellent, $1250.; 1990 LUMINA APV mini van, 6 cyl. auto, loaded, clean, no rust. $1450. Oshawa (905)720-0704 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 5spd manual. New breaks and wind- shield. A/C, E-tested. 174,000kms, Hwy driven. Excel- lent condition. $5500. Call (905)665-6838. 1998 NEON,4 dr. auto, 138,000 km, a/c, ps, pb, am/fm CD, new tires, new muffler, great shape $3750. Call 905-767-5897 1998 SATURN - auto, 4 dr., a/c, 180kms, great condition. $5000. Call 905-982-1768. 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, tinted windows, vent visors, hidden hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 OBO. 905-342-2704. 93 CHEVY LUMINA Z34 $1475. Safety, e-test, V-6, 3.4L, 2dr, pw, pd, new battery, new brakes, new rad. 905-725-4799 BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1989 CHEVROLET Silverado, $3800 o.b.o. In good condition. Call 905-571-1644. 1996 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 7-seater, 3.4L V6, loaded, power seats, certified/e-tested, $3700; 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV van, 7-seater, 3.8L V6, certified/e- tested $2700. 905-668-2215. 1997 CHEV VENTURA VAN,blue, e-tested/certified. excellent shape, asking $4800. 1996 CHRYSLER VOYA GER VAN, gray, e-tested, certified. $4200. (905)576-8406 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 DIAMOND CUT BEAUTY Sexy, Sensual Lady Available for Granting Wishes & Making Your Dreams into Reality. Open 10am - ? (416) 419-6556 Independent In/Out Please dial carefully when calling one of our advertisers. We thank you for your consideration. GRAND OPENING Ajax Spa Best in Town SHIATSU MASSAGE Enter rear door 905-231-0092 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 02, 2005, PAGE 13 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Looking for a great job in your community? CALL 905-576-9335 YOUR SOURCE FOR JOBS METROLAND & 2 Spacious Teaching Studios Visa, Amex, Debit, Mastercard Extended Business Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 10-9 • Sat. 10-6 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 Register Now! Adult Classes OPEN HOUSE ~ JAN. 6, 7 & 8th All levels of Painting ~ Acrylic, Folk Art, Oil, Watercolour 1-800-263-5437•ccfcanada.ca 1027 McNicoll Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3X2 Please give today. TSUNAMICRISIS They need your help. Christian Children’s Fund of Canada is responding to the disaster in south Asia. Working with our partners, we are providing emergency relief and restoring lives. RAVEY, John Kerr - suddenly, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Wednesday, December 29, 2004, in his 86th year. Loving husband of the late Laur- ette for 62 years, who passed away earlier this month. Devoted father of Jane and her husband Dave McCabe of Toronto, Shirley Stewart of New- castle, Marc Ravey of Port Hope, Linda and her husband Fred Trotman of Newcastle, and the late Carol Hollingworth. Loving Papa to John, Glen, Jennifer, Scott, Craig, Derek, Brian, Michael, Aman- da, and Shannon. Great-grandfather of Michael, Chelsea, Leif, Cory, Ashley, and Dylan. John will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Fr iends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Sunday, Jan 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the fu- neral home on Monday, Jan. 3, at 11:00 a.m. Inter- ment Erskine Cemetery, Pickering, at 1:30 p.m. Do- nations in John's memory to Community Care would be greatly appreciated by his family. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.) KAMPMAN, Albert - Passed away peacefully at his home in Revelstoke, B.C., on December 26, 2004 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Van Krevel). Loving father of Alice and Mike Couenen, Gerard and Delphine, John and Kelli, David and Angela, Christopher and Norine, and the late Bert. Proud Opa of Kevin, Karie and Andrew, Kaytie, Dylan, Ryleigh, Rocky, AnnaJae, Max, and Kallie. Dearly missed by his sisters, Johanna, Griet- je, Tiny, Aaltje, Albertje, and predeceased by his brother Graadus. Albert will be fondly remembered by all their families in Holland. Brother-in-law of Jan, Nolly, and Ria, and their families, all of Holland. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass to be held on Friday, January 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 87 Church St. S., Ajax (Pickering Village). Interment St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. Our family wishes to thank our many kind friends for the support and care shown during our difficult time. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Oshawa, $675/month. Avail. Jan. 1st. First/last required. Clean, close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N. Call 905-259-7828 or 905-242- 8370. BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). 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ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 P & H Painting Professional, Experienced, Reliable Interior/Exterior Call for free estimate (905)686-7889 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 MOUNTAIN MOVING SYSTEMS We will move anything, any- where, anytime. Commer- cial or residential . Packag- ing, storage and boxes available. Senior and mid month discounts. Free esti- mates. (905) 571-0755 Ela's Cleaning Services Homes, Apts. & Offices Mature lady in your area Bonded, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates (905)427-7341 or (416)854-1798 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 02, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Service with a smile! For Great Job Opportunities check out our general employment section Our Classifieds will get you what you want. 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