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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2005_01_05PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744 ONE STOP SHOPPING - HI-SPEED • DIGITAL CABLE • WIRELESS LAST CHANCE TREAT YOURSELF! ^MP3 offer subject to activation on selected plans. *Buy One Get One Free offer subject to new 36-month activation on Couples and Family Plan. Early Cancellation Fees apply. ††6-month offer includes unlimited calling and applies on new 24 or 36-month Couples and Family Plan activations. ™Rogers, Rogers Wireless, and the Mobius Design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under license. Expires January 31/05 $4999 REG. $129.99 While Supplies Last. [ Briefly ]] Child care for the New year at the YMCA : The YMCA has a new child-care centre oper- ating in Pickering. The St. Anthony Daniel YMCA Child Care Centre was established in September and is eager to pro- vide care for children of northeast Pickering. The centre is within St. Anthony Daniel Catholic School and offers care for children aged two- and-a-half to 12. The centre is at 2090 Duberry Dr. and operates from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m, five days a week. For more information, call the centre at 905-686-0313. March of Dimes coming to your door: Wa t ch for volunteers coming to your door this month. The March of Dimes is holding its door-to-door fundraiser, which benefits people with physical dis- abilities. Ontario March of Dimes has been canvassing neighbourhoods for more than 50 years, dating back to 1949 when marching moth- ers organized to raise money for a polio cure. Now people march to cure diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, ce- rebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, stroke, paraplegia and many oth- ers. For more information, call 1- 800-263-DIME(3463) or go to www. dimes.on.ca. [ What’s on ] Pickering getting ready to celebrate heritage : If history and culture have a special place in your heart, volunteer to partici- pate in this year’s Pickering 2005 Heritage Day Celebration. Community, cultural and heritage associations can provide cultural performances or provide a display that showcases their heri- tage. The event is Saturday, Feb. 19 at The Pickering Town Centre beginning at 11 a.m. The event is presented by the Pickering Advi- sory Committee on Race Relations and Equity. For more information or to participate, call Marisa Carpino at 905-420-4660 ext. 2099. Those interested should call by Jan. 10. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Sports, 8 Entertainment, 9 Classified, 10 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 Give the Gift of GOLF from $375 plus GST ANNANDALE GOLF & CURLING Men’s & Ladies Memberships Give the Gift SANTA FORGOT The Pickering 32 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 ON THE PROWL Cougars get revenge in beating Trojans Page 8 MAKING SENSE Saturn unveils Ion 3 Wheels Pullout THE END? Airport would mean loss of homes Page 4 Pickering hospital’s first baby delivered to Rouge Valley nurse, husband By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX — She just looked like a Madi- son, said her mom. And that’s how the first baby to be born at the Ajax and Pickering hospital in 2005 came to be known as Madison Ann Henderson, even though her par- ents — Tammy and Gordon Henderson — had Victoria at the top of the short list of girl baby names. “When I saw her, about an hour later I thought ‘Madison’,” Ms. Henderson said as the precious baby girl dressed in one of her many pink outfits laid soundly in her arms. Little Madison made her appearance in the world at 6:08 a.m. Jan. 1 after put- ting her mother through nearly 22 hours of labour, although Ms. Henderson said it wasn’t as bad as she imagined. Having an epidural along with the help of labour nurse Glenys Walker made the experience much easier. Although this is her first child, Ms. Henderson has a lot of experience with deliveries. The new mom is a nurse at Rouge Va lley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Al- though she doesn’t work in labour and delivery, she was present at many deliv- eries when she was doing her nursing training. “I’ve seen 150 deliveries, but when it’s yours you wonder ‘is that normal?’, ‘is she OK?’,” she said. “I didn’t even feel like a nurse.” Upon her arrival, the doctors whisked Madison away to make sure everything was OK with the nine-pound bundle of joy and then placed her in her father’s arms. “I was speechless,” said Mr. Hender- son. “I was numb. I don’t remember a first thought.” Ms. Henderson was moved. “It’s so overwhelming, you’re crying and you’re laughing,” she said. Madison made everyone wait a cou- ple of days before making her arrival as the New Year’s baby; she was due Dec. 30. “I think it’s special for her,” Mr. Hen- derson said. He documented her first Madison makes her debut on New Year’s ✦ See New, Page 5 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Gordon and Tammy Henderson show off Madison Ann, the first baby born at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in 2005. Young Madison tipped the scales at nine pounds when she arrived at 6:08 a.m. on Jan. 1. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering firefighters assess the damage to a train that derailed on a CP Railway line Monday. No one was hurt. Trai n leaves the tracks in Pickering No injuries, but fuel leak clean up needed PICKERING — Two crew mem- bers were taken on a short and un- expected ride, but not harmed after a locomotive jumped the tracks in north Pickering Monday. The switcher locomotive jumped the CP Railway line near Sideline 12 and 9th Concession Road at 11:40 a.m., which caused it to leak 20 gal- lons (75.7 litres) of diesel fuel. The crew members on board were not injured. “As these things go it is a pretty minor incident,” said Len Cocolic- chio, spokesman for CP. The train was pulling 30 cars, of which all but one were empty. Mr. Cocolicchio didn’t know what the one Safety a top priority with basement units Registration is now the law in Pickering By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering is encourag- ing residents to register their basement apartments — not just because it’s the law, but also because of safety. “The driving force behind this is to make sure the minimum life-saving and fire safety requirements are met,” said Rex Heath, fire prevention officer. “Peo- ple just think of the tenants but it is also the people upstairs.” Council passed a bylaw in November requiring all accessory dwelling units, generally basement apartments, be reg- istered with the City. The bylaw came into effect Dec. 1. “Already, although it is really in its in- fancy, it is working well,” Mr. Heath said. “So far it appears to be going quite well.” As of Dec. 29 one person has regis- tered, one person was in the process of applying and several people had in- quired about the requirements when building a new unit, he said. Once a unit is registered the City in- spects it for building and fire code re- quirements. If it meets all requirements the owner receives a registration certifi- cate officially recognizing the property as having two legal units. There are also ✦ See Pickering, Page 2 ✦ See Firefighters, Page 2 Pickering community mobilizes City politicians, businesses, residents plan tsunami relief effort By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — The community has mobilized quickly to help the victims of the tsunami in South Asia. A 20-member working group made up of politicians, representatives from community groups and business, and individuals from across Durham have come together to work on what they hope is going to be the largest relief effort in Durham. “Our goal is to create so much interest in this effort that if every person in Dur- ham Region donates 50 cents we could raise a quarter of a million dollars,” said Pickering Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner, who is co-chairman of the group. He added if the federal government extends its deadline for matching dona- tions the hypothetical total of $0.50 from each resident would mean a total of $500,000 from Durham alone. ✦ See Relief, Page 5 ✦ Residents pitching in, Page 3 Ryan points to successes in 2004 as building blocks for the year ahead Ja nuary is my favourite month. Call me an optimist, but I enjoy the sense of renewal that the new year brings. I’m excited about the year ahead and all of the opportunities that await Pickering. However, I’d like to pause and briefly reflect on the year past. Thankfully, 2004 was a lot different than 2003 — there was no blackout or crisis like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Instead, it was a year of getting back to normal and moving ahead. The City of Pickering had many successes in 2004, particularly in key areas such as econom- ic development, the environment and service delivery. For example: We developed several key agreements: Minacs’ new 54,000-square-foot multimedia contact centre; Harmony Logistics’ 716,000- sq.-ft. distribution centre; and Ontario Power Generation’s move to its new headquarters. These projects bolster our reputation as a pre- ferred business locale and will have a signifi- cant impact on local employment opportuni- ties and assessment revenues. Also, the Busi- ness Advisory Council was established and brought key stakeholders together to strategize on economic development. An 11-storey, 200-unit condominium began construction near City Hall. Complementing this was the completion of a CIBC branch down the road. Both projects are excellent urban intensification initiatives that help so- lidify our burgeoning downtown core. The City piloted the region’s first organics collection program. Due to its overwhelming success, the program was expanded to over 1,100 homes and will be used as a model for other Durham municipalities. In addition, there was a seamless transfer of waste collec- tion services from the City to the Region. The City co-founded the Greater Toronto Area Customer Service Networking Group to share best practices and ensure we continue providing a high level of service to residents. We also revised our website to maximize our residents’ online experience and facilitate ac- cess to municipal information. In 2005, I fully expect the City of Pickering to continue its winning streak. Our staff and council are focused on making Pickering an even better place to live, work and play. None- theless, we will be faced with some challenges. Although fiscal responsibility remains our strength, it is becoming increasingly difficult to balance our budget and keep taxes at an ac- ceptable level. This situation is not unique to Pickering. In fact, all municipalities were put in the same sinking boat when the Province downloaded a number of services to us. We continue to lobby for a new deal, but in the in- terim we need to keep our heads above water. For this reason, economic development re- mains a priority. We need to strengthen our business infrastructure to attract more com- mercial development. Although Pickering has distinct advantages over its neighbours, we need to promote ourselves better to the overall GTA business community. Growth will be a large issue in 2005 and I am pleased that our growth management plan will be entering its final phase. However, it’s crucial that we resolve our dispute with the Province in order to retain our planning rights for Seaton. We hope to have this issue resolved shortly. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority re- leased its proposed plan for an airport in Pick- ering. It is a given that an airport would realize significant economic benefits for the City, but before we can take a position, we must wait until the full environmental assessment (EA) is completed. The EA is expected to commence this year and should be completed by 2008. As you can see, the City of Pickering finds itself faced with many challenges and opportu- nities for 2005. I am confident that we will meet these head on and continue our tradition of municipal excellence. It is my expectation that the city will continue to lead Durham in terms of economic development, service delivery, fiscal responsibility, and quality of life. P PA GE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆January 5, 2005 TSUNAMI DISASTER www.SalvationArmy.ca Yes, you can help. . . Donate online with your credit card at www.SalvationArmy.ca or by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) If you prefer to send a cheque or money order, please make it payable to "The Salvation Army South Asia Disaster Relief" and mail to: The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4 In many of the areas devastated by last Sunday's tsunamis The Salvation Army has been part of the local community for over a hundred years. Its officers, soldiers and volunteers in that region are working around the clock to ease the pain and suffering, and provide survivors with clean water, shelter, food, and assistance with burying the dead. Some have lost members of their own families and share the grief of those they are helping. They are at the end of their resources and are reaching out to the rest of the world for help. Please give generously. Your financial aid will be directed to that region and used to purchase supplies and materials to support the local economy wherever possible. Your help will make a difference. They are counting on you.Salvation Army personnel searching for bodies in Tamil Nadu, India SPECIALSALE Carriers of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN T ODAY’S News A dve rtis er ADV ERT ISI NG FLYERS BARGAI NS Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. 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Before something was found to catch the fuel, 75.7 litres leaked out and was being cleaned up Monday afternoon. “That’s the type of thing we jump on right away,” Mr. Cocolicchio said. “Their first priority would be to stop the leak.” The Pickering Fire Department was on hand to help in the cleanup. followup inspections. Some of the minimum safety standards are adequate exits from each unit, fire separations, smoke alarms, and electrical safety, Mr. Heath said. “We’d encourage people to come forward to make buildings safe for everyone in them — not just tenants,” he said. Meeting the standards varies depending on the home. Mr. Heath said some units need very little work while he has seen some that require a lot. “All we ever ask for is minimum code require- ments,” he said. To be eligible to apply for registration of an ac- cessory dwelling unit a house must be: detached or semi-detached, not contain any business use, have three parking spaces on the property, and the ADU can’t be larger than 100 square metres (1,076 square feet). Until March 31, the one-time $500 registration fee is being reduced to $250. ✦ Firefighters, From Page 1 ✦ Pickering, From Page A1 Pickering residents asked to come forward Firefighters help in train fuel spill cleanup PICKERING — When Laurie Heath decided to head to Pickering’s central library branch for a few books Wednesday, she could never have guessed the commotion that would ensue. One of Ms. Heath’s three health-related selec- tions was the Pickering Public Library system’s one-millionth item to be checked out for the year. The regular library user was greeted by Mayor Dave Ryan, library board chairman Hans Ven- leeuwen, library chief executive officer Cynthia Mearns and several councillors. There was lots of hoopla, including balloons and gifts to mark the occasion. Ms. Heath was presented with a year-long membership to the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, a year’s family pass to Pickering Museum Village, City of Pickering paraphernalia such as a sweater, baseball hat and coffee mug, and a book about the history of Pickering. “I’m glad she won, she’s a regular,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean. It has been eight years since the library last hit that volume of checkouts. Since that time in 1996, the Internet has be- come a major source for finding information, which has impacted library circulation. The library’s other numbers are also impres- sive for the year: circulation is up 18 per cent over last year, there were 500,000 visits and 150,000 uses of its Internet service. “The walk-in traffic to our libraries is also at a record high this year, with almost half-a-million people coming in to use the workstations, do homework, take out books, or attend a story- time. Add to this our online use and we are very clearly ending our busiest year ever,” Ms. Mearns said in the release. Banner year for Pickering library Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Laurie Heath, right, checks out the one millionth item at the Pickering Public Library. Pickering’s Deb- bie Lindley was borrowing the book. By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — It’s the first time Ken Hurst has done something of the sort and now he’s challenging others to fol- low suit. The Pickering resident delivered more than 50 letters to neighbours on We yburn Square and Birchwood Cres- cent, asking them to donate money to tsunami and earthquake relief, through the Canadian Red Cross. “The inspiration came from the amount of media coverage that this ca- tastrophe has been brought to my atten- tion. I had extra time between Christmas and New Year’s,” Mr. Hurst states. Donations totalled $1,090, which Mr. Hurst delivered to the Red Cross yester- day, Jan. 4. Contributing to the disaster relief is a “better use of money” than buying Christmas gifts, he says. “Canadians, most of us don’t need a lot. These peo- ple need a lot.” His challenge is to have “one person on each street to go out and do their own thing.” Mr. Hurst had time off during the Christmas break, so he decided to see how much money he could raise. “I didn’t think I’d get a dime, but I got $1,000,” he notes. Rather than go door-to-door, Mr. Hurst delivered letters, along with a newspaper advertisement from the Red Cross. In his letter Mr. Hurst wrote, “I am writing this note with the hope that we, as a group, can raise money as relief for the people who suffered the devastation in Southern Asia. “It is impossible for us to imagine what they are enduring. We live in such a world of abundance. I’ve never orga- nized anything like this before, but I feel compelled to do something to help the millions of people who have been affect- ed as sons, daughters, sisters, brother, mothers, fathers, etc. The death toll is rising daily as more areas are searched.” The first letter went out a few days after the disaster. A second letter was delivered Jan. 2 to let those who donated know how much had been pledged. The response has left him “very pleased. “Unless you’ve had your head buried in the sand, you’ve heard about the di- saster.” By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Police are investigating a suspicious death after the body of 16-year-old Kyla Holburn was found face-down on the pavement outside an apartment building Monday eve- ning. The victim, a Grade 11 student at R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate in Oshawa, was discovered around 6:30 p.m. by a resident of the Wood Farm Manor building at 1525 Nichol Ave., south- west of Dundas Street and Thickson Road. The panicked resident alerted build- ing superintendent George McLeod, who went to investigate. He said he found the partially clad teenager face- down on a concrete ramp leading to the building’s parking area. “It was obvious she wasn’t breath- ing,” said Mr. McLeod, who said he immediately called 911. Mr. McLeod said Kyla appeared to be wearing work-out clothes and had no coat on. He said he did not recog- nize her as a resident of the building. According to a report by Durham Regional Police released yesterday afternoon, Kyla had been reported missing at 10 p.m. Monday night to the Clarington Community Police Of- fice. As of late afternoon yesterday, Durham police were still referring to the incident as a suspicious death. Police were awaiting the outcome of toxicology tests, after an autopsy failed to reveal an obvious cause of death, said Sergeant Paul McCurbin, police spokesman. “There are signs of trauma, and ob- viously blood, and the fact she was partially clothed,” he said. Homicide cops were called in after the discovery of the body, which was found near a couple of garbage dump- sters at the east side of the building. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Durham District School Board spokeswoman Terri-Lee Sanford said the board was alerted of Kyla’s death by police Tuesday. She said the board’s emergency re- sponse team, which includes counsel- lors, was dispatched to McLaughlin, Ky la’s school. “We do know the details of the situ- ation,” Ms. Sanford said. “The school is dealing with it and the Durham Dis- trict School Board has sent people over to help out.” The counsellors would likely remain at the school throughout the day yes- terday to help young people deal with the loss of a fellow student, Ms. San- ford said. Students said they arrived at school Tuesday to find the flag at half-mast and a number of classmates in tears. 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Please join us to learn some wonderful music to be performed at our annual Spring Concert. Information and registration meeting on Monday, January 10 th,2005 at Durham College, Oshawa Campus in Room C113 at 7:30 p.m. Course Code: MUSC 1905 Cost: $50 For more information, call 905-668-0998 Police investigate suspicious death after teen’s body found Pickering man gathers tsunami relief Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Upon hearing of the devastation in south Asia, Ken Hurst sent a letter to neighbours inviting them to help out. He quickly raised almost $1,100. A/P PAGE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 5, 2005 By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — For months of the year fields of corn and canola dot the land that is divided by dirt and gravel roads. The open land is home to the oc- casional barn, many Ontario Classics and several tiny school houses. It sounds like a step back in time but this scene can be found just a short drive from the busy city north of Hwy 7 in Pickering. The land has stood in limbo for more than 30 years after being expropriated by the federal government to build an international airport in 1972. That plan was cancelled but the Greater Toronto Airports Authority put forward a draft plan in November to build a two run- way general aviation airport to open in 2012 and then expand to a commercial airport with a third runway to handle nearly 12 million passengers by 2032. Before that happens Pickering Heri- tage is urging the federal government to retain the buildings not affected by the clearing and that the others be re- moved safely as a last resort. “We want them to make a statement that they support the heritage of Pick- ering in general and that they realize there is a lot of heritage left on the airport site,” said John Sabean. “These (houses) need protection. What we’ve had is 30 years of neglect.” Mr. Sabean is a member of Heritage Pickering and the president of the Pick- ering Historical Society. He has done research on several of the homes on the airport land. The Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee recently complied a list of 110 sites on the federal lands in Pick- ering that may have some potential heritage value on a local or provincial level. On a cool December day, Mr. Sabean showed off some of these gems that have stood the test of time to remain as a window to Pickering’s past. The first stop is the Bentley House — not the beautiful one in Brougham restored by the GTAA but rather the one off Concession Eight Road. It was built in the early or late 1850s and is similar to the one in Brougham, a two storey with dichromatic brick. “Whether this is the poor man’s ver- sion of the Bentley House or the Bent- ley House is a rich man’s version of this we don’t know,” Mr. Sabean said. This house was missed when the original inventory of heritage proper- ties was done by the federal govern- ment in the 1970s after the land was expropriated, Mr. Sabean said, but the committee is trying to have it recog- nized now. This is one of houses that is occupied by tenants but it could still use a little TLC. The eaves are drooping and the paint on the corners could use a touch up. “That has got to be restored or this building will run into disrepair,” he said. Heritage Pickering is urging for the continuous occupation of all potential heritage properties. Its members say homes that are occupied get cared for and preserved better. “If you leave them boarded up they deteriorate faster,” Mr. Sabean said. “We want the houses occupied. Until they come with a bulldozer to build a runway leave them tenanted.” Ward 3 City Councillor David Pick- les, who doesn’t support the building of an airport, has also been working to get some of the homes designated. “Until the day comes where people are about to put a shovel in the ground there should be people living on and working that land,” he said. The Turner-Winger House on the Seventh Concession Road is one of the homes that was boarded up in recent years. The home was built by the Turner family around 1875 and the Winger family lived in the unique Ontario classic when it was expropriated. The home is one Ontario classic (a type of architecture common in Ontario in that era) facing the road attached to an- other perpendicular to it with a gable on each. “I know it looks terrible all boarded up,” Mr. Sabean said. It is evident from the way he talks about it that he can imagine it in all its glory without the boards on the windows, the porch in tact and the yard lovingly maintained. “If a house if properly maintained, properly cared for then they won’t have the problems a lot of these houses do,” Mr. Sabean said. “None of these houses are in a condition that they can’t be restored.” Further east along the same con- cession is the Gostick House. Set far back from the road, this home was also boarded up a few years ago. The home, which sits on land that would be part of the proposed air- port property, is a one and a half sto- rey three bayed Ontario classic with a gable built in 1890 with intricate brick work done in the usual reddish brick. “I see it as a beautiful house,” Mr. Sabean said. The stone foundation is still standing and the gingerbread is in good shape but the house has several ‘no trespass- ing’ signs nailed to it and the back has been spray painted with graffiti giving away the fact that no one calls it home anymore. “O nce a property is vacant it has less of a chance of survival,” Coun. Pickles said. As Mr. Sabean continues the drive along Concession Seven Road he sees the Wilson house and begins to talk about not only the bricks and mortar that have been or could be lost but also about the people and stories who have left. “The Wilsons, like many of the fami- lies once they were expropriated, they left because they didn’t want to live on land that wasn’t theirs,” he said. “They took with them all of their stories, all of their pictures and all of their artifacts. They took our heritage.” Coun. Pickles said one of the prob- lems with trying to get the federal gov- ernment to designate the buildings as heritage properties is that they need to have national significance rather than local or provincial. “Often the buildings we would like to recognize don’t meet the federal crite- ria,” he said. Coun. Pickles is supportive of Heri- tage Pickering’s idea to re-establish a federal heritage committee to look into the buildings on the federal land. Those buildings on Mr. Sabean’s tour are just a sampling of the many won- derful old homes could one day be destroyed or removed to make way for an airport or airport related industry. There is also the Ever Green Villa (built 1854) on Brock Road and the Tullis Cottage (built 1840) on the corner of Brock and Concession Seven roads. Tullis Cottage was once lived in by Reverend George Barclay, a leader dur- ing the rebellion of 1837. He was also the first postmaster of Brougham. Ever Green Villa was once the home of C.E. Burton, who was CEO of the Simpsons department store. “Neither of these houses are going to exist if they build an airport,” Mr. Sabean said. “These two houses are really important to Pickering’s heritage because of the Barclay family and the Burton family.” The land is also home to cemeter- ies, old school houses and the unique tin house. Tucked away down a long unpaved driveway, surrounded by tall towering evergreens is the home Mr. Sabean calls the tin house because it is clad in metal. It was built in the 1870s and the medal cladding was added sometime between 1900-1910 — a unique archi- tectural detail for this area of Ontario. “You’ll go a long way before you find another building like this clad in metal,” he said. Parts of the metal have started to rust but the porch is still standing and the tenanted home appears to be holding up well. “I would hate to see this place change,” Mr. Sabean said. In addition to the history spread out across the land, there is also a lot in Brougham including the general store, the commercial house and the com- munity hall. “Heritage is something that...we should revel in our heritage,” Mr. Sa- bean said. It’s not something we should forget about.” History hangs in the balance A new Pickering airport could mean loss of historic homes Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Time may have taken its toll on some of the interiors and exteriors of some homes on the federal lands in north Pickering, but the history is very much alive. The Turner-Winger House, right, and the Gostick House, centre, have been boarded up in recent years. Heritage Pickering wants the federal government to restore the homes and keep them for tenants until construction vehicles start rolling in to build the proposed airport. The Bentley House is one of the homes that is is currently being rented out. John Sabean wants the historic homes on the federal lands in Pickering to be retained or safely moved if necessary to make way for the airport proposed by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. This is one of the more unique homes on the land, with Mr. Sabean calling it the tin house because of its metal cladding. Mr. Sabean is a member of Heritage Pickering and president of the Pickering Historical Society. No trespassing signs have been erected on the boarded up Gostick House on the federal airport land in north Pickering. Boarded up homes are frequent victims of graffiti and other vandalism, causing the historic buildings to quickly fall into disrepair. The metal cladding on the tin house is a unique architectural feature that is difficult to find anywhere else in the area. When asked why he wanted to help his answer was simple. “It touched me. How can it not when you look at 100,000 souls who lost their lives...How can any human being turn their back on the need?” he said. The Durham Community Tsunami Relief group came together Dec. 30 after Coun. Brenner and Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean (co-chairman) saw an article in the News Advertiser about the Durham Tamil community raising money for relief. Coun. Brenner said he was contacting the Tamil group while they were con- tacting him and from their the planning took off. “Basically we began building the working group by Friday and by Sun- day night we had a working group that was ready to meet Monday,” he said. “It started as an Ajax-Pickering initiative and by noon yesterday (Monday) it was Durham wide.” The group includes Pickering council, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish has said he is excited about Ajax being a part of it, representatives from the News Adver- tiser are involved, Regional Chairman Roger Anderson is involved, the Durham Tamil Association, the Red Cross, and several business- es. Coun. Brenner said he is overwhelmed with how fast everything has come together. “The mobilization of the community, I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said. Coun. McLean spent much of Tues- day making contact with boards of trade and people in the business community. He said the Durham relief effort is a good way for people to contribute who want to help but don’t know how. “It’s a great opportunity for Durham residents to get involved and take part in the relief effort and have it not just be corporations,” he said, adding this is an opportunity for people to show what a caring community Durham is. Coun. Brenner said anyone can join the group. “It’s open to anyone and everyone who want to roll up their sleeves to work with us on this initiative,” he said. The effort is to culminate Jan. 29 in a day-long event in what Coun. Brenner wants proclaimed as tsunami relief day. The details of the day are still being worked out. 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Even a pet that spends extended periods of time outdoors cannot protect itself from the extreme cold and biting wind and should be taken indoors. WINTER HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS *After a dog or cat has been outside, check it’s feet for clumps of ice between the pads. Sharp ice can cut the pads and increase the danger of frostbite. Also, clean the paws to remove any salt that can irritate your pet. If your pet has to lick it’s feet clean, the chemicals in the salt can make it sick. *Antifreeze is a deadly poison, but your pet doesn’t know it. The sweet taste and smell of antifreeze can lure your pet into a death trap. Make sure you tighten the lids on your chemicals and keep them away from your pets. *Cats looking for shelter in the winter often crawl up into a vehicle’s warm engine. They can be seriously injured if you start your vehicle. Honk the horn, open the hood of your vehicle, or bang loudly on the hood before starting the engine to frighten away any animal hiding there. This winter please remember if it’s too cold for you outside, it’s too cold for your pet. Visit our animal services web-site at www.pawanimalservices.ca to read more about the importance of responsible ownership, to find a lost pet, or to offer a homeless pet a good, loving home. S. Koch Supervisor of Animal Services Pickering-Ajax-Whitby Animal Services Centre 4680 Thickson Road North, Whitby 905-427-8737 4 49 249 without flight and car EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. Here You Can Ea t for as Little As You Can Eat at Home BREAKFAST SPECIAL (Daily) $399 LUNCHEON SPECIAL S (Daily) $799 TWO CAN DINE FO R $1749 (Everyday of The Week) EVERY SATURDAY NIGH T $1349 (Everything on the menu after 5:00 p.m.) ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL OCCASION GROUPS UP TO 70 PEOPLE Pickering Town Centre 905-839-2507 moments in the world with their new digital camera: Madison crying, Madi- son being weighed in grams, Madison being weighed in pounds, and other important milestones of her new life. As the first baby of the year Madison is going to receive a basket from the hospital. As well, the Town of Ajax is sending her a package with 50th anniversary items as she is the first baby born in the town’s anniversary year. On Monday morning the three were in the quiet maternity department of the hospital, the new parents anxious to bring their daughter to their Ajax home. “O nce you leave here, you start your new life,” Mr. Henderson said. The two are still getting used to hav- ing her around. “It still doesn’t seem real,” Ms. Hen- derson said. “I look at her and think, ‘is she mine’?” Ne w life for the HendersonsRelief efforts started in Pickering and Ajax but have moved Durham wide Maurice Brenner ✦ Relief, From Page A1 ✦ New, From Page A1 A/P PAGE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 5, 2005 I stopped going to church years ago. My departure from the flock arrived hand in hand with my leaving home for the first time and the sud- den realization that, if push came to shove, I could prob- ably take the priest in a fist fight. I didn’t have to be there anymore. I’ve not regretted this deci- sion much. In the years since leaving organized religion, I believe I have become a much more spiritual person than I ever was sitting in a pew. And that’s not altogether a condemnation of the church; a lot of it has to do with my own tortoise-like growth. But there’s a price to be paid for every choice we make isn’t there? It’s always a saw-off of sorts. What I’m realizing nowa- days is that, because of my own absence on Sunday mornings, my children have very little knowledge of biblical lore. Sto- ries and lessons that were, for better or worse, burned into me regarding floods, lion’s dens, plagues and the parting of seas have little or no reso- nance with my own kids. As far as they know, Nebu- chadnezzar was some cat on Pokemon and the Philistines opened for Green Day, didn’t they? I feel badly about all of this. As adamant as I am that the Bible is, in fact, a collection of stories and is not to be taken literally, those are still some pretty good stories, and there is a great deal to be learned from them. And, like it or not, much of our society, the society my kids live in, functions within Christian laws and mores. I think I’ve done them a bit of a disservice in not at least ex- posing them to the Bible. But how do I do that now? Do I just leave copies lying around and hope they’ll even- tually get interested? Do I start slipping in biblical referenc- es at the dinner table? “Boy, honey, that meatloaf was fit for Habakkuk,” or “Call me a Shunammite, but I’m having seconds!” Or maybe, since my boys are getting older now, I should just cut to the chase and point out the juicy bits in “Song of Songs.” Believe me, if Sister Loyola had read a few verses of that now and then, I’d still be in Sunday school. I used to read to my chil- dren before bed. It was a ritual that I loved, I think, even more than they. But over these last couple of years it has fallen, perhaps naturally, by the way- side as they have developed their own tastes in books and taken to reading privately in bed — sometimes long after “lights out,” I hasten to add. But might it not be a nice thing to occasionally read aloud a verse or two out of the Good Book before we all put our heads down? I think I might skip some of the heavier stuff. No kid sleeps well with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse dancing in his head. But the lyrical poetry of Psalms or Ecclesiastes or Song of Solomon? The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.... Still pretty good stuff. Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Gay rights deserve federal support To the editor: There are more than 60 rights that heterosexual cou- ples benefit from when they get married that are denied to gay couples unless they are al- lowed to marry. Among those rights are the following: Surviving spousal benefit, appointment as guard- ian of a minor, consent to post- mortem examination, funeral leave, insurance coverage, legal status with a partner’s children, making medical decisions for a partner, permission to make arrangements for burial or cre- mation, right to sue for death by wrongful act, spousal im- migration benefits, and in vitro fertilization coverage. Those are just a few among the many rights denied to gay couples and it’s apparently in the name of religious beliefs and protecting the sanctity of marriage. The funny thing of it all is that denying happiness and equality to anyone does not seem very religious at all. If anything, gays respect marriage more so than hetero- sexuals because they’ve been denied the right for so long. They might actually restore sanctity into the institution that is taken for granted by many. If people are so concerned about the institution itself, then take it to the next level. Create some kind of evaluation system that couples must take in order to prove they’re willing to make and stick with such a big commitment as marriage. Or better yet, start increas- ing the punishments to people who take marriage for granted and abuse the sacred institu- tion. Perhaps a little jail time for people who divorce or cheat. If you ask me, opponents harm the family unit and threaten the sanctity of mar- riage more than gay couples ever will. I commend Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland for standing up for same-sex marriage and I think it’s a shame that Picker- ing-Scarborough East MP Dan McTe ague probably won’t sup- port the bill. Beth Calzone Pickering ODA’s position on hygienists inaccurate To the editor: Re: ‘Flaherty aims to remove restrictions on dental hygien- ists’, Dec. 15. Although (the article) was objective in its reporting, I would like to clarify some points about public safety. The public is being told by the Ontario Dental Associa- tion (ODA) that if hygienists are allowed to clean teeth without a dentist’s order, it will “endanger patients.” This is inaccurate and discredits both professions — dentistry and dental hygiene. It also puts the public in the unfair position of questioning or distrusting the care they are receiving in the dental office. As a longtime practising dental hygienist and president of the Ontario Dental Hygien- ists’ Association, I am deeply offended when someone says I would jeopardize a person’s safety. I hope the public can see this as a scare-mongering tactic by dentistry to try and stop Bill 116 from becoming law. Bill 116, tabled by Whit- by-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty, re- ceived unanimous support for second reading in the legisla- ture on Dec. 2. Removing the order means dental hygienists can work outside the dental office, which would increase access to oral care for the sick, the homebound and those in long-term care facilities. ODA president-elect Joce- lyn Pearce says some of these patients have compromised medical conditions and their health would be at risk. Due to the link between oral health and overall health, these indi- viduals are more at risk if they don’t receive dental hygiene services. During the debate on Bill 116, there were frequent references by MPPs to the Health Professions Regula- tory Advisory Council, which considered safety issues and reported back to the minister of health in 1995 and again in 1996, recommending removal of the order, as it served no public interest. Michele Carrick President, Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A father’s choice limits the sons Give yourself a pat on the back Durham Region IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you think the federal govern- ment is pledging enough resources to help with tsunami relief efforts? Yes. Just right. Not enough. Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you think 2005 will be a better year than 2004? Votes cast: 143 No: 33.6% Yes: 66.4% Check out my new hat Brittany James, 7, had a chance to try on a hat that looked a lot like a python at a friend’s birthday party recently. 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Over the last few weeks, community groups, schools, sports teams, clubs, and our local police officers were just a few of the countless groups across Durham Region to orchestrate food and toy drives in the name of our neighbours in need. Here at the newspaper we heard from so many people wanting to do their part. The efforts resulted in piles of toys and thousands of non-per- ishable food items going to families in need this year. Consider just a few of the stories. The annual Durham Regional Police Food and Toy collection kept getting bigger on its way to new records, including donations to 41 agencies in Durham. The Escalator Handrail Company in Oshawa kicked December off by challenging all businesses to see which organization could raise the most food items. When all was said and done, employees there had raised an astonishing 6,818 pounds of food. And they’re not resting on their laurels, they’re already aiming for 7,000 pounds next year. In Scugog, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation handed out $170,650 to community groups, including $25,000 to a much needed restoration committee for the Port Perry Scout Hall. Ajax and Pickering residents helped raise enough money to have hundreds of gift boxes delivered to children 12 years old and under through the Santa Claus Fund. The list goes on and on. If anything, the campaigns to raise food and toys reminds us of the constant need in our communities. Canada offers a standard of living that is the envy of the world. Here in Durham we benefit from a region that offers plenty for its residents. However, the reality is that many among us rely on a hand to get by each week. Often it’s a fine line between giving or receiving that assistance. So, while we have reason to celebrate our contributions, it’s important to remember the need is year-long. Without ongoing support, our food bank shelves will soon be empty. Without con- tinued donations our neighbours in need will have nowhere to turn. If we all play a part in 2005, it will go a long way. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 5, 2005 AT TEND 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 Jan. 6 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm on Race Relations & Equity Jan. 10 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 17 Management Forum 1:30 pm Jan. 17 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm The Best in Theatre from the Museum Tickets on Sale NOW 905.683.8401 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Get the Holiday Fat-off ONLY $84 + GST Register Today 12 week program 905.683.6582 Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fi res. Pay close attention when you're cooking and stay in the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fi res. Pay close attention when you're cooking and stay in the kitchen. YOUTH INVITED TO AN Open House CHECK UP ON CHILDREN'S FITNESS Inactivity among children has become an issue. You can change this by helping your child develop in an active way of life. • Be an active role model yourself. Mom's or Dad's participation rates can infl uence their children. • Get your child involved in activities. • Plan activities within your child's abilities so your child can achieve success. • Make sure the environment is safe. The City of Pickering is hosting an Open House at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Saturday, January 8 and you are invited to bring your family and friends by to check out what kind of programs and activities the City has to offer. There will be a booth set up with information and demonstrations on some of the activities and events for children and teens. You can get specifi c information on the following programs: Raptorball - a co-ed youth Basketball League supported by the Toronto Raptors and Reebok, for youth 7 to 13 years of age. Girlz Night - a fun program for girls 10 -12 years of age. Girls can come to the Open House and try some activities to get a taste of what the program is all about. Skateboarding - a NEW co-ed program for youth 10 - 14 years of age, who enjoy skateboarding and are interested in improving skills and learning more about the sport. Breakdancing - Find out more about the breakdancing program, where you can go to participate and learn new moves! A/P PAGE 4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 5, 2005A/P PAGE 8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 5, 2005 www.skillzonehockey.ca to register or for more info Call Rodger 905-391-6973 or Bruce 416-834-4750 $320 ‘05 POWER SKATING 12 weeks Mondays or Wedesdays Max 20 students $190 ‘05 DEFENSEMEN SPECIALTY 8 weeks Sundays Max 20 students Head Instructors Mary Giacalone & John Goodwin Ask About Our March, Pre Tryout And Summer Programs ‘05 HOCKEY SKILLS 8 weeks Sundays $190Max 20 students Group Discounts AvailableTeam or15% 10% SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Pickering Panthers play their first junior ‘A’ hockey game after the Christmas break against the Wexford Raiders at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Sports Briefs JANUARY 5, 2004 [ Ringette ]] Silver lining for Ajax juniors at Markham tournament AJAX — There was no holiday from winning as the Ajax Eastern Eaves- troughing junior ‘B’ ringette team cap- tured a silver medal recently. Playing in the Markham Holiday Classic Ringette Tournament, the Ajax squad reached the finals before falling to the host team. Held on Dec. 27 and 28, the tourna- ment’s other teams came from Pickering and Barrie. In the championship tilt, Ajax fell to Markham 4-2. After a scoreless first period, Markham opened the scoring, but Stephanie MacMillan responded for Ajax, with an assist to Lesley Campbell. Markham pulled in front again with three straight markers before Samantha Em- bleton closed out the scoring, assisted by Katie Laviolette. Ajax opened the tourney by edging Barrie 2-1, with both Ajax goals com- ing in the first period. Rosalie Garofalo ripped one home less than 90 seconds in, on an assist from Embleton. Garofalo returned the favour, along with Allison Lewis, as they set up Embleton for the second local marker with less than a minute to go in the period. Barrie notched its lone goal in the second. Game 2 was a back-and-forth af- fair between Ajax and Markham, as the teams took turns taking the lead before settling for a 5-5 tie. Markham opened the scoring, but Garofalo knotted the affair with assists from Nicole Cooke and Lewis. Laviolette put Ajax up, as MacMillan and Cooke chipped in. Markham then scored two straight before Samantha Olynk hit for Ajax, with Embleton and Clarissa Sid- away assisting. Markham again took the lead, but Campbell’s goal, with help from MacMil- lan and Olynk, ended the scoring. Three late goals pushed Ajax past Pickering 4-1, in what had been a close game. Pickering opened the scoring, but Embleton, aided by Garofalo, tied it up. The next three goals all came with less than five minutes to play. Sidaway hit the back of the net first, assisted by MacMil- lan and Christine Mattless. Then Garo- falo, aided by Campbell and Robyn West, scored. The final marker game just over a minute later with Julia MacFadyen scoring from Garofalo and Embleton. In all four games, Ajax benefitted from the stellar goaltending of Kailey Orr. Skills competitions were also held and all six Ajax participants won gold. Orr took part in the goalie event, Emble- ton in the shooting portion, Sidaway, MacMillan, Laviolette and Cooke in the relay race. Becky Smith and Stephanie Kirton were absent. Coaches and managers are Craw- ford MacFadyen, Rob Embleton, Susan Sidaway and Heather Laviolette. [ Soccer ] Lightning under-10s strike for indoor tournament crown AJAX — The Ajax United Lightning under-10 girls’ indoor soccer team start- ed 2005 on the right cleat with a victory at a recent tournament at the Durham Indoor Soccer Centre. The Lightning surprised the Ajax Soccer Club under-11 squad 1-0 in the f inal. It was a surprising victory as the Lightning played against girls in the under-11 age group. The Lightning went undefeated dur- ing round-robin play, beating Oshawa Kicks 4-0, Wexford 2-0 and posting a tie against the Ajax Soccer Club under-11 team to advance to the finals. No score was reported for the final game. Team members are Ashley Nater, Maha Sarout, Paulysha Meikle, Michelle Blakeley, Carlie Stewart, Stephanie DiVi- ta, Julie Devost, Shaniqua Meikle, Kate- lyn Haisley, Nadia Ben Hamoud, Brianne Wa gar, Jordan Thornton, Sharita Henry, Aliyah Lindo and Shanade Thomas. Paul Meikle coaches the Lightning, assisted by Kurt Haisley, Ben Hamoud and team manager Susie Meikle. More information about the team can be found on their website at www. eteamz.com/ajaxunitedlightning. Hockey Cougars take a bite out of Pickering High Trojans Tournament loss serves as wake-up call for Notre Dame By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Missing out on a chance to play in the final of last month’s Pickering Panthers-News Advertiser High School Hockey Classic didn’t sit well with the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars. So, the Cougars pounced on the next best thing: beating the tour- nament champion Pickering High School Trojans in the first game for both teams following the Christmas break. After a shaky first period Monday afternoon in which the Cougars were held in by the solid goaltending of starter Ryan Boucher, Notre Dame recovered nicely to post a 5-2 victory in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular-season ac- tion at the Ajax Community Centre. The backbreaker for the Trojans came with 37 seconds remaining in the second period. With the score tied 2-2, Notre Dame’s Mike Costas fired a backhand shot from the slot to give the Cougars a lead heading into the intermission. The Cougars added to their lead with four minutes remaining and then sealed the deal with an empty- net marker with 1:27 on the clock and Pickering High enjoying a 5-on-3 man advantage. For the Cougars (7-1-1 in league), the victory represented a little re- demption from losing to the Trojans (4-4-0 in league) at the pre-Christmas tournament. In that event, the Tro- jans prevailed in preliminary play to knock the Cougars out of contention. The Trojans defeated Pickering’s Dunbarton High in the final. “The guys definitely came out and played hard,” says Cougars’ head coach Jon Di Ianni. “We lost to Pick- ering at the tournament and the guys weren’t pleased about that. We want- ed to avenge that loss, for sure.” The Cougars accomplished the vic- tory in the battle of two Ajax schools while being short-staffed, with enough players to form two forward lines and four defencemen. The Tro- jans, too, played without the services of several key players, playing with two forward lines and three defence- men. Monday’s result, however, didn’t sit well with Trojans’ coach Lou Man- serra. After controlling the play in the opening 15 minutes, the Trojans couldn’t sustain their intensity. “It seemed we ran out of gas for some reason,” says Manserra. “They weren’t in step today; the legs weren’t there.” Also scoring for the Cougars were Dave Fearon with two, Ryan Carey and Mike Minnings. Dylan O’Neill and Derek Gregorack notched the Pickering High markers. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Notre Dame Cougars’ Jeff Piilo (15) chips the puck past Pickering High Trojans’ Michael Rocca during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre on Monday afternoon. The Cougars overcame a slow start to post a 5-2 victory. LOSSA SENIOR BOYS’ HOCKEY WEST DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS St. Mary 10 8 1 1 46 15 17 Notre Dame 9 7 1 1 47 22 13 Ajax High 8 5 1 2 29 21 12 Dunbarton 9 5 2 2 36 16 12 Uxbridge 8 4 2 2 39 21 10 All Saints 9 4 4 1 26 26 9 Pickering 8 4 4 0 38 27 8 Richardson 7 2 5 0 21 37 4 Pine Ridge 9 0 7 2 9 39 2 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo L’il tykes in action AJAX — Pickering Panthers’ Sam Auer battles for the puck with Leaside’s William Reilly during one of the tyke division games at the Ajax Knights Select Tournament at the Ajax Community Centre over the Christmas holidays. Aj ax rink energized by ef fo rt at junior bonspiel in Toronto March team wins junior men’s Third Event title; Little rockers hit the ice this weekend By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — An Ajax youth rink warmed up for the provincials with an inspired effort at the TCA Energizer Junior Bon- spiel in Toronto last weekend. Annandale’s Tim March rink joined 23 other junior men’s entries at the Avonlea and Tam Heather curling clubs. The March team won the Third Event at the bonspiel, recording three consecutive wins after losing its first game. With March were Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson. The TCA Energizer Junior Bonspiel is a top event in Ontario and attract- ed most of the best junior curlers in southern Ontario. In addition to the high calibre of play, the winning teams in each of the junior men’s and women’s events earn a curling trip to Switzerland. Paul Bourque of Ajax is the TCA treasurer, and with his wife Joan, will be escorting the two winning teams to Switzerland from Feb. 13 to 23. The competition was good prepara- tion for the March rink’s upcoming ap- pearance at the Ontario Junior Men’s Championship, which is in Peterbor- ough from today, Jan. 5, to 9. There, they will meet seven other re- gional winners in a round-robin play- down. The competition includes the Scott Macdonald rink from London, which is fresh off of winning the trip to Switzerland in the TCA ’spiel. Annandale had other entries at the TCA Energizer Bonspiel. The Lesley Pyne rink earned a semifinal berth in the main bantam girls’ event, but bowed out in an extra end. With Pyne were Heather Bell, Leahanne Legrow, and Stacey Hogan. Meanwhile, the team of Meaghan O’Leary, Sean Canavan, Kaitlyn Leslie, and Tracy O’Leary competed in the junior women’s event. ••• Annandale will host its annual Youth Bonspiel this Saturday, Jan. 8. Event co-ordinator Susannah Moylan has had a full draw confirmed for a while. Sixteen ‘Little Rock’ (play- ers age 12 and under) teams play two six-end games each, and the same number of bantam/junior teams play three games apiece. All players will get to visit the prize table. Eight Annandale teams are regis- tered in both events. Young musicians string up impressive list of accomplishments By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — You might call them the ‘fiddlers five’. They are Emily Yarascavitch, 10, Alanna Jenish, 9, and her sister Col- leen, 11, Eric Provencher, 12, and his brother Phillip, 9, young Durham resi- dents who spend much of their time fiddling around and to such an extent they are constantly winning competi- tions. In the region, these young musi- cians can be seen regularly at the monthly meetings of the fiddle clubs of Oshawa-Whitby, Port Perry, New- castle and Bowmanville, sharing their talents and reaping the experience of the veteran fiddlers at the clubs. Emily has step danced since she was four and played the fiddle since she was five. She’s competed since she was six. Today, she takes top marks for both as do the Jenish girls, with whom she competes in a group dance. “My brothers used to play fiddle so I would listen to them and I liked it,” she said. The Grade 5 student at Father Fran- cis Mahoney Catholic School started with step dancing and then graduated to fiddling, a natural progression, said her mother Rosemary. Emily was the Ontario fiddle champ for eight and under and then the pro- vincial champ for nine and under. “She took top place in all her com- petitions both years,” her mother said. “I placed in the top five in every competition this summer,” Emily said, pointing out there was one every weekend from July through Septem- ber. She competed in the 12 and under category this past summer. Colleen, who started when she was five, has been competing in fiddle for three years, her sister, Alanna, for one. “We lived in Ottawa when the chil- dren were small and it’s very big in the Ottawa Valley,” said their mom, Beth. “It’s in the city brochure just like swimming lessons.” This past summer, Colleen was in the top five in each competition in the 12 and under category. Alanna picked up two firsts in fiddling and was in the top three or four in other contests. Eric, who has been fiddling for just over five years, placed first in the Ca- nadian fiddling championship in the summer, a very high honour, said his dad Al Provencher. His brother Phillip, fiddling for just over two years, placed second in his category there. Provencher said he played banjo and Eric decided he wanted to play too and learned the fiddle. Phillip too decided to take it up. “I feel the more they do it, the more fun they have with it,” Provencher said. And it is fun the young musi- cians like most about fiddling and competing. “It’s a lot of fun,” said Colleen, in Grade 6 at St. John Bosco Catholic School. “We go to fiddle clubs every month. We have lots of friends who play the fiddle and step dance. I want to be a step dance teacher.” “When I’m fiddling, I travel a lot and I meet people,” said Emily. But it’s not all fun. There’s the con- stant practise, at least an hour a day, more during the summer competition season. “They work hard,” said Jenish. “They certainly aren’t sitting in front of the TV or computer. They have to keep up the practise to be competi- tive.” The musicians’ proud parents are grateful for the encouragement and support the local fiddle clubs give their children. “I think a lot of credit goes to the fiddle clubs,” Yarascavitch said. “The people from the clubs really support these kids. They really encourage them.” The Oshawa-Whitby club has a group of about 35 members who fol- low the summer weekend compe- titions, camping at the events and cheering on the young musicians. P PAGE 9 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆JANUARY 5, 2005 A NEW YEAR :: A NEW YOU Saturday, January 15 – 10-6 PM Sunday, January 16 – 10-5 PM What resolutions will you make in 2005? Improve Yourself Lose Weight Quit Smoking Improve Nutrition Join a Fitness Club Enroll in a Course Seek Financial Advice Get Organized Travel Buy a New House Book a Spa Day You Could Win! Grand Prize: one night accommodation for two at St. Anne’s Country Inn & Spa • 1 year membership to Curves Pickering • 1 year membership package to Goodlife Fitness Club • Gift certificates for services at Body Art Treatment Centre & Beauty Spa Admission $5 at the door Pickering Markets Trade Centre - Squires Beach Rd., & Bayly St. (1 block east of Brock Rd., on Bayly) Event Partner Sponsored by: FREE Healthy Shopper sample bag to the first 150 people each day Compliments of Produced by:For upcoming shows or information please call (905) 426-4676 ext.222 or visit www.showsdurhamregion.com *Visit the Dynamic Show Booth for contest rules and regulations. CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Free 17" Cicero Monitor and HP All-In-One 10034781/ 10046486.The value of this offer appears incorrectly on pg. 3 of our December 31st flyer as $360. It is actually valued at $350. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Fiddle players are i n tune with excellence Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo From left, Eric Provencher, Emily Yarascavitch, Colleen Jenish, Alanna Jenish and Philip Provencher racked up several awards in recent months for their fiddling skills. 1163 Kingston Rd. 905-420-0003 Pickering 1235 Bayly St. 905-831-1280 Pickering The Durham Catholic District School Board Junior & Senior Kindergarten Registration for September 2005 CRITERIA: 1. Children to be registered for Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2005. 2. Children to be registered for Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2005. 3. Proof of age is to be presented in the form of a Baptismal Certificate and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Birth Registration or Passport. 4. To register your child, one or both parents/guardians must be Catholic and a registered Separate School supporter. PLEASE NOTE: •The format of the Kindergarten Program (every day for a half day or full day on alternate days) will be a local school decision. • Parents are requested to bring available health records on immunization, allergies, etc. • Please contact your local school prior to January 7, 2005 to obtain particular details and/or make arrangements for registration. PICKERING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS J.Malloy, Superintendent of Education P.A . Manson ~ Director of Education M.A. Martin ~ Chair of the Board Holy Redeemer (English & French Immersion) ...............................(905) 839-5409 Our Lady of the Bay C.S . ................................................................(905) 839-2532 St. Anthony Daniel C.S. ..................................................................(905) 427-9610 St. Elizabeth Seton C.S. .................................................................(905) 839-0005 St. Isaac Jogues C.S. .....................................................................(905) 839-1844 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. .......................................................(905) 831-3651 St. Monica C.S. ...............................................................................(905) 509-6691 St. Wilfrid C.S. .................................................................................(905) 427-6225 AJAX CATHOLIC SCHOOLS J.Malloy, Superintendent of Education Mother Teresa C.S. .........................................................................(905) 426-7064 St. Bernadette C.S. .........................................................................(905) 683-0571 St. Catherine of Siena C.S. .............................................................(905) 427-6105 St. Francis de Sales C.S. ................................................................(905) 683-3320 St. James C.S. ................................................................................(905) 427-3327 St. Jude C.S. ...................................................................................(905) 428-9304 St. Patrick C.S. ................................................................................(905) 427-2866 Registration will be held the week of January 10–14, 2005 For specific dates & time, contact the school offices listed below Your Neighbourhood Catholic School Welcomes You…. 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GE Canada Consumer & Industrial Products Myron is a world leader in imprinted promotional material.We have been in the business of helping our clients grow their business for over 50 years.We are currently recruiting outbound sales reps to make new prospect follow up calls to potential customers in North America: North American Telesales We offer: • Base plus commission plus bonuses with a minimum guarantee of $14/hr • No cap on earnings • Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Paid Training - Modern office facilities including Employee Gym • Company paid Parking and other Great Perks • Located in N.E. Corner of Scarborough with easy access by Highways and TTC •Fast paced sales environment We require: • Motivated and progressive entrepreneurial individuals • Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written • Competent basic computer skills • Strong negotiating and closing skills • Professional and courteous telephone skills Qualified candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resumes by email to:hrcda@myron.com or by fax to 416-291-8786 or access our recruitment hotline at 416-291-1834 ext 599 Quote Ref: NA2004 Myron encourages all qualified applicants to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. www.myron.com The Leader in Personalized Business GiftsTM Interactive Advertising Specialist The Metroland Durham Region Media Group's Interactive Media Department seeks a local Internet Advertising Specialist to join their progressive sales team. The successful candidate is an aggressive closer. Experi- ence with inside sales required. Ability to make outside calls with own vehicle a must. Knowledge of business organizations in Durham Region an asset. Applicants must submit their resume electronically (in Word or PDF format), by January 14, to: To dd Blayone, Business Development Manager tblayone@durhamregion.com 3 If you are responding to a newspaper ad, please use "Newspaper: IAS Position" as the email subject line. If you are responding to an online ad, please use "Online: IAS Position." We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. COLLEGE Computer Aided Design II Contract Professor Durham College is accepting applications from experienced individuals to teach 4 hours per week from January to April 2005 in Computer Aided Design II (CAD 4132). For further details, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca Interested candidates may submit a resumé to jobs@durhamc.on.ca quoting competition number AC04-55. Canadian Tire, North Whitby (Taunton & Garden) Now hiring for our fast-paced energetic environment * SERVICE ADVISOR - (Full/Part time Evenings & weekends) * PARTS COUNTER PERSON (Experienced- Full-time) WE OFFER: •Excellent wages •Profit sharing •Full benefit package •Employee discount Submit resume - Att:Troy - Parts Manager Fax: 905-430-4996 Troy - Parts Manager Full Time Inside/Outside Sales Representative We are seeking an energetic sales profes- sional wishing to secure a position with a progressive community newspaper publish- ing operation. Experience in sales with a track record in advertising and post secondary education would definitely be an asset. Most impor- tantly, we are looking for a quality individ- ual with a sales focus willing to grow and maintain a broad clientele base. Reliable vehicle a must. This is an excellent career opportunity that includes an attractive compensation package. Please forward resume to: Debbie McEachern Port Perry Star 188 Mary St. Port Perry, ON L9L 1B7 Fax: 905-985-4160 dmceachern@durhamregion.com Only those individuals selected for a interview will be contacted. NEW TO CANADA? LOOKING FOR WORK? Join our 3 day Job Search Workshop Within 3 short days we will help you to identify your skills Develop and prepare a resume that works Prepare you to answer tough interview questions Learn job search tips and much more ….. To register for our workshops Call Patricia at the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (905) 420-4010 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12 (near the GO station), Pickering Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (To be eligible, must be immigrant, conventional refugee, or Caregiver) WE'VE got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for Full Time Days and Evenings We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING or fax resume to (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" Are now hiring for FULL TIME POSITIONS *Bakery *Storefront A.M., P.M. & NIGHTS Apply in person at the Harwood/Hwy 2 location or call (905) 683-6497 D rop in t o d a y! Here’s the deal on our FREE services... YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905-427-7670 needajob.ymcatoronto.org Need a Job? Getting FRUSTRATED with your job search? 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Parents call: (416)221-3829 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic:for Midnight shift with a minimum of 5-10 years of related ex- perience is required. You will be responsible for the Production and Preventative Maintenance on Punch Presses Resistance Welders, Hydraulic Brake Presses and CNC Turret Presses. If you are a talented, well organized self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision, and are looking for opportunity, Fleming offers you an attractive compensation and benefit package and challenging work environment. Certified as a Millwright/ Electrician would be an asset. Send your resume to; H.R. Dept., Fleming, 20 Barr Road, Ajax, Ont. L1S 3X7 or Fax 905-427-1527 or email; hrdept@flemingdoor.com We regret but only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. LICENSED REFRIGERATION MECHANIC Domnick Hunter, the world’s largest manufac- turer of compressed air treatment products seeks the above with the following qualifications: •Top industry wages •Company van supplied •Experineced preferred •PLC and electrical an asset •Best benefits in the industry Interested parties please Fax resume to 905-820-5463 or email to jeff.brettell@domnickhunter.com Fast growing and progressive company has immediate opening for a licensed To ol & Die Maker.EDM ex perience required. Start rate, $23.00 hr. w/excel. benefits after probation, shift work will be required. Fax resume to: George Matthews at 905-668-0235 PUMP/MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN Required for service work. Must be experi- enced & knowledgeable on all types of pumps. Must be able to troubleshoot. Own tools required. Company vehicle supplied. Fax resume ( 416 ) 754-4286 COMPUTER COURSES at Durham College. Entry level Micro- soft Certification- MCDST - Micro- soft Certified Desktop Support Technician or update your office skills with Microsoft Office, Accounting and Project Manage- ment. 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 CURVES AJAX part-time ener- getic, outgoing individual who likes to have fun. Training provided. Resumes accepted 282 Monarch Ave. Unit 15. 52 PEOPLE wanted to lose 10-30 lbs in the next 30 days Earn potential income www.4yourtotalhealth.com 416-631-4180 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 ACTORS/MODELS - The Model and Talent Bureau will be searching for models, actors and extras in your area on Thursday, Jan. 13th by appointment only. 519-354-0003. All ages, shapes and sizes welcome (newborn to senior). Fee of $34.50 refundable if you do not qualify. CHRISTMAS bills getting you down? Cash Daily! $60-$100 per day. Call Julie (905)571-3260 CUSTOM WINDOW COVERINGS Part Time Sales & Customer Service person for our Showroom Multi-tasker with outgoing personality & superior customer service skills. Must have experience in custom drapery, blinds and shutters. Please fax resume: 905-428-6217 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. Dispatcher/ Order Taker busy transportation office in Pickering moving people to & from Pearson airport. 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FIRST COOKS, GENERAL HELP, ALL FRONT LINE POSITIONS, all shifts, experience required for Pickering/Bowmanville area. Own transportation necessary. Fax 905- 697-3585 FULL-TIME general laborer, shift work, Oshawa location. Fax re- sume to 1-905-434-2870. HIRING PART-TIME Janitorial in Durham. Must have own vehicle. Send resume and references to: tocscleaning@sympatico.ca No phone calls please HOUSE CLEANERS WANTED No nights, No weekends No experience needed ●Uniforms & training provided ●Reliable car required Call Merry Maids 905-666-3273 (previous applicants need not apply) LABOURERS REQUIRED Ajax plant. Part-time could lead to full- time. Some work experience re- quired, not suitable for students. Fa x resume to 905-683-1335. LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca. LINE COOKS WANTED, experi- enced and reliable, for eclectic Whitby Bistro. Apply with resume, 2-5pm at 728 Anderson St., Whit- by, Hot Rocks Creative Dinner. 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. MANDARIN RESTAURANT re- quires Host Staff, Busperson, Bar- tender, Cleaner & Dishwasher. Ex- perience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm- 5pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pick- ering (Kingston/East of Brock Rd.) 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 @905-571-6444 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. PICKERING Christian daycare re- quires full time ECE and Assistant. Fax resume to 905-428-8463 REED'S FLORIST hiring mature full and part time sales clerks for Ajax location. Apply by fax: 905-683-0481. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 SERVERS / HOSTESS,Counter Help / Dishwashers required at Caffe Demetre, Whitby. Food service experience an asset. Fax resume 905-665-1542, or email to: cankair@rogers.com HIGH ENERGY SALON located in a busy area, offering full-time posi- tions for Stylists with 2 or more years experience. Ongoing educa- tion is offered along with retreats and hands-on classes. 905-655- 0466 - Serious inquiries only. ESTHETICIAN and/or Make-up Artist. Sales experience. Hiring F/T flexible outgoing individuals for Oshawa location. Qualified candi- dates will attend a 15-day Certifi- cate training program in Toronto. Excellent starting hourly wage + commission. Fax resume to: Salon Owner 905-430-0586. RMT & ESTHETICIAN required for beauty spa in Pickering. High sala- ry plus commission. Call (905)619- 8822. RMT'S,full-part time. Whitby spa, 905-668-8128; Pickering Spa 905- 831-9700. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN needed for small but busy inde- pendent garage. Must be experi- enced & licensed. Please call for appointment. 905-723-6880, 905- 718-3880 LOCAL MANUFACTURING com- pany requires temporary/full-time draftsperson. Requires AutoCAD 214 & 2000 and computer knowl- edge. Wage negotiable. Fax re- sume to: 905-434-5346 M.O.E. LICENSED,full time Pest Control Technician with Ontario Drivers License. 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 ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT re- quired for busy sales office in Pick- ering. Experience in all aspects of accounting procedures and ACC- PA C a must. Please submit re- sume stating salary expectations to vskitch@somcan.com AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full time/ part time people for pleasant phone work Salary + bonus Call NOW! Nicole 905-426-4246 BLISS BRIDAL is looking for an energetic professional sales person. Must have experience with ladies formal wear. Evening and weekends. Fax resume to: 905- 404-2502. 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. ATTENTION PDA/LEVEL II AS- SISTANTS AND RECEPTION- ISTS. Several full & part time posi- tions available in Durham Re- gion. Benefits, bonuses, salary up to $25/hr. Send resume to: Perfect Dental, 1801 Dundas St. East, P.O.Box 70567, Whitby Ont. L1N 9G3 DENTAL HYGIENIST WANTED part time for busy family practice in Uxbridge. Fax 905-852-9558 FULL SERVICE Cosmetic surgery clinic requires Receptionist in Scarborough. Knowledge of cos- metic surgery services a definite bonus. Must be able to take charge, training provided. Comput- er skills required. Competitive sal- ary. Email resume & type "Recep- tion" in subject line to: recep- tion@drkara.com PA RT TIME RN needed for busy family practice in Pickering. Fax resume: 905-420-0863 att: Debi REGISTERED MASSAGE therapist required, part time, for Whitby rehab clinic. Please fax resume 905-404-9449. QUALIFIED Music Teachers, instrumental or vocal preferred, for Ajax or Whitby area, part time. Call (416)503-0045. A PRIVATE SALE.Oshawa Du- plex with inlaw apt. plus basement with walkout. Custom built 3rd floor - only 8 years old. 3 storey, all with separate entrances. Totally reno- vated - energy efficient. Cash back. Asking $249,000. 905-404- 9900 NICELY FINISHED Pickering home. 2200 sq. ft. 4 bed., double garage, OPEN HOUSE Sat. Sun. 12-4, near Finch & Dixie, asking $330,000. 1246 Gloucester Square. 905-839-7584. PORT PERRY - Victorian Century home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de- tached garage. Asking $215,000. Call 905-982-1768. OPEN HOUSE,new townhouse, never lived in, Upgrades++. Sunday January 9th, 1pm-5pm. 76 Millburn Dr., Bowmanville. 416-577-1128. Private. Priced to sell. TOTALLY RENOVATED 2 bedroom condo, $168,000. Brock/401. Pool & Gym, 6 new appliances, a must see! Call 647-999-1816. MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE available in Whitby. Shared expenses and reasonable terms. Please call 905-404-8441. A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Weekly. Mail work, Assemble products or Computer work (416) 703-5655. 24hr. message. www.TheHomeJob.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. M4Y 1Z4 $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. 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A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 05, 2005 www.durhamregion.com To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or To r. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed Saturday St Marys Cement Co., a leading employer, producer, and supplier of cement and related products, is committed to environmental leadership and the safety of our employees. To meet our growth needs, we require a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Bowmanville team as an… Electrician Team oriented and quality driven, you will provide maintenance of electrical equipment related to cement production including 600 and 4160 volt induction and synchronous motors up to 4000 HP, DC motors up to 3500 HP, and DC and AC variable speed drives. You are a licensed Ontario electrician with at least three years’ heavy industry experience, superior troubleshooting skills, and effective interpersonal communication abilities. Your ability to work shifts is essential. Our unionized environment offers an excellent benefits and compensation plan. To join our progressive and employee focused organization, please apply in writing to: Human Resources Manager, St Marys Cement Co.400 Waverley Road South, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K3 Fax: (905) 623-4695 e-mail: smcjobs@vcsmc.com (Previous applicants need not apply.) Customer Service / Accounts Receivable Representative We are seeking a hard working, motivated individual for a rewarding posi- tion as a Customer Service / Accounts Receivable Representative. 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. PA RT TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Pickering & Oshawa. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & English. Te aching Certificate a must. Ph. Rosana: 905-420-9930 Fulfill your New Year's Resolution! We need volunteers to visit lonely seniors/disabled adults Contact VON Durham at 1-800-263-7970 or at durhamvolunteer@von.ca 3 3 & 7 7 F a l by Cr t., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a x a p a rtme nts .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant free rent draw & rewards program ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF ONTARIO CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES INCREASED 40% IN 2002-2003 When children in our community need us, that’s when we need you most. BECOME A FOSTER FAMILY F oster Families F oster Futures 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. 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. 6TH, 6:30 P.M. PREVIEW FROM 5 P.M. •HUGE BEDROOM SUITE SALE - Oak, Pine, Cherry •HUGE ANTIQUE SALE •NEW FURNITURE LIQUIDATION For more info. or for consignment, please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Jan. 7th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The property of Margurite Adams-Miller of Bobcay- geon plus others. Drop front secretary china cabinet combination, 8pc. walnut diningroom suite, wash- stands, qty. antique dressers & chests of drawers (2 oak with hat boxes), blanket boxes, Victrolla (with original shipping box), Postmasters desk, Elgin Na- tional coffee grinder, oval & flat top trunks, Qty. cast iron chandeliers, drop front book case, Kerosene bi- cycle lamp, qty. china & glass including depression, Nipon, etc. Lg qty. crocks, picture frames, chamber pots, milk & other antique bottles, plus contents of home plus large qty. of interesting antique & collectable items which has been stored in a barn for generations. 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1 & 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE anytime or Feb 1st. 2 locations 350 Malaga, 946 Masson St. $695/$795 month, all inclusive. no pets 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. 1 & 2 BEDROOMS main floor apt in house. 4 appliances; CAC; Large living room and kitchen; Near 401, GM Plant, Shopping Mall, Fenelon Cres / Park road, Oshawa $600/month all inclusive Available immediately & Jan 15 First & Last Call: (416)-561-4353, (416)-356-7543 1 BEDROOM in clean, quiet adult building. Simcoe/Wentworth. $675/mo. + hydro. Heat and park- ing included. Laundry facilities available. First/last/references. Avail. Feb. 1st. 905-261-6127. 1 OSHAWA NORTH,1-bedroom apt., 6 storey quiet building, balco- ny, appliances, utilities included. Laundry and parking available. $750/month for February 1st occu- pancy. Call 905-436-9785. 1-BDRM BSMT apts. Stevenson Rd. N, avail now $700/mo inclu- sive. Masson St. avail. Feb 26 $675/mo inclusive. Laundry, park- ing, cable, backdeck, new carpets, no pets. (905)576-6316 1-BEDROOM CLEAN,quiet, park- ing, appliances, utilities included, $155 weekly or $650 monthly. Available Jan 5th or later. Rit- son/King. (905)579-5927 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 APTS IN WHITBY BUNGALOW main floor, 3-bdrms, $950/mo + utilities. January 15th. Bsmt apt. 1- bdrm, $800/mo, Feb. 1st. Parking, bus,Go. No pets/smoking. (905)451-0800 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $845/month inclusive, Feb. 1st. Immaculate newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbourhood, Pre- fer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-439-8893 or 905-448-8929. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT,in 12 plex building, with balcony and parking, all inclusive. $850. Near downtown Oshawa. 80 William St. W.(866)327-7485 2 BEDROOM ground level apt. for rent, available immediately. Eliza- beth/Hwy. 2 Ajax. Laundry, park- ing. (905)619-3743 2 BEDROOM Rossland/Ritson. security system, newer well main- tained, clean, quiet adult-lifestyle building, freshly painted, new car- peting.. Suits retired/mature work- ing adult. $885/inclusive. No pets. 905-720-2352. 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 - HARWOOD/HWY 2 - One bedroom basement, clean, modern bright, parking, 4 pce. bath. c/a, c/v, full kitchen, laundry, no smok- ing/pets. Available Feb. lst. $750 all inclusive. (905) 686-2239. 2-BEDROOM extra large in quiet building, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. 905-668-7758 AJAX 3 bed. main floor, 2 bed. bsmt. apt., Bachelor, Rooms. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 416-562-0186 AJAX - 1 bedroom basement apartment. Available February 1st. Separate entrance. $750 inclusive. No smoke/pets. 416-889-7430. 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 1-BEDROOM basement apt., very clean, 1 parking, $750 inclusive. Available Jan 15. Westney/401 area. Call (905)427- 6649 or 905-391-6649. 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 legal 2-bedroom basement apt, appliances, parking, own en- trance, near shopping/schools, No pets/smoking. $800/mo + 40% util- ities. Immediate. first/last. (905)420-1037 lve msg. AJAX NORTH.New 2-bdrm base- ment apt. Parking, cable laundry, No smoking/pets. $795-inclusive. References. 905-686-7967 AJAX,1 bedroom basement apartment. Walk-out, laundry, parking, new kitchen. First/last, references, required. $700. Feb- ruary 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)683-8448. 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,Brand new, beautiful spa- cious, 1 bedroom basement apt., large dining/living, kitchen area., Available immediately. $850/util- ities, cable, included. 905-619- 1843. AJAX- ONE BEDROOM apt $725 incl. Westney / Ritchie area. Close to school, park, GO station. No pets. First/last and references. Available immediately. (905) 686- 2993. AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 1 bed- room basement apt, all inclusive, firs t& last, $525 month, no smok- ers/pets. Call (905)576-4751 BACHELOR APT.- hydro and wa- ter included. $600/mo. First/last re- quired. Suit single male/female. Brock/Taunton Pickering. Avail. now. (905)426-0121 Tony. BASEMENT APT,2 bedrooms in new John Boddy Home. Church/Delaney, Ajax.. Available now. $850. Near all amenities. 416-600-1044. BASEMENT APT.-with rec room, one bedroom, kitchen, 4pc-bath, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, Avail. immediately. $600/all inclu- sive (includes cable). First/last. 905-718-8949. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND ST. APTS.-1-bdrm, $680, immediately. 1-bdrm, $680 Feb. 1st (at Wilson). Both clean, bright, newly decorated, private, safe neighbourhoods. Shopping, bus, laundry. 905-438-0558. 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 BROCK / MAJOR OAKS,large above grade 2 bedroom, parking, laundry, large yard, $850 inclusive. (905) 426-2077 BROCK/ 401 - luxury one bed- room, laundry, parking, laminate, ceramic, security system, $825 in- cluve. (905) 426-2077. CENTRAL WHITBY - 1-bedroom basement, very clean bright spa- cious. Private entrance, $675/month inclusive. No pets. First/last. Feb. 1st. (905)263-4125 CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3 bedrooms apartments. Close to schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- 7391, Ext. 241 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. COURTICE,upper level, raised bungalow, country setting, peace and quiet, 3-bdrms, l/r, d/r, full kitchen, 3pc bathroom, laundry, parking, near 401/all amenities. First/last. $1350/mo inclusive. 905- 728-2239. DENTAL TEAM seeking HYGIENIST for our energetic and friendly office. The successful can- didate will possess a positive atti- tude, a professional manner and be adaptable. Part time- Wednes- day evenings. Perfect for new grad or someone wishing to increase their work hours. Whitby. Please fax resume in confidence to: 905- 668-8790. GRANDVIEW/CHERRYDOWN. Bright, clean, large 1 bedroom legal basement apartment. Park- ing, laundry, utilities included. No pets/smoking. $750/month. Avail- able immediately. (905)576-3872 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. 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. Also Now/Jan 15, Bach- elor apt., $575 incl. 905-259-8259 First/last. LARGE one-bedroom second floor apt quiet N/E Oshawa home. Hardwood, floors, clawfoot tub, avail immediately. $675-inclusive. No pets/smoking. first/last/refer- ences. 905-728-2840 LEGAL executive 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Avail. Feb. 1st. Salem/401. Par king, a/c, fireplace, cable, high speed internet, utilities incl. First/last. A Must See! $1100/mo. (905)619-1096 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 2 bedroom apartment, spacious, clean, available now. $935/month includes all utilities. Schools and bus near by. No dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. OSHAWA - 2 Bed. main floor house, completely renovated, painted, hardwood, gas fireplace, parking, very clean/bright. $800/in- clusive. No smoking/NO PETS. Jan. 15/Feb. 1. WHITBY - large 2 bed. or 1+den, great area, legal with fireplace, new carpets, floor- ing, paint, NEW bathroom & kitch- en, yard, parking, laundry, must see, $895/inclusive. No smok- ing/NO PETS. 905-431-2787; 905- 985-3385. OSHAWA -3 bdrm. apt. for rent, close to Oshawa Centre. Available immediately, $950/mo. No smok- ing/pets. Call 416-617-3158. 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 - Spacious 2 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances included, parking. Fenced yard, First/last required. Available im- mediately. $750/month plus util- ities. 905-420-1846. OSHAWA 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 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,Rossland/Stevenson Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950- inclusive, cable, parking laundry, fridge/stove, no smoking. Separate entrance. Available immediately or Feb-Mar 1st. Short/long term. (905)723-7171. PARK/401 bus stop in front of quiet triplex. Main floor apartment. Available Jan 1st. Walkout kitchen to deck. $680 plus hydro. (905)579-4064, (905)432-0840. 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 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,large, lovely, like new one-bedroom basement apt, A must see. No smoking/pets. 4-appliances, 4pc bath, near bus/GO/shopping, $750/inclusive, (905)420-0069. PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, 3-bedroom main floor bungalow. New kitchen, laundry, large living/dining room, parking. No smoking/pets. Available now. $1250/inclusive, first/last. (905)831-8867 PICKERING, MAJOR OAKS/BROCK,spacious 1-bed- room basement, full bathroom, separate entrance, cable, non- smoker, no pets, first/last, refer- ences required. $750/month in- cludes utilities. Available immedi- ately. (905)686-1179. PICKERING- WHITES/401 3- Bdrm, Main Floor of Home, Sep Entrance, Parking, New Appl's, Eat-in Kit, Shared Laundry, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1300+ Utilities. (416)428-3537 PICKERING- WHITES/401,2 Bdrm Reno'd Basement Apt, Sep Entrance, Parking, Shared Laun- dry, Full Kit, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $875.00 Including Heat/Hydro. (416)428-3537 PORT WHITBY - 1722/1724 Duf- ferin St. newly renovated spacious, quiet, 1 & 2 bedrooms, $795 and $895. Utilities, laundry incl. Walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Close to sports arena, shopping. 1-800-693-2778 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 SPACIOUS new large 1-bdrm apt. Whitby. $850/mo inclusive. A must see! No smoking/pets. Single pro- fessional preferred. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)723-8664 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. WHITBY - applications being tak- en for two bedroom apartment on second floor of duplex, close t downtown. Ideal for retired couple or single person. Parking for 1 ve- hicle. Available Feb. lst. No smok- ing'/pets. $775/month plus hydro. Phone (905) 666-1375. WHITBY - Available now and Feb. 1st. 2 bedrooms, $840 + $860 all inclusive. Office hours 9 - 5 Mon- day - Friday (905)666-4589. WHITBY - one bedroom basement apt. in home. Close to uptown, fridge, stove, utilities, parking. No pets/smoking, $770 inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)666-5869 WHITBY 2-BEDROOM apartment, Satellite, carpeting, laundry, separ- ate entrance, bright and clean no smoking/pets, references needed. Available Feb. 1st. $895 inclusive. (905) 665-5284 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, LARGE, LEGAL 2- bdrm bsmt., share laundry. Close to public transit/shopping. No smoking/pets. $825/mo+ portion of utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)655-9624 please leave message WHITBY,Bachelor apt. Walk to lake, GO, 401/Brock. Complete privacy, all inclusive. $600/month. First/last. Call (905)430-1774 WHITBY,bright spacious 2-bed- room, beautiful neighborhood, pri- vate entrance, parking, air, utilities, cable, pool, patio. Backs onto ra- vine. No smoking, $995/month. First/last references. Feb 1st (905)666-5248 WHITBY,Brock & Dundas, 109 Craydon. 1-bedroom apartment. $680/month, heat & water includ- ed. 1 parking. First/last. Feb. 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY,central, close to amen- ities. Beautiful spacious 2 bedroom basement with private yard, won't last, available immediately (905)867-8417 leave message. MATURE COUPLE looking for fur- nished apartment to rent. Short term lease in Durham region. In town on business. (613)543-3432 BOWMANVILLE,1 yr. new, 2 bedroom condo, 5 new appliances, ceramics, southern exposure, $975./month. 1st/last required. Available immediately. (905)723- 2559. 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 3-BEDROOM quiet North Oshawa Cres. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/stove, 2 baths, gas fireplace, fenced backyard. Near P.S., uni- versity/college. Feb 1st/05. Refer- ences, credit check, first/last, 1yr lease. No pets. $1200/month util- ities included. (905)985-8073, 416- 418-2656 ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX,Salem Rd/401, 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, $1195/mo + utilities. No garage. Avail. Feb. 1st. Owner lives in bsmt. No smoking/pets. 905-683-8469 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. BOWMANVILLE, GREAT LOCA- TION,1yr old house for rent, fea- tures hardwood & ceramics. All ap- pliances included, available imme- diately. $1195+ utilities. 905-697- 8599. COZY NEWLY renovated 2-bdrm bungalow. Quiet Rossland/Simcoe area, North Oshawa. 5 appliances, c/a, garage, large backyard. No smoking. Avail. March 1st. $1275/mo + utilities. 1 year lease, reference letter/credit check req'd. (905)435-0583 EAST OSHAWA,3-bedroom main floor bungalow. 6-appliances, parking, A/C, gas heat, no smok- ing/pets. $1000/month plus 60% of utilities. First/last. (905)728- 8711 GARDEN HILL AREA - 3 bed- room country home, 45 min. from Oshawa, 2 bathrooms, beautiful view, some heat supplied. Utilities extra. $1100/mo. Call Bill (905)797-2428 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 - 3 BEDROOM bunga- low, available immediately, Rent includes heat, hydro, water, TV - $1500. Call 905-665-8005. WHITBY - 3 bedroom bungalow. Clean, bright semi-detached. Great neighbourhood. Deck, 4 ap- pliances, Quick access for 401. No smoking/pets. $1195. plus utilities. Available after Jan. 15th. (905) 579-7138. 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. 3-BEDROOM townhouse, South Oshawa. $1000/inclusive. Walk- out basement, used as separate apartment. Available immediately Call (905)424-3521 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 COURTICE/DARLINGTON,Park- wood Village, gorgeous facility, im- maculate 2-bedroom, ground level townhome, walk-out to private pat- io. Fireplace, C/A, en-suite laun- dry, dishwasher, tennis, car-wash, storage, $970+hydro. Feb 1st. Blair (416)606-7730 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 WILLIAMSBURG TOWNHOUSE, 3-bdrms, walk to bus, schools, 4 appliances, many upgrades throughout. Large fenced back- yard. $1200/mo+utilities. Avail. March 1st. (905)640-4423 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. PICKERING - very large fully self contained room/office with own 3 piece bathroom above ground. Lots of windows, separate entrance, fridge/microwave. $550 Call 416-876-0007. PICKERING, Major Oaks/Brock, available immediately. Suits ma- ture working person/responsible student. Near all amenities, no pets/smoking, $119/wk., 1 month advance, (905)683-6233. 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. BASEMENT APT.to share - $500/mo, utilities included, first/last. One parking, share laundry. Available immediately. South Liverpool, Pickering. Call Mike @ 416-238-5116 or Debra @416-216-8572. LOOKING TO SHARE - 2 levels of house Wilson/Adelaide area. All util. included, laundry, Look TV, Hi- speed internet, c/air/vac, inground pool. Ravine setting. Parking, Non- smoker/no pets. Avail. immediate- ly. $600/mo. 905-448-8577. 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. 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! ARE YOU A KIND CARING GEN- TLEMAN, who knows how to treat a lady and likes fine dining, mo- vies, dancing and travelling. If so, this mature lady would like to hear from you (59-65 years). Serious replies only. Reply File #146 This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, L1H 7L5. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. NEEDED, LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for 3 children. Light housework. (905)831-9768. ALTONA/HWY #2,E.C.E. beauti- ful home daycare. One full-time space available, from 3 months to 4 years. Receipts, references. Call Judit (905)509-5802 RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 15 years experience infants- 10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/De- laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 REGISTERED MASSAGE THER- APY and Pilates Fitness Classes in Whitby, days and evenings. Call (905)665-6087 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,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 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668- 8560 OR 1-800-659-0668 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. 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. 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 & chair 1 year $350; coffee & end tables $90; sin- gle bed $150; massive 7-pc queen-size solid pine cannonball bedroom set $1750; 6-pc Queen bedset $400; full size stacking washer & dryer $375; fridge & stove $300; apt-size freezer 6-months $175; (905)260-1123 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 IF YOU HAVE INHERITED a house and wish to sell the complete contents all at once, we purchase full antique estate. Call Frank (705)790-4323 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 WASHER (large capacity) Inglis 3-yrs-old, Dryer Mowatt $350/pr. (905)686-9986 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 REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, great temperament, fami- ly-raised, reasonable. Call 905- 986-0425. REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German lines, vet checked, first shots, tat- tooed, family raised, guaranteed. (705)786-0322 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, fully loaded, no rust, mint condition, one owner lady driven, $3500 obo. 905-655-1722. 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2 door, white, 16" rims, new gas tank and motor mounts, undercoated, certified & E-tested, $2,500 OBO. Call Ken 905-396-0451 1991 EAGLE TALON $2299; 1996 Mazda MX3 $3499; 1996 Saturn $3299; 1996 Grand Am $3499; Others from $1699+up. Certified/e- tested. (Kelly & Sons since 1976), (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 1992 MAZDA MX3 4-cyl. 5-speed, red, 170,000-kms. certified and e- tested, good condition. Asking $2175. (905)571-5138 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE.3.1 auto. 4-dr, pw, pdl, tilt, cruise, RR defog. Certified and e-tested $1750. (905)571-5138 1994 FORD PROBE GT,excellent condition, 5-sped, cold-air intake, leather interior, power everything, air, needs muffler, as is, Must sell ASAP. $1200 o.b.o. Sarah (905)426-8056 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 CHEV CAVALIER Z22, 2dr, 4cyl., 2.2L, auto, air, am/fm cas- sette, ABS, air bags, spoiler, spot- less interior, 175,000kms, Certi- fied/e-tested $2995. (905)655- 9568 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. 2003 REGAL LS,non-smoker, 22,500-km. Silver/grey leather int., p/sunroof, AM/FM cassette/CD. Mint condition $20,900. (905)576- 8657 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. 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE,4.0 auto- matic 4x4, loaded, high hwy kms, but lots of life left. Certified $1995. (905)571-5138 Need a Handyman? •Painting •Flooring •Full Basement Renos. (Drywall, Taping, Insulating $5800 based on 1400 sq.ft.) No job too small - Best prices in Durham (905)728-8973 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 DRYWALL TA P ING / PLASTERING (905) 428-2470 Ask for Jim NO JOB TOO SMALL!!!!! REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 GUARANTEED PAIN TING Happy New Year "Pay as your are satisfied" Painting, plastering, Stucco ceiling repair/paint one room or whole house 30+ yrs exp. for free estimate call Scott c-905-718-8163 h-905-619-2406 P & H Painting Professional, Experienced, Reliable Interior/Exterior Call for free estimate (905)686-7889 ROMEO PAI NTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. For clean, fast and reliable service call (905) 686-9128 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 $45/hr 2 movers + truck 24' trucks available. www.triumphmoving.com 416-802-9849 905-883-4406 Triumph Moving CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" THE PERFECT MAID SERVICE is now offering 50% off Limited to first 20 customers only! Take this advantage and call now. Fully bonded and insured. The Perfect Maid Service 905-686-5424 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 05, 2005, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com ART AUCTION!! SUNDAY JANUARY 9th, 2005 AT NEWCASTLE OLD TOWN HALL 20 King St. (Hwy #2 and Mill St.) Newcastle (exit 401 at Mill St. ) Preview Starts 12:15 pm ~Auction Starts 1:00 pm ARTISTS INCLUDE ROBERT BATEMAN TRISHA ROMANCE DOUG LAIRD BILL SAUNDERS A.J. CASSON LAURA BERRY AND MANY MORE!! Some Highlights Include Heart and Soul ~ Trisha Romance Golden Moments ~ Trisha Romance Christmas At The Cottage ~ Trisha Romance Sense Of Pride ~ James Lumbers Old Friends ~ James lumbers The Air, The Forest and The Watch ~ Robert Bateman Long Light Polar Bear ~ Robert Bateman Only Signed Cassons at this Auction Don't Miss This One!! Estate Auction Stapleton Auctions Newtonville January 7th, Friday, 5:00 p.m. Selling the Miklos estate from Newcastle: 9 pc. Hickory dining room suite w/server, bed- room suite, chests, dressers, power stair chair lift, desk, loveseat and chair, china, glass, crystal, antique tools and precision wood case, 5 bookcase shelves, GE fridge and stove, Maytag fridge and Westinghouse stove, print, lamps, bookcases, hair dressing equipment, pump chair, recliner chair and wash basin, etc. etc. Check website for updates. Preview after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, approved cheque, visa, interac, mastercard. AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE (905) 786-2244 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th: 10:00 AM Exceptional New Year's Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables, Glassware and Art Work featuring a 3rd generation Creemore Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE: Furniture:Georgian mahogany grandfather long cased clock with painted dial (P. Whytock Dundee, ex). 1920s grandfather clock, oak hall seat, 7 drawer bonnet chest (Ex), 7ft Victorian carved bed, pine jam cupboard with moustache pulls, rosewood spinet desk signed E. Edgington, marble top 2 drawer pine server, pine 5 drawer chest, 20 pane flatback bookcase, cameo back settee and matching chair, 12 pane beveled glass china cabinet, oval Sheraton inlaid table, Georgian corner washstand, mahogany hanging corner cupboard, walnut book end tables, 6 chicken coop chairs, Victorian bed and dresser, East- lake dresser with mirror, oak washstand, round mahogany parlour tables, 1/4 cut oak filing cabinet, 1/4 cut oak parlour table and desk, 10ft rosewood glass showcase, pine dome top trunk, pine blanket box, brass and iron bed, Louis XV commode and open arm chair, down filled Chippendale camel back settee, barley twist rocker, lady's slipper chair, single board blanket box, walnut men's chest with matching washstand, open pine washstand, single drawer lamp table, elm sideboard with mirror, 5ft cherry sideboard, Quebec pine pedestal ta- ble,drop front secretary, set of 4 gunstock chairs, pine postmaster's desk, ice cream table, pressback chairs.Artwork:oil paintings (15x19 Francis Hans Johnston, 16x20 Elizabeth Meitzen, 20x23 D Bosman, Benjamin Satlin, Lorne Kidd Smith Pickering 1880, Frank Pana- baker, Sutherland), water colours (29x23 Elizabeth McCullock, 14x20 Henry Reed McDon- ic), Chinese silk embroidered panels, octant by Joseph Hughes Lodon, AJ Casson book. Collectables:Canadian muzzle loading rifle (W.W. Sofer London Canada West), WWII badges and medals, 75pcs Birks sterling flatware, Birks hallmarked 4pc melon-form tea set, Gorham crystal bowl with sterling rim, sterling (basket, spoons, flask, bracelets), 12 place setting of Rogers flatware, Venetian hanging crystal chandelier with glass feather top, cran- berry opalescent hanging lamp (Ex), Gone with the Wind lamp, finger lamps, grape glass and iron hanging lamp, bridge lamps, wrought iron candle lantern, gingerbread clock, cello, snuff box, beehive sealers, maple sugar mold, push up candlesticks, copperware, Lambeth foot warmer, coverlet, jelly pail, pine wall scones, iron insurance fire plaque, Zotta teddy bear, steiff bears, 7" Unice France and 23" P.M. Otto Reinike bisque dolls, transit level, Da- vey Crockett tent, microscope, Louis XV fire dogs, 10x6 rug, 4x6 tapestry, Indian clubs, fish- ing flies, salesman sample funeral vault, Port Perry match holder, 1928 and 1929 car calen- dars, 1923 Scugog map, toys (battery, friction, wind up), mother of pearl teething ring, signed cameo pendant, pump lamp, corn grinder lamp, butter boxes, antique farm items (augers, ice saw, pulleys, hames, lanterns).Glassware:Pair of 8 inch Moorcroft candle stick lamps, 12" Fresia design Moorcroft vase, Mary Gregory vinegar jug, ruby glass tum- ble up, 20pcs cranberry, chintz jug, set of Minton dishes, scent bottles, 2 large Wedgwood platters, ruby glass lustres, 12 demi tasse, coal port bowls, Hamersley and Limoges ink- wells, Waterford candlesticks, flo blue plates and platter, Dresden and Royal Daulton fig- urines (HN1547 and 1548), Saw tooth and Star goblet, maple leaf pitcher, signed pr Moser amethyst vase, Beswick 750 duck, pine tree and deer pitcher, Banded Ring plates and jug, Cobalt Blue glasses, 30pcs of depression, 50pcs cornflower, Pedal Ware dishes, Royal Wor- chester terrine, Clarice Cliff harvest jug, Roseville, Coalport, Staffordshire, Imari jar, Swarov- ski pcs, Sylvac flower dish, set of green M mark dishes, apothecary jars, plus many other ex- ceptionally high quality pcs.Note:Don't miss this opportunity to purchase some of the fin- est antique pieces for 2005. Viewing will be Friday, January 7th, 1-8PM and sale day begin- ning at 8AM.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 CLEARING AUCTION Martial Arts Supplies / Household Effects & Old Tools Sunday, Jan. 9th, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens, Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features 2 sessions 1st starting at 9:30 AM featureing household effects, misc. furniture, glass & china, collect- ables, costume jewelry, collection of older tools, paper collectables, plus many more useful articles found in & around the home. Martial Arts Supples will start at approx. 12:00 includes complete contents to start or add to a martial arts schooo or gym. Par tial list includes: 200 pcs. of puzzle matting, VTS, Powerline & Lil Dragon Wavemasters, Bob XL ($500.00 value), complete line of sparring & training equip- ment (gloves, head gear, blockers, weap- ons etc.), clothing, belts, display units, benches, desks, file cabinets, computer, VCR's, TV, 30 icecream style chairs, books, videos, office supplies, plus many more articles, all related to a martial arts school. Te r ms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac & Cheque Call For All Your Auction Needs See: (www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Shop Closeout of Tools, Riding Lawn Mowers, ATVs, Snowblower, Snowmobile and furniture selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:John Deere 345 w 54" mower (611 hrs), John Deere LX279 17HP with 42" mower, Kubota T1600 diesel with blade, Yardworks 17HP with 42" mower, John Deere 185 with 46" mower and bagger, Wheel Horse 11HP, Craftsman 12HP with 38" mower, 5HP snowblower, 3pt 6ft Meteor snowblower, Arctic Cat snowmobile, 1993 Kawasaki KVF300 ATV 10 speed good condition new tires, 1999 Polaris Magnum 500 ATV liquid cooled (Ex), Craftsman wood lathe, radial arm saw, Rigid table saw, 3 stacking tool chests, Snap On (wrenches, drivers, screw extractors, battery tester), impact sockets, Blue Point piston ring compressor, Delta combination saw, Rigid pipe cutter, Craftsman 5HP 30 gallon air compressor, Dewalt skill saw and cordless drill, Milwaukee drywall drill Hitachi grinder, Paslode cordless nail gun, drills, tap and dye sets, Makita Hypoid saw, colour TV, VCR, bed chesterfield, bedroom suite, single beds, trunk, recliner plus many other household items.Terms: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 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Storage Unit & Others At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Road 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock ★Sat., Jan. 8, 2005 @ 10:30 a.m.★ Old Pump Organ, 1950s Coke Cooler, Old Dining Room Table, 1960s Foot Stool, Old Rocking Chair, Hockey Equipment, Straight Razors, Vintage Clothing (Hats, Dresses, Purses) Royal Doulton (Debbie HN2400) Old Stamps, Plus Many, Many More Items! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com SAT. JAN. 15 - 10 A.M.at McLean Auction Center - 2194 Little Britain Rd. Lindsay. Large antique auction of collect- ibles, hard to find items, antique and quality furniture, tools, property of Kathie and David Simpson, long time collectors, antique traders and former owners of Cameron Schoolhouse Antiques. Antiques and quality furniture, col- lectibles, glass and china, tools and antique tools, hun- dreds of items, many boxes still unwrapped. 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GET YOUR CAR SERVICED BY THE LOCAL PROFESSIONALS Open Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 6pm; Friday 8:30am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 4 pm Complete Vacation Planning • Corporate Travel Management Group Travel Specialists534 Rodd Avenue, Pickering (905) 509-2582 “R e t i r e m e n t L i v i n g I n A N a t u r a l C o u n t r y S e t t i n g ” Graham’s Travel TO ADVERTISE CALL JIM GOOM @ 905-683-5110 EXT. 241 A New Year & a New Location Incase you missed our early December notice - WE HAVE CHANGED OUR NAME AND HAVE MOVED! We have purchased Graham’s Travel and moved our office to that location. “Uniglobe Ajax Travel” is now “Uniglobe Graham’s Travel” . Our address is 370 Old Kingston Rd. - Lawson Rd. and Old Kingston Rd. in Highland Creek Village, West Hill. Call us; send and email; or come by and visit our new retail location. Toll-free 1- 877-901-1102; Corporate Line 416-281-2044. Our best wishes for a great 2005! grahams@uniglobenormark.com www.uniglobenormark.com BAILIE, Sylvia -at the Brockville General Hospital on Saturday January 1, 2005. Sylvia Bailie, wife of Leonard Bailie of Johnstown. Step Mother of Mi- chael Bailie and his wife Sherry of Calgary and Dan- iel Bailie and his wife Tina of Gananoque. Sister of David Cowley and his wife Yvonne of Toronto and Anne Lennox and her husband Jay of Richmond Hill. Aunt of Mark and Sarah Lennox and Dylan Cowley. Grandmother of Sarah Baragar and Great Grandmother of Shaelynn. Predeceased by her par- ents Arthur and Margaret Cowley. Friends may call at the CHRIS SLATER FUNERAL HOME,416 Dibble St. West, Prescott from 7 - 9 p.m. on Thurs- day January 6, 2005 and at the SIMPLE ALTER- NATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE,1057 Brock Rd., Pickering on Friday January 7, 2005 from 7 - 9 p.m. For those wishing, the family would appreciate do- nations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condo- lences and donations may be sent online at: www.chrisslaterfuneralhome.com McMASTER, John Munro (Retired Staff Sergeant, Toronto Police Services) Peacefully at home, on Monday January 3, 2005. John in his 74th year. Be- loved husband of Morag. Loving father of Jim and his wife Jeanette, and Ken and his wife Teresa. Dear grandfather of Andrea, Jason and Allison, Eliz- abeth, Jacob, Sarah, and new grandson Matthew John. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Should family and friends so desire, do- nations to the charity of your choice would be great- ly appreciated. TAYLOR-BELLE, June Alexis Peacefully at Lake- ridge Health, Oshawa, on Monday, January 3, 2005. June Alexis Taylor-Belle, also affectionately known as Babs. Loving wife of George Wendelle Belle. Loving mother of Tina and her husband Errol, Shari, Ionie, Karen and Jason. June will be sadly missed by her sister Janet, her nieces Tracey, and Nella and nephews Pete, Rad and Bruce and her many family and friends. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service at Pickering Village United Church (300 Church St. N., Pickering Village, Ajax) on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment - Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, dona- tions to the Canadian Cancer Research would be greatly appreciated. JULIEN, Joanne Mae – peacefully and surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with lung cancer, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thurs- day evening, December 16, 2004, in her 60th year. Loving wife for 42 years and best friend of John Juli- en of Orono. Missed by daughter Jamie and her husband Wayne Beattie of Bowmanville, and her son Todd and his wife Annette of Ajax. Loving Grandma of Desiree, Brittany, Kayla, and Sarah. Sister of John and his wife Helen Faichney and Phil and his wife Linda Faichney. Dearly loved niece of Russ and Lillian Wilson of Hamilton. Also missed by long-time friend Ron Jollymore, by her special four-legged companion Freckles, and by many friends and family members. Friends were received at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 19, from 6-7 p.m. A funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 7:00 p.m. Cremation, with interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby, on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 1:00 p.m. Donations in Joanne’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by her family. (Expressions of sympa- thy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.)