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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2005_01_23 ‘Dozens and dozens’ of media calls in wake of reports By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham Region- al Police Chief Kevin McAlpine called reporters to headquarters Friday morning for a press con- ference at which he said he could tell them nothing. The chief called the confer- ence in response to a cascade of calls from media throughout Canada and the United States, sparked by reports that a Picker- ing woman has accused enter- tainer Bill Cosby of sexual as- sault. The chief said that, in keeping with policy, the service will not confirm the identity of any of the parties involved in the com- plaint. “It is not our place to discuss any particulars of the matter in any way, shape or form, as we are not conducting the investiga- tion,” Chief McAlpine said. “We basically received a com- plaint and forwarded the infor- mation.” The chief did confirm that on Jan. 13 a sexual assault response Bill Who? Durham cops mum on assault allegation Pickering hold up contracts, costing Durham thousands By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Indecision about where and how many public alert sirens will be put up around Dur- ham’s two nuclear plants is caus- ing contract delays and costing thousands. The contracts have been signed and the 46 sirens have been pur- chased, but delays by Pickering mean equipment is sitting in stor- age — and racking up bills. “Because there’s a deal with having to store equipment, there are storage costs,” said Ivan Ciuci- ura, director of emergency man- agement for the Region. “There’s also a contract with a normal start date that would have been quite earlier. “There could be costs associ- ated with that.” Details of the costs, such as how much they amount to and who is paying them, are part of in-cam- era, private meetings at the Re- gion. The mounting bills are just part of the complicated process sur- rounding the ill-fated sirens, part of a public safety system legislated by the Province in 1999. The Re- gion, with consent from the af- fected lakeshore municipalities of Pickering, Ajax and Clarington, decided in 2001 on the siren sys- tem, Mr. Ciuciura said. The Region then purchased the sirens with Ontario Power Generation picking up the tab. Pickering and its residents are now adamantly against the 27 si- rens, which are proposed for high- density areas. The City is in the midst of a peer review to see if fewer sirens could be used in less YOUNG EAGLE EYE LINES UP HIS SHOT A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Marcus Phipps is intent on making this shot during the annual free throw program run by the Knights of Columbus Holy Redeemer Pickering Branch 11729. The nine-year-old was shooting at Holy Redeemer Catholic School. Region raises alarm over siren delays The Pickering 20 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 AQUA MAN University professor using funds to keep things positive News, Page 3 COURTING A THRILLER Spartans, Monarchs give extra hoops effort Sports, Page 12 www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School Pre-Toddler Program (12 months - 18 months) SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING NEW SUNROOMS • WINDOWS • DOORS 905-686-2445 WHY MOVE IMPROVE ? WITH ✦ See Durham page 5✦ See Mutton page 5 Future increases to be tied to unionized staff By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The mayor and councillors voted unani- mously to give themselves a raise Monday night. The bylaw to tie the salary of members of council to the increases given to City staff was included as part of 20 bylaws on Monday night’s council meeting agenda. “This does deal with coun- cil remuneration,” said Mayor Dave Ryan as he pulled the bylaw to be dealt with sepa- rately. “This is the first increase since 2001 and reflects the three per cent raises given to City union staff,” he said. With the changes, the mayor’s salary increases from $60,000 to $63,654 and the salary of coun- cillors increases from $25,000 to $26,523, both effective Jan. 1, 2005. It represents a six per cent increase, which is in line with the last two staff raises. Unionized City staff, who reached a new deal in Novem- ber, received a 3.5 per cent in- crease in the first year of the three-year contract (retroactive to April 1, 2004) and will re- ceive a three per cent raise in 2005 and 2006. Starting next January and each Jan. 1 after that, the an- nual salary of the mayor and councillors is to increase at the same rate as unionized em- ployees receive on April 1 of the immediate preceding year. Mayor Ryan said by making these changes it ties council remuneration to something ra- tional. “The public should feel com- fortable that these things are being done in a rational way and not arbitrarily,” he said Tuesday. At the meeting, Ward 3 Re- gional Councillor Rick Johnson asked if the item had been ad- vertised. “Was this not to be adver- tised so people could come out and speak to it,” he said. Under the Municipal Act, it did not need to be advertised, staff reported. “I always felt that we should be transparent in that process,” Coun. Johnson said when asked if he thought it should have been advertised anyway. He did point out it has only been in the last few years that council pay has gone from the low teens to where it is today. 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The University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology professor is buying a four-wheel drive truck, a boat and trailer, nets and the like. And if you think he’s going fishing, you’re partly right. Mr. Holdway is studying the effects that brief or pulse exposure to toxic com- pounds has on aquatic life and how to detect them— before a fish or other creature goes belly up. “This is the irony,” he says. “For certain chemicals the effects can be long-lasting, both for the indi- vidual species and for the whole ecosystem.” Mr. Holdway’s research efforts received a major boost this school year when he earned a presti- gious, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology from the federal government. The sci- ence professor is receiving a total of $1.4 million over seven years, plus $250,000 in infrastructure funding. The latter is paying for the truck and other equipment he’ll need to go out into the field, namely a Durham Region river system he has yet to choose. When he’s not in the field, the professor will spend a lot of time at his wet lab, nearing comple- tion at the university. The mil- lion-dollar-plus lab is to contain over 200 aquaria, including 12, 1,000 litre tanks. Groundwater, hopefully there will be enough, he notes, will travel through a series of filters and temperature controls to the aquaria. Fish, for example, will be briefly exposed to toxicants in an exposure tank, or a more direct approach will see the stuff injected directly into the fish. “It’s going to be pretty bloody fabulous,” Mr. Holdway enthuses of the setup. He says “a bunch” of the re- search money will go back to the university, since the administra- tion agreed to create the lab for him before, he notes, they knew he was getting the research grant. “They’ve been extremely sup- portive,” Mr. Holdway says. He explains there are a whole variety of ways in which a pulse exposure can occur. A quick spring snow melt, for example, can send water with high acidity and low PH into a lake or stream in a mat- ter of days. “I’d like to know what sort of im- pacts from our local region fish are being exposed to at spring runoff and if the activities are having a significant effect on their ability to reproduce,” he says of some of the questions he hopes to answer. Mr. Holdway’s research in large part helped stop the use of the insecticide methoxychlor two decades ago. He explains it was meant to be a DDT substitute, used to kill black fly larvae in the Athabaska and Saskatchewan river systems. But while it did break down quicker than DDT, methoxychlor users didn’t realize fish were much more sensitive to it and it was having a long-term effect on their reproductive be- haviour. Another component of his re- search, he calls it “the icing on the cake,” is to find a way of creating real-time sensors to detect con- taminants, so that a red flag could be raised as soon as they enter a water system. “Imagine if you could just put a sensor in your water pipe in your house,” Mr. Holdway says, adding, “if something was in the $50 to $100 range you could sell millions of them.” Amiable, informative and en- thusiastic, his expressions (such as Good on ya! and No worries!) betray the 17 years he spent work- ing in Australia. But it’s not really work for Mr. Holdway. “It’s lots of fun,” he says. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 23, 2005 PAGE 3 P Centre helps with h ealthy living PICKERING — An upcoming workshop gets participants on a healthy track. The Chiropractic Centre for Optimum Health is offering a healthy living workshop that discusses the fundamentals of vitamins and minerals, helps cre- ate a balanced lifestyle and meals, offers a natural approach to ban- ishing excess weight gain, and dis- cusses the advantages to regular chiropractic care. The workshop is Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the centre, 1550 Kingston Rd. Unit 11 in Picker- ing. Seating is limited so reserve seats. For information, call 905- 420-7231. Air cadets land on the dance floor PICKERING — Durham’s future f ly boys are remaining grounded for a good cause. Members of the 856 Pickering Kinsmen Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron are preparing to hold a private dance-a-thon this Sunday, Jan. 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. in support of tsunami relief. Through regional canvassing, the squadron has vowed to pledge every dollar they raise to the Canadian Red Cross in aid of the South Asia tsunami victims. A non-profit, charitable group dedicated to training aspiring air ca- dets between the ages of 12 and 18, the squadron is accepting all dona- tions possible while providing tax re- ceipts to donors. Donors can pledge a cadet per hour they dance or choose to make a maximum pledge. Cheques should be made payable to 856 RC(Air)CS and include in the comment space, ‘Asia Earthquake and Tidal Wave Relief.’ For more information, call the 856 Air Cadet Squadron at 905-626-8856 or visit www.856aircadets.com. Bay Festival plans swing into action PICKERING — The Frenchman’s Bay Community Association is taking care of its annual business. Board of director positions will be elected as the association holds its annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25 in Room 4 at the East Shore Community Centre. This community association is the organizing body for the annual Frenchman’s Bay Festival, a weekend of entertainment, craft sales, com- munity displays, demonstrations and exhibits. The centre is at 910 Liverpool Rd. in Pickering. For those interested in attending or for more information, call 905-839-5506 or visit www.frenchmansbayfestival. com. Correction PICKERING — The story ‘Caps off to mysterious Ajax neighbour’, Jan. 14, contained an error. Cec Turner is from Pickering. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Pickering in brief JANUARY 23, 2005 Hook, line and stopping ecosystem sinkers Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo University of Ontario Institute of Technology Professor Doug Holdway stands beside the tubs being used for re- search in his as-yet-to-be-built wet lab Aquaria. By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Serge Rielau is just fine with his home being lo- cated in the Province’s Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt. “I want it,” he said. “I moved to Greenwood for the nature, for the rural living and the greenbelt matches that.” Mr. Rielau was one of 60 peo- ple at a meeting Thursday after- noon in the Greenwood Commu- nity Centre, hosted by the City of Pickering’s planning department. It addressed how the greenbelt plan affects the northeast area of Pickering. (Another meeting was held in the evening). He has lived in what is known as the Greenwood cluster, south of the hamlet, for a year and a half. He had been waiting to live in the area for years because of its rural setting. Mr. Rielau doesn’t have a problem with the restric- tions that will come if his proper- ty is included in the final version of the Province’s plan. “I don’t mind,” he said. “It’s something I would have done re- sponsibly anyway so I don’t feel impeded by it.” All of the Greenwood cluster and part of the hamlet have been included in the draft greenbelt plan, which was released in Oc- tober. In discussions since, the Greenwood and Area Residents Association has said the majority of its members want all of Green- wood included, out to Salem Road, while the Region of Dur- ham wants just the entire hamlet and cluster included. Phil Mahon on the other hand doesn’t want his property includ- ed. “There’s too many rules and regulations,” said Mr. Mahon, a resident of the cluster. “This is ex- propriation without compensa- tion, this is lack of due process.” Although the details of what it means to have a property in- cluded in the greenbelt are still vague, Steve Gaunt, senior plan- ner with the City, said the restric- tions would be fairly severe. In an e-mail circulated to sev- eral politicians, Mr. Mahon ex- pressed frustrated at what he believed those restrictions were, including not being able to build a garage or connect to urban ser- vices if they become available. Catherine Rose, a manager in the planning department, point- ed out that people who currently live in areas designated as ag- ricultural or rural already have many restrictions on their prop- erty. Jeanette Wiles, like Mr. Rielau, doesn’t mind the restrictions that will come with her home being included. “From a rights point of view, who likes somebody dictating to them about what they can and cannot do,” she said. “But in terms of this piece of legislation, it makes me feel more comfort- able about living where I live. Ms. Wiles has lived in Green- wood since 1995. “We live here because it is picturesque... my house is sur- rounded by forests,” she said. “It is nice to think it is going to stay that way.” The planning department is preparing a report for council based on comments from the public. The deadline for submis- sions is Tuesday, Jan. 25. The comment survey is available on- line at www.cityofpickering.com. The report goes to the Feb. 7 council meeting so members can decide what feedback to send to the Ministry of Municipal Af- fairs before the plan becomes law around March 9. 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Hughes said. “They’re fed up with crime, and they see Crime Stoppers as a safe avenue to report it.” Those citizens are showing no signs of slowing down. In 2004, Durham Regional Crime Stoppers recorded 985 calls from tipsters, an increase of 243 over 2003. That’s a record for a program that has become a part of the pub- lic consciousness since its incep- tion, Const. Hughes said. January is Crime Stoppers Month, a celebration of the pro- gram, which was begun in New Mexico in 1976 with a simple premise: offering cash rewards to anonymous tipsters for informa- tion that leads to arrests in criminal investigations. The concept remains unchanged today, Const. Hughes said. Callers to the Crime Stoppers line in Dur- ham are assigned a number, and information they provide is passed on to police of- ficers; if the information results in an arrest, the caller is eligible for a cash re- ward. A constant over the years has been preserva- tion of caller anonymity. It is essen- tial to the integrity of the program, Const. Hughes said. What has changed somewhat is the way citizens are using the tip line: The frequency with which they’re calling in tips about crimes that have yet to happen and is- sues in neighbourhoods — such as marijuana grow homes — has increased over time, she said. The tip line does, in some ways, provide an answer to the obstacle faced by people who are concerned about activity in their neighbour- hoods but are reluctant about going to police, Const. Hughes said. “For whatever the reason, people aren’t comfortable about getting involved,” she said. “They now have this avenue to share the infor- mation they have.” Interestingly, not many people who call in tips follow up to collect rewards. Const. Hughes said re- wards are collected by only about a third of the callers who are eligible for cash. “It tells me people are motivated by more than a cash reward,” she said. “That people are interested in making their community safer. “I like to consider Crime Stop- pers the pioneer crime prevention program.” Durham Regional Crime Stop- pers, which is governed by a board of civilian directors, entered 2005 with ambitions to continue to raise the profile of the program and make inroads in high school com- munities. To reach Durham Regional Crime stoppers, call 1-800-222-8477. Durham Crime Stoppers program rings up record year Sherri Hughes intrusive areas, such as along Hwy. 401, said Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. But the City is resigned that some- thing has to be done. “We feel that the solution that’s been put forward is not the optimal solu- tion,” Mayor Dave Ryan said, calling the sirens “archaic technology.” “But we understand the equipment has been purchased and we want to use it to the full potential.” The type of technology will not change, Mr. Ciuciura said: the sirens must be used. And Pickering did ap- prove the sirens back in 2001, he added. Clarington Mayor John Mutton, whose municipality will see 17 sirens installed on mostly farmland, said the Region may look at going ahead with- out Pickering and sending them the bill to break the contract — estimated at $1 million. The Province refused to say whether Pickering could be penalized in any way for the delays. “The Province prefers to work in a collaborative way with municipali- ties rather than being hard-handed,” said Bruce O’Neill, a spokesman for the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. Mayor Ryan said he hopes the two sides will have a solution within the month. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 23, 2005 PAGE 5 P SPECIAL SALE Carrier 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 TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Wa lmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Wa lmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Emily Sunday’s carrier o f the week is Emily. She enjoys swimming & shopping. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. 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A spokesman in Chief John Norris’s office said the department is not issu- ing any statements to the media, for the time being. The story was broken Thursday by an NBC television affiliate in Philadel- phia and soon picked up by Associated Press. Reports in various newspapers, including the Philadelphia Enquirer, said a woman had come forward with allegations of sexual assault against the famed comedian. AP said the incident in question occurred a year ago. Bill Cosby has a home in Chelten- ham Township, AP reported. The news service quoted an attorney for Mr. Cosby who called the allegation “utterly preposterous.” Lawyer Walter Phillips said if any- thing involv- ing the accuser and Mr. Cosby occurred, it amounted to “inappropriate touching,” AP reported. Durham police spokes- man Dave Selby said Friday morning his of- fice has fielded “dozens and dozens and dozens of media calls” since the story broke Thursday afternoon. He then provided reporters with Chief Norris’s phone number. 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A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 23, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Watch for these names somewhere in the future W orking in community newspa- pers brings you in contact with some pretty unique people. This week six remarkable young Ajax and Pickering teens dropped by the office and it’s a pretty good bet you’ll be hear- ing more about them in the years ahead. They are Afzal Habib, Danielle Bent- ley, Amanda Gomes, Boyd Reid, Laura Newton and Ronald Nettey. And they are Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award nominees. It’s no easy task to be a nominee for the award either. Each of these young adults is making a difference in the community and in the lives of the people around them. It was funny to meet them in person, though, after reading the nominations their friends and families completed. Each of them had a good sense of humour and shared a laugh as they waited to have their pictures taken for a News Advertiser story. Some of them go the extra mile for neighbours and friends, unselfishly helping out. Others are excelling in several areas of school and sports. The common denominator is they all, at a relatively young age, are willing to think beyond themselves, to think of the world around them. I like to believe these are the kind of people who will be our business, community and political leaders some day. With down-to-earth values, they em- body the type of people we need in positions of leadership. But maybe that’s too much pres- sure to put on them now. Let’s just hope they keep up the good work and cross our fingers that one, or even all of them, receive the nod from the judges this year. The Ontario Com- munity Newspapers Association pres- ents OJCY awards to recognize the out- standing achievements of the young people in our communities. The winning nominations are ex- pected to be announced early in Feb- ruary. If you know of an outstanding young person in the community, well it’s too late — for this year anyway. But keep it in mind for next year. If you know a young person who is consistently making a difference in the lives of those around them, is involved or leading noteworthy activities, check out the OCNA website at ocna.org and click on the awards link. Maybe you already know one of next year’s nominees. David Stell’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Young achievers make impression David Stell news editor EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Waiting for the rest of the region Let’s hope transit plan naysayers open their eyes to possibilities L et the politicking begin. It appears the next three weeks will be interesting and busy for Durham politicians as they try to change votes on the controversial regional transit bylaw. At We dnesday’s meeting the decision to vote on the re- gion-wide transit system was deferred for three weeks by Os- hawa Mayor John Gray so that the deadlock could be broken and the plan could move forward. All it requires is one of the dissenting municipalities — Os- hawa, Whitby, Uxbridge or Brock — to change their vote and the system could be up and running by this time next year. It’s a big if, though. Region-wide transit is an idea whose time has come, and should have been pursued. Some municipalities, like Scu- gog, were concerned about certain aspects of the plan, but voted in favour of the idea to get the wheels in motion. In Os- hawa, they too had questions, but instead of saying ‘Yes’ and then hashing out their problems with the initial proposal, councillors elected to put conditions on their approval. This caveat, in effect, put the transit system on hold because, for the triple majority needed to pass, there couldn’t be any con- ditions on the bylaw. A triple majority at the regional level means the majority of regional councillors must approve the bylaw, along with five of Durham’s eight municipalities total- ling 51 per cent. With the largest municipality voting against it during the wee hours of the morning Tuesday, the dagger seemingly was plunged into the $39-million plan. However, Mayor Gray, who voted in favour of it in Oshawa, has the oppor- tunity to get his council on board and save this bylaw from dying on the floor. It’s also a chance for him, and the mayors from Whitby, Brock and Uxbridge, to show real leadership by getting their councils on board. For years the people of Durham have been clamouring for better roads and improved transit and this is the perfect op- portunity to begin to truly deliver the service. It would mean bringing together the current transit sys- tems under one umbrella organization in Durham. This type of merger has worked with the Durham Regional Police force and could also work with transit. All it takes is some back- bone by the people elected to do things for the good of the community, even if that community extends beyond your own municipality. The question is which municipality will save the day? If teens get the vote, they should face tougher criminal penalties To the editor: Re: ‘Holland’s bill gains momentum,’ Dec. 24. If Mark Holland wants to give 16-year-olds the right to vote and therefore the right to have input into how their society is governed, then those same 16-year-olds should be held ac- countable to that society. A reduction in the voting age from 18 to 16 should be ac- companied by a similar reduction in the age of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. D.G. 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A recent article in the academic journal Appetites stated, “Children who replace proper breakfast with chocolate bars and carbonated drinks have the reaction levels of a 70 year old by the end of the morning.” Poor nutrition affects all walks of life. Research has shown that a child’s behaviour,learning capacity, cognitive performance and school attendance are negatively impacted by inadequate nutrition. Kids go to school hungry for a variety of reasons. The time constraints of modern living often don’t leave enough time for meals, particularly in the morning. Some children may not have time to eat because they have to wake up early for a long bus ride to school. For others, their parents may leave for work before they even wake up, so they grab a chocolate bar on the go thinking that is the way to start off their day. Some parents may have to compromise the quality or quantity of food because of financial concerns. 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Mr. Mof- fatt served as both a Ward 1 councillor and mayor in Scugog Township, where he currently resides. Moffatt continues to lead board Doug Moffatt Region dealing with problems DURHAM — While the-$14.5- million above-ground parking ga- rage at regional headquarters will one day hold 800 vehicles, its con- struction is causing parking chaos. It was a nightmare to find park- ing for Wednesday’s regional coun- cil meeting, with hundreds of park- ing spots dug up while the garage is being built on the southwest corner of regional headquarters at Ross- land Road and Garden Street in north Whit- by. Con- struction workers building both the ga- rage and the new head- quarters are competing with region- al and court staff for spots. EllisDon, which is constructing both buildings, will soon make a temporary gravel parking lot for its workers in the northwest corner of the site, said Wo rks Commissioner Cliff Curtis. “Parking will be tight until the garage is built,” he said. “Until then, we’re going to have a problem.” That problem is exacerbated on jury selection days, and it will be difficult if people start moving into the new headquarters in the early summer, he added. The garage is not scheduled to open until Aug. 31. Cliff Curtis Parking chaos at headquarters durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 23, 2005 PAGE 11 A/P The kids are pitching in... ...You’re invited too Cultural cuisine, entertainment, and hundreds of auction items — join the Durham community effort for tsunami relief on Jan. 29 at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility. Free family entertainment runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by an evening reception from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Country, rock, and jazz music will play throughout the day, along with multicultural dancing and other entertainment. Tickets to the evening event are $50, which, along with entertainment and food, includes silent, live and online auctions, and the chance to win major door prizes. Tickets are available at the Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa and Pickering city and town halls, Pickering Town Centre, or by logging on to www.dctr.ca. 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The battle of the Whites Road schools was close throughout, and the teams delivered five ac- tion-packed quarters before start- ing Monarchs’ guard Sean Maingot sunk a critical shot to give St. Mary a narrow 73-71 overtime victory. In the teams’ last meeting in December, the Spartans defeated the Monarchs by the skin of their teeth in a one-point win. This time around, both teams were prepared to fight. At the end, it was a tough, but critical, victory for the Mon- archs, who improved their Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) league record to 6-3. St. Mary head coach Mike Gor- densky expected the game would be a hard-fought one, as is the norm between the two city rivals. “A nytime that St. Mary and Dun- barton play each other, it’s always a close game. The schools are two blocks apart, naturally there’s a lot of pride on the line,” said Gordensky. The fourth quarter mirrored the others as the battle for the lead con- tinued throughout the entire eight minutes. In the final 15 seconds St. Mary led 61-60, with starting for- ward Duane Howard having posses- sion of the ball. Howard was fouled and sunk both free throws to give the Monarch’s a three-point cush- ion. With seven seconds to go Dun- barton regained possession and mi- raculously delivered a three-point buzzer shot to tie the game at 63-63 and send it into overtime. In the extra quarter, the Monarchs and Spartans fought hard for the victory but with a minute to go the teams were deadlocked at 71-71. As the clock dwindled down to the final seconds, Maingot made a long shot to put St. Mary in the lead where they remained until the buzzer gave closure to the exhilarating match- up. The teams got off to a slow start as neither was able to break the other’s zone defense to get a good look at the basket. At the end of the first half, Dunbarton held a tenu- ous 31-29 lead. After the half, the players resumed play with height- ened determination and turned the scoreboard into a tipping scale as the lead teetered back and forth. Despite both sides’ strong attempts to pull away from the other, the third ended with a Monarchs up by a point. Dunbarton’s Jovain Wilson was the game’s lead scorer with 20 points. With exams commencing in most schools this week, senior boys’ bas- ketball action will be on a brief hia- tus until the weekend of Feb. 3, when St. Mary will host the fourth annual News Advertiser St. Mary Classic. Although Dunbarton (4-4, league) will not be joining the action, the Monarchs will compete against 15 other teams, including the Picker- ing High School Trojans, who are undefeated in LOSSA league play, as well as Toronto powerhouse, the Oakwood Collegiate Barons, who’ve been consistently ranked in the top 10 in the province this season. NOTES: In earlier LOSSA junior boys’ basketball action, St. Mary de- feated Dunbarton 56-36. In other senior boys’ action the Picker- ing High Trojans defeated Ajax’s J. Clarke Richardson Storm 84-48. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Shane Tingling puts his head down as he barges past St. Mary Monarchs’ defender Duane Howard during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ basketball action at Dunbarton Thursday afternoon. The Monarchs edged the Spartans 73-71 in an overtime thriller. Sports Briefs JANUARY 23, 2005 [ Basketball ]] North Alliance Press courts another win AJAX — North Alliance Press continued its winning ways, at the expense of Dickson Printing, in Ajax Men’s Basketball League play at Ajax High School on Wednesday. North Alliance downed Dick- son 48-42 in the first game of the evening. North Alliance was led by David Jackson with 12 points, while Dennis Dillon and Henry Kuzniak chipped in with 10 apiece. Dickson Printing’s big men, Claude Feig and Bob Murray, netted 14 and 11 points, respectively. ESN Packaging doubled up on Ollie Golf 64-32 in the second match. Clayton Gall led all scorers with 20 points for ESN, while John Esposito contributed 11. Ollie Golf had four players with six points each: Allan Gomes, Mike Jovanov, Don McEachern and Nick Sideris. Top Shelf fell from first place in league standings to third with a 60-41 loss to Michael’s Eatery in the third game. Top Shelf faltered badly in the second half, giving up a 23-22 first-half lead. Greg Rowe and Ken Russell led Michael’s Eatery with 19 and 18 points, respectively. Top Shelf was led by Ivor Walker with 15 points and Clyde Walters with eight. Top Shelf was without star point guard and captain Mike Gordensky. [ Hockey ] Tw o Panthers headed to all-star game in Cobourg PICKERING — Tw o Pickering Panthers players have been recog- nized as being among the best in the league after receiving all-star berths this week. Forward Derek Lynden and defenceman Kyle Roulston will rep- resent the Panthers at the annual OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League all-star game hosted at Cobourg on Jan. 26. Lynden and Roulston will be part of the South/ East Conference lineup that will play the North and West Conference squad. Ly nden is in his second season with the Panthers and is scoring at more than a point-per-game pace. In 31 games, he’s recorded 17 goals and 20 assists for 37 points, the club’s third leading scorer and point getter, despite missing 10 games due to injury. Meanwhile, Roulston was a key addition to the Panthers’ defensive unit this off-season. In 39 games this season Roulston has scored nine goals and 24 assists for 33 points. 905-576-9335 or To r onto 416-798-7259On Bus RouteTh is Wednesday, Ja nu ary 26th Holiday Inn 1011 Bloor St. E. 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Invest in becoming a Professional! Develop the skills required to work as a Member of the Medical Profession. Upon successful completion you may find Employment in: Medical Lab Technician 419 King Street W. Oshawa Centre 905.723.1163 Hospital Physicians Office, Private Labs, or Federal or Provincial Labs BE A PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLIST An industry in very high demand! With a grade 12 you are eligible for our 10 month program •Job ready for employment •Monthly start dates (providing there are openings) •1-10 student teacher ratio •Payment plan •Recruitment opportunities CAREER SCHOOL OF HAIR & NAILS (905) 576-3558 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 CARPENTERS & CARPENTER'S HELPERS REQUIRED Local Restoration Company requires full time Carpenters & Carpenters Helpers. Applicant must have valid drivers' license. Competitive wages & benefit package offered. Qualified applicants please apply to: CRCS General Contractors 1200 Skae Drive Oshawa ON L1J 7A1 Drop off Resume or Fax (905)430-7250 "OLD TIME TRUCKING with UP TO DATE RATES" A-Z DRIVERS Reputable International Transport Co. has immediate openings for dependable drivers to run Canada/US WE OFFER: •.40 per mile •$25.00 every pick/drop •$15.00 border crossing - both ways $16.50 waiting time •Benefit package inc. Dental •Paid weekly - Direct Deposit •New Equipment WE NEED: •Abstract •C.V.O.R. •Police Search •Medical Exclusive Highway Support Ph: 1-866-303-0314 Fax: 905-723-6842 Thickson Square (905) 655-1352 We r equire ASSISTANT FRONT STORE MANAGER (with merchandising experience) ASSISTANT FRONT STORE MANAGER (with cash handling experience) FULL TIME COSMETICIAN (retail experience an asset) Fax resume to attention Human Resources (905)655-1351 or drop off resume in person to: 4081 Thickson Rd. N., Whitby, Ont. L1R 2X3 BRAND AMBASSADOR Exciting Part time opportunity Are you outgoing, self motivated, energetic and sales driven? Do we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client partner is looking for Brand Ambassadors to generate leads and build brand. Working 16 hours per week. Thursday evenings, Saturday and Sundays. Base hourly rate plus c omission. Interested applicants should apply by submitting your resume to careers@instorefocus.com by Monday January 24 2005. Please ensure "Brand Ambassador-NIP" appears in your subject line. CAREER MASSAGE Cer tification Aromatherapy/Reflexology Feb 5-6 March 5-6, Body Cleansing Early tuition $350 (pay online) www.proactivewellness.uni.cc 905-809-1740 647-881-4463 CLASS A, D, F AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for grad- uates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3340. 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 ACCREDITED Home Inspection Tr aining Course, recognized by National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). Now accepting registrations for Febru- ary DAY class (max. 12 seats). Flexible payment plan. Career op- portunities available. Call toll free: 1-866-373-1113. Sponsored by: A.C.I.S.S. Home Inspections APPLICATIONS being accepted for a SUPERVISORY position in a group home in Whitby. Challeng- ing position. Experience required. Send resumes to "Director" Box 451, Marmora, KOK 2M0, in strict- est confidence. CARING INDIVIDUALS RE- QUIRED to work with children and adolescents suffering from a varie- ty of emotional/mental disturbanc- es. Applicants MUST be patient, willing to accept that great gains will not be visibly evident. Pro- gramming will be repetitive but rewarding. Resumes to be mailed to Box 451, Marmora, KOK 2M0, positions available in Whitby area. DRIVER WANTED full-time busy Pickering wholesaler. GTA delivery daily. Mature attitude a must. Fax resume & clean abstract to: Drivers 905-839-8895 DRIVERS WANTED! Great earn- ing potential. Join Blue Line Taxis in Oshawa. Please call Roy Williams at 905-440-2011 or 905- 439-1111 $$$ PAID WEEKLY!!Company needs part-time/ full-time help pro- cessing unclaimed bank accounts. Call 1-866-883-0780, 24 hours. $377 DAILY!!!No Selling. Success Guaranteed, free details, 1-888-748-5486 or www.dailycashorders.com. *** CRUISE SHIP JOBS *** Life's A Beach In Paradise! Free Benefits: Meals, Room, Flight, Uniform, World Travel. 613-741-5801, 613-764-6209 www.cooljobsinparadise.com A+ WE NEED HELP.Oshawa warehouse co. seeks to fill 15 F/T openings immediately. Marketing, office, warehouse, inventory. $350 to start. Training provided. Call To ny 905-571-3260 AJAX Herbal Magic is looking for Part time Health Councillors. Please bring resume to: 250 Bay- ley St.W. or call 905-426-9261. BEST WESTERN Durham Hotel, requires full-time housekeeping supervisor and front-desk super- visor. Drop off resume: 559 Bloor St.W. Oshawa. CLEANER required full-time early evening shift Monday-Friday in the Ajax area. Valid drivers license required. Must be a team player and motivated. Please call (905)683-7515 CO-ORDINATOR required for Ajax based equipment rental company, must have good customer services skills, knowledge of GTA, be com- puter literate. E-mail only resumes@dwightcrane.com CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DISPATCHER wanted for busy trucking company in Bowmanville. MUST have US/LTL experience. Wages based on expereince. Fax resume after 6pm only to 905-697-9026. EXPERIENCED ECE and Super- visor required for Scarborough Daycare. Fax resume to 416-321- 1695 EXPERIENCED OFFICE cleaner, Whites Rd/401, great part-time job Monday-Friday, only 2-1/2 hours per evening. Call Linda (905)426- 2240 EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARER Must possess good computer and accounting skills. Able to prepare personal income tax returns from basic to advance. North Oshawa location. Fax resume to: (905) 434-3642. EXPERIENCED TELEMARKET- ERS required, full and part time starting at $9.00 per hr. Call (905) 426-1855 FOOD SERVICES Operations Manager. We have an immediate opportunity for a dynamic, experienced, self-motivated indi- vidual to be a strong team member who will participate in leading our food service operations in the Dur- ham region. The successful candi- date will have related experience in a multi-unit food service indus- try; strong knowledge of food prep- aration, presentation and costing; experience with effectively manag- ing employees, computer literacy and a keen focus on customer ser- vice and positive employee rela- tions. We offer a salary commen- surate with experience and a ben- efit package. We'd love to hear from you! Please send resume to Brown's Fine Food Services, 844 Division St., Kingston, ON. K7K 4C3, fax 613-546-9191 or email: lizarnold@browns.ca. FULL AND PART TIME Retail Customer Service Associate positions available. Minimum 1 year recent customer service experience. Previous experience in building material and hardware preferred. Fax resume to Gerry O'Connor 905-683-6941 or apply to Millwork Home Centre, 19 Notion Rd., Ajax. FULL TIME WAREHOUSE posi- tion, heavy lifting, G-drivers licence required. Lift truck experience an asset. Apply in-store with resume Carpet Warehouse, 149 King St. W, Os hawa To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed SaturdayEmail: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 23, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 CRAVING A CHALLENGE? If you're looking for a challenging hands-on position with one of the world's leading snack food companies, here's your chance to join our top notch Warehouse Team at our Scarborough Distribution Centre. Frito Lay Canada is looking for hard working, high - energy, dedicated people to pick and load customer orders as Full & Part - Time Warehouse Technicians on the afternoon shift. We are a 7-day per week Operation looking for candidates to work flexible, variable hours and have a valid driver's license. Would this role satisfy your hunger for a challenge? If yes, send your resume via fax to 416-284-3245 c/o Operations or apply on line at www.fritolay.ca. We thank you for your interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Difficulty Finding A Job? Word of Truth Community Resource Centre has 15 positions available as part of their Skills Link Employment Program. The Skills Link Program assists culturally-dif- ferent young adults to develop skills in over- coming employment barriers. Eligible participants must be: •Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents or persons on whom refugee protection has been granted. •Suitable for at risk youths •Out of School •Legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation •In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers •Not in receipt of employment insurance (EI) benefits. Fax your resume to: 905-839-5057 By 4:00pm Fri. January 28, 2005 Att: Leyland Gudge Wo rd of Truth Community Resource Centre 1543 Bayly Street, Pickering Tel: 905-839-4953 START WORK WEDNESDAY Looking for a number of people to train as Air Quality Technicians WE OFFER: •Complete company training •$14.95 hr/ $2500 mo. to start •Paid company vacations •Full time hours, no lay-off's •Professional & friendly work environment YOU OFFER: •Willingness to learn •Positive attitude •Presentable appearance •Punctuality •Good work ethic Must have vehicle Call 905-720-0702 Mon. & Tues. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for an interview WE'VE got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for STOREFRONT All shifts - Full time We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING 938 LIVERPOOL RD., PICKERING or fax resume to (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" JOB FAIR Held at the Job Connect Office Jan. 24th, 11-4 p.m. Jan. 26th, 11-4 p.m. Full Time Positions Midnights - Days - Afternoons & Bakery Employment Services: 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 16 Pickering (Valley Farm & Hwy. 2) 905-427-7670 seeks ECE'S and EXPERIENCED ASSISTANTS for supply teaching in var ied and challenging childcare settings located in West Durham Region and East Toronto area. Call Catharine at 416-286-5727 HELP!!!!!!!!!!! I am the owner of small but rapidly growing company in need of several key people to assist me. Positions available: ✓Management ✓Sales/Marketing ✓Customer Service ✓Set-up & Display ✓Warehouse/factory $16-$22/hour. No experience necessary Complete training provided Call for interview Mon or Tues. Between 9am-6pm 905-571-5055 Are you tired of driving to Toronto? Experienced Automobile Dealership requires a QUALIFIED SERVICE ADVISOR For busy Chrysler dealership. Successful candidate must be able to handle all top administrative duties and counter duties for service consultants. Only persons with qualified dealership experience NEED APPLY. Fax resume to: (905) 683-7510 Attention Doreen CNC MILLING AND LATHER OPERATORS -FOR NIGHT AND WEEKEND SHIFTS ONLY for NORANCO an aerospace parts manuf. located in Pickering, Ontario, Must be able to set up and operate machines. Min 2 years exp. Required. Mazak exp. an asset. Excellent Company Benefits. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your resume to:HR MANAGER @ 905-831-0104. INSIDE SALES POSITION Are you a self motivated, independent salesperson? Are you looking for an exciting and challenging position in a fast paced environment? The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser is looking for an inside sales professional to sell print advertising for the newspaper and special features. Sales experience is a must, print sales an asset. Excellent commission structure and bonuses. Send resume by fax to: Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager 905-619-9068 or drop off to: 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax. or email amcfater@durhamregion.com ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GROW YOUR OWN FUTURE? The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser is looking for a Print/Flyer Sales Representative who is energetic, dedicated, imaginative, and has previous sales experience. This position requires the candidate to sell a variety of print products and flyers in a fast paced environment. Previous print sales experience is preferred. Reliable transportation is required. Base salary, car allowance, excellent commission rate and bonus program. Interested candidates can fax their resumes to: Andrea McFater Retail Advertising Manager Metroland Durham Region Media Group (905) 619-9068 or e-mail amcfater@durhamregion.com. Interested candidates should respond before January 28th, 2005. A.C.Technical Systems Ltd. is seeking an energetic, positive Account Receivable Administrator Applicants must possess Account Receivable and Collections experience. Duties include daily cash posting, preparing report for A/R and collections. Experience with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with MYOB or other accounting software would be an asset. Attractive remunerations include: salary, bonuses and group benefits. E-mail resume in confidence to: flee@actechnical.com hcini@actechnical.com Advertising Representative Metroland, the area's leader in community publishing needs an experienced Sales Representative for our Coupon Saver Bonus Pack Feature. The right person will be; self motivated, experienced, career oriented, able to develop new clients and products and never stop learning. Is this you? If it is, here's what we can offer you: career growth, base salary and aggressive commission plan, fantastic product and entrepreneurial atmosphere. Please forward resumes to: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax. L1S 2H5 fax: 905-683-7363 afakhourie@durhamregion.com LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE with ECE qualifications to help run small daycare in Ajax. Telephone (905) 426-1486 MAINTENANCE PERSON re- quired for adult lifestyle apt build- ing located in Oshawa. Fax re- sume to: 416-297-9499 NEW TELESALES LOCATION! Strong voices needed for fundrais- ing calls. Full time hours, Mon.-Fri. Hourly rate, commission/bonuses. Seniors welcome, no experience necessary. Oshawa location. Call Shawn at 1-866-429-3889 x106 today! TAXI DRIVERS needed immedi- ately for a very busy company. Male/Female, full/part time. Call 905-427-7770. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/her Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - TRAVEL CONSULTANT for busy full - service Port Perry agency. Experience required. Familiar with Appollo, Global and Leisurelink. Call Virginia 905-985- 2268 or email: vfrewclarke@thomascook.ca ESTHETICIAN REQUIRED for busy upscale salon. Call 905-655- 0466. AESTHETICIAN/RMT and tanning salon attendant required, own clients preferred, but not necessary. Call (416)282-6251, e-mail aztectanning@bellnet.ca (Port Union/401) ENCHANTED HANDS SPA is ex- panding and is now accepting re- sumes for experienced aestheti- cians, full or part-time. Please call (905)623-9836 EXPERIENCED NAIL TECHNI- CIAN in busy north Oshawa salon. 905-436-9303 HAIR STYLIST required for small, quaint salon in downtown Whitby. full time. Call (905)430-1703. HIGH END MEDICAL SPA needs: Graphic Artist / Bookkeeper - must know Quickbooks and/or Milano Systems / Cosmetic Enhancement Sales Person / RMT - existing clientele of 6 to 8 daily provided / Hairstylist - must have existing clientele / Receptionist - must have experience and/or know Milano Systems (Call Tammy) / Image Consultant / Nutritionist. / Nanny - must have ECE or many years of experience and be willing to work evenings and weekends / Medical Esthetician / Personal Trainers. Call Eleanor Welsh at 905-619- 2639 QUEEN ST. SALON Opportunity. Advanced to senior level stylist. Cool environment, team support, opportunity to take over clientele. Must be team player, and have de- sire to continuously grow. Call (416)278-4829, or email: tammy@wave-zone.com HICKORY DICKORY DECKS Canada's largest custom deck builder is looking for Profes- sional Carpenters for the 2005 deck season in the Ajax/Pick- ering area. Great opportunity for hard working and reliable people with deck building experience. Please call 905-424-3538 LOCAL Computer Company seek- ing experienced Sales & Technical staff. Good communication. Solid background in Tech/Sales re- quired. Apply: 1050 Brock Rd. Unit 3, Pickering Fax: 905-831- 9772. MECHANIC - Truck and Coach or 3 or 4th year apprentice. Fax to 905-372-4890 MECHANICS AND Apprentices needed - 3rd year or more with own tools, Apply in person 1280 Simcoe St. North Oshawa or call (905)448-9516. Fax: 905-576- 8236. ORDER CHECKER We are looking for an individual with ex- perience in the pool industry and an excellent eye for detail. Must have a strong focus on proof reading and working as a team player. Important assets include good organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced/chal- lenging environment. First consid- eration will be given according to industry background. Reply to l.bolton@triac.com REAL ESTATE LEGAL Secretary needed for Whitby Law Office; knowledge of Pclaw and The Con- veyancer an asset. Please fax re- sume in confidence to 905-668- 9737 or email to woitzik@rog- ers.com AJAX CALL CENTRE needs several full time/ part time people for pleasant phone work Salary + bonus Call NOW! Nicole 905-426-4246 SALES.Top $$$ commission. P/T or F/T. Call Jesse 647-293-3901. EXCELLENT P/T INCOME that surpasses your full-time income. Evening work. Sales with all preset appts. Requires vehicle/cell phone. Suits mature exp. sales persons. Will train. For interview call 905- 655-9053 ASSISTANT LEVEL II.Innovative, forward thinking, active practice re- quires level 2 assistant. Good in- terpersonal skills. Will be interact- ing with patients. Hours: Mon. and Tues. 8 - 5, Wed. and Thurs. 1-8:30, Fri. 8-2, 1 Sat./month. Please call Sophie at (416) 296- 0400 Ext. 3 or fax (416) 296-1914. CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT. P/T. Extremely motivated, strong leadership, organization. Prior exp.an asset. Mail resume to 208-3000 Garden St. Whitby, ON, L1R 2G6 DENTAL ASSISTANT position available in established Pickering family practice Monday -Thursday. Experience preferred. Please fax resume to 905-509-1974 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST:All as- pects of front desk operations. Must have experience with ABEL, Windows and possess the ability to multitask in an organized and efficient manner. This position would suit a confident highly moti- vated self-starter with an enthu- siastic professional demeanor. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15am-5:30pm Please reply with resume to Attn: Mary, fax 905-434- 8520. FULL-TIME DENTAL receptionist required for maternity leave, Ajax. starting February/March, 1 eve- ning. Minimum 2 years DENTAL reception experience. Dental as- sisting experience an asset. Caro- lyn (905)428-1215, fax resume 905-428-9291. LEVEL II/PDA/CDA assistant required for growing, modern, fast-paced office. FT in Whitby. Yo u must be people friendly, eager to learn, computer knowledgeable. Excellent wages, benefits. Send resumes to file #149 PO Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L5. MASSAGE therapist required part time male or female fax 905-839- 8806 or email wellnessspa@bell- net.ca PSW required part-time to care for quadriplegic in home setting. Non smoker, and valid driver's license required. (905)436-6074 $0 PAYMENTS for 1 year! New luxury 3 bedroom, double garage, fabulous kitchen, inviting living space with oversized windows on one acre by Lake Scugog from $260,990. Call 1-877-878-9899. CENTRAL OSHAWA,1500sq.ft. plus, side-split, needs TLC, pool, 4 car parking, garage. Open to offers due to illness. (905)725-8633. OPEN HOUSE.Sunday January 23rd and 30th 2pm-4pm 845 Sun- dance Circle, Oshawa. Immacu- late Jeffery-built North-West Oshawa home, 4-bedrooms, 1-1/2baths, oak floors, finished basement, $335,900 - 905-432- 2421 PRIVATE SALE,freehold town- house, finished basement, 3-bed- rooms, 4 washrooms, end house, Finch/Whites, near schools and bus stop. Call Mr & Mrs Somwaru 905-831-9694 or 416-955-6893 950-sq.ft. INDUSTRIAL UNIT in downtown Oshawa. Suitable for contractor, workshop, etc. Over- head door only. $950/mo inclusive. Available immediately (905)571- 5138. RETAIL, OFFICE and commercial units for lease. 600 to 1600 sq. ft. second floor office space available in downtown Bowmanville. Excel- lent exposure fronting on King St with lots of windows. Building has elevator. Ideal for professional use. 3500 sq. ft. new industrial unit available with amazing exposure to Hwy 401. 18' + ceiling height with mezzanine storage above of- fice space. For more information on these and other availability, please call (905) 725-9991. EXPERIENCED MECHANIC look- ing to buy or lease a 2 bay or more garage in Whitby/Oshawa or Ajax/Pickering. Call Clarke (905)550-3127, 416-889-8578 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 A PROVEN MONEY MAKER!! 6-Figure Potential From Home. No MLM. 1-888-842-9542. www.adreamteam1.com AJAX new fitness and weight management business for sale or partnership/investors, Ajax new pizza store turn key for sale or in- vestors wanted Call Rob 905-428- 0112 BUSY SALON Fantastic opportu- nity! Turnkey operation. Owner will train/may hold mortgage. Totally updated. Established clientele 17-yrs. Call Joan Hyde (905)728- 1600 ESPRESSO DISTRIBUTORSHIP -29 espresso machines with 24 established accounts. Includes supplies, distributorship assign- ment, and website. Asking $45k. Call 905-723-3203. 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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) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom & 1-bedroom apt Sim- coe/Mill, Oshawa, $825/$715. mo. inclusive. Laundry, balcony, parking, 3 bed. $935. Available immediately. 905-434-2858. 1- 800-486-9826, WHITBY Victor- ia/Brock St. 2-bedroom $835 inclu- sive laundry, parking. 1-800-486- 9826. (2) - UNITS AVAILABLE - Oshawa, 3-bedroom, Feb 1st; 2- bedroom, March 1st. Rents all in- clusive, separate entrances, laun- dry, parking. Call (416)892-8864 (3) - One bedrooms, $675/inclu- sive, avail. immediately and March 1st ; 2 bedroom $700+hy- dro March 1st; First/last. Down- town Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 1 & 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 LARGE BEDROOM lower level for rent $675+ hydro. No pets, lo- cated in quiet Oshawa residential area. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)424- 5083. 1-BDRM,very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available Febru- ary/March 1st. Simcoe/Rossland area. $750/month. First/last. No dogs. Call (905)435-0551. 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 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa. Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking. Call 905-720-0432 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT,in 12 plex building, with balcony and parking, all inclusive. $800. Near downtown Oshawa. 80 William St. W.Avail. Feb. 1st. no pets. (866)327-7485. 2 MAIN FLR 2-bdrm apts. in four- plex in Cannington, available im- mediately. No pets/smoking. Appli- ances, pkg and storage shed in- cluded. $625 plus hydro. (905) 852-5603 2-BEDROOM APT.414 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. Private yard, drive & entrance. $975-inclusive. first/last required. Available now. (905)433-7663. 2-BEDROOM basement apart- ment, walkout. $900/inclusive, cable included. North Pickering. No smoking. Available immediate- ly/February 1st. First/last. (905)839-5872. 3-BEDROOM,Beautiful Whitby re- cently renovated upper bungalow in quiet area. Yard, parking, $1300/month includes utilities. Near schools, shopping. Available immediately. Call 905-428-6132. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan New 2 bed. basement apt., separate entrance, available im- mediately. $800/inclusive. 4-appli- ances, laundry, prefer non-smok- er/no pets. Call (905)683-1180. AJAX - legal 2 bedroom, large basement apartment, parking, sep- arate entrance, 5 pce. washroom, no pets/no smoking. $800 per mo. all inclusive. Immediately. lst/last. 416-616-7776. AJAX - LUXURY,large 2-bed- room basement apartment. Im- mediate. 4 appliances, separate side entrance, laundry. First/last. No pets/smoking. Westney/Hwy. 2. $865/inclusive. Call (905)428-1428 AJAX -Pickering Village, luxury 1400 sq. ft. 2-bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, parking, cable, laminated floors, open-concept, no smoking/pets. References, $980. Avail. immediately. 905-683-0469 AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- ities, plus parking. Freshly painted, & new appliances. Available Feb. in clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX SOUTH - large one bed- room, suits quiet single female, Feb.1st. $725/incl. Also 1 bed.+ den, suit single March 1st. $750/incl. Sep. entrance, No pets/smoking, First/last/referenc- es. (905)686-6773 AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom basement apartment. New kitchen bright/walk-out, freshly painted 1-parking, laundry, separate en- trance. No smoking/pets. First/last, references required. $675. (905)683-8448. AJAX,1 bedroom basement apartment. $695/inclusive. Large bedroom, walk-in closet. Close to bus route, GO, School, park, 24/hr shopping. 905-686-2993. AJAX, EAST HAMPTONS,1 bdrm/1bath/1park/ $950+utilities. Available now. 5-appliances, fire- place, laundry, freshly painted, clean through, Name & number re. rental to Jacquelynn Tanner, Sales rep. sutton grp-heritage (905)619- 9500. AJAX,Howard S./Clements 3- bedroom basement, sep entrance, laundry, parking, c/air. Available Feb.1st. $1095/mo inclusive. first/last. (416)994-1782 Ajax-Lake Driveway Condo for rent! 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, ensuite laundry, fireplace, parking and much more. $1200/mo+ hy- dro, no pets. Neal:(416)939-5138. ALEXANDRA PARK,Oshawa. 1- bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovated, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In- house laundry, intercom. Park- view. Near Hospital. (905)579- 9439. 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. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,immaculate 1&2 bedroom apartments available February. Rent includes applianc- es, utilities, laundry facilities & parking. Call 905-623-0791 or 905-666-1074. BOWMANVILLE, modern clean 1 bedroom apt, avail. Feb.1, would suit non-smoking mature person, call (905)725-1052 BROOKLYN Country Estate. Ground floor studio apartment, open concept, hardwood, cathe- dral ceilings, private patio, 13-acres. 2-min. outside Brooklyn. $900/inclusive. Immediate. No smoking/pets. (905)655-7145 CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3 bedrooms apartments. Close to schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- 7391, Ext. 241 CLEAN 1-BEDROOM basement apartment in friendly North Oshawa neighborhood. $650/month, laundry, cable, utilities included. Available mid February. No smoking. (905)743-9067 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE,2-bedroom apt., on upper level of house, new appli- ances, new carpet. Parking, all in- clusive. $1050 monthly, first/last. Available Feb. 1st. Call (905)665- 1905. COURTICE,upper level, country setting, peace and quiet, 3-bdrms, l/r, d/r, full kitchen, all appliances, 3pc bathroom, laundry, parking, near 401/all amenities. First/last. $1350/mo inclusive. 905-728- 2239. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - big 2- bedroom with balcony, heat includ- ed, parking, $870 per mo. lst./last Available Feb.lst. Call (416)520- 6392 or (905)669-4009 DUNDAS/COCHRANE - Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedroom apt. available. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hardwood, freshly painted. 905-666-1525. 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/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, Util- ities included, $845/month, avail- able March 1st. Call Val 905-720- 0255. LIVERPOOL/FINCH one bed- room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, parking, full bath, storage area, cable & utilities included. available immediately, $800, no smoking, (416)436-8117. LOOK NO FURTHER, beautiful Courtice 2-bdrm, private country surroundings, minutes to town, laundry/storage in apt. $1100 in- clusive. Avail. February 15th. No smoking/pets. Call 905-435-2470 LOVE YOUR APARTMENT!new modern and classy large one bed- room apt in house. 9ft. ceilings, $900 inclusive. Parking, laundry. Close to amenities. Oshawa. (905)442-3665 Jeff. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, Feb lst. / Mar. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTHEAST OSHAWA - One bedroom basement apt. available immediately. Sep. entrance, park- ing, laundry inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. $650. (905)436- 0928 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area. $680/mo. includes hydro. Available immediately. Call 905-982-1760. ONE BEDROOM APT.spacious and newly-renovated, north Oshawa, close to all amenities, huge backyard, extra parking available. Avail. immediately, first/last. (905)434-1290 OSHAWA 2 bedroom apartment, spacious, clean, available now. $935/month includes all utilities. Half month free to qualified appli- cants. No dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. OSHAWA NORTH -2 bdrm. apt. in small, quiet building. A/C, fully carpeted, newly renovated. $925/ inclusive, first/last required, available Feb 1st.No pets. Phone 905-718-0361. OSHAWA -1 bdrm. & 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apts. $695 & $895 inclu- sive. First/last required. Close to shopping/bus. Avail. immediately. Recipients & assistance welcome. 905-707-1473 or 416-995-7894. OSHAWA - 3 BEDROOM Rit- son/Olive, clean, new carpet, fresh paint, parking, yard, porch. Profes- sionally managed,Feb/Mar. $949 plus utilities. Dan 416-657-2117. OSHAWA - King/Ritson, newly renovated one bedroom apt. on main floor of century old home, close to downtown. Laundry, park- ing. $750/incl.. 416-951-2236. OSHAWA - near Oshawa Centre, clean, quiet 1-bedroom basement apt in triplex, $700/month inclu- sive. Phone 905-728-9570 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)432-8914, (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558-2622 OSHAWA area. 2 bedroom upper level houses at various locations. Inclosed backyard and laundry facility available. Call 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. OSHAWA Bloor/Ritson. 2-bdrm, main floor. Clean, quiet, newly ren- ovated. 2 entrances, deck, laundry facilities, fridge/stove near all amenities. Avail. anytime. $900/mo-inclusive OSHAWA CENTRAL- luxurious, 2-bdrms. New bathroom/ kitchen/appliances. $675/monthly. Open for inspection, Wednesday, Fr iday, Saturday, Sunday, 4-6pm. 48 Simcoe St. N. 905-718-9272 OSHAWA KING/SIMCOE 1-bdrm apt above store, parking available, clean, high ceilings, quiet, cozy, Available Immediately. 416-229- 0224 before 9pm. OSHAWA,SIMCOE/401 large 2- bdrm, quiet, completely renovated, second floor, new everything, no pets, $850 utilities included, first/last, available immediately. (416)523-2970 OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt suite. Quiet house w/small children. Smokers/pet-owners need not ap- ply. Includes hydro, bbq, yard, parking. $795/mo. ref/1st/last. Avail. Dec. 15th. 905-448-0898 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, heat included, laundry on site. $675 plus hydro. Available February 1st.. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,2nd floor, 1 bedroom, kitchen, living space, $750 per month all inclusive, avail March 1, (416)627-1199, 1-866-407-3495. OSHAWA, CLEAN,comfortable 2- bedroom, February 1st. On bus route. $770/month inclusive. First/last, references. No pets, sin- gle parking, laundry, storage. (905)263-1022. OSHAWA, NEAR O.C.2-bedroom all utilities included, first/last, refer- ences. Available Feb 1st. $750. Phone 905-243-0339, 905-263- 2244. OSHAWA,near O/C, Large 1- bdrm bsmt, large livingroom, own bathroom. Shared laundry/kitchen, no smoking/pets. Suit super-clean person. February 1st, $550/-inclu- sive. First/last. (905)743-9074, (905)431-0202. OSHAWA,Ritson/Dean, 1-BDRM freshly painted, $675+hydro. Near amenities, avail. immediately/Feb 1st. Separate entrance, parking. No dogs. (416)265-6226. OSHAWA,Rossland/Stevenson basement apt, 2-bdrm+ den, $950- includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking, 4pc bath, sep. entrance, no smoking/pets. Professional couple preferred. Mary (905)723- 7171 PICKERING 3-bdrm upper legal duplex.W/O from mstr bdrm to large deck & fenced yard. Eat-in kit., priv. laundry, single car gar., 4 appls., $1080 +2/3 util. Avail Feb. 1 No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 416-924-7591 then dial 705-426-4666 PICKERING - Available March. 1st. Large new one bedroom base- ment apt. Sep. entrance. 1,000 sq. ft. Beside rec centre. All inclusive. Parking, laundry. $800/mo. Call Mike or Sherry 905-421-9781. PICKERING -Large, bright, 2 bdrm. walkout. Parking, laundry, storage, patio. No pets/smoking. $895/inclusive. References. Single parents welcome! 905-839-6640 PICKERING VILLAGE,legalized large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment. All inclusive. 1-parking. No smoking/pets. $800/month. First/last. Available Feb. 1st. Call (905)683-2427 PICKERING Whites/401 newly renovated, bright, clean, very spa- cious. 1-bedrm basement apt. sep entrance. $750-all inclusive. No smoking/pets. first/last/references. Immediately. (905)837-9848 PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amen- ities/401. Available Feb. 1st. $700- inclusive, prefer single, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks. 1- bdrm walk-out basement apt., very clean, non-smoker/no pets, Separate entrance, parking, first/last, $650/mo. inclusive, avail- able immediately. (905)427-0260 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly Recently renovated, 3 bdrm. bun- galow, main floor. Available Feb. 1st.Large fenced backyard, 4 ap- pliances, a/c, near GO, 2 park- ing, no smoke/pets. First/last. $1150+ 2/3 util/mo. 905-619-1677. PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, 2- bdrm bsmt. Laundry, cable, gar- age. No smoking/pets. Avail. March 1st. $850/mo. First/last. Call (416)250-3121 Mon-Fri 7am - 3pm PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, Sunny bright, 2-bdrm basement apt, sep entrance, walk to Frenchman's Bay School. cable, Avail. Feb 1. $850+utilities. (905)420-4583 PICKERING-Major Oaks & Brock, 2+1-bdrm. bsmnt. apt. separate entrance, 1 parking, full bath, share laundry, cable, no smok- ing/pets, First/last, ref. required. $800/mo, Avail immediately. 905- 683-5802 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 S,Oshawa. 1-bdrm, newly renovated, hardwood. Near bus & 401. Includes fridge/stove, parking. $550/mo. first/last. Avail immediately. 905-666-4670 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 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, close to 401. Nice, quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. 2-bdrm $849/month, Available immediately/Feb 1st. (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH OSHAWA - 2 bed. base- ment apt. close to park. Parking for 2 cars. $750/all inclusive, avail- able Feb. 1st. (905)720-0654 ask for Pete TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca TWO BEDROOM apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. Avail. Feb.1. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, aircond., pat- io/garden, parking, storage. 905- 852-4777. WESTNEY/DELANEY new one bedroom large basement apart- ment. Avail Feb 1. near bus, Dominion. no smokers/pets. $800- incl. first/last. Must See! (905)426- 1147 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 + den in bungalow, very clean and bright. Great area. Fireplace, new car- pets, flooring, freshly painted, new bathroom, kitchen, private yard, parking, laundry. Suit single/pro- fessional couple. NO SMOK- ING/PETS. $895/incl. Feb. 15/Mar. 1st. 905-431-2787 or 905-985- 3355. 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 Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, LARGE, LEGAL 2- bdrm bsmt., share laundry. Close to public transit/shopping. No smoking/pets. $795/mo+ portion of utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)655-9624 please leave message WHITBY, 1 BDRM BSMT (new home) MUST SEE! Brock St/Ross- land. Suites professional. First/last, references, no smkg/pets $975.00 Inclusive. Available Immediately. For Details call 905-665-1340. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM basement apt in triplex, washer/dryer, fire- place, parking, large yard, shared utilities. No smoking/pets. Refer- ences. $720/month. Call (905)427- 9437 WHITBY,2-bdrm walk-up with sun porch, avail. March 1st. Near downtown, parking avail. Non smoker only. $925/mo + hydro. (905)666-1531 WHITBY,downtown, 1-bed- room/bachelor basement apart- ment, private entrance, includes utilities laundry and parking. Bright and clean, available imme- diately. $650/month. Call 905- 430-2925. WHITBY,immaculate 2-bedroom apartments available immediately $855, rent includes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455 3 BEDROOMS,2 bath condo. Walk to UOIT,schools, shop- ping,bus. Ensuite laundry, parking, new appliances. N.Oshawa $999+ 905-656-6127 AJAX - Amazing city view. Large 1 bedroom + Balcony. Excellent building with full sauna, gym, se- curity. On-suite laundry, parking, locker. $1200 incl. 416-569-4257. AJAX -Westney/2, - 3 bedroom, new paint and carpets. Air con, 5 appliances, ensuite laundry, park- ing, no pets. Immediately. $1400. (905)831-2210 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 BUNGALOW, 1 1/2 baths, near Brock/Burns, Whitby. Huge backyard, detached garage, quiet desirable neighbourhood, Basement, C/A. $1250 plus util. (905)665-1706 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 2-STOREY freshly painted, new flooring on main floor. Large pie-shaped backyard. Garden/Manning area. $1350+util. Need references, available now. Call Guy Guthrie, Sutton Group Status 905-436-0990 3 BEDROOM HOUSE marble floors throughout. c/air near hwy 2/Liverpool. (Pickering Town Cen- tre) $1150+utilities. Available im- mediately no smoking/ pets. (905)426-9898. 4 BEDROOM at Rossland/Thick- son - double garage, legal base- ment apartment rented separately. references. $l,375 mo. plus util- ities. Pet restriction. Available April lst. lst/last.Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX,4-bedroom home, immedi- ately. Includes finished basement, appliances, close to all amenities, schools, quiet family neighbour- hood, no smoking/pets. $1,650+utilities. Call (416)616- 3770 or (905)428-9964. 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/WHITBY,3-bed- room executive home, available February 1st, $1500/month. Brand new free hold townhome, available immediately. $1400/month. Call Joan Hyde (905)728-1600 BROCK/HWY 2,3-bedroom house, 2-1/2 baths, lovely neigh- bourhood, close to malls & park. Backs onto ravine. No pets, non- smoker. $1400 plus utilities, base- ment not included. (416)402-7150 CLAREMONT - 4 bedroom farm- house on acres. Pond, new win- dows, roof, hardwood floors, im- mediately availability. $l,500 mo. plus utilities. Call Grace (905) 649- 3734. LIVERPOOL RD., by the lake, 2 bedroom main level of house, $1000/mo. all inclusive. Share washer/dryer. Available Feb. 1st. (705)345-2733. OSHAWA, 2+1 BEDROOM,5 appliances+, new doors/deck, close to all amenities. Avail. imme- diately. $1,000 plus utilities. Ref- erences/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905-260-3652. POPULAR WILLOWS WALK Whitby. 3-bedroom, 2.5-baths, large eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, double garage. No pets. $1650/month plus utilities. Karen Anstee 905-576-3429 Royal LePage Frank. RITSON & CONLIN, new execu- tive 3-bedroom, master main floor, 2-full baths, avail. immediate- ly, walk to UOIT/Durham, $1450/ mth plus utilities. (905)728-3069 THORNTON/GIBB semi detached, three bedroom home. $1100 + utilities, first/last required. Avail- able immediately. 905-576-6446 WANT TO PURCHASE a home, No Down Payment. I can help. Call Diane Stewart, Homelife Durham (905)720-0228 WHITBY SHORES,New 3 bed- room detached whole home. Close to GO/401, nature trails. Clean, no smoking. References/Credit Check. $1350+. (905)666-0907. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll- free 1-866-922-6422. PICKERING LUXURY TRIDEL townhouse, approx. 1800sq.ft. 3- bedrooms 2.5 baths underground parking, gated security close to Pickering Town Center $1375/month + utilities. Avail. Feb.1st. Call Barry (905)839-7496. 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. "WON'T LAST" spacious room with ensuite bath, clean home, quiet cul-de-sac. Cable, phone, laundry, parking. $400. immediate. Ritson/Bloor. (905)837-8980 AJAX,room for rent, $425/mo, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 BIG, SUPER CLEAN ROOMS for rent, Simcoe/Olive area, Oshawa. Big kitchen & bathroom, 2 rooms available immediately, suit quiet individuals. $475/mo. Call 416- 729-3001. BRIGHT brand new basement, private entrance, walk-out, includ- ed utilities, furnished common ar- ea, kitchenette, 4-large private bedrooms, with phone & cable. Oshawa, Durham College area. $499 per room/month. first/last ref- erences. Avail. immediately. (905)579-5089, 905-439-1961. BRIGHT CLEAN Room, Oshawa adult-lifestyle home, laundry, park- ing, cable in bedroom, non-smok- er/pets. Contract or permanent worker welcome. $450/month. 905-579-8225. FURNISHED bedroom, executive home, for working professional. Private bath, TV/Computer room, all utilities/parking included. Share kitchen/laundry. Non-smoker. Ref- erences. $550/mo. (905)743-0557 NORTH Whitby. 1 furnished bed- room for rent, available immediate- ly Call Shirley 905-665-6267 after 4:30pm. PICKERING, Liverpool South, 1-private basement room, unfur- nished. Share large kitchen and bathroom, clean quiet home. Old- er mature gentleman preferred. Rent: $400 plus $200 security/. No smoking/pets. (905)839-7065 PORT PERRY, room for rent, large room with semi private wash- room, kitchen and laundry facil- ities. No pets, no smoking $125 per week. 905-982-0228. WHITBY,Rossland/Garden, walk to plazas and bus stops. Clean basement flat. En-suite bathroom, semi-furnished. $580/inclusive. Suit working female. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. 905-665-1959. 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE February 1st. Share all amenities, parking & laundry included. $350/month. Leave message. Call (905)433- 1502 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. HOUSE TO SHARE in Central Oshawa, close to bus and amen- ities. $425/mo. available immedi- ately, first & last. call (905)725- 6627. LOOKING for 2 roommates to share brand new house. Fur- nished rooms. Parking, laundry. Harwood/Bayly area. $525/$450 all inclusive. Available immediate- ly. No pets. (905)391-9610, Stella or Gordon. ONE BEDROOM,own living room, bath, share kitchen, Elizabeth & Hwy. #2, Call (905)619-3743. OSHAWA -Simcoe/Rossland ar- ea, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,Durham College. $350/mo & up inclusive. 905-728-4845 OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available im- mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- sive.Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING Altona/Hwy. #2. Fur- nished/unfurnished bedrooms available immediately in upscale neighbourhood. Single female pre- ferred. $450/mo. first/last, includes laundry, cable/internet. Near all amenities. (416)877-0297 PICKERING -clean furnished house to share. Mature male pre- ferred, parking, laundry, internet, telephone, cable TV, and all util- ities included. $475 first & last. No lease, non smoking house, no pets, 905-420-0081 cell 905-409- 9495. PICKERING 4th person needed. Ideal for new out of town OPG worker, near Pickering/Darlington plants. $600/mo. Feb. 1st.. Call (905)426-6611 after 6 p.m. WHITBY,Shared accommodation in 4-bedroom home, $125 weekly. Call (905)665-2728. SINCERE SINGLES Spending time alone? We'll find you that special some one! 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. Winter special now on! ANYONE WITNESSING an acci- dent Wed. Jan. 19th at 7:30 p.m. at Ritson and Bond, Oshawa, please contact 905-435-2658 AFFORDABLE NANNIES from Hong Kong. Call now to bring in your nanny in 4 months. AMACARE 416-850-0851 www.amacare.ca LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 HOME AWAY FROM HOME Day- care is located on Delaney be- tween Westney and Ravenscroft. I have CPR/FIRST AID and my ECE degree along with 16 yrs. exp.My non-smoking home pro- vides lots of fun and educational things for your child. My children go to Lester B. Pearson. Lunch, snacks, receipts provided. Call An- drea 905-619-3138 (sorry no chil- dren under 2) SITTER NEEDED Sleep and get paid well for the right person 3- days/week, 9:00pm-6:00am own room 12 & 15-year-old Pickering (905)421-0000 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 23, 2005 www.durhamregion.com It's A Girl SHOEMAKER - Jim and Susan are pleased to announce the birth of their first child Megan Elizabeth Shoemaker Megan was born on December 14th, 2004 at 2:22 a.m. weighing 8 lbs. 13 oz., and measuring 21 1/2 inches long. Megan is welcomed by proud grandparents Mabel and John Lehane of Columbus, Shirley and Bernard Shoemaker of Pickering. Also welcomed by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and extended families. Thank you to all the staff at Markham Stouffville Hospital. A special thanks to Monique for all her special care and attention. The Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers at Rose of Durham Young Parents Support Services wish to thank our generous donors, friends and supporters. With your help we raised more than $18,000 at our Annual Victorian Tea and Gift Basket Auction held on November 16, 2004. The funds raised go directly to our programs and services in support of Durham Region young parents and their babies. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for making this event such a success Challenging Young Parents to be Strong Parents. STOREY'S BAILIFF AUCTION EQ3 Furniture Store Over $250,000 in new furniture & accents Sun. Jan. 30th at 11:00 a.m. 1755 Lansdowne St.W. Peterborough www.storeyauctions.com 519-641-2844 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 2005- ALL NEW FTA CARDLESS SATELLITE SYSTEMS. Full USA Programming, sales, service and installations. #1 in Durham. Call 905-767-0013. 4X8 COIN-OP POOL table, great condition $1500 firm. Pop ma- chine, best offer. You must pick up. Call (905)925-1702 leave mes- sage. 50's ELECTRIC WATER CHILLED Pepsi chest cooler, ice- cream style lids, raised Pepsi logo. Works great. 4x3x2 1/2, $700.00 Call 905-982-1999. 9PC OAK DINING ROOM suite with hutch/china cabinet. Stunning. Mint condition. Best offer. Call (905)706-5520. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 APPLIANCES - Refridgeator frost free, Deluxe stove $475/pair. Heavy duty washer/dryer, $275/pair or $675/all. Also super deluxe refridgeator/stove, large ca- pacity washer/dryer, used 2 years, will separate, all exceptional ap- pearance. (905)925-6446 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BRAND NEW,never used Schwank natural gas radiant heat- er, 90,000 BTU with hose & single outlet manifold. Perfect for garage, workshop or construction firm. Only $1500. Call 905-723-9986. CARPETS - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living- room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. P3/933 (Com- plete, black) $379.00; P3/500 (Complete) $269.00; CD-RW up- grade only $30.00 w/system pur- chase. Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50.00 Interac, Visa & Mas- tercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DININGROOM SUITE,oak, buffet & hutch, 6 chairs, 2 leaves. $650- obo. Also, WEDDING DRESS, large, cleaned & boxed, veil & ac- cessories. (905)448-0266 FOR sale yamaha electric piano, PF80, $600 french provincial couch and chair $50, large office desk $35, bookcases $15, filing cabinet $10 please call 905-432- 1920 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUB COVERS - One week Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- livered to your door. Call 1-866- 652-6837. IF YOU HAVE INHERITED a house and wish to sell the complete contents all at once, we purchase full antique estate. Call Frank (705)790-4323 JANUARY SPECIAL - Gov't. in- spected beef. Sides $1.70 lb; Roasts 30 lb. packages (4-5 lbs) $2.90 lb; Steaks 30 lb. packages, 3/4" thick $6.99 lb; Hamburger 30 lbs. $1.30 lb; Meat hangs over 14 days. 905-986-4932 8-5 p.m.; 705- 432-3031 anytime. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO FOR SALE.Gerhard Heintzman. Excellent condition. Beautiful cabinet. Call Christopher Andrew, Piano Technician. 905-391-4125. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - Savings on all 2004 models in stock. Ends Jan. 30th. Also on Samick pia- nos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments ap- ply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. 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. RETIREMENT SALE,Pine Loft Treasures. 918 Simcoe St.N. Everything must go, up to 50% off. Bedroom, diningroom, armoire and lots more. 905-579-9311. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. TICKETS - 2005 DAYTONA (Fla.) NASCAR Speed Week tickets for sale. Best seats, face value, Feb. 17-20th, call Mike 905-431-9630. WASHER/DRYER,good condi- tion, 10 years old $100 obo. (905)839-7494 WANTED - Downhill skiis for woman 5'3" - 5'4"; ski boots size 61/2-7, also mens downhill ski boots size 10; cross-country skiis for woman 5'3" - 5'4" and ski boots size 61/2-7. 905-404-8676. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality ser- vice since 1975. (905)753-2246. AAA- LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD. The best quality and pric- es around. Cut/split/seasoned/de- livered. Discount for pick up..($300 bush) 905-424-1735. ONTARIO MIXED HARDWOOD - seasoned, delivered. Evening calls 705-484-0512. ANTIQUE VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market, Open every Sat. and Sun. Rates start at $195/month. Attendance 250,000 annually. Exit 401 at Courtice Rd. and go north. 905-436-1024 or www.courticefleamarket.com SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the For tec 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 ADORABLE Lab Pups (Black), CKC Registered, 1st shots, dewormed, microchipped. $500. Ready to go now. Call (905)432-0865 PUREBRED LAB PUPS, (black), first shots, dewormed. Parents on site. Ready for a good home, $500 each. Call (705)793-9566 even- ings REGISTERED GERMAN SHEP- HERD puppies. World Class Ger- man lines. Vet checked, first shots, tattooed, family raised, guaran- teed. 705-786-0322. WHEATEN TERRIER pups, 3 mths., ready to go, micro chipped, shots, CKC & SCWT member. Call (905) 721-2433. 1985 PONTIAC FIREBIRD -305, automatic, good condition. Passed final clean air. 200,000kms. New exhaust. $4500 obo. Phone 905- 697-3751. 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 2 door, white, 16" rims, new gas tank and motor mounts, undercoated, certified & E-tested, $2,500 OBO. Call Ken 905-396-0451 1990 VOLVO 240-DL 4-dr, 4-cyl. automatic. clean condition, power windows, certified and e-tested. $2400-obo. 905-571-7975 1995 GRAND AM SE, maroon col- our, good condition, 151,000km, $3500 certified obo. 905-666- 3466. 1995 GRAND AM,red, 6cyl, auto, 2-dr, a/c, p/w, p/l., certified/e-test- ed. Great condition. $2200+ save gst when buying private. (905)571- 1962 1996 BONNEVILLE SSEI, leather interior, CD player, loaded, very clean, 163,000 km. well main- tained, asking $6,000 certified/e- tested. 905-434-0392. 1996 Ford Taurus wagon, 113,000kms, p/s, alloy, certified/e- tested $3400; 1995 Ford Aerostar Sport, V6, auto, 7-passenger, $950; 1993 GMC Sierra 1500, V8, auto, $2950. (905)665-3222 1997 CHEV LUMINA,4dr, p/b, p/s, air, p/w, 71,000km, $4,999 OBO, certified, e-tested. Call (905)987-1865 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, green, excellent condition, 2dr, air, tilt steering, am/fm, CD player, must sell. $3200 obo. 905-721-8622, 905-396-3161 anytime. 2000 INTREPID $5499, 96 MX3 $3699, 95 Monte Carlo $3999, 95 Neon $2699, others from $1699. Certified and e-tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsons auto.com 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. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 DRIVE IN LUXURY at a low price. 1993 Cadillac Seville, burgundy w/gray leather interior. Good shape. $3,000 as is, $3500 certi- fied. Call Mark 905-434-0392 HONDA ACCORD, 1999 EX, 4 door, loaded, 5 speed, top condi- tion, certified & e-tested $10,999.00 (905) 985-3971, ask for Jim or 905-436-9891 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 $$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for cars, trucks and motorcycles. 7 days a week. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. 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 wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357 1988 GMC SIERRA extended cab, 4x4, rebuilt 350. new rad, starter, gas tank. 8' box, E-tested, good running truck, T400 transmission, $3900. 905-376-3549. 1990 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, extended cab, with cap, $4500 obo. in good condition, well-main- tained. (905)839-4443 1994 FORD EXPLORER LTD., new tires, rad, exhaust, 170,000 km, $7,000 cert. 905-436-3453; 416-230-3779. 2000 FORD F-150,4x4, 4dr, ext.- cab, flare side, 82,500kms. Fully loaded, bedliner, remote starter, Am/fm CD, $21,500. Debbie, Oshawa (905)434-5524 2001 SAVANA 2500 - 3/4 tonne cargo van. Side doors. 100,000 kms. Certified, e-test. A/C. $13,500. Call 905-434-7120 / 905- 718-4341. WANTED:8 foot box to fit 88-96 Chev. plus left fender and right door, must be in good shape. (905)259-2568. 1992 G20 CHEV CARGO VAN - Original owner, good running con- dition. As is $2500 obo. Phone 905-728-6028. 1995 FORD AEROSTAR new ex- haust/tires, $2000. OBO call (905)665-4732 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT. P/L, P/W, power sliding door, cruise, ABS, 7 passenger, 50,000kms. Still under warranty. Silver. $16,300. (905)434-5816 2003 GM Cargo van, 2500 series, white, doors on both sides, air, mint. One owner, 50,000 kil., certi- fied, e-tested. $21,900. Must sell. Day (905) 723-2881 Eve. (905) 435-0826 TAKE OVER LEASE '04 CARA- VAN, Maroon, 8000-ks, loaded. 41 months left. $218.07/month. $4700 down. Serious inquiries only. Leave message (905)743-0228 DIAMOND CUT BEAUTY Sexy, Sensual Lady Available for Granting Wishes & Making Your Dreams into Reality. Open 10am - ? 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The prestigious tour- nament attracted more than 100 atom teams from across the province. In the consolation game, the Panthers grounded Burlington 4-3, with Jef- fery Heard scoring the game winner in the final minutes of the third pe- riod. Blair Williams put the Panthers on the score- board first. The Panthers went on to add goals by John Milonas and Liam Sopher. Adding assists were An- drew Thomson, Jeremy Davis and Anthony Novak. An outstanding game by goaltender Andrew Polley helped lead his team. Pickering faced off against the Willowdale Blackhawks in the semi- final game, winning 3-2 to earn a shot at the con- solation championship. An awesome display of goaltending by Mitchell Sora took care of the de- fensive end of the game. Michael Spataro, Thom- son and Williams were the goal scorers, with assists to Milonas, Heard, Novak and Williams. Pickering opened the tournament with a con- vincing 8-4 win over a physical Etobicoke Majors squad. Heard opened the scor- ing at the 28-second mark of the first period, which opened the floodgates for the Panthers. Thomson led the of- fence with a hat trick and two assists. Novak, Sopher, Williams and Cory Wells each added single mark- ers. Davis, Milonas, Spa- taro, Williams, Wells and Heard drew assists. The Panthers suffered their lone loss to the 25-0-1 North Toronto team by a 5- 0 count, despite the defen- sive efforts of Liam Ready and Cameron Elwood. North Toronto would eventually win the tourna- ment championship. In the final round-robin game, Pickering faced the Stoney Creek Warriors and handed them a lopsided 7-1 loss. Josh Grant led the way with two goals and an as- sist, with singles to from Novak, Milonas, Williams and Steven Hann. The other scorer wasn’t report- ed. Spataro, Milonas, Novak, Heard and Sopher all con- tributed assists. An ailing Aiden Masse was unable to play in the tournament. The Panthers (18-7-3 overall) will now play the Peterborough Nationals in the first round of the OMHA playdowns. Mike Thomson coaches the team, assisted by Phil Morgan and Bill Grant. The trainers are Tony Novak and Denis Masse. The manager is Patty Grant. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 23, 2005 PAGE 19 P Call Inside Sales 905- 683-0707 Advertising Features FFF OOO CCC UUU SSS OOO NNN BBB UUU SSS III NNN EEE SSS SSS PIC K ER I N GPICKERINGPICKERING Est. 1990 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 1739 Orangebrook, Pickering, ON L1W 3G8 INVESTORS WANTED 10% Per Annum Minimum $25,000 CUSTOM UPGRADES INCLUDED WITH ALL RENOVATION PROJECTS BOOKED THIS MONTH! 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Till next time Glenn A Campbell The team which is sponsored by Nigel Timal & For- mula Ford had a very successful season in 2004, win- ning the USA Cup tournament in Blaine, Minnesota, and the Central Soccer League regional two division. They are currently training and playing in an indoor league over the winter in preparation for next year’s outdoor season. Brian Silver, General Sales Manager of Formula Ford (far left) and Nigel Timal, Internet Manager (far right) are celebrating with the Pickering Fusion (under 16) soccer team. The Players and Parents of theThe Players and Parents of the Pickering Fusion soccer team would likePickering Fusion soccer team would like toThankYou for your support.to Thank You for your support. FORMULA Atom Panthers lift off for Peterborough Lift Lock crown Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! 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