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PICKERING — The weather outside was anything but nice Saturday, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from lining
up at the Pickering Markets for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tie Domi’s autograph. MacKenzie Keats and grandpa Tom
Scott kept a close eye on the snowy conditions outside as they endured a two-hour wait for Mr. Domi’s signature.
Pickering MP weighs in
on issue at feisty
Town Hall meeting
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING — Mark Holland made
it very clear last week that he is against
building an international airport in
Pickering — but he might support a
regional one.
“I’m opposed to an international
airport. I think it is bad for Pickering...
It doesn’t make sense for a variety of
reasons,” said the Ajax-Pickering MP.
“The growth plans both at Pearson and
Hamilton show room for more capac-
ity.”
Mr. Holland was speaking at his
To wn Hall meeting at the Pickering
Recreation Complex Thursday eve-
ning, where more than 90 per cent
of the 70 people on hand wanted to
discuss the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority’s proposal to build an air-
port in north Pickering.
There was shouting and a plethora
of questions and comments as the
issue, which is emotional for many,
was discussed at length.
“I am totally opposed to any airport
being up there, ever,” said Jerry Degen,
a pilot who lives in Ajax. “They get a re-
gional airport in there, they will build a
bigger airport.”
Mr. Degen said building an airport
is not only a bad idea because of the
disturbance it would cause for people
living in the flight path, such as him-
self, but also because of the proximity
to the nuclear generating station and
the abundance of birds in the flight
paths.
Mr. Holland assured people the final
Holland trades thoughts on airport
Province still
working on
Pickering
Seaton plan
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING — The Province’s vision
for Seaton could be available for public
viewing as early as March.
“Our hope is that in the next two to
three months we’d be in the position
to go to the public and say ‘this is our
draft plan, what do you think’?” said
Bryan Kozman, director of the North
Pickering Land Exchange Team.
Things have been quiet on the
Seaton front since the last public open
house in October, but Mr. Kozman said
the team has been busy.
“We’re in the process of having
meetings with other agencies... and
going through the process of address-
ing points we have heard about in
order to work towards the point of a
draft plan,” he said. “We’re working
hard on accommodating concerns we
have heard about.”
Some of the agencies include the
To ronto and Region Conservation au-
thority, the Ministry of Natural Re-
sources, the Region of Durham, and
the Whitevale and District Residents’
Association, as well as other interested
residents’ groups.
Mr. Kozman said information is also
being shared with the City of Picker-
ing.
“Whenever we have something to
say in the way of revisions and com-
ments we’re inviting them to partici-
pate and the City, for whatever rea-
son, has decided not to participate,” he
said.
The City decided in the fall not to
sit in on anymore provincial meetings
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Support group helps with
breastfeeding : Breastfeeding
support is available through a com-
munity support group.
The Pickering Ontario Early
Years Centre group is for pregnant
women and mothers, offering a
chance to make new friends, share
information about getting breast-
feeding off to a good start, maintain-
ing the breastfeeding relationship,
and the discussion of other related
topics in an open and comfortable
setting.
The group meets the second Fri-
day of every month, from 11:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m., with the next session
Feb. 11. The centre is at 1822 Whites
Rd. Unit 202 in Pickering. For more
information, call 905-509-0995.
[ What’s on ]
Christian women enjoy cof-
fee, melodies of the heart : The
Ajax-Pickering Christian Women’s
Club is talking maintenance at its
January coffee hour meeting.
Rhonda Martin shares her tips
on the making and maintenance of
memories, while Jan Riegert pro-
vides musical entertainment, and
Ethel Wright shares her story of why
there is a melody in her heart.
The coffee hour is at Annandale
Golf and Curling Club, Bayly and
Church streets in Ajax, on Thursday,
Jan. 27 from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Cost
is $8 at the door or $5 for first-time
members. Complimentary nursery
by reservation only. For more infor-
mation, call Janet 905-427-3072.
Run or walk for diabetes
support: The Whitby Roadrunners
are hoping the Ajax waterfront will
be flowing with eager participants
next month.
The local running and walking or-
ganization is hosting a pre-Valentine’s
five kilometre run-walk Feb. 13 in
support of the Canadian Diabetes
Association (CDA). It runs from noon
to 4 p.m . The event, sponsored by
Williams Chocolates of Whitby, fea-
tures various draw prizes. All pro-
ceeds from the event are donated to
the CDA.
Par ticipants can sign up at ei-
ther the Whitby or Pickering Running
Room stores or at runningroom.
com. Advance tickets are $10 or pay
$20 the day of the run-walk. For
information, call 905-666-4801.
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Classified, 9
Entertainment, 12
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Wife’s struggles with
disease lead Barry Neil
to board of directors
By Joshua May
Special to the News Advertiser
AJAX — The best Barry Neil can do
is hope for a cure.
A member of the Alzheimer Society
of Durham Region’s board of directors,
the Ajax resident only recently become
involved with the organization after his
wife, Barbara, became afflicted with the
illness. As he watches his wife consis-
tently struggle with what once seemed
like simple tasks, Mr. Neil realizes the
importance of January, Alzheimer’s
awareness month, and its significance
to eliminating the disabling disease.
“Having a month dedicated strictly
to the eradication of this illness is a
great step forward to educating the
public and finding a cure,” said Mr.
Neil. “(Alzheimer’s) is not only a dis-
ease of the aged, it can affect almost
anyone. People can show signs of this
dementia by as early as age 30.”
Ms. Neil, 61, began to show early
symptoms nearly four years ago. Suf-
fering on a slow, steady decline, the
Neils had to endure many painstaking
tests and diagnoses before determining
Ms. Neil had Alzheimer’s.
“Alzheimer’s is a unique illness be-
cause it requires the help of families,”
said Mr. Neil. “With many other ill-
nesses, families are unable to provide
any assistance to their suffering loved
ones. With Alzheimer’s, families are
encouraged to rally around their ailing
Alzheimer’s hits home for Durham family
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With January being marked as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Barry Neil is hoping to
bring more attention to the debilitating disease. His wife Barbara, above, was diag-
nosed years ago and Mr. Neil notes it’s been hard to watch her suffer.✦ See Families, Page 2
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decision would be made by the gov-
ernment and added in his extensive
discussions with Transport Minister
Jean Lapierre, the minister expressed
no excitement over the GTAA’s plan.
“He is not interested in an inter-
national airport,” he said. “From the
government’s perspective, the ones
who make the decision, they see an
expansion of Pearson and Hamilton
for international travel.”
The draft
plan released
by the GTAA
in November
proposes a two-
runway general
aviation airport
to be built no
sooner than
2012. A third
runway would
be added by
2032 to handle
spillover from Pearson and at that time
the facility could be handling as many
as 11.9 million passengers a year. The
total cost of the project is expected to
be more than $2 billion.
Mr. Holland said he would support a
regional airport only if Buttonville and
Oshawa were to close and he would
want the rest of the north Pickering
federal land, which was expropriated
more than 30 years ago, dedicated to
open space.
Still, residents didn’t want to hear
that any airport would be built on the
land.
“We do not have a regional reliever
now and we have no demonstrated
need for a regional reliever in the fu-
ture,” said Stephen Frederick, presi-
dent of Voters Organized to Cancel the
Airport Lands.
He said the Waterloo Internation-
al Airport has the capacity to handle
commercial spillover from Pearson
and the building and runways are al-
ready in place, as well, Markham air-
port doesn’t want to close and it can
handle the air traffic from Oshawa if it
closes.
“What is needed to stop this? What
evidence is required for the govern-
ment to say we don’t need this and
stop it?” he asked.
Mr. Holland said the government is
going to let the environmental assess-
ment proceed (it should take two to
three years) so it can have all necessary
information before making a decision.
“This is not a fait accompli, it is the
beginning of a conversation,” he said.
The rookie MP was also asked if the
federal government will give the City
of Pickering money for a peer review of
the GTAA’s plan. Mr. Holland said Mr.
Lapierre is not in favour of giving the
City money yet.
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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,
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cope.”
A progressive, degenerative disease
that destroys vital brain cells, Alzheim-
er’s disease is not a normal part of
aging. With no known cure, the symp-
toms include a gradual onset and con-
tinuing decline of memory, changes in
judgment or reasoning, and an inabil-
ity to perform familiar tasks.
It is estimated that one in 13 Cana-
dians over the age of 65 suffer from
Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
“We want people to know we are here
to help. It is not all doom and gloom,”
said Joan Skelton, executive director
of the Alzheimer Society of Durham
Region. “However, they should come
to us in the early stages of the illness.
People shouldn’t be afraid to wait until
a crisis happens before they reach out
for help.”
It is estimated that by 2031 nearly a
million Canadians will have Alzheim-
er’s or a related dementia, with the
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DURHAM — Tickets are still avail-
able for a mid-winter Shake Up Your
Life women’s only evening hosted by
the Alzheimer Society of Durham on
We dnesday, Feb. 8.
Women will gather at 6:30 p.m. at El
Stavro’s S teak House, 557 King St. E.,
Oshawa, at Wilson Road.
The evening includes martinis, man-
icures, makeup and massages, relax-
ation-themed raffles, entertainment,
prizes and fun at $50 per ticket.
Proceeds from the Shake Up Your Life
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DURHAM — The number of auc-
tion items has climbed to nearly 200,
but the hours are numbered for bid-
ding online as part of a Durham-
wide tsunami relief effort.
The online charity auction, avail-
able now on the Metroland Durham
Region Media Group’s site durham-
region.com, has added more than
30 items since going live last Thurs-
day. Among the new products avail-
able are three Group of Seven prints,
rounds of golf at Claremont 4 Sea-
sons, Raptors tickets (one pair and
eight box seats), a medium pizza
each week for one year, and a VIP
invitation to the opening of a Tom
Thomson exhibit. All items have
been donated by businesses in Dur-
ham Region and beyond, with bid-
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10 p.m.
The auction is part of the Durham
Community Tsunami Relief effort,
a collaboration of Durham politi-
cians at all levels of government,
businesses and other residents. The
community group came together in
the wake of the devastating earth-
quake and tsunamis in South Asia,
inviting all of the region’s residents
to help make it the biggest relief ef-
fort in Durham’s history. All money
bid through the auction goes to the
Red Cross through an account estab-
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The group has a grand finale event
planned for Jan. 29 at Deer Creek Golf
and Banquet Facility in Ajax, featur-
ing a day of entertainment, food and
other activities. A free family celebra-
tion is planned from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m., followed by a reception from 7
p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets to the evening
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Fun with fundraising
PICKERING — When it was time to come up with a fundraiser for tsunami relief at
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head: they could wear wacky hair, a hat or paint their face. Heidi Dorau, centre, went
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Get your golf, pizza and the Group of Seven
Ryan raises questions
about duplicate studies
By Jillian Follert
Staff Writer
DURHAM — Desperate pleas for
funding were heard throughout the
day Thursday, as Durham’s communi-
ty and political leaders met with MPPs
on the final leg of a seven-city pre-bud-
get consultation tour.
This marked the first time the Stand-
ing Committee on Finance and Eco-
nomic Affairs has visited Whitby as part
of the annual process, and members
were welcomed with a full schedule of
more than 20 presentations. Durham
MPP John O’Toole and Whitby-Ajax
MPP Jim Flaherty were familiar faces at
the table, as they questioned present-
ers on behalf of the official Opposi-
tion.
Declining health-care services and
crumbling municipal infrastructure
emerged as the day’s most oft-quoted
concerns, following a trend established
in the other six cities visited during the
tour.
“Ontario municipalities are in the
unique position in Canada of being
required to subsidize a wide range of
provincial health and social services,”
said Roger Anderson, Durham Region
chairman and president of the Associa-
tion of Municipalities of Ontario. “The
result is, we have the highest prop-
erty taxes anywhere in Canada, and an
infrastructure deficit that affects the
health and safety of our residents.”
Mr. Anderson offered solutions that
included improving municipal reve-
nues, through the gas tax or so-called
“s in taxes,” and allowing municipali-
ties to retain an estimated $180 mil-
lion in property
taxes, by elimi-
nating their PST
payments.
Picker-
ing Mayor Dave
Ryan echoed
these concerns,
and also focused
on the Province’s
draft greenbelt
plan.
“We are
fully supportive of the greenbelt plan,
the issue is the mapping,” he said,
asking why the Province is allocating
funds for duplicate studies when Pick-
ering and most affected municipalities
have already paid to create their own
maps. “The lack of buffering between
mandated agricultural and existing ag-
ricultural lands, will result in pockets
of non-sustainable and non-contigu-
ous farms that won’t be supported by
agricultural infrastructure, and in time
will atrophy.”
On the health-care front, individual
practitioners followed hospital board
members, politicians and labour ad-
vocates to the microphone, each with
similar stories of a faltering system.
Oshawa chiropractor Kevin McAlli-
star warned MPPs that patients are suf-
fering as a result of the government’s
decision to delist x-rays and other tests
ordered by chiropractors, citing a pa-
tient now battling an advanced bone
infection as proof that detection can’t
be left to physicians alone.
Speaking on behalf of local hospi-
tal workers, CUPE president Syd Ryan
said cutting services and jobs is not the
solution to budget problems.
“Instead of spending almost $100
million for severance payments to the
2,000 hospital workers who can expect
to be laid off this year, we believe the
province can save up to twice that
amount by supporting the creation of a
jointly trusteed benefit plan for hospi-
tal employees across Ontario,” he said.
Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce and
Lakeridge Health Board chairwoman
Anne Wright were also on hand to
lobby for multi-site and rural hospital
funding, noting that this week’s fund-
ing announcement has done little to
ease anxiety.
Information from the seven pre-
budget consultation hearings will be
considered during the formation of
the 2005 Ontario Budget, which will be
finalized in May.
Pickering mayor, other Durham
of f icials make provincial budget pitch
Dave Ryan
Civic awards honour
city’s brightest
PICKERING — It’s your civic duty
Pickering.
To commemorate the outstanding
service, activities and achievements of
deserving individuals and local groups,
the City of Pickering is once again pre-
senting its annual Civic Awards.
Pickering residents are encouraged to
submit their nominations for the follow-
ing award categories: Special Citation,
Bravery-Heroism, Lifetime Achieve-
ment, Individual Volunteer, Service
Group, Community Group, Amateur
Sports, Youth Volunteer, Youth Leader-
ship, Urban Design, Economic Develop-
ment, Local Business and the Environ-
ment. In addition, the City has added
the following new categories this year:
Arts, Cultural Diversity and Access for
Disability Issues.
“These awards are very important
because they allow the municipality to
better appreciate and acknowledge the
citizens who work to make Pickering a
better place to live,” said Marisa Carpi-
no, Pickering’s supervisor of culture and
recreation. “We hope (these accolades)
help to recognize, bring awareness to
and inspire others to contribute back to
the community.”
A special selection committee will
review the nominations and select the
recipients for a presentation April 18 at
Pickering City Hall. All local residents are
invited to attend the ceremonies.
Nomination forms for the event are
available at the Pickering Civic Com-
plex (City Hall), the Pickering Recreation
Complex, all Pickering Public Library
branches, and the City’s website, cityof-
pickering.com. Nominations must be
submitted by Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.
Nominate an outstanding Pickering citizenMan charged after
bat-wielding
incident reported at
Pickering theatre
PICKERING — Durham Regional Po-
lice were called after a man showed up
at the Pickering Town Centre Monday
night, armed with a baseball bat.
A man showed up at a movie theatre
in the mall after being called by his
son, who was threatened by a group of
youths, police said.
The agitated man would not relin-
quish the bat when approached by
shopping centre staff, police said.
No assault occurred, police said.
A 44-year-old Keswick man has been
charged with possession of a dangerous
weapon.
Chad Franklin one
of 30 to earn
youth scholarship
By Joshua May
Special to the News Advertiser
PICKERING — Chad Frank-
lin has 34,000 reasons to thank
the Big Brothers and Sisters of
Ajax-Pickering for their care
and support.
Chad is part of an exclusive
group of 30 to recently receive a
CIBC Youthvision Scholarship
valued at $34,000. A Grade 10
student at Pine Ridge Second-
ary School in Pickering, Chad,
along with Big Brother Scott
Baptist and caseworker Mo-
nique Mara, applied for the bur-
sary in the hopes that his story
would be sufficient enough to
warrant the honorarium.
“I was really relieved when
they told me I had won,” said
the Pickering teen. “Without
this scholarship I would have
had to work a lot more than I
am now. This money will allow
me to focus and devote more of
my time to my school work.”
Chad was born with no fin-
gers on his right hand, func-
tioning with only two surgically
created fingers. However, he
isn’t letting anything slow him
down or has aspirations to one
day be either a schoolteacher
or computer administrator.
Mr. Baptist has watched Chad
grow from a 10-year-old boy
into a man over the years, help-
ing guide him through many
important life lessons along
the way. He is impressed with
the compassion and warmth
demonstrated by Chad while
dealing with his physical chal-
lenges.
“We’ve been together for
nearly seven years now and I
can, without a doubt, say that
Chad is an extremely unique
boy,” said Mr. Baptist. “He’s just
so caring and understanding of
others. You’d never know he’d
had to overcome a disability.”
With Chad’s mother, Debo-
rah Franklin, a single mother
and the lone bread-winner in
the household, the need for
parental assistance and guid-
ance at times is a challenge.
The match through Big Broth-
ers has helped bridge the gap.
“The fact that (Scott) volun-
teers his time simply to help
myself and other underprivi-
leged children is very special.
He really is a father figure to
me,” said Chad.
“Big Brothers and Sisters is
a great organization. They can
really change your life for the
better.”
The CIBC Youthvision Schol-
arship is an annual bursary
associated with the Big Broth-
ers and Sisters of Canada and
YMCA Canada to provide tu-
ition and support to less-for-
tunate kids throughout the
country. It is made available to
encourage the pursuit of post-
secondary education with stu-
dents involved with big broth-
ers. It is funded $4,000 per year
and students must maintain
a 60 per cent or higher grade
point average to hold onto the
funding.
85/5 to fix side
By Keith Gilligan
Staff Writer
PICKERING — In order to
Thrive, Ontario Power Genera-
tion is trying 85/5.
To ensure the future of the
‘B’ side at the Pickering nuclear
station, the company has start-
ed its 85/5 and Thrive. Run-
ning until 2007, the program
incorporates eight goals and
five behaviours for employees
to follow.
Tom Mitchell, site vice-presi-
dent for the ‘B’ side, said the
aim of the program is to have
the plant operating in such a
safe and efficient manner that
the company will invest in its
future.
Speaking to the Community
Advisory Committee on Tues-
day, Mr. Mitchell said the pro-
gram means achieving an “85-
per cent capacity factor and
five-per cent forced loss rate.”
The capacity factor repre-
sents the amount of electricity
production if all reactors and
systems are operating at full
power. Currently, the ‘B’ side
has a 70-per cent capacity fac-
tor.
The forced loss rate covers
incidents when reactors shut-
down for reasons other than
planned maintenance work.
The station doesn’t have “a
fixed life,” but “the best engi-
neering assessment” the com-
pany has received says the
pressure tubes in the reactors
will have to be replaced in 2013
or 2014,
Mr. Mitchell stated.
A decision on refurbishing
the ‘B’ side would be made in
2009, he said.
“Refurbishment is a large
project,” he added. “There’s
nothing magical about 2009. If
you make a decision on a fairly
large investment, it has to be
well in advance.”
Committee member Liz Oli-
ver questioned if the program
is “gimmicky.”
“It’s not intended to be gim-
micky and it’s not intended to
be the flavour of the month,”
Mr. Mitchell replied. “It was
driven by people in middle
management. I didn’t dictate
this.
“The intent here is to get
people engaged,” he added,
noting there are about 2,000
employees working on the ‘B’
side.
The initial program was
“pretty glitzy,” he said. “This
is quite a bit toned down from
their first attempt.”
All four units on the ‘B’ side
are operating at full power,
although Unit 5 is scheduled
to be taken off-line Feb. 10 for
planned maintenance. There
are five major outages planned
over the three years, starting
with Unit 5.
Among the eight goals are
fixing the plant, doing the right
work, working as a team and
reducing the backlog of work.
Fixing the plant involves
completing 3,317 different tasks
between 2004 and 2007.
The five behaviours are work-
ing safely, taking ownership of
the facility, “plan the work and
work the plan”, doing the right
work ‘right’ the first time, and
cleaning up.
“A clean plant is a safe plant,”
Mr. Mitchell stated.
Employees were asking for
the program, Mr. Mitchell
noted, adding large gatherings
of employees are being held to
review the initiative.
“Two things came out of the
staff meeting — where’s the
list of 3,300 tasks” and the list
showing when tasks are ac-
complished, he said.
“I see ‘fix the plant’ and that
concerns me,” said committee
member Lloyd Murray. “There’s
a considerable amount of fix.
“I like the idea (of the pro-
gram). You have a large work-
force and if you don’t send a
clear message, clear and con-
cise, you won’t get them at all.”
CAC member Tim Kellar said
the goals are to be “proactive”,
while the behaviours can be
described as “what you do at
home, do here.
“I see it as a very simple way
of getting the group together.”
Pickering vice president Pat
McNeil said the ‘A’ side is doing
something similar and the pro-
gram is being worked on.
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By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
DURHAM — There are going to be
limitations to what OVERT can do if
Durham’s municipalities don’t com-
mit funding to the emergency response
group.
The Ontario Volunteer Emergency
Response Team (OVERT) recently lost
one of its major fundraisers — a bingo
time slot in Ajax.
Steve Greenridge, communications
and corporate affairs division com-
mander, said the group is still trying to
figure out how that happened.
“What appears to have happened is
some sort of delay in us applying (for a
license),” he said.
As a charity, he said, the group need-
ed to apply to the Town every six months
to renew its license. Because it doesn’t
have a license, OVERT lost its biweekly
bingo time slot — which accounts for a
major portion of their operating funds.
“The unfortunate thing is this reduces
our operation budget significantly,” he
said. The bingo generated about $35,000
a year, which was used for training and
equipment.
“Right now we’re scrambling to look
at other avenues,” Mr. Greenridge said.
Those other avenues include asking
municipalities in Durham for 7.5 cents
in funding per resident. Uxbridge re-
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but other municipalities usually turn
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“A j ax and Pickering have not been
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sider the request if OVERT made a dele-
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more recently.
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late in 2004, but at that time we felt since
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(Mr. Greenridge said the Durham Re-
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any funding to OVERT).
Ajax Ward 1 City Councillor Shaun
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It is currently made up of about 200
members, two thirds of whom are from
Durham.
Mr. Greenridge said at this point the
loss of funds isn’t going to close down
the operations.
OVERT is a registered charity. For
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regarding the planning for Seaton as
it wasn’t being given the opportunity
to be part of the decision-making pro-
cess.
“I don’t believe we’re missing any
information by not being there,” Mayor
Dave Ryan said in an October manage-
ment forum meeting.
“I don’t think we’re hurting our po-
sition. I think we are sending a very
clear message.”
Mr. Kozman said based on the cur-
rent timeline, development is expected
to begin in the area in 2007-08 and will
be spread over a 15- to 20-year horizon
for the community of 55,000.
“You’re not going to see every square
acre that is exchanged developed all at
once,” he said.
The bulk of the land is going to be
built upon by developers who own
land on the Oak Ridges Moraine in
Richmond Hill. They are getting land
in Seaton through a swap that will
bring the moraine land into public
ownership. The swap is subject to an
environmental assessment currently
being completed by the Ontario Realty
Corporation.
“The process is not yet complete
and we’re still evaluating the input
received (at public consultations) and
we’re still receiving some information,”
said Jim Butticci of ORC.
Mr. Butticci said the public consulta-
tion leads to the environmental study
report, which they are “still a ways
from.”
Once the environmental study re-
port is complete it would be available
for public viewing and then there is to
be more consultation.
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P PA GE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆January 26, 2005
M y father-in-law died
two weeks before
Christmas, and, to
tell you the truth, I’m still a
little surprised at how much I
miss him. We didn’t get off to a
really great start he and I.
I’ll never forget the night,
many moons ago, when I
called him to ask his permis-
sion to marry Suzanne. Smug
little jerk that I was, I figured it
was a lock. I was as clean-cut
as they come, athletic, secure-
ly employed as a high school
teacher and, with the excep-
tion of a slight addiction to DQ
Blizzards, fairly well adjusted.
The old man would be thrilled
to have me take her off his
hands.
Imagine my stupefaction
when he wasn’t exactly jump-
ing through the phone line to
shake on the deal. He didn’t
really say no, but he sure
wasn’t handing out cigars or
anything.
He thought she was maybe
a little young and he thought
we hadn’t known one another
very long. He was right on both
counts, of course, but I was
still cheezed. I felt rebuffed. I
don’t know if you’ve ever felt
rebuffed, but it’s not a pleasant
sensation.
Undaunted, I was deter-
mined to win him over. I would
be charming as hell. He would
be unable to resist me and fi-
nally would admit, over cigars
and brandy, that he had made
a terrible error in judgment
that no amount of dowry could
rectify.
But I botched this as well.
I remember, painfully clearly,
one of my first Sunday din-
ners with the in-laws-to-be.
Desperate to get in good with
Suzanne’s father, I was trying
to pigeonhole him, get a quick
handle on who and what he
was so I could apply the soft-
soap to the right area.
I knew he lived on a cattle
farm, so I said things like “So,
how are the cows?” I knew he
was a Quaker, so I said things
like “So, how about that Jesus,
huh?” I even tried to feign in-
terest in his line of work, “I’ve
always been fascinated by the
canning process. I guess you
could say I’m a real can guy.”
By the end of the dinner,
I was a sweating lunatic and
Donald was clearer than ever
in his critical appraisal of me.
Frankly, looking back on it,
I don’t blame him. I was an
idiot.
Eighteen years and scores of
dinners later, I realize where I
made my mistake. My father-
in-law could not be pigeon-
holed. He was one of the most
complex, multi-faceted and
unfathomable men I have ever
met. He thought about the
state of the world constantly
and acutely felt its wounds.
Luckily, with time, I matured.
And luckily, he waited for me. I
loved Donald very much and
I miss him immensely. I miss
his gentle, thoughtful words, I
miss his remarkable ability to
listen and to make me feel that
what I had to say had merit.
And I love him, perhaps
most of all, for having the pa-
tience to see the germ of a
decent man in the idiot who
came to dinner.
Neil Crone, actor-comic-
writer, saves some of his best
lines for his columns.
No NHL hockey,
no problem
To the editor:
Sad to say there is no Hock-
ey Night in Canada, no Ron
McLean, no Don Cherry, no
kicking back in the easy chair
with a couple of brewskies
and watching the good old
Canadian game.
But wait. This could be a
blessing in disguise.
With the NHL owners and
players playing ‘who is the
greedier’, hockey fans have a
golden opportunity to travel
a new path. Thousands are
on that path now, and hockey
lovers can now join that won-
derful group known as volun-
teers.
We have time now to give
a few hours to the local se-
niors’ centre, hospital or Le-
gion or one of our valiant ser-
vice groups or associations.
Service clubs are looking for
members, special events in
the community need helpers,
including, locally, the tsunami
relief efforts.
Now is a good time to spend
time with family members.
Ta ke the little lady to dinner.
How about going to the
movies with the kids or taking
them to the local junior hock-
ey game? One door closes, an-
other door opens. Use wisely
this time that you now have
and do something meaningful
and worthwhile.
Be more neighbourly, visit
a relative (sick or well), do a
good deed, support a commu-
nity event. When you do good
things, good things happen to
you.
Pickering and Ajax have
wonderful places and orga-
nizations and events to visit
or join. Capture the moment.
Get involved. Our local paper
has all the information on
events and happenings.
The choice is yours: be ac-
tive, helpful and healthy, or
sit around and mope and wait
for the millionaires to resume
making more millions.
Terry James,
Pickering
Siren delays are
illegal and a hazard
To the editor:
Re: ‘Region raises alarm over
siren delays’, Jan. 23.
One important aspect of the
siren delays that was not men-
tioned is the possible negli-
gence resulting from the lack
of an operating warning sys-
tem. The extra cost to taxpay-
ers due to the delays is unfor-
tunate, and residents don’t like
the appearance of the sirens,
and may not like any visual
reminder of the risk of living
near two nuclear generating
stations; however, safety ought
to be the priority.
One possible solution might
be that the already paid-for
warning sirens should be in-
stalled, and then could be re-
placed as soon as a workable
alternative becomes available.
But right now, no warning sys-
tem is in place although legally
required, and the equipment
is waiting to be installed.
Being prepared for a disas-
ter, whether nuclear or any
other, would not only reduce
the consequences of a disaster,
but also (by Murphy’s Law) re-
duce the chances of a disaster
happening.
Frank Dempsey,
Pickering
Reg ion blows it with
water sprinkler system
To the editor:
As I was walking past the new
Durham Region Headquarters
site early last December, I saw
something that disappointed
me very much.
The landscape contrac-
tor was installing tubing for
a water sprinkler system.
This will have cost thousands
of dollars and need ongoing
maintenance.
The irony is that the Region
used to have a “demonstration
garden” that showed how you
could have a perfectly viable
garden that did not need wa-
tering, thus encouraging the
public to conserve water. Here
was a perfect opportunity for
the Region to lead by example
and they blew it.
In light of this, it is no sur-
prise that the new building
has completely obliterated the
garden I enjoyed for so many
years. This is a completely un-
necessary expense that shows
lack of leadership in the stew-
ardship of our tax dollars.
Peter Bramma
Whitby
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Pickering hospital
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the funding stick
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Neil
Crone
enter laughing
R ouge Valley Health System CEO Hume Martin to George
Smitherman, Health Minister: “Brother, can you spare a
dime?”
Mr. Smitherman: “No, Hume.”
Prior to last week’s $200-million bailout for Ontario’s hospitals,
the notion that RVHS, of which Ajax-Pickering health centre is a
part, would be shut out, was laughable.
But, once all the cash was doled out, nobody was laughing.
That’s because Rouge Valley didn’t get a nickel, not even a lowly
penny, from Queen’s Park.
Rouge Valley’s Durham neighbours, Lakeridge Health, didn’t
fare much better though $357,000 certainly is preferable to nothing
at all.
However, Lakeridge Health is facing a combined $42.5 million
deficit for 2004-05 and 2005-06 so $357,000 won’t go far. And the
Uxbridge site of the Markham-Stouffville Health System received
$114,200.
The Rouge Valley deficit is projected at $1.5 to $2 million for the
2004-05 year.
With all that money to hand out, why were Durham hospitals
essentially snubbed?
The answer, according to the men in charge of the six hospital
sites (five of which are in Durham,) is that Rouge Valley and Lak-
eridge Health have done such a good job at cutting costs and find-
ing inefficiencies, that they are not perceived to need the money as
badly as other facilities around Ontario.
In truth, the Ottawa hospital system, which received $15 million,
is a complete financial basket case.
And, when it comes to asking for money, just about every hospi-
tal in Ontario can make a decent case.
However, the problem is that Durham’s hospitals, which com-
bine to serve a population equivalent to about 4 per cent of Ontar-
io’s population, got just .2 per cent of the funding available, a paltry
sum and not nearly good enough.
The upshot is that even more nurses and staff will have to be
laid-off and services, no matter what Mr. Smitherman will say, are
bound to suffer.
And the Health Minister is sticking to his guns in demanding that
all hospitals balance their budgets by March 31, 2006.
While Rouge Valley may reach that target, it’s hard to imagine
Lakeridge Health getting there without closing down departments,
laying off hundreds of employees and getting a significant bailout
to boot.
We can only hope the health premiums introduced last spring
will help cover some of these costs. Or will we see an increase in
premiums this spring along with other taxes?
The McGuinty government has its hands full, but next time it
should give a hand to Durham hospitals.
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P PA GE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆January 26, 2005
AT TEND PUBLIC MEETINGS
AT CITY HALL
All meetings are open to the
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DATE MEETING TIME
Jan. 26 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
Feb. 3 Pickering Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm
Race Relations & Equity
Feb. 7 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm
Feb. 7 Council Meeting 7:30 pm
Feb. 8 Pickering Museum Village Advisory 7:00 pm
Committee Meeting
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Durham Community
Tsunami Relief Effort
Attend Our Fund Raiser Event
We invite you to attend our auction and entertainment. Free
daytime family event
11 am to 4 pm.
Where: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility
When: Saturday, January 29, 2005
Tickets: $50 for the evening 7 pm - 1 am
All money raised will go directly to aid the victims and their
families. Your generous support would be greatly appreciated.
For full details, please check out our
website at www.dctr.ca or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2159
for more information.
Daytime - Cultural Buffet Brunch, Raffl es, Entertainment
11 am - 4 pm
Sinhales (Sri Lankan Dance Troup)
Indian Dances
Indian Choir
Indonesian Dances
Shamla Persuad Dancers
Sathangai Narthanalayam (Classical Dance of Sri Lanka)
Durham Tamil Association Dance
Indian Classical Instrumental
Mondae Knight (Hip Hop/Dance)
Rick Johnson’s County Jamboree (Country/Rock)
Two for the Show (Rock/Pop)
Me & My Shadows (Shadow Puppet) Secondary Stage
Evening - Cultural Cuisine,
Silent Auction, Entertainment
7 pm - 1 am
George Lake Big Band (Swing/Big Band)
Cultural Dance
Rick Johsnon’s County Jamboree
Cabaret of the Gilded Cage (Cabaret/opera/humour)
Champagne Kitty (Pop/Rock), Brian Rose (Jazz)
Too Drunk to Fish (Rock/Pop/R&B)
Emma Street (Rock/Pop), Smack Dab (Country/Rock)
Pickering Museum Village
Advisory Committee Meeting
Fe bruary 8, 2005
7 pm in the Main Committee Meeting
Room of the Pickering Civic Complex
Fire Won’t Wait!
A fi re in your home can turn
into a raging inferno faster
than you could ever imagine.
If a fi re breaks out in your
home, don’t waste time try-
ing to save possessions. Get
everyone out and away from
the building as quickly as
possible and go to your des-
ignated meeting place. Then
call the fi re department from
a neighbour’s phone. Never
re-enter a burning building.
Remember: your most valu-
able possession is your life.
A message from the Fire
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Council and the Pickering
Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering
Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fi re@city.
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ʻPaw Printsʼ Hike
Winter is a great time to learn about local wildlife inhabiting the French-
manʼs Bay area. Join us as we look for ʻclues in the snowʼ to fi nd out who
is living in the woodlot at Rotary Frenchmanʼs Bay West Park. We will start
indoors, decorating plaster animal tracks and then venture into the nearby
woodlot where we will look for animal homes, browse, scat and tracks. We
will have a variety of activities to take part in, so bring the whole family
and remember to dress for the weather.
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Frenchmanʼs Bay Watershed Rehabilitation Project
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at the following locations. Cost $50.
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One The Esplanade
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1355 Kingston Rd.
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To wn of Ajax
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500,000, we could raise in excess of $250,000 if every resident were
to donate 50 cents.
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been set up at the Bank of Montreal. All persons who donate to
this account will receive a charitable donation receipt. Donations
can be made at any branch, payable to:
Bank of Montreal
1298 Kingston Road at Liverpool
Pickering, ON L1V 3M9
Account Name:
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Millions of displaced residents throughout South East Asia and the
surrounding nations have lost family members, their homes and
livelihoods and are now struggling not to lose hope.
Make a Donation
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THIS WEEKEND
The Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team
hosts the Thornhill Thunderbirds at the Pickering
Recreation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Aj ax Axemen
f ind a new
way to lose
Dearth of players forces
junior ‘A’ squad to forfeit
game to Aurora
By Al Rivett
Sports Editor
AJAX — The Aurora Tigers were
there, the game officials were there, but
the Ajax Axemen weren’t.
Ajax was forced to forfeit its OHA
Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey
League game against Aurora because
the Axemen weren’t able to ice a team
at the Ajax Community Centre on Sun-
day afternoon. In fact, the Ajax junior
squad had only eight players available
for the contest.
According to Axemen owner/head
coach Larry LaBelle, a number of fac-
tors came to the fore in putting the last-
place team (2-37-1-2) behind the eight
ball.
“We had four kids snowed in in Lon-
don attending a university function.
They tried to get back on Sunday morn-
ing, but weren’t able to do so,” says
LaBelle. “Two other players were sick
and one other player, his uncle passed
away, so we knew he wouldn’t be there,”
says LaBelle, whose club has been re-
duced to only 15 players, largely due to
a four-player deal with North York as
well as a one-player deal with Cobourg
at the league’s trade deadline earlier
this month.
He went on to say the club tried to
call up some players from a local af-
filiated midget team, but that squad was
playing out of town.
“Bad luck seems to be following us
this year,” says LaBelle. “We were caught
in a bad spot. It was one of those things.
It was nothing more than that.”
LaBelle says he was holding out hope
right up to an hour before the game
that the necessary players would show
up by game time. But, when that failed,
the decision was made, in concert with
Aurora officials, to forfeit the game.
With only two weeks left in the regular-
season, the teams couldn’t agree on a
make-up date.
For Aurora’s part, team president and
head coach Jerome Dupont was unim-
pressed with the situation.
“In terms of going to Ajax and not
being able to play, needless to say, it’s
very disappointing and disturbing when
you consider the resources that go into
moving a team from point ‘A’ to point
‘B’,” commented Dupont. “It’s an un-
fortunate incident that I hope doesn’t
happen again to them or anyone else
that has to play them.”
LaBelle says he’s hopeful to have the
players to fulfil the final six games of the
season.
He also denied persistent rumours
that the Axemen have been sold, saying
it’s “so false.
“I’ve had discussions with people
every year for the past 20 years. Is the
team sold? Absolutely not. Am I think-
ing about it? No more now than 15, 10
or even two years ago.”
Queried if there could be a fine levied
against the Axemen for the default, OHA
President Brent Ladds wouldn’t dismiss
it. But, he did say he planned to phone
LaBelle and ascertain why the decision
was made to forfeit the contest.
“I want to find out what the reasons
are and evaluate those reasons,” says
Ladds. “We have to have due process.”
He noted games being forfeited are
a “very rare occurrence” within the
league.
The Axemen return to action on Sat-
urday when they travel to Stouffville for
a game against the Spirit. On Sunday,
they’re on home ice at the community
centre against the St. Michael’s Buzzers
at 3 p.m.
Dance duo in seventh
heaven after Canadian
skating championships
Strong free dance lifts
Chong and Pickering’s
Barnes into top 10
By Al Rivett
Sports Editor
PICKERING — A Pickering figure
skater and his partner fared better
than their initial goal for the Canadian
figure skating championships.
Spencer Barnes, 18, of Pickering,
and partner Andrea Chong, of Toron-
to, went into the 2005 BMO Financial
Group Canadian Figure Skating Cham-
pionships at London’s John Labatt
Centre believing a top-10 finish would
be a respectable result, considering
it’s their first season of skating at the
junior level in the dance competition.
At the end of the nationals Sunday,
however, the duo had landed an im-
pressive seventh-place showing.
“We’re extremely happy to have
achieved our goal this season,” says
Barnes.
Entering the free dance portion of
the competition, Chong and Barnes
were in 10th place, hampered by a sit
down by Barnes during a spin move
while performing the duo’s original
dance. They put it all together, how-
ever, in the free dance, where they
finished sixth, moving them up to sev-
enth overall.
“We really know each other well,
we’ve trained for it all year, so we went
out there and put it down,” says Barnes
of the free dance.
They started the Canadians with
a ninth in the opening compulsory
dance. Barnes noted competing at the
Canadian championship against 17
other dance duos was a great experi-
ence, and their seventh-place result
gives them a boost of confidence for
next season, which they will also spend
in the junior ranks.
“It was an inspirational and new ex-
perience to be at the Canadian cham-
pionships against the best in the coun-
try. We’re excited for the season to
come,” he says.
Chong and Barnes are coached by
Carol and Jon Lane and Juris Razgu-
lajevs out of the Scarborough Skating
Club.
photo courtesy of the Barnes family
Spencer Barnes, of Pickering, and partner Andrea Chong show the form that helped
them to a seventh-place finish at the recent Canadian Figure Skating Championships in
London. The duo competed in the junior dance category.
Panthers place prime
importance on home
ice in junior playoffs
Pickering hopes to finish
strong in final six
regular-season games
By Al Rivett
Sports Editor
PICKERING — The Pickering Pan-
thers are one of three teams expected
to battle down the stretch for all-im-
portant home-ice advantage in the
playoffs.
Home ice, says Panthers’ head
coach John Winder, is a big deal in-
deed for his club, which is currently
in a three-horse race with the North
York Rang-
ers and the
Markham
Wa xers to fin-
ish either third
or fourth, thus
earning home-ice advantage through
the first round.
It’s no secret the Panthers (25-
14-2-2 for 54 points, fifth in South
Conference standings) have enjoyed
more success on the home ice at the
Pickering Recreation Complex than
as road warriors this season, thus
the urgency surrounding the team to
finish strongly in its final six regular-
season games.
“Our record is far better at home
than on the road,” says Winder, with
the Panthers owning a 15-4-2 mark at
home and 8-14-0 on the road. “That’s
why home ice is so important to us.”
The short-handed Panthers earned
a split of weekend games, kicked off
with a 5-3 victory over the Vaughan
Vipers at the Pickering complex Fri-
day night. The victory gave the Pan-
thers a four-game sweep of their sea-
son series with the Vipers.
But, the Panthers closed out the
weekend Sunday afternoon with a
4-1 loss to the Rangers in Toronto.
The Panthers played in Oshawa
against the Legionaires at the Os-
hawa Civic Auditorium on Tuesday
night, with the result unavailable at
press time.
The current standings have the
Panthers with two games in hand
on third-place North York (28-13-
4-0 for 60 points) and one game on
Markham (28-14-2-0 for 58 points).
A third-place finish by the Panthers
would make the sixth-place Vipers
their likely first-round opponent. A
fourth- or fifth-place finish would
give Pickering either Markham or
North York.
Which team the Panthers play in
the post-season, explains Winder, is
of lesser importance than obtaining
home ice.
“I don’t care who we match up
with in the playoffs. They will all be
tough series,” says Winder. “Vaughan
would be no pushovers; it would be a
tough series.
“A g ainst North York, they’ve won
two games at their place and we’ve
won two games at our place. Home
ice would be important to both teams
in a playoff series.
“A g ainst Markham, the best we’ve
got out of them is a tie, so Markham
wouldn’t mind playing us (in the
playoffs). But, over a seven-game se-
ries, anything can happen. Regard-
less of who we play we’ll give them
a tough go and hopefully we’ll come
out on top.”
The Panthers, unfortunately, will
go into the final regular-season games
and into the playoffs without the fire-
power provided by leading scorer
and veteran forward Phil McIlhone.
McIlhone left Friday’s game against
Va ughan with a broken clavicle. He’ll
be lost to the Panthers indefinitely.
“Interestingly, Phil felt bad about
letting the team down. That shows
the kind of kid he is,” says Winder.
McIlhone leads the team in scoring
with 45 points (22 goals, 23 assists).
Winder says McIlhone may be
available if the Panthers go deep into
the playoffs.
The Panthers also played the week-
end without forwards John Scrym-
geour and Cody Smith, who are both
nursing injuries.
Winder says, however, that both
players could be in uniform for this
weekend’s three-game set, starting
Friday against the Thornhill Thun-
derbirds at the complex at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the Panthers host
Markham, also at the complex at 7:30
p.m.
The Pickering juniors travel to Au-
rora to play the Tigers at the Aurora
Community Centre on Sunday at 2:30
p.m.
PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT: The
Panthers will have donation contain-
ers for the tsunami relief effort at the
complex for games against Thorn-
hill and Markham. The Panthers will
match all donations... The Panthers
have two representatives, forward
Derek Lynden and defenceman Kyle
Roulston, at tonight’s (Wednesday)
OPJAHL all-star game at Cobourg.
Lynden and Roulston will suit up
for the South-East Conference all-
stars against the North-West... Of the
Panthers five remaining regular-sea-
son games (not counting Tuesday’s
game), three are at home (versus
Thornhill, Markham and Ajax) and
two are on the road (at Aurora and
St. Michael’s).
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environment by ensuring our facility exceeds Operational, Health and
Food safety standards.
Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience as
an Operations Supervisor in an unionized environment with demon-
strated business and team management skills. You must possess the
ability to be an exceptional motivator and communicator who is com-
mitted to developing your employees. Interpersonal and organization
skills are a must to ensure your success.
We offer a competitive salary and bonus plan, together with a compre-
hensive benefits program including pension and profit sharing.
Shift and Weekend work may be required.
Are you up to the challenge? Please forward your resume to:
Sobeys Ontario
100 Nordeagle Avenue
Whitby, Ontario, L1N 9S1
Fax: 905-665-3950
Email: whitby.resumes@sobeys.com
No phone calls please.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Mature Industrial sales individual required to
cover a prime Central Ontario region.
The successful candidate must have a solid
background in Air and Electric Assembly Tools
for assembly and factory automation plants.
Knowledge of Material handling and Welding
equipment would also be a benefit.
Fax resume to (905) 430-7667
www.cpsont.com
ROSE OF DURHAM
YOUNG PARENTS SUPPORT SERVICES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors is offering an exciting op-
portunity to lead an organization dedicated to chal-
lenging young parents to become strong parents.
The Executive Director is responsible for setting
strategic organizational direction, managing organ-
izational growth and change, ensuring high stan-
dards for programs and services and maintaining
sound operational, financial and human resource
systems.
You are expected to have a minimum of three years
management experience, in a social service or relat-
ed organization and a Masters Degree in Social
Wo rk or a BSW with minimum 5 years of manage-
ment experience. You are knowledgeable about pa-
renting issues of young people, adolescent and child
development, and local community agencies and
services.
To apply for this position, please forward your cov-
er letter and resume to:
Executive Director Recruitment Committee,
Rose of Durham Board of Directors
200 Bond Street W., Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2L7
Fax (905)433-1279
or email: mary@almarhrm.com
SUB-PRIME
BUSINESSMANAGER
needed immediately for
Durham's #1 Volume Chrysler Dealer.
Some experience necessary.
Call Mark in confidence:
905-683-4100 ext. 324
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
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
Full Time
Evening Shifts
BAKER - 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
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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.
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CNC MILLING AND LATHE 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.
Durham's newest Toyota Super Store is
looking for an experienced Toyota sales rep,
with a minimum of 3 years Toyota
experience.
If you are OMVIC Licensed and would like to
sell for one of the fastest growing
automobile manufacturers in North
America apply by fax to: 905-430-7874
or call Frank Gucciardi or
Miles Shrider at 905-668-4792
With your help
North America's hottest selling cars are about
to get even hotter.
"Nursing with our Hearts & Minds"
Nurse Managers/Clinical Nurse Educator
Peel and Durham Regions
Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your leadership abilities
and clinical expertise in a dynamic team environment? We have two
exciting part-time openings with our organization - one is a nurse
manager position in Durham region and the other is a clinical nurse
educator that would service both Durham and Peel.
CarePartners is a progressive, twice accredited Canadian community
"nursing only" agency of over 400 employees serving 9 regions. We
have been providing quality nursing care in southern Ontario since 1984
using our unique small self-managed team approach.
Position Requirements:
✓Current unrestricted RN Certification
✓Minimum 3 years nursing experience
✓Clinical competence with a broad skill set
✓Ability to teach, train and empower staff
✓Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate programs
✓Willing to travel within and between regions
Join our team - you will never look back!
Please forward resume to:
Bette Moffatt, Regional Nursing Manager
209 Dundas Street East,Suite 200
Whitby, Ont. L1N 7H8
Phone: (905) 668-7161
Fax: (905) 668-9160
Email: bette.moffatt@carepartners.ca
www.carepartners.ca
905-683-9133
Rory Sheehan B.A., B.Ed., M.B.A. (Senior Trainer)
Winner of the 2001, 2002, 2003 Readers Choice
Awards for Corporate Trainer of the Year. positivestrategies
If you like helping people with their problems, and always wished you
could get paid for it, now you can. Join the rewarding field of alternative
health with full Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy C e r t i f i c atio n . Learn to use the powers
of hypnosis to help people lose weight, stop smoking, and reduce stress.
Past Life Regression- Feb. 5th
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Hypnotherapy Certification -Feb. 25th
HYPNOSIS CERTIFICATION
CAREER in MASSAGE Certifica-
tion Courses, Aomatherapy/ Re-
flexology Feb 5-6 + Night classes
Feb 22,-24. $350 or pay on-line
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.
CA FINALISTS AND RECENT CA
GRADUATES. This is a full-time
position with a well established ac-
counting firm in Ajax. You will be
working in a hands-on environ-
ment working closely with the cli-
ents and partners of the firm. You
must be a self-starter, possess
strong communication skills and
be able to work in a team environ-
ment. This dynamic position will in-
volve many client assignments in
both the audit and non-audit envi-
ronment. Please fax resume to
905-683-3428 or email in confi-
dence to: nsinclair@hsmca.com
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.
*** 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
HOMEWORKERS needed!! To
Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro-
cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical
Work Available. No Experience
Needed! Free Information:
www.homeworkersnetwork.com or
send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336
Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar-
rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070.
52 PEOPLE
wanted to lose
10-30 lbs
in the next 30 days
Earn potential
income
www.4yourtotalhealth.com
416-631-4180
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
Tony 90 5-571-3260
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.
DID YOU KNOW?
Job Development is
now being offered...
16 & 24 .
Not working? Not in school?
CALL JOB CONNECT!
Oshawa:905.579.842
Bow:905.623.6814
Whitby:905.666.8847
Ajax:905.427.8165
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.
ECE, Assistants and Cook
needed for new Childcare centre.
Call 905-837-9750 or Fax: 905-
831-9347.
EXPERIENCED LINE COOK
required full/part time. Apply in
person with resume, Kreb's
Restaurant, 918 Brock St. N.
Whitby, Att: Gary. 905-668-9369.
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
FINANCIAL SERVICES company
looking for highly motivated, career
minded people. Do you have expe-
rience in Sales/Marketing? Been
down sized from Insurance Com-
panies or worked in Financial Insti-
tutions? This would be an asset
not a requirement, full training to
successful candidates. Call Peter
Hones (905)626-1094
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 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
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE with
ECE qualifications to help run
small daycare in Ajax. Telephone
(905) 426-1486
Joe's Sports Club
& Billiards
Private Club
2200 Brock Rd. Pickering
(North of Hwy. 2)
NOW HIRING:
Wait Staff - F/T, exp'd.,
mature & reliable.
'Smart Serve' required.
Apply in person with
resume after 11 a.m.
LABOURER,hard core, full-time,
for work 6 days/week. Prefer non-
smoker. Clean driver's license.
Handyman and mechanically in-
clined an asset. Call (905)426-
0582, 9am-3pm.
MOBILE
TRUCK WASH
looking for mature
person to work days &
weekends. Must have
own car and be able to
drive stick. Please call
(905)831-3630
NEW TELESALES LOCATION!
Strong voices needed for fundrais-
ing calls. Full-time hours, Mon.-Fri.
Hourly rate, commission/bonuses.
Seniors welcome, no experience
necessary. Call Shawn at 905-
433-0048 today!
PRIMERICA, a subsidiary of
Citigroup. You can be part of this
growing financial services
company on a full or part time ba-
sis. We are seeking mature, moti-
vated, and hardworking individuals
who seek high income potential to
represent our company. We offer
full training to licensing by the
Province; experience not a re-
quirement. This is an exciting ca-
reer with a dynamic company. Fax
resumes attention Jill Roberts at
905-436-5876 or contact me at
905-436-8499 ext. 117.
Registration
Officer
Positions Required
$20.00/her Avg.
We Train You!
Call Tom
(905) 435-0280
TAXI DRIVERS needed immedi-
ately for a very busy company.
Male/Female, full/part time. Call
905-427-7770.
TAXI TAXI is accepting applica-
tions for taxi drivers, day and night
shifts. Past hires may apply. Call
905-571-7951 or apply in person:
164 Bloor St. E. Oshawa
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
ESTHETICIAN REQUIRED for
busy upscale salon. Call 905-655-
0466.
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
CARPENTERS & 3RD Ye ar Ap-
prentices needed immediately. Ex-
perienced in Framing & Forming.
Permanent full-time work. Salary
negotiable, benefits. Call
(905)427-6261 or fax resume
(905)427-8659
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.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN This
is a full-time position with a well
established accounting firm in
Ajax. The applicant must be com-
for table with different computer
packages such as Quickbooks,
Simply Accounting and Paymate.
Yo u have had some relevant expe-
rience with bookkeeping, payroll,
preparing source deduction remit-
tances and preparing GST, PST
and WSIB returns. Prior experi-
ence in an accounting firm is an
asset. Please fax resume to: 905-
683-3428.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
required on a part time basis by a
chartered accountant in Ajax/Pick-
ering. The successful candidate
must be well organized, knowl-
edgeable of office procedures and
comfortable with office computer
applications, you must also have
at least 10 year of business exp.,
exposure to public accounting
would be an asset. Flexible hours,
perfect for a retired person, or per-
son with a family. Please apply to:
File #150, P.O. box 481, Oshawa,
On L1H 7L5
BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE
ADMINISTRATOR
Wanted - Pickering
location. Must know Quik
Books Pro. Responsible
will include bookkeeping,
general office administra-
tion, salary $30,000 yr.
plus company benefits.
Fax resume in
confidence to:
(905) 426-2053
FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPER re-
quired in Pickering. Must be profi-
cient in Microsoft Excel and Quick
Books Pro (incl. job cost and in-
ventory control), work with minimal
supervision and have good organ-
izational skills. Fax resume and
salary expectations to (905) 428-
8395. Only candidates selected
for interview and QuickBooks test-
ing will be contacted.
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
RECEPTIONIST required, very
busy real estate office in Pickering.
Evenings/weekends required.
Computer skills and ability to work
under pressure necessary. Real
estate office experience an asset.
Fax resume: 905-619-3334 or 905-
831-7070
AVON
Earn cash to
help pay for
Christmas. Sell
Avon products.
No quotas, call
for information.
Call Pauline
1-866-888-5288
BRANCH MANAGER AND
SALES ASSOCIATE required for
National tool company in North
Yo rk location. Must have sales ex-
perience, knowledge of wood &/or
metal working. Fax resume: 416-
665-8337 Attn: Herb Cassalman
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
INDEPENDENT SALES REPS for
part time or full time sales, call
Gordac Liquidations for details,
905 576-6286.
SALES- Earn Top $$$ P/T or F/T.
Call Jesse 647-293-3901.
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
CHIROPRACTIC Health Assistant
(CHA), Chiropractors & RMT's
needed for busy wellness based
clinics. To start immediately. Fax
416-686-5233.
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re-
quired to cover maternity leave. 2
evenings per week, 2 Saturdays
per month. Call Michelle at 905-
427-4280 or Fax resume to: 905-
427-9697.
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.
FRIENDLY north Oshawa dental
office requires a registered full
time Dental Hygienist. Please fax
resume to 905-436-1350
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.
MASSAGE therapist required part
time male or female fax 905-839-
8806 or email wellnessspa@bell-
net.ca
$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.
NICELY FINISHED Pickering
home. 2200 sq. ft. 4 bed., double
garage, OPEN HOUSE Sat. Sun.
12-4, near Finch & Dixie, asking
$330,000. 1246 Gloucester
Square. 905-839-7584.
OPEN HOUSE.Sunday January
23rd and 30th 2pm-4pm 845 Sun-
dance Circle, Oshawa. Immacu-
late Jeffery-built North-West
Oshawa home, 4-bedrooms,
2-1/2baths, oak floors, finished
basement, $335,900 - 905-432-
2421
STUNNING!New John Boddy
To wnhome in Ajax. Open Concept
Includes; Hardwood Flooring, Pot
Lights, Fireplace and much more.
Must See! Natalie: 416-270-2422.
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.
FOR LEASE - Retail Oshawa,
1100 sq. ft., busy corner
$1550/mo. incl. taxes & mainte-
nance. 905-666-4670.
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
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.
To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259
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905-683-0707
33 & 77
Falb y C r t .,
Aj a x
Rental Office Mon.-Fri.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5
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2 & 3 bedroom
apartments
starting at
$978 per mo.
On-site
superintendent
and security.
Up to $500 Move-In Allowance
Condominium Sized Suites
1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments
Starting At $700.
●Renovated Suites
●Free Utilities
●Free Parking
●Tenant Incentive Program
●Senior Discounts
●Upgraded Security System
Drop by or Call for Appointment
905-728-4993
OSHAWA... WELL established
and fully equipped pub style res-
taurant and bar. Busy location.
High traffic area. Price includes all
chattels and leaseholds and new
lease. Wood & brass bar plus
booths & tables. Priced to sell at
$84,900. Complete turnkey opera-
tion. Owner has other interests.
Doug Baird, Century 21 Infinity,
(905)579-7339
$$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any
reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac.
Don't wait weeks or months for an
answer. Approvals within 24 - 48
hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292,
877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown
/Vallerie Lawson.
www.accuratemortgages.com
$$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$
- $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG-
ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or
call Dennis @1-800-915-2353.
Purchases, renewals or refinance.
To consolidate your debts. Lowest
rates possible for residential or
commercial.Credit issues, self em-
ployed, I will assess your needs.
Prompt, professional service.
$$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd and
3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call
Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799.
100 FAMILIES WANTED - to
become debt free. Must have
mortgage and debts. Debt
Freedom Canada Inc. To Register
call: 1-800-590-7203 ext. 2062.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD
MORTGAGES
Res./Comm up to
100% financing. Best rates
possible. Credit problems?
Self-employed?
No problem!
Av anti Financial
(905)428-8119
CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP,
first & second mortgages to 100%.
From 4.8% for 5 years. Best avail-
able rates. Private funds avail-
able. Refinancing debt consolida-
tion a specialty. For fast profes-
sional service call (905)666-4986
MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP:
judgments, garnishments, mort-
gage foreclosures & harassing
creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli-
dations, & protection for your as-
sets. Call now: (905)576-3505
MORTGAGES - Good, bad and
ugly. Financing for any purpose.
All applications accepted. Call
Community Mortgage Services
Corp. (905)668-6805
(1) - 2 bdrm, spacious, clean &
bright, 2-level unit, h/w floors, main
floor of house. Oshawa. Avail
March 1st. Rent inclusive. Call
(416)892-8864
(1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2-
bedroom apt Simcoe/Mill, Oshawa,
$825 mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal-
cony, parking, 3 bed. $935.
Available immediately. 905-434-
2858 1-800-486-9826 - Bloor/Sim-
coe 1 bed. ground-floor in house
$715/mo. incl. Laundry fac. 1-800-
486-9826.
(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 BEDROOM APT.- newly reno-
vated, exceptionally clean & spa-
cious, Oshawa, above retail.
$750/mo. incl. util. No pets/smok-
ing. Available immediately. 905-
431-1552.
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 OSHAWA NORTH,1-bedroom
apt., 6 storey quiet building, balco-
ny, appliances, utilities included.
Laundry and parking available.
$750/month for February/March
1st occupancy. Call 905-436-
9785.
1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa -
Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town
home suites with full basements,
available for rent. Private fenced
yards with mature trees. $999.00
per month. 12th month free! Call
(905)579-7649 for an appointment.
2 APTS IN WHITBY BUNGALOW
main floor, 3-bdrms, $950/mo+ util-
ities. Immediate. Bsmt apt. 1-bdrm,
$800/mo incl. utilities., Feb. 1st.
Par king, bus, GO. No pets/smok-
ing. (905)451-0800.
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.415 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.
2-BEDROOM BASEMENT.
Westney/Bayly, Ajax, brand new,
separate entrance, spacious, ce-
ramic floor, new appliances, no
smoking/pets, $900 hydro, park-
ing, cable incl. Immediate.
(905)619-8956
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 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
CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3
bedrooms apartments. Close to
schools / shopping/GO. 416-444-
7391, Ext. 241
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, NORTH,2-bedroom walk-
out basement, 1 parking, separate
laundry & facilities. No pets/smok-
ing (indoor), Available March 1st,
first/last $950 inclusive. 905-426-
5452 after 6pm
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in
Whitby, Apt. building, spacious,
carpeted, newly painted, with bal-
cony, close to bus, shopping, all
utilities included, first/last required,
no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed-
room $900, 3 bedroom $1,025.
Call (905)767-2565
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
March. Rent includes appliances,
utilities, laundry facilities & parking.
Call 905-623-0791 or 905-666-
1074.
BROCK ST/DRYDEN 1-bedroom
basement apt. $700/month all in-
clusive. No pets/smoking. Avail-
able March. Employed person pre-
ferred, newly built. (905)430-9854
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
CLIPPER
APARTMENTS
AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed.
Please call Mon-Fri
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
905-683-6021
Shelter Canadian
Properties Ltd.
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.
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.
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
NORTH OSHAWA Spacious,
bright, freshly painted, furnished
basement apt w/separate en-
trance, on bus route, no
pets/smoker. 1st/last required.
905-429-1013, 905-728-2574
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 APT.spacious
and newly-renovated, north
Oshawa, close to all amenities,
huge backyard, extra parking
available. Avail. immediately,
first/last. (905)434-1290
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 Wilson/Olive, 2-bdrm
lower level six-plex, laundry facil-
ities. $800/mo., utilities/parking in-
cluded. Avail. Feb. 1. First/last, ref-
erences. Call Lisa or Shannon
905-720-3716.
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 -304 Simcoe S., 17
Quebec St., older apartment build-
ings. 1-bdrm apts. from $500. 2
bed. apt. $600. Bachelor apt. from
$500. Avail. immed. Stephen 905-
576-8699 or 905-259-5796.
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 area. 2 bedroom
upper level houses at various
locations. Inclosed backyard and
laundry facility available. Call
416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826.
OSHAWA Dean/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. (905)439-0108
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 lake, on bus
route, open-concept basement
apartment, separate entrance,
$650/monthly includes utilities,
parking, laundry, first/last, no
smoking/pets. (905)404-1520
OSHAWA,Ritson/Dean, 1-BDRM
freshly painted, $675+hydro. Near
amenities, avail. immediately/Feb
1st. Separate entrance, parking.
No dogs. (416)265-6226.
PICKERING - 1 bedroom base-
ment apartment, separate en-
trance, close to Walmart/Sam's
Club, $680/month inclusive, no
smoking/pets. Suitable for 1.
Available Feb.1 (905)426-9634
PICKERING -Large, bright, 2
bdrm. walkout. Parking, laundry,
storage, patio. No pets/smoking.
$895/inclusive. References. Single
parents welcome! 905-839-6640
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,large, lovely, like
new one-bedroom basement apt,
A must see. No smoking/pets.
4-appliances, 4pc bath, near
bus/GO/shopping, $750/inclusive,
(905)420-0069.
PICKERING,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, CLOSE TO GO,
Large Legal 1-bedroom apartment.
Separate entrance. Utilities &
cable included. No pets/smoking.
References. $750/mo. Available
immediately. 905-421-9041.
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- 2-bedroom base-
ment apartment, Whites/Finch.
Available Feb.1, . $850/month all
inclusive. (Cable, parking and util-
ities). 416-999-2366 416-873-
0440
Regency Manor
2-BEDROOM
extra-large in quiet bldg,
freshly painted, in beautiful
Whitby neighbourhood.
ideal for adults & seniors.
clean building. insuite
storage, onsite laundry.
Incredible value $895+
905-668-7758
REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency
Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt.
Complex. Clean quiet building,
across from park. Close to down-
town. Daily activities incl. All util-
ities included. Call (905)430-7397.
www.realstar.ca.
SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom,
3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa,
air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart-
ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking,
2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking.
Call 905-571-3760
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 (Brock & 401), very large
2 bedroom basement apartment,
separate entrance, separate kitch-
en, laundry, 5 appliances, $950 in-
cluding, heat hydro, water. Avail-
able immediately. No smok-
ing/pets. (905) 839-7176
WHITBY - Available now and Feb.
1st. 2 bedrooms, $840 + $860 all
inclusive. Office hours 9 - 5 Mon-
day - Friday (905)666-4589.
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,2-bdrm walk-up with sun
porch, avail. March 1st. Near
downtown, parking avail. Non
smoker only. $925/mo + hydro.
(905)666-1531
WHITBY,Rossland/Garden. Large
1-bdrm bsmt apt. Separate en-
trance, shared laundry, parking.
Close to all amenities. Avail.
March 1st. No smoking/pets.
$750/mo inclusive. First/last.
Heather 905-668-3615.
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
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.
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
ART & COLLECTORS SALE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2005
Preview 11:00 AM ~ Sale 1:00 PM
WE are pleased to offer for sale
The Collection of Bonnie Faber
of Hampton ON
Plus selected items from other Estates
This is an interesting sale of hundreds of
items collected over a long period of time.
Large collection of Doulton Figures to in-
clude The Gossips HN2025, Lady Char-
main HN1984, Broken Lance HN2051, Ap-
plemaid HN2160. Extensive Collection of
Doulton Character Jugs: Lladro, Wedge-
wood, Coalport, Limoges, Rosenthal, Nip-
pon. Collector Plates: Royal Winton, Royal
Albert, Shelley. Carnival Glass, Canadian
Press Glass, large collection of Sterling Sil-
ver,Jewelry, 2 Antique Dolls and Antique
Reference Books.
Furniture to include early English long case
clock, several pieces of Victorian furniture,
good selection of pine items to include 4
door flat to wall and painted food storage
cupboard.
Interesting collection of Victorian and con-
temporary oil paintings and watercolours.
Selection of signed prints including Baxter
Prints and 4 Benjamin Chee Chee.
Selection of Vintage Medical items, includ-
ing enamel examination table, collection of
old watches and watch parts.
For details and photo gallery:
www.theauctionfever.com
Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with
I.D.
Lunch Counter
Waddi ngton's
101 Applewood Drive
Brighton, ON K0K 1H0
Phone: 613-475-6223
Fax: 613-475-6224
www.waddingtons.ca/brighton
Estate Auction
Stapleton Auction Centre
Newtonville
January 28th, Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Selling the contents of a Bowmanville apart-
ment and a Port Hope home: Rd. Duncan
Phyfe dining table w/four caned back chairs,
curio china cabinet, chesterfield chair, occa-
sional tables, occasional chairs, lamps, bed-
room furniture, dressers, chests, double bed,
queen bed, pine bunk beds - comp: Entertain-
ment Unit, humidifier, old movie posters,
Kenmore/Fairfax/Dirt Devil Vacuums, corner
cupboard, 3 pc. breakfast set, china, glass, ta-
ble saw w/motor, etc. etc. Check website for
updates. Police Auction for Durham Regional
Police, Saturday, Feb. 5th, 10 a.m. Preview af-
ter 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, approved cheque,
visa, interac, mastercard.
AUCTIONEERS
FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON,
NEWTONVILLE
(905) 786-2244
www.stapletonauctions.com
'estate specialists since 1971'
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd: 4:45 pm
Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and
Collectables for a Markham home, selling at
Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica
TO INCLUDE:Outstanding antique oak bow front china
cabinet with carving and mirror back, round oak table with 6
hoop back chairs, Immac 7 pc mahogany bedroom suite
with king sleighbed, green leather chesterfield & love seat,
1/4 cut oak stand, oak server, oak curio cabinet, wool area
rugs, kitchen suite, end tables, chests, tables, 2-32" TVs,
32" Sony TV with picture in picture, VCR, stereo equip-
ment, large area rug with birds, hand painted clock, Staf-
fordshire vase, Royal Winton Occupied Japan lamps, pew-
ter vase, 10" pelican figurine, cups and saucers, cobalt blue
bowl, copper jug, old books, ant. postcards of small villag-
es, Christmas, Easter limited edition prints, approx 50
frames and pcs of art work by many different artists
(Stephen Smith, Jacques Deperthes, Elizabeth Honey,
Tr ish Romance, Norman Rockwell, Alexander Y Jackson,
Tom Tompson, Bateman, J Hood, Theo Dreh, Bartlett, Mar-
tin Glen Loats, plus many other interesting items.Terms:
are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale.
SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY
NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.
905-985-1068
PUBLIC
AUCTION
Sat. Jan. 29th
10 am
Access Storage
85 Westney Rd. S.
Ajax 905-686-5588
12pm
Safe & Sound Self Storage
1700 Alliance Rd.
Pickering 905-831-5555
CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN
Friday, Jan. 28th at 4:30pm
3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4
Featherlite Sewing machine, Jydsk wall telephone, 4
wrought iron chairs, drop leaf table, 4 dining chairs, 2pc
teak bedroom suite, wooden speaker, maple table, 4 chairs
& hutch, parlour table, cedar chest, table, floor lamps, Trea-
dle sewing machine, dressers & chests of drawers, Odd
wooden kitchen chairs, fishing table boxes w/tackle,
Oshawa Milk bottles, Ice blue Carnival bowl w/ruffled edg-
es, Goebel figurines, Royal Doulton figurines #2378 &
#3170, Royal Doulton Pitcher 782778, Moorecroft 8-1/2 in
daim. plate, 2 Royal Limoges Vases, Appraised 2-22kt gold
bangles, 14kt yellow gold ring with cultured pearl & 14 kt
gold opal & ruby ring (said to be property of Mrs. Dieffen-
baker), plus qty. 10kt, 14kt & 22kt of ladies rings & other
gold items, Woods all fridge , Woods chest freezer, 1 May-
tag & 1 Magic Chef new refrigerator, qty. china, glass,
household & collectable items.
Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers
1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183
or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com
PUBLIC AUCTION
Randy Potter Estate Auction
Sat. Jan. 29
Start 6 PM -View: from 4 PM
Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan
St. downtown Port Hope is holding an
auction with approx. 350 lots of antiques,
art, fine furniture, glass, china &
collectibles incl: 11 signed Norval Mor-
risseau paintings.
For info. & pics. go to:
www.randypotterauctions.com
Randy Potter Auctioneer
Phone: (905) 885-6336
NO BUYERS PREMIUM
NO THURSDAY AUCTION!
Kahn Auction Centre
Brock Rd. N. Pickering
"Big Orange Barn"
There will be No Thursday Night
Auction this week Jan. 27th,
but watch for our
SUPER LIQUIDATION SALE
Sunday Jan. 30th at 11 a.m.
Details to follow in Fridays paper.
Victor Brewda Auctioneer 905-683-0041
Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Hay-
don ON Sat. Jan 29, @ 5 pm From 401 ext. 431 at Bow-
manville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Concession Rd 8,
turn east at the fire hall to Haydon.Quickie wheelchair,
Chesterfield suite, Toronto/New York upright Grand Piano,
GE fridge, Desks, Queen box spring & mattress, Glass &
China, Nic Nacs, Tools, Lamps, Pictures.Auctioneer
Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
AND OTHERS
IN THE ESTATE OF SARAH KELLY,
DECEASED
All claims against the Estate of Sarah
Kelly, late of the Town of Ajax, in the
Regional Municipality of Durham, de-
ceased, who died on or about the 26th
day of November, 2004, must be filed
with the undersigned personal repre-
sentative on or before February 28th,
2005, thereafter the undersigned will
distribute the assets of said estate hav-
ing regard only to the claims then
filed.
Dated at Whitby, Ontario, this 20th
day of January, 2005
William J. R. Livingstone,
Estate Trustee With a Will,
COATH, LIVINGSTONE, BRUNT
P.O. Box 327,
Whitby, Ontario. LlN 5S4
IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY
OF 1601442 ONTARIO LTD
c.o.b. CUZINA RESTAURANT
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
OF CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that 1601442 Ontario Ltd.
c.o.b. Cuzina Restaurant of the Town of Ajax, in
the Province of Ontario, files on assignment of
bankruptcy on the 17th day of January 2005, and
that the first meeting of creditors will be held on
the 7th day of February 2005 at the hour of 11:00
o'clock in the forenoon at the office of the
Trustee, BDO Dunwoody Limited, at 419 King
Street West, Suite 502, Oshawa, Ontario.
Dated at the City of Oshawa, in the Province of
Ontario, this 26th day of January 2005.
BDO DUNWOODY LIMITED, Trustee
419 King Street West, Suite 502
Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2K5
CERAMICS SALE INVENTORY CLEAROUT
Sat. Jan. 29th, 11-2 p.m.
Bisque - Ready to paint items (all seasons)
Up to 75% off regular prices, Cash only.
6 Jacwin Dr. Ajax (Westney/401 (905)426-9673
"Business also for sale"
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 (NORTH) 3-bedroom,
2-baths, finished basement, fully
fenced, w/out deck, double drive-
way,new carpet, appliances,
$1,195+. References. Available
immediately. (905)438-0162.
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.
PICKERING, Dixie/Hwy2 1-bdrm,
clean, bright, spacious bsmt. Liv-
ing/dining, 3pc bath, c/a, Private
entrance. Near 401/shops/bus/GO.
Utilities, parking, laundry. No
smoking/pets. References.
$825/mo. First/last. 416-898-6312
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
BRADLEY ESTATES - 10 Bassett
Blvd. Whitby (Brock & Manning) 3
bedroom townhouses avail. imme-
diately. 5 appliances, c/air, private
garage. Rent starts at $1150. Call
to view: 905-668-1389.
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.
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.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY- Liv-
erpool/Bayly- clean fully furnished
room, cable tv, no smoking/pets.
Near Town Centre and Go. $550
first/last. (416)573-4445, (905)421-
0225
LOOKING FOR 2 roommates to
share brand new house. Hard-
wood floor, hot tub, internet,
phone, parking, walk to bus, plaza,
gym, library, $450 per month, all
inclusive, (416)568-5199.
PICKERING bright extra large
bdrm, new furniture & carpeting,
separate entrance, parking, use of
all facilities $585/month. Call
(905)426-6611 after 6 p.m.
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,Brock/Rossland, large
bed/sittingroom, own bath, light
cooking, parking, cable and laun-
dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work-
ing person, no smoking/pets.
Available immediately. $485/inclu-
sive. (905)666-1460
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 Courtice
area. February 1st. Share all
amenities, parking & laundry in-
cluded. $350/month. Leave mes-
sage. Call (905)433-1502
AJAX,1 room $450. month all in-
clusive utilities, parking & laundry.
Quiet house with great backyard
suits single working person or stu-
dent. 647-283-0272
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 TO SHARE - 2 levels of
house Wilson/Adelaide area. All
util. included, laundry, Look TV, Hi-
speed internet, c/air/vac, inground
pool. Ravine setting. Parking, Non-
smoker/no pets. Avail. immediate-
ly. $540/mo. 905-448-8577.
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 3-BDRM. FURNISHED
townhouse to share with non-
smoker / drinker. Includes main
floor laundry, 2 baths, heat / hydro,
air-conditioning, parking. $500/mo.
Call 905-434-7868.
OSHAWA King/Wilson, 2 rooms
furnished (finished basement).
Fireplace, air, sep. rec room, kitch-
en, own shower, laundry included.
$150/week/room. First/last. Avail-
able now. No pets 905-743-0919.
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 - (Kingston/Valley
Farm) 4-bedroom house to share,
suit single, Private bath, bedroom,
balcony, parking $475+gas. Im-
mediate. No pets/smoking.
(416)565-2908
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.
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
LIVE-IN certified oversees
nannies/care givers. Elder care,
special needs, minimum wage ap-
plies. No fee employers OEA.
(416)699-6931.
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)
RESPONSIBLE home childcare,
15 years experience infants- 10
years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play
and outdoor activities. Church/De-
laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352
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.
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
HOT TUB COVERS - One week
Special $289.00 Best Quality, de-
livered to your door. Call 1-866-
652-6837.
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
HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety
Covers - best quality, best prices,
all colours, all sizes, large variety
available. Delivery included. Cen-
tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul
905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER
IF YOU HAVE INHERITED
a house and wish to sell the
complete contents all at once, we
purchase full antique estate.
Call Frank (705)790-4323
INGLIS washing machine, works
well, $50.00 - 905-434-4648.
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
Te chnician. 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.
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.
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 $2500. 905-213-
4669.
TICKETS - 2005 DAYTONA (Fla.)
NASCAR Speed Week tickets for
sale. Best seats, face value, Feb.
17-20th, call Mike 905-431-9630.
POOL TABLE 4 ft.x7 ft., 3/4" slate,
black with tapered legs, excellent
condition, will provide professional
installation, $1,200 OBO. Call
705-786-0427.
RAYWALL OAK KITCHEN, with
built in oven and stove top with
double stainless sink, 18 feet of
uppers and lowers. Excellent con-
dition $800. 705-484-9933 after 4
p.m.
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT for
sale, closing end of Feb. Call
(905)725-2212.
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.
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
A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 26, 2005
www.durhamregion.com
ALLAN, Dorothy Marie - RN Passed into the pres-
ence of the Lord, at the Scarborough Grace Hospi-
tal, on January 24, 2005, in her 77th year. Beloved
wife of Fred for 50 years. Precious mom and friend
of Patricia and Gary Lawrence, Lynda and Bryan
Kliewer, and Deborah and Dave Paul. Proud grand-
ma of Matthew Lawrence; Allan and Andrew Kliew-
er; and Mark, Timothy, Luke and Aaron Paul. Dear
sister of Meryl, Grace, and Kevin and their families.
The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE
FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax
(Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service at Ajax Baptist
Church, 56 Angus Drive, Ajax, on Friday, January
28, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow at the
church. Family interment to take place at Pine
Ridge Memorial Gardens at a later date. In Doro-
thy's memory, donations to Exodus Global Alliance
would be appreciated by the family.
JACKSON, Reg It is with great sadness the family
announces Reg's sudden passing on January 22,
2005 at his home in Ajax, at the age of 52. Reg, be-
loved husband of Irene. Very proud Dad of Sheri
and Ryan Hardison, Kevin and Christine, Pauline
and Jeff Leroux, Tanya and Tyler. Most loving
Grandpa to Austin, Alyssa, Trever, Spenser and the
late Jake. Reg was looking forward to two new addi-
tions to the Jackson clan due soon. Survived by his
mother Reta and her husband Mansel Evans. Pre-
deceased by his father John. Will be missed by his
sisters, Jackie and Bonnie, by his brothers Colin,
Keith, Glen, Roger, Martin, Barry and their families.
The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE
FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax
(Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 pm Tuesday. Funeral service to be held in the
chapel on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 2 pm.
Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. In memo-
ry of Reg, the family would appreciate donations to
any children's charity, the Heart and Stroke Founda-
tion or the Canadian Cancer Society.
MILLER, Marian (nee Gallagher)Entered into rest,
peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital, on Sunday,
January 16, 2005 in her 70th year. Loving mother of
Colleen Norris (Kevin), Darla Green (Andrew), Jan-
ice Parker (Tom), and Lisa Drury (John). Devoted
nanny to Erin, Cheryl, Shailyn, Kim, Sarah, Cora,
Jacob, Tallas, Dalton, Owen and great grandmother
to Gage and Alyssa. Sadly missed by Bob Miller.
Respected sister of Millie, Evelyn, Danny, Verna,
Terry and predeceased by Ray. Sadly missed by
many relatives and all who knew her. The family will
receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL
HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil-
lage) 905-428-8488 from 9-11 am. Wednesday Jan-
uary 19, 2005. The Funeral Service will take place
in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your
choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Unique association
helps skiers with
disabilities hit the slopes
By Jillian Follert
Staff Writer
DURHAM — Steep hills and chair
lifts present a daunting challenge for
any first-time skier, but for someone
tackling the slopes without the benefit
of legs, these obstacles might seem in-
surmountable.
This is where the Canadian Associa-
tion of Disabled Skiers (CADS) comes
in. Established on the snowy hills of
Kimberly, B.C., almost 20 years ago, the
group has helped hundreds of people
with disabilities brave the slopes.
In Durham, CADS found a home at
the Oshawa Ski Club in 1994, and now
boasts more than 100 members, rang-
ing from students with disabilities and
their families, to volunteer instructors.
“For a lot of people with disabilities,
there aren’t many sports they can enjoy
with their family,” said CADS Durham
president Sandra Crandall. “This gives
them the chance to spend the day with
their family, get some fresh air, and take
on a huge challenge.”
Ms. Crandall said she discovered the
program five years ago, while visiting
a local ski club with her son, who uses
a wheelchair. They watched in awe as
people with disabilities whizzed by on
bi-skis (also called sit-skis and fit-skis),
devices that allow the skier to sit in an
undercarriage mounted on two spe-
cially designed skis.
“We just thought, ‘Wow, that’s amaz-
ing,’” she recalls. “We never dreamed
that our whole family could go skiing
together, but there were people doing
it.”
CADS provides bi-skis, as well as spe-
cial harnesses and outriggers, to allow
people with mobility or cognitive dis-
abilities to come as close to skiing in-
dependently as possible. Volunteer in-
structors are specially trained by CADS
and the Canadian Ski Instructors Alli-
ance to understand various disabilities
and how to best accommodate them on
the hill.
Student Ben McColl has a mobility
disability. He says the program helped
him so much that his family is now
planning a trip to Jay Peak Mountain in
Ve r mont, with his sit-ski.
“Once I got into that sit-ski, it was all
downhill from there,” he says. “It’s the
best to be at the ski hill and see all kinds
of people park their wheelchairs — or
their legs — and get out on the hill.”
Volunteer instructor Paula Johns has
been teaching with CADS Durham for
six years. She says the experience has
improved her leadership skills and al-
lowed her to share her passion for ski-
ing with her brother, who is a quad-
riplegic.
“I continue to volunteer year after
year because I find it rewarding to be
able to assist in reducing the barriers so
that anyone, regardless of their ability,
can enjoy a sport that I love,” she says.
“I love to see the smiles and the enjoy-
ment that is created through the CADS
program.”
Ms. Crandall stresses that more vol-
unteers are always needed to provide
instruction, fundraise, and help out
with administration. CADS Durham
meets every Sunday at the Oshawa Ski
Club during January and February.
There are also training sessions for in-
structors, and annual fundraisers.
For information on CADS Durham
programs, visit www.cadsdurham.com
or call 416-371-6947.
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Cultural activities,
tournament on
agenda during
stay in Nunavut
By Al Rivett
Sports Editor
DURHAM — Playing soccer
in Canada’s northern-most
climate, while possessing a
curiosity about life in the
Arctic is what spurred
Michael Harrison to
sign on for an up-
coming tour.
Harrison is one
of 16 youth soc-
cer players cho-
sen to represent
the Pickering
and Ajax Soccer Clubs during
a trip to Nunavut in May. It
represents the second leg of
an exchange with students
from Nunavut’s Inuksuk High
School in Iqaluit, who came to
Ajax and Pickering for indoor
games and instructional clin-
ics last May.
The Grade 9 student from
J. Clarke Richardson Second-
ary School is looking forward
to discovering a different
people and culture in Nun-
avut, as well as to playing
against other northern Cana-
dian teams.
“I really like travelling
and I wanted to play soc-
cer in a different place,”
says the 14-year-old,
while attending a re-
cent parent meeting
on the exchange, at
the offices of the Pickering Soccer
Club. “I’ve been studying Nunavut
in school and I completed a mini-
project on it. I also want to see the
wildlife up there. It seems like an
interesting place to go.”
The second leg of the exchange,
slated for May 5 to 11, involves two
teams of eight boys, ages 14 to 17.
They’ll be accompanied by coaches
Diarmuid O’Connor from the Ajax
club and Nixon Bernardino from
Pickering, for the seven-day excur-
sion. Players will be billeted with
Inuksuk High School players.
But, don’t look for local soccer
players to be huddled in parkas, or
kicking and tackling on frozen Arctic
tundra. Rather, the Ajax and Pick-
ering teams will take part in the
Inuksuk High School Indoor Invita-
tional Soccer Tournament, compet-
ing against other teams from such
northern outposts as Cape Dor-
set, Pangnirtung, Clyde River and
Rankin Inlet — all of which will fly
into Iqaluit, the capital of Nuna-
vut, with a population of 6,200. Ac-
cording to organizer Randy Bulmer,
who’s spearheaded several soccer
equipment drives, including one for
Africa and another for Nunavut, the
game may form the basis for the
exchange, but it’s far from the most
important aspect of the trip.
“It’s important to realize that we’re
not going there to win the tourna-
ment, but to have fun,” says Bulmer,
who hopes the exchanges can be
arranged on an ongoing basis.
Pickering Soccer Club president
Te rry Gariba adds that discover-
ing the unique culture of Nunavut
should be the highlight. While there,
the players will engage in a num-
ber of Inuit activities, including dog
sledding, igloo building as well as
a fishing expedition supervised by
local guides.
“We’re putting more emphasis on
the cultural aspect of it rather than
the soccer,” he says.
Gariba says the soccer clubs put
out questionnaires on the respective
club websites to gauge interest in
the exchange.
“We didn’t turn anyone away. We
got the amount we wanted,” says
Gariba.
The teams, says Bulmer, weren’t
formed based on ability to compete.
“The kids were picked on their
ability to be good ambassadors, not
on their ability to play,” he says, add-
ing the players have been practising
at the Dunbarton High School gym-
nasium each Sunday in preparation
for the tour.
The Ajax-Pickering entourage flies
from Ottawa to Iqaluit on May 5 and
begins play in the indoor tourna-
ment the next day. The tournament
closes May 7 with a traditional feast
and teen dance.
In the remaining days before de-
parture, the players and coaches
will engage in a variety of cultural
activities, as well as a historical tour
of Iqaluit, complete with a tour of
Nunavut’s National Assembly, where
they are expected to meet with Pre-
mier Paul Okalik.
Bulmer says he and the Pickering
Soccer Club will package some used
jerseys to be sent to Iqaluit for use
by Nunavut high school players.
Players are raising funds for the
trip through a variety of fundraising
initiatives, including battery sales.
If a business or organization would
like to provide sponsorship, they can
do so by contacting Ronda Evans at
905-686-4007 or by e-mail at ronda.
evans@sympatic.ca.
Soccer and life experiences await
Ajax, Pickering soccer players
Members of the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers get in a run at their Dur-
ham home base, the Oshawa Ski Club.
Winter’s all downhill for members of CADS skiing program
Norton foursome
earns gold in Chicago
By Jim Easson
Special to the News Advertiser
AJAX — An Annandale Curling
Club’s bantam girls’ rink finished
out of the running at the Ontario
Curling Association Region 2 play-
downs at the York Curling Club in
Newmarket on Saturday.
Playing in the eight-team region-
als against seven other teams from
Peterborough, Oakville, as well as
a number of GTA clubs, the Les-
ley Pyne rink came up short of the
mark.
The Annandale representatives
advanced to the regionals after
winning the ‘A’ side of the bantam
(under-16) girls’ zone event in Sut-
ton from Jan. 15 to 17.
With Pyne were Heather Bell,
Leahanne Legrow, and Stacey
Hogan and Coach Jennifer McGhee.
Alex Bianchi stepped in to coach the
team at regionals.
•••
Gord Norton, Warren Leslie, Alex
Bianchi and Ron Alexander cap-
tured the title at the 56th Annual
Chicago Curling Club International
Bonspiel that ended on Jan. 16th. It
was the second time the Annandale
rink had competed in this Chicago
‘s piel, and won it both times.
They played five games and the
prize was a big, beautiful, gold pin.
The team was home-hosted one
evening, and enjoyed all meals and
an open bar at the club over the full
four days of competition.
•••
The Whitby Curling Club will be
hosting the Kia Cup Men’s Ontario
Curling Championship at the Iro-
quois Park Arena from Feb. 7 to 13.
Some big names will be competing
as the regional playdowns have de-
cided eight spots. Pickering resident
and Olympian Richard Hart will be
there with his skip Glenn Howard
representing Coldwater. Bryan Co-
chran and Greg Balsdon won the
challenge rounds and they finalize
the list of 10 teams that compete for
the Ontario Championship.
The winning team in Whitby ad-
vances to the Tim Hortons Brier in
Edmonton, starting March 5.
•••
Annandale will have represen-
tation at the Timbit Elementary
School Provincial Championships
in Haliburton during the last week-
end of February. Curling out of An-
nandale and representing Lakeside
Public School is the foursome of
Joan Moore as skip, Nikki Baumgart-
ner at vice, Morgan Campbell as
second, and Rachel Moline lead.
Kristine Moore coaches the team.
Sunday curlers at the club have en-
joyed watching the team at practice.
•••
Next Saturday the Annandale
Curling Club host its annual Robbie
Burns Bonspiel, with the draw full to
capacity. The field is primarily curl-
ers from the Sunday mixed league
at Annandale. Under the leadership
of convener Lynda Pellow, the ‘spiel
will be rounded out with a dinner,
dance and prizes.
Aj ax bantam
g irls’ rink
knocked from
contention
A.J. Groen/
News Advertiser
Ke vin Betts and
other Ajax and
Pickering teens are
preparing for an
exchange trip
to Nunavut.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
durhamregion.com
Wearing its Heart N Soul on its sleeve
Contributing to charity
is the motivation behind
Ajax-based theatre group
By Joshua May
Special to the News Advertiser
DURHAM — A little creativity and a
lot of motivation can turn any dream
into a reality, say Ron and Joani Pi-
etroniro.
Founding members of Heart N Soul
Musical Theatre Production Inc., a
community group that contributes to
charities by way of local performances,
this Ajax duo is ecstatic it can provide
aspiring Durham actors with an op-
portunity to succeed whilst attracting
attention to a dying form of entertain-
ment.
“People don’t take theatre as se-
riously as they used to. We’re losing
too much of our culture,” said Ms. Pi-
etroniro. “What we’re doing here (at
Heart N Soul) is giving young perform-
ers a stage for their talent and all in the
name of charity. No one else in Durham
is doing what we are doing.”
A piano teacher for much of her ca-
reer, Ms. Pietroniro relishes the oppor-
tunity to display her theatrical talents.
An ex-member of various Montreal
rock bands, Ms. Pietroniro loves shar-
ing her years of song and dance experi-
ences with a diverse cast of individuals.
Ranging from members as young as six
to 45, the cast and crew of Heart N Soul
is comprised entirely of Durham resi-
dents and is a solely volunteer effort.
“It’s unbelievable the amount of
people who want to help,” said Mr. Pi-
etroniro, a longtime photographer with
the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser,
which is part of the Metroland Durham
Region Media Group. “All told, there are
around 50 members in our group. We’re
a one-stop music and dance show for
anyone interested in donating to char-
ity.”
In its second year, Heart N Soul fea-
tures its own band, clothing designers,
production crew and cast. In fact, the
only thing the organization does re-
quire is a charitable cause and venue.
Allotting half of all proceeds to a host
venue’s charity, 30 per cent is also dis-
tributed to local charities, and another
20 per cent goes towards production
expenses.
“It’s nice to know we can do some-
thing to help charities throughout Dur-
ham Region” said Ms. Pietroniro. “Being
able to watch young actors perform and
grow all in the name of a good cause is a
tremendous feeling.”
Having performed at such venues as
the Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa, West-
minster United Church in Whitby and
the Brimley Pentecostal Worship Cen-
tre in Scarborough, the theatre group
is enjoying greater notoriety across the
community.
With six shows already booked for
the coming year, Heart N Soul is stead-
fastly working on this year’s production
‘Soundtracks’, a celebration of songs
from films both new and old. Heart N
Soul cast member and Scugog Island
native, Cassandra Alexopoulos, is con-
vinced ‘Soundtracks’ will be nothing
but a success.
“This is a very upbeat show,” said
Alexopoulos. “There’s something for
everyone to see here. From the music
of Moulin Rouge to Singing in the Rain,
we cover a lot of different movies and
their songs. We’ve worked really hard
on this musical.”
Heart N Soul is also currently in the
works of creating a yearly theatrical
scholarship for members of its cast.
The group’s next scheduled appear-
ance is Feb. 5 at Bowmanville High
School in support of the Kinette Club of
Bowmanville.
For more information on Heart N
Soul Musical Theatre Production Inc.,
visit its website at www.heart-n-soul.
org.
Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos
Joani Pietroniro, musical and artistic director, leads the cast of ‘Soundtracks’ in a
song from Sister Act, during recent rehearsals. At right, Ms. Pietroniro is surrounded
by the entire cast of the show.
Music, theatre and
more offered in school’s
many programs
PICKERING — Dunbarton High
School has its sights centred on the
arts.
In an effort to extend the creative
merits of its students, Dunbarton has
fully renovated its Centre for the Arts
for the new year. A separate campus
from the high school, the improved
institution will feature a unique, com-
prehensive learning environment for
pupils Grade 9 to 12 in classes such as
dance, dramatic arts, media arts, visual
arts, arts and crafts, photography, in-
strumental, keyboard and vocal music,
musical theatre, yearbook design and
production, media studies, film and
video production, as well as online,
print and broadcast journalism.
Students and parents are invited to
attend an information session regard-
ing the renovated centre for the Arts
Thursday, Jan 27, at 7 p.m. in the Dun-
barton High School east gym where
school officials will answer questions
about the facility and programs.
Registration for the Dunbarton High
School Centre for the Arts program is
now available. For more information,
call Frank Luke, head of arts, at 905-
839-1125 ext. 472.
Dunbarton ready to talk about its state-of-the-art centre