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The Pickering 20 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 47,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 MAKE A DATE Check the Billboard for activity in Pickering Page 10 GET THE POINTS Panthers ready to Attack in Ajax Page 13 35.2//-3 s 7).$/73 s 2//&).' 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING PRE-TODDLER PROGRAM (12 mo.-18 mo.) NEW SIX CAMPUSES IN DURHAMSIX CAMPUSES IN DURHAM 12 mths - grade 8 For more info visit www.blaisdale.com Drivers prepared in advance, says GM By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — With the new year came a new way to ride, and in its first week all is reported well with Durham Region Transit. Durham Region Transit (DRT) merged the transit services in Ajax/ Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clar- ington, Handi Transit and Special- ized Services Jan. 1. The intent is to provide convenient, comfortable, connected and affordable public transit. “It was a fairly seamless transi- tion,” said Ted Galinis, DRT’s gen- eral manager. “The teams in existing transit did a good job merging the Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo Prime Minister Paul Martin makes his case during a campaign stop at the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre on Friday. Mr. Martin was joined by Ajax-Pickering candidate Mark Holland and Dan McTeague, who’s carrying the Liberal banner for Pickering-Scarborough East. Discusses Liberal Party’s plans for social programs By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — During a campaign stop here Friday morning, Prime Minister Paul Martin boasted of winning a family card tournament over the holidays, and indicated he is still holding a few political cards close to his vest as some polls show his party losing ground to the Con- servatives. Surrounded by red-button-clad supporters, local MPs Judi Longfield (Whitby-Oshawa), Mark Holland (Ajax) and Dan McTeague (Picker- ing-Scarborough East) and federal hopefuls Louise Parkes (Oshawa) and Doug Moffatt (Durham) at the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre, Mr. Martin unveiled his party’s new plan to support families -- including ini- tiatives for seniors, caregivers, and people with disabilities. “I believe that our social pro- grams, the things we do to help each other out and help each other up, speak to the kind of country we are and the country we want to be,” he said. Key elements of the plan include a Family Leave Program that allows caregivers to take up to two months off to care for a seriously ill loved one, increasing the Caregiver Tax Credit by 50 per cent to $15,000, the creation of a Registered Disabilities Savings Plan to help people with disabilities plan for the future and $135 million from the Post-Second- ary Innovation Fund to improve ac- cess to education for people with disabilities. An initiative that received en- thusiastic applause from the many seniors in attendance was the Mort- gage Equity Access Now for Seniors (MEANS) program, that would provide insurance for reverse mort- gages -- a tool that many seniors on fixed incomes use to access the equity they have in their homes. The prime minister noted that commercial institutions that offer reverse mortgages usually charge high interest, and said MEANS would help them save thousands of dollars. Martin the family man hits Durham ✦ See Liberals, Page 2 First week fairly seamless for new transit ✦ See Transit, Page 2 NEWS ADVERTISER systems.” The buses have been rebranded, the drivers are wearing new uni- forms, the new fairs are in place and, for the most part, all is well. “When you merge four transit systems in one day there are bound to be some issues,” Mr. Galinis said. With a ridership every day of 30,000 and an annual ridership in the area of 6.5 million, when un- veiled, transit officials were sure to receive some customer calls. Mr. Galinis said the DRT office fielded a large number, particularly Jan. 3, when transit takers were gearing up to return to work. “People were looking for infor- mation on how it would work,” Mr. Galinis said, although he admits some of the calls were complaints. “There are usually a few com- plaints when you raise fares. But nothing unusual.” DRT also received a number of calls asking about its new website, w ww.durhamregiontransit.com, which Mr. Galinis said is up and running. “It seems to be getting a lot of hits,” he said. The site provides the latest in- formation about Durham Region Transit, including routes, schedules, fares and new services. Also, to make the transition a smooth one, drivers were given bul- letins and the appropriate training. As well, he explained GO Transit drivers have been involved in the transition as they too must be aware of the new system because of a fare agreement between the two. “We had some minor transfer is- sues with the electronic fare boxes in the beginning,” Mr. Galinis said. “Just little minor gremlins.” But he explained that drivers have been instructed to err on the side of the customer. For example, if some- one has cash fare when boarding GO Transit, when what is required is a DRT pass or transfer, the drivers have been instructed to let them on. Immediate changes were the new logo on buses and stops, integrated routes across the region and a har- monized fare structure. Mr. Galinis explained the new transit system brings with it im- proved service in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, including service on holi- days and weekends. As well, he notes the new extended northern service into Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog. This northern service was actually introduced in late Decem- ber because Mr. Galinis said it is not a fixed route and they wanted to work the bugs out in advance. “The biggest thing is the new GO transit fare agreement,” Mr. Galinis said. “One fare anywhere in Dur- ham.” A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 durhamregion.com Major Credit Cards Accepted Visit Us At: www.lux-limo.com LUX LIMO SERVICES BOOK FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, B IRTHDAYS, A NNIVERSARY’S, C ASINO’S, NIGHTS ON T HE T OWN OR ANY T OURIST DESTINATION. B OOK N OW F OR V ALENTINES DURHAM (905) 914-3000 (905) 725-0033 Ajax/Pickering $55 For Up To 3 People TORONTO (416) 795-1111 “Many seniors today have the ca- pacity to stay in their own homes, but they find that rising property taxes and high maintenance costs can outstrip increases in annual income... you’re nodding, you’re right,” he said to the crowd. “Our goal is to bring down interest costs and put more money in the pockets of Canada’s seniors.” Ms. Longfield said she is also ex- cited about the MEANS plan, noting that it will help local seniors over- whelmed by soaring property taxes. “We want to do everything we can to keep seniors in their homes,” Ms. Longfield said, noting that as former Parliamentary Secretary of Labour and Housing she is all too famil- iar with the challenges seniors face. “Property taxes are regressive, they aren’t based on ability to pay. This will help take some of the pressure off seniors on fixed incomes.” Te lling the audience that Ca- nadians are going to elect “one of two people” as their leader on Jan. 23, Mr. Martin took square aim at his Conservative opponent several times over the course of his speech, accusing Stephen Harper of oppos- ing national child care and a ban on handguns, and supporting tax breaks for the wealthy. The prime minister shrugged off suggestions that his party is lagging in the polls and questions as to how he might turn the campaign around. “The fact is we’re obviously in a nar- row race, the polls seem to indicate that we’re neck and neck,” he said. “I’ve been there before.” ✦ Reporter Erin Hatfield tests the new transit system ✦ Anderson asks for funds Page 4 ✦ Tr ansit from page 1 ✦ Liberals from page 1 Tr ansit has fielded complaints, but ‘nothing unusual’ in first week Liberals want to keep seniors in their homes We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 PAGE 3 A/P Now Registering for Winter Birthday Parties Winter Camps WINTER 2006 REGISTER NOW WINTER City Services & Leisure Guide Registration Has Begun... 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Va rious Tamil group representatives met Dec. 29 at the campaign office of Rondo Thomas, Ajax-Pickering’s Con- servative candidate, to hear what the party is selling and to spread that mes- sage to other Tamils in the area. “For us, this is a very important event,” said Pon Balarajan, president of Justice and Freedom for Tamils Everywhere. “There are a lot of misunderstandings among people.” In an interview following the meet- ing, Mr. Balarajan said most Tamils vote Liberal without studying Conservative policies. He added some speeches made by Conservatives in the past have been hurtful and perceived to be anti-Tamil. Thursday’s meeting was to bring Tamil group representatives together to express their views, as well as listen to Conser- vative candidates, because Tamils and Conservatives have many similar beliefs, “but we are turning our backs,” said Mr. Balarajan. Joining Mr. Thomas at the meeting were Conservative Party candidates Jim Flaherty, for the Oshawa-Whitby Riding, and Tim Dobson for Pickering-Scarbor- ough East. Before fielding questions, the candi- dates shared a bit about themselves. “We believe the family is essential,” said Mr. Dobson, referring to the Con- servative’s proposed tax credits for child- care. “In our community the families and grandparents are looking after the chil- dren,” said Mr. Balarajan and added they would benefit from the tax credit. “We need to build a bridge,” Mr. Balarajan said. Those attending suggested the party hold a GTA event to discuss its platform with minorities and explain the ben- efits its policies could offer. Although the Conservative candidates said they thought it was a good idea, they added they didn’t think it could occur before the election. “You have made statements support- ing Tamils... we have also heard things that were somewhat difficult to under- stand,” said Dr. Sri B. Sri-Skanda-Ratah. He said he would like some assurance that commitments being made by the Conservatives are coming as a result of better understanding. “I would like to hear some assurances of how the Conservatives feel about the Tamils and their search for an in-depth homeland,” he said. Currently there is a civil war in Sri Lanka and Tamil Canadians want Cana- da to support the Norwegian peace plan and help solve the problem, explained Mr. Balarajan. Mr. Thomas said in Ot- tawa, he would set up ongoing dialogue so Canada can participate and speak intelligently as the Norwegian peace process moves forward. “We have been known in this country as peacekeepers, but you can’t keep the peace without the knowledge,” said Mr. Thomas. Those at the meeting will take back information to other Tamils, so they will know more about the party before cast- ing their ballot Jan. 23. Tamils meet with Conservatives NEWS ADVERTISER A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 7, 2006 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 durhamregion.com A long, strange journey to Ajax Regional Chairman sets funding requests in motion Process moving as soon as possible By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Roger Anderson is optimistic that provincial and fed- eral dollars could be coming to help pay for the new regional transit sys- tem. “We certainly will be pursing the provincial and federal government for funding for the transfer,” said the Durham Region chairman. “I al- ways start out optimistic and hope- ful. I know the federal and provin- cial government are very supportive of transit initiatives these days.” Correspondence with Transpor- tation Minister Harinder Takhar has been started, according to Mr. An- derson. “I will follow up shortly with a request for actual dollars,” he said. “Then hopefully we can sit down and discuss it.” He hopes the Province will be in a position to support Durham Region Transit, launched Jan. 1, like he said they did in York, Waterloo, Toronto and Ottawa. Mr. Anderson indicated the same process will take place with the fed- eral government following the Jan. 23 election. The aim is for a one-third split of the transfer costs, meaning the municipalities, the Province and the federal government would equally pay the price. “Hopefully the federal govern- ment will find themselves in a posi- tion to assist in the transit costs,” he said. He said DRT removes cars from the roads and falls in line with the Ky oto Accord so it is something he anticipates the federal government will back. The process for going after fund- ing was started as soon as possible according to Mr. Anderson. “You can’t ask for something new in funding until you are clear on what you have and what your needs are estimated to be,” Mr. Anderson said. “If you ask too early, without the facts, you just discredit your own case.” The Region had to get a clear idea of the condition of the fleets, any potential route improvements and how many new busses would be needed to improve the service before Mr. Anderson said any steps towards funding could be taken. “It would be difficult for the Re- gion to act in advance of operating the service and having real informa- tion to provide to our potential part- ners,” he explained. “The process was started as soon as all the re- quired information and background data was received from the previous transit providers and when the con- sultant had been able to finish her report outlining impacts and future capital needs.” But even if the Region is able to secure government support, Mr. Anderson said it won’t affect any future tax increase, any provincial and federal dollars would be over and above the tax base. “But it certainly will move transit forward,” he said. He explained without funding, plans that might take three years could take 10. Things like replacing an aging fleet and extending the transit service would be speeded along with financial assistance from both levels of government. A ride on the new Durham Region Transit leads to confusion By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — ‘Welcome to Dur- ham, Erin,’ I thought as a wave of dirty puddle water was slashed onto my face by a passing car. I stood at a bus stop at Went- worth and Wilson in Oshawa. My new managing editor had aban- doned me there, little more than 72 hours after arriving in Durham. Armed with exact change and a bus schedule, my mission was to successfully take the new Durham Region Transit from Oshawa to Ajax. My purpose, to see how eas- ily it could be done. It was 1 p.m. when I was rolled out of the car in the rain to wait for the bus. Within minutes I grew cold and nervous in unfamiliar territory waiting for my valiant steed, the Durham Region Tran- sit bus, to rescue me. With sheer delight I boarded at 1:22 p.m. and asked the driver, “how much?” “$2.50,” he said. “Where does this bus go?” “Where do you want to go?” he answered. “Ajax.” He chuckled through his teeth. I tried to defend myself by telling him I had just moved here. The driver handed me a little piece of paper, told me to get out at Bond and board a GO Transit bus. Easy enough. A few stops later the driver got out of the bus and another got on. This was the pivotal point in my trip. I would later learn this exchange took place at Bond, and this is where I should have got- ten off. But the driver didn’t even make eye contact when he exited the bus. I had no idea this was Bond, so I ignorantly chatted with a six-year-old about how to read a bus schedule. We started on our way once again, a new driver behind the wheel and me oblivious to my missed stop. We weaved our way through streets, stopping here and there when I realized it ap- peared we were making our way away from the centre of the city. So I leaned forward in my seat and asked the new driver if I was on the right track. “A jax? No we aren’t going any- where near Ajax,” he said. “How would I get to Ajax?” “I have no idea, I guess your best bet would be to take the GO bus.” He picked up his radio and asked someone if there was an Ajax bus that ran out of the col- lege. A muffled voice responded and the driver told me to get off the bus at the Wal-Mart and get on the 17 Taunton, ask for a transfer, take that transfer to the college and get on the Ajax bus. “As for where that Ajax bus goes,” he said. “I have no idea.” At 1:58 p.m. I exited the bus as instructed at a shopping plaza at Ta unton and Harmony roads. A woman in a blue coat named Jeanine Fitzgerald directed me to the appropriate bus shelter. I asked her if she was an avid bus user and she said she was but she hadn’t taken the bus since Jan. 1. “I didn’t know what route it would take or if it would be the same,” she said. “And it is hard when you don’t have a lot of money and you don’t know exact- ly what the changes are... It makes me mad that now I have to pay $2.50 when I just use it in town. I wouldn’t go to Ajax. I’ve never been there in my life.” The 17 Taunton pulled up and I boarded. “Can you get to Ajax on this bus?” I asked. “A h, no,” the driver answered. “The other driver said I could go to the college and then to Ajax on this bus.” “Oh yeah,” he said. “The cam- pus 101 will take you to Ajax.” He pulled out a Durham Re- gional Transit insert from the newspaper and started scanning the pages. I sat down and after a few minutes he came and sat be- side me. “I would say you should take the Highway 2 GO line to Ajax,” he said pointing to the map. “Usu- ally I like to try a route out before I recommend it, but it all just sort of got thrown together so I actually haven’t tried it myself. But appar- ently how it works is I give you a transfer and the GO bus takes you to areas where we don’t take you.” It is now 2:20 p.m. and I am freezing. I feel like this trip is never going to end. We arrived at the college and I got off, thanked the driver and he told me to get on the bus directly in front of us. This time the driver is a woman. I told her where I was headed and she too pulled out the map and said there was a bus at the college that went to Ajax, but she didn’t know what time it came or where I would end up. I guess she sensed my desperation because she stopped the bus at the Ajax stop and let me look to see what time it would arrive: 3:10 p.m. It was not yet 2:30 p.m. I could get off and wait for the Ajax bus or take this bus back to Bond and get on the GO bus to Ajax. “It is up to you,” the driver said. “But I don’t want to leave you standing there in the rain.” So I took a seat behind the driv- er and headed back from whence I came. She dropped me off at a GO bus terminal. I went inside and asked a man behind the counter if the paper transfer the woman had given me would get me to Ajax. “You can try,” he said. “Wait on Platform 3.” The bus arrived at 2:50 p.m. I boarded, handed the driver my transfer, sat down and said a silent prayer that this trip would end. I imagine there is a certain feel- ing of independence that comes with riding the bus when you do it successfully. But when you get off track it is a scary, lonely and a long journey. And I don’t think I was alone in my ignorance. In each of the carriages I sat near the front and there were many people who were unaware of the cost, some without the change to make up the dif- ference. There were many ques- tions about transfers and the radio was buzzing with drivers relaying questions to each other. But, finally I reached Ajax where I exited the bus and vowed never to set foot on one again. Rossland Rd. E. Adelaide Ave. E. Taunton Rd. E Harmony Rd. N. Townline Rd. N.Wilson Rd.Ritson Rd.Simcoe St. N. Hitting the pavement ▲ N News Advertiser regional reporter Erin Hatfield had quite a time with the new Durham Region Transit system. At right is her attempt to get to Ajax from south Oshawa. Wentworth Ave. King St. Bond St.Centre St. N. Taunton Rd. W Misses GO bus stop at Centre and Bond 1:58 p.m. Takes 17 Taunton to Durham College 2:20 p.m. Bus at Durham College to Ajax doesn’t leave until 3:10 p.m.; decides to try Bond and Centre again 2:50 p.m. Takes GO bus at Centre and Bond to Ajax Ajax 401 1:22 p.m. Gets on bus at Wentworth and Wilson in south Oshawa Paul Futhey/ News Advertiser illustration durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 PAGE 5 A/P NOW OPEN IN WHITBY! CALL FOR DETAILS. W hen it comes to learning, the age-old question “How young is too young?” arises in the minds of many parents. “Children begin learning from birth. And, when it comes to literacy and numeracy development, a child can’t begin learning early enough,” says Dr. Donna McGhie-Richmond, Educational Specialist with Kumon Math and Reading Centres. “Learning to read is the foundation of all academic achievement.” Parents need to provide developmentally appropriate ways of encouraging and supporting early learning. 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The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM ROM for the Holidays: Family programs through to Jan. 8. Included with admission. Convenient parking close by. Michael LeeChin Crystal Opens Fall 2006 EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL Durham is key for federal leaders You don’t have to be a political junkie to know something’s up with Durham Region in this federal election. It isn’t every campaign, for instance, that the three major national federal leaders show up to make stops locally within a few days of each other. But here we had NDP boss Jack Layton, back for a second trip to Oshawa, on Tuesday, stumping for his brightest and only realistic hope in these parts, Sid Ryan (Oshawa). On We dnesday, buoyed by polls which now show his Con- servatives leading nationally, Stephen Harper came to Oshawa to try to boost the chances of incumbents Bev Oda (Durham), Colin Carrie (Oshawa) and hopefuls Jim Flaherty (Whitby- Oshawa), Rondo Thomas (Ajax-Pickering) and Tim Dobson (Pickering-Scarborough East). And, not to be outdone by his rivals, Prime Minister Paul Martin dropped in on Whitby Friday to back incumbents Judi Longfield (Whitby-Oshawa), Mark Holland (Ajax-Pickering) and Dan McTeague (Pickering-Scarborough East) and chal- lengers Louise Parkes (Oshawa) and Doug Moffatt (Durham). There is serious national media attention, especially on Oshawa riding, where the white-hot three-way race of 2004 is expected to be duplicated this time out. All three leaders, with every winnable seat desperately wanted, will do whatever they can to help local candidates win. The decision by provincial Conservative heavyweight Jim Flaherty to challenge Ms. Longfield and the success of Ms. Oda and Mr. Carrie are obviously an inspiration for Mr. Harper to try to make inroads into Ontario. Winning seats in 905 ridings is critical if Mr. Harper is to become prime minister come Jan. 23. Mr. Layton badly wants to build on the 19 seats the NDP won in 2004. For his party to hold the balance of power in a minority situation, more seats mean more influence. A win in Oshawa would help him do just that. As for Mr. Martin, he must hold seats his party won in 2004 and he would dearly love to take any winnable seats the Liberals came close to taking -- Oshawa and Durham -- this time around. Any slippage in Ontario likely means a drop to opposition status for the Liberals after 12 years in government. As the days count down and the pressure heats up don’t be surprised if at least one or more of these leaders comes back this way. Durham Region is that important. A good start to 2006 To the editor: After all the bad incidents that have been reported over the last year, I would like to share a wonderful event that showed me there are good people in this world and especially Dur- ham Region. Way back in August I purchased a couple of clothing items from a local store. I went to look for those items at home several days later and couldn’t find them. Did I leave them at the store or possibly another store? I checked with the stores and they were not able to help me. I accepted that I had lost them. Nearly five months later, the bag with the two items turned up outside my front door, in pristine condition. The person who found them must have seen my name on the sales re- ceipt, looked me up in the phone book and delivered them without ringing the doorbell. I cannot thank that person but I can truly appreciate the kindness of that person in return- ing those items to me. Two-thousand-and-six is going to be a great year. Christine Male Pickering Listen closely to candidate plans to address the issue I f there was ever a time for youth to become interested in politics, it’s now. Barely a month after Pickering held a community forum to discuss violence, shots rang out in downtown Toronto, killing a 15-year-old girl and injuring other innocent bystanders shopping on Boxing Day. Although it may seem far-fetched right now, it would be fool- ish for Durham residents and teenag- ers to assume such obvious disrespect for humanity and the law could never occur here. It probably wasn’t too long ago that Toronto residents believed it wouldn’t happen there. With just weeks left until the election, youths wanting to secure their sense of security in Canada, Ontario and Dur- ham Region actually have a chance to do something. By voting if they’re able, or convincing someone else to go to the election polls Jan. 23, they can help their community choose the federal candidate that they think will be most effective in preventing violence from taking over their neighbourhood. Te enagers and young adults care and are aware of the continuous chipping away of their sense of freedom and safe- ty. When teenager Brittany Plummer was recently asked what the local MP must do to ensure they represent the interests and wishes of all, or at least the majority of their constituents, she said they should create a better environment in schools so kids feel safe. “When the rules aren’t strict enough and when kids don’t feel safe, someone needs to do something about that,” said Brittany, while at the McLean Com- munity Centre in Ajax. “There’s too much violence. I want to see something done about that too because they get away with everything because they’re young.” Parents and teenagers should pay close attention to what candidates are selling to stop violence in the GTA. To- ronto may be a big city, but it’s also just a stone’s throw away. There’s nothing here to stop a dispute from happening at a local store or high school. Before voting this month, ask yourself which party’s set of beliefs are most like your own and find out what your riding candidates intend to do to stop violence in the GTA and Durham. Right now, we’re all losing the battle against crime. Criminals are stealing our freedom and need to be stopped by those elected as our voice. Crystal Crimi’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ccrimi@durhamregion.com. 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The ESR can be viewed at the following locations: Pickering Richmond Hill Location:Pickering Central Library Reference Desk Location:Richmond Hill Central Library Reference Desk One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 1 Atkinson Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 0H5 Tel:(905) 831-6265 Tel:(905) 884-9288 Time:Mon-Fri: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sun: 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM Time:Mon-Thurs: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sun: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ontario Realty Corporation DEL Management Solutions Inc. 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If a bump-up request is received, the Minister of the Environment has 45 calendar days beginning from the last day of the 30-day period in which to make one of the following decisions: require the ORC to comply with Part II of the EAA; refer the request to mediation; or deny the request, with or without conditions. If a decision to deny the request is made, the Minister shall inform the requester and the proponent of the decision, stating the reasons for the decision. The undertaking may then proceed. Any individual or group that has signifi cant environmental concerns with the project may write to the Minister of the Environment to request that the Minister issue a “Part II Order”. If the Minister grants the request, this would “bump up” the Environmental Assessment, and the ORC would be required to pre- pare an Individual Environmental Assessment under the provisions of the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA). -- PM Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A flashy save PICKERING — Goalie phenom Stephen Arnold flashes the glove and deflects a shot from his dad Gary. The duo was out this week on Bowler Drive for the father-son road hockey session. Just one more way to get your news thanks to the PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com PICKERING — The Canadian Action Party has a candidate in Pickering-Scar- borough East. Chai Kalevar recently joined the federal elec- tion race. The Waterloo engi- neering graduate has an MBA from McMaster. He is very interested in environmental and sustainabil- ity issues. The Canadian Action Party is fight- ing for Canada’s independence and promoting monetary, democratic and electoral reforms, says the party’s web- site. “(It) is the only party which is not happy with Canada’s role in the Ameri- can empire,” Mr. Kalevar said. “We be- lieve cancelling NAFTA is the only way to rescue our energy resources from the gas guzzling, most militarized neigh- bour. Mexico did not bargain their en- ergy resources. As a cold country, we need them more. We must not sell our water, too.” He said the party believes in reac- tivating the Bank of Canada so that it meets our infrastructure needs, propor- tional representation to allow demo- cratic evolution of community’s politi- cal needs, and that the war on terror is being used to detain citizens without charges for years. PICKERING — Pedro Gonsalves is standing on his own as he joins the race in Pickering-Scar- borough East. Mr. Gonsalves is running as an independent can- didate in the fed- eral election. He said he was mo- tivated to partici- pate in the cam- paign because of the collective frustration of resi- dents with the state of federal politics. “Have you seen any vision from the po- litical leadership for Canada? All they’re talking about is shuffling the deck,” he said. Mr. Gonsalves is a longtime resident of the riding. He is married with two children. He said all of the other candidates have party agendas to promote. “I live in Bay Ridges,” he said. “The only thing I have to promote is the peo- ple of Pickering-Scarborough East.” Mr. Gonsalves said he is asking every resident he meets what they want and writing it down to compile the issues that are important to the people of the riding. For more information, call Mr. Gon- salves at 905-831-9530 or e-mail votefor pedrogonsalves@yahoo.com. P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Chai Kalevar Pedro Gonsalves Independent candidate w ants you to vote for Pedro Kalevar, Canadian Action Party j oin the race in Pickering Pickering residents vote Jan. 23 DURHAM — An all-candidates’ meet- ing is being held Tuesday at the Picker- ing Pentecostal Church. Candidates from both the Ajax-Pick- ering and Pickering-Scarborough East ridings are expected to attend the event, set for Jan. 10 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The session is open to the public and the church is at 1920 Bayly St., at the cor- ner of Bayly and Squires Beach Road. Listen to the candidate positions Tuesday durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 PAGE 9 A/P åTaxes not included. 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There are no short- age of projects that it could be used for.” The Province said the money is to be used for critical or high- est-priority projects, including work needed to address require- ments under the Ontario Build- ing Code and Ontario Fire Code such as upgrading fire-alarm systems; upgrading heating, ven- tilation and air conditioning sys- tems; structural repairs that can include roof replacement and windows; and improvements to comply with health and safety standards, such as upgrading back-up generators. “Our government recognizes that patients can only receive high-quality care if hospital fa- cilities are safe and in good re- pair,” said George Smitherman, minister of health, in a release. “This investment will help every public hospital in the prov- ince keep pace with needed up- grades so they can offer the very best care to Ontarians.” Aj ax-Pickering hospital system getting money for upgrades, repairs A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 durhamregion.com Buy 2, Get 1 FREE •men’s & women’s hosiery •men’s, women’s and kids’ selected JOCKEY underfashions Free item must be of equal or lesser value. $19 99 women’s tees by LEVI’S and NAKEDBLUE Comparable value $35 MEN’S, WOMEN’S & KIDS’ FASHIONS AND FOOTWEAR 50%ff women’s selected shoes by TOGO™ and MANTLES™ 30%ff men’s, women’s and kids’ athletic shoes 25%ff women’s & men’s selected designer fashions UP TO 75%ff $2499 women’s TOMMY HILFIGER top Comparable value $50 $3499 women’s JONES NEW YORKSPORT jeans or twill pants Comparable value $99 30%ff men’s dress and casual shoes by FLORSHEIM, NUNNBUSH, BOSTONIAN, HUSH PUPPIES, ROCKPORT, CLARKS and more save the GST&PST regular-priced watches and fashion jewellery Receive a discount equal to the GST & PST off our regular prices. 50%ff 10 Kt., 14 Kt. and 18 Kt. 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The event begins at 3 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 10 BUSINESS NETWORKING: The Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade holds its latest networking after five event from 5 to 7 p.m. at Al Dente Restaurant, 1305 Pickering Parkway. Guest speaker is Sandra Cousins of Pre Paid Legal Ser- vices, discussing protecting yourself and your business from identity fraud. There are mix and mingle networking opportunities, including 30 seconds of self-promotion; a contact listing of all attendees - hot and cold hors d’oeuvres; shared display table space; door prizes; and a cash bar. Tickets are $16.05 for members or $26.05. Call the board at 905-686-0883. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION: Head In- jury Association of Durham Region, Con- nections: Ajax-Pickering group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. for cards, games and conversation in the Games’ Room of the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Call 905-723-2732. AIR CADETS RECRUIT: 856 Pickering Air Cadet Squadron hosts an informa- tion-signup meeting for anyone interest- ed in becoming a new recruit. The cadet program gives Canadian youth aged 12 to 18 an opportunity to receive training in leadership, sports, public speaking, outdoor survival, and other subjects. The air cadet program has produced disciplined and self-confident young men and women since 1941, and is free of cost. The session begins at 7 p.m in the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering. THURSDAY, JAN. 12 COVER LETTERS: The YMCA Youth Foyer, Durham Employment Services, holds a workshop, The Essentials of Cover Letter Writing, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 7, Pick- ering. Topics include the proper format for the letter, how to incorporate skills and experience, and how to match quali- fications to an employer’s needs. Call 905-686-7060 to reserve a spot. ALL-CANDIDATES FORUM: The Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade holds the meet- ing for candidates in the Ajax-Pickering and Pickering-Scarborough East ridings. It runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the An- nandale Golf Club, Bayly and Church streets, on the Ajax-Pickering border. Cost is $30 plus GST for board mem- bers or $40 plus GST. Call 905-686-0883. FRIDAY, JAN. 13 BREASTFEEDING PROGRAM: Picker- ing Ontario Early Years Centre hosts the Mothering, Breastfeeding and Early Infancy Parenting program for pregnant women, new moms and experienced mothers. Topics covered include bene- fits of breastfeeding, teething, building a new life around the baby and introducing foods complimentary to breastfeeding. It runs from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202. To register, call Carla at 905-839-3007 ext. 301. To have your non-profit item listed in Billboard, e-mail details to Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion. com. Billboard JANUARY 8, 2005 Have until March to put enough alarms in Ajax, Pickering homes DURHAM — Homeown- ers may have to buy more smoke alarms over the next couple of months. In March, Ajax and Pick- ering fire departments start enforcing an amendment to the Ontario fire code that re- quires working smoke alarms on every level of a single fam- ily, semi-detached or town- house. “This amendment was in- troduced to help make On- tario residents as safe as pos- sible from fire,” said Bernard Moyle, Ontario fire marshal. “Homeowners, landlords and tenants all have a responsi- bility in ensuring compliance with the regulation.” To increase awareness about the amendment and the importance of work- ing smoke alarms, Ajax Fire and Emergency Services is launching ‘Working Smoke Alarms: It’s the Law’, a pro- vincial awareness campaign developed by the Office of the Fire Marshal to educate people on smoke alarm re- quirements, technology, in- stallation and maintenance. “Our goal is to ensure every home in Ajax has a work- ing smoke alarm on every level and that residents know how to maintain them,” said Randy Wilson, Ajax fire chief. “No one needs to die in a fire and Ajax Fire and Emergency Services will be doing ev- erything we can to help you keep your home and your family safe.” Pickering Fire Services is also planning to educate the public about the fire code amendment to coincide with the provincial campaign. To get more information about smoke alarms from Picker- ing Fire Services, call 905- 420-4628 or e-mail fire@city. pickering.on.ca. Fire safety information is also available at www.cityofpickering.com under emergency services. Statistics from the Office of the Fire Marshal indicate in about 50 per cent of On- tario’s fatal home fires, the victims had no smoke alarm warning. Under the fire code amendment, which comes into effect March 1, hom- eowners, tenants and land- lords in non-compliance with the new requirements could receive a $235 ticket or a fine of up to $25,000. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 8, 2006 PAGE 11 A/P PEOPLE YOU TRUST. VACATIONS YOU TREASURE. 12 EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS INTEREST FREE* OR BOOK NOW. TRAVEL. PAY LATER. * *'Equal monthly installments' and 'Pay Later' offers are valid only when purchased on the Sears Card, on approved credit, and through Sears Travel with participating suppliers from January 1 to March 31, 2006. 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Goalie Jeff Thatcher played a solid game to lead the team to victory. Scott Annesley was named the game’s most valuable player. The Knights faced the Milton Winterhawks in the semifinal, win- ning 3-1. Lane opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by Cooper and Cameron Smith. Sartain and Shaun Adams tallied in the middle frame. Nash, Harrington and Scott Hale earned assists. Goalie Chris- tian Gaudette played a stellar game to earn him game MVP honours. The Knights opened round-robin play with a 2-2 draw with the Clar- ington Toros. After a scoreless two periods of play, Adams and Nash scored the Ajax markers in the third, assisted by David Fearon, Jonathan Blaha and Earle. Jayce Bakun was sidelined for the rest of the tour- nament after suffering a separated shoulder. Nash was the game MVP. In Game 2, the Knights and To- ronto Penguins skated to a 2-2 tie. Adams scored twice for Ajax, unas- sisted, to earn MVP honours. Joshua Pritchard and Travis Livingstone played a solid game on the blue-line for the Knights. Needing a win in Game 3 to ad- vance to the semifinal, the Ajacians skated to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Humberview Huskies. Sartain and Adams opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by Nash, Harrington and Fearon. Cooper scored in the second, unassisted, and added a third-period marker, assisted by Lane and Smith, to seal the victory. Evan Pitcher got the nod as game MVP. The midget Knights captured the Mississauga Hornets Fall Clas- sic Tournament and the Georgina Regional Silver Stick Tournament championships previously. Rod Cooper coaches the team, assisted by Tony O’Brien. Team trainers are Andrew Thompson and Ryan Milanovic. Donna Pritchard is manager. A.J. Groen/News Advertiser photo AJAX — Ajax Attack goaltender Carson Hau managed to get his stick on the puck before Oshawa Legionaires’ Paul Pascuzzi could get a shot away. The Attack visited Durham Region rival Legionaires at the Civic Auditorium in OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action on Tuesday night, losing 2-0. The teams are currently deadlocked for the final playoff berth in the South Conference standings. Panthers, Attack desperate for wins Ajax hopes to keep playoff hopes alive; Pickering in midst of standings log-jam By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — This weekend of hockey could be one of the most important of the season for the Pickering Panthers and the Ajax Attack, rivals who, by the end of today’s (Sunday’s) action, will have played a home-and-home set. The OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League teams are on the ice this afternoon at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. The squads met to open the week- end on Friday night at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex, with the result unavailable at press time. The Attack (5-28-0-3 for 13 points) are tied with the Oshawa Legionaires for the final playoff berth in the league’s South Con- ference. The Ajacians missed a chance to move two points clear of the Legionaires on Tuesday night in Oshawa, losing 2-0, thus allow- ing Oshawa to pull into a tie in the standings. Every game from now until the end of the season, says Attack head coach Carey Durant, is of prime importance to keep the dream of making the playoffs alive, some- thing the franchise has failed to do over the past three seasons. “Every game to us right now is obviously big. Every two points we get, Oshawa has to get four to beat us,” says Durant, alluding to the fact the Attack has won the sea- son series between the two teams, thus they’ll get the playoff nod if they end up tied in points. More than needing desperately to record a victory -- the Attack are in the midst of a 15-game losing streak -- the Ajacians are looking to do it against a team they typical- ly get pumped for -- the Pickering Panthers. Although losing 8-4 in their previous meeting a week ago, Durant is optimistic his charges can rebound and play up to par against the more experienced and older Panthers’ crew. “We’re looking for consistency. We’re looking to develop each game,” says Durant, the first-year head coach. “Maybe we were afraid the first time we played them. Now, we realize there’s nothing to be afraid of. We can play with them. “I give credit to Pickering. They’ve done a good job with their program. We want to beat Pick- ering real bad. We have to beat everyone, every time we play (in order to earn a playoff berth).” For the Panthers (21-13-1-1 for 44 points), taking four points off the struggling Attack would go a long way to vaulting them over a three-way logjam of teams, also including the North York Rangers, Va ughan Vipers and St. Michael Buzzers, for second place in the South Conference standings. And, the points would put the Pan- thers within striking distance of the first-place Markham Waxers, which lost 7-4 to the Newmarket Hurricanes on Thursday night. Panthers’ head coach John Winder says his team rolled to a nine-game unbeaten streak last month, but the feat failed to put any real distance between Picker- ing and the three other challeng- ers. So, wins against lesser lights like Ajax are almost imperative in order to move up in the stand- ings. “S even teams in our divi- sion could end up in first place. Va ughan is the hottest team in the league right now. They’re a heck of a hockey team. 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Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm-5pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of Brock Rd.) NEW YEAR! NEW CAREER! Promotional Marketing Co. has Full-Time Openings. Customer Service, Sales & Marketing, Light Warehouse Duties. No experience needed. Full training provided. Call Laura 416-231-6987 PA RT TIME KITCHEN/DIETARY staff needed for a retirement home. Individual must be able to work in a fast paced environment. With availability evenings, every other weekend, call-ins and holi- days. Please reply by fax (905) 579-1255 by Friday January 13, 2006 4pm. SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED Scarborough Residential Complex. Must have professional exp. in maintenance & suite renovations. Excellent salary, benefits & apt. incl. Please fax resume to: 416-485-7859 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 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E-mail resumes to facialplace@bellnet.ca or call (905)668-8128 Cabinet Maker Looking for person who is fully experienced in working with plastic laminates by hand and assembly of cabinets by hand Please fax resume Attn: Al Colterman 905-683-7108 or e-mail alscontract@aol.com CNC MACHINE SET-UP operator required for a busy Wire Edm shop in the Oshawa area. Manual ma- chine and computer knowledge a asset. Fax resumes to (905) 435- 2097. CNC VERTICAL MILL Machinist Ajax Machine Shop requires a confident individual for 2D/3D pro- gramming, toolpathing, Fanuc Control. Mastercam knowledge a must. Minimum 5 years exp. Able to work with little supervision and still be part of a team. Required immediately. Competitive wages. Fax resume to 905-427-4993 or email at pmdinc@bellnet.ca CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer, shop hand. Top Pay! Clean drivers licence. Experienced only. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Shop located in Ajax Specializing in food equipment, requires for a person FULLY EXPERIENCED in grinding and polishing Items such as Exhaust hoods, Custom Sinks, Tables, and many other items. Please fax resume attention: Al Colterman 905-683-7108 or e-mail to alscontract@aol.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 08, 2006, PAGE 15 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com MOLD MAKER with 5 years exp. Welding and plastic injection an asset CNC MILL PROGRAMMER/OPERATOR 3-D Exp. req. WELDER/FABRICATOR Mig/Tig Exp. with Alum/Steel MACHINERY/PLANT MAINTENANCE/MILLRIGHT MOULD ASSEMBLERS Courtice employer with benefits Fax:905-434-7939, Tel: 905-434-6703 AU TOMOBILE MECHANIC REQUIRED To service Company owned fleet of newer vehicles. Must be Class "A" Licensed. Experience on GM vehicles an asset. Work reliability and references a must. Applications being accepted through: Oshawa This Week File # 225 , 865 Farewell Street, Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR Required for construction company in the Durham Region. Knowledge of construction safety & WHIMIS an asset. Must have organizational, interpersonal and training skills. Fax resume to: 905-655-9138 Whitby Toyota Durham's newest Toyota Super Store is looking for experienced Sales and Leasing Representatives If you are OMVIC Licensed and would like to sell for the fastest growing automobile manufacturer in North America apply by fax to: 905-430-7874 or call Miles Shrider or Ian Kingsley at: 905-668-4792 or 905-686-2228 With your help North America's hottest selling cars are about to get even hotter. VOLVO Volvo of Durham Required Immediately SALES CONSULTANT For New and Used Volvo's WE OFFER: •High income potential •Strong management support •Aggressive advertising budget •Company benefits •Car allowance or company demo •Opportunity for advancement •Monthly spiffs & bonus WE REQUIRE: •Self motivated •Good communication skills •Professional appearance •Automotive sales experience •Valid OMVIC Sales Lic. I Want To Talk To You! Call Rory O'Connor 905-421-9515 Toll Free 1-866-504-4448 Fax: 905-421-9520 or Email resume: sales@volvoofdurham.com Jensen Trailer Sales & Service requires an Experienced Sales Consultant Must have experience in sales techniques, be motivated, friendly and a team player. A knowledge of various trailer functions and uses as well as financing and leasing would be helpful. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Company who is rated one of the highest in Sales and Service in the trailer industry. Please fax resume to: 905-571-0404 The Village of Taunton Mills - Oakwood Retirement Communities wishes to hire a dynamic individual for the position of: KINESIOLOGIST Responsible for maintaining the Functional Abilities Program including the design, implementation and monitoring of innovative group and individual exercise programs for residents of varying physical and cognitive levels. Degree in Kinesiology required. Please forward resume to: Jeff Donovan by mail or e-mail jdonovan@oakwoodretirement.com __________________________________________________ We are also looking to fill the following Nursing Position: ✓RN - NIGHTS ✓RN- Casual ✓RPN's ✓PSW's Please forward resume to: Cristina Locatelli, DNC The Village of Taunton Mils 3800 Brock Street North Whitby, Ont., L1R 3A5 Fax: 905-666-9601 E-mail: clocatelli@oakwoodretirement.com P/T LIFE ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT Recreation, Activation, Occupational Therapy Certificate or Equivalent. Must be physically fit, some lifting required. Computer skills an asset. Available to work days, evenings and weekends. Mail/fax resume to: Life Enrichment Director Sunnycrest Nursing Homes 1635 Dundas Street East Whitby, Ontario L1N 2K9 Fax: 905-576-4712 Eastview Boys and Girls Club A good place to be Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada Clubs Garcons & Filles du Canada Durham Youth Justice Committees VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED! Durham Youth Justice Committees is an "alternative to court" program for young people (12-17) accused of committing offences. The agency requires community volunteers to participate on panels who will work with young people and the community to find appropriate and meaningful consequences. Volunteers are required to: •Live or work in Durham Region •Submit to a police reference check •Have an interest in or experience working with youth •Must be 18 years of age •Not work within the justice system •Be prepared to work 2 evenings per month •Training provided Please email, mail or fax resume by January 24, 2006 to 433 Eulalie Ave Oshawa, On. L1H 2C6 Fax: (905) 728-6312 Email: adafoe@eastviewbgc.com or contact Andrea Dafoe, Youth Justice Services Dept. Director at (905) 728-5121 ext 234. BOWMANVILLE’S FINEST LOCATION OWN NEW! 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E&OE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for someone with the following traits: •thrives on problem solving •loves a challenge •persuasive communicator •self-motivated & a motivator •well developed people skills •organized •solid team contributor •career minded •driven to succeed This is a key position with responsibility for recruiting carriers, opening new areas, increasing carrier collections, quickly solving all customer concerns, helping carriers to grow. We have a competitive starting salary + bonus. Circulation experience not necessary, we will train the right individual. Vehicle is required. Send Resume to: jraymond@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. $9.75/HR. GREENWOOD MUSHROOM FARM labourer required. No experience necessary.Transportation required. Call (905)649-5552 Fax (905) 649-2973 $$ MORTGAGES$$ OVERWHELMED BY HOLIDAY BILLS ???? 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OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St. ) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St. ) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Port Hope 905-885-8294 Northumberland Place, 155 Toronto Rd. (Toronto Rd. & Hwy 2) WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St. ) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St. ) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Port Hope 905-885-8294 Northumberland Place, 155 Toronto Rd. (Toronto Rd. & Hwy 2) STEEL FABRICATOR required for fabrication and installation of mis- cellaneous metals (stairs, railings, etc.) Please fax resume to: 905- 623-5160. WANTED: PAINTER/DRYWALL- ER for local restoration company. Must have good driver's abstract. Please fax resume to: 905-728- 3179. Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Shop located in Ajax Specializing in Food Equipment Such items as Exhaust hoods, Custom Sinks, Preparation Tables, and much more, is looking for versatile people FULLY EXPERIENCED in layout, the operation of a power shear and power brake, fitting the above items together and TIG Welding. Please fax resume attention to Al Colterman 905-683-7108 or e-mail to alscontract@aol.com ESTABLISHED AUTOMOBILE Repair shop requires 2nd or 3rd year automotive technician ap- prentice. Please fax resume to 905-579-9161 or email: heathert44@hotmail.com BOOKKEEPER required for Whit- by home based office. Full/Part- time position. Experience in Simply Accounting & Excel a must. Email resume to: gordrh@rog- ers.com FINANCIAL PLANNING firm in Whitby, requires Administrative Assistant. Must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and strong computer knowledge. Must be able to multi-task and work independently. Previous financial experience an asset. Please fax your resume to 905-666-5304. INVOICING CLERK-part-time, 2-3 days/week Qualified in A/R, A/P, payroll, employee benefits. Knowl- edge of MYOB an asset. Knowl- edge of a toolroom an asset. EMAIL RESUME to: info@east- endmoulds.com PA RT TIME ACCOUNTING Clerk (20 hrs.) Accounting clerk required for manufacturing company in Courtice. Responsibilities will in- clude: Accounts Receivable, Ac- counts payable, General adminis- tration. Candidate should have a strong accounting knowledge, be detail oriented and have 2 years experience in a manufacturing en- vironment. WE are located on a bus route therefore transportation is necessary. Rate of Pay: $12.00 per hr. Please forward resume to: val@cargowall.com PART-T IME SECRETARY Par t-time secretary needed for busy Real Estate office. Monday to Friday 12 pm to 5:30 pm Real estate experience preferred. Please fax resume to 905-619-2500 or drop off at 513 Westney Road South, Ajax TEMPORARY CLERK for tax season (13 weeks Feb to Apr 30) required by Ajax accounting firm. Duties will involve data verification and collating of tax returns. Good interpersonal skills. Able to organize and prioritize work loads. Please fax resume to 905-686-2276. WHITBY DRYWALL COMPANY, 7-4pm. Secretary, minimum 3 years experience. Knowledge of drywall/insulation, sq.footage, gen- eral office duties, computer skills, read drawings and French an as- set. Fax resume & salary expecta- tions to 905-430-3903. After 4 pm ONLY. Serious inquiries only! FIREPLACE/SPA/HVAC STORE, Bowmanville, requires Sales Associates. Positive personality. Previous exp. an asset. Training provided. Commission+Salary. Positions available immediately. Fax resume: 905-623-2898. PICKERING-BASED PUBLISHER seeks exp inside advertising sales rep for growing business. Must have proven track record in B2B ad sales and mktg. Base plus commission. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com SALES PERSON required imme- diately. for busy auto recycling business in Courtice. automotive parts, sales bilingual or second language and knowledge of win- dows based operating systems all assets. fax or email resumes ASAP to (905) 434-7997 or email dom@domsauto.com FULL TIME Preventive Dental Assistant Level 2 for Orthodontic office. Experienced preferred. Email resume to: ejpong@yahoo.com DENTAL ASSISTANT certified, part time, 1-2 days a week for small family practise. Please deliv- er resume in person to: Dr. Debra Shoniker, 312 Dundas St. West Whitby. DENTAL ASSISTANT full time, must be HARP certified. Fax re- sume to: 905-509-2455. DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED for busy office in Ajax. Must be able to work evenings and week- ends. Approximately 30 - 35 hours per week. Please fax resume to 905-427-9280. PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST for Specialist's office. Please fax re- sume to: 905-837-1703. DENTAL HYGIENIST required part time for 1 year temp place- ment for Pickering Practice please fax resume to 905-509-4667 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired for full time position in Ajax office. EXPERIENCE A MUST. Hours include 2 evenings a week. ABELDent knowledge an asset. Please send resume to File # 227, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5. EXPERIENCED RECEPTIONISTS needed for doctor's office. Posi- tions available now. Fax resume to 905-428-1501. MED. ADMIN. ASSISTANT (F/T) duties include: transcription & oth- er office tasks. Will train. College diploma preferred. Ajax area, hir- ing immed. Fax to: 905-427-0346. NEEDED IMMEDIATELY RN's, RPN's and housekeepers for the Durham Region. Work according to your schedule. Fax resume to Ellie at (905) 666-0038 or email tina@tnehealthpros.com RN & RPN, SPECIAL jobs for spe- cial people, Smart Staffing is look- ing for experienced Health Care Professionals, with a special re- spect, empathy and compassion for seniors. Full/part time, casual agency placement in an exclusive LT C facility in downtown Toronto. Fax resume, cover letter and tell me why you are that special per- son we need on our team. Fax 905-686-4085. RN/RPN for part-time nursing posi- tion for walk-in/family practice clin- ic setting. 2 positions avail in Whitby and Scarborough clinics. Applicants must be outgoing, flex- ible, ability to work in a team envi- ronment. Please fax resume to 905-668-4023 Attn: Julie Murphy- Reid RPNs required temporary full time & part time evenings and nights. RNs required part time for evenings for Long Term Care facility. Fax resume to 905-623-1374. PICKERING RESTAURANT re- quires FT/PT mature experienced short order cook, deep fryer, coun- ter help & cashier w/experience. Pete (905)839-0250, after 6pm 416-577-7127. EXPERIENCED ECE required for Scarborough Daycare. Fax resume to 416-321-1695 A PORT PERRY area NEW spec- tacular all brick bungalow exec. 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Call (905)429-8239 or (905)723-1123 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (2), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $400 & $600. 905-433-0040. FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 3 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 PICKERING-COFFEE kiosk for sale. Turnkey $9500. After 6pm John(905)723-1327 THIS FRANCHISE is the Natural choice, visit www.turflogic.ca $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.85% or Variable at 4.15% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To c onsolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FI- NANCIAL CORP 1-888-307-7799 From 4.69% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 $100. OFF FIRST MONTH'S RENT. SIMCOE/ADELAIDE, Beautiful 1-bedroom large apt. Bright, newly renovated $695/in- clusive; pot lights throughout, air, laundry, parking, non-smoker/no pets. Near Durham College/Uni- versity, walk to hospital. (416)568- 3965 $800 INCLUDING UTILITIES - large, bright, renovated one bed- room basement, Dundas/Co- chrane, Whitby - laundry, parking, near bus, shopping and Go. Avail- able immediately. No pets/smok- ing. (905) 451-0800 (3) OSHAWA,various locations 3 & 1-bedrooms and bachelor. Sep- arate laundry, hardwood floors, separate entrance, parking, con- venient locations, backyard, rent inclusive. Available immediately. (416)892-8864 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS,Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo - $600/mo + utilities. First & last. Available Feb 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 1 BEDROOM APT,Simcoe/401 Oshawa, 4 plex, large sunroom. Includes hydro, water, gas. Coin laundry. Available immediately. $750/inclusive. No smoking/pets Call (416)818-7751 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. with private entrance. $750/month all inclusive, plus laundry, parking, cable, 1st/last required, no pets, Stevenson Rd N, avail Feb 1. Call (905)576-6316. 1-BDRM above ground basement apt. Laundry, very clean, parking, separate entrance. $750/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. No pets. Oshawa. (905)999-9115 1-BDRM BASEMENT Feb 1. Bright/spacious, 4-pc bath, cable, sep. entrance, sep. heat. schools, park, pond, beach, transit, commu- nity centre, 401/GO. Phillip Mur- ray/Cedar. No dogs/smoking. $725-inclusive. 905-449-0977 1-BDRM,main floor, fridge/stove, 4-pc bath, includes utilities, park- ing, deck. Division/Adelaide St., Oshawa. $750/mo. First & last. Call 905-571-5649 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $760/month inclusive, avail. now, Immaculate newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbourhood, Pre- fer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905-439-8893 1-BEDROOM basement, fresh & bright, FAG heat, central air, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, park- ing, $700/month+ hydro. Oshawa, south of Bloor. Available immedi- ately. (905)442-6756 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $799.00 per month. Call (905)579-7649 for an appoint- ment. 2 BEDROOM Oshawa central north. Clean large main floor, quiet small building. Private entrance. Includes fridge, stove, parking. $750 all util. included. 905-723- 0393. 2 BEDROOM,large living/dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to deck and huge yard. Great Ajax location, 2-parking spots included. Available immediately. $1100/month. Call Wendy (416)818-9255 2-BEDROOM APT.,Bloor St., in 9-plex, $775 all inclusive. ALSO Bachelor apt., North Oshawa $615 all inclusive. Available Feb 1st. For more info. call 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935. 2-BEDROOM LARGE apt. $860 inclusive plus hydro. 1-bedroom basement apt, all inclusive $625. Both available Feb 1st, and walk- ing distance to Oshawa Centre. No pets. (905)728-8868 359 BUENA VISTA,Oshawa, newly renovated 2 bedroom apart- ment, 2nd floor of duplex, laundry, kitchen, dining/living room, available immediately. No pets. $900/month. call (905)725-5587 AAA-2 BDRM.2nd level 9 plex. $850. mos. all inclusive. First/last. Working preferred. References, no pets. Fresh paint. N/W Oshawa. Ron 905-424-1994 AJAX HARWOOD/HWY 2 execu- tive 4 bedroom/3 full bath, 5 appli- ances. 2,500 sq./ft. Garage, 2 parking. $1,899 inclusive with util- ities, cable+wireless internet. month2month. Tony, 416-574- 6037. AJAX Hwy 2/Salem brand new spacious 1 bedroom basement apt. separate entrance, separate laundry, parking, cable. Available immediately. $800-inclusive. 416- 873-0377, (905)426-8554 AJAX, Pickering Village.legal 1 bedroom bsmt apt, large, bright, appliances, shared laundry. $850- inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking. first/last. (905)683- 0299 AJAX,2-bedroom, neat, clean, walkout basement apartment. Close to amenities. $900/month inclusive, washer available, 1-parking. New carpet. Available. References. First/last. Strictly no pets/smoking. Call (905)427-1779 AJAX, HARWOOD/WESTNEY,1- bedroom basement apt., suitable for working couple. No smok- ing/pets, 1 parking, fridge, stove, no laundry. $750 inclusive, first/last. Call (905)427-3935 AJAX,Near Hwy #2/Westney, bright, walkout 2 bedroom base- ment. Available February 1st. $850, rent/utilities negotiable. Near bus, Go, shopping and schools. No smoking/pets 905- 426-9898. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedrooms $989. Available Jan/Feb 1st. Call 905-683-8421 or 905-683-5322. BACHELOR available Jan. 15th. Bright, clean, nice neighbourhood, close to shopping and bus route, Oshawa. $490/month. No pets please. Call 905-438-0558. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $745 + hydro($50/mo), available now. 1 bed. $645/inclu- sive, Feb. 1st.. Immaculate, well- maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bedroom + den. Parking, laundry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available Feb. 1st. Discount for seniors. (905)725-1052 BRIGHT LARGE,very private 1 bedroom apartment, close to Oshawa Hospital. Laundry, park- ing, storage all included. $715. (905)673-5842 or (416)725-7037 BROCK ST/TAUNTON RD.- sin- gle person walkout basement apt. Fr idge/stove included, 3pc. bath, parking available, on bus route.. No pets/smoking. Available now. $600/mo. util. included. (416)684- 1094. BROOKLIN,newly renovated 1- bedroom, c/a, parking, Non-smok- er, Immediate. $775/mo inclusive. New-home room for rent $450 OSHAWA, immediate 2-bedroom $950, nice/clean, main level of house. (905)655-5789, (905)655- 9739 CENTRAL WHITBY,1-bdrm $650/mo, 3-bdrms $1075/mo, in clean quiet triplex, all inclusive, first & last, immediate occupancy, parking, no pets/smoking, after 3pm call (905)263-4125 CLEAN 1 & 2 BDRM $720/$800, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE - Large bright 3- bdrm, apt. $1200-Feb. 1st; Also spacious 2-bed.$800-March 1st.. To wnline/Bloor area. Near amen- ities/schools/park. appliances/util- ities included. First/last. 905-404- 8548, cell 905-431-5958. COURTICE/EXECUTIVE 1500 sqft, 1 bedroom plus office base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance, walk-out to ravine, laun- dry/utilities included. No smok- ing/pets, first/last and references required. $1200/month. 905-436- 1387. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA - Quaint 2nd floor 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, hardwood. Available now. $600+. Call Andrew 905-579-5464 LARGE 1 bedroom basement apt. parking, no smoking/pets. first/last near Oshawa Centre. $700-inclu- sive. Available immediately (905)571-4472 LARGE 2 BEDROOM apartment in very quiet building downtown Oshawa. King/Simcoe. $795.00 monthly inclusive. Available Feb 1. first/last. No dogs. Call 905-431- 3524 NORTHEAST OSHAWA one bedroom, hospital area. Available Jan.15th or Feb. 1st. clean, quiet, newly renovated no pets. $640. Call (905) 571-7840. NORTHEAST OSHAWA, one of the most sought after areas, lower level of bungalow. 2 bedrooms, 10ft ceilings, large kitchen with walkout to greenbelt, laundry facil- ities, all utilities included. Credit check required. Available Feb. 1st $1000. Call 905-576-1910. OSHAWA Rossland & Ritson. 1-bedroom $700; 2-bedroom $870. Clean, quiet, adult lifestyle build- ing. Intercom, suits retired mature working adult 905-720-2352, NO PETS. OSHAWA - 1 bedroom apt., $650/mo. inclusive, parking incl. Available Feb. 1, no pets, first/last required. Call 416-996-2022. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - near O. C., new bachelor apt. suitable for one person. Fully furnished, all in- clusive. No pets/smoking. $650/month. Available immediately (905)571-7708 OSHAWA - LARGE bachelor/loft, a/c, separate entrance, parking. Woman & baby friendly. $650/mo+. (negotiable). Avail. immediately. Call (416)781-6565 OSHAWA - Ritson/Dean 1 bed- room basement apt. (near all amenities), livingroom, appliances, freshly painted, $565 Available Feb 1st. (905)239-0121 OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, 905-432-8914. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 OSHAWA King/Wilson Quiet build- ing, near shopping, transportation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bed- room apts. Available immediately. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. OSHAWA OR WHITBY - Large 1 & 2 bedroom units available, eat in kitchen, laundry, parking, from $750/mo. (905)922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well- maintained, clean, quiet, improved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622-0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA triplex newer building, private, clean, 2 large bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, wood/ceramic floors, air, dishwasher, storage, parking. Laundry facilities, no pets/smok- ing. $950+hydro. (905)839-3939, 416-720-1353 OSHAWA, NORTH END,1 & 2- bedroom apts., quiet area, 1-bed- room, $700+hydro 2-bedrooms $925 & $950 inclusive. Available immediately. No pets. First/last. (905)424-5083 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, new apt., updated decor, heat in- cluded, laundry on site. $690/mo plus hydro. Available immediate- ly. (905)434-9844. PICKERING Immaculate 1-bed- room furnished basement. Avail- able immediately. Clean & bright. Sep. entrance, quiet location, single person preferred, no smok- ing/pets. Fridge/microwave, laun- dry. No stove. $650/inclu- sive/first/last. 416-268-5650 PICKERING & BROCK/Major Oaks, large 2 bedroom, bright, walk out, fireplace, separate laun- dry, parking, clean, no smok- ing/pets, references required, first and last, $900 month, available from immediately. 905-686-0007 or 416-453-0006. PICKERING -1 bdrm. basement. Separate entrance, full bathroom, walk-in-closet, clean, new carpet, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Avail- able immediately. 905-619-1028. PICKERING 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. $950. No pets. Separate entrance. Updated kitch- en. Utilities included. 1 parking space. Minutes to Frenchman's Bay. Available immediately. 905- 837-0365. PICKERING Spacious 3-bedroom 1 1/2 baths, two car parking, laun- dry/dishwasher utilities included, next to GO, access to yard, no pets/smoking, Available Feb. 1st. $1375 (905)420-4269 PICKERING WALKOUT bright, spacious, 2 bedroom basement apt., full bath, cable, fireplace, A/C, 1 parking, Feb 1. No pets/smoking. $750+50% utilities. (905)686-4037 Alex PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT.Finch/Hwy 2. near amenities. Sep entrance, laundry, appliances, parking, no smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. $925 -inclusive, first/last (905)427-8205 PICKERING, EXECUTIVE HOME 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, A/C, Central Vac. $750/monthly, all inclusive, cable/parking. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905-420- 9187 (evening), 416-601-6064 (daytime). PICKERING,executive home. 1 bedroom basement apt. walkout, bright & spacious. 1200-sq.ft. gas fireplace, parking, all inclusive $1000. first/last, no pets/smoking. Avail Feb 1. (905)837-8937 PICKERING,luxury 2 bedroom, 2 baths, all appliances, gas fire- place, 2 car parking, $1,300 plus utilities, call Anna Stinson, 905- 428-4557. PICKERING, ONE BEDROOM Ground floor,Available February 1st $600 inclusive, references required. no pets/smoking. 905-427-6282. PICKERING,WHITES/SHEP- PARD, Fully FURNISHED, dinning, living, bedroom, basement apartment, $700, Separate entrance, Fireplace, Indoor Parking, Cable, Internet, shared laundry/utilities. No pets/smoking. Call (905)420-9996. PICKERING:Altona/Hwy 2(King- ston) bright walkout basement 2- bedroom, separate entrance, large living room, A/C, appliances, no pets/smoking, parking. $895 all in- clusive. Available immediately. (905)509-1938 PICKERING;Brock/Dellbrook, newly renovated walkout 2-bed- room basement apt., bright & spa- cious livingroom, located in quiet neighbourhood. Available immedi- ately. Non-smoker, no pets. Call (905)428-8025 PRIVATE above ground 2-bdrm bsmt. South Ajax. Separate en- trance, parking, laundry, patio. Kitchen w/new appliances. gas fireplace. Avail. immediately. $950/mo inclusive. No smoking. 905-426-2132 RENOVATED 3 and 1 bedrooms, desirable North Oshawa. Near amenities, laundry and cable, Feb. lst. References, no pets/smoking. $1150 + 60%, $750 + 40%. (905) 449-1141. SIMCOE NORTH on Russet Ave. 2-bedroom, newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building. Utilities, cable, heating, parking included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. or 905- 576-2646. TWO BEDROOM, duplex, bright, clean, large kitchen, appliances, new ceramic tile, carpets, blinds, electric heat, parking, satellite, pri- vate entrance, no pets/smoking. Laundry available. Gibb/Waverly. Immediate. $925 inclusive. (905) 728-7850. UXBRIDGE NEW!Town house / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WESTNEY RD./HWY. 2 Backyard level walk-out. Freshly painted. Bright. 2 bedroom. Legal. Park- ing. 2 entrances. $900, All inclu- sive. Credit check. First/last. No pets/smoking. Available. 905-686- 3217. WHITBY - 2-bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available Feb.. 1st. Near Go bus/amenities. 905-686-1258. WHITBY - Beautiful, new one bed- room plus office basement apart- ment. Private entrance, parking, laundry. Suits single professional. No smoking/pets. $875/incl. 905- 470-1959 after 5:00 p.m. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. Bachelor $700. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 905-767-2565 WHITBY 2-BEDROOM apt. in 6-plex, includes water, heat, park- ing and storage.$855. No pets. Phone (905)430-7567 after 6pm. WHITBY 2-BEDROOM basement Newly renovated, very clean, near bus & school bus, quiet area. $825 includes utilities & 1 parking. Sep entrance. Available immediately. (905)430-6853 WHITBY large new 1 bedroom, separate entrance, ensuite, dish- washer, ceramic tiles $950 includ- ing utilities. First/last, no pets/smoking 905-576-1779 WHITBY SOUTH-spacious 1&2 bedroom, $760 - $860, laundry, first/last, near Go, (MOVE-IN FREE BEFORE FEB. 1ST) Day- time viewings Mon-Fri. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. 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Open-concept liv- ing/dining/ kitchen. Juliet balcony. 5 appliances, A/C, parking. No smoking/pets. Immediate, $950+utilities.(905)623-2292 A-ABA-DABA-DO I HAVE A HOME FOR YOU! Do you pay $750/month or more in rent, earn $35000/yr, LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! NO down payment, up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Top Agent with Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, email: kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM main floor, Simcoe, near lake, quiet neighbourhood, totally renovated, eat-in kitchen w/walkout to deck, parking, $1000/month includes utilities, cable, internet. February 1st. 905-448-0934. 3 BEDROOM + DEN,R2000, Oshawa, large, newer, energy- efficient. 2 baths, 5 appliances, garage, air, w/out deck, Jacuzzi, fireplace, $1200+utilities. Feb 1. No pets. first/last/references. 905- 922-5814 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED, Adelaide/Wilson. $1200/mo. plus utilities. Available anytime. Appli- ances, laundry facilities, near bus route. Parking. (905)623-7712 3 BR. HOME on Cochrane St., Port Perry. Lg. mature lot, double garage. Suitable for family/execu- tive. $1,600/mth + utilities. Refer- ences/credit check required. Call Brett Puckrin/REMAX Scugog 905- 985-4427. 3+1 BEDROOM HOUSE -Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools. 4 appliances. $1200+ utilities. First/last. No pets. 905- 579-7581, 905-728-1612. AJAX WESTNEY/TAUNTON 4 bedroom $1250/month plus utilities. Non-smoking References required Available Now Phone Ray 905-686-7913 AJAX - 3-BDRM main floor bunga- low, bright, clean, own laundry, parking, new furnace/air, well insu- lated, hardwood, fenced yard, no smoking. Pets ok. $1,095/mo + 60% utilities. (604)609-9948 AJAX - BRAND NEW 3 bedroom semi-detached, 2 1/2 washrooms, 5-appliances, deck, available im- mediately, $1350/mo. + utilities. 905-666-8031, 905-265-1985 or 416-357-5435. AJAX, 4-BEDROOM upper level, 2.5 baths, detached house, gas heat, a/c, attached garage, drive- way,eat-in kitchen, familyroom. No pets/smoking. $1399/month plus 2/3 utilities. Available immedi- ately. Contact Kenny 647-887- 9220. AJAX, NEAR LAKE,small 2+1 bedroom bungalow, finished base- ment, 4 appliances, huge back- yard, non-smoking, first/last, refer- ences required. Available immedi- ately. $1200 monthly plus utilities. Call 416-550-6898. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BEAUTIFUL WHITBY - Semi detached, 3 bdrm, 2/12 bath, ja- cuzzi, 5 appliances, garage, dou- ble parking finished bsmt, a/c. No pets/smoking, $1400 plus utilities. First/last. References. Call 905- 666-9777 BROOKLIN,immaculate 3-bdrm bungalow in Olde Brooklin over- looking creek. Remodelled kitchen & bathrooms, newer broadloom, 5 appliances. $1350/mo + utilities. Call (905)259-2020 CLOSE TO DARLINGTON,3- bdrms, 3 bathrooms, brand new Junior executive home, walk-out to deck, 5 appliances (3-stainless steel), ceramic/hardwood flooring. Feb.1st. $1375/mo+ utilities. (905)433-2188 COURTICE,3-BDRM, 2-storey, fin. recroom, walk-out to deck, fenced yard, garage, 2-full baths, a/c, laundry. 2-min. walk to schools, $1295/mo+ utilities. Avail- able immediately. Short or long term rental w/option to buy. 905- 433-2188 COURTICE/SOLINA RD.country setting, 3 bedroom bungalow, gar- age, fridge,stove $1150 plus avail Feb/Mar Condolyn Mgt. 905 428- 9766. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - 2 bed- room home available immediately. $1100/mo. Phone 905-430-7903. IMMACULATE NORTH OSHAWA 2 bedroom home. 2 bathrooms, in- ground pool, a/c. Suits profes- sional couple. No pets/smoking. First/last. $1200+util. First/last. 905-720-0945. NEWER 4 BEDROOM house in North Ajax. $l,800 per month. Im- mediate availability. (905)683- 1519 NORTHEAST OSHAWA - 3-bdrm, 3 washroom, 2 walk-outs, 2-storey home. Close to all amen- ities. Greenbelt. $1150 plus util- ities. Avail Feb 1st. Credit check required. Call Jack 905-576-1910 ORONO,3 bedroom bungalow, 4.5 acres, large kitchen, 3 bath- rooms, large principle rooms, laundry room, finished basement, gas furnace, central air, single car garage, inground swimming pool. Rent $1,3000.00 + util. Available Feb.1/06. Call Pat at 905-472- 7300 x229. ORONO, NEWER 4-BEDROOM, 3 baths, garage, close to school and amenites. Available Feb. 1st, $1200+ utilities. References required. Call (705)750-1221. OSHAWA (GIBBONS/BOND)--2- bedrooms. Good neighbourhood, large backyard, close to amenities. New Windows. Gas heat. Non- smoking. No pets. Many assets, must-see. $950/month plus util- ities. Call 905-721-0656. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom house (Main floor), large kitchen. Park and Bloor. (905) 728-8066 or (905)686-0470. OSHAWA - 3-bedrooms, 2-bath- rooms, parking near Oshawa Cen- tre, large basement. First, last, ref- erences, credit check. No appli- ances. $1200 + utilities. Available Feb 1, 416-945-9320/ 905-728- 1487 OSHAWA - NEAR Hospital/O'Neil High School. Spotless 3 bedroom semi. $1200/mo. + utilities. Peter Dewsbury, sales rep., Sutton Group Heritage 905-666-9600. OSHAWA/401.4+1 bedroom fam- ily home. Garage, pool, C/A, Fire- place. Newly renovated. Near amenities, super neighbourhood. $1300 plus utilities. Available im- mediately. (905)728-8187 PICKERING VILLAGE COURT- YARD 3 bedroom available now. $1000 plus utilities, monthly. 905- 683-3303. PICKERING, FINCH/WHITES, de- tached house, upper 2 levels, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, garage park- ing. Near shopping, schools and transit. $1000 plus 60% utilities. Available immediately. Call Harry (416)223-2458, Jennifer (416)223- 9166. ROSSLAND/BROCK ST.,Brand New 3 bedroom, on-suite bath and shower off Master. 2.5 baths, of- fice, attached garage, laundry, 5 appliances, quiet Whitby Neigh- bourhood. No smoking/pets. $1095+. Immediate. 416-688- 7898. ROUGEMOUNT/ROSEBANK Rd. S.Executive home, 3 bedroom plus 1, diningroom, livingroom, family room, deck, immediate. (416)848-0062 SIMCOE ST. Oshawa,north of Taunton. 2-bdrm bungalow, 1/2 acre lot, large familyroom, large porch, double garage, avail. Feb. 1st. $1200/mo+ utilities. Call (905)479-0008 SUTHERLAND AVE.3 bedroom bungalow with finished basement and garage. Non-smokers. $1200 plus utilities. 905-721-1361. WHITBY,2 yr. old. 3 bedroom 2-storey, appliances, garage, park- ing, no basement, Immediate, $1250+/mo First/last/references. (905)434-8614 after 5 p.m. WHITBY/OSHAWA border..(2 for 1) 3 bedroom house plus 1 bed- room apt., appliances, air, avail Feb/March $1325plus Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766. WHITES/BAYLY, 3-BEDROOM raised bungalow, corner lot, near schools, stores, beach and 401. Only $1250 plus 40% utilities. Available immediately. Call (705)953-9293, (905)420-4345 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Picker- ing has 1 and 2 bedroom seniors' apartments at $801 & $908, in- cluding utilities and cable; 3 bed- room townhouse at $1, 057 plus utilities. Call 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE,10 Bassett Blvd., Whitby. available March 1, $1,300 plus utilities. No pets please. First & last. call (905)655-6600 8am-6 pm. AJAX - 3 bedroom end unit town- house. 1.5 baths, gas heat, 4 ap- pliances $1150.. Call Paul 416- 399-5377. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. OSHAWA,Close to GM, newly decorated 3-bdrm townhouse. No pets. Available immediately. $1200/mo inclusive. First/last req'd. Call (905)435-4363 PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated. $999 + utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, Liver- pool/Finch. Available immediately. (416)724-0404 PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM,2 bath townhome w/cozy in-law suite. Walk to Go, schools, mall. Ensuite laundry, underground heated garage. Newly installed ceramic tiles, carpet throughout. $1250+ utilities. Feb. 1st. (416)879-7243 WILLOW PARK CO-OP at Taunton and Harmony Rds. has 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes avail- able immediately from $964 plus utilities (incl. cable) Call: (905)432-6809 www.ucpm.ca AJAX, BEDROOM in quiet clean home. Share bath & kitchen. No smoking/pets. Suitable for mature working female. $500/mo. Avail. immediately. Rossland/Raven- scroft area. First/last, references. (905)426-6242 1-FURNISHED ROOM in quiet home, nice neighbourhood. Ajax. Harwood/Hwy#2. First/last. Walk- ing distance to all amenities. Bus route. No smoking/pets. Working male preferred. Laundry/cable $450/month. Avail. Feb.1. 416- 893-0140. AJAX - Furnished bedroom with own kitchen in quiet home in south Ajax. No smokers/pets. $500/mo. First/last. Avail. immediately. Call 905-619-1476. COZY COUNTRY ROOM, 5 min East of Oshawa Walmart. Panoramic view, new appliances, $400/inclusive. January/Feb 1st. 905-432-4367. NEAR GM SOUTH, very large bed/sitting room, in quiet home, fully furnished, shared bath/kitchen with one male. Private entrance, All inclusive $500/month, available Feb.1st. (905)576-2817. OSHAWA Ritson/Taunton beauti- ful new home, spacious room with large ensuite, furnished, share kitchen. Student/single profession- al. $500 includes all utilities & laundry. first/last. No smoking. (905)243-9029 OSHAWA,Large, clean furnished rooms for rent. Near all amenities. (905)579-6103, 905-259-6235 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly walk to GO, fully furnished, private room, TV, laundry/kitchen. Suit- able for student or professional, no smoking/pets. $500-incl. first/last. Avail immediately. 416- 573-4445, 905-421-0225 PICKERING, 2 rooms for rent $350/each inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shop- ping & amenities. Female pre- ferred. Call (905)426-1974 leave message. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. HARWOOD/HWY. 2 1 bedroom/bathroom Parking/Amenities $450/all inclusive First/last Single person preferred 416-571-3859 905-426-4491 OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland, large, clean, warm furnished room with cable, suitable for quiet working gentleman. Share bath & furnished kitchen. Near bus, $350 & up. (905)728-4845 PICKERING, PRIVATE ROOM, full use of house, 5 mins to Go train, 401, OPG and Lake. $450 in- clusive, call Mike (905)492-0057 SHARED ACCOMMODATION - share luxurious detached - Fur- nished room, brand new TV, a/c,, internet, $525/all inclusive, laundry parking, available immediately.. Prime Brock/Taunton Whitby. (905)655-1612 SHARED ACCOMMODATION- non-smoking working professional preferred. Near 401/O.C./down- town Oshawa. Cable, parking, util- ities included. $450/mo. first/last preferred. 905-718-6471 after 6 p.m. SHARED ACCOMMODATION- quiet, residential neighbourhood; near amenities, OC; $500 inclu- sive; gas fireplaces, hardwood floors; beautiful, non-smoking home; private bedroom, separate living areas; backyard w/deck; fun, easygoing roommates. Immediate. 905-723-8199. 2000 SKIDOO MXZ.8000km. Up- graded skis, twin carbides. Mint condition. $35000-obo. (905)260- 5243 EARLY SWIMMING POOL BOOKINGS.Book before January 31 and get 2004 prices for Spring/2006. Some models in stock. Over 17 years experience. 14x26 installed from $12,999. (416)554-8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com SINCERE SINGLES,to meet someone special call 1-866-719- 9116. Specializing in long term re- lationships since 1992. 1/2 price specials. SINGLE WHITE MALE 54 years old looking to meet slim lady for companionship and perhaps more. Children and smoking are okay. (905)493-0260 BROCK/MAJOR OAKS,tender loving care, fenced yard, outdoor playgym, playroom, 14 yrs. exp. nursing background, references, (905)683-8934 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 QUALITY DAYCARE Westney/Delaney, excellent rates - now is the time to look for a good caregiver. All ages, full or part time, days or Sat., homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 CAREGIVER SERVICE provided by mature lady. Housekeeping, shopping, meals, doctor's appt. Any service req'd 7 days/week. Bonded, CPR. Call Sue (905)683- 0190, 416-464-6989. 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 confi- dential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. $10 off with this ad !!!2006. SATELLITE SERVICE for FTA receivers. www.durhamsat.com. Signup to our new dedicated support site. 905-767-0013 email: durhamsat@gmail.com Visit our booth at the Courtice fleemarket. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver Repairs and Modifications. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 2 MATCHING loveseats and so- fas, both sets $300 each. 905-718- 6471 after 6 p.m. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver 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 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728- 4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ARIENS SNOWBLOWER, 8hp/24 in. 6 for/2 rev. Elec. start. 2 yrs. old. Paid $1800, selling $1125. 905-431-3430. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4/1.8Ghz (IBM Dsktp) 512mb/40g/dvd-cd-rw: only $319., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Moni- tor for $65., Laptops. Call for Cur- rent Inventory. Repairs at reason- able rates. 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. (905) 576-9216 or email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com BRAND NEW white box closed trailer, 20ft. x 8ft. big barn doors on back, small side door, asking $9,500 or best offer. (416)684- 1094. CARPET CARPET CARPETS - All Berber carpets on sale starting from $13/yard installed including hi-density pad. 12mm thick lami- nate from $2.49 sq. ft. installation available. All other carpets and vi- nyls at unbeatable prices. Lots of selection for every budget. Free in- home quotes. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 1-800-578-0497, 905-242- 3691 (Oshawa area); 905-373- 2260. 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 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Re- pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- 7559, cell 416-892-6965 G.E. SIDE BY SIDE fridge/freezer, approx. 7 yrs. old, $175. (905)509-0934 CRIB W/MATTRESS,change ta- ble,dresser. High-chair, playpen, stroller w/infant car seat. Solid pine dining room table w/4 chairs, 2 love seats (1 green leather). 905- 723-7448. 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. ELEVEN-PIECE solid pine dining- room $1450; dryer 2-yr $250; washer $300 ($500-both); stove $150; portable dishwasher 6-mo $350; Craftmatic double bed $750; maple pedestal table 4 chairs $400; gas dryer 2-yrs $250; queen bedroom $450; (905)260-1123 FREE INSTSALLATION on closet mirror sliding doors, any size, ex- ample 96x96 $360; free deilvery, tax included. (416)618-8805 FURNACES,new, Mid-efficiency from $695; high-efficiency from $995; gas lines for stove, dryer, bbq etc from $99; Call The Gas Works 905-434-3028. GENERATOR BLOW-OUT!!All sizes, eg. 1800 watt $349.00. New, warranty. 888-743-9378. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes. Delivery in- cluded. PAUL'S HOME AND LEI- SURE 905-259-4514 or 866-972- 6837 www.homeandleisure.ca KENMORE ELITE Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer, super quiet, full warranty, washer $450, dryer $275. Call (905)428-2684 KENMORE fridge and stove, al- mond, good running condition, $300/pair. (905)839-8602 MAYTAG PERFORMA fridge/freezer, 18.6 cubic ft. Good condition. Got new fridge for xmas, must go! $225. 905-428-3200. NEED A HOME PHONE reconnected? TELECREDIT Phone service provider. No credit, no deposit, no contracts, just hookups $34.95 mo. 1-888-424-6658 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and 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 NEW YEARS SPECIAL!! Grain fed beef Guaranteed! Call anytime 905-986-4932 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Christmas specials on now, check us out. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Makes the perfect Christmas gift.. Super special sale on all grand pianos instock. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SINGLE/DBLE BIRCH bunk bed + dresser for sale paid $1,200 ask- ing $600. Call Judy 416 417-9951 WANTED:good working clean appliances, bedroom furniture adult or childs, dining room furni- ture, livingroom furniture and wood kitchen table and chairs. will pay cash & pick up. (905)260-1123 ASH, MAPLE, BEECH,Kozy Heat Firewood, excellent, best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut/split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 LAKERIDGE FARM FIREWOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905- 424-1735. BEAUTIFUL rare Male Boston Bulldogge puppy (toy boxer), black, white, brindle. Vet checked, second shots, tail, dewclaws & de- wormed. Parents registered. Paper trained $900. 905-655-1081. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, farm raised, vet checked and de- wormed. Great family dog and ready to go, $500 each. Please call 905-352-2753. GORGEOUS SHIH TZU puppies, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked, non-allergenic, non- shedding, home raised. Born Nov 11th, assorted colours, 4 males, 2 females. $650. Call (905)430-2261 03 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX 4-door, deep red, 70000km, bal- ance power train, 2.7 V6, auto, all power, am/fm/cd, mags, michelins, spoiler, A1 certified, $13700 OBO 800-366-8444. 1989 HONDA ACCORD,4-door, 5-speed, burgundy, cruise control, newer clutch, 165,000-km, runs well. $800-obo as is. (905)728- 2252 1991 DODGE SHADOW, $500 As Is. 905-579-0252. 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL,79,000 K.M. $1,500 or best offer. Excel- lent running condition. call (905)579-7036 1996 GRAND JEEP Cherokee, 5.2, V8, Quadra drive, fully loaded. Black with leather heated seats, $6000 certified and E-tested, $5,500 as is. 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