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Region will ‘sit back and wait’ to see party’s policies By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Congratulatory letters may have been sent by the Region to all the successful federal election candidates in Durham, but still there are some questions about the impact a Conservative minority government will have here. “I am very curious to see how this is going to unfold,” Pickering Coun- cillor Bill McLean said during the Jan. 25 regional council meeting. Concerns were expressed by members over the fate of a pro- posed Liberal child-care program, if federal funding decisions would be made in time for budgeting, and the fortune of those communities whose members of Parliament now sit in opposition. “A ny time you get a new govern- ment you have to sit back and wait to see where they stand on policies,” said Garry Cubitt, Durham’s chief administrative officer, adding he is hopeful some positive initiatives will come out of the new Conservative minority led by Stephen Harper. “I think a minority government is good for us as com- pared to a Conservative majority,” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said. “And if they want to become a majority they are going to have to get some seats in the GTA, and in order to do that they are going to have to deal with some is- sues here.” However, Mayor Parish has some questions about the Conservative Durham’s curious about Conservatives The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 GZ\^hiZgZYigVYZbVg`hd[7dhidcE^ooV GdnVai^ZhA^b^iZYEVgicZgh]^e!jhZYjcYZga^XZchZ# 7dhidcE^ooV>ciZgcVi^dcVa>cX#'%%+lll#Wdhidce^ooV#Xdb ;ZWgjVgn*!'%%+;ZWgjVgn*!'%%+ HjeZg7dlaEVginHjeZg7dlaEVginHjeZg7dlaEVgin 6h`6Wdjidjg6h`6Wdjidjg <VbZ9VnHeZX^Vah<VbZ9VnHeZX^Vah 6h`6Wdjidjg <VbZ9VnHeZX^Vah <gZViEg^oZh!<gZVi;ddY!<gZViI^bZh 6?6MAD86I>DC-HVaZbGY#H# .%*"+-+"&.%- L>C6 ()ÇIdh]^WVI#K# 7gdj\]iidndjWnEZeh^ Give your home a new look for Winter Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? 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Last week three young girls reported being followed or approached by a man who drove a minivan. Anyone with information on this or similar incidents is asked to call police at 905-570-1520, ext. 2520. Pickering boy says he was followed OFF THE TOP OF HIS HEAD A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Af ter learning his aunt Heather Broll nearly lost her life to breast cancer, Mitchell Sora de- cided to do what he could to help other victims. For more than two years Mitchell has been growing his hair and in February it will be cut and made into wigs for cancer survivors. He has also raised $1,000 towards his $5,000 goal for breast cancer research. 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Ms. Chambers was inter- viewed at the 2006 launch of Skills Link on Jan. 20. This is the second time the Word of Truth Community Resource Centre has offered the pro- gram, which is funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. The current program began in December. Skills Link is open to racial minorities aged 18 to 30 and out of work. The goal is to help them gain the skills nec- essary to enter the workforce and stay there. Ms. Chambers is currently studying business adminis- tration at Humber College. She applied to be a part of the program because of the opportunity to meet all kinds of employers and make con- nections. She was also look- ing to build on what she can offer a potential employer. “(I want to) gain more confidence in myself and en- hance the skills I have now so I’m ready and equipped for my future job,” she said. When she gets the oppor- tunity to do a job placement for the last eight weeks of the program, she is thinking she’d like to try a human resources or marketing placement. Cameron Locker is hoping to work towards his dream of becoming an architect through the program. At the launch he got a card from someone who works in the building industry, which he hopes will help him make connections or set him up with a mentor. The 19-year-old was out of school and not working when he heard about a similar pro- gram that helps build em- ployability skills. He ended up at Skills Link because of its director, Leyland Gudge. Mr. Locker spoke with Mr. Gudge and found what he said spoke to him. “If you find out who you are, you can succeed in life,” Mr. Locker said. He is hoping to not only build himself through the program, but also help the 14 other participants. “With programs like this it really boosts young people,” he said. With youth violence a hot topic in the news and a real concern for many, several speakers touched on it at the launch. “Let’s not fool ourselves. To ronto is on our doorstep, anything that is happening in Toronto is on our door- step,” Mr. Gudge said. “Youth in our region need programs, youth in our region need jobs, youth in our region need ap- prenticeships.” Inspector Jim Douglass from the Durham Regional Police Service was one of many who attended the launch. He said programs like this can help with the problem of youth violence. “Every youth group like this that can help youth to get a job, have a purpose and get a mentor – all of that will help,” he said. “If they help just one youth to stay away from gangs and to stay away from violence, it will be a suc- cess.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 3 A/P Shop at Home Service 50 Taunton Rd. 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Po- lice were called in after two separate incidents in which teenagers were knifed. A 17-year-old girl was slashed and robbed in one incident, police said. Police charged a 17-year-old girl with robbery, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in relation to that as- sault. In a subsequent squabble, a 19-year-old Pickering man was stabbed several times when he and his friends faced off with a group of up to 15 other young people, police said. He wound up in intensive care in Toronto as a result of his injuries. On Wednesday officers at- tended two Ajax high schools to make arrests. Jason Danquah, 18, of Charlton Crescent in Ajax is charged with two counts of ag- gravated assault, three counts of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. A 16-year-old Ajax boy, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on the same charges. Ajax teens arrested in Pickering Halloween stabbings positions. “What will this new gov- ernment’s position on afford- able and subsidized housing be and child care?” Mayor Parish asked. “And with a mi- nority government, is there enough meeting of the minds to pass these things?” He said he expects some horse-trading among the parties. “The NDP has been very strong on the gas tax and in- frastructure,” Mayor Parish said. “Maybe that is part of the horse trading; we’ll get some city issues on the agen- da.” Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce also expressed con- cern over certain programs but doesn’t expect any mas- sive changes. “I think in any election you deal with the cards the public has determined you will play with,” Mayor Pearce said. “We were concerned about things like the gas tax and in- frastructure funding. I don’t think with a minority there will be any changes.” The fact the government is a minority was a source of solace for Uxbridge Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor. “The only thing I personal- ly wanted was a minority gov- ernment,” Mayor O’Connor said. Overall, she said she ex- pects Durham will be well- served by the new minority government. Durham Chairman Roger Anderson said he is looking forward to sitting down with the new prime minister to discuss things like immigra- tion, social housing and tran- sit. “I think all the parties, in- cluding the new prime min- ister, support programs that support municipalities,” Mr. Anderson said. 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Mr. Raedisch, 66, of Berlin, is charged with indecent assault, two further counts of indecent assault, and three counts of com- mitting acts of gross indecency. E xtradited man awaits bail hearing Suspects steal electronics PICKERING — A teenaged boy was bound by intruders who entered his Pickering home Monday afternoon, Durham Re- gional Police said. The 15-year-old victim told police he was sleeping at his home in the Dixie road - Finch Avenue area around 2:45 p.m. when he was awakened by two men who bound him with duct tape before searching the residence. The suspects made off with electronic equipment, police said. The boy sustained minor injuries. Police swept the neighbourhood with the assis- tance of a canine unit, but were unable to locate suspects. Investigators continue to seek information on the robbery, which they believe specifically targeted the home. Anyone with information is asked to call 905- 683-9100, ext. 5359, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Teen bound during Pickering home invasion PICKERING — The Pickering Naturalists are inviting people into the secret world of song- birds. The group hosts Bridget Stutchbury, a York University biology professor, at its meeting Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7:45 p.m. She will explain the most recent stud- ies that reveal the social lives of songbirds. The studies include radio-tracking and DNA-finger- printing. The meeting is in the li- brary at St. Elizabeth Seton Public School, at the corner of Rosebank Road North and Stroud’s Lane, in Pickering. The silent auction fundraiser theme is ‘give from the heart’ and the group asks that people bring in something new. The closing bid items will be a family outing of maple-sugaring in Haliburton and a two-hour zoo tour for one- to-eight people. Pickering Naturalists talk songbirds EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Show kids that reading is fun and worthwhile Literacy skills acquired early in life are the foundation of learning and future success. It’s Family Literacy Day in Ajax, Pickering and across the country. Parents, sons and daughters, today and tonight, are participating in special events to celebrate the importance of reading. Truth be told, literacy should be a focus for young families every day of the year. But we’re all so busy and preoccupied. It seems that when we do have some leisure time it’s filled with television, com- puter games or sports. These aren’t bad things themselves, but if reading time isn’t incorporated into our hectic lives, kids take notice and figure it can’t be that important. As the statistics demonstrate, this is especially important in the case of young boys, who don’t have the zest for reading that their female counterparts show. One reason for this phenomenon, it’s believed, is that youngsters don’t see dad reading often enough. Provincial testing in schools shows girls are better at it, and educators are constantly looking for new ways to en- gage boys in reading, such as finding action-packed material they find interesting. So where does a parent or guardian begin? It couldn’t be easier. Pick up a book or newspaper or magazine and start reading — in front of your child. Kids are curious and want to do what mom or dad is doing. If they don’t show an interest, spark it by reading something interesting from the newspaper or from a book. There are countless children’s books and book series to engage kids and start a life-long passion for the writ- ten word. Family Literacy Day is a wonderful opportunity to turn over a new leaf. Think of it as a late, new year’s literacy resolution: I will read more and thus show my child that I value and enjoy reading. And that doesn’t mean you have to tangle with James Joyce’s weighty and challenging Ulysses. No, choose some- thing you want to read. It’s not supposed to be work. And read with your child, valuing the time spent together, having fun and learning at the same time. Family Literacy Day at schools is a party. What child doesn’t love a party? It’s a great way for kids to associate reading with having a good time. Just don’t drop the ball come tomorrow and the next day. Your child’s future depends upon it. Hockey photo was ‘assault in every sense of the word’ To the editor: The image on the front page of the sports section Jan. 18 was disturbing to say the least. It shows one ‘Junior A’ hockey player punching another who is face down on the ice covering his head for protection. If this incident was replayed on the sidewalk outside of a bar instead of inside a hockey arena, it would be deemed assault. Surely the News Advertiser could have chosen a better photo to portray the intensity of the hockey game. There is no need to give this type of violence any public- ity. I urge the players, parents and coaches to curb this type of dangerous behaviour and have the media call it like it is. This is not chippiness as mentioned in the story. It is assault in every sense of the word. Donna Rogers Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for publica- tion. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com Proportional representation would make every vote count A n election was called, candidates ran, Canadians voted, but did all the votes count? With every election comes the in- evitable discussion about proportional representation (PR). And for good rea- son too - our current first-past-the-post system simply isn’t fair. Parties receive majorities without the majority of the popular vote and the Green Party gets four per cent of the vote and receives no seats. Based on the popular vote cast Mon- day, the Conservatives should have 112 seats (not 124) and the Liberals 93 (not 102). These results don’t really scream unfair, but those of the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP do. The Bloc now has 51 seats, when its 10.5 per cent of the popular vote would equal 32 seats. It’s worse for the NDP, which has just 29 seats despite 17.5 per cent of the vote working out to 54 mem- bers. The problem with changing to some form of PR nationally is that it would actually hurt the two parties that have formed governments (the Conserva- tives and Liberals), so neither party is likely to make it part of its mandate. This is why the people of Pickering, Durham and Canada need to get involved and lobby their elected officials to make this an important issue. Some provinces, including Ontario, are starting to look at electoral reform, including proportional representation. Under proportional representation (and there are different kinds) our elect- ed bodies would more accurately repre- sent the will of Canadians. Many other western nations have recently changed to some form of PR, including Scotland and New Zealand. Proponents of PR also argue it could help increase the number of women and minorities elected, which can only benefit our democracy. It might also help to increase voter turnout. In looking over election statistics leading up to the big day, the prov- ince where the national results seemed the most skewed was Saskatchewan. After Monday’s vote the Conservatives now have 12 seats and the Liberals two. However the Conservatives received only 48.9 per cent of the popular vote and the Liberals received 22.4 per cent. The 24 per cent for the NDP garnered no seats. Before Canadians head to the polls again, there needs to be a serious dis- cussion about electoral reform in this country. It seems the only fair thing to do. 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By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer DURHAM — When Heather Beadle took her newborn daugh- ter, Caitlyn, to the newly-opened Durham Region breastfeeding clinic in Whitby, she found ex- actly what she needed in order to carry on nursing her baby girl. “It was very personal atten- tion,” said Ms. Beadle, as she cradled her thriving eight-week- old, as the clinic celebrated its official grand opening. “They brought us into a small room, developed a plan suited to our individual needs. It was very helpful.” So helpful, in fact, that Ms. Beadle, who has overcome the normal new mom and baby nursing difficulties of troubling latching and supply issues, comes back on occasion, for a little reassurance. “They give us the thumbs up in terms of weight gain. It’s very reassuring,” said the Ajax mom. The clinic opened in response to Lakeridge Health having di- vested itself of its long-running drop-in lactation clinic. The Region took over the service, so new moms wouldn’t be left without support. As well as the one-on-one clinic in Whitby, the Durham Region Health Department is also offering free breastfeeding support groups, facilitated by public health nurses, in Ajax, Bowmanville, Oshawa and Port Perry. More information is available by calling the Durham Health Connection Line at 905- 666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729, Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., or by visit- ing www.region.durham.on.ca. Registration for these groups is not required. The clinic is open three days a week, by scheduled appoint- ment, and women can be re- ferred there by a variety of health-care providers, including doctors, midwives, or by calling the Durham Health Connection Line. Visiting nurses through the Region’s Healthy Baby, Healthy Child program can also make referrals. The clinic is staffed by pub- lic health nurses with extensive breastfeeding training. “Our goal with the one-on- one breastfeeding clinics is to provide support to mothers with breastfeeding concerns,” said Michele Brolly, a public health nurse. “The Health Department offers a variety of breastfeeding resources and recognizes that timely support is critical when mothers and babies are experi- encing breastfeeding challeng- es.” It’s a matter of helping moms nurse as long as they want to, said Kavine Thangaraj, parent- ing manager with the Health Department. “One of the main things we’re hoping to accomplish with moms is to help them accom- plish their own goals,” she said. Even in the short time the clinic has been open, “we’ve al- ready heard some success sto- ries,” said Ms. Thangaraj. “We have really skilled and fabulous nurses,” she said. It was exactly the support Brooklin mom Mealine Eddy needed when her daughter, Shelby Knish, was born seven weeks early in November. Pre- mature babies can have some nursing difficulties, and Ms. Eddy found herself nursing, then pumping, bottle feeding the expressed milk, and finally, watching Shelby receive the rest of the breastmilk through a feeding tube in her nose. With help from the new breastfeed- ing clinic, things are going much better now. The clinic environ- ment, she said, was “very posi- tive and uplifting.” “It offered the extra support to continue breastfeeding,” said Ms. Eddy. Robin Horlock/ News Advertiser photo Making his bid PICKERING — Manager Kelly-Anne Moss of the Bear and Firkin looks on as Dave Brennan places a bid on a poster of his favorite team (Manchester United) at a si- lent auction held at the Pickering restaurant on Saturday. Proceeds went to Herizon House Shelter for Women in west Durham. B reastfeeding clinic officially opens DURHAM — Family Services Durham is running family life education programs for parents this year. Growing Great Kids -- Grow- ing as Parents is an evening sem- inar series designed for parents of children up to age seven. Nine workshops will be held through- out the year at the Region of Dur- ham headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. W., Whitby. Topics include temperament, body image, attachment, play, communication, self esteem, choices, emotions and responsi- bility. Wo rkshops start Jan. 26 with the final one Nov. 23. The fee is $20 per workshop or $100 for the whole series. Subsidies may be available if needed. The series is also running We dnesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. from Feb. 22 to June 28 at the YMCA Ontario Early Ye ars Centre, 45 West Side Dr., Bowmanville, and Tuesday after- noons from Feb. 21 to June 27 at the YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre, 230 Westney Rd. S., Ajax. For registration information, call 905-683-3451. Ajax s eminars helping parents help children A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com Like to Sing? 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Ajax, Pickering businesses can get ready for emergency Humane Society struggles with ‘cat-hoarders’ By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Some days, Debby Houghton doesn’t know where to turn. Her desk is piled high with papers, binders and phone numbers -- a testament to the endless stream of calls that come in reporting ani- mals that have been abused, neglected and abandoned. At the Humane Society of Durham Region (HSDR) where she is an investiga- tor, cats meow constantly, some of them housed two to a cage because there just isn’t enough room. The roof is leaking and there are ani- mals in the hallways, offices and bathroom. Money and space are al- ways in short supply at the Society, which doesn’t re- ceive government support because it is a charity. But over the last few weeks, things have become desper- ate after an unusual number of “cat hoarding” cases were reported. Just before Christmas, 32 cats were taken from a two- bedroom apartment, and a few weeks ago another 24 were rescued from a simi- lar situation. This week, Ms. Houghton started looking into reports that 50 cats are being housed in a single resi- dence. “People are keeping 20, 30, 40 cats in an apartment, and in some cases abandoning them there,” she explained. “In one case we found them inside cupboards and had to use a knife to cut them out (from inside) of a couch.” Ms. Houghton said she believes many cat hoarders have good intentions, and don’t want to turn away ani- mals in need of a home. But for people who can’t afford to spay or neuter their cats, a few can quickly become a lot. While each municipality in Durham has different bylaws that set out the number of animals permitted in a single residence, most top out at three or four. Ms. Houghton said it is unfair to the ani- mals to live in such cramped conditions, and unfair to the HSDR, which has to assume care for them when they are removed. “We’re expected to help the community by removing these animals and caring for them, but no one is helping us,” she said, making a quick exception for the donors who support the HSDR. “We’re bursting at the seams and we don’t know what to do any- more.” Ms. Houghton said the immediate priority is to find a new space for the shelter, adding that in the long term, animal services in the com- munity need to work together to tackle the overpopulation problem. If possible, she would like Durham to try out an Ameri- can model that sees humane societies, animal services and veterinarians work together to set up low-cost spay and neuter clinics. In the meantime, the HSDR currently has more than 90 cats looking for new homes. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours -- although a bunch removed from the same home have matching white fur and gleaming blue, green or gold eyes. For more information, contact the HSDR at 905- 433-2022 ext. 1 or visit www. humanedurham.com. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 9 A/P OU R CARRIER’S .... .... DELIVER THE GOODS!! W hen you need to know what is going on in your city, your neighbourhood, or what is on sale at the local grocers, our carrier’s deliver it to YOUR DOOR! Whether it s Summer’s or W i n t e r ’s I c yWinter’s Icy y our Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser w ill arrive on time. Y our optional payment to your carrier every 3 weeks of $6.00 or less will teach your y oung carrier the value of hard work , money management, the skills to run their own business and how to become responsible adults. 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Groen/ News Advertiser photo Happy trails PICKERING — Rosalie Johnson took advantage of the spring-like weather on Friday to go for a five-kilometre bike ride along the waterfront trail in Pickering. Ajax, Pickering residents can avert cat-astrophe A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com International university students adapt celebrations while in Canada DURHAM — A celebration of fam- ily and tradition, the Chinese New Year can also be a time of homesick- ness. For QuanPu Wang and Shanshan Cao, international students at the University of Ontario Institute of Te chnology, their Chinese New Year celebrations have changed since coming to Canada. “The most important thing for us is getting together with our family, now I can’t do that,” said Mr. Wang, who has been in Canada studying business commerce at UOIT for more than three years. “At the be- ginning I felt homesick, but now I’m OK.” In an e-mail, Ms. Cao said the Chi- nese New Year, which falls on Jan. 29 this year, is also known as spring fes- tival because it comes from the Chi- nese lunar calendar and represents the end of winter, which meant a lot to ancient Chinese farmers. Now it’s more of a time for “joyfulness and reunion” and along with visiting families, some people make trips to other cities and countries to try and get a deep breath of the early spring, she said. “It’s a big celebration,” said Mr. Wa ng. “During the New Year in China we do a lot of fireworks, but in Canada you can’t,” he added. For international students, espe- cially those studying in areas such as Oshawa where western culture dominates, it’s hard to have a real celebration, said Ms. Cao. She added most of them have parties with friends and make dumplings or have hotpot, both symbols of re- union. This year is also the year of the dog, the animal symbol for both Ms. Cao and Mr. Wang. Ms. Cao said according to old Chinese sayings, those of the sign will experience some hard times this year. To help protect them from bad luck, their parents are mailing them red cloth- ing, the colour of good luck. Chinese New Year arrives Jan. 29 By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — With red cloth- ing, dragon dances and lai-see envelopes, Durham residents of Chinese descent are getting ready to welcome ‘The Year of the Dog’. A time for family, food and superstitions, the 2006 Chinese New Year starts Sunday, Jan. 29, and like many of Asian descent, Whitby resident Gary Lew will be celebrating and sharing family traditions. “Legend has it that new year was actually a sea dragon,” said Mr. Lew, also the vice-principal at Lester B. Pearson Public School in Ajax. At Pearson, Mr. Lew plans to share with classes the new year’s story of how Buddha helped chase away the sea dragon using fire and noise. “S ome believe it, some don’t,” added Mr. Lew. “It’s just a fun thing for New Year’s.” The school is also featuring a Chinese New Year display, cre- ated with help from kids there who celebrate the occasion. In- side it has zodiac information on the Year of the Dog, as well as items associated with the new year -- a red dress, red lai-see money envelopes, firecrackers and construction paper lanterns crafted by Pearson students. A Chinese new year presentation will be done as well during the school’s monthly spirit assembly this Friday. According to the Chinese zo- diac, 2006 is The Year of the Dog and those born under the sign supposedly share the animal’s characteristics. “They’re loyal; they can be stubborn,” said Mr. Lew. Pearson student Vivien Ip was born under the sign of the dog. “I feel special because the whole year is going to be the dog year,” said the 11-year-old. Colleen Cheung, age 9, was born under the year of the rat. Both girls participate in Chi- nese new year celebrations. “It’s really fun,” said Vivien. When Mr. Lew was growing up in Timmins, his family took part in many of the superstitions as- sociated with welcoming the Chi- nese New Year, such as getting a hair cut and new clothes to help rid the old year. Their house was also thoroughly cleaned with the dirt swept inward, to remove the previous year’s bad luck, while saving any good luck it brought as well. On Chinese New Year’s Eve, windows were opened to let the good luck in, and knives and scissors were hidden to prevent the luck from being cut while en- tering. His family also watched dragon and lion dances at Chi- nese cultural centres and got to- gether for a big meal. For Chinese New Year, red is considered the colour of good luck and children and the unmar- ried are given red lai-see enve- lopes with money, said Mr. Lew. With children of his own, aged four years and 13 months, Mr. Lew tries to carry on some of the traditions he experienced, such as going for dinner, giving lai-see envelopes, watching dances and paying respect to ancestors and dead relatives. Mr. Lew said his four-year-old son loves anything cultural, and because his wife is East Indian, they get to celebrate her tradi- tions as well. All the different cultures in this country are what make Canada so unique, he added. Welcome The Year of the Dog Celebrating Chinese New Year away from home Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo The kids at Lester B. Pearson Public School in Ajax are ensuring the arrival of the Chinese new year gets the proper attention. Tia Vuu and Sean Zhou, front, display their homemade lanterns, while Vivien Ip, vice-principal Gary Lew, Kylie Vuu and Colleen Cheung stand in front of a display by students. Durham’s university still a popular choice UOIT sees 13.4% more students looking its way By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — More students are making Durham’s university their first choice for post-secondary edu- cation. According to the Ontario Uni- versities’ Application Centre’s pre- liminary figures, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) saw 13.4 per cent more ap- plications from secondary school students this year, with 22.8 per cent more making it their top pick. It’s the third year in a row UOIT has experienced an increase in interest. “We’re very pleased to see those numbers,” said Richard Levin, UOIT vice-president of strategic enrol- ment management and registrar. On average across the province, universities saw a 1.6 per cent in- crease in growth, with 3.7 per cent more students listing them as their first choice. “We expected above-average growth, but to be at the front for three years in a row is above our expectations,” said Mr. Levin. The growth applies to UOIT pro- grams right across the board this year, especially in business and engineering, which illustrates high student satisfaction, said Mr. Levin. Last year, UOIT introduced courses such as forensic science, bachelor of information, game development and networking technology pro- grams that were popular, he added. “Word gets around; students talk to their friends,” said Mr. Levin. The school won’t have its first major graduation until 2007, as it only opened its doors in 2003. “Graduates are very good ambas- sadors if they’ve had a good experi- ence, which we think they have,” he said. “Not having any alumni is an additional challenge.” He said the school also special- izes in programs and doesn’t offer courses such as general arts. UOIT’s objective is to have 6,500 students by 2010. It expects 4,000 this fall. “(The numbers) are right on tar- get, In fact, they’re better than we need to meet our objective,” said Mr. Levin. “It’s really quick growth.” He doesn’t have the data yet on how many of this year’s high school applicants are from Durham, but said UOIT’s population is about 40 per cent local. He added 70 to 80 per cent of applications come from outside the region, particularly Scarborough and York and Peel re- gions. The application centre is still re- ceiving forms and a complete re- port on secondary applications is expected in February. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 11 A/P We offer urban bistro cuisine and an extensive selection of wines and spirits in a casually elegant and tastefully appointed atmosphere. 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Schools can send more than one team to Tree Bee, Mr. Noonan said, adding this is the first year a team has scored perfectly. The competition was held at Cardinal Newman High School in Toronto and its winners were invited to attended a reception with James Bartleman, Ontario’s lieutenant governor, at Queen’s Park. First-place winners get a tro- phy, plaque, and T-shirts, but all participants go home with a prize. Angela AhChong, a teacher and Tree Bee coach at St. Eliza- beth Seton, said Tree Bee allows those who don’t participate in extracurriculars, such as sports, to represent their school. “They get more self-confident in that they’re able to do things other than physical activities,” said Ms. AhChong. “They get to excel on their own.” Stephanie got involved in Tree Bee because she was really inter- ested in the environment, and when she went for walks in the forest, she wanted to know what kind of trees she was seeing. This was her second year in the competition, but her first win. “It was so exciting,” she said. “I always wanted to win and I finally won.” For the win, her team was called on stage and presented with their prizes. “Everyone was taking pictures so it kind of blinds you,” said Stephanie. “I was really happy because I found something I was really good at... I’ve never been good at any sports,” she added. Any school interested in par- ticipating in future Tree Bee pro- grams can contact the OFA at 416-493-4565 or Mr. Noonan at 905-420-8696. 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Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction. Under new provincial legislation, the board is introducing individual student plans into its package, something that was already done in practice, said Mr. Pulla. According to the draft procedures doc- ument, the individual plan for students with an anaphylactic allergy includes an emergency contact list, up-to-date medical information, medication lists and appropriate injectors, pre-authori- zation to administer medication, physi- cian instructions and a signed reciprocal consent to disclose information with the attending physician, an emergency re- sponse plan, parent-guardian consent to disclose, a log of interventions and administration of medication, and a cur- rent photo of the student. Some requirements of the draft policy include establishing a plan and training to employees and volunteers in direct and regular contact with anaphylactic students, prevention strategies, and emergency response procedures in- cluding the administration of necessary drugs. Requirements for parents, guardians and adult students include co-operating with the school after being informed of a life-threatening condition and not bring- ing or sending to school any products known to cause an anaphylactic reac- tion. Wintery fun in Greenwood AJAX — An afternoon of outdoor, and possibly frosty, fun is in the offing on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Town is holding its annual Win- terFest at the Greenwood Conservation Area, running from 1 to 4 p.m. Among the activities planned are horse-drawn wagon rides, ice skating, snow painting, inflatable rides, arts and crafts, a bonfire and marshmallow roast, tobogganing and tubing (bring your own toboggan or tube), and music. 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A highlight of last year was the return to full ser- vice of Unit 1 in the fall. The reactor had been out of service for eight years and required extensive re- furbishment prior to being restarted. “Pickering ‘B’ worked remarkably well last year,” Mr. McNeil said. “It was a pretty successful year.” OPG also announced last year that two reactors on the ‘A’ side, Units 2 and 3, wouldn’t be restarted. The company claimed the cost to refurbish the reactors didn’t justify the expense. Also on the ‘A’ side, there hasn’t been an accident that has caused someone to take time off work in more than four million hours. “We’ve operated for two years without a loss-time accident,” Mr. McNeil stat- ed. John Coleby, the senior vice-president in charge of the ‘A’ side, noted there had been eight accidents on the ‘A’ side that required medi- cal attention and “each gets investigated.” On the ‘B’ side, it’s been 250,000 hours since a loss- time accident, Mr. McNeil added. “The only way to reach the safety level we have is extensive training. We strive to get better. It’s the only way to do it,” Mr. Mc- Neil said. “We put a lot of emphasis on training our folks before they ever get in the plant.” The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission looks at safety when reviewing the facility, he noted. An overview of the nu- clear facilities is underway, he said. The ‘B’ side at Pickering could operate until 2014 “without a significant in- vestment,” he noted. In December, the Ontario Power Authority released a report outlining how the Province should proceed in addressing the power needs of the province. One of the recommendations is building more nuclear sta- tions. “The nuclear component would remain roughly the same as where it is today. It’s currently about 50 per cent of Ontario’s power,” Mr. McNeil stated, point- ing out that’s between 12 to 15 megawatts of energy. The OPA suggested ei- ther reinvesting in old nu- clear reactors or building new ones. “What that will be isn’t clear at this time. The gov- ernment has received the report,” Mr. McNeil noted. A 60-day public review is underway and the “govern- ment, after consultation, will ask the OPA to come back with specific recom- mendations. What that will be at this time, I don’t know,” Mr. McNeil said. On the topic of energy from wind, he said the government is “looking for other investors.” Good year for Pickering nuclear Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Losing his focus AJAX — Felix Soots looks away from his artwork as he hears other children start a sing-a-long while painting with his mom Jina Kwak. They were spending a Monday morning at the Ajax YMCA Ontario Early Years Centre taking in a Focus on Toddlers program. DURHAM — On your marks, get set, shop! Girls Incorporated of Durham is gearing up for its sixth annual Mall Crawl Walk-a-thon, coming up on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Pickering Town Centre. This fundraiser supports Girls Incorporated, for- mally Big Sisters of Ajax Pickering, a group that in- spires girls through men- toring and group program- ming. The Mall Crawl will get underway at 8 a.m. with participants gathering at the mall entrance east of East Side Mario’s. A morning of walking and window shopping will be enhanced with prize draws, a silent auction and prizes for the top six spon- sored walkers from differ- ent age groups, The walkers will also enjoy a warm-up led by a team from Good Life Fit- ness of Ajax, and a free pizza lunch courtesy of East Side Mario’s. “We warmly invite you to join us for a morning of fun, fitness and philanthro- py,” said Yvette Nechvatal- Drew, executive director of Girls Inc. of Durham, not- ing that the Mall Crawl is the group’s first fundraiser of the year, followed by the Back to School weekend in March. Mall Crawl registration is $20 in advance or $25 at the door, with fee waived for those who raise $100 or more in sponsorship. For more information, contact Girls Inc. of Dur- ham at 905-428-8111. Get c rawling the mall and help Ajax, Pickering girls durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 15 A/P PICOV FURNITURE C.C. LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. 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Will MacK- enzie, a ministry spokesman, said the workshop is an extension of the community advisory commit- tee and is not open to the public. “Part of it is so not too many people are there,” Mr. MacKenzie said. “If there are it gets too big and it can become too unwieldy.” But he guaranteed the whole process of developing the east- ward extension of the toll high- way from Brock Road in Pickering is an open one. “It is to our benefit to be open,” he said. “If we can deal with peo- ple’s concerns up front it is much better for everyone concerned.” Plans are currently underway to extend the highway farther east through Durham Region, even- tually ending at the junction of Hwy. 35/115 in Orono. During the workshop, Mr. MacKenzie said they will be look- ing for input and feedback on planning alternatives from the members of the community advi- sory committee. “We have some ideas and we are looking for input from the committee,” Mr. MacKenzie said. “S o when we do start things ev- eryone understands where we are coming from, where we are going and how we are going to get there.” Our people will sit down and talk about planning alternatives and how we will evaluate differ- ent aspects,” Mr. MacKenzie said. Those aspects include not only the natural environment but also the social and economic environ- ment. ‘If we can deal with people’s concerns up front it is much better for everyone concerned.’ WILL MacKENZIE “Will it help development, are we going to be impacting peo- ple?” he said. “Sometimes there is a fine balance when it comes to all the different aspects.” Mr. MacKenzie said the minis- try will hold public information centres in the spring to get feed- back from the public as well. It is during these meetings that the public will be made aware of the findings from this workshop, ac- cording to Mr. MacKenzie. The committee is made up of people nominated by municipali- ties, and according to Mr. MacK- enzie it represents a good cross- section of the community, includ- ing people with environmental backgrounds and from business. “They provide a bit of oversight to the process,” he said. According to Linda Gasser, a member of the advisory commit- tee, members are permitted to invite one other person to the meeting, provided they are from within the Hwy. 407 analysis area. Also invited are the members of the municipal technical advisory committee and the members of the regulatory advisory commit- tee. As well, the workshop has been opened up to individuals who last summer expressed an in- terest in being on the community advisory committee. She said she has been told the meeting’s purpose is to discuss identification and assessments- evaluation of planning alterna- tives. “This is not just about a high- way,” Ms. Gasser said. “This is the time we are looking at alterna- tives that may or may not include a highway.” Alternatives, she said, that would best address the transpor- tation problem statement. Ms. Gasser has long been as- sociated with the Hwy. 407 and has been pushing for a broader environmental process than the one currently being done. “This is where the public has a real opportunity to identify any problems because identifying that has a lot to do with the solution,” Ms. Gasser said. “It is really im- portant for people to understand that the previous recommended route has no status.” Hwy. 407 meeting closed, but public will get its chance FRIDAY, JAN. 27 NEW-TO-YOU SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church is holding its latest sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring good used clothing for the family, a white elephant table, toys and books. The church is at 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., Pickering. Call 905-839-4257. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step recovery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all kinds, including co- dependency. Child care program can be arranged with advance notice. Call 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). RESUME WORKSHOP: The YMCA Youth Foyer, Durham Employment Services, holds the workshop, One Hour to the Perfect Resume from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn to showcase your skills and how to target a re- sume to the job. It’s at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. Call 905-686- 7060 to reserve a space. EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors play every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kings- ton Rd. SATURDAY, JAN. 28 BREAKFAST: The Westney Heights Baptist Church, 1201 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax, holds a men’s breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Guest speaker is Rick Buchan, a mortgage broker and mar- tial arts instructor who has taught around the world. The cost is $5 at the door. Call 905-686-7782. MONDAY, JAN. 30 MEET THE MIDWIVES: For those who are pregnant, planning a preg- nancy, or interested in pregnancy and birth, the Sages-Femmes Rouge Valley Midwives, which serves Ajax and Pickering, hosts an information session to answer questions from 6 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the free session at 6758 Kingston Rd., Scarborough. Call 416-286-2228 to register. TUESDAY, JAN. 31 AJAX FRIENDSHIP CLUB: The Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., for its Tuesday morning discus- sion group. Rick Browning, platoon chief from Ajax Fire Services, dis- cusses how people can be prepared, not scared in an emergency. Visitors welcome. Call Louise at 905-683-7799 or Shirley at 905-428-8711. PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS: The group meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch, 1 The Espla- nade. Anyone interested in working on interviewing, public speaking, presentation, and listening skills is welcome. Call 905-509-6769 or 905- 837-9478. SKILLS WORKSHOP: The YMCA Youth Foyer, Durham Employment Services, holds a Skills Exploration workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Discover what your career options are based on your educational back- ground, work experience and trans- ferable skills. It’s at 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. Call 905-686-7060 to reserve a space. TAI CHI: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club holds sessions every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Center, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. There is a new 10-week session starting Feb. 14. Cost is $15. Call Sylvia at 905-683- 6219. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 NUTRITION PROGRAM: Girls Inc. sponsors Food ‘4’ Thought drop-in program for pregnant women and new mothers under 26. Provides advice, fresh fruits and vegetables, and prenatal vitamins to enhance maternal and fetal health. Runs every Wednesday at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. in Ajax, from 2 to 5 p.m. Call 905-428-8111. MEDITATION CLASS: Learn how to meditate every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a free program held at the Duffins Creek Co-op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76, in Pickering. For more information, call Deo or Farida at 905-420-7252. OSTEOPOROSIS: Osteoporosis support group meets at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with Constable Joe Mitschang of Durham Regional Police speaking about home and street safety. Call 905-831-4471. HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION: Head Injury Association of Durham Region, Connections: 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. SENIORS’ DROP IN: Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr. in Ajax, invites those 50 years or older to the Eagles Nest Drop In at 9:30 a.m. Activities include shuffleboard and table games or just relaxing and visiting with friends old and new. Refreshments are served. Call Jack Mackie at 905-686-5647 or Bob Mc- Donald at 905-665-7726. Runs every other Wednesday. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The groups hosts several activities at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., every Wednesday. There is darts at 10 a.m. (beginners welcome), a brown bag lunch at noon where there are new friends to be made, and at 1 p.m. there is carpet bowling (beginners also welcome). THURSDAY, FEB. 2 LUNCH AND RECIPE EXCHANGE: The Rouge Hill Seniors invite every- one to its brown bag lunch and cookie recipe exchange at noon at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. 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Mr. Ashcroft, a firefighter, re- calls coming across a newspa- pers advertisement in the late 1990s looking for volunteers to sit on a committee. “I knew we had a huge prob- lem coming in the future,” Mr. Ashcroft said. “I thought it would be interesting to be part of the solution.” So, he offered his services on the volunteer committee and at- tended meetings of a waste man- agement advisory committee once a month for a year and a half. The committee was made up of, Mr. Ashcroft recalls, 15 or so committee members of what he calls a diverse group of citizens from across the region. Their mandate, he said, was to come up with a long-term waste management strategy for Dur- ham Region. They visited different types of waste management facilities, such as energy from waste and wet-dry facilities. After some time, Mr. Ashcroft said a report was completed and handed over to the Region. “After our report went in the Region was all gung-ho,” Mr. Ashcroft said. “But as soon as Michigan be- came an option they were like, ‘let’s go there.’” The committee has long since dissolved but Mr. Ashcroft said he stays abreast of the mounting waste problem in Durham. “They sat on (the report) for years,” Mr. Ashcroft said. “I think it is great they are doing something but why did it take so long?” Durham and York regions cur- rently export almost all their waste to the Pinetree Acres land- fill in Michigan. But the American state has in- troduced enabling bills that, if approved by the federal govern- ment, would allow it to close its borders to Ontario garbage with- in 90 days. The possibility of the U.S. clos- ing its borders to Ontario’s waste has reignited interest in the Re- sidual Waste Planning Study be- tween Durham and York regions. The motive of the study is to find a solution to manage the re- maining solid waste after diver- sion, which addresses the social, economic and environmental concerns of residents in both re- gions. But the waste management plan for Durham, which Mr. Ashcroft was a part of, was not for nothing according to Mirka Januszkiewicz, Durham’s director of waste management services. The study had identified a pre- ferred option for waste manage- ment but Ms. Januszkiewicz ex- plained it was done on the stra- tegic level and was not sufficient to gain ministerial approval. In fact, the chair of that earlier committee sits on the joint waste management group. The current undertaking is using the groundwork laid by the group and taking it to the next level. Now they hope to identify a preferred site and a preferred technology. “This year we are going to nar- row down what technology we are going to recommend,” Ms. Januszkiewicz said. A report has been submitted to the minister and the public can comment on it until Feb. 6. After that, Durham will ask the minister of environment to ap- prove the plan and issue a certifi- cate of approval that will enable it to build a facility. Ms. Januszkiewicz anticipates a response from the minister in March. The Region will then hold a meeting describing the technol- ogy and will take feedback on the public’s preferred technology. “This is a very huge undertak- ing,” Ms. Januszkiewicz said. “It is a very long process and very expensive but we will be success- ful.” A copy of the report is available at www.durhamyorkwaste.ca/. Waste will deal with our waste By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Should the United States close its border to Durham’s garbage, there is a plan in place. According to Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle, chairman of the Region’s works committee, the contingency plan would see Can- ada Waste, which is contracted by the Region through subcontracts, accept the Region’s garbage in an emergency. “Should the border close they will take it,” Mayor Brunelle said. Canada Waste would then take the garbage, he said, to one of two landfill sites in Richmond or War- wick. “But we are trying to develop other plans,” he said. Hopes of developing some other means to rid the Region of waste are high. He said they have been getting some encouraging feed- back from the environment min- ister about their plans. There are stringent environmental regula- tions and Mayor Brunelle said the ministry of environment demands they look at all the options. But he added the Region is leaning towards some sort of thermal treat- ment of waste. “Whatever our process is it will be totally environmentally neu- tral,” Mayor Brunelle said. Foundation for Durham’s waste solution laid years ago Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Mark Ashcroft sat on a committee in the late 1990s that was charged with coming up with long-term waste solutions. He feels the group’s work may hold the answer to today’s regional waste disposal problem. Smart product purchases can eliminate trash By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Even with the Re- gion of Durham’s plans to expand garbage diversion programs here, Jo-Anne St. Godard suggests the key to source separation starts be- fore residents even hit the store. “Before it even gets into your home is your very first line of de- fence,” said the executive director of the Recycling Council of On- tario. Durham has in place blue box re- cycling across its eight municipali- ties, while household organics are collected in four, plus a portion of Pickering. The programs are sched- uled to expand this year in hopes of seeing 60 per cent waste diversion by 2008, in line with the Province’s recently announced diversion tar- get. But even with the efforts of sepa- rating garbage, Durham and York regions continue to face challenges of managing residual waste. The key to minimizing waste begins not when garbage is being thrown out but before residents buy their products, according to Ms. St. Godard. How much waste can be recy- cled, she said, depends on what people bring into their homes. “The first step is to avoid pack- aging all together,” Ms. St. Godard said. She suggests residents shop from the bulk food section. Then, if you can’t avoid buying packaging or you can’t reuse it, Ms. St. Godard said consumers should choose packaging that is recycla- ble. “Second, think about, are you buying recyclable and are you buy- ing recycled content?” she said. These kind of environmentally friendly shopping solutions are something municipalities should be promoting Ms. St. Godard said. “If they really want to get to the bottom of residuals, they need to determine what the problem waste is, what they can’t recycle, and ask their residents to avoid it,” she said. She explained municipalities do not think of their residents as con- sumers. “If they would think of them as consumers they could reduce the amount of recyclables they are dealing with in the end,” Ms. St. Godard said. “Municipalities need to get that message out.” Key to waste diversion starts on store shelves A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Lattes go a long way PICKERING — Barista (coffee maker) Sarah Paradis adds a little spice to Lyndon Mulcare’s mocha latte. Lyndon was supporting Starbuck’s Latte For Literacy Day on Thursday. Starbucks was donating 100 per cent of the proceeds of each latte sold to the ABC Literacy Foundation and Frontier College. 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DURHAM — Grandview Chil- dren’s Foundation will hold its annual charity auction and din- ner in support of Durham chil- dren with special needs. The 10th annual charity din- ner and auction, which draws a crowd of 250 people, includes dinner, entertainment by the Durham Benefit Wind Ensemble and the opportunity to bid on items in a silent and live auction. It will take place Thursday, Feb. 9 at Tosca Banquet and Confer- ence Centre, 800 Champlain Ave. in Oshawa. Registration, viewing and the silent auction will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the live auction at 8 p.m. In the past nine years, the event has raised more than $225,000 for programs and projects at Grandview Children’s Centre, which provides a range of ser- vices for children with physical disabilities and communication disorders. Tickets for the event are $60 per person. 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It’s the pixel size that most people would think of as little dots, to create a soft image in the eyes of the viewer.” Stippling requires a lot of patience, says Hammond, noting one piece of art can take 100 hours to complete. She generally works in black ink on white paper, but in some of her lat- est pieces, Hammond makes a depar- ture of sorts, deciding “to incorporate some colour into the pen and ink.” She does so not by colouring a piece after stippling, but simply by using different pens. Her drawing of a rose is such an example, and it and other works by Ajax Creative Arts (ACA) members are on display at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax until Feb. 6. An Ajax resident for 16 years, Ham- mond grew up in Scarborough. She has only recently returned to art. “I learned the technique of stipple in high school, and after high school I went in a different direction and it was put on the shelf for 20 years,” she says. Her son’s interest in it encouraged Hammond to get back into art. And then she found ACA, joining about a year ago, although admitting she didn’t think her work was good enough. Affirmation came after sev- eral shows and, especially, when her drawing of a lighthouse on display at the McLean centre sold. “That’s what gave me the confi- dence to keep going,” she says. She credits ACA and its members for being a constant inspiration. “As an artist, you need to be sur- rounded by the creativity and knowl- edge, and that’s what I get at the club,” Hammond says. “They totally wel- comed me into the club.” Like many club members, she rel- ishes the chance to work at the Village Community Centre and tries to go every Wednesday afternoon. “You can ask for help or a critique if you want,” she notes. In addition to the ACA show, a six-week exhibition featuring Ham- mond and artist Elke Clark is on at the McLean centre starting April 18. She is inspired by nature, often painting flowers (“I love gardening”), seascapes and “a little bit of wildlife.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Artist Dawn Hammond often spends 100 hours on a pen-and-ink piece. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 21 A/P The Schulich MBA targets your personal and career development. Innovative programming, diverse perspectives and global focus extend your horizons and award-winning faculty challenge you to reach new heights. The Schulich MBA — optimize choice, build networks, achieve more. The Schulich MBA EXPECT CHALLENGES SCHULICH IN GLOBAL RANKINGS Schulich, Canada’s Global Business SchoolTM, is ranked 1st in Canada by The Economist (EIU), Forbes and the Aspen and World Resources Institutes (in corporate social responsibility) in their most recent global surveys. 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Durham Regional Police, the Durham West Arts Centre and the Durham District School Board present, ‘Expressions; Youth In- terpreting Diversity through the Visual Arts’. Awards of $200 each will be presented to 10 students. Entry deadline is 3 p.m. on April 13. For information and to regis- ter, see the link at www.dwac.ca or call Jeremy at DWAC 905-231- 9780. Ajax and Pickering student artists wanted for art show A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 5 A/P A/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers host the Toronto Thunderbirds in junior ‘A’ hockey action at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. Sports briefs JANUARY 27, 2006 [ Basketball ] Ajax Invitational tourney on court AJAX — Many top elementary school intermediate (Grades 7 and 8) boys’ basketball teams are in town this week for the annual Ajax Invita- tional Boys’ Basketball Tournament. The three-day tourney involves 14 teams, mostly from Durham Region, culminating in the playoffs this Satur- day, Jan. 28. Competing in the Ajax ‘A’ Divi- sion are Alexander Graham Bell, Eagle Ridge, R.H. Cornish, defending champion Bolton C. Falby, Highbush, St. Elizabeth Seton, Cadarackque and Oakdale Park. Preliminary ac- tion started in the division yesterday (Thursday) at Lincoln Alexander and Bolton C. Falby schools and continues today (Friday) at Bolton C. Falby and at Ajax High School. Meanwhile, in the Cougar ‘B’ Division are Father Venini, Fairport Beach, Applecroft, Dr. Roberta Bond- ar, Carruther’s Creek and Sherwood. Preliminary games in the Cougar Divi- sion also started yesterday (Thurs- day) at Bolton C. Falby and Lincoln Alexander schools. They continue today (Friday) at Bolton C. Falby. The ‘B’ championship final is on Saturday at 5 p.m., followed by the ‘A’ title game at 7 p.m. at Bolton C. Falby Public School, 80 Falby Crt., Ajax. [ Curling ] Charity a winner at OPG bonspiel DURHAM — A fun day on the pebbled ice by local Ontario Power Generation employees recently trans- lated into funds for a local charity. A $1,200 cheque was turned over to Susan Bland, executive director of Ajax-based The Youth Centre, raised through the annual OPG Social Club Bonspiel at the Annandale Curling Club in Ajax on Jan. 14. The annual event has become one of the most popular OPG winter events. In fact, the draw was filled in just three weeks, leaving teams on the waiting list. All told, 128 employees took part. Bonspiel organizer David Lloyd notes that in his 20 years of organizing social events for company employ- ees, this year’s bonspiel received the most positive comments of any. And, it raised funds for a worthwhile youth charity. “We were able to have a great day of camaraderie and raise a significant amount of money from the par ticipants in the bonspiel. That just goes to show the type of people who work at OPG,” says Lloyd. Bland notes funds will be used to provide and enhance programs and services offered to Ajax-Pickering youth. Annandale girls win regional event to advance to provincials By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — An Annandale bantam girls’ rink will go for provincial gold, starting today (Wednesday) at the South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club in Bracebridge. The Lesley Pyne rink earned the right to compete for the On- tario Curling Association bantam crown after a solid run at the OCA bantam girls’ and boys’ region 2 playdowns at the Weston Golf and Country Club last weekend. Pyne and teammates Stacey Hogan, Ren James and Sarah Leslie captured the ‘A’ side of the eight-team draw to advance to the provincials. Meanwhile, in the boys’ draw, skip Michael Bryson and team- mates Wesley Forget, Emmett Murphy and Sandy Martin were sidelined with a 1-2 record. The provincials continue until Saturday, Jan. 28. Jennifer McGhee serves as the Pyne team’s coach; Susannah Moylan coached the Bryson four- some. ••• The Blair Metrakos rink cap- tured the ‘B’ event at the Holiday Inn Challenge Ontario Finals in Brighton and Trenton last week- end. Metrakos and teammates Brian Moffatt, Dale Lalonde and Jason March won prizes for their efforts. Meanwhile, skip Sean Aune was sidelined after winning his first two games and dropping the third in an extra end. Curing with Aune were Barry Moylan, Ken Curtis and Tim LaRoche. ••• An Annandale team finished as the runners-up in the fourth event at the annual TCA Men’s Energizer Bonspiel, which ended Saturday. Brian Hawke skipped his team of Cleve Miyashiro, Wes Stitt and Mark Scanlon through a busy week of curling, culminating in the second-place result. Each player on the Hawke rink won a prize. ••• The annual Valentine’s Jitney at the Annandale Curling Club is Saturday, Feb. 18. It has 16 teams entered to date and needs a minimum of 24. Contact orga- nizer David Austin via e-mail at austinfamily@rogers.com to enter your team. ••• Annandale has two entries to date in the Best Western Inter- mediate Women’s Zone Playdown at To ronto’s Tam Heather Curl- ing Club. Running Jan. 28 to 30, the event includes local teams skipped by Susannah Moylan and Sandra Thain. Two winners of the zone event, which uses a double-knockout format, advance to the regional in Bobcaygeon in March. The Moylan foursome, which also includes Carol Wilson, Lois Dwyer and Kris Miyashiro, is also entered in the Tim Hortons Tro- phy zone in Uxbridge Feb. 4 to 6. Playing on the Thain rink are Barb Luffman, Joan O’Leary and Gail Bain. Pyne aims for Ontario bantam gold in Bracebridge A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Jason’s got game PICKERING — Jason Black returns a serve during a tennis demonstration set up by Pickering Tennis during the recent open house at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex. Pickering Tennis is administered by the City of Pickering’s culture and recreation division. By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — A scant season ago, no one connected with the Durham Lightning would have been talking about the National Women’s Hock- ey League playoffs. Finishing last in every one of their previous six seasons in the league, the Lightning (16-4-5-2 for 39 points) are on the verge of clinching their first-ever playoff berth. They are not only looking to the post-season, but also to receiving a first-round bye by finishing first in the league’s Central Division. For Lightning head coach Peter Perram, the transformation of the program from what it was a year ago gives him pause. “It’s quite something. You shake your head at the difference of where we are now to where we were in the past years. It feels good. It makes you want more,” he says. What’s more, the resurgent Light- ning can wrap up their first playoff berth with two victories over the Axion in Montreal on the weekend. Perram, at the helm of the team the past three seasons, can’t wait to achieve that first tangible taste of success with a team that’s done far more losing than winning in its history. And, he’s confident that by Monday, he and his players will be planning for the post-season. “A bsolutely. We’re really excited,” says Perram. “We played really well in that game (last Saturday’s 4-1 win over the Axion). If we do the same thing and execute the game plan, we shouldn’t have any trouble at all.” Moreover, most interesting about the team’s breakout season is the Lightning hasn’t done it with star players, but rather with a methodi- cal team approach. Under the new stewardship of local businessman Brandon Smith, the Lightning brought in a core group of players who’ve bought into the team con- cept in the off-season. The moves have paid off in spades. “The players really play to our coaching style. We’ve always be- lieved that to have success you have to play as a team. We have no super- stars. Everyone has a role and every- one understands what their role is,” says Perram. In terms of individual seasons, centres Teresa Marchese and team captain Joanne Eustace are among the top gunners in the league. Mar- chese currently sits tied for seventh place in scoring with 12 goals and 18 assists. Meanwhile, Eustace is 13th with 14 goals and 11 assists. Rookie netminder Desirae Clark is second among goaltenders with a sterling 1.19 goals against average and a .940 save percentage in 23 games. Durham Lightning set to clinch first ever playoff spot durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 25 A/P Ajax-Pickering Lacrosse Registration 2006 Registration – 4 Dates Only! Register early and save $50! Never played?Sharpen your hockey skills! A great team sport! We’d LOVE to teach you! Please bring a copy of your Birth Certifi cate to Registration. A Parent or Guardian must be present to sign registration forms. Early Registration Fee discounts are $125–Peanut; $155–All others; $110–Field. Registration Fees after February 12, 2006 will be increased by $50. All players intending to try out for a rep team must fi rst register for houseleague. Visit us on-line at: www.westdurhamlacrosse.com Sat. Jan. 28, 2006 – 12:00pm to 4:00pm Pickering Recreation Centre – O’Brien Room Sun. Jan. 29, 2006 – 9:00am to 1:00pm Ajax Community Centre – Admiral’s Room Sat. Feb. 11, 2006 – 12:00pm to 4:00pm Ajax Community Centre – Admiral’s Room Sun. Feb. 12, 2006 – 9:00am to 1:00pm Pickering Recreation Centre – O’Brien Room Special Appearance by a Toronto Rock player will be at registration on Saturday (only) Boys & Girls Welcome Ages 5 to 17 years old AJAX CENTRECOMNITYMU 4th Exciting Season For information call 905-649-6803 HOW TO REGISTER In Person at Ajax Community Centre Sat., Jan. 28 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am By Phone: Call the info line and we’ll mail or fax you an application. By Mail: Pick up an application at Ajax C.C. anytime and mail to Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Ages 5 to 17 years old May to August Season 12 Week Sche d u l e Primetime Games (weeknight games only) Jerseys Awards Certified Officials Computerized Stats NO Fundraising Required Pick. & Ajax Residents Welcome By Internet: www.hmhl.bizland.com FOR REP. PLAYERS 3 ON 3 SUMMER HOCKEY CALL 905-649-6803 Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS Friday, January 27, 2006 News Advertiser * Delivered to selected households only Ajax and Pickering locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Hugo Friday’s carrier of the week is Hugo. He enjoys hockey and biking. He will receive a dinner & movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s & Cineplex Odeon Ajax. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between January 25 - January 29, 2006 Pickering Hockey Association, players help German town in wake of tragedy Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Members of two Pickering Hockey Association minor bantam ‘AA’ teams, including captains, from left, Kyle Ramsay and Brent Shearer, had played during European tours at the arena in Bad Reichenhall, Germany that collapsed and killed 12 people earlier this month. The PHA is raising funds for those affected by the tragedy. Funds to be sent to families of victims of arena collapse PICKERING — The Pickering Hockey Association is doing its best to help a resort town in Germany deal with the aftermath of a devastat- ing arena collapse early in the new year. The accident in Bad Reichenhall resulted in 12 deaths, not to men- tion the loss of the town’s arena that served as the locale for games played by two visiting Pickering Panthers minor bantam ‘AA’ squads, says PHA president Gary Watters. A PHA bantam rep team last played at Bad Reichenhall two years ago during an annual Christmas holiday tour of Europe. In response, the association has donated $500 and has organized a fundraising drive in the form of do- nation boxes at the Don Beer Arena. The money will be sent to the people of Bad Reichenhall to help the fami- lies of the victims deal with their loss. If you would like to contribute to the fund, call Watters at 905-837- 5045 or e-mail garywatters@rogers. com. Cougars pounce on two more soccer titles Pickering under-12s win indoor tournaments in Scarborough, Vaughan PICKERING — The Pickering Cou- gars under-12 boys’ rep indoor soccer team is purring along after captur- ing its sixth and seventh tournament crowns of the season recently. The Cougars latest conquest was at the Metro Sports Centre in Scarbor- ough, where they kicked Malvern 6- 0 for their second crown inside of a week. The Pickering under-12s advanced to the final after snuffing out the Olym- pic Flames 5-0 in the semifinal. Pickering started the Scarborough event on the right foot, scoring a 4-1 victory over Malvern. In Game 2, the Cougars prevailed 5-2 over Wexford. The Cougars fell asleep in their final preliminary game, losing to the Ajax Hurricanes 2-1 in Game 3. The Cougars were also on the prowl at the Ontario Soccer Centre Christmas To urnament at the Coffee Time Cen- tre in Vaughan. Pickering also swept through the competition en route to another tournament championship. In the final, the Cougars pounced on the Wexford Extreme by a 3-1 score. Pickering booked its ticket to the final after a 3-1 win over the Waterloo Hawks in the semifinal. In preliminary-round action, the Cougars blanked Barrie 3-0, tied the To ronto Eagles 1-1 and then shut the door on Kleinburg 3-0 to advance to the playoff round. Te am members are Fraser Aird, Nicholas Axhorn, Peter Boylan, Ryan Boylan, Bruce Cullen, Chris Funke, Jalen Griffiths, Darien Hafiz, Justin Haywood, Filip Ljubevski, Anthony Novak, Raphael Reynolds, Shane Satar, Sean Smith and Rafiq Suleman. Mike Reynolds coaches the team, assisted by Kevin Forde. The manager is Steve Boylan. Still time to sign up for Spartans’ ball AJAX — There’s still time to sign up for baseball in Ajax. Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Asso- ciation holds registrations for the 2006 summer season on the following dates and times: • Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and • Sunday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All signups are at the Home Run Baseball Academy, 695 Westney Rd. S., Ajax. Additional information is available on the Spartans’ website at www.ajax- baseball.com.www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT 905 WHITBY CAMPUS 668-4211 1818 Hopkins Street 1-866-966-0626 SUDBURY NORTH BAY SAULT STE MARIE TIMMINS BARRIE OWEN SOUND OTTAWA PEMBROKE CORNWALL BELLEVILLE KINGSTON PETERBOROUGH OSHAWA/WHITBY SARNIA CHATHAM WINDSOR KITCHENER LONDON SCHOOL BUS DRIVER NEXT TRAINING SESSION STARTS February 1, 2006 ~Free Training ~Positions Available in Pickering and Ajax ~Regular Part Time Hrs ~Charters Available Between Bus Runs ~Early Retiree, Parent With Children Or Just Looking For A Great Part Time Job. 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Afternoon and Evening Shifts Available, “NO COLD CALLING.” Motivated Applicants Who Possess Outstanding Communication Skills Along with an Excellent Command Of The English Language College & University Students Are Encouraged To Apply. Previous Sales/Closing Experience, Basic Computer Skills and a Positive Attitude Are Assets. SCARBOROUGH LOCATION 11 Grand Marshall Drive, Morningside & 401 (TTC accessible) Please call now: 416-269-8333 EXCELLENT HOME-BASED OPPORTUNITY The CNIB offers the perfect opportunity to continue your interests in serving the community. The organization is looking for outgoing individuals who have expe- rience working with volunteers, are highly organized and motivated and who possess excellent communications skills. Self-starters are required immediately until mid-July, 2006 on a contract basis (honorarium is paid) to implement our annual, residential fundraising campaign in Ajax/Whitby as well as Pickering. Only candidates selected for an inter- view will be contacted. Please email resume by February 17, 2006 to: Program Manager Door to Door Campaign Canadian National Institute for the Blind cnib06@hotmail.com Christian Horizons, an Evangelical Interdenominational Organization seeks skilled and compassionate people to provide support for individuals with behavioral challenges. We are currently interviewing candidates for relief positions in the Durham area. The ideal applicant must have a D.S.W. diploma or equivalent. Motivated to provide meaningful and stimulating activities. Able to problem solve. Must be adaptable, patient, observant and creative. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Current 1st Aid/CPR. Able to work evenings and weekends shift work. All applicants must posses a valid Ontario ‘G’ license in good standing Forward resume to: Janet Paul, Christian Horizons 155 Deerhide Crescent, North York, ON M9M 2Z2 Fax: (416) 630-2579 Or Email: jpaul@christian-horizons.org Visit our website at www.christian-horizons.org We thank all applicants, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted Marnwood Life Care Centre requires a Full Time Cook with papers & Part Time Dietary Manager with F.S.S. certificate and a member of C.S.N.M. And R.N.'s Fax resume to 905-623-4497 NEEDED:Maternity leave/Part time receptionist for Real Estate Office in Oshawa. Evenings & weekends. Real Estate experience a MUST!!! Fax resume to: 905- 435-5383. ORDER DESK PERSON:required for leading building products sup- ply company in Pickering. Job in- volves various duties related to a computerized service-oriented or- der desk for contractors. We train on products and computers. Full time plus benefits. Open 7:00am-4:30pm. Fax resume 416- 534-9373. Specify Job #2. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $20/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You!! 905.435.0518 P/T MAINTENANCE PERSON wanted. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Please call Debra at 416-281-3815. PET GROOMER required full time for Whitby pet salon. Please send resume to File #232, 865 Farewell St, Oshawa, L1H 7L5. PET VALU- WHITBY.Part time position, evenings and weekends. cashier and customer service ex- perience. Moderate lifting. Send resume by fax to 905-668-6310 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY,expe- rienced, service person for new home building. Competitive wages. Must have own vehicle/tools, Fax resume: 905-655-7265 SHIRT PRESSER NEEDED at DryCleaners Plus in Pickering. Please call Kim or Lim at 905-831- 6544. ® United Way * This project is funded by the Government of Canada TALKING TRADE S J oin a panel of speakers to learn more about apprenticeships and more specifically, the CONSTRUCTION TRAD E G ET MORE INFORMATION ON: • THE STEPS TO BECOMING AN APPRENTICE • TRAINING AND SCHOOLING OPPORTUNITIES • WHERE TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION ON THE TRADES • HOW THE YMCA CAN HELP YOU PLUS hear from apprentices/journeypersons themselves Monday, January 30th, 2006 Doors Open 6:30 pm; Start Time 7:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex (O’Brien M eeting Room) 1867 Valley Farm Rd. (one block east of Pickering Town Centre) PRESENTED BY YMCA Durham Employment Service s P lease call us to reserve your seat at (905) 686-7060 Allan's Your Independent Grocer - Full Time experienced Meat Cutter - Full Time Deli/HMR Clerk - Full Time Grocery Night Clerk - Part time experienced Meat Cutter - Part Time experienced Baker - Part Time experienced Bookkeeper - Part Time Produce (Days) Resumes may be dropped off at Allan's Your Independent Grocer, 1900 Dixie Road, Pickering Ont. (Corner of Dixie and Finch) Attention: Tyler Allan until the end of the business day Friday February 3/2006. Due to the volume of resumes only those selected for an interview will be contacted OWASCO requires VW CERTIFIED LICENSED TECHNICIAN Very busy shop. Great work environment and compensation package. Apply to Ralph Speelman Fax:905-579-5802 email:ralph.speelman@owasco.com No phone calls please Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Apply in person with resume to: 1330 Ritson Rd. North, Oshawa No Phone Calls Please NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. "HERE WE GROW AGAIN!" BAD DEBT COLLECTOR Base salary /commission Fax resume to: 905-839-7002 www.nelsongroup.ca SUPERINTENDANT required with min. 5 years experience for adult lifestyle apt building located in Oshawa. Experience required. Suitable for a couple. Excellent salary plus benefits. Fax resume to: 416-297-9499 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. SUPERIOR CLEANING Service, needs part-time cleaners immedi- ately. Mon-Fri, evening hours. Pay,$10/hr, call Paul @ (905)718- 9861, leave message. TODDLER ECE REQUIRED immediately for day care in Port Perry area. Must have ECE Diploma. Please contact Michelle at 905-985-8783 or uticadaycare@powergate.ca URGENT - HOUSE CLEANERS needed for fast-growing maid ser- vice. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723- 6242 Noranco Manufacturing Ltd.an aerospace parts manuf. located in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking the following: - CNC -Milling Setup & Operator - must be able to set up and operate machines. Min 2 years Mazak exp. Req'd. - CNC PROGRAMMER WITH 3-5 YRS. MASTERCAM EXP., Min. 4 axis & aerospace exp. a must, Comprehensive benefits. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your resume to: HR MANAGER @ 905-831-0104 or email hr@noranco.com ROLL-OFF DRIVERS With AZ or DZ License MECHANICS ASSISTANT Experience with Roll Off Trucks an asset • Competitive Wages • Benefits • Profit Sharing • Family run business in Stouffville Please fax resume & driver abstract to: 905-640-9232 or 905-642-6977 CNC PROGRAMMER & CAD DESIGNER for Mould Shop in Courtice. Fax:905-434-7939, Tel: 905-434-6703 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES - AJAX Full time position Administrative Assistant, must possess strong computer skills, professional phone manner, comfortable working with the public and must be available to work weekends. Fax resume to 905-619-0546 No phone calls, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. VAN BELLE FLOWERS:Green- house/Sales Person, Delivery Per- sons (Part-time/Full-time Posi- tions). Van Belle Flowers is looking for people to work in our retail flower business. The successful applicant must be a team-oriented player who can work in a high paced retail flower shop and who has extensive knowledge of out- door plants, indoor plants, and has great customer service skills/ Pre- vious retail floral experience is an asset. Delivery applicants must submit a driver's abstract with re- sume. Please apply in person with references to: Van Belle Flowers, 1979 Highway 2, Bowmanville. Only those selected for an inter- view will be contacted. YMCA CHILDCARE CENTRE in Ajax is looking for an experienced cook. Experience an asset. Cur- rent, clear Police Record Check mandatory. Please fax resume to: 905-619-4578. BEAUTIFUL SALON and Spa requires Receptionist/Assistant. For interview please call 905-728- 0435. BEAUTY SALON for sale, approx 1800sq.ft, fully equipped. Make an offer. For more info call (905)728-4953 ELYSIAN FIELDS DAY SPA is hiring part-time receptionist. Spa experience preferred. Please call (905)430-5952 or fax resume to 905-666-7544. NORTH WHITBY DAY SPA requires Esthetician and RMT. Ne- gotiable terms, commission basis or room rental available. If interest- ed please call 905-391-6850. OSHAWA'S TRENDIEST Lil Hair Salon needs licensed stylists with clientele for commission or chair rental. Please call (905)743-0747 RECEPTIONIST NEEDED with Salon experience 3 days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) PLEASE REPLY TO: File #233, P.O.Box 481, Oshawa, On L1H 7L5. CHAIR RENTAL or shared space available. Please call (905)430-6862 and leave a de- tailed message with number to be returned. SPA-ESTHETICIANS WANTED immediately.The Spa Carruthers Creek is expanding, and looking for F/T and P/T Estheticians, and RMTS. Applicants must have pre- vious experience, flexible hours. Fax resume to: 905-426-5153. ABBOTT ROOFING requires reli- able experienced sub-contractors for full time work in the Durham Region. Good rates, great work. Serious inquiries only. Call (905)723-4980 CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer, shop hand. Top Pay! Clean drivers licence. Experienced only. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 DETAILER REQUIRED for busy Whitby shop. Must be team oriented! Experience necessary. Full-time positions. Do not apply without a valid driver's licence. Phone 905-430-1604 leave mes- sage. ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE or labourer needed. Must have own vehicle, fax resumes to 905-655- 3450. EXPERIENCED LABOURERS for bricklayers must have own trans- portation. Work Oshawa & Toron- to. Phone Gary (905)725-7370 af- ter 6:30pm. LICENSED MECHANIC/3rd or 4th year Apprentice required immedi- ately for busy shop. Must have own tools. 905-420-0687. LONG TERM local business is looking for full time TRUCK MECHANIC. Ideal candidate would have propane license, fork- lift repair experience and some ap- prenticeship as diesel truck me- chanic. Company will assist in completion of license. Reply: File #229, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa Ont. L1H7L5. MOBILE TRAILER MECHANIC required. Licensed for trailer. Welding experience a must. Valid drivers license. Generous wages and benefits.Call Bryce 416-297- 1712 or 905-728-2346. TRUCK/TRAILER MECHANIC - Full-time position for a mobile trailer mechanic at 285 South Blair Street, Whitby. Third or fourth year apprentice acceptable. Valid driver's license, tools and transportation required. Proficient in English. Good oral, written, and interpersonal skills essential. Apply via email to: whitbyjobs@ eldorado-logistics.com PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR N.E. GTA - A leading sign manu- facturing company is looking for a Production Supervisor to manage the daily production and installa- tion of quality signage and décor in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate is a leader in their field possessing the following skills and abilities. Responsibilities: Implement and manage the Com- pany's health and safety program. Schedule and Supervise daily pro- duction and Installations based on customer requirements. Generate and analyze labour and production reports. Analyze all jobs prior to production to co-ordinate labour and materials. Quality control audit of all completed jobs prior to shipping. Co-Ordinate between sales, estimating and purchasing. Have the ability to nurture a posi- tive team environment. Qualifica- tions: 5 years of progressive man- ufacturing experience, in the sign or related industry. Ability to coach and train new and existing employ- ees. Exceptional communication, organizational and management skills. Ability to meet tight dead- lines in a fast paced environment. Excellent computer skills, profi- cient working with MS Office and Databases. Proven ability to in- itiate change and make improve- ments. Have a real sense of ur- gency to execute. Ability to work flexible hours. If you would like to be considered for this key position, please email your resume to canadiansign@aol.com or by fax to 905-985-4534. Please include Production Supervisor in the sub- ject line of your email. ADMINISTRATOR, MARKETING Programs. Fluently bi-lingual French and English mandatory. Organized, professional manner and computer skills required. Send email to jobs@dotcomyourevent.com to request a full job specification. Quote Position #553 BOOKKEEPER,Permanent/Part time. Quickbooks a must. Small but busy Pickering Office. Fax re- sume to 905-683-3454 EXPERIENCED P/T Receptionist required for a busy Real Estate of- fice. Must have strong computer skills, an excellent phone manner and be able to multi-task. Hrs. available Mon-Fri 4-7p.m.; Sat. 9-4p.m.; and Sun. 10-3 p.m. Please fax your resume Attention: Kim Martin 905-649-6405. MATURE RECEPTIONIST wanted, 2 days/week. Must be computer literate, a/r & a/p an asset. Must have own transportation, reliability is ESSENTIAL. $10-$11/hr. to start. Fax resume: 905-655-8092 or email: ogs@sympatico.ca No phone calls please. RIBO LICENSED CSR with 5 years industry experience required in Whitby brokerage. Personal and Commercial underwriting skills an asset. For consideration, fax re- sume to 905-433-5012 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 27, 2006, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SHIPPER/RECEIVER Entry-level for busy distribution company. Willing to train. Bayly/Brock Road. Fax resume to: 1-800-363-9040. "Nursing with our Hearts & Minds" CarePartners is a well-established nursing agency that can offer you flexible self scheduling, small team approach, very competitive wage rates and a full benefit package for both full and part-time staff. We are currently seeking RNs for positions in Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge areas. We are interested in applicants who have a broad nursing knowledge base, excellent assessment and teaching skills and ability to work both independently and within a team. Please forward resume to the address below: Beverley Postill Nurse Managers 206 Gilbert Street West Whitby, ON L1N 1R8 Fax: (905)668-9160 Email: beverley.postill@carepartners.ca 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.) Ta unton 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) 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com WHITBY WELCOMES YOU HOME Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. Park like setting. Fr iendly community. Convenient location. Steps to GO, shopping, 401. Affordable prices. From $870. Util incl. 1-888-303-1849 CELLCOM WIRELESS,Canada's Largest Rogers Wireless Dealer has immediate opening for experienced Sales People in our Pickering Power Centre Location. The successful Candidate will possess a positive attitude and have a proven track record in sales. Email resume to: steve@cellcomwireless.com or fax 416-645-1023. NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR of facility maintenance products. Local sales rep, junior position, will train. Car required. Room to move up. Fax resume to 905-852-5311. SALES ASSOCIATE with experi- ence. Needed for busy office ser- vices. Fax resume to: 905-666- 5394 or mail to: Judy 1B - 701 Rossland Rd. East., Whitby ON L1N 9K3 AJAX BRIDAL BOUTIQUE,re- quires experienced sales consul- tant for afternoon, evenings and weekends. Fax resume to: Joan- na 905-426-5224 or e-mail: bridal- desires@rogers.com. RMT's for busy Pickering clinic. High energy, responsible, reliable, serious interest in healing arts. F/T, P/T. E-mail resume to rmtwanted@ hotmail.com RMT TO JOIN a group of NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS at established clinic in Ajax. Please fax resume to 905-427-0054 or e-mail ajax@biologicalmedicine.ca CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires CYW / DSW graduates to work Part-Time with severely delayed children and youth with developmental disabil- ities and autism in the Scarbo- rough area. Experience with com- plex and aggressive behaviours essential. Shift work involved re- quiring day, evening, and weekend availability. G Class driver's li- cense required. C.P.I., First Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Refer- ence Check and Pre-Employment medical necessary. Only those se- lected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax resumes to: 416- 281-4529 or email: debdlc@on.aibn.com PHYSIO THERAPIST,Registered, to work full-time in long term care homes in Peterborough. Excellent salary, $90,000 plus. Please call 705-324-8512 or email resumes to: rehab.wellness@sympatico.ca PSW's and Home Makers required for Durham Region. Fax resume to 416-287-0653. RN REQUIRED for Permanent Part Time Position for PAR. ACLS preferred, BCLS required. Please forward resume for interview to: 2 Albert St. North, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4J1. Attention: Sandy. LOOKING FOR A Filipino (pre- ferred) live-in care giver to care for an elderly person with disabil- ity. Must speak Pampango. Light housekeeping. References. Call 647-883-8125. ADULT REHEARSAL BAND Pickering based. Keyboard, bass and trumpet player. Playing clas- sic rock/blues. Horns too! We're doing this for fun! Interested? Bill Joynt 416-574-0571, bill.joynt@sympatico.ca. *HOME SELLERS* Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamArea HomeSales.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? Free computerized list with pictures of homes available with No Money Down From $1,200/month Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #7051 Visit: www. DurhamStop Renting.com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* 3-BDRM,Oshawa, 2-storey, cozy older brick home, quiet Nas- sau/John St. area. Hardwood floors, gas furnace, newer win- dows, doors, wiring, breakers, plumbing. Brand new recroom, new flooring, private driveway, new single garage/workshop, 4 ap- pliances, $152,500. Call (905)404- 9489. www.privateexchange.com A PORT PERRY area NEW spec- tacular all brick bungalow exec. Home on 1 Acre lot Walk to Lake, Agents Welcome, Must see! Ask- ing $274k call 1-877-878-9899 toll free DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 Visit: www. Durham DistressSale.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure proper- ties from $170,000 No investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixer Uppers.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* HOME EVALUATION Find out what your home is worth On-Line Visit: www. DurhamOnLine Home Evaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* ONE OF A KIND Waterfront on Frenchman's Bay. For Sale by Owner $409,000.00. 661 Front Road, Pickering 3 Bdrm, Finished Bsmt Brand New Kitchen & Bath, New Carpet,New Hardwood, Bal- cony off of the Master Bdrm Over- looking Frenchman's Bay... You've gotta see this! 905-839- 4736 UNIQUE CUSTOM BUILT 2-Sto- rey, 5-Bedroom Colonial Style, 12.5 acres beautiful private prop- erty. North Bowmanville. 650-sq ft deck, above ground pool w/deck- ing, all brick, new windows, c/a, c/v, 3-levels, walkout basement, hardwood floors, barn/workshop. OPEN HOUSE, Jan 28 and 29, 2-4 pm. 4189 Regional Road 57, Bowmanville, 5 minutes north of 401, just south of Taunton Rd. Look for Sign or call 905-263-8416 PETERBOROUGH, CONDO,Pri- vate Sale, 2-bedroom, 2 baths, 1165sq.ft., 4 appliances, ground floor, immaculate building, east city, near lift locks & golf course. Available April 1st. (905)665-9274 MEDICAL OFFICE space for rent in a busy Whitby multi-disciplinary rehabilitation clinic. Suitable for paramedical practitioners. Office support and free parking available. Contact (905)404-8441 PRESTIGE OFFICE SPACE avail- able in Port Perry. Own entrance, avail February 1st. Call Sabrina (905)985-7727 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. AN INTERNATIONAL NYSE Company seeking home-based business sales agents. FT/ PT for needed service. 416-285-6738 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 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For infor- mation call (905)623-4172 HOW TO BUILD a part time busi- ness while keeping your present job. While leveraging your efforts in a unique method of creating re- sidual income. 1-866-786-3176 SENIOR’S RESIDENCE Health Care Professional. Looking for a Lifestyle Change? Be Your Own Boss. Established Senior’s Resi- dence/furnished home for sale one hour east of Toronto. Turnkey operation. Owner Draws 85K. Selling Price:$494,900. Fin Avail- able with 35% D.P. No Investors Please! Kendell Attrux, Re/Max Ability 905-434-7777 SMALL UNIQUE VENDING ma- chine business. 3 machines each with confectionary, pop & coin changer. Established locations in Durham Region for 4 years. Call Barry 905-985-8124. THIS FRANCHISE is the Natural choice, visit www.turflogic.ca $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Refi- nances, Self-employed, Commer- cial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FI- NANCIAL CORP 1-888-307-7799 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2-bed- room, balcony, parking, laundry $795, 905-429-2036; Also Reno- vated 1 bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Simcoe/Bloor Oshawa. 1- 800-486-9826; Laundry, parking, immediate. Whitby, 2-bedroom $850/incl. Harwood floors, 905- 430-7868.. 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 BDRM BSMT apt in Oshawa Taunton/Somerville area parking, sep entrance, shared laundry; no smoking/pets, 1st/last, referenc- es,$680+hydro 905-439-1734 leave message 1 BEDROOM APT.,Bond & Wil- son area, laundry, parking, $675 monthly, hydro included, first & last, available Now. Call 905-571- 1598. 1 BEDROOM OSHAWA area, basement apartment, semi- furnished, separate entrance, fully self contained, no smoking, pets allowed. Call Robert Today 416-402-3435 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 BSMT APT,Central Oshawa, no parking, avail. Feb. 1st, $495/mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. Call (905)884-6922 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 BASEMENT APT., in N.E. Oshawa separate en- trance, 1 parking, laundry facilities, all inclusive except phone. No pets. Available March 1st. $650/month. Call (905)576-7887 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 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM Main Floor Bungalow, hardwood floors, well maintained, parking, no smok- ing/dogs. $1175/month plus half utilities. 416-924-6796. 1-BEDROOM WALKOUT base- ment apt., Bloor/Grandview, in- cludes laundry, parking, utilities and cable. $650 first/last. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Call (905)723-8613 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. 3 BEDROOM,2 baths, upper du- plex, quiet court, walk to Oshawa centre, civic Auditorium, Hwy 2., schools, open concept, backyard, laundry and utilities included. $1150 per mo. Available March lst. (905) 436-2895. 401/BROCK RD. Furnished basement (bachelor), female pre- ferred, private en- trance, $550/month. Including utilities. Available now. Call Bridget.905-426-5807. AJAX - LARGE 2 bedroom apart- ment available in clean 12 unit building in Pickering Village. Newly renovated. $795.month. (905) 686- 0470 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM,basement apartment, cable, parking. Full bath. Laundry available. First/last required. $750/month. Available Feb.lst. No smoking/pets. (905)683-5286. AJAX, BRIGHT, spacious 3 bed- room main level apartment, in a family oriented neighbourhood, hardwood and ceramic floors, new windows, walkout to a large fenced in yard, with a 16 x 32 kidney shaped in ground pool, laundry, separate entrance, 2 car parking. Walking distance to shopping cen- tre. Available March 1. $l,095. plus percentage of utilities. Cory (416) 270-1916. AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY,2 bedroom basement apartment. Ve ry clean. Near all amenities. Private entrance. Available imme- diately. $825/month plus utilities. No pets/smoking. Call 905-420- 1281 AJAX,Westney/Hwy 2, beautiful 2-bedroom condo, pool, exercise room, appliances, laundry, park- ing, air conditioning. Available Feb 1st. $1350 all inclusive. Call (905)427-5128. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedrooms $989 Available Feb/Mar 1st. 3- bedroom $1085, March 1st. Call 905-683-8421 or 905-683-5322. AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE- 2 large bdrms bsmt. apt., eat-in kitchen, huge livingroom, open- concept, new, clean. 2-parking, cable. No pets/smoking. $950/mo inclusive. First/last. February 1. (905)426-4773 AVAIL. FEBRUARY 1ST.Two bedroom apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 anytime. AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST.Walk to Oshawa Centre. Spacious 2 bedroom in small quiet building, large kitchen, laundry, parking, fridge, stove, heat included. $760. Call (905)723-0393 BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $745 + hydro($50/mo), available now & March 1st. Im- maculate, well-maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small build- ing. 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 - 1 bedroom. Bright, clean & new. Fireplace, parking, shared laundry, no dogs or smoking. $725/mo. includes utilities, a/c. First/last, references. Available March 1. Call 905-697- 0395 or 905-955-0053. BOWMANVILLE,immaculate 1 bedroom with balcony. Available February 1st. Clean, secure en- trance building. $885 rent includes laundry facilities, appliances, util- ities and parking. 905-623-0791 or 905-666-1074. BOWMANVILLE,newly renovated 2-bdrm, quiet bldg., parking, sep- arate laundry room. Close to 3 schools. $875/mo+ hydro. Avail- able. First/last, deposit. (905)424- 4201 BRAND NEW PROFESSIONAL- LY finished 2 bedroom apartment, living, dining, kitchen with full bath, washer, dryer and parking. Con- tact: 905-686-2545. Cell: 416-875- 1084. PARK/ADELAIDE 1 bdrm bsmt $650.00, coin-op laundry, parking, bus stop at door, 1st and last req'd 905-426-5844. BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL - Oshawa, Wilson/Bloor area, dead end street, large 2 bedroom, base- ment, in home. Brand new. Separ- ate entrance, parking, appliances available. $850 plus hydro. lst/last, no pets/smoking. (905) 260-1496. CENTRAL AJAX - newly renovat- ed 2-bedroom basement apt. Util. and parking included, No smok- ing/pets. $850/mo/first/last re- quired. Available now. (905)619- 0822 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 905-683-6021 to arrange a viewing & discuss our current special Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM in new- er 3 plex, $825/month plus util- ities. Laundry and parking onsite. No pets, No smoking. 1st/last month required (905)435-7902 COURTICE- Large bright 3-bdrm, apt., main level of house. Town- line/Bloor. Near amenities, schools, park. $1200, appliances & utilities included. March 1st. First/last. 905-404-8548, cell 905- 431-5958. IMMACULATE MAIN FLOOR 3 bedroom bungalow, all appliances, 5 pc. bath, has everything. Imme- diate. $l,200 per mo. oshawa - 2 min. to 401 share utilities. (905) 438-3767, (647)895-5220. LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment in Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $850 per mo. Available immediately. Call (905) 725-9991. MARY/ADELAIDE,3-bdrm, top 2 floors of house, avail. March 1st. Separate entrance, $1000/mo in- cludes parking, cable, c/a. Profes- sional adults preferred. No smok- ing/pets. (905)448-0422 NEWLY RENOVATED one bed- room main-floor, brand new appli- ances, eat-in kitchen, laundry, parking, available immediately. $750/inclusive. King/Ritson area. 613-338-3008, (905)243-0989 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, March lst., Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009 ONE BEDROOM basement apart- ment, separate entrance, close to 401 and White's Rd. $750. Avail- able immediately. Single person preferred, no pets/smoking. (905) 831-8146. One bedroom basement apt for rent in AJAX available immediately MacGill & Sullivan separate entrance, steps to bus, no smoking/pets, pr. cable, first/last $850-all inclusive (905)686-4394 ONE BEDROOM Bsmt Apartment. Separate Entrance. Harmo- ny/Rossland-Oshawa. Freshly Painted. Available Feb 1. $725 Call 905-426-0094 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA Simcoe & Taunton 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 - 1-bed. Large separate driveway, sparate entrance, laun- dry, recenly renovated, large lot, close to all amenities, large eat-in kitchen. Excellent area. Available Feb 1st. $685/inclusive. Call (905)432-1533 OSHAWA - 2 MIN. TO 401,im- maculate one bedroom basement, has everything, separate entry, gas fireplace, lots of parking, $800 monthly with shared utilities Imme- diate. (905) 438-3767, (647) 895- 5220. 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)728-8066, (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, 1-BEDROOM base- ment, $625/mo, walkout, separate entrance, near bus/shopping, park- ing, no pets, single professional preferred, Bloor/Grandview, March 1st. (905)571-4689, 905-433-0839 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. OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, 1-bdrm on third floor of old Victorian home. All amenities, laundry, parking, $720/month inclusive. Smokers welcome. Call (905)914-3133 OSHAWA, NEAR HOSPITAL,2- bedroom suitable for couple. Clean, patio, parking, new condi- tion. Immediate possession. $800/month + hydro. 416-707- 4097 PARK/ADELAIDE Large 3-4 bed- room unit,$1300 inclusive. 2 floors large kitchen, diningroom, office, private entry. coin-op laundry, parking, bus stop at door, 1st and last req'd 905-426-5844. PICKERING - Bayly and West- shore. One bedroom basement apartment, utilities included plus cable, no smoking/pets. $650 per mo. lst/last required. (905) 839- 3729. PICKERING –GO STATION.3- bdrm main floor, 5 appliances, parking, a/c, laundry. Immaculate. Right by lake, Bayview Heights P.S ., 401. $1050+ 70%. Febru- ary. 647-430-3517. Must leave message. PICKERING 3 BEDROOM BASE- MENT, Liverpool/Bayly. 5 minute walk to GO, PTC, Waterfront. Newly renovated. Parking. Eat-in kitchen, family area. Tile through- out. New paint & appliances. Close to all amenities. Lots of windows. A must see! $900/month inclusive, first/last. Available Feb. 1st. 905- 621-4919 PICKERING BASEMENT APART- MENT and rooms for rent. Own entrance in basement and parking. Available February 1. First/last re- quired. No smoking/pets. 905- 619-3748. PICKERING Fairport/Dunbarton, Absolutely beautiful 1 Bedroom, ground floor Apt. Suitable for Sin- gle person. Includes utilities, cable, parking, a/c, laundry, no smok- ing/pets. Avail. Immed. $850/month. Mark 905-420-4451 PICKERING VILLAGE, (Mill/Lin- coln), one-bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance, c/a, cable, parking, suits 1 person, no smok- ing/pets. Avail. Feb. 1st.. $750/mo. 905-683-3892 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, fur- nished large 2 bedroom above ground basement apartment, laun- dry, exercise room, parking, air. Close to GO train, shopping. Util- ities included. No smoking/pets. $875/month. (905)831-8434 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., separate side entrance, includes washer, dryer. No pets, non-smoker. $850 all inclusive. Call (905)831-8787 PICKERING, BROCK/KINGSTON Rd.New, beautifully finished, 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking. New appliances, spacious washroom, a/c. No pets/smoking. $875/month. First/last. 905-683- 0967 or 416-888-5511. PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, 1 bedroom, walk-out, 4pc wash- room, fridge/stove, suit single per- son or couple. No smoking/pets. $700. References required. Avail- able immediately. Call 416-875- 9494 after 5. PORT PERRY,Quiet, well kept large deluxe 1200sq.ft. 3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Rent+utilities first/last. Call 905-985-3406 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. immedi- ately. $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 WHITBY-DUNDAS/GARDEN 2 bedroom basement apt., first month free, backs onto Rosedale Par k, large bright livingroom, shower only, shared laundry, park- ing Feb.1st $895 includes cable. Condolyn Management. 905-428- 9766 Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $895 905-668-7758 SIMCOE/BLOOR, large 2 bed- room, clean building, fully remod- eled, $800 inclusive. WHITBY large 1 bedroom, adult lifestyle building, $785 inclusive. Both avail. Feb1, 905-259-8259, 905- 576-9779. UXBRIDGE NEW!Town house / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 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,Dundas/Cochrane, spa- cious 3 bedroom bungalow, main floor, hardwood, 2 parking, bus, GO. No pets/smoking. $1130 in- cludes utilities. March 15th. (905)451-0800 WHITBY, newly renovated, im- maculate, 3 bedroom house for rent, $950/month. Whitby base- ment apartment, $695/mo. Call 24 hr. a day 1-800-560-5517. LARGE EXECUTIVE HOME in Port Perry for rent for short term. Fully furnished. 4+ bedrooms. First & last, references. Absolutely no smoking. 905-985-7747. 2 BEDROOM CONDOMINIUM for rent. Bowmanville, use of exercise room, 2 parking spaces, walk-out to patio, no smoking, pets nego- tiable. $1100 plus utilities. (905)623-6760. PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths, 4 appliances, bal- cony, air, parking, close to amen- ities Available February 1st $l,250/month. Call (905)831-0259. $1, 200, 3 BEDROOM, Bayly/Liv- erpool. Hardwood flooring, fin- ished basement, spotless. Freshly painted. Spacious rooms. Excel- lent neighbourhood. Close to amenities. Call Matthew: 416-930- 3191. A must see! 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 HOME, newly reno- vated with office. Ideally suited for home business, downtown Port Perry. 6 appliances, hardwood/ce- ramic, french doors to deck. Avail- able immediately. $1600+utilities. 905-213-2192. 2-BEDROOM HOME and garage, $875/monthly + utilities. First/last required. Available Feb. 1st/06. South Oshawa. (905)668-9913 3 BEDROOM house on beautiful piece of property in Uxbridge. Available immediately. Call Gary: 905-852-5557 cell: 905-649-0257 3 BEDROOM,over 2200 sq.ft. of living space. Fireplace, Master Bedroom Ensuite, Games Room, Main Floor Laundry & Back Yard. $1600/month negotiable, Open House: Saturday & Sunday (Jan. 28th & 29th) 12-3p.m. 1587 Dellbrook Pickering, Call 416-577-3823 3-BDRM main floor of newly up- graded house, Bayly/Liverpool. . Avail. immediately. $1200/mo+ util- ities. Located near Pickering Hy- dro plant. Call (416)721-6362. 3-BEDROOM DUPLEX 5 min. N/E of Oshawa, $1000/month (includes heat) plus utilities, no smoking/no pets, Available immediately. Phone (905)263-2352 359 BUENA VISTA,Oshawa, newly renovated house for rent, 2- bedroom, laundry room, large liv- ing room, dining room, eat-in kitch- en. Rear entrance occupant park- ing. Huge yard, fridge and stove, washer and dryers. Close to shop- ping and Oshawa Centre. No car necessary. $725/month plus hy- dro. Available Feb 1st-March 1st. Call (905)725-5587 A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 27, 2006 www.durhamregion.com & & &Worship WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 15 27 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us ! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 15 43 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Come To advertise your church in our regular Worship section on Fridays call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218. Email: jsam@durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Notice:The Erskine and Fairport Cemeteries are administered by Dunbarton-Fairport United Church. The Trustees of Dunbarton-Fairport Unit- ed Church are changing the By-Laws governing the administration of these Cemeteries. The re- vised By-Laws will take effect February 28, 2006 . Any interested parties may contact the Church of- fice at 1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering, ON, L1V 1G8 for information or to obtain a copy. The revised By-Laws are subject to the approval of the Provincial Registrar, Cemeteries Act. The Erskine Memorial Service will be held June 11, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FLEA MARKET STARTING OUR SECOND YEAR COME VISIT US AT "THIS AND THAT MARKET" 870 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby (Between Thickson Rd & Garrard) Open every Sunday Between 9 to 4 WE OFFER: Free to Air Satellite Sales & Service, Electronics, DVDs, CDs, Crafts, Furniture, Brand new Liquidation Furniture, Wood Products, Antiques, Glassware, Jewellery, Records, Dolls, Memorabilia, Books, Collectibles, etc., etc., Snack Bar (great selection) Vendors Wanted For info. Ed 905-985-7715 Hope to See You TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881TO Contact Us Call: 905-668-6881 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com *Need a Car Loan - Call Credit-Zone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. 4-BDRMS,still being built, 2-1/2 baths, stainless steel appliances. Hwy 2/Westney, close to all amenities, avail. Feb. 3rd. $1400+utilities. No smoking/pets. 905-683-9006 or 416-410-1711 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down payment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's lead- ing realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 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 HARWOOD/HWY 2 Must See Executive 4 bedroom/3 full bath, 5 appliances. 2,500 sq./ft. Large deck, garage, 2 parking. $1,400+, cable+wireless internet. month2month. Tony, 416-574- 6037. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, near 401/amenities. Air con., new air + furnace. $1075+part utilities, Feb. 1st. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. 2-car Parking & laundry. 905-686-6773. See: www.privateexchange.com AJAX SOUTH,3 bedroom, with finished basement, $1400 plus util- ities, includes 5 appliances, avail. immediately. (905)831-9090. AJAX, 2 BEDROOM bungalow, $l,l50 plus utilities. Available Feb. lst. Call Dennis Morgan, 416 587- 0060 or 905 831-9500. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM house, close to Lake, schools, bus. Spacious very clean, split level, own laundry, deck, garage fenced yard, $1195 plus 1/2 utilities. (905)686-8612. AJAX, GREAT LOCATION:(Har- wood) main floors of detached house, 3-bedroom, eat-in kitchen, c/air, appliances, parking, $1250 monthly plus 80% utilities. No pets/smokers, February 1st. (905)509-1437 AJAX, WESTNEY/ROSSLAND. Clean, well-kept, 3-bdrms, 5 appli- ances, new windows/floors, fire- place, bsmt, garage, 2-car parking, cac, cvac, no smoking/pets. Avail- able February 15, $1300/mo+util. Call 905-427-7852. 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. 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 COURTICE,1 year old 4 bedroom executive home. $1750/month plus utilities, min 1 year lease. Call Colin Blakelock, Remax Rouge River, 905-668-1800. COURTICE, 3+1 BEDROOM,4 baths, mf family & laundry. Fin- ished basement, sep dining room, available immediately. Call John or Linda (905)433-1576 COURTICE,large brand new 3 bedroom executive home, 3 baths, finished basement, large yard, avail. Feb.1, $1800 plus utilities, first & last. 905-259-8259 or 905- 576-9779 HOUSE FOR RENT - 3 bedroom, main floor. Newly decorated. $1,000 plus 2/3 utilities, First/last. Nice area, great location, near OC, fridge/stove/dishwasher. Available immediately. Call 905-983-5917 or 905-439-4524. HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY- large clean 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, large yard, laundry facilities, min. from Oshawa. $995+utilities. First/last. 905-571-0770. MAGILL/WESTNEY upper floor 4 bedroom. Close to amenities. 1-parking & garage. Available immediately. No pets. $1350/util- ities included. (905)428-8656, (705)437-4813 or (905)427-6622 N.W. WHITBY - very clean, three bedroom bungalow, finished base- ment, hardwood floors, 5 applianc- es, C/A, $1250+ utilities.. No pets/smoking. Call 905-666-2226 . NEW HOME!!! For lease. Ajax North. 4 bdrm., 3 1/2 bathrooms, $1, 600/month + utilities. Call Roger Crevelle 905-619-2655 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom house (Main floor), large kitchen. Park and Bloor. (905) 728-8066 or (905)686-0470. OSHAWA,clean main level 3 bed- room bungalow, appliances, no smoking/no pets, lst/last, referenc- es, $l,050 plus utilities. Available Feb.lst. (905) 576-7677 or (905) 242-3838. OSHAWA,3-bdrms, c/a, garage/2 car interlocking driveway, beauti- fully landscaped, deck. Close to Durham College. 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances. $1300/mo plus utilities. Available Feb 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (905)571-4372 OSHAWA, SOMERVILLE,bunga- low, main floor, air conditioning. Suits quiet non-smokers. No pets, $1095 inclusive, or less plus util- ities. Available Feb or March 1st. (905)263-4644 PICKERING -WHITES/BAYLY, bright, clean, 3 bedroom , fridge, stove, dishwasher, full bathroom, a/c, fireplace, laundry, and park- ing. close to 401, public transpor- tation, schools, shopping. $l,200 per mo. plus utilities. call 416 - 875-2115. PICKERING LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Huge 3 bedroom bungalow. New hardwood floors bay windows,new paint, appliance, eat-in kitchen 5 minutes walk GO station, PTC, waterfront. Close to all amenities, large front and backyard parking. $1100+60%utilities. first/last Avail- able Feb. 1st. 905-621-4919. PICKERING-Whites/Bayly in per- fect condition, 3 bedroom bunga- low, close to Lake, main floor only. Own laundry, appliances, air, $1300 inclusive. Available now. Condolyn Management (905)428- 9766. VILLAGE FAMILY HOME,3 bed- rooms, gas furnace, large garden lot. Located near Port Perry. Ref- erences essential. Call 905-985- 8013 for interview. 3-BEDROOM townhouse/garage in West Lynde, Whitby. Close to schools/GO/401. Rent $1295 (in- cludes water/5-appliances) plus utilities. New flooring. First/last/references required. Availability-Immediate. Call 905- 668-2204. BEAUTIFUL Oshawa executive 3- bdrms, 2 baths, cathedral ceiling, air, gas f/p, 5 appliances, garage. Walk to everything. $1295/mo, first/last. No smoking/pets. Avail Feb.1st. (905)987-1139 BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE, in Bradley Estates, hardwood floors,ceramic tiles through- out, freshly painted, avail Mar./Apr. 1, $1275 Plus util- ities, water included. Call Pe- ter(416)992-8541 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. PICKERING -3 bedroom Town- house, (Glenanna/Kingston) No Smoking/pets. Close to all amen- ities, 401, Go Train,Schools, Mall $1200 + elec. Great condition, hardwood flooring, interlock patio, avail immed. Call 416-560-6854 PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated. $999 + utilities. First/last. Memory Lane, Liver- pool/Finch. Available immediately. (416)724-0404 PICKERING SOUTH, Eyer Drive, 3 bedroom, 2 underground parking spaces, near school, 401, OPG conservation area. Avail. immedi- ately. $1250. Call Sabina 905- 839-2512. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is processing appli- cations for our next orientation. Applications can be picked up at the Community Centre, Mon.- Thurs. During day office hours, al- ternative pick up points will posted on Community Centre door, 2 CLEAN rooms for rent. $375 and $400. No smoking, no pets, close to shopping and bus. (905) 619- 0701. AJAX NORTH - Highway 2 & Harwood. Close to Durham Centre. Utilities included. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediatley. $400/mo. First/last, references required. Call 905-427-2923, leave message. AJAX - unfurnished room, Bay- ly/Harwood. Share kitchen/bath. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. Utilities included. No smoking/pets. From $375/mo/first/last. Avail. immed. 905-686-8104, 416-834-9759, 416-858-4094. AN EXCEPTIONAL OSHAWA ful- ly furnished, large bed-sitting room in executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). Includes 27" TV, cable, Queen size bed, plus all bedding. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. Close to Shops, UOIT/Dur- ham College, GM, OPG Plants. No smoking/pets. Worth checking out. (905) 440-4569 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY,Fur- nished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Picker- ing Generating Station, PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905-420-4318 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathrooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, near all amenities, $440- $460/month. 905-424-0881 BED & BREAKFAST STYLE. Furnished accommodations in professional home (Oshawa). Suits mature professional male, non-smoker. $115/week, first/last, references. Call (905)723-6761 BROOKLIN - large unfurnished room on 3rd floor in adult-occupied building. Cozy, quiet atmosphere. Fridge, available now. No dogs, no smoking. $495/mo. inclusive. 905- 424-9743. PICKERING WHITES ROAD/401 furnished bachelor/bedsit, private bathroom, underground parking, no smoking, suits contract person or commuter $140/week. Available immediately. 905-831-9248 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly walk to GO, fully furnished, private room, TV, laundry/kitchen. Suit- able for professional, no smok- ing/pets. $475-incl. first/last. Avail immediately. 416-573-4445, 905- 421-0225 PICKERING,Liverpool/Bayly, rooms available for $350/month, all inclusive, shared kitchen, avail- able immediately. Call (905)621- 4919 PICKERING,Whites/Oklahoma. Large unfurnished room. Cable, laundry, parking incl. Share kitch- en/bath. Separate entrance. Avail. Feb.1st. $500/mo inclusive. First/last. No smoking/pets. (905)831-5763 ROOM FOR RENT - Thick- son/Hwy 2 area. Full use of house including laundry. Bus, shopping, $500 per mo negotiable. Available immediately. (905) 576-9826 ROOM, WHITBY.unfurnished room, share bath, shared kitchen. Parking, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking. $425/month, Avail- able immediately. (416)602-4103 WEST PICKERING - furnished rooms in clean quiet all adult home. Suitable for mature respon- sible non-smokers. Share sep. kitchen, bathrooms, bus, parking, first/last/references. (905)509- 2459 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. LOOKING FOR 2 Professional roommates to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. Close to all amenities and only 5mins to 401. $550/month all in- clusive, no pets, non-smoker call Kevin (905)579-8613 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,Whites Rd/401, new- ly renovated, clean. Available im- mediately. Private entrance. No smoking, no pets. Call after 6:30pm 905-839-5994. FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 hp. Evinrude, Northtrail trailer, tongue jade. Boat runs well & in great shape. $1700. Also 36 lb. thrust Minn Kota electric $250. Will store for winter. 705-328-0402 af- ter 6 p.m. A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! PRAGUE - with Lynn McDonald, May 11 - 21/06, $2095. Spring tour, music, history, the Castle, countryside. Info: Lynn 905-985- 0609. 30 days after January 25 2006 Ajax Mini Storage will sell by Public auction the following accounts that are delinquent to cover the rent and expenses. Clifton Fisher 64 Ritchie Ave Ajax Ontario L1S 6S4. Douglas Bond 23-730 Ce- dar Street Oshawa Ontario L1A 4H6. Louise Cousi- neau 57 Andrea Road Ajax Ontario L1S 3V8. Paul Kavanagh 3112 Glencrest Road Burlington Ontario L7N 2H6. Lee Caparelli 25 Galsworthy Drive Markham Ontario L3P 1S7. Ian McNish 159-60 Queen St West Tor onto Ontario M5H 2M3 Any of the above tenants may pay amount owing in Cash, or Debit Card & Re- deem their merchandise any time prior to the auc- tion. Dated in the Town of Ajax in the Province of On- tario January 25 2006, Ajax Mini Storage 180 Sta- tion Street Ajax Ontario L1S 1R9 905-427-5211 INDO CANADIAN male seeking female for friend, easy-going, no smoking/pets. 35+up. Spend quiet evenings together. Call (647)293- 9467 SINCERE SINGLES,to meet someone special call 1-866-719- 9116. Specializing in long term re- lationships since 1992. 1/2 price specials. RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 17 years experience, infants-10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/De- laney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 PA RT TIME CHILDCARE required in my home (Church/Delaney ar- ea) for 3 children. Mondays/Thurs- days 9-1. Mature students wel- come. 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(905)985-1569. 20 & 40 FOOT CARGO BINS, $2,400 - $2,800; 8' Arctic plow $1,950; 6 ton float trailer $3,200. Call 905-718-6375. 2001 YFZ 350 BANSHEE QUAD. Excellent condition. Very low hours. Must be seen to appreciat- ed. Asking $4,500. Call (905)725- 4197 and leave message to view 2004 POLARIS 330 ATP 4-wheeler, 5 ft. blade, winch, as new, asking $7,000. After 6 p.m. 705-324-8030 4 PCE. PICKLED pine finished bedroom set, includes dou- ble/queen headboard, triple dresser with over sized mirrors and chest of drawers. Excellent condition. Asking $l,250. Call Owen (905)433-0577 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. MEGA CITY ROOFING INC. Roofing is our name! 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Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Come to the 'BIG ORANGE BARN for BIG BARN SAVINGS" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday Sale January 29th Preview 11:30 a.m. Starts 1:00 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unique sale of warehouse overruns, estate & antique items. Art, including Trisha Romance prints, Furniture for every room in the house as well as our "BIG RUG BLOWOUT". Consignments welcome for our upcoming "Antique Auction" - Auctioneers - Victor Brewda & Peter Raithby Call 905-683-0041 - Come & see why... "We are Durham's Best Kept Secret" In Loving Memory of my Wife Barbara Ann Wilkins July 19, 1949-January 23, 2005 A year has come and gone so fast, But I still remember our happy past. You're smiling face, your loving thoughts, Will always be in my heart. I know you're gone to a better place, And I know that smile is still on your face. So keep smiling babe, I'll soon be there, And once again, we'll be a pair. Your Loving Husband Gib In Memory of a Loving Mother & Grandmother It's been a year since you were taken away, The pain is the same as it was that day. Why God took you so early, We'll never know why We think of you often, up high in the sky. As time goes by, we will forget you never, Sweet memories of you will stay with us forever. Lisa, Greg, Kaitlyn & Jordan Lori, Graham & Ashley The family of the late Giuseppe "Joe" Longo wishes to express sincere and heartfelt thanks to those who shared in their sorrow. The many condolences, flowers, charitable donations, memorial masses and perpetual prayers are very much appreciated. Special thanks to the nurses and doctors of 6F, Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Many thanks to the staff of the Armstrong Funeral Home for their professionalism. Grazie to Father Casullo, Father Sandro and St. Mary of the People's Parish. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the People's Church, 570 Marion St., (Stevenson Rd. N.) Oshawa. Longo & Marimpietri Families A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 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, Your parts Specialists! Refrigerators, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Visit our showroom. Large selection! 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. BAKERS PRIDE,2 deck, electric pizza oven, counter model, 208 volts, $500, Garland "Starfire" 36" oven, 6 burners, stainless steel, gas range, new condition $1250. (905)986-1991 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 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. 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 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. DINING ROOM suite, contempo- rary bleached oak, seats 8, new condition, $600, beautiful sofa & love seat, cream with pale pastel, new-too big for room $600. 905- 576-9933. DINING ROOM suite, table, 4 chairs, hutch, rosewood, asking $300 OBO, (905)837-3216. DININGROOM SUITE, 9pc. Fruitwood , 4 upholstered and 2 armchairs, curved glass hutch, orignally $6900, asking $2600. (905)666-9546 DININGROOM SUITE,beautiful contemporary bleached solid oak, table, extends to seat 10, 6 chairs, and hutch, mirrored with glass shelves, cost $7500, asking $1900, like new. (905)509-3130 or 416-841-2993. ELECTRIC SCOOTER,2 wheel, red, new, never been used, with helmet. Suitable for trailer park or cottage. Electric, worth $600 new, asking $500 or best offer. Phone 1-705-786-2521. FOR SALE:Carboys, aerators, champagne, wine and cooler bot- tles $60; Casting kit, books etc., all for $75. Rice Lake area. 905- 342-3067. GENERATOR BLOW-OUT!!All sizes, eg. 1800 watt $349.00. New, warranty. 888-743-9378. HARVEST TABLE 6 chairs 7' long maple by Fineart cost $3000, sell $1150. Country pine 10pc dining- room dovetail constructed pedestal style $1250. Oak bedroom set, 6pc & box & mattress, hardwareless styles $1200. Washer, 2yr $325, gas dryer 2yr $300. Dishwasher new $350. Single Craftmatic bed 2yr $850. (905)260-1123 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 LIKE NEW -1, 8pc. bdrm. Dresser, wing mirror, armoire, head, foot, rails, 2 night tables. Call 905-721-7202. 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 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Specials on all 2005 instock items. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. 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 $2250. 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. WE BUY YOUR JEWELLERY: RINGLEADER FINE JEWELLERY 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905-426-7464, WE BUY YOUR JEWELLERY, ask for Phil. SATELLITE TV:F.T.A. STOP PAYING $80+ monthly for TV! PPV Movies, Sports, Children, Adult+ Multi-Lingual Channels ALL FREE. 1000's of channels pos- sible- NO MONTHLY BILLS! Starting @ $199.00- Installation, repair and sales experts. U-NEEK ELECTRONICS, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 TRAILER - 4' 3" x 9 ft. 15" wheels, metal base, trailer dumps for un- laoding equipment or fill. $850. or best offer. Call (905) 655-5601. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000-6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 - $230 per month for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com XBOX with 5 contollers, 1 wire- less, 4 games component monitor cable $400. 905-922-7015. XBOX 360,Deluxe package, nev- er been opened, $1200 or highest bid. 905-922-7015. CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. WANTED:appliances, under 8years, good working clean, bedroom furniture adult or childs, dining room furniture, livingroom furniture and wood kitchen table and chairs. will pay cash & pick up. (905)260-1123 -FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 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. LAKERIDGE FARM FIREWOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905- 424-1735. BASSETT HOUND PUPPIES (hush puppy), male and female. Variou s colours, must see. Parents on site. Ready to go. Dewormed, first shots. $600. 905-697-3106. CHIHAUHUAS,adorable puppies, short & med coat, buff and white, males & females, home raised, heath guaranteed. (905)722-9360. CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Tattooed and guaranteed. 705- 786-0322. FREE TO RIGHT HOME,Weima- raner, 2-yr old spayed female. Needs loving, active & firm family. Current owner travels too much. For interview call Heather (905)409-9603 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS:Big Boned, Available Feb 1st, 8 weeks old. Parents on site. 1st shots and dewormed. Call Steve (905)244- 1212 $600 firm. JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, 4 fe- males, 2 males. Dew claws re- moved, tails docked, vet checked and first shots $350. (705)878- 3713.They are so cute! LAB PUPPIES-Chocolate/Black guaranteed, microchipped, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, $850.00 705-357-1797 MINIATURE PINSCHER,male, 5 months old, black/brown, adorable. Must sell, moving. Call (905)619- 0247 SOFT-COATED WHEATON Ter- rier puppies, home-raised, gor- geous Teddy bears. Parents on- site. Ready to Go! 905-430-0531. WE NEED A loving family. 3 - Two year old Himalayan cats, all shots, spayed and neutered, awesome laid back lap cats. Contact Peter or Lynn (905) 420-9915. 1991 CHEV CAPRICE,only 120,000 km. $2500. as is OBO. 1995 GMC Safari $2400. as is OBO. Phone Jim @ 905-720- 1529. 1991 DODGE SHADOW, $500 As Is. 905-579-0252. 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 98 en- gine, e-tested, uncertified, $1, 000. 905-427-4249. ESTATE SALE: 2002 BUICK LeSabre Custom, Royal Blue, 6 cyl., fully loaded, 66,000kms, $16,000 certified. Please call (905)571-0785 2000 FORD FOCUS $4,490. 1999 Saturn $3,999. 1998 Mazda Protege $3,999. 1997 VW Golf $3,690. 1992 Honda Prelude SR $4,990. Others from $1,699 and up. Certified, e-tested. Call (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002, www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2004 HYUNDAI TIBURON Auto, 4-cyl. Sexy Sports Coupe is abso- lutely mint! 24600-km, lady driven, smoke free, extra clean. Power everything, A/C, sunroof, CD, alarm. Full Warranty! Buy $18,900 or take over lease $370/mth (tax incl) 1st 2 months free. 416-949- 2320 days; 905-432-0064 eve, NEED A CAR? LET US GIVE YOU THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE! APPLY ONLINE WWW.VILLAGE CHRYSLER.CA OR CALL 905-683-5358 OR 906-767-0951 ASK FOR BRIDGET WE GET YOU DRIVING! $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleases call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. A1 $$$$$ AARON & ACE.Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. 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PEARSON, Violet May - Peacefully at Rouge Val- ley Health System, Ajax Site on Sunday January 22nd, 2006 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Har- vey.Dear mother of Frank and his wife Heather, Howard and his wife Julie, Rosemary, Nancy and her husband Ron Fleury and the late Susan. Mother in Law to Glenn Hess. Loving Grandmother to Betty, Barry, Joy, Paul, Charlotte, Gerald, Christopher, Justin and Dale and Greatgrandmother to Amanda, Ben, Dawson, Kayley, Christina and Gabriel. Sister to Clifford Liscombe and his wife Blanche, Leonard Liscombe and his wife Rita. Pre-deceased by Betty Liscombe and Gerald. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Fr iday. Service is in the Chapel on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 31 A/P A dve r t i s i n g Fe a t u re A d v e r t i s i n g Fe a t u r e Advertising Feature C e l e b r a t i n g C e l e b r a t i n g t h e P r o g r e s s t h e P r o g r e s s o f D u r h a m ’sof D u r h a m ’s B u s i n e s s ’sBusiness’s H o n o u r R o l l 2 0 0 6HonourRoll2006 Honour Roll 2006 D u r h a m ’s D u r h a m ’s 2 0 2 0 20 y r s . y r s . yrs. Presents Established in 1972 BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. SALES • LEASING • SERVICE COLLISION REPAIRS www.bissellbuick.com 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, ON Bus. 905-683-6561 Fax: 905-683-8705 www.bissellbuick.com IN BUSINESS SINCE 1984 905-509-1722 Private school Pre-school To Grade 8 -Plus- • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours •Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed “ I hear and I fo rget, I see and I remember, I do and I understa nd” E.H. Celebrating 22 years 401 Kingston Rd. Pickering Voted Best Private School 2005 Montessori Learning Centre Pickering montesso rilearning.c om 9 0 5 -4 2 7 -9 1 6 0 905-427-9160 E s t a b l i s h e d 1 9 8 8 E s t a b l i s h e d 1 9 8 8 N o r t h A j a x D e n t a l 475 WESTNEY RD. N., AJAX Evening & Sat. Appointments Emergency Service Available FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY rrs TM New Patients Welcome TOOTH WHITENING ORTHODONTICS SPORTS GUARDS RELAXING GAS Family owned and operated since 1995 Interior Shampoo Exterior Wax Rustproofing/Oil Spray We take pride in what we do Many More Services Available 221 Westney Rd. S., Unit A, Ajax 905-619-2899 www.pickeringhonda.com Whites Rd & 401 Pickering Te l: 905-831-5400 Fax: 905-831-3381 Since 1989 At Durham Secondary Academy, successful learning is a priority. Our formula for success is: Individual attention with outstanding teachers in an informal, friendly environment. We offer all core secondary school courses in unique 10-week semesters. We specialize in Math, Science and the Arts with experienced teachers who provide hands-on learning. We accept part-time and full-time students who can combine attendance at DSA with regular high school attendance. NEW SEMESTER BEGINS FEBRUARY 1ST ENROLL NOW! Established 1997 Durham Secondary Academy & Middle School An Alternative Private Education School 520 Westney Rd., South, Ajax 905-426-4254 Established in 1979 SPECIALIZING IN: • Business Men’s Haircuts • Flat Tops • Boys Cuts RR O Y A L 905-831-1221 Me n’s H ai rstyling & B aber Sh op Traditional Barbering at it’s Best H ours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm Sat. 8:30am-5pm No appt. necessary 7 5 0 O k l a h om a D r. at W hites Road • Hot Towel Shaves • Senior Specials 50% OFF N ew Cu stomers Onl y. Br in g in this ad & save 50% off the reg. price of any service. Exp: A pril 2 9/06 BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE for Ages 6-12 years Full day of care on all school holidays and PA Days Located at Liverpool Rd. and 401. Established in 1969 9 0 5 -8 3 9 -2 8 6 8905-839-2868 Hours: 6:30am-9am 2:30pm-6pm 5 1 3 We s t n e y R d . S . 513 Westney Rd. S. A j a x , O n t . L 1 S 6 W 8 Ajax, Ont. L1S 6W8 P h :9 0 5 -6 8 3 -5 0 0 0 Ph: 905-683-5000 F a x :9 0 5 -6 1 9 -2 5 0 0 Fax: 905-619-2500 Quality One Realty Ltd. Joan Rogers EE m a il : j r o g e r s @ t r e bn e t .c om Email: jrogers@trebnet.com Serving the community in Real Estate for 26 years! MOODIE’S MOTOR INN 778 KINGSTON RD. IN AJAX SINCE 1958 905-683-1995 Featuring SEE TO DAY’S COUPON! Mmmmm.....Mmmmm..... .com.com PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Jan. 16. GAME ONE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 39 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 26. TOP SCORERS West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch: George Iordanov 13, Elman McLean 12, Paul Vorvis 5. Gallantry’s: John Girmonte 7, Jim Bowen 6, Tony Oliver 6. GAME TWO Ellis Packaging 68 vs. Verifeye 52. TOP SCORERS Ellis Packaging: Conrad Davis 25, Dave Bayliss 14, John Esposito 10, Joe Lococo 8. Verifeye: Scott Poulton 19, Tom Rowen 12, Collin Exeter 11, Steve Holmes 6. GAME THREE Knights Corner Pub & Grill 58 vs. Accent Building Sciences 38. TOP SCORERS Knights: Randy Filinski 23, Rod Fraser 15, Mike Jovanov 10, Jim Wilkinson 5. Accent: Bill Linton 18, Rick Jones 9, Mike Horn 7, Ian Campbell 4. GAME FOUR Ell-Rod Holdings 59 vs. Best Buy Insurance 39. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Roger Young 15, Steve Leahy 10, David Voth 8, Peter Dundas 8. Best Buy: Iain Grant 12, Reuben Newman 11, Frank Gallo 5, Tom Recalis 4. GAME FIVE Warwick Publishing 59 vs. Lakar Carpentry 49 TOP SCORERS Warwick Publishing: Luke Lukkonen 20, Claude Feig 14, Alonzo Starling 10, Sam Macada 9. Lakar Carpentry: John Fleming 13, Dodge Beckford 11, Pat Roach 9, Bill Warren 9. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS - TYKE DIVISION TEAM GP W L T GF GA GF AVG PTS Giant Tiger 13 11 1 1 98 45 0.6853 23 Sure Fit Factory Outlet 13 9 4 0 87 52 0.6259 18 Fujiki Dental Services 13 8 4 1 76 44 0.6333 17 John Boddy Homes 13 8 4 1 82 56 0.5942 17 Durham Reg. Police 13 6 5 2 64 55 0.5378 14 CAA South Cent Ont 13 5 7 1 68 84 0.4474 11 Lifestyle Sunrooms 13 4 7 2 48 64 0.4286 10 Wal-Mart/Charmin 13 4 8 1 56 75 0.4275 9 Smart Die & Design 13 3 9 1 54 116 0.3176 7 Pick. Vill. Source Sports 13 1 10 2 47 89 0.3456 4 NOVICE DIVISION TEAM GP W L T GF GA GF AVG PTS Pickering Firestone 13 10 1 2 93 38 0.7099 22 Rodman’s Heating 13 9 3 1 55 43 0.5612 19 The Optimist Club 13 9 4 0 93 59 0.6118 18 Fresco’s Sandwich Bar 13 8 4 1 45 46 0.4945 17 McDonald’s Ajax 13 7 3 3 44 38 0.5366 17 Ontario Power Gen. 13 5 6 2 52 39 0.5714 12 Vandermeer Nurseries 13 5 7 1 59 68 0.4646 11 Fujiki Dental Services 13 3 9 1 56 73 0.4341 7 The Toy Blox 13 3 10 0 39 77 0.3362 6 MultiSport MouthGuard 13 0 12 1 32 87 0.2689 1 ATOM STANDINGS TEAM GP W L T GF GA GF AVG PTS Smart Die & Design 14 11 1 2 77 27 0.7404 24 Flaherty McCarthy 14 10 4 0 62 48 0.5636 20 Ontario Power Gen. 14 9 4 1 45 36 0.5556 19 Total Home Comfort 14 7 3 4 62 34 0.6458 18 KC’s Pets 14 7 6 1 55 56 0.4955 15 Pick. Vil. Source Sports 14 7 7 0 60 67 0.4724 14 National Sports 14 6 7 1 42 33 0.5600 13 Fujiki Dental Services 14 6 7 1 57 51 0.5278 13 Marketing Solutions 14 5 8 1 69 72 0.4894 11 Copetti & Co. 14 3 8 3 52 75 0.4094 9 The Toy Blox 14 3 10 1 19 65 0.2262 7 Hazmasters 14 2 11 1 27 63 0.3000 5 Scoreboard JANUARY 27, 2006 NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com No Money Down!* 0% Interest! No Monthly Payments! OUR CROSS CANADA INVENTORY CLEARANCE EVENT JUST GOT BETTER! SENSATIONAL PRICES PLUS... OUR CROSS CANADA INVENTORY CLEARANCE EVENT JUST GOT BETTER! SENSATIONAL PRICES PLUS... FINAL WEEKEND! ENDS MONDAY! NOTHING!NOTHING! ABSOLUTELYABSOLUTELY UNTILUNTIL Now You’ll Pay Now You’ll Pay 20072007 * CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES OUR INTEGRITY PRICES ARE THE LOWEST! GUARANTEED! FOR 30 DAYS! See our in-store signage for details. NOT EVEN THE TAXES! ON SALE!ON SALE! 18 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator 132-18181 EVERY FRIDGE! RANGE! WASHER! DRYER! UNBELIEVABLE! $699 INCLUD ES DELI VERY INCLUDES DELIVER Y $699SOFA 100% LEATHER! 43"43"INCLU DES STAND! RED HOT BUY! $1279 INCLUDES DELIVERY 43" HDTV Ready! 391-04351 EVERY TV IS ON SALE!ON SALE! STAINLESS STEEL MODEL $849 *O.A.C. Total purchase including all taxes and any fees are due January 2007. (Eg. $1500 purchase with $59.95 PF equals an APR of 4.0%). All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. No extra charge for delivery on most items if purchase amount, before taxes and any fees, is $498 or more. See store for delivery included areas. Set-up of RTA and electronics not included. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick up purchase over $1,000. Low! Low! Leather Price! Yes! It’s all 100% cowhide leather and it’s our lowest price ever! Features plush pillow arms for incredible comfort. Chair $549 Loveseat $679 Swivel Motion Cocktail Table $269 End Table $239 731-37039 / 397-38000 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 33 A/P Sunday, February 19, 2006Sunday, February 19, 2006 Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Audley Rd. 1 km north of Taunton Rd., Ajax Find out how your business can be involved in our 11th Annual Wedding Show Comprehensive Pre-show Supplement Sunday, February 12, 2006 Fashion Show 3:00 pm Featuring: Bridal Gowns, Tuxedos, Bridesmaid Dresses & Mother of the Bride Dresses Tickets $6 each or 2 for $10. Tickets sold at the door. For exhibitor information call Laurie McCaig at 905.683.5110 ext. 230. lmccaig@durhamregion.com Featuring the area’sFeaturing the area’s leading Weddingleading Wedding ProfessionalsProfessionals 3PRING A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! TARA ROSEN* 416-504-7259 Beautiful detached 4+2 bdrms., 2 kitchen & 4 bathroom home on large 50x176 ft. lot with above ground pool! 2 woodburning fi replaces, eat-in kitchen overlooks fam. rm., 2 walkouts, main fl r. laundry, entry from 2 car garage to home. Walk to transit, school, shops, park and more! Mins. to 401. $385,000. For more info & photos visit: www.TaraRosen.com SUN. JAN. 29, 2-4 P.M. 760 SHEPPARD AVE., PICKERING (NEAR WHITES) LUCAS STYLIANOU* 905-683-5000 Stuning 4 bedroom home nestled in Pickering’s West Rouge community. Approx. 2200 sq. ft. This newer, spotless home has many great features. Call for details. Avoid Pickering traffi c (Port Union exit to Altona). Just reduced for quick sale. QUALITY ONE Ltd. Broker SUN. JANUARY 29, 2-4 P.M. 1504 SANDHURST CRES., PICKERING Altona/Pinegrove J U S T R E D U C E D T O $ 3 4 2 , 9 0 0 Independently Owned and Operated DIANE MASTINSEK* 905-683-5000 COMPLETELY REDONE! 3+2 BEDROOMS MUST BE SEEN TO APPRECIATE. COMES COMPLETE WITH LARGE DECK & HOT TUB. Upgrades incl.: hardwood up & down, ceramics, modern kitchen, mn. fl r. laundry, mn. fl r. fam. rm., GORGEOUS basement, oak bar, fi replace, cent. air, quality windows, private yard, 7 GREAT APPLIANCES! This home is IMMACULATE. Don’t miss out! Come see for yourself! SUN. JAN. 29, 2-4 P.M. 77 DOBSON DRIVE, AJAX$319,900QUALITY ONE LTD., Broker Independently Owned & Operated “No gimmicks, just honest hardworking service”3+2 BDRMS.! CARYN WILLIAMS* 416-443-0300 Great starter home located in Westney Heights, 3 beedroom,2 baths, fi nished basement, fi replace, walkout to beautifully landscaped yard, hot tub, interlock walk front and back, central air, central vac, steps to Westney Rd. Parks and community centre, minutes to 401 and GO Train. Great opportunity! SIGNATURE Realty Ltd. OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3 P.M. 97 CHATFIELD DR., AJAX $2 1 6 , 8 0 0 BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY LORI HARRIS* Making DREAMS Come True One Home At A Time 416-443-0300 HOT HOT HOT! Prime South Pickering! Close to GO Train! 2 storey, 4 bedroom Stunning kitchen!! Visit www.Agent Lori.com SAT. JAN. 28, 2-4 P.M. 751 LUBLIN AVE., PICKERING VALENTINE’S DAY PRESENT?? 2 storey, 3 bedroom home, fi nished basement with 2 car garage. SUN. JAN. 29, 2-4 P.M. 1629 FAIRFIELD CRES., PICKERING$262,000Signature Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKER BILL McLEAN* 905-686-3330 905-831-3300 Brand new Tribute home in West Brooklin that boasts 3391 sq. ft. of luxury. Tens of thousands in upgrades incl. coffered ceilings, hardwood and ceramic fl oors with upgraded carpets and underpad. Sunken formal liv. rm. and 3rd fl r. loft. Call Bill McLean at 905-686-3330. FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker www.sellingwithbill.com SAT. & SUN. JAN. 28 & 29, 2-4 P.M. 16 RAINBOW CRES., BROOKLIN Thousands spent on this upgraded Tribute home with four bedrooms and a nursery, hardwood, ceramics and formal liv. rm. with a stunning 2 storey din. rm. Finished bsmt. steps to park and schools and much more. Call Bill Mclean 905-831-3300. SUN. JAN. 29, 2-4 P.M. 41 WATFORD, BROOKLIN$345,000NORTH ON MONTGOMERY FROM V IPOND Call JOHN WILSON* 905-831-3300 www.johnatremax.com SUN. JAN. 29, 2-4 P.M. 45 CUMBERLAND LANE UNIT 702, AJAX WATERFRONT CONDO • Spectacular lake view • Large corner unit • 2 Bedrooms • Family room/den • Solarium • 9 foot ceilings • 2 Parking Spaces • 24 Hour Security See You There!!!$349,900FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker * Sales Representative * Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 760 Sheppard Ave., PICKERING ........... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 451 Strouds Lane, PICKERING ............. Sat. 1-5 ❑ 97 Chatfi eld Dr., AJAX ....................... Sat. 1-3 ❑ 1504 Sandhurst Cres., PICKERING ........ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 77 Dobson Dr., AJAX ........................ Sun. 2-4 ❑ 20 Booth Cres., AJAX ....................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 50 Brockman Cres., AJAX .................. Sun. 1-4 ❑ 500 Rougemount S., PICKERING ........... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 16 Rainbow Cres., BROOKLIN .............. Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 41 Watford, BROOKLIN ..................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 9 Spraggins Lane, AJAX ..................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 2109 Theoden, PICKERING ................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 45 Cumberland Lane Unit 702, AJAX ..... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 751 Lublin Ave., PICKERING ................ Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1629 Fairfi eld Cres., PICKERNG ........... Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ SATURDAY, JAN. 28, 1-5 PM 451 STROUD’S LANE, PICKERING (Rosebank/Stroud’s Lane W.) HEIKE LY ONS* 905 686-5153 Classic Realty Inc * Don’t miss this spectacular home * One-of-a-kind showpiece * Custom built by Terra Nova * Park Avenue res. design-architect * Better than a model home * This list of upgrades is endless-Grand mahogany staircase & hrdwd. flrs., imported 13x13 Italian ceramic tile W/6” bsebrds. & trim * 9 ft., vaulted & cathedral ceilings * 3 sided gas fireplace * magnificent plaster crown moulding * Stunning kitchen-A must see + so much more! * This absolutely stunning home has so much to offer * Every attention to detail has been taken * You will not be disappointed * Come & see for yourselves! Call Heike at 905-686-5153 for more details. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. BARRIE COX* www.barriecox.ca SAT. & SUN., 2 - 4 P.M. 500 ROUGEMOUNT S., PICKERING PICKERING’S PRESTIGIOUS ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE • Absolutely incredible custom-built home on 332 ft. ravine lot • Open concept bungalow with loft, approx. 3,200 sq. ft. of luxury • Upgrades incl. extensive hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling windows, pine ceiling, doors & trim • Open concept kitchen to die for including granite counters, stainless steel appliances & maple cupboards • Walkout basement with heated floors • Absolutely must be seen • Asking $829,000 905-839-7449 Immaculate 2 storey detached home in a prime family neighbourhood close to schools, parks, shopping, and transit. 4 bedrooms in all, 4 bathrooms in all, 2 kitchens, fireplace and much more! Perfect family home with income potential. 1 bedroom basement apartment with separate entrance. Don’t miss this stunning home! Call Laura today! LAURA BELLISARIO* 905-426-7515 lbellisario@rogers.com www.laurabellisario.com SUNDAY, JAN. 29, 1-3 PM 20 BOOTH CRES., AJAX INCOME POTENTIAL Results Realty Inc. PROUD TO CALL IT YOUR HOME! Beautifully decorated home featuring large bright family room with gas fireplace, plus a finished rec. room, large eat-in kitchen with W/O to tiered deck, gleam hardwood in living & dining rooms. Westney / Delaney area. JUDI STAPLES* 905-720-2004 SUNDAY, JAN. 29, 1-4 PM 50 BROCKMAN CRES., AJAX MEMBER BROKER MILLENNIUM REALTY INC. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY H-U-G-E CAREFREE TOWNHOME LIVING! TRISH FRENCH* 905 428-6533 Amazing Open Concept Townhome… Approx. 1800 Sq. Ft.! Huge “King-size” Master Suite plus 2 other bedrooms plus balcony O/looking Quiet Tree Lined Street. Great 24 Hr. Gatehouse Security! Steps to PTC Shopping, Park, Library, Rec Complex, Bus & “GO”. Call Trish 905-428-6533. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. $209,900 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY MUCH LARGER THAN IT LOOKS DOUG IMRIE* 905 426-7515 This immaculate and stunning home is finished top to bottom. $$$$ spent on upgrades. A few of the many feature include upgraded windows, custom gas fireplace in oversized formal living room, beautiful dining room with custom made wall units w/w/o to large deck and pool size private back yard, eat-in kitchen, jacuzzi tub, finished basement with gas stove and 3-pc washroom, large detached garage. Call Doug Imrie to view, no disappointments here!!! RESULTS REALTY INC. $269,898 CHRISTINE STERGIU* 905- 649-3300 SAT. JAN 27 2 - 4 P.M. 9 SPRAGGINS LANE, AJAX R esults Realty Inc. Ajax 3 bedroom 2 bath for only $202,900! This immaculate little gem sits in the heart of it all! Steps to parks, shopping, rec centre, transit & all major highways! Lovely tree filled back yard with no neighbours behind! Meticulously maintained, modern home! Eat-in kitchen, big bright windows, dark wood banisters, ceramics, walkout basement and garage entrance! Join us this Saturday from 2-4 p.m. SUN. JAN 29 2 - 4 P.M. 2109 THEODEN, PICKERING Centrally Located In Pickering Spacious 4 bedroom detached home plus 2 bedroom suite with bright eat in kitchen and living room! Separate entry! Walkout to decks. Ground floor laundry! Separate family room with fireplace! Call King. Spirit Inc. Broker MAURICE KING* 1-888- 732-1600 Homes I n T oronto E ast.Com $349,990 OP E N H O U S E durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 PAGE 35 A/P 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca PICKERING SUPERSTORE T OYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 Wayne Turner General Manager Richard Behnke Gen Sales Manager Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager James Cho Sales Consultant Clive Harrison Sales Consultant John Lee Sales Consultant Alan Zheng Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Michelle Mehaw Sales Co-ordinator Sam Esaad Sales Consultant Leo Chan Sales Consultant Blair Stewart Business Manager Martin Aide Business Manager Gary Abraham Sales Consultant TheThe BigBig StoreStore RightRight BesideBeside thethe 401401 † Financing plans from Toyota Financial Services. O.A.C. Representative finance example for Sienna CE (ZA30CPA) with MSRP of $30,800: at 3.9% APR for 48 months. C.O.B. is $2,514.88 for a total obligation of $33,314.88. Freight and P.D.E. ($1,310), license, insurance and applicable taxes extra. All rights are reserved. These are limited time offers. Please see us for complete details. †† Based on 2006 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. PICKERING TOYOTA CONSTRUCTION SALECONSTRUCTION SALE START SMART THE BEST IDEA YOU’VE HAD ALL YEAR. RATES AS LOW AS 3.9 % PURCHASE FINANCING F OR 48 MONTHS ON SELECTED VEHICLES.† START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT MOST FUEL- EFFICIENT Don’t miss our in-store specials! OVER 60 USED CARS pickering.toyota.capickering.toyota.ca A/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 27, 2006 durhamregion.com Prices are plus licence, taxes and admin. Valid on publication day only. †DaimlerChrysler Canada will waive remaining monthly payments on leases expiring on or before Sept. 30, 2006, kilometres are pro rated. See dealer for details. OAC. 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