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Series of town halls planned to get residents’ thoughts By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Windmills in every backyard, solar panels on every home, and organic waste waiting for pickup at the end of the driveway. Is this the Pickering of the future? The City of Pickering recently began an initiative to create bench- marking standards for sustainability that can be measured. A committee created in the fall has set up the framework for the endeavour and is now taking the idea to residents to hear how they want Pickering’s future to look. “Everything is on the table in terms of sustainability,” said Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner, chairman of the commit- tee. He said at each of the three town hall meetings the three areas they’ve identified for a sustainable commu- nity -- economic, social and envi- ronment -- will be explained and then committee members are hop- ing for some open dialogue on how sustainability should look in Picker- ing. “The key goal is that Pickering belongs to the people and if we’re going to identify the key standards... It’s important to have measurable goals and the best way to do that is to find out what’s important to the community,” Coun. Brenner said. Following the town halls, staff is going to process the information and a report is expected back to council in June that would include both sustainability goals and the way they can be measured. Coun. Brenner said it is going to take the participation of residents to make the goals a reality. “You can legislate, but for sustain- ability you have to have real buy-in,” The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Get something unique and different by choosing from the fabulous array of fabrics and furniture choices at Sklar Peppler Furnishings Oshawa. SALE ON NOW! You pick and choose. We’ll produce and deliver. 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After an extensive search, Dur- ham College’s board of governors announced Thursday morning it had chosen Ms. Myers as Gary Polonsky’s successor. Ms. Myers hopes to start her new position in April and is looking forward to continuing the tradition of success the post-secondary institution has achieved. “As the new president, I look forward to working with the com- munity to build on that success and make Durham a recognized leader across Ontario,” said Ms. Myers. “I’m excited; I’m absolutely thrilled about what lies ahead.” A married mother with two teen- agers, Ms. Myers grew up and still lives in Toronto, where she gradu- ated from political science at the University of Toronto in 1980 and joined the public service sector shortly thereafter. At age 48, she currently works as the executive lead at the Ministry of Research DISHING THE DIRT, ER, CLAY Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Yu ko Imai, works with some clay, which will eventually become a casserole dish, in the pottery fa- cility at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Ms. Imai has been making pottery at the studio for the past four years, and occasionally sells her work. The facility offers group lessons at all skill levels. ✦ See Pickering, Page 7 Myers moves to top of Durham College class ✦ See Board, Page 5 Pickering takes next step on sustainability HOMEBOUND African mission nears conclusion Page 15 STRIKE TALK CUPE threatening to walk off the job next week Page 3 MILLER’S TIME Coach built hockey legacy Page 30 =`^_k`e^ 8@;J `e8]i`ZX A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com VOTED #1 AUCTION1 DAY ONLY! 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The McGuinty government tabled Bill 206, an act to revise the Ontario Municipal Employees Retire- ment System (OMERS), in June 2005 and the third reading is expected to take place in the next few weeks. It proposes a number of changes to pensions and better benefits for police and fire personnel. OMERS is the pension plan for about 355,000 current and former employees of mu- nicipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies and other local agencies. CUPE local 218 is made up of 2,600 custodial, secre- tarial and clerical, technical and educational assistants at Durham school boards. According to its vice-presi- dent, Rod King, members voted 96 per cent in favour of joining provincewide strike action to protest the legislation. A specific date has not been set for a strike, he added. “A pension plan that is good for one should be good for all,” Mr. King said. “But lower income earn- ers will be receiving less.” He explained that, if the legislation passes, a per- son who makes $30,000 a year would receive a pen- sion of $1,100 a month, below the $1,800 considered the poverty line. “We don’t want to see our members, after work- ing hard all of their lives, be living below the poverty line,” Mr. King said. However he explained any action to come will not be taken against employers. “This has nothing to do with our employer,” Mr. King said, adding CUPE 218 is co-ordinating with its employer in the case of a job action. “We want to keep harmony between our employer and the union.” According to Mr. King, this morning (Friday) there is a conference call among the Ontario division of CUPE to decide further action. “CUPE is definitely not against the police and fire for what they have been able to achieve,” Mr. King said. “We are looking for the government to give us the opportunity to negotiate something like that and to not block us out of the picture.” A strike would affect 120,000 municipal employ- ees and school board staff, including garbage collec- tors, road crews, secretaries and school custodians. CUPE Ontario president Sid Ryan said in a recent press release the premier should listen to municipal- ities, school boards and the unions are all opposed to the bill. “The McGuinty Liberals are getting ready to ram through approval of a bill that discriminates against women, lower-paid workers and pension- ers,” said Mr. Ryan. “The requirement in the bill for a two-thirds majority vote will shackle forever CUPE’s efforts to improve benefits for these workers while a minority of higher-paid workers, mostly men, are given gold-plated pensions.” CUPE strike could hit Durham next week Sid Ryan A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com Model & Talent Search Canada will be conducting FREE AUDITIONS for Models and Actors ages 4 and up! Join us in Oshawa on Monday, February 20, 2006 at 6 pm at the Holiday Inn Oshawa ON Bloor St. E. Call 1-800-929-5581 to find out more about this exciting opportunity! 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Groen/ News Advertiser photo Lots of heart DURHAM — Purdy’s Chocolates manager Tara Ferguson, left, and Joyce Marshall, president of the board for the Victorian Order of Nurses, show some of the chocolates that will be at the VON’s inaugural Chocolate Lovers Lunch at the Holiday Inn in Oshawa on Feb. 14. For more details, call 905-571-3151. NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our readers? We’d l ove to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at mruta@ durhamregion. com and Innovation. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Myers worked with Bob Rae on his post-second- ary review report as the executive director of the Secretariat that provided the research, policy, consultation, communication and project sup- port. “I really felt my work on that report made a dif- ference in the lives of Ontarians,” said Ms. Myers, adding it influenced her decision to pursue the position of Durham president. Her credentials include having served as the assistant deputy minister responsible for health, social and education policy in the Cabinet Office. Ms. Myers held several positions within the Min- istry of Education and Training, such as acting assistant deputy minister, director of policy and program branch, and director of the Apprentice- ship Reform Project. She also has experience in a number of other senior ministry positions, in- cluding labour and skills development. “She really inspired the search committee,” said Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann, board of governors chairwoman of Durham College and the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology. Ms. Sunstrum-Mann said Ms. Myers really un- derstood the college’s priorities and fit well into the attributes required to meet its vision for the next 10 years. “A lot of hours went into bringing Leah to the college,” said Ms. Sunstrum-Mann. She added the board’s decision to choose Ms. Myers was unanimous. To help Ms. Myers move into her position as president, Dr. Polonsky will work with her during a transition period and remain the University of Ontario Institute of Technology president until his successor is picked for that institution. Ms. Sunstrum-Mann hopes a name for the new university president will be brought forward in eight-to-10 weeks and the person will be hired and in place by summer or fall. Dr. Polonsky of- ficially retires in December. He announced his retirement last spring. Ms. Myers said she is looking forward to work- ing with the new UOIT president and with Dr. Polonsky and the entire Durham College team. “Gary’s been a terrific leader; he’s accomplished so much in the college,” Ms. Myers said, adding his vision for how the college and university can work together is unique. Although she is not a former teacher, Ms. Myers said she brings a different set of skills to the col- lege because of her experience in government and knowing how decisions are made. “Which I think will be a wonderful compliment to the team at Durham,” said Ms. Myers. She said she’s been interested in education for 15 years and has a great understanding of the importance of post-secondary education and col- lege skills. Leah Myers brings an extensive background in gov- ernment work to her new position as president of Durham College. Board unanimous in selection ✦ Board from page 1 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vigilance needed to protect creeks Duffins, Carruthers waterways must remain healthy for future generations W e have quite a pair of jewels right here in Ajax and Pickering. While residents here have for quite some time known the ecological, environmental, and natural benefits of the Duffins and Carruthers creeks, the recent release of a Fisheries Management Plan continues to shed new light on just how unique the two are. The Duffins Creek watershed is the healthiest in the TRC’s jurisdiction, containing a number of burgeoning fish populations. For its part, Carruthers is doing fine, if not as well as its neighbour to the west. Somewhere along the two waterways one can find brook and rainbow trout, sculpin, chinook salmon, large and smallmouth bass, and northern pike, among others. The key to the health of both creeks to date has been the relatively little development that has taken place near the watersheds, with Duffins particularly benefitting. And it’s that development factor that really was the catalyst behind the initiation of the Duffins and Carruthers Creeks Watershed Plan in 2000. Knowing both Ajax and Pickering will grow nearer the creeks, having a watershed plan in place to protect our precious resources was a must. The Fisheries Management Plan was designed for regular use by all levels of government, guiding those interested in stream restoration projects, municipalities replacing cul- verts or any other project that brings sensitive or potentially damaging consequences. The plan also calls for public input into the future man- agement of the Duffins and Carruthers watersheds and recommends a review and update in 2012. But for the plan to realize its potential, it calls for help from all levels of government, non-government agencies, rod and gun clubs (which already provide good steward- ship), businesses and residents in general as the various stages of implementation take place. Already three projects are on the books for this year that will see work in a tributary of Mitchell’s Creek in Clare- mont, at Paulynn Park in north Ajax, and in Greenwood Park. Growth in Ajax and Pickering is essential for us as we become stronger communities in the years ahead. However that growth needs to come in concert with a healthy and vibrant environment that continues to include strong watersheds like Duffins and Carruthers and their tributaries. Reader questions ongoing violent response to cartoons published in Europe To the editor: Re: Ongoing violence as a result of the Danish editorial cartoons of Mohammed. So, burning the flags of other countries, killing people and bombing buildings are OK but drawing cartoons isn’t. Uh huh. Kris Bowler Ajax NEWS A DV ERTISER 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. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community Newspa- per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- dian Circulations Audit Board. 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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 A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com How to get into federal cabinet: an easy guide. Step one: Get elected to Parliament. Step two: Change your party -- to the one that’s governing. Hey, Belinda Stronach did it and sur- vived... The above matter brings us to David Emerson, who, like Ms. Stronach, gener- ated headlines -- though not as many, nor as prominent, nor as hysterical -- this week when he did the same thing as Ms. Stronach did last May. Mr. Emerson is the latest in Cana- da’s parliament to play musical par- ties, jumping ship to the Conservatives (and, coincidentally, a cabinet position) a mere two weeks after being re-elected as a Liberal in his Vancouver Kingsway riding. You can use a lot of words to de- scribe what he did, but none fits better than cold. Ms. Stronach, you will recall, jumped ship to the Liberal cabinet from the Conservatives last May. Defying the predictions of many, however, she was re-elected as a Liberal last month. At the time of her defection, Ms. Stro- nach, from whom we heard absolutely nothing in her new cabinet position, was vilifed and, with the notable excep- tion of some incredibly puerile name- calling from members of her former party, largely deserving of the criticism. Mr. Emerson’s defection, while not escaping scrutiny, appears to be viewed with more sympathy in some quarters. This is what is called a double stan- dard. Now, the acquisition of Mr. Emerson, a respected MP, solves a couple of short- term problems for the Harper Conser- vatives and their tenuous minority gov- ernment. They get a voice from a large city, which they didn’t have before, in cabinet. The fact remains, however, that while Mr. Emerson’s and Ms. Stronach’s situ- ations weren’t identical, the core issue is the exact same. Both MPs presumed to know the will of the voters -- they at- tached their name to a party’s, benefited from votes because of it, and proceeded to switch parties without voter approval. Common sense says that shouldn’t be allowed. Yet it is, strangely, permitted. Ms. Stronach was not the first to switch mid-stream. Mr. Emerson, I’ll wager, won’t be the last, unless rules are put in place to prevent this type of distasteful behaviour from MPs in the future. Paul Futhey is an assistant editor with the Metroland Durham Region Media Group. E-mail pfuthey@durhamregion. com. Game of musical parties will continue until rules are put in place Paul Futhey staff editor PICKERING — It’s time again to celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and diversity. The annual Heritage Day Celebration hosted by the Pickering Advisory Commit- tee on Race Relations and Equity is Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickering Town Centre. Visitors will be entertained by dance and musical perfor- mances, and also informed by interactive displays. The event is a time for the com- munity to come together and celebrate. There are a variety of groups scheduled to per- form, including the Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Dur- ham, Sweet Harmony Choir, Folklore Dance, Pickering Mu seum Village doing an 1800s fashion show, Bay- view Heights Public School and Pine Ridge Secondary School’s STAR program. There will be informa- tion booths from a variety of groups, including Heritage Pickering, County Town Sing- ers, the Pickering/Ajax Italian Club, Natural Healing -- East Indian Culture, and Amnesty International and the Friends of the Hydro Corridor. Events are in centre court at the PTC, located between Liverpool and Glenanna roads on the south side of Kingston Road. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 7 P Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 9pm, Saturday 9:30am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm North of Hwy 401,intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2 905.728.6231 SEARS THE BAY ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS STAPLES CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY Get Carried Away! Winter Sidewalk Sale Monday,February 13 to Sunday,February 19 There’s no reason to hold back any longer. Come scoop up the biggest bargains of the season at Oshawa Centre with over 200 stores on sale. This Sidewalk Sale lasts for a full 7 days,so why resist? All your favourite brands will be urging you to take them home. Should you listen?...O,yeah! Recycling Works By recycling one pop can you can save enough energy to run your television for 3 hours. Let’s Conserve Energy! Let’sRecycle More! www.region.durham.on.ca/waste gAlniulcmyincmRue realvuomnideumlyccneacebr ealuulBmienhumtmcrnoagofeBltotilxtostahienlfrateelsih th ie ssaymgreenaemntuoofuseddtlecopocryurdeec20cansas1nweacn. Did yo .u k ..onw and ove .r as 60 days. al .eumlnibulacmciyes0%01 r CORRECTION NOTICE REGARDING PICKERING TOWN CENTRE CHOIRS FESTIVAL An incorrect ad was run in the Wednesday, February 8, 2006 edition of the News Advertiser. That ad should have been a presentation of the... WINNING CHOIRS ...and can be found on page 3 of todayʼs newspaper. The News Advertiser regrets any inconvenience this may have caused. FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com he said. He added it is going to take baby steps to get the process started. “We are not going to be a sustainable community overnight that has a solar panel on every home and a windmill in every driveway,” he said. The first town hall is Tues- day, Feb. 21 in the O’Brien Room of the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Valley Fa rm Rd.; the second is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., on Thursday, Feb. 23; and the last is Wednesday, March 1 at the Claremont Community Centre, 4941 Brock Rd. For more information or to RSVP, call Shawna Mutton at 905-420-4660 ext. 2170 or e-mail smutton@city.picker- ing.on.ca. Information about the City’s sustainability ini- tiative is also available on its website, www.cityofpicker- ing.com. Pickering wants input ✦ Pickering from page 1 Af t ernoon of activity will help Pickering celebrate its vast heritage A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com custom cover Picky PickyPicky Get something unique and different by choosing from the fabulous array of fabrics and furniture choices at Sklar Peppler Furnishings Oshawa. SALE ON NOW! You pick and choose. We’ll produce and deliver. 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Investigators were speaking with a res- ident at a Tulloch Drive address around 10 p.m. Friday when someone attempted to bolt through a back door. Ross Laird Fraser, 35, of no fixed address, is charged with robbery, threatening death, pos- session of a dangerous weapon and two counts of breach of probation. Arrest made in Ajax knifepoint robbery FRIDAY, FEB. 10 BINGO: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For Wednesday games, call Mary at 905-427-9000, and for Friday call Tom at 905- 683-6565. EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors play every Friday at 6:45 p.m. at Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Beginners welcome. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step recov- ery 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-depen- dency. Child care program can be arranged with ad- vance notice. Call 905-428- 9431 (Jim, in the evenings). SPAGHETTI NIGHT: Doric- Pickering Masonic Hall, at 457 Kingston Rd. W. in Pick- ering Village. Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults are $10, $5 for kids under 12, and toddlers eat free. Part of the proceeds go to Durham Community Care of Ajax, Pickering. SATURDAY, FEB. 11 DANCE: One Parent Families Association Ajax-Pickering chapter holds a fundraising dance on the second Sat- urday of each month at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Disc jockey and a cold buf- fet. Cost is $14, Dress code in effect and doors open at 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, FEB. 13 RED CROSS: Canadian Red Cross, Durham Region branch, holds an open house for disaster service volun- teers at 7 p.m. at the RCAF Hall 420 Wing, 1000 Steven- son Rd. N., Oshawa. Call 905- 723-2933. VALENTINE TEA: St. An- drew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N., Ajax holds its 17th Annual Valentine Tea from noon to 3 p.m. Enter- tainment by Glenda Varty and Friends. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Door prizes. 905-683-7311. SNOOKER-POOL: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club plays every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Newcomers welcome. Call Van at 905-683-4655. TUESDAY, FEB. 14 TAI CHI: Play with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Center, 46 Exeter Dr. Ajax. There is a new 10-week ses- sion starting Feb. 14. Cost $15. Call Sylvia at 905-683- 6219. NEWCOMERS: Join the Pickering-Ajax Newcomers for coffee at Second Cup on Valley Farm Road and Hwy. 2 in Pickering from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event is open to anyone new in the area. Call Ann at 905-426-3833. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Pickering Township Historical Society meets at the East Shore Community Centre, entrance on the west side of the building, 910 Liverpool Rd. in Pickering at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcomed. Call 905-831-3811. BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ajax-Pick- ering Board of Trade holds the session from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Sam’s Club in Picker- ing. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for future members. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 MEDITATION CLASS: Learn how to meditate every We dnesday at 7 p.m. in a free program held at the Duffins Creek Co-op, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76, in Picker- ing. Call Deo or Farida at 905-420-7252. DARTS: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club hosts darts every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Commu- nity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Beginners welcome. Call Van at 905-683-4655. HEAD INJURY ASSO- CIATION: Head Injury As- sociation 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. ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The group hosts several activi- ties at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., every Wednes- day. 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 (be- ginners welcome). NUTRITION PROGRAM: Girls Inc. sponsors the Food ‘4’ Thought drop-in program for pregnant women and new mothers under 26. Ses- sions offer advice, fresh fruits and vegetables, and prenatal vitamins to enhance maternal and fetal health. Meet Wednesdays at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. in Ajax, from 2 to 5 p.m. Call 905-428-8111. 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. Activi- ties 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 McDon- ald at 905-665-7726. Runs every other Wednesday. THURSDAY, FEB. 16 POT LUCK: The Rouge Hill Seniors hosts a pot luck lunch at noon at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. WEIGHT COURSE: Reg- istered dietitian Thea Ho directs participants through the weight management book, ‘Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell,’ during a 10-week course beginning tonight from 7 to 9 p.m at Ajax Alliance Church, 115 Ritchie Ave. Participants are required to purchase the book. Call 905-427-6613 to register. 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While quantities last. $29.99- $69.99 women’s shoes $49.99- $89.99 women’s boots $9.99- $29.99 kids’ shoes $15- $40 kids’ boots END-OF-SEASON CLEARANCE 40%-70%ff footwear Off our last ticketed prices. CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers and thank you for your patience. 24 payments, no interest on all desktops. On pg. 2 of our February 3 flyer, this promotion was advertised with an administration fee of $59.95. In fact, the administration fee for this promotion is $99.95. By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A special bail court is to be convened for a Whitby man accused of making and distributing child pornog- raphy. Meanwhile, Durham Regional Police have released a photo of suspect Peter Cripps as they continue to investigate him. Mr. Cripps, 59, appeared by video in an Oshawa court Wednesday. He was ordered to attend a bail hearing Friday; a full day has been set aside to hear argu- ments. The Crown has announced its intention to oppose his release. Mr. Cripps has been in custody since his arrest on Jan. 27. Detectives with Durham’s child abuse unit began an in- vestigation Jan. 25, after receiving in- formation about a collection of child pornography in a Whitby residence. Officers serving a search warrant seized a number of computers and re- lated equipment, as well as tapes, CDs and seven steamer trunks containing pornographic images, police said. Mr. Cripps was charged with posses- sion and distribution of child porn, as well as manufacturing and accessing child pornography. Detective Randy Norton said police also seized videotapes, video equipment and a manuscript depicting child abuse and adults involved in sexual relation- ships with children. Police have released the man’s pho- tograph as they seek potential victims or anyone who may have had dealings with the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Norton or Detective-Constable Rob Stoddart at 905-579-1520, ext. 5343. Mu slim youth conference discusses violence PICKERING — The Muslim Youth and Community Centre is meeting to discuss ways to combat youth violence. The event is Sunday, Feb. 12 at the West Shore Community Centre, 1011 Bayly St., in Pickering. The conference is called Weapons of Youth Destruction, The Prevention of Violence: A Muslim Perspective. It features information ses- sions by Shaykh Habeeb Alli, a youth counsellor and educator, and Rizwan Mohammad, a University of Toronto student. Participants will discuss what the Muslim community can do to ad- dress the increasing rate of violence on the streets of the GTA. Registration is required for the free event. For more information or to register, call 416-335-7535 or e-mail info@mycc-canada.com. Bail hearing set for man accused of producing child porn Canada will accept nothing less than top honours in men’s and women’s Olympic hockey By Brian McNair Sports Editor DURHAM — Adam Foote is going it alone this time. Usually part of a strong local contingent of players on the Canadian men’s hockey team, the 34-year-old defenceman from Whitby is the only one from these parts off to Turin, Italy for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games this time around. And the soon-to-be three-time Olympian knows better than most how weighty the expecta- tions will be from those back home. Foote has experienced both ends of the spec- trum, after all. Joined in 1998 by fel- low Whitby natives Joe Nieuwendyk and Keith Primeau, as well as former Oshawa General Eric Lin- dros, Foote and the rest of the Canadian team re- turned home from Naga- no without a medal after being stoned by Czech goalie Dominik Hasek in the semifinals and losing to Finland in the bronze medal game. Not exactly how the first Olympic Games involving NHL players was sup- posed to play out. Fortunately amends were made the next time, at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, where, after a slow start, Canada reeled off three playoff wins, including a 5-2 triumph over the host Americans in the gold medal game. Foote was his usual sturdy self at the tournament, arguably Canada’s best blue- liner despite picking up only one assist in six games. And he was joined once more by Nieuwendyk and Lindros, much to the delight of hockey fans in Durham. Although four years has surely taken its toll, taking away some speed while adding a few more bumps and bruises, Foote, who signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season, will again be counted upon to add an element of grit to the Canadian defence corps. As a matter of fact, with a resume that also includes two Stanley Cup champion- ships with the Colorado Avalanche and a World Cup title in 2004, the 6-foot-2, 215-pounder should go down as one of the best defensive players in the history of the game. Unfortunately, Foote did not return calls for this story. The Canadian roster is loaded with fu- ture Hall of Famers, including four oth- ers who will be making their third straight Olympic trek: goalie Martin Brodeur, team captain Joe Sakic and fellow defencemen Rob Blake and Chris Pronger. The team also features an excellent mix of young and old, offence and defence, and is easily the deepest of the 12 teams taking part. The other forwards are To dd Bertuzzi, Shane Doan, Kris Draper, Simon Gagne, Dany Heatley, Jarome Igin- la, Vincent Lecavalier, Rick Nash, Brad Richards, Ryan Smyth, Martin St. Louis and Joe Thornton, while the blue-line is rounded out by Wade Redden, Robyn Re- gehr, Bryan McCabe and Jay Bouwmeester. In the unlikely event another goalie is needed, Roberto Luongo and Marty Turco serve as solid options to Brodeur. The bottom line is the same as it has been since 1998 for the men’s team: only the gold with suffice. • • • The interest may not be quite as acute on the wom- en’s side, but the expecta- tions are exactly the same. In fact, based on history, gold is much more likely to be delivered by the women in in- ternational competition. Canada has won a whopping eight of nine possible gold medals at the IIHF World Women’s Hockey Championships, while splitting gold medal games with the United States since women’s hockey was introduced at the Olympics in 1998. Like the men, the Canadian women left Nagano disappointed, but returned from Salt Lake City with the ultimate prize. Although the rest of the competition has improved somewhat, it will almost certain- ly be the Canadians and Americans playing for gold once again when women’s hockey wraps up on Feb. 20. Canada will rely on a solid corps of vet- erans, including 13 who won gold in 2002 and seven who won silver in 1998, but also remains very young with nine players born in the 1980s. Cassie Campbell, 32, will serve as captain of the team, as she has done since 2001, and will bring more than 150 international games to the table, third most in Canadian history. Alternate captains will be Hayley Wick- enheiser, 27, who joined the Canadian pro- gram at 15 and is the team’s all-time lead- ing scorer, and Vicky Sunohara, 35, who like the others will be playing in her third straight Olympics. Danielle Goyette will not only play for Canada at the ripe age of 40, but also serve as flag-bearer for the country during today’s opening ceremonies. Other members of the women’s team are goalies Kim St. Pierre and Charline Labon- te, defenders Gillian Ferrari, Becky Kellar, Carla MacLeod, Caroline Ouellette, Cheryl Pounder and Colleen Sostorics, and for- wards Meghan Agosta, Gillian Apps, Jenni- fer Botterill, Jayna Hefford, Gina Kingsbury, Cherie Piper, Sarah Vaillancourt and Katie Wea therston. Photo by Hans Deryk Durham’s Adam Foote, who will once again don Canadian colours for the 2006 Winter Games in Italy as a member of the men’s hockey team, slams Germany’s Robert Reichel into the boards during action from the 2002 Games. Gold medal winners at the 2002 tournament, Canada is looking for a repeat performance in Italy. MEN Wednesday, Feb. 15 vs. Italy, 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 vs. Germany, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 vs. Switzerland, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 vs. Finland, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 vs. Czech Republic, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Quarterfinals, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Semifinals, 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Bronze medal game, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Gold medal game, 8 a.m. Team Canada Schedule all games EST and live on CBC WOMEN Saturday, Feb. 11 vs. Italy, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 vs. Russia, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17 Semifinals, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 Bronze medal, 10:30 a.m. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 11 A/P or bust Did you know? Ev en in the absence of Eric Lindros, two former Oshawa Gener- als will be taking part in the Olympic hockey tournament. Jan Benda (1989-92) will suit up for Germany, while Joe Busillo (1987-90) will play for Italy. Speaking of former Generals, Fred Etcher (1951-53) and Bobby Attersley (1951-53) were the top two scorers at the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley, Calif., where they won silver with the Kitchener-Waterloo Flying Dutchmen represent- ing Canada. Both also won a world championship with the Whitby Dunlops in 1958. Before Salt Lake, Canada hadn’t won Olympic gold in hockey since 1952, when the Ed- monton Mercuries turned the trick. Other gold medals came in 1948 (RCAF Flyers), 1932 (Winnipeg Hockey Club), 1928 (U of T Grads), 1924 (Toronto Granites) and 1920 (Winnipeg Falcons). 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There is youth and adult volleyball, the always popular snow sculpture contest, a eu- chre tournament, and the Scout movie night featuring ‘Yours, Mine and Ours.’ New this year is a karaoke contest at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 483 on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. Admis- sion is $5 and people are asked to bring magazines, DVDs, writing paper or play- ing cards that the Legion is going to send to Canadian soldiers overseas. Also new this year is a family ski night at Ski Lak- eridge Resort, on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. The cost is $23 and those interested must register before Feb. 11 by calling Kar yn Miller at 905-649-3090. For the young ones there is a Teddy Bear Picnic Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Ma- sonic Hall; registration is required, call Barb Snell at 1-866-297-9622. Admission is free. Later on Sunday there is the Path- finders’ beef dinner at the Legion with sittings at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and those three and under are free. The Carnival wraps up Saturday, Feb. 18 with a day full of activities. There is a pancake breakfast at the United Church at 8 a.m., the mile run at 10:30 a.m. starting at Country Depot, and the pa- rade begins at 11 a.m. marshalled by the Masons. Those wishing to enter a float have until Feb. 16 to register by calling Sandy Hill at 905-649-2653. Following the parade there are a variety of events taking place at the Claremont Commu- nity Centre and park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including face painting, a soup and chili contest, and a scavenger hunt. The week wraps up with the Lions Trapper’s ball and a lip-synch contest at the community centre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information or for a full list of events, visit www.claremontcommu- nity.ca. Claremont celebrating winter fun durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 13 A/P †Purchase must be made on the Linens ’n Things credit card. Subject to credit approval. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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While the Durham Cath- olic and Durham district school boards have been sharing some services for years, they are finally mov- ing forward with plans for a shared transportation con- sortium, an initiative ap- proved in principle in 2003. “The board has been working quite a while on this and we’re pleased to see it moving ahead,” said Ed Hodgins, superintendent of business of the Durham District School Board. Titled the Durham Stu- dent Transportation Ser- vice, the consortium should be in place by spring, but major changes associated with it won’t occur until the 2007-08 school year, said Mr. Hodgins. He added the boards have tried to limit any pos- sible negative impacts to bus users, and he thinks that’s part of the reason it took so long to develop. In 2006/07, the public board’s transportation ser- vices will likely see some changes to busing, but not in relation to the consortium. Through the consortium, transportation services for the two boards will operate out of one central location, but each will continue to have independent policies. “They don’t dictate policy; that still remains the respon- sibility of each board,” said Mr. Hodgins. In 2003, the ministry of ed- ucation provided $173,000 to the public board and $67,000 to the Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board for costs associated with starting a consortium, such as leasing a location and purchasing furniture and computers. Mr. Hodgins said it’s ex- pected the savings acquired over time through more in- tegrated routes will outweigh the consortium’s costs. Over the next couple of years, the boards will be re- viewing routes to see where more integration can occur, he said. Currently, the two boards have a long history of shared service in Scugog and Brock. They also have joint routes in Pickering and a few in Whitby and Ajax where opportunities existed, said Mr. Hodgins. Integrated routes work by busing Catholic and public students at the same time on the same bus, or by doing one route, then another, said Mr. Hodgins. According to a written response from the Catholic board, school bell times are associated with bus reduc- tions as well. Catholic board officials did not return numerous calls for further comment. P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com 3PRING Featuring the area’s leading wedding professionals Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility (Audley Rd. 1 km north of Taunton Rd., Ajax) Pre-show Supplement in your News Advertiser Sunday, February 12 Sunday, February 19Sunday, February 19 11 am-5pm11 am - 5 pm "2)$!,$%3)2%3"2)$!,$%3)2%3 ).#).# GRAND PRIZE DRAW $1000 dress voucher courtesy of: Free Wedding Bells Magazine for the fi rst 300 Brides Tickets $6 each or 2 for $10. Tickets sold at the door. 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Pamela Fuselli, chairwoman of the Pickering Heritage Committee, made a presentation at a recent executive committee meet- ing and as part of the presentation she requested a council member be appointed to sit on Heritage Pickering. “That would be some- thing we would very much like to see over the next year or so,” she said. Ward 3 Regional Council- lor Rick Johnson volunteered himself for the position and at the Jan. 16 council meet- ing his colleagues made it official. He will serve on the committee for the remainder of the term. Heri- tage Pickering is an advisory com- mittee created by the municipal- ity. Its members meet monthly. As part of the presentation, Heritage Picker- ing also requested the City consider offering a tax rebate to properties with a heritage designation, which Whitby and Ajax al- ready offer. Council has not dealt with that request yet. Rick Johnson PICKERING — Pickering wants to know who exem- plified outstanding service in 2005. It’s that time of year again when the City aims to rec- ognize through its Pickering Civic Awards individuals and groups who have made a dif- ference in and been involved with the community. Nomi- nations are now being sought for the annual awards. There are a variety of cat- egories, including volunteer, bravery/heroism, service group, local business, youth and many more. Individuals, groups and businesses mak- ing a significant contribution to Pickering can be nominat- ed. Forms are available on the City’s website at www.cityof- pickering.com and at City facilities. The nominations must be received by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. Award recipients are to be notified by April with the pre- sentations taking place in the council chambers Monday, May 15. For more information, call 905-420-4620 or 1-866-683- 2760. Nominate an outstanding Pickering citizen Students can catch new transportation sharing plan durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 15 A/P Durham resident set to leave life in Africa behind By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Although Mark Simmons’s time in Ghana is com- ing to a close, he’s left his mark at the West African AIDS Foundation and it’s left his mark on him. “I’ve found my time in Ghana to be very rewarding, and I’ve grown and experienced more in the last five months than I have in my last five years in Canada,” he said. “Liv- ing in and adapting to a new culture has taught me a lot about myself, and I’ve realized that I’m a much stronger person than I gave myself credit for.” The Durham resident has been in Accra, Ghana since Septem- ber doing a five-month volunteer placement at the West African AIDS Foundation. With his internship set to end Feb. 15, Mr. Simmons re- flected in his latest e-mail interview on the work he’s being doing. Mr. Simmons –- or Mr. IT as he’s became known -– was sent to WAAF to share his computer skills; his work has included a mix of com- puter training, maintenance and support. “(The) purpose of my role as a computer trainer is to increase the staff’s ability to use computers, and to increase their effectiveness in doing so,” he said. “This will not only allow them to produce more attractive and professional docu- ments, but will also allow them to spend less time on their computers and more time conducting educa- tional seminars, HIV counselling and testing, and other vital activi- ties.” By the time he leaves, he’ll have completed eight staff training ses- sions; networked WAAF’s comput- ers so each staff member can access the Internet and share files with others; done maintenance work to keep the computers running smoothly, and updated WAAF’s website. The goal of a Canadian Cross- roads International internship is to help the host organization do what it does better and to impart the skills of the volunteer to the staff so volunteers with the same skills won’t need to be sent in the future. “Volunteers with Canadian Crossroads International are not sent to help with an organization’s day-to-day work, but to use their skills and experience to help the organization to grow,” Mr. Simmons said. “Good capacity building has a lasting effect, so the benefits of a volunteer’s work will remain with the organization long after the vol- unteer leaves.” CCI organized Mr. Simmons’s internship. CCI is a 40-year-old international, non-profit organiza- tion that organizes partnerships between organizations in Canada and to the south –- WAAF is part- nered with the AIDS Committee of London (ACOL). The internship was funded by NetCorps, an inter- national internship program man- aged by a nine-member coalition, of which CCI is a part. Eddie Donton, WAAF’s executive director, said volunteers are a vital part of the organization’s person- nel. “They play a key role in helping WA AF to meet its goals and over- come challenges,” he said. “Volun- teers assist WAAF in a wide variety of ways, including organizational planning, fundraising training, IT training... We have had volunteers from all over the world at WAAF.” In the past, volunteers have helped put together the annual re- port and set up a stock system in the pharmacy. More recently Mr. Simmons and his fellow CCI volunteer, Lijeanne Lee, co-ordinated a multi-media education and fundraising program “through which tens of thousands of Ghanaians heard important HIV prevention and anti-stigmatization messages,” he said. Elizabeth Dove, CCI’s Ontario re- gional director, said many times the skills the volunteers bring are avail- able in the partner organization’s country, but it doesn’t have the funding to pay a competitive salary. But CCI volunteers not only bring their skills to the organizations, they also build on the relationship of the different partner organizations. Mr. Donton is glad to have the partnership with CCI and the ben- efits that come with it. “Our partnership with (them) has also allowed us to form a part- nership with the AIDS Committee of London, a partnership that al- lows both WAAF and ACOL to ben- efit from an exchange of knowledge and skills,” he said. “This exchange helps to build each partner’s capac- ity, as well as increasing the cultural diversity and cultural awareness of each organization.” Ms. Dove said CCI acts as the facilitator and does things such as training the volunteers, working as a consultant and serving as a partner for public engagement in Canada. “We also work with the partners to help them locate their roles and objectives,” she said. CCI also finds the volunteers and then, in the case of Mr. Simmons, both WAAF and ACOL are involved in the interview and selection decision. CCI trains the volunteers and prepares them for what life will be like in their temporary home. Mr. Donton said most volunteers need time to adjust to life in Ghana and working at WAAF, but once they do they love it. “I always see a change occur in the people who volunteer at WAAF. When they first begin work here, they exhibit the symptoms of cul- ture shock... But as they become more familiar with life in Ghana, especially by living with host fami- lies, the volunteers are gradually able to integrate themselves into the culture,” he said. “By the end of six months (for those who stay that long), most volunteers are looking to either settle in Ghana or to ex- tend their stay here, and 90 per cent of the volunteers who have worked at WA AF have said that they would like to come back and work with us again.” Mr. Simmons is no exception. “While I may never get the op- portunity to volunteer abroad again, I’m definitely interested in working abroad for at least another year. I’m currently working towards becoming an English-as-a-second- language teacher, which will give me the opportunity to visit a variety of countries throughout the world,” he said. “I know that at some point I’ll want to live in Canada again, but for now my experiences in Ghana have left me with a desire to live in other countries and experience other cul- tures.” Although he’d like to extend his stay in Africa, Mr. Simmons must return home to complete the Ca- nadian phase of his placement at ACOL . “I will be completing my role as an intern by taking information on WA AF and its work back to ACOL’s staff, clients and other stakeholders, making presentations on my expe- riences throughout the community and helping to plan the future of the partnership between CCI, ACOL and WAAF,” he said. newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: africaghanasimmons Follow Mark Simmons’s BLOG drinfo.ca/simmonsblog.html Five years of experience in five months =`^_k`e^ 8@;J `e8]i`ZX 1BSUPGB%VSIBNNBOT WPMVOUFFSJOUFSOTIJQJO UIF3FQVCMJDPG(IBOB ‘I know that at some point I’ll want to live in Canada again, but for now my experiences in Ghana have left me with a desire to live in other countries and experience other cultures.’ Mark Simmons, left, trains staff members, from left, Bernard Opoku, Mac Daniel Donkoh, and Charles Sowah, at the West African AIDS Foundation in Ghana. The Durham resident is finishing his five-month internship where he has not only passed on his computer knowledge, but also built relationships between WAAF and organizations in Canada. Mark Simmons and Lijeanne Lee are finishing their five-month internships at the West African AIDS Foundation in Ghana. The two will soon return home to Canada with many new experiences and memories to share. A/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com F BU T N SUN TAN STUDIOS ® Special Sun Shine Offer Feb 11th Only Feb. 11th only buy 200 mins for $62 and get 200 mins FREE available at all Durham locations •Ajax 905-686-8187 •Pickering 905-839-8013 •Pickering 905-421-0111 7).% -!+).' !4 )43 &).%34 +1 /9Ê7 Ê 8* , - +).'34/. 2/!$ Ê*ViÀ}]ÊÕÃÌÊ7iÃÌÊvÊ >Ì>Ê-«ÀÌà 7).% /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊÌÊÀ`>Þ\Ê££>ÊÊÇ«Ê ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ\Ê£ä>ÊÊ{«Ê h-ESSAGE IN A BOTTLEv!WARDED -EDALS qÊ7i>iÀÊ>}>âiÊ ÊÊÊÓääxÊV«iÌÌ PICKERING OPTOMETRIC CLINIC Dr. E. Gillezeau, Dr. M. Fitzsimmons Dr. C. Wang Dr. L. Voisin, Dr. L. Van, Dr. P. 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He has performed in dozens of television and radio commercials, TV shows and is the voice of nu- merous cartoon characters every Saturday morning. Look for Neil soon in Ken Finkleman’s new six-part dram-edy, ‘Hotel’ and in the fea- ture film, ‘Truth, Jus- tice and the A merican Way’ with Adrien Brody and Ben Affleck. Neil has been performing im- provised and sketch comedy for more than 20 years. He is also an award-winning weekly humour columnist for Metroland papers, including the News Advertiser. Q. Were you the class clown? Ye s, I suppose so. Although I wasn’t disruptive. I was an hon- our student. I just learned to pick my moments. I used to be a high school teacher and I can tell you the only difference between a class clown and a pain in the ass is tim- ing. Q. When did you decide perform- ing was going to be your job? It wouldn’t leave me alone. Even when I opted for what I thought was a safer, more reliable career as a teacher, I found myself doing standup and improv at night. My third year of teaching I went half time. I think I knew something was going to come up and I wanted to be able to jump on it. When Sec- ond City had auditions for their touring company came open, I leaped. The rest, as they say, is pathetic... I mean, history. Q. Who had the greatest influ- ence on your decision to get seri- ous about performing? Probably my wife. She has al- ways been the most reliable source of support in all spheres of my life. I’d like to be able to say Bill Murray or Steve Martin or George Car- lin... but I haven’t slept with any of them. Q. What’s your favourite movie? ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ hands down. Favourite book too, by the by. Q. Angelina Jolie or Jennifer An- iston Angelina... lovely with the added bonus of integrity, smarts and a social conscience. Q. What is your idea of the per- fect night? I’m such a homebody it’s pa- thetic. For me it doesn’t get much better than Suzanne and the boys, popcorn and a good movie. Failing that, I am a huge board game fan. Fa iling that, Naked Twister. Q. You are hosting an improvisa- tional workshop later this month in Scugog. Is this the hardest type of comedy? No. I don’t think so. When I am onstage improvising, I can go through a thousand and one es- cape hatches if things aren’t going well. I can take things in a com- pletely different direction with one line. The hardest comedy, I think, is film or TV. Sometimes you have to be so very small and subtle be- cause basically it’s just your eyes in the shot. So you can’t use any body language or physical com- edy. Plus, when you’re shooting a funny scene, unlike live theatre, no one is allowed to laugh. You may get a big laugh after the direc- tor yells “Cut” but before then it’s weird. 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Currently there are at least 20 individuals in need of rides either because they do not have access to a ve- hicle or they are not well enough to take themselves. “Drivers need to en- sure confidentiality and be friendly and supportive,” Ms. Humphreys said. The AIDS Committee of Durham Region is a volun- teer organization that pro- vides community-based HIV/AIDS education and support to people infected or affected. The committee provides counseling services, emer- gency financial assistance, a food bank, and community kitchen and community development initiatives in addition to the drives to ap- pointments. Volunteers who drive for the AIDS committee are paid mileage but there are a number of criteria that must be met. According to Ms. Humphreys, drivers must have a valid Ontario G driv- er’s licence, a police check, a clean driver’s abstract and two-stage TB test completed annually. 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The quality of the company backing the product is of vital importance to consumers, and Blue Falls has shown that it has what it takes to stand behind its top-of-the-line products.” The company has gained local, provincial and national recognition for its steady increase in sales, market share, and export business. With two 2005 International Business Awards, a 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, recognition for their IT program, and numerous product design awards, Blue Falls has had a banner year climaxed with the 50 Best recognition. “Passion for change, innovation in applying leading business practices and an ability to motivate employees were among the many characteristics that distinguished Arctic Spas,” explained John Hughes, Partner, Private Company Services group with Deloitte, a national sponsor of the Best Managed program. The current owners took over operation of Blue Falls Manufacturing in 1997 and have grown the company from fi ve stores in western Canada to over 230 dealerships in 26 countries. Arctic Spas Durham has been supplying Arctic Spas and related products to the Durham Region since 2003. 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An award for each Challenge winning team for Most Funds Raised will be presented at Big Brothers and Sisters awards night. Friday March 3rd, 2006 - 4:15pm Mayors Challenge-Ajax Bowl Saturday & Sunday March 4th & 5th - afternoons •Business•Bank•Real Estate •Community Groups•Media• Schools at Rouge Hill Bowling Centre Sunday March 5th - 9:30pm Restaurant Challenge-Rouge Hill Bowling Centre Challenge Events A United Way Agency Gold Sponsors Kin Canada Serving the Community’s Greatest Need $PICK ERI NGMar k e t sCross border distributions solutions that workdesigner kitchens & baths Bob Myers Chevrolet Ltd. Ajax & Pickering Branches Durham Regional Police Services Board Frozen Images Great Blue Heron Charity Casino IO OPTIMIST CLUB OF AJAX FRIEND OF YOUTH OPTIMISTCLUB OF AJ AX H.M.S. AJAX PICKER IN G LIO N SCLUBPICKERING VILLAGE ROTAR Y C L UB OF AJAXROTARYC L U B OF PI C KERINGMALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD. Select Acoustic Supply Inc. Squareco Properties Inc. Rougemount Square Pickering Square S UMMERLEE group of companies SABOURIN KIMBLE & ASSOCIATES LTD. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Silver Sponsors candz PRINT inc. BERRYWOODS FARM INC. Restaurant Sponsor Ajax Ajax & Pickering Branches By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Sleek, dark and futuristic, the rendering of a solar vehicle created by a group of Durham students looks like it may have come from another planet. The University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology and Durham College Solar Vehicle team created the plans for the car with the hopes of competing in the North American Solar Challenge in July 2007. But before they make it to the race, even before the actual vehicle can be built, the entirely student-driven team needs to raise $120,000. The team is comprised of 20 students from UOIT and Durham College. They come from all different disciplines of study, from engi- neering to journalism, and each brings differ- ent skills. Samveg Saxena, team president and found- er, is a third-year engineering student. “We hope to raise 80 per cent of this through corporate sponsors and the remain- der through adopt-a-cell,” Mr. Saxena said. The solar car will be constructed mainly from carbon fibre and the entire surface of the vehicle will be covered by cells, 500 in all. Essentially, the cells are what powers the car, converting light into electricity. They are asking people to sponsor solar panels for $50. The car is actually on the low end of the price scale according to Mr. Saxena. Some of the vehicles can cost more than $1 million, such as the University of Michigan’s car that carries a $1.8-million price tag. The team is busy designing and building a prototype of wood and foam with plans to have the actual car finished by this summer. The North American Solar Challenge begins in Austin, Texas and over 10 days the solar ve- hicles travel along the highway to Winnipeg and then west to Calgary. Geoff Chadsey is a mechanical engineer- ing student and is in charge of recruiting for the team. Mr. Chadsey has attended one of the races and said they are an extremely popular event. The team hopes to complete the vehicle by this summer so members can test drive it and concentrate on tweaking it so they can qualify. But an endeavour like this takes thousands of hours of planning and labour. “I don’t think I would ever want to calculate it because it would be so overwhelming,” Mr. Saxena said. “It is a labour of love though.” In addition to participating in the race, he said the team also hopes to promote renew- able energy and sustainable development through education. The students officially launch their adopt- a-cell campaign at a press conference Feb. 27 at UOIT. For more information about the adopt-a- cell fundraiser, call Mr. Saxena at 905-721- 3111 ext. 6980. 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Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. Solar team cell-ing its excellent adventure at $50 per solar panel Durham College staff vote to strike over salary and workload Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Geoff Chadsey straightens out the Solar Ve- hicle prototype’s wheel assembly. By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — If salary and workload agree- ments aren’t reached by March 7, Durham College faculty will be in a position to walk off the job. Faculty from Ontario’s 24 colleges gave the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) an 80.4 per cent strike mandate Feb. 7, with about 65.5 per cent of the 9,100 eligible voters participating. David Cox, a provincial OPSEU spokes- man, said a strike would cause “significant disruption” for colleges. “If teachers are on strike, obviously they’re not going to be teaching or marking,” said Mr. Cox. At Durham College, the result was 89.5 per cent in favour of striking if a deal isn’t struck between OPSEU and The College Compensation and Appointments Council, a provincial agency. Gary Polonsky, Durham College presi- dent, said if there is a strike, students will not lose their school year. “Never in the history of Ontario has a group of students lost their year due to a labour dispute,” said Mr. Polonsky. He added there may not even be a strike and there usually isn’t -- 1989 was the last time one did occur in Ontario. Mr. Polonsky said he wasn’t surprised by the strike vote. “Negotiations in Canada have a certain rhythm to them,” he said. “It would be highly unusual for colleagues to not give their bar- gaining team a mandate.” With a strike mandate received, college management is meeting every day and get- ting a plan in place in case an agreement is not reached in time, said Mr. Polonsky. Ele- ments of the plan include a procedure for re- spectfully crossing a picket line. Although no classes would occur for college students, the campus would still be open to them. College support staff and management would still be on the job, and classes for the University of Ontario Institution of Technology would be fully operational. “People would have to cross the picket line, which people don’t like to do, includ- ing me, but you do if you have to,” said Mr. Polonsky. He added there’s a tremendous amount of respect on campus, and those on strike would never do anything to disrupt UOIT students’ education. “I have absolute trust everyone will con- duct themselves in a totally respectful way if this were to happen,” said Mr. Polonsky. Peter McKeracher, a Durham College pro- fessor and president of Local 354 as well as a member of the college faculty bargaining team, said if a strike does occur, Univer- sity faculty and students will be asked not to cross the picket line. “A s with any picket line, we would stop people and talk to them for a period of time and then they would choose,” said Mr. Mc- Keracher. “We hope not to go on strike... manage- ment has to change their position,” Mr. Mc- Keracher said. Negotiations will continue next week. While there may be nothing Durham Col- lege itself can do to prevent a strike from happening, Mr. Polonsky said people on the management and faculty side can share their own constructive thoughts on how to resolve the issue. He added he has shared his in confidence with management, although he’s not sure if it will make a difference. Mr. Cox said there are two main issues for the negotiations. “O ne is workload, which is always an issue for college faculty, and the other is salary,” he said. Mr. Cox said management is currently offering a four-year contract with a two per cent increase in September and one per cent increase in April of each year. OPSEU’s recently modified request is for 4.1 per cent per year for a two-year deal. The increase would keep college faculty in the middle of wages for high school teachers and university professors, said Mr. Cox. The last contract resulted in a two-year deal with a 7.5 per cent increase. Mr. Cox said negotiations began in Janu- ary 2005. A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Mozart’s 250th birthday party lasts a year Local groups celebrate his musical genius By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — It’s been over two centuries since Wolfgang Ama- deus Mozart died, but his music is still very much with us. His symphonies, operas, con- certos and chamber works are played the world over, his works pop up in movie scores all the time and even TV commercials use his tunes. A movie was made about him, although it wasn’t entirely fac- tual. This year, the 250th anniver- sary of his birth, musicians and audiences everywhere are paying tribute to the amazing composer and musician who produced an enormous number of timeless works before his death at age 35. Durham is no exception. The Durham Region Concert Asso- ciation’s February concert will feature Canadian pianist Michael Kim playing three of Mozart’s works. The Durham Philharmonic Choir will perform Mozart’s Re- quiem the same weekend. On Feb. 11, the Durham Cham- ber Orchestra will include Mo- zart’s Concerto for Flute and Or- chestra, with guest soloist Pam Haskill of Peterborough, in its concert in Ajax. So what’s the big deal? Well, the man was a genius, no doubt about it. His musical talents were first discovered when he was three and his father, Leopold, himself a musician, quickly realized what he had in Mozart -- a bona fide child prodigy and moneymaker. Leopold dragged Wolfgang and his sister Maria Anna, known as Nannerl, around Europe, having them perform in courts and halls all over the place for years. Mozart, born Jan. 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, first composed music when he was five. He was performing at age six, wrote his first symphony before he was 10 and his first well-known opera at 12. He kept composing and playing until he died Dec. 5, 1791. Later composers, including Beethoven, Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Mahler, were influenced by him. But his continued popularity over the centuries since his birth is due to more than what he wrote or played. It’s how he wrote, says Bob Phillips, director of the Durham Philharmonic Choir. “The music is just so well-writ- ten and that makes it accessible,” he says. So accessible, Mozart’s music has been included in countless movie scores and many people have heard it, although they might not have realized it. Mozart’s music can be heard in Batman and Batman Begins, The Incredibles, White Chicks, Daddy Day Care, A Beautiful Mind, North by Northwest, My Left Foot, Star Trek: The Insurrection, Master and Commander, Mr. Magoo, Mission: Impossible, Philadelphia and X2, to name just a few. Mozart, writing in the classical style, was able to convey what the Romantic composers did later, that is “conveying the emotion in simple terms,” Phillips says. Yo u can hear the emotion in all of his works and people relate to that, he says. “There’s something about Mo- zart and the circumstances of his life which have made him an in- triguing figure. I think for me one of the incredible things is such a vast output in such a short life- time,” Phillips adds. Mozart produced hundreds of solo and orchestral works and nearly two dozen operas and stage works. He wrote for the church and the secular world. Phillips describes Mozart, and his father, as “very unusual, strange, eccentric.” Mozart made his living by teaching, composing and playing music. A lavish lifestyle and poor money management often left him in financial difficulties. He died while writing his Requi- em, a mass for the dead, leaving it unfinished. It was completed by one of his students. It’s this work that the Durham Philharmonic Choir, orchestra and guests soloists will perform Feb. 26 at College Park Church, King Street East, Oshawa. “This is our third time doing it,” Phillips said. “We’re aware there is a certain popularity to it. It’s one of the most accessible works for concert choirs and popu- lar with audiences. There’s fire, there’s passion in it. The whole spectrum of emotions, joy, sor- row, darkness, brightness. “ Soloists are Lawrence Cotton, bass, Carey Dolan, alto, Anthony Cavaiola, tenor and Monica Cot- ton, soprano. The 3 p.m. concert is all Mozart. Violinist Joyce Lai and pianist Marianne Turner will perform Mozart’s Violin Sonata in B Flat major. The choir will also perform Ave Verum . Tickets area $18, $15 for stu- dents and available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Os- hawa, Information United Way, Oshawa Centre, Cathy’s Gold, 78 King St. W., Bowmanville, and at the door. Phillips said that during the rest of 2006, the choir will include a little Mozart in each concert. At the Durham Region Con- cert Association’s Feb. 25 concert, pianist Kim will perform Mozart’s Fa ntasia in D Minor, Sonata in C Major and Sonata in B flat Major. Also on the program are works by Chopin and Gershwin. Kim wowed the association’s audience in an appearance two years ago and is being brought back this year by popular de- mand. He’s performed on his own and with orchestras around the world and has won numerous awards. He studied music in Alberta, British Columbia and the Juil- liard School in New York and now teaches at the Lawrence Univer- sity Conservatory of Music in Ap- pleton, Wisconsin. The concert will be held at 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army Tem- ple, 570 Thornton Rd. N., Os- hawa. Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for students and are avail- able at Thomas House of Music, 1001 Burns St. E., Whitby, Whitby School of Music, 101 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Wilson and Lee, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Walters Music Centre, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa, Dynes Gift House, 728 Anderson St., Whitby, Lafontaine, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Warm Wishes, 1300 King St. E., Oshawa and at the door. The Durham Chamber Orches- tra concert on Feb. 11 will be held at the Performing Arts Centre, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, Harwood Avenue North, Ajax. Other works on the pro- gram are by Wager and Berlioz. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students and $5 for children under 12. Ceilidh in Ajax PICKERING — A Scottish Saturday night is planned at Forest Brook Community Church this week- end. The church, located at 60 Kearney Dr. in Pickering Village, hosts a ceilidh from 7 to 10 p.m. The lively evening of fun includes informal Scottish country dancing, Celtic music and entertainment. The performers include a world highland dance champion and a Scottish tenor. A sampling of authentic Scot- tish food is on the menu. Tickets are $10 and available at the church office, located off Eliza- beth Street, north of Kingston Road, in Ajax. Markham show has Pickering sculptor PICKERING — Pickering sculp- tor Dorsey James is displaying work in the exhibition, ‘Tribute: The Art of African Canadian Artists.’ The show runs at the Freder- ick Horsman Varley Art Gallery in Unionville until Feb. 26. James’s dynamic contributions to the exhibition include ‘Creator,’ an arm carved from a piece of black walnut, and ‘Eden Seed,’ made from a cedar trunk and with Garden of Eden symbols, including the serpent and the eagle (God). Of the former, James says symbolism incorporated into the piece is reminiscent of the Last Supper and Christ’s crucifixion, including the slice of bread that forms the piece’s base. The gallery is at 216 Main St. (at Carlton Road). Until March 31, it is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and stu- dents. Juried art show for expressive students DURHAM — Secondary stu- dents here are invited to express themselves in a new art show. ‘Expressions; Youth Interpreting Diversity through the Visual Arts’ will see 20 original works displayed at the Region of Durham headquarters in May. Awards of $200 will be pre- sented to 10 students. Students can submit one entry in any medium. 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Sat. 2-4 ❑ ✓ 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. In-law apartment, many possibilities. Walk to transit, school, shops, park and more! Mins. to 401. $379,900. For more info & photos visit: www.TaraRosen.com SAT. FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M. 760 SHEPPARD AVE., PICKERING (NEAR WHITES) WALKOUT BASEMENT APARTMENT Excellent neighbourhood, easy access to transit and highways, close to all amenities, school, very well kept home in desirable area, 4 bedrooms, laundry room, all new vinyl windows, new kitchen counter, w/o 2 bedrooms bsmt. apt... Potential income (previously rented for $1000). SAT. & SUN. FEB. 11 & 12, 12-5 P.M. 297 WATERFORD GATE, PICKERING ALTONA/SHEPPARD VISION Realty Inc. IMRAN KHAN* Dir.: 416-839-7655 Off.: 416-321-0002 DIANE MASTINSEK* 905-683-5000 COMPLETELY REDONE! HOT TUB! 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. FEB. 12, 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.! CALL FOR DETAILS Fabulous Open Concept with full walk out basement with in-law potential, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, beautiful hardwood fl oors in living, dining and family rooms. Ceramic entry and 20’ x 11’ deck off kitchen. Master bedroom custom design walk-in closet with laundry. Close to GO & 401. Home Shows Extremely Well!! SUNDAY FEB. 12TH 2 - 4:00 PM $294, 9 0 0 HOWARD PATRICK WILLIAMS* 905 831-2273 Case Realty This 3.5 year old home backs onto the ravine. Loaded with upgrades, it must be seen! Come to the open house Saturday...Call Charles Ferreira today 905-619-2655 for more details. www.homes-condos4u.com SAT. FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M. 222 SHADOW PLACE, PICKERING $2 6 7 , 0 0 0 ALTO N A/FINCH www.homes-condos4u.com SUN. FEB. 12, 12-2 P.M. CHARLES D. FERREIRA** 905-619-2655 HomeLife Success Realty Inc. PICKERING VILLAGE! This Century home has the character and charm of yesteryear, but the modern conveniences of a renovation! Call Charles Ferreira today 905-619-2655 for more details. 117 CHURCH ST. SOUTH, AJAX Open Houses continued on Next Page SUNDAY, FEB. 12, 2-4 PM 925 BAYLY UNIT #97, PICKERING DEBBIE BATSTRA* 1-866- 273-1333 EASY COMMUTE. Three bedroom condo townhouse, 5 appliances, F.A.G. & C/A. Close to public transit, schools, GO, Rec Centre, 401 & walking tails. Ceramics & hardwood, updated bath. $166,900 ROBERT HULL* 905-619-9500 Group Heritage Realty Inc. 514 ROSEBANK RD. SOUTH SUN. FEB.12 1 - 3 P.M. Fantastic location close to conservation area, lake & beach. Large custom built 4 bedroom home on incredible lot, 400 ft. deep. Gorgeous private yard, inground pool with marble patio, pond, gazebo & built in BBQ. Underground sprinkler system. Hardwood fl oors, French doors, 3 fi replaces, California shutters. This home has granite counter tops in kitchen with B/I oven & cook top. Finished basement with wet bar. Large master bedroom with his & her walk-in closets & 6 pc. bathroom.Classic Realty Inc. TRACY MACLEAN 905-430-9000 Excellent location. Great family neighborhood. 2 storey, 3 bedroom home with separate family room. Living room has walkout to fully fenced yard. Partially fi nished basement. Fridge stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer included. Very clean with neutral decor. Close to schools, shopping, public tranist & major highways. Shows a 10+. Just move in. For more informa- tion call Tracy MacLean* 905-430-9000. 2214 WILDWOOD CRES., PICKERING SUN. FEB. 12, 1 - 4 P.M. Rouge River Realty Ltd. BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 SAT. FEB. 11 2 - 4 P.M. SUN. FEB. 12 2 - 4 P.M. 2377 ANNANWOODS, PICKERING 1664 HEATHSIDE, PICKERING TWO FAMILY ROOMS! • Great Pickering location near Valley Farm & Finch • Close to schools, parks, shopping, Go Transit etc. • Over 3,200 sq. ft. as per builder’s plans • Two family rooms on main & upper levels both with fi replaces • Incredible open concept kitchen • Roof reshingled in 2005 • New furnace in 2002 • Asking $374,900 THE WHOLE PACKAGE! • Located in prestigious Pickering area of custom built homes near Fairport & Glenanna • Victoria design “Karmann” built home • 50 ft. lot with very private back yard • Incredible open concept kitchen & family room to die for • Four walkouts • Central air conditioning • Media/fourth bedroom on second fl oor • Asking price $439,900 A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com No long term obligation No card fees No initiation fee PAY AS YOU GO Offer ends January 21, 2006 PER MONTH Only12$ Call Now! 905.683.3040 Serving Pickering and Ajax. Harwood Plaza at Bayly in Ajax Must be 18 years or older or have written parental permission. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. No long term obligation. Offer based on a 2-month membership. First time users only. Offer ends February 15, 2006 HELD-OVERHELD-OVER GRACE JORGENSEN 905-686-5153 NEED SPACE FOR STUFF? Ranch bungalow on large 430x130ft. lot with lots of room to build your workshop or store your stuff! Newly renovated, hardwood & ceramic fl oors. Newly fi nished basement with 4th bedroom, bath & rec room. Asking $349,000. Call Grace Jorgensen @ 905-686-5153 or 1-866-430-9900. SAT. FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M. CALL FOR DETAILS Classic Realty Inc. IAN BAXTER heather Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE Ltd., Broker Independently Owned and Operated SUN. FEB. 12, 12-3 P.M. 53 ROSALYNNE, BOWMANVILLE (Waverly and Rhonda) WELCOME HOME! $259,900 Just listed! Rare 4 level sidesplit! Absolutely Spic and Span with numerous upgrades! Premium 50 ft. lot in quiet, preferred neighbourhood. Quick access to 401 and all amenities! 3 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, master w/4-pc. ensuite & walk-in closet, spacious fam. rm. w/gas fp., formal liv. & din. rm., cent. air, cent. vac., gas heat, dble. garage with direct access, all NEW windows and so much more! PAUL ST. AUBIN* 905 831-3300 AJAX - QUIET AREA • 3+1 bedroom • Main floor family room • Finished basement • 2 car garage • More info at 1-877-815-0691 ext 2084 • More pics at www.vritualproperties.ca/ g6021 FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker SAT. FEB. 11, 2-4 P.M. 46 ROTHERGLEN RD. N., AJAX $ 2 9 9 , 5 0 0 STUNNING EXECUTIVE • Ajax John Boddy • 5 level backsplit • 4+1 bedrooms • You won’t be disappointed • More info at 1-877-815-0691 ext 5325 • More pics at www.vritualproperties.ca/ g6320 SUN.FEB. 12, 2-4 P.M. 114 BOWLES, AJAXSUNDAYBY APPOINTMENT SATURDAYBY APPOINTMENT $ 4 7 7 , 5 0 0 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Rouge River Realty Ltd. Broker LEE KEESO* 905-428-6533 PICKERING ONLY $259,900 Immaculate & upgraded 3 bedroom home with fi nished walkout basement. HUGE 164 ft. deep irregular lot. Renovated kitchen & baths, newer fl ooring, windows & furnace, too many upgrades to list here!! This home is on a child friendly street close to public schools & transportation. Call Lee today at 905-428-6533 for your private viewing or Visit my website: www.leekeeso.com 1620 TAWNBERRY ST., SUN. FEB. 12 1 - 4 P.M. CHRISTINE STERGIU* 905- 649-3300 SUN. FEB. 12 2 - 4 P.M. 9 SPRAGGINS LANE, AJAX Results Realty Inc. Immaculate! Newer 3 bedroom home with walkout bsmnt. & entrance through garage. Bright sunny open concept. Eat in kit. with ceramic tiles, big window overlooking tree lined yard with no neighbours behind! Lovely great room with main flr. powder! Big master with lovely windows, Beautiful dark wood banisters! You won’t be disappointed. This home shines! Visit us this Sunday! www.realtywithchristine.com South of Rossland off of Westney Rd.) SAT., FEB. 11, 2-4 PM 62 BATT CRESCENT GAIL REGAN* 905- 831-9500 LOCATION! LOCATION! 3 bdrm, 3 bathrooms, quality built Tormina home! Only 1 1 ⁄ 2 years old! Upper floors only. Rent + 60% of utilities. EXTRAS*** Priced to rent - Includes; fridge, stove, washer & dryer. $ 1500/monthly sutton-group heritage realty ltd. The following movies are in theatres this weekend: Curious George Directed by Matthew O’Callaghan Starring: Will Ferrell, Drew Bar- rymore and Joan Plowright. Rated: G The original ‘monkey see, monkey do’ chimp comes to the big screen in an animated feature drawing on the tales that have entertained children for more than 60 years. The inquisitive primate with a taste for excitement sets off on a new adventure, meeting new friends along the way who are attracted to his fun-loving and feisty nature. Since it was originally pub- lished in 1941, the book has never been out of print. Final Destination 3 Directed by James Wong Starring: Mary Elizabeth Win- stead, Ryan Merriman and Te xas Battle. Rated: R Part 3 of the scary series is set six years after the first film. It centres around a high schooler who has a premonition of a deadly roller-coaster mishap involving herself and her friends. When it comes true, those who have cheated death and survived the accident must deal with the consequences of escaping their fate. ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘Firewall’ are also playing this weekend. 60 years later and Curious George is spunky as ever Aj ax artist’s solo show opens AJAX — Anna Kuzniak hopes her artwork “brings some sunshine to peo- ple’s lives and their homes.” The Ajax artist’s solo exhibition, ‘My art to your Heart,’ runs until Feb. 28 at the Ajax Public Library’s main branch. An opening reception, an opportunity to meet Kuzniak, is Feb. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Originally from Poland, she gradu- ated with a diploma in commercial art from George Brown College and has lived in Ajax for 14 years. “I like to paint watercolours, draw with pen and ink and charcoal and study photography,” she says. The show includes watercolours, oils and charcoal drawings. The public can see the show Monday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The main branch is at 55 Harwood Av e. S., just south of Hwy. 401. Af ter all these years, George is as curious as ever. The spunky monkey takes an adventurous ride on the big screen. FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 29 A/P 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. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between January 25 - January 29, 2006 Fund Raising Dance February 11, 2006 The One Parent Families Assoc. Monthly Dance held at the Pickering Rec. Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Doors open at 7:30, $14 per person. Disc Jockey and Cold Buffet are featured. Dress code in effect. www.opfa.net (IN RECEIVERSHIP) OF FURNITURE$2,000,000 inter home inter home BRAND NAME FURNITURE ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF MINTZ & PARTNERS LTD. Summit Retail Services will conduct a OUR STORES ARE CLOSING AND INVENTORY IS BEING BROUGHT TO THIS LOCATION. COME EARLY AND SAVE $$$$FOR BEST SELECTION OF BRAND NAMES ON SOFAS, KITCHEN, DINING & BEDROOM SETS. HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-6p Sat. 10a-6p Sun. 11a-5p $2,000,000 PICKERING Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Parkway PICKERING HOME & LEISURE CTRE.BROCK RD.KINGSTON RD. HWY. 401 NOTION RD.PICKERING Everything is to be sold to the bare walls. on all furntiture STORE CLOSING SALE STORE CLOSING SALE STARTS TODAY 10AM! Save 60%-80% PICKERING — ‘Synes- thesia’ arrives at the Pick- ering Civic Complex this Sunday. The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School senior art/photo show opens Feb. 13 and runs until May 11. On Sunday, Feb. 12, the opening gala is at the com- plex from 1 to 4 p.m. The show includes the best work produced by St. Mary Grade 12 students. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo One happy family PICKERING — Shannon Rivers and other members of the St. Theresa Catholic School primary choir from Whitby sing, ‘We Are Family’ at the 11th Annual For the Kids, By the Kids Choirs Festival held recently at the Pickering Town Centre. Just one more way to get your news thanks to the NEWS A DVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com AJAX — ‘Backstage Pass’ performs at The Wing Shack in Ajax tonight. The band plays a mix of pop, classic rock and R and B and hits the stage at 9:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. The Wing Shack is at 368 Bayly St., east of Westney Road. For more information visit www.thewingshack. com. Gala’s a snap for St. Mary students Backstage Pass on stage in Ajax A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com IN SPORTS Ell-Rod has hot hand in recent Pickering mens’ basketball action... See Page 31 Pickering man helped numerous players reach professional level By Tim Munro Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Frank Miller knows a thing or two about hockey, and he’s got a wall cov- ered in trophies to prove it. The Pickering man was a coach for more than 40 years, with at least a dozen NHL play- ers having earned their stripes on his teams. Now retired, Miller recently discussed his ca- reer as a coach and his role in preparing the next generation of Canadian sports stars for the big leagues. Miller’s lifelong association with Canadian sports began with a short career as a football player, playing for the Toronto Argonauts’ farm team. He soon switched to coaching hockey, and stayed involved for decades at all levels of the sport, coaching dozens of minor league and youth teams. Miller says his biggest accomplishment as a coach came in the 1967-68 season, when he led his teams to no fewer than four sepa- rate championship titles, including the OHA women’s title and a Centennial year bantam tournament. Another big victory came during his time with the Don Mills Flyers, whom he led to the midget championships in 1971 in Winnipeg. “We go out, we put our time in, and we love it,” says Miller. “The winning is good, the par- ents, the kids, the whole atmosphere.” NHL players to hone their skills under Mill- er’s supervision and guidance include Rick Middleton, Gary Leeman, Steve Payne of the Minnesota North Stars, and Jim Moxley. Miller remembers Moxley as having, “the hardest shot I’ve ever seen.” While Miller was running a power-skating clinic in Pickering in the mid- 1980s, he remembers encountering a promis- ing young talent who impressed him right away. “There was nothing that kid couldn’t do,” he says. “Skating, shooting, everything.” The young prodigy, Eric Lindros, went on to a stel- lar career with the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and, currently, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Another notable local hockey figure who served under Miller is John Winder, the current head coach of the Pickering Panthers. Winder was a defenceman with Miller’s Toronto Red Wings between 1965 and 1971. “He really cared about us as kids,” says Winder. “We looked up to him. He was a real role model for us.” Winder says Miller combined a tough work ethic with a positive attitude and a quick wit, calling him, “the king of the one-liner.” He adds Miller taught him the importance of team play, and of reading the game strategically while on the ice. “He was very upbeat, but he also had a fast-skating team. He demanded a lot of us.” Miller says the most encouraging trend in hockey today is the extraordinary growth of women’s and girls’ hockey. He says he plans to cheer on both the men’s and women’s Olym- pic hockey teams as they compete in Turin, Italy. “The girls’ teams don’t get enough recogni- tion,” he says. “It’s great (to see things chang- ing).” He admits that one of his happier moments as a coach was beating a team that included Gordie Howe’s sons during a tournament. “But nobody would probably remember that, eh?” he says, laughing. Miller’s time good for minor hockey A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Frank Miller’s long career has seen him coach more than a dozen athletes who have made it to the National Hockey League. By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Annandale Curling Club is hoping the Olympic curling matches will spark some interest for new curlers. It is hosting a free open house Sunday, Feb. 19 between 7 and 9:30 p.m. to intro- duce the sport to anyone six years of age and older. Certified instructors explain the game, offer on-ice instruction, and youth curlers display their skills. Experience is not required, but warm clothing is. Call 905-683- 3210 for information or to register. ••• Annandale’s Jennifer McGhee came close to having a big reason to cheer at the Scott To urnament of Hearts. Her sister, Janet Mc- Ghee, was part of the Uxbridge Curling Club rink that lost the provincial final on Satur- day, 7–6, against the Krista Scharf team from Fort William. The Canadian women’s finals are in London Feb. 25 to March 5. ••• Pickering’s resident curling Olympian had a great warm-up for this week’s Ontario Men’s Provincial Championship. Richard Hart, vice on the Glenn Howard team that also includes Brent Laing and Craig Savill, won his way to the final game Sunday in the Strauss Canada Cup of Curling in Kamloops, B.C. Kevin Martin made his last rock to win the event and $33,500, while the Howard team collected $22,000. The team is in Guelph Feb. 6 to 12 in the 10-team round robin Kia Cup, hoping to advance to the Regina Brier in March. Wayne Middaugh is the defending champion and is again in the field. ••• The Annandale Ladies’ Invitational Cash Extravaganza (ALICE) is closed off at 26 teams, with a total of 104 curlers. The 14th running of the bonspiel is slated for Satur- day, Feb. 11. Plans are set and the finishing touches are being settled. Three six-end games will determine the winner that then gets an entry into the Melita Sunshine Bonspiel. Learn to curl at upcoming open house at Annandale in Ajax Panthers begin prowling for playoff wins tonight in Pickering Face Vaughan in opening round; Ajax loses last game DURHAM — The Pickering Panthers face the Vaughan Vipers in the opening round of the playoffs. The Panthers finished third in the South Conference of the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League with a record of 30-17-1-1, good for 62 points. The Vipers ended up in sixth spot with 52 points. The first game is tonight, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. Pickering closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 6-2 victory over the Oshawa Legionaires in a game that had no influence on the final standings. The rebuilding Ajax Attack closed out its season Tuesday, dropping a 9-5 deci- sion to the Wexford Raiders. The game had little meaning for the Attack, as they finished in ninth, and last, place in the South with a 5-41-0-3 record and 13 points. The game meant plenty for Wexford, however. Going into the game, the Raid- ers and Vipers were tied with 52 points, so the win lifted Wexford into a fifth-place finish. Va ughan will host the second game of the series on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:15 p.m. The third game is Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. in Pickering, while the fourth game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:45 p.m. in Vaughan. If necessary, the fifth game is Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8:30 p.m. in Pickering, followed by the sixth game on Monday, Feb. 20 at 7:15 p.m. in Vaughan. The seventh game would be held on We dnesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Picker- ing. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PAGE 31 A/P Ajax-Pickering Lacrosse Registration 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 2006 Registration Only 2 Dates Left To register early and save $50! 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 GRAND OPENING SPECIAL FREE SKATE SHARPENING WEEK OF Mon. February 13 - Mon. February 20 Where experience gives you the Edge 1163 Kingston Rd. (Beside Licks) 905.831.1894 TEAM DATES TIME SITE COACH LEAGUE TELEPHONE U8 GIRLS (1998) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am METRO SPORT B RICHARD LISSONE DGSL 416-458-5405 U9 GIRLS (1997) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm METRO SPORT A GENE GESUALDO PATRICIA FOSTER DGSL A DGSL B 905-509-1988 905-831-6622 U10 GIRlS (1996) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 6:00 pm -7:30 pm METRO SPORT B VANCE PALACHE COLENE SHARPE CESL A CESL B 905-837-5610 905-831-3079 U11 GIRLS (1995) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 9:00 am - 11:00 am DUNBARTON PETER CORRINGHAM CESL 905-831-4863 U12 GIRLS (1994) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT A NIXON BERNARDINO CHRIS JADOO CGSLRP CGSL R1 905-837-2458 905-426-2629 U13 GIRLS (1993) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 1:00 pm -3:00 pm DUNBARTON BERT LAING DON BEAIRSTO CGSL RP CGSL R2 416-722-9482 905-831-5894 U14 GIRLS (1992) TUESDAY Feb 21, 28 & Mar7 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT B HENRY NINABER CGSL R!905-725-8019 U15 GIRLS (1991) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A IAN BROWN JORGEN RUNAS OYSL CGSL 905-420-2765 905-686-7244 U16 GIRLS (1990) Feb 14, & 21 Feb 16 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A MANNY WHITE ALFONSO GARCIA OYSL CGSL RP 905-428-2182 905-420-8713 U17 GIRLS (1989) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm DUNBARTON ANDY HING CGSL 905-428-7011 U18 GIRLS (1988) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm DUNBARTON DAVE SORA CGSL 905-420-9364 U8 BOYS (1998) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am METRO SPORT B VINCE RICCI DBSL 905-686-6889 U9 BOYS (1997) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ST. MARY TONY HELM VINCE SCALI DBSL A DBSL B 905-831-0966 905-509-3289 U10 BOYS (1996) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm DUNBARTON DANNY CASSIDY ROOSEVELT ROBERTS CESL A CESL B 905-839-8324 905-421-9072 U11 BOYS (1995) THURSDAY Feb 23, Mar 2 &9 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm METRO SPORT B JEFF NASTICH ED WHITEHEAD CESLA CESL B 905-509-2569 905-427-2405 U12 BOYS (1994) TUESDAY Feb 21, 28 & Mar7 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT B MIKE REYNOLDS CORRADO ROCCASALVA CSL RP CSL R2 905-426-7070 905-509-1215 U13 BOYS (1993) SUNDAY Feb 19, 26 & Mar 5 11:00 am - 1:00 pm DUNBARTON DAVE VIEIRA TBA CSL RP CSL R1 905-420-2644 905-831-9803 U14 BOYS (1992) TUESDAY Feb 21, 28 & Mar7 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm METRO SPORT A DESMOND WARNER FABIAN BEST CSL RP CESL 905-831-2797 905-686-7152 U15 BOYS (1991) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm METRO SPORT A MOSES OKE LEON LESLIE CSL RP CSL RP 905-837-0663 905-683-7788 U16 BOYS (1990) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 10:00 am - noon DUNBARTON MANUEL SILVA CSL R2 416-725-2493 U18 BOYS (1988) SATURDAY Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm METRO SPORT A LEON WILLIAMS OYSL 905-8874346 Proof of date of birth required for ALL NEW PLAYERS $145 for players born 1999 (U7) and earlier Online @ www.pickeringsoccer.ca Clubhouse Hours SUMMER 2006 OUTDOOR REGISTRATION Mon / Tues noon -5pm All NEW PLAYERS REQUIRE A CLUB ID NUMBER TO REGISTER Application Forms are available online or at the clubhouse Wed / Thurs 3pm -8:30pm & Sat 9 am -1pm FEES WILL INCREASE ON MARCH 15th $100 for players born in 2000 (U6), 2001 (U5) 2002 (U4) COMPETITIVE SPRING TRYOUT SCHEDULE In person at the clubhouse or SUMMER CAMP 2006 As a result of the quality coachingprogram, incorporating both fun and technical-tactical activities The 2006 Summer Camp will run from July 3 to August 4 Check our website for more Information. TRAIN SMART PLAY HARD HAVE FUN On Sat. Feb. 25th 10am - 5pm meet the Board members and learn more about our programs. Get more information on our Club, and Sun. Feb. 26th 11am - 6pm, we would like to invite you to or have your questions answered. Come visit us on the second floor outside People's Jewellers Look forward to meeting you !!! the PSC Soccer Camp is regarded as one of the most popular soccer programs in the Durham region. The PSC Summer Soccer Camp is open to all Boys and Girls between the ages of 5 and 16. www.pickeringsoccer.ca Pickering Soccer Club Inc. 1735 Bayly Street., Unit 8B (905) 831-9803 Fax (905) 831-8968 SUMMER CAMP 2006 As a result of the quality coaching program, incorporating both fun and technical-tactical activities the PSC Soccer Club is regarded as one of the most popular soccer programs in the Durham region. The PSC Summer Soccer Club is open to all Boys and Girls between the ages of 5 and 16. The 2006 Summer Camp will run from July 3 to August 4. Check our website for more information. TRAIN SMART PLAY HARD HAVE FUN SUMMER 2006 OUTDOOR REGISTRATION In person at the clubhouse or online at www.pickeringsoccer.ca Clubhouse Hours Monday and Tuesday Noon to 5:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm FEES WILL INCREASE ON MARCH 15th $100 for players born in 2000 (U6), 2001 (U5), 2002 (U4) $145 for players born 1999 (U7) and earlier ALL NEW PLAYERS REQUIRE A CLUB ID NUMBER TO REGISTER Application forms are available online or at the clubhouse Proof of date of birth required for ALL NEW PLAYERS On Saturday February 25th 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Sunday February 26th 11:00 am-6:00 pm We would like to invite you to meet the Board members and learn more about our programs. Get more information about the club or have your questions answered. At The Pickering Town Centre, on the second fl oor, outside People’s Jewellers. We look forward to meeting you!!! CHRIS JADOO ROOSEVELT ROBERTS CORRADO ROCCASALVA PICKERING — The scor- ing was spread around as Ell-Rod Holdings easily dispatched Ellis Packaging in Pickering Men’s Basket- ball League action. Ell-Rod scored a 35-19 w in, with Roger Young leading the way with 11 points. Eric Hamdic con- tributed eight, Steve Leahy had six and David Voth five. John Esposito was the top scorer for Ellis with five, while Joe Lococo had four and Dave Bayliss three. The game was played Jan. 30. In other action, the West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch team pounded Accent Build- ing Sciences 43-23 behind 16 points from Elman McLean. George Iordanov netted 12 and Chris Shel- don six. Horace Peterkin potted six points for Ac- cent, while Ian Campbell and Mario Rojas put in four each. Best Buy Insurance made short work of Verif- eye, winning 44-25. Sher- win James led the winners w ith 14, while Reuben Newman hit for 10 and Iain Grant and Kip Van Kempen were good for seven each. Scotty Poulton scored nine for Verifeye, while Derrick Jaggall had eight and Anthony Watson four. Knights Corner Pub and Grill closed the book on Warwick Publishing by a 62-42 score. Rod Fraser had the hot hand for the victors with 20 points, fol- lowed by Karl Hutchinson with 18, Mike Jovanov with 10 and Randy Filinski with six. Alonzo Starling was the top scorer for Warwick with 12, while Sam Macada had 11, Glenn Forss 10 and Luke Luukkonen six. The final game of the evening saw Gallantry’s Eatery prevail over Lakar Carpentry 58-51. To ny Oliver paced Gal- lantry’s with 21 points, while Jim Bowen potted 16, Corrado Roccasalva ticked the twine for 10 and Steve Gazmin scored nine. Bill Warren and Dodge Beckford each hit for 14 for Lakar, while Bill Boston had eight and John Flem- ing six. Ell-Rod holds off packagers in Pickering men’s hoops 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 CO-OP PROGRAMS & JOB ASSISTANCE TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING & JOB ASSISTANCE Become a Montessori Teacher www.tmi.edu The Toronto Montessori Institute offers f/t, p/t and summer courses in Richmond Hill. All courses lead to a Montessori Teaching diploma & the pre-requisite is an undergraduate degree. Call 905- 889-6882 for more information or e-mail tmi@torontomontessori.ca Open House on Sat. Feb 25th 10:30 – 11:30a.m. & Wed. Mar. 1st 10 – 11 a.m. 8569 Bayview Avenue REAL ESTATE CAREER TRAINING AND LICENSING Offered by North America's premier full service real estate organization with locations throughout Durham Region and The City of Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay). For complete career information call: Mary Noakes Directory of Career Development Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Toll Free 1-877-663-1054 Our mission is "To be the World Class assembly and sequencing operation to the Automotive Manufacturers." Automodular Assemblies Inc., a Canadian Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions at both our Oshawa/ Whitby facilities: HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR Reporting to the Human Resources Manager - Canadian Operations, the Health & Safety Coordinator will be responsible for providing support in all areas of health & safety and environmental issues for the Oshawa and Oakville area operations. Other responsibilities will include but not be limited to: ● The administration of the WSIB program, including the Modified Duty and Return to Work Program and assist in conducting investigations and counseling supervisors on health & safety matters. ● Conduct investigations of all lost time incidents and recommend, for approval, corrective actions. ● Respond to employee questions or concerns regarding health and safety issues within the scope of the position's duties. ● Assist as required on the administration of the Corporation's Health and Safety Program. ● Recommend and implement changes to the company's Health and Safety Policy. ● Assist in training, under the direction of the Human Resources Manager - Canadian Operations, supervisors and managers on all health and safety and environmental related legislative requirements. ● Act as the Company Co-chair in all Joint Health and Safety Committee Meetings. ● Coordinate all Health & Safety Training for the Joint Health and Safety Committee and all employees. The minimum requirements are a Post Secondary School Degree in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental studies with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in health & safety field in a manufacturing environment. Automodular Assemblies Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package, a rewarding, positive and stimulating environment combined with excellent career growth opportunity. Please forward your resume and salary expectations by email to: hr@automodular.net or by fax to: (905) 665-2539. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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QUALIFICATIONS: •University degree in a Social Services field. •Five to ten years experience in the field of services to children with special needs and their families with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. •Good analytical, decision making and negotiation skills. •Proven computer skills in a Windows environment. •Willingness to work flexible hours as required by the service system •Car and valid driver’s license are essential Send resume by Friday, February 24, 2006 to: Resources for Exceptional Children Durham Region 865 Westney Road South, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4 Fax: 905 427-3107, Email: hr@rfecdurham.com (Please identify File Number in subject line of email) NO TELEPHONE CALLS Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ClubLink, Canada’s largest owner, operator, and developer of golf clubs in Ontario and Quebec, is gearing up for another great season. If you have high energy and are service oriented, we welcome you to join us in a dynamic full-time or part-time position. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 18th 10 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. Cherry Downs Golf Club Golf Operations Starters, Marshals, Golf Shop & Back Shop Staff Hospitality Supervisors, Bartenders, Servers, and Beverage Cart, Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff Turf Operations Turf Labourers and Gardeners www.clublink.ca Please bring your resume and meet with members of our management team. Club locations and directions are available on our website. If you are unable to attend our open house, please visit our website to apply online. Whitevale Golf Club located only minutes from both Markham & Pickering is accepting applications for: •Backshop (ideal for retirees) •Greens Maintenance (suitable for University students and part time equipment operator retirees) •Experienced Cooks, Waitstaff & Bartenders Please fax or email resume to info@whitevalegolfclub.com Fax:905-294-5115 DZ TRUCK DRIVER/LANDSCAPE LABOURER Job is combination truck driver and landscape la- bourer. Team player, good work ethic, positive at- titude, punctual. Clean driver's abstract is re- quired. Applicants must have transportation to and from Pickering yard. Job sites are in Toronto and surrounding area. Fax resume to:905-420- 3242.Only selected candidates will be contacted. “NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Certified Home Inspectors” accredited home inspection cours- es. Now taking registrations for February and March classes. Locations in Brantford, Peterbo- rough and Bowmanville areas. Hands - on - training, mock in- spections and supervised training in our century-old home. Limited seating. Register now for DAY and EVENING classes. Financing available.1-866-697-0117 Exceptional Bilingual CSR Opportunities Our client - a multinational company - is looking to set up a substantial team of above average customer service professionals to create a call centre of excellence. Working from sites in the Durham Region and Scarborough you will enjoy the benefi ts of an organization dedicated to high quality product and customer satisfaction. Working Monday to Friday, this permanent position will pay well and provide excellent benefi ts and working conditions. Your Call Centre experience and bilingualism (French and English) could be the key to a great job. Basic requirements include a High School Education, some College preferred, and previous experience in customer service along with excellent oral and written communication skills. Call Lorraine Bell at 416-222-4842 or email your resume to french@telereliance.com PRIMERICA - member of Citi- group You can be part of this growing financial services company on a full or part time ba- sis. We are seeking mature, moti- vated, and hardworking individuals who seek high income potential to represent our company. We offer full training to licensing by the Province; experience not a re- quirement. This is an exciting ca- reer with a dynamic company. Please call Peter Hones (905)626- 1094. $20/ HR. AVERAGE.Registration Positions available immediately. Good communication skills re- quired. 905-435-1052; 866-940- 0970 work@universalenergy.ca 2006 WINTER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, DRIVERS & LABOURERS required immed.F/T, P/T. Operators $20-$30/hr. Walkway Labourers $14-20/hr Summer work also available On-call 24 hours. Call 647-888-8075 Fax 905-427-3654 governmentplowservices @rogers.com APPOINTMENT TAKER - Whitby part-time/full-time, days & even- ings, $9-$11/hour plus bonus. Exp.Call Betty (905) 666-4905 DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line Ta xis. Part-time shifts available. Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 or (905) 439-1111. EXPERIENCED BRICKLAYER, exp a must, must have own trans work Oshawa and Toronto. Call Gary (905) 725-7370 after 6 APPLY TODAY! Start Tomorrow! Pickering Promotional Company is looking for 15 people in Customer Service, Sales & Marketing and light Warehouse. No experience necessary. Full training provided. Call Cindy (905)837-9200. EXPERIENCED PLOW TRUCK drivers. Resume and drivers ab- stract required. Experienced need only apply. Also looking for inde- pendent sidewalk crew, with own vehicles and shovels/snow blow- ers.call (905)438-1170 HAIRSTYLIST Full time with experience JOSEPH'S HAIRSTYLING Oshawa Centre Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 CUSTOMER SERVICE - For a successful, fast growing cleaning company. The applicant should demonstrate a mature, positive at- titude with excellent communica- tion skills. A background in direct customer contact a definite asset. Please submit resume to: Jim Carruthers, c/o UNDERWOOD'S, 410 Finley Ave. Ajax, Ont. L1S 2E3. Fax: 905-619-9829. Email: supplies@underwoods.ca MAGICUTS one of Canada's lead- ing chains has the following posi- tions available: Licensed Assistant Manager for Whitby and Ajax. Plus PT stylist for Whitby and Oshawa. We offer: Competitive salary, op- portunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free train- ing classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, benefits. Join a winning team.Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323 CASH DAILY! $70-$100 a day. Call Sam 905-837-9172 E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 10, 2006 www.durhamregion.com TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM For Northumberland, Kawartha Haliburton, Durham, and Hastings Children's Aid Societies CAREER OPPORTUNITY 1 Full-time for a Clinical Case Consultant (CCC) and 1 (6 month contract position) Clinical Case Consultant The Treatment Foster Care Program for the Children's Aid Societies of Durham, Kawartha, Haliburton, Hastings and Northumberland, is seeking two clinically oriented workers. These positions will support planned expansion of the Program as well as coverage for an employee leave. The incumbents will train and support foster parents; assess treatment needs and support delivery of therapeutic services to children in the milieu; develop/deliver training curriculums and participate in pro- gram evaluation. The successful candidates for CCC's will have a Child and Youth Worker Diploma and a BA Degree, or BSW Degree / MSW Degree with additional three years experience of working in the Child Welfare and/or Children's Mental Health system. Salary rage of $38,349 to $62,213 Competition Closing - February 24, 2006 (Please specify position applying for) Apply to: Mr. Grey Dulmage, MSW Executive Director Att: Kevin Sullivan, B.A., MSW, RSW Tr eatment Foster Care Program 200 Division Street, Unit F Cobourg, Ontario K9P 3P7 (905)373-0522 Fax: (905)372-7006 Email: tfc@bellnet.ca If you're looking for a challenging position with one of the world's leading snack food companies, here's your chance to join our Scarborough, Ontario team as a full-time... Customer Service Representative. In your role as a CSR you will process shipments, complete end of day paperwork, make necessary adjustments, trouble- shoots system problems and be the key link to our Sales Representatives. An ideal candidate is a recent graduate or someone with previous experience in the CSR field. At Frito-Lay Canada, we've built our success by developing our organization from within, and giving our people the tools and the chance to grow. If you're hungry for a challenge we invite you to fax your resume to 416-284-3245 Brooklin Concrete is a manufacturer of a diverse line of precast concrete products serving the landscape products, underground utilities and on site sewage treatment trades. Brooklin has manufacturing and distribution locations in Brooklin, Newmarket, Huntsville and Haliburton. We are considered one of Canada's foremost and most diversified manufacturers of precast concrete. INSIDE SALES BROOKLIN BRANCH Experience in the following areas is required: ●3 years retail sales experience ●Knowledge of precast concrete products ●Secondary school diploma ●Excellent written and oral communication skills ●Ability to function as a team member in a fast-paced environment ●Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word/Excel) ●Long term career goals PLEASE MAIL RESUME TO: Brooklin Concrete P.O. Box 370, Station Brooklin Brooklin, On L1M 1B5 Or deliver to Brooklin Concrete, 6760 Baldwin St. (Highway 12) Brooklin We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Come join our team Job Fair Part Time & Full Time Food & Beverage Pro Shop Maintenance/Grounds Please apply in person 10905 Reesor Rd. just north of Elgin Mills. 905-640-1233 February 12th, 18th, 19th & 26th from 11am - 3pm Bushwood Golf Club www.bushwoodgolf.com Required Immediately Tool Repair Technician Growing production tool importer requires repair technician to join our team. Good mechanical aptitude and good attitude a must. Will train the right candidate Fax resume; (905)839-7100 Or email; dmacleod@wescoproductiontools.com 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 EXPERIENCED SHEET METAL FABRICATION MECHANIC Noranco Mfg . a leading supplier of aerospace parts located in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking an experience NC Brake operator, other tasks will also be required such as countersinking, operating a kick press, tapping. The successful applicant must be a team player, work well in a fast paced environment and be well organized with attention to detail. Comprehensive benefits. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your resume to: 905-831-0104 or email hr@noranco.com Accepting applications for LICENCED TRUCK AND TRAILER MECHANICS & APPRENTICE MECHANICS (Whitby Terminal) Excellent wages/benefit package for qualified applicant. Apply in person to: Ve rspeeten Cartage Ltd. 1900 Boundary Road Whitby, Ont. L1N 8P8 Phone: 905-404-8470 LICENSED G2 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR A RAPIDLY GROWING COMPANY! Plumbing experience a must! Boilers, Rads, in-floor heating experience preferred. Capable of supervising a crew. Tools and some training provided. Fax resume to 905-831-5879 Our mission is "To be the World Class assembly and sequencing operation to the Automotive Manufacturers." Automodular Assemblies Inc., a Canadian Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position at our Whitby facility: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for: ● Processing accounts receivable invoices, cash receipts and banking. ● Collection follow-up and reporting ● Maintaining accounts receivable files and ensure completeness of records ● Prepare month end accruals and assist with account reconciliations ● Back up for Accounts Payable. The minimum requirements for this position are a Post Secondary School education with three to five years of relative Accounts Receivable experience or equivalent education and experience. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting software programs is required (Solomon would be an asset). Automodular Assemblies Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package, a rewarding, positive and stimulating environment combined with excellent career growth opportunity. Please forward your resume and salary expectations by email to: hr@automodular.net or by fax to: (905) 665-2539. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please! The Village of Taunton Mills Invites you to join our team Immediate openings available for Registered Nurses Also accepting resumes for R.P.N.'s Please forward your resume to: Cristina Locatelli, DNC The Village of Taunton Mills 3800 Brock St North, Whitby, Ontario L1R 3A5 Fax 905-666-9601 Email clocatelli@oakwoodretirement.com MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Required for busy Medical Office.Contract Position, could lead to permanent Part-time position.Must enjoy working with people.Minimum 2-3+ years reception/ medical office experience at one location.Duties include heavy phone work, greeting and checking patients in and out, computer and various office work.Applicant must be a very responsible, punctual and highly motivated self-starter with excellent phone and communication skills, have a friendly and outgoing personality, be well-organized, detail oriented and a team player.Need to start immediately. Salary will be based on experience. E-Mail to byronstreetmedical_juliablair@hotmail.com or fax detailed resume to 905-668-8942 Strathaven Lifecare Centre Bowmanville requires a full time Dietary Supervisor with F.S.S. certificate and a member of C.S.N.M. Fax resume to 905-623-1374 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the Tor onto Star in Whitby, Ajax or Pickering. Earn $800 to $1400/mo. part-time. Call 1-604-602-7590 noon-8 p.m. fax 604-602-7598 www.metris.ca AVON Are you interested in making more money $$. Flexibility and being your own boss Sell Avon products For information call Pat 905-683-6032 Fr ee gift upon joining CURVESÆ FITNESS and weight loss centre is hiring Manager, Asst Manager Trainee and Circuit Coach/Sales staff at their Brock Road location. Apply if you're energetic, love motivating people and love sales. Send or email resumes to 1050 Brock Rd., Te l/Fax: 905-421-9550, email curvesresumes@pathcom.com ECE TEACHER NEEDED immedi- ately. Experience an asset. Also, on-call person needed for supply work at our busy centre. Please call 905-428-8847. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Stuffing Enve- lopes, Mailing/Processing Circu- lars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.CanadianFrom HomeJobs.com, Reference 7-107 or call 1(705)726-9070 LABOURER needed immediately - Valid drivers license & clean appearance a must. Call: 905- 723-3355 or fax resume to: 905-723-5430. LOVE TO DECORATE?Now is the best time! Turn your decorating skills into dollars! Fabulous prod- ucts! Great support! Low start up. Gloria 905-725-6122. LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on vehicles. Ap- ply at Pennzoil, 581 King St. East, Oshawa. MAGICAL PARTIES for children is looking for a Part-Time Party Princess to work Sat/Sun at Chil- dren's Birthday Parties. Must have own car/valid driver's licence. Call Lynne (416)567-6488 or email in- fo@magicalparties.com NEW ESCORT AGENCY opening in Durham Region, looking to hire 19+, call Ashley at 905-550-1221 for interview. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $20/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You!! 905.435.0518 OSHAWA food production compa- ny hiring full time employees for production work./stockroom, pack- ing. Min wage to start or just above. Please fax resume to 905- 571-4903 P/T PET GROOMER & BATHER Part time could lead to full time. Minimum 2 yrs experience, time management skills a must. Fax re- sume to 905-430-KLIP. RESIDENTIAL AND Commercials cleaners required immediately. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience, work weekends and have own transportation. Email to: resumes@securechoice.ca or fax: 905-665-8770 RESPONSIBLE PERSON re- quired immediately for a position as Rental Manager for medium sized real estate company located in Durham Region. Individual must be a self starter and have experi- ence in both residential and com- mercial real estate. Comprehen- sive knowledge of landlord and tenant act is a prerequisite. Com- pensation to be based on qualifica- tions and experience. Please reply to File #242, Oshawa This Week, P.O.Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7L5 STYLISTS WANTED for 2 busy pickering salons. Full and Part time, licensened, apprentice, call Leela (905) 839-1884. 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. TELEMARKETING,part time evenings, mature individuals, ex- perience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445 ext.304 after 4p.m. TRADE SECRETS BEAUTY SHOP in Whitby seeking estheti- cian - Full or Part time positions. Call 905 655 2366 URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals part time and full time with cleaning experi- ence for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious inquires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks fully experienced table saw operator in Durham Re- gion area. Please fax resume to 905-433-1463. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks fully experienced cabinet maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463 CARPENTER apprentice for local restoration company. Must have own vehicle with good driver's ab- stract. Please fax resume to: 905- 728-3179. DEAN WATSON AUTO Sales Ltd. Busy Chrysler dealership requires Licensed Technician. Chrysler experience preferred, busy shop, benefits, Great work environment. Apply Service Manager: 905-852- 3313, Fax 905-852-4890, apply in person 253 Toronto St. S. (Hwy. 47 S.) Uxbridge. EXPERIENCED PAINTER wanted, custom homes. (905)213- 7211 EXPERIENCED BODYMAN for established body shop in Claring- ton. Must have 3-5 years experi- ence, good attitude and work with minimum supervision. Fourth year apprentices welcome to apply. Please fax resumes to: 905-983- 9859 with 3 references. Salary to commence with experience. No phone calls. EXPERIENCED PREP PERSON required. Minimum 5 years experience. Submit references to: 520 Fox St. Unit 1, Oshawa ON L1J 6X3 HOME SEWERS to cut and ma- chine sew patchwork quilts, bed linens and accessories. Overlock machine and experience required. Call Della or Cydney at 416-489- 7992 ext 21 or 1-800-363-6080. INTER-CONNECT IN EAST Scar- borough looking for telephone technician, experience an asset. Strong computer knowledge, cus- tomer service skills and ability to work alone a must. Will supply ve- hicle, tools and benefits. E-mail to: anne@callex.ca.No phone calls. LICENSED MECHANIC required immediately. Generous pay and benefit package. Active Green & Ross, 534 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa, or call Chris or Kim 905-728-6221. LICENSED MECHANIC required, $60/hour. Start tomorrow- Estab- lished mobile hydraulic mechanic service for sale. Consists of truck, equipment, tools, customer list & training. Invest in your future. Dave (905)767-6748, (905)666-1434 MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR minimum of 5 years experience. Familiar with steel mill equipment. Must be able to read drawings. Submit resumes by fax 905-576- 1928. WANTED: LICENSED Electri- cians, 4th & 5th term apprentices for industrial construction project. Work experience in that field mandatory. Send resume to: The Belleville Intelligencer, 45 Bridge St. E., P.O. Box 5, Belleville, ON K8M 1L5 TELE SALES IN WHITBY…NO COMMUTE! One of a kind opportunity. One position available. B2B Sales. Help us create\manage the program. Grow with us! Unlimited potential. PROVEN TELE SALES EXP RE- QUIRED. $14-$19 + Commission. Resumes: 905.430.3389 or ebrichter@bottom-line.ca EXPERIENCED telemarketer required to make cold calls and appointments for Pickering small business. P/T, mornings. Hourly wage + commission. Please e-mail resume to: banzel@sympatico.ca SALES,advanced commissions, P/T, F/T, okay with talking to small groups. A NYSE Company. Dia- na 866-306-5858. TELEMARKETER -Pickering- based conference company est. in 1986 seeks individual with ex- cellent telephone manner for telemarketing to businesses within an existing client base. Hourly plus commission. Resume to tammy@electricityforum.com FITNESS DEPOT requires sales associate. Fitness background a plus. Fax resume to our Pickering location 905-839-8481 Attn:Todd A PHYSIOTHERAPIST (Regis- tered) NEEDED Immediately. (4pm-8pm). Non OHIP. Busy clin- ic in Pickering Medical Building. murraymawson@rogers.com or Fax: 905-420-7598. CDA/PDA for Whitby location. Evenings and Saturdays required. Contact Michelle at 905-427-4280. DENTAL LAB in Ajax seeks qual- ity conscious denture technician to join our team. Please call (905)426-3663 CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDI- NATOR Registered Nurse with current certificate from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Preferred knowledge of the guidelines and organizations governing research and ethics in- cluding documentation and sub- mission requirements (ICH/GCP). Ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines. Superior organizational and time manage- ment skills. Computer skills. Good clinical judgement and ability to practice independently. Recent intravenous and venipuncture skills. Identifies a commitment to personal continuing education ac- tivities. Training and support pro- vided. Fax CV and cover letter to Pat Schmidinger at 905-683-7071 or E-mail: pats@adamedical.com. CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires CYW / DSW graduates to work Full-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 FULL TIME DENTAL Receptionist required, downtown Oshawa. Tuesday through Saturday. Please fax resume to: 1-905-357-7743. LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT,4 days per week, fluent in English. No evenings, no weekends. Please fax resume: 416-438-3431. OFFICE COORDINATOR and Assistant at Miranda Naturopathic Clinic (Whitby). Excellent customer service, organizational skills. Experience working in a profes- sional setting. Send resume to: info@mynaturalclinic.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 10, 2006, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Please recycle this paper OPEN HOUSE! Sat - Sun 1-3 pm Ajax By The Lake. 6 Spiers Crescent. 3 + 1 bedrooms with main floor family room & laundry room, living room & dining room with cathedral ceiling. Walk-out from kitchen to 20' by 8' deck with fin- ished basement. 'Let's Share the Realtor Fee' Price: $336, 900.00 less $8, 422.00 Please call: 905-427-6364 'A Home to be Proud of, We Are' Established in 1982 Operating in over 100 cities in the U.S. and Mexico Now a national brand in Canada Turnkey Operation Exciting Fresh Grilled Healthy Menu Be a part of Canada’s most exciting new quick service restaurant franchise Escape Enterprises (Canada) Ltd. Email: franchise@steakescape.ca Visit: www.steakescape.ca (416) 916-1996 FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITY Canada’s Favourite Cheesesteak FOOD COURT FRANCHISE OSHAWA CENTRE February 23rd, 2006 February 20th, 2006 OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT.Im- mediate opportunity for a profes- sional, friendly and energetic indi- vidual. Experience preferred, but will train. Some evenings and weekends.Fax: 905-666-8160. PA RT TIME RECEPTIONIST As- sistant req'd for busy physiothera- py clinic in Ajax.. Monday thru Fri- day. Computer exp and flexibility a must. Mail resume to: Whitby Civic Physiotherapy Clinic, 555 Ross- land Rd. East, Whitby L1N 2M8 Att: Nancy (No phone calls please). PERMANENT P/T Dental Hygien- ist required for Ajax office. Every other Saturday - 9 to 1 p.m. with possible weekday hours. Please call (905)427-0822 or fax resume: (905)427-0247. 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 RN or RRT REQUIRED full time for respiratory home care in GTA. Fax resume to: 905-831-4847 or call 416-410-9550. WANTED: HYGIENIST for part time position on Wednesday and Thursday's. Please fax resume to 905-728-6736. AJAX RESTAURANT AND Bar, Hiring Kitchen Managers, Bar- tenders, Servers and Cooks. Please call (905) 619-4236 or E- mail: steppingstone@bellnet.ca with a copy of your resume. EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME Serv- ers required. Apply with resume at The Fitz Pub, 619 Kingston Rd. West, Ajax (Pickering Village) SERVERS WANTED PART-time for the bar at Canlan Ice Sports in Scarborough for evenings and weekends. Fax resume attention Janice Divincenzo 416-412-6491 NANNY NEEDED FOR two kids in Ajax. Few weekdays and week- ends. Weekends are mandatory. Excellent references and experi- ence. (416) 878-4290. EAST OSHAWA, a new listing with legal basement 2 bedroom apt., no neighbours behind, excep- tional bungalow with newer addi- tions with 4 sliding doors. Excellent area, 4 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, family room, living room, main floor, new windows, roof, central air, 4 bathrooms. Interlock drive- way for 7 cars. House currently rented, Income $2,300 month. Asking $248,900. Call 416 -274- 7547. *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* 1966 DALHOUSIE CRES,close to university, 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. Spacious kitchen adjoining family room with gas fireplace. California shutters throughout. 50'x130' lot. $289,000. Call (905)725-7109 A BEAUTIFUL HOME!Man- ning/Garden, Whitby. 3 + 1 bed- room, 4 level back split, in mature quiet area. Quick access to schools, parks, 401, GO train. Spacious kitchen with hardwood floors. Central air/vac and gas fireplace. A must see! No agents please. Asking price: $255, 000. Call Dave at 905-665-8345. 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 AJAX SOUTH - Attention Inves- tors. 3 +1 bed semi brick bunga- low. New air/furnace/windows. Freshly painted, 6-appliances, hardwood, legal basement apt. (tenant can stay). Large fenced yard, 3-car parking, Private Sale- No agents please. $220,000. (905)686-6773 www.privateexchange.com BEAUTIFUL 100 ACRE FARM with 3800 sq. ft. farmhouse, needs complete renovations. Farm has large barn, 2 driving sheds, prop- erty has major potential. 15 min. East of Peterborough. Priced at $324,000. Call after 8 p.m. 1-705- 292-5435. UXBRIDGE-EXECUTIVE starter, 3 bdrm., detached, 3 bathrooms, professionally finished basement & landscaping, pine floors, upgraded kitchen & decor, a/c, c/vac, private sale.$260,000 905-852-0012 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* WHITBY, END UNIT townhouse, 3-bdrm, rec room, 3 baths, fire- place, air, furnace, humidifier, fenced yard, deck, many up- grades, shows very clean, bright, $209,900.Call (905)666-4489 BUILDING LOT,required in Ajax or Whitby by couple wanting to build a new home, call Ken 416- 707-4105. CENTRAL OSHAWA,2 car shop with office space. Flexible terms. Bachelor apt. also available. Call (905)259-2552 A JOB AT HOME.$493.97 week- ly. Mail work or computer work. Go to: www.MyHomePcJob.com Code 16 or write for Free details at 3-11 BELLEROSE DR, Suite #122-16 ST. ALBERT, AB T8N 5C9 DUCT CLEANING TRUCK and equipment, all in good working or- der, 1989 FORD F350, cube van, 128,000 km, sold certified and E- tested. 1-800-314-8434 905-376- 3847. FA STWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 2 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 THIS FRANCHISE is the Natural choice, visit www.turflogic.ca HOW TO BUILD a part time busi- ness while keeping your present job, leveraging your efforts in a unique method of creating residual income.1-866-786-3176 $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 5.20% or Variable at 4.50 % OAC, Cash take-outs, Refi- nances, Self-employed, Commer- cial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext.366. $$$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, Also Renovated 1-bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Simcoe/Bloor Oshawa. 3-bdrm, near Oshawa Centre, hardwood floors. $995+ hydro. 905-429-2036 or 1-800- 486-9826; Laundry, parking. Whitby, 2-bedroom $850/incl. Har- wood floors, 905-430-7868. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in private residential South Oshawa home. Suits quiet, mature working non-smoker. No pets. $625/mo., first/last, includes many extras. Available immediately. Call 905- 579-7145 after 6pm. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Oshawa, quiet, close to Oshawa Centre. Available immediately. $750+hydro. 905-723-1778 (day), 905-983-5356 (evening/week- ends). 1 BEDROOM APT.Kitchen, sep- arate bath. All utilities included. Close to downtown Oshawa. $720. 905-260-4256. 1 BEDROOM SPACIOUS APT.on the water, 5 minutes from Casino & downtown Port Perry. Above ground. $750/mo. + utilities. Avail- able immediately.905-982-0416. 1 BEDROOM, LAKEVIEW apart- ment, recreation facilities, en suite laundry, 1 in-door parking spot, open balcony, facing lake, $1,000 + hydro. CREDIT CHECK. Call Rafat 905-426-4700. 1-BDRM BSMT APT,Central Oshawa, no parking, avail. immed./Mar.1 $495/mo inclusive, laundry, separate entrance, clean, quiet, no smoking/pets. First/last. Call (905)884-6922 1-BDRM+ above ground basement apts avail. Very clean, parking, separate entrance. $750/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. No pets. Oshawa.(905)999-9115 1-BEDROOM basement, fresh & bright, FAG heat, central air, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, park- ing, $700/month+ hydro. Oshawa, south of Bloor. Available immedi- ately.(905)442-6756 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $799.00 per month. Call (905)579-7649 for an appoint- ment. 2-BEDROOM apartment in Prince Albert, available March 1st. Heat & hydro included. $975/month, refer- ences. Call between 6-9 p.m. (905)263-8093 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. ADELAIDE/PARK area, 1-bed- room bachelor, $600 all inclusive. ALSO large 2-bedroom $760+ hy- dro. Both available March 1st. Parking, laundry facilities included. First/last. No dogs. (905)576-1248, (905)213-3980. AJAX - basement apt., 3 bed- rooms, all utilities included. Park- ing, available March 1st. $850/mo. No pets. 905-426-6315. AJAX -Bayly/Harwood. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Parking, laundry. Available March 1. No smoking. $850/mo. inclusive. First/last. Call 416-587-3354. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Pickering Village - Large two bdrm in clean, quiet building. Available March 1st, $950/mo utilities included plus parking.Call 905-426-1161 AJAX NORTH,3yrs new, 1 bed- room walkout., above level, lots of windows. Suit professional couple or single. No pets/smoking. $900- inclusive. March 1st. (905)619- 9500 Fred Waithe AJAX, CONVENIENT location, quiet adult home, one-bedroom basement apt., bright, clean, small kitchenette, no smoking/pets. $550 mo inclusive. First/last. (905)619- 1024. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - n/w Oshawa. Large 2 bedroom. New paint & carpet. Credit check, 1st/last required. No pets. $850/mo.Ron 905-424-1994. AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE- large, bright, new, clean 2-bdrm bsmt., eat-in kitchen, huge living- room, open-concept, a/c. 2-park- ing, cable. No pets/smoking. $950/mo inclusive. First/last. Im- mediate/March 1.(905)426-4773 AJAX, TWO BEDROOM,base- ment apartment, with hardwood floors, bright, spacious and newly renovated, utilities an parking in- cluded. Suitable for working per- son(s). $850 lst/last. Available now.Call Tammy (905) 619-0822. AJAX, WESTNEY/401,1-bedroom basement apt., inclusive, no smok- ing, no pets. $690 monthly. Work- ing person preferred, avail. imme- diately. Please call after 6pm (905)427-0849. 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. ALMOST NEW BSMT APT,avail. immediately, 2-bdrms, separate entrance & laundry. Full bathroom, parking, cable. No pets/smoking. $900/mo. First/last. Dellbrook Ave. Pickering.(905)683-2443 BACHELOR, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available imme- diately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009. BASEMENT APARTMENT,Port Pe rry. Separate entrance, non- smoking, no pets. Suit single occu- pancy or couple. $750 inclusive. First, last & references required. 905-982-0837. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $745 + hydro($50/mo), March 1st. Immaculate, well- maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 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. 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. CLEAN 1 & 2 BDRM $720/$800, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. 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. Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Windows, Doors, Etc. 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Reasonable Prices Excellent Service For Free Estimate Call Elizabeth (416) 884-3658 HOME DETAIL Professional House cleaning Ajax, Pickering, Whitby areas 905-404-3705 905-922-1865 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 21 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Weekly or Bi-weekly (905) 426-3711 A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 10, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Please recycle this paper Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 P h o n e : (9 0 5 ) 6 8 3 -0 7 0 7 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) Scarborough Markham Corners (townhouses) 416-292-0118 30 Kimbercroft Ct. (Markham & Sheppard) 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 THE NEW WHITE OAKS! WELCOME HOME! Fr iendly, family community with spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. Park like setting. Close to GO, 401 and shopping across the street. Affordable prices. Utilities included. (905)668-7332 ** MOVE IN BONUS ** 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 & Come & 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) 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 DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Divorce or Separated? Are disappointed and insecurity getting the better of you? This FREE 7-part hands-on workshop will help you rebuild the castle that has crashed around you by guiding you to: • Grieve and Let Go • Take Charge • Focus • Get A Life …Yours! Facilitated by Juliet who’s been there Sponsored by Ajax Baptist Church Sundays, 3:30-5:30 pm February 19th – April 2nd To register call 905-683-4802 or email to ajaxbaptist@rogers.com See more on www.ajaxbaptist.ca MOVING SALE - LOTS OF ANTIQUES!!!!!! gate leg table, antique secretary, 9 pc.dining set, plus MANY more antiques, house wares, etc. EVERYTHING MUST GO! (905) 839-2445 CLEAN, BRIGHT 1-BEDROOM basement apt., quiet Whitby neigh- bourhood, separate entrance, full bathroom, utilities, a/c, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, 1 car parking. $750/month. Immediate- ly/March 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)728-7578 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 bdrm. apt. Avail- able March 1. $800/mo. First/last. No smoking/pets.905-576-9252. COURTICE/EXECUTIVE 1500 sqft, 1 bedroom plus office base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance, walk-out to ravine, laundry, cable, parking, A/C. No smok- ing/pets, first/last and references required. $900 plus utilities. $100 move in allowance. Call 905-436- 1387. 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, avail. March 1st. $900/mo inclusive. ALSO 1-bdrm avail. April 1st. $700/mo inclusive. Separate en- trances, parking, cable, c/a. Pro- fessional adults preferred. No smoking/pets.(905)448-0422 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 NORTH OSHAWA,1-bedroom for rent $710/monthly, includes util- ities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-579-9777. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT, walkout, fireplace, clean, bright. Pickering, near schools, asking $800. include utilities. Available March lst.(905) 683-0926. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 1-bedroom apt., top floor of triplex. Near all amenities, $725/month, parking & utilities in- cluded. Available April 1st. Call (905)721-2821. OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available April lst. (905)623-2311 OSHAWA bachelor apt, totally renovated, near hospital, 3 rd floor, avail. March 1, $600 month all in- clusive, call (905)434-5149. 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 LARGE CLEAN 2-bed- room apartment. Newly renovated in very quiet adult lifestyle building, near all amenities. $775 first/last Avail. immediately/March 1st. Lo- cal 289-314-3651. OSHAWA Olive/Central Park. one-bdrm basement apt. Sep en- trance, cable, appliances, parking. Laundry Available. $700/mo inclu- sive. Avail March 1. Absolutely no smoking/pets. (905)725-8448 after 6:00-pm OSHAWA one bedroom basement apartment, large kitchen, newer broadloom, separate entrance plus parking, all utilities included plus laundry. $680 lst/last no smoking. Available immediately. (905)922- 4411 leave message 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 SOUTH,spotless 2 bedroom apt. in a very quiet adult- lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for work- ing semi-retired person or couple. No smokers/no pets. $750 hydro extra. Includes heat, water, 1-parking outside, first/last month. Available April 1 or May 1/06. Ref- erences. Ravine Rd. 905-728- 3634. OSHAWA,2 bdrm apts available immediately. Raised bungalow, In- cludes 4 appliances, utilities, 2-parking, backyard. Upper $800/month; Lower $770/month. First/last, references. (905)721- 2342, email: plhnette@yahoo.ca OSHAWA,2-bdrm bsmt apt, newly renovated, stove/fridge, close to Oshawa Centre (Madison Ave), no smoking/pets. $800/mo + 1/2 util- ities. Avail. immediately. Call 905- 449-3093 after 6 p.m. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM upper half of duplex. 1-parking, $690/mo + utilities, first/last required. Avail- able March 1st. No pets. Call 905- 430-0249. OSHAWA,beautiful spacious 2- bedroom apt. 2 washrooms, on quiet street with parking. Mins from 401, $975 all inclusive. Call 416- 268-2844 or 416-219-0070. OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious 1-bdrm apt. in lowrise build- ing, $660+hydro. Available imme- diately. Appliances, laundry facil- ities and parking included. Call 905-434-7931. OSHAWA, CLEAN,new building. 2-bdrms $840/month, avail March & April 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included.905-438-9715. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE -2 bedrooms freshly painted, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus hydro, available March. Call Val 905-720-0255. PARK/ADELAIDE 1-bdrm base- ment $650/monthly inclusive. Sep- arate entrance, coin-op laundry, parking, bus stop at door, first/last req'd 905-426-5844. PARK/ADELAIDE Large 3-4 bed- room unit, $1300 inclusive. 2 baths, 2 floors, large kitchen, din- ingroom, office, private entry. coin- op laundry, parking, bus stop at door, first/last req'd 905-426-5844. PICKERING 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. $900/mo. No pets. Separate entrance. Updated kitchen. Utilities included. 1 park- ing, laundry. Minutes to French- man's Bay. Available immediately. 905-837-0365. PICKERING Altona/Hwy2, 2 bed- room, ground level, walkout to pat- io. Sep entrance, freshly painted, quiet non-smokers. $950/mo. Available immediately. (905)509- 1740 PICKERING ALTONA/SHEP- PARD New private bachelor apart- ment, separate from main house, separate entrance, free cable/In- ternet/parking. Laundry en suite. No pets/smoking. Transit at door. 401. Utilities included. $800. 905-509-4929. PICKERING BASEMENT APT.for rent. 1 large, 1 small bedroom, laundry room, 1 parking, private entrance, utilities included. No smokers/No pets. References. $850 monthly. 416-707-0755. PICKERING Liverpool/Finch. Spacious 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. $750/mo. w/separate entrance. ALSO room avail. $480/mo. Quiet neighbourhood, non-smokers pre- ferred. Utilities included. Avail. im- mediately/March 1st. Call Mark 416-554-1557. PICKERING, LEGAL one bed- room basement apartment, cable, utilities included. Separate en- trance, close to amenities, non smoking/pets. Immediately. lst/last required. References, Call (416)557-8516 PICKERING- WHITES/401 3- Bdrm Upper, Sep Ent, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1250+ Utilities or $1475 inclusive. Call Danny (416)574-9522 RECENTLY RENOVATED SPA- CIOUS 3-bedroom between the tranquility of lake/convenience of downtown Pickering. Walk to GO. Ensuite, laundry, underground parking, tall ceilings, crown mould- ing. $1350/inclusive. 416-712- 7613. 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 RENOVATED AND SPACIOUS, 2-bed. apt. in Oshawa, available now. All inclusive rent, close to amenities.Call 416-722-4709. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wnhouse / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE UNITS Rossland/Westney, Ajax. 2 bedroom apt $931/mo inclusive, Available immediately. 905-619-2287, 1-866-323-9962 ext 27 WHITBY 1-BEDROOM apartment available. Close to 401, Go, $750 plus hydro. Available immediately or March 1st.Call (905)666-1261. WHITBY CENTRAL location. Exclusive 2 bedroom in beautiful quiet 5-plex building. Indoor parking, laundry, no pets/smoking. $950/utilities. First/last, referenc- es. March 1st. Ann 905-244-2444 or 905-728-8041 WHITBY,large 2 bedroom apt. with ensuite, in executive house, including, appliances and gas fire- place, indoor parking, cable, no smoking/pets, avail April 1, $1650, first & Last, references. call (905)668-3977 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Picker- ing has 1 and 2 bedroom seniors' apartments at $801 & $908, in- cluding utilities and cable; 3 bed- room townhouse at $1, 057 plus utilities. Call 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. WHITBY BROCK/401 - 3 bdrm upper part of bungalow, spacious, bright, clean. Laundry, parking, large deck & yard. No smok- ing/pets. Available April 1st. $1170 inclusive.Call 905-428-3965 BROCK/DRYDEN, Whitby.New 2-bdrm, ensuite bathroom, under- ground parking, 4 appliances, en- suite washer and dryer, a/c, $1100/mo inclusive. Avail. March 1st.Call (905)619-3502 PICKERING PARKWAY - 3 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, one-parking, avail. March 25. $1295/mo+hydro. Immaculate condition. View at www.tinyurl.com/22n4j 416-893- 2545 A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAYING RENT! Own from $650/mth. NO MONEY DOWN. $35,000 + family income - up to $20,000 cash back. To good to be true. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, email: kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM,OSHAWA,Central location, dinning room, living room, kitchen, parking for one, bus, ap- pliances, $1,000/mo. all inclusive, first/last, Avail. immediately. (905)723-1475. 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 A GARDENER'S PARADISE, Whitby. 3-bdrm upper level bunga- low. Bright, spacious, hardwood floors, air, 1/2 acre lot, gazebo, garden, parking, quiet residential area. No smoking/pets. April 1st. $1295/mo+ utilities.416-827-3334 AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, new air + furnace, hardwood, fenced, freshly painted, $1075+part utilities, im- mediate possesstion. No pets/smoking. First/last/references. 2-car Parking & laundry. 905- 686-6773.See: www. privateexchange.com AJAX, EXECUTIVE HOME, 2800+ sq.-ft., 3+1 bdrms, ensuite, 3-1/2 baths, 2 kitchens, huge basement apt. w/separate en- trance, double garage, 7 applianc- es, cac, cvac, $2400+ utilities, (ne- gotiable or may rent separately). (905)683-7267 AJAX, VERY SPACIOUS 4-bed- room house, $1390+ % utilities. Basement 2-bedroom apartment $800+ % utilities. Hwy 2 & Church. Close to school. First/last required. (416)457-8788 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. CHERRYDOWN/GRANDVIEW - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 storey semi, c/a, finished basement, eat-in kitchen, backs onto park, all appli- ances, laundry, bus route, no smoking/pets. $1,200 plus utilities. lst/lst, March lst.(905)432-3986. WHITBY,3+1 bedroom bungalow, close to amenities, private yard. $1,300.00 + utilities. Call 905-665-4510 COURTICE main floor of house, beautiful, clean, bright, prof deco- rated, 3-bedroom, quiet neighbour- hood. Backs onto park. 1-1/2 baths 5 appl. private entrance, non- smoking. $1150/mo+utilities. March lst. (905)434-5422 COURTICE, 3+1 BEDROOM,4 baths, mf family & laundry. Fin- ished basement, sep dining room, available immediately. $1500+util- ities. Call John or Linda (905)433- 1576 HOUSE FOR RENT IN RAGLAN. 2 + bdrm., available March 15th. $1200+utilities, first/last/references required. Prefer non-smoker. Call 905-655-4005. NORTH EAST OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM BSMT., walk out patio door to backyard.Jaccuzi tub, sep.shower, Sep.entrance, parking, suitable for profes- sional/couple.Avail.immedi- ately/Mar.1st.First/last.No smoking/pets. $895/mo. inclusive. 905-720-2307 ORONO, 2-3 bedroom bungalow, large kitchen w/walkout, 3-bath- rooms, large familyroom w/fire place, laundryroom, washer/dryer, finished basement, gas furnace, c/air, garage, pool, 4.5 acre wooded lot. $1,200.00+util. Mar.01/06. Pat 905-472-7300 x 229 OSHAWA,2 bdrms, whole home, High-efficiency gas heat. New win- dows. Good neighbourhood, large private backyard, patio/garden. Close to amenities. Non-smoking. Many assets, must see! Avail. im- mediately. $875/mo+ utilities. (905)721-0656 OSHAWA,Holiday Inn area, large 2-bdrm main-level, garage, $1185/mo. Brand new 2-bdrm lower $985/mo. All utilities includ- ed, appliances included. Near amenities/401. No dogs. First/last/ref. Avail. immediately. (905)434-1386 SCUGOG LAKE 3 bedroom bun- galow, 1/2 acre. All renovated, furnace, carpeting, windows, attached 2 car garage, lake access. First/last available im- mediately. $1000/month. (905)432-1947, 905-914-1415. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE UNITS Rossland/Westney, Ajax. 3-bedroom townhouse $1,127/mo + utilities. Available immediately. 905-619-2287, 1-866-323-9962 ext 27 WHITBY 3-bedroom home, 2.5 baths. Brock St/Dundas. Laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. $1,400+utilities. First/last. Refer- ences.March 1.905-427-4881 WHITBY,avail. immediately. 3- bedroom, close to all amen- ities/401, 3-appliances, first/last, references, no pets $1200 plus utilities, (905)430-0921. BRIGHT & CLEAN 4-bedroom townhome in Oshawa, available immediately. $1200/month all in- clusive. First/last req'd. Call Chris- tina 905-697-8982. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. IMMACULATE BROOKLIN Town- home Watford/Winchester area. 3- bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, $1300+utilities. No smoking. Avail. March 1st.416-618-4149. LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whitby, 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished basement w/gas fireplace, 6 new appliances, air, no pets, referenc- es & credit check, $1500/month. Available immediately. (905)430- 0404 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus util- ities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll-free 1-866-922-6422. 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 VILLAGE,3 bedroom townhouse, with garage, 5 appli- ances, fenced yard, close to schools and all amenities, nice ar- ea. $1250 + hydro. First/last. Available March 1. Call 905-420- 3301. 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE near Oshawa Centre. Share very large house with 3 others, ages 20-30. Fr ee laundry, $425-$450/room in- clusive.First/last.905-718-5753. AJAX,$450/MO. Nice clean room, Hardwood floors, parking, walk to bus, plaza, gym, library. Internet, cable & phone included. No smok- ing. Avail. immediately. First/last. 416-568-5199. AJAX, LARGE ROOM for rent, clean home, use of kitchen & laun- dry. Own bathroom. Furnished or unfurnished, $500/month nego- tiable.Call John (905)626-2030 FURNISHED ROOMS in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit profession- al or student, seconds to GO stop/station, shopping, 401. Imme- diately, $450/$500, first/last, in- cludes cable/internet. Call Leroy (905)442-3276. LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, share kitchen & bath, first/last. Available immediately. Phone 905-436-1420. PICKERING - Brock/401, rooms for rent, parking, 2 fireplaces, large kitchen, 5 appliances, livingroom, backyard, hottub, furnished or un- furnished, cable/internet included. Near bus stop, $450/month, avail.immediately.416-300-1366. ROOM FOR RENT, OSHAWA, central to amenities/bus stop. Own TV, kitchen privileges. Prefer work- ing female. A very clean neat envi- ronment. Available immediately. 905-579-9119. WHITES RD./401 Furnished bachelor. Private bathroom, u/g parking. No smoking. Suits contract person or commuter $140/week. Available 905-831-9248 AJAX HOUSE,clean quiet, fur- nished, cable, internet, laundry, parking, house-phone, near plaza, bus, smoking outside. No pets. Mature male preferred. NO lease $450/incl.905-409-9495. AT BL OOR & 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. AVAILABLE March 1,, 1 room, share all amenities. Laundry in- cluded, parking available. $375/month. Oshawa/Courtice border. Leave message (905)433- 1502 PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, Room available immediately. Share kitch- en & bathroom, laundry, cable, util- ities incl. $500/mo. Smokers wel- comed. First/last. Call (905)420- 6355 WHITBY Shared accommodation in 4-bedroom home suitable for a working person, $125 weekly. Call (905)665-2728. 1997 POLARIS 600 XLT Touring, loaded-electric start, reverse, hand & thumb warmers, deluxe adj. back rest, cover. Mint condition, only 3817 mi. Asking $3,900.00 (905)985-9132. EARLY SWIMMING POOL BOOKINGS.Book early and get discount prices. Some models in stock. Over 17 years experience. (416)554-8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com WITNESSES PLEASE:accident February 1, 2006 about 5:25p.m. Waverly (just north of Baseline). Anyone north or south bound wit- nessing accident or shortly after- ward please call (905)242-9519 SINCERE SINGLES,Professional Introduction Service (1992) unlimit- ed matches, unlimited time period. Call toll free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca YOU,GIRL EATTING ICE cream, looked at me. Oshawa Shopping Centre Jan. 21. Me, guy in white coat misunderstood your mes- sage. I'm sorry. Please correspond to File #241 Oshawa This Week P.O.Box 481, Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. PICKERING, FULL-TIME live in nanny required for 3 children (ages 8, 5 & newborn). Flexible hours. Legal, references.(905)626-6167 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 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 RESPITE CARE BEDS available. Call SUNNYCREST NURSING HOMES. Margaret Misetic, Director of Care, 905-576-0111 ext.226. IBRAHIM, AFRICAN Medium and Clairvoyant. I can help you out with all despairs. Reunite lovers forever, happy marriages, court case, remove bad luck, curses, success in business, exam, pro- tection against evil, and even hopeless cases. Quick Results. 416-783-3910 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings. Always private and confi- dential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver Repairs and Modifications. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,800. Call 905- 213-4669. 3PC Queen-Anne full size couch, loveseat, chair with ottoman, floral design, creamy white background w/pink, grey flowers, mahogany wood trim, classy, good condition, asking $750, negotiable. (905)440- 4434 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995.Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)903- 4997 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 set, cost $1000, sacrifice $250.Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES - Kenmore refriger- ator, Capri stove, 5 yrs. old. Range-hood and dishwasher. $600.(905)427-5513 after 5 p.m. BEAUTIFUL 9 FT oak POOL TA- BLE with turned legs, 1" Italian slate, leather pockets, cues, cue balls, $2,195 or will trade for 3/4" wood flooring, or carpet, or car- pentry work. 905-396-4411. 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 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 10, 2006, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FLEA MARKET 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 Valentine Chocolate draws throughout the day COFFIN, William Dixon "Bill"On Wednesday Feb- ruary 8th, 2006 at the Toronto General Hospital. Bill beloved husband of Verna. Cherished Dad of Wil- liam and his wife Marcia, Ronald, David and his wife Elizabeth. Devoted Pop to Terry, Gregory, Ste- phen, Tyrel, Julia, Alana, William and Angelica. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- 9090) February 10th, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 11th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m at St. Timothy's Presby- terian Church (97 Burcher Road S., Ajax) Dona- tions made in Bill's memory to St. Timothy's Presby- terian Church would be appreciated by his family. MACKRELL, Alan (Sergeant with the Canadian Armed Forces, Regiment #1 Engineer Support Unit) on Tuesday, February 7th, 2006. Alan beloved son of Margaret "Marg" and the late James. Cherished father of Keenan, Gavin, and Dylan. Lovingly re- membered by his brothers Jim and his wife Mary, Paul and his wife Alana, Chris and his wife Cathy and their children. Always remembered by Lynn and her husband John. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday, Febru- ary 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass Thurs- day, February 16th at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East (Bayly and Harwood). In lieu of flowers, donation made in Alan's memory to ALS Society of Ontario would be appreciated by his family. VEENENDAAL, Margaretha (Margaret)– peace- fully in her sleep at Fosterbrooke Long Term Care Fa cility on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, in her 76th year. Loving and devoted wife for 53 years of Willem (Bill) Veenendaal of Wilmot Creek, Newcas- tle. Dear mother of Anita Jordan and her husband Michael Swarbrick of Ajax, and Milly Ryan and her husband Kevin of St. Louis, Missouri. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jason Huhn, Jennifer Boyd and her husband Steve, and Heather Huston, all of Ajax, one great-grandson, Jackson Howard Willem Boyd, soon to be. Survived by her sister Alida Vlug Purmerend of the Netherlands. A memorial service will be held at REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORM CHURCH, 130 Scugog Street, on Monday, Febru- ary 13, at 11:00 a.m. If so desired, donations in Margaret’s memory to Rehoboth Christian Reform Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family and may be made through NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1- 877-987-3964, with whom arrangements have been entrusted. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.) In Memory of a Dear Sister & Aunt Christina (Chris) McDowell Who passed away February 10th 2005 Beautiful memories, Are wonderful things, They last till the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, and can never be given away. To us who loved and lost you, Your memory will always last Love your Sister Jean & Family In loving memory …. Christina (Chrissy) McDowell Dec. 17, 1928 to February 10, 2005 “She expected nothing, Asked little and Always gave so much”. It is hard to believe it has been a year. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. We miss you very much. Love you always, Husband Murray, daughters Denise (John) and Kathy (Michael) and your adored grandchildren, Kailey, Callum, Alana and SamiSuper New Furniture Liquidation Sun. Feb. 12th Preview 11:30 a.m. Auction 1:00 p.m. Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. North Pickering, ON. 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. NEED A CAR ? VAN? PICK-UP? FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR ANY CREDIT Rates from 7.89% to 29.90% Your Credit is Your Rate! APPROVAL GUARANTEED Subject to Income Call O.M.C. FINANCIAL at the "DURHAM CREDIT CENTRE" 24 HOUR CREDIT HOTLINE 1-866-293-5992 OR DIRECT 416-991-6782 BAD CREDIT ●NO CREDIT ●BANKRUPT NEW IMMIGRANT ●REFUGEE "Some Down Payment May Be Required" O.M.C. FINANCIAL, Div. of 1129054 Ont. Inc., 2250 Highway #7, Pickering, Ontario CARPET CARPET CARPETS - All Berber carpets on sale starting from $13/yard installed including hi-density pad. 12mm thick lami- nate from $2.49 sq. ft. installation available. All other carpets and vi- nyls at unbeatable prices. Lots of selection for every budget. Free in- home quotes. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS 1-800-578-0497, 905-242- 3691 (Oshawa area); 905-373- 2260. CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate.Mike 905-431-4040 COLLECTOR'S DREAM,large as- sortment of "Collector Dolls", vari- ous sizes and styles. call (905)668-2507. 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. FORMAL 10-pc cherrywood din- ingroom $2200; six piece oak queen bedroom $1350; front load washer/dryer (gas) 2 yr $600; ma- ple kitchen table 4 chairs $300; dishwasher less than 1 year $350; stove $150; 11x13 oriental rug $300; apartment washer & dryer $400.905-260-1123 GERHARD - HIENTZMAN piano, mahogany. Excellent condition. $1800 OBO. (905)509-9816 HEAD LICE GONE.Nit free termi- nator, $23.95. licesquad.com. Call the professionals 866-838-LICE 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 HOUSE IS SOLD and contents must go. In prestige condition: Din- ing Room, Grandfather Clock, Crystal (pinwheel), Air Conditioner, Antique Camera equipment etc.. Best offers 905-391-1936 IT'S A STEAL! 6 Hair Styling chairs & 3 dryer chairs $70 each. 3 Shampoo chairs only $30 each or $650.00 for all the above! (all are in good shape). Call 905-767- 4312. KING SIZE BED pine head & foot board pillow mattress boxspring, $800-obo.(905)420-7572 LOVE SEAT, COUCH, area rug, 2 wing chairs, glass table and mirror. $1500.00. Please call 905-839- 6820, after 6p. POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2150. 905-213-4669. NEED HOME PHONE SERVICE? * No Credit * No Deposit * Everyone Qualifies $34.95 mo. CALL TELECREDIT 4ahookup 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! 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. SANYO 52" TV,Real Projection PIP, surround sound, excellent condition, asking $600. After 6 p.m.905-655-6803. 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 SNOW BLOWER SEARS 27", 9 H.P., 2005 model. Asking $900. Call Ron at 905-839-6094. SOLID PINE bedroom set, 7-pc. Excellent condition. $3,000 o.b.o. Call (905)430-1854 or after 6 pm 905-449-3093 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 WATER SOFTENERS refurbished units starting at $399. Limited of- fer, 1 yr warranty on units. We are the Water Specialists at YOUNG'S WATER SYSTEMS, Brooklin (905)655-4544 WHEATGRASS JUICE / Seniors Energize & Detoxify. Optimum health promotion. Free Delivery in Durham Region. Fresh or frozen 905-922-9754 or 905-666-7582 willpower.inc@sympatico.ca FREELANCE E-AUCTIONS.Now accepting quality items for con- signment auction. Turn your un- needed articles into quick easy cash. We sell almost anything!! 905-448-9041 FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. FIREWOOD LOGS delivered by truck & trailer, hardwood only. Merrill Barry 705-754-2258. LAKERIDGE FARM FIREWOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905- 424-1735. 7 ADORABLE POMERANIAN pups for sale, purebred, parents on site, family raised, vet checked, first shots, dewormed. Please call (905)665-5965 ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL pups, CKC registered, shots, $600. Ready to Go! Call (905)263-4423 GERMAN Shepherd puppies. Registered CKC parents on site, 1st shots, dewormed, socialized with children, black & tan & all black colouring.$450. Call 905- 697-9009 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. GOING ON VACATION? Not comfortable leaving your pets in a kennel? Loving, reliable, experienced, pet care in your home! Call Gina (905)426-7541 GOLDENDOODLES,beautiful wavy coats, light golden; Labra- doodles 2nd generation, chocolate w/white chests, 1st shots, great family pets, low to no shed. www.doodletreasures.com 705- 437-2790, LAB PUPS, chocolate and yellow, CKC registered, first shots, vet checked, tattooed, health guaran- teed, ready Feb. 14th. 705-924- 2509 PA PILLON PUPPIES,11 weeks, 2 males, black & white. First shots, dewormed. Ready to go. $500. (705)786-2265. PERSIAN KITTENS FOR SALE - grey & white.905-426-2900. 1994 FORD TAURUS WAGON. V-6 automatic nice condition, low kms. tilt, cruise, pw/pdl, power side mirrors, 4 wheel disc, certified and e-tested. $2495. parts car if want- ed, 905-435-1091 1995 BUICK REGAL CUSTOM, 4dr, air, ps, pb, pw, remote doors, ignition security system. 3.8 en- gine, 106,000km, good condition, $4000 obo.(905)579-7147 1996 FORD ESCORT LX,power windows, power door locks, auto- matic, 4 door. Certified, e-tested, 120,000 kms. $3,700 OBO. Days 416-720-3201, evenings 905-985- 5252. 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM $5990. 1999 Saturn $3,999. 1998 Neon $2,999. 1997 VW Golf $3,690. 1999 Dodge Dakota, %5999.. Others from $1,699 and up. Certified, e-tested. Call (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002, www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER, 4-dr, hardtop, blue, $10,900. 4X4, auto, air, cruise, tilt, power L/W, CD, roof rack, 120,000k. Well maintained, excellent condition. 905-999-8248, 905-655-7504. 2002 SILVER HONDA CIVIC 4 Door, p.w, cd, a/c, heated mirrors, certified & e-tested. 75,000km. $13,300 O.B.O. home 905-728- 2519 cell 905-995-2519. 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE 5, 73,000KM, manual transmission, p. sunroof, air. con, p.windows, p.locks, CD player, $16,500 obo. 416-709-7593. 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! TAKE OVER LEASE,2005 Cava- lier, 8,200kms, 2 years left on a 3-year lease. $360/monthly. Call (905)576-3116 $ $ 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. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2002 FORD 150 pickup, flare side, super cab, automatic, adjustable pedals, air, w/tinted, silver w/grey interior, 99,000 kil. $17,900 or best offer.Call (905) 426-7891. 1994 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE, 7 passenger ext., AWD, looks/runs like new. E-tested, 3.8, V6, automatic, loaded, p.seats, rear heat/air, new tires/exhaust. 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Regular Price • Cut & Style $28 & up • Perm or Colour $50 & up • Hilites $60 & up • Eyebrow shaping $10 • Waxing $15 & up • Facial $40 • Manicure $15 • Pedicure $30 50% O F F 50% OFF one s e r v i c e f o r f i r s t t i m e c u s t o m e r s one service for fi rst time customers with t h i s c o u p o n . E x p . F e b 2 8 / 0 6 with this coupon. Exp. Feb28/06 Fairport Rd., Pickering Tel: 905-837-1817 416-457-6791 Please call for App. 10 am to 7pm only Tues. to Sat. Valentine Special for Valentine Special for February 10-14 after 5:00 February 10-14 after 5:00 Each meal includes: • 1 Glass of wine or draft • 1 Soup or salad • 1 Coffee or Tea • 1 Dessert Main Course: • Prime Rib, served with vegetable and choice potatoes Happy Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day 95 Kingston Rd. Ajax (905) 426-6880 (east of Harwood Ave.) /99.93$/99.93$ elpuoCelpuoC Durham Catholic District School Board EXTENDED/FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION & REGISTRATION MEETING Parents/Guardians who are considering enrolling their child/children in the Extended/French Immersion Program commencing September 2006 are invited to attend an information Meeting to be held in February 2006. Parents/Guardians from Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry, Beaverton and Brooklin are invited to attend a meeting on: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 400 Pacifi c Avenue, Oshawa Principal: Kate O’Quinn Telephone: 905-723-1921 Parents/Guardians from Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge are invited to attend a meeting on: Thursday, February 23, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer Catholic School 747 Liverpool Road South, Pickering Principal: Lorraine DelMonte Telephone: 905-839-5409 Applications will be taken immediately following the information meeting. Preference will be given to parents/ guardians who have children currently enrolled in the program. These parents must submit their application to the Extended/French Immersion Principal at least one day prior to the above Parent Information Meeting. Applications may be obtained from the Extended/French Immersion schools listed above. If you have any questions about the French Immersion Program, please contact the appropriate principal. Parents must attend this meeting if they are planning on enrolling their child/children in the Extended/French Immersion Program in the upcoming school year. Mary Ann Martin, Chair of the Board Patricia A. Manson, Director of Education Order yours online... it’s easy as 1-2-3! DURHAM -- The Dur- ham West Lightning peewee under-12 house league hock- ey squad went undefeated en route to a championship vic- tory at the recent Cambridge Roadrunners Girls’ Hockey League. In the final, the Durham West peewees scored a nar- row 3-2 victory over the Hamilton Flyers to carry off the championship banner. Goaltender Perrin Hardtke was stellar in the net. Durham West advanced to the final after edging the Hamilton Canadians 3-2 in the semifinal. The Lightning peewees posted a 2-0-1 record through round-robin play. In Game 1, Durham West defeated Cambridge Black 5-0 and, in Game 2, scored a 4-1 victory over Oakville White, helped with a hat trick by Tori Hal- lihan. The Lightning ended the preliminary round with a 2-2 tie with the Hamilton Flyers. Most valuable player awards were earned by Teall Hall, Hallihan, Taylor Tognot- ti, Hardtke and Taryn Doyle. Other team members are Julie Nash, Lauren Mus- clow, Amanda Habenchuss, Brooke Cormier, Laura Shep- pard and Ashley Habenchuss. Dan Hallihan, Bob Doyle and Paul Cormier are coaches. 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