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[ What’s on ] Alzheimer Society warns public about giving donations to strangers AJAX — Alzheimer Society Durham is advising the public to be cautious of strangers approaching them door-to-door for donations as it prepares for the 8th Annual Manulife Walk for Memories fund- raising event on Jan. 14. Leading up to and following the 2004 and 2005 Walk for Memories, the agency received calls from several supporters reporting that someone they didn’t know had come to their doors asking for do- nations. The agency does not conduct an official residential canvass dur- ing Alzheimer Awareness Month, which is January, or at any other time during the year. Receipts for income tax pur- poses are issued for donations of $10 or more. People should avoid giving cash or their credit card numbers to people they don’t know. For more information on the Walk for Memories, call the Al- zheimer Society of Durham Region at 905-576-2567 or visit www. alzheimerdurham.com. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Sports, 8 Classified, 9 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com Warm weather equals cold hard cash for Pickering ✦ Tr agedy underlines cost of drinking and driving. Editorial Page 6 By Danielle Milley dmilley@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The winter warmth has meant a little extra padding for the City’s finances. With temperatures staying above freezing for much of November and December, and few sightings of that cold white stuff called snow, the City of Pickering was able to save some green in its budget. “Probably the biggest effect was at the tail end of 2006, we didn’t spend nearly as much money as we bud- geted for winter control,” said Richard Holborn, division head, municipal property and engineering. He said there was $120,000 left in the materials budget (sand and salt) and $30,000 unused that had been budgeted to cover overtime. There were just four days in De- cember where winter crews were out salting or sanding and none in No- vember. With the 2006 budget year ending Dec. 31, even if the next few months are full of snow and ice it won’t affect the surplus. Not that a winter of below freezing days and treacherous roads seems likely for Pickering residents with En- vironment Canada forecasting warm- er than normal conditions. “It’s been mild and the forecast (for the rest of winter) is mild,” Mr. Hol- born said. The money saved in winter mainte- nance may be used to offset overruns in other areas or could be marked as a surplus. The City treasurer will make that decision. The warmer weather hasn’t just freed up money, it’s also freed up staff time to do some maintenance work around the City. Mr. Holborn said staff has had more time to continue with ditching and grading in rural areas, street sweeping with the new street sweeper, pruning trees, and picking up litter (in addi- tion to extra time there is the bonus that it isn’t covered by snow). It doesn’t matter what the weather is like, there is always work to be done, he said. But, now staff has the time to focus on the work that might otherwise take a back seat to a snowy day, or to get a jump start on spring tasks. RIDE wraps up hitting the century club Chief ‘disappointed’ with sustained numbers By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The number of drunk driving charges issued during the 2006 edition of the annual Festive RIDE campaign was slightly lower than the previous year, but still too high for comfort, according to Durham police Chief Vernon White. “I am pleased we saw a seven per cent decrease (in charges), the chief said in an interview Monday. “But I am still appalled and disgust- ed we had over 100 impaired drivers.” During the RIDE (Reduce Im- paired Driving Everywhere) cam- paign launched in late November Durham cops stopped 22,655 vehicles A WALK AND A FEW LAUGHS IN PICKERING AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Despite the brisk cool wind these three friends went for a five-kilometre walk along the Waterfront Trail in Pickering. From left, Monika Buckley, Anna Laviolette and Kimberley Trusz get together a couple of times a week for a walk and talk about life and laugh a lot. OPP hunting for men throwing objects at cars Ajax woman avoids injury in Hwy. 401 incident By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com PICKERING — For the second time in less than a week police are investigat- ing reports of objects being thrown onto cars from overpasses on Hwy. 401 in Pickering. Ontario Provincial Police said an Ajax woman was lucky to escape injury when her windshield was shattered by some- thing thrown from an overpass at Whites Road as she travelled in the eastbound express lanes just after 4 a.m. Sunday. The startled woman was showered with glass particles after the as-yet-undetermined object slammed into her car, said OPP Sergeant Cam Wool- ley. “Whatever broke the wind- shield didn’t penetrate the windshield,” he said. The woman told investigators she’d seen three males, one of them wearing a “distinctive” coat with a grey, white and black camouflage pattern, Sgt. Woolley said. The three are believed to have run off to the north after the woman’s Mazda was damaged. Another motorist told police he was driving in the area around the same time early Sunday when his car was struck by an object tossed from an overpass. That driv- er also told police he’d seen three males before his car was struck. And last Wednesday, a motor- ist contacted Durham police after the windshield of his truck was shattered by something thrown from an overpass on Hwy. 401 near Liverpool Road in Pickering. That driver also reported see- ing three males. Even if a driver isn’t hit by a projectile the possibility of a vehicle going out of control in such an incident is high, said Sgt. Woolley. “It’s like firing a gun into a crowd,” he said. Anyone caught throwing objects onto moving vehicles could be subject to criminal charges such as mischief en- dangering life, Sgt. Woolley said. That’s the charge laid against a teenager who was busted for throwing a chunk of con- crete at a Clarington woman’s car as she travelled on the 401 through Oshawa last Jan. 29. Nadia McLean sustained serious facial injuries when the rock pierced the windshield of her car and hit her. Anyone with information on the latest incidents is asked to call Whitby OPP at 905-668-3388. The Pickering 36 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Cadillac thinks BIG Escalade bumps up the quality quotient Wheels pullout Heart pumping New tax credit designed to help kids stay healthy Page 3 ✦ See Police, Page 2 For more on this story ✦ See Lack, Page 2 and charged 101 drivers with drunk-driving offences that included impaired driving, exceeding the legal blood al- cohol limit, impaired care and control and refusing to provide breath samples. That number was down just slightly from the 2005 total of 108 drunk driving charges. Over the course of the seven- week blitz officers made doz- ens of demands for roadside breath tests from drivers sus- pected of drinking and issued 12-hour licence suspensions to 167 motorists who registered borderline blood alcohol lev- els. During the campaign Dur- ham police officials expressed chagrin over the high number of alleged drunk drivers being nabbed and conducted a num- ber of publicity efforts aimed at reinforcing the message that police would be out in force over the holiday season to nab impaired motorists. Chief White said strategic deployment of RIDE person- nel resulted in a high rate of detection of suspected drunk drivers. But motorists knew police would be out looking for impaired drivers and many still chose to take the chance, he said. “You would think the mes- sage would be clear for people, but it’s not clear,” he said. The chief suggested tougher sen- tencing for convicted drunk drivers might send the kind of strong message current infor- mation campaigns do not. Lengthy jail terms and sei- zure of vehicles belonging to repeat offenders would be a good place to start, he said. “Durham Regional Police can’t do it alone but we can certainly influence politicians and we can influence public policy to move in that direc- tion,” Chief White said. In the final week of the pro- gram 11 more people were charged with drunk-driving offences. Following is a list of those charged: • Joseph Cervenka, 31, Os- hawa, exceed • Jamie A. McKie, 33, Whitby, impaired care and control, ex- ceed, driving under suspen- sion • Lisa Dawn Falardeau, 30, Pickering, exceed • Michael B. Rosenplot, 28, Oshawa, impaired care and control, exceed • Rick John George Samp- son, 21, Oshawa, impaired care and control, exceed • Patricia Hannan, 42, Bow- manville, exceed • Richard Craig, 33, Bow- manville, exceed • Jeffrey M. Sterling, 42, Bow- manville, impaired care and control (drug) • Lindsay Marie Martindale, 24, Whitby, exceed • Joseph Boyd, 26, Whitby, exceed • Mitchell Dale Green, 20, Oshawa, exceed. Durham police will continue to stage RIDE efforts at least once a month throughout the region. Front Load Laundry Pair NEW! 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This strengthens the relationship of trust and respect between fi nancial advisors and their clients, the public and government. Pickering Baby Shower Sunday, February 11, 2007 Pickering Recreation Complex Doors Open at 1p.m. • Exciting door prizes • Gift Bags • Special Displays Every Baby Shower Includes: For your FREE invitation or for exhibitor information please call Quality Education Today — For Tomorrow www.durham.edu.on.ca Telephone pre-registration for the Kindergarten Program at the Durham District School Board will take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Durham District School Board Children eligible for Junior Kindergarten programs must be four (4) years of age by December 31, 2007. Children eligible for Senior Kindergarten programs must be five (5) years of age by December 31, 2007. If the number of children pre-registered for Junior or Senior Kindergarten exceeds the accepted class limit, some students may be transported to another school. AJAX SCHOOLS Alexander Graham Bell PS............905-683-7368 Applecroft PS................................905-428-2775 Bolton C. Falby PS........................905-683-6240 Cadarackque PS............................905-428-2347 Carruthers Creek PS......................905-683-0921 Claremont PS................................905-649-2000 Dr. Roberta Bondar PS..................905-686-1081 Duffin’s Bay PS.............................905-683-6023 Eagle Ridge PS .............................905-426-4463 Lakeside PS..................................905-686-3014 Lester B. Pearson PS.....................905-427-4658 Lincoln Alexander PS....................905-619-0357 Lincoln Avenue PS........................905-683-4941 Lord Elgin PS................................905-683-3581 Nottingham PS..............................905-683-0536 Roland Michener PS.....................905-686-5437 Southwood Park PS......................905-683-5230 Terry Fox PS.................................905-686-2135 Valley View PS..............................905-683-6208 Westney Heights PS......................905-427-7819 PICKERING SCHOOLS Altona Forest PS ..........................905-839-9900 Bayview Heights PS......................905-839-1146 E.B. Phin PS .................................905-509-2277 Fairport Beach PS.........................905-839-1451 Frenchman’s Bay PS.....................905-839-1131 Gandatsetiagon PS........................905-831-1868 Glengrove PS................................905-839-1771 Highbush PS.................................905-839-5289 Maple Ridge PS............................905-420-4103 Rosebank Road PS........................905-509-2274 Sir John A. Macdonald PS............905-839-1159 Valley Farm PS .............................905-428-6337 Vaughan Willard PS......................905-839-1931 Westcreek PS................................905-509-5437 William Dunbar PS .......................905-420-5745 For more information regarding your child’s school designation, please contact our Property and Planning Department at 905-666-6434. The Kindergarten Program at the Durham District School Board gives children the best start possible: Comprehensive curriculum focused on intellectual, physical and social development Led by caring professionals in a safe and nurturing environment Average class size of 20 students SPECIES AT RISK ACT Have Your Say… on protecting the Atlantic salmon Fisheries and Oceans Canada is currently considering whether the Atlantic salmon should be protected under the federal Species at Risk Act. This fish was once plentiful in Lake Ontario but disappeared more than 100 years ago. Efforts are currently underway to re-stock several creeks and rivers, in the hopes of re-establishing Atlantic salmon populations in Lake Ontario. Inclusion of this fish under the Species at Risk Act will help ensure the survival of the stocked fish and their offspring. You are invited to comment on whether the Atlantic salmon should be protected by federal legislation. For more information, or to provide comments, go to: www.sararegistry.gc.ca (click on “public consultations”) or contact: Pooi-Leng Wong Fisheries and Oceans Canada Email: fwisar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Phone: 204-984-0599 Comments received by March 30, 2007 will be reviewed and considered before the proposed recovery strategy is finalized. “be comfortable uncompromise™ start with your feet” Casual, comfortable shoes crafted in fine waterproof leather. IT IS SALE TIME! WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING “Knowledge with Understanding” 11/2 to 14 years Montessori Learning Centre Of Pickering Est. 1984 In Celebration of the Montessori Centenary January 12 is National Montessori Open House Day Visit us between 9: 00 to 11:00 am 1:00 to 3:00 and 7:00 to 8:00 pm FRENCH-GYM-MUSIC- COMPUTER AM/PM DAYCARE-BILINGUAL CASA OPTIONAL HOT LUNCH- EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Third time winner “Reader’s Choice Award” for the BEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 401 Kingston Road, Pickering tel: (905) 509-1722 fax: (905)-509-8283 www.montessorilearningcentre.com 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE GLASSES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AJAX OPTICAL Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 683-7235 683-2888 839-9244 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services 905 905 905 CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Apple Computer / Laptop Hardware. Due to higher than expected sales during the holiday season we are currently experiencing an inventory shortage on Apple computer hardware chain wide. We currently have inventory scheduled to arrive in mid January. Rainchecks will be issued. PAGE 2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 10, 2007P The City’s garden beds have been tended to with a layer of mulch added. “That’s usually a spring ac- tivity, but because they’re not frozen we can get a jump on that,” Mr. Holborn said. The unseasonably warm conditions also helped City staff finish a few tasks sooner. “Construction that wasn’t quite complete in November was able to be carried on in November and December,” Mr. Holborn said. Some of the City’s road proj- ects were started a little later in the year than usual so workers probably appreciated not hav- ing to work outside in freezing temperatures. “We probably still would have got (the projects) com- plete, but just under different circumstances,” Mr. Holborn said. Three of four playground projects were finished before the end of the year with the fourth being completed in the first week of the new year. The latter would have had to wait until the spring thaw to be fin- ished had the ground been fro- zen. The warm weather has helped others get some out- side tasks completed: all of the landscaping at the first phase of the Brookfield Homes site on Kingston Road has been completed in the past few weeks. Police to continue RIDE checks throughout 2007 Lack of cold temperatures has helped Pickering save $150,000 ✦ Police from page 1 ✦ Lack from page 1 416-287-UTSC (8872) www.utsc.utoronto.ca info@utsc.utoronto.ca Have you seen or heard us lately? We’ve experienced tremendous growth, with more than 10,000 students benefiting from our outstanding faculty. Three of our professors (left to right),Marc Fournier, Psychology, Steve Joordens, Psychology and Maydianne Andrade, Biology, are finalists in the upcoming TVO Best Lecturer Competition. We offer engaging lectures, dynamic art exhibits and enriching cultural programs. Come see and hear what people are talking about. Be part of the U of T Scarborough experience. This Month: Exhibit Opening: January 18th, Post Object, Doris McCarthy Gallery Reading: January 18th, Catherine Hernandez, head of Factory Theatre’s Education, Outreach and Publicity Program. Lecture: January 24th, “Who’s Afraid of the Immigrant? How Americans Learned to Fear Immigrants at the Turn of the Century: by Professor Daniel Bender Durham Catholic District School Board Junior & Senior Kindergarten Registration for September 2007 Your Neighbourhood Catholic School Welcomes You…. Registration will be held the week of January 15-19, 2007 For specific dates & time, contact the school offices listed below CRITERIA: 1. Children to be registered for Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2007. 2. Children to be registered for Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2007. 3. Proof of age is to be presented in the form of a Baptismal Certificate and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Birth Registration or Passport. 4. To register your child, one or both parents/guardians must be Catholic and a registered Separate School supporter. PLEASE NOTE: The format of the Kindergarten Program (every day for a half day or full day on alternate days) will be a local school decision. "In accordance with Board's JK/SK Program Delivery Model Policy, schools will conduct a School Community Survey to assist Catholic School Council in making a recommendation to the Principal with respect to the JK/SK Program to be implemented over the next three years. This input will gathered every three years as required by Policy. Please contact your local school to determine when and how you may provide input by completing a survey." Parents are requested to bring available health records on immunization, allergies, etc. To determine the location of your area school please visit the Board Website at: http://locator.dcdsb.ca Please contact your local school prior to January 12, 2007 to obtain particular details and/or make arrangements for registration. AJAX SCHOOLS: Brother Andre C.S. 60 Seggar Avenue (905) 619-8021 Mother Teresa C.S. 15 Fishlock Street (905) 426-7064 St. Bernadette C.S. 41 Bayly Street East (905) 683-0571 St. Catherine of Siena C.S. 15 Bennett Avenue (905) 427-6105 St. Francis de Sales C.S. 72 Church Street South (905) 683-3320 St. James C.S. 10 CloverRidge Drive West (905) 427-3327 St. Jude C.S. 68 Coles Avenue (905) 428-9304 St. Patrick C.S. 280 Delaney Drive (905) 427-2866 PICKERING SCHOOLS: Holy Redeemer C.S. (English & French Immersion) 747 Liverpool Road South (905) 839-5409 Our Lady of the Bay C.S. 795 Eyer Drive (905) 839-2532 St. Anthony Daniel C.S. 2090 Duberry Drive (905) 427-9610 St. Elizabeth Seton C.S. 490 Strouds Lane (905) 839-0005 St. Isaac Jogues C.S. 1166 Finch Avenue (905) 839-1844 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. 1765 Meadowview Avenue (905) 831-3651 St. Monica C.S. 275 Twyn Rivers Drive (905) 509-6691 St. Wilfrid C.S. 2360 Southcott Road (905) 427-6225 P.A. Manson ~ Director of Education M.A. Martin ~ Chair of the Board Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... Ajax & Pickering News Advertisers 3PRING Sunday, February 18, 2007 Pickering Recreation Complex For vendor information please call: 905.683.5110 ext. 230 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comdurhamregion.com PAGE 3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ January 10, 2007 A/P Finance minister laces up his skates to promote healthy lifestyle for kids By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion DURHAM — Jim Flaherty got his heart pumping on Friday as he kicked off the start of the children’s fitness tax credit. Wearing a Whitby Wildcats jersey, the federal finance minister and Whitby-Os- hawa MP laced up his skates and joined a group of local children at Iroquois Park for some hockey exercises. “These players and youngsters like them across the country are starting down the road to a lifetime of healthy, active living,” he said. Mr. Flaherty says he hopes the tax credit -- which came into effect on Janu- ary 1 -- will make organized sport more affordable for families and he encour- ages parents to take advantage by saving their receipts and submitting them to the Canada Revenue Agency with their income tax returns. A credit of up to $500 will apply for every child under 16 (or 18 if the child has a disability) that is enrolled in an eligible fitness program, such as soccer, dancing or horseback riding. A full list of criteria for program eligibility is avail- able online at www.cra.gc.ca/fitness. With distractions like television and video games, Mr. Flaherty says it is im- perative for parents to push their chil- dren to become physically active on a regular basis to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity. A recent Statistics Canada report found that obesity rates among children and adults have increased substan- tially during the past 25 years. The survey found that among children aged six to 17, the likelihood of being overweight or obese tended to rise with time spent watching television, playing video games or using the com- puter. In 2004, eight per cent of children were considered obese, representing an estimated 500,000 children nationwide. “In order to increase our children’s fit- ness levels we have to get them moving,” Mr. Flaherty said. “They need to break a sweat. They need to challenge their bod- ies, their hearts, their lungs.” Seven-year old Olivia Kariunas un- derstands that message: “Kids should be involved in sports because if we don’t, we’ll get really fat and we would be un- healthy,” the avid hockey player says. Plus, she adds, “it’s really fun.” But that ‘fun’ doesn’t come cheap. Mark Roberts says that he spends close to $7,000 a year -- not in- cluding equipment -- to enroll his son in hockey and his two daughters in gymnastics. “It’s very expensive,” he said, add- ing that he is looking to the tax credit to help alleviate at least some of that cost. But Olivia’s mother, Susan Kariunas, says that after taxes the fitness credit -- which will turn out to be about $80 per child -- will only put a small dent into the total cost of hav- ing children involved in organized sport. “It’ll help, but it’s not going to be that big of an impact,” she said. “That’s like a new pair of skates or maybe a session of swimming lessons.” A strong heart can lead to a tax credit What is the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit? A non-refundable tax credit on eligible amounts of up to $500 paid by parents to register a child in a program of physical activity. The credit is calculated by multiplying the eligible amount by the lowest marginal tax rate (15.5 per cent in 2007). To qualify, the program must be an ongoing, supervised program with activities that contribute to cardio-respiratory endurance, plus either muscular strength, mus- cular endurance, flexibility or balance. Some examples are: dance lessons, hockey and golf. Information about how to claim the tax credit will be included in the General In- come Tax and Benefit Guide 2007. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announces the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby. The tax credit, which allows a parent to claim up to $500 per child in registration and equipment fees, came into effect on Jan. 1. For more on this story PAGE 4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 10, 2007A/P DURHAM — Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man believed responsible for a jewelry store robbery in Pickering over the weekend. The man, dressed in a suit and tie and wearing a long black trench coat, grabbed a diamond ring from the Peoples Jewellers store at the Pickering Town Centre on Saturday evening shortly before 8 p.m. Police say the man was engaged in a conversation with a sales associate when he stole the ring and ran from the store. The stolen ring is made of yellow gold and has a full karat diamond marquis that is round on the sides and has a two-piece fitted- in band. Police are looking for a white man, 30 to 35-years- old, with short light brown hair and grey eyes. He was unshaven at the time of the theft. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 905-579-1520 ext. 2531. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Durham Police have released this photo of a man wanted in connection with a theft from Peoples Jewellers. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Lions presenting their gifts, oh my AJAX — Hugh Fair, left, and Don McGovern of the Ajax Lions Club present toys and a donation to Richard Crosby from the Salvation Army just before Christmas. Ring stolen from Pickering jewelry store By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM —With the mu- nicipal election barely over, Oshawa residents are again going to the polls. The Durham District School Board unanimously agreed to fill its vacant Os- hawa trustee position with a byelection rather than ap- pointment. The vacancy ex- ists following the November election of Julia McCrea, a Yo rk Region District School Board teacher. Under the Ed- ucation Act, a trustee cannot be employed by any school board; they also have to take a leave of absence during an election. “I believe this (byelection) is the most fair choice that we can make,” said Oshawa Trustee Kathleen Hopper, during the Jan. 8 special board meeting to deal with the issue. Trustee Hopper said the replacement trustee should be the choice of the people, not the board. “I’ve been in contact with a lot of residents in Oshawa, a lot of them feel a byelection is the way to go,” said Oshawa Trustee Larry Jacula. “I said a lot of them, not all of them.” Ms. McCrea, when reached Tuesday morning, declined to comment. In an interview following the meeting, Oshawa’s Jane Hu rst, a member of O’Neill CVI’s school community council, said she doesn’t like the board’s decision, but un- derstands its reasons. She is concerned about the time and money associated with a byelection. Oshawa City Clerk Sandra Kranc estimated a byelection at $150,000, said Craig Burch, the board’s director of educa- tion. The costs are to be borne by the school board under the Municipal Elections Act. “The dollars that need to be spent, I don’t think it’s necessary,” said Ms. Hurst. “They could have appoint- ed experienced people like Susan Shetler or Michael Barrett and had it over and done with and going on with business.” Pickering Trustee Chris Braney said because it’s the beginning of a new term, he feels very strongly a byelec- tion should be held. “There have certainly been instances in the past where I’ve seen scenarios such as this with vacated trustee seats coming closer to the end of the term,” said Trustee Braney. “Given that, I would have looked at the other options that have been presented to us perhaps, ap- pointing or going through an interview.” Ms. Hurst was also disappointed by how few people attended the meeting. 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DATE MEETING TIME Jan. 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Jan. 24 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Feb. 01 Pickering Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm Race Relations & Equity Pickering Rec Complex OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 13 • 10 am FREE 2 Week Health Club Membership Call 905.683.6582 for details cityofpickering.com/teen Tuesday's from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Pine Ridge Secondary School - Gymnasium Come on out and play basketball Thursday's from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm East Shore Community Centre Come on out and play Basketball, Break Dance or hang out in the Youth Room. Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball and more! All programs are FREE to teens in Pickering who are 13 – 19 years of age Get your FREE Photo ID to play at the Program – parent signature required when you register REGISTER NOW for Leisure Programs with Click to Reg at cityofpickering.com Call 905.420.4621 for details Be A Part Of Their - Story What is Extraordinary? Most of us can recognize it - but how do we celebrate it? The City of Pickering present Civic Awards to recognize exceptional contributions to our community. These annual awards are a record of excellence that become a part of Pickering's rich history. These individuals, groups or businesses, whose contributions in 2006 go above and beyond, need a champion to bring them into the spotlight. Help us make history. Submit a nomination before 4 pm, February 15, 2007. Nomination Forms and Award Categories are available at Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade at the Customer Care Centre or online at cityofpickering.com A selection committee will review the nominations and determine recipients from each of the categories. The presentations will take place in The Council Chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex. C wardsivic2006 The City of Pickering is excited to honour one local senior for their outstanding accomplishments. To be eligible for the award, the individual must be over 65 years and have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Please let us know about the nominee in 2-3 paragraphs. Nominations are due by February 19, 2007 Mail or drop off nomination to: Supervisor, Culture & Recreation One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 One senior will be selected and invited to a recognition ceremony on Sunday, June 3, 2007 as part of the City of Pickering’s Seniors Month Celebration. Submit a nomination today! For more information, call 905.420.4620 or visit the website at cityofpickering.com Nominate Your Pickering Senior of the Year COFFEEHOUSE 7 pm - 10 pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre 470 Kingston Road just west of Rosebank Rd. Music, Poetry, Drama WEDNESDAY January 24 February 28 2007 #ITY )$ CARD REQUIRED GET IT AT THE 0ROGRAM &2%% ETERNITY FALLING • FREEDOM 35 EPIK RISING • PANDAEMONIUM Saturday, February 3rd • 7 - 10 pm City I.D. card required. 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Eat Well Move More Feel Great Health Professionals Dr. Peter Lin & Nutritionist Brenda Furman-Williams, speak about (New members only, 18 years and older) The first event in your healthy new life! Lawrence De Souza was the winner of the grand prize draw: A Nintendo Wii gaming system & two games. Congratulations Lawrence! Wii Have Winners! Hundreds of well-wishers attended the Annual MAYOR’S NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE making the day a huge success. Other prize winners are: Melissa Nasner – HP Digital Camera Karen Hancocks – $75 Al Dente Gift Certificate Santiago Perez – $50 Pickering Town Centre Gift Certificate Colin McBride – $25 Burbs Bistro Gift Certificate For more event photos please visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents Thank you for celebrating with us! Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity in partnership with the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board presents... "In Your Words" I can make a difference in my community by... Description: Students of the Durham District School Board and Durham Cath- olic District School Board are invited to participate in a “Writing Contest” presented by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity in partnership with the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Guidelines: Please visit cityofpickering.com to view contest guidelines T imeline: •All entries must be submitted by 4:00 pm on February 5, 2007 to Marisa Carpino, City of Pickering, One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7. •Only mailed or hand delivered original submissions in hard copy form will be accepted (no faxes or emails). •Judges will review entries and select winners in each category by February 23, 2007. Incentives: •Contest winners will be invited to share their submissions at the Race Relations Forum hosted by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity on March 21, 2007 at the Pickering Civic Complex. •Winning entries will be displayed in the lobby of the Pickering Civic Complex and featured on the City's website at cityofpickering.com for the month of March 2007. •Winner of each category will have their entry printed in the News Advertiser and other possible publications. Fo r more information contact: Marisa Carpino Supervisor, Culture & Recreation City of Pickering 905.420.4660 ext. 2099 mcarpino@city.pickering.on.ca Thank You to the News Advertiser for their support in this project. PAGE 5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 10, 2007 P PA GE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ JANUARY 10, 2007P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reader welcomes chairman’s return To the editor: Congratulations are once again in order for Durham Re- gion Chairman Roger Anderson, elected to a new four-year term. Mr. Anderson was uncontest- ed and the vote was unanimous. It is obvious that the 28 Regional councillors, with a total of more than 300 years of political expe- rience, know a good man when they see one. Glover Hutchinson Ajax Low voter turnout no reason to dismiss call for elected chairperson To the editor: In his letter of Dec. 24 re- jecting the call for an elected regional chairperson, Derek Nelson points out that, due to the very low voter turnout, the 89 per cent of those who voted for this motion in the last mu- nicipal election fail to constitute a majority of people in the re- gion. That he is correct about the small voter turnout is an unfor- tunate reality of democracy. But when he implies that the resulting call for an elected re- gional chairperson should be considered irrelevant, he is mis- taken. For there is not a single demo- cratically elected regional politi- cian today who does not owe his or her own position to the very same process that reached this conclusion. And there are none whose electoral victory received the level of universal support or the number of votes that this motion attained. So if the results of such a sweeping consensus are a sham, then how counterfeit are the powers with which this region is governed today? Coincidentally, another re- ality of our democracy is that those whose near unanimous voice called for an elected re- gional chairperson are almost certainly the very same people who will be voting in the next municipal election. And any elected politician who chooses to ignore such an overwhelming consensus does so at his or her own political peril. Brian Densham Ajax Salary increase deserved To the editor: Let me be among the first to congratulate MPPs on their well-deserved salary increases. I disagree totally with the premise that greed motivates the changes to their compensa- tion packages. The nonpartisan office of In- tegrity Commissioner Coulter Osborne recommended this salary increase which still puts MPP’s far below their federal counterparts, while serving ba- sically the same number of con- stituents. I fail to understand how we expect to attract qualified indi- viduals to public life with com- pensation packages which in no way reflect their sacrifices and stressful working condi- tions. It undermines democracy and does a disservice to these men and women who dedicate themselves to public service and spend long hours away from their families. It’s time to show our elected members that we commend them for the valuable work they do and stop demeaning their worthwhile contributions. 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This is the second year that Kim Goode has rounded up a team to create the houses in a fun af- ternoon at her home, with materials donated by her family. Working every lunch hour, the girls raised the money and then went on a par- ent-supervised shopping spree to purchase books, toys and games, which they donated to Toy Mountain. The Zellers store in Pickering deducted 15 per cent off the total cost of their purchases to cover the tax. Pictured with a Zellers employee are, top, Katheryn Stephenson and, at bottom from left, Rielle Ullberg, Kim Goode, and Kaitlyn Dixon. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. IN THE COMMUNITY /4& I sometimes wonder, usually in one of my unemployed moments, what it must be like to work in an indus- try where the government has mandated your job security. For instance, people have to have car insurance. You cannot legally operate a vehicle with- out it. You must file a tax return, something most of us cannot do without engaging the talents of accountancy professionals. It’s no guarantee of success, but still, it must be sweet to know that regardless of the economy, Canadian dollar or whatever, people have to buy what you’re selling. Imagine if those same rules applied to actors. In other words, everyone over the age of 16 had to have an actor. Of course you probably wouldn’t start off with Orson Welles. Sta- tistics would show, no doubt, that young boys are especially prone to burning out or ruining their actors. The Actors Bureau would have hundreds of tables proving that men under the age of 21 are much more likely to be involved in a performance ac- cident than, say, young women. They would, therefore, institute a “graduated system” of actors. Start the kid out with a mime for a year or so and then work him up to an extra before finally allowing him to have full use of a genuine, theatrically-trained thespian. Just getting a kid safely out of his teens would employ a lot of performers. If all this sounds silly, think for a moment. There are any number of times when an actor would come in very handy. That get-together you’d planned with the new neighbors is tank- ing horribly. You seem to have nothing in common and con- versation is like pulling teeth. Simply dial 1-800-Noel-Coward and within minutes an actor is at your door to make your do the event of the social season. Or perhaps the boss wants you to take the new client out to dinner the same night you nor- mally play poker with the boys. No worries. One phone call, a little make-up, and you can be in two places at once. Of course, staying with the Insurance model, the minute you called your actor for help in an emergency one of two things would necessarily occur. He would either jack his rates up astronomically for the next time you need him or he would can- cel your policy, referring to you as a bad entertainment risk. Yo u would phone your actor and try, in vain, to explain how your surprise birthday party mishap was not your fault. That someone else gave it away. Your actor would ring his hands and explain to you that in spite of record profits being posted by every actor in Canada, most of that money was being paid out to unscrupulous individuals committing acting fraud. Un- savory types, bleeding the act- ing industry dry by submitting claims for the services of a per- former when, in fact, an author or public speaker might have sufficed. Eventually, your actor would graciously take pity on you and allow you to keep paying him for his services. Your rates would skyrocket of course and you’d have to increase your de- ductible. Soon you would learn that for small luncheons and book club meetings you’d be better off not calling your actor at all. You’d just learn how to tell a few jokes and juggle. Ye p, that’d be nice. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Fo llow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html. Actors should be essential employees Neil Crone enter laughing Tr agedy underlines costs of drinking and driving D urham residents didn’t need to wait to see the final RIDE statistics for the holiday season to get a graphic, horrifying look at the consequences of drinking and driving. The grim death toll suffered by the St-Denis family of Pickering is all the evidence anyone could ever need that drinking and driving is a tragic mix. The St-Denis’s were on their way to a Florida vacation on Dec. 23 when a man whose blood alcohol level was two to three times the legal limit smashed into their vehicle on a Pennsylvania road. The man was going northbound on the southbound lanes and the impact resulted in the death of husband and father Roger, 52, son Paul, 21, and daughter Angela Michelle, 15. Only mother Angela, 52, and 22-year-old daughter Therese, survived. The driver of the other vehicle, Jeremy Grimes, 23, has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and remains in jail. Ms. St-Denis has shown incredible grace under extreme pressure saying she forgives Mr. Grimes but just doesn’t want to ever see him take the wheel again. Of course, Mr. Grimes should never have been driving to start with. That’s the only message to be taken away from such a tragedy. If you drink, you can’t drive. The stakes are far too high. Yet far too many people have drunk beyond the legal limit, taken their car keys and hit our roads and streets these past weeks. RIDE numbers just released show more than 100 people blew over the .08 amount when breathalyzed. They’ll get automatic licence suspensions and will face other penalties and fines costing them thousands of dollars. Even with all the publicity generated about the penalties and lives lost due to drunk driving, people continue to do it. Perhaps there simply have to be tougher, more severe pen- alties. Maybe an automatic two-year licence suspension is needed for a first offence, a jail term for a second offence. Make drinking and driving such a massive blow to a person’s life and livelihood that only a complete imbecile would even consider getting behind the wheel after one or more for the road. Education is a key element but enforcement is also essential. If you drink, don’t drive. It seems we can’t say it enough. This Week’s Question: Should the minimum wage be raised beyond $8 per hour? No Raise it to $9 Raise it to $10 Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Would you favour a tax hike to increase staffing levels at the Durham Regional Police Service? Votes: 1,029 No: 52.1 % Yes: 47.9 % Rail officials assure new staffing meets standards By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Last Friday was Dave Whitnall’s last day driving the GO Train between Oshawa and Burlington -- and that’s fine by him. As of this week, the train engineer was moved to the freight division of Canadian National (CN) Rail, along with more than 30 of his engineer colleagues whose GO Train jobs were eliminated when CN implemented staffing changes Dec. 30. “I’m glad to be going, it was getting exasperating,” he said. “I was doing all the driving that was previously shared between two drivers. A 10-hour drive by yourself in any vehicle is not a good idea.” For his last shift on Friday, Mr. Whitnall drove the train be- tween Oshawa and Burlington from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. with no one to relieve him and no break except for the brief period when the train turns around. Before, he said the two engi- neers would take turns driv- ing so the other could use the washroom, eat lunch or rest. GO Trains on the Lakeshore corridor used to operate with two engineers, a conductor and an assistant conductor. GO Transit recently asked CN -- which supplies the engineers -- to cut 34 positions as a cost- saving measure. Now, there is one engineer and two conduc- tors. The union representing the engineers filed a grievance, but a federal arbitrator upheld the decision last month. Joe Lucifora, local chairman for Teamsters Canada Rail Con- ference for Toronto South, said cutting the positions could put passengers in danger. “It’s a huge safety concern. These engineers are on duty as early as 3:30 a.m. working up to 12-hour shifts,” he said. “With only one of them where there used to be two, fatigue is a big issue.” Go Transit spokesman Ed Shea stressed rail transporta- tion is federally regulated and said any changes must meet strict standards. “Transport Canada wouldn’t allow anything unsafe,” he said. “CN has consulted with rail safety experts. We are confident this is fully consistent with safe train operations.” Mr. Shea said GO Transit reg- ularly asks CN to look for cost- cutting measures, to help keep passenger fares and provincial subsidies as low as possible. Cutting an engineer position made sense, Mr. Shea said, be- cause GO Transit was one of the last in North America to put two engineers on a train. CN spokesman Mark Hall- man echoed these sentiments saying the new arrangement is safe. When asked if the changes were to blame for two days of delays and cancelled trains on Jan. 2 and 3, he confirmed there were “teething problems” but assured that everything has since returned to normal. As far as the union is con- cerned, this isn’t over. Mr. Luci- fora said a grievance procedure is still underway. In addition to safety concerns, he believes the new arrangement will cause ongoing delays, because two engineers are needed to quickly turn the trains around at Oshawa and Burlington. 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GO has eliminated more than 30 jobs with staffing changes. Tr ain engineer says GO changes unsafe AJAX — Applying safety rules to real-life situations will be part of a pair of seminars for parents and children. Safety Awareness Rules is an interactive workshop being sponsored by the Ajax Pub- lic Library. Georgia Djurdica Hamdic, the former education director with the Block Par- ent Program, will lead the ses- sions. Ms. Djurdica Hamdic has used such techniques as Spot the Stranger to teach chil- dren street-proofing, stranger awareness, bullying and Inter- net safety. Her methods are simple and straightforward, and she uses video footage to reinforce mes- sages. Simple rules and defense techniques are covered. Parents and children from kindergarten to Grade 2 can attend a session on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the main library branch. The program for children from Grades 3 to 5 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, again from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Rotary Room. The programs are free, but prior registration is required. For more information or to sign-up, call 905-683-4000, ext. 813. Safety the topic of library sessions in Ajax PAGE 8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 10, 2007P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs JANUARY 10, 2007 [ Hockey ] Lightning ‘AA’ intermediates strike silver DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning intermediate ‘AA’ hockey team claimed the silver medal at the recent Mississauga tournament last weekend. Advancing to the gold-medal game against Michigan’s Belle Tire squad, the Lightning faced an emergency call-up goaltender who stoned Durham West shooters as Michigan posted a narrow 2-1 win. In the semifinal contest, the Light- ning edged the host Mississauga Chiefs 3-2. In pool play, the Lightning faced Bur- lington (5-1), Team Newfoundland (7-3), here getting practice for the upcom- ing Canada Winter Games, the Stoney Creek Sabres (3-2) before being handed their only pool loss from the Markham-Stouffville Stars (3-1). The Christmas break did not finish there as Lightning intermediate players Ta ra Wat chorn, Natalie Spooner, Kirst- en Roach and Lisa Plenderleith partici- pated in a Team Ontario U18 training camp that saw them play against Na- tional Women’s Hockey League teams Mississauga and Oakville, as well as spending several days in training with teammates. Additionally, Provincial Women’s Hockey League play continued for the Lightning intermediates with a some- what shortened bench. Next up for the Lightning interme- diates is their own tournament in early February and then, for the Ontario under-18 players, an additional train- ing camp and trip to the Yukon for the Canada Winter Games, in Whitehorse from Feb. 23 to March 10. Lightning midget girls bronzed DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning midget ‘AA’ girls’ rep hockey team was bronzed at the Mississauga tournament last weekend. The Lightning skated past the Etobicoke Dolphins 3-2 to capture the bronze medal. In the semifinal, the Durham West midgets suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brampton, thus setting up the bronze-medal contest with Etobicoke. In pool play, the Durham West midgets recorded victories over the Chatham Outlaws, Willowdale and the host Mississauga Chiefs. The Lightning’s sole preliminary loss was to Waterloo, 4-3. Next up for the Lightning midgets is their own tournament in early Feb- ruary. Raiders search for coaches DURHAM — Hockey coaches are being sought by the Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ organization for the 2007-08 season. Applications can be downloaded from either of two websites; www.ajaxminorhockey.org or www.pickeringhockey.com. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 21. For more information, call 905-427- 0930. [ Basketball ] Durham City hosts signups DURHAM — The Durham City Basketball Association hosts regis- trations for its winter/spring house league, beginning in February. The program is for children ages four to 15 and runs for 10 weeks. All participants receive a basket- ball jersey as well as an award at the conclusion of the program. The program focuses on teaching the fundamentals of basketball through drills, while also having fun. Players will have the chance to apply these skills during weekly league games. Cost for returning players is $125. The fee for new members is $150. Registration dates are as follows: • Jan. 15 and 21 — Carruthers Creek Public School, 1 Greenhalf Dr., Ajax, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; • Jan. 28 — J. Clarke Richardson Col- legiate, 1355 Harwood Ave., N., Ajax, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 905- 427-4253 or log on to www.durhamci- tybasketball.ca. Pickering twins off to nationals Acacia Hill to skate at senior nationals, brother Asher to junior Canadians By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — They’re figure skat- ing twins from Pickering who compete at an extremely high level. Asher Hill, 15, and his sister, Acacia both attend Grade 11 at Dunbarton High School in the school’s elite ath- lete program where both are ‘A’ stu- dents. But, that’s where the similarities end. Asher is shy and reserved, while Acacia is more talkative and outgoing. Acacia competes exclusively in the ju- nior women’s free skate, while Asher trains and competes in two skating disciplines, the novice men’s free skate and dance. What they have in common is a love of skating that’s propelled them to the heights of Canadian skating as both will compete at the upcoming national championships next month -- Aca- cia at the 2007 BMO Financial Group Canadian Championship at the Hali- fax Metro Centre from Jan. 15 to 21, and Asher at the 2007 BMO Financial Group Skate Canada Junior Nation- als at Brampton’s Powerade Centre from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, where he will compete in the free skate and dance events. Acacia says finishing near the top at nationals is her ultimate goal, al- though it’s her first time at the senior Canadian event skating at the junior level. “I just want to skate well and come in the top five,” says Acacia, who skates at the York Region Skating Academy, under coach Katarina Papafotiou. Acacia skated at the junior nationals last year where she placed 11th. She earned her way to the Canadian championship after a strong show- ing at the Eastern Challenge event in Moncton, New Brunswick. Missing a triple-double combination in her short program where she finished 13th, Acacia recovered nicely in the long program, placing eighth, which put her in 10th place overall. Her 10th place finish was enough to qualify her for nationals. “It was a huge accomplishment,” she says of qualifying for her first se- nior nationals competition. At the Central Ontario Sectionals in Richmond Hill last month, Acacia placed second in the junior women’s event to earn her way to the Eastern Challenge. Meanwhile, Asher is a veteran of sorts at the junior nationals, coming off a gold-medal performance in the pre-novice dance category with long- time partner Kharis Ralph, 15, of To- ronto, last year. “We’re looking to take the novice crown this year,” says Asher, matter-of- factly. “Hopefully we can win. I know this is the first time in novice. Second place would be fine, but we would like to win.” And, there’s good reason to believe the partners from the Scarboro Skating Club will be somewhere near the top at the junior nationals. Their season has gotten progressively better. At the Eastern Challenge, the dance duo had a shaky compulsory skate, fin- ishing in seventh spot. The result was disappointing, but Asher and Kharis were determined to put it all together in the free dance. “We didn’t want to stay at the bot- tom, so we did what we had to do,” says Asher, who splits time between the Yo rk Region Skating Academy and the Scarboro Skating Club. He’s coached in dance by Ajax’s Jon and Carol Lane and by Vesna Markovich in free skate. What they did was put together a perfect free dance routine to vault all the way up to first place in novice dance at the Eastern Challenge. In his novice free skate at the East- ern Challenge, Asher was second after the short program, despite missing a combination jump. He notes he skated one of his best long programs of the season, but was still relegated to third place overall, more than enough to en- sure his spot in free skate at the junior nationals. At the Central Ontario Sections in Richmond Hill, Asher finished the short program in third place in novice free dance. After the long program, he moved down to fourth overall, which was enough to advance to the Eastern Challenge. Skating since age two-and-a-half, the sport has always been a major part of the twins’ lives. For Acacia, she’s found skating to be a release from the pressures of the day. “Just being on the ice. I feel free. I can clear my head. If I have a bad day at school I always have skating to clear my head.” Fa r from a sibling rivalry between the twins to post the best results, in fact Acacia and Asher say they mostly work co-operatively to help one an- other improve on the ice. “I’ll help him if he asks,” says Acacia. “I like his dancing because he’s really good. His strength is his artistry, so he helps me in that way.” “If I’m having trouble with a jump, I’ll copy her,” adds Asher. Being twins, the obvious question is have they ever partnered together at any point in their skating careers? The answer is -- once, and it didn’t go well. “They were about seven and it was just once and that was it,” answered their mother, Merville. “They were going to kill one another, so that was the end of that.” Photo By Mike Pochwat Twins Acacia and Asher Hill, both 15, have been skating since age two-and-a-half. Aca- cia will compete in the junior women’s event at the Canadian championships in Halifax, while Asher will skate in the novice free skate and novice dance events at the junior nationals in Brampton. Undisciplined Panthers downed by Stouffville Spirit Costly penalties undo strong early effort By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — One of the Pickering Panthers’ season-long bugaboos re- turned in their first game back after the Christmas break against the Stouffville Spirit. The Panthers fell headlong into un- disciplined play in the second and third periods, resulting in a 6-4 loss of the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hock- ey League at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday night. The loss dropped the Panthers (22- 15-2-0 for 46 points) into fifth place in the South Conference, two behind the surging Toronto Junior Canadians in fourth spot and five behind the third- place Markham Waxers. After leading 4-1 through most of the second period, with Stouffville narrow- ing the gap with a late power-play mark- er, the Panthers played short-handed for nine minutes in the second and third periods. Defenceman Kory Helowka col- lected four minutes in penalties and a misconduct, followed near the end of the second by a five-minute high-stick- ing major and misconduct assessed to defenceman Kevin Huinink. The Panthers’ penchant for penalties opened the floodgates for the Spirit as they scored three unanswered markers in the third period, including the empty netter for the victory. “Fatigue and discipline were the main factors,” says head coach Pat Curcio. “We did it to ourselves. We were without two veteran guys who we have to have on the ice.” To say the loss, and especially the lack of team discipline, was upsetting would be an understatement to Curcio, who’s preached disciplined play since taking over the coaching reins early in the sea- son. Sometimes the message is heeded; other times, like Friday’s game, it’s not. “We have to drive it into their heads every day. We can’t let it slide for a minute. As I’ve said before, when we play disciplined hockey there’s not a team that can beat us.” Ironically, Cur- cio acknowledg- es the first two periods of the Stouffville con- test were the best played periods of the season thus far by the Pan- thers. “It was one of the most frustrating losses of the year. This one was very painful. We threw away two unbeliev- able periods of hockey.” With 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Panthers have their 23-player roster set with the addition last week of Oshawa General forward Kris Belan before today’s (Wednesday) league trade deadline. Curcio is pleased to have Belan as the final piece of the roster puzzle. “He’s a fantastic individual and a tre- mendous leader. The stuff he brings to the team is priceless, something you can’t buy,” says Curcio of Belan, who was inserted into the lineup Friday, but didn’t register a point. The Panthers look forward to Friday’s game against the Toronto Junior Cana- dians at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex at 7:30 p.m. Toronto humbled the Panthers 9-3 in Toronto in the last game before the Christmas break. Curcio’s counting on his players to atone for the lacklustre loss. “Without question, we were embar- rassed before the Christmas break. I haven’t been able to forget it and I’m sure the players haven’t been able to for- get it. We want to show them on Friday that we’re a good hockey team.” Riggs leads Canada’s under-22s to title Scores twice in European Cup final, named player of game, all-star PICKERING — A Pickering hockey player was front-and-centre in helping Canada’s under-22 national women’s hockey team capture the champion- ship at the 2007 European Air Canada Cup in Germany. Ashley Riggs, a sophomore at Ni- agara University in Niagara Falls, New Yo rk, scored two goals to help the Canadians post a 6-1 victory over host Germany on Sunday in the six-team tournament that also included the na- tional teams of Finland, Russia, Swit- zerland and Japan. It was the fifth consecutive Euro- pean Air Canada Cup titles for the Canadian under-22 squad. The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School grad earned player-of-the- game honours in the gold-medal game and was also named to the tour- nament’s all-star team. Riggs played on the top line with Megan Agosta and Sarah Vaillancourt throughout the tournament and tal- lied four goals and added three as- sists. In the semifinal, the Canadians rout- ed Switzerland 11-0. Riggs chipped in with two assists. Playing in a jam-packed arena in Ravensburg, Germany for their final Group ‘B’ pool game last Friday, Can- ada defeated Germany 5-0 in front of 3,000 spectators. Riggs had an assist in the contest. In their other pool game, Canada ripped Japan 10-0. Riggs registered a two-goal effort. Riggs was also named Niagara Uni- versity’s Athlete of the Week for her ef- forts at the European Air Canada Cup. So far this season, Riggs has led the Purple Eagles with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 20 games. Ashley Riggs Pat Curcio Back online for another year... FROM THE NET OUTFROM THE NET OUT Durham Region’s junior hockey blog: catch the latest on all of the area’s junior hockey teams from our experienced team of sports writers and editors www.durhamregion.typepad.com/from_the_net_out/ COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER: THE CHANGING LIVES CAREER! CALL NOW! ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT. TRAIN NOW TO BECOME A YOU HAVE IT IN YOU! Tr ain for a career in... Women’s shelters Correctional Facilities Youth and Women’s centres COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER 905.420.1344 Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Road www.trilliumcollege.ca BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: THE TAKE CHARGE CAREER! 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Blue Line Taxi is now hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. ECE TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS Pickering/Ajax area. Full time and part time. Send resume by fax (905) 831-9347 or email herbieg123@aol.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER required for midsize, fast paced company. Applicants should possess strong design and layout skills with an eye for detail. The ideal candidate for this position will be com- fortable working on tight deadline and working both independently and in a team environment. Strong written, oral and organiza- tional skills required. Preferred applicants will be comfortable working in a Windows environ- ment and be proficient in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. Submit resume labeled Designer online to canadiansign@aol.com HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 IMMEDIATE START,Whitby, Ontario, experience required. EA, ECE, part time and full time positions. Fax only: 905-665- 9583. JOIN OUR MOTIVATED,ener- getic business. We need great people like you for cleaning posi- tions. Vehicle required PT/FT po- sitions available. Please call Jen- nifer (905)655-7563 www.how sonhomeorganizers.com LICENSED REAL ESTATE Assistant required for busy Real Estate Agent in Clarington. Please email information to jparish@infinity.net LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LIVE-IN CAREGIVER,$9.25/hr, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Please call (905)427-9640 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: ECE's, supply teachers, van drivers for school routes. Drivers must have valid F license, clear abstract, and min 5 years driving ex. apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. PICKERING PUBLISHER seeks exp inside advertising sales rep for growing business. Base plus commission. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 10, 2007, PAGE 9 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 Howard MARTEN Company Ltd., a leader for over 50 years in the design and manufacture of fluid systems has openings for the following positions: Project Leader: Successful candidates will possess: ✓Qualifications to TSSA and proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and MIG for carbon and stainless steel pipe. ✓Minimum 5 years experience in heavy industrial hydraulics ✓Knowledge and experience in installing pumps, motors, instrumentation and components.. ✓Ability to interpret drawing and schematics. Helper (Project) Successful candidates will possess: ✓Strong mechanical aptitude ✓Well organized ✓Ability to work independently ✓Good inter-personnel skills ✓Experience with lubricating/hydraulic systems is an asset Microsoft Projects Scheduler Successful candidates will possess: ✓3 years of manufacturing scheduling experience. ✓Certification in Microsoft Project. ✓ Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills. To apply, please: E-mail resume to terrym@howardmarten.com or fax (905)831-5807 Par t-time Warehouse Employees Needed for a Distribution Centre in Pickering/Ajax Applicants must be comfortable with lifting and bending repetitively as well as standing for extended periods of time. Strong command of the English language and ability to work well with others is required. A variety of warehouse operations positions available on a part-time (Fri-Sun) basis across all departments. Includes regular part time benefits. Please apply to: Harmony Logistics Inc. Attn: Human Resources Fax (905) 428-8252 E-mail: exel-ca-harmony.Career@exel.com •2 - CNC OPERATORS/PROGRAMMER •1 - MOLD MAKER Courtice area Fax: 905-434-7939 Email: awc@awcco.com ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE AJAX/PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER As a full-time advertising sales representative you are responsible for serving and growing our existing clients and will increase sales revenue through new business development. You will provide our valued customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and will play a key role in the overall suc- cess of our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for on- going sales and administrative processes required before and after the sale. Competencies: Action oriented, Driven for results, Composure, Customer Focus, Creative, Time Management You will possess: ● excellent product and industry knowledge ●superior customer service skills the ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with clients ●strong sales presentation and phone skills ●proven track record of attaining and surpassing sales targets ●solid organizational skills and the ability to multi task in a fast paced, dead line oriented environment. ● two years experience in print sales (preferred) Join a winning team Email your resume before February 1st , 2007 to:Andrea McFater Advertising Manager Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser amcfater@durhamregion.com SALES ASSOCIATE Ford/Lincoln experience preferred. Looking for highly motivated team player. Benefits pkg, demo or allowance (905) 668-5893 info@marigold.net MARIGOLD FORD LINCOLN Serving Whitby and Durham Region since 1983 We are looking for a dynamic sales consultants -full/part time. Sales and major home appliance retail experi- ence an asset but not necessary. Email resume to TheMaytagStore@bellnet.ca or fax 905-686-9455 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR NOW HIRING Experienced: •Kitchen Manager •Kitchen Supervisors •Cooks •Servers for our Ajax location email: ajaxbostonpizza@bellnet.ca or fax 905-686-2574 Join our winning team! FULL OR PART TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Oshawa. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & English at a high school level. ONTARIO TEACHING CERTIFICATE A MUST. Please call Rosana Gardner @ 905-420-9930. PRODUCTION WORKERS Required in Pickering. $10/hr. Small Hand Tool experience an asset. Email resume: nikki.spiers@crossbydewar.com or Fax (905)683-1481 START IMMEDIATELY.Must fill 25 positions. $25/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun job, great pay. No experience re- quired. Call now 905-435-1052. SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. UNIK CHOCOLATE,is hiring representatives and drivers for pick ups. A/C vehicle necessary. Salary $600-$1000 net per week plus gas. Please call (905)831- 7191. EXPERIENCED STYLIST re- quired immediately for new salon in West Oshawa. Please apply in person to: Salon Renato, 843 King St. West between 9:00-6:00 Tu es-Fri (905)743-9432 HAIR STYLIST & ESTHETICIAN required full & part-time for Es- theticare Day Spa/Salon. Great atmosphere, excellent opportu- nity. Salary plus commission. Scarborough/ Pickering border. Contact ***(416)284-1233*** HAIRSTYLIST & ASSISTANT MANAGER & aesthetician want- ed. Upscale salon. Busy loca- tion. Full/part-time needed. Competitive wages. Training. Good environment. Minimum 2 years experience an asset. 416- 899-6586. HAIRSTYLIST REQUIRED and rented chairs for Unique Salon and Spa in Pickering. Great locations. Full-time and part-time positions. Call 905-422-0086. HIGH END MEDICAL SPA needs sales consultant & sales assistant. Hourly rate $20.00 to $50.00. Experience in sales a necessity. Experience in cosmetic surgery/ injections a bonus. E-mail resume to: christinep@anaturaladvantage.ca UPSCALE AVEDA SALON, seeking full-time stylist and ees- thitician, professional attitude a must. Contact Heather, 905-619- 3487 or drop off resume to Salon Chic, 100 Westney Rd. Ajax, Unit #12. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks fully experienced cabinet maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463. CONCRETE FINISHER,Must have a minimum 5 years experi- ence in forming and finishing. Please fax resume to 905-655- 4415 or call 905-655-4388 DETAILER REQUIRED for busy Whitby shop. Must be team oriented! Experience neces- sary. Full-time position. Do not apply without a valid driver's li- cence. Phone 905-430-1604 leave message. FULL TIME RV SERVICE Tech- nician. Minimum 3 years experi- ence. Preparations, repairs and warranty work. Organization and time management skills a must. Fax resume to 905-983-9821 GENERAL MACHINIST Required. Fax resume to 905-623-0287 JUNIOR TECHNOLIGIST - Archi- tectural, part or full time. Fax re- sume to Durham Engineering 905-728-1788 or email durha- mengineering@bellnet.ca ● LICENSED BODYMAN or 3rd year apprentice ● PREP PERSON ● CLEAN-UP PERSON Required for large and established auto collision repair facility Must be experienced and take great pride in producing only top quality work Call 905-420-3501 LICENSED DRIVE CLEAN Emis- sion Inspector required for Whitby facility. Days, no weekends. Fax resume to (905) 430-3694. LICENSED MECHANIC or 3 to 5th year apprentice and used car salesperson required immediately for a busy 10 bay shop in Ajax. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. LOCAL CHEMICAL COMPANY requires qualified QA lab technician. Fax resume to 1-888-269-4346. Other opportu- nities for outside sales also available MIG WELDER required for Bow- manville manufacturer. Perma- nent Full Time position with bene- fits. Blueprint reading a must. One year experience preferred. On site welding test required. Send resume to: val@cargowall.com or fax 905- 436-1893 OVERHEAD DOOR, Dock level- er, lead hand and helper wanted, start immediately. Drivers license a must. Call Mike 1-800-390- 9142 or email: merais@bellnet.ca REPAIR TECHNICIAN specialist in pro audio, with demonstrated experience in effective servicing of high power amplifiers and re- lated signal processing. Pref- erence will be given to those with the broadest related expe- rience or certification as an au- dio service technician. The position is in an industrial envi- ronment with a five day week with benefits package after probation. Send resume to pmourtos@yorkville.com REQUIRED IMMEDIATLEY Heavy Fabricating and machine shop in Oshawa requires a welder for immediate full time em- ployment. Must have experience with FCAW, SMAW and GMAW. Resumes can be faxed to the at- tention of Gary Robinson at 905- 434-6878 or e-mailed to: gary@prengineering.com No phone calls please. TECHNICAL CONTRACT POSI- TIONS Quality Engineers (Me- chanical & Electrical) Automotive Product Liaisons, Material / Lo- gistics Supervisors & Planners, Product & Material Team Leads, Quality Assurance Technicians. If you have 5 plus years in the auto- motive or manufacturing industry, please send your resume to: resumes.falcon@sympatico.ca BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT Maternity leave contract. Busy of- fice in Ajax requires experience Office Assistant with S/A knowl- edge, pleasant phone manner, ability to multi task and superb or- ganization skills a must. Position may lead to permanent for right candidate. Please FAX resume ONLY to 905-683-0949. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. BUSY WHITBY real estate office needs well organized Office Man- ager with an outstanding tele- phone manner and good comput- er skills. This is a busy multi-task- ing position and you must like working independently. Real Es- tate License a must. E-Mail Re- sume and salary expectations to Kendell@MattCooper.ca. OFFICE ASSISTANT required for busy Courtice location. Must have strong organizational and bookkeeping skills and be profi- cient with computers and busi- ness equipment. Fax resume to: 905-434-7997 or email to: bookeep@domsauto.com CoreWeb Solutions Inc.is growing up! We require sales associates for Oshawa/Whitby, Ajax/Pickering, Scarborough to promote/sell web page design and software development servic- es. Salary based 100% on commission. Candidates must have sales experience, strong verbal communication, vehicle, cell phone, PC/Internet service. Send your resume: info@ corewebinc.com Experienced Sales Consultants required for busy furniture outlet in Courtice. If you are a reliable, energetic, personable individual, with some retail experience, Amish Furniture Outlet wants you to join their newest store in Courtice. We offer salary, commission, bonus, benefits and training. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, apply to Amish Furniture Outlet by fax 905-619-3299. OUTSIDE SALES PERSON re- quired for growing industrial com- pany in Pickering. Some outside sales experience required. Expe- rience in fluid power an asset but not required, will train on specific products. Call (905)428-9209 A DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required part time. Approx. 25 hours/week. Includes evenings and weekends. Please fax re- sume to: 905-655-1600. 2 DENTAL ASSISTANTS re- quired for Pickering and Whitby locations. Evenings and Satur- days required. Dental experi- ence. Fax resume: 905-427- 9697, Attention: Michelle. AJAX ORTHODONTIC office is looking for a Level II Assistant re- quired for maternity leave 1 year. 3 to 4 days per week. Please drop resume off: 95 Bayly St.W., Suite 302. BUSY OPTOMETRIC office in Whitby requires receptionist/tech- nician, permanent part time, after- noon/evening/Saturdays. Experi- ence an asset/will train. Apply by fax: 905-665-4706. DENTAL ASSISTANT required for Pickering office. Saturdays a must. Please call 905-420-6226 DENTAL RECEPTION- IST/TREATMENT co-ordinator required pt Monday to Friday evenings, Saturdays optional. We are looking for friendly, motivated individuals who pay attention to quality and detail. Send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, P.O. Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 ENTRY LEVEL PART-TIME Psychometrist required for private practice. Candidate must have minimum 1 yr. experience and completed bachelor/masters in Psychology. Salary will be com- mensurate depending on experi- ence. Please fax resumes to 905-668-2881, or email to cdermid@qualiaclinical.com IMMEIDALTEY POSITION Available for full time Dental Re- ceptionist/Certified Assistant in busy Brooklin office. Abeldent knowledge an asset. Please fax resume to Carole 905-430-1778. PDA - Full time position with group practice in Oshawa. Mini- mum 2 years experience re- quired. Hours Mon - Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 pm. Reply File #285, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5 PDA/LEVEL II Dental Assistant required for York Region ortho- dontic office. Please fax resume to 905-642-9692 BELGIAN BAKERY & BISTRO, Pickering. Hiring cashier & coun- ter help Mo-Fr, 9-5, no WE, French asset, Call Bruno at 905- 839-7775 or email Resume to ladecadence@bellnet.ca BUSY AJAX PUB looking for ex- perienced Bartenders, Servers & Kitchen help. Please apply in per- son w/resume to Portly Piper, 235 Bayly St. COOKS, KITCHEN HELP,Dish- washers and Servers required im- mediately for staffing agency. Must have own transportation. Fax resume to: 905-665-8770 or email: wilma@securechoice.ca INDIAN/PAKISTANI CUISINE, 3 full-time/part-time cooks and wait staff needed. Experience neces- sary. Tandoori Time, 9-1211 Kingston Road. Pickering. Apply in-person with resume. 905-250- 7272 or 416-721-9351. JOE'S SPORTS BAR & BILLIARDS HIRING WAITSTAFF Min. 2 years exp. Smart Serve. Full or part-time. Must have a friendly attitude. Apply in person with resume after 11a.m. 2200 Brock Rd., N. of Hwy #2. (905)427-9044 LOCAL BAR IN AJAX requires experienced bartender. Call Tim or Billy at 905-428-8555. INTELLIGENT ENTHUSIASTICE individual required. Montessori School will pay for the right per- son to attend teachers college from February to July, to teach grade 4-6 starting in September. Position pending on acceptance to the college. Please email hwilson@blaisdale.com or fax 905-509-1959. ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage GET AWAY FROM THE RUSH! Tastefully decorated family home on quiet crescent in Newcastle. Completely finished, Close to Schools, 401, GO Bus. Flexible closing. (905)987-1846. COURTICE,3-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, Tr ulls/Avondale. Reference re- quired, credit check, no smok- ing/pets. First/last $1250+utilities. Feb.1 (905)434-5327, 905-431- 3916. 905-623-6670 ext.-1376. FOR sale or rent -north Oshawa, 3-bedroom townhouse, 1-bath, finished basement, Rent $1100+, or buy $119,900. Open House Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m.(905)925-8406 WHITBY STORE for rent..suitable for many uses, Brock/Manning. Available imme- diately 905-666-1100 ask for Paul or George. PORT PERRY STORE for rent in the heart of Queen Street's pre- mier tourist shopping block. Available February 1. Apply to Bob Prentice's Barber Shop 905- 985-8121. ARE YOU SERIOUS about get- ting ahead? Do you have a phone and high speed internet? Work from home. $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb MONEY MAKER - Steak and Seafood Restaurant with Banquet facilities. Seating for 155, li- censed, long lease, great sales, asking $200,000. Mark Geenen, Sales Rep. Marsh Realty & Busi- ness Brokers Inc. (Brokerage) 1- 800-591-6041 x228. TURF LOGIC FRANCHISE Op- portunity. 100% Pesticide-Free Lawn Care. High-Tech, Low In- vestment. Protected Territory, Outdoor Lifestyle, Full Support. P: 866.239.4056. www.turflogic.ca $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers (1) BDRM, open concept, bright clean, Oshawa, refurbished, avail. immediately. $600-inclu- sive. Suitable for single person. Absolutely first/last, references, non-smoker (905)571-5814. (2) BDRM Oshawa, large main floor, tri-plex apt bldg. 304 Banff Ave.quiet street, shed, fenced yard, no dogs, references, first/last, Feb. 1. $850-incl. (905)922-5814, (905)571-5814 1 BDRM APT.,fireplace, big kitchen, dish washer, separate entrance, parking, cable. Avail. immediately. Pickering,Brock/Del- brook. No pets. $750/month. (905)686-5783 or (416)830-5740 1 BDRM. NORTH OSHAWA - Russett and Simcoe. Newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT, BRAND NEW, HWY 2. & HAR- WOOD $800 all inclusive. In- cluding cable. Own laundry. Close to amenities. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. 905-427-9734/416-771-4932, Is- rael. 1 BEDROOM, NW PICKERING, Altona/Davidson. Separate en- trance, eat-in kitchen, parking spot, washer and cable. Fur- nished. $800/month. Call even- ings for viewing 905-839-5181. Available February 1st, 2007. 1 LARGE basement apartment. 4 appliances. All utilities included + cable. 1 parking. Separate en- trance. Available Immediately. $850/mo. Call (905)619-0531. 1 OR 3 BEDROOM basement apt., Whites/401, sep. entrance, laundry $650+utilities, $1100 +utilities. No smoking/pets. Call 905-421-9968 or 416-428-8607. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Church/Rossland, Available immediately. Parking, 4 appliances, cable. No pets, no smoking. $700/inclusive, first/last, references. Call (905)428-8152 1-BEDROOM North Oshawa $735 all inclusive, ALSO 1 bedroom 45 Colborne West. $735 all inclusive. 2 bedroom, $790. March lst. Bachelor, $615. ALL others Feb. lst. No pets. 905- 723-1647 or 905-720-9935. DISTRESS SALES Bank Foreclosure, Power of Sale & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Distress Sale properties from $170,000. No Investors please. Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 - ID#4042 or DurhamDistressSale.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. **(905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FLIP THIS HOUSE! FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from all the Real Estate companies.These homes need work, mostly cosmetic. www.DurhamVIPbuyers.ca Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-720-3960 VA LIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com email: rental@valiantpm.ca RENT-WORRY FREE Holiday specials on Selected Bldgs. Call for info. NEW YEAR CLEARANCE SALE! Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Start The New Year In A New Apt! FREE $500 Cash Back 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Close to shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 Any space. Any Time. www.GOtransglobe.com 1-BEDROOM to share in house, main floor, available immediately. All inclusive $550. Parking, laun- dry, cable, Stevenson/Annapolis, near O.C. No pets. First/last re- quired. (905)404-9757, (905)925-9757. 2 BED. APT.$750. also BACHE- LOR APT. $550. sep. kitchen and washroom, available immediately, parking, suit working person. Brock/Finch. (905)686-3877 2 BEDROOM APT.for rent. Pet friendly and located close to Oshawa Mall, 401,downtown, and bustop. Coin laundry, backyard, good neighborhood, $850/month- first/last+hydro. 905-983-5356 or 905-243-4850. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment for $650/month, utilities in- cluded, in Pickering. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. 905-426-6365, 905-424- 4167. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., very large, plus solarium. Laundry facilities, appliances. Near Oshawa Centre. Parking for 2. $950/month. Available Feb 1st. References. No pets. Call (905)571-0631 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT,sau- na, Jacuzzi, separate entrance, $1000/month all inclusive, first/last. Available March 1st. No smoking/pets. Near all amenities. Ajax. Call 905-686-5782. 2-BEDROOM CONDO in Bow- manville, 5 appliances, parking, close to 401 & shopping. Available Feb 1st. Call Joseph (905)706-7719 for more informa- tion. 3, 1 OSHAWA AREA .3 bedroom upper level, 1 bedroom main lev- el, different locations. Available immediately, Call Robert Today @ 416-402-3435 for appointment. 401/PARK: 1-BEDROOM,fully- furnished basement. Newly reno- vated, new 4pc bathroom/kitchen, gas fireplace, private entrance, working person preferred. $175/week. FURNISHED ROOM. Clean, quiet, private home. TV/VCR/DVD, fridge, $110/week. Both: first/last, park- ing, cable, A/C, no pets, Immedi- ate. (905)576-6127. 620 BOND ST. E.apts. 1 bed- room, Seniors Welcome. Close to shopping, bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets, $680. Avail. Jan.15th, Feb.1st. 905-438-0558. 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- 2 bed. hardwood, nice, bright, clean, available immediately. $745+hydro. Also 1 bed, bright & clean $645+. Avail. immediately Both 1-parking. First/last/no pets. (905)668-1946 A MUST SEE!Bright & spacious 2-bedroom walkout basement apt for rent. Ravine lot, 223 Harmony Rd S., $850 monthly including utilities. Call Eileen (905)404- 0153 AJAX NORTH, a must see, 3 years new. 2 bedroom walk-out basement, above ground level. Lots of windows. Suits profes- sional couple or singles. No pets/smoking. $900+utilities. Available immediately. 905-619- 9500 or 416-910-3198 Fred Waithe. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX immaculate large 2-bed- room with fireplace $1050+; and/or 1 bedroom w/out to large deck $900+. Non-basement. C/air, laundry, parking, immedi- ate, no-pets non-smokes. 416- 407-8494 AJAX, IMMACULATE 2-bed- room basement apt. Large, 4- newer appliances, newly renovat- ed bathroom, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $950/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-665- 3666 AJAX,available now, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, separate en- trance, includes, parking, hydro, gas. No smoking/pets. Suitable for single female or couple. $700. First/last. (905)668-7689 AJAX,clean 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Kitchen, 4pc bath, A/C, shared laundry, separate entrance, parking. Steps to lake. No pets/smoking. Suite single person. Available immediately. $775/month. (905)428-3553 AJAX, EXECUTIVE HOME,Bsmt apt, walking steps to lake, 9-ft ceilings, spacious & bright. 2- bdrm., shared laundry. $925mo inclusive. Avail. after Mar. 1st. 905-686-1003. AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY, 3- bedroom main floor apartment. Ve ry clean. Near all amenities. Private entrance. $1450 inclusive. 2-BEDROOM basement apt., pri- vate entrance, $950 inclusive. Both available immediately, no pets/smoking. 905-420-1281. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY. #2 newly renovated bachelor base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance. Quiet area. Parking. Utilities. A/C. $650/month. First/last. No pets/smoking. 905- 426-3654. AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last. Call after 7pm (905)428-7133. AJAX, LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement, living/dining, parking, cable, laundry, $875 inclusive. Call (905)427-3172 AJAX, OLD HARWOOD north of Hwy 2. 1 bedroom, large, new, very bright apartment with walk- out. No pets/smoking. Parking in- cluded, separate entrance. Avail Immediately. First/last. (905)427- 5426 AJAX, Pickering Village.1-bdrm bsmt apt, avail. immediately, large livingroom. Separate en- trance, includes parking, utilities, cable. No smoking/pets. Suit sin- gle working person. $700/mo. First/last. (905)427-0476 AJAX, RAVENCROFT/DANIELS CRST. 1-bdrm basement apart- ment, separate entrance, park- ing,laundry. no pets/smoking. Available immediately. $675/mth. inclusive.Call Waseem 905-619- 3448/905-441-1105. AJAX, WESTNEY/401 - Legal, 1 bedroom, upper-level, bright, quiet, newly-renovated. A/c, cable, hardwood, sep. entrance, sunporch, parking, Suits profes- sional single. References/first/last upfront. No pets/smoking. Avail. Feb.1st. 905-426-8093. AJAX,Westney/Rossland area - 1 bd apartment available Feb. 1st - $775/mth plus utilities. Call 905- 619-2287. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $989 & $1089, available immediately & Feb.905-683-8571, 905-683- 8421 or 905-683-5322 AJAX-2-BEDROOM bright spa- cious apartment, parking, separ- ate entrance, living/dining separ- ate areas. First/last, no smok- ing/pets $850/month, inclusive. References. Available February 1st. Call 905-619-0392 or 416- 414-4221. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $910 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. Available Feb. lst. (905)430-1877. CENTRAL OSHAWA 1-bedroom in duplex, private entrance, yard, $695/mo inclusive. Also 2-bdrm apt in triplex, $745/inclusive. Whitby, 1-bdrm apt, $743/inclu- sive. 905-668-6700 CENTRAL OSHAWA, MAIN floor of a triplex, 2 bedrooms, large liv- ing room, one 4 piece bath, kitch- en with appliances, parking, $875 inclusive. 416-281-2200. Dan Bartley. CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, 2 bedroom $800/mo, newly deco- rated. Utilities included. Sim- coe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. CONDO AT Pickering Parkway (at 401/Brock). 1-bedroom plus solarium, living/diningroom/kitch- en. 1 1/2 baths, newly decorat- ed. Insuite laundry, suit single/professional couple. $1300/mo. includes utilities, parking/locker. 1st/last. Non- smoking preferred. Feb. 1st. 905- 649-2788. DETACHED 1-1/2 STORY Home In Courtice for rent. Features Hardwood Floors, 4-Pce Spacious Eat-In Kitchen. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Lots Of Parking. Close To School, Parks, And Pblic Transportation. ****EXTRAS**** Includes Stove, Fridge, Washer/Dryer, Jacuzzi. First/Last Month's Rent & References Required Upon Acceptance. Credit Check Required. $1,100/monthly not incl.util. Contact: 416-881-8828. courticerental@hotmail.com FEBRUARY 1st/immedialtey, Bachelor basement with walkout, separate entrance, 2 appliances, bus at door, close to Durham Centre, no smoking/pets. First/last. $550 inclusive. (647)866-7405 FOR RENT 1 Bedroom- $880.00 2 Bedroom-$1080.00 3 Bedroom-$1180.00 Attn: Property Manager 33 Durnford Rd Scarborough 416-283-9216 FURNISHED BACHELOR APT. with fireplace in Liverpool/Hwy#2 area. Parking & utilities included. $750/month. Available immedi- ately. Annette or Jason 905-492- 7779, 647-403-7779, 416-391- 8108. HARMONY/ADELAIDE - beauti- ful 1 bed. basement apt. in quiet area, $775/including utill, parking, laundry, cable. Available Febru- ary 1st, 2007. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)435-0761 Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 INCREDIBLE LARGE 1-bedroom walkout apt., north Oshawa. Available immediately. Laundry and parking included. Non-smok- ers. $795/month all inclusive. Available immediately. Won't last! Marlene (905)492-1066 LARGE ROMANTIC,1-bedroom basement apt. with fireplace laun- dry kitchen, parking. $850 all in- clusive. Call (905)432-1093 or (905)391-8264. LOVELY SPACIOUS 2 bed. basement apt. Close to all amenities. No pets/smoking, Lawrence/Bennett Scarborough, asking $750/mo. Available imme- diately. (416)724-7239 NEW 1 BEDROOM basement apt., Pickering. Separate en- trance. Walk-out. Large win- dows. Ceramic and hardwood floors. Jacuzzi tub/shower. Washer/dryer. Gas fireplace. Furnished. $750/inclusive. Must see. 905-420-7539, 416-802- 9797. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bed Jan lst. 1, 2, & 3 bed Feb. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $740. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA (EAST)- 3 bedroom semi-detached, garage, 1 1/2 bathrooms, new appliances. Close to all amenities. $1250 first/last, no smoking/dogs. Available Jan. 14. or Feb. 1st. 905-434-6809. OSHAWA -Central Park/King.2 bedroom upper half of duplex house. Newly renovated, 1-park- ing. bus at door. $780/mo. + utilities, first/last. Available imme- diately. No smoking/pets. 905- 430-0249. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9095, 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, . Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA NORTH,2-bedroom in duplex, nicely decorated, quiet safe area. Laundry room, appli- ances, private entrance. $750/month plus hydro. Available Feb. 1. Call (905)579- 2927 OSHAWA, 1 BEDROOM basement apartment. Updated hardwood floor, private entrance, parking, heat, hydro and cable included. No smoking/pets. $700/month. 905-924-4881 or email resolveddd@yahoo.ca OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM main floor, Simcoe, near lake, quiet neighbourhood, totally renovat- ed, eat-in kitchen w/walkout to deck, parking, cable, internet $1000/mo+ utilities. Avail. Febru- ary 15th. 905-448-0934. OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM bunga- low, main floor. New windows, A/C. Laundry & parking. Walk to OC, near transit/401. Minutes to Whitby $925 plus. Please call 905-619-9948. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Central Park S., 2 bedroom, 2nd floor of nice home, $760/mo utilities and appliances included. Available February 1st. Suitable for 1-2 people. Call (905)786-2223 OSHAWA,charming older 3-bed- room bungalow, main floor, dead end street, quiet, walking/cycling trails, hardwood floors, AC, park- ing, 5-appliances, patio, shop- ping, transit/401, suit professional or retire single/couple, $1300 in- clusive. 905-579-2313. OSHAWA, Dean/Ritson.2-bdrm main floor, walk-out to deck $750+hydro; 1-bdrm bsmt, $595+hydro. Laundry facilities on site. Squeeky clean, newly reno- vated, near all amenities & 401. Call 289-314-5555 OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, Large 2-bdrm apt, main floor of house. Close to downtown and all amenities. Laundry, parking. $835/mo inclusive, first/last, refer- ences. (905)914-3133. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Feb/March. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- King/Wilson, available immediately, bright, quiet, 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, c/a, 4pc. bath, laundry, 1 parking. No smoking/pets. $700/mo. inclusive. First/last. 905-404-8335. PICKERING 3-bdrm main floor, 4 appliances, 2-parking, close to schools, shopping/GO. $1100 + 1/2 utilities. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call Richard days 416-601-7858, evenings/wknds 905-686-9662 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment, large, bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $925/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-665-3666 PICKERING,4-bedroom main floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- ances, close to GO, schools/shopping. $1250/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING,beautiful, bright, large 1-bdrm basement, 4-pc bath, hardwood, sep entrance, $850.-incl. 905-839-2885. PICKERING, RENOVATED 2 bedroom basement apt. Separ- ate entrance, cable and internet. Close to amenities. $800/mth + utilities. No smoking/pets. Call 905-275-7483. PICKERING, WHITES/401 Spa- cious, bright 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. Separate en- trance. Walking distance to shop- ping, bus stop. Laundry, cable, 1 parking. No pets/smoking. First/last required. $900/inclu- sive. Available. 905-420-4228. PICKERING, WHITES/401,One bdrm bsmt apt, sep. entrance, laundry, full kitchen, air, cable+, internet, parking, utilities all incl. Non-smoker, first/last. $825/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call (905)837- 0227 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt. Balcony, parking, storage, Security Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905-430-7816 QUIET BRIGHT 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Parking, laundry. No smoking. Simcoe/Taunton, Oshawa. Avail. immediately. $850/mo inclusive. First/last, references. (905)619- 1385 RECEIVE ONE MONTH FREE lease today 2 bedroom condo available immediately in Bow- manville. $1050/month. 5 Appli- ances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $795. inclusive. Jan/Feb. Dan (416)657-2117. Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, fridge, stove, $951 inclusive. Call (905) 430- 6511. TWO BEDROOM apt, laundry, parking, close to all amenities. Pickering area. Available Febru- ary lst. $950. (905)686-3344. WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $910 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY - 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, fridge, stove, parking, heat, water, coin-laundry, basement storage. Available Feb 1st. $705. Near Go bus/amenities. 905- 686-1258 mairi.vk@rogers.com WHITBY - beautiful bachelor apt. in quiet triplex, includes util., cable, no smoking/pets. Great area. Available Feb. 1st. $675. 905-571-3464. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY - Newly renovated, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Use of pool, own laundry. $800/mo. inclusive. First/last. No smoking or pets. Available Feb. 1st. Call 905-903- 3603. WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ain, newly renovated, spacious 2 bedroom apt. available now. Free Parking.$825 month. No pets/smoking. Call Mr or Mrs. Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY King/Kendalwood. Large bright one-bedroom. Upper level of quiet home. Eat-in kitch- en, balcony, parking, private en- trance, suit single professional woman. $700-inclusive. First only No smoking/pets. Feb 1st. (905)432-8130 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities and cable. No pets/smok- ing, references required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY, BROCK/BURNS,large bright, 1-bedroom basement apt, Sep entrance, parking, laundry, A/C, gas fireplace, fridge, stove dishwasher, cable. $850/inclu- sive. Available immediately. Call 905-668-5593 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,350 per mo. inclusive. 416- 462-7365 or 416-289-6963. or 416-854-7548 BOWMANVILLE,new 2 bedroom condo for rent. Includes 5 appli- ances and parking. Near all amenities. $850 per month plus. Available immediately. (905)571- 4469 N. OSHAWA.Large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, condo. Includes laundry, storage, parking, balco- ny, new appliances/flooring. Clean. Quiet. Close to Durham College/UOIT/shopping/bus route. $950+util. Available Janu- ary. 905-251-2547 PORT OF NEWCASTLE - 2-Bed- room Condo for rent by the lake in Newcastle. Available March 1/07. Brand New, with 5 appli- ances. $1250.00/month + utilities. Call 905-987-3293. SAILWINDS,Whitby Harbour, luxury building, large 1 bedroom plus den, (950sq.ft.) 2 baths, 5 appliances, blinds throughout, recreation centre, air condi- tioned, $1350 inclusive. Available January 17. (905)665-6054. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM bsmt apt on quiet north east Oshawa court. 10-ft ceilings, large windows, walk-out to private backyard, sep. laundry, 2-parking, $1,000/month inclusive Avail. Feb.1. Call Jack 905-576- 1910 3 BEDROOM BUGNALOW, main floor, Pickering Village (Ajax), close to all amenities, fenced yard, $1,290. inclusive. Available immediately. lst/last, prefer no pets. (905) 426-9072. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW with own parking, patio, close to shop- ping & the Go on quite court. $1250 all inclusive. Call (905)432-1093 or (905)391-8264. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,avail immediately. North Whitby, large lot, on cul-de-sac. Suits family (or singles) $1350/mo+ utilities. Sin- gles, shared accommodation $450/mth + utilities. References. (905)655-0081, 905-668-7767 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AJAX,Salem/Bayly. Avail. March 1st., brand new, 3-bdrm freehold townhome, 2-1/2 bathrooms. $1375+utilities. appliances incl. No smoking/pets. (416)738-1499 AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm main floor of house. Newly renovated, updated kitchen, 5-appliances, fenced backyard, close to schools, amenities. $1090/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. (416)512-7012 AJAX-Amazing bright 1yr old 3- bdrm 1600sqft. open concept upper. 3 baths. Main floor laun- dry, 5 appls- central air, huge yard with amazing view, must see!! $1250+. 905-239-0367/ 647-271-6660. APPROX. 1700 SQ.FT., 4 Year Old, four bedroom, three wash- rooms in Pickering. Family room Walk-Out Basement , garage ac- cess. Shows well. $1700/mth plus utilities. Karen Peterson CB Case 905-831-2273. CHURCH/TAUNTON, COUNTRY living in city. 3 bedroom house, 1 bedroom finished basement on 3 acre lot. 2 washrooms. $1650+. 416-819-5448, 289-314-2010, 905-767-0072. HOUSE FOR RENT,2 floors, ful- ly renovated, hardwood and tiles, heated bathroom floor. $1250/in- cludes utilities, parking, laundry. Call 905-767-8418 KINGSTON Rd/ Beach Grove. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. Car port. $1300 monthly + utilities. Non smoker. No pets. 416-281-2277 LARGE 3-BEDROOM HOME in Ajax with fireplace. Huge eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, and family room. All appliances included. Only $645 bi-weekly plus utilities. Call 416-298-8200 Randy Rodney. N. OSHAWA - 5 B.R.,3 bath, C/B In-law or Granny apt . Beau- tifully renovated thru-out ,hard- wood floors, extra storage. OFP in LR, RR w/bar, 5 appliances, C/A, 6 car parking, huge lot, ma- ture trees, desirable residential St. Early poss. c/b Option to pur- chase. For appt: (289) 886- 0173. NEWCASTLE BUNGALOW – 3- bedrooms, close to schools /shopping. Large yard/single-car garage, double driveway. 4 appli- ances. Air, 2-bathrooms, fin- ished basement. Quiet, reliable tenants preferred. Non-smokers First/last/references. $1,175.00 plus utilities, immediate. 905- 987-3795. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. March 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, refer- ences. Call Marie 1-416-693- 8924. NORTH OSHAWA large 2-bed- room, over-sized garage, 5 appli- ances, main floor bungalow, ask- ing $1010. Available anytime. Cindy (905)432-3222 l.m. OSHAWA Stevenson/Rossland. luxury short-term rental, 5 bed- rooms, partially furnished, 5 appli- ances, 2-car garage. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)728-4046 OSHAWA,2-bedroom detached, fenced yard, walkout, detached garage, 5-appliances, monitored security, water included, near 401/GO. $1200 plus utilities. Available Feb 1st. (705)357- 1631 OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM semi bungalow, finished in-law apart- ment, separate entrance, near Oshawa Mall, inground pool, A/C. Available March 1st. $1300 plus utilities. No pets/smoking. 905- 668-3126. OSHAWA, TWO BEDROOM bungalow in well sought after area on Mary St. N. Newly reno- vated. Includes huge private backyard, all appliances plus a/c. Non smokers, $1250 plus utilities. lst/last. references. (416)316-5585 call after 6 p.m. OSHAWA- 4-bedroom semi. Close to the Civic. Fenced yard, partially fin. basement. No pets/smoking. $1220/mo. + utilities. First/last. Available im- mediately. Call 905-430-0249. PICKERING,Altona/Sheppard. 4-bdrm bungalow, fenced back- yard. $950/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)509-8095 PICKERING,Brock/Finch, 3-bdrm upper. Clean, bright, detached. Large deck, 1.5 bath, laundry, 4 appliances, a/c, garage. No smoking/pets. $1195 +gas +2/3 hydro. Feb 1st. 905- 579-7138. RDUCED PRICE, BEAUTIFUL Oshawa, 2 bedroom duplex, Rit- son/Olive, fresh paint/carpet, quiet cul-de-sac, yard, no smok- ing/pets, available now $800/mo. utilities included. first/last/refer- ences. (905)263-8966 A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 10, 2007 www.durhamregion.com WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 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Dated this 5th day of January, 2007 ESTATE OF HERBERT IO STRICKER By its Estate Trustees, James Stricker, Barbara Wedge, Thomas Stricker and Joan Stricker c/o757 Victoria Park Avenue, Suite #1809 Tor onto, Ontario M4C 5N8 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more Saturday, April 28, 2007 10am - 5pm Pickering Recreation Complex Exhibitors Wanted For more information, contact Audrey Dewit at 905-426-4676 ext. 257 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: www.showsdurhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED For the Oshawa Spring Home and Garden Show Held at the NEW GM Center on Athol Street March 16th 17th 18th 2007 Please Call Devon to book your spot 905-579-4400 ext 2236 ROSSLAND/PARK N.Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom bungalow. Kitchen, livingroom, laundry, full backyard. Freshly painted, new windows, extremely well-main- tained. $1099+ 1/2 utilities Available now, asap. Catherine 416-431-8385, Marcus 416-579- 2074 SOUTH AJAX.Spacious 2.5 sto- rey, 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. New kitchen. 5 appliances. Dou- ble garage. CAC. C-Vac. On small court. Walk to schools, lake, amenities. 5 min. to GO. $1,450 +. 905-686-5668 WHITBY 3-BDRM bungalow, upper floor, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, a/c, parking, good family area, show well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Rep., Sut- ton Group. 416-783-5000 WHITBY NEW DETACHED house for rent, 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, master ensuite, 5 ap- pliances, garage, big backyard, a/c, $1290 plus hydro and gas. lst/last. Basement not included. (905)424-3450. WHITBY, BROCK/BURNS, Spa- cious, 3 bedroom bungalow, hardwood floors, jacuzzi bathtub, garage, close to shops, schools, transport. Available February 1st. Main floor, $1250+utilities. No pets/smoking. 416-209-4469. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE – Brand new, Ajax, Salem/Ross- land Large rooms, 5 appliances & 2.5 bath. Close to Amenities. Ideal for family or friends $1350/mo + utilities. Available im- mediately. First/Last, Call: 416- 561-4353 3-BDRM HOUSE,2.5 bathrooms, basement, driveway-garage w/ entry to house, full ensuite bath- room, backyard w/deck, 5-appli- ances, microwave, fireplace Rossland/Harwood, $1360/mo. Call (416)636-0410, (905)799- 8637, (916)640-6416 r3spence@hotmail.com BROOKLIN - 3 bedroom town- house. 2.5 baths, garage, 5 appli- ances, a/c, non-smoker, no pets. First and last. $1200.+utilities. 905-852-3675. FABULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighborhood, great family home. No smoking/pets only $1200/mo +utilities. Avail. immediately. (905)576-5253 LARGE 3-BDRM, north Oshawa location. Near shopping, Durham college, bus routes. New carpets /paint. Very clean. Full basement and yard. $985+hydro. Available immediately. Private parking 905- 259-5058 NORTH OSHAWA townhouse, 3-bedrooms, garage, walkout basement. Close to all amenities, includes water, $1,200 plus utilities. Available immediately. Te lephone (905)576-6312 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING, NEWER, LUXURY town home. 3 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Open concept, balcony, private backyard, gas/heating, c/a. Available immediately. $1350+utilities. Call Barrie 905- 839-7496. PICKERING, WHITES/SHEP- PARD,2 large bedrooms town- house, 2 full washrooms, powder room, laundry, balcony, living, kitchen, dining, garage, 2 parking. Near amenities/401. Available Feb 1st. $1300/month. (416)451- 4933. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $995-$1095+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. WHITBY (Brock&Dundas) 3 bed- room 2.5 washrooms, 2 year old townhome, Hardwood floors, fire- place, air-conditioned,new appli- ances, 1700sqft living space lots of windows. ph#647-887-9220 email:kramsubick@sympatico.ca for pictures 1 BEDROOM, PICKERING, Whites/Finch. Fully furnished. Parking. Laundry. Cable. No smoking/pets. $750+utilities. Available immediately. Referenc- es. 905-420-3337. A SEPARATE ROOM for rent, Pickering, $350 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shopping & amenities. Fe- male preferred. Call (905)426- 1974, leave message if not home. ADELAIDE/HARMONY,large furnished bedroom in family home. Transit at door, available immediately. $100/week all inclu- sive. Great for commuters. Please call (905)579-4328 AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen & laundry, working person preferred, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last required. 905-686-1168 ask for Judy. BACHELOR suite. Bed/sitting room, plus own kitchen, share bathroom with 1 male. $120 weekly. (905)728-9126 BROCK/HWY. 2, 2 rooms for rent. Furnished. No smok- ing/pets. OPG workers are wel- come. Also self-contained 1 bed- room. 905-426-7057. EXTRA LARGE ROOM for rent. 1 person/$600 inclusive. 2 peo- ple/$800 inclusive. Available im- mediately. First/last. Call 905- 626-9438. FURNISHED ROOM for rent, North Harwood/Hwy. 2 Ajax. All inclusive. Close to all amenities. Non - smoker, and no pets. $425/first/last. CAll Mito/Medie at 905-686-2155. WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (preferred). Full kitchen, cable, bathroom. Available im- mediately. $120/week. Call 905- 420-1846 LARGE UNIQUE ROOM offering privacy in quiet townhouse in North East Ajax. Nice neighbour- hood, parking, professional or elderly lady preferred. (905) 239- 2777 RITSON/TAUNTON - new home, 1-bedroom upstairs, everything included. Use of all amenities, Female preferred. No pets/non- smoker. $625 all inclusive. Feb 1st. 1-866-835-8066. WORKING PROFESSIONAL and/or Student seeks same to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus.$425 per month. (905)404- 0615 EARLY SWIMMING POOL BOOKINGS.Book early and get discount prices. Some models in stock. Over 18 years experience. 14x26 kidney $14,999. (416)554- 8195, (905)985-3491 www.innovativmarketing.com LOST CAT, FEMALE Calico, named 'Indy'. Tri colour. 905- 424-4544 or 905-239-2456. Re- ward. I AM A SENIOR,experiencing light headiness (dizziness) and can't find a cure. If you have been cured of this infliction please call me. (905)728-5759 John. SWF,widow, looking for another SWF for friendship only, to go to dances. (It just doesn't look good to go to dances alone!). Please email replies to 330648@MyAd- Box.com SUMMER NANNIES from Que- bec. Reserve your great, af- fordable, live-in summer nanny now! A great way for your chil- dren to learn/practice French! www.ginicaringhelpers.ca (Since 1989) (416)255-3838. DAYCARE AVAILABLE in clean & loving home in Pickering. Stay at home mom of 2. Nutritious meals & fun activities. Rea- sonable rates. Call 905-428- 3965. EXPERIENCED DAYCARE PROVIDER now accepting kids going to Highbush School. Over 14 years of experience with child- care. Large playroom with lots of games, toys & scheduled ac- tivities. CPR oriented. 905-831- 8502 EXPERIENCED TEACHER and mother of 2 has wonderful home daycare. Warm, caring environ- ment, enrichment/educational ac- tivities. All ages welcome. Flexible hours, reasonable prices. Leeza (905)426-5610 FAMILY DAY CARE Available, (experienced ECE) from January 20th for children 10 months old and up. Please call 416-784- 5372. www.rollingmuffin.com, superandrew777@yahoo.com. 858 Liverpool Rd, Pickering. Glennana & Hwy #2. Loving Home Daycare ages 2 1/2 and up. Snacks & lunches provided. Call Yvonne at 905-831-8622. Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and part time spaces available in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/ Pickering 1.866.333.3299 www.weewatch.com CURVES AJAX part-time ener- getic, outgoing mature individual who likes to have fun. Training provided. Resumes accepted 475 Westney Rd. N. Unit 13. PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. 6X12 CARMATE LANDSCAPE Tr ailer, mesh gate, 3500lb axle, 2x8 P/T floor, used once. New $2000, price negotiable. (905)725-5007 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR Conditioners & Furnaces All new and installed. Air condi- tioners from $1199; mid-furnaces $1199; high-eff $1499. All gas lines $149. Call GasWorks (905)434-3028 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together foundation. 20'x30' $5500, 25'x40' $8700, 30'x40' $10,500, 32'x50' $14,000. 40'x60' $20,000, many others 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.ca BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600. 647-271-5483. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated 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" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DYNAMO commercial pool table, Dynamo fooseball table. Both ta- bles excellent condition. Asking $1500 for pair or can be sold sep- arately. Call (705)696-2107 GOALIE PADS 28" McKenney ProLite w/matching blocker and catcher. Excellent condition. $395-complete. (905)427-2938; 416-727-9868 HAY - quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available. Call (905)263-8078 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 HUGE MOVING SALE!, 16 Spiers Crecent, Ajax. January 20 & 21; 8:00am-2:00 pm. Double beds, Vanity, Dressers, Sectional, Baby Furniture & Accessories, Entertainment Unit, GE Gas Stove, Collectibles, Children's To ys, Rocking Chairs & Much More! Everything Must Go! PIANOS AND CLOCKS - Boxing Day Sale continues til the end of January. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large se- lection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PINAO 905-433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Public Auction Thursday, January 11th Preview 5 p.m. Starts 6:30 p.m. Come in out of the cold to hot savings at Kahns'. We are carrying Scratch & Dent Appliances such as a Ceramic Top Electric Stove, a White Side by Side Refrigerator & the popular Stainless Steel Refrigerator with a Bottom Freezer Drawer. To finish the look, we have the Elegant Queen Anne Style Dining Suite or the Cozy French County Dining Suite as well as our top selling Pub Set with Lazy Susan in Espresso or 2 Tone Walnut & Dinette Sets in Walnut. In the bedroom, we have a Walnut & Wrought Iron Queen Set, a Mission Oak Set, a Cherry Sleigh Bed Set in High & Low Profile & a King Size Rope & Pillar Set. Kahn's is carrying a Modern French Provincial Sofa Set, All Leather sets in Chocolate & Black, a New Modern Bicast set in Espresso, Diagonally Stitched Set in Burgundy & Chocolate, a Beautiful Black Sectional, a Black Show Wood Set & more. To accent your home we have an assortment of Eye catching Art by such artists as Robert Bateman, Walter Campbell, The Group of Seven & others. There are Stunning Stained Glass Lamps, Medium Sized China Cabinets, Drum Ta b les & more. Jan 28th/Lg Appliance Sale, Feb 11th/Jewellery Sale KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) 905-683-0041 www.kahnauctioncentre.com This list is subject to additions & deletions. ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, January 12th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents of a Pickering and Newcastle home: Wurlitzer Juke box (Cd's), 9 pc. Braemore dining room suite, 9pc. light oak dining room suite, bedroom suite, television, occasional tables, occasional chairs, chesterfields, washstand, com- puter desks, wickerware, quilts, pillows, bedding, lamps, pictures, carpets, beaver table saw, tools, etc. etc. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for full listing Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Jan. 13, Start 5 PM View: From 4 PM Day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an art, antique, china, collectibles auction of approx. 300 pcs. to incl: Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas; 1992 Buick Century (as is working) etc. For info. & pics. go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, January 12th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Gibbard walnut china cabinet, Malcolm walnut china cabi- net, slipper chair, settee set, 8pc modern dining room set, walnut hall table, rod iron glass top table and chairs, bed chesterfield, wing back chair, parlor tables, railroad lamp, round maple table and chairs, wheelchairs, Kenmore apt. size stacking washer and dryer, 2door fridge, 30" stove, Coleman oil burning heater, 6Hp snow blower, Belmont barber chair, Selling for the OPP - Stihl 034 chain saw, Coleman generator, Campbell Hausfield air compressor, B&D reciprocating saw, elec. Chainfall, tools, bicycles, etc. Qty of china, glass, household & collectable items, Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for a Port Perry home , selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, lamps, prints, chests, 30 Royal Doulton figurines & 5 Royal Doulton Toby jugs, set or Royal Albert dishes, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items.Ter ms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SATURDAY JA N. 13TH, 4 P.M. 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Excellent pine hutch, antiques and articles from unpaid storage. BATES FAMILY AUCTION (905) 723-9807 Sales every Tu esday & Thursday at 6 p.m. Cash or Debit. Quality consignments welcome SAT. JAN. 13th - 10 a.m. ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES from the Estates of Audrey Atkinson of Uxbridge & Austin Cain of Zephyr, Kettleby & Richmond Hill homes plus other local Estates @ Vanhaven Arena, 720 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2.Details & photos on website GARY HILL AUCTIONS garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 Auction Sale Sat. Jan 13 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Haydon.ON Coin & Currency Dining Rm Set, Curio cab., Oak Bdrm Suite, Freezer, 3 pce Wall Unit, White Wicker Furniture, Chesterfields, Area Carpet, Pinwheel, Cranberry, Collectibles. Info @ www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PS2 & XBOX MOD CHIPS in- stalled from $100. Several chips available for each console. Now modding XBOX 360's! For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. Mike @ 905- 626-0542 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SOLID WOOD, 3pc wall unit, 3 years new, must sell, not suitable for new residence, ask- ing $850 OBO. (416)315-6455 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com CASH FOR oak, maple or cherry- wood kitchen or diningroom furni- ture, livingroom and bedroom fur- niture; good working major appli- ances; collectable or other things of interest. 905-260-5988 SCRAP METAL REMOVAL.Will pick up, free of charge! Tubs, BBQs, Copper, Wiring, etc. Call (905)767-2089 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. BORDER COLLIE PUPS, regis- tered, purebreds, first shots, de- wormed, micro chipped, ready mid February, $550 each. 905- 352-3813. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS. Farm raised and vet checked with first shots and dewormed, par- ents on site. Ready to go $500. Please call 905-352-2753. GOLDENDOODLES,1st/2nd Generations rare "Parti" colours. Black,cream & light golden also. Beautiful wavy coats. 705-437- 2790 www.doodletreasures.com J.R. PUPPIES to approved homes. Member of JRTCC and JRTCA. Vet checked and first needles. Sally (905)668-0930 PUG PUPPIES, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised. Beautiful fawns and exotic blacks. Parents on site. Vet checked, first shots. 905-447-5131. SHI-POO PUPS..Non shedding, non-allergenic. $500 each. (905)725-2655. SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Purebred. Black & white, 2 males & 2 fe- males left, $650. Great pyrenees puppies, 5 left, $650. Call 905- 786-1152. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1993 NISSAN MAXIMA,6 cylin- der automatic, fully loaded 220,000 kms. Passed e-test, ask- ing $1400.00 as is or best offer 905-435-1091 1995 CHEV LUMINA 3.1-L, V-6, 4 door, excellent condition. Fully loaded. Certified/e-tested. $2250 (905)721-8437 1997 BONNEVILLE $2999,1998 Sunfire 111k $3,699; 1999 Taur- us, 187k, $3,499; 1998 Malibu w/leather interior $3,999; 1999 Grand Am $3,999. Others from $1,699. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1997 CADILLAC D'ELEGANCE Deville. 118,000 km. Excellent condition. $5500. Safety and emission approved. Call Jim 905-427-2588, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 1997 FORD ESCORT, 5 speed, black sedan with folding rear seats. 180, 000 km. Certified and emission tested. $2700. 905-509-7465. 1997 TAURUS WAGON, 191km. Loaded, very good condition. Summer and snow tires., Certi- fied, E-tested. $2400. (905)666- 2884 2000 VW PASSAT "SALE PRICE $11,990." 4 door GLS model. 1.8 litre turbo automatic, power moonroof. Service history, one owner. 94,000kms. Fully loaded. A very desirable vehicle. Priced for an immediate sale. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2001 CHEV MALIBU LS.Leath- er, power moonroof, only $89.00 bi-weekly + tx. Pmt. to Own. Only 96,000kms. 4-door. Every conceivable option possible. Certainly an affordable payment for such a luxurious meticulously maintained mid-sized pre-owned vehicle. Warranty. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN SENTRA GXE. $99.00 Bi-weekly + tx - $1,000 Tr ade - Pmt. to Own. Only 44,000kms. Automatic, fully load- ed. Balance of factory warranty, In immaculate condition. Priced for an immediate sale. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 CHRYSLER INTREPID ES, ONLY 24,000 KMS. 4 door, 3.5 litre, leather interior, power moon- roof, every conceivable option possible.. One owner, non-smok- er, balance of factory warranty until 2010. In showroom condi- tion. Priced for an immediate sale at $15,975.00. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE. $159/bi-weekly + tx. - $2,000 Tr ade. Pmt. to Own. Only 59,000kms. Nissan's most elite Maxima. Automatic. Every con- ceivable option possible. Top of the line Maxima. Factory warranty until November 2008. Incredible value. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 BUICK ALLURE.$119.- Bi-weekly + tx. Pmt. to Own. Only 33,000kms. Automatic. Fully loaded, including a power moon- roof. 3.8 Litre engine. Factory warranty. Vehicle has been pampered from Day 1. Priced for an immediate sale. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. To ps 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 - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ AA1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS. $129- bi weekly + tx. Pmt. to Own - Automatic, 6 cylinder, 4 Wheel Drive. Every conceivable option possible, including leather interior and power moonroof. Only 69,000kms. Full service history. Meticulously maintained warran- ty. 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Notice Thank you, for your condolence Earl Robert Starling March 11th 1941 - December 22nd 2006 The Starling Family would like to take this opportunity to thank all the family members, Starling Pools Staff, friends and loyal customers who shared our grief of the late Earl Starling, who suddenly left us on December 22nd, 2006. This indeed is a tremendous loss and we are still in shock of the loss of such a wonderful man. Over 30 years in the pool business serving Durham region he will be sadly missed but never to be forgotten. TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" LAURIE'S HOUSCLEANING I work alone. 21 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Saturday's (905) 995-2248 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 10, 2007, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Please read your clas- sified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. COLUCCI, Antonietta,At the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax on Monday, January 8, 2007 in her 72nd year. Antonietta Colucci (Marucci) beloved wife of Leonardo. Loving sister of Concetta (Anto- nio Ruber) and Giulia Marucci of Italy, Grazietta (Michele Zeolla) of Switzerland and sister in law, Marlyn Marucci. Predeceased by her brother Mike Marucci. Antonietta will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, friends and family both here and overseas. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428- 8488 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church (southeast corner of Bayly St. and Harwood Ave,) Ajax, on Fri- day, January 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment in Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flow- ers, if you so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca COWAN- The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Sunday, Janu- ary 7, 2007, of Shelley Cowan, of Notre Dame Street, Summerside, and formerly of Pickering, ON, aged 46 years. Born in Summerside, she is the daughter of Aldona (Biggar) Culleton, Sum- merside, and the late Ivan Culleton. Survived by her grandmother Mary Ellen Biggar, Portage; her loving companion Colin "Yogi" Gallant, Summer- side; children Nicole and Tyler Cowan, Pickering, ON; step-children Jerry Cowan (Ann Godfrey) and Larry Cowan (Susan Petsinis), both of Onta- rio; and their father Jerry Cowan, Pickering, ON; grandchildren Jenna, Jerry, Jacob, Alyssa and Justin; brothers and sisters Wayne (Debi), Sum- merside; Eric, Scarborough, ON; Wanda, Halifax, NS; Deannea (Blaine), Summerside; Heather, St. John, NB; Connie (Linus) Arsenault, Summer- side; Ivy (Nola), Summerside; Joshua (Sara), Halifax, NS; numerous aunts, uncles, neices, nephews, cousins; and by her special baby Toby. Resting at the MOASE FUNERAL HOME, Sum- merside, until Wednesday, then to St. Paul’s Church, Summerside, for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Peoples Cemetery, Summer- side. Visiting hours Tuesday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca VEITCH, Thomas Garwood Passed away New Year's Day, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette Ellen Veronica. Survived by his sister Clarice, his son Patrick and daughter Andrea (John). His Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 322, (111 Hunt Street, Ajax) on Saturday, January 13, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.C.L. Br. 322 Poppy Fund, would be appreciated. SPOTLIGHT on BUSINESSSPOTLIGHT on BUSINESS ADVERTISING FEATURE FORMICA • WILSONART • ARBORITE • NEVAMAR LAMINATE Post Form CountertopsLAMINATE Post Form Countertops 370 MONARCH AVE. 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Assisting were Dylan Gfroerer-Priede with three, Attwood and Marco Modica each with one. Ja cob Gideon score twice for Virtual Law; Ken MacDonald netted the other goal. Ryan Olson, Mike Botcher and Alex Doucette drew assists. Dreamit.ca started the tournament with a 5-3 victory over Eastern Con- struction. Attwood, Modica, Dylan Gfroerer-Priede, Mac Gfroerer-Priede and Lennard scored for Dreamit.ca. Cody Pratt netted a hat trick for East- ern Construction, with assists to Evan Mather, David Hemms and Mark Papa- gianis. In Game 2, Dreamit.ca scored a close 4-3 win over Labels Plus. Modica, Dylan Gfroerer-Priede, Mac Gfroerer-Priede and Attwood, with the game winner, scored for Dreamit.ca. Spratt and Sch- neider drew assists. Colin Gooderham scored twice for Labels Plus, with a single to Matthew Oliver. Christopher Evans and Jake Lawrence had assists. Other Dreamit.ca players were Cody Bennett, Craig Van Dusen, Justin Iat- ropoulos, Austin Davidson and Owen Meier. Frank Gfroerer, Ian Davidson and Greg Iatropoulos coach the Dreamit.ca peewees. Dreamit peewees earn Pickering house league tourney crown