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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_01_12980 KINGSTON ROAD, PICKERING Between Liverpool Rd & Whites Rd. 905-839-6159 www.saturnofpickering.saturncanada.com Saturn Saab of Pickering The North American Car of the Year. 2007 AURA. Pickering council salaries on the rise PICKERING — With a new year comes new salaries for Pickering’s elected representatives. Following the passage of a bylaw in January 2005, members of council’s salaries are now in- creased yearly as of Jan. 1. The increase is the same percentage the City’s unionized staff receive in the previous year. Effective Jan. 1, 2007 the mayor’s salary rose to $68,188 from $65,882 (plus a regional salary of about $42,000) and the salary for a coun- cillor rose to $28,412 from $27,451 Sarah McDonald says students at Pine Ridge are at the centre of what she does By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Whitby and Pickering students have two of Canada’s most outstanding princi- pals. Both with the Durham District School Board, Sarah McDonald of Pickering’s Pine Ridge Second- ary School and John Morrison of Whitby’s Anderson Collegiate Vo- cational Institute are among 32 educators recognized by Canada’s Outstanding Principals program in 2007. The honour, bestowed by The Learning Partnership, rec- ognizes those who have made a big difference in the lives of their students and community. “I feel very honoured about it,” said Ms. Mc- Donald, nominated by her vice-principal. “I was humbled, but I think I have worked hard and I appreci- ate the fact there are people who recognize it,” she said. Ms. McDonald said students are at the centre of what she does. “Receiving the recognition says you have been doing something right,” she said. One of the initiatives she was recognized for is the school’s ‘I am the change’ program, a character ed- ucation component that deals with respect, posi- tive attitude, listening and following instructions, manners, pride, effort, leadership and integrity. “It’s amazing that the interaction between students and teachers has changed,” said Ms. McDonald. She said detentions for disrespect have gone down considerably. “Students have become very conscious when it comes to good citizenship and good neighbours,” she added. Some offshoots of the program include students cleaning up their community and school. Ms. McDonald said other ini- tiatives that were mentioned in her nomination include making investments in staff and student development, instituting student leadership programs, and devel- oping leaders in the staff commu- The Pickering 28 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 The Operation This band isn’t the Sum of its parts Page 16 Tomorrow at 10 am Kidz Zone, Membership Specials & more! Call 905.683.6582 for details cityofpickering.com/recreation Pickering Rec Complex OPEN HOUSE Give your home a new look for Winter Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? Thinking of Hardwood? AJ Groen / News Advertiser photo Pine Ridge Secondary School principal Sarah McDonald was chosen as one of Canada’s outstanding principals by The Learning Partnership. 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Since then, the municipalities have been trying to wind up the service and have negotiated that Whitby pay $144,433 to each of its former partners --$129,288 to keep the land and build- ings and $15,145 to keep the vehicles, equipment and chattels. “I’m saddened this happened,” said Whitby Councillor Joe Drum at the To wn’s operations committee meeting Monday. “For 20 years, (PAW) ran re- ally well.” He said afterwards Whitby shared none of the concerns initiated by Pickering about administrative costs and levels of services, concerns Coun. Drumm said were “magnified. “Our council wanted to continue. We thought we had something good going,” he added. “To prove it we still have a contract with Ajax.” Currently, Whitby still provides pound services to Ajax and Markham, which has cre- ated revenue streams for the To w n, and pre- vented layoffs, said Whitby Clerk Paul Jones. Both Ajax and Pickering now have their own in-house animal enforcement units, which is working well in Ajax, said its bylaw services manager Derek Hannan. Pickering Councillor Bill McLean said the City has saved money by going in-house with its enforcement and hopes the $144,433 in settlement funds can be put towards a future shelter in Pickering. “PAW was a great idea at the begin- ning but I think we outgrew that,” he said, adding it was the high euthanasia rate, along with the lack of community involvement and education, that made him rethink the service when he came to sit on the PAW committee six years ago. The negotiated settlement falls be- tween two appraisals of the service -- one obtained by Whitby in March 2005 and another appraisal obtained by Pickering and Ajax in May 2006, said Mr. Jones. The Whitby appraisal valued the land and buildings at $325,000 and the vehicles, equipment and chattel at $45,435. While the Pickering and Ajax ap- praisal didn’t question the value of the vehicles, equipment and chattel, it valued the land at $437,400. Whitby has set aside $250,000 in its budget for the settlement. The addi- tional $38,866 will be financed from reserves. The breakup, the settlement of which still requires Whitby council approval, has left the Town saddened but “not devastated,” added Whitby Councillor Shirley Scott. Sunday, January 14th @ 2:00pm 13 00 Kingston Rd. (Kingston & Liverpool) ©2007 McDonald’s is coming to our restaurant! On his Go Active® Tour! see Ronald interview Olympic Athletes about what inspires them to play, have fun and stay active. How Do YOU Play? THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Pickering and Ajax get cash settlement with end of animal-service contract Pickering approves new bridge over Pine Creek PICKERING — Residents in the Storrington Street and Bronte Square area are getting a new bridge. The pedestrian crossing over Pine Creek is being replaced after executive committee approved the low tender of $132,213 (the City pays $124,729 after the GST rebate), which is more than the $100,000 allotted in the 2006 budget. The staff report to committee ex- plains that construction costs in On- tario are on the rise because of the increase in material costs and the abundance of construction projects. The bridge is in need of repair, with some of the metal beams underneath separating. It is well travelled by area residents who use it when walking their dogs, out cycling, or as a faster means of getting to local stores or the bus stop. The tender amount does not in- clude lighting, although City staff is looking at the pricing for it to be in- stalled on either side of the bridge. Staff wasn’t sure when construction would begin. 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Along with receiving the honour of being named one of Canada’s most outstanding principals, those recognized get to attend a five-day execu- tive leadership training program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, Feb. 25 to March 1. There, they will discuss issues with other renowned community leaders. “I’m looking forward to it, I’m looking forward to meeting other people from other provinces,” Ms. McDonald said. She added she’s sure she will bring back ideas from the training to share with the Durham school board. Anderson’s principal, Mr. Morrison, is also ex- cited about the five-day training. “I can’t tell you how excited I am about that,” he said and added he’s never been to something like that before. For Mr. Morrison, being chosen as one of Can- ada’s most outstanding principals came as a com- plete surprise. He had no idea that parents and school staff had nominated him, until about six weeks ago when he received a letter from the Ontario Principals Council letting him know the nomination was going to the national level. His shock was followed by a deep sense of ap- preciation. Mr. Morrison said it feels good to know people support and encourage the work he does; in the case of the outstanding principal honour, his human rights approach to things and his in- troduction of the Culture of Peace Committee. Currently, 100 of the schools 1,100 students are involved in the committee, which includes everything from black history events, to white rib- bon campaigns, to holding conferences and guest speakers. “A nything we operate through Culture of Peace is students ideas,” said Mr. Morrison. Receiving the honour as one of Canada’s most outstanding principals validates what the school is doing, he added. It will also open doors of op- portunity and encourage more youth and schools to get involved, he said. Principals recognized through the program will be inducted into the National Academy of Princi- pals, be able to participate in a year-long online forum, and be honoured at an awards dinner and gala, Feb. 27. Former Ajax vice-principal also among the best 32 in Canada plus an annual per diem of one per cent (regional councillors also receive a salary from Durham). At the start of the previous term in December 2003, the mayor’s salary was $60,000 and the sal- ary of a councillor was $25,000. 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However, almost all of the nearly 20 pre- sentations made by residents were clearly in favour of council not identifying the future growth areas. “The words Durham Region have become synonymous with the words dumb planning in the (Greater Toronto Area),” Orono resident Linda Gasser said. “If you proceed with the supplemental attachment, you will continue to send a terrible message to the province and the public.” Whitevale resident Peter Rodrigues said he was strongly opposed to the removal of any land from the greenbelt, now or in the future. “Why rush to make a judgment about land use 25 years from now?” Mr. Rodrigues asked. “What would be so terrible about wait- ing a few more years?” Others asked if in- cluding the attachment didn’t really mean any- thing as stated by staff and some councillors, why bother including it at all. “Why open yourselves up to years of litiga- tion and (Ontario Municipal Board) hear- ings because you included a map,” Pickering’s Te rry Nuspl said. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Regional committee wants future development land removed from provincial greenbelt Roger Anderson SUDOKU Now online and updated daily at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR S ilence could solve prayer quandary To the editor: With reference to your editorial in the Jan. 3 News Adver- tiser - ‘Time to End the Lord’s Prayer at Meetings’. I agree that the humanitarian record of Canada in some in- stances in the past left much to be desired. We need to learn from the past and to exercise mutual tolerance in our present multicultural, multi-religious, multi-racial society. That must include the native peoples of Canada. People of many national and religious backgrounds have come to Canada. They live in peace, tolerance and harmony. Therefore, let our citizens, including our young people, con- tinue to learn and to exercise that mutual tolerance together by observing two minutes of silence in their own hearts at the commencement of public meetings and each school day, as did the Quakers - early pioneers in Pickering. Kathleen Hertzberg Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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High on my maternal notions, I stood before a judge and through a trans- lator, pledged to always care for and love the tiny 19-month-old orphan who would become our treasure, our daughter Olivia. Happily ever after was hard to come by at first. Olivia, no doubt in shell-shock, wasn’t sitting up by herself. She wouldn’t eat solid foods, not even touch a Gold Fish cracker if you handed it to her. All of her communica- tion was in frustrated grunts and cries. Thank goodness my husband found the Infant Development Program, a free service administered through the Region of Durham. Within a week of our return to Canada, Olivia was assessed at home and assigned occupational therapist Laura Grace, Mom and tot’s saviour for several months to come. While my impulse was often to push to meet my too-high expectations, Laura always listened to Olivia, respecting her unique circumstances and boundaries. She also listened to me when the frustra- tion over our feeding roadblocks became to much. With her help, Olivia is now a thriv- ing three-year-old. She not only walks, she runs and jumps and dances. Olivia is still a picky eater, but no more than any other preschooler. Her request of Santa Claus was simple this year -- a yellow sucker. She has adjusted wonderfully to her new life thanks also to the Grandview Children’s Centre and Ontario Early Years programs. Her most recent adjustment was becoming a big sister to Emily. Another miracle, Emily was conceived a month after our return to Canada. I’ve recently returned to work after 18 months of a mix of parental, maternity and unpaid leaves. We often talk to couples beginning their adoption journey and I’m quick to refer them to the infant develop- ment program, which offers so much help and for free! Olivia was discharged from the program last month with elation and also some tears -- thinking back to how it navigated our family through those first troubled months. Thank you Laura. Your patience and peaceful manner taught this first-time parent what it is to be a good mom. This is reporter Lesley Bovie’s first col- umn after an 18-month leave. E-mail lbovie@durhamregion.com. Durham has a hidden jewel Show kids that reading is fun and worthwhile How did you do in 2006? Family Literacy Day is a good time to review the previous year - and make a resolution for the one ahead. It’s two weeks away, on Jan. 27, but it’s never too early to start thinking about literacy where our children are con- cerned. Reading is the foundation of learning, and the sooner kids begin the better prepared they will be to meet the challenges of future life. Number person. Word person. It doesn’t matter - reading encompasses everything, and the consequences of not becoming proficient at a young age can be serious and far-reaching. But, kids can’t do it alone. They need more than help. Children need to see their parents or guardians reading on a regular basis, demonstrating that it’s an activity they value and that in turn their kids should value. It sounds so easy, but life gets in the way, doesn’t it? There are so many distractions in families that making time, even half an hour, can seem a Herculean task at times. And when some spare time presents itself, most of us would rather flip on the television, sit down at the computer, or go out for some fresh air. There’s nothing wrong with any of these things, but if reading with your son or daughter is left to suf- fer, then you’re not doing your duty as a parent. It’s not just up to schools to teach and encourage reading; it’s up to you as well. And when you think of it, what could be simpler? A book, a magazine, the evening paper - it doesn’t matter what you read, what’s important is that you’re son or daughter see you reading. That’s the point of Family Literacy Day, making reading something that’s not only valued but also celebrated in fami- lies. Kids are extremely perceptive, so if you make reading seem like a chore, they’re going to pick up on it. Studies consistently show that young boys need more en- couragement to read, so dads take note: if you want your son to make a good life for himself, it all starts with reading. Find out what he’s interested in and go with it - the subject matter isn’t as important as acquiring the skills to become a good reader. Don’t let another year go by before making a commitment to help your child acquire the skill that pervades all others. Lesley Bovie staff writer By Danielle Milley dmilley@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The City wants to make sure there are clear lines of communica- tion in the event of another major blackout or other emergencies. Staff submitted a 2006 budget proposal to purchase 12, portable two-way radios for use during major com- munity crises or emergen- cies. The request was for- warded to this year’s budget for consideration. Joe Hunwicks, Pickering’s community emergency man- agement co-ordinator, said the need for the radios was identified after the blackout in August 2003. He said with cell networks clogged and land lines bogged down, those in the area of emer- gency management thought it was necessary to have an- other form of communica- tion that would be reliable in such situations. The 12 units come with a $35,000 price tag so the City has applied for a federal grant under the Join Emer- gency Preparedness Pro- gram (JEPP) and is awaiting approval. The grant is a 55- 45 per cent partnership. Part of the City’s 55 per cent share will be helped by a $2,500 donation by Enbridge Pipe- lines recently. Mr. Hunwicks said the ra- dios would be used by emer- gency managers – fire, police and the City for example – to communicate directly with one another during events such as a blackout or the 2003 Hydro One mineral oil spill in Pine Creek. “The radios could have been used to communicate better during that,” he said. Communications shortcom- ings are consistently iden- tified in many jurisdictions around the world when reviews are done follow- ing community emergen- cies. For example, it is often noted that on-scene emer- gency response managers and responders were unable to effectively communicate with each other and with their counterparts who work in the off-scene emergency operations centres. Enbridge recently con- ducted a simulation emer- gency exercise. Mr. Hun- wicks said if it had been real there would have been communication problems with the system currently in place. “There is no ability right now for police to communi- cate with Enbridge or for us to community with them,” he said. The new radios will be used with existing commu- nications technologies, such as regular telephone and cel- lular services, and will also serve as a back-up system if those systems fail, which is common during large- scale emergencies. Because the new two-way radios will work on a stand-alone sys- tem, they will be more reli- able, Mr. Hunwicks said. 2941 LAWRENCE AVE EAST SCARBOROUGH,ON M1P 2V6 Refreshments LASER EYE SURGERY Public Seminar Thursday, January 18, 2007 6:00 - 8:00 pm Scarborough Eye Associates Educational Centre Dr. Harold Stein, MD Call for Reservations (416) 431-7449 Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. 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It Pays to Pay your News Advertiser Carrier “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” $1000 WINNER course code: MUSC 1905 | cost: $60 For more information please call 905.668.0998 www.durhamcollege.ca/coned DURHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR INVITES YOU TO PA RTICIPATE IN OUR SPRING 2007 SESSION. Like to sing? A non-auditioned community choir, we welcome anyone 16 years of age or older who would like to sing with us. Guest conductor, Erin Collings will be preparing a world music tour for the performance in late April. Please join us for rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Durham College, Oshawa Campus, Room C-113 75 Bayly Street W. Unit 17, Ajax Te l: (905) 428-1328 / 1-800-669-1257 GREAT SERVICE! GREAT PRICES! For more details please visit www.goodwill.on.ca #HARITABLE2EGISTRATION.UMBER22 Mackenzie Plaza, 250 Bayly St. West 50% off* ever ything New items arriving hourly *Excluding new goods. January 17th, 2007 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Pickering looks to improve communication SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 One talk is all it could take By Lesley Bovie lbovie@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Doctors and nurses at Lakeridge Health have been en- listed in the fight to help the 1,737 Ontarians currently waiting for an organ donation. Lakeridge Health is one of eight hospitals now participating in the Routine Notification and Request program with the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN). Under the program, critical care staff in designated hospitals report to TGLN when a patient has died or death is imminent by reason of disease or illness. If the pa- tient is eligible to donate tissue, the hospital will be requested to make reason- able efforts to approach patients or patients’ fami- lies to discuss donation options. If the patient is on a ventilator, TGLN is also available to provide onsite support to health-care staff in approaching the family. Tissue donation, in particular eye retrievals, have been very suc- cessful at Lakeridge Health, pointed out CEO Brian Lemon at Monday’s announcement. The hospital was given the Distinguished Service - Ontario Top Donor Centre award from the Eye Bank of Canada and the Department of Opthalmology and Vision Services from the Uni- versity of Toronto’s Faculty of Medi- cine in 2005. “But much did depend on which physician or nurse was on staff at the time and their comfort level in discussing organ donation with families,” said Mr. Lemon. “Now we have designated training for our staff.” Also, information about organ donation will be posted regularly on the LED screens both in the main entrance and the emergency de- partment. The program was introduced among 13 teaching hospitals last January and since then tissue dona- tions at those sites have more than tripled, said TGLN president and CEO Frank Markel. Organ dona- tions have more than doubled, he said. The program’s second phase launched this week includes sites with busy regional critical care units, where the potential for donors is great. It could be expanded again next year if needed, Mr. Markel said, pointing out one person from the donor waiting list dies every three days in Ontario. “These are people who could be saved. Their lives could go on if there were appropriate donors,” he added. “It’s a serious problem and we know that unfortunately, not everyone is pre- pared to donate.” Linda Rumble, a TGLN volun- teer and donor family member from Whitby, began helping promote organ donation after the death of her 25-month-old nephew Stuart Herriott in 1994. He was declared brain dead 18 hours after suffering a severe head injury due to a drive- way accident. His parents sought out the doc- tors for organ donation and his heart went to a seven-month-old baby girl who had been on life support for six weeks, waiting for a transplant. His liver went to a two-year-old boy and his kidneys were given to two adult males. Ms. Rumble was shocked to find out only two in 10 families at Sick Kids Hospital at the time chose to donate their children’s organs when faced with a similar tragedy. Through her area MP Dan McTe ague, she pushed for the “Stu Buddy” bill, which was passed in 1997, establishing a national organ and tissue donor awareness week in Canada. “My brother said he never ever expected to have to make that kind of decision for one of his chil- dren but it was the easiest deci- sion he had to make,” Ms. Rumble said. “With Stuart being able to help people, Stuart lives on in four other people. He lives on every time I make a presentation.” Of the 1,737 Ontarians waiting for a transplant, 1,100 are men, 637 are women and 37 are children. For more information, contact the TGLN at 1-800-263-2833 or visit www.giftoflife.on.ca. PERFECT SOLUTION FOR EVERY RESOLUTION SALE Horizon Tr eadmill T72 • 2.0 HP CD Motor • Extra Wide 20” Cushioned Deck • Contact Heart Rate Lamar LS 60 Home Gym • 200 lb Stack • Club Quality FITNESS CLUB EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR HOME. This 7 day event starts Thursday, January 11, 2007. Prices in this ad are in effect from Jan. 11 to Jan. 17. Prices on some items may extend beyond this event. If any advertising error or omission is discovered, Fitness Source will make the appropriate corrections and notify customers as soon as possible. Quantities may be limited. Selection (styles and models) may vary by store. We reserve the right to limit quantities purchased. *OAC on selected merchandise only. †36 monthly payments at 9.9% interest. 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Judge heads off on southern vacation DURHAM — A Superior Court judge has reserved his decision on a bid for bail by a high-ranking biker facing a murder conspiracy charge. Ju stice Donald Ferguson, who left Durham on the weekend for a southern vacation, has told law- yers he’ll let them know his ruling on a bail application for Remond Akleh. The judge reserved decision after hearing two days of evidence on the application, which is being opposed by the Crown, last week. Mr. Akleh, of Cobourg, is charged along with Oshawa Hells Angels chapter president Mark Stephen- son with conspiring to murder an underworld rival. The two were arrested along with more than 20 other bikers and associates in a provincewide sweep last September. Mr. Stephenson was denied bail after a similar application in Supe- rior Court in December. Mr. Akleh, a former president of the Oshawa chapter and now a member of the Angles’ elite No- mads wing, remains in custody pending Justice Ferguson’s deci- sion. Evidence presented during the bail hearing is subject to a publica- tion ban. Meanwhile, both men appeared via video link to an Oshawa re- mand court Tuesday morning. Lawyers for the men agreed to an adjournment until next week, at which time prosecutor Mitchell Flagg said he’d be better able to predict when pretrial proceedings may begin. “We are working very diligently to be in a position to do so,” Mr. Flagg said. “This is a very complicated mat- ter.” Judgment reserved in biker’s bid for bail For more on this story THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Seniors hosts euchre every Friday at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Beginners wel- come. ADDICTION: The Seren- ity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co-depen- dency. Child care can be ar- ranged with advance notice. Everyone welcome. 905-428- 9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 BIRD FEEDER TOUR: Bring your binoculars, bird books and friends and enjoy a morning tour of Pickering country roads on a Bird Feeder Tour. Participants are to meet at 8:30 a.m. at the southwest corner of the Pickering GO Station parking lot. Carpools can be ar- ranged there. On the tour, you will be viewing a variety of birds at local feeders and alongside the roads. Par- ticipants are encouraged to dress warmly as they will be getting out of the cars at var- ious spots. Remaining in the car is an option for the less mobile and this is a great outing for those concerned about winter walking. The trip will be lead by Doug Lockery and for more information call 905-666-3897. SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 THE ROSE OF BETHLE- HEM: Simcoe Street United Church holds an epiphany carol concert at 4 p.m. The program includes a church choir directed by Robert Phillips. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Admis- sion is free and everyone is welcome. The church is at 66 Simcoe St. S. in Oshawa. For more information, phone 905-728-8143. MONDAY, JANUARY 15 BRIDGE: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club hosts a game of bridge for seniors every Monday at 1 p.m. at 46 Ex- eter Dr., Ajax. Beginners are welcome, but should come earlier. For more informa- tion, call Jean at 905-619- 2626. MOOD DISORDER: Sup- port groups for sufferers of depression, anxiety or stress meet every Monday at the Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre, 35 Kings Cres., Ajax. Sessions are from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Held in partnership with the Mood Disorders Association of On- tario. 905-426-4347. CAREPARTNERS MEETING: The CarePartners support group of Durham’s Parkinson society holds its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 716 Tulip Crt., Oshawa. For more information call 1-866-264- 3345. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Ajax Seniors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Katie Cro- nin-Wood will speak about the Central East Local Health In- tegration Network. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Lou- ise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: A blood donor clinic takes place at St. Bernadette Church in the Parish Hall from 1:30 until 7:30 p.m. The church is at 21 Bayly St. E. (at Harwood Avenue) in Ajax. EXERCISE GROUP: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club hosts an exercise group at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd. There is a sec- ond session at 2:45 p.m. Call Lynne at 905-426-7605. JOB EXPECTATIONS: The YMCA Durham Employment & Community hosts a Job Expectations workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. This short and informative workshop gives you the necessary life skills to make the right employ- ment decisions and remain employed. It is at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., (at Valley Farm Road), Suite 7. To register, call 905- 686-7060. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: The Rouge Hill Seniors hold events every Wednesday at the Petticoat Creek Commu- nity Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Darts at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 1 p.m. Be- ginners are welcome. There is a brown bag lunch at noon and all are welcome. WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in the lower level of Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Weigh-in is from 6 to 6:50 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. 905-420-3583 (Petra). EUCHRE: The Ladies Aux- iliary, Branch 606 of the Royal Canadian Legion, hosts euchre at 8 p.m. at the legion, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. Seniors are $2, regular $4. There are prizes and refreshments. Everyone welcome. HEAD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: The Head Injury As- sociation of Durham Region holds a support group start- ing at 7:30 p.m. at 850 King St. W., unit 24 in Oshawa. If you need assistance with transportation, call the office at 1-905-723-2732 or 1-866- 354-4464. THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 RESUME SESSION: The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre at 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering is of- fering a resume critiquing session from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration is required. Call 905-420-4010. MOCK INTERVIEWS: The YMCA Durham Employment & Community holds mock Interviews from 2 to 4:30 p.m. It is an opportunity to practise interview skills and get feedback on how you did. Each person will be given an individual interview time. The workshop takes place at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., (at Valley Farm Road), Suite 7. To reserve your spot, call 905-686-7060. To place an item in the Billboard, e-mail News Editor Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion. com. 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The Heads Up for Healthi- er Brains campaign includes practical action steps, based on current research, people can take to improve brain health. According to Joan Skel- ton, executive director of Alzheimer Society, chal- lenging your brain can be as simple as dialling the phone with your less domi- nant hand or as complex as learning a new language. It can also include playing chess, word and number puzzles, jigsaws, crosswords and memory games, as well as pursuing a new interest. Staying connected social- ly helps you stay connected mentally. Research shows that people who regularly interact with others main- tain their brain function bet- ter. For more information on the campaign or to find out about support and educa- tion services provided by the Alzheimer Society of Durham, call 905-576-2567 or 1-888-301-1106. 2020 Wentworth St. W. 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Superior Bath Reno Success Stories home SWEET home • Advertising Feature As a woman and mother, Amy Ollerhead is trying to get back on track By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Amy Ollerhead was just a girl when her spiral into pov- erty and crime was set in motion. Sitting on a donated couch in a YWCA apartment, Ms. Ollerhead has never not lived in poverty - and it’s a cycle she doesn’t want her baby girl to repeat. “I know how hard it was growing up like that and I don’t want that for Jordan,” said Ms. Ollerhead, as her daughter, Jordan-Lynn, napped in the next room. Ms. Ollerhead’s memories of pov- erty began when she was about six years old and her mother left her fa- ther, a schizophrenic who constantly fought with his wife and older chil- dren and couldn’t hold down a job. Ms. Ollerhead’s mother also said he stole from her. They moved within Havelock a couple of times before limited fi- nances led them to a Rideau Street townhouse in Oshawa. At Woodcrest Public School, the kids still teased. “Every chance I got I ran away, even if I just went to the bathroom,” said Ms. Ollerhead. Her brother and sister, who lived with her had, prob- lems too, but dealt with them better. The school assigned an adult to watch her at recess and they be- came friends. Ms. Ollerhead went to school more, but within the year, her family moved to Glen Street. “Glen Street, that’s an incredibly high-needs school,” said Paul Clout- ier, director of income support for the Region of Durham. He said 55 per cent of all cases in Durham are in Oshawa, with a high concentration in south Oshawa. “There’s lots of great stuff going on there... but it has to be recognized that it’s a high-needs area,” said Mr. Cloutier. “Making believe they’re not there doesn’t mean they’re not.” In the Glen Street area, there is a high concentration of eight-to-10 storey buildings with affordable rent for those receiving social assistance. In underserviced, high needs areas, kids can miss recreational ac- tivities that are a part of growing up and goal setting, said Mr. Cloutier. He said he’s not passing judgement, but when extracurriculars were re- duced in schools, they were gone for some families. Av ailable recreation can help dis- tract youth from brushes with the law, Mr. Cloutier said. Those on social assistance might not be able to afford school outings and other things that expose kids to opportuni- ties, he added. “Sometimes, it’s hard to make up for those missed oppor- tunities,” he said. Ms. Ollerhead lived on Glen Street until she was 15 years old. In school, she was encouraged by teachers, made some friends, skipped less and wasn’t teased as often. At 13, she sold chocolates, delivered catalogues and babysat. “I bought myself a bed for my room, I got a TV and stereo,” said Ms. Ollerhead. She also went to Peterborough every weekend and drank with her cousin. Sometimes, she received an in-school suspen- sion, but didn’t mind because it let her catch up on work. During Grade 9 at G.L. Roberts, her family moved again. At home, she fought with her mother and siblings. She moved into her other sister’s basement and onto student welfare. By Grade 10, she grew tired of rules and babysit- ting her sister’s three children and moved into a rooming house. “And I had all of my friends move in with me,” she said. “We were all on welfare and didn’t really have good lives.” There, her rent was $495 a month and she received $525 in social assistance. Mr. Cloutier said currently social assistance for a single person in On- tario is about $546. A couple gets $929, a single parent with one child gets $987, and a couple with two children $1,252. “I don’t know how people do it,” said Mr. Cloutier. “It’s a very difficult life to live on those rates.” For a teenaged Ms. Ollerhead, it meant living off food banks. But, it’s hard to stay in school when you’re struggling to eat and buy clothes. Ms. Ollerhead dropped out in Grade 11 and things got re- ally bad. She hung out downtown with people who smoked crack, got violent and stole. Once she refused to lend someone a lighter and he attacked her. “I couldn’t believe it, he was punching me and cars were going by on Bond Street and nobody stopped,” said Ms. Ollerhead. Going to the police would have caused more trouble so she didn’t. Her trend of wrong crowds and boyfriends continued - she was also mouthy and got into fights. Eventually, she moved back home and got a job at Reid’s Dairy where she made assistant manager. Then she moved in with a friend and their boyfriends. Her friend’s boyfriend was abu- sive and both boyfriends were into drugs, stealing and cheating. Along with her home problems, she was charged for fighting. Ms. Ollerhead was missing work and eventually fired. With a new boyfriend, she found an apartment on Quebec Street. It had a bit of a cockroach problem, but they did OK, paid their bills and avoided alcohol and drugs. Things were good except for their crack-addicted neighbour who seemed normal at first, and even gave her Cleo, a black cat she pets periodically while talking. While hurting for a fix, he came into their home, smashed beer bottles, spit in her face, came at her with a piece of wood, and tried to take Cleo away, she said. Ms. Ollerhead fought back and hurt him really bad. She and her boyfriend both ended up in jail. When she was released three- months later, everything in her apartment was destroyed, even her clothes; Cleo was skin and bones. While there, she was spotted by the neighbour’s girlfriend and arrested yet again for breach of probation, receiving a promise to appear. She fled to New Brunswick with her boy- friend to escape conditions requir- ing their separation. There, she got a job right away, but he didn’t and they began fighting. “Then I got pregnant,” said Ms. Ollerhead, who was around 20 at the time. She returned to Ontario to face her charges for her baby, then went back on social assistance. But the cheques came in her boyfriend’s name and he stole the money. Eight months pregnant, she en- tered Denise House. They coun- selled her, helped her through la- bour, and got her some furniture. Soon afterwards, she moved into her YWCA apartment. Through social assistance, she gets about $330 a month because her rent is reduced, plus a $364 baby bonus. Her baby is almost a year old now and Ms. Ollerhead is in the Region’s Learning, Earning and Parenting Program, which helps those be- tween 16 and 21 get their high school diploma, learn parenting skills and financial independence. Ms. Ollerhead said she thinks being poor can turn into a cycle. “I guess people get so used to certain lifestyles,” she said. Ms. Oller- head said some see what their par- ents have and think it’s OK. “Everybody has different ideas about success,” said Brian Campbell, a sociologist and dean of graduate studies at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He said if your parents worked in a factory, that may be your idea of success. Ms. Ollerhead wants to steer her daughter toward a better life and education. “I also want to do that for myself – I’m tired of not having ev- erything I need,” said Ms. Ollerhead. “I think Jordan changed it all for me,” she added. “She made me see I can’t be living like that anymore.” Part 2 - Dreams do come true: From gangster, to broadcast journalist Fa mily size Population 500,000+ 100,000 - 499,999 30,000- 99,999 less than 30,000 rural 1 $20,778 $17,895 $17,784 $16,273 $14,303 2 $25,867 $22,276 $22,139 $20,257 $17,807 3 $31,801 $27,386 $27,217 $24,904 $21,891 4 $38,610 $33,251 $33,046 $30,238 $26,579 5 $43,791 $37,711 $37,480 $34,295 $30,145 6 $49,389 $42,533 $42,271 $38,679 $33,999 7+ $54,987 $47,354 $47,063 $43,063 $37,853 Walter Passarella / News Advertiser photo Amy Ollerhead and her nine-month-old daughter Jordan-Lynn live at the YWCA apartments in Oshawa. The chart shows a family’s income level (before tax), considered to be below the poverty line, in relation to the community in which they live Pove r ty sent girl’s life into a downward spiral This is the first in a three-part series looking at the impact of poverty on youth durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 15 Pdurhamregion.com Business BUSINESS BYTE Canada’s unemployment rate: 6.1 per cent 25-cent raise to come in effect Feb. 1 By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion.com DURHAM — As the lunch crowd tapers off, Linda Smith* wipes down the counters and refills the condiments at the small sandwich shop where she works full-time. A single mom with teenage chil- dren, Ms. Smith earns her living by working overtime on a minimum wage income. “It’s not enough to survive on,” she said. “It is very difficult to pay all the bills.” Although she doesn’t want her real name used -- “because, well, I need my job,” -- she is more than happy to talk about the subject at hand: the upcoming minimum- wage increase. “It’s a quarter,” she said, her eye- brows raised in disbelief. “That’s not going to make a difference. It doesn’t do anything. It’s like work- ing an extra hour a week.” Ms. Smith is referring to the 25- cent increase to the hourly mini- mum wage that will come into ef- fect across Ontario on Feb. 1. It is the final instalment in a four-year program created by the Ontario government to raise minimum wage from its 2003 level of $6.85 an hour to $8. The increases have come in 30- cent increments annually, culmi- nating in a final 25-cent increase this year. Steve Peters, Ontario’s labour minister, made the announcement this week. “We are providing Ontario’s lowest-paid and most vulnerable workers with the fourth increase in minimum wage in four years,” he said in a statement. “It is to Ontario’s economic advantage to see that our workers are paid a fair wage.” But Ms. Smith, who has been working at minimum-wage jobs most of her adult life, contends that $8 an hour is not a fair wage. “A nything under $10 is not sus- tainable. You cannot earn enough to live,” she said. Sandra Sweet is executive di- rector of Simcoe Hall Settlement House, which helps many local families who find themselves in the same predicament as Ms. Smith: working full-time and still not earning enough money to pay for essentials. “What we are seeing at our food bank is huge increases in families that are in those circumstances,” she said. “Given the price of rent and the rising cost of utilities, when you start to do the math, you realize how difficult it is to cover even basic necessities.” To illustrate the increase in need, Ms. Sweet points to the number of families signing up for the annual holiday food and toy drive. In 2005, 757 families registered to receive food for the holidays and toys for their children. In 2006, that num- ber jumped to 903. “That’s a significant increase in just a year. “It is worrying,” she said. “And when you speak to many of the people who apply, they are in this very predicament: no available full-time work and low wages.” Ms. Sweet says that for years now she has been waving a red flag, concerned about the impact of so many families without access to proper nutrition and with no medical benefits. “Think of the health conse- quences,” she said. “Think of the vast number of children who can’t go to the dentist.” Although she is happy to see the minimum wage increasing, she would like to eventually see hourly wages start at $10 to $12. The government and small busi- ness groups contend, however, that raising minimum wage by two dollars more would actually have a negative effect as it would lead business owners to reduce staff or shut down businesses. Mr. Peters says that giving busi- nesses time to adjust was the rea- soning behind having a program that was phased in over four years instead of making an immediate jump from $6.85 to $8. “By phasing in the minimum wage increases, we can help these workers benefit from Ontario’s economic growth while keeping Ontario businesses competitive,” Mr. Peters said. As she prepares to serve another customer, Ms. Smith says she un- derstands the strain on business- es. “My boss would pay me more if he could. I know that,” she said. “The rent here is ridiculously high and costs are rising.” But that, she says, doesn’t change the reality of her situation. “Minimum wage jobs are not easy work,” she adds. “You are on your feet for eight hours and you’re lucky if you get a 10-minute break. And even that’s interrupted if a customer walks in. “It’s a thankless job.” * name has been changed. The bare minimum? Workplace fatalities in Canada TRENDset Note “The numbers -- and rates -- of workplace fatalities are trou- bling. Other countries are mak- ing progress in this area and we are not.” Andrew Sharpe, executive director, Centre for the Study of Living Standards. Source: Centre for the Study of Living Standards Increasing numbers of Canadian workers are dying from accidents on the job and from occupational diseases. The number of workplace fatalities in 2005 was the highest ever at 1,097 deaths. That means, on average, for every work day in 2005, around five Canadians died from work-related causes. In just one year, the number of workplace fatalities jumped by 18 per cent and since 1993 work- related deaths have increased by 44 per cent. NUMBER OF FATALITIES Changes to minimum wage • General minimum wage will be raised to $8 from the current $7.75 per hour • Wages for students under 18 who are employed for less than 28 hours a week during the school year or employed during a school holiday will rise from $7.25 to $7.50 per hour • Liquor servers will wages increase from $6.75 to $6.95 per hour. • Hunting and fishing guides who are currently paid a minimum of $38.75 for less than five consecutive hours in a day and $77.50 for five or more hours in a day will also increase to $40 and $80, respectively. 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 Minimum wage in Ontario $6.85 $6.85 $6.85 $6.85 $7.15 $7.45 $7.75 $8.00 1993 2004 2005 758 928 1,097 “We now have the lowest unemployment rate in Canada in 30 years. There has been concern about the weakness in the manufacturing sector in Quebec and Ontario...These figures are en- couraging. They indicate to me some resilience in the manufacturing sector.” Jim Flaherty, Federal Minister of Finance. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Over the course of this past year, at this writing I have seen 279 films; from that list 35 count- ed as potentials for the 10 best list, with over 130 competing for the 10 worst which appears soon. Following are the 10 best films of 2006 in order of preference. 1. ‘The Departed’ -- Scorsese’s bruising, seething crime thriller, a remake of the Hong Kong film ‘Infernal Affairs’, is a study of betrayal and corruption as the police and the mob struggle to find the mole within each orga- nization. Leonardo Di Caprio is the tortured young cop deep un- dercover within the mob run by the vicious Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson) while Matt Damon is the mob soldier betraying the police. Nicholson is astonishing, creating one of the great mod- ern villains, while Di Caprio and Damon prove their worth as two of the most gifted actors working. Just a stunner from Scorsese. 2. ‘When the Levees Broke’ -- Lee’s greatest achievement, the documentary explores the im- pact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans and makes no bones that the Bush administration did vir- tually nothing to help the poor folks of that devastated city. Using archival footage and more recent interviews, Lee weaves a film that is both heartbreaking and inspir- ing as we see people lose every- thing except their dignity. Lee has never made a greater film. 3. ‘Letter from Iwo Jima’ -- Eastwood’s second study of the battle of Iwo Jima, told from the Japanese point of view in Japa- nese with English subtitles. Dug in deep, the Japanese army seem aware they are fighting a futile battle but their general (Ken Watanabe) will not allow them to quit. Haunting and full of de- spair. 4. ‘The Queen’ -- Frears’ some- times scathing look at how the British royal family coped with the sudden and tragic death of Princess Diana is a bold study of what goes on behind closed doors. Helen Mirren gives a remark- able performance as Queen Elizabeth II, a woman bound to heri- tage and convention, yet often vulnerable in not knowing quite is expected of her. Mir- ren is the front runner for the Academy Award for best actress. 5. ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ -- Eastwood’s brilliant film about war and the manipulation of the public through heroes and hero- ism. The film explores the lives of the three surviving soldiers who raised the flag on Iwo Jima, captured in a photograph that became one of the most iconic images of the war. Scarred by the battle, not believing they de- serve the term hero, the trio goes through their own struggles with what they are experiencing. Ca- nadian Adam Beach is a standout as Ira Hayes. Eastwood’s direction is as always sublime. 6. ‘Dreamgirls’ -- The most surprising film of the year, a mu- sical with great dramatic power and a strong narrative. Loosely based on the Supremes and their rise through Motown, the film has a career-making perfor- mance from Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy does the best work of his career as a James Brown- like singer. Directed with furious energy, ‘Dreamgirls’ is about achieving your dream, watching it become corrupt, and then that long road down to oblivion. 7. ‘United 93’ -- With no name stars, direc- tor Greengrass directs this documentary-like film with raw and quiet power, forcefully tell- ing the story of the pas- sengers aboard Flight 93, thought to be headed to the White House on 9/11, which crashed in a field after its passengers over- powered the hijackers. The film resonates long after one sees it, and that last horrific image as the plane plunges to earth is jarring months after seeing it. 8. ‘Little Children’ -- Todd Field’s study of a group of people in the suburban United States is about flawed people and how they deal with those flaws. Kate Winslet is superb as a mother who dislikes her child, her hus- band and life and enters into an affair with a father who is also disillusioned. Jackie Earle Haley is the pedophile who disrupts the existence of the neighbourhood in the bravest performance of the year. Daring and strong, the film is tough to shake. 9. ‘World Trade Center’ -- Stone’s sensitive and strong film about the Port Authority police officers trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center. Creat- ing a sense of claustrophobia that is often overwhelming, Stone tells the story with dignity and hon- esty, drawing exceptional perfor- mances out of Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena. A testament to the basic human need for survival, the human spirit and that in the face of horror Americans banded together to become one, if only for a short time. 10. ‘Apocalypto’ -- Gibson’s brilliant study of the Mayan cul- ture is a film set in the past that is very much a modern story. Good versus evil, a chase film, an es- cape movie. Filled with stunning images, Gibson’s film is brutally accurate, including horrific sac- rifices. Again this daring director creates a masterful film. Nice to see a director taking risks and not looking at the potential box office figures. Runners-up: ‘Stranger Than Fiction’, ‘Superman Returns’, ‘Miami Vice’ , ‘The Good Shep- herd’, ‘Deliver Us from Evil’. John Foote, director of the To- ronto Film School, is a nation- ally known film historian/critic and a Port Perry resident. Get more reviews at www.footeon- film.com. Multicultural concert in Pickering Jan. 13 PICKERING — Performers from across Durham take the stage at the Pickering Town Centre tomorrow for a Multicultural Performing Arts Concert. The free event launches the return for the seventh year of the Peace and Community Har- mony Project- Towards a Global Community, and is from 12 to 5 p.m. in the food court area. The performers include the Hummingbird Caribbean Dancers from Club Carib in Oshawa, youth dancers and musicians from the Durham Tamil Association, musician Misagh Tabrizi, Pickering Idol winner Nikki Ponte and the Wild- fire Dance Theatre group (the latter performs at 1 and 4 p.m.) Bluegrass group meets Jan. 14 DURHAM — The next meeting of the Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society is Sunday, Jan. 14. The group will meet at Woodview Com- munity Centre, 151 Cadillac Ave. N., Oshawa, from 1 to 5 p.m. for a jam and pickin’ session. Bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music acoustic instruments only. Beginners to advanced players welcome, along with listeners, pickers and sing- ers. Admission is $4 for non-members at the door. A fashionable tea DURHAM — Parkwood Estate is holding a Carnation Tea with a special heritage hat fashion show on Jan. 27. The Mobile Millinery Museum will showcase its collection of historic hats in the sun room and loggia area of the estate, while guests sip tea and sample treats. Commentary for the fashion show will be provided by Norma Shephard, founder and director of the museum, which allows fashion enthusiasts to relive the great age of millinery. Shephard is an historian and authority on vin- tage hats and fashion. Tickets for the 2 to 4 p.m. event are $20 per person. Advance tickets are required. Tickets can be purchased at the Parkwood busi- ness office, 270 Simcoe St. N., or by telephone Tu esday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 905-433-4311. Ajax library hosts work of Uxbridge artist AJAX — The works of Uxbridge artist Han- neke Koonstra are on display at the Ajax Public Library. The art is hanging during January in the Rotary Room of the main library branch. Ms. Koonstra came to Canada from the Netherlands as a young girl. Her work reflects her European roots and her love of Canada’s natural beauty. She’s recently been focusing on watercolours and fluid acrylics, painting every- thing from country gardens to snow-covered Victorian homes. Her work will remain on display until Jan. 30 and can be viewed during regular library hours, when the Rotary Room is not in use. The main library branch is at the corner of Harwood Av- enue and Achilles Road. Entertainment in Brief JANUARY 12, 2007 And John Foote’s Ten best films of 2006 are... John Foote The Operation transplants rock to hospital By Matt James Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Lakeridge Health Bowmanville welcomed two new doctors, Dr. Rocco and Dr. Dyna- mite, to the hospital on Jan. 9. But these are doctors of a dif- ferent breed, practitioners of de- bauchery and carefree fun. The two are part of a new, self-pro- claimed rock, garage and alterna- tive band called, ‘The Operation’. Dr. Dynamite (vocals/bass/ keyboards) is known more as To ronto native, Jason ‘Cone’ Mc- Caslin, the bassist of Ajax pop- punk band ‘Sum 41’. His cohort in medicine, Dr. Rocco, (vocals/ guitars/keyboards) is American To dd Morse, from bands ‘H2O’ and ‘Juliette & The Licks’. They’re making their rounds and shooting a video at the hospi- tal for their first single, ‘Sayonara’, off their debut album, ‘We Have An Emergency’, due out Feb. 20. ‘Sayonara’ should be out sooner on radio. So is the video fun or serious? “It’s definitely... lighthearted,” said Mr. McCaslin. “Yeah, I wouldn’t even go any- where near serious,” added Mr. Morse. And there is likely good rea- son for that; Stevo, Steve Jocz, the drummer for ‘Sum 41’, has his hand in the making of the video, and drums on the upcoming album. So what is the operation of ‘The Operation’? “I think we have good songs, which I think you have to, to make a record, but we’re just trying to have fun. Two friends trying to have fun, and you know, get rich on the side,” said Mr. Morse, half- joking. The two amigos started out with no serious intentions, but it seems a theme has developed. “It was always just for fun,” said Mr. McCaslin. “We didn’t even really know if we were going to make an album, we just started writing songs with the intent to possibly make an album one day. But then it just came together.” On the album the pair share writing duties. On their myspace site, www.myspace.com/the- operationmusic, one writer said their sound is like, “the Violent Femmes getting beaten up by the Hives and making friends with Tom Petty.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Cone McCaslin, left, and Todd Morse during filming of the music video ‘Sayonara’ at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo On the ball AJAX — Pickering High School Trojans’ Stephanie Antoine makes a return against the Uxbridge Secondary School Tigers during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’ volleyball action at the Ajax school on Wednesday afternoon. Oshawa’s McLaughlin Trojans and Pickering’s Pine Ridge Pumas also played matches. Attack veterans shipped out at trade deadline See, McDonald and Kennedy all dealt for cash By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Ajax Attack was ac- tive at the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s trading deadline, making three significant deals. The Attack dealt starting goalten- der Eric See, 20, to the Winnipeg South Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, defenceman Jamie Kennedy, 20, to the Huntsville-Mus- koka Otters of the OPJAHL’s North Conference, and high-scoring for- ward Craig McDonald, 20, to the Lindsay Muskies of the OPJAHL’s East Conference. Most puzzling, however, was all three transactions were cash deals, as the Attack didn’t take back play- ers. The team’s stated goal prior to the deadline was to bring aboard promising, young prospects in ex- change for veterans. Attack general manager John Tug- nutt noted he attempted to get some younger players out of the deals, but it wasn’t in the cards. “We would have liked to,” says Tugnutt, “but the teams we dealt with typically had out-of-town kids and we wanted to stay within the GTA. We wanted to stay out of a bil- let situation.” Most of all, the hours before the deadline were insanely busy, noted Tugnutt. In fact, his cell phone en- dured quite a workout leading up to the midnight Wednesday deadline. “It started out slowly and in- creased throughout the day. I had to recharge my cell phone battery twice. A lot of people wanted some- thing for nothing, but we had a game plan and we stuck to the game plan. We h ad multiple offers for players. Some of the deals we thought would go through didn’t and the ones we thought wouldn’t go happened.” Tugnutt noted the veteran players on the Attack were consulted prior to the deadline and told the Attack would make every attempt to move them to teams destined to go further in the playoffs than the Attack. In all cases, that goal was achieved. “Huntsville was looking for lead- ership and knew Jamie very well. They think he will help them go deep into the playoffs. “In Eric See, Winnipeg is in first place in the Manitoba junior league and they needed a No. 1 goaltender and Eric fit that bill. “Lindsay’s a good fit for McDon- ald. They’ve improved quite a bit, not only with Craig, but with other deals they were rumoured to have made. They look to surprise some teams in the playoffs.” Tugnutt says the team still has two cards for which to sign players. The team’s staff will sit down and examine the league’s free agent list and hopefully sign players for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. “We’ll go over the list and see who fits our plans.” The Attack plan to start former backup goaltender Zac Zanussi for the rest of the season. He’ll be backed up by one of three goalten- ders from within the Ajax Minor Hockey Association. “We have full confidence in Zac. He’s a very good goaltender and he needs the opportunity to play. He’s our future,” says Tugnutt. With three veterans removed from the roster, Tugnutt says the table is set for some of the Attack rookies to bolster their ice time and productiv- ity from here until season’s end. “It’s a good opportunity for them to step up and become leaders and we’ll be watching. We want to see what they’re made of and what they can do.” Attack Facts Forward Kyle Ramsay has returned to the Attack after starting the season with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League. Ramsay cleared OHL waivers during the Christmas break. He played his rookie cam- paign with the Attack last sea- son... Jordan So will be lost to the Attack for an unspecified time with a knee injury suffered before the Christmas break... The Attack received an unexpected point as a game between the Orangeville Crushers and Ajax in Oran- geville was postponed on Dec. 1. The league has now awarded a single point to each team as op- posed to replaying the contest... Pickering defenceman named an AHL all-star Kemp to play on PlanetUSA squad in Toronto on Jan. 29 PICKERING — A Pickering res- ident and former member of the Pickering Panthers was named to play in the annual American Hockey League all-star game in To ronto on Jan. 29. T.J. Kemp, 25, a defenceman with the Los Angeles Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Manchester Mon- archs, was named to play on the PlanetUSA team for the 2007 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic. Kemp has been having a solid campaign on the Monarchs’ blue line, leading team defencemen in scoring with 20 points (three goals and 17 assists). He’s cur- rently tied for 11th in league scor- ing among rearguards and his 17 assists are first on the Monarchs with teammate Peter Harrold. This season is Kemp’s first full campaign in the AHL. Last year, he played 60 games with the East Coast Hockey League’s Reading Royals, while appearing in 14 AHL games with the Peoria Rivermen, Iowa Stars, Milwaukee A dmirals and Bridge- port Sound Tigers dur- ing the 2005- 06 season. Last year, he played in the ECHL All-Star game in Cali- fornia representing Reading. While the 5-foot-11-inch, 197- pound rearguard re-signed with Reading of the ECHL this past summer and attended Bingham- ton’s (Ottawa) AHL training camp in September, he was signed by the Manchester Monarchs on Oct. 13 and has been in Manchester ever since. Kemp played several seasons with the Pickering Panthers tier II junior ‘A’ hockey team before join- ing Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he played for four years on an athletic schol- arship. He played his minor hock- ey in the Ajax-Pickering Raiders ‘AAA’ hockey organization. Kemp notes he’s grateful for all his minor hockey coaches while growing up in Pickering, in particular John Winder, Al Snetsinger, Don MacDonald, Bob Meldrum, Bob Price, Moe Valad, Dean Egginton, Garry Curtis, Gary Ford and Santo Amento, all who helped guide his hockey de- velopment. T.J. K emp 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/ Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. SALE STARTS JANUARY 12TH TO JANUARY 14TH $25 million in New Markdowns just taken! 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The Attack’s Adam Place led the way with a goal and two assists in the winning cause. Paul Chiasson, also of the Attack, also scored and chipped in with an assist. Pickering Panthers’ Mike McFar- lane earned an assist on Chiasson’s goal. Place was named as the most valu- able player of the contest; Chi- asson was cho- sen as the third star of the game. Attack general manager John Tugnutt says he was happy to see the team’s young stars shine at the Future Stars event. “We as an organization were abso- lutely thrilled with the way our play- ers participated,” he says. “All three of our players played very well. We’re excited with our future.” Also representing the Attack was forward Chris Gelencser. Second-year Attack forward Jordan So was also named to the South all- star team but, due to a knee injury, wasn’t able to play. Besides McFarlane, Brad Fleishman and Brendan Hann also represented the Panthers. The Future Stars games over the years have been well-attended by scouts from the NCAA university pro- grams in the U.S. and those from Canadian universities as well as the National Hockey League’s Central Scouting. The East Conference and North Conference ‘Future Stars’ also played in Georgetown Wednesday, with the North winning 3-1. NOTES: Daniel Stein, son of Ajax Attack owner Robert Stein and a goaltender with the North York Rang- ers, also represented the South Con- ference all-stars at the Future Stars contest Wednesday... Brendan Hann Qualifi ed candidates interested in rising to the Myron Challenge are urged to forward their resume by email to: hrcda@myron.com or by fax to: 416-291-8786 or call our recruitment hotline at: 416-291-1834 ext. 5599 Myron encourages all qualifi ed applicants to apply. 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FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 INSTALLER (Part Time) for blinds and shutters. Must have own vehicle and tools. Call (905)668-0214, leave message or email resume to theblindspot@look.ca 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 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 LOCAL AUTO PARTS JOBBER expanding and looking for experi- enced full time counter salesper- son. Competitive wage, excellent benefit package. Please fax re- sume to 905-985-2838. MANDARIN RESTAURANT re- quires Telephone Operator, Host Staff, Buffet Attendant & Bus Per- son. Experience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (King- ston/East of Brock Road) MCKINNEY ARENA currently seeking a CONCESSIONS SUPERVISOR full time, evenings and weekends. Please fax re- sume with references to: 905- 666-4651 or apply in person at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St.W.Whitby. 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 PLACEMENT AGENCY requires general la- bourer. Bayly/Westney area - Pickering. Will pay cash or cheque. (416)218-0470 email: immjobs@ica.net 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 reputable salon in Port Perry. Call Gina 905-982-1958. 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 Tues-Fri (9 05)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 wanted for a large and busy upscale salon and spa in North Oshawa. Be your own boss and offer your clients the benefit of a spa while getting their hair done. Please contact Sue or Deb 905-434-6147 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. 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 RMT REQUIRED PART TIME for upscale spa in Port Perry. Call Gina 905-982-1958. 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. CERTIFIED WELDER/FABRICA- TOR needed. Mig, Tig, Arc. expe- rience. Hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Oshawa area. Fax resume to Christine at (416) 495-0941 or apply in per- son to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m 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. EXPERIENCED PIPELAYER re- quired by general contractor for sewer crew. Full time, benefits. Please fax resume to 905-686- 3212 EXPERIENCED TOOL MAKER Must have minimum 5-years ex- perience. Close tolerance fixture work.Fully conversant with all manual machines. Quoting expe- rience an asset. Self-motivated and conscientious. Competitive rates and benefits, clean modern shop in Bowmanville. Fax 905- 697-8826. GENERAL MACHINIST Required. Fax resume to 905-623-0287 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 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2007 www.durhamregion.com FANTASTIC OPPORUTNITY Outside Sales career with a well managed, growing company. Repeat business in an outstanding market. No evenings or weekends. Excellent field training on proven techniques. Freedom/supportive management. Management opportunities. Earnings to match your efforts with bo- nuses. Our customer loyalty proves that we're the best at what we do. This may be the most important call you'll ever make. Call Pete Poitras at: 416-675-1623 X. 228 Fax resume to: 416-675-4168 Or e-mail: wppoitras@aol.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. 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. 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 BUYING A HOME? Gain Access to the Best Mortgage Rates and Terms. Have up to 5 local lenders bid on you! www.LendingBranchDurham.com Dan Plowman Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Ltd. Brokerage 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 SPLENDOUR IN PICKERING !! Lovely 3 bedroom rental suites from $1120 Individually controlled a/c & heating.Washer and dryer in Suite! 2 bathrooms, fully carpeted. Steps to Town Centre. Close to GO/401, library and Community Centre.1865 Glenanna Rd. (905) 831-1250 www.caprent.com ● 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 LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER-Truss Division. Full-time Junior Office Position designing beam and floor systems. Duties include sales and customer service req'd. Computer skills and Blue Print reading are assets. Fax resume to 905-985-0225. 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. 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 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 CA Office re- quires P/T Bookkeeper. Quick- Books experience required. Email resume to : gtaca@rogers.com MORTGAGE Administration. Ajax. Permanent Part Time 25hrs/wk, 10-3. Must have good verbal and computer skills. Office experience essential. Email inquires to darlene@compasswealth.com. 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. RECEPTIONIST wanted part- time for very busy upscale salon and spa. Must have computer skills. Please call Deb 905-434- 6147 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 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 SALES REP REQUIRED,great part time or full time position. All pre-set appointments, evenings starting at 6:00pm. Average sales commission $45-80k yearly, verifiable. Excellent training pro- gram, no experience required. Call for interview, (905)655- 9053. 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. A DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required part time. Approx. 25 hours/week. Includes evenings and weekends. Please fax re- sume to: 905-655-1600. 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 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. PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST & CHIROPRACTIC assistant need- ed for chiropractic practice and massage therapy clinic. Located in Pickering Village. 905-427- 3202 or fax resume to 905-427- 0836. PDA/LEVEL II Dental Assistant required for York Region ortho- dontic office. Please fax resume to 905-642-9692 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 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time, friendly customer service essential. Experience in Zadall and/or nursing homes and ability to work independently are assets. Excellent benefits/wages. Fax (905)728-9992. Whites/Hwy. 2 requires Full & Part time Pharmacy Assistants & Cashiers Experienced required. Fax resume: 905-421-0428 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 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 SPORTS GARDEN CAFE at Iroquois Park Sports Centre cur- rently seeking employees who are customer focused and team players in roles as Line Cooks, part-time, evenings and week- ends. Please fax resume with ref- erences to: 905-666-4651. 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 BOWMANVILLE freehold 3 bed- room townhouse 41/2 yrs. old, 2 baths, upgraded carpet, ceramic, 5 appliances, c/v, c/a air, garage access to backyard, deck, asking $184,000. (905)434-5886 (905) 697-6392. 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 SHOP FOR RENT.Easy access, minutes to Uxbridge/Port Perry. 900 sq.ft., well maintained, very clean, well insulated, well lit. Available immediately. Call any- time 416-678-2249. 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. 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 (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 & 2 BEDROOM apartments in quiet clean, Oshawa 4-plex for rent, from $675/month inclusive, first/last. Near Simcoe/Brock. Avail. immediately. Call (416)788- 7253. 1 & 2-BEDROOM available im- mediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, reasonable. Immediate pos- session. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 BDR.Apt - Separate entrance ~ Own Kitchen & Bath Suitable for single non-smoking working per- son - Walk to GO Stn. 416-629- 9820 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, 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 BEDROOM, PICKERING, Whites/Finch. Fully furnished. Parking. Laundry. Cable. No smoking/pets. Separate entrance. $750+utilities. Available immedi- ately. References. 905-420- 3337. 1 LARGE basement apartment. 4 appliances. All utilities included + cable. 1 parking. Separate en- trance. Available Immediately. $850/mo. Call (905)619-0531. 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. 2-BEDROOM APTS.Available Immediately, $749+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences. Sam 416-895-8144. 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. 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 AJAX * Main floor bungalow * 2 bed. bsmt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX - NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bed. legal basement-apt. Sep. entrance, eat-in kitchen, private- laundry, ensuite 4pc-bathroom, cable, parking, utilities. $875/mo. inclusive. No pets/smoking. Days 647-296-8355; Eve. 905-427- 6997. 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 opposite Wal-Mart, beauti- ful spacious, legal 2-bedroom walkout basement, 4 appliances, laundry, parking, near schools, no pets/smoking. $849/mo. inclu- sive. Available, private entrance 905-686-5559, cell 416-895-4388 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, LEGAL 2 BDRM.Basement apt. High ceiling. Eat-in kitchen. Living/dining. $850/inclusive. Feb. 1. Refs., 1st/last. No pets/smoking. 905-683-8092 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, 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, 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/MONARCH. Available immediately. Clean 1 bedroom basement apt. sep en- trance, no smoking/pets. Close to hospital, shopping school and transit. Single person preferred. $600-inclusive. (905)427-9551. 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 AN EXCEPTIONAL AREA - Grandview/Olive. Newly renovat- ed, 1-bedroom apartment. Hard- wood and ceramic throughout. C/A, big windows. On bus route. $750/inclusive. Laundry, parking, utilities. Available Feb. 1st. First/last. Rodney 416-565-8408. AT TRACTIVE LARGE 1 BED- ROOM West-Lynde Whitby. $775/mo.inclusive. Private en- trance, 5 appliances, carpeted, laundry, cable, parking, non- smoker. No pets. Available imme- diately. 905-430-2557. AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST, mature person wanted for desired Courtice location. 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, plus office. Basement apartment with walk-out. Must be seen! No pets. $1100/month inclusive. First/last references required. 905-436-1387, 289-688-0209. BACHELOR apartment, in Oshawa. $500/month first/last required, all inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)441-7828 or (905)404-5581 BLACKSTOCK.Large, bright 2 bedroom apartment. Very quiet, private country setting overlook- ing huge pond, gardens, water- fall. Like new. $950/month. First/last. No pets/no smokers. Call Jim 905-985-7351. 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. BOWMANVILLE 1 bedroom basement apartment. Near all amenities. Includes cable, wash- er, dryer. $550/month. Available immediately. (905)697-8410 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. COUNTRY APARTMENT,10 miles from Oshawa, good road, paved drive and parking, private entrance, $750/month. (905)263- 2089 DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN, one bedroom, clean, central air every- thing inclusive, lst/last, non smok- er, $775. Available immediately. (905) 655-5789. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Quaint 2nd floor 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, gleaming hardwood. Available now. $600 + Andrew (905)579-5464. DUNDAS/BROCK,large 1 bed- room, plus den, coin laundry, 1 car parking, no pets/smoking, Available February 1, $925 all in- clusive. call (905)983-9082 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. FURNISHED BASEMENT apart- ment in South Ajax (dryer/har- wood). laundry, parking, internet, cable, separate entrance. Suits single person, no smoking/pets. $660/month, first/last required available Feb. 1, 905-686-0445 FURNISHED ROOM,401/Brock Rd., Pickering. New townhouse, share kitchen. Suitable for non- smoking male. $500. First/last. Call 416-455-1743 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 LARGE 2 BEDROOM lake view apartment - Caesarea. New appli- ances including washer/dryer. $875.00 all inclusive. 905-727- 0857. LAWLOR COURT Co-op, 2 bed- room apts. Available immediately, $717.00 inclusive, need own ap- pliances. No pets allowed. 905- 576-5048 or 289-385-0256. LOFT APT.- In peaceful country setting, north Whitby. Suit profes- sional single. March 1st. Non smoker/no pets. First/last $775. Laundry, parking, gas fireplace. Call 905-655-4076. 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 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. NICE 3 BEDROOM,walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre & schools, parking. $975 all inclu- sive. First/last, avail. now. No pets/smoking. Phone (905)432- 2914 leave message 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. ONE BEDROOM $700 plus hy- dro. Newly renovated. Available immediately. Near all amenities, downtown Whitby Call (905)666- 0666 days. Eve. (416)890-4288. 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+util. first/last, no smoking/dogs. Available Jan. 14. or Feb. 1st. 905-626-8844. OSHAWA - LARGE 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 2 car parking, central air, laundry room, $900 per mo. inclusive. Available immediately. (905)576-9909. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM, LARGE bright basement in bungalow, walk to OC, Transit/schools, sep- arate entrance, fridge/stove, laun- dry, 2-parking, no smoking/dogs First/last. $825 utilities included. Feb 1st, (905)430-8493. 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,Wilson/Olive area, bachelor $500 avail Feb.1. No smoking/pets, first/last/referenc- es. (905)721-9789 (905)922- 4751 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2007, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.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.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) To r onto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 Come Come WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 http://ca.geocities.com/st.andrewsajax@rogers.com Sunday Family Worship - 10:30am Sunday School & Supervised Nursery EVERYONE WELCOME To advertise your church in our regular Worship To advertise your church in our regular Worship Section on FridaysSection on Fridays Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 WorshipWorship Email: Email: jsam@durhamregion.comjsam@durhamregion.com Pickering Village United Church Sunday Services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School/Child Care 300 Church St. N., Ajax CHURCH SUPPER SAT., JAN. 20 $12/$6 CALL FOR TICKETS/NO TICKETS AT DOOR (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of Herbert Io Stricker, deceased All claims against the Estate of Herbert Io Stricker, late of Pickering, Municipality of Dur- ham, in the Province of Ontario who died the 2nd day of September, 2006, must be filed with the undersigned personal representatives on or be- fore the 15th day of March, 2006; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the es- tate having regard only to the claims then filed. 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 Toronto, Ontario M4C 5N8 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,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,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, NEAR GO and mall. Large 2 bedroom in good area. Separate entry, family room, fireplace, cac, digital cable TV and 2 car parking. $925 inclu- sive. No pets/smoking please. 905-831-9329. 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,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 PICKERING- LARGE 2-bedroom basement apartment, Liver- pool/Bayly $875/month. Separate entrance, also room available, $400/month. Laundry, parking, close to GO. Utilities included. (905)421-0087 PORT PERRY - DOWNTOWN. Cozy attic, furnished one bed- room apartment in friendly home. Parking. Available immediately. $650 inclusive. Prefer single non- smoker/no pets 905-985-0609. 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 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. WEST PICKERING 1 BEDROOM basement apartment Separate entrance & separate laundry No pets or smoking.$650. (905) 839-8707 WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $910 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 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 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 DUNDAS/COCHRANE large bright 1-bdrm basement; private entrance, laundry, park- ing, near transit, no smoking/pets. Immediate. $820 including utilities, (905)451-0800 WHITBY SOUTH-Spacious bach. $700, and 1 bed. $750, 2 bed- room $880, laundry, first/last, near Go, Avail Feb. 1st. Daytime viewings Mon-Fri Call Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,2 bedroom (loft type) apt., completely renovated, hard- wood flooring, large windows, laundry facilities, avail. Bus route, avail. immediately, first/last, $865. Call Joan at 905-404-7861. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities and cable. No pets/smok- ing, references required. (905)683-6863 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,350 per mo. inclusive. Call 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 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. $1200/mo. includes utilities, parking/locker. 1st/last. Non- smoking preferred. Feb. 1st. 905-649-2788. PICKERING, PICKERING PKWY & Brock. Spacious 1-Bedroom + Solarium Condo. Freshly Painted. $1200/mon+ Hydro. Other rental properties in Durham. No Fee's for Tenants. Visit www. durhamresidentialrentals.com or call Nicole 905-999-(RENT)7368. 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. (905)665-6054. 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 -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 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 BEAUTY!OSHAWA,Hardwood flooring, Large kitchen. 2 bath rooms. Finished basement. Huge front & backyard. 5 car driveway. Quiet, mature neighborhood. Great to raise a family! Close amenities. $1375+utilities. March availability. 905-999-9371. 4-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 ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 5.3% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 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,3 bedroom detached, fin- ished basement, kitchenette, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 bath, 4-car parking, quiet neighbourhood. $1350 plus utilities. (905)426- 5295 AJAX,Lovely home. Quiet, tree- lined street. Zero down payment. Free Recorded Message. 1-877- 434-1023, ext. 25. Lebel Real Estate Inc., Brokerage 905-686- 2730. 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. AT HOL/MARY ST Oshawa. $1100 monthly + utilities. Clean, spacious 3-bedroom brick home with separate dining and living rooms, large kitchen with walkout to deck. Call (905)668-0515 Brumley Real Estate Ltd. 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. KINGSTON Rd/ Beach Grove. To tal 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. 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,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. 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. PORT PERRY AREA,Green Acres. Newly renovated family home, completely rewired to new government regulations & stan- dards. Government inspected. Large lawn suitable for volleyball. References,first & last. $1250/monthly+utilities. Suitable for professional couple. 705-786- 3190, after 8pm please. 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 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, 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 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE for rent, desirable North Whitby loca- tion. Available immediately. Please call 905-432-5963. FA B ULOUS 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 NORTH OSHAWA townhouse, 3-bedrooms, garage, walkout basement. Close to all amenities, includes water, $1,200 plus utilities. Available immediately. Telephone (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. 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 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. 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. Non smokers. Great for commuters. Please call (905)579- 4328 BROCK/HWY. #2 Furnished and unfur- nished rooms for rent. $425-$500/month. Available immediately. Working/non-smoker. Utilities included. Close to all amenities. 905-427-7444 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. FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX - Separate entrance, parking. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit pro- fessional gentleman. First/last. $400. References required. Call 905-683-5480. IMMACULATE SPACIOUS fur- nished room with separate en- trance, in well kept quiet home in South Pickering. includes: bath- room, light kitchen facilities, satel- lite TV and all utilities. No pets, and non smoker. $125 per week, (905) 839-3566. ROOM FOR RENT - close to all amenities. $400. includes utilities, share kitchen and washroom. Northeast Oshawa. Available Feb 1st. First/last/references. (905)728-4276 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. SHARE HOUSE in Whitby, Brock, near Rossland, close all amenities, bus route, GO Train. $500/inclusive. No smoking. First/last. Available January 15/February 1st. (905)665-6070, leave message. 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 30 days after January 11 2007 Ajax Mini Stor- age will sell by Public Auction the following accounts that are delin- quent to cover the rent and expenses. Any of the tenants may pay amount owing in Cash, or Debit Card & re- deem their merchandise any time prior to the auc- tion. Judy Lane 329 Har- wood Ave Ajax Ontario. Gerard Cochu 38 Leach Drive Ajax Ontario. Tre- vor Blackman 15 Whit- tington Court Ajax Onta- rio.Jennifer Walsh 42 Ex- eter Road Ajax Ontario L1S 2K2 Dated in the Town of Ajax in the Province of Ontario, January 11 2007, Ajax Mini Stor- age 180 Station Street Ajax Ontario L1S 1R9 905-427-5211 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. SINGLE WHITE FEMALE would like to meet other single Single White Females for friendship, outings and traveling (55-65). Please call and leave message at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719. LIVE-IN NANNY required for 9 year old boy with special needs. Experience and references a must. Old Hardwood/Kingston Rd., area Ajax, Call (905)426- 1427 LIVE-OUT, 3-4 days a week, car- ing for 1-year old twins. South Ajax location. Non-smoker. Ref- erences and Police Clearance re- quired. Please call 905-427- 3379. 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. 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. Piano Lessons for beginners-grade 3 available in my home. Reasonable rates, fun for all. For more information call Carolyn (905)839-1638. ONTARIO CERTIFIED TEACHER English as a second lan- guage(ESL) & french as second language(FSL). One-on-one tutoring ses- sions, privacy of your own home. Avail after 5p.m. Pam 905-903-5552 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 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. $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. 3PC MAPLE ENTERTAINMENT unit $225 o.b.o. 905-579-6731 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. A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2007 www.durhamregion.com EXCESS OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 1st COME 1st SERVED TUESDAY, JANUARY 16th -1pm-9 pm CASH ONLY Numerous File cabinets Office Dividers Small Desks Reception Desks Secretarial Desks Lots of other useful office items Dundee Private Investors Inc. 1815 Ironstone Manor, Unit #11 LOOK FOR DUNDEE SIGN 905-427-7000 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 Public Auction Sunday, January 14th Preview 11:30 a.m. Starts 1:00 p.m. Kahn's has great selection at a great price. We are carrying the New Modern Contemporary Style for 2007, a Bicast Sofa Set in Espresso & a New All Leather Sectional in Black as well as a superb assortment of Micro Suede, All Leather & Leather Seating 3 pc Sofa Sets with outstanding features such as Burgundy & Chocolate with Diagonal Stitching, Whiskey, Cream & a Black Show wood. Just in we have a Stunning Heavily Carved Warm Queen Bed Suite in Walnut, complete with an armoire, a Mission Oak Suite, a Walnut Rope & Pillar Set in King, a Cherry Sleigh Low Profile & a Walnut with Wrought Iron Accents in Queen Size. For the Dining area we are showing a French Country Set (including Buffet/Hutch) in Walnut & an elegant Queen Anne Suite as well as the Ever Popular Pub Set with Lazy Susan & 8 chairs in Espresso or 2 Tone Walnut. NEW THIS YEAR Kahn's is carrying SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES including an Electric Stove with a Ceramic Top, a White Side by Side Frig & a Stain- less Steel Frig with a Bottom Freezer Draw. Now arrived Cherry Hall Stands, Partners' Desk with Leather Inserts, Cheval Mirrors, Oak Fireplace Mantel, Grandfather Clocks, Wing Back Chairs, Leather Club Chairs & Bar Stools, Hand Painted Commodes & Occasional Tables & Crystal Decanter Sets. Check us out & save. Appliance Blowout, Jan 28th & Jewellery Extravaganza Feb 11th KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) 905-683-0041 www.kahnauctioncentre.com Items subject to additions or deletions by auctioneer. AUCTION SALE ROYA L CANADIAN LEGION - OSHAWA 471 SIMCOE STREET SOUTH SUNDAY JANUARY 14TH,2007 PREVIEW AT 11:00 A.M., SALE STARTS at 12:00 NOON PA R TIAL LIST- VARIETY OF INDOOR FURNITURE, HALL TABLES, VANITY TABLES, CABINETS & CHESTS, LEATHER & METAL MIRRORS, STOOLS, FIREPLACE SCREENS, PATIO SETS, METAL BENCHES, CANDLE HOLDERS, CORDLESS PHONES, KNIVES, CUTLERY, COOKWARES, WOKS, FRY PAN, AS SEEN ON TV GT EXPRESS, RICE COOKERS, PRESSURE COOKERS, DINNER- WARES, COMFORTERS, DUVET COVERS, SHEETS, MATTRESS PROTECTORS, FEATHER PILLOWS, GOOSE DOWN DUVETS, FEATHERBEDS, TIFFANY LAMPS, PANELS, METAL STANDS, VASES, SWORDS, GRANDFATHER CLOCKS, PRINTS, R/C CARS, PORCELAIN DOLLS, JEWELLERY, CLUSTER RINGS WATCHES, S/S CHAINS, DIGITAL CAMERA, MP3, WOOL RUGS,ETC. TOO MANY TO LIST, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS. Sale Performed By KINGS LIQUIDATORS INC.(905)625-8057 TERMS: CASH, VISA & MASTERCARD THANK YOU…… Hope Community Church, The Salvation Army’s ministry in Pickering and Ajax wishes to sincerely acknowledge the recent outpouring of support during our Christmas Appeal from our local communities. Through the generosity of kind, compassionate and caring neighbours, our local goal of $125,000 was met and exceeded to a level of $139,834.66. Such support allows us to give hope today and every day throughout this new year to the most needy in our local society, without discrimination. It allows us to better serve those in our own community, who need to feel a helping hand lifting them up when the world is seemingly bearing down on them. Thank you, good people of Pickering and Ajax, for allowing us to be His hands serving people in a hurting world, right in our own backyards. May God bless you, as you remembered those in need. Pastors (Majors) Greg and Patricia McInnes, Hope Community Church. 905 683 0454 Hope-communitychurch.com In Loving Memory of Gladys Crisp To Mom Who went peacefully on January 13, 2006 It's been a year since you've been gone We miss you so very much You'll always & will be forever in our hearts Sadly missed & fondly remembered Love you forever Husband Glenn, Patti + Rick Glenn Jr., Wanda & grandsons David, Grant & Graham XOXO 'And Yet I Still Wish For What Could Not Be' In Loving Memory of Our Precious Son BRANDON TYLER BARON January 12, 1992 It's been 15 years and we still miss you so Forever Loved and Missed By Mommy (Lynn), Daddy (Andrew), Briana and Zachary KNOB HILL MARKET Antiques, Collectables, Home Decor, Sport s Memorabilia, Royal Doulton & Old Coins 1630 Kingston Rd., Pickering (exit Brock Rd.) Next Event- Antique & Home Decor Sale - Jan 20 & 21 REGISTER NOW!! Open Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm Call (905)686-5004 FreshStartFinance.caFreshStartFinance.ca www.www. 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Call GasWorks (905)434-3028 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. HAY - quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available. Call (905)263-8078 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 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 FURNITURE From Entire House in Ajax. Good condition, almost new. 32" TV w/stand, full set leather livingroom, computer desk, tables, bedrooms, alumi- num patio set. Much more. (416)879-2821 HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 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 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! 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. 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! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. 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 WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT for sale. Manuel & Electric Pallet Tr uck, Walking Fork Lift, Strap- ping Machine. 905-619-9954 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 RECORDS, CDS, DVDS - We pay cash! Good condition only. Will pick up. Contact Alex's Cd World, 1624 Dundas St E. Whitby 905-728-5369. www.alexscd- world.com VENDORS WANTED - Markham Spring Home Show, Feb. 23, 24, 25, 2007 Markham Fairgrounds. The fall show was the most successful & largest in years! For info. call Johanne or Karen at 905-294-2200. 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,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 CERTIFIED On-site (in home/ business) computer services. Free over-the-phone diagnosis/ estimates. Quick/ professional service call Click Computer Solu- tions (905) 781-5070 ADORABLE 8 week old, female LHASO POM/SHITZ NOODLE puppy, vaccinated, dewormed, $400. 905-342-1050. 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 unique "Parti" col- ours. Black,cream & light golden also. Beautiful wavy coats. 705- 437-2790 www.doodletreas- ures.com J.R. PUPPIES to approved homes. Member of JRTCC and JRTCA. Vet checked and first needles. Sally (905)668-0930 LAB PUPS-Chocolate, CKC Reg- istered, vet checked, 1st shots, hips & eyes guaranteed, both parents on site. Ready to go January 8th, 2007. 905-852-3029 Days, 905-852-4060 Nights. SHI-POO PUPS..Non shedding, non-allergenic. $500 each. (905)725-2655. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1992 FORD TAURUS,175,000 km, $900. as is. Call 905-922- 7015. 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 1995 GEO METRO,5 speed, great on gas. New rad, muffler system, runs good, interior good. A lot of mileage (runs good). Ask- ing $l,200 or best offer as is. (905) 579-6610 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 FORD TAURUS S.E.220k $3495; 1999 Buick Century Cus- tom 200k $3995; 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 160k $2995; 97 Dodge Neon 147k $1850. All vehicles certified & e-tested plus 6 month warranty included. 905- 725-1632, 905-925-2205, dealer 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 2007 VW RABBIT, Black 3-dr, 8500km, 5 cyl,6 spd.,Tiptron- ic,sunroof, heated seats, 10 speaker, CD, perfect shape, Very fun! $23,500 obo. Call James @ 905-431-0995. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2007, PAGE 23 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Wa nt to meet local singles? Join freedateconnection.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 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA'S Priced From $22,900. 3 to choose from. All top of the line. Fully recondi- tioned. Automatic. All with leather interior, skyroof or power moon- roof. Low mileage. Incredible value. Shop and compare. 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 2005 NISSAN SENTRA.ONLY 15,000 KMS. $119.00/bi-weekly + tx. Pmt. To Own. 4 door Special Edition. One owner, automaitc, fully loaded. A very desirable ve- hicle at a very affordable price. Factory warranty until 2010. 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. Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - 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 1992 GMC 4 X 4 1500 series pickup, 305 auto, straight cab, as is $2200 or best offer.Telephone (905) 655-3096. 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOY- AGER SE, 7 passenger, V6, au- to, loaded, new transmission, brakes, etc. $2,600 just spent on new repairs. Runs great. $2,499 certified. Call 905-259- 9846 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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We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed. 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, January 12, 2007 www.durhamregion.com Due to business growth, we are seeking dynamic individuals for the full-time position of ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE for the Durham Region. Gold Book / 701.com, a Division of Torstar Corporation, is a Directory Business servicing local markets in Ontario, providing consumers with complete listings of businesses and services relevant to their local communities. The qualified candidate will be a motivated, independent, self-starter with previous retail, outside or inside sales experience. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be motivated to achieve results. In this role, you will be customer focused and will build strong relationships with new and existing clients by ensuring that their directory advertising needs are met. You will be goal-oriented and capable of meeting monthly targets. A reliable vehicle is required. If you would like to work for a leader in the media industry this opportunity may be the right one for you. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including: • Healthcare and Dental Benefits • Pension Plan • Life Insurance • 3 Weeks Vacation to Start • Sales Incentives and Contests • 13 Weeks Paid Training • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities • Flexible Working Hours Advertising Sales Representative “I have worked very successfully as a regional and store manager in the retail industry for many years. I earned a good salary and enjoyed the network of people around me but time with family was limited because the job required me to work weekends and nights. Finding this position with the Goldbook has given me the freedom and flexibility to attend to my family priorities and still be successful even though I had no prior experience in directory sales or advertising. I have also found my earnings to date to be greater than my previous position. And the potential increase in salary in the coming year is very exciting.” If interested please forward your resume to: sspiers@701.com or Fax: (905) 526 1884 Jacqueline Vincent-Gilmore Media Consultant, Gold Book a division of Torstar We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please. Welcomes You to our Welcomes You to our Your ad will also be posted on our website on our website www.durhamregion.comwww.durhamregion.com + TRAINING EXPO Ad spots are 3”x 6” for $725 Deadline: January 25th, 2007 Publishing: January 28, 2007 Call: Terri George 905-576-9335 ext. 2291 Fax: 905-579-4218 email:tgeorge@durhamregion.com Companies Participating to Date: • Laidlaw Transportation Services • G4S Security Services (Canada) Ltd. • Career School of Hair and Nails • Spherion Staffi ng Solutions • Greely Inc. • Primerica Financial Services • Adecco Staffi ng Services • Myron • To ronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology In-paper and On-lineIn-paper and On-line JOB FAIRJOB FAIR Be a part of our IN-PAPER JOB FAIR + TRAINING EXPO supplement and let us put your employment & career training opportunities into the hands of every household in the Durham Region. Simply provide us with your company’s profi le along with address, fax & email information, phone number and a list of job opportunities or training courses you have to offer. Your ad will be placed in our special section with editorial content to assist people with tips on how to get the job that is right for them! Terri Georg e , I would lik e t o s u b m it some feedback o n t h e s u c c e s s o f the On-Line/Job Fai r I n s e r t . This event h a s h e l p e d G 4S Security Se r v i c e s ( C anada) Ltd. make signifi cant progr e s s in improving th e s t a f f i ng levels o v e r a l l i m proving our service lev e l s a n d o v e r a l l s e c u r i t y p r o g r a m . We are qu i t e satisfi ed with the wor k o f t h e Y o u r s e l f a n d t h e O shawa Week Staff. Peter Lawr e n c e Regional B u s i n e s s S u p p o r t M a n a g e r G4S Secur i t y S e r v i c e s ( C a n a d a ) L t d . 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'ET&RAMEDFOR YOUR#OMMUNITY!CT 0URCHASEACOPYOFANYPAGETHAT H A S APPEAREDINYOUR-ETROLAND$URH A M 2EGION-EDIA'ROUPNEWSPAPER !JAX 0ICKERING /SHAWA 7HITBY #LARINGTON 0ORT0ERRY 5XBRIDGE vXv#OLOUREACH "LACK7 HITEEACH vXv#OLOUREACH "LACK7 HITEEACH %LECTRONICPDFFORM ATEACH &/2-/2%).&/2-!4)/.#!,, VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... AVTAR BADYAL* 905-454-1100 416-464-2067 READY TO MOVE IN! This fully renovated 3 bedroom townhome is ready to move in. Located on a small court. Updated kitchen & baths, finished basement with rec room & laundry area. Formal dining area with Cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, 5 appliances, single car garage & lots more. Please call now for directions or more information.Group Professional Realty Inc. Brokerage SAT JAN. 13, 1-4 P.M. #98-1975 ROSEFIELD RD, PICKERING O P E N H O U S E OPEN HOU SE OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND BEV McLEAN* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 1-866-539-3300 RARE FIND - HUGE 4 LEVEL BACKSPLIT Totally fi nished top to bottom. Fa bulous 4+2 bdrm. open concept large family room with fi replace and walkout to a private yard. Jacuzzi tub. Don’t miss out. SAT. & SUN. JAN. 12 & 13, 2-4 P.M. 12 McFEETERS, BOWMANVILLE First Realty Ltd. Brokerage$258,900MICHELLE FRASER* 905-427-6522 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND STUNNING!!! • Private enclave of Nottingham • 5 bedrooms, 4 baths • I/G Saltwater pool • Thousands spent in upgrades 24 Hour Info: 1-800-816-4301 ID #3015 www.michellefraser.com SAT & SUN JAN 13 & 14, 2-4 P.M. 46 GOODHART CRES., AJAX Connect Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKERAGE$449,900BEST DEAL IN GLENDALE Spotless! Great price for size, location & condition. 3 large bdrms, f/p, reno baths, newer ceramics & bdlm, stunning ensuite/whirlpool tub, updated windows, 200 AMP, walk to schools, park & town centre. www.realtyconsulting.ca SUN. JANUARY 14, 2- 1758 BRONTE SQUARE, PICKERING ALLEN ARNOLD** ROSEMARIE MARSH* 416-285-8555 EXECUTIVE REALTY (1996) INC. BrokerageONLY$249,800KELLY ROBERTSON* 905-427-6522 BROCK AND DRYDEN Fabulous 2 bedroom, main fl oor stacked townhouse with patio. Upgrades galore! Carpet, under padding, ceramics, counter tops, cupboards, underground parking, CAC and stainless steel appliances. Shows 10++. SUN. JAN. 14, 2-4 P.M. 86 PETRA WAY UNIT 1, WHITBY Connect Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKERAGE$179,900*Salesperson **Broker*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record***Broker of RecordCome in from the cold and warm up to these beautiful area homes, open for your viewing this weekend. MICHAEL J. WILSON** 905-683-1790 NEW KITCHEN & LARGE YARD!! Wonderful, updated home in Maple Ridge, with a new kit., newer roof, located on a quiet child safe street, with a large private, fully fenced backyard, parking in driveway for 2 cars. Great starter or empty nester home. Asking $264,900. www.mwsold.com BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 1139 CEDARCROFT CRES. Connect Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKERAGE BY APPOINTMENTBY APPOINTMENT ONLYONLY To Advertise in our Friday Open House Feature or By Appointment Only call 905-683-5110 SAT. & SUN., JAN. 13 & 14, 2-4 P.M. 413 ROUGEMOUNT DR., PICKERING www.barriecox.ca ROUGEMOUNT BUNGALOW! * Pickering’s most prestigious location on Rougemount Drive, South of Kingston Rd. * Spectacular 3 bedroom bungalow with main fl oor family room * Incredible premium lot, approximately 66x181 feet. * Extensive hardwood fl ooring and plywood sub fl oors * Two gas fi replaces * Backyard to die for! * Asking $569,000. Call Barrie now for a private viewingRouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 www.barriecox.ca barrie cox BETTER THAN NEW Owner spent thousands on upgrades & improvements. Huge deck w/sliding door & gas off eat-in kitchen. Ceramic tile & pass through. 4 SS appliances complete w/some SS shelving & racks. Large master w/4 pc. ensuite, washer & dryer. Rec room garden doors to covered interlock patio. Pie shaped lot approx. 66’ rear. Brick & interlock stone shows off front garden. Double paved drive. Central air. Freshly painted. 29 VISTA BEACH COURT, WHITBY LUCY BATESON** 905-683-5311 905-619-9500 Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage $2 8 8 ,9 0 0 SUNDAY, JAN. 14, 2-4 PM Come see this incredible open concept beauty w/$$$ thousands in upgrades incl hardwood fl oors, premium “Private” lot, smart wired and much more! Ajax. YOUR SEARCH IS OVER! Call Mary Roy today at 905-426-7515 SUNDAY JANUARY 14, 2-4 PM 4 McNICOL CRES., AJAX AUDLEY & TAUNTON$317,888MARY ROY** Broker 905-426-7515 905-649-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage MARLENE KERR** 905-430-9000 905-686-5153 Come and see 2 Harridine Lane, Ajax all brick end unit this Sunday. Totally upgraded with a new kitchen, flooring, baths, finished recreation and computer room on lower level. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, detached garage, c/air, pot lighting, crown mouldings and more. Asking $179,900. Follow signs at Harwood and Dryer or call Marlene Kerr, Broker, 1-866-430-9900 or see www.marlenekerr.com for more info. SUNDAY, JAN. 14, 2-4 P.M. 2 HARRIDINE LANE AJAX $17 9, 9 0 0 Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage OPEN HOUSE SECTIONOPEN HOUSE SECTION Looking to Buy? The News Advertiser is the best source for fi nding open houses in Ajax and Pickering each weekend. Hosting an Open House? Advertise your open house in our Friday Open House feature. It’s a cost effective way to maximize your time and results. Considering an Open House? TALK to your agent about showcasing your home effectively and make sure it’s featured in our OPEN HOUSE SECTION. Call 905-683-5110 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com PICKERINGO F 905420-4800 PICKERINGO F 970 BROCK RD,PICKERING (South of the 401) www.suzukipickering.com Av ailable AWD Seating for seven 5-speed automatic Remote keyless entry Aluminum alloy wheels Four wheel ABS Climate control AC THE NEW SUZUKI SX4. NICELY EQUIPED FOR CITY & COUNTRY. $199 ** /month per 60 m onths.Base Model 2.9 % LEASE RATE Delivery & destinati on included in lease rate. $0 security depo s i t . D o w n p a y m e n t $ 1 , 6 2 5 . M S R P $ 1 5 , 9 9 5 * A JAC AWA RD FI N ALIST BEST NEW SUV/ C U V ($35,000 - $60,00 0)2007 SUZUKI XL7$379 ** LEASE FROM PER MONTH LEASE RATE 5.7 %FOR 60 MONTHS DOWN PAYMENT $4,350 MSRP $30,995* Power windows/door locks/mirrors Rear heater/air conditioner Tire pressure monitoring system Information display Standard engine immobilizer ESP≠(Electronic Stability Program) 252-hp, V6 engine Traction control AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo Four wheel disc brakes Fuel economy: • City–12.0L/100km; • Hwy–9.0L/100km†† PROUD SPONSOR OF CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicle may not be exactly as shown. *MSRP for the 2007 XL7 with automatic transmission (model 6E1D8A7)/2007 SX4 with manual transmission (model H3N83N7). Destination and Delivery ($1,295/$1,095) not included in MSRP. Registration fee, license, insurance, administration fees and applicable taxes are not included. **Limited time offer to qualifi ed retail custom- ers on approved credit (O.A.C.) available through FinancialLinx to lease a new 2007 XL7 with automatic transmission (model 6E1D8A7)/2007 SX4 with manual transmission (model H3N83N7). Total lease obligation of $27,088/$13,561.01 including down payment of $4,350/$1,625 or equivalent trade-in, with 100,000 km total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). Lease payments include Destination and De- livery ($1,295/$1,095). This offer does not include license, insurance, acquisition fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $60 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. ††Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings. ‡ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler-Chrysler AG. ***This offer cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Gradu- ate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Dealers may lease or sell for less. These offers do not include license, insurance, acquistion fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $60 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. Dealer may lease or sell for less. See partcipating dealers for details. visit the virtual showroom at XL7.ca 1-866-420-3933 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Corey Morrow watches his Annandale Curling Club teammates sweep the rock to the house during the club’s Bantam and Junior Bonspiel on Saturday. From left are Jake McGhee, Brian Ansley and Philip Holmer. March rink stalls at Ontario junior curling championships Annandale hosts Bantam and Junior Bonspiel on weekend By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Annandale’s Tim March rink came up short of qualifying for the Cana- dians at the Pepsi Provincial Junior Curling Championship in Brockville last week. The March team of Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson posted a round- robin mark of 3-4, which wasn’t enough to push the foursome into the final. The Ryan Myler team from the Brampton Curling Club won and will represent Ontario at the M&M Canadian Junior Championship slated for St. Catharines from Feb. 3 to 11. Paul Bourque and Alex Bianchi coach the March rink. ••• The Annandale Curling Club was buzzing with young curlers at the Bantam and Junior Bonspiel at the Ajax-based club on Saturday. The event drew an overwhelming response with two full draws each of bantam/junior curlers. One draw was for competitive teams, while the other was for club or recreational curlers. Ten teams were entered from Annan- dale and the balance were from the Bayview, Brampton, Chinguacousy, Dalewood (Port Hope), East York, Fergus, Leaside, Milton, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Tam Heather and Whitby rinks. Each rink curled two eight-end games and received a prize. There was also a prize awarded to the curler who made a double/ triple and freeze shot, and to the team that had the most fun. In the competitive draw, the Andrew Mc- Gaugh rink from the Chinguacousy Curl- ing Club captured the title. With McGaugh were Josh Hall, Michael McGaugh and Bryan Mitchell. Meanwhile, the Dow rink from the Fer- gus Curling Club won the non-competitive draw. Convener April Risto noted the bonspiel was a solid success due to the hard work of the volunteers. ••• The Toronto Curling Association held its annual Energizer Bonspiel for competitive junior and bantam teams in three Toronto area clubs recently. A fifth entry from Annan- dale -- the Chantal Lalonde rink -- won the bantam girls’ 4th Event at the Tam Heather Curling Club. With Lalonde were Sarah Wilkes, Jenni- fer Smith and Yvonne Lalonde. Each team member got to visit the prize table. ••• The Glenn Howard rink, which includes Pickering Olympian Richard Hart at third, played at the Ramada Masters event in Perth, Scotland from Jan. 4 to 7. The team, which also includes Brent Laing playing second and Craig Savill leading, made its way to the final before losing to Randy Ferbey. For their efforts, the Howard rink won £3400 ($7,227). The Howard team next competes in the TSC Stores Tankard Regional playdown at the South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club on Jan. 13 and 14. ••• The OCA bantam girls’ and boys’ zone playdown is at the Oshawa Curling Club next weekend, Jan. 13 to 16. For Annandale, Chantal Lalonde skips a team in the bantam girls’ division. In the bantam boys’ event, Corey Morrow and Michael Bryson skip their respective teams. ••• Annandale’s team of Gord Norton, Mike Trudeau, Rob Thompson and Ron Alexan- der won the Investors Group senior men’s regionals last month. Also advancing to the Ontario Senior Provincial Championship is Bob Turcotte who lives in Ajax, but plays from the Scarboro Golf and Country Club. Both teams head for the Ontario finals at the Lindsay Curling Club from Jan. 16 to 21. The winner of the eight-team round robin represents Ontario at the Canadian champi- onship in Trois Rivieres, Que. from March 18 to 25. PICKERING SUPERSTORE T OYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 Wayne Turner General Manager Richard Behnke Gen Sales Manager Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager James Cho Sales Consultant Clive Harrison Sales Consultant John Lee Sales Consultant Alan Zheng Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Sam Esaad Sales Consultant Blair Stewart Business Manager Martin Aide Business Manager TheThe BigBig StoreStore RightRight BesideBeside thethe 401401 Leo Chan Sales Consultant Gary Abraham Sales Consultant PICKERING 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEPJanuary Sale HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURSHAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS OVER 100 USEDVEHICLESTO CHOOSE FROM!OVER 100 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! • PEACE OF MIND WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA INC. 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Stk#V8742 HEMI SUNROOF $167 bi-wk/84 $21,995 2005 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED Stk#V8591 ONLY 17KMS. $32,988 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Stk#P8604 $242 bi-wk/84 LOADED ONLY 20KMS. TURBO Stk#V8678 $99 bi-wk/48 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 12, 2007