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He said the victim recog- nized at least one of the three as- sailants. “Investigators are close to possibly identifying the three indi- viduals responsible for the robbery and are continuing the investiga- tion,” he said Friday morning. The incident began around 9 p.m. when the victim heard a knock on his door and saw an acquain- tance, identified as a 21-year-old Ajax man, outside. The victim was locked outside on his balcony while his apartment was searched. The suspects left with his wallet, a cell- phone and cash, leaving him on the balcony. Passersby heard the man’s calls for help and alerted the build- ing superintendant, who called po- lice and let the victim back inside. He sustained a cut to his face and other minor injuries. Committee to hold first discussion Wednesday By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Lord’s Prayer and its place in Regional council chambers has become a conten- tious issue since Secular Ontar- io asked councillors earlier this month to ban the prayer said be- fore council meetings. “I don’t know where it is going to end up but, I know it is going to create a fair amount of discus- sion,” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said. Mr. Anderson said he has re- ceived a number of calls about the Lord’s Prayer, and the callers are 99 per cent in favour of leaving the prayer alone. “There are things to be said about tradition, there are things to be said about policy and there are certainly things to be said about diversity and the diverse munici- pality we live in,” Mr. Anderson said. “There are ways of dealing with it that can include the Lord’s Prayer and I guess there are ways you can deal with it without in- cluding it.” Either way, Mr. Anderson said this is a good opportunity for council to look at its process and procedure. A letter from Secular Ontario sparked debate over the prayer, said before every Regional Council meeting begins. The organization contends council prayers have been illegal since an Ontario Court of Appeal ruling against them in 1999. Henry Beissel, president of Sec- ular Ontario, said in a telephone interview from his Ottawa home that the organization has stirred up quite a bee’s nest by sending the letter out to 18 municipalities across Ontario. He said a second round of let- ters will be sent out to municipali- ties, “simply pointing out to them that they are breaking the law.” Secular Ontario is a non-profit corporation formed in 2006. Mr. Beissel said it’s objective is to en- Region set to debate need for Lord’s Prayer IMPROVISING IN PICKERING FOR A NEW SCHOOL AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo The Pine Ridge Secondary School Improv Team held an improvathon at the Pickering Town Centre Thursday to raise money to build a school in Sri Lanka through a Canadian charity called ‘Free the Children’. Acting out a bit of Shakespeare are Jesse Fernandez, left, and Rachel Beniuk. Aj ax man assaulted during home invasion ✦ See Secular, Page 2 Healthy snacks proposed by Food Sense DURHAM — Food Sense vending wants to bring healthy snacks into Dur- ham’s elementary schools. Maggie Cavalier, of Oshawa’s Food Sense Vending Machine Services, re- cently made her case for healthy snacks in Durham schools during the public board’s standing committee meeting. “Obesity and health issues are not cured by fitness alone,” said Ms. Cava- lier. “Healthy options is an issue that needs to be addressed, especially in Durham.” Although she wants to get the Food Sense machines into Durham’s ele- mentary schools, she added healthy vending is not available in most high schools. Vending machines require no maintenance or cost to the school and allows them to make money, said Ms. Cavalier. The income provided would be a good way to purchase books or other things for the school, she said. 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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 sure different religions can live in har- mony. “It certainly is offensive and a vi- olation to privilege one religion over another,” Mr. Beissel said. “We would support a moment of silence for people to gather their thoughts and let their thoughts go to where they want them to.” So far Secular Ontario has received two letters back from municipalities. Middlesex, Mr. Beissel said, decided to discontinue the prayer while Owen Sound merely thanked Secular Ontario for its letter. A letter was also sent to the Province, asking that it enforce the no-prayer rul- ing, and Mr. Beissel said he was sur- prised to read what Minister of Munici- pal Affairs and Housing John Gerretsen wrote back. “He is hiding behind what he calls his respect for the autonomy of local councils,” Mr. Beissel said. “It is a typical politician response.” He said it is surprising to read through various media that so many councils have decided to keep the prayer. He said when a council is willing to break the law it sets a bad example for its resi- dents. Currently Clarington begins it’s meet- ing with a non-denominational prayer, as does Pickering. Oshawa begins its meetings with the Lord’s Prayer. Ajax and Uxbridge have no prayer while Scu- gog also says no prayer but has a mo- ment of silence. Whitby is reviewing different prayers. Durham Regional Council sent the issue to its finance and administration committee to be reviewed on Jan. 17. It will likely be back before council on Jan. 24. “I think it will be an interesting dis- cussion at finance on Wednesday (the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m.) and it will be an interesting discussion at council,” Mr. Anderson said. “I don’t know if any clergy or any other residents are attend- ing finance next week but they just have to call and ask to appear and they are more than welcome to appear.” Public school board asked to put vending machines in elementary schools ✦ Secular from page 1 Secular Ontario wants moment of silence held 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 D INNER BUFFET With this ad until Jan. 11/2007 Monday to Thursday reg. $15.99 ® *Valid at Pickering location only. Offer valid with the purchase of any beverage. Not valid with any other promotional offer including the birthday program. 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Three 17-year-old boys, two from Ajax and one from Pickering, face numerous counts of break and enter and possession of stolen property M an pleads guilty to possession By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A sentencing hearing has begun for an Ajax man who was brought to the attention of police here after U.S. author- ities busted a child pornography operation south of the border. Christopher James Brookfield was arrest- ed in late 2004 after a Durham police detec- tive traced Internet transactions made on his credit card, an Ontario Court judge was told Friday. Mr. Brookfield pleaded guilty to a single count of possessing child pornography. Reading from an agreed statement of facts, prosecutor Brenda Green said an investiga- tion began after police in the U.S. busted a child porn distribution ring in an operation dubbed Project Falcon. Police in Durham traced 10 purchases of child porn to a credit card belonging to Mr. Brookfield and in December 2004 executed a search warrant at his Dreyer Drive house, seizing computers and related equipment and three hard copies of photos of young girls. A search of seized computer drives re- vealed more photos and records of visits to child porn websites, Ms. Green said. That forensic analysis also detected software de- signed to erase files from computer hard drives, she said. “Six hours prior to the search warrant being executed that software was utilized,” Ms. Green said. Upon his arrest Mr. Brookfield co-operat- ed with police, showing them websites he’d visited on his laptop computer, Ms. Green said. “He denied he viewed child pornography on the websites,” Ms. Green said. “He further stated he did not consider the pictures the officers found child pornogra- phy.” Mr. Brookfield is free on bail as he awaits sentencing. 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The 10-storey mixed-use building proposed for the southwest corner of Kingston and Fairport roads received approval at Monday’s executive committee meeting. It will come to council Jan. 15 for final ap- proval. Several councillors commented on the sustainable aspects of the design. The proposal by 786 Indopak Inc. calls for 198 units, 3,465 square metres of com- mercial space, and live/work units. The applicant is also pursuing several green building design elements including a green roof, solar collectors and energy- saving glazing. “I was really excited to see the plan. I thought the design was quite innovative,” said Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell. “I anticipate this type of development will be a benchmark for future devel- opment in Pickering.” The subject property, located across from St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Anglican Church, is currently va- cant. In order for the proposal to be approved, the maximum allowable density on the property needed to be increased to 260 units per hectare. Planning staff felt the increase should be allowed on the property because of its somewhat isolated nature (with the closest residential area being behind the church and the newly constructed car dealer- ships on the north side of Kingston Road). As well, it is on a major road, so the intensification helps support transit. The intensification of the property also goes along with the provincial policy plan for infill development through Places to Grow. There were a few residents at the meeting who had some problems with the proposal. Sylvia Spencer expressed concerns about the height of the building (she would like to see a limit of seven storeys), due to the shadow it would cast on St. Paul’s and the day care at St. Paul’s, and the safety of children in the area. She also thought there could be more interest for a commercial development on that site. “I would like to see an increase in the commer- cial component so it can benefit the City’s coffers,” she said. Five people spoke at the statutory public meeting held on the application, but only Ms. Spen- cer and Catherine Bare spoke at the executive com- mittee meeting. Mayor Dave Ryan was supportive of the application. He went on to say the site – bordered by Hwy. 401, Kingston Road and TRCA lands – is a difficult one to develop and the plan has taken many months to complete, but was worth it as it will be a positive development in the City of Pickering. “This is the first step in the redevelopment of the central corridor leading into downtown Pickering,” Mayor Ryan said. The approval did come with an “H” holding provi- sion that means several requirements have to be met before it can be lifted and development can occur. 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If this had been a role reversal with a male police officer conducting himself in such a manner, this would not have made it to air. The not-so-subtle visual message that a young blonde police officer is fooling around on official time, involved in inappro- priate sexual activity is being aired during a national family pastime -- hockey -- when children are watching. What kind of message do you think they are receiving? That only male of- ficers are seriously taking the bad guys off the street? That young blonde women who are even in a position requiring respect, fool around sexually anywhere, anytime? Why can’t women be attractive and smart and witty and posi- tively portray power? 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. S hould an attachment identifying fu- ture growth areas be tacked on to the Region Official Plan? That’s still up for debate, but the green- belt and conforming to the Province’s Plac- es to Grow Act is quite possibly the most complicated and significant item council will deal with this term. Sitting at the Jan. 9 meeting of planning committee I began to wonder how well equipped some councillors are to deal with this contentious issue. In attendance was Oshawa Mayor John Gray, who chairs the committee, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, councillors Jim McMil- len and Joe Drumm, all experienced re- gional councillors who surely have a handle on what is going on. Also there was Brock Councillor John Grant and Uxbridge Mayor Bob Shepherd, both new to committee. Then there was Councillor Mary Novak, who declared a conflict (because of fam- ily-owned lands close to the greenbelt) and didn’t participate. My question to Coun. Novak would be, why accept a position on planning committee if you are unable to comment on arguably the most important issue this committee will deal with over the next four years? Also in attendance was Chairman Roger Anderson. Love or hate his approach to this issue, he has obviously kept close tabs on it. As has Mayor Steve Parish of Ajax, who isn’t on planning but attended the meet- ing, as did Ajax Councillor Colleen Jor- dan, Pickering Councillor Bonnie Littley, Whitby Councillor Don Mitchell, Uxbridge Councillor Howie Herrema, and Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy. All of whom, with the exception of Coun. Jordan, are regional rookies. I applaud them for attending, as they should, being so new to such an im- portant issue (even though Coun. Herrema left before the meeting ended). Mayor Abernethy, on the other hand, made a speech, asking committee to con- sider if it was fulfilling its mandate. Upon finishing, he left the meeting. It’s a move I question since just this week I was told by Clarington staff the mayor likely wouldn’t be able to comment on the impact imple- menting the Growth Plan would have on Clarington since he was new to council and not too familiar with the issue. One would think based on that he would have chosen to stay past 11:30 a.m. Planning is extremely complicated and issues like growth management and green space impact every constituent in Durham. So, when it comes to these issues I think it is imperative every councillor do their best to understand and contribute to the debate. We’ll see what happens with this issue at Regional Council on Jan. 24. Erin Hatfield’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion.com. 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In other words, this draw is jam-packed with winners. But there isn’t a lot of time to go before the early bird draws begin. The first draw goes Feb. 7. To purchase a ticket, go to cashforcancer.com and follow the instructions or call 1-877- 460-3800 any time, day or night, or visit the ticket kiosks in the Oshawa Centre or the Lakeridge Health Oshawa site. When you buy a ticket, everybody wins. Planning committee one to watch over the next term of council Why not try synchronized swimming? Have fun and make new friends at one of the largest synchro clubs in Ontario! 1 & 2 hour recreational programs available in Oshawa, Whitby and Pickering. • Ages 5 & up. For more information, visit our website at www.durhamsynchro.com or Call 905-720-7747 Durham Synchro Swim Club Pickering Town Centre 905-837-9999 Your Good Health, whose Oshawa location is a 9 time winner of the Readers Choice Best Health Store, is opening a 4th location in the Pick- ering Town Centre. 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OPSEU takes Province to court on courthouse Waiving environmental assessment endangers workers, warns president By Lesley Bovie lbovie@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Union boss Leah Cas- selman is backing workers who com- plain the waiving of an environmental assessment (EA) for the new regional courthouse in Oshawa is putting their health at risk. But Oshawa Mayor John Gray, who downplays safety concerns from mem- bers of the Ontario Public Service Em- ployees Union (OPSEU), says the issue is really about the lack of free parking at the Bond and Mary streets site. “They’re refighting the same old fight. They don’t want to go to down- town Oshawa and pay for parking,” he said in an interview. “It’s easy to hide behind an environ- mental bogeyman but more impor- tantly, their first concern should be getting a first-class court facility that meets the needs of today and tomor- row.” The Ministry of Public Infrastruc- ture Renewal (PIR), which will lease the proposed site from the City, is ask- ing the Environmental Assessment Act be waived due to time constraints. The Act requires any project dealing with real estate activities complete a Class EA, a process usually taking four to six months. The PIR argues meeting those requirements could delay the con- struction of the regional courthouse, as the quote to construct it expires next month, before all approvals could be granted. Ministry of Environment officials say the City will still have to meet strict environmental regulations as it cleans up the former industrial site. However, in this week’s letter to the ministry and Attorney General, Ms. Casselman charged the Province with “c ourting disaster” by waiving the ER. “This is a serious issue fraught with risk not only for these workers but also for the government,” the OPSEU president said. “To rush ahead without the proper EA is to put this entire proj- ect in jeopardy.” OPSEU, which repre- sents 170 regional courthouse workers, acknowledges there have been issues around the parking at the proposed site. But spokesman David Cox said there are “legitimate” concerns the lands, once part of the General Motors north plant, are saturated with trichlo- roethylene, a cleaning solvent used to degrease metal parts. “We’re worried about the effects of it on skin and breathing,” he said, adding members have been told there is an Olympic-sized pool of the solvent sit- ting in the site’s groundwater. 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The following Civic Awards are eligible for nomination, with full category descriptions available on nomination forms: Special Ci- tation Award; Award for Bravery/Heroism; Lifetime Achievement Award; Individual Vol- unteer Award; Service Group Award; Com- munity Group Award; Amateur Sports Award; Yo uth Volunteer Award; Youth Leadership Aw ard; Arts Award; Cultural Diversity Award; Urban Design Award; Economic Development Aw ard; Local Business Award; Environment Aw ard, and Access Award for Disability Is- sues. All nominations must be received by the City of Pickering, clerk’s division, no later than 4 p.m. on Feb. 15. Nomination forms are avail- able at the Pickering Civic Complex, Pickering Recreation Complex, East Shore Community Centre, Petticoat Creek Community Centre, Pickering Library branches and on the City’s website at www.cityofpickering.com. A selection committee will review the nomi- nations and determine recipients from each of the categories. The presentations take place in Pickering City Hall, Council chambers on April 30. For more information, contact the City of Pickering at 905-420-4660 ext. 2098. New autism support group sets up shop DURHAM — Autism Ontario is opening a new Whitby Autism support group. The support group is free and helps you learn more about autism and share expe- riences. It meets every month on the third We dnesday at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is Jan. 17 at 1450 Hopkins St., Unit 105, Whitby at BCTS Inc. A representative from FOOTPRINTS Respite Care Program will answer questions about respite services. For more information, call toll free 1-866- 495-4680 or e-mail autismdurham@Gmail. com. Anyone interested in learning about au- tism or to share experiences is welcome. Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... 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The Challenge League welcomes athletes from anywhere in Durham Region with a disability or difference that prevents them from playing in exist- ing leagues. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2007 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Tyler tosses it up AJAX — Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Chargers’ Tyler Peniston, centre, tosses up a shot between All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans’ Nick Simms, left, and Kadean Roberts during junior boys’ bas- ketball tournament action at the Ajax school Thursday afternoon. Pickering teen at Pan-Pacs in Hawaii Barnes part of 26-member Canadian swim contingent PICKERING — A Pickering swimmer is competing against the world’s best at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Champion- ships in Kihei, Hawaii, which got underway Thursday and contin- ues until Monday. Laura Barnes, 18, a member of the Scar- borough Swim Club, is part of the 26-member Canadian contingent of top 18- and-under j unior swimmers who are pitted against the best young swimmers from the U.S., Australia and Japan. Barnes is one of only seven other swimmers from Ontario to make the trip to Hawaii. A student at Dunbarton High School, Barnes will compete in the 200-metre breaststroke, put- ting together an outstanding qualifying swim at the recent Pan Pacific trials in Montreal. There, she was half a body length behind at the 100-metre mark, but managed to pull ahead in the last four metres of the race. Canadian team coach Peter Carpenter, of Pointe-Claire, Que- bec, says the Hawaiian competi- tion will benefit the team mem- bers. “For many on our team, this is their first national team and their first experience being away from home,” said Carpenter in a press release. “This is a great opportunity to race the best 18-and-under swimmers in the world. The main goal is that they go in and beat the time that got them here. And we’re asking them to swim fast at an unusual time of the year in our program. It’s a challenge for them and we’re anxious to see how they react to it.” Laura Barnes Team Ontario off to Canada Winter Games in Yukon DURHAM — A large contingent of Ajax and Pickering players on Te am Ontario helped it capture gold at the Quebec Ringette Chal- lenge Cup last weekend. Alyssa Jasper and Kristin John- ston from Ajax and Jodie Han- nen and Christine Langford from Pickering all played strong roles in helping the Ontarians beat Quebec 7-5 in a hard-fought final game. All told, the Jasper-Johnston-Hannen forward line accounted for three of the seven Ontario goals. Lang- ford contributed all-round solid defensive play in the gold-medal victory. The Team Ontario ‘AAA’ squad, which consisted of 15- to 18-year- old players, won all of its round- robin games against other provin- cial teams, save its tournament opener, as Team Ontario played to a 5-5 draw with Quebec. Ontario posted wins of Prince Edward Is- land (8-1), B.C. (7-1) and Nova Scotia (7-0) to finish in a first-place tie with Manitoba with nine points apiece. Ontario, however, received first place in the tie-breaker with 21 goals scored, compared to Manitoba’s 17. In the cross-over contest against PEI, the Ontarians posted an em- phatic 7-0 victory to advance to the gold-medal game. Te am Ontario has now won two golds, a silver and a bronze across Canada on their way to the Cana- dian Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon in February, where its con- sidered a contender for gold. Aj a x, Pickering players help Ontario win ringette gold Win Czech tourney crown over Slovakia PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers bantam ‘AA’ rep hockey team returned from its European playing tour as champions of a com- petitive international event. Playing at the Czech Republic In- ternational Ice Hockey Tournament in Brno, Czech Republic, the Pan- thers held off a hard-charging HK Ruzinov Bratislav squad of Slovakia to capture the gold medal with a solid 3-2 victory. The annual playing tour of Europe took this year’s Pickering ‘AA’ bantam team to the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria for hockey and sightsee- ing. In addition to the tournament, the Panthers also played exhibition games against club teams in those three countries during their nine- day stay between Dec. 26 and Jan. 7. In the gold-medal game, the Pan- thers led 3-0 with 40 seconds re- maining in the second period when Slovakia scored a short-handed goal to trail the Panthers by two goals entering the third period. Momentum shifted in the third, however, when Bratislav scored their second goal to trail the Panthers by one when Pickering’s aggressive physical play led them to penalty trouble with the local European ref- erees. With only minutes left in the game, HK Ruzinov Bratislav pulled its goalie in favour of an extra at- tacker, but failed to capitalize on a 6-on-4 power-play opportunity. In the closing ceremonies, Cor- rado Gianfriddo was named Picker- ing’s most valuable player; Connor Maxim was awarded the tourna- ment’s most outstanding goalten- der. Zack Munn, Jordan Bean and Jay Boychuck scored for Pickering in the final; Gianfriddo and Blake Fra- ser drew assists. Pickering advanced to the gold- medal game after a solid 3-1 win over Prague. Cody Harding led the way with two goals and an assist; Tommy Reid had the other goal. Gianfriddo chipped in with an as- sist. The Panthers started the tourney with a 3-1 win over HCM Slovan Rosice. Goalies Michael Sheremetta and Connor Maxim turned away 27 shots to preserve the Panthers’ victory. David Mott, Boychuck and Gianfriddo scored, with as- sists to Bean with two, Harding and Gianfriddo with one apiece. In their next game, the Panthers scored a close 4-3 win over HC Ben- esov/Vlasm. Spencer Bently, Boy- chuck, Bean and Gianfriddo scored, with assists to Louis Del Re, Michael Smith, Bean and Mott. The Panthers dropped their third game, 3-0, to tournament favourite HK Ruzinov Bratislav, thus placing them in second place in Pool ‘A’. In exhibition play the day fol- lowing the tournament victory, the Panthers dropped a 4-0 decision to the Prostejov (Czech Republic) elite team, but rebounded to defeat the Prostejov ‘B’ team 5-0. In their third game of the day, the Canadi- ans faced Team England, which also participated in the Czech Republic International Ice Hockey Tourna- ment, winning 8-0. 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Call 905-435-0811 or fax 905- 448-0226 Industrial/Commercial Cleaners Part-time leading to full time $10/hour Experienced Only MUST HAVE Drivers License, References, Police check, bondable 905-420-3112 A Career Teaching English Internationally begins with professional training. The College of Applied Linguistics is offering A 5 day certificate course @ Durham College Feb.21st-25th To register for an Open House Jan.23 call for more info 888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com CARPET CLEANER required - For commercial and residential cleaning. Truck mount/portable experience an asset. Please call Lisa 905-665-3800. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 Canadian Tire Pickering requires Full time Service Advisor Full time Back Parts Person Competitive wages, health benefits and profit sharing for the successful customer oriented applicant. Canadian Tire experience preferred. Apply with resume to 1735 Pickering Parkway SHIPPER/RECEIVER Required for Pickering Company This is a Permanent position for the right person •Certified Forklift/stand up Reach •Working knowledge of Word and Excel •Inventory experience •Must have transportation Submit Resumes to: Janet Parks Email address: jparks@spherion.ca FULL TIME WAREHOUSE WORKER Markham based industrial rubber co. seeking enthusiastic, congenial person with excellent oral/written skills. Some heavy lifting required. Email resume: steve@chamberscooke.com ECE TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS Pickering/Ajax area. Full time and part time. Send resume by fax (905) 831-9347 or email herbieg123@aol.com 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 EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIP- MENT operators / snow plow drivers, general labourers and sidewalk subcontractors required immediately. 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However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted We require: • Motivated entrepreneurial candidates with strong negotiating and closing skills • Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written • Computer savvy • Professional presentation skills We offer: • Base plus commission plus bonuses – no cap on earnings • Competitive benefi t package after 90 days • Potential for career growth • Paid training • Paid parking Are you interested in Business to Business Outbound Sales? Look no further... Our International Sales Centre, founded in 1949, is looking for YOU to join us in our 2007 expansion. NEW YEAR... NEW CAREER... REQUIRES SALES AGENTS FOR IMMEDIATE POSITIONS Canada’s Largest Lawncare Company Has Immediate Positions Available In Our Conveniently Located Scarborough Sales Offi ce. $10.00 Per Hour Guaranteed Base. 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Travel in the US will require a valid passport. Interested individuals are invited to send or fax their resume in confidence to: Human Resources Department GRACE CANADA, INC. 294 Clements Road West Ajax, ON L1S 3C6 Fax#: 905-683-4659 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted Looking f FREEFREE Access to Employment Resources ✓ Job search strategies ✓ Skills training ✓ Resumé writing/interviewing ✓ Career direction ✓ Self-employment training ...and so much more Looking for work? Get connected! CALL TODAY Ajax: 905-426-8337 Oshawa: 905-436-2957 www.theemploymentadvantage.com START HERE! CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES (Pickering Location) FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS $12.25/HR Full Benefits/Excellent Training Program Must be able to work between the hours of 8am till 1am and available 7 days a week Must have High School Diploma, 15 Wpm Typing, & Customer Service exp. POSITIONS START JAN 14TH & JAN 28TH Apply at: AppleOne Employment Services 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-3400 "Apply today, don't miss out" YMCA Durham Employment & Community Drop in and apply to dozens of General Labour/Skilled Trade Opportunities Various full time day, afternoon, and night positions available We've found the jobs. All you need to do is bring your resume and apply. (Staff will be onsite to assist those without resumes) Tuesday, January 16, 1 - 4 pm YMCA Durham Employment & Community Services 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON (Hwy. 2 and Valley Farm Rd.) 905-427-7670 Your YMCA's charitable registration number is 11930 7080 RR0001 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 PA RT-TIME CALLERS, SES- SION managers and snack bar staff. Apply with resume to 65 Sunray St., Whitby, ON. 905- 668-9029. 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) the SPAat Markville Our very busy Day Spa located in the Markville Shopping Centre at Hwy.#7 East & McCowan Road in Markham, 0N is currently seeking to hire FULL TIME ESTHETICIANS to join our already fantastic team. We are offering top wages and commissions, working in a professional environment and doing advanced spa services. Foran interview, please call Yvonne at 905-513-0045. Canadian Tire Pickering requires Class A General Technician and Front End Specialist Technician Well equipped, clean shop environment, top flat rate wages, health benefits, profit sharing for the energetic customer oriented successful applicant. Apply with resume to 1735 Pickering Parkway •2 - CNC OPERATORS/PROGRAMMER •1 - MOLD MAKER Courtice area Fax: 905-434-7939 Email: awc@awcco.com ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE AJAX/PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER As a full-time advertising sales representative you are responsible for serving and growing our existing clients and will increase sales revenue through new business development. You will provide our valued customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and will play a key role in the overall suc- cess of our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for on- going sales and administrative processes required before and after the sale. Competencies: Action oriented, Driven for results, Composure, Customer Focus, Creative, Time Management Yo u will possess: ● excellent product and industry knowledge ●superior customer service skills the ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with clients ●strong sales presentation and phone skills ●proven track record of attaining and surpassing sales targets ●solid organizational skills and the ability to multi task in a fast paced, dead line oriented environment. ● two years experience in print sales (preferred) Join a winning team Email your resume before February 1st , 2007 to:Andrea McFater Advertising Manager Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser amcfater@durhamregion.com 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 LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYSCHOOL in Ajax requires a COOK for 32.5 hours/week. Fax or call 905-428-9909 LIVE-IN CAREGIVER,$9.25/hr, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Please call (905)427-9640 LOOKING TO BE YOUR own boss? Learn how to operate a mini-office outlet from home. Free simple training, flexible hours, great income! www.miniofficeoutlets.com/stacey 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. NIGHT AUDITORS - The Dur- ham College Residence and Con- ference Centre is looking for friendly and positive Full Time Night Auditors. Must have the ability to supervise College and University students. Computer skills (Word & Excel). $10 hr. Comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan available after three months. Fax resumes to attention Stephanie McGregor at (905)404- 8877 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: ECE's, supply teachers, van drivers for school routes. Drivers must have valid F license, clear abstract, and min 5 years driving ex. apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. PICKERING PUBLISHER seeks exp inside advertising sales rep for growing business. Base plus commission. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com 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 SALES & MARKETING ASSIST- ANT/Lead management. Com- puter skills required. Ajax/Picker- ing resident preferred. Please visit website at: www.Pinerid- gecemetery.ca. Please forward your resume to: ggentles@arbormemorial.com. 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. WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 HAIR STYLIST & ESTHETICIAN required full & part-time for Es- theticare Day Spa/Salon. Great atmosphere, excellent opportu- nity. Salary plus commission. Scarborough/ Pickering border. Contact ***(416)284-1233*** HAIRSTYLIST & ASSISTANT MANAGER & aesthetician. Up- scale salon. Busy Pickering loca- tion. Full/part-time. Competitive wages. Training. Good environ- ment. Minimum 2 years experi- ence an asset.416-899-6586. 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 HIGH END MEDICAL SPA needs sales consultant & sales assistant. Hourly rate $20.00 to $50.00. Experience in sales a necessity. Experience in cosmetic surgery/ injections a bonus. E-mail resume to: christinep@anaturaladvantage.ca UPSCALE AVEDA SALON, seeking full-time stylist and ees- thitician, professional attitude a must. Contact Heather, 905-619- 3487 or drop off resume to Salon Chic, 100 Westney Rd. Ajax, Unit #12. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK company seeks fully experienced cabinet maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to 905- 433-1463. 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 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY seeking experienced carpenter. Must be honest, reliable, and self- starter. Must have tools, and own vehicle. Only experienced need apply.Call (905)231-0864 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 LICENSED DRIVE CLEAN Emis- sion Inspector required for Whitby facility. Days, no weekends. Fax resume to (905) 430-3694. TECHNICAL CONTRACT POSI- TIONS Quality Engineers (Me- chanical & Electrical) Automotive Product Liaisons, Material / Lo- gistics Supervisors & Planners, Product & Material Team Leads, Quality Assurance Technicians. If you have 5 plus years in the auto- motive or manufacturing industry, please send your resume to: resumes.falcon@sympatico.ca BOOKKEEPER/ASSISTANT Maternity leave contract. Busy of- fice in Ajax requires experience Office Assistant with S/A knowl- edge, pleasant phone manner, ability to multi task and superb or- ganization skills a must. Position may lead to permanent for right candidate. Please FAX resume ONLY to 905-683-0949. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. BUSY WHITBY CA Office re- quires P/T Bookkeeper. Quick- Books experience required. Email resume to : gtaca@rogers.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. 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. 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 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 14, 2007 www.durhamregion.com DUE TO EXPANSION Requires EXPERIENCED USED VEHICLE SALES CONSULTANT There is no better place to work in the automotive industry then Gus Brown Used Car Superstore! GM Selling experience will be considered an asset. Durham Region’s #1 new & used volume dealer. Contact: Gerald Thornton Phone: (905)444-3000 Cell: (905)767-2352 Fax: (905)444-3049 We thank you for your interest, only those considered 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. IDEAL TILE & CARPET sales people required immediately for Oshawa and Pickering locations. Experience is a must. Commis- sion + base salary. Call 647-831- 4774. 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. 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. 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 EXPERIENCED MEDIAL RE- CEPTIONIST required. Fax re- sume 905-831-8858. HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. Busy Bowmanville multidiscipli- nary centre requires: massage therapist, naturopathy, reflexolo- gy, acupuncture, nutritionist, etc. Fax (905)623-6282; Phone (905)623-8388; amitofoz@hot- mail.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 - Full time position with group practice in Oshawa. Mini- mum 2 years experience re- quired. Hours Mon - Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 pm. Reply File #285, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St.Oshawa Ont.L1H 7L5 PDA/LEVEL II Dental Assistant required for York Region ortho- dontic office. Please fax resume to 905-642-9692 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time, friendly customer service essential. 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(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. 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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 APARTMENT, $795/month inclusive, avail. Feb. 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905- 439-8893 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Church/Rossland, Available immediately. Parking, 4 appliances, cable. 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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 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 APT in clean quiet 20 plex, appliances, parking, utilities included. $865 monthly ($210 weekly) one bedroom, $765 monthly ($190 weekly). de- posit negotiable. (Simcoe/Mill) Jan. 14th or later. Call (905)571- 0517 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. 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. 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. Feb/March.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 - 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 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, 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- 2 BEDROOM BASE- MENT, newly renovated, open concept, hardwood floors, A/C, parking, utilities. Near schools, hospital, bus route. $850. First/last. Available Feb.1 1st. 905-683-9076. 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. ATTRACTIVE 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. ATTRACTIVE WALKOUT 2 bed- room basement apt., private en- trance, air, fridge, stove, cable, $ll75. mo. inclusive. lst/last, Ross- land/Garden/Bassett. Available March lst.(905) 665-8504. AVAILABLE Feb 1st. Spacious clean one bedroom apt, private entrance, parking, downtown Oshawa. $675/month. Landlord pays utilities. first/last. Also available immediately 1 bedroom apt Simcoe/Rossland $720 + hy- dro.905-432-1268 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 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. 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 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 COURTICE bachelor apt for rent. Available immediately. Non smoking. Parking/internet/cable incl. Private phone line. $675 in- clusive.Call 905-404-0769 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. DRYDEN/ANDERSON One bed- room basement apt. Sep en- trance. Heat/hydro/parking/cable included. Asking $695/month. Available immediately (905)665- 0581, cell (905)-449-2671. 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 DUNDAS/COCHRANE,Whitby 2 bedroom, laundry on site, one garage parking, no smoking/pets. $900/mo. + hydro. Available Jan. 31.(416)200-9474 Mon.-Fri.9-5. 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. $650/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 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. 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, 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 14, 2007, PAGE 15 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. Fr om $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 NORTH,2-bedroom in duplex, nicely decorated, quiet safe area. Laundry room, appli- ances, private entrance. $750/month plus hydro. Available Feb. 1. Call (905)579- 2927 OSHAWA, 1 BEDROOM basement apartment. Updated hardwood floor, private entrance, parking, heat, hydro and cable included. No smoking/pets. $700/month. 905-924-4881 or email resolveddd@yahoo.ca OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM main floor, Simcoe, near lake, quiet neighbourhood, totally renovat- ed, eat-in kitchen w/walkout to deck, parking, cable, internet $1000/mo+ utilities. Avail. Febru- ary 15th. 905-448-0934. OSHAWA,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/TOWNLINE,2- bdrm apt, main floor, freshly painted, clean, parking. $820/mo + hydro. First/last req'd. Avail. im- mediately. No pets. Call 905-720- 4505, 1-317-670-5770 OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, bachelor $500 avail Feb.1. No smoking/pets, first/last/referenc- es. (905)721-9789 (905)922- 4751 OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $860/ month inclusive. First/last/refer- ences. No big dogs. Immediate. Working couple preferred. 905- 429-0539 (905)576-3840 leave message, 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/COURTICE townline very large, very bright two bed- room, top floor of triplex, shared laundry, gas heat, appliances, parking. Avail. March, $1000 plus hydro ($35-$40) Condolyn Mgt.905 428-9766. 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 RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $795. inclusive. Jan/Feb. Dan (416)657-2117. 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, 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,Whites/Finch 2 bed- room basement apartment, 5 years old, newly painted $850 in- cluding utilities & cable. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-420-1903, cell 416-318-1960 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,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 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. UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, newly renovated, Available im- mediately: bachelor $650, 1-bdrm $675, All inclusive, with laundry. 416-697-8036 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 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,1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., $700/month, laundry, parking, cable, air, walk to Go train, suit single working profes- sional. Available immediately, for short term rental. Call 905-767- 8597 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 WHITES/FINCH,Simply stun- ning! Large, elegant, bright, open concept, 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, 4pc bath, cable. $975/inclu- sive. First/last. March 1st. Lisa, 416-522-9334. 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. -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. 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, Won Lake Ontario at the foot of Liver- pool Road in Pickering. Western exposure. $1500/month+utilities. Short or long-term lease. Available immediately. Grace, 905-649-3734. 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 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, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, in complex, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $825+ utilities. (905)683-6203 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. AJAX,Salem/Bayly. Avail. March 1st., brand new, 3-bdrm freehold townhome, 2-1/2 bathrooms. $1375+utilities. appliances incl. No smoking/pets.(416)738-1499 AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm main floor of house. Newly renovated, updated kitchen, 5-appliances, fenced backyard, close to schools, amenities. $1090/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. (416)512-7012 ATHOL/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. AVAILABLE Feb/March1st. 1-1/2 top storey of house (very cozy), Central East Oshawa, shops, transit, schools, parks, re- cently renovated, 2 bedrooms, appliances, parking. $925/inclu- sive.(905)436-8048 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.) OPEN HOUSE. All Inclusive. Ask about our move-in incentives Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) 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 To ronto, Ontario M4C 5N8 DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE •Infants and older, welcome •Small group settings •Programming to support child •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 to find out more 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 BEAUTIFUL Oshawa, 2 bedroom duplex, reduced price 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 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. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. Car port. $1300 monthly + utilities. Non smoker. No pets. 416-281-2277 LARGE 3-BEDROOM HOME in Ajax with fireplace. Huge eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, and family room. All appliances included. Only $645 bi-weekly plus utilities. Call 416-298-8200 Randy Rodney. NEWCASTLE - lake view, close to 401, detached, 1 year old, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car gar- age, $1690+. Available March 1st.905-925-8406. 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. 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 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 11/2 baths, eat-in kitchen with built in appliances, fin.bsmt, a/ c, fenced yard, single garage, walk to shops, schools & GO. Avail. immed., $1250+ util. No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 416-969-5000 then dial 705-426-4666 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. 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 SIMCOE - TAUNTON,3 bed- room 2-storey home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Available Immediately, but flexible. $1400/inclusive with ba- sic cable. 2-parking, private back- yard.(905)985-8073 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 for rent, desirable North Whitby loca- tion. Available immediately. Please call 905-432-5963. FABULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighborhood, great family home. No smoking/pets only $1200/mo +utilities. Avail. immediately.(905)576-5253 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, WHITES/SHEP- PARD,2 large bedrooms town- house, 2 full washrooms, powder room, laundry, balcony, living, kitchen, dining, garage, 2 parking. Near amenities/401. Available Feb 1st. $1300/month. (416)451- 4933. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $995-$1095+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. WHITBY (Brock&Dundas) 3 bed- room 2.5 washrooms, 2 year old townhome, Hardwood floors, fire- place, air-conditioned,new appli- ances, 1700sqft living space lots of windows. ph#647-887-9220 email:kramsubick@sympatico.ca for pictures 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 EXTRA LARGE ROOM for rent. 1 person/$600 inclusive. 2 peo- ple/$800 inclusive. Available im- mediately. First/last. Call 905- 626-9438. 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. PICKERING ROOM & APT.for rent. Furnished or unfurnished. Rent starts at $350 and up. No pets/smoking. Close amenities. Call between 10a-6p. 905-831- 7909, 647-838-0614 (after 6p) 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 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 LOST CAT, FEMALE Calico, named 'Indy'. Tri colour. 905- 424-4544 or 905-239-2456. Re- ward. 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 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. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 CURVES AJAX part-time ener- getic, outgoing mature individual who likes to have fun. Training provided. Resumes accepted 475 Westney Rd.N. Unit 13. PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 $39.99 TELEPHONE SERVICE. $20.00 Unlimited Long Distance. Tr ansfer current phone number free. $39.99 New Activations. Toll free 1-866-391-2700. A Neigh- bourhood Connection. 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. AIR Conditioners & Furnaces All new and installed. Air condi- tioners from $1199; mid-furnaces $1199; high-eff $1499. All gas lines $149. Call GasWorks (905)434-3028 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together foundation. 20'x30' $5500, 25'x40' $8700, 30'x40' $10,500, 32'x50' $14,000. 40'x60' $20,000, many others 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.ca BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600.647-271-5483. 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 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DY NAMO 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 HAY - quality first and second cutting, large hard core round and small square bales..Delivery available.Call (905)263-8078 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 HUGE MOVING SALE!, 16 Spiers Crecent, Ajax. January 20 & 21; 8:00am-2:00 pm. Double beds, Vanity, Dressers, Sectional, Baby Furniture & Accessories, Entertainment Unit, GE Gas Stove, Collectibles, Children's Toys , Rocking Chairs & Much More! Everything Must Go! PIANOS AND CLOCKS - Boxing Day Sale continues til the end of January. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large se- lection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Ya maha, 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. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fa st delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SEARS KENMORE large ca- pacity washer $250, 5 yrs. old ex- cellent condition. 4 pc. teak bed- room suite $350; burgundy din- ingroom Tiffany lamp $100. Louise 905-668-6001. 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 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 14, 2007 www.durhamregion.com 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 TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Find out who wants to meet you at freedateconnection.com. 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. SHI-POO PUPS..Non shedding, non-allergenic. $500 each. (905)725-2655. 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 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 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. 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 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'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 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. 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I hold you close within my heart As a part of me you will always remain, To w alk with me throughout my life Until we meet again. Lots of love, S William Thompson Boyd April 1st, 1946 ~ January 15th, 2006 When you were with us we didn't know you were the center of our life. Now you have moved on and we know. Missed and loved Stella, Michael & Heather, David, Kyle, Chris and Randi, Heather & Ashleigh Barrow, Jamie, Tammy and many friends A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 14, 2007 www.durhamregion.com In MemoriamsIn MemoriamsIn Memoriams SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 .EEDTORENTYOURPLACEFAST 4HENYOUNEEDA -ARKETPLACE &EATURE!D 7ITHA&EATUREDADYOUWILL s#ONNECTWITH8MORERENTERS s%MPHASIZEKEYFEATURESWITHPHOTOS s'RABATTENTIONWITHANADHIGHLIGHT /NLY PERMONTH 'ET9OURS4ODAY -ARKETPLACE&OR2ENT ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE..... CALL OUR CLASSIFIED REP. 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Sawing, measuring, routering, turning wood into a bookcase, ar- moire, dining room table or beautiful queen size bed. Sure they make it look easy. That’s because they’ve had a great instructor and all the right tools. They weren’t born with a router in their hand. Someone put it there and taught them how to use it. At the Carpenter’s Square, you too can learn how to create and build a piece of fi ne furniture. There is always a great sense of satis- faction and pride when you show off this piece of furniture you made with your own hands. The Carpenter’s Square is a clean, well laid out and impressive 4,000 sq. ft. woodwork- ing shop offering professional quality power and hand tools to the do-it-yourselfer and profession- als alike. The shop also boasts having over 1,100 clamps and many specialty tools. Everything you could possibly want to complete your project. The Carpenter’s Square is especially proud of the woodworking courses offered and their highly qualifi ed instructors that teach them. “Myself and our instructors are with you every step of the way,” says owner Rob McFarlane. “We emphasize safety and one-on-one hands-on assistance so you’re comfortable with the process and the tools. But above all we make the experi- ence of woodworking enjoyable. To enrol call Rob at the Carpenter’s Square. There is a 14-week course during which you will design and build a entertainment unit or armoire; a 12-week course where you will build a traditional raised panel queen size bed; a 10-week course where you will build a pine harvest dining room table; and fi nally an 8-week intro course where you will construct one of two specially de- signed projects. You’ll love them. The courses vary in cost and duration but a quick call to the shop or logging on to their web- site will give you all the information you need. The courses appeal to both men and women who want to try their hand at woodworking and on many occasions we have father/son and mother/daughter enrolling. It’s a won- derful way to spend and share quality time with your son or daughter. The next round of courses start in February and enrollment is being taken now. Another impressive aspect of the Carpen- ter’s Square is the custom woodworking side of the business. Bring in your ideas or plans and Rob will sit down with you and help you bring those ideas to reality. Rob is especially proud of the kitchens he designs and builds along with built-in cabinets and fi ne pieces of fur- niture. The shop is available to the do-it-yourselfer and professional alike who don’t have the space or all the right tools to properly build their projects. Fo r a very reasonable hourly rate you can have ac- cess to the full shop and all of its tools. Ask about the Co-op program giving you 24/7 access to the shop. It’s a very unique and cost effective program for the professionals. Also you can inquire about their Club Memberships and “blocks of time” passes that will give you great discounts. The Carpenter’s Square is located at 804 Ritson Rd. S. (Rear Unit) in Oshawa. For more information call (905) 433-9011 or visit their website at www.thecarpenterssquare.com. Woodworking Courses Offered At 4000 sq. ft. fully equipped shop4000 sq. ft. fully equipped shop THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 14, 2007 PAGE 19 Pdurhamregion.com Guest storytellers, crafts, take-home resources on Jan. 26 in Oshawa By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Where can you find oppor- tunities to build your child’s literacy skills? Pretty much anywhere, according to the experts. Restaurant menus, street signs, T-shirt logos and food packages are just some of the everyday things that can help families integrate literacy into busy lives. “Literacy goes way beyond just reading story books to your child,” says Joan Gajad- harsingh, an early literacy specialist with the YWCA Durham Ontario Early Years Centre. “We encourage children to read the world around them.” That’s just one of the lessons parents can pick up at the third annual Family Literacy Fair taking place at the YWCA Durham On- tario Early Years Centre on Jan. 26. The fair, which will feature guest story tellers, a puppet theatre, crafts and take- home resources, is one of hundreds of events taking place across Canada to cel- ebrate Family Literacy Day. Created in 1999 by the ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation, the national initiative promotes the importance of reading and learning together as a family. This year, popular children’s author Rob- ert Munsch is the honorary chairman of the initiative. He will be hosting two special storytelling events online at www.ytv.com and www.treehousetv.com. In addition to working reading and words into everyday activities, Ms. Gajadharsingh wants parents to remember it’s never too early to start. She says literacy lessons can begin when a child is born and definitely before they are in school. According to a 1999 study by the Govern- ment of Ontario, simple things like reading and telling stories to a child at 18 months, are powerful stimuli for brain develop- ment. A national survey indicates two- and three-year-olds who are read to several times a day do substantially better in kin- dergarten at the age of four and five, than those who are read to a few times a week or less. Luigia Ayotte, superintendent of programs for the Durham District School Board, says schools in Durham make literacy a priority every day and recently increased efforts to help parents do the same at home. “To make what they’re learning in the classroom really meaningful, it should con- tinue at home,” she says. “Research shows it has to be an ingrained part of the daily experience.” Ms. Ayotte had high praise for Village Union P.S., which recently hosted a literacy night for parents, and said many schools are going above and beyond to ensure what is learned in the classroom continues when students leave for the day. The Family Literacy Fair is hosted by the Literacy Network of Durham Region, the YWCA Durham Ontario Early Years Centre and Ontario Early Years specialists. It takes place Friday, Jan. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ontario Early Ye ars Centre located at 1 McGrigor St. in Oshawa. For more information, call 905-723-9922. To learn more about Family Literacy Day and find other events, visit www.abc-cana- da.org. Literacy tips from ABC Canada - Pick one night a week to make a family trip to the library - Read aloud to your child and have them read to you - Ask your child questions about the story being read - Turn everyday activities into learning op- portunities by asking a child to read menus, shopping lists or street signs - Let children count change when making a purchase - Read different stories every week with varied lengths and subject matter - Start early -- it’s never to soon to start reading to your child. Celebrate Family Literacy Day at Early Years Centre Independent Learning Centre offers free tutoring and practice DURHAM — Instead of sitting at home, struggling to figure out their schoolwork, students can ‘Ask a Teacher’ online. With the Grade 9 provincial math test fast approaching, students don’t have to prepare at home, alone. By visiting the Independent Learning Centre’s ‘Ask a Teacher’ service at www.ilc. org, students can receive free online tutor- ing and practise questions. Every Sunday through Thursday, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., they can log on to chat with Ontario teachers in any subject, Grades 9 through 12. Registered students remain anonymous as they connect one-on-one with teach- ers. The educators use text and virtual white- board to write out formulas and theories and help solve problems. The site also features interactive prac- tice questions, exercises and a glossary of terms in math, science, and English for students to access day or night. Teacher, interactive help available at click of mouse Ajax Paint Centre (905)427-3337 12 Harwood S.Ajax Pickering Paint Centre (905)837-0317 1794 Liverpool, Pickering PAINT CENTRE4 416-414-6815 robert.kavanagh@rbc.com Call me today for a FREE consultation. Anytime. Anyday. ROBERT KAVANAGH Let me help you save money! 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The new first aid program in- cludes five different levels of CPR, each designed to meet the needs of everybody from the lay person to the first aid professional respond- er. Red Cross CPR courses teach the signs of a heart attack and how to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation. The babysitting course teaches important child-care skills, injury prevention, safety tips and simple meal preparations. It also includes first aid skills for problems like choking and bleeding. First aid and babysitting courses are available throughout 2007. For more information call the Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch at 905-723-2933. Af ter-school program begins at Ajax Alliance Church Six to 12 year olds welcome DURHAM — An after-school program for children six to 12 years is now open. VV’s After-School Program runs from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Ajax Alliance Church in Ajax. For more information, call Ve- ronica at 905-426-4557 or 416-838- 9198.