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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_02_04Durham’s university holds connections day to preview potential summer project opportunities By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — University stu- dents could soon be working on research projects that range from machines that see through walls to food industry slave labour. During the Jan. 31 University of Ontario Institute of Technol- ogy (UOIT) Student Research Connections Day those inter- ested were introduced to vari- ous projects in which their pro- fessors are involved, as well as funding award opportunities and summer positions for which they could apply. “I think students may not re- ally understand all the things their professors are involved in,” said Deborah Van Oosten, grants officer. “This is to get them to see the other side of their professors.” During the research presen- tations, students heard about projects including wood com- positions, mobile manipulator systems, alternative fuels, para- sitic drug discovery, energy from plants and more. Mike Eklund said some of the things he’s working on include assisted living technology and autonomous vehicles. “Love to have some people working on those projects,” said Mr. Eklund. In the faculty of criminology justice and poverty studies, some research includes factors con- tributing to boys being violent, violence against First Nations people and intimate partner vio- 12 months - grade 8 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School est. 1969 www.blaisdale.com OPEN HOUSE Thurs. Feb. 22, 2007 at 11:00 am 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-5005 35.2//-3s7).$/73s$//23 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS The Pickering 24 PA GES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A happy ending Search for a new home ends with a healthy result Page 10 DurhamDurham Daily News Every weekday at noon POETRY IN MOTION AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Ingrid Diaz of the Ballet Creole dancers and drummers dances for students at Lester B. Pearson Public School. The performance was part of a presentation on Black History Month. For more on the event see page 7 and check out durhamregion.com. For more on this story ✦ See Professor, Page 2 Students see the research side of professors lence among others. “We study all the fun stuff,” said Ron Hinch. “Violence, wrongful convictions ... slavery.” Mr. Hinch’s project deals with slavery in the food industry, particularly for choco- late, coffee and bananas. Its focus is on government oversight, co- operation and assistance in the industry that relies heavily on slave labour, espe- cially children. “A pproximately half of the world’s choc- olate is produced through child slave la- bour,” said Mr. Hinch. He added if students have any questions about projects they can come and see him. Presenting for the school of energy sys- tems and nuclear science, Ed Waller en- couraged students to apply for summer re- search positions even if they don’t obtain a funding award. One of his research projects includes coded aperture X-ray imaging. “This is my seeing through walls proj- ect,” said Mr. Waller. The project involves X-ray technology to reveal what’s on the other side of a wall. Ms. Van Oosten said students interest- ed in summer research opportunities can apply for funding awards and talk directly to faculty members. She said there are more than 20 awards available. Last year, about 50 students were in- volved in research projects. Andrew Lukomski, a second-year nucle- ar engineering student, was impressed by some of the projects presented during the event. “For cancer research, it’s great to see cures for cancer are trying to be solved right here at UOIT,” he said. He added one of the school’s faculty members also wants to put solar panels on highways to create power generation. “Research is so much more than just academic work,” said Mr. Lukomski. “Re- search here directly impacts society; re- search to solve problems.” Mr. Lukomski wants to get involved in research projects this summer, either for fluid mechanics or investigating neutrons through pipes. durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 The UPS Store now open in your neighbourhood! Amberlea Shopping Centre 1822 Whites Rd. Pickering, ON L1V 0B1 T: 905.420.3800 F: 905.420.8600 E: store379@theupsstore.ca www.theupsstore.ca/379 Our experts can help you with: •PACKAGING SERVICES •Digital Printing •Collating & Binding •Mailbox Rentals •Mail Receiving Services •Worldwide & Local Shipping •Custom Family Calendars •Wide Format Printing •And so much more! INCREDIBLE OFFERS! Offer valid only at store location. 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IS YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FALLING BEHIND? *REGISTRATION FEE AND REFUNDABLE TEXTBOOK DEPOSIT REQUIRED THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com ‘People need dignity and that can’t come on the backs of the taxpayers’ By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Social ser- vices can’t be put on the back burner any longer. That’s the message a group of residents and the Strong Communities Coali- tion (SCC) plans to take to the provincial and federal governments. “It is actually people who are suffering from the lack of funding,” said Edna Klazek, chief executive officer of the United Way of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge. Residents and represen- tatives from various social service agencies heard from a panel of six experts on Jan. 29. The event was organized by the SCC, an alli- ance of the United Ways of Oakville, Peel, York, Dur- ham and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)/ 905 Healthcare Alli- ance. “Our vision is comprehensive, quality health care and social ser- vices be readily and locally accessible to all GTA resi- dents in a timely fashion,” Ms. Klazek said. “Equal op- portunity for all Ontarians.” The group is advocating for equitable and sustain- able funding policies and formulae for health and social services in the GTA communities. “We want to speak out on the need to improve access to health and social ser- vices for over three million residents in the GTA,” Ms. Klazek said. In October the annual operating funding gap for social services in the GTA was at $551 million and has since grown to $668 million. The hospital services gap stands at nearly $900 mil- lion. “That is over a billion dol- lars less per capita funding that we are getting than the rest of Ontario,” Ms. Klazek said. The Province’s funding for health and social ser- vices has not kept pace with the rapid growth seen in the 905 region, and with Durham Region continu- ing to grow at a rapid rate Ms. Klazek said the region is facing some significant problems. “Property taxes should not be paying for these services, that is part of our problem,” said Oshawa Re- gional Councillor April Cul- len. “It is regressive, it is pu- nitive and it is wrong.” She spoke about the im- pact of the funding gap on people with disabilities. “ODSP (Ontario Disabil- ity Support Program) is a pittance. You have people living on that who through no fault of their own cannot work,” Coun. 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Mary Delaney, education instruc- tor at PMV in Greenwood, developed the program with an eye to the needs of young children and their primary caregivers. “In the old days, primary caregiver was just almost always mom,” Ms. Delaney said. “And mom knew all the nursery rhymes and all the bounc- es that had been passed down from generation to generation in a world without television, day care and DVD players in the back of the family van.” The comfort of those rhymes and lullabies brought security then, and can bring security now in a world where some children can’t sleep un- less they have a movie playing by their bedside. Rhyme Time seeks to teach moms, dads or grandparents the old nursery rhymes while providing a quiet time with other babies and other adults. “When I was pregnant and when my babies were little, I remember feeling cut off from the adult world of conver- sation and intellectual challenge,” Ms. Delaney said. “I honestly felt that as the baby grew, my brain shrank.” Rhyme Time offers a special fea- ture – the wild, often bloody history of many of these seemingly gentle rhymes. It turns out ‘Mary, Mary quite con- trary’ isn’t about gardening after all and Humpty Dumpty wasn’t really an egg. The program runs Thursday morn- ings from 10 to 11 a.m. at the PMV, Feb. 8 to March 1. The cost is $40 for the session. For more information or to register, call 905-420-4621 or go online at www. cityofpickering.com. Pickering museum offers nursery rhyme program DURHAM — During the month of January, we have offered you tips and tools on how to become organized. 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Visible floor space? Twenty per cent. Second bed? There is one? Stuffed animals? Apparently breeding.” “A ny time off we like to spend with our daughter keeping her busy and active. So cleaning and organizing our bed- room has always been a last priority.” “I hate that it’s (office) so disorganized and messy -- it’s stressful, embarrassing and unprofessional. I need to learn how to organize this mess better, so that I can be more productive and less stressed.” “Over the years I have tried to orga- nize myself to be more productive and efficient, but I never seem to achieve this. It would be so nice to come to work everyday and know where everything is. I would be much more productive and efficient, which might even free up some time to “enjoy” my space.” Congratulations to the winners of Let’s Get Organized -- Merle and Mary Ellen Cole and Kim Cleland! Each winner will receive a compli- mentary space makeover on Feb. 10 and 11 from POC Durham. 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First session FREE no obligation www.thefacialplace.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Readers are set to get organized Each winner in the ‘Let’s Get Organized’ contest will receive a complimen- tary space makeover Feb. 10 and 11. durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, FEBRUARY 4, 2007 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Parish should have been on planning committee To the editor: In response to the article, ‘Parish shut out of planning com- mittee’, Jan. 3 News Advertiser. I find it most troubling that the mayor most concerned about the agenda developers have for profit in our region is shut out of the planning process. I have followed the decisions of late to increase the amount of residential development at the expense of business and local infrastructure and am troubled at the seeming lack of foresight to plan for people living and working in the same region. As the environment and air quality become increasing concerns, we need to plan for the quality of life that includes less travel and air pollution. I will be watching with in- terest as regional council makes decisions that influence those of us who live here- will they result in more congestion as cars must be used for everything we do, or will they consider the importance of building where people can live, work, play and interact as a community? I think Steve Parish and Colleen Jordan are dead right to sug- gest that elected officials taking money from developers to pay for their election costs is a conflict of interest. Developers don’t live here and should not in any way be allowed to influence decisions being made for the future of this region. So, as we begin 2007, I wish our elected officials wisdom in the planning process for the benefit of us all and appreciate the time involved in making those decisions. 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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. Now what about everyone else in need? B rad and Rebecca Skiffington weren’t asking for someone to hand them a house but that’s ex- actly what happened. Sometimes it only takes one person to make a difference. In the case of the Skiffingtons it took one couple to read their story in the paper, to hear their cries for help and forever change their world. The Skiffingtons had struggled for so long. First with Brad’s medical needs and his double lung transplant necessitated by cystic fibrosis and then with the lack of affordable and appropriate housing in Durham Region. They had pursued every avenue they could think of and just when hope had nearly run out the unbelievable hap- pened. An incredibly generous couple (who wish to remain anonymous) came to the Skiffington’s rescue. They pur- chased a home specifically to meet the Skiffington’s needs and the couple is liv- ing there for a very low rent. This couple also gave the Skiffingtons a dinning room table, a washer and dryer and are helping out in any way they can. Their story has a happy ending, but there are people all over Durham Region who struggle with affordable housing, health care and other social services. The Skiffington’s story highlights a greater issue. The funding for health and social services has not kept pace with the rapid growth in Durham Region and elsewhere in the 905 region. There is a huge gap between per capita health and social services funding in the 905 area compared to the rest of Ontario. If this funding gap isn’t addressed even more people in the Region will find them- selves in dire straits. It is a grave situation and one which the Strong Communities Coalition, an alliance of the United Ways of Oakville, Peel, York, Durham and the GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, is mobiliz- ing to have addressed. They are launch- ing a campaign and holding town hall meetings to inform the public about the impact the funding gap is having in the hope people will put pressure on their elected provincial and federal officials. Even if you don’t think you need health care and social services now, chances are you could find yourself in such a situa- tion. Even if you don’t, your municipal taxes continue to rise as a result of the funding gap. You are affected. Not every story can end with a godsend as is the case with the Skiffingtons. It is time we, as a community, made taking care of each other a priority. Erin Hatfield’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ehatfield@durhamregion.com. Erin Hatfield staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Keep smoke alarms alive and working Ontario’s Fire Marshal’s office has worked hard over the years to raise awareness about fire safety measures, particularly the necessity of having working smoke alarms in residences. All that effort has paved the way to make sure alarms are gen- erally installed where they should be. A working alarm must be placed on each level of a residence and just outside all sleeping areas. The problem now is ensuring smoke alarms are able to do the job at all times of the day or night. Too often, the alarm is present but has been disabled. Frustrated homeowners take the battery out after the alarm is triggered by burning toast or the heat and smoke caused by cooking. After a number of these so-called “nuisance” alarms, residents often leave the devices permanently disabled. And that can be a fatal mistake. That’s why the Make it Stop! program, an education cam- paign run by the Ontario Fire Marshal, is so vital to province- wide safety. Statistics reveal that, between 1995 to 2004, fire- fighters found a smoke alarm in 79 per cent of the home fires they attended. What’s upsetting is that less than half of those alarms were found to be working. There are ways to cut down on nuisance alarms. One key is to keep burners and ovens clean. It’s also advised that alarms should be located away from kitchens and away from bath- rooms where shower steam can trigger an alarm. Sometimes, homeowners simply forget to check their alarm periodically to make sure the batteries are still working. Fire experts usually recommend you check them monthly and change your alarm batteries during the biannual time-change period. In addition to the obvious safety concerns posed by disabled alarms, there are penalties for those who don’t follow the law. Landlords face fines of up to $50,000 for not making sure their buildings are up to code. Tenants who remove batteries or tam- per with the alarm could be on the hook for a $235 ticket. While such penalties are meant to act as a deterrent they pale beside an entirely preventable tragedy. Smoke alarms save lives so make sure yours are armed and ready to work at all times. Amazing end to Skiffington story Ballet Creole dancers drum and perform for Lester B. Pearson Public School By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com AJAX — As drums boomed, so did 14-year-old Rochelle John- son’s heart. Just one face in a sea of quiet and mesmerized students at Lester B. Pearson Public School on Feb. 1, Rochelle was deep in thought as Ballet Creole dancers and drummers helped bring in Black History Month. “It was really humbling,” said Rochelle, a Grade 8 student at the school. “It helped me connect with the dancing and music... I could feel the drums through my heart.” As Ballet Creole danced to the African beats pounded through the goat-skin drums, Rochelle “z oned” and reflected on the ac- complishments of black people. “People might see black peo- ple in school and think they’re about rap music and gangs but seeing events like this shows the culture and what being black is really about,” said Rochelle. Neketia Perez, a Ballet Creole dancer from Trinidad and To- bago, said the dances and drum- ming performed were part of an African celebration of thanks. A drummer also sung a folk song from Trinidad and Tobago about a bad boy who went to jail, she said. Grade 8 student Caroline Din- nall said the performance really touched her. “It just reminded me even of the lives my parents had,” said Caroline. “The beat of the drum reminded me of every- where - Africa, Jamaica, and the contributions black people have made to Can- ada and the U.S.” “It was a breathtaking experi- ence and I’ll never forget,” added Rochelle. During a question session with the students, Ms. Perez said the Ballet Creole company was created about 16 years ago to in- crease African dance in the area. “A t the time in Toronto, you really didn’t see a lot of black, African, contemporary dance on the professional stage,” said Ms. Perez. The members of the group who performed at Lester B. Pearson are from South Afri- ca, Cuba, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago. “Do you learn from elders or do you go to special schools?” asked a student. “Both,” replied Ms. Perez. Students also received a his- tory lesson about the drums used during the performance and their African and Caribbean origins. Following the dancing and drumming, student Nadia Per- shad said the performance re- minded her of her family’s Hindu celebrations. “I think that they show we’re not that different,” said Nadia. She said it’s important to educate students about the past and black history. “I think that Black History Month is a time to celebrate what happened in the past and now that we’re equal,” said Nadia. Gary Lew, vice-principal of Lester B. Pearson Public School, said it’s important to celebrate cultural diversity and the dance and drum performance was a good way to welcome Black History Month, as well as raise awareness about the arts. An information display and class activities are also occurring in recognition of Black History Month. For ‘Blue Chip’ thinking - turn to the leaders ... 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Drumming in Black History Month For more on this story CELEBRATE BLACKBLACKHIST RYHIST RY MONTH BLACKHIST RY Bl ack History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926Advertising Feature AFRICA AND THEAFRICA AND THE BIBLEBIBLE ***DVD showing******DVD showing*** Documentary: Africa and the BibleDocumentary: Africa and the Bible Part 1 - Myth of a Cursed Race;Part 1 - Myth of a Cursed Race; Part 2 - River of Faith (exploringPart 2 - River of Faith (exploring Bible History along the Nile River) Bible History along the Nile River) SAT., FEB. 24, 2007 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at: The Gathering Place ** Free Admission ** All Ages Welcome The Gathering Place is at:The Gathering Place is at: Pickering Pentecostal ChurchPickering Pentecostal Church “Asafe place for people on their way back to God”“A safe place for people on their way back to God” 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering1920 Bayly Street, Pickering (Across from the Pickering Flea Market)(Across from the Pickering Flea Market) Call:Call:905-428-6888 Regular service times:Regular service times: Sun. 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.Sun. 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. TEL: 905-427.3120 ext. 24 162 Rossland Rd. 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L1V 5R2 905-686-2584 Proud to support Black History MonthProud to support Black History Month In support of the Celebration of BLACK HISTORY MONTH is hosting a presentationis hosting a presentation of the RBC Ministries Filmof the RBC Ministries Film Africa & the BibleAfrica & the Bible atat Pickering Christian SchoolPickering Christian School 162 Rossland Rd East , Ajax162 Rossland Rd East , Ajax (Just east of Harwood Ave)(Just east of Harwood Ave) Wed. Feb 21, 2007 -Wed. Feb 21, 2007 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm7:00pm to 8:30pm Sunday Service atSunday Service at Durham Christian Fellowship -Durham Christian Fellowship - 10:30 am10:30 am at Pickering Christian Schoolat Pickering Christian School (Address Above)(Address Above) Early black landowners in Whitby have Niagara connection Slaves from the Niagara Region were bequeathed land in Whitby, by the Solicitor General of Upper Canada. But with the passing of time, and the division of the region, the bestowed acres ended up in Oshawa. Historical records show that in 1803, 10 years after slavery was offi cially abolished in Canada, Solicitor General Robert Isaac Gray gave his slave, Dorinda, her freedom. Financial provisions were also made for her, and for all her children, because of her many years of faithful service. To Dorinda, Mr. Gray gave 1200 pounds. Back then, one pound was the equivalent of fi ve dollars. The money was to be invested, to allow Dorinda and her children to live off the interest for the rest of her life. In addition, her two sons, Simon and John, were each willed 200 acres of land in Whitby. Simon received Lot No. 11, First Concession. Whitby archivist Brian Winter explains that is the area now close to downtown Oshawa, between Simcoe St. and the Oshawa Creek, west of John St. As Mr. Winter, explains, in those days there were no roads; a concession was all the land, not just a road. In 1803, the land known as First Concession would have been the block of land running from Hwy. 2, south to Bloor St. The 200 acres given to John was Lot 17, Second Concession. Second Concession is the area between Hwy. 2 north to Rossland Rd., from Thornton Rd. west to the Whitby border. Mr. Winter further explains that in that period, the area was known as Whitby Township. In 1857, the Township was divided. Lots 1 to 17 became Oshawa, and Lots 18 to 35 became Whitby, hence the reason why anyone going by the history books and trying to pinpoint the ‘Whitby’ lots given to Dorinda’s sons will fi nd that they’re actually located in Oshawa. Today Lot 11 First Concession and Lot 17 Second Concession are occupied by an assortment of residences and commercial buildings. Second Concession is the smaller area of the two. It includes the entrance to Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located on Hwy. 2, between Thornton and Garrard streets. For the record, we don’t know if Simon and John actually came to this area. Once slavery was abolished in the United States, many of the Niagara Region black families left Canada and returned home to the milder winters. — By Beverly Browne durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 State Farm® • Canadian Home Office: Aurora, Ontario • statefarm.ca™ We all want to make our world a better place for our children. Wo r king together, we can achieve our goals. We share the SAME GOALS. P045125CN 12/05 Anne Marie Henry-Lyons, Agent 126 Byron Street North Whitby, ON L1N 4M9 Bus: 905-666-8401 anne.m.henry-lyons.j3qc@statefarm.com Harrietta Mayers, Agent 54 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, ON L1T 1W2 Bus: 905-683-8258 harrietta.mayers.jtlj@statefarm.com CELEBRATE BLACKBLACKHIST RYHIST RY MONTH BLACKHIST RY Bl ack History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926Advertising Feature ROYAL COURIER & CARTAGECOURIER & CARTAGE 1019 Toy Avenue, Suite 200, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3N9 Tel: (905) 686-7777 Fax: (905) 686-5447 RCC is pleased to support RCC is pleased to support the achievements andthe achievements and accomplishments ofaccomplishments of Black HistoryBlack History The City of Pickering actively supports Black History Month and other worthy initiatives that celebrate the rich diversity in our community. We invite all to our 2007 Heritage Day Celebration on Saturday, February17th at Pickering Town Centre to celebrate our black community as well as the many other vibrant cultures and heritages that make the City of Pickering one of the most dynamic and diverse municipalities in the entire GTA. Proud Supporter of Black History Month SOLD!... It’s My Guarantee! EATONEATON EricEric ** CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Each Offi ce is Independently Owned & Operated 4346 Kingston Rd., Toronto Offi ce: 416-281-2200 Call Eric 416-219-SOLD (7653) Then Start Packing! Visit: www.DurhamRealEstateGuide.ca Your #1 Real Estate Source! Calendar of Events: Ajax Library Services During February, kids are invited to tell us what Black History Month means to them. Each participant will be entered into a draw for a copy of The Kids Book of Black Canadian History. Call for details. (905) 683-4550 Durham West Arts Centre Presents, Common Threads: A Show of Diversity 72B Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, Ajax (905) 686-7697 Common Threads: A Show of Diversity highlights the common threads that bind people of diverse cultural heritages. As well as sculptural works by Dorsey James and Wayne Headley, there will be portraits of black women painted by Cheryl Rock, mosaic works by Sudarshan Deshmukh, paintings by Tony Rainford and works of students from Alexander Graham Bell Public School who explored their reactions to the Duffi n’s Creek watershed using a copper relief technique taught to them by artist Wendy Wallace. These are just some of the highlights of an exhibition that explores the importance of identity, the past and the environment -- all common threads that bind us together. The show runs Feb. 3 until Feb. 28. There is no charge for general admission to the show. Underground Railroad Tuesday, February 6, 2007 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oshawa Public Library Legends Branch Author Lynette Roy speaks on the Underground Railroad and her latest book on this topic. An Uxbridge gardening business waters its African roots Wednesday, February 7, 2007 7 p.m. Oshawa’s Public Library McLaughlin Branch Auditorium Richters Herbs is brand name known to most Canadian and American gardeners. What is not so well-known is how the Richter’s family came to be so fully involved in Durham’s multi-cultural scene and passionate about African herbal knowledge, story-telling, dance, and music. Come to the Library for a wonderful evening with the Richter’s family and friends. Free registration at any branch. Join Toronto Mass Choir and City Gates Church in Celebrating Black History Saturday, February 10, 2007 6 p.m City Gates Church, (Pickering Christian School) 162 Rossland Rd. E., Ajax Experience the Passion & the Soul... Join us for an inspiring evening, complemented with coffee and dessert. Featuring the world renowned Toronto Mass Choir. There is no charge for this event. A freewill offering will be received. For more information call: 905-686-9291. Black History Month: Film and Discussion Night Tuesday, February 13 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pickering Central Library Please join us for a great night of fi lm and discussion that celebrates Black History Month and will leave you inspired. The Pickering Public Library is showing Something the Lord Made starring Mos Def. The movie is set in Baltimore of the 1940s, and tells the story of Dr. Alfred Blalok and lab techician Vivien Thomas who defy strictly enforced racial boundaries to develop heart surgery techniques to help babies. This event is free and refreshments will be served. No registration required. Don’t forget to bring your library card so that you can take out books, CDs, and videos! Africans and the Bible Two local institutions will host a documentary highlighting the subject of African history and its place in Christianity and the Bible. A DVD showing of ‘Africa and the Bible’, produced by Radio Bible Class Ministries, is being presented in three parts. Parts 1 & 2 will be shown on Wed. Feb. 21 at Pickering Christian School, on Rossland Rd. in Ajax; and on Sat. Feb. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parts 1 & 3 at Pickering Pentecostal Church, 1920 Bayly St. in Pickering. (905) 428-6888 The topics are as follows: Part 1 - Myth of a Cursed Race; Part 2 - Is Christianity a white man’s religion?; Part 3 - River of Faith (which explores Bible history along the Nile River). All are invited to attend the showings. Admission is free. — Compiled by Beverly Browne Constituency Office 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 213 Pickering, Ontario, L1V 1C3 T: (905) 420-0829 TF: 1-800-669-4788 F: (905) 420-5351 E: wayne@arthurs.ca Wayne Arthurs, MPP Pickering - Ajax - Uxbridge “Lets celebrate the diversity of our community and country”. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. 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But when a couple read about the story they did the unbelievable — they bought the Skiffingtons a home. “It is really hard to find the words to express what this means,” Ms. Skiffington said. “Liter- ally, they have saved Brad’s life.” Mr. Skiffington, 32, was born with cystic fi- brosis, a deteriorating lung disease, and due to a bevy of medical requirements he has specific housing needs. Without a healthy, mould-and- mildew-free home, large enough to accommo- date his air purifier, Mr. Skiffington’s doctors told him he would die. Ms. Skiffington attends school full time, work- ing towards a nursing degree, and because of his condition Brad was unable to work. The couple had struggled to find affordable and ap- propriate housing since moving to Ontario from Newfoundland five years ago. They tried every avenue they could think of. They wrote letters to politicians, tried to get assistance from Durham Regional housing, non-profit groups, the Province and even Oprah Winfrey. It was then, with no help in sight, that the Skiffingtons told their story to the News Ad- vertiser and their prayers were answered when a generous couple saw the story. The couple wishes to remain anonymous be- cause they say they didn’t do it for the recogni- tion but because they thought someone should help the Skiffingtons and knew they could. “I felt like we have been really blessed,” the donor said. “We have been there and done that, where we have had to get out of financial holes.” It seemed, the donor said, that every govern- ment program was designed to keep the Skiff- ingtons down. “They just wanted so desperately to get out from under. It really struck me that it seemed to be the harder they worked the further behind in the hole it would put them,” the donor said. The donors contacted the News Advertiser and expressed an interest in helping the couple but the Skiffingtons were reluctant to get their hopes up upon hearing the news. “We didn’t know who they were,” Ms. Skiff- ington said. “We were afraid to believe anything good could happen.” Even when a real estate agent called them to see the house it didn’t seem real. The donors purchased the Whitby home, which suits all of Brad’s medical needs, and the Skiffingtons live there and pay low rent. A few people caught wind of what the donors were doing and one of their neighbours got the moving company to move the Skiffingtons. The donors helped the Skiffingtons move, gave them a dining room table, a washer and dryer and are helping out in many other ways. All the donors wanted in return was for Ms. Skiffington to finish school and Mr. Skiffington to stay healthy. “They are just amazing people,” Mr. Skiffing- ton said. “They are wonderful. I can’t believe what they have done.” They moved into the home on Jan. 25 and the couple says it has changed their life. “The day we moved in it was like a huge weight had been lifted off our shoulders,” she said. “Just waking up in the morning and know- ing I don’t have to send 100 e-mails or call 100 people.” Now, with health and happiness on their side, both couples agree the greatest thing that arose out of the situation is the friendship they formed. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Brad and Rebecca Skiffington, along with their dog, ‘Jayda’, pose in their new house. Mr. Skiffington had a double lung transplant and the couple have had problems finding a suitable residence. Skiffington story ends with a healthy home Covering the Ajax news scene kgilligan@durhamregion.comREPORTER KEITH GILLIGANwww.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT www.reedsfl orists.com Making people smile for over 93 years. This Valentine’s Day give your sweetheart 12 new reasons to love you! 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As host, LOSSA will send both finalists to the tournament. “I think there are five teams that I don’t think it would be an upset if any of the five won, then another two teams that would be a darkhorse,” says Josh French, coach of Oshawa’s Eastdale Eagles and a LOSSA convener. “I think St. Mary, ourselves, Dunbar- ton, Uxbridge and Ajax, there’s not much to choose between the five of us, and McLaughlin and Dwyer aren’t far away.” The Eagles and St. Mary Monarchs of Pickering would be considered slight fa- vourites, considering neither team lost a game during the LOSSA regular season. The two played to a 2-2 tie just before Christmas and finished with identical re- cords of 7-0-3, which put Eastdale on top of the East Division and St. Mary atop the West. The Uxbridge Tigers won the Central Division with a 7-2-1 record and have the experience of having played at OFSAA last year, when they dropped a heartbreaking quarterfinal in the dying seconds. The three division winners, plus Pick- ering’s Dunbarton Spartans (7-2-1), will earn a first round bye, while the next best eight will battle it out in best-of-three se- ries beginning Monday. “It’s all fairly evenly matched,” says St. Mary coach Mike Dion. “Even the first round itself, there should be a couple good teams getting knocked off there and once you get to the quarters, there’ll definitely be a few good teams get- ting knocked off there as well.” The Eagles head into the playoffs not only as a hot team, but with a very hot player in 16-year-old centre Zach Palm- er, who had nine points in the final two games, wins of 5-3 over McLaughlin and 5-2 over Pickering. Defenceman Mark Yule and goalie Blake Bodashefsky are also key players for East- dale. “A t the beginning of the year we had some inconsistency and I wasn’t sure we were buying into the whole team concept,” French says of his Eagles, who are current- ly ranked eighth in the GTA by The Toronto Star. “In early December we had guys start believing in our system and guys were get- ting a better idea of what roles we expected them to play.” Dion, whose Monarchs are ranked right behind Eastdale in ninth, are led by goalie Eric Nottbeck and are deep at all posi- tions. “We’re very disciplined defensively, ex- tremely strong on the defensive end, very good goaltending,” Dion says. “Up front, we’re pretty much in a situa- tion where we can roll three lines and get pretty good production out of all three.” The Tigers may not boast the talent of some of the other top teams, but they have a proven track record and are well- coached by Don Simmonds and James McNab. “They’re a team that talent-wise they may not match up with the other four (favourites), but the sum is better than the parts,” says French. “They really work together as a team, their coach does a real nice job in instilling that team concept. They’re tough to get off their game, really disciplined.” Dunbarton and the Ajax Rams (5-1-4) are the other teams with a good chance of reaching the final, while Oshawa’s McLaughlin Trojans (7-3-0) and Dwyer Saints (5-4-1) are lurking close behind. “This league has proven it’s a tough haul to win the championship,” says Dion. “It’s a long four or five weeks to get through the whole thing and hopefully be on the top at the end. But it’s a nice little carrot to have at the end to know OFSAA’s going to be at home this year.” THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo In flight PICKERING — Dunbarton High School’s Nic Brown is defended by Pickering High School’s Syd- ney Odom in second half action in the St. Mary Classic senior boys’ basketball tournament at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. Pickering won 89 - 44. OFSSA spots up for grabs in hockey playoffs LOSSA HOCKEY FINAL STANDINGS EAST W L T P Eastdale 7 0 3 17 McLaughlin 7 3 0 14 Dwyer 5 4 1 11 Bowmanville 3 5 2 8 Courtice 3 6 1 7 CENTRAL W L T P Uxbridge 7 2 1 15 Austin 5 4 1 11 Anderson 3 7 0 6 Henry Street 1 7 2 4 All Saints 0 9 1 1 WEST W L T P St. Mary 7 0 3 17 Dunbarton 7 2 1 15 Ajax 5 1 4 14 Pickering 4 5 1 9 J.C. Richardson 3 7 0 6 Notre Dame 2 7 1 5 Playoff Schedule No. 5 McLaughlin vs. No. 12 Anderson: Monday, 2:15 p.m. Legends 3; Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. McKinney 1; x-Feb. 12 TBA No. 6 Ajax vs. No. 11 Courtice: Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. Ajax CC 1; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. South Courtice; x-Feb. 12 TBA No. 7 Dwyer vs. No. 10 Bowmanville: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m. Legends 4; Thursday, 9 a.m. Rickard A; x-Feb. 12 TBA No. 8 Austin vs. No. 9 Pickering: Monday, 2:15 p.m. McKinney 1; Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Ajax CC 1; x-Feb. 12 TBA x-If Necessary (Time and place to be announced) First Round Byes: No. 1 Eastdale, No. 2 St. Mary, No. 3 Uxbridge, No. 4 Dunbarton durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 4, 2007 By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It wasn’t the start of redevelopment work at the Ajax hospital, but the finish date that raised some eyebrows at Ajax council recently. Councillors were told the expansion and reno- vation work won’t be completed until Septem- ber of 2010. Tom Atkins, chairman of the board of direc- tors of the Rouge Valley Health System, told coun- cillors “construction will start in September and be complete by March of 2010. We hope to open the facility in September of 2010.” Ajax Mayor Steve Parish questioned the comple- tion date, saying, “my im- pression is the program would be in the ground much earlier than Sep- tember and be completed much earlier than three years.” Bob Oldman, another member of the hospital’s board, said there are five phases to the redevelop- ment. The emergency room will be completed in about two years time and all the work by the fall of 2010. The final portion includes the expanded laboratory. “If we can do it fast- er, we will,” Mr. Oldman said. Wo rk began recently on the construction of a road running from Harwood Avenue to Centennial Drive, said Natalie Bube- la, the hospital’s vice- president of programs and support services. “It’s been a long time coming,” she stated, add- ing a ground-breaking ceremony will be held later this year. The project includes an expanded emergency room, diagnostic imaging department, ambulatory care unit, complex con- tinuing care unit, labora- tory and mental health services. The work covers more than 140,000 square feet, including 75,000 sq. ft. of new space. A larger ER is sorely needed, as the current one was designed for 20,000 visits a year, but receives 46,000. The ex- panded ER will be built for 60,000 visits. Mr. Atkins noted the project now carries an $80-million price tag, up from the earlier $60 mil- lion cost. “We’re very excited by what is now an $80-mil- lion expansion,” he stat- ed. With redevelopment costs rising, so has the amount that must come from the community, he said. It’s now $15.8 million, up from the previous total of $14.8 million. “We’re looking for our share to be climbing to $17 million,” he said. He also dismissed a charge the board was working to close the hos- pital. “You’ve heard the ru- mour we’re going to close the hospital. I will say it out loud, because some saying that are in this room. It’s absolutely not true. We’re working to grow the hospital,” Mr. Atkins said. Wa rd 2 local Council- lor Joe Dickson raised the possibility of the Town donating money to the hospital for equipment, suggesting a three-year commitment of $250,000 annually. “My only point is ev- eryone knows the situa- tion,” Coun. Dickson said. “Everyone knows about the additional revenue coming into Ajax.” He said his suggestion would cost $2 per person in one year or $1 a person over two years. Mayor Parish noted any money for the hospi- tal coming from the Town would mean an increase in taxes. “Everyone in the room heard from the people about taxes,” he said, add- ing Coun. Dickson ran on a platform of no tax in- creases. “Everybody must be extremely realistic when anyone throws out those statements,” Mayor Par- ish said. THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. We Are Now In Our New Location 200 Fuller Road,Unit #20, Ajax 905-683-1112 “Access Easier Through Shaw Court” off Westney Save 10% On Labour for every $100 you spend before taxes (with this coupon) Expires February 11, 2007 From 5.1% forFrom 5.1% for 5years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. Mortgages to100%(OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. 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JOB FAIR Saturday, February 10th 9 a.m. ~ 2 p.m. Wyndance Golf Club 403 Hwy #47, R.R. #1 in Goodwood Hospitality Bartenders, Servers, Beverage Cart, Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff Turf Operations Turf Labourers & Gardeners www.clublink.ca Club locations, directions, and additional job fair dates are available on our website. If you are unable to attend our job fair, please visit our website to apply online. Reporter Metroland Durham Region Media Group, which produces award-winning community newspapers, is looking for a hard- working reporter to cover the Municipality of Pickering. This beat requires strong news, investigative and feature writing skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. This requires someone adept at cultivating contacts to develop and uncover news stories. The successful candidate should have an interest in creat- ing content for online publication as well as print. The success- ful candidate must be able to work well with others, be orga- nized, multi-task under tight deadlines, show leadership, and have solid news judgment. The successful candidate will work from our Ajax office. Applicants must possess: •A journalism degree or diploma; •A minimum of two years experience in journalism; •Experience in photography, video and broadcast would be an asset. Interested applicants should forward a resume by Friday, February. 9 to the attention of: Mike Johnston Managing Editor Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 Fax: 905-579-1809 E-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion.com Albion Hills Industries Ltd. 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PA RT TIME STUDENTS 1750 Bayly St. W., Pickering fax (905) 428-2216 938 Liverpool Rd., Pickering fax (905) 421-9212 "An employer you can count on" 1725 Kingston Rd, Pickering (Mandarin Plaza) All positions FULL & PART TIME Including overnight's and production •Paid training •Flexible hours •Room for advancement •Health benefits •Competitive Wages Apply in person fax (905) 427-6354 FULL TIME RETAIL SALES For a Dynamic Career Join our Ajax Team Base Salary, Commissions, Bonuses, Extensive Benefi ts, Management Tr aining, Employment Stability. 90 Kingston Road East Durham Centre or fax Joe at 905-426-4624 hrdept@2001audiovideo.com Force to Hire Up To $22.00 hour Ajax Water Company seeks 10 people To train as water quality technicians ✓no experience need ✓full time ✓valid driver license Call Monday and Tuesday Only 9am to 5pm 905-426-5331 HARWOOD PET HOSPITAL in Ajax requires enthusiastic indi- vidual for a full-time position com- bining technical and reception du- ties. Previous employment/train- ing in the animal care field is re- quired. Fax/email resume to 905- 427-0847 or ac_hph@rogers.com AVON Join Avon NOW and receive a gift bag of products valued at $50 Fabulous cash bonuses Full/part time careers available. No quotas. Limited time offer. Pat-905-903-2129 905-683-6032 BAKERY COUNTER help re- quired Full-time Tuesday-Friday. Please call 416-438-4214. CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Per manent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 CSR Courtice Copart, Inc.- Oppty with salvage industry lead- er. Min. 1-2 yr customer service exp preferred. Copart offers com- petitive wages/benefits. Bilingual a plus. Email resume to: nan- cy.graves@copart.com. CUSTOMER SERVICE.You de- serve more than $10/hour. Full- Time. Full Training. Call Rebec- ca 905-231-1009 PHONE CHAT LINE needs op- erators to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call (416)733-8372 DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb PHARMACY TECHNICIAN AJAX We offer highly competitive wages, as well as an excellent benefi ts package. Successful candidate will enjoy a great work environment and the opportunity for advancement. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you are highly motivated to provide excellent customer service and are interested in a great opportunity, please forward your resume to Saman Daneshkhah Fax: 905 619-9452 Email: sdanesh@ costco.com Great Salary, Benefi ts and Opportunities! MELFER CONSTRUCTION. INC Looking for - Skilled Foremen with min 7 ys exp. in soft/hard landscaping. Experience with skid steer and small equipment is essential. - Skilled Laborers with min 5 ys exp in landscaping For Stouffville area Excellent hourly rates. Fax/email resume to 416-701-1785 sales@melfer.ca MELFER CONSTRUCTION INC. Looking for A-Z Truck Driver experienced in floating construction equipment Fax/email resume to 416-701-1785 sales@melfer.ca DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call the office at 905-440-2011 or Roy at 905- 439-1111. Blue Line Taxi is now hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. ECE REQUIRED FOR daycare centre in Scarborough. Please call 416-724-8884. FURNITURE delivery driver. Valid G license. Loading, unpack- ing lifting of heavy furniture required. Reliable, bondable, ap- ply in person at Wilson Furniture, 20 Center St. N. Oshawa. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 LIFEGUARDS, FULLY CERTI- FIED, outdoor pool, Brock St./Hwy. 401, end of June to La- bour Day Wknd, experienced with children mandatory. Fax resume, qualifications to 416-491-7990. MAID SERVICE Requires re- liable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immediately. Experience preferred. Own transportation re- quired. (905)686-9160 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 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. Westney/Bayly area - Ajax. Will pay cash or cheque. (416)218-0470 email: immjobs@ica.net 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. TELEMARKETING Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 306 after 4pm. TEMPORARY HELP REQUIRED immediately for busy flower shop. Retail experience a definite asset. Call Judy 905-619-7673 or fax to 905-619-5555. WAREHOUSE HELP, FULL-time permanent. Pick and pack work. Packaging, no experience neces- sary. Call 905-619-2542, ask for Robert or Linda BEAUTIFUL SALON and Spa seeking Aesthetician. Also chair for rent. Please call 905-728- 0435. HAIRSTYLIST,licensed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Call Chris, 416-466-5599, HARISYLIST,men and women, Pickering Salon, full time, minimum 5 years experience. Salary plus commission. Call Joe (416)704-2466 LOOKING FOR RMT to work in busy spa. Own clients welcome, not necessary. Estheticians also required. Phone Paula 905-432- 6454. MEN'S HAIR STYLIST Needed. Contact Gino (905)655-0466 VALENTINO'S Now has new openings for goal oriented team leader with proven sales and computer experience. Must excel with working with others. Email your resume: laura@valentinos.ca ASP WEB DEVELOPER,2 years ASP experience a must, $30k - $35K, email resume to: jobs@dotcomyourevent.com, ref: Position #353 CABINET MAKER/INSTALLER, required for Ajax cabinet shop. Fax resume to (905)426-4466 Attention Chris. EXPERIENCED BODYMAN, minimum 10 years experience. Apply at: 520 Fox St., Unit 1. T1 TAX PREPARER The Oshawa office is looking for a Personal Income Tax Preparer for a 2 month contract from March 1 to April 30, 2007. There will be a requirement to work flexible hours (including some evenings and weekends). The ideal candidate will have experience with the completion of personal income tax returns and with computerized input and processing, will be well organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task efficiently. Successful candidates will work in a team environment to deliver outstanding client service. Some responsibilities include: ✓Preparation of T1 Income Tax and Benefit Returns ✓Compilation and organization of supporting documentation required to prepare income tax returns Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and covering letter to: Kim Clarke Regional Human Resources Manager BDO Dunwoody LLP 19 Front Street North, P.O. Box 670 Orillia, ON L3V 6K5 Fax: 705-325-9203 Email: olr.resumes@bdo.ca BDO is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. No phone calls and/or agencies please. Candidates may be subject to background inquiries which are satisfactory to us. Fast growing Internet Software Development Company has immediate full-time positions available. To learn more, visit www.CRTeam.com TYPIST - Ajax firm needs help, 10-15 hrs/week on short notice basis. Reply: jobad2007@hotmail.com EXPERIENCED SATELLITE OR cable TV installer required imme- diately for Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa areas. Experience pre- ferred but not necessary. Please fax resume to: 905-619-0588 or 1-866-990-1339, Vupoint Sys- tems. FALCON CONTRACT SERVIC- ES INC.A new Technical Con- tract Service Provider is looking for the following positions: Quality Engineers (Mechanical & Electri- cal), Automotive Product Liai- sons, Production / Material Su- pervisors & Team Leads, Tooling (Injection Moulding) Expertise. If you have 5 plus years in the auto- motive or manufacturing industry, please send your resume to: resumes.falcon@sympatico.ca LICENCE MECHANIC or 4th year Apprentice required for Durham Truck Dealer. Good wages and working condition. Fax resume to 905-839-3579 GREENWOOD INTERLOCK & LANSCAPING INC. 3012 Con- cession Rd. 3, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K5 905-983-8279. De- sign/Build Landscape Construc- tion Company established in 1989 located in the Durham Re- gion has positions available in the following areas: LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LEAD HANDS & CREW MEMBERS, LAND- SCAPE DESIGNER/ESTIMA- TOR. We are looking for enthu- siastic, highly motivated team players with a commitment to quality. If you would like to be- come part of our team, please submit your resume by email or mail. Email resumes to: theyard@cogeco.net Attn. Ian Andrews MECHANIC FOREMAN required for East End Truck Dealer to take charge of Service department. Good wages and bonuses. Fax resume to 905-839-3579. PA INTERS required. Experi- enced. Bonded with valid drivers license. Own tools and transpor- tation. Piece work. Call (905)428-9037 WA NTED,1 licensed paint- er/prepper for busy body shop. Call (905)983-1118. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE Rehabilitation requires an experi- enced, independent Office Man- ager to handle all aspects of administration and supervision of staff at our Whitby office. For position description and requirements check our website at www.car-rehab.com Please reply by February 16th with resume and cover letter to: jobs@car-rehab.com LOCAL COMPANY looking for someone with accounting and management experience. Please fax resume to: 905-743-5662. P/T LAW CLERK,Must have Real Estate/Family exp. Convey- ancer, E-Reg, PC law, Microsoft Office. Fax resume 905-436- 6098, attention Judi. MANAGEMENT POSITION available, full time. BLISS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, a high-end full service bridal salon in Whitby is seeking a dynamic, professional, stylish individual with sales experience to become part of our team. Knowledge of women's apparel an asset. Excellent compensation to the selected candidate. Fax resume to: 905-404-2502 or email: blissbridalboutique@bellnet.ca A POSITION AVAILABLE for an Experienced Preventative Dental Assistant. Apply with resume in person Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, Dr. J.D. Baker, 16 Brock Street West, Oshawa. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 04, 2007, PAGE 19 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 905-723-7700 or toll free at 1-877-723-7701 or email info@salesinstitute.ca www.salesinstitute.ca Student & Career Fair 1077 Boundary Road, Suite 107, Oshawa, Ontario Over 300 different career opportunities February 21, 22 & 23 From 2:00 to 7:00 pm If you can say that you meet one of the following requirements, you may qualify for one of our placements or programs: -Noexperience but a desire to start an exciting and rewarding sales career -Abright energetic individual with strong communication skills -Experience with a proven track record -Have recently been in receipt or are in receipt of EI benefits -Have a desire to take control of your career and your earnings If any of these five descriptions describes you, register by calling Refreshments & Snacks will be provided EVER THINK OF WORKING FOR REMAX? Ajax Re/Max office is currently hiring licensed real estate agents. 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Send resumes to Den- tal Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 HYGIENIST WANTED for Picker- ing office, Thursdays. Fax re- sume to 905-831-5975 OUR BUSY PRACTICE requires an experienced full-time dental assistant to join our team. Track- er experience an asset. Excellent customer service skills required. Please bring resume to Source Dental, 555 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa. P/T RECEPTIONIST required for ortho office. No experience nec- essary. Send resume to: File # 292, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell Street, Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 EAST INDIAN COOK and wait- ress needed immediately. Cook needs 2-5 years experience. Call 905-686-5553. LICENSED STRUCTU- RAL/PLATE FITTER available for subcontract work in your shop with your equipment, or will come to your location using my equip- ment. Specializing in the fitting of assemblies/subassemblies to de- tailed engineered drawing specifi- cations. Will do one offs, proto- type and production work. 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Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com 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 Beautiful Suites for February FREE Month's Rent 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Ample parking & balcony. Close to 401, shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 www.GOtransglobe.com AJAX, IMMACULATE 2-bed- room basement apt. Large, 4-appliances, newly renovated bathroom, jacuzzi tub, sep. laun- dry, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $800/mo +1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-665- 3666 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM Basement apt., nice, clean. 1 parking space. $800 monthly inclusive. Available immediately. No pets. (905)922-1195 or (416)875-8419 AJAX, 2-BEDROOM basement walkout, separate entrance, laun- dry, close to Go bus, shopping, school, transit at door. $950 inclu- sive, cable, no smoking/pets. Available March 1st. (905)619- 1721 AJAX, SPOTLESS 1 BEDROOM basement apt.. Available imme- diately. Own parking (2), laundry, separate entrance. 4 piece bath, cable. No smoking/pets. All in- clusive, $850/month. 416-450- 5479. BACHELOR APT,newly renovat- ed, close to Hospital, 3rd floor, avail. March 1, $600 inclusive. first & last. Call (905)434-5149. AJAX,steps to lake, 1-bedroom basement private entrance, large windows, ceramic floor in eat-in- kitchen and 4pc. bath. March1, $800. first, last, references. No smoking/pets, (905)686-0210. AJAX, Westney/Delaney,very spacious, clean 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, full kitchen, parking, laundry facilities, satel- lite, $900/mo inclusive. First/last. Avail. immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)426-8056 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $999 & $1099, available Feb. & March. 905-683-8421, 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8571. AJAX- Super Clean brand new spacious 2-bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets separate entrance washroom with tub, park- ing, oversized kitchen, laundry. Avail. immed. Near Taunton/Westney. Guneet 905-686-1648 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. BEAUTIFUL CLEAN 2-bdrm ground floor apt. Quiet mature Whitby area. Gas f/p, parking, 2-appliances, storage, non-smok- ing bldg. No dogs. Avail. Feb. 15/March 1. $825/mo.+ hydro. (905)668-1775 sue@durham.net BEST LOCATION.Altona/King- ston, Brand new 2-bdrms, big and bright, family room, nice eat- in kitchen, sep. ent., 2-park- ing. $800/mo+ 1/3 utilities or $1000/mo. (647)294-1834 wafa_mustafa@hotmail.com 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 1-BEDROOM, newly renovated, walk-out base- ment, parking, gas fireplace, A/C, laundry, private entrance. Abso- lutely no smoking/pets. Suits quiet working person. First/last, references. $700/inclusive. (905)419-0090 BOWMANVILLE Large immacu- late 1-bdrm ground floor apt. Available immediately. Clean, se- curity entrance building. $892 in- cludes laundry facilities, applianc- es, utilities and parking. Call 905- 623-0791 or 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE,Modern, clean quiet adult-lifestyle, non-smoking building. One bedroom plus office and 2 bedroom plus office. Park- ing, laundry, no dogs, available March 1st. (905)725-1052. BRIGHT, LARGE, LOFT STYLE apt. Private yard. Excel- lent condition. New kit. and bath. Laundry, parking. N. Pickering. $800/mth.+part utilities.416-577-6658. BROOKLIN 1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., all inclusive, available March 1st. Suitable for single, clean, responsible person. Non- smoker, no pets. $625 monthly. Call (905)655-1304 CENTRAL WHITBY,No Car-No Problem! Minutes to GO. Spa- cious 2-bdrms, large kitchen, familyroom, quiet 5-unit bldg. Laundry facilities. First/last. $900/mo. Daytime viewings. Day (905)666-3338, evening 905-832- 2722 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. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Quaint 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apt., fridge, stove, gleaming hardwood,. Available now. $600 +, Andrew 905-579-5464 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, One bedroom $700 all inclusive both very clean, Available now - 2 bedroom, Nov. 1st, $765 plus hy- dro (905)725-8710. DUNDAS/COCHRANE,Whitby 2 bedroom, laundry on site, one garage parking, no smoking/pets. $900/mo. + hydro. (416)200-9474 Mon.-Fri. 9-5. FA B ULOUS 2 BEDROOM apt. Long list of upgrades. Dutch clean. Quiet street. Your best deal at only $925, all in. Smoke- free. Pet-free home in Pickering. 905-831-9329. Hi-Rise - Walk to GM 2 Bed. & 3 Bed. from $775 & up. Large suites, freshly decorated. Must see to appreciate. 5% OFF TO RETIREES OR SENIORS 905-438-0120 LARGE ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Near bus route. Wilson/Olive, Oshawa. Separate entrance, cable, shared laundry, hydro incl. $750. No pets. 905- 721-9259. LARGE 1-BEDROOM apartment, top of bungalow, quiet court, parking, no pets/smoking. Available immediately. $1100 in- clusive. Call (905)579-4265 LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, Large Livingroom, Kitchen, shared laundry/workroom, Private Bathroom w/shower, Carpeted, lots of storage. Shared Driveway, A/C. NO PETS $750/month, in- cludes all Utilities except cable/phone. Near Hospital O'Neill High School. References. Feb 1st. 905-728-0934 Leave Message NEW 1-BDRM APT.Rit- son/Taunton. $795/mo inclusive. Includes internet, cable, own en- trance, fireplace, 1-parking. Avail. March 1st. No smoking/pets. Suitable for mature adult/couple. Call (905)441-3839 NEW BACHELOR apt. open-con- cept and 1 BEDROOM apt. available immediately with sep. entrances, walk to Go, Lake, Bay- ly/Liverpool. All inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905)839-1916, NEW ONE BEDROOM base- ment, non smoking, no pets, available March 1st. Alton- na/Finch. Also room for rent w/separate bath. (905)509-0566 NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bed- room, legal basement apt., pri- vate laundry, parking, central, near shopping centre. March 1st. No smoking/pets. $800+ hydro (private meter). References. Suit mature working person(s). (905)655-5958 NORTH Oshawa - 1 & 2, April lst. 2 bedroom March lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA clean and bright in a family area, appl. incl. Approx. 1100 sq.feet on two lev- els. First and last required, credit check. Avail. immediately. $900/month plus utilities. Call John 905-718-8193. NORTH OSHAWA,1 bedroom $760. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905- 435-0703 or 416-902-1174. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Nicely decorated 2 bedroom apt., in clean well- maintained building. Heat, water, parking included, on-site laundry, near schools, shopping, transit. Available immediately. $690/mo. +hydro. 905-576-3813 to view. OSHAWA 2-bdrm basement apt near Harmony/Bloor Separate en- trance. $800/month including H&H, laundry, parking. No smok- ing/pets. Suitable for a single per- son or couple. Available Immedi- ately. 905-240-1752. 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 Simcoe/Taunton, trip- lex, private clean 3-bdrm, hard- wood & ceramic, Air, dishwasher, storage, parking and laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $975+hydro. (905)839-3939, 416- 720-1353 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, Dean/Ritson.2-bdrm main floor, walk-out to deck $695+hydro. Laundry facilities on site. Squeeky clean, newly reno- vated, near all amenities & 401. Call 289-314-5555 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus utilities, available February or March Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, TAUNTON/Somer- ville, 2-bedroom, bright, clean. Fr idge, stove, utilities, 2 car park- ing, laundry, backyard. $925 in- clusive. Available March 1st. No smoking, no large pets. Call (905)655-8765 OSHAWA,Wilson/Olive area, very nice bachelor apartment. $500/month inclusive. avail im- mediately/February 15. Separate entrance, A/C, parking available, No smoking/pets, first/last/refer- ences. (905)721-9789 (905)922- 4751 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Feb/March. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-432- 6912. www.apartmentsinonta- rio.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING 3-bdrm main floor, 4 appliances, 2-parking, close to schools, shopping/GO. $1100 + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING,1-bdrm bsmt apt. single working person preferred. all inclusive $750/mo parking, available anytime. Call (905)420- 8376 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment, large, bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $750/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. 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. $1200/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING,Simply stunning! Large, elegant, bright, open con- cept, 1-bedroom basement. Sep- arate entrance, laundry, parking, 4pc bath, cable. $975/inclusive. First/last. March 1st. Lisa, 416- 522-9334, sasingh@trebnet.com PICKERING, WHITES/401, Clean, bright, one bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, laundry, eat-in kitchen, A/C, cable, intenet, x2 parking, utilities incl. Non-smoker, first/last. $800/mo. Call (905)837-0227 PICKERING- above ground walk- out 3-bedroom apt. appliances, sep. entrance, air conditioning, back patio, 2-parking, March 1st. $950+. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers . 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 WHITBY Large, bright 1-bdrm walkout bsmt apt, high ceilings, separate entrance, patio, parking- no smoking/pets. Avail March 1st $745 inclusive. 905 665 2508. WHITBY - 122 Brock St. South. 2 bedroom apt. Full kitchen, wash- room, parking, central air. Fully renovated. $900 includes utilities. Available immediately. Call 416- 318-5550 or 416-858-1600 WHITBY - cozy, quiet 1 bed. apt. in Dundas/Byron St. North. Feb. occupancy, hardwood floors, large deck. $845/mo/inclusive. lst/last, heart of downtown. 3 month paid cable. (905)430-2814. 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 - Rossland/Brock, legal spacious 2-bed. basement apt. Private entrance/parking/laundry. Fireplace, c/air. Including cable $800/mo. all inclusive. Home 905-430-6772. Cell 905-767- 4954. WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ansit, Price-Chopper & No- Fr ills. 1 & 2 bedroom apts. available now. Free Parking. $750/$825 month. No pets/smok- ing. Call Mr or Mrs. Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY, immaculate 1 & 2 bed- room apts, Avail. March 1. $775, $910., includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 04, 2007 www.durhamregion.com FURNISHED EXECU-SUITES Long/Short Term,Whitby/Oshawa Incl: Dishes, Linens, Cable/Internet, Te l., Parking, & Weekly cleaning $2100/mo. 1-888-810-5556 WHITBY CENTRAL,2 bedroom, $890+ hydro (approx. $75), park- ing, laundry avail. Newly decorat- ed, new appliances, walk to 4 corners, avail. immediately. (905)666-2936 WHITBY DOWNTOWN.Brand new 2-bdrm bsmt apt, separate entrance, parking, laundry, fire- place. Partially furnished. Avail. immediately. No smoking. (905)493-0374 or (416)839-0718 WHITBY,spacious 2 bedroom basement apt. in executive home, c/a, hardwood and ceramic floors, close to Hwy school, shopping, $900 all inclusive. (905) 433- 8778, (905) 409-7565, (416) 418- 4611. WHITBY,large 3-bdrm apt, in quiet building, fridge/stove, laundry, 1-parking, close to 401, $1100/mo. Includes heat and wa- ter. Available immediately 905- 432-4168 WHITBY,Thickson Rd. area, 1 bedroom apt. with walk out base- ment. Fridge and stove included. Private entrance. Parking. Available now. $750 inclusive. Call (905)743-0245. WHITBY….BRAND NEW Apart- ment SHOWS AMAZING for Rent in Family Neighborhood, Close to schools, shopping, Tran- sit, Appliances/utilities/laundry in- cluded. $800 month Call Jarrod (416)457-1722 1 BEDROOM CONDO,down- town Oshawa, A/C, laundry, stor- age in unit, 1 underground park- ing. Access to exercise room, sauna, large, bright bathroom with jacuzzi tub and terrace lounge and large outside balcon- ey overlooking the city. $775 plus utilities. 905-999-9371. 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 401/PORT UNION,2-bdrm + so- larium luxury condo. 6 applicanc- es, 2 full baths, lots of facilities, security, very clean. Avail imme- diately. $1350/mo cable included. Call (416)720-9901 SAILWINDS, WHITBY Harbour. Luxury building, large 1 bdrm. plus den, 950sq.ft., 2 baths, 5 appliances, blinds, new carpeting, recreation centre, air conditioned, $1350/mo. inclusive. Call 905- 665-6054. WHITBY, 1 bedroom, plus solari- um, in excellent building, $925 monthly, under ground parking, available immediately. Call Paul at 905-430-6229. -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 BUNGALOW, close to downtown Whitby and all amenities. Professional couple preferred. $1290. plus utilities. ONE BEDROOM, downtown Whitby, walking distance to all amenities. Available immediately $825 per mo. all inclusive. ALSO- Call (905) 424-3733 or (416)817- 1430. 3 BEDROOM SEMI,walk-out to fenced yard, quiet street close to Oshawa Centre, parking, laundry in unit. Pets ok. First/last, credit check. $895 plus gas & Hydro. No basement. (905)720-4889 or (905)442-1106 3-BEDROOM HOME for rent, Oshawa/Whitby border, no appli- ances, freshly painted. $980/month plus utilities, first/last. Grass cutting & snow removal in- cluded. Available February 15th. Call 905-434-5146. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 4.94% 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. NOBODY SELL MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX!!!! A RENT-TO-OWN 3+2 bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, nice area Oshawa. Fenced yard, 5 ap- pliances, 3 car parking, $1375+ Call (705)722-2145 AJAX 3 BEDROOM sunny de- tached bungalow main floor. New appliances. Large fenced yard w.deck. Near Pickering Beach Rd., 401 & transit. $1125/mo+2/3 utils. 416-460-2330. AJAX, NEW 3 bedroom detached house, Salem/Taunton, clean, bright, 5 appliances, A/C, central vac, fenced backyard, garage. $1500/mo.+utilities. Call 416- 904-1584. 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 BOWMANVILLE Available im- mediately 4 bedroom, fireplace, double garage, central air, on a ravine big back yard $1500/month + utilities Julie 905- 767-9001 or email jliard90019@hotmail.com BOWMANVILLE,3 bedroom house, $1250/month plus utilities. Finished rec room, fridge/stove included. Call (905)983-5390 COUNTRY HOME - Little Britain area, approx. 5 miles N. of Port Perry, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age. Available Immediately. $1200/mo. first/last plus utilities. 1-888-550-3687. FULLY FURNISHED 3 bedroom executive townhome for rent. Lo- cated in central Whitby at Brock/Manning. Mature neigh- bourhood, close to downtown, minutes to 401. Available immedi- ately. Call Peter for details 905- 424-3686. HOLIDAY INN AREA,detached upper level, March 1st, large 2- bedroom, garage, large deck off master bedroom, all appliances, $1195. Small, cozy, brand new 2-bedroom lower level $955, ap- pliances, April 1st. Both no dogs, utilities included, first/last, refer- ences. (905)434-1386 IDEAL FOR PROFESSIONALS - Whitby detached house @ Ross- land/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1300 mo.+ utilities, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smok- ing / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. March/April 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1-416-693- 8924. NORTH WHITBY - Brand New - 3 bedroom detached house, $1,400 plus utilities. Available im- mediately. References needed. Call Right at Home Realty, Chand (905)424-8428. OSHAWA -3 bed. bungalow, main floor, Olive/Wilson area. Great neighborhood. Newer ap- pliances, fenced yard. Parking, laundry. $1250/inclusive. Also large bright 2 bed. bright base- ment apt. $750/inclusive. No smoking/dogs. Available March 1st. 905-619-8770 or 416-799- 7583. OSHAWA ATHABASCA AREA. Extra clean 2-bedroom, main floor only. Excellent neighbour- hood. Parking, central air, laundry & appliances included. No smok- ing/pets. $1295/inclusive. Available March 1st. 905-424- 1125. PICKERING - Spacious 3 bed- room semi-detached - upper, 2-sided gas fireplace,3 bathrms, central air, 5 appls- central air, lovely area $1250+. 905-239- 0367/647-271-6660. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy #2, 2-bdrm main floor, $1050/month; 1-bdrm walk-out $850/month, renovated, like new, walk to GO & Town Centre. Brand new 4- bdrm house, 2600 sq ft. $2000/month; Brand new 3-bdrm $1200/month. Avail. immediately. Short term considered. Rent ne- gotiable. Call Roger 416-817- 7835, 905-619-2655 WHITBY 3-BDRM bungalow, upper floor, 5-appliances a/c, parking, good family area, shows well. $1250/mo+ utilities. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sales Representa- tive, Sutton Group Tower Reality, 416-783-5000. WHITBY,beautiful 3 bedroom detached. Burns/Kendalwood area. Finished walk-out base- ment. 5 appliances. March 1st. No smoking/pets. $1400 plus utilities. First/last. References, credit check. (905)665-6545 WHITBY,bright 3-bdrm main floor of house, 5 appliances, large fenced yard, parking, hardwood floors, close to GO/401, schools, shopping. $1125+ utilities. March 1st. (416)562-2074 BUILD AN ENTERTAINMENT UNIT/ARMOIRE Starts: Mon. Feb. 12th .......................................14 Weeks PINE HARVEST DINING ROOM TABLE Starts: Wed. Feb. 14th .......................................10 Weeks RAISED PANEL QUEEN SIZE BED Starts: Thurs. Feb. 15th .....................................12 Weeks INTRO TO WOODWORKING Starts: Fri. Feb. 16th ..........................................8 Weeks WINTER WOODWORKING COURSES DO IT YOURSELF WOODWORKING SHOP (905)433-9011 www.thecarpenterssquare.com TO REGISTER CALL WHITBY: EXCELLENT LOCA- TION!Close to GO, HWY 401, downtown Whitby, and the water- front. 3 Bedroom, 2 appliances, large backyard, garage and base- ment. Call 905-231-1986. 3 BEDROOM townhouse in Whit- by, 5 minutes to 401, walk to GO, outdoor pool. $1075. per mo. April lst, 07. Call (905)428-3807 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, North Oshawa, large kitchen, liv- ingroom walkout to private lot. Quality carpets, newer windows, parking, full basement, close to schools, bus, shopping. Asking $895+util. (905)723-0393 3-BEDROOM townhouse/garage in prime location Whitby. Close to schools/GO/401. Rent $1295 (includes water/5-appliances) plus utilities. No pet/smoking. Available Mar. lst. (905)668-2204 (905)706-5603 AJAX - BRAND NEW executive 3 berm. townhouse, Bayly/Salem. Modern layout, 5 appliances. Close to schools, 401, GO. $1250/mo.+utilities. First/last/ references. Call 905-783-0720. AJAX-BAYLY/AUDLEY new 3 bedroom townhouse, 1450 sq.ft. appl. fireplace .A/C no smoking avail now $1350 plus Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 BAYLY/MONARCH brand new 4 bedroom townhouse, garage, 4 appliances family room. Near amenities. Available Feb. 5. $1100+utilities. first/last referenc- es required. No smoking/pets. (905)837-6745, 416-333-8097 FA B ULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighborhood, great family home. No smoking/pets $1200/mo +utilities. Avail. imme- diately. (905)576-5253 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has townhouse units available. Hydro included. Please call 905-576- 9299. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. $400/MONTH, WHITBY - Ross- land and Garden area. Furnished bedroom, c/air, cable, bus at door, close to all amenities. No smoking, spotlessly clean. (905)665-8504 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA rooms available with small fridge and microwave. Shared bath. Responsible, non smoking tenants only please. $100/week. Call (705)324-9477 GRANDVIEW/BLOOR,3 bed- rooms for rent in house, share kitchen, bath, livingroom, laun- dry. Transit at door. $350-$450 per month. Available immediate- ly. (905)728-1692 or on week- ends (905)576-5578 ROOM FOR RENT in quiet home, share bathroom and kitch- en. $350 monthly. Prefer working person. Major Oaks/Valley Farm area. Call (905)831-8979 WHITBY - room available March 1st. $400/mo. plus 1/3 utilities. In- cludes parking, share kitchen, own bath & shower. No pets. First/last/references. (905)259- 1996 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. BROCK/MAJOR OAKS, Picker- ing. Looking for single person for 1 bedroom. Access to laundry, parking, kitchen, bathroom, living room etc. No pets/smoking. $550/month. Available immedi- ately. 905-420-1268. COURTICE,Hwy #2. Master Bedroom for rent, use of all amenities. $450 utilities, cable and laundry included. Near public transit. Secondary room also available. (905)424-2951 IDEAL LOCATION,Whitby Thickson/Hwy. 2. 3-bedroom house to share. 1-bedroom available, full use of all facilities including laundry. Parking. $600/mo/inclusive/first/last. Near all amenities. Available immedi- ately, (905)576-9826 PICKERING- 4th PERSON need- ed for large 4-bedroom home, use of all amenities, $475/mo, new furniture. Separate entrance. Available immediately. (905)426- 6611 or cell (416)788-6611 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. SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. All inclusive, laun- dry, parking, cable, cooking etc. $125/weekly. Suitable for work- ing person. Call (905)665-2728. TWO ROOMS IN A HOME.Bath- room shared by 2. Ladies pre- ferred. No smoking. Parking for one. $400 & $300/month. Close to public transport. 905-427-5850. WANTED - Yamaha snowmobile, prefer Exciter or Phazer, in good condition, not abused and prefer low kms. Call 905-434-0392 LIVE-IN/ OUT CAREGIVER re- quired for 3 boys 9 & under. Light housekeeping and home- work help. French an asset. Please call 905-839-6469 or email: cchamy@hotmail.com AJAX, HOME CHILD CARE 401/Salem area, clean, safe home. Over 8 years experience with ECE training. Age 11months-3 years. Available im- mediately. Call (905)239-2414 or 416-409-0214 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 STAY-AT-HOME mother with in- home child care experience. Preschool age children. Fenced in backyard. Safe play environ- ment. Hot meals provided. Full- time. Flexible hours. 905-686- 9091. PSYCHIC READER & ADVISOR Palm - Tarrot - Crystal Ball. No life without problems ~ No problems without solutions. Pri- vate & Confidential. (905)721- 8437 3PC MAPLE ENTERTAINMENT unit $200 o.b.o. 905-579-6731 4 pc.teak bedroom suite $300; 82" couch & matching chair, cream $125.; Stained glass din- ing lamp $100; 905-668-6001. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. BEAUTY SUPPLIES & SALON for sale. Low rent, good income. Busy Ajax location. Call 416-676- 3265 or 905-426-9729 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. 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. CONTINUOUS INKING SUPPLY System. For Inkjet Printer: Epson, Canon, HP, Brother. http://www.webart-solution.com/ Ferdi (905)837-2939 CRIB - Never used, white w/teething drop rails. Paid over $300-Sears, asking $180. firm. Mattress available $60. Will deliv- er locally. Kelly - leave message 705-324-7934. 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 DOUBLE OVEN built-in. cost $3500 sell $1000; Two rattan swivels/side table and ottoman cost $1600 sell $600; Queen bed- room $750; leather recliner $200; Cannonball bed single $425; Up- right freezer 1-yr $300; pine cof- fee & end $250; sofa $175; solid maple 10-pc diningroom $900. 905-260-6247 FRENCH PROVINCIAL sofa, and chair flowered pattern and love- seat (off white) $l,000 for all. Telephone (905)420-1389 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or (905)668-4654 after 4 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca 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. 905- 213-4669. HOUSE CONTENTS SALE - Feb 3 and Feb. 10th. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Furniture, framed prints, books, doultons, electronics, garden tools, collectibles, appliances, 7 Colette Drive Whitby. (905) 666- 1281. Everything Must Go! 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 905-579-4400 and ask for Wendy: ext 2215 or Devon: ext 2236 to book your spot LEER TONNEAU COVER. Bought new 2005. Factory colour "Atlantic Blue". Premium cover with factory spoiler and felt liner. Mint condition. $1,475 New, ask- ing $850-o.b.o. (905)260-1000 ORGAN, GULBRANSEN, Series 600. Excellent condition. Price, $2,000 or best offer. View photo at www.durhamregion.com. Call (905)725-1760 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE,maple, 6-ft x 12- ft, recently refinished $3,000 o.b.o.Cherrywood dinette set w/hutch, 9 chairs, 2 leaves, ex- cellent condition, nearly new. $3,000 o.b.o. Moving. Call (905)786-2792 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS New models arriving, must clean out old stock.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PIANOS AND CLOCKS - Boxing Day Sale continues til the end of January. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large se- lection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PINAO 905-433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE 5X9',3pc 1" slate, excellent cond, all accesories in- cluded. $2500 Call Mike 905- 259-3498 or email for photos ikerdavies@hotmail.com POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1700. 905- 213-4669. RECLINER WHEEL CHAIR, 18"x18" cushions, top condition. Electric Hospital Bed with head and foot boards and guard rails. Call Teddy (905)839-8783 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SATELLITE TV, - NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. SALE! Coolsat, Pansat, Ariza for as low as $129 !!!! Conditions apply. U-Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: USED KITCHEN CABINETS, good shape, with pantry, and counters, $1600 OBO, 3pc coffee table set, $75. BBQ, $50.00. (905)723-8880 8:30-5pm, Mon- Fri or (905)668-6033 evenings and weekends WEILDER Super Circuit Master 225lbs, Maximum Resistance. 1 Power Rider, 1 Body Shaper, also miscellaneous exercise equipment. (905)683-2885 USED LOCKERS required. Please call Kirk 905-261-4397 FOOD VENDORS wanted for expanding food court at Courtice Flea Market. Current openings are for baked goods, fresh meat, ethnic food and alternative. Call 905-436-1024 or visit: www.courticefleamarket.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. VENDORS WANTED for 2007 West Northumberland Home & Tra de Show, April 20th to 22th in Port Hope. Contact Chairman Jim Sine 905-373-6748, to re- serve a booth. VENDORS WANTED to rent space in the new STORE & FLEA-MARKET in Lindsay. 2000 sq. ft. avail. Booths: 10'x10' and up. $3 per sq. ft. You Sell Or We Will! Call Anytime: (705)320-9116 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,hardwood, dry. De- livery 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 SPLIT HARD FIREWOOD - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord deliv- ered. 2 MALE PUGS, 2 years old, 1 black, 1 tan. Great tempera- ment, all shots to date, neutered. $500/each or $900/pair. Call (905)433-9407 AFRICAN GREY Timmy Parrot for sale, very friendly, needs a good home with lots of attention, $800 firm, with cage. 905-434- 0392. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. BORDER COLLIE pups for sale, ready to go, vaccinated, de- wormed, micro chipped, take one home for $550. 905-352-3813. GOLDEN DOODLES,rare, F1B, parti-colours, male & female, first shots. Ready in 2 weeks. Paper trained. Parents on site. 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Others from $1699 and up Certified and E-tested, (Kelly and Sons Since 1976.) (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1997 DODGE INTREPID ES. Runs well, but needs some work. 167K highway miles. Air and heater works very good (AC ser- viced last summer). Very minor rust spots. This car was well broken in and all fluids changed regularly to date. $1,000-o.b.o. Call 905-435-0070. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 cyl. auto 4 dr. 195,000 kms. great condition, runs and drives excel- lent, e-tested, certified and ready to go $2,000.00 905-435-1091 1999 CHEV CAVALIER Z24, au- to, air, CD, ABS, 188k, $3500 Call (905)436-0493 2000 BMW,325 i, black, leather, snow tires, 5 spd., excellent con- dition. $13,000. Call (905)723- 2874. 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA - Sale Price $8650. 4 door automatic, fully loaded, one owner. Full service history, only 124,000 kms. Meticulously maintained. A lot of car for the money. Won't last long. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE, Sale Price $9,995. Automatic, Top of the line Maxima. Heated leather seating, power moonroof. Full service history from new. Meticulously cared for. Priced for an immediate sale. Bought & Serviced at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2001 DODGE CARAVAN,170K, silver on grey, very good condi- tion, cert. & e-test, $5,400. Tel: 905-259-6992 2001 VW TDI.Sale Price $11,990. Diesel engine, 5spd., fully loaded including heated seats and a power moonroof. Only 107,000 kms. Finished in black. One owner, incredibly well maintained. A very rare & desirable vehicle. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE - Only $79.00 bi-weekly + tx. Pmt. to own - $1,000 trade in. 4 door 5 spd. 68,000 kms. Fully loaded with alloy wheels. In immaculate condition. Too good to be true. 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