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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_12_30Solar-powered radar sign boards installed on Valley Farm Road By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Drivers speeding through two dangerous curves on Valley Farm Road will be warned to slow down by two new radar- activated sign boards. If a vehicle exceeds the 50-km/ h speed limit, the boards will light up, warning drivers to slow down and reminding them of the limit. “This is an area known for speed and, unfortunately, we’ve had a number of accidents,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. The guard rails along the south- bound lane on the stretch of road north of Finch are dented and bent from collisions over the years. The LED radar boards are part of the City’s speed reduction pilot project in the area. Mayor Ryan said there are two aspects to reducing speeds: en- forcement and education. The boards provide the latter. “What this board does is it doesn’t tell you how fast you’re going, it tells you you’re going too fast and that the speed limit is 50 kilometers per hour,” said Mayor Ryan. It doesn’t show the actual speed of the vehicle because the City doesn’t want drivers zipping past trying to clock themselves. Rick Johnson, Ward 3 regional councillor, said there’s been traf- fic calming in Pickering for about 10 years in places like Whitevale. “Now we’re seeing more of it in an urban area and on this stretch of road there’s a dangerous cor- ner,” he said. At $15,000 for the two signs, Coun. Johnson said the City scored a deal since they each cost $9,000. “It was a good buy for the City,” he said. They also run on solar-charged batteries and do not require elec- tricity. Coun. Johnson pointed out the streetlights along the road cost more to operate than the signs. The City is hoping to see a de- crease in the accident rate along the stretch of road, said the mayor. If it does, council will consider purchasing radar boards for other areas. And police will continue to keep an eye out for speeders. “There is enforcement. We don’t want people to think there’s no enforcement because the board is here,” said Mayor Ryan. Available at the following Bell stores: Pickering Pickering Town Centre 905 837-1212 Whitby Whitby Mall 905 725-1212 Offer ends December 31, 2007. Available with compatible devices, within Bell Mobility core digital network and/or high speed mobile network coverage areas, where technology permits. Other monthly fees, i.e. e9-1-1 (75¢), System Access, which is not a government fee ($8.95) and one-time device activation ($35) apply. Long distance and roaming charges (including foreign taxes) may apply outside your local area. 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To advertise in this feature from $80, call Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238 Durham numbers continue to rise By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A man who chose to drive rather than walk a few hundred metres to his home was among those busted for drinking and driving last week as Durham police continued with their annual Festive RIDE campaign. Officers charged another 18 people with drunk driving in the fifth week of the effort, bringing this year’s total arrests to 85. By comparison neighbouring Toronto has seen 46 drunk driving busts, while York Re- gion police are reporting 21 so far this year. At least in part, the spiralling numbers in Durham Region may be attributable to a much more aggressive approach for the 2007 campaign. Detective Constable Dave Ashfield of Durham’s traffic unit has an eight-member RIDE team that is setting up traditional checkpoint lines throughout the region, but they’re also dispersing in the early morning hours, patrolling back and side streets in search of drivers who may be attempting to evade RIDE stops. “We’re catching an awful lot of people going through the back roads ... they’re ob- viously trying to avoid us for some reason,” he said in a recent interview at a RIDE stop in Pickering. In the fifth week of RIDE in Durham offi- cers stopped 2,140 vehicles and demanded 156 roadside breath tests. In addition to those charged with drunk driving another 28 motorists had their licences suspended for 12 hours after registering a warning reading for blood alcohol levels. In one instance on Wednesday night of- ficers received word a man drinking at a south Oshawa bar was planning on driving home. Cops stopped the vehicle as it left the parking lot and busted him for driving while exceeding the legal limit and impaired care or control. The man’s residence was less than 350 metres from the front door of the bar at which he’d been drinking, Det.-Const. Ash- field said. RIDE continues until New Year’s Eve cel- ebrations next week. RIDE busts man metres from his home Available in today’s paper. Start working towards that certificate or diploma you’ve always wanted, or sign up for something fun. From Accounting to Wine Tasting, there’s something for everyone. 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Every year, she finds a 25 per cent increase in the amount of waste resi- dents generate between Dec. 1 and New Year’s Day. Ms. Woodward and her husband Al pick up a lot more furniture and old ap- pliances during this period. “We take anything. We try to recycle and donate as much as possible,” said Ms. Woodward. Many people are renovating their homes and purchase updated appli- ances and furniture, but just because the style is older, it doesn’t mean it’s garbage. Unwanted items in good condition can be donated to charitable founda- tions such as the Salvation Army stores, Habitat for Humanity and Value Vil- lage. The top Christmas throwaways in- clude children’s toys and sporting equipment, clothing, books, decora- tions and electronics like televisions, cellphones and old computer monitors. Used clothing and toys can be do- nated to organizations like Goodwill, the Salvation Army or various toy drives. Old furniture and working appliances make great garage sale items. Old deco- rations can be sent to school for a child’s art class. With hazardous items such as computer monitors and batteries, residents often have no idea what to do with them, so Ms. Woodward suggests learning more about e-waste events. An e-waste event occurs when mu- nicipalities have one or two days where items that can’t be put into regular gar- bage can be properly disposed of. The Region of Durham also has a spe- cial service in which residents can drop off unwanted electronic equipment and encourages waste diversion from landfill disposal, however waste disposal fees are applied. All equipment received is completely shredded at an approved in- dustrial recycling site and materials are recovered for reuse. Acceptable items include radios, stereos, VCRs personal computers, attachments, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, electronic cash registers and calculators. Winter spring cleaning For more on this story read it online at newsdurhamregion.com 2699 Brock Rd N. 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The suspect is a white man in his 40s with thinning grey hair. He spoke with a French accent and pro- duced documents that link him to Toronto and Montreal, police said. Anyone with information connect- ed to the investigation is asked to call 905-579- 1520, ext. 2528 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. DURHAM — A group of Dur- ham students with a knack for nature recently got a chance to meet Ontario’s Lieutenant Gov- ernor. The 2006 Tree Bee winners, from St. Bernadette in Ajax and St. Elizabeth Seton in Pickering, attended a reception hosted by Lt. Governor David Onley on Dec. 12. Tree Bee is a yearly competi- tion which tests students from Grades 4 to 6 on their knowledge of tree identification and conser- vation. The two schools tied for first place in the competition. Tianna Gomes and Jon-Paul Della Pia from St. Bernadette and Laura Pagniello, Daniel Mar- tanda and Nuwan Perera from St. Elizabeth Seton all received certificates from the Lieutenant Governor. The students presented him with the official Christmas tree for the season. The 2007 winning school is Our Lady of the Bay in Pickering. Their team will go to the Lieu- tenant Governor’s reception next year. Fraud suspect Police need help finding fraud suspect Tree bee winners meet Lieutenant Governor durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 30 2007 EDITORIAL NEWS A DVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Please usher in 2008 safely Have a great time, but take care We know you’ve heard it a hundred times in the last few weeks, but we’re entreating you to have a safe New Year’s Eve. For most people, tomorrow night is one of the highlights of the year, an occasion to raise a glass or two or three with friends and family and have the party of parties. And, after a long year of hard work, stress etc., we’re entitled to un- wind and drink it up once in a while. But, drinking and driving, beyond being against the law, is simply stupid. It’s a potential life-ruiner or killer, and the life you ruin or take could be your own. Family and friends are generally good about knowing when someone’s had too much to drink and intervening when that person wants to drive off into the night. It’s your personal responsibility, however, to ensure you’re not a danger on the roads because you’re impaired. Besides, it’s a lousy position to put someone in, making them the judge and jury and, likely in your drunken eyes, the party pooper. Just as we spend a lot of time deciding what to do on New Year’s Eve if we have a few options, the time to decide how you’re going to get home, or if you’re going home at all, isn’t on the big night itself, and certainly not after finishing off a 26-ounce bottle of rye. No, working out what you’re going to do is best done when sober and before the party starts. That way, all the uncertainty is removed and you’re free to enjoy yourself. There are a number of options. Yes, taxis and hotel rooms are expensive. But, if you’re someone who doesn’t often use the former or stay in the latter, on this one night it’s worth splurging to be safe. If you’re attending a house party and your host is amenable to the idea, ask if you can stay the night. Make safety a priority tomorrow night. If you don’t have a plan, it could be a recipe for disaster. A couple of years ago, my son, now almost six, noticed someone smoking for the first time. I’m sure he’d seen people smoke but just hadn’t noticed. Almost no one we know smokes -- at least, not around the kids. It’s not something he would have had cause to consider before. But that day, there was a man smok- ing in the park, beside the playground and my boy did notice it. “Mommy,” he said, whispering ear- nestly, “Is that man a dragon?” It sounds so silly, but you know, as an ex-smoker who quit only when finding herself pregnant (with, inci- dentally, the same kid who made the comment), I was so pleased to know he didn’t consider smoking normal. It was normal for people to smoke when I grew up -- it almost seemed like it was the rule rather than the exception. I quit smoking when I was pregnant (never to start again, thank heavens -- mostly because I didn’t want to have to quit again. Not a day goes by that I don’t want a cigarette, to be honest) for obvious reasons. But, I remember thinking in those bleary-eyed days when I was first home with a newborn, “Am I ever glad I don’t smoke anymore... I don’t know when I’d have time... and besides, it’s winter, and man, I’d be cold out there having a smoke.” It never crossed my mind I could have smoked inside the house where a baby lived. Likewise, it would have never crossed my mind to hotbox a child in a car while I smoked. Honestly, knowing what we know now about the impact of second-hand smoke, especially on the tiny, develop- ing lungs of children, how could that be justified? Yet I see it all the time: parents driv- ing around, smoking in the front seat while their little one breathes in the result of their parent’s bad habit in the back. The parent has taken the time to strap that kid into a car seat -- after all, that is the law -- but continues to endanger their child by smoking in that tiny, often unventilated space. Some say passing a law that would prohibit parents from putting children in that very situation is an invasion of privacy, that it oversteps parents’ rights. I disagree. No more does it trounce parents’ rights than does forc- ing them to put a child in a car seat. Doing something we know could harm our children is negligent and the law ought to recognize it as such. Jennifer Stone is a Metroland Dur- ham Region Media Group reporter. Her column appears periodically. E-mail jstone@durhamregion.com Jennifer Stone staff writer It only makes sense to ban smoking in cars carrying kids CLICK AND SAY Our new Question: What are your New Year’s resolutions? Lose weight Stop smoking Pay off debts I don’t make them Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion. com Our previous Question: How’s the snowplowing in your area? Total votes: 150 Lousy: 15 % I want my tax money back: 27 % Average: 22 % Good: 20 % Students learn about pernicious anemia By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When 13- year-old J.J. Luckasavitch visited Good Shepherd Catholic school, he was de- termined to walk through the front doors. And, despite the fact that at least one doctor said he’d never walk again, J.J. did just that with the aid of a walker. The Grade 8 student has been out of the classroom since January, when he col- lapsed on the way home. What happened afterwards was, as his mom describes it, like an episode of the television show House. For months J.J. visited doctors and hospitals, in- cluding the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, as his condition grew progressive- ly worse. He was jaundiced and began to use a wheel- chair. “I was watching my son die and I couldn’t do noth- ing. They didn’t know what it was and it got worse and worse,” said J.J.’s mom, Kelly Luckasavitch. He was referred to a liver specialist, who failed to di- agnose J.J.’s condition. Finally in August, his family doctor was able to refer J.J. to a hematologist, someone who specializes in blood disorders, he knew personally. It didn’t take that doctor long to figure out the student is suffering from pernicious anemia, a condition where the body can’t absorb vitamin B12. Ms. Luckasavitch said the hematologist immediately suspected the culprit and started J.J. on B12 injections even before a simple blood test determined J.J.’s vita- min B12 levels were at zero, lower than the doctors had ever seen. Finally, J.J. began to re- cover. “I was eating like crazy, the hospital food sucked,” he said. But, left untreated, perni- cious anemia causes nerve damage and even death. J.J. now has multiple fractures and osteoporosis in his back. On Dec. 18, Good Shep- herd held a special as- sembly to inform students about J.J.’s condition. Mar- tyn Hooper, chairman of the UK-based Pernicious Anemia Society, travelled from Wales to speak to the students. “If you don’t have enough vitamin B12 intake, you will develop blood disorders,” said Mr. Hooper. One of the group’s goals is to promote awareness of the condition so doctors know to check B12 levels so people like J.J. don’t suffer. “Now that J.J.’s having reg- ular vitamin B12 shots, we can prevent further dam- age,” said Mr. Hooper. He offered hope for J.J.’s recovery. “Both J.J. and myself have the same condition ... as you can see there is im- provement, but it takes a long time,” he said. Pernicious anemia symp- toms include extreme tired- ness. “Tiredness is a word that doesn’t even come close to how they feel,” said Mr. Hooper. Other symptoms include having the fogs, described as a lack of clarity, shortness of breath, inability to con- centrate, loss of short-term memory, mood swings and irritability. “You can help J.J. when he returns to school by being understanding,” said Mr. Hooper. That might include un- derstanding that the after- noons will be tougher for him than the mornings and understanding if he forgets things like phone numbers. Though one in 1,000 people are affected by per- nicious anemia, it’s more common for people over 40 and rare among children. J.J. is the youngest mem- ber of the society and has been chosen the group’s poster boy. © Tim Hortons, 2007 Tim Hortons invites you to enjoy some time with your family and friends and skate for free at your local arena. It’s our way of saying thank you and happy holidays. Visit your local Tim Hortons in Durham Region for a schedule of ice times and locations. The real gift is the time you’ll spend together. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 30, 2007 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham boy overcoming rare illness J.J. Luckasavitch, centre, who has been diagnosed with pernicious anaemia, is pictured with some friends at Good Shepherd Catholic School. The rare condition is a result of the body not being able to ab- sorb Vitamin B12. 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PICKERING — Rachel Gallagher grabs onto her sister, Robin, as the pair skated with Ryan Lindsay. The trio were taking ad- vantage of a Tim Hortons free skate at the Pickering Recreation Complex recently.RSSRSS Content Feeds P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 30, 2007 durhamregion.com Skating trio glides to triple gold on the ice Pickering club athletes say commitment, perseverance needed to pass ice tests By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — After reaching a plateau attained by few skaters, a trio from Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club hopes to eventually give back the knowledge they’ve gained over the years. Sisters Rachelle, 15, and Alycia Degenstein, 16, of Ajax, and Tori Giglio, 17, of Pickering, achieved triple gold in the Skate Canada test stream, passing their respec- tive gold skills, gold dances and gold interpretive tests over the past skating season. Skaters take Skate Canada tests through a nationally standardized testing system. Skate Canada Star Skate program consists of four dis- ciplines: Skills (six levels in skills, starting at preliminary through gold skills); free skate (six levels in free skate, preliminary to gold); dances (seven levels in dance, pre- liminary to diamond); and, inter- pretive (four levels in interpretive, introductory to gold). All three skaters have one more skating goal to reach, their gold free skate, which they each hope to achieve in the near future. More importantly, all three want to become skating coaches and give back to younger skaters the fun and knowledge that’s been im- parted to them over the years. “Yeah, I want to be a skating coach because it’s made me think I can make a difference in some- one’s life,” says Rachelle, who’s been in skating for 11 years, eight of those with the Pickering club. Rachelle adds she, her sister and Giglio plan to begin the process of achieving Level 1 coaching status this skating season. All three skaters have achieved gold status under the tutelage of their long-time coach, Linda Don- nelly, who each credit with keep- ing them striving to reach the gold levels, while also retaining the fun of being on the ice. “It’s the environment there (at the Pickering club),” says Alycia, who’s also been skating for 11 years. “I have lots of friends there and my coach makes things really fun.” Giglio notes Donnelly was in- strumental in preparing her and helping her focus on each of the gold level tasks. British squad coming to GTA on hockey playing tour English under-14 national team to play exhibition games in Durham By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The British are coming! And, while on Canadian soil, the England national under-14 hockey team will lace ’em up for a num- ber of tournament and exhibition games in the GTA -- including stops in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Clarington -- over the Christ- mas break. England plays the Ajax Knights minor bantam ‘AA’ squad on Sun- day, Dec. 30 at the Ajax Community Centre’s pad 4 at 6:30 p.m. They’ll also suit up against the Pickering Panthers bantam ‘A’ team at the Don Beer Sports Arena (pad 3) on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. They play an Oshawa bantam team on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Campus Ice Centre at noon. England is in Clarington to play a Toros bantam team at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on Friday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. Central to the team’s Canadian visit is the annual Richard Bell Me- morial International Minor Hockey Tournament 2007 in Oakville from Dec. 27 to 30, where they’ll play in the minor bantam ‘AA’ category against seven other GTA clubs. Other exhibition games are scheduled for Barrie, Markham, Newmarket and Oakville against bantam rep teams there. The 19-member England team, says David Garrity, a parent of one of the English players, is made up of players who come from across the island nation, including two from the Sheffield Scimitars Ice Hockey Academy, where he serves as a coach. He says the players are looking forward to playing the game Canadian-style, marked by physical play, and learning more about Canada’s national pastime during their 10-day stay in the Great White North. “They like to see the physical style of play in Canada rather than the European pass-and-move style of hockey,” says Garrity, whose son Thomas, a defenceman, plays on the English squad. “It’s going to be a baptism by fire for them with the physical style of play.” All told, the English team could play upwards of 14 games (eight exhibition, a minimum of four and a maximum of six tournament) during their stay in Canada. Ironi- cally, that’s how many games a typical minor hockey team plays in England during an entire season, says Garrity. Many of the players, says Gar- rity, have been to Canada before Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club members, from left, sisters Rachelle and Alycia Degenstein and Tori Giglio earned triple gold in the Skate Canada test streams, with each passing their gold interpretive, gold skills and gold dances tests. Submitted photo The England under-14 national hockey team will play a tournament and a series of exhibition games in the GTA over the Christmas break, including one each in Ajax and Pickering. Team members are Mark Watson, David Clements, Zach Sullivan, Sam Godfrey, Tom Proctor, Adam Taylor, Danny Rose, J J Pitchley, David Carson, Ryan Webb, Dale Sharp, Eddie Temple, Ross Venus, Daniel Spedding, Jack O’Donnell, Tom Mboya, Andrew Cook, Patrick Russell and Thomas Garrity. Toronto native Tim Peacock coaches the team, assisted by Carl Stripling. ✦ See Gold, Page 11 ✦ See English, Page 11 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The England under-14 national hockey team plays the Ajax Knights minor bantam ‘AA’ rep team at the Ajax Community Centre (pad 4) on Dec. 30 at 6:30 p.m. “Not once have I ever thought about switching my coach. She knows I can get nervous for a test, so she makes sure that I’m 110 per cent ready.” To pass the three gold lev- els is definitely a triumph, notes Alycia, a Grade 11 stu- dent at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. “It was really exciting be- cause not that many people stay in skating long enough to do that,” she says. Rachelle says to achieve three gold levels you have to use every minute of every session in preparation for the tests. “The whole entire session you need to be working. That’s how you get there,” she says. Giglio says staying deter- mined has been a key to her success while attempt- ing each of the gold tests, including the ones in dance, which she found especially challenging. “Even when you fail, you can’t ever give up,” she says, adding she attempted one of her gold dance tests four times before making the grade. “There is a point in time when you’re going to pass it. You’re that much prouder of yourself because you had to work that much harder to get it.” Giglio, a Grade 12 student at Dunbarton High School, says she plans to continue at the club despite starting university next year. She also plans to get her Level 1 coaching certificate as well as to complete her gold free skate. Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club also had sev- eral other skaters pass their gold tests recently. They were: • Double Gold: Courtney Engel - gold skills, gold dances; Katrina Gates - gold skills, gold dances; Kaycee Morrison - gold skills, gold interpretive; • Single gold - Jordan Hock- ley, gold skills; Melanie Pi- geon - gold skills; Other SCPSC special an- nual awards are the John Benton awards, presented for achievement in Skate Canada tests and compe- tition. Benton was a past president and founder of the Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club. He donated the trophies and initiated the criteria for selecting award recipients. This year’s award winners are: • Test: 1. Alycia Degenstein, Rachelle Degenstein (tie); 2. Katrina Gates; • Competition: 1. Rachelle Degenstein; 2. Alycia De- genstein; 3. Jennifer Pap- pas. This 12-week Program Advises Proper Nutrition, Food Choices and Encourages Exercise! For only $29.00 you will receive: Your Own Personal Coach, FREE Metabolism Test, Group Support and much, much, more! 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There are cultural differences. People in England are far more in- sular. People in Canada are more involved in their com- munities and are friendlier.” Hockey in England, he notes, is very much a niche sport, well behind soccer, rugby and cricket in terms of participation and inter- est. Sadly, hockey numbers across the country are down. He points out there are a number of factors for the decline of the sport in England. “It’s very much a novelty sport, I suppose it’s com- parable to what cricket is in Canada. The kids com- ing into the game are on the decline. About six years ago there was a fertile patch where kids were involved in the sport, but they seem to be falling away. I think there are so many other things to do.... Arenas are few and far between here and the cost to participate is very expensive. Ice time is at a premium everywhere.” Aside from the players, the English contingent will also consist of two coaches, including head coach Tim Peacock, formerly of Toron- to, who played pro hockey in England, a manager, a physiotherapist, a delegate from the English Ice Hockey Association and 33 parents and siblings. The entourage returns to England on Jan. 4. Gold levels take determination and preparation English squad will gain much-needed experience ✦ Gold from page 10 ✦ English from page 10 Thrifty Mechanic Shop Wants You To Have A Safe And Happy Holiday Season It’s the holiday season and you’re sure to be doing a lot of driving whether it’s shopping or visiting family and friends. At Thrifty Mechanic Shop we want to wish you the best for the season and hope that you have a safe and happy time at home and on the roads. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support because without you, Thrifty Mechanic Shop would never have been a success. 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Ideal candidate should have customer service experience. Duties include general sales administration, coordinating after sales service, receiving and administrating orders. Fax resume to 905-420-0319 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Cross-Media Advertising Summary Of Role To create compelling campaigns and ad units in online (primary) and print (secondary) media. To act as a consultant and coach for customers in order to increase the overall effectiveness of lo- cal Interactive advertising programs. To optimize, schedule and maintain many simultaneous campaigns. To act as primary creative support to senior online sales representatives. 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SALES REP - FULL TIME Recycling Equipment Servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders and establishing new accounts. Ideal candidate will have strong closing skills, territory management, prospecting skills, negotiation and self-confidence. Able to travel, must have own vehicle. Fax resume to 905-420-0319 RV HAULING -Saskatoon Hotshot Transporter is now hiring 1 TONS and Power Units w/wo stepdecks for R.V. and freight hauling throughout Canada and the U.S. Year round work, lots of miles and home time, fuel subsidies, benefits, excellent earnings. 306-653-8675. A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ADULT CARRIER REQUIRED, Must have a vehicle and be available during business hours up to 7pm Please call Lorna at 905-683-5110, ext. 261. AUTO LUBE TECHNICIANS, full/part time. Hourly wage+bo- nus. Able to perform regular maintenance on vehicles. Penn- zoil, 581 King St. East Oshawa or fax: 905-725-1696 CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 HELP WANTED TO DELIVER fli- ers in Whitby, Oshawa & Cour- tice. Weather is not a factor. For more info 905-723-2614. 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 w ww.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 MECHANICALLY and electrically inclined technician required. Training provided on fitness equipment service and installa- tions. Excellent communications skills required. Clean drivers license. Fax 905-839-6344. Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights/weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri, 9-4 905-837-9601 WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. PERFORMANCE ORTHOTICS is seeking a full-time, entry level person to manufacture orthotics at our plant in Ajax, $9.00/hr. Successful candidates will be de- tail oriented, possess excellent technical and motor skills. Ex- perience with small hand tools an asset Fax resume: 905-428- 3502 or email: michaelb@ performanceorthotics.com PERFECT MAID SERVICE URGENT! Experienced cleaners & Supervisor's needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Serious inquires only. 905-686-5424. Is hiring part-time Circuit Coaches in Pickering. All you need is an outgoing personality and a passion to motivate. We train you and certify you in our circuit and sales. Email resumes to curvesresumes @pathcom.com Tel/Fax: 905-509-5578 for 300 Kingston Rd., 905-421-9550 for 1050 Brock Rd. LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed. call Diana 866- 306-5858 HAIRDRESSER EXPERIENCED and assistant for nursing home in Oshawa, full-time and part-time, no evenings or weekends. Call 1-866-303-0698. MECHANIC required for busy Ajax based company. 40 hours/week guaranteed. Must have 310T license. Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset. Must be able to work indepen- dently and be part of a 'A' team environment. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package. Fax resume to 905-686- 8546. PLATE FITTERS Required by well established Steel Fabricator in Ajax. Top wages and benefits Fax resume to 905-428-6933 SPRAY PAINTER WANTED,re- sponsible for spraying metal and wood, on an automotive paint line. Wage, $12-15 dollars per hour, depending on experience. E-mail: steve@adamsonproau- dio.com or by fax (905)982-0609. STEEL STUD T-Bar, Drywaller & Taper and Heavy & Light gauge required. Must have 10+years. Long hours *after* 6p.m. No Rookies. (905)721-0498 WELDERS Certified aluminum welders required by well estab- lished Steel fabricator in Ajax. Top wages and benefits. Fax re- sume to 905-428-6933 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK for busy car dealership. ADP and car dealership experience re- quired. Fax resume to: 905-668- 8280 2 FULL TIME, Dental Reception- ists, with experience required im- mediately. Fax resume to 905- 427-9697. Attention Michelle 2 PERMANENT PART-TIME PSW, day shift 12-7/night, 7pm- 5am. Non-smoker, valid driver's license. Good wage. Call (905)434-6443 or email resume to: creativevalues@hotmail.com. DENTAL ASSISTANT required with experience Wed 9-8, Thurs 1-8, two Saturdays and one Sunday a month. Also part-time position open for dental receptionist with experience. Apply in person to Bowmanville Dental or fax resume to 905-697-7122 attention Leanne. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST/sec- retary, part time days, medical office experienced, for busy cardi- ology office, Whitby. Fax 905- 668-8778 or email: cardio13@bellnet.ca. FAST AND GROWING Bowman- ville Chiropractor's office seeking enthusiastic, responsible person with six and six legs for office manager/receptionist position. Great phone and clerical skills re- quired. F/T and P/T. Salary based on experience. Resume to: amitofoz@hotmail.com KINESIOLOGIST / CARDIAC TECH experienced in Holter, Stress Test, EKG for clinic in Whitby. Fax 905-668-8778, email: cardio13@bellnet.ca NEW UPSCALE Bowmanville Retirement Home is currently seeking casual RPN’s for all shifts. Current CON license in good standing and police check required. Please forward re- sume by email in WORD format or fax to Tamra Allore DOC @ tallore.kams@rogers.com fax 905 697 2918. HOT RIVER LOT NEAR LAKE Rouge River Pickering, 3000-sq.ft. Many renovations. Fantastic view. Rare offering. OPEN HOUSE 2-4pm. Dec. 29/30 & Jan. 5/6 360 Dyson Road (905)509-1712 or view at www.bytheowner.com/5091712 sales help & agents I have IMMEDIATE buyers for TOWNHOMES or SEMIS in the Whitby Shores subdivision. Call Reno Viola at Royal Lepage Connect Realty 905-914-4443 or 905-427-6522 sales help & agents INDUSTRIAL BAY - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up door, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, hobbies and other uses Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. Jan/Feb. First/last, references. Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 OR 2 BEDROOM apt. Ajax, Westney/Hwy. #2. Separate en- trance. Close to amenities. Available Immediately First/last. References. No pets/smoking. All inclusive. 905-619-9549. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM at 887 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. All Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available immediately. $745/mo. plus hydro, first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 3 BEDROOM TOP floor of triplex. Large kitchen, appliances, laun- dry, parking, available Jan 1st. Cochrane/Hwy. #2, Whitby $860+ utilities. Call 905-925-9110. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 1-BDRM BASEMENT APT near Westney/Ritchie minutes to 401. Includes: Sep. entrance, in- ternet, utilities. No pets. $750/month. first/last, references. No smoking. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-427-8187, 647- 866-2763. BASEMENT,1-bedroom, fully renovated, new appliances, lami- nate floors, $785/mo. Simcoe /Taunton area. All utilities, cable /internet included. Avail. immedi- ately., close to shops/transit. 416- 659-1748. BRAND NEW 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Appliances, laundry, cable included. A/C, hardwood floors. 2kms to college. No smoking/pets, female pre- ferred. $750/month. 289-240- 4242 leave message. BRIGHT,sunny 1 bedroom base- ment. Clean, quiet home. Separ- ate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $670 inclusive. El- lesmere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-431-7968 Jr. 1 BDRM, $650 all inclusive 1 BDRM. Wilson/Olive. $675 all inclusive Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 30, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 ** Rent FREE in December ! ** Move in NOW! 2 & 3 BDRMS FROM $890! ~ Ask us about AIR MILES Æ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Located near shopping, GO & 401 ● Transit at your door. ● Attractive & spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom suites from $890 ** Holiday Special** ● Utilities included ● Seniors' Discounts Available ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com KING ST. E. BOWMANVILLE above store, newly renovated 1-bedroom $600. Close to all amenities. Call to view (905)914- 1449. KING/RITSON bright 1-arge bed- room apt on main level. Hard- wood flooring, ornamental fire- place, lots of windows eat-in kitchen, parking, bus at door $750-incl. 905-426-5844. LARGE CLEAN 1-bdrm,newer Whitby bldg. Second floor. Fire- place, fridge/stove, storage, 2-parking, laundry, $785/mo+. First/last. No dogs. 319 Kent Street. 905-666-3295 Email: sue@durham.net LOVELY CLEAN main floor, one bedroom, large kitchen, private entrance & deck, self contained. Elgin/Simcoe, $800 inclusive 1st/last. Feb. 1st. (905)903-2928 or (905)922-0189. NORTH Oshawa 1 bedrooms, Feb 1st, 3-bedroom Feb 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hy- dro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM basement apartment $650, first and last. S.E. Oshawa. Available immedi- ately. References. No pets. Call (905)576-7189 ONE BEDROOM,Park and Ade- laide, clean & bright, $695. first and last. Close to all amenities. Laundry available. Call 905-242- 8487, 905-725-8350 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 1-BDRM APT in-house, 2nd. floor, separate entrance, crown molding's, bathroom, kitchen, living room, parking, laundry. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre. $800/mo. inclusive, available now. (905)442-3665. OSHAWA 45 Colborne 1-bed- room, $750/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 1-bedroom $750 in- clusive. Both available Jan 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA BACHELOR with walking distance to downtown, hospital. Available Jan. 1st. In- cludes fridge, stove, utilities, laun- dry facilities. $550/mth. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-438-9931 OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, Dec 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA,North Simcoe, Rus- sett, Ave. Clean family 2 bdrm. apt., well maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. OSHAWA, 1-BDRM $750/mo avail. Feb. 1st 2 BEDROOM, $900/mo., avail. immediately. Im- maculate, laundry, First/last, no dogs. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524, (905)213- 0521 OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, hospital/UOIT area. Close to major transit, on quiet court. Newly renovated, laundry. $700/month, utilities in- cluded. Available Jan 1st. Tom (905)436-0130. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, RITSON/KING,2- bdrm newly renovated, second floor of quiet house. 4pc bath, coin laundry, gas/heat incl. $750/mo + hydro. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-426-5844. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Jan/Feb. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- Ritson and Bloor, nice and clean 1 & 2 bedroom apts for rent. $675 & $850, first/last, everything included, available Jan 1st. Coin laundry, no dogs. (905)432-7740 or (905)995-8316. PICKERING ALTONA/FINCH 1 bedroom basement, semi-fur- nished in townhouse. Share laun- dry. Parking, cable, phone, inter- net included. Single working per- son preferred. No pets/smoking, $650/inclusive. lst month only, no lease. Immediate. (905)509- 9607, Cell (416)726-2197. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL & Krosno. $800. Large 2 bedroom basement apartment, walking dis- tance to GO, separate entrance, parking and utilities included. No pets, No smoking. References available upon request. 416- 561-9089. REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $849 inclusive. Feb 1st. Dan (416)657-2117. SIMCOE/TAUNTON, 2-bdrm legal basement apt. Quiet cres., close to college, separate entrance, 2-parking, $750/mo. inclusive. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. Call 905-985- 8073. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, on Go bus, laundry, parking included, private entrance, available imme- diately. $725/month, all inclusive. (905)655-7277 WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2-bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. immediately. $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, large two bedroom basement, laundry, dishwasher, private entrance, very clean, $850 all inclusive including cable. Available immediately. Non smoker. (905)999-3312. CONDO, BOWMANVILLE.2- bedroom, 1-bath, 3rd floor (top walk-up) Corner suite, no neigh- bours, balcony, 5-appliances, c/air, near 401/shopping, parking, Available immediately. $975+utilities. Kelly (705)927- 8452 WHITBY - BROCK/DRYDEN 2-bdrm condo, minutes to 401/GO, shopping/rec centre. Ensuite laundry, underground parking, 5-appliances. $1200+ utilities. 1-877-828-3373. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Oshawa. Centrally located. Close to schools, shopping, 401, bus route. Available Jan 1st. 1st & Last and references required. $1200 + Utilities. Full house with garage. Call for an appointment. Day: 905-728-9380 After 4:30pm: 905-260-9900. 3-BDRM SEMI, OSHAWA,close to all amenities/401/Oshawa Cen- tre, 5-appliances, large fenced yard. $1225/mo+ utilities. First/last, references. Avail. mid December. 905-725-9485 AJAX 3 BED main floor semi, Tulloch Dr., 1,012-sq ft., bright, own laundry, hardwood, fenced yard, no smoking/subletting. Pets Ok. References/credit check mandatory. No time wasters. $1050/month plus 60% utilities. Avail. immediately. Call 416-737- 8045 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM bungalow, Harwood/401. Central air, 5 ap- pliances and detached garage. No smokers/pets. $1000+utilities, first/last and references required. Available March 1st. (905)428- 9098. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM bungalow, Harwood/401, main floor. Available Immediately. No smoking/pets. $1300/month. Includes utilities, cable, internet, parking. (905)239-3777 or www.colleenwarner.com/rental.htm for details and pictures. ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT Available Immediately. 7 bed- rooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, high speed internet available. Ideal for a large family or 2 family dwellings or group of people. Garage and large yard in Garden Hill.1 hour to Oshawa & 1 hour to Peterborough, 12 min- utes north of Port Hope. $2,000 all inclusive except 1/3 oil heat for 3 winter months. Serious inquiries only. Please call 905-242-6776. LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCA- TION. 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on huge treed lot with ample amount of parking and steps to all amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity, Only $2000.00+ Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. NORTH OSHAWA 5 Bedroom! Close to hospital, schools & tran- sit. Formal living room w/fire- place. 5 appliances, family friend- ly. $1485 plus utilities. (416)724- 9555 OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,395 plus utilities. Available immediately. No pets. No smoking. Call 705-876-0186, 905-259-5119. OSHAWA CENTER LOCATION (Cartier Ave) - Newly renovated 3-bdrm bungalow, finished basement, schools/transit within walking distance, no smok- ing/pets, $1250+ utilities, 905- 721-1528 references required. OSHAWA, (WAVERLY NORTH) (308 Inverness Dr.) Gorgeous de- tached 3 level backsplit, 3-bed- room in Annapolis Valley. Aprrox. 1800sq.ft. $1300+ utilties. Febru- ary 1st. (905)213-5312 PICKERING Hwy 2/Brock 3 bdrm. house, 2-1/2 baths, bright, clean, 5 appliances, a/c. No smoking/pets. $1,450/mo inclu- sive. 905-428-2015. SIMCOE-TAUNTON,3-bdrm, 2-storey home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Available immediately but flexible. $1400/inclusive w/basic cable. 2-parking, private backyard. No smoking/pets. (905)985-8073 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, SIMCOE/TAUNTON. Executive 4-bedroom bungalow townhouse w/loft. 3 baths, fire- place, c/a, c/vac, 5-appliances, window coverings. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. January 1st. Suits working persons. $1600/mo+ heat/hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM town- house condo, finished walkout basement, single car garage, lo- cated in desirable north Oshawa. close to all amenities,. $975 per mo. plus utilities. (905)725-9991. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY 3 bedroom townhome available immediately. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. and parking. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY, Taunton/Brock (Wil- liamsburg). 3-bdrm townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, a/c, c-vac, 5-appli- ances, fenced backyard, close to many schools, no pets/smoking. $1800/mo inclusive. Avail. imme- diate. (905)430-1893, (905)442- 1550 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT $600/month includes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Close to all amenities, Immediate. Share kitchen. (905)426-2314 leave voice mail. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. LARGE OSHAWA MODERN home. Laundry, satellite, big screen t.v, phone, internet, bbq, 18 x 36 pool, close to amenities, ideal for bachelor. (905)244- 6899. WANTED 2003-2005 SKI DOO TUNDRA. Please call 905-728- 9815 leave name and number. YOUNG,grey cat. Long legs, medium hair. Sherwood/Hewison area. Reward. 905-683-1124. ARE YOU STILL LOOKING for that special someone? SWF would like to meet SWM with good morals, good sense of hu- mor, likes dancing, movies and traveling,(64-68) SERIOUS RE- PLIES CALL, LEAVE MESSAGE AND PHONE NUMBER AT: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. 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 Linzi's Cakes Cakes for all occasions: Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries Certified in professional cake decorating Delivery available For more information contact Lindsay Giguère: Linziscakes@hotmail.com (905) 809-4311 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 16 LARGE CAGES for sale (size approx. 6 feet high, 3 feet deep, 5 feet wide). Each cage is support- ed by 6 heavy duty casters. Used for warehouse purposes. Asking $250.00 per cage. If interested please contact Cara @ (905)579- 4407 ext.2286 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. 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 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTER LAPTOP DEL,P4 1.8, 40G-HD, 14" screen. A1 con- dition. Windows-XP Professional. Laptop, Toshiba, P4. Other refur- bished computers available. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. MDM (416)319-8861 Pickering. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New GE 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 EPPS INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHER 3500 P.S.I., 220 volt, 100 ft of hose, 2 wands, 1 brush, asking $600. Call Ray at 905- 349-3541, leave message. FIREPLACE DOORS - Brass and Glass - $200 o.b.o. 905-666-5175 METAL SEAL SHELVES (TWO) shelves ($60 each). 416-930- 9603. FURNITURE CONTENTS of house, can deliver. Diningroom (2 sets 10pcs, 8pcs; child's bed- room; antique bedset; sofa/love- seat (blue); sofa & 2 wings (rose); pair of loveseats (taupe); fridge, stove and dishwasher. 905-260- 6247 GOALIE PADS, BLOCKER & Catcher; blue & white. Approxi- mately 28" Juniors. Excellent Condition. 905-666-5175 HAIRSTYLIST CHAIRS ($200 each).Shampoo chairs ($60 each). Hair steamer($80). Excel- lent condition. 416-930-9603. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Lots of jets. Wa- terfall. Light. $2795. 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 new in wrap all self-contained, Cost $7,950, sacrifice $3,600. Call 905-213-4669. LG HE FRONT load washer & dryer, white, beautiful, 1 year new, extended 5-year warranty, $1500 o.b.o. (905)493-2259 NEW LG APARTMENT size washer. 9pc. dining set. Cherry dining set, Dryer, 42" widescreen TV, Buffet/hutch. Antique gate leg table. 7pc. bedroom set. New stove. Wall unit. Compressor. MIG welder. (289)240-2112 MOVING SALE! HURRY IN!! All Must Go. Super-capacity Washer/Dryer team, Deluxe Fridges & Stoves, Over-the-range Microwaves, Too much to list, Hurry in, AMAZING SAVINGS!! 35% off stock, while quantities last. Extra 10% discount if you pick up. HANK'S APPLIANCES. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. PIANOS AND CLOCKS,New Year's Sale starting Saturday January 6th on all inventory. We have the best prices on new & used pianos. 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. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. TOPPING/SALAD TABLE ($250) Pizza table ($150). Good condi- tion. 416-930-9603. 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. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 30, 2007, PAGE 13 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Added Bonus! You will receive a free website virtual tour produced by one of our Internet Technicians. In-paper/On-lineIn-paper/On-line Continuing Education & Continuing Education & JOB FAIR Welcomes You to Our Welcomes You to Our Your ad will also be postedYour ad will also be posted on our website on our website www.durhamregion.comwww.durhamregion.com Your ad will be placed in our special section with editorial content to assist people with tips on how to get the job that is right for them! COMPANY NAME & LOGO COMPANY PROFILE: Including company product/ services, years in the community, company benefi ts etc. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment / Training opportunities here. Company Address Phone number email • fax • Contact name Ad spots are 3 col. x 6” for $725 Deadline: January 17th, 2008 Publishing: January 20th, 2008 Call: Classifi eds 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Fax: 905-579-4218 In loving memory of JAMIL ELAWAR a loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather and friend Happy New Years Dad! They say that time heals all but some days it feels like the healing process has not yet begun. You are still with us each day in our thoughts and in our hearts. We are still going by your tradition of spending New Years together as a family. We feel your presence with us. We all miss you so very much for everything you gave us. You were there to pick us up when we were down by raising our spirits with your sense of humour and caring advice. You taught us to be kind and honest to others and that life has endless possibilities. You were a loving and compassionate father, grandfather, husband and friend. You were one of a kind and we were so lucky to have you in our lives and blessed that you still live within all of us. We try each day to live with the strength you gave us and are proud to have your name and carry it with pride. You are the light that shines in all of us and we will always honour you by sharing with others the love you shared with us. Endless love from all of us CREDIT 101 1. Pick your car 2. Pick your Term 3. Pick up your keys After 6 mos we will apply to reduce your interest rate LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS DO NOT PAY FOR UP TO 180 DAYS WOW SAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS or Apply online www.yourcarautofi nance.com Please contact Everton or John EVERYONE Deserves a 2nd Chance to rebuild their credit drive a newer car drive a better car have lower payments get out of a high mileage lease NO TURN DOWN 1-888-565-0555 Call HOW TO FIND US100%NO HIDDEN FEES 0% DOWN PAYMENT* APPROVE D APPROVE D APPROVE D APPROVE D WE WILL GET YOU DRIVING VILLAGEMOREMORE *On OAC. Payments based on year, price, model & downpayment. 100% approval based on income or ability to pay. “Thinking like a Customer” USED CARSUSED CARS 1-888-565-0555905-428-0774orSAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS!!! SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 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 4 ADORABLE,6 week old Yor- kie-Schitzschnoodle puppies, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, $400. 905-342-1050. PUPPIES, $200/EACH. 11 weeks. Border collie/samoyed. Vet checked. Paper trained. 2 girls, 1 boy. 905-619-2980. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guar- antee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303 DOG RESCUE GROUP in Ajax, has for adoption the follow dogs, pure bread Yellow Lab, a Jack Russell, and Sheppard Cross. Call (905)428-8160. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS CKC registered, non-breeding. 3 females. Health guaranteed, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, & micro chipped. $2500. 905-721- 1037 Feral cat good for farm. Spayed. Call 905-668-5445 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, beautiful, 3-females, 2-males, vet checked paper, first shots, de- wormed, excellent temperament. Ready to go now! Only $449!! (905)723-6418. GORGEOUS GOLDEN RE- TRIEVER pups, first shots, vet checked, dewormed, excellent temperament, great with kids, parents on site, $450. Ready to go 905-986-4311, Blackstock SHELTIES,3 males, 3 females, home raised, sable and white, first shots, parents on site, $500-$750. Call (905)432-6977 or (905)260-3472. SHI-POO'S, ready to go now, $450 each, 2 makes left, first shots, dewormed and vet checked, great Christmas gift. 905-342-9159. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. SHIH TZU-BICHON CROSS pup- pies for sale. Asking $475 each. Weiner Dog Shih Tzu Cross pup- pies for sale. Asking $500 each. Call 905-718-0049 www.kijiji.ca TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 06 JETTA 1.9L TDI DIE- SEL(1000kms or more to a tank!!) auto, triptronic, fully loaded pwr leather luxury pkg, white with dark tint, pwr sunroof, heated charcoal leather seats, dual re- mote heated mirrors, remaining warranty, 43000kms, call for more features, 29,000.00 613- 372-5744. 1998 DODGE CARAVAN ,e-test- ed/certified, 6 cylinder, auto, A/C, new battery, 214,000km, 3 door, $2795. 1993 Honda Civic DX, 5-speed, runs great, $2295. 905- 429-7699. 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT,silver hatchback. Excellent economy. Air and CD, no rust. Runs and looks new. Tires and emissions done. $1250. (905)440-4603, Cell (289)314-3424. 2000 SUNFIRE GT,$2999.00, 1999 Intrepid, $2999., 95 Riviera, $2999. 95 Mustang, $2999., 10 vehicles under $2000. certified, E-tested, Free 6 month warranty. (Kelly & Sons since 1976), (905)683-1983 or (905) 424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2004 SUNFIRE SLX, all options except cruise. Tinted windows, rear spoiler, in dash DVD, all new tires and brakes. Certified and E- tested, asking $9,000 with DVD, $8000. with factory installed. Call 705-760-4487 or 905-377-0361. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $ $125+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1989 EDDY BAUER-Ford Bron- co, newly reconditioned , a must see. Auto, 2 DR. V8, tilt wheel, PD/PW. Removable top, trailer- hitch, new tires, $3500 as is (905)623-3763. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 30, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com RESTAURANT GUIDE Restaurant MenusMapsCommunity GuidesWeb Icons Local Business Directory LocalMarketplace.ca Your local source Your local source for buying and for buying and selling vehiclesselling vehicles Automotive By Fran Zingone fzingone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The holiday shopping sprees are over and many are lining up to return unwanted gifts, but there is one item retailers are asking you to return. There are only so many plastic shop- ping bags consumers can store in their homes before tossing them away, but many grocery stores throughout Dur- ham Region are asking shoppers to bring back their plastic bags for recy- cling. “Consumers are being encouraged not to toss, but to take back their bags,” said Joe Hruska, Municipal Represen- tative with the Canadian Plastics In- dustry Association (CPIA). The not- for-profit organization works with municipalities, retailers and recyclers to increase awareness and rate of re- covery of plastic shopping bags as well as divert them from landfills. Statistics show Canadians throw away 25 per cent more trash during the holiday season in comparison to the rest of the year. “It’s a returns policy that helps the environment and many of Canada’s leading stores have now implemented it -- not just for the holiday season, but throughout the year,” said Mr. Hruska. With more than 400 Ontario retailers offering this in-store retail bag recovery program, plastic bags are being re- cycled and made into new bags, plastic composite lumber, decking and park benches. Durham Region residents have no excuse to ignore the program, with 24 sites to recycle in the area including grocery stores such as Loblaws, Food Basics and A and P. Recyclers are also asked to ensure plastic bags are empty and clean, in- cluding no contaminants in the bags such as paper receipts, food and liq- uids which must be removed before the bags can be recycled. Each bag should be turned inside out and checked for contaminants, then stuffed into one bag and added to the recycling bin at participating stores. For more information, Durham resi- dents are asked to visit www.myplas- ticbags.ca for more plastic bag recy- cling program locations. The website also offers statistics, myths and facts about plastic bags as well as tips and helpful information on how to properly recycle bags. Winter Programs – Begin January 2008 Youth & Adult Learn to Skate, Hockey Tips for Tots, Hockey Fundamentals, Powerskating & Hockey Skills, Adult & Ladies Only Hockey Development, Weekday Learn to Skate & Hockey Tips for Tots, Private Lessons PA Day Hockey Camps Dec. 7, Feb. 1, 5, 15, April 18, 25, May 16 Kawartha, Northumberland & Clarington Catholic, Durham District & Durham Catholic School Boards Christmas Camps – Jan. 2-4, 2008 Powerskating & Hockey Skills, High Performance Hockey Skills, Learn to Skate & Hockey Tips for Tots Mini Camps March Break Camps – Mar. 10-14, 2008 Powerskating & Hockey Skills, High Performance Hockey Skills, Learn to Skate & Hockey Tips for Tots Mini Camps THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 30, 2007 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com These returns retailers want 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 fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Sunday December 30, 2007 Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Irwin Today’s carrier of the week is Irwin. Irwin enjoys basketball & biking. Irwin has received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Irwin for being our Carrier of the Week. * Amerisource Pickering Medical Pharmacy Pick. * Durham Business Times Ajax/Pick. *Durham College Course Book Ajax/Pick. * East of The City Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. ~ Kaiden Ramsay Thatcher ~ February 8, 2007 Jenn & Alan To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Canada O/A 1527619. Some down payment may be required 2000 DODGE DURANGO 4 door auto fully loaded 4x4 excellent condition. Cert & e-test. $5000 905-723-2614. 2006 CHEVY Colorado,Z71, 4x4, lady driven, 1 owner, fully loaded, leather, sunroof, CD player, low rider lid, 4 dr., E-tested, $21,900 call 905-261-1753 2005 CHEV UPLANDER, 50,000kms, balance of new car warranty, 7-passenger, air, cruise, power windows/doors, etc. One owner. Good condition. $14,500. (905)619-2488 A1A CUTIES Young Busty & Hot Asian Angels 24 hours Outcalls only (416) 885-3888 ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 416-833-3123 New . . . Busty Blue-eyed Blonde Saturdays & Sundays only Danielle (905)999-6203 PRETTY BUSTY BLOND Sexy/Sensuous for Gentlemen 905-550-0428 7 am - 8 pm A+ AJAX SPA BEST ASIAN CUTIES Head-to-Toe Treatment TCM Hot Stone Swedish,Shiatsu, Back Walk. Deep & Relaxing FANTASTIC MASSAGE (905)231-0092 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 No Job is too small Basement & Bathroom renovations Decks & Fencing Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Li ne 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding, staining and finishing of old floors 20 years experience Call John (905) 655-3492 (416) 220-4768 Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Please read your clas- sified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Babies 2007 Babies 2007 Call (905) 683-0707 “Home of the Giant Rocking Chair” 1020 Brock Rd. South Pickering 905-831-9845 (9846) www.solidwood.ca BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEARBIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR Canadian Made SolidCanadian Made Solid Wood FurnitureWood Furniture Bayly St. Plummer Hwy 401 Brock Rd.1020 Brock Rd.S W K ANNUALANNUAL NO GSTNO GST NO PSTNO PST ON EVERYTHING IN THE STOREON EVERYTHING IN THE STORE DURHAM’SDURHAM’S BEST K E P T BEST KEPT SECRET!SECRET! N CANA D MADE I N C No particle board. No lead paint. NOW THAT’S CANADIAN! BIG S A V I N G S BIG SAVINGS ON E V E R Y T H I N G ON EVERYTHIN G IN T H E S T O R E ! IN THE STORE! HURRYHURRY IN F O R IN FOR BESTBEST SELECTION!SELECTION! SALE H E L D O V E R SALE HELD OVER durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 30, 2007