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Donations still being taken By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The United Way of Ajax Pickering Uxbridge is about $400,000 short of its target. As of Thursday, the agency had raised $1.45 million, while the goal was $1.9 million. It’s the second consecutive year the United Way is short of the tar- get. Last year, with the same goal, about $1.7 million was raised. Jim Witty, the campaign co- chairman along with Doug McKay, says, “I think the main thing is so many people, at this time of year especially, are trying to get what- ever money is available. “They’re trying to satisfy more and more organizations. The Unit- ed Way is a nice way to satisfy a number of organizations,” he says. “When I was in business, there wasn’t a day that would go by when I wasn’t asked for help.” Jennifer Meyer, the resource de- velopment manager for the United Way, says the campaign “usually ends at the end of December,” but donations will be taken until late January or early February. A campaign wrap-up is held in early February and donations will be taken until then, she adds. “We didn’t make $1.9 million last year. That’s why we kept the target,” Ms. Meyer states. One of the reasons for the short- fall is the higher Canadian dollar, she says. “It’s good for some but bad for corporate donations. “We’ll keep the target and go for it next year,” Ms. Meyer notes. “We’re still holding out hope. Cheques are still coming in.” Agencies have been notified of the amount of money they will re- ceive, she adds. The shortfall is “due to stuff in the community, the economic climate. One corporate donor decided to do a national campaign and there was no money from them. One corpo- rate donor was hit with big, big layoffs and they weren’t able to do a campaign for us,” she says. “We gain a business, lose them. Overall, it’s tight.” Given the results so far, Mr. Witty says he’s “absolutely dis- appointed” with the shortfall. “I’ve been phoning some people I’ve known for many years. Some don’t phone back and some do and say they’ve given to others and don’t have any money in their bud- get,” he states. “We’re well behind. There are some large supporters still to phone in, but they won’t be able to make up the entire short- fall.” Donations can be made by calling the United Way at 905-686- 0606 or on-line at www.uwayapu. org. The Pickering 20 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2008 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Clean sweep Annandale rink off to Switzerland Page 13 A world vision Pickering girl fills stables Page 3 12 months - grade 8Blaisdale.com 905-509-5005BLAISDALEMONTESSORIBLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Tues. 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United Way falling short of target durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 Investment Corner prints every other Sunday. Contact Michael Briggs at 905.683.5110 ext. 238 or mbriggs@durhamregion.com if you have a business which can assist the public with their fi nancial planning. Investment CornerInvestment Corner An information guide for financial planningAn information guide for financial planning For competitive RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs, Mutual Funds, GIC & High Yield Savings account rates Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax, ON L1Z 1G1 905.427.7000 For your Retirement Planning 2007 Award Winner IF RICHARD PRICE (Since 1977) ISN’T DOING YOUR FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT PLANNING THEN WHO IS? If you have RSPs at another Financial Institution, bring them in for a complimentary 2nd opinion. 905-427-7000 Call Richard S. 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Price Senior Financial Advisor Talks continue to avert a Monday strike By Fran Zingone fzingone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — With a possible GO Transit bus strike still looming over travellers, how will they get around in a worst case sce- nario? As of press time on Friday talks were con- tinuing in contract negotiations between GO Transit and the Amalgamated Transit Union but a deal had not been reached. If talks break down over the weekend GO Transit bus drivers will walk off the job on Monday, Jan. 7 at 12:01 a.m. While trains will still run, GO bus ser- vices, ticket sales as well as office and main- tenance staff will not be on the job. For the latest updates on contract talks go to our website at newsdurhamregion.com. “We remain hopeful for the sake of our cus- tomers,” said Stephanie Sorensen, a spokes- woman for GO Transit. If there is a work stoppage among bus drivers, she urged GO Train customers to purchase their monthly passes early to avoid longer lineups, consider local transit and GO Trains if available in their area and to link up with friends to carpool. Ms. Sorensen also encouraged GO Tran- sit customers to pay close attention to media outlets such as newsdurhamregion. com, newspapers, radio and television to remain up to speed on the situation and to avoid being stranded in case of a strike. As school resumes on Monday, many students travelling into Durham Region that rely on the GO Transit buses may be stranded. Fraser McArthur, Durham Col- lege and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Student Association president, said carpools and local transit are viable options for students coming back to post-secondary school. “We had the Durham Region Transit strike about a year and a half ago, so we’ll be doing the same types of things if a strike happens with GO Transit,” said Mr. McAr- thur. The Student Association plans to put up carpool boards that were created and dis- played throughout the campus previously. The purpose of the carpool boards is to give students around the campus the opportu- nity to network with each other in order to arrange rides into school. “It’s the best we can do to ease the situa- tion,” he said. In the past, the Student Association tried to provide cab fares for students during the last DRT strike, but because the majority of students affected by the GO strike are further away from campus, Mr. McArthur said that cab fares would be too expensive in this case. “Make connections and try your best to get to school and not miss classes,” said Mr. McArthur when asked about advice for af- fected students. Transit riders hope for best, prepare for worst For the latest updates on contract talks go to our website at newsdurhamregion.com Pickering girl fills almost five stables for World Vision By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A six-year-old Pickering girl hoping to fill a stable for World Vision raised enough money to fill almost five. In December, Jaclyn Holdsworth set out to raise $1,200 to purchase the sta- ble gift from World Vision’s catalogue. The animals, including a cow, a goat, chickens and more, would be given to a community in a developing country. With the help of family, friends and generous strangers, Jaclyn surpassed her goal, raising $5,725, enough for four stables plus a few extra animals. “What my goal was, was just to fill a stable, but I ended up doing more,” said Jaclyn. She began her campaign by draw- ing pictures of the animals, which her graphic designer mom combined on thank you cards and bookmarks. A website tracking Jaclyn’s progress was also created for her. Jaclyn signed up for a booth at her Vaughan Willard Public School craft show and the offer of a free booth at the Pickering Flea Market followed shortly after her story appeared in the News Advertiser. There, she would be inter- viewed by the Toronto Star, creating further publicity for her project. “It just snowballed. A couple of friends collected through work. She raised two (stables) on her own and the other two came from people collect- ing,” said mom Brenda Holdsworth. Initially, Ms. Holdsworth tried to steer her daughter towards a smaller goal, such as a $350 alpaca as opposed to an entire stable. “The joke now is we’re going to do four stables and a llama for mommy,” said Ms. Holdsworth. When the topic is brought up, Jaclyn quickly corrects that it’s not a llama, but an alpaca. The six-year-old knows the World Vision catalogue inside out. Ms. Holdsworth said people have been impressed and inspired by her daughter. “Usually people are saying they’re very proud of me and they say I’m doing a good job,” said Jaclyn. Ms. Holdsworth said that while Jac- lyn doesn’t really understand the ac- tual dollar amount raised, she under- stands the impact of it. “Certainly she realized poor com- munities are going to become self-suf- ficient because of this one little girl’s effort,” Ms. Holdsworth. Indeed, Jaclyn said she plans to fundraise again next year. “Hopefully, if I keep doing this every year, every country will be like ours eventually,” she said. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com Police shut down site By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Hackers have struck again, forcing Durham police to shut down their website after cyber-vandals breached it for the second time in eight months. “We have been hacked again,” Dave Selby, head of corporate communi- cations with the service, said Friday morning. “We’ve temporarily shut the site down so we can address that prob- lem.” But Mr. Selby made assurances no sensitive or classified information was accessible to those who breached www.drps.ca, a public information site he likened to a “storefront”. “There’s no sensitive data” on the site, which hosts press releases, pro- gram updates and information for members of the public seeking various services associated with the Durham police, Mr. Selby said. “There’s no access to police systems. It’s a completely separate system.” The problem became evident late Thursday afternoon. Mr. Selby said hackers had breached the site and typed some words over existing content, a less elaborate prank than was the case last spring when someone posted a photo that looked like wolf’s eyes on the site’s main page. The police service is working with the service provider that hosts the site to determine how it was breached and steps than can be taken to prevent fu- ture hacking, Mr. Selby said. “We’re looking at all the options ...we actually switched servers the last time this happened,” he said. Given the nature of the service, it’s to be expected pranksters will make ef- forts to commit such breaches in hopes of causing embarrassment, he added. Courtice incinerator a hot topic in Newmarket Tuesday meeting will look at evaluation process DURHAM — A joint group from Dur- ham and York will hear the results of the evaluation of a proposal to build an incinerator in Courtice at a meeting to be held in Newmarket next week. The recommended preferred site evaluation results, which contain the results of the evaluation process, the consultants’ preferred site, and results of October 2007 public information sessions, will be presented at the meet- ing. It is set or Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. After being heard by the Durham and York joint wastes management group, the report will go on to the two regional councils, which will make a decision about the consultants’ pre- ferred site. Consultants hired by the regions have recommended a 12 hectare Durham-owned site located between Courtice Road and Osbourne Road, just south of Hwy. 401. The incinerator would burn the waste that remains after recycling and composting. The meeting will be held at the York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge St. in Newmarket. Hacked again: Cyber vandals strike Durham police website Just one more way to get your news thanks to the NEWS ADVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 6 2008 EDITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organiza- tion that addresses reader com- plaints about member newspapers. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement lim- ited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. 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 Clear streets of vehicles for plows A jax and Pickering motorists need to do a better job of clearing the streets of vehicles after a heavy snowfall. As sure as winter snow will fall, Town and City snow- plows will hit the streets to clear the white stuff out of the way so motorists can travel more safely. Whether the plow comes in a timely fashion or not, its job is to clear your street and this becomes difficult if the roadway is filled with parked cars. If you have a car, get it off the street in a timely fashion so the plow operators can do their thing. Many residents, it seems, have forgotten the cause-and- effect relationship between snow and plowing, leaving their vehicles on the streets for hours, even days, after a heavy snowfall. As a result, the plow operator has to lift the blade on the side of the machine each time it goes by a car or truck, and if your driveway happens to be adjacent to a street-parked vehicle, the street in front of your drive- way won’t get a complete clearing. This means an often frustrating second trip outside to shovel the bottom of the driveway after the vehicles are finally gone. Even worse, it means the plow has had to return again, and sometimes a third time, to finish the job. This is a waste of taxpayers’ money, municipal resources and bad for the environment as well. Simply put, it’s inconsiderate not to clear the street of your vehicle after a heavy snowfall. If space in a driveway is the issue, ask a one-vehicle neighbour if you can tempo- rarily park there or make some other arrangement. And, while we’re on the topic of being considerate, don’t be one of those people who push or shovel the snow at the bottom of the driveway out onto the street. It’s bad form. Remember, winter is only two weeks old and we’ve al- ready had a couple of good snowfalls. Potentially, there’s a lot of snow yet to fall, so be cognizant of the job snowplow operators have to do and give them and your neighbours a break. Former News Advertiser managing editor’s goodbye to the craft I n all my years as a journalist I never really envisioned myself writing “the” column which can be aptly described as a “Dear John” letter. But alas I am doing just that as I leave Metroland and the journalism field to take on the role of community relations officer for the Whitby Mental Health Centre. It’s been a fun trip which afforded me the opportunity to meet a whole whack of people. Our conversations have extracted the gamut of emotions. Each day has been different, offering new rewards, chal- lenges and frustrations. But I don’t want to take up all this time to wax poetic about how much I will miss people. They know how I feel. I promise I will be out and about in my new capacity. In fact, you may see more of me which I hope the majority see as a good thing. Over the years I have developed and honed a reputation as someone who is opinionated and has had more than a few good daily rants. So since it’s my last column I decided to end this affair with my wish list for 2008 and beyond. Here goes. Kids won’t have to work the phones at school offices during lunch hour to spell off staff. Go have fun with your friends (Note: that last line refers to the kids, not the office staff). Durham police will cancel the RIDE program because people have stopped drinking and driving. Physician recruitment task forces will be replaced with physician dis- charge task forces as we find it neces- sary to relocate docs because we have far too many. Commuters can spend less time stuck on the road and more time with their families. These would be a good start, but if I can only have one wish it would be that all children could grow up happy, loved and healthy. If that could happen I’d solemnly swear I would never utter a rant ever again. Cheers. This is Metroland Durham Region Media Group managing editor Chris Bo- vie’s last column. Chris Bovie staff editor A few last thoughts as Bove bids farewell to journalism ‘Enviro-McCarthyism’ a sign of the times To the editor: Re: ‘Councillor Littley has lost a vote’, Dec. 19 letter. I am afraid we are now living in an era of warped Enviro- McCarthyism. A time where people can label anyone as “Anti-Green,” forcing the accused to defend themselves. If a politician votes against a flawed or unenforceable piece of legislation (or, in this case, a proposed ban with too tight a time frame for reasonable commercial implemen- tation) they are considered a traitor to the cause. Many letters and articles have been written promoting a ban on pesticide use, and demoting anyone who desires a weed-free lawn. Unfortunately the accusers don’t under- stand the difference between a pesticide and a herbicide, but let’s not let facts get in the way of a juicy libelous pub- lic attack. We are expected to maintain our property - under neighbourhood peer pressure and enforced legally (City by-laws #5943/02 and #6169/03). I believe most property owners wish to comply in a fashion that is effective, affordable and as enviro-friendly as possible. What we really need are reasonable choices to achieve our common goals and obligations - not unenforceable rhetoric. 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(905) 421-9550 1050 Brock Rd., Pickering (Between 401 and Bayly) (905) 509-5578 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Gates Plaza at Altona) Over 10,000 locations worldwide. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 PAGE 7 Pdurhamregion.com Pickering library staying busy PICKERING — The Pickering Library had another successful year in 2007, and its chief executive officer thinks the City of Pickering and its residents had a lot to do with it. “The library reflects the dynamic na- ture of community and we would like to thank the community once again for its support in 2007,” Cynthia Mearns said in a press release. More than 1.1 million items, includ- ing books, DVDs and video games were checked out last year, and the use of its downloadable books, magazines and music rose by more than 300 per cent. The Summer Reading Club drew more than 1,500 children and teens, and the e-PLUS program connected hundreds of high school and Grade 8 students with online research tools and skills. Library staff also worked hard to bring the advances in technology to its clients. A new wireless network was installed at the Petticoat Creek branch and the Central Library. The website was updat- ed and it also upgraded old computer hardware for faster, more reliable internet access. The second floor of the Central Library added new furniture, lighting, fresh paint and a study area. A new mural and a collection of educational activi- ties also spruced up the children’s area. Partnerships with Service Canada and Service Ontario allowed clients to regis- ter for birth certificates, social insurance numbers, register their business names or report their employment insurance claims at the Central Library.newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: (NC)-Sally Jenkins never thought the day would come when her mother, Hazel, couldn’t care for herself. However, after Sally’s father passed away and she started spending more time alone with her mother, she noticed signs that Hazel’s memory was not as sharp as it used to be. Hazel would ask Sally the same question four or five times in a day and never re- member the response. “One day, I arrived at my mother’s house and found a loaf of bread smoul- dering in the oven,” said Sally. “When I asked what had happened, my mother responded by saying that she did not remember putting the bread there. I no- ticed that she did not display any form of regret or concern over the potential catas- trophe and that really worried me.” Sally took her mother to the doctor a few days later. Her suspicions were con- firmed - Hazel had the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Hazel is not alone. An estimated 450,000 Canadians are living with Al- zheimer’s disease. The progressive and degenerative disease causes memory loss, affects mood and emotions, and eventu- ally results in loss of abilities and changes in behaviour. As further information be- comes known about this degenerative disease, medications are evolving to treat Alzheimer’s disease more effectively. An effective and innovative approach to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate Al- zheimer’s disease is now available in the form of a skin patch. The medicine in the patch helps nerve cells in the brain send messages to each other. These chemical messages help a person do things like think, remember, and reason. The skin patch provides patients with a continuous dose of medicine that helps reduce side effects like nausea and loss of appetite, which are sometimes associated with the pill form. Caregivers like Sally also benefit from the new patch. Studies have shown care- givers find the patch is easier to use and interferes less with their daily life than oral medication. As well, it offers caregiv- ers the ability to better manage treatment by simply administering or checking that the patch is being worn to ensure that the medication is being received. The effects of Alzheimer’s disease take a large mental and emotional toll on caregivers. Medical advances help to take away some of this stress and burden. The new patch may help caregivers better fol- low the treatment schedule and maintain more control over the disease. If you suspect someone you love is displaying the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease, talk to your doctor. 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The youth was located on Resolute Cres- cent near the entrance of D’Hillier Park and refused to drop the knives, instead yell- ing profanities at officers who approached him, police said. The stand-off continued in a nearby residential driveway where the young man raised a knife and cut himself in an apparent attempt to stab himself in the head. An officer closed in and deployed a Taser to apprehend the youth, who suffered a minor laceration. He was detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital. Kids can book fun AJAX — Students will learn that ASK is AOK. The After School Kids (ASK) Book Club is for students from Grade 4 and up, offering par- ticipants a chance to do fun activities and crafts while sharing and discussing books. It’s a chance to take reading to a whole new level, with children putting science under the microscope. The ASK is a free, drop-in program being held at the McLean Community Centre library branch, at the corner of Westney Road and Magill Drive. 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We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: * Streets listed not necessarily available durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 6, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com These youngsters will dance, just ask them By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Three young people in Dur- ham are dancing their way to the future. Sisters Shaylin and Savannah Williams and Jamie Nix, all of whom dance out of Port Perry Dance Academy, are getting ready for a summer of dance. Shaylin and Jamie have been accepted into the Quinte Ballet School’s summer program and Sa- vannah is on the waiting list to go. All three are excited and looking forward to spending a month doing nothing but dancing in July. “I think it will be really fun because we get to dance every day,” said Savannah. “Some stuff might be hard but it’s a good experience.” Shaylin and Jamie already have experi- ence at summer school. Both attended the National Ballet School summer program this past summer. In fact, Jamie did so well he was invited to attend NBS’s full-time school program this past fall. But after thinking seriously about it for a couple of days, he decided to pass up that chance -- for now. “I didn’t feel I was ready to go full-time,” he said. “I don’t want to do just ballet. I wanted to do my lyrical and tap and jazz.” Jamie, who is 13 (14 in January) and in Grade 8, hasn’t been dancing very long, about five years now. But he’s dancing up a storm. He’s even given up swimming and other sports to concentrate on dance. He enjoyed the NBS summer experience. “I found it was real- ly great, partly because there were more boys there than I’ve ever danced with before,” he said. The Quinte Ballet School not only teaches ballet, but also has classes in other dance forms, he said. Shaylin said she’s looking forward to the summer and to being fairly close to home. She and her sister had been accepted into the Royal Winnipeg Ballet school for the summer, but felt that was too far away from family. “I’m glad we get to do this,” Shaylin, 12, and in Grade 7, said. “It will probably be great fun.” She takes ballet, jazz, highland and acro. Savannah, 13, in Grade 8, said she loves ballet. She started dancing with her sis- ter when she was 5 and Shaylin 4. “I don’t remem- ber ever not dancing,” Savannah said. “I do lots of dancing. I love the music. You get to be all floaty.” Mom Holly Wil- liams said she’s glad her girls will be close to home this summer. Jamie’s Mom, Cathy Nix, said her son has been going back to dance at NBS every so often. If he wants to attend full time in the future, he can go through the process again, she said. In the meantime, he and his friends are enjoying their dancing. ‘I don’t remember ever not dancing. I do lots of dancing. I love the music. You get to be all floaty.’ SAVANNAH WILLIAMS Photo by Mike Pochwat Sisters Shaylin, 12, and Savannah Williams, 13, have been dancing for the past eight years. They are members of the Port Perry Dance Academy and will attend the Quinte Ballet School in Belleville this summer. Also pictured is fellow dancer Jamie Nix. Foote says Bucket List is so-so By John Foote jfoote@IAOD.com The Bucket List Directed by Rob Reiner *** Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman are two of the greatest living actors working in modern film, each having contributed an array of stunning performances. Nicholson as he approaches 70 is still, forever, Jack, and one of the most beloved actors in film his- tory. Freeman did not have such a blessed career. He was well into his ca- reer, long an actor though a low paid one, before his seething work as a pimp in the low-budget film ‘Street Smart’ (1987) won him an Oscar nod and other awards for best supporting actor, effectively launch- ing his career. Within two years Freeman was among the elite actors in the business. Putting these two legends together in a film must have been something of a dream for di- rector Rob Reiner. Badly in need of a hit film, Reiner brings a restrained dignity to the film where other directors may have gone straight for the tears, yet that said it is very much a tearjerker and feel-good film for the season. Nicholson and Freeman portray men from different worlds, whose lives come clashing together when each is diagnosed with cancer and given a year to live. In the hospital owned by Nicholson’s character, Edward, they bitch and whine at one another, forging a strange bond . Edward owns hospitals, with strict rules about how they should be run, and though his work has made him a multi-mil- lionaire several times over, he is alienated from his family. Freeman is Cart- er, a life-long auto mechanic who long ago gave up wealth for a good job to provide for his wife and family. When diagnosed he is devastated and sees only the end in sight. Then he remembers the list he was once asked to compile if he found out he was going to die, the bucket list. Together he and Edward cobble together the list and then launch on a road trip that sees them do every crazy and eventful thing they ever though of doing. They become fast friends. The performances are the sort of characters these actors could do in their sleep. Nicholson is, of course, the wild man. Free- man is the logical one, the anchor holding the friend- ship together. Both crackle with a nice chemistry and give fine performances, just nothing new. The writing is pedestrian, allowing the ac- tors to be the focus of the film and make the best of the weak screenplay they have. What really is irksome is the fact the film was shot entirely in a Hollywood soundstage, with the obvious exceptions of the US outdoors. While it was great fun watching the two actors cut loose and work with one another, I have to confess to some disappointment that the film was not a drama, allowing them to plummet to the depths of despair and create their characters as actors, not movie stars. John Foote, director of the Toronto Film School, is a nationally known film historian/ critic and a Port Perry resident. Get more re- views at www.footeonfilm.com. Contact him at jfoote@IAOD.com //4% Did we mention it’s addictive?Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack OHA junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Durham Fury at the Ajax Community Centre today (Sunday) at 3 p.m. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Ice battle with Britain AJAX — The Ajax Knights minor bantam ‘AA’ rep hockey team hosted the English National Selects under-14 squad in an exhibition game at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday. Ajax Captain Brian Kerr zeros in on English forward Danny Rose as he exits the zone. The English side won 5-1. England also played an exhibi- tion game in Pickering on Thursday morning against the Pickering Panthers bantam ‘A’ squad. Sports briefs JANUARY 6, 2008 [ Basketball ] Final chances to sign up for house league DURHAM — The Durham City Basketball Association will host two final registrations for its 2008 house league program. Sign-up information is as fol- lows: • Eagle Ridge Public School, 425 Delaney Dr., Ajax, Thursday, Jan. 10 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.; • J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, on Sun- day, Jan. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. The cost is $75 and includes a T-shirt. The DCBA’s house league pro- gram runs Sundays from Jan. 13 to March 2 (eight weeks) at J. Clarke Richardson. For more information, log on to www.durhamcitybasketball.ca or call 905-427-4253. [ Hockey ] NHL oldtimers in Durham in February DURHAM — The Legendary Hockey Heroes, including NHL hall of famers Steve Shutt, Bryan Trot- tier, Rod Langway and Billy Smith, will play in the Oldtimers’ Hockey Challenge against the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Team in Oshawa in February. The teams face off at the Gen- eral Motors Centre on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will go to the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Joining the hall of famers are Glenn Anderson, Rick Vaive, Tom Fergus, Craig Muni, Gaston Gin- gras, Hayley Wickenheiser, Angela Ruggiero and Geraldine Heaney. Also on hand will be former NHL referee Ron Hoggarth and TSN’s Rod Black. The Oldtimers’ Hockey Chal- lenge also features laser shows, singer Michael Burgess, Crazy Claude – the trumpeter, the Call to Recycle Tykes and the local Syn- chronized Skating Team as part of a memorable family fun event. As an added feature, all fans with an Oldtimers’ Hockey Chal- lenge ticket are invited to bring their skates and participate in the pre-game public skate with some of the Legends on Feb. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 (plus tax) and will be available at the door one hour before the start of the game or discounted multiple tickets are available by calling 1-800-268-7371. Pyne is divine at Energizer Junior Bonspiel Junior women’s rink from Annandale wins event, earns trip to Switzerland By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — After losing in the TCA Energizer Junior Bonspiel final a year ago, Annandale’s entry, skipped by Lesley Pyne, made it all the way back to the champion- ship game last weekend. This time, however, Pyne and teammates Stacey Hogan, Leah- anne LeGrow, and Jackie Clarke were determined to produce a dif- ferent result at the 24-team event, which has a grand prize of a trip to Switzerland. Meeting the Ashley Balkwill rink from the Coldwater Curling Club in the final, the Pyne foursome put together a solid game at the Tam Heather Curling Club in Toronto, leading 12-6 at the end of seven ends when the Balkwill rink re- tired, leaving the Annandale team as the victor. All told, the Pyne rink won five consecutive games to get to the final. For Jennifer McGhee, coach of the Pyne team, the championship was a huge accomplishment for the girls. “They were pretty excited to make it back to the final and win it this year,” says McGhee. “It’s not Submitted photo Annandale’s Lesley Pyne rink will travel to Switzerland for an international bonspiel next month after winning the junior women’s event at the Energizer Junior Bonspiel in Toronto. 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The Jake McGhee rink was supposed to compete in the bantam boys’ event, but had to drop out after being short a player. ••• The Annandale junior men’s team of Tim March, Rob Bush- field, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson, with coaches Paul Bourque and Alex Bianchi, is headed to the Ontario finals in Coldwater from Jan. 2 to 6. This year marks the third appear- ance for Team March at the Pro- vincial in last four seasons, and is their last chance to win as juniors. ••• The reigning world curling championship team of Glenn Howard at skip, Pickering resi- dent Richard Hart at vice, Brent Laing at second, and Craig Sav- ill as lead travels to Scotland for the Ramada Perth Masters from Jan. 3 to 6. Thirty-two teams are playing in the triple-knockout event. Last year, Howard won his way to the event final, finishing sec- ond to Randy Ferbey. ••• Next on Annandale’s bon- spiel scene is the Bantam and Junior Bonspiel on Saturday, Jan. 5. Each team plays two eight-end games and any com- bination of boys and girls is eligible. Players must be under 20 as of 2007 year end to play in the competitive draw. Six- teen teams will play in either the competitive draw or the 18-and-under non-competitive draw. All players entered win a prize. ••• No league curling is sched- uled at Annandale the nights of Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 10 as the ice is promised to the TCA Energizer Men’s Bon- spiel. Currently, more than 300 teams are entered in the event that runs from Jan. 5 to 12. There are five entries from An- nandale, skipped by Dale Pat- terson, Brian Hawke, Glenn Bull, Ray Sanford and Terry Eastman. ✦ Pickering’s from page 13 Pickering’s Hart, Howard sweep into Scotland for major curling competition Richard Hart What’s going on in your community? Just click here Graduate E. 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Call 905- 723-6242 GENERAL LABOURERS and Machine Operators wanted for day and night shifts for manufac- turing plant located in Pickering. No experience necessary, train- ing provided. Please fax re- sumes, including salary expecta- tions, to 905-839-6426 or email markdefreitas@lazertherm.com. COLLECTIONS REPRESENTA- TIVES. National Collection Agency located in Pickering is expanding and requires Collection Representatives. We are looking for individuals who are assertive, motivated self-starters. Previous collections experience an asset but not required as full training is provided. Preference will be given to fully bilingual applicants. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 or email nancy.lauzon@recovercorp.com CONTRACTOR LOOKING for trades people and retired trades people for hand man work, elec- trical, plumbing, carpenters, floor- ing, Call 1-800-961-RENO (7366) www.dial-a-husband.ca. CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Resi- dential Services requires CYW's/ DSW's to work Part Time and Full Time with severely delayed chil- dren and youth with developmen- tal disabilities and autism in the Scarborough area. Experience with complex and aggressive be- haviours is essential. Shift work involved, requiring day, evening, and weekend availability. G Class driver's license required for FT position. C.P.I., First Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Reference Check and Pre-Employment medical necessary. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. PSW certifi- cate is not suitable for this position. Fax resumes to: 416- 281-4529, or email: debdlc@on.aibn.com GENERAL PLANT HELP. Full time (Day/Evening shift) positions available immediately. Food Manufacturing Company, re- quires responsible individuals to work with minimal supervision. Mail/Fax Resumes To: Human Resource, 953 Dillingham Road PICKERING, ONTARIO, L1W 1Z7. Fax: (905) 839-7217 HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 IMMEDIATE POSITION.Versa- tile maintenance representative needed for rental property com- pany. Cleaning, painting, some electrical and plumbing. All around handy person. Need your own vehicle. Call (905)697-8261. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 MAID SERVICE Requires reliable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immed. Exp. preferred. Own transportation required. (905)686-9160. MTSP is a young Co. that pro- vides mobile testing to Doctors in the GTA. FULL TIME and PART TIME employees needed to ad- minister exams. Training provid- ed. Successful applicant will have strong communication skills, out- going personality, Windows knowledge, and be a team player. High level of professionalism is required. Competitive wages, benefits, wkdy hrs, some GTA travel. E-mail mmason@mtsp.ca, or fax 905-763-8503. NEW YEAR NEW CAREER,14 openings, PR/Marking/Adminis- tration/Inventory. Growth to man- agement available. $400-800 weekly to start. NO TELEMAR- KETING. Call (905)421-0476. OFFICE PERSON NEEDED, Knowledge of office workings, AR/AP, collections, printing knowledge, customer service in Ajax. Please e-mail credentials to Joe@Dicksonprinting.on.ca or fax: 905-683-9565. PLANT HELP, METAL Stamping Company in Pickering requires plant help for assembly and press operations. Experience with punch presses and measuring in- struments are assets. Fax re- sumes to: 905-839-3513. RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed for growing eco-friendly company. Permanent and P/T position available. Training and Transportation provided. Call 905-428-7889 www.ecolivingcleaners.com ROCK & ROLL attitude. $9-$25 to start. No sales. No experi- ence. No problem. Call Today! Start tomorrow! Must like loud music. Call Amber: 905-668- 5544. SALESPERSON, Digital and off- set printing. Straight commission or salary+commission in Durham. Please e-mail credentials to Joe@Dicksonprinting.on.ca or fax: 905-683-9565. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 ENERGETIC FAST-PACED sa- lon currently seeking hair stylists in the following areas: Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax. Wage, commis- sions and other incentive pro- grams available. Please call 905- 686-4128 or 905-686-9174. Fax resume to 905-686-8761. HAIRDRESSER Experienced in weave relaxer & colour with ex- cellent people skills. Some retail experience necessary. Please call Winsome 905-245-0249. SMART STYLE FAMILY HAIR SALON, Oshawa, requires li- cence stylist, full/part time. Guar- anteed wage/commission. Free tools. Benefits package, and more! Liz 1-888-888-7778 Ext: 41871. CABINET MAKER AND Wood Shop Helper required ASAP just north of Whitby. E-mail: home- builders@live.ca MECHANIC,4th-5th year, or Li- censed. Good Diagnostic skills. No weekends. Call Scott (416)283-1843. PICKERING area Tool & Die Shop requires Day shift WIRE EDM Operator. Min. experience required. Fax resume to 905-427- 8010 TRUCK or TRAILER Mechanic needed for Pickering area. Me- chanic's license not essential. Dayshift, good wages & benefits. Call Bryce 905-728-2346 or 416- 936-6712 WELL-ESTABLISHED Oshawa based company requires an ex- perienced 2nd through 4th year Machinist/ Tool and Die appren- tice to run wire EDM and waterjet machines as well as manual machining. E-mail resumes to: antechwire@bellnet.ca EXPERIENCED SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST For real estate office Part-time for evening and weekends. Real estate experience an asset Fax resume to: 905-428-7680 MODERN FOUR-LAWYER firm in Ajax seeks a legal assistant with 3 to 5 years' experience. Must have current knowledge of family law and civil litigation pro- cedures. Candidates must have strong organizational and ad- ministrative skills as well as knowledge of Wordperfect and/or Word, Divorcemate and PC Law. Please fax resumes to 905- 427-4042 or email to sgeorge@reillylegal.com OFFICE ASSISTANT required P/T leading to F/T for Ajax office. Must have good computer skills and phone manner. Call (416)930-9058 PART-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK required with Excel and Simply Accounting experience and Bank Rec. Flexible 3 days/week. Fax resume to: 905- 427-9697. PICKERING - PART TIME LE- GAL ASSISTANT, experience re- quired, preferably in criminal law, duties include typing letters, mo- tions, transcripting tapes, salary negotiable. Must be independent, initial training provided. Flexible hours. Please fax resumes to (905)839-1276 or email: davoudi@rogers.com or contact, (416)937-8264. WHITBY REAL ESTATE Lawyer requires full-time experienced real estate secretary with a mini- mum 5 years experience. Experi- ence in PCLaw, Teraview and Conveyancer required. Reply, with resume, in confidence to: PO Box 80001, 3100 Garden St. Whitby, Ont. L1R 0H1 sales help & agents 2008 EXPANSION Local company to fill 23 positions FT/PT openings in customer sales/service $15.85 base/appt Great for students, home- makers & others. Flexible sched, conditions apply. 905-426-7726 sales help & agents INSIDE SALES PERSON need- ed, work from home scheduling appointments "B2B", very flexible hours. Good potential income. Prefer someone with excellent English speaking skills and own a computer. Please apply by email to: reards@rogers.com REAL ESTATE AGENT WANTED Busy real estate Office requires Licensed Realtors No Cold-Calling All appointments and leads supplied Make $100,000+ first Yr. Call: 1-888-213-0076 Use ID#2095 Free Recorded Message Dan Plowman, Salesperson, (905)668-1800 Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, 30 hours per week. knowledge required, Apply in person. CDA II,part-time position, Tues- days & Thursdays, 9:30am-5:30pm. July & August off. Christmas & March Break off. Please call Mary at (905)434- 1991. 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 905-697-9711 attention Leanne. DENTAL ASSISTANT/reception- ist, part time required for practice in Oshawa Centre Galleria. Hand deliver resume to Suite #150. DENTAL HYGIENIST wanted for full-time position in established Oshawa office. Experienced pre- ferred. Please fax resume to: 905-436-1350. EXPERIENCED dental reception- ist/CDA, part time, Whitby. Please email: dwwr@rogers.com FULL-TIME DENTAL Reception- ist/PDA required. To start imme- diately. Fax resume to : 905-427- 9697. PART-TIME RN needed for very busy family practice in Pickering. Must be flexible. Fax resume to: Debi 905-420-0863 SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME RN'S, RPN'S, PSW's & house cleaning staff needed immediate- ly for the Durham region. Re- liability and dependability at must. Flexible hours, Vehicle an asset. Fax resume to (905)429-2040 or email tina@tnehealthpros.com PREP COOK required full time for dayshift at Mongolian Grill. Apply by email with resume to: jeffk@mongoliangrillwhitby.ca VERY BUSY AJAX pub now hir- ing. Looking for experienced bar and wait staff. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Please apply in-person with re- sume at the Portly Piper Pub, 235 Bayly Street West. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED/ASSISTANT instruc- tors. Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, day- time, evenings or weekends. Please call (905)420-4141. 299 Butternut Crt. Pickering - Stunning Rouge Valley West Freehold Townhouse Reduced for quick sale $248 900.00 Fully Bricked 3+1 Bedrooms Open House Every Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. Homelife RealtyOne 416 922-5533 NO MONEY DOWN!!! Private sale. North-Oshawa, 2-kitchens, granite countertop w/breakfast bar, 3+2 bdrms, 4- baths, pool. Master w/open con- cept on suite, jacuzzi, 2-sided fireplace, skylight. New hard- wood/ceramics. $297,900. No agents. Email photos avail. 905- 242-3624 BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED,3- bedroom, freehold townhome, North Bowmanville. End unit, walkout from eat-in kitchen to ful- ly fenced yard. No neighbours be- hind!!! Neutral decor, new broad- loom, laminate. Welcome home! www.254swindells.com. Kevin 647.654.0136, kevin_gaynor@sympatico.ca Open House: Sat/Sun January 12/13, 1-4pm. Agents welcome. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 3 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave message. 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. COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space for lease. Prime north Oshawa lo- cation. Second floor space. 560 or 630sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call (905)576-0958 for details. 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 !KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. available immediately, 2-bed- room apts. Available Jan & Feb 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 1 & 2 BEDROOM SPACIOUS APTS.Available immediately, $725-$745+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 416-895-8144 1 BDRM., $650 all inclusive Wilson/Olive. Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - 596 Chaucer Ave., Oshawa. No pets, parking included. $700/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Available Jan 1st. Call Farida daytime 905-576-5513 or eve- ning 905-427-5580. 1 LARGE BEDROOM basement apartment. Oshawa, Masson St. Private Entrance. $750 includes utilities, laundry, 2 parking, cable. Avail Feb 1. Call Lynn (416)937- 1874. 1-BEDROOM APT., Oshawa, ground floor, washer, dryer, utilities, parking included. Newly updated in 2005. Located on Sim- coe St. bus route. $875/month. Call Peggy 905-725-3088 to ar- range viewing. 1-BEDROOM PLUS OFFICE. Complete renovations 2005! Ma- ture Oshawa street. Bright, large windows. Private entrance, park- ing, private backyard, laundry fa- cilities, no pets, adults preferred. $825 inclusive. Dave 905-436- 7524; or Sam 905-571-0554. 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 2-BEDROOM APT.,$875/month, ($210/week). 1-bedroom apt., $775 month ($190/week). Fur- nished bachelor apt., $595/month ($145/week). Parking, applianc- es, utilities included. Available Jan 4th or later, deposit nego- tiable. Call (905)576-6769. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, WESTNEY HEIGHTS. 62 Marshall Cres. 2 bedroom, $645, Laundry, OPEN HOUSE Wed. 7:00-7:30pm, or call for ap- pointment. 416-436-2884, 1-866- 737-5617. AJAX, BY THE LAKE, large spa- cious renovated 1-bedroom plus office. Parking, utilities included. $800/month first/last. Single working non-smoker preferred. Available now. (905)428-6732. AJAX,Immaculate & bright, newer 1 bedroom apts, avail. Feb/March. $800/mo+. No smok- ing/pets. Call (416)948-0533. CENTRAL OSHAWA 2 bedroom apt. Avail immediately. Wash- er/dryer on premises and parking is available. No pets. (905) 809- 4166 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 06, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com 2 & 3 BEDROOMS FROM $890 Move in NOW! 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 Alfredo & Angela Pellegrino would like to announce the birth of their first baby boy! Alessandro Raffaele Pellegrino born January 2, 2008 at 12:41am He weighed 8.2 pounds. He is the first grandson of Raffaele & Adele Pellegrino & Vince & Barbara Bassano. Fred & Angela would like to thank the nurses & doctors at The Ajax Hospital for their help & support over the past few days. Fred says, “You will see my son play in the FIFA World Cup in 2026, he will be 18 yrs. old” This year, 2008, is a great year for Fred & Angela as they're celebrating the birth of their first child & celebrating 10 years in business! Avtel Media Communications Inc. 1998-2008 “Durham’s Video Production Centre” www.avtelmedia.com AJAX, LOVELY 1-BEDROOM le- gal apt.-tons of room. Complete new professional reno., new ap- pliances, shared laundry, no pets/smoking, separate entrance, available immediately. Gordon (416)450-5479. AJAX, Rossland & Harwood, 1- bdrm, bright basement apart- ment. Sliding door walk-out, 2 years new. Avail. immediately. $750/mo inclusive. No pets/smok- ing. First/last. 905-619-1232 or e-mail: nevver@rogers.com BASEMENT APT, PICKERING near Go, large 2-bedroom, appli- ances, shared laundry, air condi- tioning, parking, all inclusive. $900/month. Available Feb. 1st. Call 905-421-8903. BOWMANVILLE beautiful area. Furnishings available. One-bed- room basement apt, all inclusive, suitable for single professional, sep entrance, parking, no smok- ing/pets. Rent negotiable. Avail anytime. (905)623-9557 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. BROOKLIN - extra large 1-bed- room apt., Second floor. Feb 1st. No dogs. 4 appliances, parking, close to downtown. $865/month inclusive. First/last. Call 905-424- 9743. COURTICE,Broadlands Cres., 2-bedroom apt in lower level of raised bungalow, washer/dryer included. $800/inclusive, first/last, references. No pets/smoking. Available now (905)914-6578. COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $850 on Park St., includes hot water, some suite w/balconies, minutes from Oshawa Centre, Community Cen- tre, directly on bus route, 1-888- 310-7000 GOtransglobe.com IMMACULATE LARGE 1-BED- ROOM apt., Garden/Dundas area. Separate entrance, self- contained, fridge/stove, utilities included. $700/month. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)995-4353 or 647-207-2052 NEW ONE BEDROOM base- ment, non smoking, no pets, available immediately. Alton- na/Finch. 905-509-0566. 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 NORTH WEST OSHAWA,2-bed- room apt. in semi-raised bunga- low, $875 includes utilities, first/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. anytime. (905)576-1710. 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 3-bedroom downstairs apartment near lake. Laundry fa- cilities, shared yard, parking for two cars. No pets/smokers, refer- ences. $975 plus hydro. Available now. 905-728-4330. OSHAWA central oaction, 2 bed- room appliances included, non smoking, no pets, $950 monthly. avail. Feb. 1, 905 723-3224 905- 728-1917 nights. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. 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-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, private entrance, preferred non-smoking, single fe- male. $800/month, includes, stove, fridge, washer/dryer, AC, cable, parking, utilities. Available Feb. 1st. (905)424-3107. OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA: PARK/401,1-bdrm, freshly painted, in Triplex, quiet neighbourhood, 4-pc. bath (jacuz- zi), 2-car parking, laundry available, $740/mo. plus hydro, first/last, (905)438-9200. PHILLIP MURRAY/PARK.2 & 3 bedroom apts. $925 & $1050 plus hydro. Clean, lots of parking, laundry, backyard. No smoking. Feb. 1st. 905-718-7832 PICKERING, BROCK RD N of Hwy 2. Large 1-bdrm bsmt for rent w/walk-out. 4-pc bathroom, parking/cable. $900/mo inclusive. No pets. Available immediately. 416-439-0109 or 416-892-6150. PICKERING, DETACHED bun- galow. Upper 3 bedroom apart- ment. Parking and laundry. $1025+2/3 utilities. Available February 1st. 905-683-5641 or 416-315-9432. PICKERING, FINCH/BROCK Rd. legal 2-bedroom basement. Clean, bright, spacious, separ- ate w/o entrance, A/C, sep. laun- dry, cable, $900+utilities. Im- mediately/February 1st. First/last/references. No pets/smoking. (416)727-1084 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 RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM,de- sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Near amenities, backs onto ravine. 2-parking. Feb 1. References, no pets/smoking. $800/inclusive. (905)449-1141 SIMCOE/ADELAIDE - Second floor, 1-bedroom apt in quiet and clean triplex. Coin laundry. No smoking/pets. $680/month includes parking, water/heat. Available immediately. Call 416-738-7079. START NEW YEAR IN A New Suite! 1 & 2 bdrm from $825 on Marland Ave, w/balcony, near Oshawa Centre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Includes: heat, hot water, hydro 1-888-310-7000 GOtransglobe.com TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca 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,2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking included. First & last, available January 1st.. Call (905)430-2248 or 905-665-7632. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor units available in triplex, parking, laundry, walk to Go. Yard. No pets/smoking. $900 plus utilities. Avail. Feb 1. (416)574-2621. AJAX,Luxury 2-bedroom pent- house suite. Large balcony w/fan- tastic NE views of environs/lake. 5-appliances, window coverings, laundry, storage, oversized gar- age. No pets/smoking. Suits re- tired/prof. couple. $1395/mo. in- clusive. 905-426-9837. Available immediately. BRAND NEW CONDO,Port of Newcastle for rent. 2-bdrms, ce- ramic floors, 6-appliances, c/a, boat slip and 1 extra parking available. Picturesque view and close to waterfront, bike trails & marina. (905)983-6215 $ !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 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Whitby, close to 401/Go. $850 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly. Call (905)665-7952. 3-BEDROOM,newer home, Rit- son/Taunton area. parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. 416-562- 2542. 4 BEDROOM DETACHED,N.E. Whitby, 2 years new, garage, 3- car parking. 5 appliances, 3- bath, unfinished basement, $1475+ utilities. First/last/credit check, No smoking/pets. Imme- diate-March 1st. (905)767-5585. AJAX - south 3 bedroom house, new bay window, new roof, fenced yard, big driveway,very bright, near school & amenities. Available February 1st $1400 + First/last, references Please Call 905-706-8171 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow, with finished base- ment, large yard, driveway, clean, quiet street. Whole house, $1100+. Also 3 bedroom town- house, $800+. 905-683-6203. AJAX,Available immediately, Salem/Bayly. Freshly painted, 3-bedroom main floor bungalow. Parking, a/c, fenced yard, near 401. No smoking/pets $1075+ shared utilities. 416-300-2238, 416-319-7235. AJAX-NEWLY painted and new carpet throughout this large 3 bedroom townhome with 3-baths, family room, fireplace, central air. $1395.00 +utilities. 647-271-6660 or 905-239-0367. BEAUTIFUL CENTURY-home on horse farm, huge eat-in kitchen, appliances, dining room, office, 2- bedroom, minutes to Port & Ux- bridge, $1200.+utilities, Available Jan 15th. 905-852-9406. BOWMANVILLE MAIN FLOOR of house, 3 bedrooms, garage, share backyard, close to amenities. $1200+ shared utilities. Avail. immediately. lst/last, references. No pets. (905)786-2570. BRIGHT 1-BEDROOM + den, basement apartment. Parking, laundry, $900/month, + 1/3 utilities. First/last. No smok- ing/pets. Available Jan 15th. Call (416)755-6524. NEAR GO STATION Whitby, 3- bedroom bungalow, newly deco- rated, references, no pets. $1450/month plus. (905)668- 6980 or (905)427-6095 HOUSE ON Oshawa/Courtice border, 3 bed/4 bath, pool $1350+ utilities. Also 1-bedroom same area $550 inclusive Call Greg at (905) 243-2908 or email: greg.rowden@hotmail.com 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 $1800.00+ Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. OSHAWA CENTRE area. 3-bed- room semi. Big kitchen, living, dining room, 1-1/2 baths, base- ment, yard, ravine, school. $1200 plus utilities. Feb 1st. 905-725-8609. OSHAWA LARGE 3+BEDROOM clean house, large fenced yard, close to shopping, schools, bus route & 401. Available immediate- ly. Call 905-493-3355 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. PICKERING south, large 3-level 4-bdrm home, large deck to fenced yard. near schools/GO., laundry, $650 bi-weekly. Available immediately. Call Randy Rodney 905-683-2100 PICKERING sun-filled multi level 2-bdrm home, renovated, w/out to backyard, laundry, huge living- room. $475 bi-weekly. Available immediately. Call Randy Rodney 905-683-2100 PICKERING,Brock/Finch, 3- bdrm upper. Clean, bright, de- tached. Large deck, 1.5 bath, laundry, 4-appliances, a/c, gar- age. No smoking/pets. $1095+ gas+ 2/3 hydro. Feb 1st. 905- 579-7138. PRINCE ALBERT,3 bedroom, 2 storey. Kitchen, living room, din- ing room, 3-pc. bath. Available immediately. First, last, referenc- es. No large pets. 905-985-0281, 416-399-1532. WHITBY 3-BDRM HOUSE main floor, totally renovated $1500/mo utilities included, no pets, no smoking preferred, close to transit/shopping, no calls after 9pm, 905-668-3482. 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 NORTH OSHAWA, BRAND new townhouse (6m.). 3 bedroom. 2 1/2 bathrooms. 5 appliances. Close to all amenities. Walk-out basement. $1300+utilities. Im- mediate possession. 905-683- 9361. OSHAWA, ROSSLAND/WILSON New kitchen, wood floors, paint, doors, windows, bathrooms. Ravine walkout, garage, 3-bdrms, 1.5-baths, avail. immediately, no smokers, $1175 + hydro, first/last. (905)623-6812. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/TAUNTON. Executive 4-bedroom bungalow townhouse w/loft. 3-baths, fire- place, c/a, c/vac, 5-appliances, window coverings, 2-parking. No smoking/pets. Suits working per- sons. $1600/mo+heat/hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 PICKERING – GLENANNA and Kingston Road. Upgraded 3 bed- room townhome in well-main- tained complex with eat-in kitch- en, gas fireplace, 1.5 bathrooms, ensuite laundry and one parking space. 5 minute drive to GO sta- tion and 401. $1,285/month available February 1st. www.got- tarent.com Open House Sunday January 13. Call (416) 807-5367 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, BLUEGRASS Village Complex, HWY #2/Thickson, 3- bedroom condo townhome. 2-car garage, finished walkout base- ment, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, 5-appliances, pool. Close to all amenities. $1500/month+utilities. Avail. im- mediately. 905-442-8432 AJAX, BACHELOR APT.,fully furnished,own washroom/show- er, would be suitable for profes- sional. Available immediately. Own cable, phone. Negotiable. Call 905-428-6385. LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. LIVERPOOL/FINCH,1 or 2 rooms, $350/$450, shared bath and kitchen. Available Feb 1st. (905)420-8098, leave message. OSHAWA, SHARED kitchen, bathroom, living-room, in quiet area. $425/month, all inclusive, plus cable, and laundry. Prefer working female. Available Feb/Mar 1st. Non-smoker. (905)576-8819. PICKERING, FURNISHED ROOM for rent. Kingston Rd./Liv- erpool. Close to amenities. $450. Available immediately. 905-421-8907 or 905--831-7909. SOUTH PICKERING,3 bedroom bungalow main floor, laundry a/c 2-car parking, pool, private patio, $1180/mo-inclusive. Avail Feb 1. Days (905)706-6569 or evenings (905)420-8308 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. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $475+. Jan 1st. (905)839- 6648, (647)273-6942. WORKING PROFESSIONAL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. $425/month. (905)999-0526 1999 SKIDOO MXZ 600.Excel- lent shape, extras. $2800 (905)434-5754 2001 YAMAHA 700 SRX studded, fast, good on gas and oil, never raced, 6100 kms, canvas cover, excellent running condition, $3900. Call Len 905-404-2861, 905-432-0508. WANTED 2003-2005 SKI DOO TUNDRA. Please call 905-728- 9815 leave name and number. FOUND, LADIES bracelet with engravings. Oshawa Centre (Smart Set). Call (905)571-1736 ATTRACTIVE SLIM THAI LADY, 24years. Speaks/writes English. Never married. Caring, Seeks nice, honest, loving, reliable man for long-term relationship. Age not most important. Letters an- swered with photo. Preeya Yolai, PO Box 21, Nonthaburi Post Of- fice, Bangkok, 11000, Thailand. www.sinceresingles.ca profes- sional matchmaker since 1992. Looking for a sincere long-term relationship? Call 1-866-719- 9116 unlimited membership. CINDY'S DAYCARE, Maple Ridge area, loving mother of two, 17 years experience will care for your child. First aid and CPR. Call (905) 837-2042. 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 +CARPETS, LAMINATES & HARDWOOD, 3 rooms, Berber caret installed, $389 (30 Yds.), 12.3 mm laminate from $1.49, hardwood flooring, 3 colours from $5.39 sq. ft. installed. Free in- home quotes. Saillian Carpets. 1-800-578-0497, 905-242-3691, 905-373-2260. 24" STOVE,fridge, love seat, lamps, Scandinavian table+4 chairs, bathroom vanity, kitchen- stools &mirrors. REASONABLE- PRICES. (905)683-4335. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 AIR FLOW SALTER, 2-yard ca- pacity, custom made heavy duty grate, 10.5 hp motor. 3 years new. Asking $2995.00, O.B.O. (905)263-2687 or (905)260-0396. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. BIRD CAGE (large) with stand and accessories. Ideal for cocka- tiels. Asking $65. 905-434-5264 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 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. GOALIE PADS, BLOCKER & Catcher; blue & white. Approxi- mately 28" Juniors. Excellent Condition. $300 905-666-5175 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 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. 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 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! 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. ROYAL WORCESTER KENT- MERE fine bone china, 12 place settings, one tea pot, one cov- ered sugar bowl and cream pitch- er, detached gravy boat, asking $l,500 (905) 725-8459. 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Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 MUELLER RENOVATIONS ❍basement finishing ❍framing / decks ❍drywall / painting ❍tile / flooring ❍ interior renovations Reasonable Rates Small Jobs Welcome Chris Mueller 905-683-2253 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. 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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 NICHOLSON, John F.- Passed away peacefully January 4th, 2008 in his 48th year. John has gone home to be with his best friend. Pre-deceased by his par- ents Ed and Mildred. He will be greatly missed by his siblings Michael (Vera), Anne, Trish and Cindy (Heather). Dearly loved uncle to Justin, Ashley, Nathan- iel, Nicholas, Nigel, Mackenzie and Mallorey and his great nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the Puddister Family for their care and support. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday January 7th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Complete in Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca PERRY, DOUGLAS WAYNE, Passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Thursday January 3, 2008. Doug Perry beloved husband of Rose Joyce. Loving and proud father of Jess and Brooke. Dear son of Betty and Cy- ril Perry. Brother of Peter and Brian. Friends will be received at the Allison Fu- neral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope on Monday 7-pm. Funeral Ser- vice Tuesday 11 am. Interment, Port Hope Union Cemetery. If desired, memo- rial contributions may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. www.allisonfuneralhome.com AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. 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 ADORABLE LAB PUPPIES, CKC registered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, home raised. Socialized. 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Non shedding, non aller- genic, available to take home Jan 22nd. (905)448-9673. 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 $450 each. Weiner Dog Shih Tzu Cross pup- pies for sale. Asking $475 each. Call 905-718-0049 www.kijiji.ca TOY POODLE PUPS,12 weeks, light to dark caramel. Males & Fe- males. Call evenings 905-986- 9955. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 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. 2001 CADILLAC STS, black, power sunroof, 4 heated leather, all options, chrome wheels, BOSE sound, dealer serviced, Northstar, beautiful, like new, $9,000. (905)440-4603, 289-314- 3424. 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. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca ! ! ! 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. $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 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 1998 JIMMY,4X4, fully loaded, excellent condition, cert/e-tested, $2,650; 2000 Montana, 7-passen- ger extended, fully loaded, certi- fied/e-tested, $3000; 1998 Ford Taurus, 4-dr, auto, loaded, $1800. cert/e-tested. Oshawa 289-385-6457 2000 DODGE DURANGO 4 door auto fully loaded 4x4 excellent condition. Cert & e-test. $5000 905-723-2614. 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO pickup short box, regular cab, black and silver, fully loaded 81000 km Z71 off road excellent condition. 4 winter tires on rims, $14100 cert and e tested, call 905-260-6135 day 905-436-8790 evenings ask for nick. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER, 50,000kms, balance of new car warranty, 7-passenger, air, cruise, power windows/doors, etc. One owner. Good condition. $13,750. 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(905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 6, 2008 PAGE 19 Pdurhamregion.com Lightning OPG captures house league title Beats Lightning RBC Financial in shootout in Durham West tournament final DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning OPG peewee hockey team pulled an upset to capture the divi- sion title at the Durham West Girls’ Hockey Association’s fourth annual House League Tournament recent- ly. The Lightning OPG peewees played another Durham West squad, Lightning RBC Financial, in the final of the division, which featured 12 teams in total. OPG took a two-goal lead mid- way through the second period only to have RBC’s top player and lead- ing scorer, Emily Mathieson, tie the game with two quick goals. OPG re- gained the lead, but saw it erased for the second time late in the second period. The score remained tied at 3-3 through the remainder of regulation time and into overtime. The game then went to a shootout to decided the winner. OPG scored in their first two attempts to win 5-3. Katie Evans led the way for OPG with two goals. Deanna Chaikalis, Kelsey Nicholls and Fiona Fleming netted singles. Assists went to Chai- kalis, Fleming and Alexa Knautz. Strong forechecking from Lau- ren Hann, Taylor Jorgensen, Siob- han Russell combined with steady defensive play from Sarah Nicholls, Kristen Azuma, Kristen Jardine and Kathryn Mowat. Part-time goalten- der Caitlyn Hutton was outstanding throughout the tournament, espe- cially in the shootout to preserve the win. In the semifinals, the Durham West OPG peewees met Leaside, which placed first in pool ‘B’. Dur- ham West opened the scoring early in the first period. Leaside put one past Hutton midway through the second period to tie it up. With less then four minutes remaining, Evans scored her second unassisted goal of the game for the 2-1 victory. In the opening game, the Durham West OPG peewees edged Oshawa 5-4. Chaikalis and Hann led the way with two goals each. Evans scored the other goal. Kelsey Nicholls re- corded two assists; Chaikalis, Flem- ing, Evans and Russell chipped in with one apiece. In Game 2, Durham West OPG upset Clarington 8-5. Evans, Chai- kalis and Jorgensen each contrib- uted two-goal games. Kelsey Nich- olls and Fleming registered one goal apiece. Assists went to Evans with four, Fleming with three, Chaikalis with two, Sarah Nicholls and Kelsey Nicholls with one apiece. Durham West OPG fell behind Ni- agara Falls 3-0 in Game 3 of the tour- nament. With less then three min- utes remaining in the game, how- ever, Durham West answered back with three quick goals to record a 4-4 tie and take first place in their pool. Jorgensen netted two goals to lead the way. Evans and Kelsey Nicholls added one goal apiece. Evans had two assists, Kelsey Nicholls, Flem- ing, Hann and Jorgensen had one apiece. Other OPG peewee team mem- bers are Leah McElhinney, Jenika Panesar and Faith Zwarych. Mark Lakics, Steve McElhinney and Rick Fleming coach the team. Katie Lakics is the trainer. Submitted photo The Durham West Lightning OPG peewee house league hockey team captured the championship at the fourth annual DWGHA House League Tournament recently. Scoreboard JANUARY 6, 2008 PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of league action from Dec. 17 GAME ONE Verifeye 40 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 35. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Claude Feig 10, Glenn Hill 8, Greg Rowe 8, Anthony Watson 5. Gallantry’s: Bill Linton 10, Jose Rivas 8, Luke Lukkonen 6, Horace Peterkin 5. GAME TWO Red Knights 52 vs. Knights Cormer Pub and Grill 30 TOP SCORERS Red Knights: Vascoe Yarde 18, George Iordanov 16, Earl Cowley 6, Chris Sheldon 4. Knights Corner: Leon Salmon 14, Gil Milton 4, Karl Hutchin- son 4. GAME THREE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 57 vs. Best Buy Insurance 47. TOP SCORERS West Hill: Chedwick Creightney 14, Dan Seto 11, Derrick Jaggall 11, Orin Taylor 10. Best Buy: Blake Slawter 15, Elman McLean 12, Don Leahy 8, Bill Boston 5. GAME FOUR Accent Building Sciences 49 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 28 TOP SCORERS Accent: Bill Manos 12, Brian Marsellas 10, Ky Prusse 8, Rick Jones 7. Ell-Rod: David Harvey 13, Tony Oliver 9. GAME FIVE Ellis Packaging 65 vs. Lakar Carpentry 52 TOP SCORERS Ellis: Alonzo Starling 24, Darryl Brown 12, Joe Lococo 9, Jim Bowen 8. Lakar: Conrad Davis 27, Sherwin James 11, Don MacDonald 5, Collin Exeter 4. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of league action from Dec. 10 GAME ONE Ell-Rod Holdings 52 vs. Knights Corner Pub and Grill 29. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Dave Bayliss 23, Roger Young 10, Stan Gazmin 7, David Harvey 6. Knights: Steve Gazmin 9, Karl Hutchinson 6, Charlie Dench- field 4, Frank Gallo 4. GAME TWO West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 48 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 39 TOP SCORERS West Hill: Dan Seto 13, Derrick Jaggall 11, Chedwick Creightney 9, Orin Taylor 8. Gallantry’s: Horace Peterkin 13, Jose Rivas 8, Luke Lukkonen 8, David Voth 6. GAME THREE Verifeye 43 vs. Ellis Packaging 26 Verifeye: Ivor Walker 11, Sam Mancada 11, Glenn Hill 7, Anthony Watson 6. Ellis: Jim Bowen 8, Alonzo Starling 7, Corrado Roccasalva 6, Frank Tuitt 3. GAME FOUR Lakar Carpentry 64 vs. Accent Building Sciences 59 TOP SCORERS Lakar: Conrad Davis 26, Sherwin James 14, Don MacDonald 7, John Fleming 6. Accent: Brian Marsellas 16, Bill Manos 16, Rick Jones 10, Pat Roach 6. GAME FIVE Best Buy Insurance 65 vs. Red Knights 52 TOP SCORERS Best Buy: Elman McLean 33, John Girmonte 11, Don Leahy 9, Blake Slawter 6. Red Knights: George Iordanov 18, Vascoe Yarde 15, Chris Sheldon 4, Paul Vorvis 4. There Are Lots Of Great Deals At The Country Pedlar Annual Clearance Sale It’s that time of year again. The exciting Annual Clearance Sale at The Country Pedlar in Whitby. “We have lots of great deals with up to 60% off,” says owner Cathy. “From candles, tea pots, tea sets and accessories to jams, gift sets and so much more. You’ll fi nd something for everyone and even something for yourself.” Located at the West Lynde Plaza at Dundas St. W. and Jeffrey St., The Country Pedlar is a wonderful place you’ll come back to again and again. If it’s your fi rst time, plan on spending time browsing around and awakening your senses to all of the great treasures in the store. “There are lots of changes and improvements going on here,” says Cathy. “You’ve got to come and see all of the great gifts and more we have at our store,” says Cathy. Why go to the big mall or drive to Toronto when you can shop in a great local business fi lled with treasures you won’t fi nd anywhere else. The Country Pedlar has the best selection of candles and accessories in town with new ones arriving weekly. There are delicious specialty teas as well as many varieties of delicious sin- gle serving hot chocolate and mouth- watering chocolate treats. Speaking of treats there are even more items from Gourmet Village including a wide selection of season- ings, dip mixes as well as apple bak- ers, Brie bakers, dip chillers and plat- ters, butter warmers, hot chocolate frothers, canisters the list goes on. 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