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12 months - grade 8Blaisdale.com 905-509-5005BLAISDALEMONTESSORIBLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Wed. February 20, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. 415 Toynevale Rd., Pickering 35.2//-3 s 7).$/73 s $//23 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 24 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008 The Pickering Ruling the pool in Pickering Swim club members make big waves SPORTS/12 Growth challenges Region making future plans NEWS/5 Pickering school reads in many languages By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When literacy organization ABC Canada developed a movie back in 1999 about a girl who hides her reading dis- ability from family and friends, they didn’t realize the impact it would have for years to come. Penny’s Odyssey was so widely viewed that the following year, ABC launched an an- nual nationwide event called Literacy Day to celebrate literacy in Canada. Now in its 10th year, schools, libraries, literacy organiza- tions, and many families gather for reading games, parties, and dress-up days on Jan. 27, the date the movie originally aired. “Literacy Day is appreciating the fact that kids and adults need to focus on literacy. Our organization itself was formed by business and education leaders concerned about the low literacy level among Canadian adults,” said Jim Pollock, director of communica- tions for ABC. Joanne Binns, principal of Good Shepherd Catholic School in Port Perry, said the recent focus on literacy from the media and public interest groups hasn’t raised the already high literacy level of students at her school. “What it’s done instead has enhanced the sense of community through students, parents and staff working together on good literacy skills,” said Ms. Binns. “Their desire to read is astounding, though. I’ve been a librarian and teacher at nine schools over the years and these stu- dents are exceptional.” All students and staff at Good Shepherd are celebrating Literacy Day by coming to school in pyjamas and bathrobes for a focussed reading time, and students will have a chance to read the literature of their choice. Jan. 27 falls on a Sunday this year, so Good Shepherd is celebrating on Jan. 28. Rosebank Road Public School in Pickering, a 200-student school at Rosebank and Toy- nevale roads, honoured the day by having Pakistani-Canadian writer Rukhshana Khan read from one of her books. Afterwards, parents read to their children in their native language and some students had fun reading by flashlight, said principal Kelly Killoran. “Our school character goal this year is respecting differences and that’s why we had a Muslim author and storyteller come in. We don’t have a lot of students whose first language isn’t English -- maybe 10 per cent,” said Ms. Killoran. Some of the other languages spoken by students at Rosebank are Arabic, Polish, German, Japanese, Romanian, Urdu, Greek, Farsi, Croatian, Chinese and Spanish. After Rosebank received a Parents Reaching Out grant this year, the school library will soon stock books in those students’ languages. The grant, given by the provincial govern- ment to public schools, are used to en- Literacy Day boosts drive to read Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Andrew Wolff has a shoulder to lean on as he listens to a story with his mom, Margaret, during a Family Literacy Day event at Rosebank Road Public School last week. Many schools in the area celebrated the day in various ways. ✦ See Reading, Page 2 durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 27, 2008 courage parents to get in- volved with their children’s schools. Mike Bashucky, principal of Gertrude Colpus Public School in Oshawa, agreed that Literacy Day is just one way of making literacy a fun, interactive event for students, teachers and par- ents alike. The school celebrated the event on Jan. 25 by having children dress up as charac- ters from Robert Munsch’s books. The internationally-re- nowned children’s author, who now lives in Guelph, has been the honorary chairman of Literacy Day for five years. A school story, parts of which were written by each class, will be on display at the front of the school. “We’ve looked at many new initiatives for the home-reading program here. Kindergarten to Grade 6 take little books home and read them to their parents, the dog, whoever, because the repetition helps,” said Mr. Bashucky. A literacy night held back in November at Gertrude Colpus included a visiting author, an illustrator and a cartoonist speaking about the process of writing. “We’re trying to give read- ing and writing a high pro- file and promote them on a daily basis. We tell children that the better they read, the more successful they’ll be- come,” said Mr. Bashucky. While many schools celebrated Literacy Day Friday, Jan. 25, there are still a few events coming up. Ajax Public Library celebrates Literacy Day on Sunday, Jan. 27 with a free pizza party hosted by Panago’s Pizza. Pizza, stories, crafts and ac- tivities will be held in the Rotary Room of the main branch at 2 p.m. Elizabeth B. Phin PS in Pickering holds a Fam- ily Literacy Night on Feb. 21 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for kindergarten to Grade 3 students. Kids author Jo Ellen Bogart will read. ✦ Reading from page 1 Reading brings success: principal AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Celebration PICKERING — World Religion Day was celebrated at the Devi Mandir Temple last weekend. The multi-faith audience was en- tertained by the Devi Mandir Temple Dancers. Homeowners will find their own methods to slow cars By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Fairport Road resident Wayne Gib- son wants his family to ride bikes and walk along his long-time street without fear. “If I lose sight of (my five- year-old grandson) for just a second, my heart comes right out of my throat,” he said. Mr. Gibson spoke Mon- day night, along with for- mer councillor Maurice Brenner, on behalf of the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road. They spoke on the need for a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Committee, com- prising of City staff, resi- dents and police, if Coun- cil sees fit to form a traffic calming plan. “We want to review the different options that are out there,” he said in an in- terview. “What we need to do is find the right fit or combination thereof.” Mr. Brenner explained 122 (of 125) homes on Fair- port Road between Kings- ton Road and Finch Avenue support the request. Fur- ther, the group requested that the committee com- mence its first meeting the second week in February at the latest, and that staff re- port back to Council on the possible costs in the 2008 budget. The report will go back to staff, and come back to ex- ecutive committee for con- sideration. But, Mr. Brenner said the group will move forward nonetheless. “We didn’t get a commit- ment that they’re doing it, so we’re doing it,” he said afterward. Mr. Brenner said the group will consider op- tions, and what’s cost-ef- fective and doable within immediate and long-term time frames, and said the group will form its own committee and ask mem- bers of Council to attend a meeting it’ll hold recom- mending its plans. Ward 3 Regional Council- lor Rick Johnson asked Mr. Gibson if he’s seen traffic get worse over the years he’s lived there. Mr. Gibson said there has been an increase in volume but, mostly, peo- ple have become careless. He’s noticed speeds (the limit is 40 kilometres per hour) at 100 kilometres per hour. Coun. Johnson asked if widening the road is an option, which was met with laughter from the audience and a “no” from Mr. Gibson. Coun. Johnson then ques- tioned radar guns. “Been there, done that,” Mr. Gib- son replied. Ward 1 Regional Coun- cillor Bonnie Littley men- tioned a meeting is already scheduled to address these types of issues on Feb. 5 at City Hall, and wonders why Mr. Brenner is addressing traffic now. “Is it public-serving or self-serving?” she said. Mr. Brenner said the group will attend that meet- ing, but it’s regarding a development application, which could affect traffic, “but it’s not a traffic-calm- ing meeting.” Fairport Road resident Gayle Clow also questioned Mr. Brenner’s interest in helping residents now, when similar requests in the past were rejected by Coun- cil when he was a member. “While I am grateful and happy that perhaps now something will actually be done, I have to ask, why now?” she wrote in an e- mail. Mr. Brenner explained back then, there was no proper process to address these types of concerns, but now there is. He added he still cares about the com- munity, and the past year has reminded him of the frustrations the community faces. “I think I have a much better perspective now than I had then,” he said. Thursday, January 24th ‘til Sunday, January 27th pickeringtowncentre.com WINTER SIDEWALK SALE FREE Fruits & Passion® Radiance Discovery Kit when you spend $50 or more at one or more Pickering Town Centre stores, restaurants or services. * (Radiance Discovery Kit: 20ml Exfoliating Gel, 5ml Instant Glow Gel and 15ml Vitamized Hydra Cream. Retail value $29.99) *Receipts must be dated after January 23rd, 2008. Same day sales, before taxes. One gift per person, per visit. While quantities last. Offer expires on Sunday, January 27th, 2008 at 6pm. See Guest Services for full details. Get Fit in 2008 Log on to pickeringtowncentre.com for your chance to WIN a one-year fitness membership courtesy of Womens Fitness Clubs of Canada. Contest closes Jan. 31/08. 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On Monday, Ajax council’s community affairs and planning committee approved an updated bylaw regulating second-hand stores. Council is expected to approve the change when it meets next week. Derek Hannan, the manager of bylaw ser- vices, told the committee the updated bylaw includes the ‘holding’ provision of seven days, up from the current three days. While the hold is shorter than surround- ing municipalities, it’s “more than double the current three days,” Mr. Hannan stated. He noted operators are “required to keep a log” of items, either on paper or computer- ized. He added in the six years he’s worked for the Town, no complaints have been filed with his department about the operations of a second-hand store. A meeting with people involved in the second-hand business was held and those attending approved the changes, he noted. “The Town always tries to reach out to everyone,” he said. Durham Regional Police was also consult- ed on the updated bylaw. Mr. Hannan said the police “feel it should be stricter. Things they feel should be in the bylaw, staff don’t feel are required.” One item the police wanted was merchan- dise being kept for 30 days rather than seven days. The new bylaw also increases the licence fee for a second-hand business to $60 from the current $20. Mr. Hannan justified the higher fee by say- ing “we feel it is an appropriate cost for Town staff to maintain the bylaw.” Businesses that receive goods through do- nations aren’t covered with the bylaw. “If the owner of the goods is not compensated, then this doesn’t affect them.” durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 27, 2008 BANQUET HALL 1755 Pickering Pkwy. 905-427-3403 Wedding Packages Wedding Packages Engagement PartiesEngagement Parties Jack & JillsJack & Jills Rehearsal DinnersRehearsal Dinners from $20pp cash bar PERFECTPERFECT FOR ANY SPECIALFOR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION!OCCASION! 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A group of parents later escorted the man from the complex when he was acting strangely. He’s described as white, 25-30, and about 5 foot 10 with dark hair and a slim build. Police say he was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans and was heard talk- ing to himself. Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Cst. Jelinda Hancock at 905-579-1520 ext. 2520, or call Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Ajax updates second-hand business bylaw Police warn about man approaching boys at rink in Ajax Hwy. 407 extension, UOIT to drive growth By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The public will have a chance to ask questions about growth in Durham Region at an upcoming public meeting. The Region must conform to the Prov- ince’s growth plan and is currently looking at how to do that through a Growth Plan Implementation Study. The Region’s consultants recently released the first of four draft reports on the topic. Their initial observations and analyses will be presented to the public at an information session on Jan. 29. At the Region’s planning committee earlier this month, the consultants iden- tified the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology, the Hwy. 407 exten- sion, the planned Seaton community in Pickering and the proposed Pickering air- port as some of the key drivers of growth. “The extension of the 407 is by far the most significant driver that will influence employment growth,” said consultant Jamie Cook. About 50 per cent of the Region’s develop- able employment lands are located along the proposed Hwy. 407 extension. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said job growth in Durham depends on the Prov- ince living up to its commitments. “Let me be very clear. The 401 is owned by the Province, the 404 is owned by the Province, the 407 is owned by the Province, Highway 7 is owned by the Province, 35/115 is owned by the Province, so you know who has to make the investment,” he said. The consultants also predicted the Re- gion’s supply of employment lands would not be sufficient to meet demand in the coming years. Mr. Anderson is particularly concerned about the Province’s employment target of one job for every three residents. The cur- rent ratio is 2.7 per job and the Region would like to see that drop to two to one. According to the Province’s plan, Dur- ham’s population is forecast to reach 960,000 by 2031, 90,000 fewer residents than the Re- gion’s current official plan. Forty per cent of new development, about 50,000 units, is to be accommodated in areas that are already built up. Pickering and Oshawa, which have been identified as urban growth centres, can expect more medium-density housing, such as townhouses, and high-density housing, such as apartment buildings and condos. However, the consultants said the Region would have trouble meeting those targets and could accommodate no more than 30 to 35 per cent of new growth in the already built up areas. Mr. Anderson questioned even that forecast. “Have you literally been to Pickering and have you seen what’s there today,” asked Mr. Anderson. “Who’s going to tear down Pickering Town Centre?” According to the consultants, the Region will not meet its 2011 Growth Plan em- ployment forecast because of the deferred development of the Seaton lands. The Jan. 29 public information session is at Region- al Headquarters at 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby starting at 6 p.m. AVON Breast Cancer Fundraiser and AVON OPPORTUNITY NIGHT Wed. Jan. 30, 7-9pm at the Mclean Community Centre Breast cancer items on Sale! 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Growth forecasts for Durham Region W hen a typical Durham fam- ily wakes up this morning, it’s doubtful if many of them will gather around the breakfast table together and bury each of their respec- tive heads in a copy of ‘War and Peace’ while they slurp corn flakes and chew toast. It’s more likely that dad and Mom will read their newspapers while the kids will lose themselves in video games or stay glued to the Internet. Yet, today marks Literacy Day, a national event that began 10 years ago after a television movie called ‘Penny’s Odyssey’ aired on CTV on Jan. 27, 1999. The movie, which chronicles the histo- ry of a teenager who hides her literacy challenges from family and friends, was so popular the literacy founda- tion ABC Canada decided to create a national day around the crucial topic of literacy. Although a study conducted in 2003 revealed nine million, or 42 per cent, of Canadians aged 16 to 65 had less than good reading skills, a later study that determined reading skills in the con- text of other criteria showed only a few Canadians had literacy challenges. While in recent conversation with several of Durham’s elementary princi- pals, concerns cropped up over lower- than-desired literacy levels following recent EQAO reading tests. One school reported that 58 per cent of their Grade 3s were reading at or above the provincial standard, Level 3 or 4, while the Province wants at least 75 per cent of them to be reading at those levels. Another school which has several stu- dents with reading challenges reports a 20 per cent improvement in Grade 6 reading following extra-long, focused reading sessions and a home-reading program. Fun, lucrative incentives are now being offered to students to entice them to raise the bar on their literacy skills. The Munsch at Home contest offers contestants the chance to win a day with storyteller Robert Munsch and a two-day getaway with their families to Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls. It’s a part of Literacy Day’s fun festivi- ties. Schools and libraries both offer fun, visually alluring presentations to entice children to read more. If the end result is better literacy skills for Canadians, then it’s worth- while. But, are we instead grasping onto a culture of reading that we’ve already lost? Will a few prizes or glitz and glitter really be the glue that holds together the former respect for books and literacy that had existed for centu- ries? I may have been raised in the dino- saur age, but I distinctly remember sitting at the family dinner table while my father and mother read books to the entire family after the meal was fin- ished. Proper literacy was part of society’s standards and, like any deeply held value, can only be preserved if the atti- tude of the general public changes. Josie Newman’s column appears every three weeks. E-mail her at jnewman@durhamregion.com General Motors needs to deliver another flex plant vehicle W hen the Region’s largest employer sees its management and union play a game of high-stakes poker, the outcome of such a contest is of intense interest to all. Would that this were just a case of Texas Hold’em. But what’s on the line with Gener- al Motors is critical to the future of Durham and the hundreds of thousands of citizens who call the region home. On one side you have a beleaguered global auto giant doing well everywhere but North America and determined to turn red ink to black in Canada and the United States. On the other side you have a steadily decreasing unionized labour force at GM and in close-by feeder parts plants, nervous at the prospect of more layoffs and less product here in Durham. How can both sides make this a win-win situation? That’s the billion-dollar question. General Motors has spent much to invest in its Oshawa autoplex including the design of a high-tech flex plant which can produce several models simultaneously. And its truck plant continues to produce award- winning models that are in high demand. But there is enormous pressure on GM president Rick Waggoner to produce prof- its. To that end, he was able to convince the United Auto Workers in the U.S. to make deep concessions and was able to buy out tens of thousands of American GM workers to shrink the workforce and save money. Those moves, in turn, put pressure on Canadian Auto Workers, who last year made concessions to GM to try to increase competitiveness and secure more product. Now there is concern, with contract nego- tiations upcoming here later this year, that new product may not be coming, that the new-concept Camaro may be all there is for the flex plant. There is denial on all sides that this is the plan, but as yet, there has been no announcement from management of an additional vehicle for the flex plant. And on Thursday, CAW Local 222 distributed a leaflet in the plant that says, “Live up to the commitment given to us in the (2006) shelf agreement or you will not be getting a col- lective agreement in the fall.” If this is more than just pre-contract joust- ing, let’s all hope General Motors delivers another vehicle. Jobs and our future pros- perity depend on it. We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com 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 Circulations Audit Board. 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A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 27, 2008 durhamregion.com Literacy Day events a poor replacement for literacy Josie Newman Let’s not reinvent the wheel on incineration To the editor: It’s a funny thing -- people are always prepared to complain about a solution or suggestion, but very rarely do they ever step up with an alternative solu- tion. In the GTA, we have a garbage dis- posal problem. Recycling does not handle enough of the solid matter that we produce to reduce the waste to a manageable level. Nobody wants the solid waste buried in their backyard (Not even Michigan). So, faced with these facts, we’ve come back to incineration to handle the solid waste. I agree with everyone with respect to two arguments: We need more info and we need to expand recycling. Let me offer a potential plan of action. 1. Let’s look at countries which must recycle as models on how to execute it. Japan, Denmark and Sweden are a few examples of countries that incinerate because they have to. 2. All plastics should be added to the recycling program because they can all be ground up and made into pellets. Raymond Chokelal Oshawa Biographer of Mordecai Richler discusses his last novel By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — If there’s one thing Charles Foran appreciates, it’s good, yet earthy literature. That explains why he’s been a lifelong fan of Mor- decai Richler, one of Can- ada’s most loved yet con- troversial novelists. Mr. Foran is currently writing a biography, which will be published this spring by Knopf Canada, of the prolific writer who died in 2001. “Richler was caustic and unapologetic, two qualities which offended some peo- ple, but made him a truth- ful and incisive observer of human nature in all its rawness,” said Mr. Foran, a Peterborough resident, in a recent interview about his upcoming appearance Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, at the Oshawa campus of Trent University. His lecture, entitled The Complex Pleasures of Late Novels, is part of The Rooke Series, an annual series of lectures by writ- ers, professors and jour- nalists hosted by Trent University. Mr. Foran’s lecture, which focuses on the advantages of writing novels later in life, is the only one to be held at the Oshawa campus. Mr. Foran, a journal- ist and author of seven books, will speak about Mr. Richler’s novel ‘Barney’s Version’, his last and most popular novel. Published in 1997 and the recipient of a Giller Prize, the book is about an elderly man named Barney whom, as narrator, reviews his life as a TV producer and family man. “The asterisk behind the book is that Barney is suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer’s. He’s stumbling over words and memories and the reader senses it as they go along,” explains Mr. Foran. There are footnotes at the bottom of most pages with an explanation by Barney’s son of what Bar- ney means, and an after- word explaining that he’s in hospital. “This is an old-fashioned confession book. Barney is ribald and uncouth. The book is so popular in Italy that it garnered a new word in the Italian diction- ary -- Richlerissimo which means somebody who is gleefully politically incor- rect,” says Mr. Foran with a laugh. A frequent contributor to The Walrus, a top-notch Canadian literary maga- zine, and to The Globe and Mail’s Review section, Mr. Foran grew up in To- ronto and, after attending University of Toronto for an undergraduate degree, decided to explore his Irish roots while complet- ing his Master’s degree in Irish Literature at Univer- sity College in Dublin. His non-fiction includes a book on snooker and ‘Belling the Cat’, a collec- tion of his journalism from the last 10 years. His four fiction books highlight various stages in his life -- ‘The Last House of Ulster’ from his years in Ireland, and ‘Butterfly Lovers’ from his time in China where he and his wife Mary Ladky taught at a university and travelled through China, southeast Asia, Vietnam and Thailand. Sunday, February 24, 2008 Ajax Convention Centre 500 Beck Cres., just off the Salem Rd. exit from the 401, Ajax Doors open at: 11:00 am Fashion Show: 3:00 pm Show Guide: February 17, 2008 In your Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Purchase tickets early and save: Advanced Tickets $4.00 each Available at: • Ajax Convention Centre - Ajax • Bridal Desires - Ajax • Galbraith Jewellers - Ajax • News Advertiser - Ajax • Pickering Photo - Pickering Village • Royal Doulton - PTC • The Bay Gift Registry - PTC • Tuxedo Royale - PTC Tickets at the door: $6.00 each or 2 for $10.00 Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... 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The Durham District School Board voted overwhelmingly to relocate the school’s 190 English students to Fairport Beach Public School and its 114 gifted students to William Dunbar Public School by the fall of 2008. The school’s 551 French immersion students would continue attending Frenchman’s Bay, which is located near the site of the first school ever built in Ontario. “It’s not a happy day when we change boundaries in a school community, but I do believe it’s in the best interests of the students involved,” said Pickering trustee Sherry Cro- teau. The relocation, proposed starting in 2005, has met with much opposition and emotion- ally charged exchanges from parents on both sides of the debate. While giving her presentation, Pickering superintendent Lisa Millar stressed the pri- mary goal of the changes is to stave off over- crowding at Frenchman’s Bay and to facilitate proper allocation of its teacher-student ratios and services, such as the library and com- puters. Rapidly declining numbers of Eng- lish students at Frenchman’s Bay is another major factor in the decision. Although part of the goal is to graft out-of- area English students into their area schools, an exception will be made for current English students in Grade 4 and older to move to Fairport Beach, located less than half a kilo- metre up the road. “It would be good for them to stay in the area so they can graduate with their current class. Their numbers are small enough that it won’t have a huge impact on the size of Fairport Beach classes,” said Ms. Millar. Grade 8 students are usually allowed to stay at their current school when there’s a relocation. Ms. Millar said there are 13 Grade 8 English and nine Grade 8 gifted pupils at Frenchman’s Bay, too few to make it feasible. “This has been challenging to all involved, and the parents have been honest about their concerns,” said Ms. Millar. Grant time for private schools DURHAM — It’s time to apply for a Children First grant. Given to low-income families in Ontario who want their children to attend private school, the grants are awarded each April to 1,000 economically disadvantaged chil- dren attending more than 200 private schools across Ontario. The schools range from Mon- tessori, Waldorf, arts, academic, and special needs schools. The grants cover half the cost of tuition up to a maximum of $4,000. The average tuition at schools chosen by Children First families is $5,020 and the average grant is $2,351. To apply online, go to www.children- firstgrants.ca. Parents can also apply by phone at 1-866-924-8881. The deadline is March 31. Frenchman’s Bay re-streaming approved durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 27, 2008 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Pickering swimmers rule the pool Eight club athletes earn High Points Awards at own Winter Swim Fest Meet PICKERING — Pickering Swim Club athletes made big waves at the recent Winter Swim Fest Meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool. The annual meet attracted 281 athletes competing from the Clar- ington Swim Club, Cobra Swim Club (Brampton), the Kings- ton Penguins, the Pointe-Claire Swim Club from Quebec, the To- ronto Olympian Swim Club, the Variety Village Aquatic Centre as well as the host Pickering club. Of the 10 divisions (male and female) at the meet, Pickering Swim Club athletes earned High Points Awards in seven of these categories. Points are awarded for results in each swimmer’s events. At the end of the meet, these points are calculated, based on eight events swam, to produce the High Points Award winners. Emily Mayer of the PSC was tops in the 10-11 girls’ age group, while Andrew Kay emerged as the top swimmer in the 10-11 boys’ category. Meghan Toswell was the best in the 12-13 girls’ age group for PSC. Rayah Gugliotta topped the 14- 15 girls’ division for PSC, while Michael Foster was the top point getter in the 14-15 boys’ catego- ry. Lynsey Ward produced the most points from her events in the 16-and-over girls’ age group, while Scott Simons was High Points Award winner for the PSC in the 16-and-over boys’ bracket. The next Pickering Swim Club meet is the annual Rainbow Classic, which is slated for the complex pool from April 11 to 13. Members of the Pickering Swim Club will compete at the Central Region ‘B’ Champion- ships at the Etobicoke Olympium 50-metre pool from Feb. 8 to 10. Pickering Swim Club’s Nathan Rodricks comes up for a breathe while compet- ing in the 400-metre individual medley event. Rodricks and many other mem- bers of the city club swam and hosted the annual Winter Swim Fest Meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool recently. Snetsinger arrives as an all-star Ajax forward having solid season with OHL Spitfires By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — It’s all in a day’s work at the rink for Ajax’s Bradley Snets- inger. Snetsinger and his Windsor Spit- fires took their worst pounding of what’s been a solid Ontario Hockey League season in Erie against the Otters on Friday night, dropping a 9-5 decision there. Although banged up in the loss to Erie and treated on Saturday, the 20- year-old over-aged left winger and his Windsor mates rebounded nicely against the Plymouth Whalers on home ice Sunday for a big 10-2 vic- tory. Snetsinger, the ’spits’ assistant captain, recorded four assists. Snetsinger’s ability to play both physical and offensive roles with the Spitfires this year has earned the fifth-year OHLer an all-star nod, but has also afforded him a pro entry- level contract with the New Jersey Devils, which he signed just before Christmas. Reached via cellphone, Snetsing- er is somewhat ambivalent about being named an all-star -- happy he got the call to join the Western Con- ference all-stars in the game against his Eastern Conference counterparts at Sault Ste. Marie’s Steelback Centre on Feb. 5 and 6, but not delighted some of his hard-working and de- serving teammates weren’t similarly honoured. “Obviously, I’m happy to be rec- ognized throughout the league, but I’m disappointed that I’m the only guy on our team recognized as an all-star. We have a great team this year and there are a handful of guys who could have went with me,” says Snetsinger, making his first all-star appearance. And, the 6-foot, 2-inch, 187-pound forward is having a banner year by any definition, which has also put him in the conversation as the OHL’s most valuable player this season. So far, he’s registered 65 points (28 goals, 37 assists) in 46 games this season. Moreover, his 65 points puts him seventh overall in the OHL scoring race, and tops on the Spitfires. Most important to Snetsinger, however, is those contributions have translated into a solid season for the Spitfires, currently second in the West Division of the Western Con- ference with a 25-12-5-4 record for 59 points (third overall in the confer- ence). Snetsinger says, quite simply, working hard at his craft and being surrounded by a cast of solid team- mates have served as the catalysts behind his strong season. “It’s just a lot of hard work and being with a lot of great players,” he explains. “We picked up a few older Photo courtesy of Gerry Marentette, Windsor Spitfires Windsor Spitfires’ forward and Ajax resident Bradley Snetsinger has been named to the Western Conference all-star team this season. Fast Facts 2008 All-Star Classic Who: Eastern Conference all- stars vs. Western Conference all-stars Where: Steelback Centre, Sault Ste. Marie When: Feb. 5 and 6 Miscellaneous: Also among the all-star players in the Soo are Oshawa Generals’ star John Tavares, Pickering’s Wayne Simmonds (Sault Ste. Marie), who also earned a gold medal with Canada’s national junior squad. Other junior nats players named as all-stars are Steve Mason (Kitchener), Matt Halischuk (Kitchener), Drew Doughty (Guelph), P.K. 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GAME FOUR Ell-Rod Holdings 45 vs. Best Buy Insurance 37 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Tony Oliver 11, David Harvey 11, Roger Young 10, Reuben Newman 8. Best Buy: Elman McLean 15, Bill Boston 9, Blake Slawter 9. GAME FIVE Lakar Carpentry 61 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 43 TOP SCORERS Lakar: Conrad Davis 22, Gavin Douglas 12, Sherwin James 11, Mike Jovanov 9. Knights Corner: Hayden Leacock 14, Karl Hutchinson 12, Leon Salmon 8. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played Jan. 14 GAME ONE Verifeye 67 vs. Lakar Carpentry 58. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Greg Rowe 19, Claude Feig 16, Ivor Walker 14, Glenn Hill 14 Lakar: Conrad Davis 41, John Esposito 6, Don MacDonald 5 GAME TWO Ell-Rod Holdings 38 vs. Ellis Packaging 37 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Reuben Newmann 9, Roger Young 8, Tony Oliver 6, Stan Gazmin 5. Ellis: Alonzo Starling 9, Darryl Brown 8, Joe Lococo 7, Gavin Clarke 6. GAME THREE Accent Building Sciences 49 vs. Red Knights 43 TOP SCORERS Accent: Bill Manos 21, Brian Marsellas 14, Ky Prusse 6, Tom Recalis 4. Red Knights: Vascoe Yarde 12, Dodge Beckford 10, George Iordanov 7, Earl Cowley 5. GAME FOUR Best Buy Insurance 40 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 31 TOP SCORERS Best Buy: Elman McLean 13, John Girmonte 9, Don Leahy 7, Blake Slawter 5. Gallantry’s: Jose Rivas 9, Horace Peterkin 7, Phil Ascenuik 6, Luke Lukkonen 5. GAME FIVE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 47 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 40 TOP SCORERS West Hill: Dan Seto 16, Chedwick Creightney 10, Leo Goriconne 8, Orin Taylor 5. Knights Corner: Steve Gazmin 12, Hayden Leacock 12, Karl Hutchinson 9, Leon Salmon 5. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played Jan. 7 GAME ONE Red Knights 46 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 41. TOP SCORERS Red Knights: Vascoe Yarde 13, Paul Vorvis 10, George Iordanov 8, Earl Cowley 6. Gallantry’s: David Voth 13, Jose Rivas 9, Bill Linton 8, Luke Lukkonnen 7. GAME TWO Ellis Packaging 53 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 50 TOP SCORERS Ellis: Gerry Belgraves 14, Jim Bowen 11, Alonzo Starling 8, Darryl Brown 6. West Hill: Dan Seto 19, Chedwick Creightney 12, Chester Henry 10, Orin Taylor 9. GAME THREE Ell-Rod Holdings 51 vs. Lakar Carpentry 48 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: David Harvey 17, Reuben Newman 8, Tony Oliver 7, Claudio Ricketts 6. Lakar: Conrad Davis 16, Collin Exeter 10, Mike Jovanov 9, Sherwin James 7. GAME FOUR Best Buy Insurance 47 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 19 TOP SCORERS Best Buy: Elman McLean 20, John Girmonte 9, Blake Slawter 5, Mark Gilding 4. Knights Corner: Leon Salmon 6, Karl Hutchinson 4, Frank Gallo 3. GAME FIVE Accent Building Sciences 49 vs. Verifeye 42. TOP SCORERS Accent: Brian Marsellas 17, Bill Manos 14, Rick Jones 10, Pat Roach 6. Verifeye: Glenn Hill 14, Claude Feig 9, Sam Mancada 9, Steve Holmes 4. LOSSA SENIOR BOYS’ ‘AAA’ HOCKEY Final Standings EAST TEAM W L T P F A PCT Eastdale Eagles 6 1 3 15 41 24 0.75 McLaughlin Trojans 6 1 3 15 52 27 0.75 Courtice Cougars 5 3 2 12 53 33 0.6 Paul Dwyer Saints 3 5 2 8 46 44 0.4 Bowmanville High Talons 2 6 2 6 38 43 0.3 *Clarington Central Coyotes 2 8 0 4 22 71 0.2 CENTRAL TEAM W L T P F A PCT Ajax High Rams 10 0 0 20 69 16 1 Anderson Raiders 7 3 0 14 45 34 0.7 Uxbridge Tigers 5 4 1 11 47 31 0.55 All Saints Titans 3 6 1 7 34 55 0.35 *Austin Cougars 2 6 2 6 35 50 0.3 Henry Street Hawks 2 8 0 4 33 70 0.2 WEST TEAM W L T P F A PCT Dunbarton Spartans 9 1 0 18 55 24 0.9 St. Mary Monarchs 6 1 3 15 53 12 0.7 Pickering High Trojans 5 3 2 12 46 32 0.6 Notre Dame Cougars 2 7 1 5 41 71 0.25 Pine Ridge Pumas 2 8 0 4 36 54 0.2 J.C. Richardson Storm 2 8 0 4 18 73 0.2 *Austin forfeits two points to Clarington Central for using an ineligible player OVERALL STANDINGS 1. AJAX 2. DUNBARTON 3. EASTDALE win tiebreaker over McLaughlin (fewer goals against) 4. ST. MARYwin tiebreaker over McLaughlin (fewer goals against) 5. MCLAUGHLIN 6. ANDERSON 7. PICKERING win tiebreaker over Courtice (head-to-head win) 8. COURTICE 9. UXBRIDGE 10. PAUL DWYER 11. ALL SAINTS 12. BOWMANVILLE 13. AUSTIN 14. NOTRE DAME 15. PINE RIDGE 16. HENRY STREET 17. CLARINGTON CENTRAL 18. J.C. 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For a free quote, call Savoie at (905) 683-4609, and en- joy the comfort of a clean, healthy home. Cleaning your home the environmentally-friendly way RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 27, 2008 AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Getting a handle on it guys and everyone has gelled together and played great hockey. We’re a close group of guys and everyone gets along. We have four balanced lines and any one of them can score. We can also play defence, so that has helped us out a lot.” Snetsinger, undrafted to the National Hockey League, has parlayed his hard work with the Spitfires into a contract with the Devils, a team he views as a solid fit for his future in hockey. “I was happy and relieved to get it done,” he says. “I signed it one week before Christmas and my coach (Bob Boughner) and GM (Warren Rychel) helped me with the contract. I think the Devils are a great fit for me.” With his future in hockey set, Snets- inger says all his energies are directed to pushing the Spitfires further up the standings and preparing for the play- offs. “Right now, my concern is playing for the Spitfires. I’ll learn from (the Devils) what they want from me next year,” he says. Although Kitchener and the Soo are above Windsor in the conference stand- ings, Snetsinger’s a firm believer the Spitfires will be a force in the post-sea- son. “Definitely, we’re looking to make a statement in the playoffs. We have a tough rink to play in and we have great fans. It’ll be tough for any team in a seven-game series.” ✦ Snetsinger from page 12 Snetsinger an OHL all-star PICKERING — Ajax Attack’s Matt Reid tries to control rebound in front of the Pickering Panthers’ net as goaltender Brennan Poderzay attempts to scramble back into position during recent OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre. 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Call Jane: 905-440-2011 Cell: 905-244-0094 or Roy: 905-440-2011 Cell: 905-439-1111 905-723-7700 or toll free at 1-877-723-7701 or email info@salesinstitute.ca www.salesinstitute.ca 1077 Boundary Road, Suite 107, Oshawa, Ontario If you can say that you meet one of the following requirements, you may qualify for one of our placements or programs: - No experience but a desire to start an exciting and rewarding sales career - A bright energetic individual with strong communication skills - Recently been layed off - Have recently been in receipt of EI benefits within 36 months - Have a desire to take control of your career and your earnings If any of these five descriptions describes you, register by calling Earn $45,000 to $65,0000 1st Registered Sales College in Canada PRODUCTION HELP Pickering (Brock & Bayly) Full & Part time Production & Assembly line positions available FAX RESUME 1(800)363-9040 LITTLE PEOPLES PLAY- SCHOOL is looking for several ECE trained teachers. Diploma required. Please mail resume to: 33 Falby Court, Ajax, L1S 3R3, 905-428-9909. TAX PREPARER, Work close to home. Busy accounting firm in Ajax is looking to hire an experi- enced personal tax preparer. Must be familiar with Taxprep software. Bookkeeping back- ground is a definite asset. Please fax resume to: (905) 683-3428. GROWI NG TRUCKING CO needs AZ Drivers to border cross to USA. Flat bed/van work. Bo- nuses & benefits. Must be a friendly team-player. (905)434- 4594. MITTMAN CARRIERS is now hir- ing: Cross Border Tractor Drivers - Short Trips, home almost every night. Interested? We're looking for 1 Year Cross Border exp. and prefer a clean abstract. Email: dawn@mittmancarriers.com or fax 416-292-3347. MITTMAN CARRIERS Trucking Company is now hiring: 5 ton drivers for local P&D within the GTA. 1 year exp. required with a tailgate - Good pay/Benefits. dawn@mittmancarriers.com or fax 416-292-3347 -previous appli- cants need not apply. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.$20 avg/hr. CASH BONUSES PAID DAILY. Registration Work. 905- 435-1052 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 ATTENTION:Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, flexible hours. Go to website: www.debsminoffice.com ALL UNEMPLOYED START now. We have expanded. Look- ing for people to fill a variety of positions. Earn $9/hour (start) upto $20/hour, no commission. Paid training. Positive atmos- phere. Must be willing to work with opposite sex. Call Lisa 905- 668-5544. ALT ERNATIVE ATTITUDES, $400-800 weekly, rapid advance- ment, fun atmosphere, areas to fill, marketing, customer service, and management training. 18+, training provided, call Alyssa (905)421-8777. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 ASPHALT WORKER,experi- enced required for local compa- ny. Great wages. Call (905)424- 1333 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 BODY BOOMERS requires sales people, personal trainers, per- sonal training manager. Experi- ence an asset. Competitive com- pensation, room for growth. Fax 905-720-2868 Mike Allen. 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 CLEANERS WANTED,Whitby area, full time and part time posi- tion, starting at $10/hr. Please call 1-888-638-5587 or fax re- sume to 416-638-3016. COMMERCIAL CLEANING com- pany is seeking a couples team for cleaning. Oshawa/Whitby & Ajax areas. Early am hours. Please call Gabriella at 905-706- 7991. DESIGNATED DRIVE home ser- vice requires part-time driving teams for Friday and Saturday nights. Cash paid nightly. Must have clean, valid driver's license and valid insurance. Must have reliable vehicle. Please call (905)767-0006 between 1pm- 5pm Monday-Friday. DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, January 27, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Online Advertising Sales Specialist Metroland East, Interactive Metroland East, Interactive (Oshawa, Ontario) is an established leader in local, online services. It is responsible for the durham- region.com network of sites in partnership with the Durham Region Media Group of newspapers and Metroland Digital. In this full time position, you will identify, qualify, acquire and retain clients. You will generate new business opportunities through cold-calling, prospecting, networking and by using your proven sales skills. You will build relationships with your clients and be extremely attentive to their needs. Training and mentor- ing will be provided from successful professionals. You will be well compensated through an aggressive package, designed according to your experience and sales performance. ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON? If you are assertive, confident, enthusiastic, have a passion for sales and an entrepreneurial spirit, and have the qualifications listed below, this opportunity may be for you. If you are results- oriented and want the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your sales abilities while working in a supportive team environ- ment, you may be the person we're seeking. If you want to work close to home in a flexible environment, take the first step and send us your resume. Sales experience is an asset. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS • High personal standards of integrity, honesty and trust- worthiness. • Hard working, high energy level, self-motivated, with good time management skills. • Relentless follow-up and a keen sense of urgency. • Assume personal ownership and responsibility for your work and actions. • Co-operative team-player with an unwavering focus on customer service. • Excellent communication skills: interpersonal, verbal, written, telephone, and e-mail. • Demonstrable track record in achieving sales quotas. • Excellent networking, cold-calling and sourcing skills. • Strong professional image. • Able to work independently to meet objectives, goals and timelines. Please email your resume with cover letter (in Word format, before February 15) to Todd Blayone (Manager, Interactive): tblayone@durhamregion.com. Immediate Openings for 25 Owner Operator Singles and Teams We offer $1.16 loaded/empty, company cards, fuel premium, benefits, weekly pay, PeopleNet®. 2003 or newer. We are very busy year round with no lay offs. Toronto or Belleville based. Phone: 800-267-1888 or 613 961-5144 Contact Chris McMillan x123 or Pam Haggarty x114 Email: chrismcmillan@itsinc.on.ca. Fill out an application on our website at www.itstruck.ca Jobs Exposed Find the hidden job you have been searching for: General Labour Office Hospitality Retail and more! Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:00-2:30pm YMCA Durham Employment & Community 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) (905) 427 7670 Bring your resume, or we can help you make one! Bilingual Automotive Technical Consultant + Certified Automotive Technician, We invite you to bring your talent and seasoned expertise to a new level. In this role, you will join our team of automotive technology professionals in our progressive office environment where you will troubleshoot and diagnose auto repairs via telephone using both French and English skills in a consulting relationship with dealership technicians in need of your assistance. If you have a valid Class A automotive technician’s licence combined with 5 to 10 years of practical dealership repair experience, we would love to hear from you! Preference will be given to technicians with strong experience in the areas of Electrical and Driveability. This is a permanent position located in Oshawa, offering excellent benefits, a salary competitive with the automotive industry, and a modern, friendly culture focused on our employees. We invite you to apply online at www.minacs.adityabirla.com and refer to job #556236 on page 2 of ‘Current Opportunities’ in North America or send in your resume by fax at:(416) 380-3825. We thank all who apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. minacs.adityabirla.com Explore where your automotive car eer can take you! INTERNATIONAL SERVICE COMPANY requires LICENCED REPAIR MECHANIC We are a North American leader providing facility management services to the automotive industry. We are looking for an energetic, focused and dedicated team player who is ready to accept the challenging yet rewarding position being offered in our dynamic unionized working environment. Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Duties: ●Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections. ●Inspect and test mechanical units, to locate faults and malfunctions; Adjust, repair or replace parts and components including engine, drive train, fuel, brakes, steering, hydraulic and electrical systems. Repairs to equipment chassis, frame and body will also be required. ●Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools; ●Test and adjust units to manufacturers specifications for proper performance; ●Complete reports to record problems and work performed. Qualifications/Experience: ●Ontario Certificate of Qualification (pre-requisite) ●Experience in repairs of: Industrial Equipment such as: Lift Trucks, High Pressure Pumps and associated equipment. Ride-on sweepers/scrubbers, General Mechanical Cleaning Equipment. Please note: Successful candidate must supply own hand tools. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Please forward resumes to: HUMAN RESOURCES Dept. FAX (905) 579-5481. Resumes should be submitted by January 31st, 2008. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer Oshawa area manufacturing Company is looking to fill the following full-time positions •CNC Boring Mill operators •CNC Mill operators •CNC Lathe operators •Large lathe operator Must be able to read blue prints, and do own set ups. We offer good wages, benefits, and pension plan. Must be able to do shift work. Please send your resume to: info@ridertool.com or fax to 905-576-6244 ESTHETICIAN WANTED Busy Spa Requires Energetic Esthetician with a 2 year diploma (no experience required). All Appointments Supplied. Paid Training. Salary + Commission. Email Resume no later than Jan. 29, 2008 to: Info@SkinBodySpa.com Customer Service/Order Entry Requirements: Strong communications skills, computer experience, maturity & office experience mandatory, must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Position is Seasonal Full-time (Weekdays & Saturdays required) Pickering area company. Car required (not accessible by bus) Only resumes with salary expectation will be considered, fax: 905-683-3734 Ontario's largest Destination Spa is looking to expand its team of professionals. We are now accepting resumes for the position of INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE OUR MISSION: To bring the power of healing, through human touch, to the world. To learn more about this opportunity and the required qualifications for the position visit www.steannes.com *About Us *Employment GENERAL HELPER Part time hours for busy xray clinic in Whitby. Within walking distance of Dundas & Byron. Fax resume to: 416-757-4146 Massey's Restaurant SERVERS- Full Time Day Shift LINE COOK- Full Time Experienced Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering EARN UP $700.00 or more weekly assembling our different product at home, full times or part time for info: S.A.S.E to Dream- night prod. 8-400 Steeles Ave. East Suite 339 ext: 127 Bramp- ton, Ontario L6W 4T4 TRUCK DRIVER, fuel delivery, Durham Region.Lambert Oil (905)655-4801.(Call between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Fri- day) EXPERIENCED BACKHOE/Mini- hoe operator for spring 2008. Part-time winter work available until season starts.Part-time me- chanic required after 4pm for equipment maintenance-star t im- mediately.Abstract & references required for both positions. 905- 985-4979, fax:905-985-6221. FULL-TIME WORKERS needed. Fun promos.$9/hour (start) upto $20/hour, no commission.No sales.No experience.No prob- lem.Start work at noon.Call Candace at 905-668-5544. GENERAL LABOURERS re- quired for snow removal.Call 905-985-4979 or fax 905-985- 6221. LANDSCAPE LABOURERS and technicians for construction and maintenance.Experience an as- set.Required for spring of 2008. Part-time winter work available until season starts. Abstract and references required. 905-985- 4979 or fax 905-985-6221. MAGICUTS HAS the following position available:A licensed Manager for the Pickering Salon. We offer:Hourly wage and com- mission, weekly management bo- nus, profit sharing, monthly con- tests/prizes, benefits.Join the Magicuts team.Call Sabrina (905)723-7323. RECEPTIONIST needed for an adult massage spa in Pickering. Good pay.Please call 416-566- 2729. SHORT ORDER COOK required full-time for Port Perry restaurant. Please call (905)982-0155, ask for Bill or George WORK FROM home,put your PC to work.$1,400 part time, $5,000 full time monthly.Apply on line only www.homeoffice4u2.com WATSON'S GLEN GOLF Course Lake Ridge Road/Highway 7 area.Positions Available:Head Gardener, Assistant Gardener, Course Maintenance Staff. Resume:turf@watsonsglen.com or fax 905-655-7361 BUSY UPSCALE SALON in North Whitby area requires F/T Barber, P/T Stylists and P/T Re- ceptionist.Please call 905-493- 0918 CAD DRAFTSPERSON.Full- time positions available to pro- duce Mech.-Elec.-Arch.-Struct. drawings.5-yrs experience.Jun- ior and Senior positions available. Must have Autocad experience in Construction Industry.Fax re- sume to:905-250-1008. CARPENTERS & 3RD Yea r Apprentices needed immediately. Experienced in Framing & Form- ing.Permanent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits.Call (905)427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659. EXPERIENCED Cabinet Maker required for night shift in Orono. Fax resume to:905-433-1463 FITTERS & WELDERS required by well established steel fabricator in Ajax. Top wages & benefits.Fax resume 905-428-6933 MECHANIC REQUIRED for busy Oshawa independent.Shop seeking to expand. Diesel, hy- draulics & drive ability.Experi- ence an asset.Fax resumes to 416-273-0130. WANTED AN ASSISTANT con- struction planner to help in the construction of an approx. 30000 sq.ft.factory addition in East Durham, the ideal candidate would have very strong computer skills being able to use Microsoft office, Autocad and have good drawing management skills. The candidate would also be respon- sible for ordering materials, chasing quotes and keeping track of labor.E-mail: constructionmanagement@live.ca ADMINISTRATOR,Marketing Programs.Fluently bi-lingual French and English mandatory. Organized, professional manner and computer skills required. Send email to jobs@dotcomyou- revent.com to request a full job specification.Quote Position #353 FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPING POSITION, in a busy public ac- counting office.Available imme- diately.Position involves comple- tion of bookkeeping to trial bal- ance, including bank reconcilia- tions, payroll and government re- mittances.Experience with Sim- ply or Quickbooks essential.Ex- posure to Caseware an asset. Please e-mail resume and ex- pected compensation to address; gpeters@tptmcga.com. inside sales JUNIOR RECEPTIONIST posi- tion.Proficiency required in MS Word, the Internet, e-mail and ability to learn proprietary soft- ware.Candidate to have excel- lent written and verbal communi- cation skills, be detail oriented and have a pleasant telephone manner. Send resumes to drreb@bellnet.ca by Monday, February 4, 2008 OFFICE PERSON for fast grow- ing successful property manage- ment company based in Ajax is looking for a multi tasking indi- vidual to receive and record monthly common element fees and other office duties. Durham College office administration course is helpful, but not essen- tial.Tues.Wed.and Thurs. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., position can grow to full time.Please fax your re- sume in confidence to:905-427- 8039. sales help & agents BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REP.Experienced in the com- mercial moving industry for inside sales.For interview (905)686- 0002. TIRED OF THE COMMUTE? Multimedia company requires sales rep in Pickering office. Magazine/event sales, salary plus commission.Call Mark (905)831- 9208 #24 inside sales sales help & agents REAL ESTATE AG ENT 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, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd.Brokerage (905)668-1800 SALES HELP for You r Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, 30 hours per week.knowledge required, Apply in person. CARDIAC TECH/ ECHO TECH/ KINESIOLOGIST part time, expe- rienced in Holter, Stress Test, EKG for clinic in Whitby.Fax 905-668-8778, email: cardio13@bellnet.ca DENTAL RECEPTION- IST/TREATM ENT Coordinator re- quired. Minimum 2 years dental experience.Part-time to become full-time.Excellent communica- tion skills. Team player.Fax re- sume to:905-686-8718. 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