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The task force includes members from the public, not-for-profit organiza- tions, and representatives from all levels of government agencies, and is co-ordinated by the Toron- to and Region Conservation Au- thority (TRCA) and Rouge Park. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson is the municipality’s rep- resentative. The watershed spans 336 square kilometres of land and water and less than five per cent of that is in Pickering. “It’s got a rich, rich history and we’re a little part of that, so we can celebrate it, too,” said Catherine Rose, the City’s policy planning manager. Although the watershed is cur- rently healthy, the plan finds it’s showing signs of stress from the effects of urban development. Stress includes increased water pollution and surface runoff, greater annual flow volumes in rivers and streams and loss of bio- diversity. “They are signs that the abil- ity of the air, land and water to absorb the negative impacts of human activities is strained and cannot be sustained over the long term unless fundamental changes are made,” the report states. Therefore, the plan recom- mends strategies to address those negative impacts and to develop and use sustainable practices for future development. There are also nearly 140 specific implementa- tion recommendations. The three broad strategies are: establishing a targeted terrestrial natural heri- tage system; building sustainable communities; and, developing a regional open space system. The task force’s goals address: ground- water; surface water; stream form; aquatic system; terrestrial system; air quality and climate change; cultural heritage; nature-based recreation; and, sustainable land and resource use. Ms. Rose said since most of the developable lands that lie in Pickering already have homes on them, if any development were to occur on Pickering’s part of the watershed, it would be “very minor infilling.” The plan will go to the Toronto and Region Conservation Author- ity Board at the end of March for its approval. DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Jamie Timmons makes it easy on himself as he plows through the snow on his driveway. Dur- ham Region was hit hard as Friday’s winter storm lasted most of the day. The good news is it’s supposed to warm up a bit this week. The bad news is spring is seven weeks away. Keeping Pickering’s portion of Rouge Watershed healthy info@shareyourheart.ca www.shareyourheart.ca Sponsored by Saturday,February16,2008Saturday, February 16,2008 The Pritchard Wealth Management Group Tom Reed Educational Consulting Door P r i z e s ! 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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 Bible study at St. Timothy’s Group meets until March 5 DURHAM — St. Timo- thy’s Presbyterian Church is studying the Psalms in the Bible. The Ajax church is con- ducting a study of the Book of Psalms to facilitate a greater understanding. “Psalms have a kind of universal interest. People know them, they sing them, they are poetic,” says Dennis Cook, Minister at St. Timo- thy’s Presbyterian Church. Mr. Cook is leading the group and he hopes that through the study the at- tendees will be better able to apply the lessons of the book to their own lives. Everyone is welcome to the meetings and every ver- sion of the Bible is accept- able. There is no charge. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday to March 5. The meetings are at St. Timothy’s Presbyteri- an Church, 97 Burcher Rd. For more information contact the church at 905- 683-6122. PICKERING — The influ- ential writings of Charles Darwin are the subject of great controversy, but few people understand the man behind the theory of evolution. The Clarington Durham Region Humanists (CDRH) are hoping to provide a bet- ter understanding of Dar- win at its Feb. 8 Darwin Day event. “To allow people to get a better understanding of evolution we are focusing on the person who came up with this big idea.” says Mark Robinson, founder of the CDRH. The event features four presentations: Darwin’s The Voyage of the Beagle by Mark Robinson, Darwin’s Conflict With His Wife and God by Dr. Sohail, The Clash of Science and Reli- gion by Rafi Amar, and The Study of Primate Evolution and Taxonomy by Darren Kelly. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. with the presentations be- ginning at 8 p.m. The event runs until 10 p.m. and is at the Golden Griddle on the corner of Kingston and Liverpool roads, Pickering. Everyone is welcome and interested parties are asked to confirm their attendance by e-mailing Mark Robinson at truemind@sympatico. ca. For more information visit the website at www. cdrh.humanists.ca. U nderstanding Charles Darwin What it does, what’s coming for the future among topics DURHAM — Habitat for Humanity of north Dur- ham is holding its annual general meeting on Feb. 13. The organization is using the event to intro- duce its new board as well as to explain what the or- ganization is and what it is planning for the future. The public is welcome to attend but, due to the limited quantity of seats, an RSVP is required. Those interested must call 905-852-5888 and leave a message with your name and the quantity of people that will be attend- ing along with you. Habitat for Humanity is an international non-prof- it charitable organization that uses volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing. It believes that home ownership is an important step in breaking the cycle of poverty. Since the organization’s creation in 1985 it has built more than 200,000 homes. The meeting takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the City of Oshawa Coun- cil Chambers, 50 Centre St. Habitat for Humanity holds annual meeting THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Craig Burch loved interaction with kids the most Learning French and guitar, trying his hand at non-fiction next up By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Craig Burch retired from his role as director of edu- cation last week, but his memory will linger on in the minds of the students, teachers and principals whose lives he touched. A focused yet gracious man, Mr. Burch’s most vivid memories of his 35 years as a high school history teacher, vice-principal, principal, superintendent, and director are of the highs and lows in his students’ lives. “At the top of my list were the three times I took my rugby teams on tour to Wales,” he says. “And the saddest moments were the five times I had students die.” With a twinkle in his blue eyes, Mr. Burch recalls the happy times he’s shared with students from ju- nior kindergarten to high school during his tenure as director of the Durham District School Board. “I visited schools half a day each week and loved it. “I told some Grade 5 boys just last night that I was so old when I learned how to play hockey that I didn’t have to wear a mask,” he says with a laugh. Born and raised in Oshawa -- he and his wife still live in the same house they bought there 34 years ago -- Mr. Burch’s first job was as a history teacher at R.S. McLaughlin CVI, the high school he attended. “It was unusual teaching along- side my former teachers, but they accepted me and it worked out just fine,” he says. He went on to teach history at G.L. Roberts CVI in Oshawa, to be- come vice-principal in training at General Vanier Secondary School, a former vocational school in Os- hawa, vice-principal at Anderson CVI in Whitby, and principal at Pickering High School. “I loved each job, but I always welcomed the diversity and chal- lenges of the next one, too,” Mr. Burch says. When asked about the high school drop-out rate in Ontario, which is said to be anywhere from 12 to 40 per cent, Mr. Burch says the Durham board has seen a de- crease over the past three years. He believes one reason for this is he pushed hard for the Ministry of Ed- ucation to allow him to hire teach- ers whose job is to focus strictly on credit recovery, a form of tutoring, for those students who drop or fail courses. “I encourage high schools to offer courses that major in life skills, such as cook/chef, hospital- ity/tourism, and construction tech- nology, alongside the regular aca- demic curriculum. Those courses keep the children in school,” says Mr. Burch. “Studies show that 50 per cent of kids who graduate from high school don’t go further academi- cally, and my heart is with those kids because I taught so long in a vocational setting. This is a real change in Ontario, to recognize the needs of those 50 per cent who don’t go on.” Mr. Burch’s retirement plans include learning to speak French for his upcoming trip to southern France with his wife, Susan, to try writing non-fiction -- “my favourite books are by William Kaplan,” he quips -- and to learn to play guitar. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Craig Burch, who started in public education in Durham as an elementary student at Coronation Public School in Os- hawa, retired last week as the Durham District School Board’s director of education. Transit pass program for high school pupils extended until June DURHAM — A pilot project that offered Durham Region Transit passes to high school students with a 30 per cent discount has been extended until this June. The restricted pass, valid Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. for $43 per month, was introduced last October as a three-month trial to Durham District School Board students. The regular cost is $65. To be eligible, students must live more than 3.2 kilometres away from their school. An unrestricted pass, valid at all times, is available to students for $56 rather than the regular cost of $78. 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To advertise in Pet Central please call Donna McNally at 905.683.5110 ext 241 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 Region considers roundabouts, and Uxbridge may be first up Ajax has six with six more on the way By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Uxbridge residents may soon be driving around in circles as the Region of Durham con- siders adding roundabouts to its traffic policy. On Wednesday, the works committee ap- proved adding modern roundabouts into the mix and considering the Brock Street (Regional Road 8) and 6th Concession Road in Uxbridge as a candidate for one. Susan Siopis, director of transportation and field services for the Region, said roundabouts offer sev- eral advantages, primarily when it comes to safety. They reduce overall colli- sions by 40 per cent and collisions involving injury or death by 60-to-80 per cent. That’s because round- abouts eliminate head-on and left-turn collisions and reduce speeds. They can also improve traffic flow and reduce emissions due to less stops. “For us it’s another tool, another tool we can use based on circumstances,” said Ms. Siopis. The disadvantages of roundabouts include chal- lenges for the visually im- paired and longer walking distances for pedestrians. “They may not be pos- sible in some of our more built-up areas, but in rural and semi-rural areas, they’re particularly appli- cable,” said Ms. Siopis. She added that the Ux- bridge roundabout could act as a gateway feature. The Works Commit- tee approved just under $1.5 million for improve- ments to the Uxbridge intersection, which sees about 9,500 vehicles daily. If council approves that amount and staff decide a roundabout would be the best option, staff would not need to go back to council with the issue as long as the project comes in on or under budget. Either way, the intersec- tion would be improved this year. While modern round- abouts are common in Europe, Australia and the U.S., they’re now being in- troduced back into Cana- da. Although they would be new to regional roads, some Durham residents are already familiar with them. The Town of Ajax has six, with another six planned. Two of the roundabouts, on Pickering Beach Road, were built at existing inter- sections. Juan Rojas, capital proj- ects co-ordinator for the Town, said residents have adjusted to them. The biggest complaint about them is that some drivers entering the round- about don’t yield to those already in it, but Mr. Rojas expects that will improve as people get used to them. Ms. Siopis said the roundabout in Uxbridge would be larger than the ones in south Ajax. The Region will make a presentation to Uxbridge Council and councillors at the works committee sup- ported the idea. “It’s about time we got on board. As Mayor of Ux- bridge I strongly support the construction of this roundabout,” said Mayor Bob Shepherd. 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(at 401) Air Conditioning & Heating THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Angling for a big one AJAX — John Kiriopoulos of Oshawa started the new year like a true angler, casting a line in Duffins Creek on a perfect morning. Polite bandit holds door open after hitting Pickering bank Wednesday morning robbery PICKERING — Durham police are looking for a well-mannered bandit who robbed a bank in Pickering Wednesday morning. The man made off with cash around 10:30 a.m. after handing a threatening note to a teller at the Kingston Road branch of the Bank of Montreal, Durham cops said. The suspect placed the money in a briefcase and then calmly walked out, even pausing to hold the door for an employee who was entering, police said. No weapon was seen and no one was hurt during the robbery. Police are looking for a white man with a slim build who stands about 5-foot-9. He wore a dark jacket, a dark knitted hat and appeared to have make-up and a fake beard on his face. Tips can be called in to police at 905-579-1520, ext. 5355 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. RSSRSS newsdurhamregion.com Negotiating intersections in a roundabout fashion R oundabout isn’t just a great song by Yes, it’s a great way of dealing with some problem traffic areas in Ajax, Pickering and Durham as a whole. Unfamiliar to Canadians motorists, roundabouts are common, and can be quite complex, in Europe. Instead of a stop sign or stop light at an intersection, a roundabout directs drivers in a circular motion around a median that is also round and smack dab in the middle of the inter- section. Traffic yields to a vehicle already negotiating the roundabout. The benefits are several. Roundabouts slow traffic down, but generally keep it moving, reducing vehicle emissions. They also prevent head-on and left-turn colli- sions. Ajax pioneered roundabouts in Durham Region. The town now has six and is plan- ning six more. When they first appeared, and despite efforts by the Town to educate the public, the roundabouts confused and even angered some people. ‘What is this thing?’ was the general response. Ironically, these were likely people in a big hurry, peo- ple whom the roundabouts are intended to slow down. For other drivers, it was simply a matter of getting used to the new feature on the roads, and the complaints have generally died down. It really isn’t hard to make your way through a roundabout. Now it appears Durham Region has become enamoured of roundabouts. Susan Siopis, director of transportation and field services for Durham Region, spoke to the Region’s works committee Wednesday about incorporating round- abouts into its traffic policy. The committee was receptive to the idea, and Uxbridge might become the site of the first Regional roundabout. If approved, the roundabout in Uxbridge would become a test case of sorts. The Region has already allocated roughly $1.5 million to improve the intersection, and if it goes with a roundabout and the project costs less, add ‘saves money’ to the list of benefits. Roundabouts are an option the City of Pickering should consider for areas where residents complain about motorists driving too fast. It’s the No. 1 complaint councillors hear, and roundabouts, where appropriate, are an excellent way of safely slowing traf- fic, yet keeping it moving. 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A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 durhamregion.com Finding kindness at the pharmacy To the editor: On Thursday evening Dec. 20, 2007, at approximately 5 p.m., I dropped my wal- let in freshly fallen snow in the parking lot at the Westney Heights Plaza. Thinking that I might have left it on the cashier’s desk at Shoppers Drug Mart I immediately returned from home to the store to learn in the interim that the wallet with everything in place had been turned in to a cashier at the store. I understand it was a lady who found the wallet and she did not leave any form of identification. Unless a person has experienced a similar situation it is very difficult to explain the feeling that hits you in the pit of your stomach. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the lady involved and assure everyone that reads this letter that there still are an infinite number of honest people in the world. J.B. Cooney Ajax 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. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 I have a silver bracelet that is very important to me. I don’t really like wearing a bracelet. I’ve never really considered myself a bracelet kind of guy. Bracelet guys have always been like neck- lace guys in my books. They drive snazzy cars and wear loads of cologne. They get married a lot, mostly to women with win- ter tans and names like Crystal, Tiffany or Chantal; women who dig snazzy cars and cologne. I could never pull that off. I don’t think women named Crystal, Tiffany or Chantal dig guys who flood rinks and kiss their dogs on the lips. I know that my own wife, whose name is nowhere close to Crystal or any other mineral, kind of hates my bracelet. She knows it’s important to me though and bites her tongue. She’s a good friend. Still, I’m fairly sure there would be an immedi- ate and frank discussion if I ever came home in a snazzy car or came downstairs reeking of something called “Bilge pour l’homme.” My bracelet is important because it is a reminder. On it are written seven words that have become life-savers for me; “Nothing is worth more than this day.” Each morning when I get up and get dressed, regardless of what worry or issue or concern is careening around inside my head, when I reach for this silver bracelet I am reminded to put the brakes on for just a moment and realign my attitude for the day. I am reminded that I had cancer and am still here and that others are not. I am reminded to take a look around me at my warm house, my soft bed, my warm, soft wife, my beautiful children, and all the million things waiting to be enjoyed in this day I’ve just been given. You might find it hard to believe some- one who has had a life-threatening dis- ease could ever forget to be in love with this precious thing called existence. But it happens. You get better, your hair grows back and you put your toes once more into the stream of life. If you’re not really strong on your feet, however, you soon find yourself swiftly sucked along by the same old current of worry, fear and pettiness that defined your existence prior to your tumour. I think it’s called human nature. I wish it were human nature for all of us to awaken to each day thrilled with its possibilities and delights, eager and excited to embrace the joy awaiting us. But it is not. At least not in my neck of the woods. Instead, most of us need a reminder. There may have been a time, in our rural past, when we awakened and walked outside to be greeted by the glory of nature. The beauty of the fields, flow- ers, woods and sky loudly proclaimed how precious the day was. But most of us have a difficult time finding enlight- enment in the glow of the TV or the dashboard lights or the clock alarm LED blinking 5 a.m. Hence, the bracelet. You may not want to be a bracelet guy. I’d understand if you didn’t. There are only so many Tiffany’s and Chantal’s to go round, after all. Still, I hope you can find something, somewhere that will spark you to reset your compass every morning. It’s made all the difference in the world to me. And it’s cheaper than cologne. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. He is currently starring in the CBC hit sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie. What’s truly important Neil Crone enter laughing newsdurhamregion.com BLOGS Follow Neil Crone’s blog at newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Investment CornerInvestment Corner An information guide for financial planningAn information guide for fi nancial planning For competitive RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs, Mutual Funds, GIC & High Yield Savings account rates Dundee Private Investors Inc. 244 Kingston Rd. 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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 financial planning. Catholic school board will have to tighten its belt By Josie Newman jnewman@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Despite cutbacks in almost every department, the Durham Catholic District School Board will have an operat- ing shortfall of $6.3 million for the 2008/2009 school year. “That’s better news than we expected, though, as our predicted shortfall was $8.4 mil- lion. We’re going to have to tighten our belts on expenditures,” superintendent of business Ryan Putnam told the DCDSB meeting on Monday. He explained that a reserve fund of only $1.3 million is not enough to meet the need for $4.8 million to balance the upcoming school year’s budget. Declining enrolment -- expected to be 600 fewer elementary and 250 fewer secondary students in 08/09 -- represents another $2.8 million loss for a total of $6.3 million, said Mr. Putnam. “We’re going to see a steady decline in en- rolment over the next few years, probably not as drastic as this year’s will be,” he told trustees and superintendents. “That means further debt to the tune of around $2 million per year. For every student we lose, we pay one third the cost.” Mr. Putnam explained the conflict between enrolment numbers and financing from the ministry of education is a systemic problem. “We’re still staffed beyond ministry allow- ance. We’re still operating as a 25,000 pupil board,” he said. DURHAM — Astronomy enthusiasts can at- tend a Star Gazing workshop in February. Learn the different constellations, led by Gil Tennant of Night Sky Tours. Everyone will have the chance to view nature’s light show through a large aperture. The workshop is at Pickering Museum Village, 2365 6th Concession, Green- wood, just off of Hwy. 7, between Brock and Westney roads, on Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. The poor weather back up day is Feb. 16. Pre-registration is required. For registration details, call the Pickering Museum Village at 905-683-8401 or go to www.cityofpickering. com. The cost is $20 per person. A night to look at the heavens in Pickering Recently, a parent brought me a sample of an essay she had written when she was in Grade 8. We compared it to the work of her Grade 8 son. The difference was astounding! Her essay contained no spelling or grammatical mistakes and was well organized with its ideas clearly presented. Her son’s project wandered. It suffered from spelling, grammatical, and organizational mistakes. It was inter- woven with passages which he had obviously copied from a textbook. Thirty years had passed since this mother had been in Grade 8. What had happened? The answer can be found not only in whole-language reading programs which do not teach grammar or structure, but also with programs that encourage cre- ative spelling and free-form writing without editing or correcting mistakes. These disastrous mistakes have produced students who do not know the difference be- tween a noun and a verb and who cannot write or think clearly. Those of us over 40 years of age remember ‘English Grammar’ class- es with varying degrees of satisfaction or fear and loathing; however, not only did we learn the parts of speech, but during those classes we also learned to write and think. Our thoughts had to be expressed clearly. It was unacceptable merely to fi ll a page with writing and hand it in. Our teachers demanded excellence! We had to try our hardest. The result of those old programs was that we learned to express ourselves in writing. This clarifi ed our thinking and improved our comprehension. This taught us to think, to integrate, to understand and to explain. I don’t want you to think that I completely endorse those old grammar classes. In fact, I think that they were not an overly effective method of teaching writing skills. Teaching writing should be an integral part of ev- ery subject not simply reserved for a ‘Grammar Class’. Students should spend time writing in history, geography and science classes. Even math class is an opportunity for students to write! When a student can explain in writing what the math teacher is try- ing to teach, you can be sure that the student understands the prin- ciple. Writing is more important than memo- rizing formulas or equa- tions! When a student is capable of clearly explaining a concept in writing, that student has demonstrated that he/she understands the concept and, con- sequently, will not have to memorize it. For ex- ample, in history class, if we crammed less ‘stuff’ into our students’ heads, such as dates, times, and names, and asked them instead to understand, integrate and explain the process, we would have well-grounded students who actually understood what they were learning. And there is a bonus! In addition to better educated students, we would have motivated and happier students who could see some relationship between what they are studying and the world they are living in. That’s real motivation! Oxford Learning Centres help students learn to think and write more clearly so they can be happier and more successful in school. Call your local Oxford in Pickering 420-3141, Ajax 420-3141 or visit www.oxfordlearning.com to learn how a personalized Oxford Learning program can help your child become a more mo- tivated and successful student. I TS A BOUT POTENTIAL. Y OUR CHILD HAS IT . W E CAN UNLOCK IT . 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Breakfast with author Scrimger ‘Truth and lies in fiction’ at Writers’ Circle of Durham Region event DURHAM — Author Richard Scrimger will discuss the subtle difference between truth and lies in fiction on Saturday, Feb. 9, at a breakfast hosted by the Writers’ Circle of Durham Region. The event is at J.P. Fitzpatrick and Son in Whitby. Mr. Scrimger, author of 14 works of fic- tion for children and adults, will focus on bringing out the stories within everyone. He will discuss his newest book, ‘Into The Ravine’, and his belief that all stories are lies that begin with truths taken from the author’s own life. The Writers’ Circle of Durham Region invites all writers, published or not, who wish to hear Mr. Scrimger to attend this special event. The breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m. and tickets are $15 for writers circle members or $20 for non-members. To confirm your space or inquire about membership call 905-686-0211 or e-mail breakfast2007@wcdr.org. For more information on the author visit www.scrimger.ca. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com BY BEVERLY BROWNE Cultural diversity is alive and well in Durham Region. More than 15 ethnicities are identifi ed through various cultural groups in Oshawa, the largest Durham community. What isn’t clear, however, is a complete history of some groups. While the Germans, Hungarians, Italians and Polish were among the fi rst ethnic groups in Oshawa, and were among the fi rst to establish social clubs and churches, it has been generally thought that the fi rst Black Canadian families in Durham arrived considerably later - perhaps not before the mid-1960s. But in fact, there’s a history of Blacks having a connection to Durham that goes back much earlier, through land inherited by two former slaves from the Ontario Solicitor-General Robert Isaac Gray. Over time, those lands have been transferred repeatedly, and today they house residences, retailers and commerce, with a possible value of billions of dollars. City of Oshawa information cites that in January 2005 the assessed value of an average subdivision lot without a house was $65,000. For a house requiring 5,000 sq.ft. of land, one acre would accommodate about nine subdivision lots. Historical records show that in 1803, 10 years after slavery was offi cially abolished in Canada, Mr. Gray gave to the sons of his slave Dorinda Baker, two parcels of land, each being 200 acres. That was a generous act on the part of the Solicitor-General, because his peers at the time were more concerned about willing their slaves and servants to the ownership of family members, rather than freeing them. Mr. Gray’s compassion meant that Simon Baker and John Baker, two sons of his faithful slave Dorinda, would not only gain their freedom, but were assured some wealth, since his will stated, “I give and devise (Simon and John) and (their) heirs forever, that is to say…….” The will, dated 27 August, 1803, was made 14 months before the accidental death of Mr. Gray and Simon, the elder brother. The will was registered in the City of Toronto, a copy of which is stored on microfi lm at the Whitby Land Registry offi ce. The 200-acre parcel of land willed to Simon, was Lot 11, First Concession, Whitby. John’s 200-acre parcel was, Lot 17, Second Concession. With the division of Whitby Township in 1857, both parcels ended up in Oshawa. Simon was Mr. Gray’s personal valet. Sadly, not long after the will was made, both Simon and Mr. Gray died in a shipping accident near Presqu’ile Point on the schooner HMS Speedy. Records indicate that their demise was around October 8 or 9, 1804. Not only did Dorinda’s family become free, they should have been comfortable, if not relatively prosperous. Besides the land willed to Simon and John, they also each received 50 pounds. Dorinda received 1200 pounds, enough, for the entire family to live off the interest. There were also other items willed to the family. Mr. Gray wanted to recognize the valuable service his family had received, hence his provisions for Dorinda and her children. Simon’s lot in First Concession is the area close to downtown Oshawa, within the boundary of Simcoe St. and the Oshawa Creek, John and Bloor streets. Whitby archivist Brian Winter explains that in those days a concession was all the land, not just a road. Lot 17, Second Concession, on the other hand, is the area between Hwy. 2 north to Rossland Rd. from Thornton Rd. west to just east of Garrard St., almost to the Whitby border. Mr. Winter further clarifi es that with the division of the Township in 1857, Lots 1-17 became Oshawa, and Lots 18-35 became Whitby. Anyone familiar with the area knows that both subject lots willed by Mr. Gray are now occupied by an assortment of residences, retail and commercial buildings. Second Concession is home to a plaza with a Scotiabank branch, gas station and offi ces, and includes the entrance to Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, located on Hwy. 2. John Baker, who received the 200 acres near the Oshawa-Whitby border, lived until 1871, well into his 90s. According to the book ‘Slavery and Freedom in Niagara’, he was the last of those who had been born into slavery in Upper Canada. Calendar of Events: February 8 Legends Centre Branch in Oshawa presents “Canada’s Black Roots, 1605-1812” (2007), a 53-minute, eclectic documentary that traces Canada’s past through the eyes of its earliest Black residents. February 9 George Blake specializes in stories from his African/ Caribbean heritage and Jataka Tales. George incorporates AfroCarib- bean drumming with his storytelling to enhance this experience. This program is offered for children fi ve years and older and their families. Whitby Central Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call (905) 668-6531 to register. February 11 Join us for a lecture by author Rosemary Sadlier on the 200th An- niversary of the abolition of the British Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Rosemary was born and raised in Toronto, and has a teaching degree and a graduate degree in social work. She has been president of the Ontario Black History Society since 1993. 7 p.m. Pickering Central Library at (905) 831-6265 February 12 Enjoy a performance by the The Voices Of Praise Gospel Choir from the Kendalwood Seventh-day Adventist Church. 7 p.m . Canada’s Black Roots Oshawa Library Main Branch will be showing “Canada’s Black Roots, 1605-1812” (2007), a 53- minute, eclectic documentary that traces Canada’s past through the eyes of its earliest Black residents February 22 Black History Month: Reducing Racism Through Dialogue with guest speaker Ettie Rutherford, representative of the Congress of Black Women of Canada. Whitby Central Library. To register: Visit the 2nd fl oor Information Desk OR call 905-668-6531 ext. 2020 OR e-mail askalibrarian@whitbylibrary.on.ca February 23 Cultural Expressions Open House The Cultural Expressions art gallery is adding some artistic fl avors to its setting, and Ajax-Pickering residents are invited to drop in between 4 and 7 p.m. for an informal three-hour celebration which will include poetry and short refl ections. As well, musical enter- tainment will be provided by Acts Productions, a Pickering group with Zimbabwe roots. The band’s emphasis at the event will be jazz performances. Light refreshments will be available. 62 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (905) 427-2412. February 26 The Oshawa Library Main Branch will showing “Calypso Music His- tory: One Hand Don’t Clap” (1991), a 90-minute documentary on the history of Soca music. CELEBRATE BLACKBLACKHIST RYHIST RY MONTH BLACKHIST RY CELEBRATE BLACKBLACKHIST RYHIST RY MONTH BLACKHIST RY #293 ,%% 7EST)NDIAN-ARKET +INGSTON2D% !*!8    h0ROUD4O3UPPORT"LACK(ISTORY-ONTHv Proud Supporter of Black History Month SOLD!... It’s My Guarantee! EATONEATON EricEric ** CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Each Offi ce is Independently Owned & Operated 4346 Kingston Rd., Toronto Offi ce: 416-281-2200 Call Eric 416-219-SOLD (7653) Then Start Packing! Visit: www.DurhamRealEstateGuide.ca Your #1 Real Estate Source! The City of Pickering actively supports Black History Month and other worthy initiatives that celebrate the rich diversity in our community. We invite all to our 2008 Heritage Day Celebration on Saturday, February16th, 2008 at Pickering Town Centre to celebrate our black community as well as the many other vibrant cultures and heritages that make the City of Pickering one of the most dynamic and diverse municipalities in the entire GTA. TEL:905.427.3120 ext. 23 162 Rossland Rd. E., Ajax, ON (NE corner of Rossland and Harwood) www.pickeringcs.on.ca Educating the Whole Child Serving Durham Region for over 20 years Accepting Applications Junior Kindergarten - Grade Eight “Take a Look” Tours Last Friday of the Month 9am - 10 am February 29, March 28 April 25 and May 30 Pickering Christian School proudly recognizes Black History Month through our ongoing support of a fellow Christian School in Ghana, West Africa and by holding our annual Heritage Day in February. 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Harrietta Mayers, Agent Bus: 905-683-8258 www.insuranceinajax.com LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926Advertising Feature Local lands linked to former slaves Pay Uxbridge couple for well damage, committee recommends By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — An Uxbridge couple should re- ceive $4,800 after their well was contaminated during development in the area, said the Re- gion’s works committee. Cathy and Steve Murray live on Cemetery Road in the town of Uxbridge, near Toronto Street. They say that in late 2006, when road work bringing services for a new subdivision began, their water level dropped, sediment build-up damaged their pump and the water was consistently contaminated by bacteria. De- spite bleaching the well regularly and replacing the pump, the water continues to be contami- nated by bacteria. “That’s our unfortunate circumstance that we live on this road and a new subdivision was coming past our home,” Ms. Murray told the committee. Cliff Curtis, the Region’s commissioner of works, recommended the couple be compen- sated $3,000 for costs, including a new pump, incurred before a hookup to municipal water was available. Under the Region’s well-interference policy, connection and frontage fees to hook up to mu- nicipal water would be waived, but the Murrays would be responsible for work on private prop- erty. However, the Murrays said they couldn’t afford the $4,800 the work would cost. Several councillors expressed sympathy for the Murrays and the committee passed a mo- tion to pay them $4,800, $1,800 more than was recommended by Mr. Curtis. “I put myself in that same situation where I don’t have $5,000 in my bank account,” said Ajax Councillor Scott Crawford. Oshawa Coun. Nester Pidwerbecki was the only one to oppose the motion. He said many others, including a group of homeowners on Hancock Road in Courtice, would demand simi- lar compensation. “If it’s good for these people, it’s going to be good for everyone else,” he said. Several councillors argued it didn’t set a prec- edent because it was a settlement for the incon- venience endured by the family, not the Region agreeing to pay for the private property work. “What they do with that lump sum of money is at their discretion,” said Clarington Coun. Charlie Trim. But Coun. Pidwerbecki disagreed. “The reality is we’re paying for the private property hookup, you can word this any way you want,” he said. Coun. Crawford also suggested re-examin- ing the Region’s 20-year-old well-interference policy, he’d like to see the developer picking up the cost in similar situations. “I’ve already made a note to look into that because I can see where this is going,” said Mr. Curtis. Burn barrels a pain in the lungs for residents calling for tougher laws By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — As debate heats up over a pro- posed incinerator in Clarington, a handful of local residents are taking up a crusade against a different source of “lung landfill.” Dave Bulmer lived in Ajax for decades, and decided to move out to rural Tyrone about five years ago to get away from urban air pollution. But fresh country air was nowhere to be found. “We’ve got people burning garbage, we’ve got huge campfires and bonfires, people use those chimineas, it’s so much smoke,” he says. “I’m worse off here than I was in Ajax, now I use inhalers.” He says there is the perception that if you live in the country, on a large property, it’s OK to burn anything, any time. His complaints to neighbours have ostracized him, and now he worries he’ll have to move again. “I’ve become a pariah in my community because I complain about it, but this is like cigarette smoking. At one point it was accept- able but now we’re learning about the health risks.” On the other side of the region, Pickering environmentalist John Newell is also taking up the fight. He is amazed that people are easily turned off by the prospect of burning garbage in an in- cinerator, but seem indifferent to “barrel burn- ing” the practice of burning household garbage and other materials in 55-gallon steel drums. “I don’t think people get up in the morning and say “I’m going to poison people.’ They just think they’re getting rid of their garbage,” he says. He is urging municipalities to introduce more aggressive bylaws combined with public edu- cation to make people aware of the potential danger to themselves and their neighbours. It’s a move north Oshawa resident Lawrence Hamer, would welcome. As of late, he has been devoting his attention to fighting the proposed Clarington incinera- tor, but says burn barrels will become his next crusade -- one he hopes other environmentally conscious residents will join. According to 2004 statistics from Environ- ment Canada, roughly one in four Ontarians use burn barrels on a regular basis at their home or cottage. Those numbers haven’t been updated in recent years. Many American communities have moved to ban open air burns completely and in Au- gust 2007, Loyalist Township in Ontario be- came one of the first in the province to follow suit. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... 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The Ajax High School Rams, which ended the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular season undefeat- ed, earned the No. 1 seed among the 12 teams that qualified for the 2008 playoffs. Other top seeds include the No. 2 Dunbarton High School Spartans of Pickering, No. 3 East- dale Collegiate Eagles of Oshawa and the No. 4 St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs of Pickering. The top four seeds receive an automatic bye to the semifinals. Ajax High plays the winner of the best-of-three quarter-final series between the Courtice Secondary School Cougars (No. 8) and the Uxbridge Secondary School Tigers (No. 9). Meanwhile, Dunbarton plays the victor of the quarter-final se- ries involving the Pickering High School Trojans (No. 7) and the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Saints (No. 10). St. Mary’s semifinal opponent is either the No. 5 McLaughlin Tro- jans of Oshawa or the No. 12 All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans of Whitby, which meet in a quarter-final series. Eastdale meets the quarter- final winner of the Anderson Col- legiate Raiders of Whitby (No. 6) and the Bowmanville High School Talons (No. 11) in the semifinal. The Pickering-Dwyer quarter- final series gets under way on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Ajax Com- munity Centre (pad 4) at 2 p.m. The series shifts to Oshawa for Game 2 on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Legends Centre (pad 1) at 2:30 p.m. Game 3, if necessary, returns to Ajax on Monday, Feb. 11. Dates and times for the semi- final series will be announced following the end of the quarter- finals. Pickering Special Olympian glides to national Winter Games Lindsey Smith part of Ontario team at Quebec City event By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Don’t bother telling Special Olympian Lindsey Smith she can’t do something. If you do, the 32-year-old Pickering resident will end up proving you wrong every time. That was certainly the case with her introduction to figure skating, relates her father, David. “The worst thing you can say to Lindsey is ‘I don’t think you can do that’,” says her father. “She will prove you wrong; she’s not afraid to try anything. “She was asked by her coach if she wanted to try figure skating. She didn’t do too great for the first couple of years, but she wouldn’t give up.” Now, Lindsey, five years after joining up for figure skating with the Ajax Rising Stars, has become more than proficient as a figure skater. Next month, she’ll make her way to Quebec City for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Quebec City, Feb. 26 to March 1. As it’s her first time at Canadi- ans, she’s looking forward to per- forming her free skate routine on a national stage. She’s practising three times a week with the Rising Stars in preparation for Quebec City. “Yes, I think I’m ready for na- tionals,” she declares. And, she doesn’t want to stop there. Lindsey’s ultimate goal is to earn a spot on the Canadian team that will travel to the World Win- ter Games for the Special Olym- pics in Boise, Idaho in 2009. “My goal is to practise very hard and hopefully to qualify (for worlds),” says Lindsey. Figure skating with the Ajax Rising Stars is her favourite ath- letic endeavour, although she also enjoys bowling, swimming and track and field through Durham West Special Sports, of which she’s been a member for 16 years. She also enjoys the social aspects of skating, along with helping her teammates. In addition to Lindsey, three other Rising Stars -- Ashley May, Niki Mitchell and Crystal Greig -- will also represent Ontario at the National Winter Games. “I like getting out, but I mostly enjoy the competition,” explains Lindsey. “I also like to help my friends there any way I can. I just like to have a good time.” Lindsey qualified for nationals after a solid free skate routine at the Provincial Winter Games in Owen Sound last March. There, her compulsory and free skate routines culminated in a well-de- served silver medal. She and her parents, David and Heather, are grateful for the sup- port she receives from her em- ployer, Sure-Fit of Ajax, which has underwritten her trip to compete at the Winter Games. “They’re so nice, and so good to her. It’s amazing,” says her moth- er, Heather. “The owner, Stephen Barry, is a wonderful man.” Lindsey’s attended one meet with the Ajax Rising Stars this season, travelling to Alliston in December where she earned a silver medal in free skate. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Lindsey Smith, of Pickering, will compete in figure skating at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Quebec City from Feb. 26 to March 1. Lindsey’s a long-time member of the Ajax Rising Stars skating club. Fast facts What: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Where: Quebec City, Quebec Date: Feb. 26 to March 1 Sports: Floor hockey, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, speed skating, figure skating, curling, snowshoeing Number of athletes: 880, representing 10 provinces and two territo- ries Team Ontario athletes, including coaches and staff: 228 durhamregion.comP PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 We Welcome All Major Fleet Cards PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway Mon-Fri 7:30-8 • Sat 7:30-6 • Sun 9-6 Pickering • 905-686-2309 Offers expire Friday, February 8, 2008 ® Castrol Lube, Oil & Filter FREE 1999 Reg. $27.99 • New Motomaster oil fi lter • Up to 5 litres of Castrol GTX motor oil • Check tires and fl uid levels • Chasis lubrication *$2.50 enviro charge Some restrictions apply Import Vehicle Inspections Brake Inspection Exhaust Inspection Motomaster Tire Repairs 25% OFF INSTALLED Monroe Brake Pads or Sensatrac Shocks Most vehicles Some restrictions apply Ringette petites beat Whitby for title Ajax-Pickering Provincial ‘AA’ squad earns third tournament title of season DURHAM — The Car- roll Home Improvements Ajax/Pickering Provincial petite ‘AA’ ringette team is making a habit of earning tournament hardware. Competing at the annual Whitby Ringette Tourna- ment recently, the petites collected their third gold medal of the season after capturing the champion- ship, winning five con- secutive games to earn the title. The Ajax/Pickering pe- tites have also captured a silver medal this year. And, in regular-season play, the team remains undefeated. The petites met hosts Whitby in the final, win- ning 5-3. Ajax/Pickering scored twice in the final period to record the cham- pionship after the game was tied 3-3 at the end of the first period. Sami Pontone impressed with her outstanding goal- tending and received the most valuable player award for the champion- ship final. The ‘AA’ petites started with a 6-2 victory over Whitby. In an exciting back-and-forth contest against Gloucester from the Ottawa area, the lo- cals eked out a 5-4 victory. In Game 3, Ajax/Pickering edged Dorchester 5-4. The petites finished first overall in the tournament after posting a 4-1 win over West Ferris, which put Ajax/Pickering in the final. The team received strong defensive work from Mikhaela Slavin, Lindsay Wallis, Dana Holstead- Young and Alexa Battler throughout the tourna- ment. Forwards Amy But- ler, Taylor Coulter, Emily Forbes, Chantal Gauthier, Serena Gucciardi, Lauren McClenaghan, Nakisha Slavin and Laura Sumner all contributed solid play to the gold-medal victory. Laurence Slavin coaches the team, assisted by Paul Battler, Paul Gauthier and Katie Painter. Bruce Dart is the goalie goal. The trainer is Deb Battler and the man- ager is Denise Pontone. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from games played on Jan. 28 GAME ONE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 37 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 28 TOP SCORERS West Hill: Orin Taylor 9, Dan Seto 9, Chedwick Creightney 8, Jude Calliste 7. Ell-Rod: Roger Young 11, Tony Oliver 5, Stan Gaz- min 5, Reuben Newman 4. GAME TWO Accent Building Sciences 55 vs. Best Buy Insur- ance 39. TOP SCORERS Accent: Bill Manos 24, Brian Marsellas 10, Pat Roach 7, Ky Prusse 6. Best Buy: Elman McLean 13, Blake Slawter 9, Don Leahy 8, Gord Brown 5. GAME THREE Lakar Carpentry 62 vs. Red Knights 53 TOP SCORERS Lakar Carpentry: Conrad Davis 35, John Esposito 10, Mike Jovanov 7, Kip Van Kempen 6. Red Knights: Dodge Beckford 15, Vascoe Yarde 15, George Iordanov 11, Chris Sheldon 9. GAME FOUR Knights Corner Pub & Grill 52 vs. Ellis Packaging 44. TOP SCORERS Knights Corner Pub & Grill: Hayden Leacock 14, Karl Hutchinson 13, Steve Gazmin 12, Gil Milton 6. Ellis Packaging: Jim Bowen 15, Darryl Brown 11, Garvin Clarke 10, Joe Lococo 8. GAME FIVE Verifeye 50 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 49 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Greg Rowe 17, Glenn Hill 13, Claude Feig 12, Steve Holmes 3. Gallantry’s: Bill Linton 23, David Voth 8, Luke Luk- konen 7, Phil Ascenuik 5. Submitted photo The Carroll Home Improvements Ajax/Pickering Provincial petite ‘AA’ ringette team captured its third tournament champi- onship of the season after winning the gold medal at the recent Whitby Ringette Tournament. The squad also remains perfect in regular-season play so far this season. Scoreboard FEBRUARY 3, 2008 Durham Windows and Doors Brings Mobile Showroom To Your Door Wayne Hutchison brings to the replacement window and door business a new and long overdue feature. It’s a Mobile Showroom which just may be the only one in Canada. “The day is gone when you carried some brochures and a sample window to a customer’s home,” explains Wayne. “So I obtained a retired North York Mobile Library truck and installed interior walls along with all of my window samples.” When you call Durham Windows and Doors for a free estimate, Wayne will show up at your door with his Mobile Showroom which you’ll enter by way of a sliding patio door. Inside, displayed on the walls, are the Vinyl Window Designs series of vinyl windows which you’re free to operate and you’ll discover the many special features including how they can be cleaned without going outside. “After being in this business for 26 years, I can honestly say these are the finest windows on the market,” says Wayne. “They’re triple sealed to reduce air leakage and come with heavy duty hardware.” All Vinyl Window Designs windows come with Low E Glass which filters out the ultraviolet rays keeping your home cooler in the summer and eliminate fading of your curtains, drapes and furniture. All of the windows come with a lifetime warranty on the frame, hardware and glass. Wayne would also like his customers to know that he does all of the estimates personally, eliminating the cost of a salesperson. Durham Windows and Doors also does all of its own installations, which ensures that every customer gets a high quality job done at the best possible price. Durham Windows and Doors is located at 696 King St. W. in Oshawa. For more information call (905) 579- 2222 or 1-888-576-8575. No Tax For February Mortgages to 100% (OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt From 5.7% forFrom 5.7% for 5 years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. The Country PedlarThe Country Pedlar Inc. UNIQUE VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS 965 Dundas St. W at Jeffrey, Whitby CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DROP-OFF Browsers Always Welcome! 905-666-8000 Gifts & Tea Room DURHAM WINDOWS & DOORS SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Complete selection of Vinyl Windows & Doors NO TAX FOR FEBRUARY! (905) 579-2222 1-888-576-8575 Wayne Hutchinson 696 King St. W. Oshawa, ON THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 200 Fuller Road,Unit #20, Ajax 905-683-1112 “Access Easier Through Shaw Court” off Westney BUMPER TO BUMPER 107 POINT INSPECTION $39.95 With this coupon only! Exp. 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Call Jane: 905-440-2011 Cell: 905-244-0094 or Roy: 905-440-2011 Cell: 905-439-1111 NEW CAREER International Automotive Group is looking for individuals with a career objective for immediate positions in Vehicle Sales $36,000 - $65,000 No experience required The company offers: •Professional training program •Excellent pay, commission and bonus plan •Group Insurance •Demo Allowance •Variable work schedule •Motivating and Prestigious Work Environment We have professional sales/career specialists who will screen and interview one day only Apply in person only Tuesday, February 5th , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. College and University Grads Welcome All interviews to be held at FORMULA FORD LINCOLN 940 Kingston Rd. Pickering Ont. L1V 1B3 A State of The Art Facility Trench Limited specializes in manufacturing high voltage electrical equipment for customers in the utility and industrial markets world-wide. MACHINE OPERATORS Here We Grow Again….. Permanent, Full-time Positions Available Trench Limited is currently seeking to employ individuals that satisfy the following criteria: •2 years manufacturing experience •Minimum grade 12 education required •Ability to lift up to 50lbs •Excellent verbal communication and written skills •Proficiency in reading measuring instruments •Ability to comprehend and interpret standard drawings •Must be willing to work shift-work and overtime **JOB FAIR** February 5th, 2008 from 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Ajax Convention Centre (Beside the Hilton Garden Inn) 550 Beck Crescent in Ajax Trench Limited offers the following: • Excellent wages and benefits • A strong commitment to a healthy and safe workplace • High quality training along with development opportunities • Positive and friendly work environment Interested candidates should bring their resume, photo ID and 3 work related references. Please be prepared to be interviewed at this event! If you are unable to attend, please e-mail your resume to hr@ca.trenchgroup.com or fax to (416) 298-3545. 40 PACKAGING OPERATORS NEEDED Immediate Opportunities Long and Short Term Assignments $10.00- $11.00/hr OPEN HOUSE Jan 31, Feb 1 and Feb 4 If you meet the following criteria and have the desire to work within a busy team environment, we need to talk to you. •Ability to work 8 hour rotating shifts •Proof of Grade 12 Diploma •Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check •Work boots •Previous Packaging or Production experience advantageous Please bring with you current copy of your resume together with 2 references, 2 pieces of photo ID and copy of your Grade 12 Diploma Spherion Staffing Solutions 419 King St West Oshawa Centre Executive Tower 6th floor Suite 601 905-579-2911 or fax 905-579-6050 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 LOOKING FOR WORK? 3 Day Job Club will help you FIND A JOB fast In 3 days you will have ✦ A résumé that gets you in the door ✦ A free Job Search Manual ✦ Answers to tough interview questions ✦ Knowledge of how to find good job leads ✦ Access to our job postings To register for our free workshops Call and register through Northern Lights at 905-426-8337 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre 1400 Bayly St., Unit 12, Pickering Telephone: 905-420-4010 Stephenson's Rental Services Durham Area Looking to fill the following Positions: ●Manager Trainee ●DZ Drivers ●G Drivers Higher Standards, Total Commitment Interested individuals can drop off or e-mail resumes to: 1887 Kingston Rd (east of Brock Rd) in Pickering, Or e-mail acarruthers@stephensons.ca Graduate E. 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LUNCHROOM SUPERVISOR POSITION John Dryden P.S. is looking for additional lunchroom supervisors between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12:00 noon daily, Monday to Friday. The position involves indoor as well as outdoor supervision of children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Paid position. A criminal reference check and a tuberculosis test are required. If interested, please submit resume package to John Dryden P.S., 40 Rolling Acres Drive, Whitby, Ontario, L1R 2A1. Tel: 905-434-7400 $$AVON$$ Join now for: *Flexible Hours *Unlimited Earnings *No Quotas $100.00 FREE products Please call Mary @905-427-2292 or email mary.boileau @interavon.ca 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 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 03, 2008, PAGE 15 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. United Lumber Home Hardware is looking to fill the positions of: FULL TIME DZ DRIVER We are looking for safety conscious individuals who have the ability to do some heavy lifting and work in a team atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have Boom Certification. To apply: Please come to the store located at 864 Taunton Rd. and fill out an application along with your resume and Drivers abstract. PRODUCTION HELP Pickering (Brock & Bayly) Full & Part time Production & Assembly line positions available FAX RESUME 1(800)363-9040 SENTINEL SELF - STORAGE Requires Professional, Mature Couple For Resident Managers 475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario Duties Include: •operate office •professional telephone manner •exceptional customer service •computer •janitorial & light maintenance of storage facility COMPENSATION Salary + Commissions = $47k - 53K per year. PLUS 2 bed home/Transportation allowance Email Resumes to: dharding@sentinel.ca OR Fax to: 204-224-8671 FRIENDLY PEOPLE Needed to schedule appointments for our busy office. No selling. Must have a pleasant voice and be willing to learn. Hours are from 5pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday. We start our people at $9/hr. but can earn up to $15/hr. with bonuses & other incentives. Call between 9am & 5pm Monday to Friday 905-420-0005 Here we grow again. Lot Attendant Dealership experience preferred but not required. Salary and benefits to be determined. Please fax your resumes attention Bob Lawrence to 905-668-2753 nine to five business interiors inc. We are now accepting resumes for the position of OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/ SALES ASSIST We are a full service office furniture dealership in Durham region. Experience in this industry and /or QuickBooks is an asset. To learn more about this position please e-mail: kirby@ninetofive.ca TORONTO / GTA AREA Receptionist ●Call Centre Associates Office Administers ●Junior Accountant 28k - 55k ●1-3 years Experience General Office Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Call 416-214-1556 or Email: info@joblocatermd.com Village Chrysler is looking for *LEASING MANAGER *SALES REPS We offer: • Huge lease portfolio • Excellent pay plan - up to 50% commission plus F & I • Lots of traffic • Demo or company car • Free training • Great management support • Great opportunity Become part of our winning team!! For private and confidential interview call & ask for Nick or Jim @ (905) 683-5358 or email: nick@villagechrysler.ca Sales Career Leading cemetery company requires motivated individuals to help market its pre-arrangement services. We do not offer $100,000 a year A company Cadillac or false promises WE DO OFFER Training salary, generous commission structure, full benefit package, pension plan, job security, opportunity for advancement, excellent working conditions and $30-$60,000 first year potential. Sales experience is preferred but not mandatory as we will train. Car required. Please call 905-665-0600 Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SALES CONSULTANTS Come join our consumer trade show team.This opportunity provides a competitive wage while working from home. Candidates are self motivated and possess strong communication skills. Sponsorship sales oppor tunity also available. Please fax your resume to Tracey at:(905) 278-8409 MEDICAL SECRETARY Contract with the possibility of becoming permanent $38,618 - $44,769 - 35 hours weekly. Oshawa Community Health Centre is seeking a dynamic, organized, team player with excep- tional communication and interpersonal skills to join our agency. This position provides ad- ministrative support to physicians and nurse practitioners. Some responsibilities include; • Scheduling client, specialist and diagnostic testing appointments • Prepare, maintain, update, retrieve and track charts manually and electronically • Prepare referral and consultation letters Qualifications:Medical Secretary Diploma, 2-5 years relevant work experience, proficiency in typing and in use of computer and various software applications Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume by Wednesday, February 6, 2008 to: Angela Carchidi Clinical Manager 777 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa, ON. L1H 4K5 Email acarchidi@ochc.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted GENERAL HELPER Part time hours for busy xray clinic in Whitby. Within walking distance of Dundas & Byron. Fax resume to: 416-757-4146 SOUS CHEF • 3-5 Years Culinary Experience • Red Seal or other recognized Culinary Program certification • Clear Communication and Leadership Skills • Flexible hours Full Job Description is available on-line at www.golfdeercreek.com. Please fax resume with salary expectations to 905.427.1574 or email to jobs@golfdeercreek.com. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please 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. ATTENTION:Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, flexible hours. Go to website: www.succeedfromhomebiz.com 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 COURTICE AUTOMOTIVE recy- cler now hiring for the positions of: Dismantler, Parts Deliv- ery/Tow truck driver Some experi- ence required for both positions. Dom's Auto Parts. Fax resumes to (905)434-7997 or Email: sales@domsauto.com CRUISE SHIP JOBS Cruise The Sunny Caribbean and Earn $500- $3000/week. All-Expenses-Paid Lifestyle. 613-764-6209 / 613- 834-4456 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. 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 EXPERIENCED Telemarketers, required for busy call centre. No selling. $11/hr to start. Call (905)426-2796. 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. 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 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. MOULDING company in Port Hope requires people to work extruder lines and recycling. Will train. phone (905)885-8806 or fax resume 905-885-2009 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 RELIEF COOK AND servers needed for retirement home in Pickering please send or you can fax resume to 905-509-0011 or info@abbeylawnmanor.com. At- tention Christine Preys. PERFECT MAID SERVICE URGENT! Experienced cleaners & Supervisor's needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Serious inquires only. 905-686-5424. PHARMA CHOICE Drug Store, Full-Time Pharmacist Assistant needed. Experience an asset but will train. Please fax resume to 905-433-2118. No phone calls please. Only those eligible for an interview will be contacted. 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 SUPERINTENDENTS East Durham area. Mature couple required. Good salary and 2-bdrm apt. Routine repairs & mainte- nance, cleaning. Some adminis- trative duties. Clear police check required. Please send resumes to File #329, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Fare- well St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 TORONTO'S LARGEST Land- scaping Company pays $100- $500 DAILY for outdoor Summer work. Hiring honest, energetic in- dividuals to fill our many Summer positions. Email gtaspringwork@hotmail.com. VENDING ROUTE DRIVER re- quired for vending company lo- cated in Whitby. Part-time/full- time hours. Start at $12.00/hour. Call 416-782-1900 or fax resume to: 416-946-1210. WWW.WEIGHTCARE.CA now hiring for Courtice Health Centre location. Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal trainer, recep- tionist full or part-time. Reply to dceravolo@weightcare.ca or fax 416-304-4646 sales help & agents 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. ESTHETICIAN WANTED,for Busy Spa. Must be energetic w/2-year diploma (no experience required). All Appointments Sup- plied. Paid Training. Salary plus Commission. Email Resume no later than January 31, 2008 to: Info@SkinBodySpa.com EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST with clientele wanted for new high end salon in Ajax/Pickering area. 905-231-1101. LOVELY UPSCALE SPA has opening for part-time Esthetician, also looking for RMT to rent a room and hairdresser for chair rental. Send resumes to ae.spa@hotmail.com or call 905- 723-9586 (leave message if be- fore 5:00) NEWLY OPENED SALON in Oshawa has space available for rent suitable for Esthetician and also 2 chairs for hair stylists to rent. (905)723-4324. THE FACIAL PLACE,join a great team, RMTS, Pickering lo- cation, Please email spa@thefacialplace.com. sales help & agents PT/FT HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for Busy Hair Salons. Hourly plus commission. Paid holidays. Birth- day off with pay. Benefits. AJAX $10/hr Jenn 905-428-6824. OSHAWA $9/hr Sandy 905-433- 1291. PORT HOPE $8.75/hr Marilyn 905-885-7133 or Shirley 623-1078. CARPENTER with 10 years insurance restoration experience and carpenters helpers. Must have own tools and valid driver's license. (905)686-5854 EXPERIENCED Cabinet Maker required for night shift in Orono. Fax resume to: 905-433-1463 PICKERING Manufacturer look- ing for woodworking CNC Opera- tors. Shift work. Experience pre- ferred but willing to train the right individual. Please email Dave at: dhastings@yorkville.com Highly skilled Shop Drawing Detailer Required by Architectural Woodworking Shop for Doors, Frames & Millwork. AUTOCAD & Excel needed. Fax resume to: JWS Manufacturing Inc. 416-755-5146 or email sblais@jwsmanufacturing.com TOOL & DIE SHOP (Pickering area) is seeking CNC MILLING OPERATOR and 1ST YEAR APPRENTICE for full time after- noon Positions. Hours are Mon- Thurs 4:30pm–4:00am Fax re- sume to 905-427-8010 WANTED A PERSON to head up a automation project with PLC ex- perience, ABB Robots and Om- ron experience a must. E-mail re- sume to: automationplus@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 BILINGUAL APPOINTMENT co- ordinator required part time, $11.00 hr. to start. Call (905)426- 2796 CLOTHING MANUFACTURER REQUIRES FULL-TIME OFFICE PERSON. Skills include: MS Office suite of tools, simply accounting, and customer service. Please email resume to: sacks5th@sacks5th.com or fax to 905-837-5061 FULL-TIME WORLD-CLASS RECEPTIONIST required for a very busy Oshawa Real Estate Office. If you are up to the chal- lenge of becoming our director of first impressions please fax your resume to: 905-743-5693. P/T REAL ESTATE Receptionist required for evening/weekends. Must have excellent phone man- ner, strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task. Experi- ence is preferred! Students need not apply. Please fax your re- sume attention: Kim Martin 905- 831-8147. sales help & agents CERTIFIED TRAVEL CONSUL- TANTS outside sales only com- missions to 70% call Joie at (905)434-3330 Oshawa World Travel, 600 King St. E., Oshawa. New & Used Car Salesperson 1-2 Yrs Experience a must OMVIC License Bonus, Commission, other Benefits Fax Resume 905-420-3347 Phone: 905-420-4800 Suzuki Pickering - Ask for Sam NEW HOME SALESPERSON re- quired immediately for local site. Must be licensed. Send your re- sume to derek@callderekto- day.com or fax to 905-720-3006. SALES HELP for Your Good Health, Pickering Town Centre, 30 hours per week. knowledge required, Apply in person. A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 03, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com The Secrets of Simplicity Marketing Company is a Whitby based company focussed on supporting our network of independent business owners. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER The successful candidate will fill the role of E.A. to the President & office manager. Strong interpersonal skills & likeability are a must. This dynamic position is perfect for someone who can both work independently and lead a team. Office based position. General office hours. Successful candidate will posses some or all of the below experience/skills. Event Planning. Office Mgmt, Bookkeeping, Shipping/Receiving, office based sales, Cust Service, word processing, graphic design software, database & Inventory management, travel scheduling, website management Salary/Benefits:Compensation & benefits relative to candidate's experience. Resume accepted, on or before Feb 10th, in person or by mail at: 208 Byron Street South Whitby, Ontario L1N 4P6 Att: Ken Dunn, President, Secrets of Simplicity Employment Opportunities The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) provides treatment, rehabilitation and support services to clients and their families with severe mental illness in the Durham community. The program operates 7 days a week, involving day, after- noon/early evening shifts and rotating weekends with staff providing on-call support after hours. Using a multi-disciplinary team approach, the ACT Team is currently recruiting for: Registered Nurses (2 positions available) Occupational Therapist (1 position) Social Worker (1 position) Peer Support Specialist (1 position) Please forward cover letter and resume to: recruit.hr@cmhadurham.org or fax to 905-436-9039 Deadline for applications is:Friday, February 15, 2008. The Canadian Mental Health Association (Durham Branch) endorses the principles of workforce diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Thank You. Victim Services of Durham Region VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT 2008 Position: Victim Services Volunteer If you are a compassionate person, an excellent lis- tener, enjoy helping others and can remain calm and logical in stressful situations then a challeng- ing, yet rewarding volunteer experience awaits you. As a Victim Services Volunteer you will be on-call to provide immediate on-scene emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime and tragic circumstance. For more information and/or to obtain an application form please call (905) 579-1520 ext. 1846 ** PUBLIC NOTICE ** List of Ajax, Brooklin,Whitby, Oshawa Bank Foreclosures, Power of Sales & Estate Sales are now available to the public for free! Free computerized list with pictures of Distress Sale properties from $170,000. No Investors please. Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 - ID #4042 or DurhamDistressSales.com Re/Max Ability Real Estate Ltd *Independently Owned & Operated* 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper, Broker 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 ● 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 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for busy Ajax office. 30-35 hours per week. Please e-mail or fax to: smileinajax@yahoo.ca, 905- 434-6731. DENTAL HYGIENIST - Periodon- tal office. Part-time leading to full- time. Fax resume to 905-448- 0646. DENTAL RECEPTION- IST/TREATMENT 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. FULL-TIME DENTAL Reception- ist/PDA required. To start imme- diately. Fax resume to : 905-427- 9697. MEDICAL SPECIALIST'S prac- tice in Whitby seeking full-time and part-time receptionists. Will only consider applicants with rele- vant experience and training. Please fax or e-mail cover letter, resume and references to (905)240-3318 or job@whit- bymed.com PART TIME CERTIFIED dental assistant for Maternity Leave ap- proximately 18 - 25 hrs. per week. Experience required. Fax resume to (905)571-3172. RN FOR ORAL Surgery Office in Scarborough. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 416-431- 3873. FULL TIME maintenance person. Must be able to work without su- pervision, knowledgeable in plumbing, electric, drywall, pool maintenance, etc. Hotel experi- ence preferred, but not neces- sary. Must be available days, evenings and weekends. Must have vehicle. Also FRONT DESK for limited service hotel. Must have own transportation, willing to work weekends. MSI experi- ence preferred. Also HOUSE- KEEPING POSITION. Part-time for limited service hotel. Experi- ence preferred. Must have own transportation. Please fax re- sume to: 905-436-9544 LILYLOU'S DINER, looking for part-time morning cook and serv- ers. 1660 Kingston Road, Picker- ing. 905-686-2055. MILESTONE'S GRILL & BAR, Whitby, AMC Plaza. Now hiring all positions full & part-time. Apply in person with resume. 2-BDRM FULLY RENOVATED large lot on Nash Rd in Courtice. New kitchen, bath, flooring. Park- ing. No smoking/pets. $890 + utilities. Call after 5p.m. 905-239- 1521 * PUBLIC * NOTICE Free list of Durham Region distress sales & foreclosures now available to public. 1-800-596-2052 ID #1042 Free recorded message 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, end unit, 2-storey, Whitby, 4 years old. Hardwood on main floor, $259,900, Call (416)832- 1945. Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message OSHAWA N.W. Fabulous 3+1 bdrms, 2-bathrooms, bungalow, private drive, walk-out to back patio and Dundee Park, fin, bsmt. no dogs/smoking. $1225/mo+ utilities. (416)704-4570 PRIVATE BEAU VALLEY Ravine Location! Oshawa. $283,500. Over $25,000 on reno- vations w/Eaves/Soffit's/Potlights front & back. 3-bdrms, 3-baths, hardwood floors, gas fireplace in familyroom. Upstairs computer room/playroom/possible laundry- room. 2-car garage w/4 parking spots. Easy walking distance to everything! Call (905)409-6399 or visit: www.fsboc.com #5049 2 INDUSTRIAL CONDO Units for sale, South Whitby area. Approx 1200sq.ft. each. Asking $110,000 each. Call (905)982-0696 PORT PERRY INDUSTRIAL. 1-1/2 acre lot, 3,000 square feet steel building. Asking $430,000 Call 905-985-0877. COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE for lease. Prime north Oshawa location. Second floor space. 560 or 630sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905- 576-0958 for details. OFFICE SPACE for rent starting at $350 per month, all inclusive. Available immediately. Also, Oshawa warehouse/retail space available. Call (905)424-5083. OFFICE/LIVING SPACE for rent. 870 square feet/2nd floor above existing business. Rural location. Please call for details (905)655- 3291. FOR SALE.Established Lawn Care Company. 16-ft box trailer w/flip down ramp, well maintained cub cadet "0" turn 42" mower w/attachments & client list. (905)723-9858 leave msg. IN DEBT OVER YOUR HEAD? Tired of your job? Looking for a new challenge? Million dollar in- come earning entrepreneur coach can help you find the success you have been looking for. Call (905)447-6140 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 MULTI-MILLION $$$Network Marketing Pro, new to Durham Region. Looking for partners to help create financial wellness and bring new company to Canada. Call (905)447-6140 WELL-KNOWN FISH and chips store looking to expand. Seeks entrepreneurial people willing to learn the fish and chip business on an owner basis. 905-626- 6119. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. Feb/March. First/last, references. Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259- 5796, 905-576-8699. 1 BDRM. BASEMENT APT., OSHAWA - Large windows, separate entrance, new paint/ carpet. 1 parking. $700 plus 35% utilities. Avail. Feb. lst. No smok- ing/pets. First/last, references. Call 905-424-3063. 1-BEDROOM APT., Oshawa, ground floor, washer, dryer, park- ing included. Newly updated in 2005. Located on Simcoe St. bus route. $750/month + utilities. Call Peggy 905-725-3088 to arrange viewing. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APT, laundry facilities, parking, non- smoker, no pets. Close to Oshawa Centre. $750/month, in- clusive Available Feb 1st. Call (905)436-9439 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. for rent, Finch/Liverpool. Fur- nished, close to amenities. $750/month. Cable/Internet in- cluded. Available immediately. No pets, no smoking. Call 905- 239-2290. 2 BEDROOM APT.Available im- mediately, $745+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 416-895-8144 2 BEDROOM top floor of house, sep entrance, 1 parking spot. Park North of 401. $745-all inclu- sive. No pets/smoking please. Call Dan 905-449-3777. Available immediately. 2-BDRM,main-level house, Oshawa, diningroom, fireplace. Spacious new kitchen, glass doors to deck/backyard. Hard- wood floors, new carpet, 2-park- ing, cable/internet, laundry. $1250/inclusive. 416-937-1874. 2-BEDROOM, BRIGHT,spa- cious, clean. Quiet North- Oshawa neighbourhood. Utilities and appliances included. Close to amenities and bus stop. No pets. No smokers. MUST SEE!! $l,000 per mo. (705)523-8093 (Sudbu- ry), (905)433-1632. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, IMMACULATE 2-bed- room basement apt. Large, 4-appliances, jacuzzi-tub, sep. laundry, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $950/mo inclu- sive. March 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-665-3666 AJAX, HARWOOD & SALEM 3-BEDROOM main floor, kitchen, living/dining rooms, storage, parking, front yard, Mar. 1st, $1150+ 60% util. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT, living room/dining room with wood fireplace, parking, backyard, $870 inclusive, Immediate. Both have private laundry. (905)240-4269 APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Immediately/February 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 1- BEDROOM bright basement, sep entrance, Courtice $750/inclu- sive. Parking/cable/internet, near transit, shops. Suits quiet mature working person preferred. No smoking/pets. First/last, refer- ences. 905-436-8048. BASEMENT APARTMENT,N/E Whitby bachelor, single person/male preferred, private entrance, laundry, a/c, $795, approved unit, 416-991-9701 BASEMENT APT.1-bedroom. Separate entrance. All amenities included & internet. No smok- ing/pets. Westney N. on Ross- land E. $750. Available now! (905)686-0299, (647)836-9920. BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1040 sq ft., 1-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. Avail Feb 15th/March 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE MODERN, clean, quiet adult lifestyle build- ing, 1620 sq. ft. 2-bdrm PLUS OFFICE, laundry, parking. No dogs. Avail March/April 1st. Call 905-725-1052 BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Move-in allowance. Office hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. KINGSTON/BROCK Rd.,1-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep entrance, near shopping, Pickering Mall, Dur- ham/Go Transit, 401/407, recrea- tion centre. $700/mo inclusive, in- cludes cable/internet. Call Fawaz (647)298-9978 LARGE 1 BEDROOM apt. locat- ed at Bayly/Liverpool. Separate entrance, washer/dryer, built-in dry bar, fireplace, close to all amenties, 10 min. walk from Pick- ering GO station, $800/month, in- cludes cable/utilties. Available immediately. Call 905-492-0615. LARGE 1-bdrm, hardwood floors, sep entrance. Central Oshawa. Available March 1. $775/mo-inclusive. Parking available. (905)579-4250 LARGE one bedroom basement apartment. Fully renovated new carpet and tiles. Parking/laundry. $750/mo plus utilities. Available March 1st 905-509-2335 cell 905- 903-2335 after 4pm. NEW UPSCALE 1-bdrm apt on 2 acres ravine. Brock St./Taunton. double french-doors walk-out, breakfast bar, private laundry. No smoking/pets. $850/mo inclusive. 416-712-8178, 416-855-0717 NORTH AJAX Private luxury 1 bedroom upper apt. on estate with pond and views. $725/month includes utilities laundry and parking Available April E:mail salemhaven@ gmail.com OSHAWA 3-bedroom downstairs apartment near lake. Laundry fa- cilities, shared yard, parking for two cars. No pets/smokers, refer- ences. $925 plus hydro. Available now. 905-728-4330. OSHAWA 45 Colborne 1-bed- room, $750/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 1-bedroom $750 in- clusive. 45 Colborne 2-bedroom $800 heat and hydro included. Plus cable. All available Feb 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA Clean, new building. large 2-bedroom apt. $865. avail. February/March 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905- 438-9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. 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 immediately. (905)424-3107. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM base- ment apartment. Very clean, no pets/smoking, heat, hydro, park- ing and laundry. First/last, refer- ences, working person preferred. Available Feb 1st. (905)576- 3059. OSHAWA, 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apt., Simcoe North, Russett Ave. Hardwood floors, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Near bus/shopping. Laundry, new appliances, cable, heat, water, parking included. No dogs. 905- 576-2982. OSHAWA, Taunton/Somerville, newly renovated 3-bedroom, 2 storey duplex, 1-1/2 baths, gar- age, appliances. Available Feb.1, $1200+utilities; also 1-bedroom $700+utilities. Call now 905-982- 0581 or 905-213-9699. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Feb/March. 1-866-601-3083 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Feb/March. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK/BLOOR 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, parking, cable, utilities included. First/last, $700. March 1st. (905)439-5777. PICKERING - one bedroom basement apartment, walkout, one parking, near all amenities. lst/last, references. $800/mo in- clusive. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)839- 2774. PICKERING -Valley Farm/ Kingston. 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrace, 2-car parking, full bath/kitchen, laundry, cable. No smoking/pets. Close to all amenities. $900/mo. inclusive. First/last. Available Feb. 1. Call 905-837-6745 or 647-308-6745. PICKERING 1-bdrm main floor. Appleview/Dunbarton $825. Immed, cable, laundry, parking, a/c, bathtub, no smoking/pets. On beautiful safe street. Suited for single person. Clean! 905-420- 4451 PICKERING ROUGEMOUNT/2, Extra-large 1-bedroom walk-out basement apt. Patio, laundry, ap- pliances, no smoking/pets. Quiet responsible couple preferred. first/last in advance. References required. (905)509-1284. PICKERING VILLAGE 2-bed- room, walk-out basement apart- ment. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, kitch- en, laundry, 1.5 bath. 2-parking. $1200/month, all inclusive. Available now. (905)239-1122 PICKERING, 401/WHITES. Large, bright 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt. Parking, private laun- dry, patio, a/c. Avail. immediately. $750/mo inclusive. A Must See! Call (905)550-7314. PICKERING, EXECUTIVE HOME 1-bedroom basement. Separate entrance, laundry, A/C, Central Vac $750/monthly all in- clusive, cable/parking. No smok- ing/pets Available immediately. 905-420-9187 (evening). 416- 601-6064 (daytime). PICKERING, Whites/Strouds, spacious 1-bedroom plus office. Nicely furnished, basement apt. Parking, utilities included. $700/month, first/last. Single working preferred. No smok- ing/pets. Available now. (905)839-5397 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 2 & 3- bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-park- ing, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. 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. Available immediately. References, no pets/smoking. $800/inclusive. (905)449-1141 SEMI-DETACHED farm house, 2-bedroom apt, 1km north of Brooklin. Available immediately. $800 month plus utilities, first/last No pets. Suit couple. (905)655- 4966 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 UPPER DUPLEX,one bedroom plus den, Northeast Oshawa, bright, clean carpeted, includes appliances, heat, hydro and park- ing, no smoking, pets. immediate- ly. $725 per mo. lst/last. (905) 576-7697. WHITBY 1 BEDROOM basement apt in triplex.Washer dryer,large yard, family neighborhood, no smoking/pets.$725/month inclu- sive. March 1. 905-427-9437 WHITBY 2 BDRM main level, separate entrance, Brock & Dun- das area. Close to transit & downtown. $900 all inclusive, in- cludes cable, dishwasher, parking for 1 car. Pets welcome. Available March 1st please call 905-430-2814 WHITBY Garden/Rossland Legal one-bedroom basement apt. Sep entrance, parking for 1, no pets/smoking, $800-inclusive. First/last. Available immediately (905)626-0919 WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 1 & 2-bedroom apt, in six- plex, Avail. immediately. $785 & $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's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY,2-bedroom suites from $960/mo. all inclusive. Bachelor suite $800 inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY, 1+ BDRM BSMT APT. Parking, c/a, sep. entrance. Suitable for single non-smoking male. Avail. February. $550/mo inclusive. Close to all amenities. (905)213-4910 WHITBY,1-bedroom apartment for rent, $700/month, 2 bedroom $825/month, plus hydro, heat in- cluded. (First & last required. Phone days 905-432-4365, even- ings/weekends 905-668-4016 WHITBY, ROSSLAND/Thickson, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Private entrance and park- ing, 3-appliances, available March 1st. $995/month first/last/ references / no dogs. (905)666- 3050. BEAUTIFUL OSHAWA CONDO. Spacious, bright 1-bedroom, greenhouse kitchen, Roman tub, fireplace, ensuite, laundry, balco- ny, a/c, unground parking. $1,150 +hydro/approx. $50. Dale 905- 985-6841. BRAND NEW 9 ft. ceiling condo 1 Bedroom plus den Simcoe/ Bond St.-Oshawa. Close to amenities (ie. UOIT). 5 applianc- es. Parking included. 905-839- 3693. CONDO/BOWMANVILLE New 1 bedroom+ den, one bath, 3rd floor, top-walkup, balcony, mins to 401/shopping, appliances/park- ing, ensuite laundry w/a/c, secure building/locker, no smoking/pets. $950+utilities. Free cable/internet until June. 905-550-8321 OSHAWA Taunton/Simcoe up- graded 3-bdrm, 2-storey apt. 1-1/2 baths, parking, secure bldg, appliances, private laundry w/washroom & storage. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. First/last, references required. (905)449-0098. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $1097/MONTH,0 Down gives you ownership, NOT Rent, for this immaculate 3 bedroom home. (OAC) Includes Mortgage, Taxes, Heat, Hydro, Water and 4 appliances. WHY RENT? Require good credit, and family income of $40,000 per year. Call Bill Roka, Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888-732- 1600 3 BEDROOM, NEWER HOME - Ritson/Taunton area, Oshawa. Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. No pets/ smoking. Available immediately. Call 416-562-2542. 3-BEDROOM, 2-BEDROOM in house. Bus schools, close to lake, large deck, backyard. $975 & $900 inclusive. First/last. March 1st/15th. No pets. (905)448-9095 AJAX, DETACHED 2-bedroom, huge fenced lot, hardwood, close to all amenities, available first match, credit check, first/last, $1050/month. (905)723-8227, af- ter hours. 4 BEDROOM, 3 WASHROOM- SEMI-detached, 2250 square foot. Brand new, never lived in. Delaney/Church. Close to amenities. $1800/month+utilities. Available for lease. Contact 416- 276-2020. AJAX - south 3 bedroom house, new bay window, new roof, fenced yard, big driveway,very bright, near school & amenities. Available February 1st $1300 + First/last, references Please Call 905-706-8171 BOWMANVILLE,4-bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, 5-appliances, c/a, c/v, gas heat,1400-sq ft. plus partially fin. bsmt. $1350/mo+. Immediate. Call 905-213-5719 LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCA- TION. Bowmanville 3+1 Bed- room Bungalow on huge treed lot with ample amount of parking and steps to all amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity. $1,700 all inclusive. Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. OSHAWA NORTH,Somerville, 3-bedroom, main floor, clean+bright. Quite responsible couple preferred. $1,100/month + 1/2 hydro for AC. No pets, first/last, (905)263-4644. PICKERING Whites/Bayly large bachelor apt. Fully renovated. Near all amenities plus beach. Laundry, parking, $700 inclusive. Avail march 1st. 905-509-2335, cell 905-903-2335 after 4pm PICKERING, 3 BEDROOM, 4 ap- pliances, garage and backyard with walk-out deck. 5 minute walk from Pickering Town Centre. Quick access to 401, public tran- sit and amenities. No pets/smok- ing. Must see! $1200+utilities. February 1st. 647-402-8667. RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today. Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. STUNNING & SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW! Whit- by, Garden/401. Hardwood. Amenities. Large bedrooms. Family-friendly. Finished base- ment. Backyard faces park. $1400. No pets/smoking. Available/Feb 1st. 905-999-9371. WELCOME HOME!Beautiful 3 bdrm. on Cul-de-sac. Gorgeous 3 bdrm bungalow on quiet Cul- De-Sac in North Whitby. Immacu- late. Huge yard. Bright, spacious rooms. Beautiful bathroom. Lami- nate floors. Close to all amenities/schools. 1275/month+ utilities. A rare find - Call now, it will go quick. (905)427-5982. WHITBY detached, 3 bedroom, Finished basement w/gas fire- place, 3 car parking, no-smok- ers/pets, references. March 1 $1,495/mo+utilities. (416)587- 5453. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY- 3 BEDROOM bunga- low, large yard, newly renovated basement apt. with private en- trance. Close to GO/401 and amenities, 1,450.00 plus utilities; Frank 416-570-5986. WHITBY. DETACHED 3-level bungalow, quiet street. 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, separate dining, finished basement, cen- tral AC, private drive. $1225/mo. + utilities. No dogs/smokers. 416- 704-4570 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Hwy#2/Garden. $1200/month+ gas. Available March 1st. 905- 430-0278 or 416-399-5004. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 4-bedroom $1050+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. 905-579- 9956. 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 GREAT OSHAWA AREA,3 bed- rooms available March 1st. $875 plus utilities. Bright, clean, freshly painted, new flooring. First/last. No pets. Call (905)723-8697 or (905)432-3787 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 AJAX - HARWOOD/HWY 2 Furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone. Close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. Large master bdrm. $525/mo. First/last. Avail. Immed. 416- 893-0140. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 03, 2008, PAGE 17 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Anne Merle Garrett,late of the Town of Ajax, in the Regional Municipality of Durham who died on or about the 24th day of February, 2005, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 3rd day of March, 2008, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice. Dated at Oshawa, this 2nd day of February, 2008. Mary Margaret Lagani and Thomas Alexander Grisack Estate Trustees without a Will By: KELLY, GREENWAY, BRUCE Barristers & Solicitors 114 King Street East, Box 886 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1 Telephone (905) 723-2278 Facsimile (905) 432-2478 PERSONAL PRAYER TO ST. JUDE Thanks to St. Jude and the Sacred Heart Of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved through- out the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day for nine days. This prayer has never failed, and your prayers will be answered. Publication must be promised. B.D.R. MASTERS, Stephen Frances "Steve" - Age 41yrs. Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with his family by his side Tuesday January 29th, 2008. (Not the brightest Star or the brightest Moon could outshine the heart our beloved son Steve.) Son of Jo Masters and Gerry Masters & his wife Judy. Dear brother of David & his wife Carolynne Masters. Steve was a loving uncle to Ariel & Liam Masters. Dearly loved by Aunt Kath & Uncle Brian, Aunt DoDo & Uncle Gerry, and by all his family. A Memorial Service will take place in the Chapel at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering, 905-686-5589 on Monday February 4th 2008 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated if made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. In Loving Memory of Lisa Anne (Donohue) Stokman Who passed away February 2, 2007 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there The gates of memories will never close We miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regrets We who love you will never forget Always remembered by Gerry, Leslie, Brett, James, Mom, Dad, Shari Lynn, John, Kally, Dan, and nieces and nephews FOSTER CARE It's time to become a foster parent. Please do not hesitate to call 1-877-FOSTER CARE SpringHomeHome&&LeisureLeisure ShowShow EXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTED SaSaturday, April 26th 10am - 5pmturday, April 26th 10am - 5pm Sunday, Sunday, AAprilpril 2277thth 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm Baltimore Community CentreBaltimore Community Centre Call Chantelle atCall Chantelle at 905-373-7355 ext. 248905-373-7355 ext. 248 EXHIBITORS WANTED March 7th, 8th, 9th The General Motors Centre Call Devon or Wendy (905)579-4400 AJAX, HOME TO share, fur- nished, bus route, TV, Internet, parking, Master bedroom available. $450. 905-239-1732, 416-723-5576. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT $550/month includes all utilities, private bathroom. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Near all amenities, Im- mediate. Share kitchen. (905)426-2314 leave voice mail. LIVERPOOL/FINCH use of kitch- en, laundry, share bathroom, cable in room, suitable for mature single nonsmoking male. $425 month. (905)831-4983. SHARE AJAX HOUSE,clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, cable/internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, parking. First/last. Smok- ing outside/no pets. $425/inclu- sive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391-3809. WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, family room, no smoking/pets, $550, inclusive, Available Feb. lst. 905-426-0916. 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. $425+. Immediate. (905)839-6648, (647)273-6942. TAUNTON/AUDLEY One Bed- room in brand new house, fully furnished. Professional person renting. Including utilities, $550/month first/last. Available immediately. 905-239-2437 leave message. 2002 MXZ 800 excellent condi- tion. Brand new motor in 2008 - No miles. New sliders, reverse, trail permit goes with it. $7,300 o.b.o. 905-982-1222 ATTRACTIVE, 65 YEAR old lady. Enjoys most of the good things in life and being active. Seeks gentleman who enjoys the same interests. No married men please. Box #116, Pickering, Ont. L1V 0B1. ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 YOUNG ACTIVE SENIOR LADY SWF enjoys dancing, movies, traveling, would like to meet SWM with good sense of humor and same interests. (63-68). SE- RIOUS REPLIES ONLY CALL, LEAVE MESSAGE AND PHONE NUMBER AT:1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com 289-404-2222 HOME DAYCARE, EXP. Teach- er. Quality care for your child in monitored, warm, safe, clean home. Educational activities. Healthy meals. (Nursery). South Ajax. Patricia. 905-449-7245. 10 HP SNOWBLOWER,electric start, used 3 times. $800 or best offer. Must be seen to be appre- ciated. Call Cy @ 905-576-2416. +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. 16 FT enclosed car trailer, extra height, ramp door, tandem, checker plate floor, D rings, new tires, brakes and wheel bearings. Set up for race car, $6,500. Call 705-760-4487 or 905-377-0361. 1994 FORMULA 583 SKI-DOO, $1,900. 2001 Dodge Dually ex- tended cab, diesel, $1,900 certi- fied. 1991 39 ft. Franklin 5th wheel, $7,900. Washer & dryer set $250, freezer $100, refrigera- tor, $100. square baler, $350. 12 ft. aluminum boat with 6 hp motor and gas tank, $800. Horse trail- er, $400, burn barrels, $10 each. Call 905-207-7700. 52"-RCA WIDESCREEN TV, asking $475, Skylar Pettler beige, couch, $275, Solid maple dinette set, 6-chairs, $350, 5-piece Can- nonball bedroom suite, $400, Ket- tler(new) pingpong table, $375, (905)723-7695. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3-rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN.Mirrored sliding doors. Any size. Factory sale price. Delivery & installation included. 416-618-8805 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES at HANKS APPLIANCES, Visit our NEW LOCATION 310 Bloor St.W. (in Mr. Burger Plaza) Scratch & Dent & Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves from $99, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selection of newer models, including stainless steel appliances. Parts Special- ist. (905)728-4043. 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 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BOOK, SENIORS NOSTALGIC, George Heron's Depression's Child Goes to War. $10. 905- 683-1593. DININGROOM table w/6 chairs, hutch & buffet $500. Call 905- 263-4741 BOWFLEX XTREME HOME GYM -Less than one year old. The "Power Rods" & all other are- as of the gym are in "new" condi- tion. Leg attachment incl. $800 obo. (New value $1500) 905- 434-2970. CANOE, 14ft BLUE,York River Canoe, life time warranty, good condition, Asking $1,100. Call (905)430-3838, if no answer please leave message. 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 CHERRYWOOD COMPUTER desk, $700/O.B.O, Dining room set, with hutch, china cabinet, serving table, $2000/O.B.O. Bunk bed with desk, and more. (905)435-0312. COMPUTER REFURBISHED, DELL P4 complete with Windows XP Pro, keyboard, mouse, moni- tor and speakers, $270. MDM 416-319-8861. DININGROOM TABLE,solid washed oak, double pedestal, 8 chairs $500; new trackless folding bathdoor, paid $400 sell for $125; (905)434-5299 DISHWASHER, $175.Dryer, $150. Roof rake, $25, Space heater. Toaster oven etc. 905- 683-8504. DUFFERIN POOL TABLE com- pact, 4x8, cherry stained, leather pockets, 1" slate, cue rack, score- board & accessories. A steal at $1,100. Call 289-385-1119 FRIDGE $300, stove $250 or $450-both; child's bedroom set $350; sofa $175; matching wing chairs $200/pair; elegant dining table 6 chairs cost $2800 sell for $850; diningroom 10-pc $1200; double bed with frame $250 905- 260-6247 FRIDGE. STOVE. DRYER.9 piece dining set. 7Hp compres- sor. Apt. stove. Bedroom set. De- luxe bunk beds. Entertainment units. Buffet & hutch. (289)240- 2112 Oshawa HOSPITAL BED, HILL-Ron ad- vanced 1,000. Asking $1500, call 905-576-4704. 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. HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES for sale. All under $400. Telephone (905)472-3563. JAMES LUMBERS framed prints "Twilight Cruise", "Ready to Go" & "Opening Night". Asking $400 each. Call (905)982-0696 MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com MOVING SALE,all contents of excellent home. If interested please call (905)472-3563. Cash only please. NEW COIN WASHERS $699 and new coin dryers $599., also re- conditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt. size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appli- ances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 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 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. PIANOS AND CLOCKS,NO TAX EVENT for the Month of February only! We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. SCOOTER, 4 WHEEL Fortress 2,000 in excellent condition. Ask- ing $1500, call 905-574-4704. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Located 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436-1024 www.courtice- fleamarket.com WASHER & DRYER for sale, both are heavy duty & energy saving rated & in excellent condi- tion $350.00 for the pair. 905- 723-8459 WANTED: YAMAHA EXCITER, very clean condition, low kms. 905-434-0392. FAST & FURIOUS - Northumber- land Motorsports Show 2008. Vendor space available for March 29 to 30. Cars, Boats, ATV's. If it races, this is the show for you. Call Kerry @ 905-373-7355 ext 234 or email: kmcgovern@ northumberlandnews.com 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. The last roof you will buy for your home! Over 5,600 satisfied customers 50 Year Non-Prorated Transferable Warranty. Installs Easily Over Exhisting Roof. Self-Ventilating. Sheds Snow & Debris. Call RalphBerry today 905-428-6592 www.hygraderoofing.com Durham RegionDurham Region COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 FACTORY PRICES Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 A R MOVERS Competitive Rates Honest & Dependable L:icensed & FUlly Insured Big or Small Jobs 905-767-4681 647-236-1734 DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. 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 Need a Handyman? Full basement renovations Bathrooms, Kitchens Framing, Drywall Painting Some plumbing, basic electrical 22 yrs experience Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Guaranteed Work (905)728-8973 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 A-PEX PLUMBING INC. * Plugged toilets & drains * Renovations * Installations * Repairs on taps, toilets, sinks Fair prices & Quality workmanship Jordan Maye 905-550-6644 ELECTRICAL For ALL Your Electrical Needs Free estimates Pete (905)668-9588 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. 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SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 XXXTIPXTEVSIBNSFHJPODPN 4BUVSEBZ "QSJM  BNQN 1JDLFSJOH3FDSFBUJPO$PNQMFY &YIJCJUPST8BOUFE 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU"VESFZ%FXJUBU FYU HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch firewood. $75/face cord. 416-716-4332, 905-449-2100. 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 3 1/2 MONTH OLD rabbits for sale. One black, two, black and white spots . Half Floppy/half Dwarf. $30 each. 905-427-6375. ADORABLE LAB PUPPIES, CKC registered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, home raised. Socialized. Call 905- 431-9188, 705-374-5539 even- ings. www.labworld.ca ADORABLE, 10wk.old Pomera- nian-Poodle puppies for loving home. 1st shots, paper-trained, hypo-allergenic. 1 beige male, 1 black female, 1 white female $550. Gail (905)665-9861 AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG pups for sale, 4 males left, 1 red, 3 blue, ready to go. 905-349- 2432. CHOCOLATE, LAB PUPS, available now. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com DACHSHUNDS PUPPIES, miniature, long haired, brindles and reds. View at desrokennel.com or 905-797- 2119. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, home raised, vet checked, paper trained, beautiful hair coat, par- ents on site, ready to go, call 905- 352-2753. GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES, beautiful wavy cream 1st Gen- erations, low shed and gorgeous Parti and black 2nd generations total non shed ready February. (705)437-2790. Website: www.doodletreasures.com PURE BRED MINI SCHNAU- ZERS for sale, tails and dew claws done, non allergic and non shedding. 905-352-3124. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1999 FORD Windstar, loaded 130kms $2950. 2001 Chev Ven- ture, excellent condition, loaded, 140kms, $2950. 1995 Dodge Caravan, excellent condition, cer- tified, e-tested $1500. 289-385- 6457. 2003 INFINITY G35 sedan, pearl white on black leather. Fully load- ed. $19,500. (905)426-4246. 2003 SUNFIRE,152,000kms, AM/FM/CD player, standard trans, 1-owner, runs great, $3,500 certified. Call (905)623- 0986. 2007 PONTIAC PURSUIT G5 11K, Factory warranty/160k pow- ertrain warranty, $11,900; 98 Buick Century 180k, $3750; 93 Ford Escort 154K, $1495. All ve- hicles certified/e-tested, 6-month powertrain warranty included. 905-925-2205 or 905-987-2205 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 NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca WOW! LOOK what $7,000 will get you - 2004 Sunfire SLX, all options except cruise, tinted win- dows, rear spoiler, all new tires and brakes. Certified and E-test- ed. Price reduce, asking only $7,000. Compare and call 705- 760-4487 or 905-377-0361. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ 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. $ $150+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1998 TOYOTA SIENNA,5-dr, 215K, full new exhaust, new tires, a/c, power pkg, certified, e-tested, $5,800. Must sell. 905-434-1010 OR 905-728-9182 Busty Blonde Green-eyed beauty Call SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-550-0428 7 am - 7 pm ERICA Busty, Blue-Eyed Brunette Escape & relax with me Hours: 8am-7pm 905-242-0498 AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, February 03, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Friday - Sunday February 22, 23 & 24 Downtown Oshawa 20082008 ADMISSION $5ADMISSION $5 Children Under 17 FREE SHOW HOURSSHOW HOURS FRIDAY 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FEATURINGFEATURING • Great Deals On Golf Equipment & Accessories • Area Golf Courses • Free Clinics From CPGA Pros • Travel • Draw Prizes For more information contact Cam Hreljac or Tim Prout @ 905-579-4400 chreljac@durhamregion.com tprout@durhamregion.com Fax: 905-579-2742 6th An n u a l Dan’s Custom Golf Shop durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 3, 2008 08 PARTNERS Sunday March 2, 2008 10 A.M – 5 P.M • ONE DAY SHOW Ajax Convention Centre Beside the Hilton Garden Inn (Salem Rd. & 401) mind +body +spirit EXPOASK THE PROFESSIONALS PANELS DEMONSTRATIONS DURHAM Traditional & Alternative Health Care + Fitness + Beauty + Healthy Eating + Weight Loss + Yoga + Mental Health + Chiropractic + Audiology For exhibitor information call 905-683-5110 ext 228 or charness@durhamregion.com Topics of General Interest WIN an overnight stay for two at Dr. Joey Shulman Dr. Joey Shulman is the author of Winning the Food Fight – Every Parent’s Guide to Raising a Healthy, Happy Child (Wiley, 2003) and the National Best Seller The Natural Makeover Diet – 4 steps to Inner Health and Outer Beauty (Wiley, 2006). Her latest release The Last 15 – A Weight Loss Breakthrough is available in all stores as of Jan. 08. Acupuncture Dental Naturopathy Health Food Physicians Nutritional Supplements Exercise Healthy Weight Loss Stop Smoking Addiction Treatment Nutrition Alternative Medicine Energy Boosters Anti Aging Body Detox Chiropractic Mental Health Mens’ Health Treatment Centres Psychotherapy Homeopathy Menopause Pharmacy Needs First Aid Health Insurance Alzheimer’s Sports Medicine Hearing Aids Home Health Care Products Elder Care Diabetes Cancer Physiotherapy Psychology Law of Attraction Anxiety Depression Registered Massage Therapy Women’s Health Stress Reduction FREE HEALTHY GIFT BAGS AT THE DOOR* $200 ADMISSION FEE TO BE DONATED TO CHARITY Jennifer Hough CPT CNC Jennifer Hough is the founder of The Vital You Clinic, Creator of the “Get Out of Your Own Way CourseTM”, Best Selling Co-Author in Wake Up and Live the Life You Love and A Search for Purpose and author of the School of Unlimited Life Book and E-Course, author of The Ultimate Holistic Cookbook. She is a Life Coach, nutritionist, and an international speaker for the past 11 years. She truly does ‘walk her talk’. She has transformed her own life from years of fi nancial struggles, chronic migraines and fatigue to one of abundance and limitless vitality. Jennifer is an energizing ‘human magnet’ who has the largest Holistic Nutrition Coaching Practice in Canada. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS RECREATION SERVICES MindFx™ Xoçai™ (show-sigh) The ‘Healthy’ Chocolate! *fi rst 250 guests QuantumHillsEnergy.com Biofeedback to Health