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Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00pm Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Church) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURN INCOME TAX All-Canadian Tax Service $49.95*only * Most returns *GST extra 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) (905) 426-4860 The Pickering Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com✦ 48 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,400 ✦ Optional delivery $6/Newsstand $1 ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 Students keep eyes on Obama U.S. president had local help during campaign NEWS/2 Ajax Pickering hospital will look to see how situation won’t ever be repeated By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — An Ajax resident who received someone else’s medical information from the Ajax-Pickering hospital hopes the situa- tion is unique. Sid Ballik was faxed the medical records of a man he does not know in July. According to Mr. Ballik, 72, he called the hospital to tell them he was sent another person’s informa- tion and suggested they may want to pick it up, but the hospital employee he spoke to sluffed it off. “No one ever came,” he said. “It looks like (they) don’t care.” He put the papers aside and didn’t think about the issue until he recently sorted through his desk and came across them. He showed the documents to the News Advertis- er, trusting no one else would see them. The cover sheet of the fax indicates it did in fact come from Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP) hospital on July 22, and that it was intended to go to Ballycliffe Lodge, a retire- ment home in Ajax. The six pages Mr. Ballik received include the patient’s medical his- tory, a physical examination, medications, family history, social history, lab results and the physician’s impression. “I think that’s awful because I wonder how many times this has happened,” Mr. Ballik said. Dave Brazeau, the Rouge Valley Health System’s (RVHS) director of public affairs and community relations, said in an inter- view the hospital takes the situation very seriously. “The Rouge Valley Health System takes patients’ privacy very seriously, and obvi- ously our patients are our No. 1 priority,” he said. But, this is the first time he’s heard of such a situation at RVAP. “I’m sure other hospitals have had vari- ous issues and that’s why they use their disclaimer,” Mr. Brazeau said. The disclaimer at the bottom of the fax from RVAP says if any information is re- ceived in error, the sender should be noti- fied immediately and the copy should be destroyed. Although Mr. Ballik said he called the hospital, Mr. Brazeau said no one knew of the situation until the News Advertiser contacted him, for which he was thankful. “We don’t know why the fax was with this person since July,” he said. The privacy co-ordinator from the hos- pital retrieved the papers last Monday. Al- though Mr. Brazeau couldn’t discuss the patient’s specific case, he said as protocol, the hospital is required to retrieve the docu- ment, contact the person it was intended for and apologize. Finally, RVHS has to find ways of avoiding a similar situation in the future. Although the hospital is diligent with verifying phone numbers, he said “we will look to see how we can do it better.” If anyone receives a document that’s not intended for them, they’re asked to call the hospital at 905-683-2320 and ask for the public affairs department. But, according to Mr. Brazeau, “we don’t expect it to happen again.” Mr. Ballik is pleased the papers are safely back at the hospital. Medical records faxed to wrong person Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Sid Ballik was faxed another person’s medical records from the diagnostic imaging department at the Ajax-Pickering hospital. Personal information has been obscured in this photo. GO connects DurhamGO connects Durham NEWS/7 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 Classes assemble to watch U.S. president sworn in By Stefanie Swinson sswinson@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s a day students at Car- ruthers Creek Public School won’t soon forget. Children from Grades 2 to 8 crammed into the gymnasium Tuesday morning to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States of America, live on television. “I’m really glad Obama won,” said Grade 7 student Nelysha Damji. “He’s going to help a lot of people.” The gymnasium erupted with applause each time Mr. Obama appeared on screen or his name was announced. “They’re watching history in the making,” said school principal Jacqui Steer. Ms. Steer wanted her students to remem- ber this day, just like she remembers being a kid when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. “To actually have lived during that time to see that history unfold and to see Barack Obama become president of the United States, the first black man to become presi- dent of the United States is pretty amazing. It really is incredible,” said Ms. Steer. The words “yes we can” lined the hall- ways of the Ajax elementary school. Students studied Mr. Obama in the weeks leading up to the inauguration. Grade 5 student Michella Ballah couldn’t take her eyes off the screen as President Obama was sworn in. “Some people say you can’t be what you want to be, but he just proved that you can,” she said. Katie Skinner drawn to ‘bigger movement’ By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Missing law school classes wasn’t going to stop Katie Skinner from taking part in a transformational campaign. Now in her third year of law school at the University of British Columbia, Ms. Skinner was one of thousands of volunteers who helped with the Barack Obama campaign. “I was really drawn to the movement, to Barack Obama, when he did his speech at the Democratic convention in 2004. I read both his books and I watched his rise,” said the Ajax resident. “A friend was going to the States” to help with the Obama campaign, she said. “I hopped in a car with four young activists I didn’t know.” They went to Snohomish County, north of Seattle, in Washington state last February. “We were in a small, crowded office,” she said. “We slept on the floor of the campaign office.” The volunteers made phone calls and “knocked on doors, explaining why we sup- ported Barack and they should as well,” she said. “I did miss quite a bit of school and most of my professors were understanding,” Ms. Skinner said. She describes the Obama campaign as “a bigger movement that transcends borders. It’s about millions of people working co- operatively together to find solutions we all face together.” In March of last year, she went to the Dal- las-Fort Worth area for the Texas caucus and primary, what’s known as the Texas two- step. She also worked again in Washington state and was in Virginia in the lead up to the Nov. 4 election. Virginia was a key battleground state and had been Republican territory. There isn’t anyone similar to Mr. Obama in Canada politics, she said. “No, I couldn’t point to one leader who embodies those characteristics. Obama has been incredibly successful articulating this change. “It’s not about Obama the individual. We have a lot to learn,” she said. Younger people aren’t interested in the “same generational debates, the politics as usual, right versus left,” she said. “I don’t see it, despite the need here, un- less we’re able to move forward in a spirit of reconciliation, and not hyper-partisanship. The young aren’t apathetic. We’re sick of the usual debates. We’re tired of it,” Ms. Skinner said. “Never say never” is what she said about getting involved in politics sometime in the future. “What this has done is its instilled a great sense of hope and what we can do to unite people. I hope that spirit stays with me. Where it takes me, I can’t say,” she said. Submitted photo Katie Skinner left law school to help Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Ajax woman worked on Obama campaign Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Carruthers Creek Public School student Ricky Thomas cheers as Barack Obama is sworn in as the next president of the United States. The students watched the inauguration on television. Ajax students mark history in making newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video at newsdurhamregion.com Carruthers Creek Public School students Jocelyn Molinari, Nitara Walker and Henna Asgharie cheer as Barack Obama is sworn in as the next presi- dent of the United States. 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OSHAWA, ON L1H 4A3 MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Credit Card, Cheque, Money Order, Cash or Debit) PHONE: 905-436-3211 OR 1-800-408-9619 GENERAL INTEREST WINTER 2009 BROKEN WINDSHIELD? ■Custom Upholstery ■Boat Tops ■Mooring Covers ■Automotive & Marine Interiors ■Convertible Tops AUTO GLASS & CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY www.premiereautosalon.com 1010 Brock Road South (Northwest corner at Bayly) 905-831-4290 Serving Durham Since 1985 $300.00 Deductible We Pay Up To based on insurance coverage THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com ‘Had it not been for the actions of the DRPS officer, more people would have been hurt, if not killed’ DURHAM — The police officer who shot and killed the man re- sponsible for a brutal attack on an Oshawa family last November has been cleared by the province’s Spe- cial Investigations Unit (SIU). SIU deputy director James Cor- nish said Thursday there are no reasonable grounds to believe the Durham Regional Police officer committed a criminal offence when he fatally shot Gino Petralia. On Nov. 29, Rick and Leslie Kelly were in their Glen Street town- house with their three young sons and Rick’s 13-year-old half brother -- Mr. Petralia’s son -- when Mr. Petralia kicked in the front door. Police said he attacked both par- ents and their two youngest sons, ages three and five, with a knife, as the two older boys ran for safety. In the struggle that ensued, Ms. Kelly was able to call 911 and tried to defend herself with a hammer grabbed from the kitchen counter. When police arrived at the home, Mr. Petralia came outside and threatened an officer with the hammer before forcing his way into another townhouse unit, SIU of- ficials say. Police repeatedly told him to drop the hammer and the fatal shot was fired when Mr. Petralia swung the hammer at the man living in the second townhouse. Richard and Leslie Kelly died of stab wounds sustained in the attack, as did their youngest son, three-year-old Nathan Kelly. Riley Kelly, 5, was seriously injured. The SIU assigned six investiga- tors and two forensic identification investigators to the case. “It is clear that Mr. Petralia was bent on murder that day and un- fortunately he carried out his in- tent,” Mr. Cornish said. “Mr. and Mrs. Kelly lost their lives, as did one of their young sons, despite the best efforts of these parents to protect their family. Had it not been for the actions of the DRPS officer, more people would have been hurt, if not killed. I believe the use of deadly force was legally justified in this situation and this tragic case is closed.” The SIU is a civilian agency that investigates cases of serious inju- ries and deaths involving the po- lice. SIU clears cop who shot Kelly family attacker By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham has at least $377 million worth of shovel-ready infrastructure projects that could generate 4,300 jobs. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is lobbying the federal government to invest in infrastructure to stimulate the economy. The organization, of which Durham Region is a mem- ber, released a list of 1,100 projects that are ready to go, but are not budgeted in municipalities’ 2009 budgets. If the federal government in- vested the almost $14 billion it would take to cover all the projects, 150,000 jobs would be created, said the FCM. Durham’s 26 items on the list include water, sewage, roads and bridges. Among them are $80 mil- lion for improving existing roads, $18.4 million for guardrails, $3 mil- lion for the rehabilitation of two bridges, and $86 million total for four different upgrades to the Duf- fins Creek sewage plant. “I think one of the best ways to get people working and catch up on infrastructure projects is if money flows and projects that are not normally budgeted for can move up,” said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, who is Durham’s representative on the FCM board. Mr. Anderson said there’s no fluff on Durham’s list and he expects the Region would be fully accountable for how the money is spent, should the federal government approve it. “Some of our sewers and water pipes are very old. Some of our roads and bridges need a lot of work. This is an opportunity to catch up on a lot of that.” The biggest item on the list is $140 million for the replacement of polybutylene service connections, which connect homes to munici- pal watermains. Polybutylene was used as a substitute for copper pip- ing starting in the 1970s in many areas of Canada and the United States. They’re prone to rupturing because the plastic has chemically broken down over time and most municipalities stopped using it in the late 1980s. Polybutylene is used in about 25,000 locations in Dur- ham and in most subdivisions built during that time period. As it stands, the Region is gradually replacing the piping and paying for it out of the water portion of the works budget. “It’s not standing up to what was originally thought it would and there’s a fair amount of it in the Region and it would take us years and years to replace it,” said Mr. Anderson. Federal money to replace the pipes would accelerate the pace and could generate almost 1,600 jobs. 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Pickering (Hub Plaza) 683-7235 683-2888 839-9244 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 Durham projects could create 4,300 jobs Top five ticket items Replacement of polybutylene service connections across Durham (water) Cost: $140,000,000 Jobs generated: 1,598 Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant expansion (sewage) Cost: $82,240,000 Jobs generated: 939 Critical road rehabilitation (roads) Cost: $80,000,000 Jobs generated: 913 Oshawa Water Supply Plant upgrades (water) Cost: $14,000,000 Jobs generated: 160 Zone 1 feedermain on Brock Road (water) Cost: $9,725,000 Jobs generated: 111 SUDOKU Now online and updated daily at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com We think... e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Cherrywood residents weren’t slow off the mark on odour facility issue To the editor: Re: ‘Residents need to stay up to date on local issues’, Karem Allen letter, News Advertiser, Jan. 7. Karem Allen is mistaken in suggesting Cherrywood residents haven’t stayed in touch with local issues, specifically the massive raw sewage vent pipe planned for their neighbourhood. The facility will filter and release odour from millions of litres of untreated sew- age - all from York Region - before it reaches the treatment plant in south Pickering. Area residents have every right to object and will continue to do so. Given the prevailing wind direction, the rest of Pickering and Ajax might also have concerns. Perhaps not surprisingly, the consul- tants hired by York Region to inform the public and solicit comments have done an imperfect job. They sent meet- ing notices to residents in sealed, plain, un-addressed envelopes. Most were discarded unopened. Since the first few residents showed up at a meeting at Pine Ridge Secondary School and began asking questions, the information from those consultants has been somewhat vague and occasionally contradic- tory. A cynic might think they weren’t really trying to engage the community in informed discussion. Cherrywood residents have been quick and effective in raising awareness. That their efforts were only reported recently doesn’t mean they’ve been disinterested or lazy. Mrs. Allen might take her own advice and become informed before she criticizes. Don Harvey Pickering Mom strongly opposes full-day, everyday kindergarten To the editor: Re: ‘Fingers crossed for full-time kin- dergarten’, Crystal Crimi column, News Advertiser, Jan. 9. I am a full-time working mother of three. I disagree with the column! Yes, hav- ing a full-day kindergarten program for children four-to-five years of age is less expensive on the parents. But at what cost for the children! (And don’t think that the day cares won’t up their prices to make up for the loss of the kids every- day). My experience with having my children both in a day-care setting and having them in every day 1/2-day junior kinder- garten and senior kindergarten programs at school is they are completely different. At day care they are learning and have a routine day (but they also get one to two naps). Some of the afternoon naps are two hours. A much more relaxed envi- ronment, not as much focus on learning. I also have nieces and nephews who go to JK and SK full-day every other day, with a full day to recover after spending all day at school. It is way too long of a day for the kids to be at school for a full- day everyday! I would love to save some money but it is not worth having cranky, over-stimu- lated kids to save a few dollars! At that point they wouldn’t be learning very much. Plus, they have their whole lives to be learning at school...I think as a society we are way too hard on our kids and push them to do things way too early for their ages! I am keeping my fingers crossed that we DON’T get a full-day every day pro- gram for JK and SK! I have one more still at home who will be going to JK in 2010. I hope the Ontario government keeps it the way it is now. As they say... “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” Lisa Zambri Pickering Theft of magnetic ribbons upsetting To the editor: What a sad day it is when someone decides to steal a support our troops and also a breast cancer magnetic ribbon off a car. David Avery Oshawa e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 21, 2009A/P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Obama could be good neighbour A fter all the celebrating, cham- pagne-sipping and speech-mak- ing, the real hard work begins today for the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. As historic as his victory was, the first black President of the USA is faced with monumental problems, many of which he will deal with in concert with his neighbour to the north. First and foremost for Mr. Obama will be the faltering economy. It was clearly the No. 1 issue in last year’s presidential campaign and it dominated debate in the United States and around the world as markets collapsed last fall. As gas prices rose and jobs were lost in droves, politicians fretted about what to do as the seasons changed from autumn to winter. Prime Minister Stephen Harper counts himself lucky to be the first host of the new President. He will get the chance to bend Mr. Obama’s ear on a whole range of issues when the American leader comes to Ottawa for a visit, likely later this winter. Mr. Harper will surely talk about the steps the pair can take to bol- ster job creation, strengthen Canada-U.S. trade, improve border security and deal with the inevitable question of Canada’s long-term commitment in Afghanistan. This last question is of paramount importance. With the number of dead soldiers at 107 so far, the Canadian appe- tite to extend the mission beyond 2011 will be difficult to measure. At the very least it will require a serious debate in Parliament before any leader can give the President or the United Nations a commitment to extend the mission, which has already been twice prolonged by two-year terms. Mr. Obama has promised the American people he will withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq within 16 months but has also said he believes the real terrorist threat lies in Afghanistan. That suggests he expects to dig in and make a stand where Canada has been doing the heavy lifting for the past few years. On the economy and on help to the auto industry, Mr. Obama has been very encouraging when it comes to lending a hand to General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. If electoral support stands for anything going forward look for the Pres- ident to be helpful to the states which backed him, the border states which have a strong link to Canada. He could be the President we’ve been looking for- ward to for a long time. This Week Will Barack Obama be a: great president good president average president poor president Last Week What measures should Jim Flaherty take in his Jan. 27 budget? Cut taxes to help create jobs: 62% Open up employment insurance in Ontario: 30% Bail out more companies to save jobs: 8% Votes: 257 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com On the GO for a year By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It takes but a glance at the horde of commuters swarming Durham’s GO stations every weekday to understand the service is one of the seals that fastens the region together. Starting with daily service to Pickering, the ubiquitous green and white GO trains have been running to Durham Region since 1967 when GO Transit was first launched. Now, every municipality sees some level of service, with the trains run- ning along the lakeshore to Oshawa and buses to the rest of the region, including north to Beaverton. Despite a period of cutbacks in the 1990s, GO Transit has grown exponentially since its first year when it carried 4.5 million passengers. Now, 55 million passengers take the GO each year, which equates to more than 200,000 people every weekday. The majority of them, four-fifths, take the train. Of those folks, 95 per cent travel to and from Union Station. The Lakeshore East train line, which serves Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa in Durham, carries 44,000 passengers every weekday. That’s more than the entire population of Bowmanville. And, in the coming years, the plan is for more service, including train line exten- sions into Bowmanville, Uxbridge and the planned Seaton community in north Pickering. In fact, growth in our commu- nities is intertwined with access to GO. It’s one of the reasons downtown Pickering and downtown Oshawa have been identi- fied as urban growth centres. Over the next year, this newspaper will look at exactly what GO service means for our community. We’ll ride the rails in the morning rush, look at problems in the system, including complaints of late- ness and the parking crunch at some sta- tions. We’ll also look at how GO compares to other train systems in the world and what’s coming up in the future. But, most of all, we want to hear from you. With GO Transit reporting 80 per cent of train riders and 60 per cent of bus riders choose GO when they have other options, we want to know why people choose it. Tell us your stories of riding GO Transit-- the good, the bad and the ugly- - by e-mailing rszekely@durhamregion. com. Next month, we take the train. GO connects DurhamGO connects Durham Ron Pietroniro/ Metroland A GO Train crosses into Oshawa from the Whitby station. More than 44,000 in Durham take the train every day. GO by the numbers - With more than 200,000 passengers per day and 55 million per year, GO has the fifth highest commuter rider- ship in North America - Seven train lines with 59 train sta- tions cover 390 route kilometres - GO runs 183 weekday train trips with 40 train sets, which include 71 loco- motives and 448 bi-level train cars - GO also has 15 bus terminals and 384 buses - 454 weekday bus trips cover 2,525 route kilometres - A population of six million is served from Hamilton in the west to Newcastle in the east and Barrie in the north - Four-fifths of the passengers ride the rails and one-fifth take the bus - 95 per cent of train passengers travel to and from Union Station A timeline for GO Transit 1967, GO train service, including a stop in Pickering, established 1970, GO bus service established, initially to extend the Lakeshore train line. 1974, Georgetown line added 1978, Richmond Hill line added, Bi-level cars added 1979, GO train concourse at Union Station opens 1981, Milton line added 1982, Bradford and Stouffville lines added 1988, Regular train service to Ajax and Whitby 1990, Train service extended to Oshawa 1993, Government cutbacks cancel off-peak and weekend trains to Oshawa, Ajax and Whitby 1995, First wheelchair accessible platforms and cars 1996, GO begins advertising on the outside of train cars 1998, Cost of GO Transit downloaded to the municipalities 2000, All-day GO train service re-instated in Ajax and Whitby and extended to Oshawa 2002, Province takes back responsibility for GO 2006, Weekend and holiday train service extended to Oshawa 2008, Double-decker buses introduced We want to hear from you Tell us your tales of riding the GO trains and buses. Why do you choose GO and how does it compare to the alternatives? What frustrates you about the system? What do you like best? What do you want to see in the future? Share the stories that stick out in your mind. Snap a photo or shoot a quick vid with your cell phone and show us what you see day-to-day on your commute. Long lines? Big snow banks? Great cups of coffees? Perhaps shoot a venting vlog at the end of your day. We want to see it all. E-mail regional reporter Reka Szekely at rszekely@durhamregion.com. 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Jan. 21 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Jan. 27 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Jan. 28 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Feb. 2 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Feb. 5 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Feb. 9 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Feb. 11 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Call For Nominations! The City of Pickering is excited to be able to honour one local senior for their outstanding accomplishments. To be eligible for the award, the individual must be over 65 years and has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Please let us know about the nominee in one page. Nominations are due by February 13, 2009 Mail or drop off nomination to: Supervisor, Culture & Recreation One the Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 One senior will be selected and invited to a recognition ceremony on Sunday, June 6, 2009 as part of the City of Pickering’s Seniors Month Celebration. Submit a nomination today! For more information, call 905.683.6582 ext. 3223 or visit the website at cityofpickering.com The Council of the City of Pickering is inviting applications from Pickering property owners or residents, 18 years of age or older to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees: ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Role is to advise Council on its accessibility plan and review selected site plans and drawings for new building and development. Applications from the disabled community is encouraged. Meets every fourthWednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. HERITAGE PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE EstablishedundertheauthorityoftheOntarioHeritage Act for the purpose of advising Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas to advise Council on programs to increase public awareness of heritage conservation issues. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. PICKERING MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE RoleistoadviseCouncilonmattersoftheestablishment, management and maintenance of the Pickering Museum Advisory Committee. Meets approximately five times per year. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to fill vacancies on any of the above Committees, please submit a letter of interest and/ or application to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The application form is available on the City’s website. Debi A.Wilcox, CMO, CMM III City Clerk, City of Pickering OneThe Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Fax: 905.420.9685 Email: dwilcox@cityofpickering.com VACANCY ON ADVISORY COMMITTEES City of Pickering Sidewalk Snow Removal By-Law 6650/06 The City of Pickering’s Sidewalk Snow Removal By-law requires each owner or occupant to clear any snow or ice from the sidewalk in front of oradjacent totheirpropertywithin24hoursaftertheaccumulationofthe snow. This applies to both occupied and vacant properties. If the owner or occupant fails to clear the sidewalk, the City of Pickering willarrangefortheremovalofthesnowandincludeabillforthisservice onthenextpropertytaxbill. ChargesforfailuretocomplywiththeBy-law may also be laid, with fines upon conviction of up to $5,000. PleasehelpensurepedestrianshavesafepassagealongourCitysidewalks and clear sidewalks promptly! Pleasecontact the City of PickeringCustomerCareCenter at 905.683.7575 or customercare@cityofpickering.com ifyou have any questions or concerns. 2008Cwardsivic TheCityofPickeringwillonceagainbepresentingCivicAwards to members of the community who have exemplified outstandingserviceandachievementsduring 2008. We invite and encourage you to submit nominations for individuals, groups, and businesses who have made a significantcontributiontotheCityofPickering. Nominationforms areavailable online at cityofpickering.com andinallCityfacilities. Allnominationsmustbereceivedby the City of Pickering’s Customer Care Centre by Thursday, February12,2009at4:00pm.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,please contacttheCustomerCareCentre. phone 905.683.7575 TTY 905.420.1739 toll free 1.877.420.4666 email customercare@cityofpickering.com EVENTS @ your library Programs for Adults 905.831.6265 www.picnet.org Wednesday, January 28th 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Central Library Where to Invest Your RRSP Money Join personal fi nance author Gail Bebee for an information-packed talk on what you need to consider when making your RRSP contribution this year. Discover the Magic of Artfest Saturday, May 23, 2009 Artists and Performerswantedto participate in an: Outdoor Show & Sale of OriginalWorks Performance & InteractivePerformance Area Demonstrating Artists & InteractiveWorkshops Area Space is limited, so sign up today! 905.420.4620 cityofpickering.com/greatevents details and applications available Original artby Judith JewerHurry on over for ... 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation Wii Family Fit Gallery Family Fit Games Family Story Time Family Fit Yoga Family Fit Pilates Girlz/Boyz Club Family Creative Fun Family Art Family Kindergym The Family Rec Room Parent & Tot Swim Family Swim Basic First Aid Clinic Parent & Tot Skate Family Stick & Puck Family Skate Family Squash Clinic Family Squash Family Mini Tennis Tactile Room & more to come! All these family activities free with your FAMILY DAY PASSPORT ~ ON SALE FEB. 9 only $10 per family! ages and schedule online VENDORS WANTED PETAPOLOOZA TRADE SHOW Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex cityofpickering.com/animals under What’s New 905.683.2760 ext. 2271 We are looking for animal related businesses who are interested in purchasing a booth for this event. As a vendor you will have the opportunity to display, educate and/or sell your products while at the show. Please note, this event is free to the public. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com C U S T O MER APPRECIATION D A Y1/2 PRICE SA L E1/2 PRICE SA L E SATURDAY JANUARY 24TH • ONE DAY ONLY • SALE STARTS AT 9:00AM DQ® LOG CAKE reg. $15.99 .......$8.00$8.00 8” DQ® CAKE reg. $22.99 ....$11.50$11.50 10” DQ® CAKE reg. $26.99 ....$13.50$13.50 DQ® SHEET CAKE reg. $34.99 ....$17.50$17.50 8” BLIZZARD® CAKE reg. $25.99 ....$13.00$13.00 10” BLIZZARD® CAKE reg. $30.99 ....$15.50$15.50 TAKE HOME TREATS reg. $11.99 .......$6.00$6.00 Buster Bar®, Dilly Bar®, DQ®Sandwich DQ® TREATZZA PIZZA™ reg. $9.99 .........$5.00$5.00 1/2 PRICE DQ® TREATS PEANUT BUSTERPEANUT BUSTER®® PARFAITPARFAIT reg. $4.59 $2.30 SUNDAE HOTHOT DOGDOG reg. $2.99 $1.50 DOUBLE DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERCHEESEBURGERSmall reg. $2.79 $1.40 Medium reg. $3.39 $1.70 Large reg. $3.99 $2.00 reg. $3.79 $1.90 Dairy Queen® a family owned & operated business, has been a part of your neighborhood for over 60 years. We appreciate your business & would like to show you by holding our Annual Customer Appreciation Day Sale. Many of your favourites will once again be at 1/2 price. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. *Not valid with any other coupons or offers. Does not include special cake orders (walk-in only). Punch cards cannot be used on this day. DRIVE THRU PICKERING LOCATIONS Pickering Town Centre 905-839-7727 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665open regular mall hours Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Carrier of The Week Tristan Today’s carrier of the week is Tristan. Tristan enjoys hockey and soccer. Tristan has received a dinner voucher from Subway & McDonald’s. 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D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax 465 Bayly St. W. #5, Ajax FREE COMPUTER TRAINING • Intro to Computers • Internet • Email • Word • Excel COURSES OFFERED: Coordinated by Durham Region CAP Network In Partnership with: www.dce.ca On-line at 905-436-3211 • 800-408-9619REGISTER TODAY Computer training delivered by Durham Continuing Education EACH CITIZEN IN DURHAM REGION IS ENTITLED TO 2 FREE COURSES VISIT WWW.DREN.ORG FOR A FULL SCHEDULE In Pickering • Ajax • Whitby • Oshawa • Clarington • Scugog • Uxbridge • Brock SOME CLASSES ARE FILLED LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE durhamregion.comP PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 Youths charged in Pickering swarming PICKERING — Ten youths have been charged after an investigation into a swarming in Pickering that left two young victims badly beaten. Durham police launched the probe after a report of a fight Jan. 10 at the Pickering Recreation Centre on Valleyfarm Road. Police said a crowd had gathered to watch two youths fight and several bystanders jumped in, kicking and punching two victims, one into uncon- sciousness. Both victims required medical attention but are recovering, police said. No weapons were used during the attack. During a two-day sweep this week police rounded up 11 victims, all of whom have been charged with assault causing bodily harm. The sus- pects’ identities are protected by law. An investigation continues. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2565 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. GET LOCAL 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A series of forums are being held across Durham Re- gion to gather input on a study aimed at increasing volunteerism. Specifically, the study carried out by the Community Develop- ment Council Durham (CDCD) seeks to find ways of recruiting more women and newcomers to Canada to volunteer with youths sports and recreation. “Women and newcomers are under-represented in volunteer- ism. Why is this happening and is there anything we can do in supporting them,” asked Rebecca Fortin of the CDCD. A hope is the study results and recommendations will be used to support volunteers and help them in “using their skills the best they can, to give back to the commu- nity,” Ms. Fortin said. Among the questions posed were, is it time constraints that keep women from volunteering more, or is it not having “credibil- ity on the field and ice,” she asked. Another reason could be not having child care to free up time to volunteer, Ms. Fortin said. As for newcomers to Canada, it may be not being aware of op- portunities that are available, she said. The study took two years to com- plete and involved the completion of more than 200 surveys by a vari- ety of sports and recreation groups in Durham. There were also inter- views and focus groups to gather more information on the process of volunteering and to come up with ways to remove barriers that prevent women and newcomers from volunteering. With the upcoming forums, there are two major things the CDCD would like to see happen. “One is municipalities look at their strategies for their own work,” she said, noting the other is to get “suggestions from groups.” “Hopefully, this work will help them in recruitment,” Ms. Fortin said of the study. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 PAGE 11 Pdurhamregion.com Study looks at ways to recruit more women and immigrant volunteers Local forum date • Jan. 26, 7 to 9 p.m., in the Rotary Room of the main Ajax Public Library branch.BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, IN MEMORIAMS AND MOREmilestonesdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 Manager says bus drivers accommodate special requests for stop when possible By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — An Oshawa man who uses a wheelchair says Durham Region Transit is not doing enough to accommodate his needs during the winter. Corey Jasvins said he regularly asks tran- sit drivers to stop at side streets instead of regular bus stops when dropping him off because the stops are often snowy and icy and it’s easier to manoeuvre his wheelchair on the road. But, he says drivers don’t always comply. Last week, on Monday, he said this escalated into a battle on a DRT bus. “Last night I nearly got arrested because they didn’t want to help me off,” Mr. Jasvins said the day after the incident. He was riding the 916 Rossland bus east- bound in Oshawa and asked the driver to drop him off at a side street. But, as the bus got closer to the street, he said he was told it wasn’t a valid stop. Instead, the driver pulled up at a regular stop. Mr. Jasvins refused to get off the bus, the situation escalated and a supervisor was called. Mr. Jasvins said he was told he would be charged with trespass- ing if he didn’t get off the bus. He admits to losing his temper and using foul language, but says the frustration with DRT has been building over time. “A lot of stops are ridiculous out there and it’s not accessible,” said Mr. Jasvins, adding that, to be fair, some drivers are accommo- dating and helpful. DRT investigated the incident, said Phil Meagher, deputy general manager of opera- tions. He said drivers often accommodate special requests for stops, such as when women want to stop closer to home after dark. “We do everything to ensure the safety of our passengers and the location that was requested by this person was in the driver’s opinion unsafe.” There was a snowbank at the alterna- tive stop and the driver couldn’t deploy the ramp, but the regular stop was cleared of snow. Further, Mr. Meagher said there were several witnesses to the incident who said Mr. Jasvins and his companion were swear- ing and belligerent. “They were very uncivil and very rude.” Still, accessibility is a concern for DRT. Many of DRT’s 2,600 bus stops are not ac- cessible, said Mr. Meagher. “The majority of them are on the grass boulevards and not on the hard-surface boulevards, so it’s a major cost factor and a major undertaking to upgrade them.” The transit organization is working on making the system fully acces- sible, but it’s an expensive and lengthy pro- cess. The current cost estimate is $13.6 mil- lion over 18 years, although recent reports to the transit executive committee indicate that figure will likely rise. Rider complains transit stops inaccessible in winter Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Corey Jasvins has been having problems with Durham Region Transit. He says the bus stops are not accessible in the winter due to snow not cleared. RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com FIRST MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” ~ Infants to 14 years. montessorilearningcentre.com 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING P: 905-509-1722 QUALITY EDUCATION IN ONE LOCATION Results Today Skills for Tomorrow www.gradeexpectations.cawww.gradeexpectations.ca • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills ® AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up When your child comes home from school, his work day isn’t over. There is still homework to be done. 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And, while you’d have to be in Washington to see the new president in per- son, you can see some unique representations of the man right here in Durham. The Cultural Expressions art gallery in Ajax until Jan. 31 is featuring the works of artist Esam Safi. He works in the unique medium of fosayfisand (pronounced foe-say-fee-sand), in which coloured sand is placed on a glue-based canvas. Safi has created a number of fosayfisand images of Obama, including the above-titled ‘The Hour has Come’. Cultural Expressions is at 62 Old Kingston Rd. It’s open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 905-427-2412, e-mail culturalexpressions@sympatico.ca or visit www.culturalexpressions.ca. North Durham artist draws his lines in the sand Abstract works on display this month in Port Perry By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com PORT PERRY — After a 20-year hiatus, Michael Black, the artist, is back. An exhibit of his works, Sand Paintings, is the first of the year at the Kent Farndale Gal- lery. It is the first exhibit of his work in 20 years, said the Cartwright resident, who teaches English at Port Perry High School. “It’s kind of fun to start all over again, when you’re 50,” he said. Black studied art through high school and college but turned to teaching for a career. “I didn’t have time in my life to do my art for about 20 years,” he said. A family trip to Holland changed that. Visits to numerous art galleries, viewing works of art, brought him back to art in 2006, he said. With encouragement, particularly from PPHS art teacher Meredith Bingham, herself an art- ist, Black got back to his art. “I have a background in late modern ab- straction,” he said. “I feel it leaves lots of room for interpretation by people, based on their experiences.” He also likes textures and uses sand to cre- ate texture in his paintings. He uses acrylic, glue and sand on canvas, creating colourful, gritty abstracts. He uses wet sand to create more pronounced textures and dry sand to create more even effects. “I have always loved texture for its meta- phorical ability to replicate the shapes and form of both natural and altered environ- ments,” he said in his artist statement. “Tex- ture can also be used as a symbol for the effects of time in life, and as a means to repre- sent growth and decay, erosion and change.” He is also influenced by his love of “the roll- ing landscape of southern Ontario,” especially that around his Cartwright home. “I love where I live. I like the landscape here,” he said. “Some of them (paintings) feel a bit like landscapes.” Black said he generally has ideas in mind when he begins a work, usually based on drawings. But the execution of those can often veer in other directions. Works can take any- where from a few days to months, he said. His works are on display in the gallery at Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water St., until Jan. 28. You can also see his works at www.mi- chaeljbblack.com. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ajacian King of the badminton coaches Earns Ontario University Athletics’ honour for fifth time in 11 years AJAX — Even though he captured a major university award four previous times, long-time Ajax badminton coach Wayne King was nonetheless delighted when No. 5 was bestowed upon him re- cently. For the fifth time in 11 years, the Uni- versity of Toronto Varsity Blues badminton head coach has picked up Ontario Uni- versity Athletics (OUA) coach-of-the-year honours. “I was surprised,” said King of the award that’s voted on by other OUA badminton coaches. The Blues record for the 2008 season was 39 wins and 26 losses in match play in the six-team OUA league. In the playoffs, the Blues picked up their fourth consecutive bronze medal at the 2008 OUA Badminton Championships at McMaster University in Hamilton. King noted the women’s program at the U of T was particularly strong this year, finishing as the No. 1 team in the OUA this year. The men, on the other hand, finished at No. 3. The retired Ajax High School teacher notes he’s in awe of the calibre of players in the OUA, especially the players on his U of T squads, whose commitment to the game is unparalleled. “The players are committed and they’re older, so the decision to train and to fund- raise is done totally on their own,” he says. The U of T team, in particular, is home to a number of international players, in- cluding one from Beijing and two others from Hong Kong. The team has a number of out-of-province players from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. King says he’s in the process of bringing some high-calibre university badminton to Ajax next month as the Quebec-On- tario Challenge will be played at Ajax High School. It will feature players from Montre- al’s Laval University as well as those from the U of T, Western and Waterloo. Well known for summer training camps in Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and even on Baffin Island, the emphasis in King’s program has always been on improvement both athletically and academically for his athletes. King has served as head coach for Cen- tral Ontario at the Ontario Winter Games (three times), head coach for Ontario at the Canada Winter Games (1991) and ex- change coach for the 1987 Ontario prov- ince-Jiangsu province (China) Sports Ex- change. He has also earned OBA Coach of the Year honours on three separate occasions and, in 1998, received the highest award given by the Ontario Badminton Associa- tion (OBA), the Keith Hollands Award, in recognition of his contributions to the de- velopment of badminton in Ontario. In 2008, King was awarded the Coaching Excellence Award in Ontario by the OBA. In addition to his coaching activities with the Blues, King has also been head coach at the Harwood Phoenix Junior Badminton Club since 1972 (36 seasons) and head coach of the Ajax High School Rams varsity team since 1986 (22 seasons). The latter has produced several provincial cham- pions both at the OBA level and OFSAA high school championships, as well as two national junior champions, Heather van Patter and Nathaniel Allard. News Advertiser file photo Wayne King relaxes in his former office at Ajax High School. Once again he’s the Ontario University Athletics’ badminton coach of the year. Knights’ tyke selects overcome two-goal deficit to take Ajax tourney Team beats Whitby, Milton and Clarington squads to reach final AJAX — The Ajax Knights tyke ‘Red’ select hockey team emerged as champions from their own Ajax tournament recently. The Ajacians went undefeated for the en- tire weekend, beating out teams from Whitby, Milton and Clarington to advance to the fi- nals. The Knights beat the Clarington Thunder White team in an exciting final game, coming back to win it 5-2 after starting out with a two- goal deficit at the end of the first period. “The boys really played as a team. Their passing was solid and they did a great job of forechecking and backchecking,” said head coach Gary Katsis. “We are really proud of their achievement.” Last month, the team was finalists in a Niagara Fall, N.Y. tournament and Ajax tykes have also had a solid start to their regular sea- son, with a 12-5-2 record, currently battling for the third spot in their 13-team division. The team is part of the York-Simcoe loop, facing teams from as far north as Barrie and as far east as Clarington. Team members are Connor Clark-Baba, Eric Bonk, Matthew Delong, Aidan Dicker- son, Kolby Fralic, Dustin Hutton, Dawson Jordan, Steven Katsis, Aidan Kilgannon, Shawn Lovecchio, Connor McMichael, Bran- don Northcott, Jacob Sherr, Jordan Simmons, Rhys Strongman and Erik Tomovski Gary Katsis coaches the team, assisted by Tyler Kilgannon and goalie coach Aaron Dickerson. The managers are Shaun Fralic, Annika and Nick Tomovski, the trainer is Shawn Northcott and the assistant trainer is Murray McMichael. Submitted photo The Ajax Knights tyke ‘Red’ select hockey team bounced back after falling behind 2-0 in their own tournament’s final to score the last five goals of the game and take the title. ANNANDALEANNANDALE Call 905-683-3210 Valentine’s DanceValentine’s Dance Friday, Feb. 13 starring RON MOORE & his band Geri & the Koasters $35 per person & party favours includes taxes & gratuity DELUXE DINNER TRIBUTE TO ELVIS SHOW ‘The players are committed and they’re older, so the decision to train and to fundraise is done totally on their own.’ -- BADMINTON COACH WAYNE KING ON HIS UNIVERSITY PLAYERS Engineering Associate •part-time Exceptionally well organized, you will utilize AMANDA to provide administrative and project management support to our engineering section as well as maintain files and drawings and ensure the optimal delivery of professional services. You have at least one year of experience or the equivalent, ideally a diploma in business administration, and highly developed skills utilizing AMANDA, spreadsheets, and MS Word. As we are a highly functional team, your strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are essential. Rate-of-pay: $21.18 - $23.00 per hour Please apply, by January 30th, to: HR Services, Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H9 e-mail: resumes@townofajax.com fax: (905) 686-8352 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity within the workplace. As we grow, it is important that our workforce becomes more reflective of the citizens we serve to further the diversification of ideas that make Ajax a great place to live and work. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. For more information about the Town of Ajax and our exciting career opportunities, please visit our website at: www.townofajax.com We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Do you have a good business idea? Do you have the skills and qualifications to make it happen? Are you not currently working full-time? Do you have an Employment Insurance Claim or have you had one in the past three years? Do you live in Durham Region – are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Let us help you develop your business skills through our program – learn more at our next orientation. Thursday, January 22nd at 9:45 a.m. or Monday, January 26th at 9:45 a.m. Call 905-668-4141 for information or to reserve a seat. Essential Communications Ltd. is the proud provider of the Ontario Self Employment Benefit program in Durham Region. Be Your Own Boss! Take Charge of Your Career... www.essentialcommunications.ca 101 Dundas Street West, #201, Whitby 2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-701-1201 www.medixschool.ca Interested in a career in Healthcare? Classes start soon. 2 130 La 416 w ww.me Interested in Interested in ClaCla w rence Ave. E. -701-1201 e dixsch o o l .ca a career in Healthcare?a career in Healthcare? sses start soon.sses start soon. Are you the one we’re looking for? You have a proven, successful sales record. You enjoy a base salary but embrace a commission driven pay structure. You have superior presentation skills. You are a motivated, self starter. You enjoy working with people. You are goal oriented. A marketing or related background is a defi nite asset, but transferable experience and skills will be taken into account for the right candidate. If you are interested in working hard with new and current clients to make excellent money, this might be for you. Please send your resume to dfl etcher@durhamregion.com or 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, L1S 2H5 with subject line “opportunity knocks” before January 23, 2009. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Full Time Advertising Sales Position With one of Canada’s most respected media companies Better Water Pure & Simple Culligan Water Conditioning has been serving Durham region for over 50 years. We are currently seeking SALES PROFESSIONALS for our Domestic Water Treatment Division. If you are committed to honesty and integrity, not afraid of prospecting to the direct market or working to your fullest potential, to earn an above average income, we want to speak to you. At Culligan, we offer a very rewarding and exciting work environment where you have the opportunity to expand and exceed your career aspirations. Preference will be given to those with direct sales experience, however, if you have a strong drive for success and want to be part of the largest company in a growth industry please fax your resume to: To arrange a personal interview please contact Diane at:905-841-8395,Ext 21 For further information please contact your Classifi ed Sales Representative, 905-576-9335 or email classifi eds@durhamregion.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax & Pickering INCLUDES workopolis.com AND localmarketplace.ca ALL FOR ONE PRICE! welcomes you to our next and Employment Help Get the support you need to succeed in your job search and access to job opportunities Friday, January 23, 2009 1:00pm - 3:00pm YMCA Durham Employment & Community 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (Hwy. 2 & Valley Farm Road) (905) 427-7670 Bring your resume, or we can help you make one! ® Retail/ Service Industry General Labour Offi ce Admin SUPERVISOR REQUIRED For large Brooklin childcare centre. Please respond by email to childcare.positions @hotmail.com Career Training Career Training Career Training Career Training Careers Careers Careers Careers Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Avia- tion Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed - Housing Available. CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte- nance (888)349-5387. Government Grant Programs, Tuition Refund Programs FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS WHITBY CAMPUS www.ttcc.ca CANADA’S ONLY SKID SCHOOL You may qualify to Ext.221 1818 Hopkins St. S. 1-800-805-0662 (905) 668-4211 General Help $18 HR/AVG. Order Takers needed. Upgrading Home Owners to Higher Effi ciency Hot water Heaters. Call Mike: (905) 435-0189 $20 AVG./HR POSITION TRAINING ALLOWANCE PAID DAILY!! No Experience Necessary Call: (905) 435-1052 A NEW YEAR, NEED A CHANGE? Learn how to set up, operate and build a Mini-Offi ce Outlet from your Home Computer. Check out www. aks-newbeginnings.com ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefi ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BLUELINE TAXI is seek- ing customer-oriented ac- cessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Ajax. Earn cash daily and training provided. Please call Roy or Ian 905-440- 2011 CAREER OPPORTUNITY with one of North Ameri- ca's major marketing com- panies. Are you mature, goal oriented, like a chal- lenge, and have good communication skills? Take charge of your future. Excellent income potential. No special experience or degree necessary. We will train. Contact Jill Roberts (905)434-6497 ext. 117 Career Training General Help SUPERINTENDENT East Durham area. Mature couple required. Good salary and 2-bdrm apt. Routine repairs, mainte- nance & cleaning. Some administrative duties. Cur- rent clear police check re- quired. Please send re- sumes to File #369, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Career Training General Help HOMEWORKERS need- ed!! To Assemble Prod- ucts- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Com- puter Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experi- ence Needed! FREE infor- mation at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 General Help COMMODORE TRAVEL Inc. Requires: FT Leisure Travel Consultant 8-10 years experience. CTC, TICO and or ACC Global Matrix experience. Team Player. Compensation based on experience. Ability to grow into Sr. Consultant or Asst. Mgr position. Please send re- sume by January 23rd to: commodore@bellnet.ca Subject Line: FT Travel Consultant. Serious inquir- ies only. No phone calls. Successful candidates will be contacted for an inter- view. EXPERIENCED TRAVEL agents wanted. Call 289- 200-3945 or e-mail E.A.Communications @sympatico.ca LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Please call Diana 1- 866-306-5858. NEW YEAR, New Career. 30 full-tome openings at Whitby location. No experi- ence necessary. Full train- ing provided. Call Cindy (289)220-4118 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED. $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You. Call 905.435.0518 RECEPTIONIST required in Pickering, Monday-Fri- day. $9.50/hr to start. Duties include Customer Service, Offi ce Adminis- tration, computer skills etc. Fax resume to: 905- 420-9957 or email to: kog.steve@bellnet.ca SUCCESSFUL Realtors need full time buyer agent. Training, advertising and fees paid. Unique base + commission structure. Great opportunity Phase 2/3 graduate. Email resume to agent@cindyandcraig.ca TEMPORARY POSITION, part-time truck driver for lo- cal charity. Heavy lifting and clean abstract re- quired. Contact Jennifer at (905)723-3952 TIRED OF McJOBS? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk, No Commission. Fun Work. Full Time Posi- tions Available. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Amber 905-668-5544 WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our fi nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Mur- phy 1-800-847-4128 Salon & Spa Help ESTHETICIAN ROOM and hair stylist chair for rent. Be your own boss, make your own hours, downtown Bowmanville Salon. Some estheticain equipment sup- plied. Shelley (905)697- 9997. NEW BASSETT SPA, 617 Kingston Rd, Pickering, is looking for registered mas- sage therapist. Call (905)492-2258. THE FACIAL PLACE, Es- theticians, for our spa ap- prenticeship program. Also RMT for our Whitby loca- tion. Visit www.thefacial place.com/careers Skilled & Technical Help ADAMSON SYSTEMS En- gineering has an opening in product development, for a full-time CAD/CAM engineer. Familiarity with manufacturing. Solid com- munication skills. Resumes to ben@adamsonpro audio.com Sales Help & Agents Skilled & Technical Help APPLIANCE TECHNI- CIANS full time, required immediately for Durham area. Road service and in- shop repairs for all major appliance brands. Mini- mum 5 years experience required. Valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Use of company vehicle. Benefi ts available, wages negotiable. Join Durham's Leading Appliance Retailer Celebrating 50 years in Business. Paddy's Market, 2212 Taunton Rd. Hamp- ton. Apply with resume or call 905-263-8369. Fax 905-263-1076 EXPERIENCED BENDER for custom sheet metal shop, must know how to set up and operate brake press with little supervi- sion. Prototypes and long runs. Fax resume to 905- 426-7273 or drop off at 6 Barr Rd Ajax. Sales Help & Agents Office Help CHRISTIAN ACCOUNT- ING Firm seeking part-time bookkeeper with 5-10 years experience. Quick- Books and Business Vision soft wear a must. Send resume to Lisa@ a-managementsolution. com FINANCE / OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE assist- ant 15 - 30 hours / week, some evenings until 8. People skills, bookkeeping education/experience, computer knowledge re- quired. Experience pre- ferred. Fax resume to 905-721-6880 or cgray@ oshawapsychologist.com WHITBY ACCOUNTING Practice requires full-time secretary for one year con- tract. Fax 905-668-8647. Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or To ronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com P/T Cook & Dietary Aide With long term care experience. Must have a Cooking Certifi cate or Food Service Worker Certifi cate and Food Handler Certifi cate. Please submit resumes by: January 23, 2009 Dietary Manager Extendicare Oshawa 82 Park Rd. N., Oshawa, ON L1J 4L1 Fax: (905)579-1733 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com RETIREMENT HOME RPN Lead Nurse ● Exciting '12' Hour position ● Great opportunity for growth & leadership ● We currently seek "casual" applicants Apply immediately to nblack@oakwoodretirement.com or forward resume to Noella Black The Village of Taunton Mills, 3800 Brock Street North, Whitby, ON L1R 3A5 Fax 905-666-9601 Hospital/Medical /Dental Office Help LIFE UNDERWRITING Consulting Company re- cruiting for 3 positions. Qualifi cations: Bilingual candidates in Fr./Eng. giv- en priority. Excellent atten- tion to detail. Excellent ver- bal/written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Medical & insurance terminology an asset. Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task & prioritize. Provide excellent customer service. Proven ability to work indepen- dently. Ability to work extra hours if required due to work spikes. ADMINIS- TRATIVE ASSISTANT. Responsibilities: Assign daily business to staff. Or- der medical requirements online. Manage general email inbox. Investigate & resolve issues for client companies & staff. Assist VP & AVP as required. Provide reporting/daily stats to Mgmt. Require- ments: Secondary School Graduation Diploma. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST. Respon- sibilities: Review & audit tele-interviews, ensuring quality/accuracy. Investi- gate & resolve any issues for client companies. Re- sponsible for providing day-to day training of tele- underwriters on proce- dures/processes. Manage service levels through in- ternal reporting. Provide reporting/daily stats to Mgmt. Requirements: Post Secondary School educa- tion & previous offi ce expe- rience. Impeccable spelling/grammar skills MANAGER, OPERA- TIONS. Responsibilities: Manage daily workfl ow & all non-underwriting staff. Go to person for staff. Troubleshoot problems/is- sues. Monitor re- ports/workfl ow ensuring service levels maintained. Staff /client training. Set up new client companies for tele-underwriting services. Back-up internal staff as required. Create process documentation. Provide system testing. Require- ments: Post Secondary School education. Previ- ous supervisory/team lead experience. Previous call centre experience an as- set. Impeccable spelling /grammar skills. Send re- sume to alison.abbott @bwunderwriting.com or mail to VP, Operations, BW Underwriting Services Inc., 2002-1020 Brock Road S., Pickering, Ont. L1W 3H2. Hospital/Medical /Dental Office Help MARKETING DEPART- MENT Assistant/ Receptionist required for a company with an interna- tional clientele is looking for a dedicated, outgoing and interested person to join our offi ce team. The position requires a person with an active approach to running the reception area and supporting our offi ce staff. Good phone man- ners are a must. Daily du- ties include managing the phones and various offi ce and marketing support re- lated tasks. The ideal can- didate would have experi- ence in Dreamweaver and Adobe Creative Suite, as supporting tasks may in- clude updating our web- site. Working skills in Win- dows XP and Microsoft Of- fi ce are essential. Position is located in the Whitby area. Email: receivables@live.ca Sales Help & Agents RECENTLY LAID OFF? Give sales a shot! Excel- lent commission opportu- nity. No experience neces- sary. Training provided. Call 1-800-748-4183 Hospital/Medical /Dental 1 YEAR MATERNITY leave position available for an experienced dental re- ceptionist with an exten- sive knowledge of Abel- dent. Please call (905)725- 3511 or apply with resume in person Monday-Thurs- day, 8am-5pm. Dr. J.D. Baker, 16 Brock St. W., Oshawa. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Receptionist required for maternity leave. Logic- Tech computer experience an asset. Please fax re- sume to (905)509-4667. F/T DENTAL ASSISTANT required for busy family practice in Brooklin. Please fax resume to (905)655- 7738 or email to dr.mctague@bellnet.ca PART-TIME HYGIENIST required for Modern Dental Offi ce in Whitby. Candi- date must be experienced, professional and team oriented. Email resume to dental-job@live.ca RMT WANTED in Chiro of- fi ce. Take overfl ow plus create own clientele. Wed. Fri. and Sat. Fax resume to (905)579-9260, Att: Brian. Employment WantedE SEEKING EMPLOY- MENT. Experience in warehouse work or deliv- ery. Please email to.charles@live.ca Houses for Sale $ * PUBLIC * NOTICE Durham Region Estate Sales & Foreclosures Now available to the Public. Get the Facts Free information 24hr/day: 1-800-596-2052 and use ID# 2118 Free recorded message Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your fi rst home. Free information 24hr/day: 1-800-596-2052 and Use ID# 2110 Free recorded message Apartments/ Condos for Sale$ TRIDEL CONDO for sale. Discovery Place, Picker- ing, 2-bdrms, 2-bathrooms, solarium, balcony, updated kitchen, hardwood, beauti- fully maintained, 2-parking, extra-large locker, Hudson Model, over 1100-sq ft. (905)728-3386, (905)999- 2824 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI FOR LEASE, INDUSTRI- AL UNIT with showroom space. Ideal for cabinet shop. Spray booth includ- ed if required. 4500-sq.ft. 484 Waterloo, Oshawa. March 1. No body shops/mechanical. (905)260-8721, (905)723- 1123 ext.22 FOR LEASE, INDUSTRI- AL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. (including offi ce space), 1 unit 2100-sq.ft. No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. (905)260- 8721, (905)723-1123 ext.22 INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL unit with offi ce space, 1250 sq. feet in South Oshawa (Rit- son/Bloor). Available im- mediately. Call 905-839- 9104. Offices & Business Space COMMERCIAL space available, 1200sqft. Suitable for professional offi ce. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available immediately. 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Call George 905-432-9029 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, $600 includes hydro & $750 +hydro, available Feb 1st. (416)881-5544. 110 PARK ROAD North. Enjoyable Senior Living. 2 Bedroom Suites. Starting at $960. Elegant seniors residence. Controlled apartment heating. Near Laundry facilities on every fl oor. Elevator access to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Close to Oshawa Centre & down- town. 905-431-8532. www.skylineonline.ca 1140 MARY ST. NORTH, Oshawa. Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. From $660 - $975. Near public schools. Near Durham College. Near amenities. Elevator. Security en- trance. 905-431-7752 www.skylineonline.ca Apartments & Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. New applianc- es, hardwood fl oors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/ wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. available. 905-576-2982, 905-626- 6619 2&3 BEDROOM apart- ment, spacious, recently renovated, close to Wilson and Athol. Duplex. park- ing/storage, availavble im- mediately. $800/mnth & $1000/mnth. 905-431- 6035. 2-BDRM OSHAWA spot- less triplex all new win- dows and fl ooring, 1 car parking, bus at door. refer- ences from work and previ- ous landlord. $925/month fi rst/last. No pets/smoking. Katie (905)427-2782 ext. 222 leave message 2-BEDROOM APT available anytime, newly renovated, located at 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. fridge, stove, hydro water, 1 car parking includ- ed. Call anytime (905)579- 2387. 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 3 BEDROOM apartment, central air, inground pool, laundry facilities, garage, Bowmanville, $1100 all in- clusive. Available immedi- ately. (905)718-0244. 3 BEDROOM apartment, in Courtice. $850 plus utilities. Available Feb 1st. Call Derik 905-260-9584. 3 CENTRAL OSHAWA lo- cations. Room- $450, 1- bedroom, $650-$750, 2- bedroom, $850, includes all utilizes and 1-free park- ing. February 1st. First/last. Call Bob (905)924-6075. 3-BEDROOM SPACIOUS apartments, Oshawa. Clean, professionally man- aged. Large back- yard/deck. Near Lakeview Park. Includes parking, utilities, laundry facilities. Small pets ok. $1200 main fl oor. $900 lower level. First/last. 905-431-1552. 3-BEDROOM BRIGHT, spacious, main fl oor, Whitby, centrally located. Fridge/stove, parking, $1150/month inclusive. No pets/smoking. Avail. imme- diately. 905-556-9972, 905-925-9972. 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Adult Life- style Buildings. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms. From $825, $1125, $1325 to $1575. Elevator access. Within walking distance to downtown. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Lo- cated near the Oshawa Hospital. 905-431-4205 www.skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY. Bright Spacious 1 bedroom basement apartment. $800/monthly. Utilities, laundry included. Parking available. Available any time. Call Lana (647)283- 7560 or (905)428-7560 Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apart- ment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Jan. 1st & Feb. 1st. 905-683-8571. AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1st, main fl oor, Oshawa, large (1100sq.ft) bright, open concept, 2 bedroom. Fridge, stove, hardwood fl ooring, parking, big back- yard. First/last no dogs. $995/inclusive. (905)718- 0223. BAYLY & HARWD - 3- Brdm House Upper -4 Parking!! Freshly painted, new carpet, close to schools, GO, Shopping, Nice Res. Area. Fenced Yard. Avail Now! No pets/smoke outside. $1225 + %utils. 647-896-3674. BOWMANVILLE 2 bed- room on main fl oor has walkout patio. Freshly painted (few yrs old) En- suite laundry, appliances, parking included. No smokers $1100+utilities Immediate possession. 905-908-0074 BOWMANVILLE, LARGE 1-bedroom + OFFICE, 1040sq.ft., Clean, quiet, sat. TV, parking, laundry, $925 inclusive. Available Feb/March. 1st. 1-bed- room, 520sq.ft, suit single person, $775/month, inclu- sive. Available March 1st. No dogs/Non-smoking. 905-697-9824. BRIGHT, WALK-OUT 1-bedroom basement apartment. Pickering, Brock/Finch. Laundry, a/c. $599/mo all inclusive. First/last required. No smoking/pets. Call 905- 686-4718 or 416-831- 4994. CLEAN one bedroom basement apt. $750/utilities included. First/last. No smoking/pets. Whitby. Available now. Pri- vate entrance. Laundry. (905)728-7578 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 2 Bachelors available. Just renovated $600 & $625, all inclusive. Available imme- diately. ALSO 2-BED- ROOM apartment, $825/month, all inclusive. Available Feb 1st. Call (905)926-7057. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, large 1 bedroom suite. Newly renovated, secure building, parking and satel- lite available. Laundry fa- cilities. Available February 1st. Call (905)434-9660. LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator ac- cess to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Located across the street from the hospital. 905-431- 8930 www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS Bachelors & 1 bedrooms. Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe/King. Clean, quiet building, $650/mo. Call 416-577- 0403 or 647-293-0450 Apartments & Flats for RentA NEAR OSHAWA centre, 1-bedroom apt., $800/mo, inclusive, fi replace, park- ing, private entrance, no pets, First/last required. Available Feb. 1. (905)436- 3363. NORTH OSHAWA 2 bed- room. Mar. lst. Clean, fami- ly building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA, quite adult 4-plex, very clean, 1- bedroom, & 2-bedroom, with balcony's. $805 & $865/month, including utilities. Available Feb-1st. No pets. Designated park- ing. Call (905)435-6023. OPEN HOUSE REGENCY PLACE APTS Ask about our move-in special! 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & pub- lic transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.re- alstar.ca OSHAWA Athol & Ritson, 2 bedroom apt. $800.00 & 1 bedroom apt. $550.00. Utilities, parking inclusive. Laundry, clean units. 905- 852-5783 OSHAWA near OC, 3 bed- room, 1.5 bath, in 4-plex. No pets. Available March 15th. Laundry, parking, fi rst/last. 905-665-5537. OSHAWA, 945 Simcoe St. N., Bachelor $650/in- clusive. 118 Bloor St. W., 2-bedroom, $800/inclusive. 45 Colborne St. W. 1-bed- room $750/inclusive plus cable. No pets. February 1st. 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. OSHAWA, King/Central Park. Large spacious 2- bdrm main fl oor, 4 appli- ances. $990/mo + Hydro. No smoking/pets. Avail. February 1st. (289)240- 0246. OSHAWA, 1-bedroom basement apartment, walk- in closet, walking distance to GM. Private entrance. $650/month, inclusive, in- cluding parking, and cable. First/last. Available Feb 1st. (905)438-1370 or cell (905)429-7400 OSHAWA, 2 & 3-bdrm apts in duplex. Very clean, spacious. Laundryroom w/hook-ups, parking, fenced yard. $800/mo+ and $900/mo+ Avail. im- mediately. First/last req'd. (905)420-1846 or 647-283- 1846 OSHAWA, 3 bedroom unit, close to OC, $860 plus utilities, fi rst and last re- quired. Available February 1st. Call (905)987-4892. OSHAWA, ADELAIDE/ MARY, upper duplex, clean, bright, 1-bedroom apartment. Parking and utilities included. $600/month. References required. First/last. Available March 1st. Call (905)668-1316. OSHAWA, large bright 1- bdrm bsmt. Laundry .park- ing. a/c, walk to OC, close to transit/401, minutes to Whitby. Feb. 1st. $695/mo. Please call 905-619-9948. OSHAWA, near hospital. 1-bedroom loft $650. 1-bedroom basement, fully renovated, $525. 1-bedroom second fl oor $675. Units all inclusive, parking, fi rst/last, refer- ences. 905-436-9601 OSHAWA, Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866-601- 3083, 905-723-1009, 905- 432-6912. www.apart mentsinontario.com OSHAWA- King/Harmony newly renovated 1-bed. apt, $700 all inclusive. Newly renovated 2-bed- room apt. $800 plus hydro. Both available Feb. 1st. No pets. 905-720-4505 or 1-951-870-9525. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA- Ritson/Bloor, nice and clean 1-bedroom basement apt for rent. $700/month everything in- cluded, fi rst/last, available February/March 1st. No dogs (905)432-7740 or Cell (905)995-8316. OSHAWA. NEW executive large basement apt., walk- out to private yard, 6-appli- ances, fi replace, full bath etc. No smoking/pets. Ideal for clean quiet mature working person. Avail Feb. 1st/later. $1200/mo inclu- sive. (905)720-1533 PARK & 401, bright clean, freshly painted 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry, park- ing, $825 plus hydro. (905)885-2350. PICKERING 3 BEDROOM unit, 2nd fl oor, available Feb. 15th, non smoking building, no pets, one park- ing available, $1250 per mo. utilities $150 per mo. (905)427-6282 PICKERING BROCK/ DELLBROOK. 1 bedroom basement apt, separate entrance. laundry, All inclusive. Available February 1st, $800. Fist/last. no pets/smoking. (905)428-0486 PICKERING Spacious, 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Immacu- late condition. Separate side entrance, bright/large living room, laminate fl oors, laundry, 2-parking. Near GO. $900/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Call 905-420-4269. PICKERING VILLAGE bright one bedroom apart- ment on main fl oor in adult lifestyle 4 plex. all new paint, fl ooring, suit quiet working adult. References, immediately. $820 inc. 905-509-2375 PICKERING VILLAGE, 1500-sq ft. 3-bdrm apt. 5 appliances, gas f/p, rooftop deck, walking distance to restaurants. $1250/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediate- ly. No pets. Call John (905)686-3666 PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. Well- kept, quiet 3-storey build- ing. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No Smok- ing/Dogs. First/last. 905- 985-6032, 905-430-7816. SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sqft, on second fl oor. Walk distance to lake. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/month, available now. (905)725- 9991 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 1-bed- room, $769, 2-bedroom, $889, 3-bedroom, $1009, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM apt. Close to Public Tran- sit. Available immediately. (905)434-0803 or Open House 10a.m.-4p.m. on Sat. Jan 17th. 483 Park Rd. S. Oshawa. SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM house. Close to Public Transit. $1200/month. Available immediately. (905)434-0803 or Open House 10a.m.-4p.m. on Sat. Jan 17th. 483 Park Rd. S. Oshawa. SUPERINTENDENT, Full- time. Oshawa apartment plus salary. 92 unit bldg. Must have experience. Strong, cleaning and main- tenance skills required. Fax 416-741-1765 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca VERY QUIET 1 bedroom apartment, Century Home, High ceilings, near Down- town Oshawa, furnished optional. Parking, suits 1 person. $650/inclusive. Leave message. 905-434- 7012. Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY - bachelor apart- ments available immedi- ately, basement units, no smoking/pets, bright clean, freshly painted, quiet, close to transit. No calls af- ter 9 p.m. (905)668-3482. WHITBY - BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE, Land- scaped gardens, century building, Two bedroom, apt. $1225., 10' ceilings, fi replace, includes utilities, parking. Avail immediately. www. geocities.com/ highstreetmanor/index.html (905)434-2443 WHITBY - LARGE 1 BDRM. basement. apt. Kitchen, separate en- trance, non-smoking and no pets, $700/month. Available immediately. Call 905-665-6056 or (416)571- 5066. WHITBY - TWO BED- ROOM Apt. in luxury building with beautiful ar- chitecture, Available Feb. 1st, $ 1,100 includes all Utilities & Parking. No pets, Call (905) 434-2443, www. geocities.com/ highstreetmanor/index.html WHITBY CENTRAL. One bedroom apartment of su- perior standard on fi rst fl oor with walkout to patio. 3-fl oor apt. building, hard- wood fl oors, no dogs. 200 Mason Dr. (905)576-8989. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH: Spa- cious 1&2 bedrooms starting $750-$890/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. Feb -1st. No large dogs. Daytime view- ings only Mon-Fri, refer- ences. Days (905)666- 3338, evenings (905)832- 2722. Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Available March 1st. 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, 1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appli- ances, 2-parking, $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-665-3666. WHITBY, NEWLY renovat- ed 2 bedroom apartment, separate entrance and parking, laundry room, large windows. $880/month, includes utilities and cable, First/last. Available Febru- ary 1st. (905)666-9551 WHITBY. McQuay & Bonacord. 2-bdrm bsmt, kitchen, livingroom, Own entrance $850/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st or sooner. All utilities included. (905)431- 9453 Condominiums for RentC AJAX, 2 Westney Rd. (at Kingston Rd). 2-bdrms, 2- bathrooms, 5-appliances, hardwood, 2-parking, stor- age, gym/pool, $1350/mo inclusive. OPEN HOUSE, Sun. Jan. 25th 2-4pm. (416)251-2211 Avail. Feb. 1st AJAX, Kingston/Westney, 2-bdrm. Clean quiet adult lifestyle bldg, close to amenities, schools/GO. In- suite washer/dryer, stor- age, parking, gym/sau- na/pool. No smoking/pets, $1250/mo inclusive, fi rst/last/references, credit check. Avail. immediately. (905)426-5082 BOWMANVILLE LUXURY Condos. Available Immedi- ately. All 5 Appliances In- cluded. Call Today to View (905) 697-8261 Condominiums for RentC NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Down- town location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bed- rooms from $950, 1-bed- room+dens from $1100, 2-bedrooms from $1200. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847. Houses for Rent 4-BEDROOM home South Ajax newly renovated har- wood throughout 1 1/2 bath fi nished basement. Central Air/Vac. Applianc- es $1600/month+ utilities. No Pets/smoking. 905- 686-3984. Avail Feb 5-BEDROOM, $1,190/ month plus utilities, 2-full- bath. Renovated, for big family/friends. Also base- ment apt, $500/month, in- clusive. 5-car parking, Oshawa, Centre St. S/Gibb. Price negotiable. (905)947-1926. A 4 BEDROOM ensuite with soaker tub and sep. shower, walk in closet. Hardwood fl oors, ceramic tiles, large kit with walkout fenced backyard, gas fi re- place in family room. 2 car garage, air con/gas heat- ing, house is immaculate. First/last, references, credit check. Whitby $2200/mo. (905)442-8802, Peter. A-1 3-BDRMS, OSHAWA, Ritson/Taunton area, new- er detached, Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Abso- lutely no pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. Before 5pm 1-877-687-7253 or after 416-562-2542. AAAA MANY homes for rent, $1200-$4000 per month. Credit check and references required. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Bowmanville and country homes. Call Today Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Net- view (905)404-2255. AJAX, SALEM/401, 3- bdrm mainfl oor, new appli- ances, parking, laundry, outdoor shed, $1250/mo inclusive. Referrals req'd. No pets. Avail. immediate- ly. (416)621-8501. Leave message. HOUSE WITH basement apartment to rent. Ponty- pool area. Swimming pool, with many amenities. Call 705-277-3013. IMMACULATE 2-BDRM dollhouse with inground pool in N.Oshawa. Fin- ished basement, 2bthrms, gas heating and A/C, gar- age and parking. $1200/mo+utls fi rst/last. avail. Feb. 1st. (905)427- 0143 OSHAWA 3-bedrooms fridge, stove, $1,250 plus utilities. No pets. No smok- ing. Call 905-259-5119, leave message with phone number. OSHAWA, 3-bedroom bungalow, very clean, Har- mony/Olive area. Full basement, fenced yard, patio, shed, A/C, no pets/smoking. $1200/ month, plus utilities. (905)432-1828. OSHAWA, SPACIOUS second fl oor & loft, 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms, park- ing, $1200/inclusive. Available immediately. Call Jake (416)627-1199 OSHAWA, WIL- SON/DEAN area, 3-bed- room semi, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, fi nished basement, fenced yard, quiet area, large paved driveway. First/last, refer- ences. $1100/month. Available Feb 1st. (905)263-8378 PICKERING GO STN. Main fl oor of house. 5 appl. 30-secs to 401. 2-mins to Lake. Sep. en- trance & laundry. W/O to deck & fenced-in backyard. Feb (416)238-2100 WELL MAINTAINED 3 bedroom farm house for rent in Broolikn, plenty of storage, $1200, fi rst/last. Please call 905-668-2457. NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2009, PAGE 17 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Auctions Death Notices In Memoriams "MAJOR AUCTION SALE" *PALACE CHANDELIERS *DESIGNER FURNITURE *ANTIQUES *HOME DECOR* ART & MIRRORS* Antiques to include: Parlor Tables, Bookcases, Commodes, Washstand, Telephone Table, Rockers, Oak Hunt Cupboard, Sheraton Inlaid Sideboard, Mahogany Drop Front Secretarire, Morganton Bookcase, Thomasville Queen Anne Server, Henkel-Harris Coffee Table, Vintage China, Royal Staffordshire, Royal Doulton fi gurines, China, Bric a Brac, too many items to list. Saturday January 24th, 2009 KAHN AUCTION FACILITY "The Big Orange Barn" 2699 Brock Road North Pickering, On 12:00 Noon Preview 1:00pm Start Designer Chandeliers: Vanity lights for bathrooms, Kitchen Crystal & Iron Chandeliers, Crystal & Bronze Various Sizes Decorator Store Lighting, Chrome & Nickel Plated Island, Hall and Breakfast Area Lights, Famous Brand Chandeliers, Ceiling Mounts, some one of a kind, SAVE UP TO 90% in this category! SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! Furniture and Home Decor: Occasional Hand Carved Solid Wood Furniture, Writing Desks, Dressers, Tables, China Cabinets, Hand Painted Commodes, End tables, Wine Stands, Chests, Sofa Sets, "All Leather Recliners" Marble Top Tables with 8 Chairs, bedroom Sets to Include: Victorian, Sleigh, Contemporary. Vanity Sinks with Granite and marble tops, too many items to list. Over 100 Mirrors and Prints! Also Included: Area Rugs, Sports Memorabilia, Limited Edition Art, Original Oil Paintings, lamps, Giftware and Accent Items. DON'T MISS THIS SALE! HUGE BLOW-OUT SALE! WE'LL BE A SALE TO ATTEND! ANTIQUE ESTATE & NOSTALGIA AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Friday Jan. 23rd, 5:00 p.m. Selling Session 6 of the Robert Long estate: Antiques and Nostalgia: Crocks; Bookcases; What-not; Desks; Chairs; Old Advertising; Old Radios/Parts; Old Gramphone/parts; Glassware; China; glass; mirrors; prints; etc. Check out the website for continuing updates; no pets please. Terms: Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, Interac, M/C, 10% buyers premium applies Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' WED. JAN. 28 - 10.30AM CONTRACTOR LIQUIDATION AUCTION at 160 BASELINE RD. E., BOWMANVILLE east of Liberty St. S., under in- structions from the landlord we will liquidate the contents of unit, H Vac inventory, tools, pumps, heating and air conditioning, new & used parts, as- sorted pipe, tubing, 1 ton central air unit, radiant heating manifolds, transfer pumps, oil burner parts, circulating pumps, fi ttings, test & recovery equip- ment, oil burner testing instruments, refrigerant Leak Detectors, commercial, hand & power tools, torches & cart, Big Joe PDI 20 electric walkie tow motor, 10' aluminum brake, 3' roller shear combo, Ridgid 300 pipe threader, 5hp air compressor, air tools, 3 double wall waste oil/diesel storage tanks, 14' canoe, 8hp Yamaha 4 stoke outboard, 9.9hp Merc outboard, restaurant equipment, household furniture & items, Partial list. Terms: Ca sh, Debit, Visa, M/C, 12% Buyers Premium on all purchases. Phil McCristaall auctioneer, BARRY MCLEAN AUCTIONS 800-461-6499 or view list & photos at www.mcleanauctions.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday Jan. 23rd at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. contents of a hair dressing store plus others, walnut china cabinet, 8pc modern oak dining room set, fi replace mantle, walnut vanity, walnut table and chairs, 3pc chesterfeild set, bunkbeds, 3pc glass coffee and end table set, mates bed, dbl box spring and mattress, wooden folk art, modern bedroom set, Cobra woodstove, upright freezer, 3' metal shear, qty. of metal shelving, alum dock plate, foot punch press, 96 Chev 1500 truck, 99 Ford Windstar van, From Store: hair dressing chairs, sinks, counters, mirrors, etc. Plus a qty of china, glass household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am SAT. JAN. 24 - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CEN- TER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY contents of Lindsay home & several local estates, large sale of antiques, modern & quality furniture, hundreds of collectables, original paintings, prints, sports cards, old tin trucks, crocks, books, coins, excellent glass, china, Toby mugs, Waterbury clock, gorgeous an- tique Quebec pine fl at to wall cupboard, pine jam cupboard, lge oak buffet with high mirrored back, antique oak buffet with carved Lions, oak china cabinet, antique oak round centre pedestal table & chairs, former Boyd estate antique oak icebox, din- ing room suites, antique chests, washstands, an- tique washbasin set with commode, Grandfather clock, beautiful carved settee, impressive Victorian chair with heavy carved feet, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 or view list & photos at www.mcleanauctions.com $29 PLUS GST You can get any birth notice, birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. LIMIT OF 50 WORDS. PLEASE SEND MILESTONE SUBMISSIONS TO ejackson@durhamregion.com BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM FOR THURSDAY PUBLICATION. MILESTONES PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ERIN JACKSON AT 905-683-5110 CONGRATULATIONS To Mike and Lisa on their recent wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead. Effective January 2009 Come & Worship Directory will be publishing on THURSDAY'S. Deadline Tuesday 10 a.m. For more information please call Erin Jackson 905-683-5110 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com JIM AUSTIN June 15, 1959 - January 20, 2008 We cannot control the movement of time, nor can we control our own destiny or the destinies of those we love. But we can take comfort in knowing that those who have lived in our hearts are never really gone. For as long as we keep them with us, in our hearts and our thoughts, they will be with us always. For love which is timeless, never ceases to exist. Missing you, Sue, Ian, Emily and Hannah Houses for Rent PICKERING Strouds/Alto- na. Open concept. Main- fl oor & second fl oor only. 3-bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, gas fi replace, 5-applianc- es, hardwood fl ooring, No smoking/pets. $1550/mo+. A Must See! 416-543- 5967 PICKERING, MAJOR OAKS/FINCH, Beautiful 4-bedroom 2-1/2 bath family home, large lot, gar- age, c/air, rec room, appli- ances. Near Pickering Tow n Centre, 401 & GO. First/last required, credit check, $1400+ 2/3 utilities. Available March 1. Call (416)878-3940. PICKERING, 3-BDRM, upper Duplex, 4-applianc- es, garage, backyard w/walk-out deck. 5 minute walk Pickering Town Cen- tre. Quick access to 401, transit/amenities. No pets/smoking. Must see! $1200+utilities. February 1st. 647-402-8667. PICKERING, AVAILABLE immediately. 3-bedroom upper level, or 1-bedroom lower level. Both units have full kitchen, ensuite bath, parking. No smok- ing/pets. F irst/last. Call 905-427-2308, 289-314- 5516 PICKERING, Brock/Hwy 2, Luxury home. 3-bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, fi n. bsmt, 5-appliances. $1800/mo+. No smoking/pets. Avail. Feb. 1st. Short or long term. First/last. (905)239- 3161 Townhouses for RentT !AJAX, 3 BEDROOM available immediately. A/C, alarm system, 5-applianc- es, close to all amenities, 3 minutes from Ajax Downs. $1350/month+ utilities. No pets please. Call 416-834- 1213 AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. LOCATED AT WIL- SON/BEATRICE. 3-bdrm townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat/hydro, includes water/cable. 1-pet allowed. Call for more details & availability dates. (905)432-6809. NORTHVIEW MEADOW Co-op currently has 2/3/4 bedroom units available. Please call 905 721 8370 or come to 1252 Pentland St, Oshawa to pick up an application. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. I n-suite laun- dry, 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.real- star.ca OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Pri- vate backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taun- ton Rd. & Simcoe St.) As about our move-in spe- cials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca PICKERING TOWN- HOUSE, 3 bedroom 2 full baths, gas heat, 4 appli- ances, basement suitable - inlaw apt. no dogs. park- ing. Near everything. $1350 plus utilities, lst/last. (905)839-5770, (905)409- 8946. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1095-$1295+utilities. 2-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. Places of Worship Rooms for Rent & WantedR A-1 SPACIOUS furnished room, use of bath, kitchen, walk to Oshawa Shopping Center, $400 monthly. Call Paul at (905)259-8314. AJAX LARGE upstairs room, double closet, Share facilities, laundry, cable, in- ternet, bus at door. available immediately. $450/mo. (905)239-1732 (416)723-5576 LARGE FURNISHED room, Ajax. Share 2-bed- room house, all inclusive with fridge, t.v, internet, parking, barbecue, laun- dry, microwave. $450/month. Available Feb 1st. Call (905)903-4927 or (905)619-0283. MAIN FLOOR ROOM with large bay window, large home, near Pickering Tow n Centre, close to Kingston Rd. $450/mo. all inclusive, suits working person. 905-839-7237. OSHAWA near Durham College. Clean room for rent, furniture available, all appliances, cable/internet, utilities included, air condi- tioned. Markus (289)240- 0774 or (289)404-5829. PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, Room for rent, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917- 4949. ROOM FOR RENT. $475/month utilities includ- ed. No smoking/pets. Whit- by Shores - Near pub- lic/GO transit 401. Call Mike 905-242-8612 or whitby28@gmail.com SE AJAX AT LAKE, up- stairs, very large, fur- nished/unfurnished bed- room with en-suite bath, walk in closet, newer large upscale house. No pets. $150/per week. 289-314- 0868. UOIT, 3 #mins walk, fur- nished room in quiet house. Own bathroom, use of kitchen, $450/month. Highspeed internet available. No smoking or pets. Female preferred. (905)240-0631 WHITBY, Oshawa border. Beautiful home! Very clean room, share kitchen/bath. Cable/internet, laundry, bus route, minutes from UOIT. Furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets. Male preferred. $550/mo. (905)995-2745, (905)728- 0189 Places of Worship Rooms for Rent & WantedR WHITBY, TAUN- TON/GARDEN, furnished room with own kitchen and washroom. Close to amenities and transit. $525/month. Call (905)668-2274 Shared Accommodation NORTH WHITBY, Thick- son/Winchester. Large beautiful furnished room. Huge jaccuzzi bathroom, TV room, outside BBQ and hottub. Available immedi- ately or February-1st. $600 fi r st/last. All inclusive, cable/parking. (905)432- 6454. SOUTH OSHAWA (1.5km to G.M.) 1 large Bedroom in house $550, 2 smaller rooms $500-each. Wire- less internet, phone, park- ing. Avail. immediately/ 905-728-8209; 519-445- 0553; 519-754-7214 (leave message) Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No com- missions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimes hare.com 1-866-708-3690 Mother’s Helpers MOTHER'S HELPER needed for busy Ajax family. Cleaning, laundry and occasional babysitting. References required. Call (647)282-6656 Daycare Available HUGS 'N' TUGS Home Daycare, Dixie/Finch area, affordable rates. Smoke/pet free environ- ment. Lots of fun & educa- tional activities. Spaces available for January 2009. 416-854-3584. QUALITY DAYCARE available for September. Westney & Delaney, excel- lent rates, now is the time to look for a good caregiv- er. All ages, full or part- time, days or Sat., home- made meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 Articles for SaleA 1-4'X7' FIREPROOF door & frame $200; 3-heavy steel shelving units $150 each; 1-wood desk 3'x7' $100; 1-steel desk 2'6"x5' $50; 1-fridge 2'3"x5'4" $35; 1-4 drawer fi ling cabi- net $35; 1-4 drawer fi re- proof fi ling cabinet $200; All obo. Call 905-433-0582 1940'S DINING room set, table, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, good condition, $850 or best offer. (905)579-3638. 2 DOUBLE beds complete head, box and mattress, $150/each. 1 queen box spring and frame, $30. Couch, $100. Portable dishwasher, $70. (905)571-6766 AFFORDABLE Applianc- es, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Don't know what to get your loved ones?... Get a Gift Certifi - cate and they can pick! Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Applianc- es. Showroom Sales Per- son- salary+ comm. Ser- vice Technician required. (905)728-4043. APPLIANCES, refrigera- tor, stove, heavy duty Ken- more washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. W ill sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free un- derpad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaran- teed Lowest Prices. B ig or small jobs, I do it all! Lex- us Flooring, Call Mike 905- 431-4040 HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We w ill not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. LAMINATE Countertops $15ft Made to order/ supplied only or installed. Free measure with install program. DISCOUNT QUALITY COUNTER- TOPS. Call John & Dan 905-372-8969 (leave mes- sage) PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consulta- tion. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/working consoles. For all the details: www.du- rhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 Articles for SaleA POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. STEEL BUILDINGS. All sizes welcome. Steel pric- es are down! Will help with design. Additional dis- counts available. www.greylensteel.com 1- 866-802-8573 TREAD MILL, trimline 3300, excellent condition, programmable electronic console, calorie and timer counter, variable speed and elevation settings, $375. (905)426-1990. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Lo- cated 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436- 1024 www.courticefl ea- market.com Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 Pets, Supplies, Boarding BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experi- enced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1-705-632-1187 BLACK LABS, fi r st shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised. $500. Call (705)932-1502. GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies. World Class im- port lines. Home & family- raised. First shots,vet checked, tattooed,de- wormed. Written guaran- tee, Available now! $800. Also available 5mo. old male. (705)786-0322. Pets, Supplies, Boarding GOLDENDOODLES F1B, Beautiful silky soft coats with a variety of wavy to curly looks, extremely low to non-shed, wonderful dis- positions. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies. F irst shots, vet checked, de- wormed. Excellent tem- perament. Family raised. Ready to go. $500. (905)432-5984. Blackstock MALTESE PUPPIES, home raised, non-shed- ding, non-allergenic. $800. Oshawa. Call (905)434- 2577 POODLE puppies, small miniature, vet checked and approved, home raised, many colors. Parents on site. Call 705-277-3013. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES starting January, Visit our web site at www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855. Cars for Sale 1991 CHEV CORSICA, excellent condition, white w/grey interior, Selling as is $1200 o.b.o. Call 905- 571-3436 1992 HONDA ACCORD, 181k, $2499, 1998 Pre- lude, 145k, $4999, 1996 Probe, 152k, $2999, 1996 Firebird, 166k, $4499, 2002 Alero, 78k, $4499, others from $1699 & up. Certifi ed & e-tested, free 6 month warranty. (Kelly & Sons Since 1976) 905- 683-7301 or 905-424- 9002. www.kellyandsons auto.com Cars for Sale 2008 DODGE CHARGER - Red, grey interior, V6, 3.5 L engine, auto, cruise, PW, PL, FOB keyless entry, A/C, 8,000km. $18,500. (905)987-3581 after 5:30pm NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ 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 Tow ing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 or (416) 286-6156. To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. BISSETT, Madeleine M. - Peacefully at Lake- ridge Health Bowmanville on Monday, Janu- ary 19, 2009 with her friends by her side in her 82nd year. Madeleine, beloved wife of the late Charles Bissett. Survived by her son Michel and his partner Susan Allingham. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family, friends and all who knew her. Friends may call at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (N. of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Funeral Mass on Fr iday, January 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church (903 Gifford Street, Whitby). Crema- tion to follow. In lieu of fl owers, donations to Durham Humane Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. FANNIN, Audrey - On January 17th, 2009, peacefully surrounded by her family. Audrey, loving and devoted wife of Paul. Cherished mother of David and Maggie, Barb and Paul, Mike and Helen, and Nancy and Doug. Loving Grandma of Eli (Michelle), Elton (Melanie), Jason and Geoffrey, and Great Grandma of Kelsie and Emalee. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday January 21st, 2009 from 11 am until the time of service in the chapel at 12 noon. I n lieu of fl owers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. INNES, Elsie Helen; (nee Pereman), 1919- 2009. Passed away at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Fr iday January 16th, 2009. Dear- ly loved wife of Clarence (Tommy) Thompson and the late W. Earl Innes. Loved Mom of Judy and her husband Ron Sinclair of Huntsville and Jane and her husband John Delorme of Port Perry. Loved Nan of Debbie, Jeff, Heather, Bonnie and their families and Melinda Delorme. Loved by her second fami- ly Margaret Anne Greabeiel and Claire Golda of Edmonton and their families. Predeceased by her brother Gordon and sisters Maxine and Marion. At Elsie's request there will be no funeral or visitation. A private family service will take place at a later date with interment at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin. Cremation. If desired memorial donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Center Oshawa, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Community Care Durham/Whitby would be appreciated by the family. 'With her timeless beauty of spirit, generosity of self and gentle warmth, she has surrounded our lives with love' Need a Handyman? (905)442-0068 Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks Bathrooms, Kitchens, Framing, Drywall, Painting etc 22 yrs experience ~ Guaranteed Work Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding ✷ Staining Finishing of old fl oors 20 Years Experience ✬ Call John (905) 655-3492 or (416) 220-4768 STRESS FREE!!!!! LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!! Let Perfect Maid take care of your housekeeping & organization needs. We do not cut corners. CHRISTMAS CLEANING SPECIAL FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 Home Improvement Flooring, CarpetingF Home Improvement PUBLIC NOTICE The Government of Ontario is offering $2800.00 to each homeowner interested in replacing a heating system, cooling system and tankless water heater by January 31, 2009. Free information & participating contractors available 24hr/day 1-800-516-8231 ID#6625 Free Recorded Message. Home Improvement Flooring, CarpetingF Home Improvement ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 Garbage Removal/Hauling 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 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Snow Removal ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative fi nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 Residential and Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting Drywall Plastering Stucco Baseboards Free Estimates Call Emmanuel 416-579-6515 House Cleaning Painting & Decorating TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)465-6859 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 House Cleaning LIL' Lisas House Cleaning Affordable & Reliable Free Estimates (905)427-7899 Business Services/ PersonalsB DIGITAL PRINT/GRAPH- ICS design centre. OWN- ER RETIRING. No Experi- ence Necessary. Financing available. Full Training and Support. 800-645-3006 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 21, 2009, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Service Directory Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Please read your classi- fied ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Why are all these people so happy... Receive aFREE Classifi ed Ad Thursday, January 29 Thursday, February 26 Thursday, March 26 For Items $250 or less Email your ad to classifi eds@ durham region.co m Articles For Sale Sell items with an asking price of less than $250 (price must appear in the ad) 12 words appearing in Fax 905-683-7363 To Place Your Classifi ed Ad Call Erin Jackson - News Advertiser 905-683-5110 Cars WantedC $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV UNBELIEVABLE 2001 GMC 3500 Savana. 15 passenger/cargo van. Ap- prox., 75,000kms, fully loaded, well maintained. (905)668-9476, ask for Fern. 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Unit#8 (E. of Morningside) 7 days a week (416)284-7679 FAMILY FAJITAS FOR A LIMITED TIME! lonestartexasgrill.com 1lb. of Chicken, Steak or Combo Fajitas with all the fixin’s 1 cup of Queso Fresh tortilla chips and salsa Choice of one Chuck Wagon side Sweet Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps dessert What do y’all get? 705 Kingston Rd., 905.420.3334 CELEBRATING15 YEARS IN PICKERING WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES,,ALL MODELS, ALLALL YEARS! NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. W.1-888-527-4929 << SALES HOTLINE ronb@villagechrysler.ca VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 NO FEAR RON IS HERE • NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? CALL RON 1-888-542-5829 (AT MONARCH AVE.) Sale prices are plus gst, pst, etching, safety, admin., e-test, lock wheels and pde. 0% fi nancing for 12 months based on regular selling price OAC. Bank fi nancing interest applicable on 6 months no payment offer. See us for details. *We are an authorized dealer for Walkaway Lease. Village Chrysler oror oror oror ororFREEFREE Rust Proofing or Undercoating $$750 o f f 750 off Extended Warranty 2 Y E A R 2 YEAR Maintenance Package NO P A Y M E N T S NO PAYMENTS for 6 Months 00%% Interest OAC ‘08 Jeep Grand Cherokee $23,988 Auto, A/C, 4x4, Low kms. Stk# P354 $$20,88820,888 NOW!!! ‘05 Chyrsler Crossfire $21,888 2 Door Coupe, Fully Loaded. Stk# V380 $$18,88818,888 NOW!!! ‘05 Jeep Liberty 4x4 $14,988 A/C, Auto, Fully Loaded, Low Low km Stk# P385 $$1212,,988988 NOW!!! ‘07 Dodge Grand Caravan $17,888 Stow N’ Go, Auto, A/C Stk# V289 $$12,88812,888 NOW!!! ‘06 Dodge Charger SXT $15,988 Auto, A/C, Power Group, Sunroof Stk# V472 $$12,98812,988 NOW!!! $19,888 Auto, A/C, Power Group Stk# P452 $$15,98815,988 NOW!!! ‘08 Dodge Charger SXT $21,885 Auto, A/C, Power Group Stk# V445 $$18,88818,888 NOW!!! ‘08 Jeep Patriot 4x4‘07 Dodge Caliber SXT $14,888 Auto, A/C, Power Group Stk# P466 $$11,98811,988 NOW!!! ‘07 Chyrsler Pacifica Touring $21,888 Auto, A/C, 6 passenger, low low km Stk# 49831 $$17,88817,888 NOW!!! ‘06 Chevrolet Uplander EXT* $14,888 Auto, A/C, Alum. Wheels, Low Km Stk# J9208A $$10,88810,888 NOW!!! ‘06 Honda Civic EX $18,488 2 door coupe, fully loaded. Stk# V370 $$1515,,488488 NOW!!! ‘07 Dodge Sprinter 2500 $45,988 Deisel Stk# U310 $$37,88837,888 NOW!!! Yes, W e C a n ! Yes, We Can! ‘08 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 $21,988 Auto, A/C, Pwr Grp, Only 5,000 kms. Stk# J9238A $$17,98817,988 NOW!!! ‘08 Dodge PT Cruiser $18,888 Auto, A/C, Power Group. Stk# P427 $$12,88812,888 NOW!!! ‘08 Ford F-150 4x4 $34,888 Fully Loaded, 7,000 km only! Stk# V447 $$2626,,998998 NOW!!! If youIf you LOSE YOUR JOB,LOSE YOUR JOB,we willwe will TAKE BACK YOUR VEHICLE!TAKE BACK YOUR VEHICLE!** durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 21, 2009