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The law applies to any vehicle with pas- sengers who are under 16 years old. The penalty is a $250 fine. The Region’s medical officer of health has been a vocal supporter of the new law since it was first proposed and, according to health department surveys, 85 per cent of Durham residents who have children 17 and younger do not allow smoking in their cars. Among them is Ajax resident Laurie Par- ish, who has a three-month-old son. She said she’d be very upset if anyone smoked when her child was in the car and thinks the new law is great. “If smoking is illegal for children under 19, why is it not illegal to be exposed to sec- ond-hand smoke, which is just as harmful as first-hand smoke?” As a child, Ms. Parish said she was ex- posed to second-hand smoke in cars. “It was awful; you’re sitting in a back seat, even if they have the window open you smell it. Smoke is one of those things, it travels.” Still, she worries it may be tough to en- force. “I’d love to see it enforced, but it’s similar to the idling law. Have you ever seen some- one get a ticket for idling?” Durham Region Police Services (DRPS) agree it may be tough to enforce the new law. “Because we don’t have X-ray vision and we can’t see inside the car, we have to make the traffic stop to see if someone is smoking and to verify the age of the children in the car,” said Sergeant Jeff Galipeau of the traffic and marine enforcement unit. As police can’t see much inside of a car below the windshield line, Sgt. Galipeau Butt out with kids in the car There is help to quit The health department is celebrating National Non-Smoking Week with displays at Regional headquarters in Whitby until Jan. 23. - Residents can participate in a six-week quit smoking program at Regional head- quarters. There will be an information meeting for it on Jan. 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and group sessions begin Feb. 5 and run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. until March 12. - Eligible Ontario residents can also par- ticipate in a free nicotine replacement therapy, such as the patch, through the STOP study. Contact the Centre for Ad- diction and Mental Health at 1-866-484- 9022. - For more information on quitting smok- ing, tobacco use prevention and protect- ing people from exposure to second-hand smoke, call the Durham Health Connec- tion Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841 -2729, or visit www.durham.ca. ✦ See Police, Page 2 newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video at newsdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo St. Mary Catholic Secondary School’s physical education staff initiated ‘Smoke-Free Week’ at the school. Events put together by the Durham Region Health Department and Smoke Free Ontario showed the negative effects of smoking. Over the lunch hour, Daniela Catalano and other stu- dents donned body bags to show the ultimate result of smoking. durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 Investment Corner prints every other Thursday. Contact Donna McNally at 905.683.5110 ext. 241 or dmcnally@durhamregion.com if you have a business which can assist the public with their fi nancial planning. Investment CornerInvestment Corner An information guide for financial planningAn information guide for financial planning RICHARD S. PRICE,Senior Financial Advisor Dundee Private Investors Inc. invites you to join him for an exclusive presentation Dundee Private Investors Inc. sponsored in part by Exclusive Presentation Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 pm Carruther’s Creek Golf Centre (S/W corner Lakeridge & Bayly) 650 Lakeridge Rd. Ajax Seating is limited RSVP: Debbie Fish at 905-427-7000 ext. 240 or dfi sh@dpii.ca Hear Marc comment on his current outlook for fi nancial markets Hear what implications this may have for your portfolio Guest Marc St-Pierre, CFA Speaker Senior Vice President Managed solutions Dynamic Funds expects most people will be nabbed when they’re stopped for other infractions such as speeding. DRPS has sent out information to offi- cers regarding the new law and it will be part of the annual training officers receive. So far, there have been questions from the front lines, including whether officers should seize the cigarette if someone is caught vio- lating the law. “I don’t see how we can seize that cigarette. We don’t have the authority to search and seize,” said Sgt. Galipeau who ex- pects some of the issues around enforcement to be resolved when some of the charges go through the courts. For now, Durham police will focus on edu- cating the public as opposed to immediately laying charges. Once public awareness increases, police will start ticketing. Supply teachers sign a new contract DURHAM — Public school board supply teachers will see salaries increase by more than 12 per cent by the end of their new four- year contract. A new ratified collective agreement be- tween the Durham District School Board and the Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Fed- eration, District 13, was announced during the school board’s Jan. 19 meeting. “The board congratulates and thanks both bargaining teams on reaching a deal within the terms of the provincial discussion table agreement,” said Oshawa Trustee Larry Jacula, the board’s chairman. “The signing of this agreement will mean stability in our secondary schools and this is great news for everybody.” The agreement is effective from Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2012. It includes a three-per-cent salary increase for each of the contract’s four years, and group benefit improvements. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A new law makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle if there is a child under the age of 16 also in the vehicle. The fine is $250 but local police admit the new law will be hard to enforce. ✦ Police from page 1 Police to focus on education Councillors fear federal government could approve airport construction in upcoming fiscal stimulus package By Kristen Calis and Reka Szekely kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It would be pre- mature for the federal government to allocate $2 billion for a future airport in Pickering before a prop- er business case is presented, says Pickering Council. At Monday’s meeting, Council unanimously passed a motion put forward by Ward 1 Regional Coun- cillor Bonnie Littley that “the Fed- eral Minister of Finance and the Regional Chair of Durham Region do not advocate for federal infra- structure funding for an airport in Pickering until such time as a viable and accepted business case can be presented.” Rumours are swirling that Min- ister of Finance and Whitby-Os- hawa MP Jim Flaherty will approve the proposed Pickering airport in next week’s fiscal stimulus pack- age. In 1972, the federal govern- ment expropriated 18,600 acres of farmland for the possibility of an airport in north Pickering. But a shovel hasn’t yet touched the ground. An environmental assessment is scheduled to be complete this year. Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said at Wednes- day’s finance committee meeting the issue came up when Ajax- Pickering MP Mark Holland asked for a list of infrastructure projects. He sent the list he’d shared with the Federation of Canadian Mu- nicipalities which contained a slew of road, bridges, sewer and water works projects, but also added the airport because the feds have said they’ll make a decision about it in 2009. “It’s time the federal govern- ment made a decision one way or another on the airport,” he said, adding the size of the pipes slated for the Seaton community will be dependant on whether or not there’s going to be an airport. As well, potential Seaton residents have a right to know if they’ll be living next to an airport. Mr. Anderson later said perhaps he shouldn’t have put it on the list for Mr. Holland, but overall he thinks the airport would mean long-term jobs for Durham. Ward 1 City Councillor David Pickles said there are a number of projects in Durham Region and Pickering that are shovel-ready, and those should be the areas granted infrastructure funding. The motion itself said transit, roads, water and sewer projects are areas currently in critical need of infrastructure funding. “I would hate to see any of that money allocated toward an airport I hope to never see take place,” he said. Council also reinstated its op- position to an airport being built in Pickering. SOMEONE TODAY AND CHANGE A Hire Life Works CALL AN ONTARIO WORKS EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST AT 905-432-2929 The Dignity of WorkThe Dignity of Work The Pride of IndependenceThe Pride of Independence Partnering with Ontario Works has saved me time and money The placement specialists at Ontario Works really understand my needs. They do a great job of prescreening candidates that meet my requirements. They send me people with real potential, whom I interview and then make my selection. Their follow-up support is tremendous. Funding is available for extra supervision or training and we can provide WSIB coverage for training periods. 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Last April police arrested Damion Dicketta Pear- son, 21, of no fixed address on the same charges. Mr. Warne’s murder has been linked by police to the killing of Khristian Gerri Ottley, 23, of Pickering, whose body was found in a car on Valley Farm Road Jan. 14, 2008. In an appeal for infor- mation issued last October, Dur- ham homicide investigators said that while the killings were sepa- rate events and the victims didn’t know one another, the incidents were targeted slayings that have “several factors in common.” No arrests have been made in the Ottley murder. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILYBRING THE WHOLE FAMILY GIVEAWAYSGIVEAWAYS DRAWSDRAWS GRAND P R I Z E GRAND PRIZE Super Bowl BashSuper Bowl BashSuper Bowl BashSuper Bowl Bash Sunday, February 1stSunday, February 1stSunday, February 1stSunday, February 1st www.bestchickenwings.comwww.bestchickenwings.com 368 Bayly St.W. Ajax • 905-619-9962368 Bayly St. W. 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Pet supplies poured into a donation drop- off set up at the General Motors Centre and more than 300 people have made offers on Facebook to help build a new shelter. Shelter manager Ruby Richards said they have contractors, architects and building supplies ready to go and just need a mu- nicipality to provide a piece of appropriate land. The City established a search commit- tee last week to actively seek out available properties for the shelter but one of the biggest problems is the land must be desig- nated for special-purpose industrial, which is rare and would require a lengthy process if rezoning is needed. “It depends on whether or not there are objections or not, obviously our first goal is to try and find a site which meets their cri- teria,” development services commissioner Tom Hodgins said. Ms. Richards said Oshawa isn’t the only potential location and the society would gladly consider land in any Durham mu- nicipality as long as its zoned for industrial use, serviced by utilities and about two to six acres in size. The humane society has already set up meetings with the Town of Whitby and City of Pickering to talk about properties and on Monday night, Oshawa council voted to refer the matter to Mayor John Gray’s of- fice. While the mayor isn’t in a hurry to give land away, he said other help -- such as waived building permit fees -- would be forthcoming from the City. Ms. Richards said the humane society has already spent years trying to find a new lo- cation and hopes municipalities won’t drag their feet, now that the situation is much more desperate. 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Ms. Lapps is also the founder and pro- gram director of The Steel Pan Experience, which offers a summer camp in August at PVUC. The performance is being held to mark Black History Month, which is observed each year in February. The church is at 300 Church St. N., in Ajax. An offering will be taken. Call 905-683-4721 for more information. Church hosting steel pan artist Jan. 25 We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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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 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... A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 durhamregion.com Everyone will be better served with less packaging A t a time when environmental con- sciousness is on the rise, it’s easy to see why excess packaging is on the regional radar. After all, Durham is looking squarely at major waste problems as it tackles the prospect of constructing an incinera- tor over the next few years and targets a diversion rate of 70 per cent by 2010. Less than a month ago, families sat around the tree while children struggled through packaging that often dwarfed the presents found inside. What to do with all that plastic, cardboard and Styrofoam left over once the gift is released from its binding? The responsibility for getting rid of that junk is left, for the most part, in the taxpayers’ hands and that is both an eco- nomic and environmental problem. It’s also not sustainable long-term. But there are ways to deal with excess packaging. At the Region, council has passed a motion supporting extended producer responsibility. This plan could have pro- ducers paying municipalities for the dis- posal of packaging, or producers could set up deposit-return programs for packaging similar to bottle returns like the beer store now has. The idea is to increase the cost at the producer level to ultimately cut down on the amount of packaging so less is pro- duced. That’s better for the environment and less harmful to taxpayers’ wallets. The other part of the equation is educa- tion. In local schools like Rosebank Road Public in Pickering, custodian Brian Col- gan has noticed an incredible drop-off in lunchtime garbage refuse. He used to collect three garbage bags a day from the school. That has dropped to half a bag a day, thanks in part to an ecoschools pro- gram and boomerang lunches. Kids are bringing more homemade lunches, are more conscious of waste, and take home whatever they don’t eat. They understand their impact on the environment. Reduction of packaging is an ongo- ing process that requires a group effort involving consumers, producers and government. Consumers should clearly indicate to producers that they don’t want all the packaging that comes with prod- ucts. And governments should demand payment to dispose of excess packaging. In time, because of economics and the environment, packaging will decrease. How much will it cost to fill up an electric car? To the editor: Wait a minute, now everyone is talk- ing about electric cars as though we will travel virtually for free in one. It won’t cost until you need to use the gas, the message implies. As far as I know you still have to pay for the electricity you use. How much does it cost to fill up your car with electric- ity? Nobody mentions that. As well, the environment is compromised when the source of the electricity comes from fossil fuels use. Do we have enough electricity to light our homes and also fill up our cars? Could we refill our battery by our tires when they rotate? That would be free electricity! Come on guys, make a little more sense and tell us more. We don’t know if this is a good thing or not. We all can’t have small cars. Some have bigger families and they need a seat for every person. Let’s get with it and make sure we are doing what is good for the environment and for us. Olive Heron Ajax I ’m very fortunate my mother is still around and healthy and still loves me enough to want to make me lunch. I think she loves to make me lunch. Almost as much as I love to have her make it. On those occasions, all too rare I’m afraid, when I am not too overly preoccupied to drop in to see my folks, I try to time my arrival so that it coin- cides with the noon-day meal. And usu- ally and wonderfully true to form, I’ve barely got my coat off when Mom will say those magic words, “Can I make you some lunch?” On a really good day this phrase will either be preceded or followed by “Can I get you a beer?” from Dad. The answer to both queries is and always will be, “Yes please.” Even on those occasions when I’ve had a very recently full stomach, I have still answered eagerly in the affirmative to the lunch question. Because it is not about the food. Yes, Mom makes a great egg salad sandwich and yes, she still has white bread and yes, she always seems to have a tray of Peek Freans just for me, but it’s still more than that. When I sit at the table in my parents’ kitchen, my mother’s back to me as she busies herself at the counter, my father sitting across from me, chatting amia- bly, I am as safe and happy as I will ever be. I am a 10-year-old boy in a content- ed 48-year-old man’s body. Regardless of what may currently be challenging, scaring or frustrating me, I am, at least for the lunch hour, looked after, loved. This is certainly not to say I do not feel loved in many other facets of my life. I know my wife loves me dearly and I suspect, on occasion, my children do as well. I have friends who love me and a dog who dotes on me to the point of annoyance. These are all wonderful gifts that I am grateful for. But they are not the same as the love of a parent. Sitting at my parent’s table is the clos- est I can come these days to being a kid again. And some days that’s just exactly what I need. I dropped into a local restaurant recently for a mid-morning breakfast. It was snowing like hell and I thought a plate of sausage and eggs would be a great way to wait out the storm. The waitress approached my table and with a smile and a middle-aged hand patting my shoulder she asked, “What can I get you, sweetie?” I was instantly warmed. Over the next 30 minutes she came and went with various “honeys” and “dar- lins” and “sweethearts.” All liberally salted with back-patting, smiling and touching of hands. I noticed there were an inordinate number of men, like me, eating solo at this place. And suddenly I got it. The food is good at this restaurant, but like I say, it‘s not about the food. Not all of us are lucky enough to still have mothers around who love to make us lunch. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 Civic pride can mean smooth winter: chief administrative officer By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Although City staff per- forms a number of duties in the winter, the long, messy months can run easier with a little help from residents, says Pickering’s chief administrative officer. “I try not to have so many restrictions... but I expect people to use common sense,” Tom Quinn says. For example, Pickering was late, com- pared to other municipalities, in restrict- ing overnight parking during the winter months. But, after last year’s nasty and ex- pensive winter, Pickering Council decided that from Dec. 1 to March 31 annually, drivers can no longer park on any roads between 2 and 5 a.m. in order to make room for plows. Violators for the past month have only received warnings. “As of Monday (Jan. 5) we have started to issue real tickets for this bylaw,” he says. Nor can they park on the street during any time of day that snow plows are on the roads, but this is nothing new. In 2008, 2,486 tickets were issued for the infrac- tion. Parking in front of fire hydrants is also unacceptable. In 2008, 70 tickets were handed out to those parked within three metres of a fire hydrant. Clearing side- walks is another obligation and the City frowns on residents who don’t. “People are ticketed constantly as we speak,” Mr. Quinn says. Tickets aside, small things like clear- ing out catch basins and removing snow from fire hydrants are not required from residents, but those who lend a hand can make life easier and less expensive for taxpayers. “Every single director wants more staff,” Mr. Quinn says. “And if I did that, taxes would go up.” Some residents clear off fire hydrants, a big help since sending the works depart- ment to uncover them all can be costly and time consuming. However, if a fire crew needs access to a snow-covered hydrant, Mr. Quinn ensures firefighters shovel through it easily. “As you count to 10, that thing’s clear,” he says. Picking up or reporting litter also helps. One winter, Mr. Quinn, drenched in blood, had to rush his dog, Quincy, to the vet when her paw was slashed open and she nearly lost it. When he returned to the area, he saw a clear broken glass bottle sticking out of the snow. “My guys would never see that in a mil- lion years,” he says. So, picking up litter or shoveling neigh- bours’ driveways, he says, are things that can keep residents friendly and safe. Those concerned with litter can call Eyes on the Street at 1-877-420-4666. A little help from Pickering residents Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A car sits abandoned on the road which makes it difficult for snowe plows to clear neighbourhood streets. Ticket totals In 2008, tickets brought in $884,750 to the City. Here are some of the 18,906 tickets Pickering handed out in 2008: Parking in handicapped spaces - 101 tick- ets, totalling $30,300 Vehicles parked in fire routes - 3,780 tick- ets, totalling $283,500 Vehicles parked in excess of three hours - 4,968 tickets, totalling $118,784 Parking on private property - 3,119 tickets for $118,522 Stopping vehicle on sidewalk or footpath - 1,082 tickets, totalling $41,116 Relax. It’s Done.SM 905-426-2120 New Customers Only Not Valid with other Offers SAVE $3000 OFF Your first cleaning with Merry Maids Relax. 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The Senior of the Year Award will acknowl- edge the outstanding accomplishments of one Pickering senior. The person must be more than 65 years old and have had an impact on the social, cultural or civic life of the community. Please let the community know about the nominee in one page. Nominations are due on Feb. 13 and can be mailed or dropped off to Supervisor, Cul- ture and Recreation, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7. The special senior will be selected and in- vited to a recognition ceremony in June 2009 as part of Seniors Month celebrations. For more information call Marisa Carpino at 905-831-1711 ext. 3223 or visit www.cityof- pickering.com. Search on for outstanding Pickering senior RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES Get your local news and sports faster at newsdurhamregion.com ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION Honours B.Sc. 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Early identifi cation and management is urgent because hearing loss can lead to speech and language disorders, including educational and socio-emotional problems. Prior to the universal hearing screening program, children were being identifi ed as late as age 3 when speech and language acquisition is at its most critical stages of development. And some have reported identifi cation even later when most academic learning begins. In Ontario, after 35 years spent in research, the Infant Hearing Program was implemented. Our Clinic, selected and funded by the Ministry of Health, is charged with the task of early diagnosis and early intervention management. Every child deserves a good head start. (See www.audiologyservices.ca) Hearing loss is the third largest chronic disability in both Baby boomers and Seniors with vision and arthritis, ranking in fi rst and second place. It affects 1 in 4 persons. Hearing loss can be effectively treated with amplifi cation. In 90 to 95% of cases, hearing amplifi cation is the most desirable intervention solution. If left unidentifi ed and untreated, several negative consequences can occur----premature senility, early and unnecessary institutionalization, misdiagnoses, depression, social withdrawal and isolation.Every person has the right to a good life. Regardless of age, hearing loss requires early identifi cation and amplifi cation intervention. WHITBY HEARING CENTRE 905-666-7726 1032 Brock St. S., Unit 4 Whitby, ON L1N 4L8 BAYLY AUDIOLOGY SERVICES 905-426-4000 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 502 Ajax, ON L1S 7K8 AJAX-PICKERING AUDIOLOGY CLINIC 905-831-8311 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 104 Pickering, ON L1V 6R6 Advanced care... tomorrow’s hearing today! •3 year supply of batteries •3 year warranty •3 year in-house service A VAILABLE Word-of-Mouth… Our #1 Referral Source! Reg. ADP, WSIB, DVA, GM and CHRYSLER INSURANCES DURHAM AUDIOMETRIC SERVICES LTD. www.audiologyservices.ca 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner Lila O'Neill M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO, Aud. (C) Audiologist You just can’t hear any better! Worry-Free Program 2007 Award Winner VOTED First Place in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, and Whitby VOTED First Place in Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, and Whitby Government Grants are available. Contact us for more information. Ask an Audiologist By Audiologiist Lila O’Neil;, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO t Hearing is Our Concern! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com ADVERTISING FEATUREHealthwellness& New year...New you!New year...New you! Have you ever had a feeling of just knowing something without knowing why? Of knowing something was going to happen? Of knowing what you should do, or not do, in a given situation? Ever had an impulse to do something different from the usual? Had a sense of rightness or wrongness about something? That’s your intuition. It’s also been called our “inner voice”, a “gut feeling”, a “hunch”, and our “sixth sense”. Intuition is an inner sense or knowledge that comes from within, without rational thought and analysis. Intuition is natural. We are born with it. Many of us have learned to ignore it so much that we’re no longer aware of it. Why is it important to get back in touch with our intuition? Well, it’s a practical, down-to-earth tool that can help us deal with decisions and challenges in our daily lives. When we listen and act upon our intuition, things tend to unfold smoothly and easily, opportunities appear, and we feel energized, enlivened, creative, and ‘in the right place at the right time’. Synchronicity happens. When we don’t listen to our intuition, we experience and feel the opposite – things are blocked, we have to really push to make something happen, and we feel depleted, depressed, or numb. Listening to our intuition means that we are able to take care of ourselves better with less reliance on the opinions of others. So we feel more powerful and in control of our own lives, less anxious and afraid. Things fall into place more often so life flows easier and is less stressful. Intuition is closely connected to creativity so we’re more creative and more productive when we access our intuition. This has a powerful impact on our personal and business lives. Intuition is something natural that we are all born with. It’s always there inside of us. With practice we can reclaim and develop our intuitive abilities. There are many ways to get in touch with our intuition. Start small. Practice with simple choices, e.g., what to wear, what route to take to work, where to eat lunch, which movie to go to, what book to read, whether or not to call a friend, etc. Instead of making your choice on the basis of logic and analysis, what you think is correct, or what others might feel you should do, go with what your intuition tells you. Briefly quiet your mind and listen to your intuition. Make a daily habit of checking in with your intuition and see what happens when you act on your intuitive messages. Watch how different your life can become! Written by Phebe-Jane Poole, Ph.D. who is a Psychotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Life Coach. Phebe provides a safe and secure environment where people can enhance their lives, at the Isle of Avalon Wellness Centre. Working with individuals, couples, and groups, Phebe helps people find a sense of overall balance and peace, make positive life changes, reduce everyday stress, become more self-aware, and have a renewed energy for life. Also watch for her upcoming workshops. Why Listen to Your Intuition? Energize every day with pure juice (NC)-If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to kick your health routine into high gear, consider this solution - drink a glass of pure fruit juice each day. “Our bodies naturally crave the essential nutrients they require in order to stay healthy and strong,” says registered dietitian Lydia Knorr. “Rather than grabbing a calorie-loaded or sugar-packed drink, satisfy your body’s thirst for real nutrients by choosing a glass of 100 per cent pure orange juice instead.” According to Canada’s Food Guide, just a half a cup of orange juice (125 mL) is equal to one serving of fruit - one of the seven to eight servings of fruits and vegetables recommended per day for an adult population. Orange juice is a good source of protein and contains vitamin A, B and C, as well as potassium, folate and thiamin. If you’re feeling stressed or sleep-deprived with such a busy schedule, you could be pushing yourself toward a run down and ailing body. Consuming vitamin C in orange juice can help keep your immune system strong and opting for calcium-fortified orange juice can help aid muscle function. If you’re constantly on the go, remember that drinking OJ is a quick way to refuel on nutrients. Switch up your routine by incorporating orange juice into different meals and at different times of the day.Orange juice is also a welcome addition to homemade salad dressings, glazes, sauces, desserts and just about anything under the sun. 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In fact, study after study has shown CBT to be as effective as pills for the treatment of depression and more effective than pills for the treatment of anxiety. Regain control of your life. We can help. Call or email info@ccbt.ca for more information or to book an appointment Depression, Anxiety, Social Phobia, Panic Attacks are real, serious and treatable conditions.Centre forBilingual services now available Centre For Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in Ajax Dr. David Direnfeld, Psychologist 905.427.2007 Phebe-Jane Poole, Ph.D. Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist January/February Workshops: Positive Changes Through Self-Hypnosis Improve Your Life By Accessing Your Intuition Grieving The Loss Of Your Pets CALL TO REGISTER TODAY! Counselling Hypnosis Spiritual Direction Coaching For Individuals Couples Groups THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com ADVERTISING FEATUREHealthwellness& New year...New you!New year...New you! This year is bound to be a monumental year! What does the New Year bring for U? New commitment to yourself, your health and YOUR happiness? You are key to starting this year off right and using it to catapult you into the future you envision! Sounds grand and yes it is! However, when you are looking in the mirror, what do you see? Are U happy with your reflection and if not what are U going to do about it? U deserve to love yourself. This is the year to stop procrastinating on your health and happiness! When U are healthy and active U will love the person looking back at U in the mirror and U will reflect that light, confidence and love. When my clients lose weight, it doesn’t just change their health, it changes every cell in their body, it changes their life! Make this year the year U put U first. ‘U’ deserve it! Five Easy Steps to Reaching your 2009 New Year’s Resolution: 1. Set a goal. Don’t just set a goal in your mind, write it down and create a detailed plan on how you will achieve it. Better yet, set a small goal every day that will help you get there. 2. Commit to your goal and above all else plan for your success. At U Weight Loss we coach our clients to plan ahead. No matter what your day-to-day life entails we can make sensible suggestions that will help provide you with more energy and keep you on track to meet your health goals. 3. Balance. This is the key to happiness, success and yes even health and weight loss. At U Weight Loss balance, specifically balancing your blood sugar levels and therefore your hormones is the key to reaching your weight loss goal easily and quickly! Come in for your free no obligation healthy weight analysis to ask us how. 4. Exercise. Many weight loss plans out there tell you that you can lose weight without adopting an active lifestyle. Sure, you can lose weight without exercise, but will you keep it off?? Most weight loss plans will help you lose weight but the part where almost 95 per cent of people fail is maintaining their weight loss. At U Weight Loss we don’t consider ourselves successful unless you can MAINTAIN your weight loss. With education and a healthy active life full of balance, this IS possible. 5. Accountability. How many times have you said to yourself, “On Monday, I’m going to the gym” “On Monday, I’m going to eat better” but what happens? Life gets in the way and sabotages your plans. At U Weight Loss we hold you accountable for your goals and put U first. Don’t let excuses get in the way of your goals and your OPTIMAL HEALTH! Come in to U Weight Loss in Ajax and Pickering and find out why our clients are excited about today and tomorrow!! Weight loss is just the tip of the iceberg, think of what you could accomplish with extra energy, excitement and commitment!!!! At U Weight Loss your optimal health and life is our goal! New Year, New World, New U!! 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Autotrader, January 12th, 2009 BESSADA BESSADA KIA - THE POWER TO DELIVER!MORECASH durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 By Melissa Mancini mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s a busy Sunday at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby and most patrons have hockey on their minds. But it’s not the only thing on their minds. Many Durham resi- dents say they have thought hard about what they are hoping to see in Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s upcoming budget. The Whitby-Oshawa MP is scheduled to announce Jan. 27 where taxpayer dollars will be doled out, the day after Parlia- ment resumes. Rick Ray said he wants to see more restrictions on the banking system so the Canadian system doesn’t experience any of the is- sues American banks had. And the Ajax resident said he doesn’t want to see any more tax- payer cash going to corporations. “It irritates me; it’s a cop-out,” he said. But not everyone was so hard- line about corporate loans. As a retiree, Rob Evans said he’s not worried about his job but knows many people in Oshawa and Whitby who are. Everyone in the community is going to be affected by what happens with General Motors, he said. “There has to be a way of sup- porting the middle class,” he said. But Mr. Evans said he really doesn’t want to see tax money going to prop up already high ex- ecutive salaries at North Ameri- can-based auto companies. Frank Stocker said tax reduc- tions would be great but it’s more important to see the country’s economic situation improve. “Everyone wants tax cuts but they’re not going to happen,” he said. “(The government) needs to keep the economy going whatever way they can.” The federal government should be giving more cash to lower lev- els of government to fix roads, he said. And Mr. Stocker still had hockey on his mind we he made another budgetary request. He said he hopes the govern- ment will continue to support a cause that is close to his heart. “The big thing for me because I am a sports person is the $500 grant the federal government gives for kids to play sports,” he said. “Maybe they could raise that. There are a lot of less fortunate kids who need more money so they can play sports and that would help immensely.” 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 Liam Today’s carrier of the week is Liam. Liam enjoys bowling and running. Liam has received a dinner voucher from Subway & McDonald’s. Congratulations Liam for being our Carrier of the Week. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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More girls than boys reported liking reading and writing better than math, and vice versa. “No big surprise there, although I don’t say that with relish,” said Mar- tyn Beckett, director of education. In reading, 64 per cent of boys surveyed indicated they like reading, while 82 per cent think they’re good readers. Perception of selves and Education Quality Accountability Of- fice test results vary for boys when it comes to reading, Mr. Beckett said. For girls, 81 per cent like to read, and 89 per cent think they’re good readers. Of females, 57 per cent think they’re good at math and 86 per cent like math. For the boys, 93 per cent like math and 63 per cent think they’re good at math. “So we also have a focus on sup- porting our female learners in math,” Mr. Beckett said. At the time of the survey, about 42,575 students were enrolled in the board and there was an 80 per cent response rate. More students reported liking reading and writing than math and the arts more than science and tech- nology. Half agreed they liked social studies. More than 80 per cent of those sur- veyed feel safe in their school, com- munity and travelling to and from school. Most students - more than 90 per cent - have opportunities to partici- pate in clubs, teams and physical ac- tivities. While 74 per cent participate in programs outside of school, par- ticipation decreases as they get older. The report was presented to stand- ing committee for information. Elec- tronic copies of individual school data will be available to principals and accessible to area superinten- dents. 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Pearson Public School, Nicholas Wong, Alyssa Ormerod and Skylar Clysdale, work away. Survey finds boys and girls have different likes at school Art vs. science Below are a few of the results from the Durham District School Board’s student attitudi- nal report. • 71 per cent agreed they like to read • 62 per cent liked to write • 59 per cent liked math • 89 per cent liked the arts • 68 per cent liked science/ technology • 55 per cent liked social stud- ies durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ajax win three, set to Attack team record Team gunning for franchise-best 50-point season Face Pickering in back-to-back games this weekend riding four-game win streak AJAX — The Ajax Attack are moving closer to a team record for points. The Attack added three wins over the weekend, giving them a record of 22 wins, 19 loses and one shootout win, good for 46 points in the OHA Ontario Junior Hockey League. Ajax has back-to-back games this weekend against the Pickering Panthers and a pair of wins would give the Attack 50 points, the most in team history, said coach Carey Durant. “It could be the biggest week- end for us,” he said. This past weekend, the Attack knocked off the Bowmanville Ea- gles 4-3 on Jan. 15, following it with a 7-5 win over the Port Hope Predators on Jan. 17 and then a 7-6 victory on Jan. 18 over the Whitby Fury. “It was an awesome weekend. It’s four in a row. We have a little bit of a streak going on,” said Du- rant. Noting all three games were close, Durant said, “Defence wasn’t a big factor in either game with Port Hope or Whitby. But, we got one more goal than them.” The wins mean the Attack have clinched the Durham Cup, a com- petition between Ajax, Pickering and Whitby for the most points. Heading into the weekend, “Everybody is pretty healthy for once, thank God,” he said. “We feel pretty good about them, going into the weekend. Some of our long-term goals are coming into effect,” Durant said. “Some of our guys are playing above and beyond,” as he pointed to Luke Hannon, who scored five goals against Port Hope. “Blake Boddy, Ian Watters and Luke Hannon have 38 points in the month of January,” Durant said. Against the Fury, Boddy net- ted a pair, with singles scored by Hannon, Brandon Tomines, Brandon Dean, Bobby Gertsakis and Alex Barr. Adam Stein picked up the win in net, facing 33 shots, while the Attack peppered 31 at the Whitby goalie. In addition to the five markers by Hannon against Port Hope, other scorers were Boddy and Steve Douitsis, while Watters chipped in with four assists. Stein was again in net, facing 44 shots, while Ajax directed 33 shots at the Port Hope netmind- er. Hannon, Watters, Boddy and Brett Eagleson each chipped in single goals against Bowmanville, while David Jenkins picked up the win in net. The Attack were again outshot, 38-29. The Attack play in Pickering on Friday, Jan. 23, at the recreation complex, starting at 7:30 p.m. The teams face-off on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Ajax Community Centre, starting at 3 p.m. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Luke Hannon of the Ajax Attack tries to squeeze the puck past Whitby Fury goalie Sean Perkins on Sunday at the Ajax Community Centre. Hannon had seven goals in three recent wins, including a five-goal effort against Port Hope on Sat- urday. Toronto Rock fires coach and Pickering native Glenn Clark Former Ajax- Pickering Rock standout Jim Veltman reassigned By Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com TORONTO — Jason Crosbie knows what the Toronto Rock is getting with its new coaching staff. The National Lacrosse League club will be guided by a group of proven winners, headed by Jamie Batley, the coach/GM of the Major Series Lacrosse league’s Peterborough Lakers. Batley, and assistants Jim Mil- ligan and Bob Keast, were ap- pointed to run the Rock on Tues- day, the same day Glenn Clark was fired as head coach, along with his as- sistants Jim Veltman and Terry Bullen. “Batley, Milly and Ke- aster, I know them really well from my years in Pe- terborough,” said Crosbie, a resident of Clarington, who signed a free agent contract with the Rock last off-season. “We went to the Mann Cup every year I was there... they are experienced guys, they know what they are doing and I think that’s probably what the Rock was looking for.” Clark, a Pickering native who was teammates with Crosbie when the Brooklin Redmen won their last Mann Cup champion- ship back in 2000, was cut loose after a 1-2 start to the season. Coming off a non-playoff year in 2008, management clearly felt there was no margin for error this campaign. “I just signed this year, so I wasn’t privy to anything that was happening the past two years, so I don’t really know,” said Cros- bie when asked if the move sur- prised the players. “I thought they were doing a good job personally, but obvi- ously the management team was thinking something different. “The coaching staff are always the ones on the hook for the wins and losses.” Crosbie was also familiar with Veltman, whom he played with in Ajax-Pickering. He called the two good friends and good la- crosse people, and went so far as to say another chance to run an NLL franchise will come their way. “Coaching is a learning pro- cess and sometimes you have to go through some failures to have success later on,” said Crosbie, who is coach of the Jr. B Claring- ton Green Gaels. Having won Mann Cup titles with the Redmen and Lakers, along with coaching the Gaels to the Founder’s Cup, Crosbie knows a thing or two about suc- cess. And from a statistics aspect, success has followed Crosbie to Toronto as he sits tied for the team lead with Lewis Ratcliffe in points with 14 in three games. “I’ve been pretty successful so far in the early season,” he said. Crosbie noted it has been nice to play so close to home and be in the company of his family more often. “I am not a huge goal scorer... but the assists are up and I have to give credit to my teammates. Without them scoring and mak- ing plays I wouldn’t have any points.” Crosbie isn’t the only player with Durham Region roots listed on the Toronto roster. A trio of Ajax residents in Scott Campbell, Jay Winder and Matt Carroll are with the club, as is Bowmanville’s Stephen Hoar. Jim Veltman THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Turcotte misses bid for fourth senior men’s title By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Ajax resident Bob Turcotte, curl- ing out of the Scarborough Golf and Country Club, competed in the Provincial Senior Men’s Championship at his home club Jan. 14 to 18. Turcotte had hoped to add to the three Canadian senior titles he has to his credit. With Turcotte were Roy Weigand, Frank Mc- Court and Steve McDermot. They ended their run losing a tie-breaker game Saturday night. Eight teams played a round robin and, after all was finished, victor Bruce Delaney of the RCN Ottawa Curling Club had a March date in Sum- merside, P.E.I. for the Canadian finals. *** The TCA Energizer Men’s bonspiel, keeping one of the world’s oldest continuous curl- ing events alive, started TCA wide Jan. 10. The ’spiel ended Saturday, Jan. 17 with the finals held at the Mississauga Golf and Coun- try Club. Annandale started the event with five teams entered, skipped by Glenn Bull, Dale Patterson, Brian Hawke, Sandy McMillan and Barry Gillespie. The best showing for Annan- dale was the Brian Hawke team of Jim Easson, Wes Stitt and Mark Scanlan, who made it to the semi-finals in the Senior Fourth Event. Each of them won a $50 restaurant card. *** The Freeze Day Ladies’ bonspiel slated for Jan. 21 was cancelled. There were not enough entries to make a go of it. The next bonspiel at Annandale is the annual Rabbie Burns Fun- Spiel; a mixed Funspiel/Jitney slated for Satur- day, Jan. 31. *** The Annandale women’s team of Sandra Thain, Barb Luffman, Meaghan Snow and Joan O’Leary will be curling with Rhonda Welch, Janet Alexander, April Risto and Leslie Bainard in the OCA Zone for the Women’s Tankard, the two-team event scheduled to commence Jan. 24 in Sutton. *** Annandale had two teams entered in the Fairfield Marriott Challenge Zone playdown held in Uxbridge Jan. 10. Chris Van Huyse, Andrew Klein, Rob Bushfield and Tyler An- derson advanced from the zone directly to the Provincial in Brighton and Trenton from Jan. 23 to 25, where 32 teams will meet, with three games each guaranteed. *** Team Glenn Howard, with Pickering resi- dent Richard Hart at vice, is competing in Winnipeg in the third leg of the men’s 2008-09 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series, the BDO Classic Canadian Open, until Jan. 25. Titans topple Ramblers for hoops title AJAX — The Ajax Advantage Titans major midget girls’ basketball team stalled the Lon- don Ramblers when it mattered most to win the ‘platinum’ title at the recent Scarborough Basketball Association tournament. The Titans -- a new team that formed last October -- entered the SBA tournament’s major midget ‘AAA’ platinum division, facing strong squads from across the province. Having lost to the Ramblers in the pre- liminary round, the Titans turned the tables in the championship game, posting a 43-36 victory over the Londoners. Leading by three points at half time, Ad- vantage Titans coaches Christa and Sunday Eniojukan told the girls not to foul, play de- fence, push the ball, be patient and believe in each other – and that’s what they did in the second half to secure the title. Strong on-the-ball defensive pressure led by the Rowe sisters, Teanna and Tekima, set the tone for the Titans and gave them the victory. Top scorers Colleen Keane and Dakota Whyte each had 10 points; Mariah Nunes added eight points. Keane, the game’s most valuable player, was a strong force in- side rebounding the ball. The Titans advanced to the final after de-fanging the Oakville Venom 46-42 in the semifinal round. Ajax Advantage scored two victories to start the tournament, but fell short of a per- fect preliminary record after falling 45-41 to the Ramblers, which finished second in the province last year. It was an intense game with the Titan tying the score three times during the game. In the final quarter with two minutes to go, the Ramblers made a three-point shot to put them in the lead to stay. Nunes led the Titans with 14 points against the Ramblers, followed by Whyte with 11 and Keane with seven. The Titans girls are Teanna Rowe, Dakota Whyte, Carlie Nugent, Mariah Nunes, Teki- ma Rowe, Cienna Walker, Sarah Burns, Julia Sunstrum, Leslie Conroy, Colleen Keane and Shanica Baker. The Titans currently sport a 6-2 record in league play. The Ajax Advantage midgets return to the court Saturday for an exhibition contest against the Toronto Triple Threat juvenile girls’ squad. 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Please Call Angela Mon - Fri 1 p.m.- 8 p.m. (905) 666- 4672 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. BUSY REAL ESTATE OFFICE requires Licensed Realtors. No Cold-Calling, All Appointments/Leads Supplied! Make $100,000+ fi rst Year. All expenses paid including cell phone!. 1-800-596- 2052, ID#1069 (Free Re- corded Messsage) 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)436-8499 ext. 117 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. Careers Office Help General Help EXPERIENCED TRAVEL agents wanted. Call 289- 200-3945 or e-mail E.A.Communications @sympatico.ca Sales Help & Agents Careers Office Help General Help LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Please call Diana 1- 866-306-5858. Sales Help & Agents Careers Office Help General Help ORDER TAKERS NEEDED. $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You. Call 905.435.0518 Sales Help & Agents Sales Help & Agents General Help CUSTODIAL POSITION available for motivated in- dividual in caring Christian Environment. Police Check. Send Resume: Simcoe St. United Church, 66 Simcoe St. South, Oshawa L1H 4G3 EXPERIENCED Telemar- keter required for busy call centre. No selling. $13/hr to start. Must have sub- stantial experience. Call (905)426-9664 Sales Help & Agents 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 Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or Toronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 22, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 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 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 Sales Help & Agents General Help NEW YEAR, New Career. 30 full-tome openings at Whitby location. No experi- ence necessary. Full train- ing provided. Call Cindy (289)220-4118 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 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 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 Salon & Spa Help BUSY UPSCALE SALON in Brooklin now accepting resumes for experienced full & part time stylists. Please email resumes to: personaltouch- hair@msn.com 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 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. FULLTIME PRODUCT DEVELOPER. Fluency in AUTOCAD profi ciency in INVENTOR is preferable. Familiarity with manufac- turing. We are located in east Durham Resumes to ben@adamsonproaudio. com 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 FULL TIME CLERICAL position available. Job in- volves booking appoint- ments for existing clientele. Pleasant telephone man- ner a must. Marketing & advertising experience an asset. Send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dun- das St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 or e-mail to dentalfutures@ sympatico.ca, Subject CLERICAL. WHITBY ACCOUNTING Practice requires full-time secretary for one year con- tract. Fax 905-668-8647. 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 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 OPTOMETRY ASSIST- ANT (Qualifi cations Re- quired): Full Time, Optical experience: Frame repair and fi tting mandatory, Computer Skills, Profes- sional Attitude, Whitby Of- fi ce. Please send resume's to P.O. Box 30582, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa ON L1J 8L8 FranchisesF Hospital/Medical /Dental LEVEL II/PDA ASSIST- ANT our dental team is looking for a positive, ex- perienced assistant to bring several years of solid assisting experience to our wonderful modern practice in Whitby. We have the world's best patients and need a professional who appreciates the TLC need- ed to make patients feel comfortable. We are happy to offer up to $25.00/hr if qualifi ed. Ortho experience welcome. E-mail resumes to dentalfutures@ sympatico.ca, subject LE- VELII or send to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whit- by, ON L1N 9G3 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. Teaching Opportunities DAYCARE IN PICKER- ING/ AJAX has full-time ECE positions available. Competitive salary. Please email resume to: info @valleyfarmdaycare.com Employment WantedE SEEKING EMPLOY- MENT. Experience in warehouse work or deliv- ery. Please email to.charles@live.ca Houses for Sale $ 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 CENTRAL OSHAWA, three units to chose from, body shop with spray booth/others suit hobby- ists, 2 bays, also 1-bed- room apartment, $550/month, inclusive. (905)259-2552. 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 FranchisesF Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI 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. Call 905-576-5123 for details. Business OpportunitiesB ATTENTION: Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, fl exible hours. Go to web- site: www.usegreen getclean.com FOR SALE. Established cafe & catering business. Durham. 905-433-7378. Business OpportunitiesB HOME INSPECTION FRANCHISE 95% of Real Estate transactions require a Home Inspection!! To start your own Home In- spection business contact: Mike Smith A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections 416-986-4321or mike.smith@ abuyerschoice.com Mortgages, LoansM $!ATTENTION HOME- OWNERS! Historic Low Rates, Debt Consolidate Today, Cut Your Monthly Payments by 75%, No Credit, No Income OK! 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Call Peter 1-877-777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA **WHITBY, Available im- mediately beautiful 3-bed- room main fl oor of bunga- low, parking, fenced yard, 4-appliances, near amenities, $1300/month, all inclusive. First/Last. 905-668-8620. 1 BDRM upper apartment downtown Oshawa. Big windows, bright, eat-in kitchen, clean. $700/mo. fi rst/last required. Avail Feb 1. (905)435-1091 1-BDRM BSMT APT, Pick- ering Brock/Hwy 2, spa- cious, clean, separate en- trance, 1-parking, 4-appli- ances, a/c. $725 inclusive with VIP cable. No smok- ing/pets. 905-428-2015. 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 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 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, BAYLY/PICKER- ING Beach Rd. 2-bdrm bsmt, separate entrance, 1-parking, $900/mo inclu- sive. No pets. First/last, references req'd. Avail. Feb 1st. Call Peter or Deb- bie (905)239-5938 AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, open concept basement apt. One very large bed- room, appliances, shared laundry, avail Feb. $775 in- clusive, Condolyn Mgt 905 428-9766 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 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. Apartments & Flats for RentA ATTRACTIVE Pickering Brock/Major Oaks, 2-bdrm bright bsmt apt, separate entrance and laundry, parking, a/c, new car- pet/paint, $950/mo utilities included. Call 905-686- 5674 leave message. 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. BACHELOR APART- MENT available Queen St., Port Perry. Appliances included. $500 includes utilities For inquiries or to view call 905-925-0115. 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. LARGE STUDIO APT., main fl oor, fi replace,hard- wood fl oors,private en- trance/lots of parking. Country location south of Port Perry. No pets/no smoking. First/last. $575/mo. all inclusive. Available now. 905-985- 9029. 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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, newly renovated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-723-9310, 416-902- 1174 or 289-240-5659. 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 1 BEDROOM APTS, Simcoe/King. Clean, quiet building, $650/mo. Call 416-577- 0403 or 647-293-0450 OSHAWA Luxury 1 bdrm apt & 2 bdrm apt. NO PETS, NON SMOKER ONLY. $675/mo & $1175/mo. Bachelor apt $525/mo. Call between 9-4:30 905-576-7055 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, John/Park. Lowrise bldg. Newly reno- vated 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $670/mo & $786/mo. Avail. immediately. Call Toni (905)436-6042 PARK & 401, bright clean, freshly painted 2 bedroom apartment. Laundry, park- ing, $825 plus hydro. (905)885-2350. Apartments & Flats for RentA 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, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. Parking, fridge/stove in- cluded. First/last, available immediately. Call 647-404- 1786. 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 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 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. PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. 1-bedroom apart- ment available February 1. Parking, access to lake, patio & yard. $925 inclu- sive. Non-smoking, no pets, fi rst & last. Call 905- 982-1019. 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. 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. 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 - 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 bedroom base- ment ravine walk-out, of- fi ce, sunroom, executive home, 1000+sq.ft. All in- clusive (laundry and cable). Suite single pro- fessional, 1-p,arking. $875/month, March/April 1st. (905)571-1962 (LM) 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, very bright, spa- cious 1-bedroom apt, large closets. On quiet residen- tial street. Steps to public transit. Heat/parking/ in- cluded. Onsite laundry. 905-809-0168. 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 22, 2009, PAGE 21 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com SELLING YOUR HOME? 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Own your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfi ed with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home! 2009 EXHIBITORS WANTED Saturday April 25, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday April 26, 10 am - 4 pm BALTIMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE Call CHANTELLE AT 905-372-0947 email: cmcbridennews@gmail.com EXHIBITORS WANTED Saturday, April 11, 2009 Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com Friday, March 27th - Sunday, March 29th, 2009 Pickering Markets Trade Centre, Pickering For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED EXHIBITORS WANTED If it races, this is the show for you! FAST AND FURIOUS NORTHUMBERLAND MOTOR SPORTS SHOW 2009 APRIL 4th & 5th Cars, Bikes, Boats ATV's Call CHANTELLE 905-372-0947 or email cmcbridennews@gmail.com Sunday, January 25 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling Contents of the Home of Mr. & Mrs. Bayliss of Rosedale, Toronto A fi ne quality auction to include: Early Victorian Cheval Glass, Victorian Upholstered Furniture, New Chintz Sofa & Chair, Round Oak Dining Table & Sideboard, Walnut Dining Room Suite, Wardrobes, Large Antique Carved Oak Sideboard, Large Carved Oak Breakfront Server, Mahogany Chest on Stand, Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk, Numerous Victorian Side Chairs, Small Tables, French Gilt Console Table & Matching Chairs, Breakfront China Cabinet, Kerman Carpets & Oriental Carpets, Numerous Oil Paintings, Prints & Watercolours to include Eyres Simmons & F.H. Brigden & Early Maps to include “Speed”. Large Selection of Glass, China & Sterling to include: Large Gorham Silver Bowl, Moore Centrepiece, Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks, Pair of Ormolu Wall Sconces, Moser Crystal, Moorcroft, Doulton Figures, Beswick Figures, Books, Photos & Documents from the Robert Owen Estate. This is a large auction – most items not unpacked yet - watch web site for up-dates. Half Price Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 FLOORING AUCTION Saturday January 24, 2009 10:00 a.m. Preview: Friday January 23 noon - 4pm & Sale Day from 8am. MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS 10801 McCowan Rd Markham L3P 3J3 1 mile north of Major MacKenzie Dr E Save up to 75% off retail 40,000 square feet Very High End Pre-fi nished Flooring Sold by the square foot - Buy only as much as you need! Terms: 15% Buyer's Premium Cash, Visa, M/C, debit GARY HILL AUCTIONS Celebrating 25 years in the Auction Business P.O. BOX 1030 UXBRIDGE, ON. L9P 1N3 *905-852-9538 * 800-654-4647 *416-518-6401 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Markham home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include: Antique extension table, set of t-back oak chairs, parlour table, oak dresser w mirror, hall stand w mirror, wash stand, oak buffet, 3rd dog fi gurine, ant. Pump lamp, needle point stool, hanging lamp, gingerbread clock, Royal Doulton toby mugs, dressing mirror, rugs, chesterfi eld suite, bedroom suite, dining room suite, lamps, prints, chests, quan- tity of collectables and glassware, plus many other quality items. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat Jan 24 @ 4 pm Key/Date Coins/Currency, "Avro Arrow" orig.Replica Orn., Recl. Sofa & Chair, Duncan Phyfe Table/ 4 Chairs, Beds, Royal Winton, Cornfl ower, Cups/ Saucers, Scroll Saw, Tool Boxes, Leaf Blower www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 Vacation Properties 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 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. Vacation Properties Houses for Rent 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. Houses for Rent 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. BROCK/ TAUNTON. 2 storey, 4 bedroom. 2.5 bath. Fireplace, patio, 3 parking, laundry, 5 appli- ances, CAC. Close to amenities. $1500+ utilities. Celestine 416-578-4345 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 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 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 Town 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. First/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 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly. Completely renovated main fl oor of open concept bungalow, three bedrooms, own laun- dry, appliances, avail. now. $1350/mo inclusive Con- dolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 WELL MAINTAINED 3 bedroom farm house for rent in Broolikn, plenty of storage, $1200, fi rst/last. Please call 905-668-2457. Houses for Rent REMODELED SMALL 2- bedroom bungalow, Scu- gog Island, near Casino. Available now. Includes 2,000 sq.ft. workshop with hydraulic hoist. $1600/mo. for both. 905-985-0925. WATERFRONT Lake Scugog, Little Britain. Newly renovated 2-bed- room, 1-bathroom, pro- pane fi replace, electric baseboards. Available Feb.1/09, short or long term. $975/mo. + utilities. 705-786-3904. 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. In-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. 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 AJAX, BEAUTIFUL unfur- nished room in new subdi- vision. Westney/Rossland. No parking available. Working person preferred. Asking $500/mo. Available immediately. 647-828- 4571. 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. Vendors WantedV Rooms for Rent & WantedR MAIN FLOOR ROOM with large bay window, large home, near Pickering Town Centre, close to Kingston Rd. $450/mo. all inclusive, suits working person. 905-839-7237. 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, TAUN- TON/GARDEN, furnished room with own kitchen and washroom. Close to amenities and transit. $525/month. Call (905)668-2274 Vendors WantedV 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 rst/last. All inclusive, cable/parking. (905)432- 6454. OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM house to share, on bus route, near all amenities. furnished room, cable, telephone, parking. No pets/smoking. Suitable for student or working female professional preferred. $500/month. (905)571- 4372 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.sellatimeshare.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 A LITTLE ANGEL'S Home Daycare. Safe clean & playful environment for your child available in Ajax by ECE graduate. Pickup and drop off available. (416)825-8297 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 Health & Homecare ATTENTION!! Get Wealth!! Your Health is your Wealth! Your Wealth is a healthy immune sys- tem that Fights and Pre- vents disease. visit: www.immunotec.com/ jennyshealthproducts. Shipped Directly To Your Door! 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 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. Will 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. Big 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 will 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. 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 Auctions Articles for SaleA 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) POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 FACTORY PRICES B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices Auctions Articles for SaleA 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 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Residential and Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting Drywall Plastering Stucco Baseboards Free Estimates Call Emmanuel 416-579-6515 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)465-6859 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 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 CADE In Loving Memory Of Alexander William Sept. 24/02 - Jan. 22/04 You are in our hearts and thoughts everyday. We love you Always Forever Loved Grandma, Poppa, Aunts, Uncles & Cousins A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 22, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Service Directory Auctions Auctions SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Death Notices In Memoriams SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 POWELL, Frank E. - Suddenly at Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 14th, 2009 at the age of 84 years. Loving husband of Vera Powell (nee Turner) of Campbellford. Beloved father of Warren Powell, Edwin Powell (Yvonne), Robin Rolf (Danny), Sharon Powell, Clara Eccles, Judy Munford (Mark). Dear grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Survived by sister Gertie Babstock. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Frank served in the Royal Newfoundland Artillery during WWII. Frank retired as an auto mechanic with the Metro Toronto Police. On Friday January 23rd 2009, at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering 905-686-5589, the family will welcome friends at 5:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 6:00 pm in the Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. mind +body +spirit OPXEDURHAM HEALTH EXPERTS NEEDED We are looking for professionals in traditional and alternative health to join the 2009 Durham Health Matters Expo on Sunday March 1, 2009. This one day show will feature speakers, panels, demos and more. If you would like to be a part of this Expo please call Cori-Ann 905.683.5110 ext. 228 Coming EventsC Articles for SaleA 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. 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 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 Vendors WantedV Family Health & Lifestyle Show McKinney - Whitby VENDORS WANTED Book early, limited space April 18 and 19 Call Devon or Cara 905-579-4400 VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Spring Home Show March 14, 15, 16 Call 905-579-4400 Ask for Devon or Wendy 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 rst shots, dewormed, vet checked, home raised. $500. Call (705)932-1502. MALTESE PUPPIES, home raised, non-shed- ding, non-allergenic. $800. Oshawa. Call (905)434- 2577 Coming EventsC Pets, Supplies, Boarding BROOKLIN RESCUE needs homes for small poodle cross, multi-poo, lab/husky cross and Rot- weiller (very cute and gen- tle). (905)655-4721. 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. 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. First shots, vet checked, de- wormed. Excellent tem- perament. Family raised. Ready to go. $500. (905)432-5984. Blackstock 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 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 Cars WantedC ! 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Wishing you many happy years ahead. 16th Birthday Happy 16th Birthday wishes to Joshua Spitzer who turned 16 on December 22nd. Josh celebrated his birthday with his paintball buddies and his family. Much love and best wishes from Mom & Dad, family and friends. NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, January 22, 2009, PAGE 23 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Milestones SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE… For details call 905-683-5110 Announce your Special Event here! with a photo and message in our special occasions feature SAYSAY HAPPY RETIREMENTHAPPY RETIREMENT durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, January 22, 2009