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The pro- vision will drop to $1.2 million from $2.5 million, while the winter maintenance item increased in the works budget com- pared to 2008. Last year, the Region spent $4.7 million on snow and ice clearing. Marilyn Pearce, finance committee chairwoman and Scugog mayor, said there was pressure on staff to bring in ✦ See Region, Page 5 Region to adopt bare bones budget Municipal tax hike Overall impact assumes a three-per- cent tax increase among local munici- palities, most of which have not set their budgets yet. It also includes the Province’s education reduction. All fig- ures are based on a Regional average $289,400 house. 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Among them was Ontar- io’s biggest drug bust ever where Durham police dis- covered cocaine was com- ing into Canada in boxes of hot sauce from Guyana. “This initiative took us al- most a year and a quarter of a million dollars and we were very fortune to seize 274 kilograms of 80 per cent cocaine,” said the chief in describing Project Falcon. After an additional sei- zure by American drug agents, the total rose to 376 kilograms of cocaine worth $54.5 million. The end re- sult was an effect on the availability and price of co- caine on Durham’s streets. “The quantity has dried up and the price has shot up,” said Chief Ewles. Local cops are able to tackle international issues affecting Durham because of an investment from the Region. “This is costly work, this is significant work and it’s costly work,” said the chief. As part of Project Cari- bou in Oshawa, 100 charges were laid against 30 people involved in violent home in- vasions and projects Magnet and Archer led to $320,000 worth of drug and cash sei- zures and 71 arrests. Another success was the drop in street-level robber- ies in Ajax and Pickering by 34 per cent, from 162 in 2007 to 128 in 2008. Items like IPods and phones were commonly stolen and the police tracked the prob- lem to local high schools. “One school seemed to be a school of victims, anoth- er school seemed to be a school of perpetrators, so we worked with the school board to address those is- sues,” said Chief Ewles. Drug units and officers working with schools may not be as visible to the gen- eral public, but funding them is a good use of re- sources, said the chief. “I am absolutely con- vinced units like those have as significant impact as all those men and women you see in white cars driving around.” That being said, 12 of the 19 new officers hired by Durham will be front-line officers in 2009. That’s in addition to another seven front-line officers who will be funded through a federal grant, for a total of 26 new cops. The majority of the new officers will be assigned to Ajax, Pickering and Oshawa where sophisticated track- ing software shows there is the greatest need for more police. Police making best use of resources says chief Police budget fast facts Fast facts on the 2009 police budget - Net cost of policing per household is $653 on average - Per capita costs are $222, which is similar to other GTA municipalities, save for Toronto, where costs are more than $300 per capita - 84.4 per cent of budget costs goes towards personnel - Durham police are working on acquiring land for a new Clarington division - They’re also looking for an additional 25 acres for a fu- ture forensics lab, storage warehouse and a new crime- management centre - Architectural drawings are proceeding for a new $20.5- million firing range to be located on Taunton Road behind the Whitby police station. The project was approved in 2008. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Wednesday, January 30th, 2008Thursday March 5th, 2009 PLAN ON A BETTER HOME OR COTTAGE BUILDING EXPERIENCE By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Parents and students can sigh with relief. At 3 p.m. Thursday, just an hour from the deadline, the Elementary Teachers’ Fed- eration of Ontario (ETFO) announced it had accepted Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne’s non-negotiable offer, averting a po- tential provincial strike by its members. The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) had already accepted the offer. “This is what we’ve ended up with and we’ll take this and move ahead,” said Rachel Gencey, ETFO Durham Local president. “We’ve accepted it, we’ll go back to locally bargaining.” In an effort to avoid labour disruptions, Ms. Wynne presented the Tuesday offer to ETFO and OPSBA with an acceptance dead- line of 4 p.m. Thursday. Up until now, the ETFO and OPSBA have been unable to reach a framework agree- ment and, as a result, the teachers faced a two per cent salary increase for each of two years, with no added perks. Education groups that signed by Nov. 30 received a three per cent raise for each of its four years, as well as other enhancements. The economy has changed since the ini- tial framework was offered, and the minister was unable to secure that funding again, said Michelle Despault, a spokeswoman for the minister. The accepted offer is for about 2 per cent less over the four-year agreement, but includes all the other perks featured in the previous framework. The acceptance is a “win-win for every- one” said Oshawa Trustee Larry Jacula, the Durham District School Board chairman. “Absolutely thrilled they accepted the Province’s offer,” he said. The ETFO had given school boards until today (Friday) to present their complete offers, remove all strips, or contract take- aways, and provide nothing less than sec- ondary school teachers received. Failure to do so would have initiated strike votes. “This was our last attempt to provide an offer to (ETFO president David Clegg) that he might be able to accept,” said Ms. Des- pault. “We know how disruptive labour dis- ruptions can be on a student,” she said. The ministry also wanted to provide all the benefits for teachers and students that come with the framework, such as smaller class sizes, more Grade 7 and 8 teachers and more prep time. There was recognition the strips had come off, Ms. Gencey said. To get rid of them, it cost teachers money from their own pockets, but that’s something they’ll deal with in four years during the next round bargaining, she added. For now, it’s back to local bargaining and making sure there are no take-aways in the Durham contract, she said. 2200 Brock Road in the Brock North Plaza WISDOM TEETH EXTRACTIONS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS WITH ORAL SURGEON OPEN EVENINGS & SATURDAYS CONTACT US AT 905-427-7773 • DIGITAL X-RAY • INTRA ORAL CAMERA • TV IN OPERATORIES • KIDS PLAY STATION 2 • DIRECT BILLING TO INSURANCE Back left to right: Kathy, Christine, Robbin, Darlene, Marie, Dr. Mike Tzotzis-Orthodontist. Middle left to right: Donna, Dr. Robert Pacione, Irene, Vanda, Angie, Dr. Alan Fernandes. 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The majority, 24, will be in the social services department, including the Region’s nursing homes, and the social assistance and family counselling departments. There will be 12 paramedics and two EMS shift managers and eight people in the health de- partment, including health inspectors and public health nurses. Oshawa Councillor John Henry suggested dropping a clerk from any department hiring more than one new person. “These are new hires in tough times,” he said. “I’m not asking to cut a paramedic or a fireman, I’m asking to cut a clerk.” But others responded that hiring freezes or reductions should have been brought to the departments before they presented their budgets and the clerks free up higher-paid staff. Whitby Coun. Don Mitchell said budget guidelines are essentially hiring guidelines since labour is the biggest cost. “I think government that I’ve seen has more scrutiny and more analysis and more focus on controlling costs than business does,” he said. The staff cuts did not fly. Assuming a three-per-cent tax increase at the local municipalities and factoring in provincial education reduction, the average taxpayer in Durham is looking at an overall 1.8-per-cent increase, or $76 on their resi- dential property tax bill. “I think in comparison to rest of the GTA, I think Durham Region is doing an excep- tional job on this budget and residents are getting great value for their money,” said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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At first glance, with an almost 12-per- cent budget increase, it seems like Durham Region Transit came out ahead. It’s the biggest increase of any Regional depart- ment. So, residents may be confused why general manager Ted Galinis told Regional councillors that the transit service will be in “survival mode” this year. But a closer look at the situation shows a grimmer situation. DRT’s labour costs are rising and it’s been forced by the finance department to budget for higher diesel costs than it cur- rently pays, understandably so, since DRT has a habit of busting its fuel budget. Only minimal service enhancements are pos- sible in 2009. This includes more trips on the wildly popular routes serving the UOIT and Dur- ham College campus, where buses head- ing to the campus are often jam-packed during the morning rush. Service along Simcoe Street during peak times will be every 7.5 minutes, up from the current 15, making it Durham’s most frequent bus. But Mr. Galinis told councillors that DRT is missing opportunities and a quick look at ridership trends shows he’s right. Rider- ship among students, co-fare passengers catching the GO trains, seniors and north- ern passengers is all up, leading to a record 11.6-per-cent increase over 2007. The exception is full-fare paying adult customers, down five per cent. Most adults trying to make their way around Durham for work will not see any service improve- ments. It’s hard to imagine many adults will use the buses heading across the Region to the campus given how crowded they tend to be. It’s also hard to imagine many adults who have the choice will switch to public transit if there aren’t significant improvements across the system. And given the tight budget, there’s little money in the budget for improved stops or shelters. There’s no money for better meet-ups with the GO train and there’s no money for more fre- quent mid-day or evening service. In fact, there’s no money for mid-day or evening service in some areas, period. Route cuts in late 2007 and early 2008 will not be re- instated. And with all that, adult riders will see a fare increase in July to $2.90 per ride. That’s more expensive than the TTC, but compa- rable to other GTA municipalities such as Mississauga, Brampton and York. Transit riders will pay more in all of those munici- palities. One thing that would certainly help the situation is if our Provincial representa- tives pressured their parties to change the rules regarding development charges. As it stands, developers pay for bringing transit to their new subdivisions based on 10-year historic transit levels, but DRT was created in 2006. Again, growth is not paying for growth. If the Province was to change these rules, it wouldn’t cost them a penny. And perhaps it’s time to look at further taxing drivers since improved transit ben- efits them too. Provincial gas taxes only cover three per cent of DRT’s costs. Per- haps local transit providers should get a cut from vehicle licensing, or when Hwy. 407 is extended in Durham a portion of the tolls. At some point, we’re going to have to decide, are we going to go full throttle with public transit or let it sputter? For more from Reka Szekely on local and Regional issues, follow her blog at newsdurhamregion.com. E-mail her at rszekely@durhamregion.com Transit funding tight in 2009 Let’s oppose more intensification To the editor: Here are some good reasons to oppose the Durham Region plan which was out- lined in your recent report. The plan leads toward a Los Angeles on the Lake which we do not want. It facilitates the Liberal Party’s desire to have massive immigration which they hope will favour their electoral chances. It encourages long-distance commut- ing which is expensive, increases pollu- tion and is hard on commuters. It makes raising families difficult because of the forced use of high-density residential development. The purpose of this proposed Durham Plan is to comply with the schemes of the Ontario Liberal government. Instead of the easy compliance our municipalities should oppose the schemes. David Hunter Whitby Reka Szekely Small tax increase in line with tough economic times Region to adopt budget with average 2.2 per cent tax hike They were asked to go low and for most taxpayers, an average of a 2.2 per cent regional property tax increase, will be within the realm of acceptability. Considering Durham’s finance com- mittee was grappling with 3.49 per cent just a day ago, 2.2 is a pretty decent total. It’s pretty good considering the City of Toronto, for instance, came in at four per cent with major increases in user fees on top of that. The finance committee looked for every possible way to save money. The final savings came in a provision to drop $1.2 million from a winter main- tenance item in the works budget. It’s a risky move -- remember all the snow we’ve had so far this winter. But it was a move the committee felt comfortable making and it will now go forward to full council for consideration. It’s important to consider that 2.2 per cent is the average and will vary widely by municipality. For instance, in Ajax, the numbers for an average homeowner on the Regional side of the bill are 1.8 per cent and $39, while in Pickering, it’s 2.3 per cent and $49. The overall increases will be slightly higher and will take into account spend- ing increases in each of the munici- palities and the various local demands required by each citizenry. The desire to drive the number down is clearly a realization by our elected offi- cials of the dire economic times we find ourselves in. General Motors is reeling with the announcement of another 10,000 white collar jobs being eliminated globally by May 1. The GM truck plant is closing later this spring with 2,600 good-paying jobs going with it. Unemployment has been steadily on the rise and with it declining tax rev- enues. Councillors have come to realize taxpayers need some relief and that frivolous spending is unsupportable. Thankfully, this budget deals with the bare essentials and in that way, it shows responsible action. *All inquiries on the odds of winning are to be made to the licensee prior to the purchase of ticket(s). For complete list of rules and regulations visit cashforcancer.com Lottery License # 1447 cashforcancer.com 1-877-460-3800 CALL NOWCALL NOW 1212 GRAND PRIZES GRAND PRIZES ****** BUY 2 TICKETS, GET THE 3RD FREE ! BUY 2 TICKETS, GET THE 3RD FREE ! BUY 2 TICKETS, GET THE 3RD FREE ! BUY 2 TICKETS, GET THE 3RD FREE! BUY 2 TICKETS, GET THE 3RD FREE! BUY 2 TICKETS, GET THE 3RD FREE! 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The alert was issued Monday to coincide with weather office forecasts pre- dicting total rainfall between 10 to 20 mm, but the amount has now been bumped up to an expected 25 to 40 mm. The mix of warmer- than-normal temperatures, rain and melting snow will cause increased flows and water levels in all local creeks and streams. Condi- tions could be dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. “We do expect some flooding in the low- lying areas, and certainly safety around the creeks is an issue, so we’re trying to advise people to stay away from those,” said Perry Sisson, CLOCA’s director of engineering and field operations. The rainfall and warm tem- peratures are also expected to make stream banks and slopes extremely treacherous and ice-covered creeks and streams should be considered dangerous. CLOCA is advising the public to exercise caution around bodies of water and to avoid stream banks. The flood advisory remains effective until Friday, Feb. 13. 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Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — There’s no doubt the spiralling economy is a source of stress for many adults, but mental health experts say it’s also impor- tant to acknowledge the anxiety it can cause in children. Peter Moore is the executive director of Kinark Child and Family Services, a children’s mental health organization based in Oshawa. He said their numbers climb during peri- ods of economic downtown, because children -- those with or without a pre-existing men- tal health condition -- can become scared and anxious about job losses or a lack of household money. Parents who themselves are stressed out, he added, may exacerbate the problem because they are distracted, de- pressed or abusing substances to cope. “You might see children acting out or hav- ing trouble at school and at the family level you might see parenting that is neglectful or harsh and inconsistent,” Mr. Moore said. “During these economic times, parents really need to be sensitized to their children’s men- tal well-being.” That means paying attention to subtle signs of distress like trouble sleeping, loss of ap- petite, sudden mood swings or a child who doesn’t want to play with his friends. Mr. Moore said parents can help by simply talking to their children in an age-appropriate manner. For young children, that might mean explaining the family’s finances in terms of a weekly “allowance” for different items and reminding kids that while there may not be enough money for a particular item or activity at the moment, the family can save up for it. Mr. Moore said it’s a careful balance of being “realistic but not bleak.” For families that sink into poverty as a result of the economic downturn, their children face an increased risk of mental health problems, according to new data. A recent study by Human Resources and Social Development Canada and the Re- search Data Program revealed the mental health of children and youth is closely tied to household income, with children from lower income brackets suffering significantly more mental health issues. An estimated one in five children in Ontario faces mental health problems and mental illness is the leading contributor to youth suicide, which accounts for 24 per cent of deaths among teens ages 15 to 19. Kinark provides a range of free mental health services to youth and their families that include counselling, crisis intervention, teen life skills programs and autism services. The local agency served more than 10,000 clients in 2007-08. 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The remaining $50,000 will be included in the 2009 budget, which will require Council’s approval. “We want to make sure we cover the full range of sustainability issues,” Mr. Mely- muk said. The City also agreed to participate in Earth Hour on March 28, and the Sustain- able Pickering Advisory Committee will work to engage residents, businesses and institutions to take part in the hour-long, world-wide turning out of lights. The 2009 Sustainable Pickering Work Plan will include: a Sustainable Pickering Challenge that will engage residents, busi- nesses, schools and developers to take environmentally friendly actions; update the website, and work with the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology to prepare Pickering’s first sustainability progress report. The executive committee approved the plans and it will go to Council next week for final approval. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A friendly hug PICKERING — Marilyn Costello gets a hug and a smile from former NHL goalie Glenn Healy during the fundraising gala for her husband Earl Costello. Mr. Costello was a long-time business owner and community member who died recently of cancer. He and his wife had a large family and limited insurance to help him with his medical bills. Sustainability progress continues in Pickering Sustainable milestones The City’s report identified the following progress since the program’s inception: * sustainable neighbourhood develop- ment guidelines were drafted to measure sustainability in all new development in Pickering * the City launched the first municipal Of- fice of Sustainability in Ontario * it has held three Sustainable Pickering Days * the City reached milestones 1, 2 and 3 of the Federation of Canadian Municipali- ties’ (FCM) Partners for Climate Protec- tion program * City staff receives e-bulletins on a monthly basis on updates, tips and infor- mation on sustainability * Pickering won the FCM HILL Sustainable Community award in Planning in 2008 Company pleased, Greenpeace isn’t By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Ontario Power Generation has cleared another hurdle on its way to a possible refurbishment of the four reactors on the ‘B’ side of the Pickering nuclear station. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the federal regula- tor, accepted the conclusions of an environmental assessment conducted by OPG that the refur- bishment work won’t impact the environment. In its ruling, the CNSC stated the refurbishment “is not likely to cause significant adverse environ- mental effects,” provided mitigat- ing measures are taken. OPG is studying the possible re- furbishment of the units to extend their lifespan to 2060. Without a refurbishment, the lifespan of the reactors would be to about 2012. The EA is part of the business case OPG is conducting. “The EA is one part of it. We’ll continue to work with the CNSC on the Integrated Safety Review (ISR),” said Tom Mitchell, the chief nuclear officer for the company, adding OPG is still considering the financial aspect of refurbishing the units. “We’re quite pleased with that decision,” Mr. Mitchell said, point- ing to the “open, transparent man- ner OPG conducted the EA.” The ISR involves assessing the current condition and perfor- mance of the plant, pinpointing any factors that would limit the safe operation of the facility. Shawn Patrick Stensil, an en- ergy campaigner for Greenpeace Canada, said he’s not surprised by the decision. “It came out fairly quick. In gen- eral, the CNSC rubber-stamps en- vironmental assessments all the time,” he said. Mr. Stensil dismissed the CNSC’s claim there would be no environmental impacts, saying it’s “misleading because they haven’t looked at them.” The EA “didn’t consider a ter- rorist attack,” Mr. Stensil said. The company hasn’t said how much the refurbishment would cost. If the work is done, one reactor will be rebuilt at a time. The work would start in about 2014 and take about 18 months for each unit. Parent info session In the Loop – a special event designed to educate families about the benefits of a college education. Please join us for a campus tour and an important information session regarding: admissions, fees, financial aid (OSAP, scholarships and bursaries), career services, athletics, disabilities and other student services. parents, family, and friends of college bound, high school students Wednesday, February 18, 2009 evening begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Oshawa Campus 2000 Simcoe Street North Gordon Willey building, Dining Room Founders 3 Lot February 16, 2009 https://myplace.durhamcollege.ca 905.721.3000 who: date: time: location: parking: rsvp by: WIN GREAT PRIZES 1-877-857-2333 ID# 194059 $649,900 3810 Concession 6 Orono 905-983-9923 OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3 ID# 194066 $221,775 120 Radford Drive Ajax 905-231-0004 JUST LISTED! 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FEB. 15, 2-4 P.M. 64 FREESTON CRES., AJAX $494,900$494,900durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 13, 2009 New millionaire plans to keep house in Pickering By Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@duramregion.com PICKERING — Roger Booker was back at work Wednesday, $14.8 million richer. The 41-year-old Pickering resident was the third winner in the Jan. 24 Lotto 6/49 draw that had players across Ontario vying for a massive jackpot worth $44.4 million. “It’s just been a whirlwind of emotion for all of us,” said Mr. Booker, who shares the wealth with his wife Kim and their two young boys. “There’s been disbelief, happiness, tears of joy. You don’t have to worry anymore about where you’re going. You’re there.” Mr. Booker has re- turned to his job as a technician at Toronto Hydro where he plans to continue working to the shock of his co- workers. “I’m back at work to get something normal back into my life and back into routine,” he said. “It’s hard to stay focused but that’s one of the good things about coming back to work because it’s making me focus.” The remaining share of the dough was split between Jorma Hogbacka of St. Catha- rines and Toronto resident David Thompson but it took more than two weeks for Mr. Booker to realize he’d won. “I usually wait until my wallet is fat, then I go in and check the tickets all at once,” Mr. Booker said of the delay in claiming his prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corpora- tion announced last weekend the third ticket had been purchased somewhere in Durham Region. As residents crossed their fingers while frantically checking and double- checking their tickets, the winning numbers were sitting in Mr. Booker’s pocket. 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Registerforaone hourinformationsession Date: Time: Location: Hoot and Howl www.trca.on.ca Saturday, February 21, 2009 | 7 to 9 p.m. Altona Forest, Pickering Meet at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Road West, for the slide presentation then drive over to Altona Forest for the guided hike. REGISTER TODAY! This event is FREE but registration is required and space is limited. Visit www.trcastewardshipevents.ca or call the stewardship hotline at: 416-661-6600,ext.5660 These events are recommended for adults and children over seven years of age. In the event of extreme weather conditions on the day of the event, call the hotline for a notice of cancellation. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 13, 2009 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com No place like home for region’s latest jackpot winner Roger Booker newsdurhamregion.com Watch a video interview at newsdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AJAX SENIORS: All seniors are invited to crochet, knit or do their favourite craft at the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Friday at 9:45 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. The club provides most material with items going to the Seniors’ Bazaar. Includes a social time to meet new friends and re-connect with old ones. 905-686-1573 (Peggy). ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. Everyone welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 HUMAN RIGHTS WALK: Durham residents opposed to the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka can participate in a Freedom and Human Rights Walk. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning and ending at the Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S. Walkers are to leave Town hall at 10 a.m. and proceed north to Kingston Road and east to Salem Road. They will then cross the street and travel west along Kingston Road. The final leg of the route is not set in stone, however walkers may continue to Harwood and travel south back to Town hall. Speeches are expected to begin there around noon or 12:15 p.m. NEW FRIENDS BOOK SHOP: The New Friends Book Shop is now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting today. It is at 520 Westney Rd. S., Unit 9 (at Clements Road). There are books for all ages at low prices and proceeds from the book sales go to the Community Develop- ment Council in Durham. For more information call Doreen at 905-426- 2182. PICKERING NATURALISTS: Join John Stirrat for a birding tour of the west lakeshore area. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the southwest corner of the Pickering GO Station parking lot, where those attending will car pool. Remember to dress warmly. There’s a stop for lunch at a local restaurant or you can bring your own. If you are attending, call John at 647-295- 7744. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 AJAX SENIORS: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club meets for table tennis/ping pong every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Newcomers wel- come but should come a bit earlier. For more information call Meryll at 905-683-1187. PARKINSON SOCIETY: The monthly Care Partners’ meeting is at 7 p.m. at 18 Griffiths Dr. (at Leah Crescent, Ajax). The meeting will focus on talk- ing and learning more about living with Parkinson’s Disease. For more information call 1-866-264-3345. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 MOM AND TOTS: Mom and Tots is a playgroup for stay-at-home moms and their children up to kindergarten age. Includes play centres, a sen- sory table, crafts, snack time, story time, and songs and games. Meets Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 at The Hope Centre, 35 King’s Cres., Ajax. Free and open to all, including moms on maternity leave. Today’s theme is Celebrating Family and Friendship and participants will read about Dora and Boots’ special friendship, make friendship bracelets and talk about family and friends. For more information, contact Dannyelle at 905-831-4774 or visit www.hope- communitychurch.com. HELP FOR PARENTS: Helping Other Parents Everywhere (HOPE), Inc. is a community-based support group for parents dealing with chil- dren who have behavioural prob- lems including attitude, substance abuse and running away. The group meets in Pickering every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. Call 905-239-3577 for more information and meeting location or visit www.helpingotherparentsevery- where.com. AJAX SENIORS: The Ajax Se- niors’ Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Rd., Ajax. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). SUPPORT GROUP: A new bereave- ment support group is now offered by Durham Hospice in partnership with Community Care Durham. The group runs every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1420 Bayly St., Unit 6, Ajax. Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one or friend is welcome. To register call 905-430- 4522. PICKERING SEWERS: The Pickering Sewers’ Forum meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. (south of Bayly Street), Pickering. It’s for all sewing enthusiasts, regardless of skill. 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The 28-year-old author and Whitby resi- dent heads Family Storytime at the Ajax Pub- lic Library. The program provides children, typically those aged three to five, with access to books, songs, games and crafts free of charge. Sutherland is a larger-than-life presence in the tiny room tucked away in a cosy li- brary corner, adorned with small tables and chairs. “The library staff works on kits each week focusing on a theme and we find stories and other activities to go along with that,” Mr. Sutherland said, adding that some of the most popular topics are animals and holi- days. “Storytime is great because it gives people an option when their kids may have started school,” he said. “But there’s still something to do at night so parents who work can do an activity with their children outside of their home.” In his nearly five years working as an in- formation assistant at the library, Mr. Suther- land has established close connections with children and said the interaction is what keeps him coming back. “Every night I do it, one of the kids makes me laugh,” he said. “They say or do something really funny and that’s one of the biggest enjoyments for me -- talking to them and trying to keep them engaged in the stories.” Mr. Sutherland has incorporated his expe- riences into several children’s stories of his own including The Teddy Bears of Tomor- row. He also recently released a horror fiction novel called Frozen Blood, set during the catastrophic ice storm that hit in Ottawa in 1998. The story is centred on a family’s strug- gle to get along while trapped in a haunted mansion together with the killer storm raging outside. “It always stuck with me as a crazy experi- ence and all these years later, I thought it would make a great story” he said. “A really bad ice storm, but of course in fiction, taking it a little further.” The book has made the preliminary ballot in the First Novel category for the Bram Stok- er Award, horror writing’s highest honour. Mr. Sutherland is also currently working toward obtaining his masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Wales. “Being a librarian is the perfect position for a writer because you’re surrounded by books all day,” he said. “I’ve been introduced to many stories I wouldn’t have otherwise read and absolutely fallen in love with what I do.” Family Storytime runs from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. every Monday at the Ajax Public Li- brary, located at 55 Hardwood Ave. S. For more information about Mr. Suther- land and his published works, visit www. joelasutherland.com. News Advertiser file photo Joel Sutherland reads a story during Family Storytime at the Ajax Public Library. Toe-tapping Celtic concert coming to Durham next week Top Canadian fiddler, dancer featured DURHAM — Fiddling and dancing sen- sation Stephanie Cadman is blazing a trail to Oshawa this month. Cadman, a Canadian stepdancing and fiddling champion, brings her toe-tapping show, Celtic Blaze, here on Feb. 21, cour- tesy of the Durham Region Concert Asso- ciation. The show encompasses fiddling, singing, dancing with a modern Canadian Celtic sound. Opening for Celtic Blaze will be CAPE Ceol, a Durham quartet of award-winning fiddlers and dancers, all of them teens. Colleen and Alanna Jennish and Erick and Phillip Provencher will play several songs at the beginning of the program. This is in keeping with DRCA’s policy of promoting and encouraging young, local musicians and giving them the opportu- nity to meet with and hear professional, touring musicians. “I think it’s going to be a super evening,” said DRCA president Rick Kerr. “You won’t be disappointed.” The concert will be held at 8 p.m. at Oshawa Little Theatre, 72 Russett Ave., Oshawa. Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for stu- dents and are available at Connie’s Brook- lin Village Shoppe, Brooklin, Wilson and Lee, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Walters Music Centre, Oshawa Centre, Oshawa, Warm Wishes, 1300 King St. E., Oshawa, Long and McQuade, 902 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Dynes Gift House, 728 Anderson St., Whitby, Lafontaine, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, Wee Tartan Shop, Port Perry, and at the door. Heritage Brass plays Oshawa Little Theatre Feb. 28 DURHAM — The sounds of brass will fill Oshawa Little Theatre on Feb. 28 in a fund- raising concert. The Heritage Brass band, made up of the best from the Ontario corps of Salvation Army bands, will present a concert at 8 p.m. The band has toured throughout Canada and the United States and performed at Buckingham Palace in London. This is OLT’s third production in its Raise the Roof series, raising money to pay for roof repairs. Tickets are $15 and available at www.os- hawalittletheatre.com, or in person at the theatre box office, 62 Russett Ave., Wednes- day through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or at the United Way Star Assist Kiosk at the Oshawa Centre, 905-723-0282. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 13, 2009 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 13, 2009 SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Principal hopes decision could still allow Trojans to defend OFSAA title By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Pickering High School senior boys’ basketball team will get its final hearing from OFSAA next week into whether it will get an opportunity to defending its OFSAA ‘AAAA’ title next month. Pickering High principal Anne Taylor con- firmed the Ontario Federation of School Ath- letic Associations (OFSAA) board of reference general committee will, on Feb. 20 at 10 a.m., hear the appeal of the previous decision of the OFSAA sanctions committee at OFSAA’s Toronto offices. Taylor says she contends the program and ultimately the players should be exempt from the OFSAA sanctions committee ruling that banned the Trojans from competing at OFSAA- sanctioned championships and tournaments for one year. The sports governing body for the province should, instead, solely focus their sanctions on coach Mike Gordensky, who used two ineligible players while competing at the Beach Ball Classic Tournament in Myrtle Beach, S.C. during the winter break. “The team should not be suspended from OFSAA. They should be allowed to play, if they qualify,” said Taylor. “The students didn’t do anything wrong. They’re going to do what the coach tells them to do.” Gordensky was subsequently banned from coaching at the remaining Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular-sea- son and playoff games. He was later hit with sanctions by OFSAA, including a one-year ban from coaching in OFSAA championships and tournaments, as well as a nine-month proba- tionary period. Taylor said she’s hopeful OFSAA’s final deci- sion will be handed down in a timely manner. If overturned, the two-time defending OFSAA champion Trojans could still have a chance to defend their titles in Windsor next month. “The decision could take a while but, hope- fully, it will be quicker than normal. The team will be going into the semifinals of LOSSA on (Feb. 24), which is close to OFSAA time.” Taylor says parents of players and people from the Ajax community have been support- ive of the Trojans being reinstated into the OFSAA championships. She’s received calls and e-mails from more than 20 people who disagree with the actions of OFSAA in the mat- ter. As well, a small group of Pickering High School parents have initiated a petition it hopes will garner 1,000 signatures that will also be presented to OFSAA next Friday. “These aren’t even parents of players on the senior team; they’re parents on the junior team. They don’t understand the decision of OFSAA and neither do we,” said Taylor. Paulette Wilson-Chambers said she and three other Trojans’ junior team parents — Ali- cia Linton-Francis, Judy Redhead and June Redhead — have spearheaded the petition drive in response to what they deem an “un- fair” decision rendered by OFSAA. “We hope they’ll look at the community re- sponse and take that into consideration when making their appeal decision,” said Wilson- Chambers. “Everyone feels that it is just so unfair.” Currently, four copies of the petition are in circulation in the community and have gar- nered 100 signatures so far. Wilson-Chambers said she expects that number will likely increase at Pickering High’s open house on Thursday. Pickering High’s appeal to OFSAA in Toronto next Friday Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A whale of a Wendel PICKERING — Pak-Mail owner Mike Pedersen bubble wraps a giant Wendel Clark bobblehead statue as he prepares it for delivery. The statue was bought by a Deerlake, Newfoundland resi- dent during an MLSE online auction and is being wrapped and crated for shipping. By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — For the first time in the history of the Ajax Attack, the team was on the winning side of the ledger in a playoff game. Luke Hannon’s shot from the slot on the power play with a mere 1:14 left in regula- tion time lifted the Attack to a 5-4 victory over the Bowmanville Eagles in the playoff opener at the Garnett B. Rickard Recreation Complex on Wednesday night. The teams returned to action in the best-of-five Ontario Junior Hockey League Ruddock Divi- sion quarter-final series tonight at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. Hannon’s late goal salvaged a game in which the Attack gave up two leads. They forged ahead 3-0 in the first period, only to see the Eagles fire back with three in the second. The Ajacians also owned a 4-3 advantage at the midway point of the third period, only to see Bowmanville equalize things on a goal exactly a minute later. The Attack were looking for a solid defensive effort in the series and they certainly received it in Game 1. Goaltender David Jenkins emerged as the backbone of the defence, stopping 34 of 38 shots to preserve the win. And the Attack’s power play was more than adequate, going 2-for-4 with the man advan- tage. For Attack head coach Carey Durant, it was the Attack’s ability to generate chances with the man advantage that emerged as a difference- maker in Game 1. Conversely, the Eagles went a dismal 1-for-7 on the power play. “We talked about our power play and how we hadn’t been successful at getting the puck to the net. I think the kids were getting a little bit frustrated (with their power play’s inef- fectiveness), so they started to create out there tonight.” Durant said the team had a game plan head- ing into the series and they stuck to it for the most part. And although the Attack started to fall away from the plan in the second, they were able to regain their composure in the third. Durant praised the work of defenceman Mike Sullivan for his play against Bowmanville. Faced with the tough task of replacing injured veteran and team captain Chris Gour in the lineup, Sullivan more than raised his level of play. “He played an exceptional game,” said Du- rant of his rookie rearguard. “I thought he was flawless in his game last night.” Veteran forward Brett Eagleson led the way with a pair of goals. John Harrington and Jamie Sodhi also scored for the Attack. Jonny Simone registered three assists in the contest. Game 3 is in Bowmanville on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Game 4, if necessary, is in Ajax on Tues- day, Feb, 17 at 8 p.m. and Game 5, if needed, is in Bowmanville on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Late goal rescues Ajax Attack in junior playoff series opener Mike Sullivan Attack Facts Attack rookie forward Ian Watters was hon- oured by the Ontario Junior Hockey League as its Ruddock Division player of the month for January. Watters collected 19 points in nine games leading the Attack to five wins and four losses. He’s currently the OJHL rookie leader in points... THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 13, 2009 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com Boys & Girls Welcome Ages 5 to 17 years old AJAX CENTRECOMNIT YMU 9th Exciting Season By Phone: Call the info line and we’ll mail or fax you an application. By Mail: Pick up an application at Ajax C.C. anytime and mail to Ajax Summer Minor Hockey League Ages 5 to 17 years old May to August Season Primetime Games (weeknight games only) Jerseys Awards Certified Officials Computerized Stats NO Fundraising Required Pick. & Ajax Residents Welcome By Internet: New this summer- Register On-Line using your Credit Card. www.hmhl.bizland.com FOR INFORMATION OR REP. PLAYERS 3 ON 3 SUMMER HOCKEY CALL 905-649-6803 12 Week Schedule IN-PERSON REGISTRATION... Ajax Community Centre Sunday, February 14 at 9:30 am to 11:00 am D A I L Y S U D O K U newsdurhamregion.com By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Annandale will mix it up on the pebbled ice at the next zone playdown slated for Oshawa this weekend. The Ajax-based club will have two entries at the Junior Mixed Zone playdown at the Oshawa Curling Club Feb. 14 and 15. Michael Bryson is skipping the team of Emily Lind- say, Sandy Martin and Carly Bee. Josh Hall is teamed with Spencer Anderson, James McPherson and Yvonne Lalonde. Three of the ladies are Competitive Annandale mem- berships. A total of five teams are entered in the double-knockout draw that will send two teams to regionals in Fenelon Falls next month. ••• Blair Metrakos skipped an An- nandale team to victory in the OCA Colts Zone at Tam Heather from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. With Metrakos were Chris Van Huyse, Andrew Klein and Scott March. The team now heads to regionals at East York this Saturday. Two of the eight teams at regionals will ad- vance to the Ontario final at Leaside on March 18. ••• Annandale is hosting a Ladies Olympic Bonspiel on Saturday, Feb. 21 and the event is full. This year they are playing two eight-end games and using a ‘skins format’. The team that wins the most ‘skins’ money wins a cash prize and the op- portunity to compete in the Melitta Bonspiel of Champions. ••• Annandale’s Susannah Moylan, with Rhonda Lawson, Shannon Sliva and Heather MacDonald, competed in the Zone Playdown in the Best Western Intermediate Women at the Whitby Curling Club last weekend. Six teams par- ticipated, but the Annandale entry did not advance. However, Su- sannah Moylan, Barry Moylan, Carol Wilson and Brian Moffatt won the Toronto Crick- et, Skating and Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel recently. The Moylan rink emerged out of a draw of 24 teams and qualified for the Melitta Bon- spiel of Champions in late March. ••• Annandale’s Gord Norton team went to Chicago for the 60th An- nual Men’s All Inclusive Interna- tional Bonspiel recently. Competing were 15 Canadian teams from three provinces and 17 American teams from five states. Team Norton won the event again. The team included Craig Jewer, Doug Lawson and the lead was Ron Alexander. It was the fourth time in six years the foursome have won it. All say they have a great time at the event every year. They won bragging rights and a winner’s pin. ••• Annandale women’s team of San- dra Thain, Barb Luffman, Meaghan Snow and Joan O’Leary curled with Rhonda Welch, Janet Alexander, April Risto and Leslie Bainard in the OCA Zone for the Women’s Tan- kard, the two-team event, in Sutton recently. The teams were sidelined and did not advance to the Region. ••• The Annandale team of Ben Bevan, Chris Avery, Jake McGhee and Carter Adair lost in the ‘B’ side semifinals at the Bantam Boys’ re- gions recently. Games were at Leas- ide and Donalda. A win would have put them into the Ontario Provincial finals. The team was coached by Jennifer McGhee. ••• Annandale had two teams entered in the Fairfield Marriott Challenge Zone playdown held in Uxbridge recently. Chris Van Huyse, Andrew Klein, Rob Bushfield and Tyler An- derson advanced from the zone di- rectly to the Provincial in Brighton and Trenton, where 32 teams met with three games each guaranteed. The Annandale team won its first game but was then sidelined. ••• Team Glenn Howard, with Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice and Brent Laing and Craig Sav- ill, competed in Winnipeg recently in the third leg of the men’s 2008-09 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series, the BDO Classic Canadian Open. Eight of 18 top teams qualified to share the $100,000 purse. Team Howard scraped through the round robin to qualify, but then won the quarter-final, the semifinal and then the final against undefeated Kevin Martin from Edmonton. The team won $22,500, plus $1,500 for each round-robin win for a $24,000 total. Two Annandale rinks vie to sweep up junior mixed crown PICKERING OLDTIMERS HOCKEY LEAGUE Game results - Feb. 11 OVER-35 DIVISION TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Bay Dukes 30 22 3 5 192 120 49 Virtual Law Flyers 30 17 7 6 188 135 40 Hawg Farmers 30 15 9 6 151 132 36 Shagwells 30 16 12 2 190 155 34 Penguins 30 14 12 4 134 154 32 Intrepid 30 9 15 6 111 131 24 Remax 30 4 21 5 139 218 13 Flames 30 3 21 6 100 160 12 OVER-35 DIVISION RESULTS Hawg Farmers 10 vs. Remax 6; Penguins 6 vs. Intrepid 5; Virtual Law Flyers 11 vs. Flames 7. OVER-50 DIVISION TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Canadians 30 18 6 6 133 81 42 Buds 30 15 8 7 131 101 37 Bruins 30 14 12 4 103 106 32 Slo Flames 30 12 14 4 115 127 28 RoadRunners 30 10 16 4 97 112 24 Fry’s Hawks 30 8 21 1 90 142 17 OVER-50 DIVISION RESULTS Buds 6 vs. Bruins 3; Slo Flames 4 vs. Canadians 2; Fry’s Hawks 7 vs. RoadRunners 1. Scoreboard FEBRUARY 13, 2009 Pickering Soccer Club Inc. 1735 Bayly Street – Unit 14 Pickering, Ontario L1W 3G7 (905) 831-9803 Fax (905) 831- 8968 www.pickeringsoccer.ca 2009 COMPETITIVE SPRING TRYOUT SCHEDULE Team Location Date Time Coach U8 Girls – Born 2001 MetroSports February 22 March 1 - 8 10:30am - 12 Noon Barry Donnelly 416-451-1465 Peter Hogg 905-509-4538 U9 Girls – Born 2000 MetroSports Feb 21 - 28 Mar 7 10:30am - 12 Noon Andy Hing 905-428-7011 U10 Girls – Born 1999 MetroSports February 22 March 1 - 8 February 22 March 1 - 8 12 Noon - 1:30pm 12 Noon - 1:30pm Green Team- Alfonso Garcia 905-239-0435 Gold Team - Fabian DeNobrega 905-831-7614 U11 Girls – Born 1998 MetroSports February 27 March 6 6 pm - 7:30 pm Richard Lissone 905-421-0030 Bibi Anthony 905-509-9629 U 12 Girl – Born 1997 MetroSports MetroSports Feb 20 - 27 March 6 February 22 March 1 - 8 7:30pm - 9:00pm 10:30am - 12 Noon Gene Gesualdo 416-464-9516 Phil Marmina 905-420-6236 U13 Girls – Born 1996 MetroSports MetroSports Feb 20 - 27 Mar 6 February 22 March 1 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 10:30am - 12 Noon Vance Palache 647-400-6724 Ray Joseph 416-999-6112 U14 Girls – Born 1995 MetroSports Feb 22, Mar. 1, 8 6 pm - 8 pm Charlie Salvagna 905-686-8477 U15 Girls – Born 1994 MetroSports Dunbarton Feb. 20, 27 Mar. 6 Feb. 27, Mar. 6 6 pm - 7:30 pm 6 pm - 8pm Nixon Bernardino - OYSL 905-801-2458 Paul Caruana 905-683-9766 U16 Girls – Born 1993 Kingsway College MetroSports Feb. 19, 26 Mar. 5 Feb. 21, Mar. 7 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 12 pm - 2 pm Bert Laing - OYSL 416-722-9482 Debbie Carkner 905-509-6109 U17 Girls – Born 1992 MetroSport Feb. 28, Mar. 7 1 pm - 2 pm Anton Passchier 905-837-1986 U18 Girls – Born 1991 Kinsmen 3 Sep 30 Oct 7 6:30pm – 8:00pm Jorgen Runas 905-686-7244 Kevin McDonald 416-438-0302Call Coach for additional Information BOYS Team Location Date Time Coach U8 Boys – Born 2001 MetroSports Feb. 21 - 28 Mar. 7 9 am - 10:30 am Dorne Munch 416-414-7078 U9 Boys – Born 2000 MetroSports Feb. 21 - 28 Mar. 7 10:30 am - 12 Noon Tony La Ferrara 416-835-0269 Kerwin Skeete 416-716-1469 U10 Boys – Born 1999 MetroSports Feb. 20 7:30 pm - 9 pm Gord Smith 905-509-3284 David Lo Presti 905-655-6486 U11 Boys – Born 1998 MetroSports Feb. 22, Mar. 1-8 9 am - 10:30 am Mirco Schroff 905-686-4694 U12 Boys – Born 1997 MetroSports Feb. 20-27 Mar. 6 7:30 pm - 9 pm Desmond Warner 416-356-3859 U13 Boys – Born 1996 MetroSports MetroSports GlenGrove PS Feb. 21, Mar. 1,8 Feb. 21 Feb. 27 12 Noon - 1:30 pm 12 Noon - 1 pm 6:30 pm - 8 pm Bill Janshan (L3 CSL Premier) Louis Houde 905-837-0727 U14 Boys – Born 1995 MetroSports Maple Ridge Public School Feb. 22, Mar.1,8 Feb. 27 Mar. 6, 27 9 am - 10:30 am 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ramin Mohammadi 416-890-8842 Ed Whitehead 905-427-2405 Isidore De Cario 905-420-9764 U15 Boys – Born 1994 OYSL MetroSports Feb. 23, Mar. 2,9 7 pm - 8 pm Corrado Roccasalva 416-573-5386 U15 Boys – Born 1994 Pickering Power Green MetroSports Feb. 23, Mar. 2,9 6 pm - 7 pm Cliff Schmitt 416-258-4859 U16 Boys – Born 1993 MetroSports Dunbarton Feb. 23, Mar. 2,9 Feb. 27, Mar. 6 7 pm - 8 pm 8 pm - 10 pm Garre Edmund 416-431-1977 Asif Thawer 416-223-9174 U17 Boys – Born 1992 Kinsmen 3 Kinsmen 3 Nortre Dame HS Sep 27 – 28 Sep 27 – 28 Feb 20, Mar 6 4:30pm - 6:00pm 4:30pm - 6:00pm 6 pm - 7:15 pm Derrick Keise 416-453-0932 Fabian Best 905-686-7152 John DeBenedictis 905-420-1476 GIRLS Call Coach for additional Information Call Coach for additional Information Nortre Dame HSU18 Boys - Born 1991 Feb 20, Mar 6 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm Brian Henchey 905-420-2882 TRAIN SMART PLAY HARD HAVE FUN Recreational Registration is now open for Summer 2009. Visit www.pickeringsoccer.ca FREE - RESUME COACHING FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS This initiative is designed to assist new Canadians and newcomers to Durham Region seeking gainful employ- ment by reviewing and offering advice on resumes and cover letters. Resumes do not have to be geared towards a career in policing. WHEN: Wednesday February 18th at 6:30 p.m. Saturday March 28th at 10 a.m. WHERE: Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby Ontario. Please use the west entrance doors. Please bring two copies of your resume and sample cover letter. For bookings contact 1-888- 579-1520 ext. 4341 or email CstInfoSys@drps.ca. Please include the title "Resume Coaching" in your subject line. • PHARMACY ASSISTANT • MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT Other Specialized Healthcare Programs Available Call to Enquire •Esthetics • Medical Offi ce Assistant • Medical & General Lab Assistant • Personal Support Worker • Social Service Worker • Intra Oral Dental Assistant Scarborough 2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-701-1201 Evening Classes AvailableEvening Classes AvailableEvening Classes AvailableEvening Classes Available and For further information please contact your Classifi ed Sales Representative, 905-683-5110 x286 Fax 905-683-7363 or email classifi eds@durhamregion.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax & Pickering INCLUDES workopolis.com AND localmarketplace.ca ALL FOR ONE PRICE! and REAL ESTATE SALES We're Hiring! *We pay course fees *Licensing Training & Support *6 Locations Considering, Licensed or In course, contact… Dierdre Mullen 1-866-666-2696 www.BecomeARealtor.ca Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Nursing & Health Care JOB EXPO Special In-Paper Section: Friday, May 8th, 2009 FREE ADMISSION OPEN TO PUBLIC NOON - 7P.M. 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - presents in conjunction with our - HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPOHEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO For more information call Erin Jackson, Classifi eds Advertising T: 905-683-5110 fax: 905-683-7363 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com YMCA LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT? Are you 16-30 years old and a resident of Durham Region? Are you unemployed, not attending school full-time and not collecting E.I. Benefi ts? YOUTH CAREERS will be conducting interviews for eligibility in Pickering for upcoming Life Skills workshops starting: Monday February 23, 2009 Don't miss this opportunity! •Paid 4-week job preparation. •Matching your interests and skills to employment opportunities. •Continued support in securing employment. For an appointment CALL: (905) 427-7670 (Collect calls accepted) Ask to speak with a Youth Careers staff member. Summer Job Fair Tuesday, February 17, 2009 12:00pm - 4:00pm Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Don't miss out on this interview opportunity with Vandermeer Nursery, Bayfair Daycare & Camp Robin Hood Come dressed for success and arrive early to avoid disappointment! Space is limited. Interviews will be conducted on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Hosted by: YMCA Durham Employment & Community 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 16 (Highway 2 and Valley Farm Rd.) Pickering, Ontario (905) 427-7670 Call Linda for more details. JOB FAIR Angus Glen Golf Club will be holding their Annual Job Fair on February 21st & 22nd From 10am-2pm At the Angus Glen Clubhouse Representatives from ALL DEPARTMENTS will be taking applications & giving screening interviews. For more info please visit: www.angusglen.com 2002 & 2007 ‘Build-a-Resume’ Join us at the John Howard Society 136 Commercial Ave., Ajax Wednesday February 18, 2009 5 - 7pm > Receive tips on the important elements of a resume > Write a resume that refl ects your background and experiences > Highlight your skills and qualifi cations To reserve your seat or get more information call 905-427-8165 Career Training Career Training Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Avia- tion Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed - Housing Available. CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte- nance (888)349-5387. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING www.ttcc.ca 1-800-805-0662 WHITBY CAMPUS 1818 Hopkins St. S. (905) 668-4211 Ext. 221 DZ FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL $695 Z ENDORSEMENT SPECIAL $120 Career Training Government Grant Programs Tuition Refund Programs HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING Train for a High Paying Career For Commercial Truck Drivers CANADA’S ONLY SKID SCHOOL Train at Little or No Cost! www.ttcc.ca 1-800-805-0662 WHITBY CAMPUS 1818 Hopkins St. S. (905) 668-4211 Ext. 221 General Help $120 - $360 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST! www. SpringMastersJobs.com or Email JobsEast GTA@SpringMasters Canada.com $18 HR/AVG. Schedulers Required for Hot Water Tank Replacements Call Mike: (905) 435-0189 $20 AVG./HR POSITION TRAINING ALLOWANCE PAID DAILY!! No Experience Necessary Call: (905) 435-1052 APPOINTMENT TAKER - Whitby part-time/full-time, wage plus bonus. Experi- ence preferred. 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. Careers Career Training General Help BLUELINE TAXI is seek- ing customer-oriented ac- cessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Ajax. Earn cash daily and training provided. Please call Roy or Ian 905-440- 2011 Careers Career Training General Help CLEANERS needed ur- gent for fast-growing maid service. Permanent posi- tion. Room for advance- ment. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. 905- 723-6242 Careers 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 Careers General Help SUPERINTENDANT COU- PLES needed to manage luxury building, Simcoe St. Oshawa. Enthusiastic and fi t. Must be able to perform administrative tasks and maintenance issues inde- pendently, collect rent, cleaning. Apply to jobs@skylineonline.ca or by fax 905-623-5582. General Help JB COUNTRY HOMES is looking for qualifi ed fulltime staff, minimum 5-yrs. expe- rience for upcoming homes and sub-division. Must be able to frame,drywall,trim, etc. Must have own trans- portation. Starting at $18/hour. Fax resume to: 905-982-1217. General Help CLEANERS, SEARS Maid Services requires house cleaners. Good drivers li- cense mandatory, week- days only, experience pre- ferred. 30 + hours per week. email seaosh@sympatico. ca or fax 905 665-4499. 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 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 13, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 homedepot.ca We are committed to diversity as an equal opportunity employer. Ready to join the motivated team at Canada’s leading home improvement retailer? Apply online at: PUT YOUR PASSION TO WORK. FIND THE BEST SOLUTIONS. HELP CUSTOMERS BUILD DREAMS. BENEFITS: • Health & Dental • Tuition Reimbursement • Bonus Opportunities • Growth Opportunity Sales Associates, Designers, Showroom Specialists, Overnight Freight, Customer Service, Cashiers, Inventory. Part-time positions available vary by store. NOW HIRING: EQUIPMENT SALES POSITION Evergreen Farm & Garden Ltd., a progressive John Deere & Bobcat dealership near Orono, ON, is seeking an experienced salesperson interested in a demanding and rewarding long term career. Celebrating 20 years in business, our goal is to continue to provide the highest level of service to our customers in the agricultural, commercial and homeowner sectors. Candidates must have: • Proven Sales experience in this or a related industry. • An effective customer service attitude demonstrating excellent communication skills. • Good organizational and computer skills with strong attention to detail. • The ability to set & meet personal targets which satisfy the company goal of growth and success, while excelling at satisfying customer needs and expectations to the fullest. • A valid driver's license and current driver's abstract. This Opportunity provides for you: • Stability in a growing, well established company. • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefi t package. • An immediate start date. Please send your resume with references, by Feb. 20, 2009, to: Marilyn Morawetz Email: mjm@teamevergreen.com or Fax: 905-983-9231 www.teamevergreen.com We would like to thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Fair BUSHWOOD GOLF CLUB JOIN OUR TEAM Saturday February 14th & 21st 10am- 3pm Full & Part-Time Positions • Food & Beverage Dept. • Golf Operations • Course Maintenance Please apply in person 10905 ReesorRd. Markham (905) 640-1233 www.bushwoodgolf.com Cedar Brae Golf Course requires full time- seasonal & summer (University) staffing for all departments including golf services,kitchen help & clubhouse. for golf course maintenance:Turf or landscape experience is preferred. Must have own transportation Also seeking Assistant Mechanic Interested individuals can send resume to:Bev at 6431 Steeles Ave.E. Scarborough, ON M1X 1N6 or email:bev@cedarbraegolf.com TOSCA BANQUET HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE Requires an experienced Wedding Co-Ordinator Competitive wages & great work environment Apply in person to Allison: 800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa or fax (905)404-8382, or email info@toscabanquethall.com FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN Supply, install, and service of recycling equipment. Candidates having millwright license or wanting to apprentice as a millwright should apply. Other criteria includes ability to travel extensively, work day shift or night shift. Immediate openings. Send cover letter and resume via fax 905-420-0319 or email jobs@machinexrt.ca. No phone calls please DURHAM HOSPICE SEEKS VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS Individuals with interest in hospice palliative care; experience with board governance; energy to bring Durham Hospice to new heights; passion for our mission: To enhance the quality of life of individuals in Durham Region who are facing advanced illness, death or bereavement and their families, friends and caregivers by providing volunteer-based: hospice palliative care; bereavement services; and educational opportunities. Please go to www.durhamhospice.com for more information about Durham Hospice and for the board application forms & job description. Applications due by March 2nd, 2009. Whites Road Physiotherapy 720 Sheppard Ave., Suite 8 Pickering, ON. (905)420-0647 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ($400 Valued Assessment and Treatments) Hysterectomies are one of the most common surgeries among women. There are many anatomical links between the uterus and the musculoskeletal system. This makes us assume that removing the uterus and its remaining scar tissue may lead to some mechanical dysfunctions that compromise postural balance. Currently we are running a study to investigate the possible association of hysterectomies with postural balance. We are offering a free full physical assessment and three free manual therapy (osteopathy) treatments to release the scar tissue and correct all joints' dysfunctions. Treatments are to be done by an experienced registered physiothera- pist/fi fth year osteopathy (manual therapy) stu- dent (worth $400). If you are interested or need more information please contact us to see if you qualify: WHITE'S ROAD PHYSIOTHERAPY Abbas Varamini B. Sc, M.Sc (Physiotherapy), D.Sc (candidate) and fi fth year Osteopathy student www.PropertyGuys.com 1-877-857-2333 *POWER OF SALE, free list of properties and picture, 905-448-3807 or 416-800-0695. Remax Hallmark, www.OntarioDistressSales.com. General Help TIRED OF McJOBS? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk, No Commission. Fun Work. Full Time Posi- tions Available. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Call Am- ber 905-668-5544 General Help DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED in Oshawa. Part time or Full time. Please fax a resume and driver abstract to: (905)404-8251 General Help LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Please call Diana 1- 866-306-5858. General Help Call Patricia: 416-268-5326 or 905-683-6032 Join AVON NOW and get $50 worth of AVON products free! • Receive Cash Bonuses! • No Sales Quotas • Work from Home • Flexible Hours • Some Conditions Apply AVONAVON Join AVON NOW and receive $160 of Avon products • No Sales Quotas • Work from Home • Flexible Hours • Some Conditions Apply Call Patricia 905-683-6032 or 416-268-5326 patkent@rogers.com Christian Non- Profi t Daycare looking for Part Time Afternoon position and Supply positions for On Call Fax resume to: Hiring Committee 905-839-8273 Also looking ahead for summer students DATA ENTRY PROCES- SORS NEEDED! Earn $3,500-$5,000 Weekly Working from Home! Guar- anteed paychecks! No Ex- perience Necessary! Posi- tions Available Today! Register Online Now! www.DataCashNow.com FRIENDLY PEOPLE to do telephone work for busy of- fi ce, no selling. Monday to Friday 5-9p.m., Saturday 10-1p.m. Great employ- ment for college students. Call between 9-9, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. MAGICUTS HAS the fol- lowing positions available: licensed asst manger for Pickering & Whitby. Full & pt stylist for Oshawa, Pick- ering salon. We offer: hourly/commission, bene- fi ts, profi t sharing, hiring bonus, advancement op- portunities, training class- es, monthly prizes. Join a winning team. Call Crystal (905) 579-6757 $25/HR AVG. FULL TIME!! WE TRAIN YOU! Call: (905) 435-0518 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED 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 UNIK CHOCOLATE, is ex- panding & we require Rep- resentatives & Drivers for pick up (A/C vehicle nec- essary). Salary $600- $1000 net per week plus gas. Please call (905)831- 7191 We are seeking a Jr./Inter- mediate Graphic Designer. Completion of diploma in graphic design required. Please submit your re- sume and portfolio along with salary expectations to Tony@jellybeanimag- ing.com General Help Skilled & Technical Help General Help WANTED - EXPERI- ENCED Greenhouse grow- er for garden centre busi- ness. Qualifi ed person must have greenhouse ex- perience growing mixed planters and hanging bas- kets. Experience in sales/customer service an asset, but willing to train. An excellent opportunity for advancement. Must be a team player! Must have own transportation. IN- TERESTED - Please fax resume to 905-655-8472, or email service@ ogslandscape.ca Subject: Attn: Louise, Resume WORK FOR YOURSELF ON YOUR OWN TERMS AND BEAT THE ECO- NOMIC DOWNTURN! We have PT/FT opportunities to make earnings of $60- $500k/year! Find out what is possible and Call 1-866- 244-2740 (Code P). Salon & Spa Help STYLIST/COLORIST with client based for urban style salon in the Pickering Village Court Yard. Please contact Sharon at Dolce Vero (905)424-7773 Skilled & Technical Help HEAVY TRUCK & COACH Apprentice mechanic to work in a fast paced gar- age. Applicant must be able to work independent- ly. Please fax resume to: 905-697-9940 or drop off at: Andy's Repair Center, 40 Port Darlington Rd., Bowmanville. General Help 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 CUSTOM WOOD- WORKING shop required a cabinet maker and general shop help with wood working experience, competitive wages and overtime available, full time days. Email custom- woodworking@live.ca LICENSED MECHANIC required for busy Newcas- tle garage. No weekends, wages based on experi- ence, benefi ts. Call (905)987-1400, or fax (905)987-6918. Office Help BOOKKEEPER required part-time for Ajax busi- ness. Requires Quick- books and knowledge of accounting up to fi nancial statements. Fax resumes to: 905-427-8777. RECEPTIONIST / DATA ENTRY Clerk. Pickering area. Full time, benefi ts. Entry-level position suitable for college grad. Excellent computer skills. Fax resume 905-427-8010. Volunteers Houses for Sale $ Hospital/Medical /Dental PHARMACY TECHNI- CIAN Required for independent pharmacy in Whitby for full time or part time. No experience required. Email resume to: abracan@rogers.com PROGRESSIVE family dental practice in Uxbridge requires a dental hygienist. Please Fax resume to: 905-852-9558. Rene Goupil Jesuits a small Roman Catholic retirement home requires a temporary full-time evening R.P.N. to cover maternity leave. This is a combination position of charge and support roles. Fax resume to: 905-839-5556 or email jbritt@rogers.com Teaching Opportunities DAYCARE IN PICKERING is looking for experienced supervisor, 2 years mini- mum experience. Flexible hours. Also looking for full- time Registered ECE Teacher. Please fax resume to 905-839-4868 or email info@valleyfarm daycare. com Volunteers Houses for Sale $ Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL unit with offi ce space, 1250 sq. feet in South Oshawa (Rit- son/Bloor). Available im- mediately. Call 905-839- 9104. NEWLY RENOVATED, 2,500sq.ft, Lindsay, on busy hwy. Loads of park- ing. Perfect for variety store or car lot. Available immediately. Ask for Ange- lo or Kelly (905)655-5525. PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Unheated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725- 9991 Offices & Business Space BROOKLIN Commercial space 71 Baldwin (down- town) 300, 600, 1100-sq.ft. ground fl oor retail or second fl oor fi nished offi ce space w/reception area. Available immediately. 416-704-1627 e-mail for photos: kgold@bellnet.ca COMMERCIAL space available, 525sqft and 1200sqft. Suitable for pro- fessional offi ce. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. Volunteers Offices & Business Space OFFICE/RETAIL DOWN- TOWN Uxbridge. Various sizes available. Call Greg 905-887-5120 or 416-985- 5120 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 Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Mortgage Centre #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mtgcentre.com MORTGAGES BANKS DROP RATES!!! “Pay off Credit Cards Today” BELOW BANK RATES 1-Yr Rate @ 3.49% 5-Yr Rate @ 3.60% WE SPECIALIZE IN: U Debt Consolidation U 2nd Mortgages to 100% U Construction Financing POWER OF SALE STOPPED Call Jeffrey TODAY!! 1-877-568-9255 416-540-5977 www.butlermortgage.ca HomeGuard Funding Ltd. Lic #10409 PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877-777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA **WHITBY'S prestigious West Lynde, Available im- mediately, Main fl oor of bungalow, 3-bedrooms, parking, fenced yard, 4 ap- pliances, near amenities, $1300/all inclusive. First/Last. 905-668-8620. 1 BEDROOM upper apart- ment Simcoe/Bloor area, clean, bright, secure, eat-in kitchen available Feb 15th. $690/mo. fi rst/last. Available. 905-435-1091, 905-579-3322 1, 2 & 3 BDRM apartments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area. Available Immediately/March 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927 or (416)496-6138. 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, laundry on site. $710 +hydro & $750 +hy- dro, available March 1st. Mature person preferred. (416)881-5544. 1-BEDROOM BRAND new basement apartment, $900/month, hydro, water, gas included. IN UP- SCALE PICKERING AREA, close to transit/401, separate entrance, park- ing. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (416)402-6594. 1-BEDROOM OVER- SIZED, laundry, ceramic tile fl oors, near Go & 401, Whitby. No pets. Available immediately. Suits mature person. Call (416)937- 9921 after 5pm. Apartments & Flats for RentA 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579- 7649 for appointment. 2 BEDROOM APT. Beauti- ful layout, $750.00 + hydro, fi rst/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 416-895-8144 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. New applianc- es, hardwood fl oors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/ wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. available. 905-576-2982, 905-626- 6619 2-BDRM OSHAWA spot- less triplex all new win- dows and fl ooring, 1 car parking, storage, bus at door. References from work and previous land- lord. $900/month fi rst/last, Immediate. No pets/smok- ing. 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 2-BEDROOM APT., Oshawa, Tremblay/Phillip Murray. Washer & dryer in- cluded. near all amenities $800+ utilities, fi rst/last re- quired. Available March 1st (905)409-6313 3-BEDROOM basement, plus storage room or den. N.E.Oshawa. Very spa- cious, clean and bright, laminate/ceramic, coin laundry, quiet area, close to all amenities. No smok- ing/pets. $950/month, in- clusive. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)985-0940. A BRIGHT 2 bedroom basement apt. Wilson/ Bloor area. Separate en- trance, private laundry. $800+hydro. First/last. no pets, no smoking. Avail. March 1. (905)260-1496 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 ADELAIDE/CENTRE, Oshawa, large renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. $850 plus utilities, Available immediately. Sep. entrances, air, park- ing, laundry. All appliances included. (416)821-9594. 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 Immediately, Feb. & March 1st. 905- 683-8571. BOWMANVILLE, 2 bed- room basement apartment. Separate entrance, $900/month includes fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water, parking. Shared laundry. No pets. First/last. References. Available April 1st. (905)623-9930 BRIGHT 1-BEDROOM basement with huge win- dows. Separate entrance, bus stop at door, no pets/smoking, fi rst/last months rent. $750/month, heat, cable, parking includ- ed. (905)723-8117. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Bachelor available. Just renovated $625/month, all inclusive. Available imme- diately. Call (905)926- 7057. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 13, 2009, PAGE 23 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com 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 COME ANDCOME AND WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Pickering Village United Church pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 FOR FURTHER WORSHIP DIRECTORY INFORMATION Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs Call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 or fax 905-683-7363 E-mail: ejackson@durhamregion.com Deadline: Wednesday @ 10:00 am 157th Anniversary Services on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Ronald Wallace - speaker Association Secretary for International Ministries (The Presbyterian Church in Canada) Melville Presbyterian Church “A country church in the middle of the city” 1852-2009 70 Old Kingston Road www.melvillechurch.ca invites you to attend a ESTHETIC ORGANIC SERVICES by esthetician/nurse. Specializing in organic facials, refl exology, cosmetic acupuncture & more. By appointment only call 905-239-0821 or visit our website at www.naturalspaservices.com PRIMECARE MEDICAL SERVICES Westlynde Plaza, 965 Dundas St. W, Whitby, L1P 1G8 Family Practice/Walk-In Clinic ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Hours of operation Monday, Thursday, Friday - 5:00pm - 8:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:00pm Saturday's - 10:00am - 3:00pm (905)217-0040 Apartments & Flats for RentA EXECUTIVE apartment, Ajax's Deer Creek golf course, fully furnished, own entrance, marble bath, very quiet. Suits corporations, visiting ex- ecutives. References, $1,499+utilities. www.elec- tricityforum.com/rental.htm 905-426-9119 or rwh@rog- ers.com IMMACULATE & FRESH- LY Painted, Stainless Appliances & Ensuite Laundry Fabulous 1 Bed- room +Den & Balcony, $975/Month in Luxurious Bowmanville Building only 2 years old! Call Carol Chantler Sales Rep. Re/Max First Realty Ltd, Brokerage, 1-877-520- 3700 LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator ac- cess to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Located across the street from the hospital. 905-431- 8930 www.skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS Bachelors & 1 bedrooms. Utilities included, minutes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $770 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-723-9310, 416-902- 1174 ONE BEDROOM BASE- MENT apartment in Whit- by. Separate entrance, close to bus stop, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721-1862. 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 APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9075 OSHAWA Clean, new building. 1-bedroom apt., $775/month, available March/April 1st. 2-bedroom apt. $875, available March/April 1st. Applianc- es, parking & utilities in- cluded. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA Luxury 1 bdrm apt. $675/month. Bachelor apt. $525/month. Large 1200sq.ft. 2 bdrm apt. $875/month. No pets - NON SMOKER ONLY. Call between 9-4:30. 905- 243-7055 OSHAWA near OC, 3 bed- room, 1.5 bath and 1-bed- room in 4-plex. No pets. Available March 15th/March 1st. Laundry, parking, fi rst/last. 905-665- 5537. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2- bedroom $770+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Martin (905)404- 9602. WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 - $960 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Reno- vated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905- 728-4966, 1-866-601- 3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Wheel chair and security access. Call 905-432-6912, 905- 723-1009, 1-866-601- 3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus Hydro, available March 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, One Bedroom, bright, clean, quiet second fl oor apartment. Fridge, stove, utilities, cable, park- ing. $825 inclusive. Wilson and Olive. Call (905)986- 4889. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities plus 2 bdrm plus utilities. and 1 bachelor + utilities. Parking, fridge/stove in- cluded. First/last, available immediately. Call 647-404- 1786. OSHAWA, Simcoe/Mary, Beautiful clean upper fl oor 3-bdrms, 2-level apt, sep. entrance, 2 bathrooms, large, parking, a/c, back- yard. References required. $1100/mo inclusive. April 1st. (905)903-2928. OSHAWA, Wilson/Olive area, bright 2-bedroom in 6-plex. Laundry, parking, kitchen. $870/month inclu- sive. First/last/references. No big dogs. Working couple preferred. 905-576- 3840, 905-720-1887, 289- 688-1634-cell PICKERING - Whites/401 - 2 Bdrm Basement Apt, Lrge Liv Rm, Kit, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $900 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522. PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1 bed. quiet bsmt apt. Heated ceramic fl oors. Suits single, non-smoker. Includes util, sep. entr, parking, cable, laundry. Fresh designer paint, sound- proof. Ask 699/mo. Avail now. No pets 905-420-3751 PICKERING VILLAGE bright one bedroom apart- ment on main fl oor in adult lifestyle 4 plex. Newly renovated and fl ooring, suit quiet working adult. Refer- ences, immediately. $800 inc. 905-509-2375 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly. Mature person preferred. $750/mo inclu- sive. 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt detached bungalow. GO/schools/lake/shopping. 4-appliances, 1-parking, a/c. Avail. March 1st. No pets/smokers. First/last. Call Sherry Work 647- 837-9834 or cell 647-388- 7437 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Glennana, one bed- room basement, separate entrance, newly renovated kitchen, den, bathroom, laundry, parking, close to amenities, no smok- ing/pets. $775/month all in- clusive. lst/last. (416)618- 6442, (905)831-0001 Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING, Liver- pool/Hwy 2. 1-bdrm $800/mo. avail. immediate- ly. 1-bdrm $750/mo. avail. April 1st. Renovated, like new, walk to Go/Town Centre. Short-term consid- ered, rent negotiable. Roger (905)420-4511, (905)619-2655 PORT OF NEWCASTLE, Bright Clean 2-bdrm self- contained basement. Ex- ecutive neighbourhood, steps to lake/marina. $900/month inclusive. First/last, references/credit check. Separate entrance, ensuite laundry, open con- cept kitchen/family room, cable/internet. No smok- ing/no pets. 905-999-0530 RITSON /OLIVE- 3 bed- room, parking, all utilities included. Porch, yard, fresh reno, laundry, available February/March. $1049/month. (416)657- 2117. SIMCOE ST., Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sqft, on second fl oor. Walk distance to lake. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/month, available now. (905)725- 9991. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 1-bed- room, $749, 3-bedroom, $999, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. 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 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 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 1bedroom start- ing $750-$800/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. March -1st. No large dogs. Daytime view- ings only Mon-Fri, refer- ences. Days (905)666- 3338, evenings (905)832- 2722. 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. Condominiums for RentC LUXURY WATERFRONT Condo, Whitby. New 1- bdrm. Fully upgraded, hardwood, 6-appl, large balcony, air/heat, storage, 2-parking, jacuzzi, pool, sauna, fi tness, security, sheltered on lake, access to private beach, walk to Go. $1400/mo inclusive. Availability fl exible. 905- 242-3381 Houses for Rent ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- Own Your Own Home. No down payment - NO PROBLEM! For as low as $692 P.I/T. Mini- mum Family Income $30,000. Good Credit. Call Ken Collis Broker, Cold- well Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 189 MILL ST. Oshawa 3- bedroom, 2 baths, 3 appli- ances. Completely reno- vated, new fl oors. $1200+ utilities. First/last required. Available immediately. Call Goodfellow Property Man- agement, Ryan 905-868- 4978. Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM house for rent in Whitby. $1,200 plus 50% utilities. Near all amenities. Available imme- diately. Cell (289)892-3122 or (905)440-4414 3-BEDROOM MAIN fl oor bungalow, N.E.Oshawa. Spacious, clean, bright, laundry facilities, lami- nate/ceramic, quiet neigh- borhood. No smoking/pets, $1075/month, + 2/3 utilities. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)985-0940. AJAX Harwood/Hwy #2 three bedroom house, upper fl oors only, own laundry, appliances, hard- wood fl oors. lots of parking available now, $1250 plus portion of utilities. Condo- lyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 CENTRAL BOWMAN- VILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, de- tached garage, yard, non smokers. $1150/month plus utilities. First/last. Available April 1st. (905)623-5278 OSHAWA Simcoe/Taun- ton detached three bed- room house, garage, fi re- place, appliances. available now, $1300 plus utilities Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 OSHAWA, WIL- SON/DEAN area, 3-bed- room semi, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, fi nished basement, fenced yard, quiet area, large paved driveway. First/last, refer- ences. $1100/month. Available March 1st. (905)263-8378 SOUTH AJAX, 3 bedroom, main and upper fl oors, gar- age, fenced yard, quiet crescent, no smoking, $1100 plus 1/2 utilities. (905)428-6413 SOUTH AJAX, 3-bdrms fully detached on quiet court, 2 storey, 1-1/2 bathrooms, mainfl oor laun- dry. 4 appliances, $1450/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. First/last. No pets. (905)767-5165 THICKSON/401, Whitby Brand New 3-bedroom house. Parking, garage, private yard. Available March 1st. $1300/month plus utilties. No pets/smoking. Call (905)265-0540 Townhouses for RentT AJAX (HARWOOD/BAY- LY), $400/inclusive, Fe- male preferred. Single basement bedroom, shared kitchen/bath, de- tached bungalow/quiet neighbourhood, close to Hospital, a/c, parking. No pets/smokers. AVAIL. Mar 1. Call Sherry Cell 647- 388-7437 or Work 647- 837-9834 AJAX, PRIME location, 3- bedroom, freehold, one 4-piece, plus two 2-piece bathrooms, 4-appliances, fi rst/last, references, lease agreement. Available March-1st or April-1st. $1,200/month, plus utilities. (905)683-0888. AJAX, SALEM/401, Near- ly new 3-bdrms, 2-1/2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, ensuite jacuzzi, central air, $1350/mo +utilities. Close to all amenities/GO. Avail. March 1st. 416-884-3692. AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house, 3-bedroom $999+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. BOWMANVILLE, Waver- ly/Baseline, cozy 3-bed- room, newly renovated, 4-piece, fi nished base- ment, deck, AC, parking for 1, fi rst/last. No smok- ing/pets. Available immedi- ately. $1150/month, plus utilities. (905)260-3900. NEWER 3BR TOWN- HOUSE. With garage in Bowmanville. $1,000/ month plus utilities. One year lease, credit check, references and deposit Re- quired. Call Dirk Woudstra at Royal LePage Frank Real Estate to view. 905- 623-3393. Townhouses for RentT OLIVE/WILSON AREA 3 bedroom available March 1st. $875 plus utilities. First/last. No pets. Call (905)432-3787. 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 3-bedroom 1-1/2 baths end unit town- house, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available March 1st. $1380/mo+ hydro. (905)839-3087. PICKERING, NEWER, LUXURY townhome. 3- bdrms. 2-full baths. Open concept, balcony, private backyard, gas/heating, c/a. New broadloom and paint. Available April 1st. $1350+utilities. Call Barrie 905-839-7496. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1050-$1150+utilities. 2-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. Rooms for Rent & WantedR $400/MONTH, WHITBY - Rossland and Garden area. Furnished bedroom, c/air, cable, bus at door, close to all amenities. No smoking, spotlessly clean. (905)665-8504. CAN'T AFFORD retire- ment home? Consider liv- ing in our home. Private room, meals, laundry, as- sistance with dressing, grooming, and medication, by PSW. Gentlemen pre- ferred. Karl 905-743-9397. CENTRAL AJAX large bed/sitting room with pri- vate bath. use of kitchen, laundry. cable/internet, parking. $550/mo-incl. avail. immediately. fi rst/last. (905)686-7316 N.WHITBY, LARGE newly fi nished with a separate liv- ing/dinning area. Private bath, internet, cable, park- ing, kitchen, laundry. Non smoking female preferred. Clean/quiet home. $550/month. (905)493- 1819, (416)797-3234. OSHAWA, AVAILABLE March 1st, central location, shared kitchen, bath, laun- dry, parking. Suits quiet male. $475/$400 monthly. (905)725-3324 PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, Rooms for rent, $450/month. Also 2 rooms in basement, $500/$450. No pets/smoking. First/last & references required. 416-917-4949. Shared Accommodation OSHAWA CENTRAL, clean quiet furnished room, includes laundry, parking, cable, c/a, c/vac. Mature working male preferred. NO SMOKERS, NO PETS. $550/month inclusive. (905)720-1533 or (905)767-5839 TWO ROOMS mature professional preferred, parking, share kitchen, storage available, own 3 pc. washroom, laundry, near Whitby library, fur- nished or unfurnished, March lst. $500 per mo. (905)665-2881. 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 Rentals Outside CanadaR CLEARWATER FLORIDA manufactured homes in 55+ age park. March on, $1500/month. Also 3-bed- room home in all age park, available March 28th, $400/week (less than mo- tel). Children welcome. Both fully furnished, heat- ed pools. Ajax Owner (in Florida) 727-538-2123. Recreational VehiclesR ATV-2001 YAMAHA, Wolverine, 4x4, 350 High- Perf., 5spd, semi-auto., red, front/rear racks. WARN winch-2,000lb.cap. Excellent condition. Low kms. + ATV Utility trailer. HIGHLAND, Heavy duty 4x3', tilt/w removable gate. + Plow, MASTERCRAFT, 1-yr old. Package $5,600 OBO Call 705-738-4666 Lost & FoundL LOST - SOLID BLACK male cat, Liverpool and Hwy. 2 area. Saturday, Feb. 7th, call (905)420- 8709 Nannies Live-in/out EXPERIENCED full time live-in caregiver for elderly fi l-Canadian person in Pickering area. Knows fi rst aid/CPR with secondary education. Salary-$9.25/hr. Please call Romeo (905)839-1258. Monday- Friday, 4pm-8pm. FULL TIME LIVE IN nanny required for 8 year old child. $9.25/per hour. Light cooking and house keep- ing duties. Please call (905)492-1090. LIVE IN CAREGIVER, re- quired for 2 preschool chil- dren, light cooking in- volved. Speak Edo lan- guage is an asset. Contact by e-mail: osabenedict@ hotmail.com or call (905)428-6041. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER needed for twins, 5 years old. Please call 905-837- 8600 between 9am-2pm Monday-Friday. THERESA IS looking for live in caregiver (for child- care) for a 13month toddler boy. Full time. Salary is $9.25/hr. Room and board $350/week. Ajax. (905)565-1854. 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 ECE 18-yrs experience, mother of 2 would like to care for your children 2+yrs. Fun activities, out- ings, hot meals pea- nut/pet/smoke free envi- ronment. Hwy 2/Liverpool. Irene (905)837-0315, 416- 556-9147. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com 289-404-2222 Places of Worship Esthetics/Beauty ServicesE Daycare Available Need Daycare? Wee Watch is a licensed agency which has full and P/T spaces avail. in a home in your area. We offer: a small ratio of children per Home, screened and trained Providers, unscheduled monthly inspections, educational materials, income tax receipts. For information call Ajax/Pickering 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com Music & Dance Instruction Alexander's Music Studios 1360 Kingston Rd.Pickering (oppositeTownCentre mall) (905)-420-6741 FREE Trial Lesson Private Lessons from $10 all instruments,voice,theory also: Performance Course with pro studio CD recording Diffi culties reading music? Progress too slow? We guarantee success S.Riches BMus,B.Ed,ARCT Articles for SaleA 6-PIECE QUEEN size bed- room suite. Good condi- tion. $200. Call (905)831- 2463. Places of Worship Esthetics/Beauty ServicesE Articles for SaleA ADVERTISE Nationally to approximately 12 million households in North America's best suburbs! Place your classifi ed ad in over 900 suburban news- papers. Call Oshawa This Week 905-576-9335 for further information. 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. Durham's largest selection of Recon- ditioned Appliances. Show- room Sales Person- sala- ry+ comm. Service Techni- cian required. (905)728- 4043. 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 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 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 Places of Worship Health & Homecare Articles for SaleA FURNACES: FACTORY Direct, 92.1% High-Effi - ciency, from $1599, 95% High Effi ciency from $1799 (Installed). Furnaces qualify for Government Re- bates. Gas Lines, BBQ, Stoves, $179/15ft Installed. 416-303-1329. GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Feb. 15 7:30 am. - 1 pm. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca 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. Places of Worship Health & Homecare Articles for SaleA LAPTOP FOR SALE! Brand new HP laptop, still has protective stickers on it. Full 3 year warranty. 17.1" monitor. Comes with wireless mouse, web-cam, wireless internet, anti-vi- rus, and bag. $1500.00 Call 905-626-5128. NEW LAMINATE Counter- tops. www.Prestolam.com. only$15ft made to order. Claim on the Home Reno- vation Tax Credit. Call Dis- count Quality Countertops 905-372-8969. discount- qualitycountertops@hot- mail.com POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SCOOTERS, (2) Flyer $600 and Optimax $1200, New batteries w/charger, very good condition. Best offer accepted. (905)427- 3029 A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 13, 2009 newsdurhamregion.com To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Canada O/A 1527619. Some down payment may be required In Loving Memory of a Loving Wife, Precious Mom & Cherished Grandma Dorothy Marguerite Hunter August 23, 1934 - February 13, 2007 God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He then looked upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful for He only takes the best. He saw the roads were getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyes and whispered "Peace Be Thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you When Jesus called you home. As it dawns another year, the ache in our hearts, still so clear. So much has changed and so much to have shared .... To love and laugh and dream together .... One day .... Once more .... Our Precious Gift from God & our Beautiful Guardian Angel. We Love Yo u & Miss You Dearly Rest Peacefully & God Bless With All of Our Love Jimmy, Jamie, Brittany, Alyshia, Nancy, Rick, Hannah, Marina, John, Michaela & Madison XOXOXOX In loving memory of Giovanni (John) Corallo November 21st, 1959 - February 14th, 1989 Beautiful memories, Are wonderful things, They last till the longest day, They never get lost, And can never be given away. To some you may be forgotten To others a part of the past. But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always last. Sadly missed and never forgotten, Love forever Mom, Rosie, Lucy, Josie and Joe Ameena Abedel-Haq Alwazani February 18, 2002 – February 15, 2004 Five years have passed, seems like not so long ago. Our longing for you Ameena, goes on and on I feel you at times, especially when I am around your home. Your thought is with me, in my heart and soul Although you’ve left, Yo u live on in all of us. And we continue to miss you extremely our sweet and beautiful Ameena Yo u are still loved, missed and thought of every day Habibty Amoona Love you forever and ever Amoo Abdalla and Khala Rana Articles for SaleA TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. 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This Coupon Entitles The Bearer Coupon must be presented at time of purchase Expires: A Savings of $2250 per issue * Maximum 2 issues at half price DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP to 50% OFF The Cost of A Classified Home Improvement Ad In ONE of these Papers: March 29/09 Home Restoration Services Brick & Block Repairs • Chimney & Tuck Pointing Window & Door Caulking • Step & Walkway Repairs Retaining Wall Repair • Concrete Repairs Cement Finishing • Complete Home Reno’s 289.200.0826 GARAGE DOOR: New garage door $500 and up. Service and repairman. Opener installed. Reliable & professional. Excellent prices. www.22home.ca 416.268.6088 Need a Handyman? (905)442-0068 Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks Bathrooms, Kitchens, Framing, Drywall, Painting etc 22 yrs experience ~ Guaranteed Work Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 C.H.I.P Custom Home Improvement Plus Professional, Experienced, Reliable Complete basement apts & recrooms, kitchen counters, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, general repairs, laminate fl oors, garage door openers, For Free Estimates 905-837-3225 DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (WE INSTALL), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 Flooring Sales & Installation • Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Ceramic Tiles • Vinyl Floors Call Dave 416-303-4629 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 HANDI-MAX For ALL small Household jobs, Painting & Pressure spraying Certifi ed Home Inspection Call Brian (905)231-9674 (905)706-7333 Mr. Do - It - All Interior/Exterior Renovations Plumbing & Electrical All Odd Jobs Tree Trim/Removal Fences & Decks Free Estimates 15% Senior Discount Call Shawn (416) 996-1818 No Job is too small Basement & Bathroom renovations Decks & Fencing Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 PLUMBING REPAIRS from leaky faucets to complete bathroom renovations. Free Estimates 905-426-2198 SIMPCO IMPROVE- MENTS Specializing in a variety of Home Improvements & Custom Renovations (905) 426-9383 (905) 442-3742 Yvon & Son's General Contracting Basements Washrooms Kitchens Side Entrances Carpentry Decks ● Ponds Fences Free Estimates (416) 918-8184 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative fi nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. 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Long term references. 3 bedrooms $75, Bi Weekly * Monthly Senior Discounts (905)427-4222 HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding, staining, & fi nishing of old fl oors 20 years experience Call John (905) 655-3492 (416) 220-4768 TAX PREPARATION Personal taxes prepared by a professional accountant. Corporate Accounting, computerized bookkeeping, tax recovery from US tax casino winnings. Call JUDY KUKSIS CGA 905-426-2900 Home Improvement Home Improvement Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement Garbage Removal/Hauling Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage House Cleaning Flooring, CarpetingF Tax & FinancialT NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, February 13, 2009, PAGE 25 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Service DirectoryIn Memoriams In Memoriams Place your ad at 905- 683-0707 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. MARTIN, DORIS - Bravely promoted to Glory on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, peacefully at Ballycliffe Lodge Nursing Home with her family by her side. Survived by her husband Ray. Predeceased by her cherished daughter Vera Moore. Loved by her son-in-law Ron Moore. Fondly remembered by her grandchil- dren - Tim Moore (Lesley), Scott Moore (Laura), Bonnie Palmer (Ross), and especial- ly Laura-Leigh Moore. Dear Gramma Do to Robert, Adam, Rachael, Lucas, Riley, and Tobin. Sadly missed by her sisters - Grace Harris and Jean Cousins. Dear Aunt to many, and loved by her extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Salvation Army (710 McQuay Blvd., Whitby) on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 12 noon until 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Doris's Life will follow at 1:00 pm. If desired, Memorial Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Canada or to the Salvation Army's Red Shield Cam- paign. A Book of Condolence may be signed on-line at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Death Notices Cars WantedC $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Adult Entertainment ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 905-706-8808 PICKERING Busty Blonde & Blue-eyed Upscale Discreet *Winter Special* No private calls Appointment 416-557-6434 MassagesM New Management 3 ladies daily No rush, no waiting! #1 Choice Special 2 for 1 Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. 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ASK CIARA CIARA FOY RNCP Registered Nutritionist and Owner/Operator of U Weight Loss Clinics of Ajax and Pickering Question: I’ve been working out religiously four times a week for over four months and I haven’t lost any weight, what am I doing wrong? Answer: Many of my clients are surprised to learn that exercise is only part of the puzzle. There are two main reasons why many people work out consistently and yet still are not able to reach their health and weight loss goals. The fi rst is that you need to adjust your workout program every four to six weeks in order to keep your body challenged and the second and most important key ingredient to success is nutrition. Our body is extremely intelligent and learns to adapt very quickly, this is why we provide our clients at U Weight Loss with professional workout programs. You must constantly change your work out regime to challenge your body in order to see the results you crave. It is also a huge nutrition myth that if you work out, you can eat whatever you want. The truth is that 75-80% of the results you will experience from any exercise program are in fact dependent on your nutrition. You need to fuel your body properly with the right nutrients emphasizing the correct balance of lean proteins, essential fats and low-glycemic carbohydrates to repair muscle tissue in order to tone, build muscle and increase your metabolism. Nutrition is the cornerstone of health and the focus at U Weight Loss. Come in to U Weight Loss in Ajax or Pickering and learn how to accelerate the results from your exercise program and reach your health and weight loss goal easily and quickly! AJAX LOCATION 65 Kingston Road East, Unit 1 Tel: 905.619.6990 PICKERING LOCATION NOW OPEN 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 11 Tel: 905.831.4849 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, February 13, 2009 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES,,ALL MODELS, ALLALL YEARS! NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. 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