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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_01_07 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- After nearly 20 years of helping kids learn to read with confidence, Pickering resident Raji Shukla has decided to pass the book. At a recent celebration at the Pickering Read- ing Circle held at the Pickering Public Library, volunteers and users of the program, as well as parents and grandparents, honoured Ms. Shukla for her hard work over the years after she chose to step down as the program’s coordinator. Pickering volunteer turns the page READING CIRCLE FOUNDER RAJI SHUKLA LEAVES LITERACY LEGACY JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Raji Shukla, founder of the Pickering Reading Circle, was delighted to hear some of the students reading during a special party and presentation at the Pickering Library recently, which honoured its founder and former co-ordinator. facebook.com/newsdurham twitter.com/newsdurham Pressrun 50,400 • 24 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING NNews ews AAddveverr titiseserrTHE Friday, January 7, 2011 See NEW page 7 905-683-6074 Full & Partial Dentures BPS® Dentures House Calls AvailableDenture ClinicsDeegan we’ll give you a reason to smile... 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Durham Region works commissioner Cliff Curtis says there are some “house- keeping matters we have to clear up and then we can start construction.” The controversial facility, to be built on Osbourne Road in Clarington, will burn up to 140,000 tonnes of trash a year from Durham and York Regions. The Prov- ince approved the plant in November, accepting the conclusions of an environ- mental assessment that deemed it could be safely operated. Among the housekeeping issues that need to be finalized is an operating agreement with York Region, Mr. Curtis says. The two Regions currently have a memorandum of understanding. Next would be obtaining a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment. “It has more details with respect to how the facility will operate” than the EA, Mr. Curtis says. “Once we have that, we can start construction. We also need a build- ing permit with Clarington.” Covanta Energy, the company that will design, build and operate the facility, has to get the Certificate of Approval and the building permit, he says. “It’s quite a complicated structure, so it might take them a while to process it,” he says of Clarington staff reviewing the building permit application. “I’d like the groundbreaking during the spring,” after the ground thaws, he notes. “It’s up to Covanta. It’s their proj- ect now.” Mr. Curtis doesn’t expect a problem with Covanta not moving on the project. “There will be activity on the site in the spring and summer,” he says. Equipment for the facility “takes time to build,” he says, noting in some cases it could take 18 months or longer. “It’s not installed until we test it,” he adds. The Region is now shipping garbage to the Modern Landfill, in Lewiston, New York. “It’s basically across the river from Niagara-on-the-Lake.” Like Toronto, Durham had shipped trash to a landfill in Michigan, but that arrangement stopped at the end of 2010. The Modern site is “a large landfill and it takes a lot of waste from across the state,” he notes. The Region has an agreement to dump waste there for two years, with two one- year options. “I’m hoping Covanta will be up and running in three years.” Between 110,000 tonnes to 115,000 tonnes of trash is produced in Durham each year and all of it can be shipped to the New York site. With transportation included, it’s costing the Region about $90 a tonne to ship to New York. REGION Durham incinerator construction should start in spring FAST FACTS 2010 Incinerator milestones Feb. 26 - The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) completes its review of the York-Durham Residual Waste Study Environmental Assessment. May 13 - Clarington residents opposed to incineration hold a rally at Queen’s Park. Oct. 25 - After incineration is a hot button issue during municipal elections, Claring- ton local councillor Adrian Foster ousts incumbent mayor and incineration supporter Jim Abernethy. Incinera- tion opponent Willie Woo also elected to Regional council, but supporter Mary Novak retains her seat. Nov. 19 - The MOE approves the environmental assessment with strict conditions. Nov. 25 - Roger Anderson signs incinerator agree- ment with Covanta Energy to design, build and operate the facility. CLIFF CURTIS I’d like the groundbreaking during the spring. It’s up to Covanta. It’s their project. 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Rogers notified the City it completed its public consultation required by Industry Canada, notifying residents in a radius three times the height of the tower, and said no comments were received. CITY Pickering planning committee approves cell tower installation PICKERING -- Rogers has been granted approval to build a cell tower in north Pickering. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 20115 AP A 4.5-per cent increase approved by Regional council REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Durham residents are fac- ing a 4.5-per cent hike on their water and sewer bills in 2011, representing a $32.04 increase on the average bill, which would be about 60,000 gallons of water consump- tion per year. Councillors approved the hike at the Dec. 22 council meeting. The increase breaks down to a 6.4-per cent increase on the sewer portion of the bill and 2.4 per cent on the water portion. All costs associated with water and sewer are paid for by users, so a rural resident who has a private well and septic tank is not paying for water- and sewer-related projects in property taxes. Among the reasons for the increase are necessary upgrades to aging facilities and stricter government regulations. Jim Clapp, the Region’s commissioner of finance, said last year at this time his department was projecting a need for a seven- to nine-per cent increase, but they were able to keep it below that. “We scoured everything, I think we did a pretty good budget review, we had some savings in the utility area, natural gas and hydro and things like that.” Mr. Clapp said growth in Durham also helped. The staff report does raise some con- cerns about the rate of future growth and the report suggested looking at the current development charges which pay for growth-related water and sewer con- struction projects. 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All content copyright AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com We all know there are some ugly corners of the Internet, but it was mildly surprising recently to realize one of them is inhabited by high-strung teen girls. I was browsing a celebrity blog when I came across a post linking to Twitter com- ments about the new super couple in teen- dom. Apparently, two of Twitter’s most followed users, Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) and Selena Gomez (@selenagomez), had been caught on camera kissing and the reaction from the “Beliebers” was downright nasty. Here’s just one example from @selenam- ostloser: “@selenagomez hey selena! Wait for me this coming week. I’m gonna come to your house and kill your whole family. Stay away from bieber. wahaha.” While there were plenty of posts congrat- ulating the couple, many others used lan- guage that’s frankly not fit to print. Now, the example above used an anony- mous account, but in other cases, girls left their real names and photos attached to the nasty messages directed at the popstar. So what’s the big deal? With the Internet’s long memory, there’s always a possibility that those posts will pop up on Google long after those girls ditch the Biebs. A history of issuing death threats or using words not fit to be scrawled on a bathroom stall may be a turnoff to future employers or even friends. And the Bieber-related meltdown is just one case of high emotions spilling over online. Check out some of the recent posts regarding the world junior hockey champi- onships. Though, to be fair, it seems hockey fans keep their emotions in check a bit bet- ter than pop fans. In fact, most of the highly charged stuff I’ve read on Facebook or Twitter has come from individuals talking about their jobs and families, rants against the boss being one common example. Another one that pops to mind is a friend posting on Facebook to complain her hus- band had popped out of the house against her protests. She accused him of ignoring her and their baby and wrote about how sad he made her. A scant couple of hours later, the post was deleted, replaced with a glowing review of a special dinner he’d made. Apparently he’d popped out to pick up some ingredients. But I’d read the original criticism, which was fairly hurtful, and I’m sure others had as well, including probably members of their families. The whole thing was quite awkward. And if I were to chronicle cases of teens complaining about their parents or vice versa, this space would quickly fill up and I’ve witnessed more than one argument between friends over Facebook postings. 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This year, reports Durham District School Board superintendent Janet Edwards, 100 per cent of the Region’s secondary school councils have some form of student representation. School councils began operating in Ontario in 1996 as a means to build stronger community connections between schools, parents and educa- tors. Subsequent provincial legislation mandated that all public schools in the province establish the councils, and policies have been tweaked and revisit- ed since in a bid to strengthen them and to clarify roles and responsibilities. Today, Durham can boast of engaged and active school councils that have worked diligently to meet the goals set of the council as set out in the original legislation. The councils are responsible for local school policies such as student codes of conduct; school improvement plans related to EQAO testing; and local school fundraising activities. Perhaps most importantly, they are required to consult with community parents about matters under consideration. In that context, school councils give greater weight to parental influence, encourage more participation and work to bring parent, student and teacher together for a common, important cause. Schools truly are the heart of our neighbourhoods. They prepare chil- dren and young adults for higher levels of education, exist in many communi- ties as a local meeting place, and deter- mine common goals. By extension, school councils provide a forum for topical discussion, keep local parents and students informed, and reinforce the important place that schools -- and education -- have in our society. Durham school officials, parents and students who have participated provide an important link between school and community. They must continue identi- fying areas of concern, addressing local issues and double the effort at raising awareness, inspiring local participation, and recruiting active and engaged stu- dents and parents to future councils. The trend toward participation in Dur- ham is upward. Let’s ensure that those numbers continue to grow in schools throughout Durham Region. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 20117 P “I think I’ve done it long enough,” Ms. Shuk- la said in an interview. “It’s time for some- one younger to take it on.” The volunteer-run Pickering Reading Cir- cle matches up children aged four to 12 with volunteers to help them work on their liter- acy skills once a week in an enjoyable envi- ronment. “It’s a very lax environment,” said the pro- gram’s new coordinator, Mala Mahabir. “There’s no pressure. It’s all about coming in and having some fun reading.” The volunteers also help the kids with their homework problems. It was started by Ms. Shukla with the help of Frontier College, the volunteer-based literacy organization that provides training, workshops and speaking engagements to help start up reading circles throughout Canada. Volunteers who work with the kids are usu- ally high school students looking for com- munity hours or seniors with some spare time on their hands. “The volunteers are anywhere from 15 to 91,” Ms. Shukla said. Ms. Shukla, an architect who designed a number of local schools with her husband, as well as the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, decided she wanted to create the pro- gram in 1992, even though her own children were already grown up. “I love kids and I love books,” she said. “I combined the two.” After getting the Pickering library’s bless- ing, Ms. Shukla began running the program out of the Pickering Town Centre in vacant stores since she thought it would be best to remove it from schools or libraries. “I made a speech in the food court and asked people to join us,” she said. About four months later, Orchard Villa Retirement Residence contacted Ms. Shuk- la and said the residents were interested in helping out. The program then moved to Orchard Villa and was run out of that loca- tion for 13 years. “The oldest volunteer was 91,” Ms. Shukla said. “She had been a teacher.” The program then did a full circle and is now run out of the Pickering Central Library. Ms. Mahabir started bringing her daughter to the program and was amazed by the good work offered by Ms. Shukla. “I was absolutely blown away by what she was doing, what she was doing for this com- munity,” Ms. Mahabir said. Ms. Mahabir has written a children’s book, Animal Alphabet Adventure, and naturally came into taking over Ms. Shukla’s spot after volunteering as her assistant for four years. “This is my passion,” Ms. Mahabir said. “My passion is children; my passion is help- ing children be more literate.” She said there are currently 43 children using the program and she is seeking volun- teers who speak English and/or French as the program provides services in both lan- guages. Ms. Mahabir also plans to focus more on literacy than simply reading. For example, the kids have been discussing the books they’ve enjoyed or are researching topics they’re interested in. “I just want people to know that this is something here to bring value to the com- munity and I believe that literacy is really the foundation for success,” she said. Anyone interested in volunteering or using the program: CALL 905-831-6354 NEW from page 1 COMMUNITY New coordinator to continue good works of Pickering reading group I love kids and I love books. I combined the two. Raji Shukla, Pickering Reading Circle PICKERING -- Pickering Public Library users are invited to attend monthly infor- mal talks by library staff. Staff Talks will feature informal talks by Pickering Public Library staff members about their passions, from reflexology to medieval wedding planning. 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We are looking to speak with youth 25 and under who are currently using drugs or have recovered from an addiction, or their caregivers, for an upcoming series about the impact of addictions on young people. For more information: CALL 905-579-4473 ext. 2240 (reporter Melissa Mancini) EMAIL mmancini@durhamregion.com Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 1 pm - 4 pm Carruthers Creek Golf Club 650 Lakeridge Rd (at Bayly) Ajax, Ontario Bridal Showcase GRAND PRIZE $700 Wedding Photography Package from Lasting Images Photography. www.welcomewagon.ca FREE ADMISSION FEATURES: Door Prizes Fashion Show Special Displays Free Gift Bag To The First 100 Brides For your FREE invitation please call: 1-866-873-9945 www.bridalshowcase.ca Sunday February 6, 2011 Carruthers Creek Golf Club 650 Lakeridge Rd (at Bayly) Ajax, Ontario FEATURE SERIES Youth drug addiction in Durham: We want to hear your story durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 201115 APRotary Club of Ajax Recollections The Rotary Club of Ajax will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary on Thursday, March 17, 2011. 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But the 13-year-old local girl has played to much big- ger audiences, and credits her Brooklin Mini Idol 2009 appearance and win with giving her singing a lift. “It boosted my confi- dence a lot,” says the St. Charles Garnier School student. “It made me want to audition for more competitions and sing more in public.” The prospect of sing- ing in front of an audience wasn’t exactly appealing to her prior to the Mini Idol event. She says she was “overwhelmed” and you can’t blame her as it was Amy’s first time singing in public. “I was shaking all over, but now it’s like I’ve always done it since I was three years old,” she says. You can hear her perform at an event to raise funds for new stage lighting and sound equipment at Whitby Courthouse Theatre. And you have two opportuni- ties as the show is performed Jan. 14 and 15 at the theatre. Amy’s been on a roll since Mini Idol. She sang the national anthem before a Marlies’ game at the Ricoh Col- iseum last month. In November, the Edu- cation Quality and Accountability Office invited her to sing in Toronto. Also that month, Amy sang at the Christmas tree lighting in Brooklin. In September she sang as part of Breakfast Tele- vision’s BT Kids Got Talent Too. But it was in Montreal this summer where the bilingual singer, who’s fluent in French, made a big splash. Her mom, Maryse, came across Gala Revelations online. A French singing and dancing competition, 500 people auditioned and Amy was one of just 30 people who made the finals, where she sang O Mio Babbino Caro at the Place des Arts in August. Not too shabby for a Grade 8 student. And with all those appearances under her belt Amy’s stage nerves are long gone. “I love performing because afterwards I feel really good about myself,” she says. Next up is the Whitby Courthouse Theatre fundraiser and producer Eve Heaver has lined up an array of talented people. Among those taking the stage are Whitby native and veteran performer Phil- ip Kerr; Clarington native Donna LaJeu- nesse, who thrilled Durham audiences by making the top 10 in the CBC reality series, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?; and Michael LaMagno, a Whitby artist who sings ballads and swing. And the lineup doesn’t end there: French singer Andree Cot’e from Oshawa is also performing. “She’s really quite amazing on the stage,” Heaver says. Rounding out the roster are Whitby Idol winner Jasmin Robinson and Janice Lynn dancers perform- ing improvisation in dance. The “extremely talented” Janice Kerr is accompanying on piano. The second half of the show is a tribute to Rogers and Hammerstein. The event also features raffles and a silent auction in the lobby. Reese Brunelle is the show’s technical director and is also performing. Linda Lyons is the emcee. Tickets are $25 per per- son, available at Lafontaine, 100 Brock St. S., Whitby, and online at tickets. whitbythe- atre.org. Whitby Courthouse Theatre is at 416 Centre St. S. PEOPLE AND EVENTS From singing in the shower to the Place des Arts ART EXHIBITION Local artist showing work in Pickering Hugh Wilson’s art exhibition runs to Feb. 5 at Civic Complex PICKERING -- See the artwork of Hugh Wilson in Pickering. His work is on display to Feb. 5 at the Pickering Civic Complex. “Hugh Wilson is a 25-year Pickering resident who creates both sculptur- ally with large chainsaw works and most recently with a newfound love of the encaustic process,” states a press release. “While not dwelling on the his- torical technique, encaustic is a painting process that uses a combination of bees- wax and heat as its painting medium.” You can view the art Monday to Fri- day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at One The Esplanade, Pickering. LIVE MUSIC Marigolds bloom in Greenbank Jan. 15 concert features trio of singer/songwriters SCUGOG -- Spring is months away, but there’ll be marigolds in Greenbank next week. The Marigolds are Gwen Swick, Suzie Vinnick and Caitlin Han- ford, a trio of singer/songwriters who have made names for them- selves as solo artists and have joined forces. The band was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in the Vocal Group of the Year cat- egory. (Dala, which performed in Ajax in late November, took the prize). The Greenbank Folk Music Society presents the Marigolds in concert Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Greenbank Centennial Hall. “Accompanied by drummer Randall Coryell, the Marigolds are part bluesy, part jazzy and part traditional country and blue- grass,” states a press release. “They specialize in angelic harmonies and gutsy playing, delivered with skill and grace. The Marigolds are a roots-music supergroup in full bloom.” The hall is on Hwy. 12, roughly 30 minutes north of Whitby. Tickets are $25 each. Call 905- 985-8351 for reserved tickets and information. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 201117 AP FILM Ajax Film Circuit’s first 2011 offering next week AJAX -- The Ajax Film Circuit kicks of 2011 with a screening of Tamara Drewe, a comedy. “Based on the Posy Simmonds graphic novel (itself based, very loosely, on Thomas Hardy’s classic, Far From The Madding Crowd), it tells of Tamara, a young girl from a small village, returning home after a spell in the big city,” states a press release. “This is not the simple Eng- lish village of fiction, but rather a countryside rife with heady emo- tions, salacious gossip, jealousy and marauding cows.” The film is shown Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Cineplex Odeon, 248 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax. Tickets are $7 in advance at all Ajax Public Library branches or $7.50 at the theatre on film night. You don’t have to be a member to see the films. The Ajax Film Circuit is a proj- ect of the Friends of the Ajax Pub- lic Library in conjunction with the Toronto International Film Festival Group. To be added to the circuit e-mail list, contact barrybutler@ rogers.com. THEFILMSTAGE.COM AJAX -- The Ajax Film Circuit screens Tamara Drewe on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. SUPPLIED PHOTO Tummy trio WHITBY -- Cheryl Wijveven, Tracey Stamp and Sherlene Fernando, from Zahra’s School of Middle Eastern Dance in Ajax, performed in a recital at Whitby Courthouse Theatre last month. DURHAM -- Ron Moore is ideally suited to be an Elvis tour guide. The former Port Perry resident is an Elvis tribute artist and, as report- ed on durhamregion.com rough- ly a year ago, Moore is starring in The Church of Elvis, a three-part series on VisionTV running Jan. 10, 11 and 12 at 10 p.m. Moore is now based out of Chattanooga, Tenn. However he maintains a residence in Durham. 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They are just five points out of fifth place heading into the week- end. Conversely, if they happen to go into a bit of a funk, they are just six points from sliding all the way down to 15th. Coach Wayne McDonald notes that while his team has a tough schedule to kick-start January, he is looking forward to getting back at it Friday after being off for the holidays since Dec. 21. “We’re looking to stay above .500 and to progress on some of the things we’re doing,” he says of the team goals that have been set. “We want to get some consistent play out of everyone. The first- year girls should be all acclima- tized now and ready to go.” The 11-9-1-1 Lightning won’t be easing back into the sched- ule, as they face a tall order in the 24-0-0 Mississauga Chiefs when they step back on the ice Friday. The Chiefs lead the league by 13 points, and boast a lineup that has the top three scorers in the league. It doesn’t get much easier Satur- day at home to Brampton at 7:30 p.m. at the Ajax Community Cen- tre. Despite Brampton being tied with the Lightning in the stand- ings, they own a 6-0 victory the last time the teams met back on Oct. 29. That game serves as the only one this season in which the Lightning weren’t competitive. That strong work ethic and compete level are things McDonald says are the keys to success down the stretch. “I’m most pleased with the consistency,” he says looking back over the opening 22 games. “We’ve had one bad game to date. All of the other games we’ve com- peted. I’m pleased with our ability to compete in all our games.” While McDonald is looking for a strong finish to the season, the team will have to do it without defenceman Kathryn Goodwin, who separated her shoulder in a collision against Stoney Creek on Dec. 19 and will be lost for six weeks. League-wide, the Lightning are among the best teams on the penalty kill, with a success rate of 92.48 per cent, good enough for third. It’s an area they face a lot in games, as one of only four teams in the league with more than 300 penalty minutes this season. Individually, a pair of players will be moving to a higher level next season. Marissa Maugeri, the team’s leading scorer with 11-9-20 numbers, is intending to play for the Rochester Institute of Technology, while Shannon Stew- art has committed to Plattsburgh in New York State. Both are D3 schools. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Durham West’s Emily Rose Galliani Pecchia, left, and Stoney Creek’s Emilee Bulleid got tangled by the net in Provincial Women’s Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre prior to the Christmas break. VOLLEYBALL Lords hosting 23rd annual Adidas Cup this weekend Durham looking for first title in seven seasons OSHAWA -- Durham College is set to host the top women’s college vol- leyball teams in Canada at the 23rd annual Adidas Cup this weekend. The tournament serves to kick off the new year of CCAA women’s vol- leyball. Things get underway at the Campus Rec and Wellness Centre Friday at noon and run through to the championship final Saturday at 6 p.m. The event returns to a 12-team format this season, starting with the round-robin play before some best three-of-five playoff action. Led by third-year head coach Shane Christopher, the Durham Lords are featured in Pool B. They will be joined for the first time in Adidas Cup history by the Cana- dian Mennonite University Blaz- ers from Winnipeg, along with the Georgian Grizzlies, St. Clair Saints, Canadore Panthers and Mohawk Mountaineers. The two-time defending cham- pion Humber Hawks are the early favourites to win Pool A. The Hawks are 11-0 in OCAA confer- ence action this season and are the top-ranked team in Ontario. The Sheridan Bruins, Seneca Sting, Niagara Knights, Fleming Knights and Loyalist Lancers join the Hawks in Pool A. Over the past 11 years, the Lords have made just one championship final appearance. It came in 2003- 04 where they knocked off Cambri- an 2-1 to the win the title. The complete tournament sched- ule can be found at www.durham- lords.com/tournaments/wvb-kill- er.htm. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 201119 AP Guaranteed Approval 100% or the Car is FREE!FREE! 3 Easy Steps: 1 - Apply 2 - Choose Your Vehicle 3 - Pick Up Your Vehicle • $300 Visa Card • Pick Up Service ANYANYWHERE IN ONTARIO WE - Secure you the Money YOU - Purchase ANYANY make ANYANY Model ANYANYwhere! Almadi Enterprises Inc. Minimum of $1275 gross monthly income. 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Last year, instead, the first prize was an all-expenses- paid five-day, four-nights trip to watch the curling at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Colum- bia. This year, cash prizes were offered with a junior first prize of $3,000. There were 24 teams in the field. The Annandale team of Michael Bryson, Wesley Forget, Sandy Martin and Danny Dow finished as runners- up in a tight final game and collected $1,500. In the bantam girls’ draw, Annan- dale’s Kaitlin Jewer, Emma Becker, Vanessa Aune and Alison Gardener finished in the fourth event semifinal. Ontario men’s champion curler Richard Hart had two sons in the TCA bonspiel. The team curls out of Tam Heather, and is skipped by Rob Britt, with Connor Joudrey, Joseph Hart and David Hart. They ended up winning the bantam boys’ third event over the Annan- dale team skipped by Cory Gaudette with Joe Flett, Alexandre Wagner and Nathan Scott. Others also competing were the teams skipped by Ben Bevan who made it to the second event quarterfinal, and Andre Lima who was sidelined in the fourth event semifinal. This week, Jan. 5-9, has the Pepsi Ontario junior curling championship being contested at the Sar- nia Golf and Curling Club. The event includes the Annandale junior men’s team skipped by Michael Bryson with Wesley Forget, Sandy Martin and Danny Dow, along with coach Susannah Moylan. They will be competing in the eight-team round robin. Annandale member Alex Oshawa Generals rookie earns assist in 5-3 win over U.S. BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- The same day Oshawa Generals captain Calvin de Haan was playing for gold at the world junior hockey championships in Buffalo, teammate Scott Laugh- ton was flying home from Winni- peg with a gold medal of his own tucked safely away. Laughton, the team’s third over- all pick in the most recent Ontario Hockey League draft, was a key part of the team that reclaimed the title for Ontario at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Manitoba. The 16-year-old Oakville native earned an assist as Ontario avenged last year’s loss to the United States with a 5-3 victory in Tuesday’s final, played before a tournament record crowd of 12,060 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. “It’s crazy. We didn’t know really what to expect and then we stepped onto the ice and it was pretty much a full house,” Laughton recalled Wednesday, shortly after touch- ing down in Toronto. “You dream about putting that crest on and once you win a gold medal with all your friends and buddies, it’s just unbelievable.” In addition to Laughton, who served as an alternate captain, Whitby’s Marcus McIvor, a defence- man with the Brampton Battalion, and Hampton’s Garrett Hooey, a forward with the Sarnia Sting, were also part of the championship team. Laughton was the most produc- tive of the three with two goals, both on the power play, and three assists in six games. McIvor picked up a pair of assists, while Hooey was the lone player on the team held without a point. Sean Monahan of the Ottawa 67’s was Ontario’s top player at the tour- nament with five goals and seven points, including two-goal efforts in both the semifinal, a 2-1 overtime win over Quebec, and the final. But it was a well-balanced attack, with five players earning six points and two, including Laughton, with five points. In the final, Laughton set up Brendan Gaunce for Ontario’s third goal, which made the score 3-1 through a period. The Americans fought back to tie the game, but Monahan scored the winner 7:13 into the third peri- od and Mathew Campagna added an insurance marker on a brilliant penalty shot with 4:02 remaining. Laughton’s goals came in the opener, a 7-1 victory over the Czech Republic, and the next game, a 5-0 shutout against Slovakia. Ontario also won by scores of 4-3 over West and 4-2 over Pacific. Ontario has now won eight gold medals at the tournament in 18 years, including three of the past four. Laughton is tied for 15th among OHL rookies this season with 16 points, including nine goals, in 31 games. Laughton grabs gold with Team Ontario WORLD UNDER-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE Bianchi is taking a team to the ladies’ junior provin- cials as coach of the strong contender Clancy Gran- dy rink playing out of K-W Granite. The 116th running of the TCA bonspiel, now called the Goldline, runs across Toronto Jan. 8-15. Annan- dale has five teams compet- ing. Four are in the seniors’ draw for 50 and above. Entered are skips Dale Pat- terson, Wil MacFadyen, David Gaudette and David Lloyd. David Furdas will be skip of a team in the open event. Some of the week- long curling could have been viewed at Annandale on Monday and Wednes- day evenings. The road to the Tim Hor- ton’s Brier started with the zone playdowns earlier in December. An Annan- dale team skipped by Mark Kean, and Rob Lobel of Whitby, has advanced to the regional scheduled for Jan. 8-9 at the Uxbridge and District Curling Club. Two of the eight teams compet- ing in the double knockout playdown will proceed to the 2011 provincial curling championship Dominion Tankard in Grimsby from Feb. 7–13. Team Glenn Howard will be looking to defend its Ontario title there. It won last year and gets a bye directly into the championship. This Ontar- io champions team con- sists of Glenn Howard with Pickering resident Rich- ard Hart at vice, and Brent Laing and Craig Savill play- ing front end. The next competition for the team is the BDO Cana- dian Open scheduled for the GM Centre in Oshawa, from Jan. 26-30. For tickets, call 1-877-436-8811. 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He takes pride in his troubleshooting ability. “I like to professionally solve problems at the lowest, most reasonable cost to the customer,” he says. “Sometimes that may involve excavating the entire perimeter of the house and replacing the weeping tiles, but that’s because it’s absolutely necessary.” Crawford adds that if he can try something else first, he will. “An interior weeping tile system with drainage board can be extremely efficient and cost effective by saving costly damages to exterior landscaping,” he says. Crawford warns that it’s important not to ignore the problem. He says homeowners who invest in their foundations will save money in the long term. “Water corrodes and people tend to live with the problem until it escalates into a bigger one,” he says. “You have to get in quickly.” Crawford & Sons offers fast, neat, efficient service and a free professional evaluation. 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The Whitby Warriors captain is about to embark down anoth- er road in his career path as a member of the National Lacrosse League’s Edmonton Rush. A fourth-round selection of the team in the 2010 draft, LaFontaine will make his NLL debut this week- end when the Rush open the 2011 season at the Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Rock. And to say he is thrilled about the opportunity might be an under- statement. “I’ve been replaying this in my head a lot, walking on the floor, a bunch of people screaming, tons of fans. I have no idea what to expect, but I am excited for it,” said LaFontaine, who is planing to move to Edmonton for the season. “It feels pretty unreal, tough to put into words for sure. You watch these guys on TV since you’ve started playing lacrosse and now you’re playing with them.” For LaFontaine, going up against one player in particular, albe- it in practice, has stood out for him. That player being Oshawa’s Gavin Prout, a key part of the Rush offence. “He went to my high school and lived down the street from me for years,” LaFontaine said of Prout. “I looked up to him my whole life in terms of lacrosse. Now I am play- ing with him, fighting in practice trying to make sure he doesn’t score a goal. It’s unbelievable.” LaFontaine and Prout join a few other familiar faces, from a local standpoint, on the Rush. From head coach and general manag- er Derek Keenan, who hails from Oshawa and is coach of the Whitby Warriors, to Whitby’s Derek Sud- dons, along with Bill Greer and Pat Jones, both of Oshawa. After origi- nally being named to the final ros- ter just before Christmas, Orono’s Ian Crashley was released by the Rush last week. Elsewhere around the league, it appears Gee Nash has completed his comeback attempt as he made the Toronto Rock final roster. Nash, an Ajax native who missed last season with a back injury, is one of three goalies on the roster, joining veteran Bob Watson and Pat Campbell of the Ajax-Picker- ing Rock. Orono’s Stephen Hoar is also on the Rock roster. In Boston, Whitby’s Nick Cot- ter returns for another season, but under a new head coach as the team recently fired Tom Ryan and replaced him with Toronto assis- tant Matt Sawyer. In Calgary, Derek Hopcroft of the Brooklin Redmen finds himself on their main roster along with goalie Kurtis Wagar, also of the Redmen. In Minnesota, Whitby’s Zack Greer, the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of NCAA men’s lacrosse, returns to the Swarm. The NLL season gets under- way Saturday on five fronts with Edmonton at Toronto, Boston at Philadelphia, Rochester and Min- nesota, Washington at Colorado and Buffalo at Calgary. FIGURE SKATING Pickering Skating Club celebrates the season PICKERING -- Family and friends of the Pickering Skating Club, located at the Pickering Recreational Complex, laced up their skates and joined their loved ones on the ice for the annual family and friend skate. The annual skate is held each year during the holiday season. The family skate took place over a span of a week after lessons had been given. The skate was followed by warm hot chocolate and treats prepared by the exec- utive board. The Pickering Skating Club has a number of dedicated staff, including: Linda Donnelly, the Canskate co-ordinator, and Darcy Herring, the pre-school co-ordinator; all the coaches on the ice day after day teaching and sharing their love for the sport; the executive board that volun- teers countless hours; and pro- gram assistants who help make the programs run smoothly. Winter registration is current- ly underway for the Canskate and pre-school program, and ongoing throughout the sea- son for the Starskate program. New this season is online reg- istration at www.skatecanada- pickering.com, or drop by dur- ing one of the Canskate sessions Mondays 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays 6-7 p.m., Thursdays 6-7 p.m., Satur- days 9-10 a.m., Sundays 11-noon or 2-3 p.m. Adults and children (two and up) of all ages and abil- ities are welcome. SUBMITTED PHOTO PICKERING -- Members of the Pickering Skating Club shared the ice with family and friends for an annual holiday skate to celebrate the season. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 201121 AP CONTINUING EDUCATION AutoCAD Certificate Design and shape the world around you. Speed documentation, share ideas seamlessly, explore ideas more intuitively in 3D, and customize it for your specific needs. Courses beginning soon. 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Bright, 4-piece bathroom, separate en- trance. $750/mo, utilities, parking included. Laundry available. Avail. Jan. 15th No smoking/pets. First/last. 905- 683-0799. LARGE 2 bedroom apt. in Oshawa, convenient loca- tion, newly painted, available now. $825 plus utilities. Tele- phone 289-240-1139. Classifi eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 201122 AP INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Mailroom Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on January 12, 2011 Contract commencing February 1, 2011 To deliver newspapers, ﬂ yers, catalogues and other products to approx 109 speciﬁ c drop locations in the West Oshawa area. Vehicle required. 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INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Mailroom Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Will be received until 12 noon on January 12, 2011 Contract commencing February 1, 2011 To deliver newspapers, ﬂ yers, catalogues and other products to approx 54 speciﬁ c drop locations in the Clarington area. Vehicle required. Information packages available at This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 Bid #4032011 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful company will be contacted. Sunday, March 6th, 2011 Health Experts and Vendors wanted! Call 905-683-5110 ext 228 VENDORS WANTED NEW The Clarington Home and Garden Show is looking for vendors for April 16th and 17th Please call Devon at 905-579-4473 ext 2236 Canada O/A Durham Auto Sales Ltd., Down payment may be required. Need A Car LoanNeed A Car Loan Call Credit Zone ❏ SHUTTLE SERVICE ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO ❏ 100’S OF VEHICLES AVAILABLE ❏ 100% APPROVAL RATE! 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O.K. www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Or Get Approval 24/7 On-Line At SHERIFF'S SALE of Land(s) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF WRITS OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Toron- to dated the 9th of October 2009 and 29th day of January 2010, Court File Number CV-09-382189 to me directed, against the real and personal property of KENNY PARK and KELLY PARK, Defendants, at the suit of the Royal Bank of Canada., Plaintiff, the Enforcement Ofﬁ ce of the Superior Court of Justice located at 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 has seized and taken in execu- tion all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of KENNY PARK and KELLY PARK Defendants in, and to: Parcel 7-1, Section 40M-1622 being composed of Lot 7 on Plan 40M-1622 in the Town of Ajax in the Regional Municipality of Durham, PIN 26413-0224, municipally known as 41 Keys Drive, Ajax, Ontario L1T 3R3. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of KENNY PARK AND KELLY PARK, Defendants, in the said lands and tenements described above, shall be offered for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbranc- es. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS: • Deposit 10% of bid price or $1,000.00, which ever is greater • Payable at time of sale by successful bidder • To be applied to purchase price • Non-refundable • Ten business days from date of sale to pay balance in full at Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. • All payments in cash or by certiﬁ ed cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance. • Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. • Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. Note: No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. November 8, 2010 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 Babies 2010 Publishing Thursday Jan. 13th Deadline Mon. Jan. 10th Include your baby's photo only $49.99 Please contact Erin 905-683-5110 or email ejackson@durharmegion.com TendersT Legal Notices Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX, NEW apartment building, studio, 1 & 2-bed- rooms, available now. In- come preferred, $17,000- $32,000/yr. Call (905)683- 9269. TendersT Legal Notices Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY 2 area. Clean newly renovated 1-bdrm bsmt apt. Separate entrance, parking avail. Cable, laundry incl. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st. (905)426- 8742 Vendors WantedV Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX, WESTNEY/Hwy 2, beautiful 2-bedroom condo, pool, exercise room, appli- ances, laundry, parking, air conditioning, avail. immedi- ately. $1400 all inclusive, call (416)458-8137, (905)427- 5128 BOWMANVILLE: 3 bedroom close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Also 2 bedroom with den, $930 plus hydro. Move in allowance offered. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. BROOKLIN, Baldwin Ave. 1 & 2 bdrm apts. Second ﬂ oor level. Avail. immediate- ly. Freshly renovated. Park- ing included. Call Property Management (416)791-9691 HWY#2/CHURCH. AJAX, Newly renovated 2-bedroom basement apt. Sep. en- trance, laundry, a/c, cable, basic phone, internet. No pets/smoking.. Available im- mediately. $1000/mo inclu- sive. Call Kumar 905-683- 5847. HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM, 1-bdrm walk-in basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $780/inclusive. Avail. immediately. No pets. Call (905)831-0415. MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA! 1140 MARY St. N. 2-bdrms. From $930, all Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham Col- lege & easy access to amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator & Secure entrance, underground and surface parking. 905-438-1971 Skylineonline.ca NORTH OSHAWA- 2-bed- room, Dec. lst and Jan. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances in- cluded. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905)723- 2094 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 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.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 1 bed. - $675., 2 bed - $735 plus hydro. Laundry fa- cilities, 1 parking, available Jan. or later. Call Paul 416- 222-3876. OSHAWA, large spacious unit in duplex, living/dining rooms, kitchen, 2-bedrooms, fridge/stove included, park- ing, laundry hook-ups stor- age shed, $975/month (in- cludes water/hydro.,) avail Feb, 1 (905)728-1963. OSHAWA; 2-BDRMS above store, A1 condition, very bright, (Wilson & Olive) $700.00/mo. Plus hydro, First/Last, references please, no pets, ready for occupan- cy, call 1-905-856-5710/1- 416-738-0470 Vendors WantedV Apartments & Flats for RentA Perfection!!! newly renovated suites 2-BEDROOM extra-large suite in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value $995/mth! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) PICKERING - 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT plus den, newly renovated, laminate ﬂ ooring family and kitchen. Liver- pool/Bayly. Separate en- trance, close to GO and shopping center, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, micro- wave included. Utilities and parking included. No pets/no smoking. References re- quired. $950 mo. Feb. lst. Bob (647)382-7551 PICKERING, large bachelor, quiet, res. area, close to all amenities, sep entrance, share laundry, satellite, park- ing, suit single working per- son. $700 inclusive. Available Feb 1st. (905)839- 9271. PORT PERRY/Scugog Is- land. Bright, hillside 2bdrm main apt. Open concept, 1200sq.ft.,private entrance/ deck. Picturesque view of lake. No smoking/no pets. Suits single female. Heat/hy- dro/cable/laundry/parking. $995/inclusive. References required. 905-985-5790 PORT WHITBY, 3-bedroom apt, newly renovated/paint- ed, 4 appliances, laundry on- site, near GO/401, down- town, use of big fenced back- yard onto green space, $1100/mo plus utilities. Feb 1st. 905-925-1131. TWO BEDROOM, quiet Oshawa 6-plex, near O.C. avail. immediately, $875/month plus hydro, park- ing, water & heat included. Laundry facilities available. Call 905-767-7139 Ask for George. TWO-BEDROOM STARTS at $750/month plus hydro. Free Parking, Good location. Very clean. Good neigh- bours. Available immediately. One close to downtown Whit- by. Call 905-809-3749 or 905-666-2778. WHITBY 3 BEDROOM main in triplex. New carpeting, paint, en suite washer/dryer, parking. Non smoking build- ing, no pets. $1,200 monthly inclusive. First/last. Feb 1/2011. (905)427-9437. WHITBY Brock/Dundas bright, quiet, newly rennovat- ed 1 bedroom, small build- ing, ground ﬂ oor, parking, laundry room, central loca- tion, no pets/smoking ﬁ rst/last. $814/mnth +hydro. Call 416-438-4895 WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Cars for Sale Auctions Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY, 2-BEDROOM basement/ground ﬂ oor, se- cure building, large windows, easy access. $840 plus hy- dro. No smoking, no pets. References and credit check required. Available immedi- ately. (905)240-0282 WHITBY, Bachelor, Brock/Burns area. 6-plex. $700/mo + hydro. Avail. Feb- ruary 1st. No pets. Laundry facilities & parking. Close to all amenities. Great location. (905)576-6837 Cars for Sale Auctions Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, Dundas/Thickson Large 2-bedroom apt. in quiet home, in-ground pool, available February 1st. $950 all inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. For more informa- tion call (905)720-2611. Houses for Rent NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bed- room, eat-in kitchen, living room, all utilities included. Available Feb 1st. No smok- ing/pets. (905)213-8116. Cars for Sale Auctions Houses for Rent OLD BOWMANVILLE, 98 Wellington, 2-storey, 3-bed- room, 2-bath, garage, large yard, private drive, $1100/month, plus Heat/Hy- dro. Credit check and refer- ences, (905)744-1486. Townhouses for RentT 3 BED TOWNHOUSE, Oshawa, bright clean and well maintained, close to all amenities. 5 appliances. Backs onto green space $1200 plus utilities. Call Ross(905)409-0943 Cars for Sale Townhouses for RentT CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS, Oshawa now has a 2-bed- room townhouse unit available. Upgraded kitchen and bath including porcelain tiles. $1000 plus gas. Hydro included. Please call 905- 576-9299 PICKERING 3-BEDROOM 1-1/2 baths end unit town- house, with balcony. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Very clean. Available Feb 1. $1380/mo+hydro. (905)839- 3087. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. Asking $450/month. No parking available. No smoking/pets. Call (647)828- 4571 FURNISHED ROOMS AJAX Separate entrance. Quiet area. No pets/smoking. Suit professional gentleman. First/last, references. $425/mo. Call 905-683-5480. QUIET, SUNNY, furnished bedroom in Pickering Village, executive home. Use of whole house includes cable and internet. Suits mature, clean gentleman, 50+. $500/month, ﬁ rst/last. Available Jan 15. 905-424- 0286. SE AJAX AT LAKE, up- stairs, very large, fur- nished/unfurnished bedroom with en-suite bath, walk-in closet, newer large upscale house. No pets, non-smoker. $150/week. Suits one work- ing person. Long-term. (905)550-0761. Shared Accommodation $595/MONTH, All inclusive, upscale house to share. Pool, phone, cable, laundry, parking, internet, Oshawa Centre area. Call and leave message, (905)721-8763. AT BLOOR/SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2-males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available immediately, ﬁ rst/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088; 905-243- 4088. STUDENT RENTAL, 1-bed- room, in Oshawa condo- townhouse. Suitable for stu- dents, near Durham Col- lege/UOIT, $455/month, 1- bedroom. Laundry, utilities included. Available now. (905)240-8507, (780)880- 5551. Births Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $78 Million Dollars offered in 2009! www.sellatime- share.com (800)640-6886 SUNNY WINTER SPECIALS At Florida's Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach, Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wed- ding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800- 541-9621 Daycare Available HAPPY HEARTS Childcare. Before and After School spaces available. (Ajax-Pick- ering Beach & Bayly) for Car- ruther's Creek, Southwood and St. Bernadette's. Provid- er has ECE Diploma. Call (905)427-8275. Articles for SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007. AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS - PARTS/SALES /SERVICE 343 Bloor St. West. Stoves $175/up, Fridg- es $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, 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 under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 Births Articles for SaleA 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 HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUBS, 2010 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1- 800-798-5502. SNOW TIRES ﬁ t 03 CTS and newer, bridgestone blizzaks p255/50 R17 on steel wheels 5 bolt used one winter asking $700. call Scott (905) 242- 2995 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! Front load washers from $499. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Ste- phenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576- 7448 Death Notices MacDONALD, Malcolm (Mac) - after a brief illness at Oshawa General Hospital on Wednesday January 5, 2011. Malcolm beloved husband of Heather (nee Angell). Loving father of Anne (Paul Davey), Maureen McBride and the late Malcolm. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Geoff, Brent, Kevin and Shenley. Dear brother of John (Susan). Mac and Heather ran Village Pool & Spa on Kingston Rd. in Pickering for 23 years until retiring 2 years ago. Resting at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E., (between Pharmacy & Warden) from 3-5 & 7-9 pm Friday. Service in our Chapel on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 pm. Cremation. Donations may be made to the Leukemia Research Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 7, 201123 AP Articles for SaleA TV, 27" color Phillips w/re- mote. 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CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEPCHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP VILLAGE CHRYSLER “Thinking like a customer” License fee extra. Finance example $10,000 x 60 mo. @ 6.24% variable rate = payment $45.07/weekly, cost of borrowing $1677.98. OAC. GIFTGIFT FOR FOR YOU!YOU! OROR No Char g e No Char g e Inspiro n Inspiro n Netboo k Netboo k $279 Va l u e $279 Va l u e OVER 450 NEW & USED CARSCARS No ChargeNo Charge $250 Gas Card NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGNEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING SELL-A-BRATION BLOWOUT!SELL-A-BRATION BLOWOUT! 3 DAYS ONLY!!!www.villagechrysler.ca2007 DODGE CHARGER $12,978Auto, AC, Power Grp, One Owner Car. STK#CH10642A. $21,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $84 72 6.24%$0 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 4X4 A/C, Auto, Loaded, 1 Owner, Low kms, Stk#R146 2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $67 84 6.24%$0 Auto, A/C, Pwr Grp. Stk#V867 $19,9782009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Auto, air, pw/pl/pm, cruise, keyless entry, tint, former daily rental, Stk#V1224 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $36 84 6.24%$0 NOW $10, 97 8 $12,9 7 8 FROM 2008 DODGE NITRO 4WD YOU OWN IT$17,978PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $69 72 6.24%$0 Auto, A/C, Pwr Grp, and Much, Much More. Stk# V1395 ODG T O 4 D978 $28,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $111 72 6.24%$0 2008 NISSAN 350Z 2 DOOR ROADSTER AC, Leather, Keyless, One Owner Car, & Much More. Stk#V1207A1 $19,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $76 72 6.24%$0 2008 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 Auto, A/C, Loaded, 1 Owner, Low Kms Stk#R154 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $48 60 6.24%$0 Auto, A/C, Pwr Grp, One Owner CarStk#V1219A $10,978$19,8782008 DODGE CALIBER SRT 4 Fully loaded, Stk#V1228 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $76 72 6.24%$0 YOU OWN IT 2008 PONTIAC G6 Auto, A/C, Plus... Stk#V1149A PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $41 72 6.24%$0 $10,9787 pass., auto, pwr. Locks, Stk#T10253A 2009 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $53 84 6.24%$0 $15,798$22,9782009 DODGE JOURNEY RT Auto, AC, Power Grp, Keyless, 7 Pass. & Much More Stk#T10570A YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $81 84 6.24%$0 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING Leather, Sunroof, Auto, Air and Much More, Stk#P924 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $51 84 6.24%$0 $15,498YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $98 60 6.24%$0 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $44 84 6.24%$0 2009 DODGE AVENGER Auto, AC, Power Grp, Keyless & Much More. Stk# V1443 $12,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $61 72 6.24%$0 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4X4 Auto, A/C, One Owner Car. Stk#P1165 $15,9982008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 Auto, A/C, Pwr Grp, One Owner, Low Km. Stk#R154 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $65 72 6.24%$0 $16,9782010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 Auto, Air and Much More! Stk# V1375 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $98 84 6.24%$0 $28,878YOU OWN IT DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $53 60 6.24%$0 NOW PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST 2008 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4 YOU OWN IT $24,978DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $95 72 6.24%$0 Auto, A/C, 1 Owner Jeep. STK#V1308 PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST $25,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $99 72 6.24%$0 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD Auto, Air, Pwr Drs, Pwr Grp, 1 Owner. Stk#V1402 Auto, Air, StoNgo, Keyless, Fully Loaded, 1 Owner and much more. Stk#V1398 YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $89 60 6.24%$0 NOW YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $81 84 6.24%$0 2009 CHRYSELER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Auto, Air, Power Top, Keyless, Aluminum Wheels & much much more. Stk#P1103 $23,978Leather, Sunroof, Auto, AC, Loaded, One Owner Car. Stk#P1419A YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $133 60 6.24%$0 $29,8782007 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4WD LIMITED $58 60 6.24% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $0 VILLAGE CHRYSLER 6 6 TOTO CHO OSECHOOSE 7 7 TOTO CHOOSECHOOSE $17,9782006 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB Auto, Air, Pwr Group, 1 Owner Truck, Stk#T10215A YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $80 60 6.24%$0 9 7 8 $13,9782007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Sto N Go, loaded, Stk# P980B YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $53 72 6.24%$0 9 7 8 $20,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $80 72 6.24%$0 2008 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB Auto, Air, Power Group, Stk#V1413 DOWN SIGN & DRIVE YOU OWN IT 2010 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4$31,978Auto, AC, Power Grp, & Much More. Stk#P1427 $97 96 6.24% PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $0 $21,9782007 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 Auto, AC, Fully Loaded, One Owner Car. Stk. P1428 Auto, Air, 7 Pass, DVD, One Owner van Stk#V1340 2006 DODGE CARAVAN2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED $9,999 FROM $18, 9 7 8 All prices and payments All prices and payments are plus HST only!are plus HST only!NO GIMMICKS... NO GIMMICKS...