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Home My WebLink AboutNA2011_01_14 KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Chad Franklin was just six years old when his mother felt he needed a new type of influence in his life. “He had no male role model really,” said Deborah Franklin in an interview at their Pickering home. The single mother sought the help of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ajax-Pickering. Since there was a shortage of Big Brothers at the time, the boy was in a group setting for the first while and the kids would participate in group activities such as hiking. But he met his Big Brother, Scott Baptist, when he was 10, and the two remain friends today. “It’s been a phenomenal experience,” Mr. Baptist said in an interview. “We taught each other a lot and have developed a real friend- ship.” Little Brother’s all grown up PICKERING RESIDENT, 22, THANKS LOCAL ORGANIZATION RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND PICKERING -- Pickering resident Chad Franklin, 22, benefited from the Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pickering when he was younger and is now thanking the organization for the role it has played in his life. Another reason to switch from cable. With over 100 HD channels, stunning picture quality and 99.99% reliable TV,1 there are plenty of reasons to switch from cable. Here’s another one. Choose Bell TV, Internet and Home phone and you’ll get: Savings of up to $29/mo. over cable3 HD PVR AND DIGITAL RECEIVER FOR 3 YEARS 2FREE Free HD PVR for 3 years. Offer ends April 30, 2011. 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I don’t think citizens understand how much this will cost us.” The Region estimates ending the highway at Simcoe will cost it $255 million in road work and maintenance, while Oshawa esti- mates it will cost the City about $74 million. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said the road costs would “literally take all our money. “The Region would have to re-evaluate its whole five-year road program,” he said. About 2,100 vehicles will be coming off the highway every hour. “They’ll be like quick red ants and they’ll find ways to get around,” he stated. Mark Little said, “The community I grew up in and loved basically is taking another shot in the chin. “No one really wants half a highway. We want a full one. We’ve got your back. Don’t back down.” More than 100 invitations to the meeting were sent out, including one to Ms. Wynne, Oshawa Mayor John Henry said, adding she couldn’t attend but did send a letter. Oshawa MP Colin Carrie said the Province has to live up to the agreement it signed with the federal government to extend the high- way across the Region. “We expect the Province to fulfil their com- mitment to fund it right through to 35/115,” Mr. Carrie said. “If one side backs off (on a commitment) there will be consequences and that I can tell you for sure.” Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said, “What the Province is proposing to do is exactly inconsistent with what the Province said it would do. We’re not asking for any- thing more than the Province honour the commitment they made.” Columbus resident Rosemary McConkey urged politicians, “Stick to your guns. This is a commitment that is not being kept. Stay united. 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Stay on track Who can I ask for help? Stay Ňexible How can i adjust my goals, if they’re not quite right, so that I can keep going?durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 20115 AP durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 20116 & Editorial Opinions WE THINK... e-mail responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. 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 Recently I decided I was in the market for an iPhone and decided to ask folks on Twit- ter what they thought about their cell ser- vice provider. In addition to getting feedback from exist- ing iPhone users, I got a tweet from a Rogers employee (@RogersMelanie) asking if there was any information I needed to make the decision easier. This sort of quick response from compa- nies via social media is a major customer service trend for businesses. Frank Eliason, formerly of Comcast and now senior vice-president of social media for Citigroup in the United States, summed it up in an interview with socialmediaex- aminer.com: “There’s a revolution going on centred around service. Service for the past 20 years has not been what it should in any industry. Social media is going to change all that.” He went on to talk about the different ways companies would use social media tools. For example, he compared a Facebook con- versation to a conversation in a living room and said it necessitated a softer approach than Twitter, while forums are more about peer-to-peer responses and companies are better off sending a private message in response to a forum post. Mr. Eliason pointed out that once contact was made via social media, a conversation with a customer could be taken to a chat window on the company’s website or the customer service rep could make a phone call ensuring any private information is handled appropriately. Obviously not every customer complaint or concern can be handled through a quick tweet or Facebook message, but social media lends itself to answering quick ques- tions, leaving customers to happily avoid call centre waits. In some cases, a customer service rep can simply point people to the right page on a vast corporate website to answer a ques- tion. For example, if it’s RRSP time, why not tweet a bank to ask about interest rates? Going on a trip? Ask an airline what its weight limit is for luggage. Bought a new digital camera? Ask the company what the best mode is for shooting a kids’ hockey game. Going forward, I see consumers check- ing out social media pages to gauge how responsive companies are before giving them their business. If a search reveals a lot of customer complaints via social media, then perhaps that’s a company to avoid. And it’s not just corporations who can improve their customer service via social media. The potential for government is huge. Already several Ontario ministries are using social media to answer questions from the public and given how dense gov- ernment websites are and how tough it can be to get through on the phone to have a simple question answered, that’s a good thing. With recent trends favouring automation and outsourcing in customer service, it’s about time companies started taking a per- sonal approach and making consumers feel like their concerns are taken seriously. --Reka Szekely’s social media column appears every Friday in this space. Contact her on Facebook, Twitter (@rszekely) or e-mail at rszekely@durhamregion.com Reka Szekely Social media to revolutionize customer service Durham residents get active to get fit A group of Durham residents put their waistlines on the line in a bid to adopt healthier lifestyles. It was all part of the Durham Action Challenge, which just wrapped up with more than two dozen area residents receiving prizes for their commitment and achievement. The challenge saw residents agree to get more active and make healthy food choices while tracking their efforts for four consecutive weeks. For some, activity is already a regular part of their lifestyle and the challenge helped them keep tabs and make necessary adjust- ments. Others were motivated by a need and desire to become more active and fit. The Durham Action Challenge for- malized the notion of getting fit and becoming more active, but the activi- ties of people who took part -- walking, running, working out at the gym, yoga, team sports -- can be incorporated into everyone’s schedule. Any activity -- walking was deemed the most popular by participants in the Durham Action Challenge -- is bet- ter than sitting in front of a television, or clicking through images and videos online. And the benefits of fitness not only lead to longer, healthier lives, they help reduce the burden on Ontario’s health- care system. According to the Durham Region health department, regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of more than 25 chronic conditions including heart disease, stroke, hyper- tension, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Winners in the Durham Action Chal- lenge come from every corner of the region. Like the vast majority of us in Durham, they live average lives, work hard at their jobs, raise families and manage finances. In that context, each and every one of us can make the effort to incorporate more fitness activities and better dietary choices into our lives. We are all rewarded with improved health, greater awareness of our diets and deeper knowledge of our bodies. And it doesn’t necessarily require a big investment of either time or money. Residents across Durham Region are encourage to take that first step -- lit- erally -- towards better health. 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The publication also offers a seasonal itinerary of activities in Durham in the spring, sum- mer, fall or winter. “The new Discovery Guide is a useful resource for visitors to Durham Region, as well as residents looking for adven- ture in their own backyard,” says Whitby Councillor Don Mitchell, chairman of Regional council’s finance and adminis- tration committee. “This travel guide illustrates the scope of the region’s tourism assets and encourages investment in the local economy.” Businesses and tourism oper- ators can submit events for free at www.durhamtourism.ca as listings on Durham Tourism’s event calendar. “The 2011 Discovery Guide is an insider’s guide to discov- ering all Durham Region has to offer,” says Kerri King, man- ager of tourism for the Region. “Again this year, we are very proud that the guide has been produced and printed locally, featuring local models and pho- tography. We feel this is impor- tant to Durham’s local economy and the environment.” To order a copy of the guide, or any additional tourism resources: CALL 1-800-413-0017 EMAIL tourism@durham.ca VISIT www.durhamtourism.ca The guide is also online: VISIT www.durhamtourism.ca TOURISM Guide highlights Durham attractions, activities 1-800-413-00171-800-413-0017 www.durhamtourism.ca AJAX • BROCK • CLARINGTON • OSHAWA PICKERING • SCUGOG • UXBRIDGE • WHITBY 1-800-413-00171-800-413-0017 LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY >> durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 20119 AP Winners recognized for physical activity KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Sweating led to swag for 30 Durham residents. Winners in the Durham Action Challenge received their awards, including memberships in municipal recreation centres, on Tuesday. The challenge ran from Oct. 1 to Dec. 3 and participants had to track their physical activity over a four-week period. Kellie Flynn, a public health nurse with Durham, said there were 233 entries, ranging from five years to 85 years of age. “We had comments from peo- ple that it really motivated them. That’s great,” Ms. Flynn said. One of the winners was Jackson Froude, 11, of Oshawa. Jackson said he played hockey, “exercised every day, I ran cross-country and I played volleyball.” It was fun because “you’re with your friends and playing,” he said. Janet Veitch of Pickering said, “I exercise pretty well every day. I’m running, weight training, dragon boat paddling. “I didn’t know about it before. I’m exercising anyway, so I decid- ed to make a tally of it,” Ms. Veitch said, adding she also does yoga. She runs on the Seaton Trail often. “It’s my favourite place.” During the challenge, to qualify, children and youth ages five to 17 had to do at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of moderate intensity physical activity daily. Adults 18 and older had to do 150 hours of moderate intensity activ- ity each week. Moderate intensity activity means performing an activity where breathing is heavier, but a person is still able to say a few sentences while active. Dr. Robert Kyle, the Region’s medical officer of health, said, “I’m of an age where physical activity was a big part of my life. It still is a big part of my life. “I feel grateful physical activity and good eating are a part of my life,” he added. Jazin Bond, manager, pub- lic health nursing and nutrition, thanked the participants, say- ing, “It’s no good having a party if nobody comes.” Other prizes included golf pass- es, family passes to an Oshawa Generals game, passes to the CN Tower and dinner gift certificates. Winners were selected by a ran- dom draw. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Clearance Mattress Event up to 75% off regular prices Quantities limited. Pickering location only. See in-store for details. 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Over 200 stock colours of post-formed, solid surface and granite countertops to choose from. 2010 Award Winner PICKERING -- Durham residents are invited to dance up a storm in support of families affected by autism at a Pickering zumbathon fundraiser. A Latin music-based zumba dance is on Jan. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Harmony Centre, 1095 Kings- ton Rd. in Pickering, near Dixie and Hwy. 2. Proceeds will support Autism Ontario-Durham Region and local families affected by autism. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door and the event is open to all fitness levels for people 13 and older. There will be door prizes and raffles. For tickets: CALL 1-866-495-4680 VISIT www.autismontario.com/durham COMMUNITY Pickering Zumba dance party benefits autism charity durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 201111 AP All secondary schools now have student representation MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- More students are getting involved in their school councils. Last year, student trustees were concerned about the number of secondary school community councils without student represen- tation on them. At the time, 80 per cent of school councils reported student representation. This year, 100 per cent of second- ary school councils report there is a student on council, said super- intendent Janet Edwards, as she presented the results of the School Community Council survey to the board’s standing committee. The survey was completed by school community councils in the fall. It asked administrators to share information about their coun- cil. The survey had a 100-per cent response rate. “Parent involvement in our schools is an important compo- nent,” said Ms. Edwards of school councils and the survey, which is sent to them every year. There was also an increase in the number of community represen- tatives on school councils, jump- ing five per cent from 29 per cent in the 2009-2010 school year to 34 per cent this school year, according to the survey. The survey covers everything from how many schools have elec- tions versus acclamations and when schools have elections to how many parents and teaching repre- sentatives are on councils. “I remember the day we started this survey ... over seven years ago,” said Oshawa Trustee Michael Bar- rett. The survey started when some questions were raised about why some schools held council elec- tions and some did not, he said. “I just wonder if board resources would be better spent elsewhere,” he said asking Ms. Edwards what she thought about the future of the project. But Ms. Edwards defended the survey, saying it provides the board with perspective of what’s happen- ing at the school level. She pointed to the 20-per cent jump in student participation as something good that came out of last year’s survey. “We’ve seen a positive improve- ment in that area this year,” she said. Director of education Martyn Beckett agreed. “We find the big picture view of school community councils to be worthwhile.” Clearance Mattress Event up to 75% off regular prices Quantities limited. Pickering location only. See in-store for details. EDUCATION More Durham students sitting on school board councils CORRECTION NOTICE We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. WALMART Glad Freezer or Storage Bags (#410762/9/4668/75) advertised as Rollback $2.98, Was $3.57 should be Limited Time Offer $2.98. Sony iPod/iPhone Docking Clock Radio (#538316) not be available in all stores. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 201112 P Mr. Franklin, now 22, is thanking Mr. Baptist along with the organi- zation and CIBC, which gave him a large scholarship in 2004, at a Pickering ceremony Jan. 17. Mr. Baptist taught Mr. Frank- lin a number things from proper manners to the inner workings of a computer. According to Mr. Baptist, who wasn’t a father at the time, Mr. Franklin taught him a lot about dealing with a child, espe- cially patience. They’d often go bowling and fishing and take spins in an all- terrain vehicle. “It made me a better person,” Mr. Franklin said. Often, Mr. Franklin would go to Mr. Baptist’s own family’s place for celebrations or simply tag along to watch his soccer games. Mr. Franklin would often receive a call from his Big Brother when he needed help with handiwork such as building a shed or opening up the swimming pool. “He taught him things,” Ms. Franklin said. “He included him in a part of his life.” Being a single mother, Ms. Franklin would often turn to Mr. Baptist if she needed him to tackle an issue with Mr. Franklin that she wasn’t having luck with. “He’d listen to Scott more,” Ms. Franklin laughed. In 2004, Mr. Franklin success- fully applied for the CIBC Youth- vision Scholarship, an annual bursary associated with the Big Brothers and Sisters of Canada and YMCA Canada to help less fortunate kids in the country with tuition fees. Mr. Baptist, along with Mr. Franklin’s caseworker Monique Mara, helped Mr. Franklin apply for the $34,000 bursary by writing letters on why Mr. Franklin was an ideal recipient. “I can say that being a Big Broth- er has probably been the most rewarding experience of my life,” Mr. Baptist said. “It’s the kind of volunteer work you truly see a result from. You see a day-to-day result, you see a long-term result.” Mr. Franklin graduated from Centennial College in August in the robotics and automation pro- gram and is currently working part-time while he applies for a full-time job. “It’s very rewarding to see him turn into such a decent person,” Mr. Baptist said. Mother and son are both thank- ful for Big Brothers and Big Sis- ters. “It’s great for the community,” Mr. Franklin said. “It helps turn lives around that are going the wrong way, so to speak.” His mother recommends the program to single parents, or any- one who feels their kids need a positive role model in their lives. “I’m very thankful for (Big broth- ers and Big Sisters),” Ms. Franklin said. “Very, very.” Mr. Baptist said part of making a Big Brother and Little Brother relationship work is good syner- gy between the mother, the agen- cy, the Little Brother and the Big Brother, which was the case in his experience with Mr. Franklin. OSHAWA LAST CHANCE FOR BOXING WEEK SAVINGS 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.• Tues.• Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 www.furnituregalleries.ca OSHAWA * Credit equal to the value of the HST. Not valid on Best Value or Clearance Items. NO HST STOREWIDE!NO HST STOREWIDE! 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And the group is looking for an artist to provide some cover art, offering a $150 prize for the winning book cover. Entries should be tailored for a cover measuring 5.5 by 8.5 inches. The wording should allow space for the title, subtitle and the editor’s name. The cover design contest closes at midnight on Feb. 28 and the entry fee is $5. Entries will be accepted by online submission only and must arrive as a pdf file. E-mail entries and any questions to wildwords@wcdr.org. Look for complete contest details at www.wcdr.org under “contests.” The win- ner will be announced in March. SPECIAL EVENTS S ongwriters play Durham Music festival Jan. 29 in Whitby MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Ron Beer’s long and winding road leads to the doors of Whitby Courthouse Theatre on Jan. 29. The local singer/songwriter has been the driving force in creating the Songwriters’ Music Festival, a first-of-its-kind event featuring Canadian musicians. “Hopefully, a Durham artist, aspiring to get themselves out there, can come to this festival and get in the national spot- light,” Beer says. Several years ago, he was asked to help with the music program at a York Region school, where he thought he would teach stu- dents how John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote their songs. Deciding he should do a lit- tle homework first, Beer went online and found a Nashville songwriters’ group which led him to a Stouffville contact. It was Don Quarles, who became executive director of the Song- writers’ Association of Canada. Beer proposed a Durham song- writers’ group and, at the group’s AGM, he successfully pitched a music festival and a compilation CD to unite the regional groups. As a result, and thanks to a letter of introduction to other Canadian mayors from Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins, Beer made calls across the country and organized the Whitby festival. “This is the first time they’re all getting together,” Beer says. He started the Durham group in June and, when the first loca- tion closed its doors, the Town of Whitby gave him use of the Brock Street Activity Centre for meetings. He’s also held audi- tions for the festival there so a Durham artist, in addition to himself, can perform on Jan. 29. “I wanted to provide leader- ship,” Beer says, when asked why he got involved. “I said I would do this for two years and then pass it on. I’ve contacted Halifax, Windsor, Edmonton, Victoria. They all want to have songwriters’ festi- vals.” The Whitby festival roster includes Windsor’s Peter Boyer, Joanna Butler of Hali- fax and Steve Didu- nyk of Toronto. Beer says he asked each regional group to send one or two performers each and two songs for the CD. He notes that the math might not work out exactly, as, for example, the Halifax group is “really strong,” with 24 regular members, so four acts from Halifax are com- ing. Beer certainly has the creden- tials to be a part of the event. A Whitby resident since 1994, he’s been playing music for roughly 40 years, ever since his dad bought him a bass guitar when he was 12 years old. Beer special- izes in blues and soul music and his last CD, released in 2009, had a run on Cana- dian blues charts. He notes that he also received help after attend- ing his first Whitby Chamber o f Commerce meeting. He sat beside a man, they con- versed and Beer was offered help. When the man handed over his card, it turned out to be Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, who got Beer connected with Durham Tour- ism manager Kerri King. The Region is sponsoring a jingle contest to create a Dur- ham song and the winner will perform it at the festival. Visit the festival website, www. songwritersmusicfestival.com, where you can learn more about the performers and buy tickets and merchandise. You can also get tickets at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, 128 Brock St. S., and at My Music Centre, 1121 Dundas St. E., Whitby. SUPPLIED PHOTO WHITBY -- Whitby singer/songwriter Ron Beer has organized and is performing at the Songwriters’ Music Festival in Whitby on Jan. 29. LIVE MUSIC Carlos del Junco and band play Pickering’s Waterfront Bistro PICKERING -- One of music’s great blues harp players is in Pickering for a show on Jan. 21. Carlos del Junco and his band per- form at The Waterfront Bistro at 9 p.m. “This renowned Cuban-Canadian artist has won the Harmonica Player of the Year Award seven times out of the Canadian Maple Blues Awards 13-year history,” states a press release. “Throughout his concert and festival performances del Junco and his band play an eclectic palette of jazz, blues, swing, Latin, funky New Orleans and the occasional African, hip-hop, and ska melody. The Waterfront Bistro is at 590 Liv- erpool Rd. S., Pickering. Tickets are available at the bis- tro, Durham School of Music, 100 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, Wilson and Lee Music Store, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, and online at www.musicbythebaylive. com. The festive but fattening holidays are over and New Year’s resolutions are still new enough that there’s still hope of keeping them. Keep fit while having fun by enjoying the wealth of winter activities in Durham. You don’t need special skills or even a lot of equipment to enjoy these winter workouts. Walk in the woods - Durham is blessed with a remarkable network of trails, from challenging treks on the Oak Ridges Moraine to short, easy outings you can man- age with a toddler in tow. Where: Waterfront trails such as Lynde Shores Conservation Area are generally flat and scenic. Download the Durham Region Trails Guide for details at www.durhamtour- ism.ca/travelguides.htm. Strap on the snowshoes - Snowshoeing is making a comeback as a recreational sport thanks to new, lightweight materials, nar- rower designs and slip-preventing cram- pons. It’s literally a walk in the park. Where: Long Sault Conservation Area offers some 18 kilometres of snowshoe trails over rolling terrain. Make a getaway week- end of it at the Brick Church in Manilla, a bed-and-breakfast in a converted church in Manilla, handy to ski hills and snowshoe trails. 705-357-2085, www.thebrickchurch. biz/. Learn to cross-country ski - For anyone who has considered cross-country skiing but is reluctant to invest in the equipment, the Ganaraska Forest Centre offers the ideal opportunity to sample the sport on Jan. 22 when introductory lessons with compli- mentary equipment rentals are offered, with registration fee. Where: Ganaraska Forest Centre. 905-885- 8173, www.grca.on.ca. Go sledding - For every trip down the snowy hill, there’s a good aerobic workout towing the toboggan back up the slope. Where: Check out the slopes at Hy Hope Farm at 5450 Lakeridge Rd. N. as it climbs into some of the steepest hills on the Oak Ridges Moraine. 905-655-4123, www. hyhopefarm.ca. Take the tube - The snow tube, that is, at Ski Lakeridge, better known for its downhill ski runs and three dedicated terrain parks where snowboarders jump, jib and ride. But non-skiers enjoy some easy but thrill- ing sliding on specially designed inflatable tubes that slide down their own dedicated track. Where: Ski Lakeridge. www.ski-lakeridge. com Betty Zyvatkauskas is a Durham Tourism writer. Check out her blog at www.newsdurhamregion.com. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 201117 AP Friday, January 14, 2011 Ajax & Pickering Locations Flyers in Today’s Paper If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Carriers of The Week Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At * Delivered to selected households only 8 Salem Rd South Ajax, ON L1S 7T7 279 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. 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Class Act Dinner Theatre is auditioning for two roles in Ned Durango Comes to Big Oak, set to hit the stage in September/October. Two roles are up for grabs: Tom Shaw, an ex- pro hockey player aged 40 to 50, and Kay, a young woman aged 20 to 25 years. The auditions are at the theatre, 104 Con- sumers Dr., Whitby, on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Readings will be from the script. For more information or to register, contact production manager Glenn Ottaway at 905- 668-2229 or glenn@class-act.ca. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 201118 AP NCAA HOCKEY Maugeri ‘A-OK’ with RIT Durham Lightning forward off to D-3 school for hockey BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Christmas is over, but like a little kid who just can’t wait for the day to arrive, Maris- sa Maugeri has her own highly anticipated date circled on this year’s calendar. It will come in the late sum- mer when she packs her person- al belongings and her hockey equipment, and heads off to the Rochester Institute of Technol- ogy to become part of the Tigers hockey program for the next four years. “I’m so excited,” she shares. “I want to leave right now. I just want to start with new people and their hockey program is amazing and I can’t wait to be a part of that.” The 17-year-old smooth- skating forward with the Dur- ham West Junior Lightning had thoughts of attending an NCAA school for hockey as far back as Grade 4. “I heard about all the older girls getting scholarships and I thought that was the thing to do,” she recalls. She played all the way up through the Durham system, but left for two seasons in search of another challenge with the Toronto Aeros. When she was released from that program, she came back to the Lightning this season. The Ajax resident has made the most of her opportu- nity, leading the Lightning in scoring through 24 games with 12-9-21 point totals, with four of those goals coming on the power play to lead the team and another short-handed. She’s also fourth on the team in pen- alty minutes with 26. While her offensive numbers are impressive, it’s her work away from the puck, especially in the defensive zone, that has turned Maugeri into a complete player, says her coach with the Lightning, Wayne McDonald. “She’s a real good student of the game. She is a rink rat,” he says in complimentary fashion. “She knows everything about the game. She’ll do very well.” Visits to various campuses began last year for the Grade 12 student at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School. After stops at the University of Connecti- cut, Clarkson and Niagara, she chose RIT. “It was just a good size,” she says. “I was looking at both big and small schools and it seemed to fit right in the middle. It was close to home and their hockey program is a top-notch hockey program.” At present, RIT is a Division-3 school, but they have applied for Division-1 status. A four- year moratorium on schools moving up or down will be lifted in August, but getting a hockey schedule done in time for her freshman season may be prob- lematic. It’s more likely, she pre- dicts, that the school will move up to Division-1 in time for her sophomore year of eligibility in 2012-2013. Maugeri and her Lightning teammates will be back in action this weekend when they visit Stoney Creek on Saturday and are home to Ottawa on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND AJAX -- Marissa Maugeri is a 17-year-old forward with the Durham West Junior Lightning. She will be off to the Rochester Institute of Technology to play hockey in the fall. COLLEGE SPORTS Pickering’s Doyle making her point at Humber Volleyball player in reach of two major records ETOBICOKE -- Humber Hawks star middle Landis Doyle is on the brink of breaking two all- time OCAA women’s volleyball records, including the presti- gious all-time points mark. Doyle, a fifth-year star with the Hawks and a native of Pickering, has accomplished almost every- thing at Humber, and is project- ed to surpass the current marks by about the halfway point of the second half of the season. After four years, she has won three OCAA provincial champi- onships, been named a CCAA all-Canadian, a two-time CCAA championship all-star, perenni- al OCAA all-star and, to top it all off, the OCAA player of the year. With Humber sitting perfect at 11-0 heading into the second half of the schedule, Doyle and the Hawks appear primed for another championship run. Meanwhile, the records await. Doyle is currently within strik- ing distance of the all-time OCAA scoring record in women’s volleyball. The current record holder is former Nipissing Uni- versity star Megan Stacey with a total of 1,035 points. Doyle cur- rently stands at 952, just 84 back of breaking the record. Through 11 games, the former Dunbarton athlete is averag- ing a shade over 13 points per contest, and in order to set a new record, if she plays in all of Humber’s remaining games, she would need to average slightly more than half that total, 7.6 to be exact. Should she keep her current pace up, Doyle would break the record sometime around game 17 or 18 of the regular season. The other record within reach is the all-time mark for aces. Loyalist’s Mandi Buma holds the mark, though Doyle sits just 11 back of it, and with her aver- age of 1.7 per game, she could be in line to topple Buma around the same time she takes hold of the points record. 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The 116th running of the TCA bonspiel, now called the Goldline, runs across Toronto Jan. 8-15. In this ‘spiel, two games are played on the first Sat- urday, then Monday it is win or you are out, and that scenario continues all week. Annandale had five teams competing, four in the senior’s draw for 50 and above. Entered were skips Dale Patterson, Wil MacFadyen, David Gau- dette and David Lloyd. David Furdas was skip of a team in the open event. Some of the week- long curling was slated at Annandale on the Monday and Wednesday evenings. Next on the Annandale Curling Club bonspiel list is the Robbie Burns Mixed Funspiel for Saturday, Jan. 22. It advertises two six-end games of curling, lunch followed by off-ice games, dinner, dance and prizes. The road to the Tim Hor- tons Brier started with the zone playdowns ear- lier in December, then the regional in Uxbridge Jan. 8-9. An Annandale team skipped by Mark Kean, with Chris Van Huyse, Patrick Janssen and Tim March won the B side of the regional. The team will proceed to the 2011 pro- vincial curling champion- ship Dominion Tankard to take place 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 cham- pionship. This Ontario champions team consists of Glenn Howard with Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice, Brent Laing and Craig Savill playing front end. The next competition for them is the BDO Cana- dian Open scheduled for the GM Centre in Oshawa from Jan. 26-30. HOCKEY Leafs, Dunlops alunmi ready to square off on Saturday WHITBY -- In the long and sto- ried history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, only three players have ever hit the celebrated 50-goal club in a single season. Two of them, Rick Vaive and Gary Leeman, will be on the ice in Whitby Saturday, as a Maple Leafs alumni team takes on a Whitby Dunlops alumni team at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Tom Fergus, Lou France- schetti, Rob Pearson, Mike Pelyk, James Jones, Mark Osborne, Dave Hutchison, Jack Valiquette and goalies Jeff Reese and Mark Laforest are former Leafs expect- ed to play. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the main pad at Iroquois Park. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students under 16. See www.whitbydun- lops.com for more. durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 201120 AP We currently have the following positions available. If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, we invite you to visit our website at www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca for more comprehensive job descriptions. General Manager of Operations - Job #11-005 Drainage Superintendent (Sr. Engineering Tech) - Job #11-008 Please forward your resume quoting the position title and job number to Human Resources Ofﬁ cer, City of Kawartha Lakes, P.O. Box 9000, 28 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 5R8, or email to jobs@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca Career Training Careers Career Training AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program.Financial aid if qualiﬁ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Careers LICENSED OR CERTIFIED groomer required for busy Oshawa Pet Valu. Experi- ence a plus. Please call (905)725-9225. Pickering Town Center MANAGER F/T Duties include: Watch battery & band replacement, managing a small team, excellent customer service skills. Must be sales oriented. Training Program. Jewel- lery Store Experience Welcome Email resume: torontoresumes@fewltd.com Fax resume: 905-787-9929 Please submit by Saturday, January 22 Native Child and Family Services of Toronto FOSTER CARE PROGRAM We are seeking loving homes in the Toronto and Greater Toronto Area who want to make a difference in a child’s life. We need foster families that are interested in caring for Aboriginal children, have a willingness to work within our diverse community, and have a fundamental respect for Aboriginal children and their culture. We provide training, support, relief and compensation to our homes. Please contact our Foster Care Hotline at (416) 969-8510 ext. 7788 Career Training Careers LEADING DURHAM Law ﬁ rm is expanding and seeks experienced Law Clerk to work in our busy Corporate and Real Estate Depart- ments. Applicants must be proﬁ cient in Conveyancer, MS Word and Outlook, and Teraview. PCLaw experience is an asset. 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Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ENTHUSIASTIC PROFES- SIONAL to increase busi- ness development for fast growing company in Picker- ing, salary plus bonus, dsdservices@rogers.com Careers General Help HELPER WANTED for spray installation company in Bow- manville. Will be required to drive truck, must have clean, valid drivers licence. E-mail resume to gwcfoam@ rogers.com. HOMEWORKERS needed!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available. Will Train On- Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemail- ers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.Jobs-ExtraIncome.com Distributor for Atlas Copco, World's #1 Manufacturer of Industrial Air Compressors, looking for a very self-motivated, OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Sales experience is a must and industrial sales experience preferred. Great beneﬁ t package. Please forward resumes to: dlundy@bellnet.ca Careers Salon & Spa Help Sales Help & Agents General Help IS YOUR RETAIL holiday position ending and need work? $18/hr avg rate IMMEDIATE START!! No experience required. We will train you. To schedule an interview call 905 435-0518 LEVEL II DENTAL ASSIST- ANT needed for busy prac- tice in Durham Region. P/T leading to F/T. Must be able to work evenings and week- ends. Please email resume to: greatsmiles100@gmail. com LICENSED MECHANIC, Mack experienced preferred. Beneﬁ ts, competitive wages. Fax resume attention Scott: 905-427-2486. LOOKING FOR person will- ing to speak to small groups. Part/full time. Car & Internet necessary Diana 1-866-306- 5858 PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR Full time for one year mater- nity leave. Daycare centrally located in Brooklin. Must be RECE. Email resume to: bdnursery@sympatico.ca RECEPTIONIST with excel- lent phone etiquette and a ﬂ air for fashion to work in an exciting busy team- oriented Whitby salon. 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Call Shannon Murphy 1-877-219- 5775 Careers Skilled & Technical Help General Help YOU'VE GOT IT MAID! Now hiring! Looking for mature help for full time and part time housecleaning, must be bondable and car required. Chris 905-983-6176. Skilled & Technical Help A HIGH PRECISION moulding company in the Scarborough area is looking for experienced Process/Set- up Technicians. Previous ex- perience with engineered resins is an asset. Please email your resume to: precision.molder@gmail.com AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR-Now taking re- sumes for an automotive service advisor at an award winning shop in Pickering. Previous automotive experi- ence is required. 1ST OR 2ND YEAR AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICE/SHOP HELP- ER Required for Pickering shop. Excellent opportunity for someone interested in entering automotive ﬁ eld. Great working and learning environment for the right candidate. Email resumes to rgautocenter@rogers.com Fax to (905)420-7183 Or drop resume in person to R&G Auto Centre, 1600 Bay- ly St., Pickering. For more in- formation about our shop vis- it www.rngauto.com Skilled & Technical Help BRAKE PRESS PROGRAM- MER AND OPERATOR Adamson Systems Engineer- ing is a Durham based manufacturer seeking a full time employee to work in our sheet metal department. Applicants must have signiﬁ - cant experience program- ming and operating a Brake Press, with some experience operating a CNC Punch Press as well. Please fax or email all resumes attention: Jesse Adamson, Fax: 905 982 0609. jesse@adam- sonsystems.com CURRENTLY SEEKING 1st/2nd/3rd year tool & die apprentices, must have 2-year diploma in tool & die or similar college program. Learn hands on skills work- ing alongside highly trained individuals. Competitive wag- es. (905)683-5298. LICENSED BODY technician required for steady, ﬂ at rate collision repair shop. 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Heat/hy- dro/cabl e/lau ndry/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. WHITBY 123-Annes St. 1- bedroom apartment available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single ma- ture person. Avail. now. No pets/smoking. $795/mo all in- clusive. (905)725-4145. WHITBY CENTRAL - 2 bed- room on lst ﬂ oor of a superior standard low rise apartment. No dogs. Hardwood ﬂ oors, outdoor patio. Available March 1st. 200 Mason Dr., (905)576-8989. 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) 9 05-43 0-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $970 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Talent Wanted Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, 2-bedroom apart- ment, new kitchen and appli- ances, separate entrance, parking, laundry room, large windows. $860/month, in- cludes utilities and cable, First/last. No pets/smoking. Feb 1st. (905)666-9551. 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, ROSS- LAND/Thickson, large 1 +junior bedroom basement apartment. Private entrance and parking, 3-appliances. $925 all inclusive. First/last. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)718-8396 Houses for Rent 2 BDRM APT. Park/Ade- laide. Quiet Bldg. Freshly Painted. Newer Laminate. Coin Lndry. Parking. Stor- age. No Smoking/Pets. Avail. Immed. $830/mon Hydro. (heat included). Sam 905- 999-7760. www.durhamresi- dentialrentals.com 2-BEDROOM PLUS ofﬁ ce or 3-bedroom beautiful de- tached Oshawa bungalow, main ﬂ oor, newly renovated, hardwood, suits quiet adult or working couple. No smok- ing/pets. $1250-inclusive. ﬁ rst/last/references. Immedi- ately/Feb. 1st 905-721- 9789, 905-922-4751, 905- 431-1334 AJAX, 4-BDRM 1-yr old. Ap- prox. 2500 sq ft. Open con- cept, 2-parking, a/c, 5-appli- ances, $1850/mo+. First/last, references. No pets. Avail. Feb. 1st. Call Yasmine 416- 725-9400 HOUSE FOR RENT - house on 2 acre parcel, north of Courtice. Three bedrooms, two baths, detached garage. No dogs, non smokers. Im- maculate inside and out $1150/mnth. 1-905-632-9077 MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/ liv- ing/dining room, 2 car park- ing, $2,000 per mo. Feb. lst. (905)686-6684 or (416)738- 6345 NEWCASTLE, 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 ﬁ replaces, new ﬂ oors, large yard, secluded area. $1500/month, plus utilities. Employment record/credit check. (905)922-7279. 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 Quality Apartments for Rent ● 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available from $915. ● Utilities Included ● Large Suites ● Durham Transit and GO Transit at Door ● Close to shopping, schools and Hwy 401 100, 101, 200 & 201 White Oaks (905) 668-7332 Email: rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com NEW YEAR SPECIAL Limited Time Offer Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 Bdrms starting at $775 3 Bdrms starting at $900 ● Free Utilities ● Free Parking ● Full Security System Call for more info 905-728-4993 RETIREE'S & GM DISCOUNT FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA Houses for Rent ORONO, LOVELY 3+1-bed- room house. No smok- ing/pets. $1400/month plus utilities. First/last, plus refer- ences. Call (905)439-9492. OSHAWA - Excellent area. 4 bedroom, ﬁ nished walkout basement, ravine, garage, laminate, $1350 per mo. plus. Available Feb lst. Re- nata Leonowicz, Sales Rep. Remax Jazz (905)728-1600 OSHAWA HOUSE, nice quiet neighbourhood, de- tached 2+1 bungalow. com- pletely renovated, large yard, East Oshawa. No smoking. $1100+ ﬁ rst/last, references. (905)259-9100 OSHAWA, FULL HOUSE 3- bedroom, large fully fenced yard, parking. $1300/month plus utilities. Available imme- diately. No smoking/pets. Call Scott (905)404-9935. PICKERING, 2-BDRM bun- galow, large yard & drive- way, fridge/stove, wash- er/dryer, near the lake, close to amenities. Avail. immedi- ately. $1150/mo+ utilities. First/last, credit check. (416)809-7773 Townhouses for RentT AJAX, ROSSLAND/HAR- WOOD 3 bedroom town- house, 5 appliances, A/C, large fenced yard. ﬁ nished basement. available Feb.1st, $1325 plus utilities Condolyn Mgt, 905 428-9766 FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 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 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - Pickering, Brock/ﬁ nch, fur- nished room, suit mature working male, beside bus stop, parking, $499 inclusive. 905-686-4975, 647-400- 4975. BOWMANVILLE $800/mo., basement apartment for rent, 1 washroom, shared laundry and kitchen on main ﬂ oor. No smoking, no pets, must be clean and quiet. Available starting February 1st. 416- 669-4272. 1-866-333-3299 HomeChildcare It’ll  t yourchild’s lifestyle! weewatch.com/youtube Safe Educational Reliable Legal Notices Daycare Available Rooms for Rent & WantedR CLEAN QUIET home, all over aged 45. Suitable for working male. Non smok- er/abstainer. No pets. No criminal record. First/last. Call 9am-9pm (905)571- 5191. FULLY FURNISHED ROOM. Bowmanville. Close to #2. Wireless/Cable. Parking. 4pc. Bathroom. Must be ex- tremely quiet, clean, non- smoking, no pets, employed, references/credit check rqd. $400/500/mo.+ share utils. Avail. immediately. 1st/last rqd. 416-669-4272. 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 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. Vacation Properties DAYTONA BEACH area ac- commodations on beach. Studio unit sleeps 4(Queen bed with pull-out couch). Available Feb.5-19 Maverick Resort$600/week US,2-week stay $1100/US,Feb.5-12 Maverick Resort, Feb.5-12 Traders Inn Beach Club. (905)985-9637. 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 Lost & FoundL FOUND: ORANGE TABBY with green eyes, wearing color. Ritchie/Westney area. Near Roland Michener P.S. Seen in area since October. (905)619-2004 Legal Notices Daycare Available 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 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 FURNACES: LENOX Manu- factured, 93% fuel-efﬁ cient, 70,000 BTU's, $1699 (In- stalled). 90,000 BTU's, $1849 (Installed). 10 year parts warranty. Humidiﬁ ers $250, Napoleon ﬁ replaces, direct/vent, $1,899 (In- stalled). Residential services. (289)404-3738. 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 c e $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. Articles for SaleA 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 VENDORS WANTED for Courtice Flea Market. Week- end & monthly rates. Re- sources for new vendors. Call 905-436-1024 or cour- ticeﬂ eamarket.com Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. Wood supplier of ﬁ rst choice by many customers since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD, seasoned 16" hardwood, $285/cord; soft maple $185/cord; 12" white birch. Outdoor furnace wood and ﬁ rewood logs also available. Delivery Extra Charge. (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765. FIREWOOD, seasoned hard- wood, free delivery. $100 for 16" face cord. (905)640-5977 Cars for Sale TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need To day. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week any- time. Please call 905-426- 0357. !!! $$ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) (905)424-3508 ! ! ! $200-$2000 Cash For Cars & Trucks or $300 Gov. Program 1-888-355-5666 !!!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solu- tions. We pay cash for your scrap cars, truck, and vans! 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Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES durhamregion.comNews Advertiser • January 14, 201122 AP VENDORS WANTED OSHAWA HOME & GARDEN SHOW MARCH 11TH 12TH 13TH AT THE GENERAL MOTORS CENTER Limited space available Please call 905-579-4473 Devon 2236 or Wendy 2215 15th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show Pickering Markets Trade Centre Squire Beach Rd & Bayly, Pickering Friday March 25, 2011 * 3pm - 8pm Saturday March 26, 2011 * 10am - 5pm Sunday March 27, 2011 * 10am - 4pm showsdurhamregion.com To book your space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 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 The Durham Parent Baby & Kids Show Saturday, April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1876 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering To reserve you space call Audrey at 905-426-4676 ext 257 Sunday, March 6th, 2011 Health Experts and Vendors wanted! Call 905-683-5110 ext 228 Canada A Division of Durham Auto Sales Ltd *Down payment may be required. Need A Car LoanNeed A Car Loan Call Credit Zone R SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE R HUGE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM R ALL CREDIT APPS. ACCEPTED* Call The Credit Zone Hotline905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566905-668-1838 • 1-800-519-9566 ZoneZone Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payments? 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 WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Orangeville dated the 11th of September 2009, Court File Number 692/09 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Heather E. Silver also known as Heather Suver also known as Edith Heather Elizabeth Silver, Defendant, at the suit of Citi Cards Canada Inc., 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 execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Edith Heather Elizabeth Silver, Defendant in, and to: Part of Lot 20, Concession 11, Township of Brock, in the Regional Municipality of Durham (formerly Township of Brock County of Ontario) PIN 72016-0272(LT), municipally known as 64 Park Street, Cannington, Ontario L0E 1E0. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Edith Heather Elizabeth Silver, Defendant, 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 19, 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 29, 2010 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 You are invited to a Special Service with guest minister Pastor Bill Annis Sunday Jan 16th at 10:00 am We meet at LIncoln Ave. Public School 70 Lincoln St., Ajax ON L1S 6C9 For more information call us at 905-240-2250 www.dcchurch.ca w To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory PUBLISHING FRIDAYS -- Deadline Wednesday 12 Noon Call Erin Jackson 905.683.5110 ext. 286 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Come & WorshipCome & Worship Vendors WantedV Adult Entertainment Chanel In/Out French Canadian 647-779-3845 MAYA Oshawa's Ultimate GF Warm/Affectionate Attractive, Sexy, Voloptous 40DD, 34, 36 Friendly, Down to Earth Attentive to your personal needs (905)922-3343 Time Well Spent Vendors WantedV MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! Special $25 Relaxing Massage 6095 Kingston Rd. 401/Meadowvale SPRING SPA 10am-9pm 7days 416-287-0338 Now Hiring Cars for Sale Auctions Cars for Sale Auctions Cars for Sale Auctions SAT. JANUARY 15 - 10AM ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY fantastic oak hall seat, oak side by side, beautiful china cabinets, buffets, dining table & chairs, secretary, stacking bookcase, 2 mid 18th Century French Provincial carved Fruitwood high chests, grandfather clock, settee, an- tique rockers, fancy tables, Victorian furniture, glass & chi- na, silver, paintings, prints, Aladdin oil lamp, clocks, antique lamps, collectables, costume jewelry, stamps & coins, tools, hundreds of hard to ﬁ nd items, electric adjustable bed(over $4000 new), horse drawn cutter (Tinney?) Wheel Horse rid- ing lawn tractor with cab, mower & snow blower, 06 Pontiac Torrent AWD 82k, 03 Montana van, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view ﬂ yer/list/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com Cars for Sale Places of Worship Auctions Places of Worship Auctions Places of Worship WHITE, Dennis - Passed away suddenly on Jan 11, 2011. Survived by his mother Edith White, sisters Sandra White (Derek and Cait- lin) and Carole Blecher (Wolf), nieces Kelly (Howard) and Jennifer (Perry), great-niece Britney and great-nephews Eric, Alexander and Michael (Sharon). Predeceased by his father George White of Whitevale, Ontario and brother Jeffrey White. Family will receive friends at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax 905-428-8488) for visitation on Sunday January 16th from 11:30am until the time of the funeral service in the chapel at 12pm. Lunch to be served following the service. Details will be given at the funeral home. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations to The Annex on Westney would be appre- ciated. (1257 Westney Road North, Ajax, Ont. L1T 4T8 905-683-3724) A Guest Book may be signed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca Death Notices Places of Worshipdurham region.comDEATH NOTICE LISTINGS For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. 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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 4.99%$0 NOW $10,978$12,978FROM 2008 DODGE NITRO 4WD YOU OWN IT$17,978PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $69 72 4.99%$0 Auto, A/C, Pwr Grp, and Much, Much More. Stk# V1395 ODGE NITRO 4WD78 $19,978YOU OWN IT PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $76 72 4.99%$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 4.99%$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 4.99%$0 YOU OWN IT 2008 PONTIAC G6 Auto, A/C, Plus... Stk#V1149A PER WEEK MONTHS INTEREST DOWN SIGN & DRIVE $41 72 4.99%$0$10,9787 pass., auto, pwr. 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