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At Monday’s Council meeting, Coun. Dickerson and Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell’s motion request- ing the City to cover Mr. Brenner’s legal fees of nearly $50,000 came forward. Mr. Brenner was charged in 2006 with fraud-related charges regarding sec- retarial invoices, and was found not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in June. But, at the meeting, Coun. Dick- erson decided it was not fair for tax- payers or Mr. Brenner to have to pay the fees. “The honourable thing to do at this time, Mr. Ryan, is to offer to pay Mr. Brenner’s legal costs from your per- sonal bank account - not the taxpayers’ account,” he said. Coun. Dickerson’s reasoning stems from a number of things that surfaced the last time the topic was debated in Council chambers. First, he said Mayor Ryan brought the charges for- ward after three investigations found Mr. Brenner had done nothing wrong. He then noted that it was a well-known fact that Coun. Brenner might run for mayor in 2006, and the charges were made public less than five months be- fore the election. “In my opinion, politics had every- thing to do with Dave Ryan’s deci- sions regarding this matter,” said Coun. Dickerson. He added that journalist Dale Gold- hawk, who acquired the invoice cop- ies in the first place and first began asking questions, is a friend of Mayor Ryan, and Mr. Goldhawk’s wife, Jill Foster, challenged Mr. Brenner in the 1997 municipal election and publicly YOU DON’T SAY, SPARKY Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Madeleine Malesich has an ongoing conversation with Sparky the robotic talking Fire Dog during the open house at the Pickering Fire Hall on Bayly Street. By Izabela Jaroszynski ijaroszynski@durhamregion.com DURHAM — In today’s tight labour market, it takes more than just a good salary to keep employees happy. And Durham Regional Police Ser- vice seems to have found the answer to success. For the second year in a row, the police service has been voted one of the best employers in Canada by the annual Mediacorp/MacLean’s sur- vey. Now entering its ninth year, the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project is a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. “We really take pride in our mem- bership,” said Sherry Whiteway, the deputy chief of DRPS. “We know that our people is where all of our strength lies. They are our greatest asset and we have to look after that.” The police service is one of the re- gion’s largest employers, with 1,233 full-time employees. DRPS was chosen from among thou- sands of applicants and got top marks for its parental benefits package, which tops-up the salary to 75 per cent for 35 weeks for new dads and for 52 weeks for new moms. Deputy Chief Whiteway says DRPS strives to create a work environment that encourages a “healthy balance between career and family.” Besides the parental salary top-up, the service is also looking to imple- ment a day care program that would run around the clock -- accommo- dating parents of young children who need a day care facility at night due to shift work. “We have done a survey and are in the process of reading the responses,” Deputy Chief Whiteway said. “We will be moving on that shortly.” Starting in 2007, the police service also implemented a new program called Healthy Apples to encourage members to look after themselves both Durham Regional Police makes the Top 100 list ✦ See Mayor, Page A2 ✦ See We, Page A2 Health award recipients recognized Regional employees honoured at council DURHAM — Health department staff who won various awards were recognized during Regional Council on Oct. 10. Richard Armstrong, the Director for Durham Region Emergency Medical Services, is the 2007 recipient of the Canadian EMS Award for Excellence. The award recognizes more than 30 years of service in Durham Region. Mr. Armstrong was also recognized locally with the 2006-07 St. John Am- bulance Community Partner Award. “This award was presented to rec- ognize Richard’s outstanding com- mitment to the health and safety of the community,” said Oshawa Coun- cillor April Cullen, chairwoman of the health and social services committee. “And for his long standing work with emergency medical services and St. John Ambulance.” Paramedics Rob Johnstone and Murray Martin were awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery recently at a ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Mr. Johnstone and Mr. Martin, along with two Durham Regional Police officers, were recognized for safely evacuating a woman from a burning home last year. The Creating Healthy Environments for Youth coalition was the recipient of the Speaking of Food and Healthy Living Award presented by the Dieti- tians of Canada and Kraft Foods. “The Creating Healthy Environ- ments for Youth initiative is designed to help local arenas create environ- ments that encourage patrons to make healthy food choice,” Coun. Cullen explained. Regional staff involved in the coali- tion include public health nutrition- ist Adrienne Baltadjian and public health nurses Pam Frisby, Jennifer Sullivan, Alba Aguanno and Lori Mar- tin. Finally, the entire health depart- ment was recognized for having been presented the Seal of Excellence from the Ontario Council on Community Accreditation. “The seal is presented to local pub- lic health agencies that have achieved five or more years of continuous ac- creditation,” Coun. Cullen said. “Our health department has been an accredited public health agency since 2002.” By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.co DURHAM — An Ajax man who was clocked exceeding the speed limit by more than 100 kilometres per hour (kph) was among the 175 vehicle sei- zures by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) during the Thanksgiving week- end. The 23-year-old man was driving a Yamaha racing bike, according to Constable Dave Woodford, when he passed an OPP officer. “At minimum he was going 210 (kph) when he passed the officer,” Const. Woodford said. He said the man was driving north- bound on Hwy. 400 and when the officer started to pursue, the driver exited at Hwy. 7 in Vaughan. “The cruiser swung around to block the intersection,” Const. Wood- ford said. “And when the motorcycle driver tried to go around, he hit the cruiser and then the curb.” The driver was not injured, accord- ing to Const. Woodford. 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In an interview, Mayor Ryan said there was no political motivation in his actions, and that the facts speak for themselves: Mr. Goldhawk got the cop- ies of the invoices, there were questions surrounding them, and questions still remain unanswered from Mr. Brenner, while Mayor Ryan and others involved, such as then City-solicitor John Reble, answered questions posed to them at a lengthy Council meeting on Sept. 17. “The genesis of this whole situa- tion...was the question asked of Mr. Brenner, and to date, four years later, Mr. Brenner still has not answered those questions,” he said. The mayor called Coun. Dickerson’s idea that he cover the costs himself “political grandstanding.” “The charges were laid, the out- comes are what they are and there were fees associated with that,” he said. He mentioned an earlier delegation that evening, from Eric M. Wolfman, a lawyer and Pickering resident, said pri- vate citizens are responsible for their own legal costs. When asked by Coun. Dickerson who he would charge in this situation, Mr. Wolfman said “I would present the bill to Mr. Brenner.” Coun. Dickerson also said the mayor requested that Mr. Reble contact the Crown Attorney’s office regarding rea- sons for dismissal and appeal matters. Mayor Ryan called that “a misrepre- sentation of fact.” “No one can request the Crown to make an appeal,” Mayor Ryan said. “That’s an action that’s the sole pre- rogative of the Crown.” Coun. Dickerson laid out the duties of a mayor as head of Council and as chief executive officer, according to the Ontario Municipal Act. He found the act does not allow the mayor to hire a solicitor to investigate a member of Council without Council’s approval. Coun. Dickerson decided to defer the motion to the next council meet- ing so Mayor Ryan can consider his position, and to allow the legal pro- cess to unfold. Coun. Dickerson also mentioned recently learning that the City of Pickering and Mayor Ryan have been served with a notice of intent to recover cost and other damages by Mr. Brenner. Council agreed lawyers not associated with the City should look into the matter. Mayor Ryan said he’s extremely dis- appointed some members of Council continue to portray the situation this way, and that it’s been deferred yet again. “I think that in the fullness of time, people will be assured that we fol- lowed the correct procedures, we did things properly and for the right rea- sons, and that will be the end of the saga,” he said. ✦ Mayor from page A1 Mayor ‘extremely disappointed in some councillors’ ‘We listen to our membership and we listen to the needs of the community’: deputy chief physically and mentally. The program required that participants get doctor clearance from both a family doctor and a psychiatrist and it provided a $400 reimbursement for membership in a health facility. Having worked for the police service for 27 years, Deputy Chief Whiteway says it is a positive work environment that treats people with respect. “The job itself can be taxing, so as an employer, you have to realize the health and safety of the members is vital,” she said. “It makes for a win-win situation and its good for the community.” DRPS was evaluated on a variety of criteria, including: the physical work- place; work atmosphere and social; health, financial and family benefits; vacation and time off; employee com- munications; and training. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which of- fers the most progressive and forward- thinking programs. “We listen to our membership and we listen to the needs of the com- munity,” Deputy Chief Whiteway said. “And I think we have a positive work- ing relationship with both.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Lakefront shutterbug PICKERING — Ian Gray was down at the Pickering Waterfront recently with his camera in hand. The setting sun mixed with the cloud cover made for some interesting photo opportunities. Manager not just for energy from waste, Region says ‘People think there’s some sort of conspiracy.... That is not the case’: Curtis By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A job posting for a waste management manager raised questions with some residents at a recent public information session. One resident at the energy-from- waste (EFW) public information ses- sion on Oct. 3 asked why, if an EFW incinerator isn’t already a done deal, the Region would be looking for a man- ager. Durham and York regions are inves- tigating EFW as a way of dealing with waste here. The job posting, found on the Region Of Durham’s website, indi- cates the person would manage, co-or- dinate and administrate the implemen- tation of the EFW project. But, commissioner of works Cliff Cur- tis explained that it is just one line in a list of duties the new manager would be charged with. “People think there’s some sort of conspiracy, that we are already hiring for someone to run an EFW facility,” Mr. Curtis said. “That is not the case.” The successful candidate would also oversee the implementation of new and emerging waste initiatives, special projects and programs, manage annual waste budgets and develop waste poli- cies, among other things. “One of the main duties would be to look after our landfills,” Mr. Curtis said. The Region has one active landfill in Brock Township and four or five more that are closed but need to be moni- tored, Mr. Curtis said. He said it is a position the works department has been trying to get ap- proved for three years because it has been under-staffed for sometime. “We finally got approval, got through the internal process and got to a point that we can hire someone,” Mr. Curtis said. “Basically we are trying to beef up our horsepower in the division a little bit.” Currently, there’s one manager in the waste division, Peter Watson, who over- sees operations and waste contracts. “We would encourage anyone out there with the qualifications to apply because we would like to talk to them,” Mr. Curtis said. “There are not many people out there that have experience in the waste field.” ✦ We from page A1 ‘ Q1) (Grade: B+) ‘It is good compared to other schools. This place is more one on one and you are not just a number. (Q2) (Grade: B) I think it needs more green area. (Q3) (Grade: F) A big ‘F’. They lack atmosphere. The school needs a club not just a pub.’ (Q1) (Grade: A) Considering the fact it is an up-and-coming university, the faculty and facilities are impressive. (Q2) (Grade: A) I know there is a lot more development to come. They have done a pretty good job in the time they have been up and running. (Q3) (Grade: B) I think we need more with a student- friendly atmosphere. (Q1) (Grade: A to A-) The fact of it is, UOIT is a growing university and we have some really excellent profs. (Q2) (Grade: A-) We have smaller class sizes, which is good, but we also have por- tables, which is not good. (Q3) (Grade: B) It is OK. Not that great. By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Its technology is top notch but its food isn’t so hot, accord- ing to a report card on the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. The school was among 53 Canadian universities graded in a recently released 2007 report card created by the Globe and Mail and presented in association with the Strategic Counsel and Educa- tional Policy Institute. For it, more than 43,000 students rated their campuses on atmosphere, bars, technology, class sizes and other areas. “I think overall, it is a pretty accurate reflection,” said UOIT president, Ronald Bordessa. “This is remarkable considering we’ve only been doing this for five years when some of the universities have been around for 100 years,” said Mr. Bordessa. Overall, UOIT received an A-minus for most satisfied students and quality of education. In quality of technology, UOIT was the only school in all the categories to received an A-plus. “So it’s very clear the university’s focus on integrating technology with the ped- agogy really is understood and works well with students,” said Mr. Bordessa. “I thought maybe there would be one or two other places that would be as strong as us in technology, but that’s not the case.” The majority of universities received marks in the Bs for technology. Mr. Bordessa said UOIT’s high grade is “a real vindication for all the people who made the determination this university was going to be a 21st century univer- sity” with technology being an integral part of that. The school also scored A-plus ratings for access to course/teaching materials online, computer accessibility on cam- pus, availability of up-to-date computer equipment on campus and technology in classrooms, faculty members and knowledge of subjects, and on campus network for internet and e-mail. On the other side of the spectrum, UOIT received a D on overall quality of food services. The majority of schools graded included a similar mark, with the University of Guelph’s A-minus as the highest. “But that’s not acceptable, we should do better than a D,” said Mr. Bordessa. “Food services are notoriously thought to be poor on university campuses,” said Mr. Bordessa. “It was the same when I was a student; we would have had the same responses then I’m sure.” Mass catering and limited student funds can affect quality. He added, the food is probably better than the students gave it credit for. Mr. Bordessa said some components have changed since the survey, such as recreational. The school received a C-plus for rec- reational and athletic programs and ser- vices, but has since opened up a new athletic centre. Fraser McArthur, UOIT’s student as- sociation president, was impressed with the scoring in general. “I think that’s pretty good for a new university,” said Mr. McArthur. He added it’s great the school is near the top for faculty and technology, class sizes, and quality of equipment. The school received a C on reputation for graduate studies and a C-plus for undergraduate studies, but it’s still new so in time that will move up, too, said Mr. McArthur. Over the summer, the student asso- ciation worked on its food services and revamping recreational programs. Since the survey was completed, it has taken over the food terminal in the student association building and added higher quality food with an environmental spin. 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The money is to help study the complex chemical reac- tions of soft tissue decomposition in dif- ferent environments, impacting forensic science and food industry investigations by helping determine times of death and the impacts of changing conditions on food spoilage. Awarded to Shari Forbes, assistant professor with UOIT’s Faculty of Science, the $500,000 in funding from the Canada Research Chairs program comes over five years, while the Canada Foundation for Innovation will provide $125,000 for developing a decomposition chemistry laboratory and a geoforensic research facility. “I am honoured to have been awarded this chair and thrilled with the oppor- tunity to include geoforensics in our research in decomposition chemistry,” said Ms. Forbes. The research will further impact foren- sic science investigations, particularly re- garding victims found in shallow graves and in varying seasonal temperatures. An outdoor research area and facility will be established to conduct decompo- sition studies and non-invasive testing methods in a realistic environment. The chair announcement comes days before the launch of UOIT’s Crime Scene House, Oct. 17. The fully furnished house is designed to depict varying crime scene scenarios that allow students to com- plete forensic investigations and receive valuable practical experience in crime scene investigation. NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER And the winners are ... www.readerschoicedurham.com 2007 See the Winners at www.readerschoicedurham.com Look for your favourite: Restaurant Clothing Store Car Dealership And much more From over 160 categories. of a $500 shopping spree from Pickering Town Centre (see website for details) Find out in the October 28th issue of The News Advertiser. Did you vote? 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Pickering (Hub Plaza) 683-7235 683-2888 839-9244 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services 905 905 905 PAGE A4XNEWS ADVERTISERXOctober 17, 2007A/P Lakeridge CEO’s retirement announced; Lemon to squeeze in more time with family Search committee to be struck in coming weeks By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When Brian Lemon retires next summer, after 31 years in health care and 10 years at the helm of Lakeridge Health, he will leave some large shoes to fill, says the chair- woman of the hospital corporation’s board. The hospitals’ CEO since 1998, Mr. Lemon, 56, announced his plans to retire, effective mid-2008, during a hospital board meeting last week. Mr. Lemon took over during the amalgamation of east Durham hospi- tals when the Lakeridge corporation was first formed. That was the most daunting task, he said. “Probably the major challenge was the task of bringing together the four hospitals and creating on overall orga- nization,” said Mr. Lemon. While there’s still work to be done, “I think we’ve made some really good progress there.” There have been major milestones at most of the Lakeridge Health sites in the last 10 years, said Mr. Lemon, pointing out the development of the Cancer Centre in Oshawa, the Rural Health Training Institute in Port Perry, and strength- ening of service in Bowmanville .The recent fire at Whitby’s site, though, he calls a “disappoint- ment” causing “disruption and stress.” As well, the corporation has been able to “recruit some really great people” over the past 10 years, said Mr. Lemon. But, there have been frustrations, too, he notes. The inability of the 905 area to re- ceive fair funding from the province is the big one, said Mr. Lemon. Though there have been “glimmers of hope” on occasion, in terms of extra funding, there hasn’t been the sus- tained money necessary for Lakeridge, he said. “It’s a day-to-day problem,” he said. “I think there’s hope for the future.” Mr. Lemon announced his retire- ment to the board last week, in order to allow for adequate time for the search process to find his replace- ment, he said. It won’t be easy, noted Lakeridge board chairwoman Marion Saunders. She said Mr. Lemon leaves “giant shoes” to fill. “He’s given his all really, total com- mitment, to ensuring health care in Durham Region is the best we can provide in our circumstances,” she said. A search committee will be struck in coming weeks, said Ms. Saunders. Mr. Lemon’s actual retirement date is late next summer, and he’s thought about what he’d like to do. “For me, it’s an opportunity to do other things, to pursue other interests, spend more time with my family,” in- cluding his first grandchild, said Mr. Lemon. He’s enjoyed his time at Lakeridge, he said. “It’s been a great way to spend the last 10 years of my health-care career,” he said. Brian Lemon SUDOKU Now online and updated daily at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We invite you, your family and friends to our annual Open House. You will have an opportunity to tour the campus, meet current students, staff and faculty, and learn more about academic programs and student life. For more information or to register please visit www.uoit.ca/openhouse. 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Here’s what you had to say about it: Russians suffered terribly under Stalin To the editor: While Mr. Ruta is quite right that the Nazi re- gime killed six million Jews, there was an other “Evil Empire” (as President Reagan called it), the Communist regime under Stalin that sur- passed this horror. Stalin ruthlessly eliminated about 40 million Soviet citizens of many nationalities - his own subjects, his own nationalities. About 11 million Ukrainians died in the Sta- lin-made famine of 1932-33. And in our days the Chechens are still dying fighting for their independence. To have lived in those countries was to be per- petually frightened for your life, terror stricken by every knock at the door every day, and especially night. And it was so not only for an average subject but also for Communist Party members as well. My father, a landowner and a son of an of- ficer who was shot together with another son, miraculously escaped the same fate thanks to a worker, who although turned Communist was still faithful to my father. Since that time we lived “illegally”- in hiding in our own na- tive land. In those days it was possible to do so - there was no SIN number yet. In order to save their life people become ro- bots, they die inwardly, comply with the system just to exist. After all, life is the most precious object a human being desires and possesses. Captain Langsdorff was known not to return German salute. He was known to be an example of personal integrity and human compassion. I was in a slave labour camp in Germany yet I do not harbour any resentment towards people who were doing the nasty work in order to exist under that regime. Recognition should be given to River Plate Veterans’ Association for recognition of positive and honourable attitude where it is due and, in my opinion, this is so in the case of Captain Langsdorff. People who wronged us were punished or died a long time ago, so we should stress peace and harmony. O. N. O’Mara-Raven Ajax German people suffered under Hitler To the editor: As I read your column, my heart sank further and further. No one was more deeply affected by the Nazi political party than the German people them- selves. Especially those, the vast majority of Ger- mans, who were not Nazis. Nazi Germany was led by a cruel dictator. Hitler was not elected to lead Germany or any other country he conquered. I did not vote for Dalton McGuinty to lead Ontario, and I am not a Liberal, but I am still an Ontarian who is bound to his political power. I did not vote for Stephen Harper to lead Canada, and I am not a Progressive Conservative, but I am still a Canadian who is bound to his political power. The greatest difference between me and a German in the war years is that I will not be murdered for speaking out against my elected representatives. A person with honour should be respected as such. For the Town of Ajax to honour an alleged ‘Nazi’ shows our compassion for people in war- torn countries. The ceremony is a magnificent example of Canadian forgiveness. This is what makes us a great country. I commend the Town and (Capt. Langsdorff’s daughter) Inge Nedden for their courage to have this dedication ceremo- ny, leaving themselves susceptible to criticism on what could be a very sensitive issue. It would be easy to blame Nazis for all that is bad. It is harder to do the right thing and forgive. It makes sense not to blame Germans who were stuck in a Nazi-ruled country. Our courage, our strength, and our forgiveness is what makes us great as Canadians. We are very fortunate to live in such a great country where we have the freedom to be all of the above. Jim McLellan Ajax Columnist has ‘twisted point of view’ To the editor: Mike Ruta’s article condemning Ajax for naming a street honouring Captain Langsdorff, commander of the Graf Spee, is one twisted point of view. Captain Langsdorff was never a Nazi. The Captain was not to know that the regime under which he served would eventually commit un- speakable atrocities. The good captain, as all military personnel, served their countries, as did I and my wife, who are Royal Navy veter- ans. Your columnist’s views fortunately are those of a very small minority. We can be thankful for that. The ships laying in wait for the Graf Spee were the Ajax, Achilles and the Cumberland. I believe that Ajax council has overlooked the presence of the Cumberland in the memorial. Remembrance Day ceremonies in Great Brit- ain remember all the fallen in both great wars. There were millions of lives sacrificed by all countries involved. Captain Langsdorff by all accounts disobeyed his orders from high command and in so doing had no other option than to take his own life. Leslie Davies Ajax Column showed ‘lack of common courtesy’ To the editor: I have difficulty in expressing my disgust upon reading the despicable column by Mike Ruta in your Oct. 5 issue. Hans Lansdorff was not a Nazi. Of that there is no doubt among those in possession of either an elementary or a profound knowledge of the sub- ject. True he was the commander of an enemy battle- ship that was sinking Allied merchant ships. What else would one expect him to do? Equally true is that we in Britain were heartened to learn of the outcome of the Battle of the River Plate. However, we were equally heartened at the time to learn of the humane treatment meted out by Captain Langsdorff to the crews of the ships he sank. For a brief spell, we experienced the fleeting hope that this might be a harbinger of things to come at the hands of our enemy, but the subse- quent aerial blitz or residential targets by Goering’s Luftwaffe quickly disabused us of that notion. Yes, Goering was a Nazi. Apart from the misleading and distasteful con- tent of Mr. Ruta’s column, publication of it at a time when the Town of Ajax was formally entertaining an invited and honoured guest in the form of Cap- tain Langsdorff’s daughter, Inge, a most charming lady, indicates to my mind a very distinct lack of a sense of common courtesy and appropriateness on the part of a publication which should be show- ing respect and a sense of responsibility to the community which sustains it. John E.V. Jones Ajax Street naming ‘insult’ to Allied sailors’ memories To the editor: I would like to make it quite clear that I for one agree with Mike Ruta’s comments. I also read the news story and couldn’t for the life of me think why Councillor Pat Brown and her cohorts would do such a thing in a town that was named after a ship that faced Capt. Langsdorff in the River Plate battle! My uncle was one of those brave sailors and I consider it an insult to his and their memories to name a street after Capt. Langsdorff. I would also like to add that my uncle also volunteered to do a year’s service in the Cana- dian Merchant Navy helping to keep the supply lines running. What those poor and gallant sail- ors went through to keep us all out of Hitler’s hands was hell. Honourable man he may have been, but in no way does he deserve to have a street in Ajax named after him: he still answered to Hitler, and what that man put my country and count- less others through was totally unforgivable and I for one will never forget as long as I live. I went through three years of bombs dropping all around me, my mother did fire watch duty on the roof of Lloyd’s in London while Hitler’s planes were trying to flatten London. My uncle went through it at sea in countless battles, another one being on the Yangtze River in China. Due to his memories of that battle he helped to make the film ‘Yangtze Incident’ and was one of the extras. He had a long career in the British navy, join- ing at the age of 13-and-a-half and ending in his early 50s. It’s people like him who deserve to be re- membered not Capt. Langsdorff! Jill Mills Ajax ‘Grudges’ aren’t forever To the editor: Presumably in Mr Ruta’s world then grudges are forever? Even though we live in a different generation are the youngsters reading this story to think that all Germans are still guilty, even those that have made their home in Canada? Did we not fire back, Mr. Ruta - did you see any photo- graphs of Dresden towards the end of the war? I think you need a course in tolerance and perhaps a bit more understanding of what it is to have to go to war. My father and his four brothers were all scarred for life through having to take life in order to preserve our own. If you want to make a point then that’s de- mocracy, but try doing it without alienating neighbours. John Haste Ajax Column stirred up memories To the editor: Captain Hans Langsdorff is widely acknowl- edged as an honourable officer. My Uruguayan ID has now expired but as a former resident, many older people in Mon- tevideo recall the occasion in 1939 when they thought explosions heard from the River Plate marked the beginning of the Graf Spee shelling the city. Langsdorff had ordered holes blown in the sides of the ship so that it would sink, and thus avoid the neutral Uruguayan people being caught up in a war, and prevent his own crew from suffering what he judged to be certain de- feat at the hands of the Royal Navy. Langsdorff’s name is thus held in honour in Uruguay. Two days before he scuttled the Graf Spee, Langs- dorff presided over the burial in a Montevideo cemetery of some of his men killed in the con- flict. While some of his officers gave the Nazi salute on, Langsdorff was noted for giving the old German navy salute. Uruguay has in the past had governments of a complexion which would not be approved of by many. But I can testify that during the difficult years there were many Uruguayans who were honourable, and also that all public officials and soldiers were not demonized simply be- cause of the character of the leadership. By way of historical example, Chancellor Helmut Schmidt was an officer in the Weh- rmacht during the Battle of the Bulge, but he was not subsequently accused of war crimes and, indeed, went on to be a distinguished German chancellor. Such examples could be repeated over and over. Naming a street after one of the key actors in the Battle of the River Plate, when other indi- viduals are also so honoured, is not problem- atic in my mind. Your article was interesting and has awoken many memories. Mark Fenn Pickering ‘What happened to lest we forget’ To the editor: In my lifetime, since I am from Holland and was there in the war years, I have never to this day met an “honourable Nazi.” I agree with you completely that it is an absolute disgrace to even think about naming anything after these people. What happened to “lest we forget.” It is completely disrespectful to all the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives over there, as can still be seen by the giant cemeteries. I salute you for writing your piece in the newspa- per. Jean Alders Ajax LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comSudoku durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at I ’m sure my friends and fam- ily have been aware of this for years, but I am finally be- ginning to realize that I’m not great in a crisis. You know in the movies, when the plane is going down, there’s that guy with the lantern jaw and the chiselled good looks who stands up and says in a perfect baritone, “Don’t worry folks, this baby isn’t going down on my watch.” Well, I’m not him. I’m not even the guy beside him. I’m the guy in the back of the plane tearing at his seatbelt, screaming, “We’re all gonna die! We’re all gonna die!” This is not to say I am incapa- ble of rising to a challenge. I can and almost always do eventu- ally remedy the current disaster. But not before I’ve first assured myself and everyone within ear- shot that this time we’re totally screwed. My initial reaction to even the most mundane house- hold emergencies, for instance, is reliably way over the top. “The knob is loose on the cut- lery drawer! Oh, that’s it... we’re moving!” You can imagine the strato- spheric heights of panic I can reach when something more substantial transpires. News of an electrical job will find me in the fetal position moaning inco- herently about amperages and current. Any carpentry involving more than Grade 2 math leaves me chewing Rolaids like they were Halloween candy. And the mere whiff of a water issue, be it a leaky roof, burst pipe or my arch-nemesis Lord Sump Pump and the eyes roll back in the head and I begin to flop around on the ground like a newly landed trout. It’s not pret- ty. Fortunately I have a wife who is a do-er. We are perfectly matched in that, when disaster strikes, the back of her hand is an exact fit for my screaming mouth. My wife is completely fearless in these mat- ters. In fact, I secretly believe she enjoys them. There is a remark- ably attractive part of her that only really comes alive in mo- ments of great trial. Some men buy their wives skimpy negligees or provocative evening wear to get their male motors running. Not me. I go to the hardware store. I’ve never seen my wife look sexier than when she’s holding a blowtorch or a chainsaw. Weird? Maybe, but it’s how we make it work. My wife is also, bless her crowbar- wielding heart, very sensitive to my hair-trigger male ego. She has become, over our 22 years together, remarkably adept at stroking and pushing at the same time. Through this won- derful combination of what, for lack of a better phrase, I’ll call “supportive badgering,” I have gone, on occasions too numer- ous to mention, from catatonia to handy-man. It’s not a short jour- ney and it’s not one I like much, but it’s always good for me. It’s sort of like a do-it-yourself- er intervention. Only there’s only ever two chairs at the meeting; hers and mine. But each time I get a little less shrill, a little less like the last chick alive in the hor- ror movie and a little more like a man. If you can find somebody who does that for you, buy her a blowtorch. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. He is now starring in the CBC hit sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie, airing on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html PAGE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ October 17, 2007A/P Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. 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This year, 856 Pickering Squadron celebrates 10 years of service to the community, and appreciates everyone’s generous support. Air Cadets is open to all Canadian youth, 12 to 18 years, and offers adventure training, citi- zenship, and the chance to fly! To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY IN THE COMMUNITY ‘Homeless’ tour poorly attended M ore Regional councillors should have taken advantage of a tour to see for themselves homeless issues in Dur- ham Region. Months in the making, the tour of south Oshawa was orga- nized by Dr. Wendy Stanyon, of the University of Ontario In- stitute of Technology/Durham College, and took place Friday morning. A large part of the organizing was to ensure that all, or as many as possible, Regional councillors were available to take the tour. But, when the time came to hit the pavement, just four of the 28 members of council were present. Kudos to Regional coun- cillors April Cullen and John Henry (Oshawa), Colleen Jordan (Ajax) and Oshawa Mayor John Gray for taking the time to learn more about these issues. For those councillors who had other commitments, one would hope that they would on their own seek out the four councillors who went on the tour to pick their brains. For those who had no commitments but just didn’t go, one has to ask why. While the focus of the tour, rightly, was south Oshawa, homelessness is an issue that affects every part of the region. This was a chance to see first-hand what the many issues surrounding homelessness are with an expert. Dr. Stanyon, an assistant professor in the faculty of health sciences, special- izes in the areas of mental health, homelessness and vulner- able populations. But, of course, Regional staff and politicians already know this because Dr. Stanyon received a grant from the Region to investigate homelessness here. Her study was the first to look at homelessness in Oshawa and, as she herself has said, homelessness here isn’t the same as homelessness in Toronto, for example. Durham has hundreds of homeless people, but most don’t spend nights literally sleeping on the street. “In this area the problem is more invisible,” she has said. “But that doesn’t mean the problem isn’t there.” The main purpose of the tour was to demonstrate that gaps in social services offered at the region need to be filled in order to help our hidden homeless. The tour hit spots like the Cornerstone Community Asso- ciation men’s shelter, The Refuge and even visited a man, Jared, who has benefited from the services that the homeless are in need of. It was a great opportunity to meet and engage people who are, after all, experts themselves. Unfortunately, a number of councillors didn’t have the oppor- tunity to engage the people the others met on the tour because they simply didn’t bother going. This Week’s Question: Are you happy the Liberals created Family Day as a statutory holiday in February? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Was it heavy-handed of the City of Oshawa and police to search student rental housing for lease or rental documents? Total votes: 322 No: 60 % Yes: 40 % Rider happy with DRT routes To the editor: Re: Terry Price letter, ‘Durham transit needs to address routes’. I must respectfully disagree with Terry’s assessment of Dur- ham Region Transit, especially in Ajax. I am a regular user and am happy with Ajax routes. The concept of public transit is ‘serve the masses’ and the majority of DRT users are GO Transit users and high school students. There are hundreds of daily Elm Route riders who might object to having their route eliminated. As well, there al- ready are “real” bus routes on Kingston Road (partnering with GO), Taunton (from Oshawa to the Pickering GO station via Westney and Bayly), Rossland (from Oshawa to the Ajax GO station via Harwood) and Ajax/ Pickering (Liverpool, Kingston, Westney, Bayly) throughout the day. They are on a steady sched- ule not aligned to GO Train de- parture/arrival times. I take exception to his asser- tion that if you have a job in Toronto, you’re rich enough to drive to the train station. Many families have one vehicle where one person must take a bus to the station since the other per- son drives. Not every job in To- ronto is high paying, but there is not always a job in Durham, so people must go into Toronto to work. As well, most students can only afford a bus to the station. Terry is obviously not thinking about the environment or grid- lock, since driving to the sta- tion would pollute the air and cause traffic jams across Ajax. Traditionally, transit funding from federal and provincial lev- els has been ridiculously low for the 905 area, especially Durham Region. If Terry has some constructive ideas about how to improve DRT across Durham given its limited funding, he should contact DRT through its website, www.dur- hamregiontransit.com. Caryn Antram Ajax Capt. Langsdorff did his duty like any soldier To the editor: Re: Mike Ruta’s Oct. 5 column. If the River Plate Veterans’ As- sociation approves naming the street Langsdorff Drive, then we should have little problem with that decision, for it was those men who were in the battle with this captain and are bet- ter qualified than an individual who probably just read a lot of books or watched Second World War movies from the seat of his couch. He also insinuates that Ajax grew on the profit of making bombs to kill Nazis! Well, I grew up in the city of Essen, Germany, lived through 172 air raids where those bombs fell on factories and us civilians alike! Speaking of honour, where was the hon- our in that? But I’m sure Mr. Ruta will find an excuse for that in his books. I myself was hardly to be con- sidered a Nazi as I was nine to 14 years of age. Historians never found evi- dence that Capt. Hans Langs- dorff was a Nazi, but as a sol- dier, I’m sure he followed orders like any soldier in the Canadian army or navy would do - and we don’t call them names. It tends to be convenient as a victor to be judgmental, but it bespeaks greatness to be compassionate and generous as a victor, like the veterans, who granted Capt. Langsdorff respect - as also Capt. Langsdorff did to the crews of the ships he sank. I for one have the greatest re- spect for the vets’ decision, for they so courageously fought in that war - and freed my home- land too- and like them, I have great respect for Capt. Langs- dorff for trying to do the same. Besides, a fallen soldier is never anybody’s enemy! If anything, Mr. Ruta owes some people an apology. Gerhard Paul Mueller Pickering See page A5 for more letters on the naming of Langsdorff Drive. Waste Reduction Week is a National initiative that strives to raise awareness about resource consumption, waste reduction and diversion. The City of Pickering gets involved in this initiative annually by carrying out internal and external education campaigns and waste reduction challenges. Whether you want to get involved as part of your school community, business, not-for-profit association or individu- ally, there are opportunities for everyone. For participation ideas and to register, log onto the Waste Reduction Week Canada website at wrwcanada.com Small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact. Make a commitment toward 1 or 2 new actions that will help reduce the amount of waste you produce. 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At the first class, participants will be separated into appropriate age groups. Location: East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Road South Fee: $24 (5 weeks) Starts: November 3, 2007 Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Barcode: 52460 For more information on the program or how to register call 905.420.4621. PickleballPickleball ((Fall PrograFall Programm )) Open to all ages (starting at 8 years+) Candle Safety: Candle Fires are on the Rise! There’s nothing more cosy than the warm glow of candlelight, but did you know that candles are one of the leading causes of fi re? Please take care when using candles in your home. Keep lit candles in sturdy holders on level surfaces and if possible, place a glass chimney or shade over it. Candles can easily be knocked over, so keep them out of the reach of children and pets, and away from anything that can burn. Be sure to extinguish candles before leaving the room or going to bed. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact Pickering Fire Services at phone: 905.839.9968, or email: fi re@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com at the Pickering Civic Complex Viewing Times: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm On Display: October 1, 2007 – November 9, 2007 Featuring: Oshawa Camera Club The Oshawa Camera Club has approximately 50 members from across the Durham Region, who gather twice monthly from September to April to share their experiences. The Club is involved in slide, colour prints, black and white, and digital photography and began as the General Motors Camera Club in 1938. The club’s fi rst public exhibition of photography was held in 1940. Today, the club continues to host photography shows within Durham Region. The Oshawa Camera Club is a member of the PineRidge Arts Council and the Greater Toronto Council of Camera Clubs (GTCCC). You are invited to the Pickering Civic Complex during viewing times to see the work of the Oshawa Camera Club. You can also view more information about the Oshawa Camera Club at www.oshawacameraclub.ca. The Experience Art program is coordinated by the City of Pickering and is one of many ways we recognize and support local artists and bring Arts & Culture to the community. Take Pride in Pickering Day Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Alex Robertson Park, South down Sandy Beach Rd. Take Pride in Pickering at Alex Robertson Park is hosted by FBWRP and OPG. Help your friends and neighbours plant native trees and shrubs to establish an ephemeral pond for amphibians and birds in the park. There will be an appreciation BBQ to follow. Please bring a shovel. Call 905.420.4660 ext. 2212 for details cityofpickering.com/fbwrp and the and theJackBeansta lkJk DirectedbyJulie Oakes & Dianne Fordham a holiday pantomime Would you sell your beloved cow for a handful of beans? Only if they’re magic beans you say? Then you are ready for our rollicking Christmas Pantomime. Cheer for Jack, boo the Giant and enjoy the puns, pitfalls, pranks and pizazz!oiratnOfoecnivorPehtfoerutluCfoyrtsiniMehtfotroppuslaicnanifehtsegdelwonkcayllufetarggnirekciPfoytiCehTcityofpickering.com/museum 905.683.8401 Tickets On Sale Nov. 2 SHOW DATES Fri. Nov. 30th, 8:00 pm Sat. Dec. 1st, 2:00 pm Sun. Dec. 2nd, 2:00 pm Sat. Dec. 8th, 2:00 pm Sun. Dec. 9th, 2:00 pm BACKWOODS PLAYERS PRESENTS at BROUGHAM HALL ... Monday, October 22, 2007 Register Today! LAST CHANCE! Acrobat Music INC. RECORDING STUDIO PERCEPTION CONSULTANTS Cell 2 Cell 611 K i n g s ton R oad THE FINE PRINT: FREE Teen Stuff is exclusively for Pickering Teens 13 - 19 yrs, City I.D. card required - get it at the Program FREE. (parent signature required) Halloween Youth Swim Friday, October 26th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ages 11 - 15 years Only $2.00 Prizes for Best Costume! SKATING SWIMMINGTOONiE JOIN US EVERY SATURDAY FOR TOONIE DAYS ONLY AT PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX SWIMMING every Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm $2.00 for youth or $5.00 for families SKATING every Saturday 8:30 - 10:15 pm on the O'Brien Rink. $2.00 per person or $5.00 for families 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation Be a Santa Sponsor call Janet at 905.420.4404 for details. Sponsors wil be featured on the parade website. Showcase your business or organization! Support your Community! Enter Today! applications available at City of Pickering facilities, Pickering Town Centre or cityofpickering.com/greatevents Are you on it? Enter your float in the He’s making a list and checking it twice ... Saturday, November 17, 2007 Family Fit Programs Girlz Club (8- 10 years) Group fitness designed just for girl s. Bring your friends, meet new peopl e and get fit in the process! Day/Time: Tues. from 4:45 - 5:45 pm F ee/Duration: $22.50 (6 weeks) begins Nov. 6 Boyz Club (8- 10 years) H ave fun and get fit when you participate in the boyz body circuit and many more fun games. Day/Time: Thurs. from 6:45 - 7:45 pm F ee/Duration: $22.50 (6 weeks) begins Nov. 8 Salsa Tots (babies and toddl ers) F amil ies to come together and dance, move and have fun p l aying with music, movement and rhythm. Day/Time: Mon. or Wed. from 10:30 - 11:00 am F ee/Duration: $6 0 (6 weeks) begins Nov. 5 & 7 Salsa Babies (moms and babies 6 – 8 weeks) With littl e ones snuggl ed into baby carriers, moms l earn popul ar Latin dances whil e babies shake maraca rattl es and bounce a l ong to the Sal sa beat! Day/Time: Mon. or Wed. from 11:15 - 12:00 pm F ee/Duration: $7 2 (6 weeks) begins Nov. 5 & 7 You don’t want to miss For detail s call 905.420.46 21 or register at cityofpickering.com starting this November PAGE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ October 17, 2007 P YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT IT! 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N., off the 401, Pickering) 905-428-8083 • 1-866-646-7833 150150tthh AnniversayAnniversay SpecialSpecial on Harwood next to Home Hardware 905.683.0407 10K Gold10K Gold HeartHeart in Swarovskiin Swarovski CrystalCrystal ChainChain includedincluded Only at onlyonly $39.95$39.95 PAGE A8XNEWS ADVERTISERXOctober 17, 2007A/P At age 24, Shauna Simmonds is executive producer of Make You Think By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Growing up in the hamlet of Epsom, Shauna Simmonds didn’t really fit into the in-crowd. On her first day of high school, she decided to no longer try. She got off the bus in Port Perry and walked away from the group of girls she grew up with and into a direction of her own. The choice made a big impact on her life and now, at age 24, she’s hop- ing to positively influence youth. “They don’t realize the choices they make today will affect them in the future,” said Ms. Simmonds. “I don’t want to see them grow up with regret.” Ms. Simmonds, an Uxbridge resi- dent and executive producer of Make You Think Studios, has developed a collection of character-based DVDs designed for youth leaders, teachers and students. They include inter- views with people who have posi- tively dealt with similar challenges, as well as group discussion ques- tions to follow a viewing. She currently has six DVDs out, but plans on making one for each of the 12 topics, such as respect, love, perseverance, self-worth, honestly and purpose. The DVD on respect, for example, is about a boy who gets involved with a gang and tries to earn its re- spect by mugging a man. Later, the tables turn and his own gang beats him up and leaves him, leading to the man he mugged eventually stop- ping to help him. “A big one right now is self-worth,” said Ms. Simmonds, who also writes the storylines. The video for it is based on a girl who has a rough home life, is ignored at school, and purposely cuts herself. So far, Make You Think has marketed the collection through its website and by sending e-mails to teachers and youth lead- ers in Canada and the U.S. Ms. Simmonds said it’s receiving great feedback. A York Region school board is using them, as well as a high-risk school in Pickering, said Ms. Sim- monds. In York and Durham regions, she wants to take the videos and hold community town meetings for youth on values, giving them a place to connect. Through them, she could talk to students and get their feel- ings on the video topics, why they think issues are occurring, and initi- ate change. This fall she has national confer- ences on character education lined up in Canada and the U.S. “My main focus is helping youth to become all that they can be,” she said. “I’m just like every other youth. I had to go through life and figure out how I’m going to deal with these top- ics,” said Ms. Simmonds. She said Grade 7 was a big year for her. After it, she left the system to be home-schooled. She said she thinks she was heading down a negative path just by being around the in- fluences of drinking and sex, even though she wasn’t a participant. “Too many people want accep- tance so bad,” said Ms. Simmonds. “I found a group of friends that ac- cepted me for who I was,” she said. Walking away from the group was a first big step, but she still had to work on her confidence and discover what she wanted in life. To find out, she got involved with youth groups, music, yearbook, communication/media, sports, and making short films. Youth have to find and evaluate their own gifts and talents, as well as set goals, even if they end up chang- ing. She struggled to discover what she wanted, so she did what she loved until she found out. A trip with Crossroads led her to audition for its children’s show, ‘TQ’. She started working part-time with it while still in high school. Eventually, she went to post-sec- ondary school for broadcasting, started a graphic design and video editing business, and travelled to help youth start bands through Youth Unlimited - a group her father was involved with. Ms. Simmonds said she comes from a big business background and noted her grandfather, David S. Sim- monds, started Clearnet. Eventually, she started working full-time for TQ, as host and assis- tant producer. Make You Think began through that journey. She started making short films and shared them with friends and at youth workshops. But, when she started sharing her character development video plans with people, some told her she wouldn’t be successful. She stepped out of that environment and found people who were positive and pas- sionate about the same things. Her advice to youth is to be who they are and find out what they’re good at, as well as make opportuni- ties for themselves. “These films came from scratch,” said Ms. Simmonds. “Persevere, keep going, don’t give up yourself. “I’ve got there and I’m going there still... if I can just be an inspiration to other people to do the same, that’s what I hope to do,” she said. Among her achievements, Ms. Simmonds was also named Miss Ontario 2007/2008, a competition which awards character and contri- bution to society. 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Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Notre Dame Lady Cougars’ forward Rhea Pascal cuts through the middle past Sinclair Secondary School Celtics’ Katie Fitzgerald, left, and Kelsey Hare during the final of the Notre Dame/News Advertiser Basketball Classic on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Cougars clawed the Celtics 70-34 to win their second consecutive title. Eight teams from Dur- ham played in the two-day event at the north Ajax school. Lady Cougars power past Celtics Host team claims back-to-back Notre Dame/News Advertiser Basketball Classic crowns By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Maybe it was the allure of going back-to-back at their own tour- nament. Or, perhaps it was payback for last year’s overtime loss to the Sinclair Secondary School Celtics of Whitby in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ senior girls’ bas- ketball final. Whatever the reasons, the Notre Dame Catholic Sec- ondary School Lady Cougars were all busi- ness from the tip to the final buzzer, making it infinitely clear they wouldn’t be denied a second consec- utive Notre Dame/News Advertiser Basketball Classic tournament title. When the dust settled, the Lady Cougars dusted a strong Celtics squad 70-34 in the championship game at the north Ajax school on Saturday afternoon. “We’re thrilled to win again on home court,” says an elated Rose Booker, Notre Dame’s head coach, following the contest. Her Lady Cougars won with solid rebounding and overall strong play at both ends of the court. Perhaps even more impor- tantly, the Lady Cou- gars accom- plished the feat using all their bench depth to cushion the loss of co- captain Rhea Pascal who went down with an ankle injury, which kept her off the court in the final half. And, team leader, 6-foot, 1-inch cen- tre Nicholle McKenzie, was also used sparingly in the last half, owing to foul trouble. Booker noted with two of the club’s premier players playing lesser min- utes, the strength of the team’s bench players played a pivotal role in the outcome of the tournament final. “Any one of the players on the bench can replace the starters,” says Booker. The Lady Cougars reeled off six straight points in the opening min- utes of the first quarter, which sent the Celtics reeling. Not even an early time- out by Celtics’ coach Roxanne Curtis could stem the tide, as Notre Dame led from start to finish. Notre Dame cruised to a 23-11 first- quarter advantage, which they upped to an even more comfortable 46-17 bulge at half time. Curtis noted foul trouble in the early going to starting forwards Katie Fitzgerald and Katelynn Mc- Connell effectively left the Celtics exposed in the paint against a big Notre Dame front line that plays well around the basket. With her two start- ers on the bench for long stretches, the result was predictable. “We knew going in that they were going to be strong and we knew that they’re the team to beat in our re- gion right now,” says Curtis. “We got into early foul trouble and we’re not that deep. Once we lost (Fitzgerald and McConnell) we were a lot smaller than Notre Dame and a lot more inex- perienced... I thought we did as well as we could do without our starters in the game.” Booker echoed those thoughts, not- ing the early foul trouble by the Celt- ics’ starters certainly opened up the court for her crew. “I think that was a big factor in the game when their big players got into foul trouble. We’re quick and tough to defend down low,” she says. Booker gave kudos to the Celtics, noting they’re a good team that can’t be discounted when the LOSSA play- offs roll around next month. “I’m sure the next time we play them we won’t be taking them light- ly.” The Lady Cougars advanced to the final relatively unscathed after defeat- ing Whitby’s Donald A. Wilson Gators 52-32 in the opening game. In the sec- ond round, Notre Dame downed the Pine Ridge Pumas of Whitby 57-31. McKenzie led the way with 19 in the championship game, followed by Rhea Pascal with 14, and tournament most valuable player Catherine Bou- goulias with 12. Kelsey Hare had 13 and Shanikhoa Burke chipped in with eight for the Celtics. Classic results AJAX — Here’s the complete run- down of scores from the second annual Notre Dame/News Advertiser Basket- ball Classic senior girls’ tournament at Notre Dame on Oct. 12 and 13: GAME 1 Notre Dame Lady Cougars 53 vs. Don- ald A. Wilson Gators 32 Notre Dame: Nicholle McKenzie 15, Rhea Pascal 9 Donald A. Wilson: Damali Thomas 13, Betheny Williams 9 GAME 2 Pine Ridge Pumas 46 vs. J. Clarke Rich- ardson Storm 24 Pine Ridge: Whitney Ellenor 22, Kim West, 12, Michelle Dixon 9 J. Clarke: Keisha Ford 15 GAME 3 Pickering High Trojans 45 vs. G.L. Rob- erts Lakers 29 Pickering: Adriana Allen 17, Monica Jones 10. G.L. Roberts: Sam Hughes 11 GAME 4 Sinclair Celtics 50 vs. O’Neill Redhawks 24 Sinclair: Katelyn McConnell 15, Katie Fitzgerald 10 O’Neill: Lisa Poff 7 GAME 5 - SEMIFINAL Notre Dame Lady Cougars 57 vs. Pine Ridge Pumas 31 Notre Dame: Catherine Bougoulias 15, Nicholle McKenzie 10, Rhea Pascal 10 Pine Ridge: Karlie Robinson 12 GAME 6 - CONSOLATION SEMI J. Clarke Richardson Storm 48 vs. Don- ald A. Wilson Gators 35 Richardson: Keshia Ford 21, Su- monmart Chaloemjarn 17 Donald A. Wilson: Bethany Williams 12, Damali Thomas 11 GAME 7 - SEMIFINAL Sinclair Celtics 46 vs. Pickering High School Trojans 46 Sinclair: Katelyn McConnell 18, Kelsey Hare 11, Katie Fitzgerald 11 Pickering: Adriana Allen 19 GAME 8 - CONSOLATION SEMI G.L. Roberts Lakers 53 vs. O’Neill Red- hawks 33 G.L. Roberts: Tiana Lewis 15, Sam Hughes 12, Dominique Cameron 11 O’Neill: Paige Leslie 9, Erin Barclay 8 GAME 9 Donald A. Wilson Gators 52 vs. O’Neill Redhawks 42 Donald A. Wilson: Damali Thomas 20, Bethany Williams 10, Kheen Fraser 8 O’Neill: Paige Leslie 17, Crystal Arnburg 10, Candace Robbescheuten 7 GAME 10 Pine Ridge Pumas 48 vs. Pickering High School Trojans 44 Pine Ridge: Kim West 21, Whitney Elle- nor 12, Melissa Conroy 9 Pickering: Monica Jones 17, Adriana Allen 11 GAME 11 - CONSOLATION FINAL G.L. Roberts Lakers 45 vs. J. Clarke Richardson Storm 32 G.L. Roberts: Dominique Cameron 13, Tiana Lewis 10, Courtney Hughes 9 Richardson: Keisha Ford 16, Amanda Morris 7, Sumonmart Chaloemjarn 7 GAME 12 - CHAMPIONSHIP Notre Dame Lady Cougars 70 vs. Sin- clair Celtics 34 Notre Dame: Nicholle McKenzie 19, Rhea Pascal 14, Catherine Bougoulias 12 Sinclair: Kelsey Hare 13, Shanikhoa Burke 8 Catherine Bougoulias G.L. Roberts weathers Storm for consolation title Lakers overcome slow start to top Richardson By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Notorious for being slow starters, the G.L. Roberts CVI Lak- ers were anything but sharp through the opening quarter against Ajax’s J. Clarke Richardson Storm. Their shots weren’t falling, they turned the ball over and Richard- son exploited the fast break for most of their points as the Lakers clung to a scant 10-8 lead in the open- ing quarter of the consolation final of the Notre Dame/News Advertiser Basketball Classic at the north Ajax school on Saturday afternoon. In the second quarter, however, an entirely different Laker squad showed up on the court. Implored by head coach John Pfeifer to pick up the tempo and use more ball move- ment to find the open shot, the Lak- ers responded to his proddings. The result was a solid 45-32 vic- tory over Richardson to capture the consolation title at the eight-team tournament involving Durham Re- gion senior girls’ basketball squads. Although his Lakers recovered nicely from their indifferent first- quarter play, coach John Pfeifer didn’t mask his frustration with his squad’s inability to get it together from the get-go. “For some reason, we start off re- ally slow. It happened yesterday in the initial game against Pickering. They came out and had a 10-point lead on us, but we battled back to cut it to a one-point deficit at half time,” says Pfeifer. Pfeifer chalked up his Lakers’ slow- ness off the mark to their relative in- experience of playing together. “The problem is the cohesiveness of this group, trying to get them to ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Bring your own team or join ours! CURLING SEASON STARTS THIS WEEK! Why not try Curling? CURLING CLINICS OCTOBER 10 & 20 Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo J. Clarke Richardson Storm’s Keisha Ford goes to the floor for a loose ball with a G.L. Roberts Lakers’ player during the consolation final at the Notre Dame/News Advertiser Basketball Classic senior girls’ tournament at the north Ajax school on Saturday. The Lak- ers claimed the title with a 45-32 victory.✦ See Lakers, Page B2 PAGE B1XNEWS ADVERTISERXOctober 17, 2007 A/P 3PECIAL$ISPLAY &ORYOUR , Ê INVITATIONOR FOREXHIBITOR INFORMATION PLEASECALL 3UNDAY /CTOBER  0ICKERING2ECREATION#OMPLEX 6ALLEYFARM2D 0ICKERING $OORSOPENATPM Favourite HolidayFavourite Holiday Recipe DrawRecipe Draw Do you have an all time favourite holiday recipe that you’d like to share with your community? Send it in for your chance to WIN A $200 SHOPPING SPREE We’ll publish selected recipes in our 9th Christmas in your Community edition, Sunday November 25, 2007 along with the winner. 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And due to circumstances beyond our control, the plus sizes will not be available. ========================== We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Lakers consolation champions work together and have faith in one another. Once they start believing in one another, they start to play up to their potential.” The Lakers finished the second quarter with a solid 8-0 run to take a 24-14 lead over Richardson into half time. They continued to roll over Rich- ardson in the third quarter, leading 43-21 at the end of the eight-minute frame. The Lakers’ starters gave way to the bench in the fourth quarter, although they continued to be very much in control in the final quarter. Dominique Cameron led the way with 13 points, most of which came in the final half. Tianna Lewis had 10 and Courtney Hughes added nine for the Lakers. Amanda Morris and Sumonmart Chaloemjarn sunk seven points each for Richardson. After their first-round 45-29 loss to the Pickering High School Trojans, the Lakers recovered to beat Oshawa rival, the O’Neill Redhawks, 53-33 in the second round. Meanwhile, Richardson lost to Pine Ridge 46-24 in their first game. The Storm rebounded, however, to beat Whitby’s Donald A. Wilson Ga- tors 48-35 to move into the consola- tion game. ✦ Lakers from page B1 Second-year bench boss, management agree to part ways By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — John Winder is left to won- der what it takes to keep a job as a head coach in the OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League. After winning the league’s coach of the year during his three-year tenure as the bench boss with the Pickering Panthers and, just last year, winning the award again with the Ajax Attack after taking over from former head coach Carey Durant, Winder resigned his position with the Ajax junior squad. According to Winder, he was asked by Attack general manager John Tug- nutt and director of hockey operations John Bowler to resign and he com- plied with the request on Monday. Neither Winder nor Tugnutt would discuss the reasons behind the depar- ture, saying only “issues” were at the heart of the reason to part ways. Winder would say, however, that differences in opinion with regards to the direction of the team led to an im- passe that resulted in his resignation. “We had differences in the direction of the team. They asked me if I would resign and I said OK. They wanted to do things one way and I wanted to go another way,” says Winder. One thing’s for sure, Winder says he has complete confidence in his program and in his players. The team was off to the fastest start in the past several years, reaching the .500 mark before falling back with two losses to the Toronto Junior Canadians in the past week. “I have confidence in my ability to coach and what I’ve done this year. I proved it in Pickering and here, we probably got off to the best start the Ajax Attack has had in recent history. I was fully confident in where we were going with the team. “We have a lot of good young hock- ey players there who will be enjoying successes in this league.” Tugnutt says he and Bowler felt it was best for the team to go in a differ- ent direction. “We’re going in a different direc- tion. We talked to John (Winder) and felt that was in the best interest of the team for him to hand in his resignation and that’s what’s been done. He won coach of the year last year and we value everything he brought to the organization. We’re a very young team and we felt we should be in a better position than we are right now.” Tugnutt says the search for a new coach will begin immediately, but notes they’re not going to rush into anything in order to get the best can- didate behind the bench. Assistant coaches Trevor Nkiwane and TJ Hill will coach the Attack on an interim basis before a new head coach is named, says Tugnutt, noting there’s a slim chance that either he or Bowler will go behind the bench with the team. Winder, an educator in Durham Region, says he plans to resume his coaching career at some point this season. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ajax Attack’s Chris Gour (22), left, skates up on Pickering Panthers’ Greg Riggs during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League regular-season action at Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday. The Attack won 3-1. Winder resigns as Ajax Attack’s head coach John Winder By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Ajax Attack fired the opening salvo against the Pickering Panthers in the first regular-season battle between the two neighbouring junior ‘A’ clubs on Friday night. In the first of six games the teams will play against one another during the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hock- ey League regular season, the Attack took Round 1 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 3-1 in an evenly played affair. In fact, the Attack held firm to a 2-1 lead through most of the third period be- fore second-year forward Paul Chiasson buried an empty-net marker, while his team was on the power play, to seal the victory for the Attack. Both teams came into Friday’s contest on extended losing streak, with the At- tack (5-8-0, tied for sixth in South Confer- ence) breaking off a three-game streak, while the loss extends the Panthers (3- 10-0, ninth in South Conference) losing string to five games. For the Attack, head coach John Wind- er noted while his team fared well de- fensively, backed by a solid goaltending effort by starter Zac Zanussi, who turned aside 42 Pickering shots, the offence was not as effective as he would have liked. “I don’t think we executed our shoot- ing as well as we should have. We didn’t capitalize on our available chances. I thought the teams were evenly matched. They had their chances as well, but what it came down to is our goalie was a lit- tle better than theirs on that day,” says Winder. The Panthers received a strong debut from Brennan Poderzay, who came over from the Aurora Tigers of the league’s North Conference in exchange for future considerations as one of two replace- ment for the former goaltending tandem of Connor Sampson and Ben Calma, who were dismissed for inconsistent play. Poderzay kicked out 31 shots in the losing cause. Panthers’ coach Mark Joslin noted his charges finally put it together de- fensively, including a solid goaltending performance, but for whatever reason, the team’s offence went silent. “In this game, we got great goaltend- ing, but we couldn’t score,” says Joslin, who’s still without top forwards Greg Payne (elbow) and Dan Mandel (wrist), who are out indefinitely. After Friday’s victory, the Attack trav- elled to Toronto on Sunday to play the Toronto Junior Canadians, who had bashed the Ajacians 13-4 in their previ- ous meeting in Ajax a week ago. This time, the result wasn’t nearly as lopsided, but still decisive in a 5-0 whitewashing. The Attack is in Toronto tonight (Wednesday) to play the Dixie Beehives. Ajacians win battle of neighbouring rivals NEWS A DVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com HERONGATE DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com GREAT FOOD! GREAT SHOWS! GREAT PRICE! NOW PLAYING Call For Reservations $10.00 OFF THURS. OCT 25th FRI. OCT 26th CLIP & SAVE IT’S A HIT ! LAST TWO WEE KS!“The Movie Musical”“The Movie Musical” (905)-472-3085CALL: PER COUPLE PAGE B3XNEWS ADVERTISERXOctober 17, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Entertainment in brief OCTOBER 17, 2007 Mike Myers in Oshawa shooting new movie DURHAM — Mike Myers’ newest movie made a stop at the General Mo- tors Centre this week. While the star wasn’t here, shooting for The Love Guru, due out June 2008, took place Wednesday and Thursday at the arena, said Sheryl Main, unit publi- cist for the Paramount Pictures film. Myers plays The Love Guru, who was raised by gurus at an ashram in India and then comes to North America to make it big as a self-help/spiritual ad- viser. He’s called into play when the pro- fessional life of a Toronto Maple Leafs hockey star goes downhill after his wife leaves him for a player on a rival hockey team. The movie has been shooting in Toronto, including at the Air Canada Centre and Bluffer’s Park, since Sept. 7. Other stars include Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake. Main said everyone involved in the Oshawa shoot was welcoming and co- operative to the movie cast and crew. New location, same great movies DURHAM — cinefest Durham has a new home. With the closing of Famous Players at the Oshawa Centre, cinefest Durham will now be showing its movie selections at Cineplex Odeon Oshawa at Grand- view Street North and Taunton Road East. The next showing is The Italian (Russian with English subtitles) on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. The movie follows six-year- old orphan Vanya as he flees a dilapi- dated orphanage, where he’s in line for black market adoption, to find the mother who abandoned him. The movie is a roller-coaster ride through rural Russia and through emotions. The November film is The Page Turner on Nov. 15. Tickets are $7, cash only, at the cinefest Durham box office, with proceeds going to the Oshawa Public Libraries system. And don’t forget the Friends of the Library giant book sale Oct. 18 to 21 in the auditorium of the main branch on Bagot Street. Calling local filmmakers DURHAM — Budding filmmakers are encouraged to apply now for the National Screen Institute (NSI) Drama Prize training program. Up to five teams throughout Can- ada will be trained in writing, directing and producing. They also get mentoring from established filmmakers and the opportunity to produce a short film. Teams receive $10,000 in cash sup- port and more than $30,000 that goes toward the production of their film. Teams must apply with a short film script that is four to six minutes in length. If you are interested, application forms are available at www.nsi-canada. ca/dramaprize/index.shtml. Applica- tions must be in by Monday, Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.nsi-canada.ca. Durham Shores Chorus entertains at tea DURHAM — The Durham Shores Chorus will be providing musical enter- tainment at its annual Christmas Tea. Besides a craft and bake sale, auctions and raffles, the women’s chorus will entertain during the event at Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russett Ave., on Dec. 9 The cost for tea and performance is $15 beginning at 1 p.m. For performance only, the cost is $10 at 2:30 p.m. For tickets, call Carol Smith at 905-571-7172 or send an e-mail to e.s.a.d@rogers.com. Aerial contortionists twist and turn By Marva Palmer Special too the News Advertiser DURHAM — They leap up off the floor, climb up thick leather straps and do stretches, splits, and arches, while suspended several feet off the ground, using their bodily strength to keep them from falling. They are aerial contortionists with Cirque Surreal, a 12-member athletic group based in Ajax. The youngest member recently celebrated her 11th birthday. She began working with straps when she was nine years old. The oldest member is 22. At a recent rehearsal, the room is filled with excitement and anticipa- tion as each girl waits to take her turn at the straps. Their coach and Cirque Surreal founder, Lannette Jamieson, gave the smallest athletes a boost up to the straps. Jamieson is also the group’s choreogra- pher. Megan Simmons, 11, from Port Perry has been doing aerial acrobatics for two years. After she grabbed on to the strap, she climbed farther up. Once she got a starting spin from Jamie- son, she used her own strength to continue spinning and wound one leg into the strap. Then she hung upside down and does splits, back arches and other acrobatics. When she released her grip of the straps, she is suspended only by her body’s strength and continued to do acro- batics. “These are all transitions from one flexibility skill to the next. They are just learning how to do tricks from one flexibility to another. And it all goes to music,” said Jamieson. Cirque Surreal has performed at various places in Durham Region and the GTA including Chapters book- store in Oshawa and Havana Nights. Cirque Surreal has also participated in “Dance for it,” a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Two members of Cirque Surreal are professional performers. Twenty- two year old Shelley Kenney, who was trained as a dancer, has done aerial work on cruise ships. “I’ve done the hoops and silks. It’s very difficult doing the straps. It re- quires a lot of upper body strength,” Kenney said. “It’s a special skill that not every- one has. It’s very challenging and you can be really creative and create different moves.” Twenty-year-old Kate Campbell, the other professional performer, said aerial contortionism can be painful. She said it takes a lot of arm strength and was very hard at first. She added that it is a lot of fun and she has no regrets about joining the group. She regularly performs at clubs, includ- ing places like Havana Nights and Jukebox. For one performance she wore an angel costume complete with wings. A few members of Cirque Surreal will be going on tour with Dolly Par- ton. The tour, called “The Imaginary Library,” features several top-name ice skat- ers. “She [Dolly Parton] tries to get kids to learn how to read. She’s really, really passionate about this, so this show is going to have that premise. My contortionists would be over the ice with the figure skaters,” Jamie- son. Jamieson is a retired gymnast. She recently launched a clothing line of women’s golf wear. She’s also been a choreographer since she was 16. After she retired, she turned to teaching gymnastics, trampoline and dance then branched off into acro- batics. She continues to teach core training and flexibility at the Wellness Connection in Ajax. Working with the straps came a few years later. She cre- ated the straps for a performer, one of her former students, who found acrobatics hard on her body. “Aerial acrobatics is not a typical sport that any kids would do. Kids have to be pretty mature and orga- nized,” she said. Samantha Smedley, an 11-year- old from Pickering is a provincial level gymnast and a new member of Cirque Surreal. She quickly climbed high up on the straps. “I just started training her in straps. But as you can see, as a gymnast, she finds it extremely easy. She’s already up high and already doing her routine very well with very good strength,” Ja- mieson commented. One arm and leg routine created a diamond-shaped image. Although several members of Cirque Surreal have a background in gymnastics, Jamieson said gymnas- tics training is not crucial. “It’s phenomenal exercise. It’s re- ally good to balance their strength and flexibility— that is a really great thing for any sport.” Jamieson personally interviews each girl, as well as her parents, be- fore taking them on as students and members of the group. The younger members of the group are involved in other sports activities. They said training with Cirque Surreal helps tremendously because their muscles are stronger. Smedley said aerial contortionism helps with her flexibility in gymnas- tics and strengthens her muscles. Something surreal going on in Ajax ‘It’s very difficult doing the straps. It requires a lot of upper body strength. It’s a special skill that not everyone has. It’s very challenging and you can be really creative and create different moves.’ CIRQUE SURREAL MEMBER SHELLEY KENNEY photo courtesy of Mary Cook Lucky ducks AJAX — Sandy Brown and his son, Brandon, of Manilla cleaned up in the recent Rubber Duckie RACE at the Pickering Museum Vil- lage in support of the Brougham Central Hotel Restoration Project on Sept. 30. Their duck motored down Duffins Creek, winning by four duck lengths. “We had a lot of fun with this race and hope to run it again next year,” states Pat Dunnill, PMVF chair. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ayli Kachkowski-Ford twirls above the ground during a recent Cirque Surreal practice session. The group performs aerial acrobatics. Zany Jack and the Beanstalk coming to Brougham Hall ‘Panto’ production features singing, dancing, audience participation PICKERING — Silly puns, pitfalls, pranks, and pizzazz are all coming together in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Pickering Museum Vil- lage. This Christmas tradition involves dancing, singing, rowdy audience participation and happy endings. Pantomime, or “panto” has noth- ing to do with the silent acting of miming, but is based on popular fairy tales and encourages the children in the audience to sing along and root for their favourite characters. Jack, Boo and the Giant will be with the rest of the Jack and the Beanstalk gang on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. and then again on Dec. 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and you must book in advance. The Jack and the Beanstalk panto is presented by the Backwoods Players at the Brougham Hall, 3545 Brock Rd. Tickets go on sale on Nov. 2. For ticket bookings or more infor- mation call the Pickering Museum Village at 905-683-8401. Landscaping • Home Renovation Ideas Home Décor • Furniture • Lighting • Pools and Spas & More $5 ADMISSION Val id All WEEKEND Oct . 1 9th , 20 th & 21 st @ the NEW 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa Kids Work Shop Sat. Oct. 20th 10am - 12pm Khan’s Auction Sun. 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Also on the program will be pianist Li Wan and Dr. Ho, who will sing some popular tunes. Robert has performed with the Ca- nadian Opera Company since 2002, the same year he was awarded top honours in the Quebec Musical Con- servatoire exams. The O’Neill choir is made up of 27 students who sing secular and sacred music. The choir, which has travelled to Europe and England, is conducted by Erin Collins. Wan, born in China, is gaining rec- ognition as one of Canada’s finest young musicians. He’s won prizes and competed in many piano competitions around the world. Tickets are $20 each for general seating or $150 for four premium reserved seats, a mention in the pro- gram and a tax receipt. You can pay by cheque made out to Oshawa General Hospital Founda- tion, Visa or Mastercard at Dr. Ho’s office, Durham Health Centre, 1-1101 Brock St. S., Whitby, and Lakeridge Health Oshawa gift shop. If the concert is not sold out, tick- ets may be available at the door. 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DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for someone with the following traits: ● thrives on problem solving ● loves a challenge ● persuasive communicator ● self-motivated & a motivator ● well developed people skills ● organized ● solid team contributor ● career minded ● driven to succeed This is a key position with responsibility for recruit- ing carriers, opening new areas, increasing carrier collections, quickly solving all customer concern, helping carriers to grow. We have a competitive starting salary + bonus.Cir- culation experience not necessary, we will train the right individual.Vehicle is required. Send Resume to: scamirand@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants;however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please GERRITS PROPERTY SERVICES INC. has expanded.Looking to fill the following positions for Snow Clearing & Landscape Construction/Maintenance from Durham Region to North York ●Operations Manager ● Supervisor ●Labourers ● Irrigation Technician ●Loader Operators Experience an asset, will train CHT an asset Valid Drivers Licence Wages based on experience Please fax Resume to 905-509-2180 Pickering Based Construction Company requires Accounting person with the following attributes: Competent, Computer Skills, Self Motivated, Detail Oriented, Strong Analytical Skills. Currently using QB Pro. Will upgrade to Timberline in near future. Construction Experience an asset. Please forward resume by fax to: Dalar Contracting Limited. 905 686-3212 or email info@dalardltd.com DISPATCHER Senior dispatch position available for an organized, computer literate individual with 2 years experience dispatching in an aggregate/fright forwarding environment.Benefits package included. Contact Mr.Taylor at 905-683-3200 or fax resume to 905-683-8720 or email arisshaulage@look.ca FURNITURE FINISHER required for full time position in busy shop. Experience required in stain colour matching and air assist equipment. Fax resume to 905-885-8954 Multitech Graphics Graphic Design/Digital Printing Full time position to modify and set up customer jobs, printing experience preferred. Fax resumes to: (905)430-4899 e-mail: lorne@multitechgraphics.com AZ DRIVER required for busy construction company.Local Durham Region work.Please call (905)260-0439 or (905)260- 0633 AZ DRIVER required to deliver sod from field to jobsites through- out GTA.Part time/Full time hours available ASAP.Fax 905- 263-4089 or phone (905)263- 2126 BEDWELL VAN LINES requires full-time DZ & G drivers and help- ers for corporate and residential moving.Experience in systems furniture an asset.Rate based on experience.(905)686-0002 DRIVER REQUIRED with G-li- cence full time,/part time.3 - 4 day work week (30 hrs.plus) Residential delivery.Able to lift 50 lbs.Fax resume and clean ab- stract to (905)666-2418. DZ DUMP TRUCK DRIVER re- quired.3 years experience as- phalt & excavation.Clean ab- stract a must.Call 705-786-0940 or 705-928-0795. EARN CASH DAILY,Taxi Driver, min. age 26,Part Time or Full Time.Start immediately.G Li- cense req'd.Call Bev (905)439- 1020.(Blue Line) WANTED: AZ company driver to run south and New England states.F.A.S.T.approved pre- ferred.Please call (905)697-1403 or fax with references (905)697- 9026. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.Wait staff,Door Persons, Exotic Danc- es, D.J. required immediately for busy adult entertainment club. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd, Pickering. $$ CLEANERS WANTED $$ Are you underpaid? Unappreciated? Unemployed? Rapidly Growing Home Cleaning Service has per- manent positions.Great working environment.Not suitable for stu- dents.No Commercial Work. 905-723-6242 BRICK LAYER REQUIRED, union rate, Whitby/Ajax/Pickering area.Call 647-284-0090 or 905-426-8688. $$TELEMARKETER$$ to book appointments for Advisor.Large Company.Energetic.NO SELL- ING required.Unlimited earning potential! Flexible hours.Must be Fluent in English.1-866-651- 5824 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead of Alive Fast Free To wing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 $15/HR. PART TIME Canvassing for home renovations. Training provided. Own vehicle.Call (905)686-2445 after 4pm. Ext. 305. 25 AVAILABLE Positions for Hard Working Full Time People. $20/hr.Piece work guaranteed by contract.Fun Job.Great Pay.Full Training Provided.2 Locations. Near Fairview Mall & Oshawa. Weekend Work Available for Col- lege/ University Students.905- 435-1052 30X30,We're overworked and understaffed, 30 people needed by October 30th.$400-$800 weekely.Start immediatley.Call Trinity 24/7 @ 905-421-8777. A FAST-GROWING cleaning ser- vice has an immediate need for serious staff to join our dedicated team.Part-time/Full-time posi- tions available, great pay, training provided, room for advancement opportunities.Please inquire ASAP, spaces are limited, call 905-686-5424 A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ACT LIKE A PRESIDENT Travel, dress well, Advance, & have fun. Need 8 enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals looking to earn above average income.Must be willing to work with the opposite sex. Call Jessica @ 905- 668-5544 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the Toronto Star in Ajax and Pickering. Earn $800 to $1400/mo. part-time. Call 905-427-6290 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. fax 905-239-3614 or apply online www.metris.ca *SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY* ASSISTANT SUPERINTEN- DENT couple required.Mature couple needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Please fax resume to (905) 619- 2901 between 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. ATTENTION, DO YOU HAVE 10 hours a week that you would like to make productive? Learn how to operate a mini office outlet from home earning $3,000+ per month. www.succeedfromhomebiz.com BUSY GROWING KENNEL re- quires additional part time kennel staff.Brooklin Pet Care (905)655- 4721 CLEANERS:Experienced light and heavy duty Cleaners re- quired.Days and Evenings.Call Bill @1-800-786-7559 after 5p.m. Leave Message. COUNTER HELP required, full- time, for dry cleaners, located at Taunton/Garden.Alteration ex- perience an asset but not neces- sary.7:00am-2:30, Mon-Fri. Please call 905-706-2193. CRUISE SHIP JOBS Travel The World And Get Paid $500-$3000 US/week, Free Room/Board, Endless Summer In The Caribbe- an.613-764-6209/834-4456 EARLY MORNING mall cleaner, 7 days a week, 4 hrs shifts, $11/per hr.Please fax resume to (905)848-9806, or e-mail to: hr@magicmaint.ca. EXPERIENCED VETERINARY Receptionist/Assistant required at Sheridan Veterinary Services for part-time evenings and Satur- days.$10-$12 per hour depend- ing on experience.Please drop off resume with references to 1398 Kingston Rd., Pickering. FALCON CONTRACT SERVICE Inc, is looking for General La- bours in the Durham Region $10/hr e-mail: resumes@falconcsi.com.fax: (905)720-0080. www.falconc- si.com. FAST GROWING CONSUMER Products company in Pickering requires a Junior Inventory Analyst/Clerk.Responsibilities in- clude:Product forecasting, or- dering and receiving.Item Main- tenance and Data entry.Cycle counting & inventory reconcilia- tions.Required Skills:Strong computer skills, preferably in Excel & Accpac.Ability to work in a warehouse environment to complete cycle counts is also required.Excellent communica- tion and customer service skills. Post secondary education in a related field is desirable.Send resume to Attn: IC Dept smcnaughton@on.aibn.com HIGHRISE CONDO SUPERIN- TENDENT WANTED IMMEDI- ATELY for 250 + suite condomin- ium.MUST BE EXPERIENCED. Resume and references required. Mechanical experience an asset. Salary position, plus superinten- dent suite and benefits included. Apply to File #322, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St.Oshawa, L1H-7L5.all replies will be ac- knowledged. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available.Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-W o r kAtHome.com Reference 2-107 HOUSEKEEPER.Mature de- pendable housekeeper wanted for a 3-bedroom B&B plus one permanent occupant in return for living quarters consisting of 2 large rooms, ensuite bath walk-in closet, semi-kitchen, all utilities. 905-986-5588, landfall- farm@sympatico.ca JR. WELDER-METAL Fab Shop Helper, Full-time.Ajax location. Benefits, $10/hour to start.Call Jim 416-931-2262. KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! --Ages 2+-- Wan ted for TV & Movie Jobs! No Fees! Men/ Women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same! No extras Parents call: (416) 221-3829 LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups.A car and in- ternet needed.Call Diana 866- 306-5858 MAID SERVICE Requires reliable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immed. Exp.preferred.Own transportation required. (905)686-9160. MOVING COMPANY seeking the following positions:furniture installers, experienced movers. Installation of office equipment, drivers license a plus.Call 416- 628-7295 or email hr@ksosi.com NEEDED IMMEDIATELY,Rose- bank Rd.P.S.warm, caring, nur- turing person to care for our stu- dents at lunch time.1hr.paid po- sition, 11:30-12:30.Please call (905)509-2274 NIGHTLY SECURITY required in exchange for FREE rent of site trailer and negotiable salary.Fax resume to 905-619-2145. OFFICE CLEANERS,part-time, couples preferred, 2-1/2 hours per night, Mon-Fri.401/Whites Rd.Call (416)726-3705 ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING requires full /part time technicians with good driving record and own transportation. Professional & mechanically inclined. fax 905-655-9069 or email grecon.systems@sympatico.ca ORDER TAKERS NEEDED. $25/hr avg.Full Time We Train Yo u Call 905.435.0518 PAINTERS WANTED.Minimum 3 years experience, own trans- portation required.Call 905-440- 4434 leave message. PROFESSIONAL salesperson needed for business-to-business sales for Pickering firm.Previous sales experience an asset.Ex- cellent commission rates. email c areers@ b l a ckta lonsolu t i o ns. com. RECEPTIONIST needed for an adult massage spa in Pickering. Good pay.Please call 416-566- 2729. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired.Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided.Suits young retirees.Regular part-time hours in Durham Region.Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SHOPPERS DRUG MART in Whitby hiring Po st Office clerks. Please, fax resumes to: 905-665- 5997 TELEMARKETING Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred.$10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 305 after 4pm. TRAVEL AGENTS!growing full- service travel agency, looking for Full and Part time travel agents. Experienced agents or travel school graduates may apply. Send resume to Sarah@durhamtravel.ca. WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N.#206 Whitby. EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for full time position. Also Part time for evening hours. Call 905-723-5090 FULL OR PART time stylists, with own cliental preferred for busy upscale salon in N.Whitby area.Please contact Christie at 905-655-0466 HAIR STYLIST NEEDED, part time.Relaxed working atmos- phere.Flexible hours.Please call (905)655-4201. HAIRSTLYIST FULL -TIME, Must be mature and dependable. Tuesday to Friday, 9-6, Saturday, 8:30-5 No evenings. Guaranteed wages.Also, Massage Therapy Instructor. (905)725-8710. ARE YOU A (semi)retired mill- wright looking for casual mainte- nance work in the GTA? Call 613- 354-5577 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE advis- er/Front Desk Personnel.Duties include:answering phones, job pricing and invoicing.Call Dave or Lisa, 905-623-4286 for ap- pointment. BRICKLAYERS & LABOURERS required.Call (905) 436-8278 CARPENTER with 10 years insurance restoration experience and carpenters helpers. Must have own tools and transportation. (905)686-5854 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE 2-5 years apprenticeship.Commer- cial exp required.Must have own vehicle.Please fax resume to 905-655-3450 EXPERIENCED WEB PRESS Operator (Cold Set) 15 units with 2 folders Ventura (Goss Commu- nity) 2 shift operation located in the town of Grimsby.May be will- ing to assist with moving expens- es for the right person.E-mail to: mikem@canwebprinting.com FITTER REQUIRED for large CWB certified custom steel fabri- cation shop.Must be able to read and interpret drawings, fit and tack together steel fabrications. Minimum of ten years experi- ence required in similar posi- tion.Excellent wages and benefits offered.Send resume to info@drsteelfab.com or fax to 905-831-1477, attn:Human Re- sources. MISC. METAL FABRICATION shop requires a draft person/auto cad technician.Applicant must have good knowledge of building construction and metal fabrication practices.Please e-mail resume to:diane@rcosteel.com. Rapid Reproductions requires Graphic Designer PC/MAC and Customer service experience Afternoons M-F Fax 905-571-2126 ROOFERS AND LABOURERS wanted, drivers license an asset. Own hand tools. Work in Durham Region.Call Travis (905)261-7025. SERVICE PLUMBER Part Time needed for over time.Call be- tween 9-4:30 @ 905-576-7055 SHEET METAL APPRENTICES. required.ALSO REQUIRED: SERVICE/MAINTENANCE per- son for industrial maintenance on Dust collectors, Exhaust fans and blowers.GTA area.Must have Drivers license.Fax: 905-438- 1721. TROW ASSOCIATES has imme- diate openings for Junior/Interme- diate Building Science Engineers to join its accomplished team in the Whitby/Oshawa area. Please visit www.trow.com and navigate to careers corner for a full position description.Email resume with covering letter to sarah.skinner@trow.com WOOD DECK INSTALLERS wanted for the GTA.Steady work, start immediately.Experi- ence, truck and tools required. Call Steve (905)427-0772. BILINGUAL RECEPTIONIST needed for busy Pickering office. Benefits.Room for advancement. $14/hr to start.Fax resume in confidence to (905)426-2053. CLERICAL/RECEPTION position available in Pickering Corporate Centre.Experience necessary. Position Full/time.Fax resume to: 905-420-7350. OFFICE MANAGER for The Ca- nadian Afghan Council (CAC) A Non-for-profit and charity or- ganization.Applicants must pos- sess:An M.A. degree, Excellent managerial, organizational & planning skills, Strong bi-lingual reading & writing comprehension of English & Dari (Persian) Back- ground in journalism & editorial knowledge in print media.Fax Resumes to: Attn:President (905) 837 - 1849 RECEPTION/GRAPHICS person needed for Pickering office.Must be well organized and proficient in MS Word programs and proper English writing skills .Quark Exp. asset.Fax resume: 905-509-6823 or email: tobrien@salesfactor.ca RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNTS Receivable Clerk required full- time, for busy Ajax based compa- ny.Must be proficient in Windows with general office experience. Knowledge of AccPac an asset. Competitive wages and compre- hensive benefits package.Email resume to resumes@dwightcrane.com sales help & agents EXPERIENCED SALES PER- SON required for Durham Auto Sales.Please send resume:Attn: Dennis Kean, 905-666-1901 or call 905-666-3663 for appoint- ment FITNESS DEPOT, Pickering and Markham locations are hiring in- dividuals who enjoy creating client relationships, and sharing benefits of healthy lifestyles.Fit- ness or sales background would make you an ideal candidate.Fax resume to Jason 416-849-0205. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 17, 2007, PAGE B5 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Automotive Technical Consultant + Certified Automotive Technician We invite you to bring your talent and seasoned expertise to a new level. In this role, you will join our team of automotive technology professionals in our progressive office environment where you will troubleshoot and diagnose auto repairs via telephone in a consulting relationship with dealership technicians in need of your assistance. If you have a valid Class A automotive technician’s licence combined with 5 to 10 years of practical dealership repair experience, we would love to hear from you! Preference will be given to technicians with strong experience in the areas of Body Electrical and Driveability within the dealership environment. This is a permanent position located in Oshawa, offering excellent benefits, a salary competitive with the automotive industry, and a modern, friendly culture focused on our employees. We invite you to apply online at www.minacs.com referring to Job #542337 in our ‘Current Opportunities’ section or send in your resume by fax at:(416) 380-3825. We thank all who apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. minacs.com Explore where your automotive car eer can take you! AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SUPERVISOR Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a Service Supervisor with good people skills and knowledge of the sales process. Will work under the Service Manager. Import experience preferred. Send resume by email to: service@honda1.com or apply with resume and references to: 300 Thickson Road South, Whitby or fax to:905-666-4571 Village Chrysler is looking for EXPERIENCED SALES REP We offer: •Excellent pay plan 35% plus F&I •Demo or car allowance •Fresh Inventory •Over 150 used cars •Lots of advertising •Lots of spiffs/open floor •Lots of traffic & sales calls •New facility •Potential to earn big $$ Become part of our winning team!! For private and confidential interview call & ask for Nick Kobzar @ (905) 683-5358 or email: nick@villagechrysler.ca SLEEP LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS REQUIRED The Oshawa-Durham Sleep Laboratory invites applications from qualified individuals for employment as a Polysomnographic Technologist at our Sleep Laboratory in Oshawa. Ap- plicants must be registered in a relevant discipline such as polysomnographic technology (RPSGT), respiratory therapy (RRT), nursing (RN), EEG technology, pulmonary function technology or have a degree in life sciences. Apply in confidence to: Dr. M.J. Moffat, Medical Director Oshawa-Durham Sleep Laboratory 292 King Street West Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2J9 We are seeking RPN's and RN's to work in the Durham Region area as well as seeking PSW's to work in the Scarborough area. Please submit your resume to: Attention: Diane Moore, Area Director Email:oshawa@bayshore.ca Fax:905.433.5008/1-877-433-5007 Address: 1 Mary St. N. Unit C, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7W8 CURRENTLY HIRING FOR NEW LOCATION IN AJAX, Full time positions with benefits and part time positions available. Apply at Subway, H ardwood/Bayly, Monday to Friday,8:00am-5:00pm. Or e-mail resume to: larrybaker@rogers.com 905-426-1303 PART TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Whitby. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & Science at a high school level. Computer skills a must. ONTARIO TEACHING CERTIFICATE A MUST. Please call Rosana or Vanessa 905-420-9930 sales help & agents sales help & agents LICENSED SALES PERSON required Busy used vehicle dealership. Davey Auto Sales. Call Ray (905)720-2277 PICKERING COLOR YOUR World, P/T, F/T sales associate needed.Mature with excellent customer service.Knowledge of paints, colors, decorating an as- set.Resume fax:905-420-2549 or drop off at our location. TELEPHONE SALES, FULL- TIME/Part-time. Days, evenings, weekends, must have great peo- ple skills and telephone manners. Must know the city well, some dispatch required. Call Giorgio, 905-428-0950 sales help & agents sales help & agents SALES & MARKETING Assistant - Entry Level. Established Food Processor in rapid growth mode in Pickering seeking a passionate and creative individual.Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi task, self-motivated team player with strong verbal and written communications skills.Sales and marketing expe- rience - preferably in the food in- dustry. Proficiency in Word, Ex- cel, PhotoShop, Power Point. Please submit resume to:Fax (905) 839-7217. DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL II must have a least 3 years experi- ence.3 - 4 days per week.Hours are 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.Fax Re- sumes to (905)831-5975 DENTAL OFFICE in Bowmanville has positions available for Dental Receptionist and Hygienist.Must have great personality and MIN 2 Years DENTA L Experience. Email CV to: Bowmanvilledental@gmail.com DISPENSARY ASSISTANT, full time/part time position available for Experienced Dispensary As- sistant in South Pickering. NEXXSYS System.Fax resume to 905-839-1433. HOMEWELL SENIOR CARE is hiring Personal Support Workers and Companions. Part-time, Full time and Live-in positions. Automobile an asset. Fax (905)426-2139, E-mail: homewell.pickering@gmail.com LIFE UNDERWRITING Consult- ing Company recruiting for Tele Interviewer positions.Respon- sibilities: to obtain insurance applicants confidential medical history;flexibility with working hours to accommodate all time zones (some shift work neces- sary).Required Qualifications: Excellent telephone and inter- viewing skills;excellent command of English language;extensive knowledge of medical and phar- maceutical terms;excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology;excellent spelling and grammar skills;good computer and keyboarding skills;ability to interview clients and input data onto the computer at same time; extremely well organized and ability to multi task;proven ability to work independently.Require- ments:RN’s, RPN’s, Nursing Stu- dents minimum 2nd year, RMT background, Kinesiology back- ground.Send resume to: ali- son.abbott@bwunderwriting.com or mail to VP Operations, BW Un- derwriting Services Inc., 1020 Brock Street South, Suite 2005, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3H2. MEDICAL RESEARCH coordina- tor.5 year experience, RN pre- ferred.Must have Phlebotomy, and EKG, GCP knowledge.Fax (905)725-2348 or cdwall@magma.ca. PART TIME RECEPTIONISTS required for busy medical clinic. Experience and or education preferred. Apply to:Linda Keating, c/o Glazier Medical Centre,11 Gibb St., Oshawa, ON, L1H 2J9. Fax 905-725-3110. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN,and part time cashier required, for Whitby Pharmacy.Nexxsys expe- rience an assist. E-mail resume to 820089@myadbox.com. PHYSIO THERAPIST P/T Physio required for busy multi-discipli- nary clinic in Ajax.New grads welcome. Please fax resume to 905-426-2731 RN REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY to join our Oral Surgery team, in Ajax. OR, Emerge, or ICU experi- ence preferred. Part time, no weekends. Please call.(905)619- 0464. THE WING SHACK is looking for experienced Managers, Servers, Bar Tenders & Cooks. Call Dave, (Whitby) (905)665-6007 or Lisa (Ajax) (905)426-3339 XENO'S BISTRO,Experienced server/bartender needed.Must be able to work weekends. Apply with resume, 250 Bayly St. W. Ajax, Ontario.905-231-0257. ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, (905)668-1800 Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage 35 MINS EAST of Toronto ~ lake- side living!! Approx 1500 sq.ft.3 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, fully land- scaped front & back, additional features include: hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, pot lights, en- suite, walk-in closet, 2nd floor laundry $269,900. Call 705.761.2757 or 416.238.9549 Port of Newcastle ~ PRIVATE SALE view more pictures at www.networkconsulting.ca/ rosemeadow BOWMANVILLE,1 Barlow Ct, OPEN HOUSE,Sat. Oct 20th & Sun Oct.21st, 12-3 p.m.3-bdrm all brick link house, 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a. 10- ftx10-ft deck, $215,900. (905)697-8460 BROOKLIN 3 bedroom brick house, 2+1 Baths, 9 ft ceilings, ceramics, upgrades, Open House:Sun, Oct.21st 1-4pm. Asking 297 k 905-655-9058 Government of Canada is offering assistance with up to $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-888-599-0098, ID# 7767 (Free recorded message) Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905)668-1800 Each office independently owned and operated HOME SELLERS- Find out what the home down the street sold for.Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message. 1-800- 845-2842 ID# 1041 Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd. JR.EXECUTIVE HOME in Oak Meadows, Ajax. Approx. 2100sq.ft.Modern, immaculate with many upgrades.For more info visit www.bytheowner.com, or call (905)686-2900 MOVING! 190K TAKES ALL, Oshawa,3-bdrm Cape Cod style on mature treed lot. One bdrm base. apt. with separate en- trance.Large inground pool.3- car tandem garage, paved drive. INC. all appl. and 2000 Ford Ex- plorer A1-shape. Call 519- 208-8169 or 519-588-9663 AJAX, COZY & NEW! 2 BED- ROOM TOWNHOME+DEN. 401/Harwood/Bayly. 5 applianc- es, central air/heat.Visit www.bytheowner.com/62491 for new details. Price negotiable! 905-839-4445, 416-804-7399. NEWLY RENOVATED HOME,7 acres, 2-bdrms new bathroom, finished basement, barn w/5 stalls, ample storage, 4 pad- docks. minutes from Black- stock/Pontypool/Port Perry & Ganaraska Rec trails. $1300/mo+utilities.905-436-6312 THE ULTIMATE PROPERTY, great investment! Enchanting swiss chalet style house (four seasons).In a very private, 15 acre pine forest plantation with fish pond, fresh creek.5 minutes to all amenities.3 bedroom, walk-in basement.Near King- ston.Land o-lakes.$295,000. (613) 379-2079. Please Visit: www.bestrealunique.com FOR SALE, INDUSTRIAL build- ing.20,000 square feet on 2.5 acres. Outside storage/auto us- es. Call R.Reid, Sales Repre- sentative, Royal LePage, Y.C.R. 416-409-6462. INDUSTRIAL BAYS - Near Oshawa Centre.High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining.Month-to-month con- sidered. Outside metal storage container available. Call 905-576- 2982 or 905-626-6619. INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE, 1250 sq. feet industrial in South Oshawa.85 cents a sq. foot monthly. Call 905-839-9104. OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1937sq.ft., $4.50/sq.ft. net. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. SOUTH OSHAWA,Industrial unit for rent. Approx 800sq.ft. with overhead garage door and park- ing.For more information call (905)579-1840 or (905)434-5494 1000 SQ.FT top and bottom, of- fice or retail, ground floor in small plaza.Sinclair/Runmedy/Keel area Toronto.(416)880-9860 1000SQ.FT.PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OR RETAIL.Ground floor in small plaza.Large signage, Front and rear door access. Plenty of parking. Simcoe St.N./Beatrice, Oshawa, $1200/month + utilities. (905)767-8777 WHITBY OFFICE SPACE(S)for rent.Newly renovated. Ample parking.Minutes from 401 and GO Station. Call (905)430-6268. JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work.Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs:372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 M&M MEAT SHOPS FRAN- CHISE OPPORTUNITY Seminar Tues. October 23, 2007 from 7-9pm Scarborough, Ontario Be- come part of our award-winning franchise team!! We are currently seeking franchisees for existing store opportunities in the GTA in- cluding Pickering, Scarborough and Thornhill.Register early, space is limited. call Marianne at 1-800-461-0171 Ext.395 www.mmmeatshops.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%.No income, bad credit OK! ONTA RIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 APPROVED!!Easy 1st, 2nd, re- finance, 100% financing(oac), bad credit, self-employed. Stephanie uMax Mortgages 416- 744-8880 or 1-800-205-9227. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%.From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available.Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty.For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates.No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay.Save money.No obli- gation.No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment in Ajax.Newly renovated. $800+utilities.905-426-5214. ** 2 BDRM** Beautiful Newly decorated suites in a superbly maintained building. Providing refined adult lifestyle accommodations in a good Oshawa neighbourhood.Nov. 1 st $895/mo inclusive. First month's waived. Last month's required 905-439-8893 905-448-0390 1 BEDROOM APTS,Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail.Nov./Dec. 1st. First/last, references.Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 & 2-BDRM APTS.,$785 & $924 inclusive.3-BDRM TOWN- HOMES, $1038/mo + gas & hy- dro. All include cable. Avail.Nov. 1st.Northview Meadow Co-Op- erative Homes, Oshawa (905)721-8370 1 BDRM.BASEMENT APT., OSHAWA - Large windows, separate entrance, new paint/ carpet. 1 parking.$700 all incl. Avail. immediately.No smoking/ pets.First/last, references. Call 905-424-3063. 1 BEDROOM WALK-OUT base- ment apartment in Ajax at Har- wood/Kingston. Amenities.Sep- arate entrance. Parking.No pets/smoking.$750/month inclu- sive.Negotiable with situation. Available.647-409-3690. 1 LARGE BEDROOM BASE- MENT apt.S.Ajax (Westney Rd./Lake Driveway).Separate entrance. Parking.Laundry fa- cilities.Near amenities.$750. No pets/smoking.References. Available now.905-922-8675. 1&2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint.Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Call (905)725-2642, af- ter 5pm. 1-BEDROOM APT,excellent building, 101 Kathleen St., Whit- by.Fully furnished and equipped including utilities and parking. Available Dec 1/07-March 31/08 (flexible).Keith (905)259-1924 1-BEDROOM basement appt, Oshawa.Newly renovated, sep- arate entrance, access to laun- dry, close to transit and all amenities.$675/month including utilities. Call Dan 289-688-7669. 1-BEDROOM south Oshawa, bal- cony, near 401, No pets/smoking. $750 + hydro.Nov 1st. Call 905- 571-6327 after 6pm. 2 - TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, fridge, stove, $951 inclusive each.Nov. lst and 15th. Call (905) 430-6511. 2 BEDROOM Walkout bsmt. apt. 1 parking space. All inclusive. Near amenities.4 bedrooms for rent.3 washrooms.Living/family. Avail. immediately.No laundry, no smoking/pets.705-437-4813, 905-427-6622. 2-BEDROOM APT,$750+ hydro. Available immediately, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's & Retiree's Discounts 905-728-4993 ADELAIDE/THORNTON, bright 2-bedroom upper-level apt in house. Private drive, walkout deck, Excellent neighbourhood, extra clean, appliances, laundry, $1275/inclusive. Available Dec 1st.No smoking/pets.(905)706- 2200. ADULT LIFESTYLE Oshawa Centre.Quiet smaller bldg, nice clean 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, $770-$825 includes heat, fridge, stove, parking, laundry.(905)723- 0393 AJAX 2-BEDROOM basement apartment.Recently renovated, furnace/AC, appliances, pets ok, non-smoking. references/credit check required.$800/month + 40% utilities.(604)609-9948. AJAX NORTH,1 bedroom walk- out., above level, lots of windows. Suit professional couple or single. No pets/smoking.$900-inclusive. November 15th or December 1st. 905-477-5200, 416-910-3198, Fred Waithe AJAX, COUNTRY SETTING, overlooks spring-fed pond, 1-bed- room, ensuite. Easy access to 401/407.Near all amenities. $700/mo inclusive.Single profes- sional preferred, non-smoker/no pets.(905)428-7407. AJAX, HARWOOD 1-bedroom basement in luxury home, approx 1000 sq.ft. Ample kitchen cup- boards, 5pc bath, private en- trance, near amenities.No pets/smoking, $800.(905)427- 4466 AJAX, HWY.2/RITCHIE,near school. Amenities. One bedroom basement apt.Large eat-in kitch- en.November 1st. Appliances, laundry, parking, sep. entrance, all inclusive, 905-683-7717, 416- 618-5950. AJAX, WESTNEY/401, Newly renovated 1 bedroom bachelor apt. for rent. Parking, laundry fa- cilities.No pets/smoking.$695 with references. Available imme- diately.905-426-7621. AJAX-401/WESTNEY.Legal 1- bedroom basement apt., sep. en- trance, living/dining area, kitchen, washroom, parking, cable, util. in- cluded.$650/mo. Available im- mediately.First/last, credit- check.Non-smoking/pets. (905)683-6475 or leave message 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview.Near Hospital.No pets.(905)579-9439. BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM main floor bungalow, Newcastle. 1,100sq.ft. hardwood, newly painted, clean, huge yard, wash- er/dryer hookup, parking.Quiet community.401 access. Decem- ber.$1,250/month inclusive James 416-884-5691 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED SPACIOUS 3-bedroom between the tranquility of lake/conven- ience of downtown Pickering. Walk to GO. Ensuite, laundry, un- derground parking, tall ceilings, crown moulding.$1350/inclusive. 416-371-5210. BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday.(905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE 2 BDRMS, clean, spacious apartment, $950/mo including utilities. First/last.No pets. Available December 1st. Call Masood at 905-987-3683. BOWMANVILLE,one-bedroom, walkout basement of new execu- tive home.Suits single working, non-smoker, no pets.$950/mo in- cludes appliances/cable/laundry & utilities. first/last/references. Nov. 1.905-623-3230 BROCK RD/HWY #2, bright, spa- cious, walk-out, 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. Available imme- diately.Separate entrance, 4- bath, washer, 1-parking, new flooring.No smoking/pets. $950/month.(905)686-4037. CENTRAL OSHAWA,Near Oshawa Centre. 1-bdrm $675/mo+ hydro.3-bdrm $1000/mo+ hydro.3-bdrm house $1000/mo + utilites. Avail imme- diately. Call (905)728-7361 CHURCH/ROSSLAND, BRIGHT, 2 bedroom+den basement apart- ment.$950/month, utilities in- cluded.Separate entrance. Own washer/dryer, parking space. Dine-in kitchen. Tub.No pets/smoking.Luisa 647-294- 2805. COURTICE,new 2-bedroom apt, very spacious & bright. Applianc- es, dishwasher, laundry. Ample storage & parking.Large lot.No pets.$960 inclusive. Call (905)438-9200 GREAT OSHAWA LOCATION. Near Hospital. clean, large 1- bedroom apt., available Novem- ber 1st. Parking & utilities includ- ed.No pets.$720/month. (905)767-8418 HUGE,bright, clean 1 bedroom basement apt. laundry, separate entrance, Altona/Hwy #2, $750 inclusive.416-830-6855 KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation.Utilities, parking included. 1-bedroom, from $830, available immediately, 2-bedroom apts from $930, available Dec 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. LARGE renovated 1-bdrm, upper duplex, Separate entrance, fridge/stove, new carpet, paint, etc.Near bus, parking. C/air, sat- ellite.No smoking/pets.$850 incl. first/last, Debbie 905-721-7519 NORTH Oshawa 1 & 2 bed- rooms, Dec 1st. Clean, family building.Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH PICKERING,Beautiful bright walk-out bachelor apart- ment-style room, 600-sq ft, 10 acres of land, parking, all inclu- sive $650/mo. Available immedi- ately. Paul (416)527-3858 (cell) NORTH WHITBY - brand new 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Available imme- diately.$1,575 per mo. plus utilities. Call Paul 905-260-0461. NORTH WHITBY legal basement apt, 2 bedrooms, shared laundry, large fenced yard, parking for 2. $1000/mo + percentage of utilities. Avail immediately. (905)666-5239 OSHAWA 2 BEDROOM,im- maculate, laundry, $900/month, inclusive.First/last, no dogs, available Nov 1st.See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - King/Townline.NEW 1 bed. apt, main floor, freshly painted, clean, access to back- yard.$750. all inclusive. Available Nov-1st No pets.905-720-4505 or 1-951-870-9525. OSHAWA 1-BDRM bsmt apt. Wilson/Bond area, clean, full-size kitchen, livingroom, bedroom, 4pc bathroom, $700 all inclusive, no smoking/pets. first/last, $700 all inclusive, 905-432-1099. OSHAWA 45 Colborne 2-bed- room, $800/inclusive.945 SIM- COE ST.N., 2-bedroom $795 inclusive. 1-bedroom $750 inclu- sive.949 SIMCOE ST.N.1-bed- room $750. All available Nov 1st.No pets.905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs.905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor.2-bedroom $770+ hydro.First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA Olive/Ritson near bus & school. 1 bedroom basement apt, $600/mo includes utilities. Available immediately. Absolutely No smoking, no pets. Call (905)576-3924 OSHAWA TOWNHOUSE,2-bed- room end-unit, cable, parking in- cluded.Large kitchen, fenced yard, no last required. Pets ok. Same price as apartments $775+ utilities.(905)432-7543, (905)809-7543 OSHAWA,2 BEDROOM town- house, main floor fridge, stove garage parking, $925 mo. plus heat.No pets, first & last. avail. Dec. 1, (905)433-0385. OSHAWA,3 bedroom, available Immediately. 1 parking, laundry, Near Central Park Blvd and Bond St. E.$1100+ 50% Oil. Call Da- vid, (705)522-8990 or Saturday: cell (705)665-0131. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm.Senior lifestyle bldg.Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity.Near hospital, bus stop. Avail.Nov/Dec. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, FALL SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor, senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units.New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity.Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Nov/Dec. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, FALL SPECIAL!Un- der new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg.Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, SPACIOUS 3-BDRM lowel level, parking, backyard, a/c, laundry. Close to GM/401. $945/mo+ 1/2 utilities.No smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediately. Call 905-261-0771or 905-434-0533 OSHAWA–BEAUTIFUL spacious 2-bedroom bright bsmt apt. Walkout to big yard, new carpet, freshly painted, big windows, quiet street, close to schools & park.$850/mo includes utilities. Call 416-818-7204 or 416-409- 3557. PICKERING 2 BEDROOM apart- ment in duplex for rent. Approx. 850 sq.ft. with kitchen, large living & dining rooms, storage space, forced air furnace.North Picker- ing location with 2.8 acre shared lot.Hydro, water, and heat includ- ed. Open tender-minimum rent, asking $900/mth. Available ASAP. Contact Mike at 905-472- 7300 x.222. PICKERING ALTONA/FINCH 1 bedroom basement, semi-fur- nished in townhouse.Share laun- dry. Parking, cable, phone, inter- net included.Single working per- son preferred.No pets/smoking, $600/inclusive. lst month only, no lease. Immediate.(905)509- 9607, Cell (416)726-2197. PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. available Immediately/November. $850.905-619-6822 or 416- 520-7388. PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks large 3-BDRM.Walk-out basement apt.2 washrooms, kitchen, laundry.Stove/fridge, washer/dryer.2 parking.Near schools, bus, shopping.Non- smoker, no pets. Excellent for double occupancy.$1050/mo., heat/hydro/cable included. First/last.November 1st.416- 302-4573 PICKERING, LIVERPOOL & FINCH,basement bachelor apart- ment, renovated, separate en- trance, no smoking/pets, near amenities, $750/all inclusive. Avaialbe now.905-839-0198, 8:30a-9:30p. PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAY- LY , large one bedroom basement apartment.Separate entrance, shared laundry, non smoker. $750/month, all inclusive, Available Nov 1st. Call (905)839- 4399. PICKERING,NEWLY R ENO 1 BDRM BSMNT APT, bright and clean. Private entrance, A/C, laundry, utilities incl. Walt to GO and lake.No smoking/pets.Nov 1st.$795/mo.905-831-6445 PICKERING/WHITES RD, spa- cious 1 bedroom apartment, with- in walking distance of major amenities, utilities included, laun- dry onsite, and parking available. $775/month. Call (905)999-0255 or (416)346-8982 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town.Large 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Security Video.No dogs. Call 905-985-0748. REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Dec /07 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) RITSON/ADELAIDE- main floor apt., 2-bedroom, two baths plus basement $1175. 1-bedroom main floor apt., $775. 1-bdrm basement apt $675.Utilities in- cluded. Call (905)448-3530 SENIORS WELCOMED BOND ST. E. available immediately/ Nov 15th. 1-bedroom, clean, bright. Close to shopping/bus.Laundry on site, safe neighborhood. Ask- ing $680 respectively. Call (905)438-0558. STOP! BEFORE YOU call a landlord, call a Mortgage Broker. You may qualify for a mortgage that costs the same amount as the rent you are about to pay! Bad Credit? No Down Payment? No problem. Call Jason MacDer- mid at 905-655-9304 today! Mortgage Intelligence, a GMAC Company. www.primerates.ca WALK TO GO,Tim Horton's, shopping, "waterfront" bus at door.Minutes to 401. Brock St./Victoria St.Newly renovated, large bright 2-bdrm w/separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, new laundry facilities, no pets/smok- ing, $850.416-238-4775. WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY,large bright 2-bdrm w/balcony.New carpet, freshly painted, avail. immediately.7-unit bldg. Excellent condition, parking, near GO/downtown/amenities.No smoking/pets.(416)498-4770 or (416)577-8963. WHITBY, DOWNTOWN 1-bed- room apt, 9-foot ceilings. Clean, quiet bldg located on tree-lined street. Close to 401/GO. Par king and laundry available. $730/month.Nov 1.(905)665- 5386. WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 and 2 bedroom apts all hardwood floors, $795 / $825 month, first/last, references. Available Nov 1st./Dec lst. Call (905)430- 8327. AJAX, HWY.2/WESTNEY RD. spacious condo, excellent condi- tion, 4th floor. 5-appliances, 2-parking, locker, pool, gym, large balcony, 2-bdrms, 2-bath- rooms, Avail. immediately. $1350. Call 905-683-6674. BRAND NEW CONDO,Port of Newcastle for rent.2-bdrms, ce- ramic floors, 6-appliances, c/a. Picturesque view and close to waterfront, bike trails & marina. (905)983-6215 PORT OF NEWCASTLE, new 2 bedroom condo. 5-appliances, hardwood floor.Lake view balco- ny. Available immediately. Please call Eric (905)773-8380 or (416)317-8380. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities.3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly.$38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM,near O.C., park, transit.Stevenson/Adelaide.New fridge, newer stove, washer, dry- er.House rebuilt in past 5yrs. Nice area for retired couple. $950+ utilities.(905)571-6697 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, finished basement, Near Oshawa Town Center, walkout to backyard, 2 car parking. Available November 1st. Call (905)665-4609 4 BEDROOMS, Courtice, at- tached garage and detached 2- car garage, unfinished basement, 1 bathroom.$1375 plus utilities. First/last Days:(705)277-3381, evenings (905)434-6665 4-BEDROOM,2-storey detached, main/upper level, 401/Westney. Fireplace, 2.5 baths, c/air, laun- dry, garage, 2 parking, $1600/month including utilities. First/last, references.No smok- ing/pets. Immediate.(905)984- 4198 A RENT TO OWN, 3 + 1 bed- room bungalow, 2 bathrooms, fin- ished basement, 4-appliances, new kitchen, hot tub, nice area of Oshawa, $1550/month, (705)722- 2145. ADELAIDE/CENTRE, Oshawa Newly renovated large 3-bed- room, main floor, $1050/month plus utilities, Available Nov 1st, Sep. entrances, air, parking, laun- dry. All appliances included. (289)232-3676. AJAX,401/Salem/Bayly area. Renovated, freshly painted de- tached 3-bdrm bunglow with fin- ished recroom.First/last, $1275/mo+ utilities.NO SMOK- ING/PETS.(416)738-1499 ATTRACTIVE 3+1-BEDROOM bungalow, Whitby. Walking dis- tance to main street, amenities. Finished basement, 4 new appli- ances.No pets/smoking.Nov 1st. $1500+ utilities.References/cred- it check.(905)294-0742 BOWMANVILLE BEAUTY! 7 years young. Exceptionally clean, 3 bedroom.Great neigh- borhood. Waverly/Longsworth. Ceramic tiles/carpet.New appli- ances.More! Executive couple preferred.$1500. Dec 1st.905- 999-9371. BOWMANVILLE freshly renovat- ed 3-bedroom house. Wide pine- plank floors, oil-fired radiant heat, upstairs laundry, new win- dows/roof/paint.$1250+utilities. Avail immediately.No pets.Ref- erences. Call Jeff (905)623-7250 CENTRALLY LOCATED in Oshawa, 3 bedrooms, large yard, new gas furnace, no pets. Available immediately.$950 plus utilities.First/Last required. Day- time:905-728-9380, After 4:30: 905-260-9900 CUTE 4-BEDROOM home for rent in Oshawa. Available Dec. 1st. close to 401 and O.C. $1100+utilities. Please call (905)620-0044, ask for Jamie DETACHED 3 BDRM $1057 Own - $0 Down.Not rent but own this gorgeous 1-1/2 storey, all ap- pliances, new carpet. Immediate possession. Why Rent? Require good credit and income of $40,000+. Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep., Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT, Garden Hill. Available Immedi- ately.7-bedrooms, 5-bathrooms, 2-living rooms. Ideal for a large family or multiple people. Garage, large yard, 1/2 hour to Oshawa, north of Port Hope. $2,400 all inclusive except 1/3 oil heat for 3 winter months.Serious inquiries only.905-242-6776. GRANDVIEW SOUTH AREA,3- bedroom semi, attached garage, fenced yard.$1100+ utilities, available November 1st.No pets. Call 905-924-3685. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY, LOVELY new detached 3 bed- room house in Ajax (Ross- land/Audley).Garage. 5 appli- ances on main floor.Separate entrance to finished basement. $1300. Basement with own appli- ances. Close to transit/hospital. $750.No smoking.References. 905-686-3627. LARGE 3-BEDROOM HOME in Ajax with fireplace.Huge eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, and family room. Only $625 bi- weekly + 70% utilities. Also, 2- bedroom walk-out basement apartment in Ajax.$375 bi-weekly + 30% utilities. Call 416-298- 8200, Randy Rodney. LOVELY DETACHED Whitby family home (Brock/Rossland) 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, attached garage, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets.$1500+ utilities.November 1st.647-292- 5435. OSHAWA - NEW, LARGE 3 bdrm. bungalow, main floor. Air conditioned, all utilities incl: gas/heat/hydro, cable, laundry & parking. Close to OC & bus. First/last. Call 905-441-0724. OSHAWA NW 2+1 bedroom brick bungalow.2 bathrooms, fin- ished recroom, covered walkout deck, large fenced yard, best neighbourhood $1150+utilities. No smoking/pets.(416)704-4570 OSHAWA, GRANDVIEW AREA, 3-bedroom main floor, parking, shared laundry, separate en- trance, close to 401, and all amenities.$1000/month, plus utilities.(905)665-6227. OSHAWA.MODERN 3 bedroom detached house.Simcoe/Taun- ton.Furnished or unfurnished, finished basement Wooden floors. Pleasant subdivision, backing onto greenbelt. $1300/month +util.416-283-8195 rontmmoore@rogers.com PICKERING 3-BEDROOM de- tached, eat-in kitchen, 4 applianc- es, walkout to deck off livingroom, single garage plus 1/car drive. $1100 plus utilities, Nov 1st.No smoking/pets.(905)683-9629 PICKERING NORTH, Hwy # 7/Salem Rd.Unique two story loft on country estate. Two bed- rooms, plus den.$1275/month, including utilities.No smoking. Available now! (905)649-6534. PICKERING Whites/Bayly large 1 bdrm basement apt.Fully reno- vated.Near all amenities plus beach.Laundry, parking, $750 in- clusive Avail Nov 1.905-509- 2335, cell 905-903-2335 PORT PERRY BUNGALOW, available mid-November.2+1 bedroom/den main floor, 2bed- room + rec room lower level. Walking to all amenities. $1600/mo.+utilities. Call Mark 905-439-2521. RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today.Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Simcoe N, Colborne E) 905-434-3972 Taunton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 OPEN HOUSE - DAILY 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. CHILD CARE SPACES AVAILABLE Durham Professional Home Day Care •Family atmosphere •Individual attention •Care close to home •Licensed under Day Nurseries Act Call 905-509-1207 or www.durhamchildcare.org WHITBY,3 bedroom on quiet Street.Near schools, GO Station, 401.$1100 plus heat and hydro. Nov.1 Call 289-688-0671, (leave message) or call (902)425-4604 WHITBY,3-BEDROOM main floor, $1450/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry.No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools.References required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY,4 bedroom house, Rossland/Thickson area. Close to school and shopping. Available December 1st. Call Shane, (905)839-2929. 1A AJAX,newer area,3 bed- room Free Hold townhouse.9 ft. Ceilings (main floor).5 applianc- es.Near amenities & lake. $1350+ utilities.(905)433-0443. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, $975/month plus gas and electric. First/last.Gas fireplace. North end of Oshawa. Available November.(905)448-9095 3-BEDROOM,central Oshawa, great condition, appliances, rec- room, $1275/month, first/last, utilities included, available Dec 1st. Call Martin or Regny (905)728-1420. AJAX, Harwood, N. of Hwy.#2.1 bedroom basement apt. Includes utilities, cable. laundry Available now.$750 Non-smoker. 416-347-0047 or 905-239-3336 WHITBY - ROSSLAND/BROCK. 3 bedroom townhouse, applianc- es, back yard, garage.Near schools, no pets.$1200/month plus utilities.First/last. Call (905)686-7086 WHITBY Open house 4 renters. Saturday 2-4pm Brock/Rossland. New 2-bdrm condo townhouse. $1200+ utilities.Minutes to 401/GO, shopping/rec centre, in- suite laundry, underground park- ing. 1-877-828-3373 WHITBY TOWNHOUSE 3-bed- rooms, 2-bathrooms, 6-appli- ances, c/a, c/v, finished bsmt w/gas f/p, no pets.References and credit check. Available Nov. lst.$1500/month.(905)430-0404 WILLOW PARK has 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses for rent. Available immediately.Garage, cable, water included.Fridge and stove.610 Beatrice, Oshawa. (905)432-6809. AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished rooms in quiet home. Laundry, cable. Close to all amenities.No smoking/pets. First/last.$450/mo & $475/mo. Avail. immediately or Nov. 1st. 416-893-0140. AJAX SOUTH, MATURE profes- sional has room for rent. All amenities.No smoking/pets. First/last.$475/month inclusive. Call David, 905-619-2748 FURNISHED MAIN FLOOR bed- room with large window. Close to TTC/GO, mall, rec centre. Picker- ing.$450/mo inclusive.905-839- 7237 NEWLY RENOVATED ROOM with private shower in 3pc .bath- room. Parking, laundry, close to GM.Great for out of town worker. 905-434-6456. OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. 1 furnished room with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred.No smok- ing/pets.$110/week.First/last 905-434-7532. PARK/GIBB OSHAWA, large room available immediately. Huge house, laundry and parking available.First/last.No pets, $450/inclusive.905-718-5753. PICKERING,5 min. from Go, $400/mo.Use of all facilities, parking, Available immediately, call to view.(905)420-4042 PORT OF NEWCASTLE - Rooms for rent.Shared bath- room/kitchen.Non-smokers.No pets.Furnished or unfurnished. $120/wk.or $450/mo. Call 905- 987-1722. ROOM IN NICE neighbourhood (Taunton/Grandview area).$450 all inclusive. Please call 416-272- 4787 for more information. SHARE UPDATED,well-kept bungalow with one working male. $100/wk includes private room, utilities, laundry use, cable & 1 parking.King/Wilson, Oshawa. (905)728-9126 WHITBY CLEAN furnished room in new condo/townhome com- plex.Shared kitchen/bath/laun- dry, cable and parking included. $500/mo, non-smoker.905-430- 7133 or 905-442-0920.Gar- den/Dryden area. Avail immedi- ately. WHITBY ROSSLAND/CO- CHRANE, area, main floor bun- galow, gentleman preferred.Free cable parking, shared kitchen, bath.$595 first & last, no pets, avail. immediately. call (905)430- 4855. WHITBY, LARGE room in new house, Taunton/Brock.Fur- nished/unfurnished, share bath/kitchen with one.Female preferred. TV, Internet, all utilities inclusive.Non-smoker.$550. (905)493-1819, (647)888-4010. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, Brock/ Taunton area.Fireplace, cable/in- ternet, $800/month, all inclusive. Preferred mature working person. First/last.(905)430-7775 or (905)809-1699. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $450/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. 2002 POLARIS FRONTIER,2- up, four stroke. Excellent condi- tion, 2400 miles, illness forces sale. Also custom trailer. Both for $6300 OBO. Call 905-982-0960. CAN OTHER SERVICES match you every week until you find the right one? Provide current photos of prospective matches? Don't be taken by vague promises or high pressure.Use the service that has matched thousands of happy couples.(416)-777-6302 www.mistyriverintros.com HAVEN'T MET THAT SPECIAL LADY YET? SWF would like to meet SWM with good sense of humor, likes dancing, movies and traveling (62-68).Serious replies call, leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. Experienced Live-Out Housekeeper/Nanny required for family in north Ajax.Weekday evenings Cooking, cleaning, laundry & some childcare. Must have own transportation. References required Please call 905-428-8078 LOOKING FOR LIVE-IN babysit- ter to take care of 3 small chil- dren.905-619-0713. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 1 room Berber carpet, installed with pad $129.00 (10yds).1 room, 40 oz.nylon installed with pad $209.00 (10yds).Special buy "15 mm" laminate, 5 colours at $2.25 a sq. ft. Installation available.Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578- 0497, 905-242-3691 ;905-373- 2260. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS 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. 3 LEAF TICKETS (Reds)for Thursday, October 18, 2007. Call 905-985-9030, ask for Rick. 7 PIECE DINNING Room Set, Oak, Buffet, Hutch, Table with Leaf, 4 Chairs, $500, Antique Dresser, Solid Maple, 5 Drawer, Swivel beveled mirror, $275. Call 905-686-7036 before 9pm leave a message. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation.Free estimates. Carpet repairs.Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Durham's largest selection of reconditioned appliances. Washers $199/up, stoves $149/up, coin operated washers/dryers $499, 24" fridges $200/up, front-load washers only $399.Large selection of Scratch & Dent appliances. Parts Spe- cialist.426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100.Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NATURAL BEEF,no chemi- cals.Government inspected, cus- tom cut, home grown.Special split side, 115 lbs., $250.Sides $2.09/lb. Orono Farmer. Call (905)983-9471 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: Dell P4/2.0 (blk tower) with 18" LCD Monitor: 2 5 6M/20 G/CD/Ethernet/kb /m: $390.00 call (905) 576-9216 or bitsandbytes@rogers.com CARPETS.LAMINATE & VINYL sale.3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation.Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system.Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed.Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 COAST SPA HOT Tub, only one year old! Great condition, in- cludes special leaver to remove cover.$6,500, but paid $9,575. Call (905)576-6819. COUCH AND CHAIR-$75, mates bed set $400, 4 piece bedroom set $300, entertainment unit-$50, single bed-$20, birch table and chairs-$100, maple table and chairs-$150.Located in Picker- ing. Call 647-344-2220. FOUR used SNOW TIRES, 15", have a couple winters left in them. All four for $50. Call 905- 885-9618 after 6 PM. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 17, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Sunday, October 21 Two Sales in One Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Selling the Estate of Marian Robertson of Rose Park Crescent, Toronto Plus a Large Amount of Jewellery being sold between 11:00 A.M. & 12:00 NOON to include gold,sliver, semi-precious & precious stones & TTC. A fine quality auction to include: large amount of Formal Furniture, Mahogany Dou- ble Pedestal Dining Room Suite, Upholstered Furniture, Side Tables, Drop Front Desk, Chests of Drawers, Numerous Pieces of Pine from the Country House to include Corner Cabinet, Wash Stands, Chests of Drawers, Console Table, Chairs, Small Tables, Numer- ous Watercolours, Oils & Prints, Light Fix- tures, Mirrors & Decorative Items. Large Selection of Quality Glass, China & Sil- ver found in a long established home to in- clude Steiff Animals, Set of Sterling Flatware, Spode & Minton Dinner Services, Crystal, Figurines & Collector's Items Plus Contents of the library to include large collection of early books. Indoor Yard Sale Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to: www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 FALL ART AUCTION SUNDAY OCTOBER 21st 2007 Preview 12:15 Auction Start 1:00 WHITBY LEGION HALL 117 Byron St (hwy #2 & hwy#12 area) HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ~ Trisha Romance Bright Eyes, Easter Bonnets, Patient Angel, Garden Angel ~ Robert Bateman High Kingdom Snow Leopard Peregrine Falcon On Cliff Bluffing Bull Elephant ~ James Lumbers On The Way To School (canvas), Deja Vu Different Times Plus More!! Limited Edition Prints by The Group Of Seven J.E.H Mcdonald, Tom Tomson, Lauren Harris, Franklin Carmichael Featuring Todays Most Popular Artists Trisha Romance, Robert Bateman James Lumbers, Laura Berry, Doug Laird, Catherine Simpson, Judy Larson Plus some large framed mirrors 125 pieces in all!! Dont Miss Out!! Images 21 Art Gallery (905-839-1756) Saturday, October 20 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. TOOLS, TOOLS & MORE TOOLS From the Estate of Albert Mullen of Whitby New or Virtually New Tools purchased to start a business before passing away sud- denly. Black & Decker, Rockwell, Craftsman, Delta & woodworking tools to include: Hand router, table router, bench grinder, 10" radial arm saw, table saw, 300 mm planer, chop saw, 11" drill press, belt sander, plunge rout- er, 5 hp air compressor, 10" bandsaw, portable dust collector, shop vacuums, wee- deaters, leaf hog, 22" hedge trimmer, lawn mower, 1200 psi pressure washer, 12 foot combination ladder, tool chests, storage racks, saw horses, plus a VERY LARGE va- riety of hand tools. For details and photo gallery go to: www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 GIANT COLLECTORS ESTATE AUCTION from the collection of the Late Garry G. Dowds Sunday, October 21st - 10 a.m. BALTIMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE HWY #45, 5 KM NORTH OF THE 401/COBOURG Collector Cars - '69 Beaumont, '67 Eldorado, '71 Buick Convertible plus shop books, early vehicle permits.Model 'A' Ford parts and accessories - chassis, engines, wheels * Enough to build your own truck! Model Railroad - Huge quantity of Lionel "O" gauge, engines, Rolling Stock, HO, Marx, Pre-War, accessories, garden railroad and lanterns, CN items and much more! Die Cast Cars - over 150 1/18 classic collector cars plus NASCAR and Harley Davidson License Plates, Antique Clocks, R/C Boats and more!! More information and pictures at www.stapletonauctions.com Preview starts at 8 a.m., Vehicles sold at Noon 10% premium applies Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' ESTATE AUCTION Friday, October 19th - 5 p.m. STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Selling the attractive household contents of Port Hope homes; 7pc. dinette w/6 armchairs; Section- al Chesterfield; White Brocade Chesterfield; White Brocade Side Chair; Occasional tables,; Retro tables; Electric Fireplace Corner or Creden- za; 3 section wall unit; Mission Oak side and Rocking Chair; Bedroom Furniture; Chests; Dressers; Dressing Table; White Daybed; Set 4 Barstools; Paintings by Booth; L/E Prints; China; Glass; Jewelry; Vester Guitar; Child's Drums; Trucks; Nascar Collectibles; Delta Scroll Saw; Ryobi Chop Saw; Wheel Barrel; Garden Tools; Upright Freezer; etc, etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check out website for updates 10% premium applies Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques Visa, M/C, Interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, October 19th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Refinished oak buffet, oak hall umbrella stand, qty. of an- tique furniture in the rough, modern 2pc wardrobe, 8 place setting of Royal Albert "Old Country Rose", Royal Doulton figurines, curio cabinet, maple hutch, walnut tea wagon, Duncan Phyfe table and chairs, wool winder, chesterfields, odd pb chairs, modern bedroom sets, 6pc dining room set, metal bunk beds, Shell oil bottle, Shelley cups and sau- cers, Beleek, metal beds with cast trim, set of kitchen cup- boards, Die Hard amusement game, 2 Loonie ride on ve- hicles, Diplomat bar fridge, Moffat 2 door fridge, Pacific Energy gas fireplace, To Be Sol Oct 26th approx 70 bicy- cles, The Property of The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Department, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30 to 5 and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 8:30 Tuesday, October 23 Preview 5:00 P.M. Auction 6:00 P.M. Lots of Fun For Everyone Giant Clean Up Auction. Hundreds of Items: Small Furniture, Job Lots, Books, Lamps & Pictures Indoor Yard Sale Tuesday @ 5:00 P.M. Terms: Cash,Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Lunch Counter Phone 1-613-475-6223 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Oct. 20 - Start: 5 PM View: From 4 PM Day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an estate auction to include approx. 300 pcs. - art, antiques, fine furniture, china & collectibles. Some items to include: Norval Morrisseau paintings; 9.9 Yama- ha outboard motor; kayak; Canadian art; snow blower; etc. For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the contents of Hoody's Bar and Grill Gone out of Business At 5 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay. Thurs. October 18th, 6:00pm • Garland six burner stove with 2 ovens and grill (gas) • Charcoal grill (gas) • Double stainless steel sink • Two single deep fryers • Under counter ice machine • Two door cooler • Table and chairs • Draft & pop dispenser • 4 1/2' x 9' pool table (1 yr old) • 8' x 8' walk-in Cooler. BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 www.theauctionfever.com Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn, 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon. Sat. Oct. 20 @ 4 pm An Oshawa Estate & Col- lector Coins:Qty of Vintage Pinback Buttons, War Me- morabilia, 1800’s Books,Ivory Crochet Hooks, Advertising Tins, “Spinning Wheel” Mag., Cornflower, Cross & Olive, Pinwheel, Press Glass, Limoges, Dep. Glass, Cobalt, Vas- es, Beswickware, Germany Steins, Toby’s, Art Glass, Rectangle Tiffany Style Hanging Lamp, Linens, Old Diving Helmet, Ships Fog Horn & Wheel, Port & Starboard Lan- terns, Brass Map Holder/maps, Ships Light, Model Ships, Pictures of Ships, Area Carpet, Oval Frames, Walnut Rocker,Wooden Phone Table/Chair, Small Drop-leaf Ped- estal Table, Smoker Stands/ashtrays, Ant. Headboard, Records, Bar Fridge, Sewing Machine/Table & numerous misc. items.More info @ www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for a Stouffville home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield, kitchen suite, tables and chairs, other furniture pcs (antique and modern), large quantity of collectables and glassware,plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SAT. OCT. 20 - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY large auction of collectables, glass and china, primitives, flat to wall cupboard, pie safe, antique oak armoire, antique, quality and modern furniture, contents of Cannington Victorian home & several local estates, Hundreds of items, don't miss this interesting sale, Info 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com SAT. OCT. 20th - 10 a.m. AUCTION of Antiques, China, Coins, Collectibles, Fur- niture, Glass & Tools from several Newmarket Estates, & Keswick & Prince Albert homes, @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2.Details on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Official Partner of Toronto Argos GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES Claremont Electric Services Inc. Residential-Commercial Local electrician for all types of work renovations. Service up-grades service/maintenance. New construction. Land/Fax: 905-493-2466. Mobile: 416-660-9897. STRESS FREE!!!!! LEAVE THE CLEANING TO US!!!!! Let Perfect Maid take care of all your housekeeping needs. We do not cut corners $10.00 off this week. Weekend and Eve. appts. FULLY BONDED Call 905-686-5424 Perfect Maid and Carpet Cleaning. In Loving Memory of Mary M. Perkin July 5, 1932-October 16, 2004 What we would give if we could say We're going to see our mom today, To hear her voice, to see her smile, To sit & talk with her awhile, Time does not heal the heartache, Or stop the silent tear, Nor dim the precious memories, Of a mom we loved so dear, No longer on this earth to share, But in our hearts, you're always there. Until we meet again, Mark, Nicole, Martin, Taylor, Megan, and Kathleen DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New GE bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DEAL!! FLOORING:Hardwood Oak w/installation $5.99/sq.ft. Carpet w/installation from $1.99/sq.ft. Laminate flooring, 8mm from 99¢/sq.ft. Laminate 12mm from $1.99/sq.ft. Tiles from 99¢/sq.ft. Free delivery, free underpad. Call for free estimate. Paul 905-442-7480. GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Oct. 21 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Lots of jets. Wa- terfall. Light. 10 year warranty. $3000. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,a great deal! Energy efficient, 40 jets, 5-6 per- son, all options included, Cost: $8, 950, sacrifice $4400. 905- 213-4669. JVC TV 27" $150.Black lacquer table with 4 highback chairs. Ta- ble, 6' in length, 4' wide $400. Black Frigidaire fridge with glass shelves $350. 905-743-9059 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLES.Dufferin 3.5x7, cherry stained, 1" slate, leather pockets, cues, rack, score board. Delivered and installed with brand new cloth $1500. (905)999-6973 PIANOS AND CLOCKS- Back to school specials- FREE Deliv- ery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp (ends Sept 30th). We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOLID OAK DINING Room Suite. includes table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet and China cabinet, excellent condition. Ask- ing $2000. (905)668-0289 TWO TWIN MAPLE mates beds with two drawers under beds. Paid $740/each, sell at $350/each. Plus one matching night table, $50. (905)391-9708. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Located 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-431-5459 www.courtice- fleamarket.com YAMAHA ORGAN,double key- board, roll top key cover, walnut cabinet. Many features. $500.; cedar strip canoe, original can- vas, approx. 14'. As found. Ask- ing $550. (905)985-8732. CASH FOR YOUR GOOD used livingroom, diningroom, bedroom furniture box & mattresses, kitch- en furniture. Also appliances: fridge/stove, washer/dryer and other valuable household con- tents, snowblower, lawntractor etc.Will pickup. 905-260-6247 ART CLASSES Always wanted to learn to paint using oil or currently painting in oil but wish to improve your skills? A Professional Artist is offering classes in his home studio 905-837-5116 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry. De- livery available. Call (905)986- 5217 or cell (905)424-9411 2 FEMALE KITTEN,12 weeks old, free to a good home. Call (905)839-5493 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. 4 yr. guar- antee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-6320. COCKAPOO PUPPIES blonde, black and brindle. SHIH TZU PUPPIES, tri coloured. Vet checked, first shots. 2 year guar- antee. 28 years experience. (613)332-5975 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies- big boned. Born July 26. Parents on site. Vet checked, 1st shots & dewormed. $600. Call Steve 905- 244-1212. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS,5 males, 1 female. CKC registered micro chipped, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, German blood line. Ready-to-go Oct 7th. 2-yr health guarantee. $1250. Parents on site. 905-579-8791 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES,4 females, 2 males. CKC registered. Two year health guar- antee. Micro-chipped, dewormed, 1st shots. Champion blood lines. $800 ready-to-go. (905)718-2326 GOLDENDOODLE PUPS F1B, M/F Beautiful, affectionate and smart, who could ask for more... Come for a play and fall in love. www.doodletreasures.com 705- 437-2790 THREE HUSKY/GOLDEN re- triever puppies, $375/each. One schnauzer shih-tzu, $450. One shar-pei toy fox terrier, $375. Call Frances (905)718-0049. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1995 TOYOTA COROLLA. 185,000kms. $1700 as is. Please call 905-430-3482 after 3pm 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA,excellent condition, 150,000kms, rust checked ever year. $5,000 O.B.O. 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TODAY AJAX 905-683-0707Place your ad at 905-683-0707 HOLDER, Jennifer Dolores Jennifer Dolores Holder (née Morgan) of Ajax, ON, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on Sunday October 14, 2007 at Scarbo- rough Centenary Hospital in her 54th year. Previous em- ployee of Skills for Change, NN Financial, Mutual of Omaha and Transamerica Life. Jenny 'JJ' will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, Hallam of 28 years. She was a car- ing step-mother to Floyde (Karema) Burnett. Jenny was the beloved daughter of Enid and the late Coleridge Morgan, daughter-in-law of Ometa and the late Dr. Courtroy Holder of Barbados. Cher- ished sister of Thurlow 'Tony' (Margaret) Morgan of Florida, USA, Trevor (Ray- wattie) Morgan of London, England, Laureen Rhone, Dennis (Beverley) Morgan of Whitby, ON and Heather Grandison-Wooding of Middlesex, England. Jenny was a caring and loving sister-in-law to Lorraine (John) Turton of South Caroli- na, USA, Verna (Dave) Dowrich of Connecticut, USA, Judy (Tyrone) Marshall, Manitoba; Karl (Carmen) Holder, Rose (Gregory) Henry, Patrick Holder, Ter- rence (Phyllis) Holder, Elizabeth A. Tara and Michelle Holder all of Ontario. Niece of Eunice Hunte of Toronto, ON, Dorothy Talbot and Ione Scott of Eng- land, Daphne McConney and Golbourne Morgan of Barbados, and the late Litchfield Morgan, of Barbados, and Odessa Griffith of USA. Beloved aunt and great-aunt of many; treasured friend of many. A funeral service of praise and thanksgiving to commemorate the life of Jennifer Holder will be held at WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE, 1527 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON on Satur- day October 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre would be appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca JEROMIN, Brunhild - After a life well lived, Brunhild passed away on Tuesday October 9, 2007, at Fairview Lodge in Whitby, at the age of eighty-eight. Loving wife of Kurt for sixty-nine years and resident of Whitby since 1958 when Brunhild followed Kurt from Germany to make a new life in Canada. Brunhild devoted twenty-six years to her career in nursing, first at Oshawa General Hospital and then at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her many close friends in this community and from around the world and by sur- viving family members in Germany. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for memorial visitation on Tues- day, October 16th from 7 - 9 P.M. Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH, 465 Kingston Road West, Ajax on Wednesday, October 17th at 8:00 P.M. If desired, memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Fairview Lodge would be appreciated and can be made through Oshawa Funeral Home. McCARTEN, John.Peacefully at home with his dear friends George, Joe and Carol by his side on October 3, 2007. Survived by his sister Lois and three nieces. We'd like to extend our thanks to the following people for their caring, kindness and compassion: Dr. D. Gee, the nursing staff at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital, Dr. L. Tanious, Dr. P. Walpola, and Mrs. Cathy Fredericks and all the team at Durham Access to Care. A memorial gathering will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pick- ering, 905-686-5589 on Wednesday October 24, 2007 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. A tribute in honour of John will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel. Flowers are gratefully declined. Instead, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. WEST, Gordon Bernard - Peacefully at home on Tuesday October 16, 2007 in his 92nd year. Gord West, loving hus- band of the late Norma MacPhee. Beloved son of the late George West and Mary MacDonald. Beloved father of Ronald (Lil) and the late Mary, Robert (and the late Donna), Dorothy (and the late Denis) Ardagh and Peggy (the late Robert) Brown. Beloved grandfather of Tammy, Ronald, Joanne, Wendy, Shelley, Chris, Greg, and Jennifer, Norma-Jean and Ann-Marie. Great-grandfather of Sydney, Danielle, Pypher, Aidan, Rowan, Jacob, Sydney, Michael, Denis, Benjamin, Luke, Madeline and Olivia. Brother of the late Eva, Frances, William and Donald. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's (21 Bayly St. E., Ajax) on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca *Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695/$21,895 on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517)/2007 Magentis LX MT (MS5417) with annual purchase financing interest rate of 0%/0%/0%. **Bi-weekly payment is $88/$99/$99 for 60 months, amortized over an 84-monthperiod with $0/$3,100/$2,800 down payment. Estimated remaining principal balance of $4,570/$5,170/$5,170 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. §“0% for up to 72 months Purchase Financing onselect models” available on approved credit (OAC). Maximum monthly term for “0% purchase financing” varies by model. See dealer for details. Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $139 per month for 72 months; cost of borrowing (C.O.B.) is $0 for a totalobligation of $10,000. Monthly payment and C.O.B. will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade. Other lease and finance options available. Prices subject to change without notice. >Highway/city fuel consumption for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417) is 6.6 L/8.9 L per100km/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517) is 7.8 L/10.6 L per 100km/2007 Magentis LX MT (MS5417) is 6.3 L/9.6 L per 100km. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. ◆Reduction of $500/$1,000 off total principal amount or amount due on all new 2007 Sportage/2007 Magentismodels. Monthly lease or finance payments have been adjusted for reduction. Certain restrictions may apply. †Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. ‡Green Score for Kia Spectra based on manual transmission specification within the Mid-Sizesegment. Please refer to GreenerCars.org for full details. ††NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. ^Conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate program. See dealer for details. ▼Kia’s “Worry-Free Comprehensive” warrantycovers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. FALL INTO SAVINGS 2007 CLEAROUT 0 for up to for up to months Purchase Financing on select models!§ % 72 0 months Purchase Financing on select models!§ % 72 $1,000 LEASE OR PU RCHASE BONUS ◆ 2007MAGENTIS LX model shown†MSRP $21,895* HWY:6.3 L/100 KM CITY:9.6 L/100 KM> • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY▼ • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • NO DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE We’ve got you covered. Visit kia.ca to see our full lineup of Kia vehicles. 0% PURCHASE APR* PURCHASE FOR FOR 60 MOS. AMORTIZED OVER 84 MOS. REMAINING PRINCIPAL OF $5,170 DUE AT END OF TERM $2,800 DOWN PAYMENT BI-WEEKLY $99** 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING†† 2007 SPECTRA HWY: 6.6 L/100 KM CITY: 8.9 L/100 KM> LX model shown†MSRP $15,995* One of the Greenest Vehicles in its class‡ -GreenerCars.org 0% PURCHASE APR* PURCHASE FOR FOR 60 MOS. AMORTIZED OVER 84 MOS. REMAINING PRINCIPAL OF $4,570 DUE AT END OF TERM $0 DOWN PAYMENT BI-WEEKLY $88** 2007 SPORTAGE $500 LEASE OR PU RCHASE BON US ◆ LX-AWD model shown†MSRP $21,695* HWY:7.8 L/100 KM CITY:10.6 L/100 KM> 0% PURCHASE APR* PURCHASE FOR FOR 60 MOS. AMORTIZED OVER 84 MOS. REMAINING PRINCIPAL OF $5,170 DUE AT END OF TERM $3,100 DOWN PAYMENT BI-WEEKLY $99** 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING†† Bessada Kia 1698 Bayly St., Pickering, ON (905) 421-9191 www.liquidationworld.com Supply and selection will vary by outlet. Not all items available at all outlets. 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