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Now her early mornings are met with speeding cars on their way to Home Depot or contract vehicles to work on Kingston Road. “I have to worry when I step out on the street to put out my garbage now,” she said. Pickering Council approved the Home Depot development and the development of Brookdale Centre Inc. on the same prop- erty in 2007 in hopes of creating a down- town area. The proposal included the extension of Walnut Lane into the new development. Ms. Holden has lived in her home for 18 years and has raised two boys, now 16 and 10, at the location. Dixie Road, which she said is “a hop, skip and a jump” over, would be a much better road for through traffic. “Dixie Road is a non-residential road that is walking distance from Walnut Lane,” she said. “It has very little traffic, yet the (City) isn’t using it. To us, it’s puzzling.” But Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean was surprised when he learned there was no island in the centre of Kings- ton Road, which would have restricted driv- ers from driving straight through Kingston Road and up Walnut Lane. During Council and the site planning process, he only saw plans for an east and west turn out of the plaza. “That was why I supported it,” he said in an interview. He later found out the Region passed something different at the works commit- tee, which he doesn’t sit on. He said he understands why Ms. Holden is frustrated since no one wants to see their streets turn into thoroughfares. But, he said, internal roads are simply used by everyone. “Internal roads are internal roads for everybody’s use,” he said. But Coun. McLean has been monitoring traffic to determine if it has been increasing and he’ll monitor it again after construc- tion is completed to see if measures should be added in order to curb traffic and speed- ing. A possible measure could be signs that indicate the road is not for through traffic. When Ms. Holden had a problem with the noise bothering her from the Home Depot loudspeaker, Coun. McLean person- ally went to the store, called her from his cell phone and had employees adjust the volume until it was more reasonable. From quiet to chaos in Pickering AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Residents in the area of the new Home Depot at Kingston Road and Walnut Lane are concerned about the increase in traffic in the area. Some of those include Brenda Holden, in front. Behind her are, from the left, Leslie Goodman, Mike Alfano, Cathy Alfano and Suzanne Tieche. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008 By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — A 26-day trip in Africa was an eye- opener for the Clarke family of Ajax. The Clarkes spent three-and-a-half weeks in the impoverished African nation of Ma- lawi, a country ravaged by HIV and AIDS. The country has a population of 14 mil- lion, of which one million are children or- phaned by the diseases. Malawi is in southeast Africa, bordered by Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania. The Clarkes -- Brian, Ardena, son Derek, 18, and daughter Jenna, 16 -- were there from Aug. 16 to Sept. 10. “Missionary friends do a trip once a year. They were missionaries in Africa for 50 years,” Mr. Clarke said. The friends, Arn and Elsie Bowler, now live in Oshawa. “I’ve known them for many, many years, and this opportunity came up,” Mr. Clarke said. “I did volunteer work with missionaries in Africa 30 years ago,” said Mr. Clarke, adding the family members are now members of the Southside Worship Centre in Ajax. The Bowlers’ son, Stephen, and his wife Kathy have been in Malawi for 15 years, doing AIDS relief and helping orphans. “This program feeds hundreds of orphans and abandoned children every day,” Mr. Clarke said. Malawi has a “very large percentage of or- phans,” Mr. Clarke said. “Grandmothers are looking after very young children because their parents are gone, having died from AIDS. It’s extremely poor.” Her husband and children went out to visit villages, Ms. Clarke said. “It blew our kids away,” Ms. Clarke said. “Steve’s wife has 200 clients, handicapped kids.” Some of the children have to walk 90 min- utes just to get to the clinic. While there, Kathy Bowler will feed them. “They have nothing else. She has a nu- trition program and she weighs babies. If they’ve lost weight, she has some rice and she gives it to them,” Ms. Clarke said. Ms. Bowler also runs an orthopedic clinic, with doctors volunteering their time. “He (the doctor) sees the children one day a month. It’s just amazing. “The clinics are run by donations,” Ms. Clarke said, adding a British girl is also there helping with education programs. The children have been afflicted with cere- bral malaria or meningitis, while others have cerebral palsy. “People walk in from the villages. They don’t have water and they live in mud huts. The kids would be forgotten if not for (Ms. Bowler). One dad walked five hours for med- icine,” Ms. Clarke said. About 75 children come once a month for epilepsy medicine. “It really was an eye-opener” for the chil- dren, Ms. Clarke said. “Seeing the level of kids having nothing. “One of my husband’s goals is to take us back. He said he’d like to do it again. It opened our eyes to the need,” she said. Knowing the Bowlers are there means “we know where the money is going and it’s really used well. Hopefully, we’ll go back one day. It’s one of our goals,” Ms. Clarke said. The trip showed them “how much need there is and how much of a huge difference we are able to make,” Mr. Clarke said. The Bowlers run Children of the Blessed Trust, through Visionledd. “In Malawi, if a child is born with a defor- mity, it’s a plague on the family,” Mr. Clarke said. “Children of Blessing changes the whole notion. The work they do is amazing, astounding.” One incident involved a boy who came in “walking like an older man with Parkinsons. He was having five seizures a night. He was living with seven people and keeping them awake,” Ms. Clarke said. Once the boy was given medicine, the seizures stopped, she said. One man couldn’t walk and, to get around, had to drag himself along the ground. He was given a wheelchair and now gets around on that. In another case, a nine-year-old boy was being carried around by a 10-year-old friend. When asked why he carried around the boy, the older boy said they were best friends. A wheelchair was found for the younger boy, she said. 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When officers activated their cruis- er’s roof lights the van accelerated, turning south on Brock Road. Cops followed as the van turned onto Pickering Parkway, then even- tually crashed near Dreyber Court, Sgt. McCurbin said. Officers found two boys, aged 13 and 14, in the vehicle. It’s believed the 13-year- old took his mom’s van using keys he’d grabbed earlier, Sgt. McCurbin said. The Whitby boy faces a num- ber of charges, including impaired driving, driving while exceeding the legal limit, possession of sto- len property, flight from police and driving without a licence. Thirteen-year-old charged with impaired driving DURHAM — Help play your part in making our roads safer. The Durham Region Health De- partment and the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) are starting the annual Stop the Madness ag- gressive driving campaign. They are encouraging residents of Durham to drive responsibly and avoid aggres- sive driving. The Health Department is host- ing public education displays on aggressive driving on Oct. 23 at the Pickering Town Centre, and on Oct. 24 at the Oshawa Centre. The displays are to help residents learn more about aggressive driving be- haviour, such as speeding, failure to yield the right of way, disobeying traffic controls, following too closely and losing control of the vehicle, and to warn about the risks of aggressive driving habits. For more on the Stop the Madness campaign and aggres- sive driving, call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.region. durham.on.ca. Stop the Madness behind the wheel Central Duffi ns Creek Collector Sanitary Sewer from Rossland Road to Taunton Road Work required to facilitate the construction of a trunk sanitary sewer on Valley Farm Road south of Rossland Road, along the Hydro easement and Tillings Road, terminating at Taunton Road, in the City of Pickering INTRODUCTION The Region of Durham is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study to assess alternatives for the future work required to construct the Central Duffi n Collector trunk sanitary sewer in the City of Pickering as described above. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION The study will proceed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (June 2000, amended 2007) - Schedule B. 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Saying he failed, Mr. Dion said, “I accept the results and move forward.” Conservative “propaganda cemented my image in the minds of the people,” Mr. Dion said. Mr. Holland was successful in retaining his Ajax-Pickering seat and he supported Mr. Dion’s decision to stay on as leader until a new one is selected. “There’ll be a leadership convention in May, it looks like,” he said, adding appoint- ing an interim leader could have been dam- aging. “A number of people wanted the job and it could have been divisive.” During his press conference, Mr. Dion said the Liberal Party needed to undergo a review and to update its fundraising ap- paratus. “We have to bring our fundraising machinery into the 21st century.” Mr. Holland agreed, saying a review is necessary for the party to renew itself and “how we raise money.” Mr. Holland has ruled out a run for the leadership, saying, “I’ve been approached, but it’s no, not this round. There are great people in the race. I have more to do before I consider that.” In the last leadership race, he was Gerard Kennedy’s Ontario campaign manager. “He hasn’t made up his mind” on whether he’s running again, Mr. Holland said of Mr. Ken- nedy. “We have to get moving. May isn’t that far out, with all the people you have to sign up and the travelling.” His intention, he said, is to play “an active role” in the race. Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan Mc- Teague also supported Mr. Dion’s decision to remain leader until a new one is picked. “I have no trouble with that. It’s clear he should be given the time to get financial order back to the party,” he said. Mr. McTeague’s opposed to appointing an interim leader. “I don’t think it would be very helpful. There’s nothing wrong with leaving well enough alone.” Also, appointing someone for a short time would “distract us from building the party” and raising funds, he said. As for candidates, “I’m hoping Frank McKenna (former premier of New Bruns- wick) would consider it. I’ve spoken to him about it,” Mr. McTeague said. When Mr. Dion won the leadership, Mr. McTeague supported Gerard Kennedy on the first ballot and Mr. Dion on the second ballot. Mr. McTeague isn’t interested in join- ing the race, saying, “I’m busy enough trying to champion a whole host of issues. I’d better serve my constituents in the lofty perch of the middle benches. “I don’t have a yen for leadership,” he said. Liberal party starts race to find new leader ‘I’ve been approached but it’s no, not this round.’ -- MARK HOLLAND ‘I’m hoping Frank McKenna would consider it.’ -- DAN MCTEAGUE Canadian immigrants become citizens during Pickering ceremony By Danielle Bergeron Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — It was a morn- ing of smiles and gratitude for 35 Canadian immigrants. “We feel that we have been blessed by this country and it has been great to us,” said Susan Fadriquela, originally from the Philippines. “This is the land of opportuni- ties and we are very happy to be here.” The staff and students of Pine Ridge Secondary School hosted the citizenship ceremony Thurs- day, Oct. 16. The ceremony is legally and symbolically important. The new citizens are formally welcomed into the Canadian family and formally accept the rights and responsibilities of Ca- nadian citizenship. All of the new citizens were pleased to become Canadians. After nearly four years, Amal Osman became a Canadian citi- zen. She wanted a better and more stable life with more safety and security than she had in her homeland of Sudan. “I love Canada very much. There is a lot more freedom to go about one’s business, as long as the law is respected,” Ms. Osman said. She also loves that there is more respect for different cul- tures in Canada’s diverse coun- try. This diversity could be seen in the auditorium where the event was held, as the national flag of every country was hung from the walls of the room. The great mood at the ceremo- ny was shared by Samrae El Fhal. She moved with her family from Morocco to give her children a better education. To become a Canadian citizen, if you are over 18, you must have lived in Canada for at least three years and speak some English or French. You must write a test about Canada and score at least 12 out of 20. There are four mandatory questions that must be answered correctly on the test. 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Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 What has happened to EI benefits? To the editor: What has happened to our EI benefits? I have been employed in a full-time posi- tion for the past 45 years by employers in Durham Region, Victoria County and Toronto. My choice to work in the non-profit field left me without a pension. So after retir- ing, I decided to work for a new employer in a part-time position as a way to supple- ment my CPP income. After three years of part-time shifts as a cake decorator, the current economy forced my employer to close shop. I received my employment record and duti- fully applied for EI benefits since I would be laid off for 13 weeks while the store was being renovated from an Independent to a No Frills store. Today I received a letter from EI inform- ing me I was short eight hours and there- fore could not receive EI benefits. I called their 1-800 phone number to ask what my options were. Their representative informed me I could go on welfare. We are talking about a possible EI pay- ment of $45 per week for 13 weeks minus the two-week waiting period. My question is, what happened to the EI payments I have made for the past 48 years? Thank God for my husband’s GM pen- sion or we would be another couple in the food line at Settlement House or in line for welfare payments. Where are the politi- cians taking this country and what can our children and grandchildren expect in the coming years when circumstances may take them down the path I am currently trying to negotiate? Shirley Spicer Oshawa GM needs to get greener To the editor: The Canadian Auto Workers need to realize General Motors is no longer build- ing cars the majority of people are willing to buy. CAW Local 222 president Chris Buckley and workers have to stop and realize a government change in policy to save all these jobs isn’t going to achieve anything if GM continues to produce vehicles that go unsold. For GM to cut back truck production is just simple business sense because no one is buying them and I don’t blame Jim Flaherty for everything the CAW criticizes him for. His actions are not responsible for the lost CAW jobs. What GM needs to do is realize gas-guz- zling vehicles are no longer wanted (the Hummer should have been turned into a tank as far as I’m concerned). The government and local policy mak- ers need to realize that they also need to act on this. They need to make available tax benefits so the manufacturing sec- tor can retool to create greener products that consumers will want to purchase. Until this all happens, I don’t care to read about dropping off boots in front of Jim Flaherty’s campaign office, because the CAW is going after the wrong person. I feel they should appeal to GM to cre- ate greener vehicles and this is what will bring jobs back to the area and GM in turn needs to appeal to government for incen- tives to start on the road to greener prod- ucts. Kevin Folk Whitby Motorist hit, killed beloved dog and drove off To the editor: How could you? You know who you are, what you did on Oct. 9. Do you realize the devastation you have caused my daughter, who witnessed you driving about 60 mph backwards in the parking lot behind the Pickering Recre- ation Complex. My daughter could not yell out to you, as she has cancer, and had a lung as well as her voice box removed. You even stopped after hitting her little dog, Maggie, then drove away. Why? That little dog was what helped my daughter through her fears of cancer and surgeries. Maggie was her rea- son for going out in the day. You will never know what it took for her to pick Maggie’s lifeless body up and beg her to ‘please don’t die’, to rush her to the vet covered in Maggie’s blood and beg them to help her. It was already too late. Maggie died when you hit her. You also killed a part of my daughter that awful day. I don’t know how you sleep or live with yourself knowing what you did. I would like to thank The Pickering Ani- mal Hospital for their compassion and kindness. Mary Maides Pickering e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ October 22, 2008P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Teamwork saves hockey player ’s life This Week Who will win the U.S. Presidential election? Barack Obama John McCain W hen 63-year-old John Vesters took the puck up the ice to make a rush in his men’s league hockey game last July, he had no idea he was in the middle of sud- den-death overtime. Mr. Vesters, who was fit as a fiddle one minute, suddenly was sprawled on the ice, out cold, the victim of a heart attack. And it took the quick work of all those around him -- teammates, staff at the arena and emergency personnel -- to save his life. People power surely did the trick, but it was also the presence of a handy life-saving piece of amazing machin- ery, a defibrillator, which made all the difference. The defibrillator, a device which pro- vides prompts on when to jump start the heart, can literally make the dif- ference between life and death when seconds and minutes are at stake. In Clarington, where Mr. Vesters had his heart attack, the Municipality’s public access defibrillator program requires that all full-time staff have recertification in its use, as well as CPR training, each year. Good thing for Mr. Vesters, as, on this occasion, a number of qualified indi- viduals were on hand to use defibril- lator paddles to keep Mr. Vesters alive. He had plenty of assistance as oth- ers pitched in with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Everybody did their part on that fateful day because, just a few months after the near tragedy, Mr. Vesters was back for a visit at the arena, stunning the staff who were overwhelmed by how good he looked. The happy ending highlights how vital it is to have trained personnel in public facilities across the region. It also makes clear that defibrillators save lives. For the cost of a few thousand dol- lars, a grandfather is still alive today. Because the Clarington Recreational Hockey League had the foresight to donate a defibrillator to the South Courtice Arena, John Vesters can live to play another day. Mr. Vesters’s story is hopefully, the rule, and not the exception for the future as more and more facilities across the region, the province and the country, get defibrillators and CPR training becomes even more wide- spread. Last Week How long will the next federal government last? 1 year: 20% 2 years: 46% 3 years: 16% 4 years: 19% Votes: 459 Written by school staff AJAX — The first school in Pickering Village was a one-room schoolhouse located on Kingston Road. The population in the surrounding area grew and a larger school was built in 1888 on Church Street North. It was demolished and Lincoln Avenue Public School was built on Lincoln Street in 1956. It was named Lincoln Avenue Public School because the first principal, Ray Doble, claimed it sounded better than Lincoln Street Public School. The bell currently residing on the property was re- located from the former Church Street location and remains an icon of the school’s history. Lincoln Avenue has a current student population of 460 students. Its children are drawn from three areas in Ajax and Pickering. Some walk from the local com- munity of Pickering Village, while many others travel by school bus. These students reside either in the Brock Road and Hwy. 2 area or in a newer housing develop- ment between Westney Road and Church Street north of Rossland Road. The school’s motto, ‘Together We’re Better’, is brought to life in the daily interactions between parents, stu- dents, teachers and the community. Volunteers, par- ents and members of the school community council support students in various capacities throughout the school, as well as during classroom excursions, book fairs and school celebrations. These partnerships provide the foundation of our collaborative school culture. We truly value the rich cultural diversity of Lincoln Avenue Public School. This is reflected in our annual East Meets West community celebration consisting of food, music, fun and education. Parents participate in elective workshops that focus on topics such as supporting children with their homework, high school preparation, literacy de- velopment and community safety. While parents are learning, students engage in activities such as Carib- bean dance, beaded jewelry making and cricket. A ca- tered meal, dancing and music round out the festivities, and all participants enjoy an opportunity to socialize. The teachers at Lincoln Avenue are tremendous role models for its students. They demonstrate daily leader- ship and model positive interactions. The teachers are consummate professionals committed to the growth of children as students and citizens. They develop and implement excellent academic programming, and en- hance the school culture. The school recently earned its silver certification with the Ontario EcoSchools pro- gram. The Lincoln Lions sports teams are an integral part of life at Lincoln Avenue. Students participate in bas- ketball, volleyball, cross-country, soccer, flag football, lacrosse and a number of school-based activities that promote physical fitness and wellness. All students also have the opportunity to engage in the arts as they enjoy teacher sponsored activities such as scrapbooking, hip hop, guitar club, folk dance, choir, and band. They also eagerly anticipate the an- nual school musical. A commitment to excellence in achievement prevails at Lincoln Avenue. This commit- ment to student success, along with programs such as Students Together Against Racism, Battle of the Books, student leadership, active arts and athletics programs, and strong parental and com- munity partnerships that support student achievement, brings into focus how our motto, ‘Together We’re Better’ comes to life at Lin- coln Avenue Public School. Astounding! Outstanding! Amazing! These are a few words to describe my school, Lincoln Avenue Public School. Lincoln Avenue P.S. has been edu- cating students for more than 50 years and one of my goals is to continue being educated and gradu- ate from this great school. Lincoln Avenue P.S. has one of the best staff you could ever ask for. They are such kind, caring and supportive people. The teachers always make sure that the students are recognized for all good deeds that they do. All staff members take the time out of their day to do many extracurricular activities such as: sports teams; guitar club; directing mu- sicals; choir; scrapbooking; band; and, many more. All teachers work hard to make sure that students are enjoying school. Pride Assemblies are held for recognizing students who demonstrate good character traits. Students at Lincoln Avenue P.S. get along amaz- ingly, particularly because of our STAR program (Students Together Against Racism). The STAR program helps students understand the concept that it is not important what’s on the outside. You should look at what is on the inside. Students here are all friends and there is hardly ever a dispute. East Meets West is another occasion that helps us understand our different religions and cultures. We eat food from both East and West Indian cultures. We listen to their music and dance to it too. This occasion gives us more ways to think of people and it reminds us how similar we really are. Lincoln Avenue P.S. is such an admirable school that we even got our silver level Eco-School certifi- cation. We have become a completely green school. This means that we are environmental friendly. We realized that there must be a change today to make it better for tomorrow. Being a student here at Lincoln Avenue P.S. since Grade 3 has been such a privilege. For any future students, this school is so amazing and you will have great fun learning, laughing and making new friends. We look forward to welcoming you! School Days is a new feature running each month in the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser. It highlights a different school in the school’s own words. Lincoln Avenue is the greatest Nirupa Singh Grade 7 S DAYSCHOOL Photos by Adrien VeczanNirupa Singh and Scott McLean, president of the student body at the Lin- coln Avenue Public School, chat near the school’s bell – its icon. 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OPA08-002P(OfficialPlan Review) Owner/Applicant City of Pickering Property Location Allpropertiesinthe City ofPickering Proposal New policiestorequireapplicantsto: 1) pre-consultwith theCitypriortosubmittingapplicationsforofficial plan amendments, zoning amendments, plans of subdivision, plans of condominiumandsiteplanapprovals;and, 2) to setoutrequirementsfor‘complete’applications. ReportsSubmittedwiththeApplication Noreportsrequired. WrittenInformationAvailable An Information Report and a proposed combined Amendment and InformationRevisiontothePickeringOfficialPlan willbeavailableonand after October 10th from: •theofficeoftheCity Clerk, •the Planning&DevelopmentDepartment,and •on the City website at cityofpickering.com, go to Planning & Development Department, then to Official Plan Review Workplan, then Official Plan Amendment for complete applications and pre- consultation,and, •atthe OpenHouseandthePublicInformationMeeting LastDateforComment November 10, 2008 Planning Contact SteveGaunt,Principal Planner tel: 905.420.4617 fax: 905.420.7648 tty: 905.420.1739 email: sgaunt@cityofpickering.com PickeringOfficialPlanDesignation All Existing Zoning NotApplicable Toreceivenoticeoffuturemeetingsonthismatter Writeto,the City Clerk,DebiA.Wilcox,attheaddressabove; ORemail: dwilcox@cityofpickering.com Planning Act Requirements This application has been deemed complete in accordance with the PlanningAct. If you wish to reserve the option to appeal a decision of the City of Pickering, you must provide oral comments at the public meeting, or written comments to the City before Council adopts an official plan amendmentforthisproposal. If you do not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the by-law is passed, you are not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario MunicipalBoard. Further,ifyoudonotmakeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeeting,ormake written submissions to the City of Pickering before the by-law is passed you may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable groundstodo so. Ifyouwishto benotifiedoftheadoptionofanofficialplanamendment,you mustmakeawrittenrequesttothe CityClerk. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Region of Durham with respecttotheproposedamendmenttotheofficialplan,youmustmakea written request to the Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham Planning Department. DateofthisNotice October 8, 2008 a message from Pickering Fire Services Kinsmen & Kinette Club Parade Route Map, Entry Packages & Sponsor Information is available online at cityofpickering.com/greatevents City of Pickering Recognizes SmallBusinessWeek When you call our number, we need to fi nd yours. Seconds count when responding to an emergency and we need to fi nd your address quickly. Make sure your home or business street number is easily visible from the road. ATMOSPHERE PRICES EQUIPMENT S ERVICE Try Platinum. Take advantage of our available for a limited time. Membership includes: Health Club, Basic & Specialty Group Fitness, Squash and Swimming until September 2010. ASK US HOW! only $47 .22 per month (for 23 months, regular price is $60/month) Now that we’re silver, 25th Anniversary Offer cityofpickering.com/recreation Fire Safety information available online at cityofpickering.com, by email: fi re@cityofpickering.com or by phone: 905.839.9968 South Pickering Seniors Club - Annual Bazaar Saturday, November 1, 2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Road South Baked Goods, Christmas Decorations, White Elephant, Books and much more! 905.420.5049 for more information You are invited to participate in a Celebration of Winter Music! In partnership with Veridian Tuesday, December 9 or Thursday, December 11 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm To perform contact Jody Morris at 905.683.2760 ext. 2064 or email at jmorris@cityofpickering.com Speak with Ryan Ward 3 - Town Hall Meeting Mayor Dave October 19-25, 2008 cityofpickering.com WONDERFULWORKSHOPS atPickering MuseumVillage Haunted Halloween (5 - 12 years) Saturday,October 25 Thursday,October 30 9:00 am - 11:00 am 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Put on your halloweencostume and join us for an afternoon of fun, treats and legends! NominatedforReader’sChoice BestChildren’sEntertainment Clickto Reg at cityofpickering.com or call 905.420.4621forregistration information. Celebrating the heart of our business community .... Where innovation, excellence & opportunity thrives ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 3 residents to attend this public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions you may have in regard to some of the opportunities and challenges facing Ward 3 and our community. All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE GLASSES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services 905 905 905 AJAX OPTICAL Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 683-7235 683-2888 839-9244 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008 Tippett to have pre-trial Hearing should not be an issue, says his lawyer By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com PETERBOROUGH — Stanley Tip- pett appeared in court in Peterbor- ough Tuesday with what appeared to some to be bruising around one eye. That had supporters of his alleged victim jeering and hypothesizing on how it happened, but Mr. Tippett’s lawyer said he was not aware of any specific injury to his client, nor how one may have come about, if there indeed was one. “I can’t say anything has hap- pened,” lawyer Mike McLachlan said. But about prison in general, he said, “The more you complain about your circumstances within an institution, the worse it gets for you.” Mr. Tippett appeared by video last Tuesday from the Central East Cor- rectional Centre in Lindsay, where he has been held in isolation from the rest of the jail population since he was arrested in August. That’s when he was charged with an array of crimes relating to the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl who was left behind Courtice Secondary School. Two weeks ago, when Mr. Tippett last appeared in court, he asked to appear in person as he was having difficulty understanding proceed- ings due to a hearing impairment. The request was denied, with the Crown arguing the expense involved in having Mr. Tippett appear in per- son -- given that an armed Emer- gency Response Team must also be at court when he is -- made it too costly to have him be at court for minor remands. The denial prompted an outcry from the Canadian Hearing Society. But with a judicial pretrial at which Mr. Tippett will appear in person, scheduled for Oct. 23, Mr. McLach- lan said he doesn’t foresee the hear- ing matter being a big issue. Sudoku newsdurhamregion.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 FORMICA • WILSONART • ARBORITE • NEVAMAR 370 MONARCH AVE. 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Anica and Moneel Lad and Quentin Denney enjoy some delicious pumpkin cake. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Board looks at specific information in EQAO results DURHAM — The Durham District School Board is on the verge of making some big break- throughs in provincial testing, a staff report shows. Many students who are not meeting the provincial standard of a Level 3 or 4 on the Educa- tion Quality and Accountability Office assessments are almost there, states a report recently presented to the board’s stand- ing committee. The majority of students that obtained a Level 1 or 2 rating were on the high end of it, with scores of 1.7 to 1.9 and 2.7 to 2.9 on the 2007-2008 assessments. “It’s a B and above,” said Luigia Ayotte, the board’s programs su- perintendent, about the provin- cial standard. The students sitting at the high end of Level 2 are very close to meeting the standard, she said. During the meeting, Ms. Ayotte also presented other data from the May and June 2008 EQAO as- sessments, such as gender gaps. A higher percentage of girls met the standard in reading, writing and math than boys, the report states. In primary, 57 per cent of boys were at the standard for reading, compared to 70 per cent of girls. In writing, 59 per cent of boys met it, verses 76 per cent of girls. In math, boys were only two per cent below the girls. Results were similar at the junior level, Grades 4 to 6. In reading, 65 per cent of boys and 76 per cent of girls met the stan- dard. In writing, 59 per cent of boys met the standard, compared to 77 per cent of girls. Math saw 60 per cent of the boys and 61 per cent of the girls meet the standard. Boys are given more reading choices, such as manuals, Ms. Ayotte said. They’re also adjusting teach- ing techniques to engage boys and get them more interested. Summary results for each school are available at the board website, durham.edu.on.ca. 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PRIMARY • 2.7 - Reading: 262 students - Writing: 363 - Math: 315 • 2.9 - Reading: 310 - Writing: 594 - Math: 414 JUNIOR • 2.7 - Reading: 315 - Writing: 429 - Math: 396 • 2.9 - Reading: 345 - Writing: 561 - Math: 402 Boys do better in Grade 9 math DURHAM — In Grade 9 math, more boys are achieving the pro- vincial standard than girls. Whereas 70 per cent of academ- ic boys are reaching the standard, only 66 per cent of girls in the Durham District School Board are achieving what’s expected by the Province on its Grade 9 Education Quality and Accountability Office math assessment. The expectation is a Level 3 or 4, equivalent to a ‘B’ or higher. Taking the test in the 2007-2008 school year were 1,639 applied and 3,825 academic students from the board’s 19 secondary schools, said a staff report presented at the board’s recent standing committee meeting. In applied, 38 per cent of boys met the standard, whereas 34 per cent of girls did. In total, more boys were enrolled in the ap- plied program – 913 compared to 726. Academic had 1,838 boys and 1,987 girls. The next batch of Grade 9 math EQAO assessments is be- tween Jan. 8 and Jan. 23, 2009, then again between June 4 and June 19. DURHAM — Bowmanville High School’s head of guidance is joining the Durham Col- lege team. Aileen Fletcher is the new chairwoman of Durham College’s board of governors. She’s joined by new vice chairman, Gerry Warman, as well as five new and nine re- turning members to the board. “I am honoured to serve as chair of the Durham College board of governors,” Ms. Fletcher said. “I look forward to working with all the board members as we continue to further the college’s reputation as a pro- vincial leader in providing students with the market-ready skills and hands-on experi- ences that are in demand by today’s em- ployers. These are exciting times at Durham College and the year ahead promises more opportunities for growth and post-second- ary leadership.” Ms. Fletcher, a graduate of Trent Univer- sity and the University of Toronto, has been a teacher for 18 years. She’s also served as an instructional leadership consultant for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board in the area of guidance and co-operative education. In the community, she’s vol- unteered for agencies such as the ITER Community Council. As an executive member on it, she worked to support the bid to bring an international nuclear fission re- search centre to Durham Region. A Courtice resident, she’s also an active member of her church. The board’s new vice chairman, Mr. Warman is director of distribu- tion at General Motors of Canada Limited, a member of the General Motors marketing advisory board, the franchise op- erations team and the dealer communica- tions team. An Uxbridge resident, Mr. Warman has also volunteered with local minor sports organizations in the past and is an active supporter in his church community. Also joining the 2008-2009 board are Garry Cubitt, Mary Simpson, Fred Upshaw, Nicole Schoep and Judy Spring. Returning members are Rhon- da Christian, Carlee Fraser, Pansy Goodman, Karen Hodgins, Doug McKay, Michael Newell, Bill Rob- inson, Darrell Sewell and Franklin Wu. As Durham College president, Don Lovisa is an ex-officio member of the board. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham holds science fair AJAX — The Tamil Cultural and Academ- ic Society of Durham is inviting entries for its 2008 Science Fair. The fair is Oct. 26 at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The participant package is available on- line at www.tamilsociety.com. Project set up is from 9 to 11 a.m. Judging is from 1 to 3 p.m. and the public exhibition is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the removal of projects is at 4:45 p.m. There are five different categories: pri- mary grades (3-4), elementary grades (5-6), junior grades (7-8), intermediate grades (9- 10) and senior grades (11-12). Prizes range from $100 to $400. For more information call 416-857-0846. Longtime educator to head board at Durham College Aileen Fletcher John Vesters makes recovery with a lot of help from his friends, defibrillator By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — John Vesters looks good for a man who died three months ago. And when the now 63-year-old left South Courtice Arena on July 22, he was essentially dead -- loaded into an ambulance, at- tendants working to save him with all their might but vital signs absent. “When he was on the way to the hospital, he was gone,” said his friend, Phil Solomon, who was on the ice with him, practis- ing for an upcoming hockey tournament in Nashville, when Mr. Vesters collapsed. But thanks in large part to the quick actions of people on the ice with him and arena staff, as well as the use of a recently donated public access defibrillator, Mr. Vesters is alive and well today. Mr. Vesters, who retired from the Durham Catholic District School Board in 2001, had a heart attack on the ice at South Courtice Arena in July. “It was close to the end of the game,” said Mr. Vesters, who has no memory of the event as he played with his 10-month-old grandson Shaydon in the living room of his Oshawa home earlier in October. “I’m told I had a breakaway and was going in on goal. I went behind the net and just took a nosedive.” His first memory after that is of waking up in hospital in Os- hawa, two weeks later. Though he can’t recall what happened on the ice in July, oth- ers -- including arena staff and Mr. Solomon -- have filled in the blanks on what happened after Mr. Vesters collapsed. He was immediately surrounded by teammates and soon arena lead hand Steve Parker became aware someone was down on the ice. “He ran off the ice to grab the defibrillator,” recalled facility booking clerk Christine Faulkner. The wall-mounted defibrillator, donated by the Clarington Recreational Hockey League, when removed, sets off an alarm and ensures 911 is called. Mr. Parker was yelling for facility supervisor Mark Sutherland, and along with other arena staff, the three went out to see what could be done. On the ice, Mr. Vesters’s hockey sweater had been cut off in anticipation of the need to use the defibrillator. As it turned out, that may have been one of the reasons he survived. As soon as he got to the hospital, doctors and nurses began a procedure that cooled his body temperature, a newer method of dealing with heart attacks. “They said it was a blessing he was at the arena,” Mr. Vesters’s daughter, Marla Cannon, said. “He was on the ice, so that cooling process had started right away.” At first, Mr. Vesters was breathing. But that soon changed. “Christine (Faulkner) indicated he wasn’t (breathing,)” Mr. Sutherland recalled. “He had started to turn purple.” Arena staff, Mr. Solomon, and another player, police office Tony Dwyer, began CPR, including mouth-to-mouth resusci- tation. Soon an ambulance arrived and attendants were able to take over Mr. Vesters’s care. But it didn’t look good for Mr. Vesters. “It was just too long, too long,” facility operator Jeremy Czechowski said. 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But as soon as my owner leaves I smell pizza, pea- nut butter and spaghetti sauce. Mmmmm...din- ner time! Dog food, those little tiny dry, hard mor- sels, that stuff is for the birds. My owner calls this garbage, but this is my king of food! I call it d-i- n-n-e-r! Good dinner. So first I have to find the dinner bin. Sniff, Sniff Ah, here is in the room of good smells. They put it behind a secret door. Is it this one? Nope,...is it this one? Maybe...How about this one?...Jackpot! Now I have to open the door, that handle is way too high, never mind I’ll use my mouth and paws...got it, almost, keep pull- ing and eureka my dinner is served, on the floor, perfect! Rip, tear, crunch, chew, munch, slurp! I’ve got Spaghetti Sauce Peanut Butter Pizza De- light, on my snout. Um, um, good!! Okay but sticky. Time to clean my snout! If I wipe my snout with my paws I will be fine. Yeesh, now my paws are orang. I’ll just wipe them on this chair. Woops, that didn’t work, oh well maybe the orange mark will blend in. Never mind, I’ll wag my tail and bark a lot and my owner won’t even notice one bit! Wait a minute, there is a little bit of peanut butter at the bottom of that jar, okay, just a little fur- ther with my snout ... GOT IT!! Uh-Oh I must get this peanut butter jar off my head!! I’m running in a frenzy, peanut butter jar will not come off my head, still running, peanut but- ter jar still on my head. This is tiring, I need a nap! Where to sleep? The bouncy couch? The warm chair? No, my owners have a brand new white bed spread, so fresh and comfy, that will do! Up I go, around and around and around... Wow!! Look at that. I’m leaving an orange smudgey trail, those circles are funky!! Creak, creak... I wake up to the sound of the door creaking open. Yay! My owner is home, my owner is home, I am so CRAZY happy, oops a little pee came out on the bed, oh I am so CRAZY happy! Down the stairs I twirl and flip to see my owner. Picking up speed, I love to slide... cool I am making lines on the floor! From the corner of my eye, I see through the peanut butter jar still on my head, some of my meal still on the floor, oh well, that incident is completely forgotten for me. My owner is staring and laughing...but why? What could possibly be wrong?... I really don’t understand those humans. The End William Hunt Mandarin JK - Grade 3 winner By Lorraine Guerrero I’ve never laughed so hard as the time when my family and I went to Mandarin for a baptismal party. After an hour of eating delicious food I didn’t feel so good. I guess you could say that I was full and I mean really full!!! I needed to go with my older sister Loreal. I chose a random stall and went in it. I was doing my busi- ness when suddenly the dead silence in the washroom was inter- rupted by the loudest and longest fart I have ever heard and I mean the longest and loud- est fart I had ever heard in my life. 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Silly Joan’s First Day on the Job Lorraine Guerrero Here are the winners in the Ajax Public Library’s TD Summer Reading Club Short Story contest. The winners were recognized at an Ajax Council meeting and received prizes. lose weight and get yourself back. Ajax: 905-428-1472 Pickering: 905-250-9741 905-427-0556 Scarborough: 416-286-5354 Grade 4 - 6 winner By Tianna Gomes I’ve never laughed so hard as the time when my friend Joan started her new job. She told me the whole story. It went something like this... “Hurry Up Joan”! Said Joan’s mother. “You’re going to be late for your new job”! “Whaaa? Job? Late”? Said a very sleepy Joan. “That’s right,” said her mother.”Now wake up sleepy head”! Joan finally got up, dressed and got into her car. The night before had been really hard for her. Her mother told her to catch some winks and silly Joan stayed up all night searching for them! She couldn’t “catch” any “winks” and didn’t know that her mom meant for her to go to sleep! “I am so excited about my new job as a police officer!” She thought as she waved at her mom and drove off. She reached the police headquarters and it was busier than ever. A short lady dressed in brown walked up to her. “Am I in the right place here?” asked Joan. “If you are Joan then you sure are!” the lady replied. “So pull up a chair and let’s get started!” “Ok but I don’t know if I can.” thought Joan. She walked up to a chair and put both hands on the top and pulled until the chair was right above her head. “There.” she thought, “I pulled up a chair. Now what?” She walked up to the short lady still holding the chair above her head and asked: “Now what?” The woman in brown was quite sur- prised when she saw this. “What are you doing?” She asked. “I’m pulling up a chair,” replied Joan. “What I meant was that you should take a seat.” said the woman. “Oh. You mean like this?” She said pull- ing a chair out from under another officer’s desk just as he was sitting down. He landed hard on the floor. “No!” said the woman. “Well you said to take a seat.” said Joan. “I meant sit down.” the woman said with a big sigh and rolled her eyes. “Oh, well why didn’t you say so?” said Joan finally sitting down. “Now fill out the information forms,” said the woman handing her several sheets. “Ok.” Said Joan drowsily. “And pick up the pace!” said the woman looking at her watch. Joan jumped up and started jogging on the spot. “What are you doing?” asked the puzzled woman. “You said to pick up the pace,” replied Joan. The lady was very impatient now. “Start writing out those forms!” she said. While Joan was filling out the forms the lady asked: “You will start working here on this computer. Do you know anything about software?” “Well I could probably get some from Home Hardware, right?” Joan said, “Software, hardware, any ware...I’ll bet they carry it. I’ll call them now” and Joan picked up the phone. The woman grabbed the phone back hung it up. “Just get back to work”! She told Joan. Suddenly the phone rang. “Fire! Fire!” Shouted Joan in a panic, as she started running around the room. “Relax!” Said the woman in brown. “It was just the phone”. Joan came back from the fire exit and sat down. “Hello? Yes Chief?”, the woman answered the phone. “Oh! I almost forgot! I’ll send someone over right away. Bye now!” She turned to Joan and said “That was the chief. He wants someone to go and pick up his paperwork.” “I can pick up paperwork.” Said Joan very confidently, “Sounds easy for my first task.” “Now here’s a map showing you the route to the Chief’s office downtown. Don’t get lost!” The woman said. “Me? Lost?!” Joan said, “I’ll be fine... So umm a how do you read a map?” After a short explanation on how to use a map Joan was on her way. An hour later she noticed that she was in ✦ See Joan’s, Page 16 Tianna Gomes the middle of nowhere! She saw a man passing by. “Ex- cuse me? Excuse me!” She said until she got the man’s attention. “Why hello there,” said the man. “The name’s John. How can I help you?” Joan asked him “Can you tell me how to get to the Chief’s office?” “Sure.. Let me take a look at your map” said the very helpful John. “Excuse me miss... but the map is upside down.” “What?” said Joan in shock. “You’ve been reading the map upside down,” ex- plained John, trying not to laugh. “Oh no”! Joan shrieked once she noticed John was right and that she had wasted so much time. “I could give you a hand finding the place.” Said John. “I don’t need a hand. I al- ready have two of my own, what use are three hands? I need help to get to the chief’s office!” said Joan very annoyed. The man sighed. “I could give you a lift.” “I don’t need to be lifted either.” said Joan. “I meant I could drive you there,” said John still trying to get through to Joan. “Oh, all right then,” said Joan. They finally reached the chief’s office and Joan went inside to pick up the pa- pers. She soon got back to headquarters and met her boss. “Joan did you pick up those papers?” asked the woman. “I sure did” Joan said. “Then where are they?” Said the woman in brown. The phone suddenly rang before Joan could answer the question. “Hello?” the woman answered. “Ah! Chief William. How are you? Not so good? Why? Your papers are still there? Wait one minute.” She put him on hold and turned to Joan. “I thought you picked up the papers that were on the desk in the Chief’s office Joan”! She said. “I did,” said Joan, “and then I put them right back on the desk again. “I was supposed to pick them UP right? I hope all my tasks are as easy as that one!” THE END! Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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On Saturday, 3 Sheets 2 The Wind performs. The music starts at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge. The Edge Lounge is at 250 Bayly St. W. in Ajax. For more information, call 905-426- 9692 Ajax judokas golden at Quebec Open Rene Guggino represents club, Canada at jr. worlds AJAX — Ajax Budokan Judo Club athletes put forth medal-win- ning performances at the recent Quebec Open event in Montreal. The meet attracted 600 athletes to the two-day tournament, which was also a junior qualifying tour- nament for Canada. All told, Ajax Budokan judokas earned three gold medals in the under-20 category. Derek Langlois placed first in the minus-60 kilogram weight class. Mark Welsh earned gold in the minus-66 kilogram weight divi- sion. He was followed by teammate Jacob Walsh, who placed second in the same category. Another club- mate, Ben Wilk, earned a bronze medal in the weight class. The other gold medal came from David Ancor, who was successful in the minus-73 kilogram weight category. In the senior division, Langlois registered a bronze medal in the minus-60 kilogram weight class. Walsh placed seventh in the minus-66 kilogram category, while Welsh was ninth in the same weight class. One week prior to the Quebec Open event, Rene Guggino com- peted for the Ajax Budokan club at the Rendezvous Canada tour- nament in Montreal where she earned a gold medal in the wom- en’s minus-52 kilogram weight di- vision. Guggino will also represent Canada at the World Junior Judo Championships in Bangkok, Thai- land this week. Her coach at the Budokan club, Dr. Kevin Doherty, says Guggino has a real chance to crack the top 10 in her weight class at worlds. “Who knows? It’s a tough tour- nament, but she’s in real good shape and looking good right now. If she gets top seven that would be fantastic,” he said. SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CURLING HAS STARTED Curlers wanted. Bring your own team or join ours! Call 905-683-3210 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008 PAGE 17 P Pickering Panthers labour on offence in two losses Scoring chances go by the board in setbacks to Port Hope, Trenton By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Although the of- fence is sputtering and the Ontario Junior Hockey League team is com- ing off two consecutive weekend losses, Pickering Panthers head coach Bill Brady is unwilling to push the panic button just yet. The Panthers are in danger of fur- ther free fall through the standings, depending on if they can get any- thing going in a home-and-home set against the Whitby Fury, begin- ning Thursday night at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby (7:30 p.m.) and ending on Friday night in Pickering at the recreation complex (7:30 p.m.). Currently, the Panthers (2-8, two OT wins for eight points, eighth in Ruddock Division) are just three points ahead of Whitby, which cur- rently resides in the basement of the division. A couple of losses to the Fury and the cellar belongs to the Panthers. Yet, Brady is standing firm. For now, the status quo will prevail, but for how much longer is uncertain. “There’s no panic,” said Brady. “If we’re losing long term, we’re going to have to have a look at bring- ing in players. (Panthers’ general manager) Gary (Watters) works the phones every day for opportunities to better the hockey team.” The Panthers dropped a 5-1 decision to the visiting Port Hope Predators last Friday night. It was Pickering’s second loss to the Preds so far this campaign. Solid goaltending supplied by Port Hope’s Akos Agardy, who turned aside 40 shots for the win, the Predators’ ability to turn Pickering gaffes into goals and, most of all, the Panthers’ inability to finish their chances all added up to their seventh loss of the season. “We made three mistakes and they capitalized on all three,” sum- marized Brady. “At the same time, we had a lot of chances and their goaltender played exceptionally well.” The second period also played a significant role in the Panthers’ downfall. After playing to a 1-1 draw in the first period, it was all Preds in the middle frame. They notched four unanswered goals on Pickering goalie Chris Seiler, in- cluding short-handed and power- play markers to take a 5-1 lead to the dressing room. There was no scoring in the third. Jeff Broekema scored the lone Panthers goal. Less than 12 hours after the Port Hope loss, the Panthers were on the road to Trenton, where a slow start led to a 4-2 loss to the Hercs. Trenton opened up with three con- secutive first-period goals to put the visitors in a hole. The Panthers chipped away during the rest of the game, getting as close as 3-2 before a Hercs’ power-play marker early in the third held up as the winner. Brady again lamented the scor- ing chances that were there for the taking, but timely goals weren’t forthcoming. Richard Duncan and Broekema, who scored short handed, tallied for the Panthers against Trenton. The Panthers finish off the week- end with their first meeting of the season with the neighbouring Ajax Attack at the Ajax Community Cen- tre on Sunday at 3 p.m. Port Hope Predators’ Jeremy McCarty tangles with Pickering Panthers’ Brandon Parks during first-period Ontario Ju- nior Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Friday night. The Panthers dropped a 5-1 decision to the visitors. Panthers’ Postscript The Pickering Panthers game against the Attack on Sunday marks the first game toward the Durham Cup playdowns. 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Call (905)619-6970 LOOKING FOR HARD- WORKING, self-motivated person to assist in the wir- ing installation of energy management systems in a grocery store environment. Applicant must have clean G2 or better. No experi- ence necessary, will train. Please fax resume to 905- 790-8676 PERFECT HOME Busi- ness. Seeking 6 team players with a desire to earn $3000 or more monthly. Light work. Long time residual rewards. Call 647-883-2232 General Help Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or Toronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Media Group Ltd. REPORTER Editorial - Metroland The Independent (Brighton) Metroland's The Independent (Brighton, ON), which produces award-winning community newspapers, is looking for a hard- working general assignment/sports reporter with strong writing skills and a keen interest in online news presentation. This is a full-time position that requires strong writing, an ability to come up with fresh story ideas, a penchant for digging deep- er into stories, a knowledge of municipal government opera- tions and sports, and familiarity with a camera. As well as re- porting for our print publications and special sections, the suc- cessful candidate will also be required to provide online con- tent for our expanding website at www.indynews.ca. You must be able to work well with others, be organized, multi-task under tight deadlines, show leadership, and have solid news judg- ment. The successful candidate will work from our Brighton of- fi c e . Applicants must possess: ■ A journalism degree or diploma; ■ A minimum of two years experience in journalism; ■ Experience in photography, and video shooting and editing would be an asset. Interested applicants should forward a resumé by Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, to the attention of: Dwight Irwin Regional Managing Editor The Independent/Northumberland News 884 Division St. Unit 212, Cobourg, ON K9A 5V6 E-mail: dirwin@northumberlandnews.com Fax: 905-373-4719 Account Manager CORPORATETRAINING Interested candidates should submit a resumé with references to jobs@durhamcollege.ca no later than Friday, October 31, 2008. For further details please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/ employmentopportunities. Durham College Corporate Training Services is seeking an experienced and motivated individual who shares its commitment to quality and success. The primary role for this position is to assist the Operations Manager with ongoing administrative and operational duties involved in the effi cient op- eration of a 1 million sq. ft. shopping centre. Duties include; but not limited to, preventative maintenance, energy management, contract management, life safety systems and programs, data entry for all automation programs and related administrative duties for the de- partment. The candidate is required to have good interpersonal & communi- cation skills and will interact with ten- ants, service contractors and suppliers. Preference will be given to those can- didates with trade qualifi cations (i.e. HVAC, Building Environmental Sys- tems, Building Operator certifi cation) or equivalent and a minimum of 1-3 years of directly related hands on ex- perience. Familiarity with automated Preventative Maintenance programs, Occupational H&S legislation, WH- MIS will be considered an asset. For further information pertaining to this position please refer to our website (career section) www.20vic.com. Sub- mit your resume to methier@20vic. com. No phone calls please. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We have an immediate opening for a BUILDING SYSTEMS OPERATOR/ Service Administrator Durham Recruitment Feature Extended Reach Thursday, October 30 Oshawa-Whitby-Clarington This Week And Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Tuesday, November 4 Port Perry Thursday, November 6 Cobourg and Port Hope Northumberland News Wednesday, November 19 Brooklin Citizen Plus Workopolis.com Localmarketplace.ca All For One Price Please Contact Erin Jackson email: ejackson@durhamregion.com 905-683-5110 Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm Sterling Crane, one of North America's largest and most successful crane and heavy lift companies, is a growing Company with branches in Canada and the United States. We are looking to fi ll the following positions in our Oshawa Branch. BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR As a key contributor to our branch, this position is responsible for hourly payroll, invoicing accts. payable, data entry and a variety of general offi ce duties. The successful candidate will be a well organized self starter, have strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, and a willingness to learn. Experience with Microsoft Offi ce (specifi cal- ly Excel) is required. DISPATCHER If you're a team player who is customer focused with excellent communication skills and thrive in a busy, hands-on environment, you may qualify for the role of Dispatcher in our branch offi ce. Responsibilities include the scheduling and dispatching of cranes and personnel as well as the documentation of branch activities. To be considered for an opportunity with Sterling Crane, please forward your resume and cover letter to: STERLING CRANE Email: mforbes@sterlingcrane.com (Dispatch Position) sikert@sterlingcrane.com (Branch Admin position) 787 Bloor Street West, Oshawa, Ontario. L1J 5Y6 FOSTER CARE It's time to become a foster parent. Please do not hesitate to call 1-877-FOSTER CARE Albion Hills Industries Ltd. Has an opening for an AZ HIGHWAY DRIVER Requirements • Clean abstract, clean criminal search • Some experience an asset, training provided • Able to cross U.S. border We offer • Busy, organized, satellite dispatch • Home every weekend • Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit • 100% Company Paid Group Benefi ts • Company Paid Group RSP Contact Carol/Bryan (905)665-6752, ext 1 Fax Resume to 905-665-6769 JOB FAIR Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are recruiting Line Production Workers on behalf of our Port Perry client: Days and afternoons - MUST be available for both shifts $11.00 per hour Apply in person with resume and references to: MAPLE LEAF FOODS 15350 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry, ON. Please proceed to the Employee Entrance at the rear of the building. The Administrative Edge Inc., Oshawa, Ontario 905-436-5818 Angus Glen Golf Club requires PART TIME BANQUET SERVERS AND BANQUET BARTENDERS Day, Evening & Weekend Shifts available Please visit www.angusglen.com to start the hiring process. DRIVERS G-CLASS $12-13/hr. Full time 3am shift start, includes weekends Clean abstract, 5-ton truck experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-620-0366 WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL Midnight shift, full time, loading/unloading trucks. Afternoon Shift - full time, order picker. $13-14/hr. Experience an asset. Fax resume to 905-620-0366 Careers Drivers Careers Drivers Careers General Help Careers General Help Careers General Help MISSING CHILDREN AWARENESS PROGRAM Looking for full-time, part- time Telemarketers, Door- to-Door Canvassers and Kiosk Workers at retail en- trances. Hourly plus bonus paid daily. Call Alfred (905)436-2669 PART TIME driver in the Pickering area, suits a ma- ture person with free time to deliver catalogues ap- proximately once a month to our carriers. A van and storage area is necessary. 1-866-564-4634, Paper- man Distributors Ltd. PLUMBING AND PARTS HOME CENTRE. Bath- room retail store in Whitby. Seeking experienced drive for deliveries/pickups. Indi- vidual would also partici- pate in retail sales. Plumb- ing/Sales background would be an asset. Contact David (905)404-1502. Careers General Help SCARBOROUGH hollow metal door company, re- quires customer service person. Experience in door and frame production an asset. Computer and su- perior communication skills necessary. Fax 416-297- 0374 SHOPPERS DRUG MART requires • STOCK PERSON • CASHIER • PHOTO LAB • COSMETICIAN • MGT POSITIONS • DISPENSARY ASSISTANT Email: asdm829@ shoppersdrugmart.ca SIGN SHOP-requires ex- perienced full-time worker that can run a high res. ink jet printer, laminator and knows Flexipro software. Craig 416-884-9999 SIMPLE H20 is now ex- panding into Markham area. seeking full and part time water quality consul- tants. $3000 per mo to start. Call (905)752-2811 Careers Careers General Help General Help Careers Career Training Careers Career Training NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Materials Supervisor Our client requires and exceptional leader to work in their materials department. You have the ability to direct others and infl uence others in a multifunctional plant environment by selling your ideas. You have experience in MRP/JIT preferably in a computerized environment and have had success in implementing new process's and systems. Please contact us ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity. Email your resume in word to sjm@symmetryservices.com Call 416 296-9070 Stuart DIEMAX TOOL AND DIE CURRENTLY SEEKING All Tool and Die Staff including: Jr. Designers, Experienced Designers Toolmaker's & Apprentices, CNC Operators and Programmers Openings on all shifts. Email resume indicating job preference to: HR@diemax.ca CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS required with experience for residential construction in Durham Region. Call (905)260-5584 is hiring Sales Associates HEY MOMS! • Do you love kids and enjoy a fun environment? • Must be enthusiastic, friendly, hard working team member • Mostly day shifts, but also some evenings and weekends • Customer service background, knowledge of juvenile products and retail management all considered assets • Great employee discount! Please drop by the store with your resume to apply, or email us at ouac_ajax@primus.ca 75 Bayly St. West (No Frills Plaza), Ajax 905-427-4194 www.ouac.com TORONTO / GTA AREA Customer Service Rep ● Offi ce Manager Account Manager ● Admin Assistant Service Coordinator ● Receptionist 1-2 years Experience ● 28k-45k General Offi ce Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Call 416-214-1556 or Email: info@mycareerlift.ca Hiring For MANAGEMENT TRAINEES, Full time Nights, Part Time Days for the Ajax/Pickering locations Apply at Subway, Harwood/Bayly, or 1899 Brock Rd. S. Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Or e-mail resume to: larrybaker@rogers.com PART TIME SALES ADMINISTRATOR Required for New Home Builder Site in Whitby. Experience required. Availability for weekend hours necessary. Must be comfortable greeting the public & computer software skills mandatory. Please email resume to: oshawahorizons@lizahomes.com We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ECE TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS Full time/part time For Ajax/Pickering/Whitby childcare centre. Send resume by fax (905)831-9347 or email childcare.positions@hotmail.com General Help SPEAKERS, PRESENT- ERS Wanted. Big Money to be made. Phone and in- ternet work required. Seri- ous inquiries only. Call Jim (905)922-0139. SPRAYBOOTH MAINTE- NANCE company accept- ing resumes for mainte- nance team. Must have good command of English language, valid G driver's license an asset, no expe- rience necessary. Benefi ts package, good wages, op- portunity to advance edu- cation. Fax resume: 905- 475-5605 . WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our fi nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Mur- phy 1-800-847-4128 WILD AND CRAZY, CAN'T BE LAZY! Like Team Work, Music and Fun People? 10 F/T posi- tions. Available Immediate- ly. $360 up to $800/wk to start. No Commissions. No Experience Necessary. Call Amber 905-668-5544 WORKERS WANTED!!! Snow plow company look- ing for workers. Wages based on experience. Hours vary. Call (905)260- 1256 General Help Retail Opportunities KINGSTON/BROCK RD. Pickering. Retail business for sale, includes fragranc- es, clothing, jewelry, hand- bags. 600-sq ft. Rent/utilities: $1650/mo. Good income opportunity. Asking $45,000. Serious inquiries only please. (416)854-3584 Salon & Spa Help HAIR SALON MANAGER & HAIR STYLISTS wanted for fast-growing Durham region salon We are looking for a manager & hair stylist that are interested in joining one of the fastest growing hair salon companies in Ontario. Good wages, commissions and other incentive programs available. Please call 905-686-4128 905-686-9174, fax 905-686-8761 MATURE STYLIST want- ed for recently nominated Best Retirement Home, Taunton Mills–Whitby. Will provide all beauty services. Please call to inquire to Sandi Jubb 1-866-647- 0827. Fax or phone.(705)656-2823. General Help Salon & Spa Help PT/FT HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for Busy Hair Salons. Guaranteed hour- ly rate plus commission, Bowmanville $9.50/hr, Paid holidays, birthday off with pay, benefi ts. Please call Bowmanville Barb or Joanne 905-623-6444. THE JASMINE TREE Sa- lon & Spa is looking for dedicated, creative hair/colour stylists to join our team. We are a high end salon that offers com- petitive wages, bonuses, Goldwell colour training, and fl exible hours. Both p/t and f/t are available. Com- mission, salary + commis- sion and chair rentals are all welcome. Email resume c/o Lesley at: moyes5498@rogers.com UPSCALE SALON in Whitby, is seeking Color Technician and Hair Stylist. Please Call 905-655-2138 Skilled & Technical Help AUTO MECHANIC, 3rd, 4th, or 5th year apprentice. Must have good experi- ence, good attitude and be responsible. Full or part- time. Call 905-426-9943 BODY PREP PERSON needed. Position available for experienced body & prep person for busy heavy truck collision facility in Ajax. Fax resume to 905-428-8275 EAVESTROUGH/SIDING Crews and helpers re- quired. Work year round. Experience preferred. Call Annie at 416-438-4344. EXPERIENCED BRICK- LAYERS Wanted. Must have own transportation. Call John 905-243-5111. EXPERIENCED ME- CHANIC, Dump Truck Drivers, Skid Steers and Holder Operators for Snow Ploughing, in the greater Toronto area. Guarantee hours plus bonus. 1-800- 649-6514 or 416-576- 6788. FULL-TIME MAINTE- NANCE worker needed for residential building down- town Whitby. Knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical, build- ing mechanical equipment, carpentry and clean- ing/grounds maintenance, Salary to be negotiated. Previous experience re- quired. Police check and WHMIS necessary. Fax resume to: 905-430-0191 Only qualifi ed applicants will be contacted. GRINDER / POLISHER Experienced with precision grinding of welds and met- al fi nishing. Fax resume to 416-291-3233 or email to mail@triplemetal.com LICENSED MECHANIC required for busy Newcas- tle garage. No weekends, wages based on experi- ence. Call (905)987-1400, or fax (905)987-6918. Skilled & Technical Help Office Help Skilled & Technical Help MECHANIC, OR 4th-5th year apprentice needed. Must be reliable, thorough, knowledgeable. Good working environment. No weekends. Only qualifi ed applicants please. (416)283-1843 part time evening Receptionist two evenings per week 5pm-9pm and alternate Saturday's 9am-6pm. Call Peter Kowal 905-420-9000 SHEET METAL INSTALL- ERS required- Mechanics/ Apprentices. Please fax re- sume to 905-438-1721. SIDING WINDOW installer required. Work year round. Experience in all areas of home improvements. Call (905)914-3657. STITCHING TIME Altera- tions in Ajax, requires full and part time seamstress- es. We offer fl exible work- ing hours and reasonable pay depending on skills. (905)683-3478 or (416)553-7629. TIG WELDER / FITTER Precision Job Shop. Al- um/Steel/SST. Must be able to read blueprints Fax resume to 416-291-3233 or email to mail@ triplemetal.com Skilled & Technical Help Office Help Skilled & Technical Help TRUCK TIRE road service technician, tire installers license and drivers license for work in the Durham area. Call Ron 905-431- 6363. Office Help CREDIT MANAGER need- ed immediately. Knowl- edge of RTA, approving credit applications, experi- ence with small claims court and RTA. Actively in- volved in the collection process, and responsible for preparing reports. 3-5 years experience. E-mail resume to avalic@toronto.cogir.net OSHAWA LAWYER re- quires an experienced (Teraview/Conveyancer) Real Estate Assistant to fi ll a Leave of Absence com- mencing immediately, 2008. Apply with resume via e-mail to tmarks@idirect.com to ar- range a confi dential inter- view. Sales Help & Agents MATURE PART-TIME help wanted for Ajax busi- ness. Knowledge of fl oor- ing industry needed for sales and measures. Call (905)683-6126 or fax re- sume to 905-683-6138 Hospital/Medical /Dental Sales Help & Agents PICKERING TRAVEL agency requiring commis- sioned agents. Well estab- lished company, good in- centives, experience pre- ferred. Knowledge of sa- bre. Able to bring new customers. Call (905)420- 6799 Hospital/Medical /Dental DENTAL ASSISTANT re- quired for part-time mater- nity leave in an oral sur- gery offi ce. Reception ex- perience preferred. Apply to 209 Simcoe St. N. or fax 905-576-0016. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST required for progressive of- fi ce in Whitby. Experience an asset. E-mail resume to: dental-job@live.ca OUR BUSY PRACTICE requires full-time experi- enced dental receptionist. Includes evenings and Sat- urdays. Call (905)434- 5757. PHARMACY TECHNI- CIAN (Maternity leave po- sition) for busy Oshawa Pharmacy. Minimum one year Pharmacy experience required. Pharmacy diplo- ma, OCP certifi cation, Za- dall and long-term care background preferred. Submit resume in confi dence to vlau@medicalpharmacies. com or fax (905)728-9992. Hospital/Medical /Dental Sales Help & Agents Hotel/ Restaurant MANDARIN Restaurant requires Hostess, Kitchen Help, Dishwasher, Clean- er. F/T or P/T. Experience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of Brock Road) Houses for Sale $ 2-STOREY all brick, Westney Heights, Ajax. 3- bdrms, 21/2 baths, 2 fi re- places. Finished recroom w/wet bar. Laundry room plus 4th-bdrm/offi ce, 5 ap- pliances, double garage w/full double drive. Steps to transit, walk to schools, shopping/library/rec centre. Close Oct/Nov/Dec. $265K. No Agents. (905)427-4867 Hospital/Medical /Dental Sales Help & Agents Hotel/ Restaurant Houses for Sale $ DESIRABLE WEST BOOKLIN - Open concept, 2114 sq.ft., all brick, 9ft. ceilings, 3 bdrms.+ media room open to below, 3 bath, hardwood fl r., granite kitchen, 7 appliances, 2 GDO's, drapes & blinds, CAV, CVAV, gas fi replace, landscaped, garden doors to lrg deck, shed. Finished basement w/wet bar. 10 Tunney Place, Brooklin. Call 905-655-0564. Hospital/Medical /Dental Houses for Sale $ TIRED OF DRIVING to the City each day? Move closer, walk to public transit and leave your car at home!! Bathurst Manor (Bathurst/Sheppard/York- dale area). Completely professionally renovated home (with separate entrance leading to private fi nished basement apt), attached garage. 4-bed- rooms, 2-kitchens, 3-bath- rooms. Near every amenity. Too many extras to mention. Save Real Estate fees, asking $624,900. Immediate possession. Phone: 416- 631- 6355. Email: angeprosum@aol.com. View:http://www.bythe owner.com/search.php? topic=details&from=map& pid=94649 Housing WantedH A HOME NEEDED. Have a cash buyer. Oshawa or Courtice area, up to $450,000. Please call San- dra Provenzano Re/Max Spirit Inc; Brokerage 905- 728-1600. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI GARAGE FOR SINGLE car wanted - 6 months storage in Ajax/Pickering area. Call (905)903-9742 for more information. INDUSTRIAL UNITS, 1,800 sqft. Prime Pickering location. Truck level shipping door. Near Brock Rd and 401. Call (905)839- 8991, (416) 277-4469 SMALL COMMERCIAL of- fi ce, 200 sq. ft. downtown Bowmanville, private en- trance, washroom, ideal for insurance offi ce, zoned for car dealer/wholesaler, mail order etc. Prime location. $475 mo. all inclusive. (905)983-1016. Offices & Business Space PRIME OFFICE space in downtown Whitby. Newly renovated, 2 large offi ces, Kitchen & bath. $1050/month includes utilities and parking. (905)683-6591 Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINAN- CIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 ANY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages * Below Bank Rates * Refinance to 100% * Purchase 0% Down POWER OF SALE STOPPED!!! 1-877-568-9255 416-540-5977 www.butlermortgage.ca ASK FOR WILL BUTLER,AMP CREDIT!!! INCOME!!! PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877-777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA !AJAX - NEW, beautiful, large 1 bdrm. apt. in quiet executive home. Large windows, walk-out patio, parking, 5 appliances, sat- ellite, high-speed internet. no smoking/pets. $875/mo. 905-424-0154. 1 & 2 BDRM Available anytime or Nov 1. Two locations: 946 Mason St & 350 Malaga. $695 or $825/mo all inclusive, no pets. Call 905-242-4478 or 905-576-6724 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, laundry on-site, $660 & $750 +hydro, available Nov 1st. ALSO $639 including hydro & $750 +hydro, available Nov 1st. 1-866-339-8781 or (416)881-5544 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Pickering, Bay- ly/Whites Rd. Spacious, bright, clean. Separate en- trance, parking, cable, laundry. $850/utilities in- cluded. No smoking. First/last, references. Available immediately. 647-272-8192. 2 & 3-BEDROOMS, hard- wood fl oors, open-concept 2-storey house, pot lights throughout, near O.C. Dis- count for seniors. 2-car parking, laundry. Avail im- mediately. Call after 6pm (905)924-4413 1 & 2-BEDROOM apart- ments Oshawa, Bloor/Wil- son. Very nice, clean & quiet building. $675 plus hydro and $775. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424- 4005, (905)424-4518 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. New applianc- es, hardwood fl oors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. 905-576- 2982. 2-BEDROOM APT available anytime, newly renovated, located at 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. fridge, stove, hydro water, 1 car parking includ- ed. Call anytime (905)579- 2387. 2-LARGE BEDROOM, $975/inclusive, North Oshawa. Near all amenities. First/last, no pets. Quiet building. Available Nov & Dec 1st. (905)424-5083. 3-BDRM LEGAL DUPLEX newly renovated. 1 1/2 bathrooms. Use of yard. $1100 plus utilities. Separ- ate entrance. On bus route. Call Nancy 905-436- 5777. A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905- 683-0707 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $890 Ask us about AIR MILES® REWARD MILES !! ● Friendly community ● Near shopping, GO & 401, transit at door ● Attractive & spacious apartments ● Utilities included ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct. Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the Excellent Household Contents, Collectables and Antiques of a Clarington Estate. Partial Listing, More Boxes in Transit At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ontario TUESDAY, Oct. 28th, 5:30 pm ANTIQUES:Clock Collectioin Incl. Ansonia, Sessions, S. Thomas etc., Singer Treadle Sewing Machine, Canadiana Cradle, Doll Carriage, Piano Bench, Oak Secretary Bookcase, Mission Oak Writing Desk, Etc.GLASS & CHINA:Rare Majolica Set, Belleek, Beswick, Doulton, Deco Gouda, Goebel, Shelley, Susie Cooper, Medalta, Watt, Shawnee etc., Old Depression, Carnival, Murano, Cornflower, Lg. Pinwheel Pieces, Biscuit Barrels, Aladdin, Deco Lamps, Wades, Etc. COLLECTIBLES:Coke, Advertising, Mint Harlequin Books (1-1600), Old Sports Prints, Currier & Ives, Red Rose Tea Cards, Vintage Dresses, Baby Clothes, Hats, Purses, Old Jewelry, Wall Sconces, Oil Lamps.BAND AND STAGE SOUND EQUIP., Guitars (5), Lg. Speakers, Keyboards, Mixer, Amps, Old Violin, Etc. HUGE MODEL TRAIN VILLAGE, L.H. Golf Clubs, Like New Power Tools, Exc. Household Items. Don't Miss Out on this Excellent Sale! Bruce Kellett (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com Auction: Saturday, October 25 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. The Contents of a Pickering Home - A Large Auction of Antiques, Col- lector's Items, Home Furnishings, Contemporary Furniture, Doulton Figures, Numerous Tray Lots. Auction: Sunday, October 26 Preview 9:00 A.M. Auction 10:00 A.M. Selling from the Estate of Ken Munn (Drake Antiques) Starting @ 10:00 A.M - Selling Prints, Paint- ings, Oils & Watercolours. This Large Auction will include Georgian & Victorian Furniture, Glass, China, Sterling, Jewellery, Oriental Car- pets. A Large & Interesting Auction Not To Miss. For Full Details Watch Web Site for Up-Dates Giant Indoor Yard Sale: Saturday @ 9:30 A.M. & Sunday @ 9:00 A.M For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling 2002 FordTrucks, Farm Machinery Woodworking Equip., and Furniture for the Estate of the late Donald Stainton of Cedar Post & Rail & Picnic Table Co. At 32 Waite Rd., Pontypool, ON.Take 401 to Bowmanville take Country Rd. 57 go 12 miles North to Devitts Rd, go east 2 miles. SATURDAY, Oct. 25, 10:30 am • 2002 Ford F350+ L Super Duty Diesel Dually 4x4, 94,000 km (as is) • Industrial Ford Tractor & Loader • Scraper Blade 8' 3pth • Bush Hog 6' 3 pth • Snow Blower, 7' 3 pth pto • 8'x18' Double Axel Float 2002 Year • Industrial Table Saw • Industrial Planer (Poit- vas) • Delta Drill Press, Floor Model • Woodmizer 1130 Portable Saw Mill, Miller 225 Welder, Tools, Industrial Router Table (Poitvas) • Gas Powered Trowel • Electric Tools • Boxes of Nuts and Bolts (NEW) • 21 Piece 3/4 Drive Socket Set • 200 Picnic Tables (New) • 122 pc. X6 feet 2" Thick 6" W. • White Cedar 710 pc. 10' Long • Washer and Dryer 6 years old • Indian Art by Basil Bradley • Maytag Stove 30" • Kitchen Table with 4 Chairs • Side by Side Fridge • Oak Daybed, Armoire, MORE! Bruce Kellett (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, October 24th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The Contents of a Victoria Place home plus others, 3pc Gib- bard bedroom set, ladies drop front secretary, refi nished fl at top farm scales, 2 church pews, hanging cupboard, pine table, dovetailed blanket boxes, lg wooden bowl on stand, 4 oak arm chairs, lg qty of blue mountain pottery, qty of costume jewel- lery, wood decoys, walnut games table, oak buffet, 4pc walnut Kroehler bedroom set, country bench, oak hall table, wash- stands, stepback cupboard, antique 2 door wardrobe, round oak pedestal table, smokers stand, corner what not stand, lg pine hutch, wingback chairs, chesterfi eld sets, 4 poster bed, rnd maple table and chairs, Gulbranseb elec organ, Craftmatic bed, 6pc modern diningroom set, roller bench, Craftsman 10" table saw, Honda 4HP water pump, 4.5HP Simoniz gas power washer, Garden way 4HP chipper vac, Proform motorized treadmill, Kenmore freezer, Frigidaire apt. size freezer, 97 Seadoo Sportster Seadoo boat and trailer, Guns: Champion 12Ga, mod 94 Winchester 30 30 lever, mod 2200 Winchester 12Ga pump, Qty. of china, glass household and collectable items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday Oct 25th at 4 pm Coins & Currency Furniture & Collectables. Items of interest to all. www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, October 24, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a Cobourg and an Oshawa home: 6ft. Pine Harvest Table; Side- board; Oak China Cabinet; Curio Cabinets; Ant. Display Cabinet; Loveseat; Bed Chester- fi eld; Grandfather Clock; Mantle Clock; Mis- sion Rocker; Ant. Rocker; Antique Settee; Oc- casional Chairs; Wardrobe; Cedar Chest; Dressers; Chests; Loft Bed; Crocks; China; Glass; Coke and Beer Trays; Wardrobe; Nu- merous Antiques; 8hp Generator; Dehumidifi - er; Almond Fridge; Upright Freezer; BBQ; Lawnboy Mower; 1950's Coke Cooler, CNE Stadium seats w/certifi cate, etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m.no pets please DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE AUCTION SAT. NOV. 1, 10:00 A.M. Terms: Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, Interac, M/C10% buyers premium applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www. stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' SAT. OCT 25th at 10AM. For LARRY GOLLOHER. Farm Sold. 115 Hwy to Millbrook exit (County Rd. 10), south to Millbrook, east 1/2 km, 1-1/2 km south on Cty. Rd. 10, 6 km west on Zion 4th Line #330. Tractors: B414 Int 40hp, gas, w/loader, good cond. 2424 Int. Industrial 50hp, new rubber-good, Thomas skid steer, 4cyl., gas. Machinery: Gray & Campbell democrat-as new, 27' goose neck 3 horse slant load trailer w/tack room, good cont., JD pto ma- nure spreader, 7' snow blower, NH 479 haybine, 2 farm wagons, MF 128 sq baler, side del, Rake, 3pt. cult., 5' rotary mower, post hold auger, 2 round bale feeders, Ford haybine-for parts. Hay: 40-4x5 bales- hardcore, real good, stored inside, approx 150 bales 4x4 last yrs., stored outside. Misc: Devilbis 6h upright air compressor, 40 rod roll new fence wire, other new fence, 7 gate steel ring (sold as gates), cattle squeeze, 3-70 gal. Rubbermaid waterers, qty. good used steel, some alum. doors. Note: very few sm. items. Be on time! ID to register. Cash or cheque only! DOUG MITCHELL AUCTIONS, OMEMEE 705-799-6769. ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, Oct 26, 10:00 am (viewing 8:30) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, Orono Take 115 Hwy to Main St. Orono exit & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features partial contents from the Estate Property of Michael Zygocki of Taylorwood Crt. Oshawa, featuring furniture, bedroom sets, tables, chairs, collectables, glass & china, large selection of books, misc tools & hardware, handycap items: scooter, safety bars etc. J.D. riding mower, indoor & outdoor plants & trees, plus many more useful & collectable items. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 SAT. OCT 25 - 10AM FARM MACHINERY AUC- TION at 422 Lindsay Rd., PETERBOROUGH property of the late Jessie Hogan estate, JD 2555 dsl tractor, 4x4, older Cat D4 dozer, JD 435 Round baler, JD 1219 haybine, JD 550 manure spreader, JD 115 discs, farm machinery, 3pt log skidder, wood splitter, grain storage building, head gate/cattle shute, approx 250 round bales hay, unreserved, Info/fl yer/terms call 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com Apartments & Flats for RentA 639 CUBERT Oshawa, 2 Bedroom in 6 plex. $850.00 includes Utilities, Fridge, Stove, Parking. Available Nov 1st, First & Last required Able Man- agement 905-725-9593. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A GREAT LOCATION Oshawa Center, Large & Clean 2-bdrm apt. $900, 1- bdrm $780. Great laundry facilities, secure bldg. Avail Nov 1. no pets. 905-728- 8868 AJAX, By The Lake, legal 1-bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance, 4pc bath laundry, cable park- ing. Suits 1 person. $750/inclusive. Available Nov 1st. First/last. (905)619-2767. AJAX, STUDIO basement apt., single non-smoker. Shared laundry, private entrance, parking, utilities included. Cable and phone extra. $600/month- no pets please. 905-239-2343. AJAX, WESTNEY/DELA- NEY area, newly renovat- ed, spacious, clean 2-bdrm apartment, with private en- trance, parking, laundry, quiet neighborhood, no smoking/pets, fi rst/last/ref- erences, $950/mo inclu- sive. Avail. Nov. 1st. (905)426-8056. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1129/mo. Plus parking. Available Oct. & Nov. 1st. 905-683-8421, 905-683- 8571 ALL UTILITIES INCLU- SIVE one bedroom base- ment apartment $665 Oshawa/Whitby border, seperate entrance, park- ing, lst/last, available im- mediately. References. (416)264-7990 APARTMENTS FOR RENT, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Im- mediately/November 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927. ATTENTION SENIORS/ MATURE ADULTS quiet living 4-plex, only 1 left. All new 2-bdrm, fridge/stove, parking, laundry, cable. All inclusive. $985. Oshawa 289-240-4120 AVAILABLE Dec 1st., Central East Oshawa, near shops, transit, schools, parks, recently renovated, 2-bedrooms, appliances, parking. $950/inclusive. Call Geoff or Nancy (905)718-9358. BACHELOR/bachelorette available Nov. 1st in Bow- manville, own entrance. $575/month, heat and hy- dro included, parking for one, fi rst/last, no pets/smoking. Call (905)697-1780. Apartments & Flats for RentA BOWMANVILLE 2 BED- ROOM condos available immediately From $1050 /mo. inclusive. 5 Applianc- es. Rent to own. Call Jen- nise (905)697-8261 BOWMANVILLE large two bedroom apt available Nov. 1. Clean, security en- trance bldg. Rent includes appliances utilities & park- ing. Laundry facilities. (905)666-1074, 905-623- 9476 BOWMANVILLE, LARGE 1-bedroom + OFFICE, 1040sq.ft., Clean, quiet, sat. TV, parking, laundry, $925 inclusive. Available Nov./Dec. 1st. No dogs. Non-smoking. 905-725- 1052. BRIGHT BACHELOR basement apartment, Cen- tral Oshawa. Available Nov/Dec lst. Near shop- ping and transit. Separate entrance $550 inclusive. Newly renovated. Quiet working non-smoker pre- ferred. Geoff (905)718- 9358. CENTRAL PARK BLVD, 2-bedroom upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $840/mo.+hy- dro. 2-bedroom, main fl oor. $880/mo+hydro. Available immediately. References, No smoking/pets. 905-430- 0249. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Bachelor and one bedroom spacious, $625 and $690 all inclusive. Available Nov. lst. (905)926-7057 DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2- bdrm apt $1,035/month, in- clusive. Available Novem- ber 1st. Phone 905-655- 2436 or 905-493-1317 af- ter 5pm. EXECUTIVE FURNISHED 1-bdrm apt. on Ajax's Deer Creek golf course. Hard- wood fl oors, indoor park- ing, security, digital tv/in- ternet, appliances/full kitchen. References $1795 all inclusive. 905-426-9119 www.electricityfor- um.com/rental.htm. HARMONY/401, LARGE 1-bedroom basement. Separate entrance, utilities, cable, laundry, no smoking/pets, Suitable for quiet working individual. $650. Available November 1st. 905-571-2864. HARWOOD/KINGSTON spotless walk-out base- ment, avail. immediately, separate entrance, 1 bed- room apt., quiet, parking, cable, near all public trans- port. $850/mo inclusive. First/last/references re- quired. Call evenings 905- 619-9464. HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM, 1-bdrm walk- out basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $850/inclusive. Avail. Nov. 1st. No pets. (905)831- 0415. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom main fl oor of house, $800/month, plus utilities. 5 min walk to Lakeview Park, lst/last, Available anytime. Call (705)932- 2554 or (905)914-3657. Apartments & Flats for RentA LARGE just renovated 2- bdrm apt in Oshawa's best area. Quiet, clean bldg, heat/hydro & parking in- cluded. Avail immed. $900/mo. No pets. 905- 579-2426 or 289-240- 4946. LEGAL 1-BEDROOM spa- cious basement apt. Large windows, very clean, fresh- ly painted. Close to all amenities. Separate en- trance, laundry, parking. $800/month inclusive. Whitby. First/last. No pets/smoking. 905-999- 6494. OSHAWA - 45 Colborne West. 1 bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, no pets, hardwood fl oors, parking, laundry facilities, cable. $750/inclusive. Available Nov. 1st. 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA - 5 locations. Room, $400. Bachelor apt., $500. 1 bdrm., $650. 2 bdrms., $850. Includes all utilities. First/last. No dogs. ODSP welcome. Call 905-924-6075. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., living- room w/gas fi replace, sep- arate entrance. 1 parking, cable, very clean. Immedi- ate. Suits mature single, working person. No smok- ing/dogs. $750/month all inclusive. First/last (905)259-1340. OSHAWA 2 bedroom large bright unit in quiet well-managed building. Park-like setting. New ce- ramics & refi nished fl oors. 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, living/dining rooms. $1150+hydro. 905-728- 8919 OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9095. OSHAWA Athol & Ritson, 1 bedroom $560. heat, hy- dro, parking inclusive, laundry Call 905-852-5783 Available immediately. OSHAWA BEAUTIFUL 1 bedroom very clean, large front entrance, balcony, laundry, cable, air, utilities, inclusive. Immediately no pets no smoking, $775/mo. Call (905)576-4275. OSHAWA BOND/SIMCOE 2 bedroom apt in well-run 21 unit bldg. Bright, spa- cious. $775 includes heat & parking, hydro extra. Avail Nov 1. (905)621- 9817 OSHAWA Central Pk/ Athol. Large 2-bedroom basement apartment $1000/month inclusive OR 2 ROOMS $500 each. fur- nished or unfurnished. No smoking/pets. Avail. Nov 1. (905)404-2543 (905)914- 2543. OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2 bedroom apt. available for Nov, $865. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438- 9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1- bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Suitable for retired person. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA, clean spacious 2+1 bedroom apt. on quiet street. Includes parking. Mins from 401, $1100/mo all inclusive. Call 416-219- 0070 or 416-268-2844 OSHAWA, Harmony/401 3-bedroom main fl oor of bungalow, fenced yard, laundry, parking x2, available Nov 1. $1175 + 2/3 utilities. (905)424- 3887, (905)666-0246 OSHAWA, John/Park. Lowrise bldg. 2-bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $786/month. Avail. imme- diately/Nov. 1st. Call Toni (905)436-6042 OSHAWA, KING/Ritson- large two bedroom apart- ment, close to downtown and all amenities. Parking and laundry. $845. Refer- ences, fi rst/last, non smok- ing. Call (905)914-3133. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry fa- cilities, 1-parking, $725/month plus Hydro, available immediately or Dec 1st. Call Val 905-720- 0255. OSHAWA, Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866- 601-3083 www.apartment sinontario.com OSHAWA, One Bedroom, bright, clean, quiet second fl oor apartment. Fridge, stove, utilities, cable, park- ing. $825 inclusive. Wilson and Olive. Call 905-986- 4889. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 1-bdrm plus utilities, 2- bdrm and 3-bdrm including utilities. Parking, fridge/stove included. First/last, available imme- diately. Call 647-404-1786. PARK & 401 - BRIGHT clean, freshly painted 2- bedroom apt. Laundry, parking, $800/mo.+hydro. Call 905-885-2350. PICKERING - Liver- pool/Bayly, large bachelor basement apartment, all inclusive. Cable, laundry parking, etc. $650 lst/last. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (905)839- 4353. PICKERING Liver- pool/Bayly, 1 bdrm., large, clean basement apart- ment. Quiet home, separ- ate entrance, laundry, parking, internet, satellite tv, near GO, shopping & lake front. No smok- ing/pets. $750/mo inclu- sive. Suitable for single working person. (416)937- 4522. PICKERING Altona/Shep- pard. 1-bedroom basement apartment, private en- trance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $775/month. (416)258-9804 PICKERING, Brock/Hwy 2. Walkout large 1-bdrm bsmt apt, very bright and clean. Sep. entrance, laun- dry, 1-parking. Avail. Nov. 1st. $750/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905)426- 7800 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious 1 & 2-bed- rooms $735/$835. Available immediately/Nov 1st. Laundry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shop- ping. 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 2-bed- room, $919, available now, fi rst/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. SMALL 2-BEDROOM Oshawa near everything. Very clean, No pets/smok- ing. Suitable for single liv- ing space or professional offi ce available. Parking, bus-stop at front. immedi- ate. $575+utilities, (905)579-7217 SOUTH PICKERING, 3 bedroom apt. (main fl oor of house). November 1st, a/c and utilities included. $1300/month. First/last and security deposit re- quired. Call Jeff 416-461- 9735, leave message. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Offi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY - luxury one bedroom basement apart- ment, suit for one person, own laundry room, private entrance, fi replace, 4 appli- ances, walk to go station, close to downtown shop- ping, no smoking/pets. $950. inclusive. Dec. lst. (905)666-0621. WHITBY GARDEN/Dun- das area, very clean, 3- bedroom upper level bun- galow. Near schools & shopping. Laundry faci- lites. First/last. $1150/month + plus part utilities. No smoking/pets. (905)426-4071. WHITBY HUGE 1-bdrm basement apt. quiet tri-plex ground-level walkout pri- vate deck, yard, 3 entranc- es, appliances, 2 parking, laundry, no smoking. Dec/Jan 1. $780/mo-inclu- sive. 905-852-5264 WHITBY Mary St. East im- maculate 2-bedroom apt, in six-plex, Avail. immedi- ately. $922/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and parking. (905)666-1074, 905-493- 3065 WHITBY Mary/Brock. 1 bdrm basement, use of yard, offi ce on main level, A/C, $750-includes utilities & cable, parking. No smok- ing/pets. Avail November 1. (905)668-9197. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH: Spa- cious 1&2 bedrooms starting $770-$900/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. Nov-1st. Day- time viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. Whitby's Best building newly renovated suite 2-BEDROOM extra-large in clean, quiet bldg, freshly painted, beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal adult lifestyle bldg. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Avail. November 1st 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) WHITBY, 2-BEDROOM, 6- unit building, large living room/diningroom combina- tion, lots of space, laundry on site, parking for 2 cars. $950/month. Available Nov 1st/ Dec 1st. (905)242- 0095 WHITBY, Brock/Hwy#2. Low-rise Gilbert St. apt. building, ground fl oor with patio, two bedrooms, own laundry, no smoking, $1250 plus hydro, avail Nov. Condolyn Mgt 905- 428-9766 WHITBY, Cochrane/Ver- non, lrg 1-bdrm basement apt; $650 includes utilities. Avail Dec; fi rst/last; laundry and parking available; no pets. For appt call 905- 430-0196 WHITBY, NEW 1-BDRM apt. Separate entrance. In- cludes Stove/fridge, dish- washer, laundry, cable/in- ternet, c/a, alarm system. $875/mo inclusive. Main fl oor of house. (905)721- 8760 Great value. WORKING FEMALE PRE- FERRED. Harwood/Ross- land area. one bedroom basement apartment with walkout, bright, full kitchen and bath, parking, no smoking/pets. Newly reno- vated. $950 per mo. Dec. lst. Call 905-426-1912. Houses for Rent AJAX almost new im- maculate 3-bdrm semi, 1605-sq.ft. 2.5 baths, sep living/dining, 2 walk-in closets in master, comput- er area $1275+2/3 utilities. basement unavailable. Im- mediate 647-271-6660, 905-239-0367 Houses for Rent $ !A BETTER WAY OF LIFE! Own your own home. $0 down while available. From $675/mth, up to $3000 credit. Amaz- ing Value. Explore the pos- sibilities. Call Today~ The "Go-to guy" Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 1-866-576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good es- tablished credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888- 732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com No- body sells more homes than Remax. 3-BEDROOM BOWMAN- VILLE, House, close to all amenities $875+ utilities. Gas heat. References re- quired. No pets/smokers. Available immediately (905)623-8474. 5-BEDROOM HOUSE, downtown Oshawa loca- tion. 4 vehicle parking, 2 baths, appliances, satellite TV. Available Nov. 1st, $1550 monthly, fi rst/last. (905)903-0597 Dave AJAX south 2-bedroom upper part of house, park- ing, gas fi replace, fenced yard, near schools/shop- ping, transit, $1100/mo +50% utilities. Nov 1. No pets, references, fi rst/last, 905-706-8171 AJAX, main fl oor 2-bdrm+ den walkout to deck and great backyard. Upgrades everywhere, open concept kitchen & livingroom w/own laundry. Nice street, close to schools & shopping. Avail.Dec 1st, $1350 inclu- sive. 416-578-7870. BOWMANVILLE 3 BDRM bungalow main fl oor. Just renovated. Fireplace, hard- wood/ceramic fl rs, deck, yard, laundry, great neigh- borhood. $1190 +40% util. 905-244-0342 BOWMANVILLE, 3-BDRM House with sunroom, close to all amenities $875+ utilities. Gas heat. Refer- ences required. No pets/smokers. Available immediately. Call (905)623-8474. BROOKLIN new 3-bed- room, 2 1/2 baths, family room with gas fi replace, 5 appliances, air $1550. plus utilities, available De- cember-1st. no smok- ing/pets. Credit check. Call 905-579-5993. BROOKLIN, attractive 3- bedroom Tribute home. Fully furnished includes towels and linens, fenced yard, close to schools and the village. $1400/month, including utilities. Available December-1st. (905)655- 5628. CORNER OF WIL- SON/KING, Oshawa. 3- bedroom, 2-bathroom, newly renovated, full use of basement, parking, $1200/month, plus utilities. Call (905)576-6999 ask for Steve Sr. COUNTRY SETTING, Howden & Simcoe. Spa- cious 2-bedroom semi, perfect for retired couple. Private drive, 4-appliances, 2-bathrooms, fi replace. $1,000 plus utilities, fi rst and last. Able Manage- ment 905-725-9593. LAKE ONTARIO water- front detached 3 bedroom house. Renovated. 771 Stone St. Oshawa Minutes to GO/401 and school/rec centre. $1300/month+ Available immediately. Em- ployment required. Call 905-470-1867 Email 771lakefront@gmail.com NEWER LUXURY 2- BDRM Mainfl oor 1600sq ft. bungaloft Courtice. Hard- wood, ceramics, granite, fi replace, central air & vac. $1495/mth. First/last/refer- ences. Available now. Call Bill 905-449-7355. Auctions Houses for Rent PICKERING - Brock & Hwy 2. Upper level detached 3 bdrm., 3 bath, 4pc. ensuite, fi replace, good deck. Walk to shopping, etc. $1175/mo. +utilities. Avail. Nov. 1. Phone 905-427-6368 or 416-315-1644. PICKERING, EXECUTIVE Country Estate 2 Storey Loft, Hwy7-Westney Large 1200-sq/ft Open Concept with Bar, 2 Bedrooms, Den, Kitchen +4 new Ap- pliances, Laundry Fa- cilities. Parking, BBQ Deck, Lawns. Non-Smok- ing. $1450.00-inclusive, Nov 1,2008, 905-649-6534 WHITBY GARDEN/DUN- DAS three bedroom main fl oor, $1175 all inclusive, a/c, appliances. own laun- dry, avail. December. Condolyn Mgt 905-428- 9766 WHITBY- Fallingbrook/ Taunton, spacious 3-bdrm. bungalow, 3 bathrooms, 2- car garage, 5 appliances, walk-out basement. Con- venient location to all amenities. Large yard $1600+ utilities. Available Dec 1st/earlier. Lucia (416)694-0037 Auctions Townhouses for RentT 3-BEDROOM townhouse, South Ajax. Clean, bright, 3-baths, 4-appliances., laundry, $1100+utilities, in- cludes cable/water, fi rst/last, references, se- curity deposit. Available Nov 1st. Suit profession- als. No smoking/pets. (905)426-5349. BEAUTIFUL John Boddy end unit townhouse, Church/Delaney, Ajax. 3- bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, bsmt not included. $1350/mo + 2/3 utilities. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call 416-824-3732 BOWMANVILLE LARGE 2-BEDROOM, end unit 1-1/2 bathrooms, fenced yard, c/ac, 5 appliances, near amenitites, highway, many upgrades, move-in condition. No smok- ing/pets. $1250+ Dec. 1st. (905)442-6852 NORTH OSHAWA, im- maculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age, 5-appliances. Available Nov. 1st. $1250+utilities (water incl.) No smoking, 905-449- 5999. Auctions Auctions NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 22, 2008, PAGE 21 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR! Held at Winbourne Park Saturday, November 22nd Call Christine 905-426-6296 ext 225 Townhouses for RentT NORTH OSHAWA, Taun- ton/Wilson. Excellent Townhouse, beautiful view! 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, a/c, 5-appliances, garage, backyard. Near schools and shopping. No smok- ing/pets. $1350/month,+ utilities. First/last. Available now. (905)686-7086. NORTH OSHAWA: Ross- land & Harmony, 3-bed- room townhouse, renovat- ed, 4-appliances, fi nished basement. Including water $1080/mo. Hydro/gas ex- tra. Available. 905-472- 8947, cell 905-409-0548. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. Ask about our move-in incentives. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, ROSS- LAND/WILSON BRAND new kitchen, wood fl oors, paint, doors, windows, bathrooms. Ravine walkout, garage, 3-bdrms, 1.5-baths, avail. November 1, no smokers, $1175+ hydro, fi rst/last. (905)623- 6812. PICKERING, 3-bdrms, 3- baths, close to Town Cen- tre & GO. $1650/mo+ utilities. Includes under- ground parking, 5 appli- ances. Avail. Nov. 30. No pets. (905)666-3297 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 3-bdrm. town- house in Bradley Estates, fi n. Bsmt, walk-out to yard, 5-appliances, A/C, available immediately. $1300/mo+ utilities. Julie Curran, Re/Max Scugog Realty Ltd. 905-985-4427. Housing WantedH PROFESSIONAL, non- smoking couple needs fur- nished home/condo. Dec.1 - April 1 (905)903-0870 9:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Rooms for Rent & WantedR LARGE FURNISHED room, Ajax. Share house, all inclusive with fridge, t.v. barbecue, laundry, micro- wave. $450/mth. Available immediately. Call (905)903-4927 or (905)619-0283 Rooms for Rent & WantedR OSHAWA, Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with kitchen & private entrance, parking. Working gentle- man preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE - Furnished room for working person (pre- ferred). Full kitchen, cable, bathroom. Available im- mediately. $120/week. First/last required. Call Mike 905-420-1846. Room & Board Available & WantedR A BEAUTIFUL bright im- maculate room in new house, North Whitby area. Utilities, cable & parking in- cluded, bus route. Non smoker/pets. Female pre- ferred. $525/month. Available Immediately. 905-493-1819 or 416-797- 3234 Shared Accommodation AMAZING HOUSE for price of a room, large mod- ern, close to amenities, laundry, big screen/satel- lite, parking, internet/phone available. Available imme- diately. (905)721-8763 or (905)244-6899. NORTH OSHAWA- Room in clean quiet home. Share facilities, laundry, internet, $450/month. First/last, available immediately. Call (905)261-1347, (905)571- 5812. OSHAWA 208 Kinmount. (1.5km to G.M.) 1 large Bedroom in house. Wire- less internet, phone, park- ing. $600/mo inclusive. Must share house duties. Avail. Nov 1. 905-728- 8209 WORKING PROFES- SIONAL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. Cable, phone, internet. $425/month. (905)243- 0615 Vacation Properties FLORIDA GOLF, beautiful house, close to beaches, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, excellent for seniors or families. $1500/month, all inclusive. (905)421-9681. Campers, Trailers, Sites 40-FT TRAILER, fur- nished, park model. $9000. (905)579-2961 Vendors WantedV Lost & FoundL FOUND FAT wallet, thin body. The fi rst 20 pounds are on Herbal Magic. Sign up by November 7th and save $150. Herbalmag- ic.com Personals A MATURE ADULT single male, 52 yrs. old is looking for a down-to-earth lady as a companion for a long- term relationship. If any of you ladies are interested please call 905-686-9838. Nannies Live-in/out WANTED FOR AJAX resi- dence, experience needed for infant and school age care. Some house clean- ing duties required. Please call (905)576-0123. Daycare Available DAYCARE AVAILABLE in my home, Altona/Hwy 2, Pickering. All ages Wel- come. Full & part-time openings. Nutritious lunch- es & snacks. Trips to park. Call (905)509-0419 Tutoring TUTOR Certifi ed Teacher, B.A., B.ED., M.A., with 22 yrs teaching exp. will tutor English Humanities, Special Education, Other. Elementary/Secondary $35.00/hr. AJAX (905)619-0897 Articles for SaleA 1 BERETTA OVER & un- der 12 gauge shotgun, 686 fi eld model. All chokes. Ex- cellent condition. $1500 fi rm. 905-683-0493. 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. AFFORDABLE APPLI- ANCES, HANKS APPLI- ANCES, 310 Bloor St.W. Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves $149, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selec- tion newer models, includ- ing stainless steel appli- ances. Rent to own available. Parts Specialist. (905)728-4043. TECHNI- CIAN WANTED apply with- in. BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPET SALE & Spe- cials! Laminate, hardwood fl ooring & tiles. Carpet 2- rooms up to 30-sq. yd. from $329. includes pad/in- stallation. Carpet repairs, serving Durham. Free es- timates. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL fl ooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20-sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, com- mercial. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 DOLL COLLECTION in- cludes Porcelain, antiques, & Turtle dolls, etc. & Stamp collection for sale. Call 905-668-2507 after 5pm. FINE FURNITURE, Re- gency Oak Chin cabinet, Queen Ann Oval table cherrywood, Walnut Drop leaf table, Oval Cherry cof- fee table. (905)240-5022. FRIDGIDAIRE washer & dryer $250 each. Like new. 647-343-8207. GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Oct. 26 7:30 am. - 1 pm. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 HARLEY DAVIDSON Ac- cessories. All Brand New! H.D. Carbon Kevlar Black Half Helmet, Size L $175.; Universal Helmet Lock $15.; Call (905)706-9228 HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA. Custom cabinets, 5-6 person, nev- er used. Warranty. Sacri- fi ce $3,795. Call 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MOVING SALE, Kenmore Appliances, all White, Fridge w/bottom Freezer, $250. Electric Stove $175. Automatic Washer $225. Electric Dryer w/large Drum. $225. Will sell sep- arately or all for $825. A-1 Condition. Call 905-493- 4940. PIANOS AND CLOCKS, back to school specials now on. New & used pia- nos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Ho- ward Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 QUALITY NATURAL stone, 16' retaining wall stone, natural steps all siz- es, delivered or pickup at quarry. Rock broom prices (705)454-8297 (905) 655- 3325 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. Articles for SaleA SAUNA, 10.7KW sauna unit with accessories, brand new $3500 o.b.o. 905-728-7383. SOUTH WESTERN DE- COR. Large clay pot; clay cowboy boots; western saddle with stand; Arizona clock; stain glass cactus; antique pine mirror; framed pictures all for only $150 Call 905 -982-1999. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Lo- cated 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436- 1024 www.courticefl ea- market.com YOUTH TWIN BED frame with 3 drawers & matching 6 drawer dresser $275 both. 905 668-2636. Vendors WantedV CRAFTER'S WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Cara #2212 VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Ask for Devon or Wendy VENDORS WANTED for Craft & Gift Show at Ux- bridge Arena on Nov 8th. Please contact: Barbara Jamieson (416)499-6676 or email shadynook- crafts@rogers.com Arts & Crafts Start your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY at the 19th annual Heart of Coun- try Craft Show, Friday Oct. 17th 3-9pm, Saturday Oct 18th 10am-5pm and Sun- day October 19th 10am- 4pm at The General Mo- tors Centre, 99 Athol St., Oshawa. Over 140 booths on two levels. Door Prizes! Go to www.theheartof country.com for a $1.00 off coupon and a list of exhibi- tors. Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD, excellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. De- pendable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436-6600 (905)260- 1774. Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE & Cuddly Shih Tzu puppies, vet checked, fi rst shots, de- wormed. Males & females. Parents on site. Family Raised. $500. Call (905)725-1334 Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE PURE BRED chocolate lab puppies, fi rst shots, vet checked, both parents on site. $500 each. Please call (705)953-9473 anytime. BOXER PUPPIES, fi rst shots, ready to go. Call (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, microchipped, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. FOR EXPERIENCED OWNER Tegue and Moni- tor for sale. $100 o.b.o. Very healthy. Call Robin 416-269-7460. FREE TO A GOOD home, 6 month old male beagle X-great with kids. White & caramel. Also free to good home 1 1/2 year old pure bread beagle female - no papers-great family dog. 289-385-8427, Rocky. GOLDENDOODLES F1 & F1B’s, gorgeous colours, very low to no shed, great family pets, new litters ready in October. Call 705- 437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com PURE BRED MINI SCHNAUZERS for sale, tails and dew claws done, non allergic and non shed- ding. 905-352-3124. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shed- ding, vaccinated, de- wormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES Visit our web site at www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855. Cars for Sale 1994 MAZDA MX-6 auto, new brakes, 4-cyl light on gas, cert and e-tested $2300 (905)433-1661. 1996 5.7L V8 TRANS AM convertible. Certifi ed & e- tested. Beautiful condition. $11,900. 905-706-9177. 1996 VW GOLF 2.0L 5-speed, 4-Door, cert and e-tested, light on gas $2300. (905)433-1661. 1999 MALIBU, grey, one owner, lady-driven, non- smoker, well-equipped, low kilometers, $3950. Call 905-718-9484 2004 TOYOTA ECHO, great on gas! Silver 2dr Hatchback, Auto, Air, Inter- mittent Wipers, 146k, certi- fi ed Price Reduced $6950. Call 905-623-6275 LEASE - TAKE OVER - 2007 Buick Allure, fully equipped, sun roof, chrome wheels, power seat etc., 30,000 km., 26 months left and 50,000 km 1% interest rate. $347 per mo. includes all taxes. Factory warranty for bal- ance of lease. For info contact Jim Pyette (905)725-3735. NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer fi nancing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1-866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca SHAMMY AUTO SALES, Pickering. 2002 Chrysler Sebring 178K $3995; 2000 Taurus 212K $2495; 1996 Ford Contour 190K $2495. Lots More Cars in Stock! Shammy (905)831- 2444 Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. Cars WantedC ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for all your unwanted scrap! Automobiles, appliances, and scrap metal. Fast free pickup. Available 24/7 at 905-431-1808. ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 or (416) 286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES UP TO $1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 Trucks for SaleT 1997 GMC PICKUP V6, 150,000 km. With Cap. New brakes, alternator & battery. Sony 10 CD Player. AM/FM radio. $5,000 OBO. Call 905- 723-3832. Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV 2000 FORD WINDSTAR van. Very good condition, air, p.w., p.l, etc. 2nd row captain's chairs, $2900 as is. Phone 905-985-7558 Motorcycles YAHAMA 1985, YZ50, new points, condenser, rings, no time, everything there 95% fi nished, great bike, great shape $450. (905)493-3693 Adult Entertainment Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 ASIAN BEAUTIES Best service in town. Great deals. 24/ 7. Out calls only 416-273-0254 647-339-1800 BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-999-6203 7a.m. - 10 p.m. EXOTIC DANCERS need- ed, no license required. Earn $1,000 - $3,000 weekly. 19+. (905)420- 2595. 947 Dillingham Rd, Pickering. MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com ATTENTION U Need a Great Massage! #1 Choice New Management Super Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Relaxing Asian Massage West Hill Herber Studio 4121 Lawrence Ave. E, Unit 110 (at Kingston Rd.) (416)283-2871 Serenity Spa Grand Opening Canadian Therapist 43 Station Rd., Ajax upper Unit #1 Daily 10 - 6pm Thurs/Fri. 10- 8pm (905)231-0272 ATTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRACTING Complete Basements, Bathrooms & Kitchens Crown Moulding Baseboards & Doors Interior Tiling, Hardwood & Laminate Flooring 905-621-0815 FALL LEAVES CLEAN-UP WINDOW & EAVESTROUGH CLEANING (up to 20 windows $50.00) No Squeegee (By hand) * Lawncare * Interior and Exterior Painting * Power wash (fence & deck stain) Fred 905-655-5706 Serving Durham since 1990 905-409-9903 LEAKY BASEMENT? Foundation Repairs Weeping Tiles Water Proofi ng Parging (Dig by hand) 30 year warranty Call (905)442-0068 Need a Handyman? Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks Bathrooms, Kitchens Framing, Drywall, Painting Some plumbing, basic electrical 22 yrs experience Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Guaranteed Work (905)442-0068 PUBLIC NOTICE The Government of Ontario is offering $2800.00 to each homeowner interested in replacing a heating system, cooling system and tankless water heater by October 30th, 2008. Free information & participating contractors available 24hr/day 1-800-516-8231 ID#6622 Free Recorded Message. A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 LICENSED PLUMBING ✓ New Work ✓ Renovations ✓ Repairs ✓ Full Bsmnt./Bath Call Ed 905-442-3543 905-623-9664 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative fi nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)532-9056 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓ reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" LAURIE'S House Cleaning SERVICES 21 years in business. I work alone & bring my own cleaners. Excellent references. Covering areas of Durham Region. (905) 995-2248 Home Improvement Garbage Removal/Hauling Plumbing HandymanH Painting & Decorating Moving & Storage House Cleaning GRAUX, Daniel, M.J. (Boone) - Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2008 at Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering Hospital after his val- iant struggle against ongoing health issues. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Sandra (Sandi), his children Christopher Graux & Deanne Kelly and their families, and his step- children Annette Miller, Marcia Neale, & Bradley Baker and their families. Prede- ceased by son Daniel. Private cremation. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (905-428-8488). Dona- tions in memory of Daniel can be made to the charity of your choice. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca OSADUKE, Gary Steven - Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 18th, 2008. Gary, husband of Cindy, loving father of Jackie, and Sarah Osaduke. Dear son of John and the late Irene. Loving brother of Joanne Osaduke. Gary will be sadly missed by many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and many friends. Family and friends will be received at the LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, 23 Main St. S. Uxbridge, 905-852-3073 on Wednesday October 22nd from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. A celebration of Gary's life will be held on Thursday Octo- ber 23rd at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel. Crema- tion. If so desired, memorial donations in Gary's memory may be made to the Charity of Your Choice. 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Stk #JR9134A 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER PURCHASE PRICE $9,988 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Tow Hitch, 4 wheel Discs, Power Group, CD/Tape, Tinted Windows, Roof Racks, 6 seater. Stk #V149 2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS PURCHASE PRICE $8,888 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Power Group, CD Player. Stk #V186 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA PURCHASE PRICE $10,988 WEEKLY $60 Auto, Arc, Fully loaded, Fog lights, 4 wheel discs. Stk #V89399A 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C2402002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 CASH PRICE $14,888 Auto, Tow Package, Box Cover, Fog lights, Tinted Windows, Low km, CD player. Stk #V214A 2003 FORD RANGER2003 FORD RANGER PURCHASE PRICE $8,888 WEEKLY $70 Reverse sensors, 2nd row Captain seates, Auto, Power Pkg., low km CD Player, Tinted Windows, Roof Racks. Tow Hitch. Stk #VP9866A 2004 KIA SEDONA WAGON2004 KIA SEDONA WAGON PURCHASE PRICE $9,888 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Loaded, Roof RAck, Whees, Tinted Windows, Reverse Sensors, 4 door Stk #J8874A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE LT2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE LT PURCHASE PRICE $9,888 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Fully loaded, Fog lights, Tinted, Dual Exhaust, 4 wheel discs.Stk #V300 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX PURCHASE PRICE $9,888 WEEKLY $60 Power Window/locks, CD Player, Auto Stk #V214 2006 KIA SPECTRA WAGON2006 KIA SPECTRA WAGON PURCHASE PRICE $9,988 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Power Group, Low km, Wheels, Rear Spoiler, CD, Cruise. Stk #V74 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT2006 CHEVROLET COBALT PURCHASE PRICE $11,988 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Loaded, CD Player, 4 wheel disc brakes. Stk #V120 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO PURCHASE PRICE $8,888 WEEKLY $50 Auto, A/C, Power Group Stk #D265 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX2005 TOYOTA MATRIX PURCHASE PRICE $14,888 WEEKLY $80 Auto, A/C, Power Group, Fog Lights, CD Player, Tinted Windows, Aluminum Wheels, Bug Protector /Rain Guards Stk #T9223A 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA2004 PONTIAC MONTANA PURCHASE PRICE $6,888 WEEKLY $50 4 doors, Auto, A/C, Power Group, Low km, CD Player Stk #V189 2008 NISSAN VERSA2008 NISSAN VERSA PURCHASE PRICE $14,988 WEEKLY $66 Auto, A/C, Aluminum Wheels, Low km, 4 Wheel disc Brakes, Tinted Windows, Roof Racks, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Cd Player, Power Windows/locks. Stk #J9208A 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER EXT2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER EXT PURCHASE PRICE $12,888 WEEKLY $70 Auto, A/C, Fully loaded Carom Pkg. Stk #P150 2008 FORD F-150 4X42008 FORD F-150 4X4 LEASE PRICE $398/MONTH (30 Mths only) Auto, A/C, Power Group, 4 Wheel disc brakes, Roof Rack, Tape Deck. Stk #P35A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA PURCHASE PRICE $13,888 WEEKLY $80 Z-type, Manual, A/C, Power Group, Low km, Tinted Windows, Sunroof, Aluminum Wheels, Fog lights, CD Player Stk #J9363A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER PURCHASE PRICE $8,888 WEEKLY $60 Sale prices are plus gst, pst, etching, admin., e-test, lockwheels and pde. Down payment as shown above, amortized terms are as follows: 2004 60 months/05, 06 72 months/07, 84 months/08 96 months. Terms 60, 72, 84 and 96 months. Example: $10,000 fi nanced over 60 mo. = $53.22 weekly. Finance rate 9.7%, cost of borrowing is $2416.05. OAC. THESE A R E A L L O U R THESE ARE ALL O U R TRADE I N S ! TRADE INS! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 22, 2008