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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2003_10_08FORD’S FOCUSED SV T combines city handling with a roomy interior Wheels, insert HOT AND COLD Panthers post inconsistent performances Sports, 9 Briefly... DDUURRHHAAMM — When it comes to buckling up, Durham Region dri- vers are going down. During a recent annual seat- belt count, Durham motorists scored an 87 per cent compliance rate, slightly less than last year and well below the provincial av- erage of 92.5 per cent, according to Durham Regional Police. As part of the fall initiative, po- lice volunteers and students of Durham College’s Law and Secu- rity Administration program and the Ontario University Institute of Technology conducted the two-hour visual seat-belt check Sept. 27 at various intersections in Oshawa, Ajax and Whitby. Of 8,466 vehicles inspected, 1,097 drivers were not wearing their belts. The provincial average compli- ance rate of 92.5 is based on a 19 91 Transport Canada survey. The penalty for not buckling up is $90, plus a $20 victim sur- charge, and two licence demerit points. What’s On... DDUURRHHAAMM — Visit a real-life castle to raise money to build a shelter for women and children who are facing real-life challenges. The Ajax-Pickering Women’s Centre Inc. hosts One Enchant- ed Evening on Saturday, Oct. 11. Trafalger Castle in Whitby will be the location for the gala event, which features a four course din- ner with dancing to a live band and silent and live auctions host- ed by CFTO’s Christine Bentley. Tickets are $80 per person or $150 per couple with proceeds going to Herizon House. Call Christie May at (905) 426- 1064 to purchase tickets. DDUURRHHAAMM — The Ajax Senior Citi- zens Friendship Club welcomes Pickering Councillor Dave Ryan to the Tuesday Morning Discus- sion Group, Oct. 14. Councillor Ryan will show slides of his trip to France for the official opening of the Juno Beach Memorial Cen- tre. Visitors are always welcome. 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Email: service@pickeringhonda.com 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 Ta ke a walk for Oak Ridges BByy SStteepphheenn SShhaaww Staff writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Durham’s drug squad is in disarray after offi- cers quit the unit en masse, incensed over an ongoing OPP probe into alleged mis- conduct. Eleven officers in the 12- member squad requested re- assignment on Aug. 28, ac- cording to police sources cit- ing growing anger and frus- tration over the OPP investi- gation as the reason. “It’s my understanding there was basically a mass request for transfer,” said Doug Cavanaugh, president of the Durham Regional Po- lice Association. “It’s disappointing but not surprising it’s come to this. The (OPP investigation) has worn them down. It’s enter- ing its ninth month and offi- cers still have no knowledge of what they’re even being in- Cops quit drug unit BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Buried in time for 50 years, Rosebank Road Public School’s history literal- ly came to light Monday. At a ceremony at the Pick- ering school, former secretary Ruth Anthony opened a time capsule that was placed be- hind the building’s corner- stone at the official opening half a century ago. Students gathered on the front lawn of the school for the big moment, exchanging excited glances and edging closer when it arrived. “I feel like Harry Potter,” Ms. Anthony quipped as she lifted the lid on the time cap- sule. Fittingly, the sun peeked out from behind the clouds as she removed two local news- papers, an invitation from trustees to the school opening and a list of all the students and their grades as of April 1, 19 53. The copper box also contained a Simpson’s shop- ping flier, on which someone had written, ‘Prices in 1953,’ the program for the opening ceremonies, and a blue teacup to commemorate the coronation of Queen Eliza- beth II. Before long, a display case at the school’s front en- trance was filling up with the articles. In the coming weeks, says principal Kelly Killoran, students will help decide what to put into the capsule when it disappears again. “I was thinking there would be some toys or action figures in there,” said Grade 7 stu- dent David Schofield. “I was impressed with the mug, it looked so good and hand- crafted.” David, a student on the school anniversary commit- tee, says he had never heard of the papers. One was a copy of The Pickering News, dated June 5, 1953. The headline read, “‘I’m prouder than ever to be known as a Britisher,’ says local resident,’” for a story on the crowning of the former Princess Elizabeth. The other paper was a copy of The Enterprise, indicating it served, ‘Scarborough-Pick- ering-Ajax-Whitby’ residents. David says it might be fit- ting to put a copy of the News Advertiser in the capsule, but he understands the decision isn’t his alone to make. BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PICKERING - Hydro One and local councillors are meeting today to discuss the restoration of Pine Creek fol- lowing last week’s oil spill at Cherrywood Transformer Station. City officials will be al- lowed on site at the Dixie Road station and shown the damaged transformer, which ruptured exactly a week ago, spewing two tankers worth of mineral oil. The entire tour will be con- ducted from a van, as “every- thing inside the fence at the station is electrified”, includ- ing the ground, said Hydro One spokesman Anne Creighton. The focus of the meeting will be what comes after con- tainment and cleanup, rather than issuing blame, said Ward 1 Regional Coun- cillor Maurice Brenner. “There’s no point in getting involved in finger-pointing right now. It’s really about restoration and the fact we believe Hydro One should be communicating directly with the community, similar to Ontario Power Generation (OPG),” he said. Despite extensive media coverage, there are still resi- dents in Pickering “uneasy” as to what the impacts may be of the spill, he said. “We need to try and build the same kind of relationship that we have with OPG, so Hydro One isn’t just a fixture in the community but under- stands it needs to communi- cate with Pickering,” Coun. Brenner added. “We don’t want it to be just a station with lines running through our community,” he said. Hydro One released new information this week, stat- ing the actual amount of mineral oil spilled was 159,100 liters (35,000 gallons), not 17 7,294 (39,000 gallons) as earlier reported. “The first number was based on a name plate on the transformer, but we now know, from a fill log, which is filled out every time oil is put into the transformer, that the actual number was only 35,000,” said Ms. Creighton. A large volume of the min- eral oil, which is classified as not having any polychlori- nated biphenyl (PCB) con- tent, has been reclaimed from both the station and Pine Creek, through the use of absorbent booms and vac- uum trucks, she said. DDUURRHHAAMM — To help pre- serve environmentally sensi- tive lands you need to take a step forward. The third annual walk for the Moraine will take place across the GTA on Sunday, Oct. 19 and the public is en- couraged to come forward and take part. This is the third year for the walk to help raise money and awareness for Oak Ridges Moraine preservation efforts. The main walk is being held at Seneca College’s King City Campus, but organizers have added three satellite walk locations, including one A fund-raising walk to help preserve the Oak Ridges Moraine will be held across the GTA Oct. 19. Pickering councillors tour transformer spill Ev erything you wanted to know about taxes PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Small busi- ness owners can attend a free program to learn about taxa- tion. The program located at the Pickering Central Library, One, The Esplanade, will focus on mandatory informa- tion about the GST and PST. Topics that will be covered at the Tuesday, Oct. 21 program include: how the two taxes work; the responsibilities for collecting and remitting the GST and PST and an expla- nation if tax credits and over- payments. Participant’s questions will be answered by representa- tives from both the Ontario Ministry of Finance and the Canada Customs Agency who will be present. “We are pleased that the li- brary has chosen this topic to highlight during Small Busi- ness Week. The City of Pick- ering recognizes that small business and the jobs they create are the backbone of the business community and incubators of economic growth and prosperity in the City. The Pickering Central Library continues to lead the way in providing relevant and innovative support to local small business owners,” said Ron Taylor, the City of Pick- ering’s Economic Develop- ment Officer. Registration is encour- aged. Please call (905) 831- 6265 or (905) 686-0250 and press 0, or email the library at help@picnet.org to register or for more information about the program. Rosebank Road Public School former secretary Ruth Anthony helped open the school’s time capsule Monday. It had been buried for 50 years. History unearthed at Rosebank ✦See Hike page 2✦See City page 2 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo ✦See Eleven page 2 in Durham. Locally a walk will be held at Clar- ington’s Blue Bird Trail with other satellite walks at Whitchurch- Stouf- fville at the Eldred King Woodlands, and Hope/Hamilton, south of Bewd- ley. The event is being organized jointly by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust (ORMLT) and the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA). Event sponsors include Shell Envi- ronmental Fund, Metroland Durham Region Media Group, Metroland York region Newspaper Group, Seneca College, and the Oak Ridges Trail Association. Gloria Marsh, director of ORMLT, says the organization’s goal is ‘to keep conserving land,’ a very expen- sive task. “We need money for every ease- ment,” she said. “It costs at least $12,000 for every negotiation.” • Clarington will offer two walks through the Blue Bird trail. The f irst, a two-hour walk, begins at the trail parking lot at 10 a.m. The sec- ond hike begins at 2 p.m. and lasts two and a half hours. The Blue Bird Trail is located off Hwy. 35, half a kilometre north of Hwy. 115 then south 1 km on Old Hwy 35. The parking area is on the left. • A two-hour hike at Whitchurch Stouffville, through the Eldred King Woodlands, will depart from the parking area, on the west side of Hwy. 48, 2.7 km north of Aurora Road, at 2 p.m. • In Northumbeland participants should meet at commuter parking lot south of Hwy. 401 and Hwy. 2 at the Port Hope/Welcome exit. • Participants at the Seneca Col- lege King Campus walk will have the chance to visit an environmental fair and view displays and activities before and after the walk. Seneca College does not allow pets on cam- pus but they are permitted on a leash at the other locations. Regis- tration will take place for the Seneca College hike any time be- tween 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the college building. All proceeds go directly to the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust to support the moraine and land con- servation activities. Call (905) 841-3678 for a pledge form or visit the ORTA web site at www.orta.on.ca for directions to all walk locations. The Oak Ridges Moraine is a landform of rolling hills and river valleys. Created by glaciation 12,000 years ago, the moraine is 160 kilo- metres long between the Niagara Escarpment and Rice Lake. The moraine provides clean water to 65 rivers and streams and wells that supply water to over 250,000 people and also protects urban areas from damage from flooding by holding back precipitation. It is one of the last places of refuge in Southern On- tario for rare, threatened and en- dangered animals including: the Southern flying Squirrel, Red- shouldered Hawk, Jefferson Sala- mander, Red-sided Dace(fish) and American Ginseng. The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust and the Oak Ridges Trail Association are com- mitted to conserving this natural treasure. The Trust’s goal is to conserve 5,000 acres of environmentally-sen- sitive land by the end of 2004. The ORMLT has raised over $550,000 to date. This money has se- cured over 1,500 acres of ecologically sensitive land on the moraine and another 2400 acres are under nego- tiation. The Oak Ridges Trail Associa- tion’s objective is to develop and se- cure trails along the moraine. The association is run by volunteers and funded by membership dues, indi- vidual donations and trail guide- book sales. There are 900 members, donating $25 per family, $20 individ- ually and $15 per student, which al- lows members to take part in a hik- ing program, cross-country skiing, and are sent quarterly newsletters. Support the Oak Ridges Trail As- sociation and the Oak Ridges Mo raine Land Trust by participat- ing at one of the three locations of the hike or mail a donation to the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, 15150 Yonge St., Suite 2A, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1M2. 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The burden of working under a cloud must have been overwhelming, and without knowing the allegations against them... it’s been devastating for them. I give them credit for holding up as long as they have.” Police Chief Kevin McAlpine in February called in the OPP to probe allegations of wrongdoing, some criminal in nature, levelled by an ex- member of the drug unit against a few fellow officers. Police association officials were originally led to believe the OPP in- vestigation would take about six months. Chief McAlpine yesterday con- firmed the transfers are under way, but said some of the officers’ tenure with the squad was up at the end of the year. “There’s no doubt members of the drug unit are and continue to be under significant pressure because of the investigation and some, for professional and family reasons, have chosen to leave the unit. We re- spect that,” the chief said. Some of the officers are still with the squad, he said. Mr. Cavanaugh said drug officers were “fed up” with the length and se- crecy surrounding the probe and wanted out. Some also are angry at how the controversy has been handled by po- lice brass and perceive the unit’s credibility as being undermined, ac- cording to officers speaking on con- dition of anonymity. Mr. Cavanaugh worried the exo- dus leaves the unit without experi- enced officers - all constables - who are trained for specialized drug in- vestigations. Long-time Durham drug squad Sergeant Jack Dancey, who is highly regarded by peers across Ontario, has also left the unit at his own re- quest. A second sergeant earlier re-as- signed is a main focus of the OPP probe, sources say. “You had highly trained, highly ex- perienced and dedicated officers and now you don’t. That’s a loss to the citizens of Durham,” Mr. Ca- vanaugh said. He added drug cops have “one of the dirtiest jobs in policing,” often working in dangerous undercover situations where the stress level is high. “They’re dealing with some hard- core, hardened criminals, people with loaded firearms in their waist- band or sitting in the front seat of their cars.” The transfers are being phased in so that their replacements can be trained. In addition to the two replaced sergeants, a new staff sergeant and inspector have been assigned to the drug unit as part of the restructur- ing. “We don’t have an accurate handle yet on how much has been re- trieved,” Ms. Creighton added. “We did get some pure oil from around the transformer but some of the oil that has been excavated is mixed with sand or water.” Hydro One plans to install oil- water separation units on its trans- mission right of way as an added measure to keep any further conta- minants from running into nearby storm sewers. A barge has been brought into Frenchman’s Bay, also as a precaution, but it hasn’t had to be used yet, said Ms. Creighton. “The 150-foot boom we’ve placed just north of the bay is working well,” she said, adding Hydro One continues to monitor the health of the bay and so far no mineral oil has been detected. City officials expect the cleanup to take some time, but seemed im- pressed by Hydro One’s efforts. “From what we’re hearing and the companies they have involved, these are major players in cleanups,” said Joe Hunwicks, Pickering’s commu- nity emergency management coor- dinator. Hydro One has set up a 24-hour information hotline for the public at 905-420-4935. Eleven officers resign from drug unit City happy with cleanup efforts ✦ City from page 1 ✦ Hike from page 1 ✦ Eleven from page 1 CCHHIIEEFF KKEEVVIINN MMCCAALLPPIINNEE Called in the OPP to probe allegations of wrongdoing among drug unit. Skaters in arms PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Junior A synchronized skaters from the Pickering Skating club Katrina Gates, 12, Rachel Dobson, 14, and Jacqueline Clarke, 14, practise their caterpillar stroking at the Pickering Recreation Complex. We’ve got Durham covered! Kyle Macpherson/ News Advertiser photo Keeping an eye on the news News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group ‘We’ve had pretty much eight, solid years of turmoil in education’ BByy MMiikkee RRuuttaa Staff Writer DDUURRHHAAMM — Restoring faith, and money, should be top priorities for Dalton McGuinty on the education front, say local student and teacher leaders. It’s fair to say Durham teachers didn’t shed any tears as the Tories went down in flames Thursday night. In fact, most were probably jumping for joy. The big Liberal victory moved Marnie Daly, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Associa- tion, Durham elementary unit, to wax poetic. “A new dawn has opened in On- tario,” she said Friday. “I think that from a teachers’ point of view, they now see that there is some light in the province, and we are certainly looking forward to working with a Liberal government.” The Progressive Conservatives re- formed much of the province’s educa- tion system. Bill 160 gave Queen’s Park even more control and sparked a province- wide teachers’ strike. The Tories never won the confi- dence of teachers, and with measures such as teacher-testing, we’re seen as showing a lack of respect, even bash- ing, front-line educators. Ms. Daly says job one for the Liber- als is to repair the damage inflicted by the Tories. “I think the priority is going to be to re-establish confidence in the sys- tem,” she says, adding it has lost a lot of credibility because of the PC agen- da. Peter Tumey, local president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Association, said local teachers are smiling. “I think Durham teachers are happy to see the end of the Conserv- ative government; we’ve had pretty much eight, solid years of turmoil in education,” he said. Mr. Tumey says the first priority for Dalton McGuinty and the Liberal Party is to fully implement the Rozanski report on education fund- ing. Presented to the government 10 months ago, it called for over $2 bil- lion more in education spending over three years. Mr. Tumey noted the Conservatives had pledged to follow through on all of the report’s recom- mendations, adding the Liberals have little choice but to implement the report. Even if the Liberals open the Province’s books and find a large provincial deficit, Mr. Tumey says it should not deter them from following through on Mr. Rozanski’s proposals. “I think in fact that when (the Lib- erals) did all their education plan- ning they accounted for a specific deficit,” he says. Austin Joynes is president of the Ontario Secondary School Student Association, and a Grade 11 student at Pickering High School. “I’m hoping that the Liberals will go for the Rozanski report, follow the Rozanski report to a ‘T,’” he says, noting the OSSSA was consulted be- fore the report was presented to the government. But he says the extra money for ed- ucation should be spent wisely. “Throwing money at it won’t help; it’s allocation of resources,” Mr. Joynes says. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 PAGE 3 A/P DURHAM'S FINEST AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING BROKEN WINDSHIELD? 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All nominees receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishments. For more information, contact Chris Bovie at 905-683-5110 or visit www.ocna.org. Police host disabled games PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The Durham Region- al Police invite children with disabili- ties to participate in a day of fun. The 19th annual Durham Regional Police Disabled Children’s Games will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15. All children with disabilities are encour- aged to participate in the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Spectators are welcome. Partici- pants will move from station to sta- tion competing in athletic events run by police officers volunteering their time for the event. Stations include: bowling, a basketball throwing game and wheelchair hockey. For registration information call the Pickering Recreation Complex at (905) 831-1711 or (905) 683-6582. 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Pharma Plus Loblaws Shoppers Drugmart DRUG STORE 2003 READERS’ CHOICE OFFICIAL BALLOT NO PHOTOCOPIES OR FAXCIMILIES ORIGINALS ONLY 2003 READERS’ CHOICE NOMINEESOUTDOOR PATIO PASTA SALAD BAR MUSICAL INSTRUCTION Durham Music Legend Music Alexanders 2003 READERS’ CHOICE OFFICIAL BALLOT NO PHOTOCOPIES OR FAXCIMILIES ORIGINALS ONLY HEALTH FOOD STORE G NC Health Plus Nutrition Centre ‘Need to have greater voice at the Region.’ PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Dave Ryan has had his share of life-altering decisions lately. On the heels of retiring from a 33- year career at IBM, the Ward 1 city councillor recently threw his hat into the ring for mayor. Serving nine years on Pickering council, Mr. Ryan says his time spent in Ward 1 was all leading up to this particular challenge. “I think I’ve earned the reputation of dealing with things in an objective manner,” he says. “I don’t seek head- lines. I seek goal lines.” Mr. Ryan has lived in Pickering for 17 y ears, with his wife, Anne, and their two daughters. He is 56. His council duties include chairing the advisory committee on race rela- tions and equity, and the accessibili- ty advisory committee. He also sits on Pickering Ajax Cit- izens Together (PACT) for the Envi- ronment, the audit committee, the public library board, Toronto Re- gion Conservation Authority, the waterfront coordinating committee, Rouge Park Alliance, Road Watch executive committee, site plan com- mittee and Durham West Arts Cen- tre. Mr. Ryan says he’d like to see more representation for Pickering at re- g ional council by increasing the City’s seats from four to five. He feels the change is warranted because Pickering makes up 20 per cent of the region’s tax base. “I think we need to have a greater voice at the Region because some things that need to be done in Pick- ering aren’t being done,” Mr. Ryan says, citing an integrated waste management system, and improve- ments to White and Altona roads as examples. Pickering also needs to develop a controlled growth strategy that achieves balance between residen- tial and commercial or industrial taxes, he adds. ‘Need to bring taxes down to zero’ PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — Municipal campaigns are old hat to Doug Dickerson. He served as regional councillor in Wa rd 2 from 1978 to 1980, but lost his seat on council in a failed bid for mayor in 1980. Mr. Dickerson was elected to Pick- ering council again from 1988 to 1991, but was ousted by Kip Van Kempen in the 1991 election. He returned to fight again in 1994, but lost the Ward 2 regional seat to Sherry Senis. His tenacity paid off in 1996, when he was elected again in Ward 2 after the death of David Farr left that seat vacant. Mr. Dickerson served as regional councillor until 2000, but withdrew from that race, leaving Mark Holland acclaimed. This time, a concern for rising taxes has put Mr. Dickerson in the limelight again, challenging Dave Ryan for the mayoral seat. “We’ve had a 30 per cent tax in- crease over the last three years,” he says. “I think we need to bring taxes back down to zero.” A resident of Pickering for 27 years, Mr. Dickerson has owned Carpet Corral in Ward 2 for the last 32 years. He is 55 and has a daugh- ter. Asked what he feels are Picker- ing’s most pressing issues at the moment, Mr. Dickerson cites the im- portance of fiscal responsibility, re- lieving traffic gridlock and protect- ing the Duffin-Rouge Agricultural Preserve. “One of the first things I plan to do as mayor is sit down with the new minister (of Municipal Affairs and Housing) and ask the Province to give Pickering back its planning principles but to a council that re- spects the importance of the ag pre- serve,” he adds. 2003 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Ryan feels ready for top job Ve teran takes another shot DDOOUUGG DDIICCKKEERRSSOONN DDAAVVEE RRYYAANN Ajax-Pickering candidates on the hot seat DDUURRHHAAMM — The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade hosts an all candi- dates mayoral forum Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Regalis Restaurant from 8-9:30 a.m. Incumbent Ajax mayor Steve Parish will face off against Kip Van Kempen while Doug Dickers on and Dave Ryan go head-to-head for Pickering’s top seat. 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But this week, under a soon-to- be-sworn-in Liberal caucus, there seems to be new optimism, and a hope the two levels of government can finally see eye to eye. “I think it’s a good time to forget the confrontation,” says Lorne Al- mack, a director with the Green Door Alliance. “It’s a good point in time to say, ‘Let’s start talking and develop a Smart Growth plan for Seaton.’” In the coming weeks, many ques- tions will have to be answered. Will Dalton McGuinty’s government lift the ministerial orders issued against Pickering by the Tories in the spring? The orders effectively remove local planning control over lands in Seaton and make the agri- cultural preserve off limits to devel- opers. How will the Liberals view the City’s growth management study? Soon to enter its third and final phase, the study recommends de- veloping 30 per cent of the agricul- tural lands. Mr. Almack predicts as local MPP, Wayne Arthurs, will have to follow his party’s platform on the agricultural preserve, which is to protect them forever as green space. “With modern planning, I’m sure we can fit all the possible market for housing in Seaton and leave the agricultural preserve,” he says. “Let’s get on with it.” As for how a new mayor could fac- tor into the equation, Mr. Almack adds “integrity, honesty, and free- dom from a developer interests” is key to serving the City’s future growth interests well. “It’s time for new thinking,” he says. “Remember the mayor is real- ly only one member of council. I hope we elect really progressive council members.” Bob Reesor, a member of the West Duffins Community Group Inc., also looks forward to reconcili- ation between the Province and the City. His members are made up of landowners on the preserve, includ- ing farmers and developers. “Pickering and the Province have to work together,” says Mr. Reesor, who owns a 100-acre beef farm on the preserve. “But I do hope the minister’s zoning is lifted because it’s not fair to many landowners on the preserve who don’t have agricul- tural easements on their property.” He suggests the two levels of gov- ernment “look at the whole picture” from a planning perspective, rather than just accept the development of Seaton “as a given.” He also questions if farming will be viable on the preserve in the fu- ture if Seaton is created and east to west traffic flow increased. “If you decide there needs to be an agricultural preserve, fine. But make it where it makes sense and make sure the right buffers are there,” Mr. Reesor recommends. Tired of developers constantly being referred to as the enemy, Mr. Reesor says homebuilders and envi- ronmental groups must also work together to make sure Pickering comes up with a growth plan that works. But as for what the actual future will hold for Seaton and the Picker- ing agricultural lands, it’s too early to speculate, says Alex Georgieff, Durham Region’s planning commis- sioner. “I think we’re in a cusp. With a change in government, there’s al- ways a transition period when you wait to see what new legislation a new government will bring to the table,” he explains. “My sense is it may take a little while for that to happen. We’ll have to wait to see where the new Liberal government lands on a variety of issues.” Peace in the valley? DDUURRHHAAMM — Students from 12 associated classes from across Durham recently held their 'Welcome Back Dance' at Henry Street High School in Whitby as a social start to the school year. Steven Pineau and Ashley Legault share a dance. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo 2003 MUNICIPAL ELECTION An award- winning news team Recipients of 47 provincial national and Nor th American awards for editorial excellence in 2003 The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journa Metroland Durham Region Media Group To this day I have never re- ally been sure of what my Dad did for a living. I know he wore a suit to work. I know he worked in an office building. I know he was usually gone before I even sat down to breakfast each morning. Beyond that I don't know. I mean, I know what company he worked for, but once he walked through those doors I had absolutely no idea of what his workday consisted. It's still a mystery. Conversely, my children I am sure, know far more than they care to about what Daddy does for a living. Case in point: Last week I auditioned for the role of a transvestite in a wheelchair‚ for a new TV program. It was a mo- ment that may have been either the high- or low-water mark of my career; the jury is still out on this one. In any event, I generally spend a good deal of time preparing and rehearsing for an audition. My kids like to help me and they are very good at it. It gives them the chance to play act, it's terrif- ic reading practice and on occa- sion, when the script calls for it, they get to use naughty language with full immunity. What kid wouldn't love that? I can still remember the goofy grin on my eight-year-old's face as he stopped in mid-rehearsal and said, with attempted gravity "Dad, I'm sorry, but it says here I have to call you a rotten bas- tard." When I told him it was OK, you'd have thought it was Christ- mas morning. The kids have seen me step into a myriad of roles; good guys, bad guys, lawyers, drunks, doc- tors, soldiers and a million cops. But the transvestite thing was, I have to admit, a new one. To begin with I had to explain to them what a transvestite was. Remembering that a picture is worth a million words, I slipped into a silk kimono and a turquoise turban (don't ask why I had these things lying around). My entrance was greeted by a stunned silence followed quickly by groans of disgust and finally derisive laughter. "OK‚" I said, perhaps a bit too testily, "the script calls for a transvestite. It didn't say she was a hottie!" Once everyone was able to look at me without bursting out laughing, we got down to busi- ness. Soon, with their help, I was totally into character and sa- chet-ing around the room like a true queen. I know the script asked for a wheelchair-bound‚ transvestite but when one dons a silk kimono and turban it is almost impossi- ble to refrain from sachet-ing. Later in the evening, when I ac- tually began to flit‚ Suzanne de- manded that I take the stuff off and go watch some football or something. The next morning, as the boys trotted off down the driveway to school, backpacks bouncing be- hind them, one of them turned around, and, giving me the thumbs up, shouted "Hey Dad. Good luck with your transvestite thing today!" I don't think I ever said that to my father. Actor-comedian-writer Neil Crone of Sunderland saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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Typically, various cancers earn the lion's share of charitable support, with the Terry Fox Run and Run for the Cure among the leading recipients. And there are other runs or walks, especially the AIDS Walk, that may just get lost in the shuffle, a victim of fund-raising fatigue. At AIDS Committee Durham, where staff and volun- teers work hard to raise funds and awareness to help the hundreds of people in this region who suffer from HIV/AIDS, organizers are trying to find answers for the dismal results of this year's walk. Typically 60 or so walk- ers take part in the fall event here in Durham. However, this year's event drew only 20 people and proceeds raised reached just $3,000, nearly $10,000 less than in previous years. For Peter Richtig, executive director of AIDS Commit- tee Durham, there are a number of reasons for the drop- off in participation and money raised. Mr. Richtig worries there are simply too many fund-raising events lined up each fall and spring and that the AIDS walk takes a back seat to other more high-profile, more publicized charity events. Money raised at the local walk supports efforts in this community. But he's worried the national focus, of funds raised for AIDS, is now turned toward Africa. There the disease is an epidemic, far beyond the scale of the prob- lem here, and although Mr. Richtig is concerned about the African AIDS problem, he doesn't want Canada's problem to become lost in the shuffle. There have also been many advances made in the field of drug therapy for AIDS patients, some of whom have now been living for many years with the disease. Yet, liv- ing with AIDS is a far cry from being completely free of the disease or finding a cure for it. Mr. Richtig, who has been involved in AIDS prevention for 13 years, says he has seen too many friends die from the disease and knows the battle to beat AIDS is a long way from being over. The federal government, which froze AIDS funding at $42 million in 1993, is long overdue to drastically increase that fund. The battle against AIDS is surely a three- pronged affair involving research to find a cure, educa- tion to help prevent people from getting the disease and services for those who have HIV/AIDS. Publicity needs to focus on all three areas and funds are needed to make the war on AIDS winnable. AAuuddlleeyy SSuunnddaayy SScchhooooll CCllaassss CCiirrccaa 11992200 Ta k en in front of the Audley Church on Taunton Road East in Ajax (looking east). Back Row (L to R): Margaret Puckrin, Alma (Puck- rin) Bell, Pearl (Mercer) Bowcott. Front Row: Lottie Mercer, Mar- jorie (Bell) Highfield, Betty Saunders. Original photo is owned by Pearl (Mercer) Bowcott Kids share in dad’s wacky life Christianity is tolerance not judgement TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Re: Letter - Columnist's pen stifles democratic debate Oct. 1: I don't know about anyone else, but I'm getting rather tired of the 'Adam and Steve' argu- ment from those members of the religious community who are opposed to the homosexual unions. Saying that God creat- ed Adam and Eve for a reason really starts to lose any credibil- ity, when it is not specified what the reason is. A large portion of the religious community, in- cluding Pastor Brian Robinson, like to get angry and call homo- sexuality a 'perversion of God's gift of sexuality' without ever giving a better reason that it is a 'perverse wrong.' First, it is not a matter of knowing anything about the Bible, it is a matter of your abil- ity to interpret it to suit your own interests. Take for example the way women were treated for hundreds if not thousands of years. Does the good pastor still believe that women are not peo- ple as was so commonly be- lieved and advocated by those who interpreted these ideas from the Bible? In this day and age, I would certainly hope not or you would be called much worse than a "hate monger." Secondly, for supposedly edu- cated people, this tends to be a weak argument. Eventually the more mature people tire of the 'because so-and-so' told me ar- gument and back off, hoping that a more logical argument will eventually come with time. Pastor Robinson asked, "What will happen to our chil- dren who will be taught that ho- mosexuality is acceptable?" To him I answer, we will hopefully have a generation of people who will be open-minded and ac- cepting in the manner a true follower of God's word should be. If Pastor Robinson is still in- tent on following the word of the Bible a key verse should be taken into mind: "Judge not, that ye be not judged." MMiicchheellllee VVaann DDyykk PPiicckkeerriinngg Ecker’s departure not a sad farewell TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: Well, the day had finally ar- rived when I have a "keeper:" a photo of Janet Ecker. After all of those pamphlets and flyers, via our mailbox, of her posing, smiling, and incessant hand- shaking, depicting the glorious deeds she was involved with. There it is on page 7 of the Oct. 3 News Advertiser; Ms. Ecker, tight-lipped and waving her f inal farewell! Don't know about you, but I'm going to have a drink and a cigarette as a trib- ute to her glorious legacy. What the heck, it's time to party! BBoobb LLeeeettcchh PPiicckkeerriinngg Private inspections at OPG are safer TToo tthhee eeddiittoorr:: At last Ontario Power Genera- tion is taking long-term action by arranging outside experts to verify the safety of the plant. This is a perfect situation. OPG does its best and the outside ex- perts ensure they do it right. The outside experts have ex- perience in other nuclear power plants and need to keep up their reputation in the North American-wide industry. Inter- nal testing is subject to political and questionable (at least to Pickering council) internal stan- dards of which the Pickering council has complained about for years. The bonus is Pickering coun- cil can stop wasting the taxpay- ers' time and money by ques- tioning OPG on nuclear safety, which councillors know nothing about. This will give council ease of mind and give them time to think about laws they are responsible for. Council's re- cent decision to reduce speeds to a 40 km standard shows that Wayne and his council are fixat- ed on provincial politics and out of touch with their job, their in- ternal municipal staff, busy citi- zens' time, taxpayer's money, and our police force. GGaarrtthh AAttkkiinnssoonn PPiicckkeerriinngg NNeeiill CCrroonnee ee nn tt ee rr ll aa uu gg hh ii nn gg TThhiiss wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn::"What do you think of Dalton McGuinty’s promise to first freeze auto insurance then drop rates 10 per cent?” ✦Drivers need a bigger reduction right away ✦He should evaluate further before taking action ✦It’s the right move for now Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com LLaasstt wweeeekk’’ss qquueessttiioonn:: Should school boards follow the federal govern- ment and consider relaxing rules against students found with small amounts of marijuana? ✦No 76.7% ✦Ernie Eves 23.3% Vo t es cast: 318 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME October 14 Planning Committee & Committee of the Whole 7:30 pm October 15 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm October 15 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm October 16 Statutory Information Meeting 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit the website. REGULAR LEARN TO SWIM & RECREATION PROGRAMS WILL NOT OPERATE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003 EMERGENCY SERVICES will not be affected by the Holiday Schedule City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905.683.4319 CIVIC COMPLEX REGULAR OPERATING HOURS 8:30 am 4:30 pm AND REGULAR CITY SERVICES RESUME ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003 CITY OF PICKERING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) Monday, October 13 CLOSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, October 14 7:30 pm RECREATION COMPLEX Monday, October 13 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Monday, October 13 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13 CLOSED GARBAGE RECYCLNG & YARD WASTE No Change in Service ALL PUBLIC LIBRARIES Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13 CLOSED AJAX/PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY Monday, October 13, No Conventional or Specialize Transit Service 905.420.4660 x 6101 cityofpickering.com/teen For Details! FREE Youth DRAMA Program Thursday’s at ESCC 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday’s at PCCC 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm FREE for youth 13-19, living in Pickering Come on out and learn more about acting from an experienced instructor. Have fun and put on plays and presentations Call 905.420.6588 for more details The support of the Government of Ontario through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation is acknowledged. FREE HOCKEY CONDITIONING CLINIC For the Love of the Joints Wednesday, October 15, 2003 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Second Floor 905.683.6582 Basic Lower Body Strengthening Speed, Agility and Quickness training with Steve Ruttan, Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant Injury Prevention by Angela Dye, Registered Physiotherapist with the Pickering Wellness Centre Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road Pickering, Ontario 905.683.6582 Seniors Sunday Afternoon Event Sunday, October 26th, 2003 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre Tickets are $5.00 Combo #5 Light refreshments will be served Call 905.420.6588 for ticket details Voting Opportunities and Locations Advance Voting 1. Saturday, November 1, 2003 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade 2. Wednesday, November 5, 2003 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Election Day 3. Monday, November 10, 2003 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Every household will receive a voter notification card indicating the location of the voting place on Election Day. Horaire et endroits des bureaux de scrutin Scrutin anticipé 1. Samedi le 1 novembre, 2003 10 h 00 – 20 h 00 Édifice municipal de Pickering, Un rue de l’Esplanade 2. Mercredi le 5 novembre, 2003 10 h 00 – 20 h 00 Édifice municipal de Pickering, Un rue de l’Esplanade Jour du scrutin 3. Lundi le 10 novembre, 2003 10 h 00 – 20 h 00 Chaque résidence recevra un avis de confirmation de vote indiquant l’endroit du bureau de scrutin au jour de l’élection. Is Your Name on the Voters’ List? Are you eligible to Vote? To qualify to vote at the Municipal Elections: ✔ You must be a Canadian Citizen. ✔ You must be 18 years of age on or before November 10, 2003. ✔ You, your spouse, or same-sex partner must live, rent or own property in Pickering on Voting Day. ✔ You must not otherwise be prohibited by law from voting. How do you check? The Voter’s List showing the names of all persons entitled to vote in the November 10th, 2003 Municipal Elections in the City of Pickering is available for public inspection at the following locations: • Clerk’s Division - Second Floor, Civic Complex, One The Esplanade,Pickering • Pickering Public Library, Central Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering • Pickering Public Library, Claremont Branch, 4941 Old Brock Road • Pickering Public Library, Greenwood Branch, Westney Road, south of Concession 6 Road • Pickering Public Library, Petticoat Creek Branch, 470 Kingston Road, Pickering • Pickering Public Library, Whitevale Branch, Concession 5 Road, (east of Altona Road) If your name is not on the Voters’ List, what do you do? If you qualify and your name has been omitted from the Preliminary Voters’ List or the information is incorrectly shown, you must file an application for revision during the period starting Tuesday, September 2, 2003, to Monday, November 10, 2003 (Election Day). Applications are available in the Clerk’s Division and may be filed during this period during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade. Applications may also be made on November 10, 2003 (Election Day) at the elector’s voting location. Etes-vous inscrit sur la liste électorale? Etes-vous éligible pour voter? Pour avoir droit de vote aux élections municipales: ✔ Vous devez etre de citoyenneté canadienne. ✔ Vous devez avoir atteint l’age de 18 ans ou l’atteindra le jour du scrutin ou avant le 10 novembre, 2003 ✔ Vous, votre conjoint ou votre partenaire de meme sexe devez résider, etre locataire ou propriétaire dans la circonscription électorale de Pickering le jour du scrutin. ✔ Vous ne devez pas etre autrement exclus du vote par la loi. Comment Vérifier? La liste électorale comprenant le nom des électeurs éligibles pour les élections municipales de Pickering du 10 novembre, 2003 est disponible pour examen public aux endroits suivants: • Bureau du Greffier de la ville - 2è étage, Édifice municipal, Un, rue de l’Esplanade, Pickering • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale principale, Un, rue de l’Esplanade, Pickering • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Claremont, 4941 rue Old Brock • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Greenwood, rue Westney, au sud du 6è rang • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Petticoat Creek, 470 rue Kingston, Pickering • Bibliothèque municipale de Pickering, succursale Whitevale, 5è rang ( à l’est de la rue Altona). Que faire si votre nom n’est pas inscrit sur la liste électorale? Si vous etes éligible et que votre nom n’est pas inscrit sur la liste électorale préliminaire, ou qu’il y a erreur d’information, vous devez remplir une application pour une demande de révision durant la période débutant mardi le 2 septembre, 2003 au 10 novembre, 2003 (jour électoral). Les formulaires d’application sont disponibles au Bureau du Greffier municipal aux heures normales de bureau, soit du lundi au vendredi, à l’édifice muncipal de Pickering, Un, rue de l’Esplanade. Vous pouvez aussi faire application le 10 novembre, 2003 (jour électoral) aux différents bureaux de scrutin. Election Notices Proxy Voting A person who is not able to attend the voting location or advance vote to cast their ballot may appoint another person as a voting proxy to vote on their behalf. The following rules apply: • The person acting as a proxy must also be an eligible elector in the City of Pickering. • No person shall appoint more than one voting proxy and no person can act as a proxy for more than one person unless the relationship between the proxy and the persons for whom they are voting are their spouse, same-sex-partner, a sibling, parent, child, or grandparent, or grandchild. • Proxies can only be appointed after the time for the withdrawal of nominations has expired for all offices for which the election is being conducted. The earliest day for appointment will be September 30, 2003. • To appoint your voting proxy, you must complete the prescribed form (available from the Clerk’s Office or on the City website) after September 30, 2003, including the name of the person you are appointing, and have your signature witnessed. • The person appointed as proxy must attend the Clerk’s Office, Saecond Floor, Civic Complex, during normal office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 1, 2003 (Advance Voting Day). • The person acting as a proxy must attend the voting location designated for the elector for whom they are voting. • The person you have appointed is still entitled to vote in his/her own right at their appropriate voting place. Vote par procuration Si vous êtes dans l’impossibilité de voter le jour du scrutin ou au scrutin anticipé, vous pouvez désigner une autre personne comme mandataire pour voter par procuration en votre nom. Les règlements suivants s’applique: • La personne désignée doit aussi être une personne ayant le droit de voter dans la ville de Pickering. • Aucune personne peut désigner plus d’une personne pour voter par procuration et aucune personne ne peut être le mandataire pour plus d’une personne sauf si vous êtes le conjoint, le partenaire de même sexe, frère ou soeur, parent, enfant, grand-parent ou petit enfant. • Le mandataire ne peut être désigné qu’après la date d’expiration pour retirer les candidatures pour tout les postes d’élections. La date ne peut être avant le 30 septembre 2003. • Pour désigner votre mandataire, vous devez compléter le formulaire prescrit (disponible au bureau du greffier de la ville ou ci-joint) après le 30 septembre 2003, incluant le nom de la personne désignée ainsi qu’un témoin pour votre signature. • La personne désignée comme mandataire doit se présenter au bureau du greffier, 2e étage, Édifice municipal, entre les heures de 8h30 am et 16h30, du Lundi au Vendredi, et entre 12h00 pm et 17h00 le Samedi, 1er novembre 2003 (jour du scrutin anticipé). • La personne désignée mandataire doit se présenter au bureau de scrutin à l’endroit indiqué pour la personne pour le vote par procuration. • La personne que vous avez désigné a aussi le droit de vote pour sa circonscription électorale. Accessibility Information for Electors with Special Needs All voting locations are accessible with ramps and appropriate furniture. Additionally this year, to better enable electors with visual impairments vote independently, our advance polls will be equipped with two touch-screen voting units, which offer enhanced visibility and brightness and voice guidance technology. On Voting Day, (Monday, November 10, 2003), every voting location will be equipped with magnifying sheets to aid in reading the paper ballots. Electors who are unable to attend their voting location may choose to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. Please contact the Clerk’s Office for further details regarding proxy voting. If you require any assistance at the voting location, an election official may assist you to mark your ballot. Alternatively, if you prefer, you may come with another qualified voter and, upon taking the oath of secrecy, that person may assist you in marking your ballot. L’information d’addresse pour les électeurs avec les bessions spéciaux. Tous les bureaux de scrutins sont convenus de rampe d`accès et de meuble. En plus cette année, les bureaux de scrutins anticipés pour l`élection par anticipation seront munis de moniteur pour voter au toucher afin de donner meilleurs accès aux gens de faible visibité. Ces unités offrent pour nos électeurs, une meilleur visibilité en plus d`un guide vocale. Le jour des élections (Lundi, le 10 novembre 2003), tout les bureaux de scrutins seront munis avec des feuilles de loupe grossissante pour lire les bulletins de votes. Les électeurs qui ne peuvent se présenter à leur endroit de vote, peuvent désigner un mandataire par vote de procuration. Veuillez rejoindre le bureau du greffier pour de plus amples renseignements. Pickering T e e n Idol Election Officials Needed for Upcoming 2003 Municipal Election The City of Pickering is looking for persons 18 years or older to work the 2003 Municipal Elections. These are well-paid positions, and we have over 30 voting locations throughout the City of Pickering to be staffed. Advance Voting Days:Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Wednesday, November 5th, from 9:00 am to 9:30 pm Voting Day:Monday, November 10th, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Positions available and rate of pay: Deputy Returning Officer Ballot Clerk Revision Clerk Traffic Clerk $225 $200 $200 $200 Past experience is an asset, but anyone interested may apply. Application forms are available on the City website at cityofpickering.com or from the Clerk’s office. Completed applications should be submitted as soon as possible, in person, to the Clerk’s Office, Civic Complex, City of Pickering, One The Esplanade. Successful applicants will be notified by mail by early October. For additional information please call the Clerks’ Office at 905.420.4611. TTY call 905.420.1739. Congratulations Nicole D’Rocha Recreation Complex Anniversary Event Spa Package Draw Winner provided by The Wellness Spa 905.839.8850 Call 905.420.4611 or TTY 905.420.1739 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 PAGE 7 P DDUURRHHAAMM — The Durham Region Health Department held its Sec- ond annual Prenatal Health Fair at Durham College on the weekend. Seven-month-old Nathan Abdul, from Ajax, pauses for a moment at the home-made food area with his mom Carolyn. Community Food Advi- sors, Lydia Ayow-Black- man and Tabinda Abbas Jaffery, were pouring home-made smoothies for the passing moms. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com we’ll have you rolling in a hurry… guaranteed! NE102A203 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. GET UP TO 4 TIRES INSTALLED IN 1 HOUR OR LESS * GUARANTEED! or we’ll give you a $20 Sears Gift Card *Tire installation only, for most vehicles. 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Come visit us at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. HELP US HELP SUE Family Fundraiser Saturday, October 11th, 2003 West Shore Community Center 1011 Bayly Street, Pickering 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sue MacInnis is a 32 year old Pickering native and mother of three children. Sue was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Due to the severity of Sue’s illness and its sudden onset, she is no longer able to work and support her family. We are asking for help on behalf of Sue and her three children, daughter age 8 and twin boys age 3 1/2, so that they may live together as a family in the comfort of their own home. Sue is in need of financial aid for medical and living expenses of herself and her three kids. A portion of funds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. 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(905) 723-5211 DDUURRHHAAMM - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Durham Region Health Depart- ment encourages women 50 and older to have a mammogram every two years. Dr. Robert Kyle, med- ical officer of health for the Durham Region Health Department says, “It is important more women know about and take ad- vantage of mammography as early detection of breast cancer is more like- ly to result in successful treatment.” Women 50 and older can make their own appoint- ment for a mammogram at an OBSP site. Durham has two sites: Port Perry Imaging, 462 Paxton St., 905 985-9727 and Oshawa Imaging Centre, 117 King St. E., 905 721-3588. There are also several other locations through- out the Region where women may be referred by their family physician. For information on these locations or more in- formation on breast can- cer screening, visit http://health.region.durha m.on.ca or www.region.durham.on.ca .The Health Department is also available for any in- quiries at 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2272. Early detection is key to treatment of breast cancer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG — The sev- enth annual reunion for former workers of Sayvette is being held later this month. The store, once located at Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street in Ajax, closed a quarter-century ago, replaced by Woolco then Wal-Mart. The re- union is a chance to catch up with old friends and share a few laughs. The reunion is Sunday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bay Ridges Royal Canadian Legion branch, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. For more information, call 905-683-3316 or 905- 686-2910. Check out Sayvette reunion on Oct. 19 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 850,000 page views per month The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group AAJJAAXX -— Image is every- thing. Get help developing and communicating your cor- porate image when Moth- ers.for.Mothers hosts its next meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Carruther’s Creek Golf Centre, 650 Lakeridge Rd. in Ajax. Susan Sommers, a self- employment specialist with the YMCA’s business centre offers tips on mar- keting. The session takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. and is open to anyone consider- ing self-employment, or al- ready operating a small business. Cost is $35 and includes dinner, coffee and dessert. For more infor- mation or to pre-register, call 905-831-9204 or visit www.mothersformothers.c om. News Advertiser ..Read by more people in your community than any other newspaper Metroland Durham Region Media Group Marketing specialist at network meeting Healthy babies www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 PAGE 9 P Encouraging today’s youth ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE - NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! Let’s recognize the best of our young people. If you know a young person, aged 6 to 17, who is involved in worthwhile community service; a special person who is contributing while living with a limitation; a youth who has performed an act of heroism; or a “good kid” who shows a commitment to making life better for others, doing more than is normally expected of someone their age – help us recognize their contribution – nominate them today! Nominations will be accepted until November 30. Contact this newspaper or the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 905-639-8720. Nominations are now being accepted for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards Program sponsored by: www.ocna.org Program run by: SSppoorrttss &&RReeccrreeaattiioonn WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Fri., Oct. 10, 7:35 p.m. vs. Belleville • Mon., Oct. 13, 2:05 p.m. vs. Kingston PICKERING TOYOTA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK577 Kingston Rd. Pickering 420-9000 WE AREHERE WEST - 401 - EAST HWY. 2 HARWOODWESTNEYBROCKLIVERPOOLWHITESN Playing in the Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) under-16 masters tournament last weekend, Pickering’s Maia Kirk and doubles partner Alexandra Odell-Michels, of Scarborough, won the doubles final. Kirk and Odell-Michels defeated Maria Gassanova and Valerie Ushanova, of the Mayfair West club, in the final. Driver pondering his options after two outstanding seasons in Canadian Formula Ford BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— After two dominat- ing seasons in the Canadian For- mula Ford 1600 Series, a Pickering racecar driver is ready to move on to the next level. A week after impressively cruis- ing to victory in the eighth and f inal race of the series at Mont Tremblant and nailing down the 2003 drivers' series title, Chris Guerrieri admits he's weighing all his options for the 2004 racing sea- son. "We're definitely moving up; it's just a matter of deciding where we're going to go," says Guerrieri, the Canadian Formula Ford Series' rookie of the year in 2002. He pointed out possible racing destinations include the Formula Atlantic and Fran Am series. "It's really looking good. I'm ready to move up. The sponsor (The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada) is happy with what we did this year. I met with them last weekend and we're going to sit down and talk about (moving to another race series)." The 20-year-old driver is grateful to the Formula Ford race series, noting it has been chiefly responsi- ble for allowing him the opportuni- ty to improve in motorsports over the past two years. "Formula Ford is probably the most important step for someone who wants to make it in motor rac- ing. It's very challenging. It teach- es you a lot about motor racing. Anyone who wants to get into motor racing will benefit from it." Guerrieri has some experience in the Fran-Am series, having tested a 185-horsepower open-wheel race- car for more than 60 laps around South Carolina Motorsport Park's road course, near Kershaw, South Carolina, last summer. "I really enjoyed driving the Fran-Am car," said Guerrieri at that time. "The car is a blast. It was very demanding physically be- cause of the power of the engine. It was especially hard for the neck muscles. It was a huge difference from the Formula Ford car." The Fran-Am North American Pro Championship is based in the U.S. and will likely necessitate a move south of the border for Guer- rieri in order to set up shop in the race series. Meanwhile, the Formula Atlantic series -- run in conjunction with CART and Formula One -- in- cludes 12 races at major tracks across the U.S. and Canada. Over the years, it has been a training ground for many of North Ameri- ca's top drivers over the years, in- cluding Michael Andretti and Jacques Villeneuve. Power soars at Erin Mills Eagles tourney Wild Panthers Pickering juniors post ugly loss to Vaughan Friday BByy AAll RRiivveetttt Sports Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Only nine games into the regular season, the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers have devel- oped a penchant for wildly incon- sistent play. On some nights they've been good, sometimes bad, but on Fri- day night on home ice at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex against the Vaughan Vipers, the Panthers' play was downright ugly. Victimized for an incredible four short-handed goals and two power- play markers, the Panthers were bitten hard by the Vipers to the tune of a 10-4 rout, their worst loss of the 2003 campaign thus far. Suffice it to say, Panthers' head coach John Winder wasn't charita- ble in his assessment of the Pan- thers' lacklustre loss to Vaughan. "I wasn't happy. We had four short-handed goals scored against us. It was a complete breakdown on our part," he says. The game was ugly in other ways too, with various fighting and other misconducts called, including 95 minutes in penalties assessed to the Panthers and 108 minutes to Vaughan. The loss put the Panthers (3-3-3- 0 for nine points) into seventh place in the nine-team South Conference standings. Always trying to see the bright side, Winder noted that he and his coaching staff knew there would be nights like this, evenings where undisciplined and sloppy play would go hand-in-hand. "We play a couple of good games and then we have a stinker. It's something we anticipated, but we don't like it when it happens," he says. The blowout loss was one the Panthers might expect to experi- ence against one of the upper eche- lon teams in the league. But, Vaughan (3-7-0-0, eighth in South Conference standings) entered the game five points back of the Pan- thers. Winder says the fact any team can beat any other squad on any given night points to the parity that exists within the league this sea- son. "It's a very tight league this year. Some of the top teams have been losing to some of the teams below it," he says. Winder believes his team can play with discipline, but he notes getting his charges to play with a measure of consistency is the key to improv- ing the team's fortunes. "I think we have a fairly disci- plined team. The players are re- sponding to the program and are buying in to what we've been teach- ing them. We're trying to get them to stick with a disciplined game. I think it's more about consistency and not necessarily discipline." The Panthers trailed 3-1 after the first period of Friday's game and 7- 2 after the middle stanza. Pickering was outscored 3-2 in the final peri- od. Danny Sullivan, Derek Lyndon, Kyle Robinson and Richard Schofield scored for the Panthers. Andrew Dissanayake had two as- sists, with singles to Ryan Annes- ley, and Craig Johnston. The Panthers play at the complex against the Wexford Raiders Friday night at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday after- noon, the Panthers are in Ajax to play the last-placed Axemen at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. PPAANNTTHHEERRSS'' PPOOSSTTSSCCRRIIPPTT::The Pan- thers cchhaarriittyy ccaarr wwaasshh, which was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 and cancelled due to inclement weather, has been re-scheduled to Oct. 11 at Michael Boyer Pontiac- Buick-GMC (Whites and Kingston roads) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m... for- ward JJeerreemmyy WWhheellaann didn't dress for Friday's game due to a broken f inger... The Panthers have signed defenceman RRoobbeerrtt TToooommeeyy . He played with the Vaughan midgets last year... GGAAMMEE SSUUMMMMAARRYY Friday Oct. 3, 2003 Vaughan-10 @ Pickering-4 1st PERIOD 1. 1:15 Vaughan - Anthony Minicucci (John Costa, Vince Bruni) 2. 7:18 Vaughan - Daniel Agozzino (Rob Hartynowski, Landyn Caretti) 3. 10:18 Pickering - Danny Sullivan (An- drew Dissanayake) 4. 19:54 Vaughan - Anthony Minicucci (John Costa) 2nd PERIOD 5. 1:51 Vaughan - Marc Marchese (Mark Dibiase, Peter Sciavilla) 6. 3:14 Vaughan - Vince Bruni (Roger Kim, Ciro Naso) SH 7. 4:07 Vaughan - Anthony Minicucci (John Costa, Matthew Corrente) SH 8. 8:49 Pickering - Derek Lyndon (Ryan Annesley) PP 9. 9:48 Vaughan - Vince Bruni (Anthony Minicucci, Matthew Corrente) PP 3rd PERIOD 10. 5:07 Vaughan - Vince Bruni (Danial Agozzino, Tyler Hurst) SH 11. 5:35 Pickering - Kyle Robinson (Craig Johnston, Andrew Dissanayake) PP 12. 13:24 Vaughan - Matthew Corrente (Rob Hartynowski) PP 13. 14:08 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Unassisted) 14. 18:15 Vaughan - Pat Leone (Ciro Naso) SH Goaltenders VGN - Andrew Onorati: 10/1, 3/0, -/- = 13 saves (14 shots) VGN - Tyler Hurst: -/-, 2/1, 20/2 = 22 saves (25 shots) PKR - Jonathan Keating: -/-, 11/2, 2/3 = 13 saves (18 shots) PKR - Devin Ramasawmy: 9/3, 0/2 = 9 saves (14 shots). CCHHRRIISS GGUUEERRRRIIEERRII Top driver to leave Formula Ford series. Guerrieri set to make move to new race series Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Vaughan Vipers’ Robert Martynowski controls the puck while being hounded by Pickering Panthers’ Derek Lyndon during OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at Pickering Friday night. The Panthers lost 10-4. PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG ---- The Pickering Power under-15 boys' rep soccer team ended its summer campaign on a high note recently, capturing the champi- onship at the Erin Mills Eagles Cup Championship tournament. For the Power, it was their fifth crown in six tournaments entered this season. Pickering faced the Kanata Wiz- ards from Ottawa in what would be a hard-fought championship final, with the Power winning 4-2. Luke Stedmond opened the Power scoring, tying the contest after the Wizards scored on a Pickering defen- sive blunder. Fabrizio Savarino scored on a 20-yard free kick to give Pickering a 2-1 lead. Miguel John and Benny Yi closed out the scoring, with Yi hammering home a rebound from a Matthew Groves shot. Mark Ward also earned an assist. The Pickering under-15s blanked Malton 6-0 in the semifinal contest. Steve Axe's throw-in reached Savari- no's foot to bury the first goal in the first two minutes of the game. The remainder of the goals came from Stedmond with two, Ward, Thomas Rivas and Yi with the final marker. The Power faced the Kanata Wiz- ards in Game 1, winning 3-2. Picker- ing scored the first three goals, with Savarino, Stedmond and Yi connect- ing. Kanata scored late in the game to make it close. Goalkeeper Matt Rushton was strong in net. Pickering's second game was against one of two home teams -- Erin Mills 'B' -- with the Power earn- ing a 6-0 victory. Joshua Laganathan's hard work up front created a beautiful first goal for centre forward Stedmond. John and Joshua Laganathan scored the team's second and third goals. Savarino, with a diving header, added the fourth marker. A blister- ing drive from Steven Axe found the back of the net for the Power's fifth goal. Tomas Rivas weaved through the Eagles' de- fence to finish the scoring. Ruston and defenders Jesse Trajkovski, Thomas Burger, Jayden Geense, William Rodrigues and Devon Munch stopped Erin Mills to ensure a shut out. Power finished round- robin play undefeated after defeating Erin Mills 'A' 2-1 to move on to the semifi- nal. Savarino's spectacular header off a pass from John resulted in the first Pickering goal. Rivas' cross to Groves on the edge of the 18-yard box was ham- mered home for the second goal. Erin Mills scored its only goal on a last-second free kick. Junior Groves, George Trajkovski and Joe Savari- no coach the team. The trainer is Jaque Landry. 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DDUURRHHAAMM ——The Oshawa Generals let too many scor- ing chances slip away in a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa 67's Sunday at Civic Auditori- um. Despite outshooting Ot- tawa 28-25 and getting eight power-play chances, only Adam Berti was able to beat 67's goalie Lukas Mensator. The goal, Berti's fourth of the season, came on the power play 55 seconds into the third period and cut into a 2-0 Ottawa lead. Chris Beckford-Tseu started his fourth straight game in goal for Oshawa, who dropped to 4-3-0-0. The Generals have a home-and-home set against the Belleville Bulls (0-4-1-0), in Belleville Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. and in Oshawa Friday at 7:35 p.m. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Many happy returns PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG –––– Pine Ridge Secondary School’s Maia Kirk watches her return while competing in the annual Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) junior tennis championships. The tournament was hosted at the Iroquois Park tennis courts in Whit- by Monday afternoon. 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(905)686-9160 OUR WORK is child's play! Jocus Educational Toys is seeking repre- sentatives to promote 350+quality, affordable products. Ideal for moms, caregivers, educators. Fun and flexible. Call 1-800-361-4587, ext. 9496 PART TIME PHONE WORK for 10 people in our Pickering office. Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Call 416-264-3336. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - Full time handy person, must have electrical, plumbing and carpentry experience. Able to work indepen- dently, clean drivers abstract re- quired. Please fax resume to (905) 571-0152 THE DURHAM COLLEGE Resi- dence and Conference Centre is now hiring full time/part time Night Cleaners, Housekeeping and Jani- torial staff. $8.00 / $9.00 /hr. If in- terested please email resumes to: clcdurham@campuslivingcentres.com Subject line Employment. THE PALACE EAST now hiring full and part time wait staff, door staff, DJ's, shooter staff and short order cook. Apply in person: 947 Dillingham Rd. Pickering WANTED immediately, West In- dian Cooks, Chinese cooks and wait staff for two locations, Picker- ing 905-683-7444 Oshawa 905- 728-8771. Some experience re- quired. WEEKLY PAYCHEQUES!Com- pany needs help filling out their simple worksheets. P/T or F/T. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. CP7. Winston Shagwell's Pickering Now hiring kitchen & serving staff fax:905-420-0772 or winstonshagwells@ bellnet.ca WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for 'trendy salon' in Pickering 905-426-2005 FRANK'S UNISEX in Ajax re- quires hairdresser to take over clientele. Ask for Carlo (905) 683- 0164 TRENDY NEW SALON in Brooklin (Hwy 12/#7) currently seeking sty- lists with a drive to succeed and a passion for education. To find out more about this exciting opportu- nity please call (905)668-7800. BODY PERSON required for busy body shop in Whitby. Accepting re- sumes for a 3rd or 4th year ap- prentice. Competitive wage plus benefits. Monday-Friday, 8am- 5pm. Please fax resume to: 905- 668-8237. ELECTRICIAN WANTED,2nd or 3rd yr. Residential. (905) 433-0530 or Fax (905) 433-4439 EXPERIENCED Welder/Fitter re- quired. Please fax resume to 905- 655-7408. MECHANIC REQUIRED for Aerial Lift equipment for Ajax based com- pany. Experience with diesel en- gines and hydraulics an asset, but willing to train. Competitive wages, benefits, and uniforms. Fax re- sume to: 905-686-8546 SHINGLERS required, hourly rate, travel time paid from shop to job site, good opportunity for experi- enced person. 1-888-225-2294. 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(Pickering) For vendor inquiries, please call (905) 839-6149 HIRING experienced fulltime ASP/JS/PHP/SQL programmer in Uxbridge office. e-mail resume to: jobs@wsws.ca BUSY VET practice in Whitby re- quires an outgoing person for part- time position, evenings and week- ends. Experience preferred. Com- puter experience an asset. Please drop off resume to: 1200 Rossland Rd. No phone calls please. COORDINATOR/DISPATCH.Ajax based company servicing GTA. Must be fluent with GTA. Con- struction experience an asset. Computer literacy a must. Only emailed resumes will be accepted. resumes@dwightcrane.com SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT - Experienced in real estate for a busy one lawyer firm starting in late October. Good communica- tion and organizational skills re- quired. Knowledge of Teraview and PC Law are a must (familiarity with Conveyancer an asset). Sala- ry commensurate with experience. Forward resume to Gregory Price, P.O. Box 2367, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7V6 or by facsimile to (905)576-4898. All replies in confi- dence. WOMEN'S CLOTHING store in the Pickering Town Centre re- quires experienced salesperson. Call (416) 880-5729. CDA REQUIRED immediately. for busy Scarborough speciality office. Experienced preferred. Fax re- sume to (416) 439-0222 DENTAL assistant required 30-35 hours per week for family practice. Send resume to File #945, C.o This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON. L1H 7L5 DENTAL receptionist for busy Pickering office. Full time hours, evenings and Saturdays Able com- puter experience preferred. Fax re- sume to: (905)886-9172 EXPERIENCED Level II Dental Assistant required for Whitby of- fice. Monday & Wednesday 12-8 Thursdays 8:30-4:30, Friday 8:30-1:00 Phone 905-668-5538. 728 Anderson St (Pringle Creek Plaza) Whitby L1N 3V6 FULL TIME DENTAL Receptionist required for Pickering dental office. Logictech experience a must, 2 years experience minimum. Call Michelle at 905-420-4006 or 905- 427-4280 or fax resume: 905-420- 6916. PERMANTE full time or part time position. The Oshawa/Whitby nu- clear medicine clinics are seeking a qualified nuclear medicine tech- nologist to work in our 2 private fa- cilities. The qualified candidate must be a graduate from a recog- nized course in nuclear medicine technology. Certified and currently registered with the C.A.M.R.T and the C.M.R.T.O. We offer a com- petitive salary scale, paid lunch hour and an excellent benefits package. Phone (905)430-3277 Fax (905)430-3278 or e-mail mmunro@oshawawhitbynuclear- medicine.com. BUSY HOUSEHOLD LOOKING for housekeeper. Must have own transportation, 20hrs/week. Suit- able for semi-retired homemaker. 905-655-5433 ask for Tom. PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER re- quired Mon-Thurs. 4-9 p.m. Meal prep., cleaning, laundry & limited nanny responsibility for 4 yr. old girl. References required. Alto- na/Sheppard. 416-452-8391. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" DYNAMIC duo ready to make your house sparkle. Weekly and bi- weekly house cleaning and paint- ing service. Call (905)431-8002 (905)626-8135. Durham Outlook for the Needy - St. Vincent's Kitchen. Annual Gen- eral Meeting. Thursday Oct. 16, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. 51 King Street East Oshawa. Everyone welcome. We are seeking volunteer Board Members. If interested please for- ward resume to our office or call 905-434-7543. FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME is worth! Visit: www. ajaxpickeringhomeevaluation.com FOUR ACRES with renovated 2 bedroom bungalow, Brooklin, very private, $229,000. Private Sale. Telephone (905)424-9524 HOME SELLERS.Find out what the home down the street sold for. Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message 1-800-417 -7295 ID 7041. Remax Ability Real Estate Limited. HOMES FOR SALE!Visit: www.durhamresalehomes.com WHITBY NORTH - Executive Country Home, upgraded 2800 sq. ft. on 1.7-acre lot in village of Co- lumbus, 15 min. N/E of Whit- by/407, 5 mins. N. of Durham Col- lege/ON University..Technology. Quiet court setting highlighted by landscaped gardens and pond fea- ture. $440,000. Appt. 905-655- 3193. INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL unit for rent, newer 1000-sq.ft. high ceilings, overhead door, Courtice close to 401. Available Nov. 1 or Dec. 1. $900+gst/mo. Call (905)432-3935 SHOP, FRONT UNIT avail Nov 15th. Located in Port Perry. 2000sq ft. $1250+utilities. Previous small engine repair shop. Usages are plus plus. Call (905)985-4158 AJAX PLAZA - Office space 100 - 3,300 sq. ft. Available immediate- ly. Next to 401. Low rates, good parking. Call Mr. Harari (416)630- 0111. ReMax Realtron Realty. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available: 390 sq.ft. 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Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MORTGAGES$$BEST RATES AVAILABLE!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792 1ST, 2,ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Avanti Financial (905)428-8119 AMS ARRANGES 1st & 2nd up to 100% for any property. Self Em- ployed, bankrupts, foreclosures stopped, debt consolidation, refi- nance. Good/Bad credit all appli- cations processed. Prime Bank rates to Private Funding. Call Val Lawson 905-436-9292. Toll free 1- 877-509-5626 or Online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com BUSINESS FINANCE Specialist. Business loans for all purposes. From Prime +1%. 905-690-9875 DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. 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Simcoe/Rossland area. $730 + hydro & satellite. 2-bed- room carpeted throughout, $840/month. First/last. Nov 1st. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM & 1 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, park- ing, hardwood floors, first/last, no pets, references. Available Nov. 1. Near Hospital. (905)723-1647, (905)720-9935 2 BEDROOM basement apt. Sep. entrance, laundry, parking, a/c, near bus route + amenities, schools. Available immediately. Whitby. $750+40% utilities. 905- 666-3608. 2-LARGE bachelor apts. Avail. im- mediately. Brock Rd./401. Very low rent, utilities incl. TV/internet- cable avail. Excellent for Stu- dents/Professionals. (416)894- 2778 3 BEDROOM bungalow in Oshawa, hardwood floors, B/I dishwasher, laundry, hydro, all in- clusive. $l,200 per mo. No pets. Non smoker. Credit check re- quired. Call (905) 442-1102 or email: ferduse@aol.com/ Also one bedroom basement apartment, $700 per. mo. all inclusive. A-1 APARTMENTS for A-1 ten- ants. Whitby, walk to Go, self-con- tained, clean, quiet, first/last. Ref- erences. Available Oct. 1 & Nov. lst. Call 905-655-3107, 1p.m.-8 p.m. AJAX 1 & 2 Bed. Apts. Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 AJAX - Beautiful one bedroom basement apt. 4 appliances, own laundry, one parking, separate en- trance. Available Nov. lst. $850 in- clusive. 905-426-7341 AJAX - Brand new 2 bedroom basement apartment, bright, spa- cious, private entrance, $850 month includes parking, first/last. Available immediately. Call (905) 427-1024. AJAX - Two bedroom basement apartment lst, last, $875 per mo. includes utilities. Near new Lo- blaws store. Available October 15th or after. Non smoker. Tele- phone (905) 619-1531 AJAX beautiful 1-bdrm lower level house, available Nov lst. Walk-out basement to yard with patio. Own eat-in kitchen. References. First/last required. Anna (905)427-8310 AJAX off Badly, 2-bedroom base- ment apt., separate entrance, 2 parking spaces, share laundry. First/last, no pets/smoker, refer- ences. $1000/month inclusive, ne- gotiable. Available Dec lst. (416)892-6604. AJAX one-bedroom basement apt. in custom-built home. Close to all amenties. 4-appliances, bright open-concept, Avail Nov 1. $750 inclusive. (905)690-1056 or (905)719-6431 AJAX SOUTH - clean, 1 bedroom basement apartment. Cozy, gas fireplace, separate entrance, $850/mo., utilities included. Avail- able Nov. 1. 905-426-6829 or 647- 225-7757. AJAX, BY THE LAKE, 1 bdrm. basement. apt. in great neighbour- hood, quiet home. Warm and bright with it's own fireplace, laun- dry, parking, separate walk-in en- trance (no stairs). $825/mo. incl. cable. Sorry, no pets/smoking. 905 -686-8612. AJAX, SPACIOUS 2 bedroom basement apartment available im- mediately, $800 plus. lst/last, refer- ences, non smoking/pets. (905) 683-1583 AJAX, Westney and Lake Drive- way, one bedroom sept.ent., new flooring, new bathroom, driveway parking, shared laundry, $700 per month, available immediately. (905)683-0570. AJAX-spacious one bedroom basement apartment, parking, laundry, cable/utilities included. available immediately, $775/month. day (905)752-4824 or evening (905)426-5295. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $ 1,000. Call (905)767-2565 AVAILABLE, CLEAN WHITBY Basement Walkout. Large, bright, one bedroom, parking, private pat- io, no pets $750/month, first/last, references. Call (905)728-5514 BACHELOR apt. Clean, Quiet. Parking, cable, laundry. Suitable for working person, non-smoking, no pets. Brock/Rossland. Avail- able November lst. $485/month, all inclusive. (905)666-1460 BACHELOR basement apartment, Pickering, with kitchenette and 4 pc. bath, includes cable and util- ities, shared laundry, non smoker, $600 first/last, available immedi- ately.(905)428-2770 BACHELOR,clean, private en- trance, quiet single male preferred, non-smoker, no pets, cable inch. Hay #2/Whites Rd. $525/month. Avail. now. First/last. Call 905-420- 7071 after pm. BASEMENT APARTMENT Open concept, appliances, parking. No smoking/pets. Near Pickering TC, 401. Available immediately $670/month inclusive Call Helen 905-427-8789 BLOOR/PARK area 2-two bed- rooms, available November lst/De- cember lst, $740 and $750/month. Hydro extra. Includes heat, park- ing, coin laundry. First/last/refer- ences required. 905-432-3819 BOWMANVILLE - spacious mod- ern one bedroom loft with fire- place. Includes 4 appliances, park- ing, air conditioning, in ground pool, laundry. Suit professional couple. Non smoker/references. $795 + 1/3 utilities. October 16th. Also available Dec. lst. 2 bedroom + apartment, main floor, $l,025 plus 1/3 utilities. Call (905) 985- 3355 CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for September $725 & three bedroom for October $950. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5p.m. (905)723-0977 BROOKDALE ARMS 2-bedroom $875., very nice large units near Oshawa hospital. clean very quiet well maintained bldg. w/balcony, underground parking, Available Nov 1. Call 905-721-0831, 905- 728-2969 CENTRAL Oshawa - Spacious, bright lower level one bedroom apartment in modern, small com- mercial building. New broadloom, central air, modern appliances, re- served parking. Ideal for single, business or professional person. $750 plus utilities. Call Norma (905) 576-5153 ext. 23 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $770 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579- 9890 COURTICE - large bright 2-bed- room, lower level of house, Town- line/Bloor area. Close to amen- ities/schools/park. $900/month, appliances/utilities included. First/last. Available November lst. (905)404-8548, cell (905)4315958 COURTICE - Large, bright, 2 bed- room apartment. 2 levels, clean, quiet, parking, backyard, laundry, C/A. References, first/last, avail- able November lst. $775/inclusive. (905)261-6127 COURTICE,Nash/Townline. BASEMENT Apt.. Very clean, new paint, new carpet, very bright. One parking. Laundry facilities. Separ- ate entrance, no pets/non-smoker. Suits single. $635/month (905)431 -1788 COZY 2 bedroom in Courtice wit front yard. Separate entrance, parking. No smoking/pets. $850 inclusive. Available December lst. First/last. (905)723-5357 DOWNTOWN WHITBY - Two bed- room apartment available. $985 all inclusive. Available Nov. lst. Phone 905-430-7903. DUNDAS/CHOCHRANE Large Multi-level 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to school/shop- ping/transit. Some with hard- woods, freshly painted. 905-430- 5423 EAST OSHAWA, 1-bdrm base- ment, separate entrance, gas f/p. laundry, cable, 1-parking, avail. Nov. 1st. $725 inclusive. First, last. 905-436-0487 FULLY FURNISHED Main floor of bungalow $1300+utilities. 1 bed- room basement $700+utilities. Bloor/Harmony. Working adults. Clean, quiet, first/last Nov 1 (905)720-2927 FURNISHED basement apart- ment, bright, laundry, parking, Liv- erpool/Badly area. Available Nov 15th. Short or long term. $900 all inclusive. (905)420-1612 KENDAL area. Beautiful apart- ment and horse stalls. Apartment: open concept with loft and den, no dogs/smoking, $675/month plus heat, first/last, Available November lst. Horse stalls: $175/month, (905)983-1024 LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, Krosmo & Liverpool, Pickering. Utilities, laundry facil- ities, parking included, $700/month. Retiree or senior preferred. No pets. 905-839-9450 LIVERPOOL/GLENANNA - Base- ment apt. Sep. entrance, parking, laundry, cable, non-smoking, no pets, $675 first/last, available im- mediately. 905-420-2399. MANNING/BROCK - upper 3 bed- room, 4 appliances, garage, back- yard, private entrance, quiet cul-de -sac, $l,000 plus utilities. (905) 655 -1081. Available Nov. lst. or NANNY'S QUARTERS, furnished, self-contained apt., private en- trance, 1-parking, laundry, internet access avail. $700/month inclu- sive. 5 minute drive to Pickering GO. No smoking/pets. 905-839- 8018. NORTH OF PORT PERRY (Sea- grave area) - Unique 1-bedroom apartment in century farmhouse. Completely private, newly-renovat- ed. Fantastic lakeview. Call 1-888- 550-3687. ONE AND TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 ONE BDRM apt,separate from family home, Claremont area, $700/month, utilities incl. No smok- ing, no pets. Avail. immediately. First/last. (905)649-5231 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Ritson/Bloor area. Plus, one room for rent. First/last required. Call weekends or evenings 905-438- 9219. ONE BEDROOM lower level apartment, walkout, large tub, shower, fireplace, private patio, parking, carport, share laundry, Rossland/Cochrane, Whitby. $800. Prefer quiet single person. Mike (905)665-7627 leave message. OSHAWA Clean, newer, 1-bdrm apt. Avail ASAP. $640-inclusive. No pets. Suitable for single per- son. Absolutely first/last, referenc- es. Call (905)571-5814 OSHAWA Simcoe S., older apart- ment building. 1-bdrm apt $520, 2-bdrm $600, plus heat & hydro. First/last required. Stephen (905)571-3229 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom in Triplex located on quiet street, Adelaide and Wilson Rd. area. Newly reno- vated throughout, new appliances. Laundry/parking $825/includes heat/water. First/last required. No pets. 1-800-527-2170, 8:30am. - 4:30pm. for appt.. OSHAWA - 4 bedroom, freshly painted all new flooring, Available November lst. All inclusive $1400, close to everything, 3 bedroom, same as above $1150 all inclusive. (416)409-0553 or (905)683-5995 OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $740 plus hydro. Phone (905) 839-4659. OSHAWA - OXFORD (off mill) One and two bedroom in quiet building, balcony living room, din- ing room, monthly rent $715 and $865, inclusive. No dogs please. November lst. Call (905) 721-2232 OSHAWA 1-bdrm basement, in- clusive, parking, Nov. lst., $650. Also Bachelor, inclusive, avail. im- mediately $625. Laundry, parking, cable. Both newly renovated, bright, spacious. First/last. (905)623-6599 OSHAWA BLVD.- One bedroom available Oct. 15th. $650/first/last, all inclusive. Fridge, stove includ- ed. Private entrance, one-car park- ing, 905-434-8054. 905-424-3966. OSHAWA KING/RITSON large renovated 1-bedroom apartment in quiet house, with laundry. Close to downtown and all amenities $685 inclusive. Available immediately. No parking. (905)431-3980 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $725 plus hydro. Available Nov lst. (905)434-9844 OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM upper level bungalow, $1000 plus 50% hydro. 2-bedroom lower level bun- galow $850 plus 50% hydro. No smoking. (416)508-5116 OSHAWA,4 bedroom very clean near King/Ritson, 1 parking, no pets, near shopping, transporta- tion, $950 inclusive. (905)725- 0067 or 905-922-4571 OSHAWA,Beautiful large 2 bed- room apartment in very quiet and clean adult lifestyle building near Oshawa Centre. $750 lst/last. Available Oct. 15 and Nov. 1. Lo- cal call (289)314-3651. OSHAWA,one bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, close to 401. Available Nov lst. No pets. First/last. Call (905)571-2864 PICKERING - 1 bedroom base- ment apartment, Separate en- trance/walk out, newly renovated, parking, no smoking/pets, King- ston/Valleyfarm area, close to Pickering Town Centre. Call (905)839-1387 PICKERING - Bachelor, semi-fur- nished, includes air, laundry, fridge, stove, parking, sep. en- trance, $685 inclusive. First/last. No smoking. Suit single person. 905-839-9985. PICKERING - Exceptionally bright 2 bed. basement apt. Sep. en- trance, kitchen, living room with fireplace. 4pc. bath, parking, util- ities. Available immediately. $800/mo. No smoking/no pets. First and last. References. Call 905-839-9818 PICKERING Go Station, spacious 2-bedroom, own facilities, separate entrance, parking available, central A/C, available Nov lst., $850/month + 40% utilities. (905)686-8385 PICKERING GO, bright 1 bed- room, walkout basement. Private entrance, laundry, parking, patio, hardwood, $750 inclusive. No smoking/pets, first/last and refer- ences, available October 17th, (416)560-0169. PICKERING,1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Avail. Nov. lst. Non- smoking. $700/mo. inclusive. No pets. (905)839-8388 PICKERING,1-bdrm bsmt, separ- ate entrance, 4 appliances, a/c, f/p, parking, avail Nov. lst. No smoking/pets. $775 inclusive. First/last. 905-839-0098 PICKERING,Executive home, 1-bedroom basement apartment, working person preferred. All in- clusive, cable & parking. $800 first/last. Available immediately. (905)420-8376 PICKERING,Liverpool/bayly, 2-bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, steps from Go and transit. No smoking, no pets. Adults preferred. $900/month. Call (416)356-9709.(905) 421-9533 PICKERING,new one-bedroom basement apt close to PTC, separ- ate entrance, laundry, storage. Utilities & cable included. $825/mo. Suitable for single. First/last/references. Avail. Dec 1. (416)899-0074 PICKERING-Bright walkout 1-bed. basement apt. 4pc. bath, fridge/stove/laundry/ c-air, parking. Non-smoking No pets. $749.99/mo. all inclusive, First/last. Available November lst. 905-686-4718 or 416-286-7461. PICKERING:Walkout basement (- bedroom), separate entrance, large living room, use of back lawn, A/C, appliances, no pets/smoking, parking $799 plus utilities. Available October 15. 647- 885-1938 QUIET TENANTS WANTED for large legal 2-bdrm. apt. in north end, lower level raised bungalow,. No pets. $850/month. First/last. Available immediately.(905)576- 5909. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. SIMCOE St. N. Oshawa, luxury 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, and luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, $1,360 plus parking, $1,470 plus parking, $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SPACIOUS 1 bedroom basement apt. in bungalow. Wilson/Olive ar- ea, no pets, references, lst & last, utilities included, $750.mth., avail. immediately.(905)728-6766 SPACIOUS 2 bedroom basement apt., near 401 & Whites. Full kitch- en/bathroom, sep. entrance, Ref- erences required. 905-831-6055 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Oct/Nov/Dec. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. UXBRIDGE New 1-bedroom base- ment apt separate entrance suit single $695/mth incl. First/last, no pets, no smoking. 905-852-0159 or 905-649-0383 WHITBY 2 bedroom, $860. Nov. lst. Dec. lst. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day-Friday & 6p.m.-8p.m. Monday- Thursday. (905)665-7543 WHITBY CLEAN and quiet one bedroom apartment. Located in "Olde Whitby". Suitable for single working person. Non-smoking building, no pets. $645+hydro. November lst. Call 905-668-3011. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundass St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,walk to Go, one bed- room, main floor , parking, avail- able Nov.1st., $675 all inclusive. (905)430-7780 WHITES/HWY #2 large bright basement apt., non-smoking, no pets, references, first & last, $950 includes parking, hydro, and appli- ances. Available immediately. Call (416)518-2129 or 905-421-0110 AJAX North - Stunning 2 bed- room condo, with large balcony overlooking trees. Second floor condo with bleached Parquet Flooring and ceramic thru-out. Beautifully kept. All utilities includ- ed, Outdoor pool, 2 parking spac- es, storage locker. $1350/month plus phone/cable. Michelle 905- 686-4926 or 416-737-0845. COURTICE,Parkwood village, lux- urious 988sq.ft. 1-bedroom loft, with garden view. 6 appliances, eat-in kitchen, skylight, fireplace, central air. $1080/month plus util- ities. Available immediately. Call (905)881-4406. HIGHRISE lakeview condo with ja- cuzzi bath, 3-bedroom condo with 2 baths, ensuite laundry and stor- age. Large balcony. Modern appli- ances. Underground parking. Se- curity and surveillance. Single fam- ily dwelling only. References re- quired. Available Nov 1st. $1400/month inclusive. Call 416- 258-7966. NORTH AJAX Nice,bright 2 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies,S/W exposure,pool view, $1350/month. Solarium eat-in kitchen. Own credit check. Call Brenda (905)428-0894 OSHAWA- 2 bedroom, Thornton & Rossland, 5 appliances & blinds, $1295 + hydro. Call Carol, Re/Max First Ltd. 905-668-3800 PICKERING Parkway 1+1 bed- room new building underground parking, 5 appliances, ensuite laundry, $1250/month inclusive. Available immediately. (416)270- 1213 View it at www.tpg1.com/condo/1625.html PICKERING/AJAX-3 executive condos, 2 1-bedroom & 1 two-bed- room, 5 appliances, parking, lock- er, A/C, $1250 & 1300 inclusive. Available immediately. Call Leslie Benczik.com Re/Max (905)477- 0011 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! 6 moths free! From $550/month OAC, up to $6,000 cash back to you, $30,000+family income. Short of down payment? For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1- 877-663-1054, kencollis@sympati- co.ca. 2+1 Bedroom house on private lot, garage, 4 appliances. Mary /Rossland area, Oshawa. Avail- able Nov lst, $1100 per month plus utilities. By appointment (905)431-9065 evenings AJAX - 2YR.plus lease, 4 bed- rooms, 2 1/2 baths, garage, fenced, air, no pets, no smokers, $l,550. plus utilities. Call (416) 275 -1817 AJAX 3 BEDROOM house. Har- wood/401. Available immediately. $1200/month plus first/last. Gar- age. 416-791-8139. AJAX BEAUTIFUL 3-BDRM main floor, Large backyard, shared washer/dryer, 2-car parking, Har- wood/Bayly, $1325/inclusive. No smoking/pets. Oct/Nov. 1. 1st/last. 905-420-1037, 416-826-4401 leave message. AJAX BREAUTIFUL, spacious 3 bedroom upper, executive home, 1 1/2 baths, dining room, 5-appli- ances, fireplace, garage, shop- ping, GO, schools, shopping. $1450 plus 75% 416-657-2079 upscalerentals.ca AJAX SOUTH - Badly/Harwood, clean, bright main floor 3 bedroom semi bungalow, parking, laundry, no pets/smoking, references, lst/last, $1275 all inclusive. Avail. immediately. 905-686-6773. AJAX SOUTH - detached bunga- low, 2+1 bedrooms plus finished basement. 6 appliances, truly im- maculate. Walk to all amenities. NO pets or smoker. $1325/mo.+utilities. Call Susan Oake, Sutton Group Heritage, 905- 619-9500. BEAUTIFUL SETTING on Spruce- hill Rd! Pickering. 2 bed. renovated bungalow, includes outside main- tenance, new appliances, decks, hardwood, basement, shed. Treed lot. No smoking/pets. Suit couple. Immediate. $1295+. Call 905-831- 3315. NEWCASTLE,2 storey, 3-bed- room, family room with fireplace, main floor laundry rooms $1000 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly. Call (416)726-0825 NORTH OSHAWA - Immaculate 3 bedroom + office, 3 baths, fin. basement, garage, 5 top line appli- ances, back deck, many extras and built ins in this beautiful semi. $1200+utilities. Nov. lst. 905-576- 3830. OSHAWA - Bloor/Wilson - 3 bed- room + bungalow, fenced back- yard, garage, clean, spacious $l,005 + utilities. lst/last, available November lst. (905) 436-0278 OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available November 2003, $2500 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA NORTHEAST house, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished base- ment, immaculate. Hardwood, air, fenced yard. garage, $1290 in- cludes water. 905-571-1962. PICKERING,3 bedrooms/baths, 5 appliances, by-weekly cleaning, $1600 plus 2/3 of utilities, Avail- able November, call Linda Friel, MIN COM NEW CHOICE, 905-428 -4557 or Damien 905-831-5517. ROSSLAND/THORNTON - avail- able Nov. lst, 2 bedroom main floor of house. No pets/smoking, Asking $825+ 2/3 utilities. First/last. Call Pam or leave message 905-666- 7614. WHITBY - large bright 3 bedroom upper triplex, newly decorated, parking & laundry, huge yard. Available November lst. $950 plus utilities. (905)434-1011 WHITBY 3-bedroom house, fresh- ly painted throughout, new carpet, hardwood floors refinished. New furnace. Walk to GO Train. First/last/references. No smok- ing/pets, $1100+utilities or $1350-including utilities. 905-668- 5085 2+1 BEDROOM, south Oshawa, near park, schools, bus route, No pets, asking $985/all inclusive Nov. lst.. 905-434-8503 between 6+9:30 p.m. weekdays, weekend anytime. AJAX LAKESIDE,2 year old 3 bedrooms, porch balcony with lake view 4 appliances, automatic dou- ble car garage, references re- quired. no pets, smoking, $l,300 plus utilities. Call (905) 683-0609 BROOKLIN TOWNHOUSE, Trib- ute brand new 1600sq.ft. Victorian 3 bed, 2 1/2 baths, with 5 applianc- es. Eat in kitchen, sep. family, liv- ing and diningrooms. Walk to school. $1400+util. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. Nov. lst. 905-424- 8893. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. NEW Rentals - Uxbridge. New 2 bdrm units, private patios, free parking, a/c, appliances. Call 905- 852-4777. NICE,well maintained 3-bedroom townhouse, with finished base- ment in Pickering. 401/Whites Rd. Available Nov lst. 2 full wash- rooms, parking, air, hardwood floors. $1250/month. Call (905)831-3523 OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Oct. 15th. Toll- free 1-866-922-6422, 905-579- 9956 OSHAWA south 4 bedroom town- house, close to schools, shopping. $1050/month plus utilities. First/last. Avail. Oct. 15th. Toll- free 1-866-922-6422, 905-579- 9956 OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Ken 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. PICKERING LUXURY tridell town- house, approx. 1800sq.ft. 3-bed- rooms 2-full baths underground parking, gated security close to pickering town center $1500/mont+utilities. Avail. Nov.15th. Call Barry (905)839- 7496. SEEING IS BELIEVING!This quiet upgraded Whitby beauty has 5 appliances, garage, and is locat- ed on a bus route with schools and shopping near by. No pets or smokers. $l,350 plus utilities. (905) 668-6843 for appointment. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. WHITBY - Brand new 3 bedroom available Nov. lst. Excellent loca- tion, close to schools, amenities. 5 appliances, lease. First/last/refer- ences, credit check. $1400+ util- ities. 905-424-8428. AJAX - 2 nice clean rooms, $350/monthly. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-6106 FURNISHED or unfurnished room, own bathroom, includes cable, shared laundry. Suit mature work- ing person. $500 monthly, call Brad (905)421-9132. NOVEMBER lst,furnished room in family home, close to Oshawa Centre, includes phone, cable, laundry, parking. $450/month in- clusive. First/last. (905)683-6456 PICKERING - Two private rooms for rent in home, price negotiable, available immediately, near shop- ping & amenities. Shared utilities. Female preferred. Call anytime, preferably after 7 p.m. (905)426- 1974 ROOM FOR RENT in young family home, close to all amenities, $100 per week or $400 per mo. Females preferred. No pets. Call (905) 721- 8968 ROOMS AND ROOM & BOARD, Pickering, Hay. 2/Brock. No pet, no smoking please. $650/month. Available now. Students pre- ferred.. Parking.(905)426-6507 AJAX PICKERING shared accom- modation in 4-bedroom house, parking, storage, laundry, finished rec. room with pool table, no pets/smoking. Mature male pre- ferred. $450. 905-420-0081 416- 804-4867 cell. PORT PERRY, responsible person to share huge luxury lake front home, huge bedroom, dock, fire- place, balcony/deck, sunset view, bonfire pit, $700 inclusive, 905-985 -4202 or 416-726-7994. WEEKLY hall rentals, 1955 Val- leyfarm Rd., Pickering. Best suits service clubs. Hourly rates, air conditioned, seats 250 people. Please call Donald Lafontaine at 905-666-8431 after 5pm CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $275/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503 THANKSGIVING GETAWAY to deluxe cozy lakefront cottage in the Kawarthas (Peterborough ar- ea). Enjoy fall colours, fishing, ca- noeing/kayaking, hiking, relaxing atmosphere of Lake Kasshabog. $375.00 long weekend. (705) 877- 2159 www.bluemountainlodge.ca 1974 GLENDALE,21 ft. sleeps 6. 350 GM motor, loaded, mint condi- tion, certified. $6500.OBO. call 905 -404-0818 1998 YAMAHA GP1200R Waive- runner, 1995 Yamaha Waiveraider DX, double Shorelander trailer, Pkg. $10,500 obo. Lots of extras. Jason 905-260-2055. I AM A SENIOR LADY,Enjoy dining out, some dancing. Nice personality, would like to meet a Christian gentleman. Reply to: File #939, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 7L5 EXPERIENCED Nanny/House- keeper required. Live out, must be able to speak fluent English, Mon- Fri. 8:30am-3:30pm. Duties:care of 2 yr old baby, laundry, ironing, light housekeeping, Pickering ar- ea, working references a must. (905)509-2392 LIVE IN NANNY, flexible hrs. Cook, do homework. Call Arlene 5:30-7:00 p.m. 905-619-2682. LIVE OUT experienced nanny re- quired for 2 children, South Ajax, Monday-Friday, varying schedule, no evenings, competitive salary, required for Dec. lst. call Kathy (905)683-5876 HWY. #2 HARWOOD,reliable, re- sponsible, daycare in my home. Nutritious meals, crafts, storey time, fenced back yard, First Aid, CPR certificate, babies wel- come,(905)619-8752 LICENSED CHILDCARE for in- fants to 12 years, full or part time care in a safe home environment. Caregivers are screened and regu- larly inspected. Receipts. DUR- HAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE (905)509-1207 or toll free 1-877-236-2959 PICKERING area - Reliable day- care in my home, full or part time, no smoking. 6 mo. and up. Tele- phone (905)509-3157 WHITES/STROUDS Mother of 2 has full-time openings, ages in- fant/up. Lunch/snacks provided. Finished basement, fenced out- door play area. Receipts avail. 12-yrs experience. Part-time wel- come. 905-420-0940 EXPERIENCED P/T Personal Care Attendant. Must have vehicle and valid drivers license. Must have knowledge of Hoyer List. Call between 4pm-7pm (905)420-6151. SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC HEALER & advisor specializing in all types of readings, and all problems of life, all private & confidential. Come in today for a better tomorrow. Whit- by. 905-430-8893 2 CUSTOME end-tables solid pine, large coffee table, wall unit (solid pine), 2 Upholstered rocking chairs, kitchen table (solid pine), 4 chairs (upholstered/pine), hutch/base. (905)509-1913. 6PC HONEY OAK bedroom w box/mattress $1500; 10-pc dark oak dining set $1200; queen ma- ple bedroom 6-pc $850; sofa & loveseat $400; solid oak pedestal table & chairs $650; fridge, stove, washer, dryer, portable dishwash- er. Can deliver (905)260-1236 9 PC. DININGROOM,light oak, buffet, hutch, table, 4 sides, 2 arms, like new, $2,000. 905-767- 3659. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260 AA-PINE FURNITURE FALL SALE-Open Daily. TV armoires $350+; dining table $200+; side ta- bles $50+; bookcases $50+; bars/kitchen islands $200+; we do custom orders. 3860 Balsam Rd. (Sideline 4) Hwy. #7/Westney Rd. area, Pickering. 905-649-2477. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridges $100/up, stoves $150/up, washers & dryers $350/pr., Washers $175/up, Dryers $150/up. Stack- able washer/dryer $499/up. Port- able dishwasher $175/up. Dehu- midifiers $100. Large selection. Visit our showroom. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Sup- ply/install caps & pest screens. Nest removal. Minor repairs. Low- est rates. Insured * Certified * No Mess. Call (905)686-7741 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, many sizes. 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60' $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer Prefabricated Steel Build- ings 1-800-504-7749. www.pio- neerbuildings.com APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms (30 sq. yds.) Com- mercial carpets for $319.00. Resi- dential or Berber carpets for $389.00. Includes carpet, premi- um pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman 905-686-2314. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: caret 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. P2-350 Tow- er complete system $239.; P3-450 complete systems $309; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) DININGROOM suite mahogany in- lays/dark cherrywood. Cream seat- ing, eight chairs. Beveled legs, in- lays, two inserts. Cabinet has in- terior lighting/mirror. $7000. Also, unisex modern-European-style bedroom set, white, Laurier. $850. 905-668-7929 ELECTRIC PAINO, Roland HP- 245, 88-note hammer-action key- board, like new, rarely used, $1000. Free Spirit Model #309160 TREADMILL, like new, $1000. Call for features (905)579-9299 FAMILY OF GOD, LOOKING for donations, cash, old clothes, yard sale items, anything to help the needy. Will pick up or work for your donations. Please call 905- 448-9375 or 905-260-0723. FOR SALE -10 pc. oak dining room suite, 5x8 garden shed, ce- dar chest, 3 pc. living room set, 3-tiered grow light, garden bench, antique dumb-waiter. 905-668- 6695. GOALIE EQUIPMENT - Goalie chest protector, McKemey CA355 BIK $100; Sony Play Station, $100. plus game and more; lawn- mower, Craftsman, 5.0 hp. 20" cut with mulch bag $75; 905-985- 3722. HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 KING SIZED mattress set, match- ing linen,. Queen size duvet cover, matching linen. Extra large capac- ity washer/dryer. Broiler stove, dry- er. Moving everything must sell (905)986-5352 LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177 MOVING -TOP QUALITY, love- seats, leather couch, secretary, area rugs, fridge, entertainment units, white wooden swing, 4 occa- sional chairs, sofatable, hall tree, pine Boston rocker, wicker settee etc. 905-655-0757. MOVING, MUST SELL,tanning bed, lie down fully automatic older model, 24 bulbs, face tanner $500. Peter (905)668-1907 (416)997- 3539 cell. NEW DANBY window air condi- tioners, 5,100 btu's, to 12,000 btu's. $189/up. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new appliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re- conditioned fridges $195/up, re- conditioned ranges $125/up, re- conditioned dryers $125/up, recon- ditioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ONTARIO BEEF - grain fed, gov't. inspected, cut to your satisfaction. Order by the side, $1.59 cut and wrapped. 705-879-0507. PIANO SALE October 17-19. Ajax Community Centre. Over 50 new & used pianos & digital. Call 1 -800-281-7172 for info. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANO UP-RIGHT Cable, beautiful finish, good condition, $3500, call 905-424-9115. PIANOS/CLOCKS - back to school specials on all Roland digi- tal pianos, Samick pianos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433- 1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS, Play backed-up and foreign titles. PS1 Chip $65; PS2 Chip $95 (vs 1-4) $150 (vs 5-7). XBOX HIP $150. All work guaranteed. Inquire about out list of used games. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POTTERY EQUIPMENT: Kiln, wheel $500/each. Glaze ingre- dients $200. Giffin grip $150. Used fire bricks $100. Talisman Sieve $75. Ohaus triple beam weights $250. (905)683-5929 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, and new TV's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905 -263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. De- livery included. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 WANTED: Bedroom furniture, child's and adults; diningrooms sets; living room furniture (sets) good clean fridges, stoves; wash- ers & dryers; Also purchasing an- tiques. We pay cash and pickup. (905)260-1236 WASHER/DRYER $250 each, gas Maytag dryer $300, almost new. Freezer $150. (416)560-0169 WHITE WICKER bedroom suite, 5 pieces. $300. (905)428-3201 WRINGER Washers 1@$75 2@ $40(both working); stove, white, Kenmore $300-obo; Fr.Prov. so- fa/chair $1200-obo. solid wood const, like new; St. Stephens uni- forms, pants, shirts, kilt (905)786- 2405 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. commercial gas, 4 burner stove with double oven and large dual holding refrigerator, best offer, take away. (905)372-5824 or (905)372-6014 5 YEAR OLD Arabian mare, rides English and western. Very quiet, asking $1800.00 or best offer. Call after 5pm. (905)623-2631 for infor- mation. 6 MONTH OLD rabbits, free to good home. (905)427-4632 CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies, world class German Showlines, large-boned, vet checked, first shots, tattooed, outstanding temperaments, family raised. Guaranteed. Call (705)786- 0322 FREE 1 YR. OLD lab/husky mix, shots, vet checked. (905) 683- 8141 FREE TO GOOD HOME,German shepherd, 2 1/2 yr. old male, neu- tered, great with kids, looking for a lovable home inside during winter, outside runner in summer. Very playful.(905)509-2282 PAPILLON PUPS 11 WEEKS- $400. Call evenings or weekends 905-986-9955. PUPPIES,German Sheppards, Shitzu, Boxers, Shi-Poos, Terri- poos, Pugpoos, Dashhound Poo- dles, Jack Russells, Shelties, Schnauzers, Golden Retrievers, "Sheppard-X, Lab-X, Collie-X, Springer Spaniel-X, $100". Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians 905-831- 2145. Grooming Services avail. 1985 Lincoln Town Car, extremely well maintained, sunroof, tilt, cruise, loaded, will take any rea- sonable best offer. Call (905)435- 0178 1987 CUTLASS CRUISER WAG- ON, certified, emission tested, new brakes, lines, & exhaust. A/c, 213,000km, excellent driving con- dition, good body, $1700. (905)571 -5423 1987 JEEP YJ, 4X4,4.2L, excel- lent running condition, burgundy, custom rims, LT tires, certified & e- tested. Must see, only $3350. Call 905-428-6119. 1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, fully loaded, 110,000 miles. Virtu- ally no rust, great engine, e-tested and certified. Asking $1800 obo. 905-666-5168. 1988 Pontiac 6 cyl, 4 dr., station wagon, $900 obo as is.. Call (905)728-2452 1989 BUICK REGAL,170,000 kil., no rust, must be seen. $2,500 or best offer. Call Rick (905)619-0681 1991 GMC JIMMY, 4wd, 6cyl., sil- ver, new tires and brakes, electric start, very clean, $2,700 certified. Great winter vehicle. Telephone (905)404-8778, Cell (905) 213- 1075. 1992 Mercury Topaz,4 cyl., new brakes (front & back), new battery & starter, 207,00kms. Good run- ning condition, lady driven, as is $975 obo. (905)668-1666, 905-447 -5666 1992 OLDSMOBILE 88 Royale LS. 4-door, all options, velour in- terior. Motor, body & interior in good condition. e-tested $2250-obo as is. 905-404-8541 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME, great condition, some mechanical work needed, $1000 firm. 905-377-8648 1993 CHEV LUMINA EURO,4 dr. aut, cruise, tilt, door locks, pw, a/c, no rust, certifed & emission passed. $2995. 905-433-8050 1994 GRAND PRIX, white, 4 dr., 215,000 kil., fresh paint 2 years ago, excellent condition, no rust. oil sprayed, e-tested, $3,800. Tele- phone (905)404-1955 1994 SUNBIRD,4-door, 4-cyl, red, very clean, e-tested certified. $3200. (905)576-9432 1995 DODGE CHRYSLER Intrep- id, v-6, 4 dr., excellent condition, hwy driven, dealership maintained. $2,500. (905) 666-1866 1995 PONTIAC SUNRUNNER, 5-spd, 148,000 km, soft top, ask- ing $4600 obo. 905-434-6099 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl- inder, automatic, 2-door, air, C.D. player, factory rear spoiler, excel- lent condition, no rust, very reli- able, economical & clean. Certi- fied/Emissions $4995. 905-718- 5032 dealer. Warranty Included. 1996 MAZDA 626 LX, auto, 6 cyl, 4dr, sunroof, fully loaded, keyless entry, CD plus cassette, looks like new, grey outside, tan leather in- terior, 144,000kms, lady driven, asking $7800/obo, certified & e- tested.. 905-720-2563 or 905-655- 5712, ask for Elsie. 1998 Malibu LS, loaded, 150,000 km's, e-tested/certified, $4950. 905-683-2939 or 905-391-6191 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA, auto, 4dr, air, p.locks, cruise control, e- tested, excellent condition, 92,000 kms, asking $10,500. 905-839- 1366 evenings. 2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT. Black on black interior, Auto, P-Glass Sunroof, fully loaded, excellent condition, certified, e-tested, $6950. Private Sale, Whitby. 416- 841-8485 2001 BUICK REGAL, black ext., leather grey interior, fog lights, al- loy wheels, sunroof, bucket/pow- er/heated seats, am-fm stereo cas- sette/compact disc, power win- dows/locks/ mirrors. Certified. $18,900. (905)668-6963 2002 FULLY LOADED Pontiac Bonneville SSEi, 52,000 km, clean, has all the bells and whis- tles. Asking $25,000 or best offer. Call (905) 655-6663. ahonda4u.com --Lots of Toronto- GTA Hondas 4 sale. Up to 5 pho- tos per listing!!!! 25 search fields! List yours for free!!! Approved! Approved! Approved! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Car! New Credit! New Visa! New Visa! New Visa! 1167 Kingston Rd., Pickering CALL FOR DETAILS or Apply online: burnsycreditking@yahoo.ca DAVE THE CREDIT KING (416) 454-7470 (905) 839-6666 Interest rates vary from 0% to 29.9% PONTIAC Montana, silver, 44,500km, $393.45 monthly (in- cludes tax) for 25 months owner retiring. (905)436-1555. PRIVATE ANTIQUE CAR COL- LECTION: AC-COBRA, 1967 Fire- bird Formula $23,000, 1971 MGB- GT $5900, 1966 Mustang $12,000, 1968 Chevelle Wagon $10,500, 1969 Cougar $9700. 905-668- 2215 or 905-213-6987 VOLKSWAGON GOLF 1.8 Turbo. New in 2001 (2000 model). 98,000 highway kms., silver on black. Loaded, like new. Private - no GST. $16,700 or best offer. (905) 426-8179 A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Please read your classi- fied ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. “THANKSGIVING DAY SALE” MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2003 10:30 A.M. START, 8:30 A.M. PREVIEW OAKVILLE DOCTOR’S ESTATE KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario “ BIG ORANGE BARN” (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) This is a must sale to attend! If you have not attended one of our sales your friends are hiding where they got their great buys an d nice antiques and fine furniture! We are Durham’s best kept secret! TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - 10 % buyers premium. Delivery availab le. Auctioneer VICTOR BREWDA Member of O. A. A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 ✯ ✯✯✯ “SPECIAL SALE” “SPECIAL SALE” We are selling the estate of a Doctor in Oakville to include firstly: Ltd. Edition art by Trisha Rom ance - Winter Fantasy, The Gift, Taking Turns, Playroom Century. Also selling Robert Bateman collection: The Panda, Tiger at Dawn, Th e Antelope, The Tiger, and others. Oil on canvas by 4 artists to be verified in framed vintage form, 2 Fenton lamps, centur y oak silverware cabinet with Sheffield, Waterford Elephant, Jacobian antique oak settee, teardrop handle washstand, Rogers 4 pc. tea set silverplate, cranberry vase, old pine mini high chair, 2 carousel wood horses, 3 pc. brass reindeers, parlour chestnut tabl e, gorgeous antique table & 6 chairs, Redpath oak carved desk with T-back chair, 2 pc. pine chiffonier, hall pine deacon’s bench, brass valet, fireplace brass box, fan & tools, 5 pc. pine bedroom suite painted front, 2 pc. oak dresser set with night table, 3 pc. Worcester china, musical instruments to include: one set of drums, 2 guitars, 3 old violins from France, Germany and Czechosl ovakia. Also included - North Carolina best mahogany suites by Drexel, Burnhardt, to include 9 pc. dining-room suite, 5 pc. bedroom suite, other sideboards and china cabinets. This sale will also include the highest end carved and fine furniture available from our manufacturer’s liquidation, bedroom suites with sleigh beds, diningroom suits in cherry, oak & walnu t and many fine furniture accent plates. This is only partial listing of over 500 lots to be sold. CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms, 3383 Taunton Rd., Orono, Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115. Selling a Full line of farm equipment, tractors, tools, machinery,vehicles, hardware, recreational items; lumber etc. SAT. OCTOBER 11TH, 10 A.M. TRACTORS:384 Leyland 70 hp; 1928 Forson w/steel wheels; 1938 Cockshutt w/side curtains on rubber. COMBINES:JD 8820 Titan w/18ft #218 flex head; MF 510 w/14 ft. grain head; MF 4 row corn head; JD 13 ft. soybean head; EQUIPMENT:CIH 45 cultivator; CIH 5100 17 run seed drill w/gs/dd; White 5 fur. plow; MF 880 5 fur. plow; Overum 3 fur. plow; Vicon fert. spdr; sq. balers; hay elev's; discs; wagons; diamond harrows; rubber tire packer; grain augers; hoof trimming chute; bull pen w/2 head gates; feed bin; manure spdrs; MISC:45' storage trailer w/side dr; 16' box unit; 30' mobile home; Ritchie heated water bowls; self locking manger; gates; approx. 2000 ft. - 2" irrigation pipe; hay feeders; steel posts; snowblowers; lawnmowers; axes; canes; boats/mo- tors; sign w/letters; qty. of glass; eng. & gas analyzers; De- walt radial arm saw; trusses ANTIQUES:C1861 church bell w/cradle; qty. of bells; Finlay oval cookstove; walk behind plow & cult; steel wheels; lights for Cockshutt tractor. VEHICLES:81 GMC 1-ton cattle truck; '89 GMC 1-ton w/6.2 diesel w/flat deck; '91 Dodge 3/4 ton diesel w/Cummins; '94 Astro van, 6 cyl;Yamaha 250 3 whlr. ATV; LUMBER:assorted oak; maple; cedar posts/rails. MANY MORE ITEMS: List subject to additions and deletions. TERMS:Cash, Cheque w/proper ID. Owners and Auctioneers are not responsible for accidents or mishaps. Lunch booth. For information and to consign to this auction, contact the Auctioneer: John D. Berry, CPPA 905-983-5787. THURS., OCT. 9th, 6:30 P.M. PREVIEW FROM 4 P.M. * Antiques * Estate * New Furniture MON., OCT. 13th, 10:30 A.M. THANKSGIVING DAY SALE Includes an Oakville Doctor’s Estate THURS., OCT. 16th - NO SALE SUN., OCT. 19th, 10:30 A.M. SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT OUR SPECIALTY 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. “BIG ORANGE BARN” For more info or for consignment, please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 FRIDAY, OCT. 10th - 10:00 a.m. for WEALL & CULLEN NURSERY FARM 4580 Hwy 12, Brooklin between Hwy 7 & Taunton Rd (3.2 km S of Hwy 7 (Winchester Rd), Brooklin & 1 km N of Taunton Rd, Whitb y) TRACTORS (all PS): Ford New Holland 5640 diesel, 85 hp, 4wd, 1,762 hrs., AC cab, Quicke 640 ldr., 18.4x30, 12.4x24, shuttle shift, dual remotes, (ex.); JD 6000 diesel, 3 wheel 300 gal. sprayer (overhauled), 1989, Hy cycle, AC cab, 3 row scuffler, Gandy fert./ seeder (ex.); Case 585 diesel, 55 hp, shuttle shift, 2,724 hrs. (ex.); DB 885 diesel, 35 hp, 1973, new rear tires, (gd.); DB 1200 , diesel, 65 hp; Case 995 diesel, 60 hp, new rear tires, (gd.); Case 1194 diesel, (ex.); FORKLIFTS: Clark GPS 20 propane; hand jacks, floor jack, pallet pump carts; VEHICLES, TRAILERS, WAGONS & BOAT: All vehicles selling AS IS, complete maintenance on vehicles, trucks cert. 2003; 1997 Ford Aerostar , Road Ranger Eaton 10 spd.; 1997 Dodge Cargo van 2500 Series 3/4 t PS PB AC (ex.); 1987 Int. diesel single axle, 5 spd., straight truck, 81/2 x18, lift gate; 1989 Chev 1/2 t, 81k km; 1993 GMC Rally van; 1992 GMC Sonoma 1/2 t; 1990 GMC 1/2 t van; 17’ Crestliner boat, 120 OMC inboard/outboard & trailer; Fruehauf tandem axle 5th wheel trailer 81/2 x45; Single axle 6x10 hyd. dump; (3) 2 wheel drawbar; homemade dump; qty. wagons - (5) 8x20- 28 1/2, on Horst gear, db. reach; (7) nursery 5x12, (3) potting 8x20; IRRIGATION POWER UNITS: Iveco Aifo 4 cyl. diesel w/ Rovatti pump & fittings, on wheels (ex.); Baldor 71/2 hp w/Berkeley pump w/2 pressure tanks, fittings et al ; Wattsaver 40 hp w/ Gorman pump w/fittings et al; Century 5 hp w/Berkeley pump; mobile Berkeley w/wheels, draw bar & pto; Lesson 40 hp drive motor ; Dosatron inline liq. fert. applicator; 2000 ltr. mobile irrigation tank; Very lg. qty. irrigation fittings & new sprinkler hds. , Rainbird & Nelson; solenoids, sprinkler systems; lg. qty. - irrigation lines, PVC pipe & fittings-schedule 40-80; new drains & parts; PESTICIDE SPRAYERS: Signature Series 200 ltr. c/w 3.5 hp B&S engine, 4 wheels, hose, wand & hose reel; GB Irrorazione Disero 130 gal., trailering 2 wheel, draw bar, pto orchard type; 300 ltr., 3pt.h, pto pump; qty. back pack sprayers; Aggregates stacker : Assinck Bros. Markham on wheels w/drawbar; Mathews conveyor , 50’x16” belt; Potting Machine : Bouldin & Lawson c/w hopper, pot belt, 2 soil rtn. conveyors, elec. switch panel; FIELD TILLAGE EQPMT. (3pt.h) : Cultivators, disc harrow, Kverneland 3 f plough c/w coulters, sub soil ripper; Planting/Harvesting : (3pt.h) rotary mower, shrub shaker lifter, tree & shrub planter, Egedal seedling planter (parts only); hyd. pull type lg. tree & shrub planter; Manure spreaders: NH 519 & NI 361; Snowblower: Agro-trend 61/2’ 3pt.h (ex.); BLDGS : Lathe house 56’x268’ w/19 bays; potting barn shop 60x64, steel; shed extension 15x16; cold room barn 40x80; various smaller sheds; 30 hoop greenhouses ; Modine 125,000 btu nat. gas furnaces c/w stainless switches & elec. controls; louvered vents some w/ motors; greenhouse blowers, Keeprite refrig. unit for 40x40 barn; Tools & Misc . : Qty. hand & power tools, mech.’s & carpenter’s tools, Miller 300S arc welder, torches, gauges, drill press, Craftsman radial arm saw, grinder polisher, air compressor, Simoniz power washer, Husqvarna chain saw, salamander htr., wheelbarrows, parts bins, qty. - pots, craft pcs. & wrought iron garden planters & baker’s racks, qty. burlap tree wrap, lg. qty. nursery racking, misc. hardware, lockers, qty. elec. motors, stainless milk cooler; NURSERY STOCK : Qty. trees, shrubs; Subject to additions & deletions . See website for photos. Two auctioneers selling at same time. Preview: 8 a.m. Sale Day Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Interac or approved cheque GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Cell 416-518-6401 Winding Down Business Sale of FARM/NURSERY MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, BUILDINGS, GREENHOUSES, TOOLS, MISC. and NURSERY STOCK ADDITIONS: White 6065 tractor, 2wd, 200 hrs. w/Fr y loader; Case 685 diesel tractor; Farmall 140 gas tractor, high clear w/scufflers; single auger Lucknow 7’ snowblower; 3 phase potting mach., lg. qty. new plastic ITML nursery pots, lg qty. new peat pots, nursery stock pots, qty. plant related decor items; qty. garden/lawn fert.; Nursery Stock: Qty. Alberta spruce, evergreens, junipers, dwarf trees, sand cherry, lilacs, shade trees, Japanese maples, dogwoods, spiraea, assortment field grown flowering shrubs, perennials; Removal: Sale Day & Tues. Oct. 14th & Wed. Oct. 15th 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AUCTION SALE Farm Sold Property of Beverley Neill R.R. 1 Woodville 482 Linden Valley Rd. 1 mile S. and 1 mile E. of Woodville. Watch for signs. Saturday, October 18th - 10:00 A.M. FARM EQUIP.: J.D. 2130 dsl. tractor, c/w sim’s cab, hi-low shift, 18-4-30, 66 H.P., remotes; J.D. 2120 dsl. tractor, 15-5-38, 60 H.P., remotes; M.F. 224 sq. baler, c/w 212 Hyd. thrower and wagon snagger (like new); 3 wooden bale thrower wagons (horst & martin undercarriage); N.H. 479 9ft haybine (gd.); Westfield 6in x 41ft p.t.o. grain auger; J.D. 3 pt. 4 furrow 14in trip beam plow; dual wheeled dump trailer (p.t.o.); N.I. 213 manure spreader, p.t.o., top beater; 18 & 32ft pipe elevators with motors; Sedore snowblower 3 pt.; trail swath under ; Teagle 3 pt. cement mixer; Fox p.t.o. forage blower; N.I 7ft trail mower; Herd A.T.V. seed spreader; J.D. 2130 fenders; small old 2- wheeled road grader (6ft); lane drag; 7ft stone fork; 3 pt. blade; rnd. bale snap-on bucket spear; 3 pt. pallet fork; 3 & 5 sec. spike harrows w/evs.; fanning mill; 3 pt. weight; steel stoneboat; 3 pt. rnd. bale fork; steel wheeled cultivator, tiller & plow; N.I. corn picker (parts); cedar rails; qty. 2x6 lumber; Lincoln 225 welder; Harris type torches; Westeel-Rosco 3 H.P. air comp.; electric fencer & tester; sheep squeeze & feeders; rnd. bale feeder; 5 tube gates (different lengths); lg. qty. of scrap iron; CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.: INT. 1985 S-1900 tandem gravel truck, DT. 466, 13 speed Fuller Rd. Ranger, 15ft. alum. box with air tailgate, 18,000 & 40,000 axles, new 30 ton hoist & clutch (as is); J.D. 555 B. power shift track loader; Huff 100 payloader; p/u fuel tank w/12V pump; (truck & loaders working up to sale date); FEED: approx. 1000 sm. sq. 1st cut, 500 2nd cut mixed hay, 20 rnd. bales - 4 x 5 Tim., 30 - 4 x 4 dry wrapped mixed hay, (2003, no rain); 300 sm. sq. straw; SHEEP: 50 2-5yr. old, crossbred ewes, rebred, some w/lambs; 7 yr. Reg. Outaouais Arcott Ram; FURNITURE: ant. dining table (2 leaves); 6 pressback chairs; old cupboard, chairs & freezer; qty. of sulky harnesses. FARM SOLD - No Reserve - The Neill Family have retired from farming and private gravel pit business. TERMS: Cash or Cheque with proper ID, sorry no cards. Lunch and washroom. All verbal announcements take precedence over written ads. Owners or auctioneer not held responsible for accidents anytime. Furniture at 10:00 am followed by item- wagons, then machinery. ROSS MASON AUCTIONEER RR#2 Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0 705-786-2330 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS of Furniture, Dishes & Restaurant Equipment at Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Tuesday, October 14, 2003 @ 5:30pm Restaurant Items Sold at 7:30p.m. Press back chair, 1950's make up dresser, old radio tubes, 10" Radial arm saw, 22" 3hp snow blower, hall table, wooden kitchen table, Avon bottles, coins, gas weed eater, gas push mower, reel mower, roller conveyor, 30' of electric furnace wire, English cups and saucers, craft supplies, microwave, old school desk, Robert Bateman prints, guitar (1950's), new cooker streamer, blender, new furnace humidifier, globe 10" meat slicer, Berkel hand- operated meat slicer, fresh fry cutter, hot dog steamer, 10 litre sausage stuffer, sausage stuffer-3lb capacity (new), #32 hand operated meat grinder (new), s/s Trolley 30"x22".Includes racking for trays, 72"x28" solid maple top baker's table on casters, 6 slice electric toaster, Bunn coffee machine (new), mop bucket with wringer (like-new), copper chafer with accessories, baking trays, muffin and bread tins, roasting pans, 24"x24" maple butcher block, charbroiler grill (2 years old), soup maker, many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 HOLIDAY WEEKEND 3 AUCTIONS at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, HWY#2 COLBORNE Thursday Oct. 9th - 5:00PM; Saturday, Oct. 11th - 10:00AM and Monday, Oct 13th - Noon Thursday Sale excellent selection modern home furnishings, some antiques, collectibles, appliances, exceptional 9 pc oak dining room suite with fancy pedestal extension table, 6 chairs and attractive hutch with serpentine front and leaded glass doors all in pristine con- dition, oak TV stand, oak TV and stereo armoire, nice dinette table & chairs, attractive sofa with reclining ends, occasional tables & chairs, selection dressers, chests of drawers, several old trunks, large quan- tity smalls including dishes, collectibles, chin, kitchenware, lamps, pictures, cast & brass pieces, several new light fixtures, wheel bar- row, tools, etc. Saturday contents from the local home of Mrs. Misch. Exceptional antique oak extension table with ornately carved apron and fancy trestle with 6 chairs, old Hoosier type cupboard, old base- ment cupboard needs refinishing, exceptional solid walnut drop leaf table with drawer & turned legs, walnut highboy chest, antique paint- ed chest of drawers needs refinishing, 9 pc oak dining room suite, ex- cellent antique bed, selection modern & antique dressers & chests, excellent 2 pc sofa suite, selection small tables, ornate magazine ta- ble, Duncan Phyfe drop leaf table, set inlaid coffee & end tables, large wool rug, selection pictures, frames, lamps, set 4 gunstock chairs in excellent condition, large selection small collectibles, dishes, glass, crystal, chin, etc. The list goes on and on....very large sales. Plan to be early. We must clear hall for Monday Sale - another clear- ance sale of new articles from M. Fleishman starting at 12:00PM Noon, doors open at 11:00am - New TV's, stereos, VCR's, jewelry, new kitchen wares, stainless steel pot sets, new small kitchen appli- ances, DVD players, tools, new power tools, giftware, etc. All sales no reserves. Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac on all sales GARY E. WARNER ~ AUCTIONEER 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com Thanksgiving Holiday Auctions Thanksgiving SATURDAY AUCTION October 11th, 10 a.m. at the Grist Mill, Newtonville Selling in the old Grist Mill the attractive con- tents from a Kendal and Newtonville home - burgandy Chesterfield, craftmatic beds 2 singles, taupe wing back chairs, bedrooms suite, dining table and 6 chairs, swivel chair, occasional chairs, bedroom suite, pine top kitchen table, oc- casional tables, set four oak chairs, entertain- ment unit, household goods, chin, glass, etc. etc. THANKSGIVING MONDAY AUCTION NEW FURNITURE LIQUIDATION at the Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville October 13th, 10 a.m. Selling a selection of quality new furniture, din- ing room suites, tables, chairs, bedroom suites, white four poster bed, leather chesterfields - black, burgandy, green, chairs, occasional tables, and chairs, coffee, end tables, hall tables, decora- tive pieces - dolls, figures, wood signs, lamps, prints, mirrors, etc. etc. Preview 8 a.m. Check website for more updates Terms - Cash, appr. cheques, visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, October 10th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Featherlight sewing machine, pine dresser with mus- tache pulls, refinished chairs, walnut entertainment centre, Bakers cupboard, flat-to-wall cupboard, qty. Jack knives, 8pc dining room suite, 2 door wardrobe, East Lake bed & matching dresser, East Lake settee, antique hanging lights, parlour tables, Radford glass, modern dressers & chests of drawers, 2 door refriger- ator & 30 in McClary Electric stove, cook stove, pro- pane fridge, Inglis automatic washer & dryer, Coca Cola Bottle dispenser, 5Hp Honda Go Kart, Crafts- man 10in radial arm saw, selling at 8:00pm Carpenter tools (going out of contracting business), Mark 3 alu- minum brake, Trim Tramp model 500, RGC Pro drive ladder hoist, 3Hp Air compressor, Makita 10in mitre saw, siding poles with jacks & hangers, Master- craft cordless tool set, 2- 24ft. extension ladders, 4 aluminum siding jacks, safety harness, misc. hand tools, 2002 Polaris magnum 325 with winch & 1 up seat, Craftsman & Rigid air filtration systems, TKG 250 mitre saw/table saw combo, Festo 6in. Table mounted sander. Contact Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain (705)786-2183 Pethick and Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON. Thanksgiving Monday Oct. 13 @10:00 am. Exceptional selection of 1800-1900 heirloom antiques; Unique oil lamps., Porcelain & Fine China, Nippon, Salters, Royal Doulton Plate, Porcelain casserole, Jardinieres Moorcraft, Rosenthal, McCoy, Beatrix Potter, Sadler, Crystal Dishes and Goblets, Maple Leaf Glass, Vaseline, Depression, Car- nival, Crystal Glass Dresser Pulls/boxed, O.J., Beaver Jar, Milk Bottles, hand Blown Vases, Crocks, Butter Bowl, But- ter Press, Bake Board, Bone Handle Butter Knives, Brass Bells, Tole Ware, Early Iron, Silver, Crocks, Trunks, Metal Toys, Ant. Table Tennis & Box, Lic. Plates, Starched Shirt Collars/Boxed, Fishing Lures, Match Holders, Antique Wall Phone, Collector Coins, Movie Posters, Chesterfield suites, Fr. Prov. Chairs & Coffee Table/6 chairs, White Wicker Furn., Gramma phone, Blue Velvet Sofa, Pine Coffee Ta- bles, Maple Dresser, Oak Frame Beveled Mirror, Small Harvest Table, Ant sideboard, Belgium Carpets, Cherry 8-leg inlaid Table, Rustic Pine Cupboard, Lds GM ring, Plus many accent pieces, For Gallery visit www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson. 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 THANKSGIVING PUBLIC AUCTION Randy Potter Estate Auctions Monday Oct. 13th Start time: 10 AM View: 9 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction is located at 15 Cavan St., downtown Port Hope. We will be selling approx. 350 lots of antiques, fine furniture, glass, chin & collectibles incl: several signed Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas & 20 ft. 1973 Searay GT boat & trailer. For details go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer (905) 885-6336 "Your Estate Specialist" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collect- ibles for an Epsom Home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE: 4pc. Walnut waterfall bedroom suite, 6pc. walnut bedroom suite, cedar chest, antique pine table, Am- herst oak upright piano, 8pc. walnut dining room suite, ar- row back rocker, linen, books, sewing machine, microwave, cups and saucers, patio set, lounge chairs, collection of movie books plus many other interesting items. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 10 A.M. Bankruptcy auction at Faulkner Well Drilling, 789 Erskine Ave., Peterborough. 8 cable tool, bucyrus Erie drilling rigs, all 3 line, 2-24L, 4-22W., 2-20W, 2-30R, all mounted on trucks, 1 antique wooden rig (needs restoration), water trucks, service trucks, crane/auger trucks, hiab crane truck with 30 ton braden winch, 4 x 4 pickups, 4 x 4 vans, float trailer, dump trailer, office bus, large quantity of drilling equipment, bits, bars, bailers, augers, casings, etc. scrap metal, new truck parts, shop equipment, truck transmission jack, press, air compressors, gas water pumps, welders, torches, steel lathe, power hack saw, water tanks, large quantity approx. $21,000 inventory of well pump installers hardware, parts, fitting, etc, office furniture, phone system, large sale, partial list. Call for flyer MCLEAN AUCTONS 1-800-461-6499 or view at www.mcleanauctions.com THANKSGIVING MONDAY OCTOBER 13TH -- 10AM Large local country estate full contents of antiques, furni- ture, collectable glass and chin, full appliances, tools, 2 boats, garden items, Victorian modern and cottage furnish- ings. Selling at the MABEE AUCTION CENTRE on Hwy. 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale #911 5933 Hwy 35 or 7 km south of Hwy 48, Coboconk. Don't Miss It. Very Tidy Offer- ing. For further details call Calvin Mabee Auctions 705-454-2841 or log on to www.auctionsfind.com/mabee RESTAURANT CONTENTS BID TENDER Tables & chairs, deli counter, condiment table, warming oven, freezers, grill, range, deep fryers, BBQ pit, walk in cooler, much more. Will consider turnkey operator on this choice location. Call for viewing. Ph: 905-430-9025 Fax: 905-668-5770 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 10 A.M. at the estate of the late Earl Barry, RR#1 Haliburton. 8 miles E. of Carnavon on 118, turn N. on Stanhope Air- port Rd. at Maple Lake Church, to Barr's line (watch for signs). Good modern and antique furniture, collectibles, full shop of excellent woodworking equipment, hand and power tools, dust collector system, 12 hp riding tractor, glass, china. McLean Auctions 800-461-6499 for flyer or view at www.mcleanauctions.com SAT. OCT. 11th - 10 a.m. THANKSGIVING ESTATE AUCTION of Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Art, China, Glass & Coins for the Estate of David & Muriel Beath of Oshawa and the Estate of Grace Pugh of Stouffville & others @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 THANKSGIVING MON. OCT. 13th - 10 a.m. CONTENTS AUCTION of Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Tools & Exercise Eqpmt. for Laura Turetski & Craig Young @ 1 4634 Woodbine Ave., Gormley between Aurora & Bloomington Rds. DETAILS & PHOTOS ON WEB GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Auction Sale, Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon On. Sat Oct.11 @ 3pm & 5pm.Office equipment from Preston Storage closure from London and Bake Goods & donated articles for Enniskillen Church, Bedroom furn., Chesterfield, Silver Proof Coin Sets, Sports Cards, China, Glassware, Freezer, 1988 VW Jetta, Computer Games, Tools and so much more. Auctioneer; Don Stephenson, 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2003 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGETTE BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT SALES LIMITED Bad Credit Even Bankrupt Credit But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. APR from 9.9% eg. Car $10,000 APR 19% Payment $322.78/mo 48 months C.O.B. $4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1986 Blazer, 4x4, 2.8L, 151,000kms, $700 obo. Call Jeff (905)430-2669 1986 GMC PICKUP with cap $2000-obo; 1991 BLAZER 4X4, new tires, new brakes, runs well $3500-obo (905)786-2405 1993 Chev Blazer 4.3 V6, 4x4, 4 door, leather, loaded, min condi- tion, No rust. E-tested, Certified. $5,700 obo. Call (905)429-0638 2003 GMC EXT CAB Z71 4-dr, SLE, hitch pkg, tonneau cover, box liner, 15,000km, $34,500 or take lease over, 24 month remaining at $610.53/month. Call 905-697-5731 or 905-431-8348.snp 1998 PONTIAC MONTANA.Red & grey, fully-loaded, 150k. Excel- lent condition. Safety'd & e-tested. $9995. Call 905-986-1781 or 705- 324-1003. VAN SALE 2000 Venture, $9995., 19999 Voyager $9995, Windstar $5995, 1993 Caravan $3995, Are- ostar $1795. Also as is specials call Gary 905-436-2239 or cell 431 -2158. 1984 GOLDWING INTERSTATE 1200cc, as is $3950 obo. Call Bob (905)668-7578 1990 HONDA GOLDWING - SE, maroon, AM/FM/Cassette, inter- com system, CB, reverse, cruise, newer brakes & tires. Bike is ex- cellent. 75,000kms. $9500. E-mail keelan@ca.inter.net for photo or call Jack 613-335-2947. EXCELLENT indoor/outdoor RV storage, on asphalt parking lot, Courtice area, from $25/month and up, call for SPECIAL SEASONAL FIRST TIME RATES. (905)438- 8938 Leave message. 14 FT CUBE VAN, looking for work, moves, cleanups, garbage disposal. Will do any work. Cheap rates! 905-448-9375 or 905-260- 0723, ask for Bill. MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul The Custom Design Group •In-Law Suites & Basement Apt. •Designer Kitchens & Bathrooms •Wall Units, Mantels & Fireplaces •Custom Basements •Custom Moldings •Bars & Entertainment Centres •Ceramic & Hardwood Flooring (416) 276-3879 www.tcdg.ca DECORATING Are you over- whelmed with your upcoming decorating project? 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(905) 683-1110 ORIENTAL AROMA SHIATSU Attractive new face. Magic Touch. Jasmine Spa 905-720-2965 633 King St. East Oshawa DECORATING SEMINAR Offered by Troy Hull, 18-years-exp. Colour co-ordinating, molding applica- tions, furniture arrangement, light- ing, flooring, where to buy -- save you money. $35-pp at the door, 1-888-853-3590 or www.the-paintworks.com FRANKENMUTH SHOPPING tour November 14, 15, 16. $420/dou- ble. Lady Muskoka Autumn Cruise Sunday, October 19. $85/person. Please call Karen Dale of Travel Only 905-448-9949 or 1-877-212- 3259. Lic.#4316071 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003, PAGE 13 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Careers 2003 is packed with information on available jobs, plus advice on everything from making the most of a job fair experience to the breadth of careers in healthcare. We cover things to think about when starting your own arts-related business, how to use the internet in your job search, innovative educational alternatives and opportunities for women in skilled trades. careers2003 Check out Access Careers 2003 online at: • metroland.com • insidetoronto.ca • durhamregion.com • yorkregion.com • haltonsearch.com • mississauga.com • simcoe.com onlineonlineonlineonlineonline Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. LOOKING FOR WORK? Visit Us Online! Now Online! TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 (Ajax) A & C ROOFING and WINDOWS • Shingles of all types, flats of any size • Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough • Skylights • Spring Special - 15% off all vinyl products • Int. free financing for up to 12 months • Double warranty guaranteed, fully transferable • W.S.I.B. • Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 DURHAM HANDYMAN SERVICES Semi retired tradesmen and handy- men. Reasonable rates on home re- pairs and remodeling. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting. Fully insured, bonded and written warran- ty. NO HIDDEN COSTS/COUPONS FREE ESTIMATES (905) 571-3441 HAIGHT RESTORTATION Quality Builders Renovations & Remodeling *Insurance Claims Specialists* 17 years in the Industry 905-434-6505 905-243-2950 1-866-434-6505 TIMBER TREE SERVICE Experts in Removal, Trimming, Pruning & Stump Removal. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Shawn. 905-619-1704 Interest Free Paym ents Ava i lable RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 Richard was an elementary school student of St. John the Evangelist in Whitby and Corpus Christi in Oshawa. In 1989, Richard graduated from Denis O’Connor Catholic High School in Ajax and in 1994 he received his Bachelor’s in Science (Human Kinetics), graduating with Distinction, from the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. In 1995, Richard joined the Immunology doctoral program of the Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, New York, New York, where he conducted research on the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. On the 29th of May, 2003, Richard successfully defended his thesis in a public lecture describing the body of his work and was granted the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Dr. Huard is currently continuing his research projects in tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS as a Fellow in Medicine within the Department of Medicine, Division of International Medicine and Infectious Diseases, at the New York Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University in New York City. He can be reached at his email address: rchuard@mail.med.cornell.edu We’re all so very proud of you, Dr. Richard, Mom and Dad most of all. With all our love forever. Richard C. Huard, Ph.d A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Getting low down PICKERING ––– J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate Storm’s Jason March gets low to the floor to dig out a tough return during Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) junior boys’ volleyball action last Wednesday. Richardson was playing All Saints of Whitby. Telus comeback falls short against Oakville Ice Lightning drop third game in a row DURHAM ——The Telus Lightning kept it close, but couldn't come all the way back in a loss to the hometown Ice in Oakville Friday night. The Ice struck down the Lightning by a 4-3 score in National Women's Hockey League action at Oakville Ice Sports. It was the Lightning's fourth loss of the season, and their third in a row. After falling behind 4-2 after two periods, the Lightning regrouped in the third period and fired numerous shots at Oakville goaltender Allison Houston. Only one, however, found the net, with rookie forward Ashley Riggs scoring her second of the game. Telus head coach Peter Perram lamented that his team simply run out of time in a game that could have gone either way. "It was a very good game," says Per- ram. "We really peppered them with shots in the third period but, unfortu- nately, we couldn't get the fourth goal to tie it up." "Another period would have been very good," he added with a laugh. Perram observed his charges played a more disciplined game against Oakville than they have on other occasions this season. "We're still fighting a little bit of in- consistency. We were a lot better with penalties, we played with a bit more discipline in this game. That was one of our objectives. It kept our momen- tum going and we're a team that thrives on momentum." The Lightning played from behind for much of the contest. Riggs gave the Lightning the early lead on an unassisted effort. Before the end of the first period, however, Oakville scored twice to take a one-goal lead into the dressing room. Telus opened the scoring in the second period to tie the game at 2-2, but Oakville opened up a two-goal cushion before the end of the stanza. Riggs had the only goal of the third period. Brenda Reynolds scored the other Telus goal. Assists went to Riggs, Brittany Chandler and Reynolds. Telus is on the road to meet the Brampton Thunder at the Brampton Sport Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Lightning's next home game is at the Ajax Communi- ty Centre against the division-leading Toronto Aeros on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:50 p.m. LIGHTNING BBOLTS:Forwards Ashley Riggs and Joanne EEustice, along with coach Peter PPerram, are currently in Halifax at the national women's hock- ey program's team tryouts this week. Perram will serve as one of the coach- es and evaluators on the ice. Riggs is currently a member of Canada's women's under-22 national team, while Eustice has played with the under-22s for the past two years. Per- ram says Eustice has been on the bubble with the national team and this may be the year she finally cracks the line-up. Meanwhile, Riggs may be young, but her talent may be irre- sistible for the national team coaches. "Going into the under-22 camp I was- n't sure she'd make it but she did. I'm not going to predict anything. She's a very talented player." A total of 60 players are attending the national team tryouts...The Telus Lightning travelled to Erie, PPennsylvania for an exhibition contest with the Mercy- hurst UUniversity women's team. Telus lost 8-3, with several players with the Durham West Lightning junior and midget teams making the trip to Erie. "We showcased our younger kids. That was the objective for them to get in a game and be seen by the college coaches," says Perram. PETER PPERRAM Helping out with national team. Chargers senior football squad shut out Hawks AJAX ——After a lackluster first half, the Archbishop Denis O'Connor Chargers senior football team put it all together in the second half against the visiting Henry Street High School Hawks Thursday night. The Chargers' offence, which strug- gled with penalties in the first half, got down to business in the final half, scoring on five of its six possessions en route to a 35-0 victory over the Hawks. Cheerleaders, fireworks, fans, food, floodlights, and football -- they all came together at DO'C for the evening football team. The game under the lights was made complete with hot chocolate, Alberta beef-on-a- bun and, of course, some offensive fireworks by the home side in the game that attracted more than 250 to Denis O'Connor Park. DO'C quarterback Dan West led the team on an eight-play, 72-yard opening drive to the Henry Street end zone via running back Paul Leckey's skilled moves. Then, for the first time, fireworks lit up the night sky. West scored two touchdowns, in- cluding a 70-yard romp escorted by half the team. Frankie 'Freight Train' Aiello smashed in from under the goal posts, and rising star Azid Omar lit up the night with a touchdown catch followed up by a two-point convert catch. Mr. Automatic, place kicker Erik Martinez, converted three of the touchdowns to round out the scoring. On defence, co-ordinator Lee Culla- ton made half-time adjustments that stopped absolutely everything the Hawks threw at DO'C. The Chargers' defensive line spent the rest of the night in the Hawks' backfield, which afforded the linebacking corps of Cameron MacKenzie, Tyler Streeter, and Aiello to feast on Henry Street ball carriers. The Hawks did not gain a single first down in the second half. Moreover, they netted negative 48 yards on offence in the half. DO’C plays host to the Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints of Oshawa tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. What a night for DO'C Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2003 PAGE 15 A/P LTD. NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY OR RECENTLY HAD A BABY? Let Us Welcome You! Our Hostess will bring gifts & greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. Attention Business Owners: Find out how your business can reach new customers, generate additional sales and increase awareness in this area Call Welcome Wagon 905-434-2010 www.welcomewagon.ca CORRECTION NOTICE We apologize for the inconvenience due to an error in the September 26th flyer. Bell Mobility Audiovox 8500 This product was incorrectly advertised at $99.00 (after rebate) on any monthly plan. This price is only available with activation in-store on a 24 month plan. COMPLETE FAMILY EYE CARE DR. S. KHALFAN OPTOMETRIST Evening/Saturday Appointments Available Ample Free Parking NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 62 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (905) 426-1434 1360 Kingston Rd. Unit 9A Pickering (905) 831-6870 Consultations available for LASIK/PRK corrective surgery www.magwyerspub.com Magwyers thanks Ajax/Pickering for our award nominations, we love to serve our community! FREE ASSESSMENT WITH ENROLLMENT $130 VALUE - OFFER EXPIRES OCT. 11/03 • Grade 1 to 12 • Individualized Program • Low Student/Teacher ratio • Complete Assessment 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite #103, Pickering Serving Ajax and Pickering 905-420-9930 PICKERING APPLIANCEPICKERING APPLIANCE Kitchen ApplianceKitchen Appliance ParParts & Accessoriests & Accessories Braun, Cuisinart, Sunbeam/Oster, Kitchenaid, Presto pressure cook- ers, Braun, Phillips/Remmington Shavers & accessories, ...and more. 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AArrttss &&EEnntteerrttaaiinnmmeenntt WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Whimsy Pickering artist brings some to OPG...See page 16 Pickering resident honoured for his down home music BByy JJaaccqquuiiee MMccIInnnneess News Editor PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Fo rty-two years ago a young Newfoundlander decided it was time for the mainland to get a better appreciation for his beloved province so he packed up his guitar and headed to Toronto. This summer, four generations of musical efforts of Michael T. Wall cul- minated in recognition for his work from America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in Iowa. There the Pickering resident was inducted at the same time as Jet Williams and Wall's good friend and fellow country music performer Bill Winter. "It's quite an honour to be inducted with the daughter of Hank Williams Sr.," says Wall, 64, who adds, it was also special to receive the honour along- side Winter, an American who shares Wall's passion for promoting cross- border friendship. The only way to get inducted into the hall of fame, where greats like Johnny Cash and Willy Nelson have already been given their due, is to be nominated by someone already there. But Wall says he has no idea who submitted his name. Perhaps he shouldn't be too sur- prised though. Wall's career has taken him across Canada through the United States and into Europe with memorable stops such as the Grand Ole Opry, The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree and Tootsies Or- chard Lounge in Nashville. He's ap- peared on stage with music legends such as Loretta Lynn and Dolly Par- ton. Along the way, Wall's promoted his homeland province through the hun- dreds of songs he's penned alone and with writing partners including fel- low-Newfoundlander Fay Herridge who still resides on the rock. The two have only met once, in 1997, during the 500-year celebration of the John Cabot trail. Wall was there to accept an award, the two were introduced and hit it off. Since then, their only contact has been by phone and email, yet together they've written 300 songs, including a new song, No Borders and No Walls, about rela- tions between Canada and the U.S. The song will be released by Wall on an upcoming CD but has already been recorded by performers south of the border, he says. These days, between gigs, Wall, hangs out in his Pickering home with his newest mu- sical partner, 'Walter Pigeon.' Walter really is a pigeon, rescued by one of Wall's daughters and is the per- former's constant companion. He'll be featured on Wall's newest CD, which debuts this spring. Walter supplies background, piping in with the word "cool" throughout the song written about him. The two are in- separable with Walter even sleeping in Wall's room, waking him at 6 a.m. each morning. In November, Wall will celebrate his 65th birthday at a bash being held for him by Oprey Orillia at the Sundial Restaurant in the Galaxy Room (1-800-461-0288 for reserva- tions). The irreverent Wall says while he may officially be considered a se- nior, he's not ready for the rocking chair just yet. Catch up with Wall on his Web site at http://michaelt- wall.250free.com. Off the Wall and into the hall AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Newfoundland son Michael T. Wall plays guitar at his Pickering home with his constant companion, Walter Pigeon. Wall was recently inducted into America’s Old Time Coun- try Music Hall of Fame in recognition of his contribution to country music. Ajax photo contest entries on display AAJJAAXX —— 'Ajax... Summer Celebra- tions, Nature and Red', a photo ex- hibit of work by some of Durham's best professional and amateur pho- tog raphers, continue on display at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax this month. Aw ard-winning photos from the Ajax Cultural Arts Advisory Com- mittee and Black's Superstore Photo Contest can be viewed at the centre until Oct. 30. The exhibit fea- tures best in show, first, second and third prize winners in the adult, youth and child categories and nu- merous honourable mention prize winning shots. The best in show winning photo 'Iron Horse Sunset' by Shawn Fer- guson will also be featured in the January 2004 issue of Photo Life Magazine. Other winners included: first prize adult: Casey Chuhanuik for 'Night Watch,' first prize youth: Teagan Gacuk for 'Wet Cherries' and first prize child Willow David for 'Red.' 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Wheels Ajax/Pick. * White Rose Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Artist combines reality and fantasy in Pickering one-woman show BByy LLeesslleeyy BBoovviiee Staff Writer PPIICCKKEERRIINNGG —— Realism and the abstract make for interesting bedfellows this fall at the Ontario Power Generation information centre. 'Whimsy and Myth' is Judith Jewer's first solo exhibition. The show of 16 paintings in acrylic and colour pencils runs until Nov. 7. "The whole thing about it is, it's lots of fun," says the Pickering artist. "It's really a play between the realistic and the ab- stract." Yo u'll see such animals as phoenixes, parrots, butterflies and flamingos por- trayed in her work. Spirals are also anoth- er recurring theme. "It's a fascinating graphic symbol," she explains. "I like spirals because they imply movement in space. So many things in life are cyclical." After years of pursuing both realism and abstract, Jewer says she decided just this spring to mix the two different approach- es. It was a definite shift in "paradigms" for the artist, and a source of great enjoyment. "I think the approach is intuitive," she adds. "I have an idea, then start mapping it out and turn it on its head a bit." Jewer, a former Dunbarton High School student, studied art at McMaster Universi- ty. After graduating, she went into graphic design. Today, she pulls her love of art and painting into her own graphic business, Muse On Design. Most of her work over the years was kept private until 1998, when she started to enter exhibitions. It was a big step, she says, but like all big steps, they start with several baby ones. Jewer first displayed her work on a Web site. From there, she went on to enter ju- ried art shows. You can catch her fantastical weavings of intense colour Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the centre, 1675 Mont- gomery Park Rd. in Pickering. Admission is free. For more information, contact the gallery at 905-683-8458. Mixing it up Celia Klemenz - News Advertiser Photo Judith Jewer’s first solo exhibit ‘Whimsy and Myth’ is on display at the Ontario Power Generation Pick- ering Station Information Centre until Nov. 7. Jewer, a former Dunbarton High School student mixes abstract and realism in this show. Keeping an eye on the sports scene Sports Editor Al Rivett Email Al with all your entertainment news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group