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NDP LEADER STOPS IN DURHAM Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — Federal NDP leader Jack Layton visited Oshawa Riding candidate Sid Ryan’s campaign headquarters at the CAW Local 222 Hall in Oshawa Thursday. Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent, background, was also on hand as Mr. Layton discussed impacts of the recent job cuts announced by GM. See story Page 3. The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 PEACEFUL WAYS YMCA honours Ajax man Page 9 HOT SNACKS Pickering children get Breakfast with Santa Page 7 HEATING UP Bracing for higher costs Page 25 Give you home a new look for Winter Christmas in the Village Dec. 4 noon to 3:30 pm Puss In Boots @ Brougham Hall Dec. 4, 10, 11 905.683.8401 cityofpickering.com Transit fare hikes coming in phases Busloads of Pickering seniors fill Region’s headquarters in show of concern By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Some seniors left Durham council on Wednes- day unsatisfied with new transit fares. With concerns over proposed fare increases, busloads of Picker- ing seniors filled Durham council chambers Nov. 30 where regional councillors were discussing the new rates Durham transit users will face when a region-wide sys- tem is introduced Jan. 1. “The outcome is not satisfacto- ry,” said Pickering senior Norma Whitmore in an interview just after councillors broke for lunch. Just before they did, a Town of Ajax recommendation was lost. It proposed making senior rates available to 60-year-olds and phasing in increases for all Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority (APTA) riders, which currently have Durham’s lowest fares. Councillors did, however, agree to phase-in the increases for se- niors over two years. Fa res for Ajax and Pickering se- Rouge Valley move called ‘temporary’; CEO’s ‘most difficult decision ever’ By Keith Gilligan and Mike Ruta Staff Writers PICKERING — Danielle De- veaux was “extremely disappoint- ed” upon hearing the news that obstetric and pediatric services are being temporarily transferred out of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The Ajax woman was due to deliver her second child at the Ajax site next month. But, starting Dec. 14, all obstetric and pediatric services are being transferred to the Rouge Valley Centenary site in Scarborough. “I’m really disappointed; I have that comfort level there,” Ms. De- veaux said. Hume Martin, Rouge Valley’s president and chief executive of- ficer, said the move is being made due to a shortage of pediatricians at the Ajax facility. “There’s a significant shortage of pediatricians in Canada and abroad. We can’t open until we have pediatricians to cover,” he says. Mr. Martin called the mea- sure the “temporary consolida- tion” of obstetrics at Centenary. When asked how long the situa- tion would last, Mr. Martin said, “I wish I had a direct answer to that. We cannot commit to a specific date until we have ongoing and adequate replacements.” Almost 1,500 babies were de- livered at Ajax last year and about 2,000 at Centenary. 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Log on to pickeringtowncentre.com for a listing of our Extended Holiday Shopping Hours P 334 Westney Rd., South, Ajax (Just south of Bayly on west side) (905) 683-1631 or 427-1969 Tune Up Your Snowblower Winter Special $59.95 (free no-clog coating) AJAX SMALL ENGINE REPAIR PAT’S RENT-ALL BROKEN WINDSHIELD? www.premiereautosalon.com Serving Durham Since 1985 1010 Brock Road South (Northwest corner at Bayly) 905-831-4290 AUTO GLASS & CUSTOM UPHOLSTERYAUTO GLASS & CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY ■ Custom Upholstery ■ Boat Tops ■ Mooring Covers ■ Automotive & Marine Interiors ■ Convertible Tops $300.00 Deductible We Pay Up To based on insurance coverage By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — CUPE local 111 is hoping the new contract it just negotiated for Ajax and Picker- ing transit employees makes it the attractive choice to represent re- gional drivers. The new contract, voted on Nov. 22, gives Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority employees a 3.4 per cent pay increase, on top of the 1.75 per cent they received earlier this year in each of January and June. The contract puts APTA on par with Oshawa Transit employees, who had been the highest paid in Durham. Oshawa is represented by the Canadian Auto Workers. The Region of Durham takes over responsibility for transit Jan. 1 and following that the unions will compete to represent Durham Transit employees. “We would certainly hope so,” said Al Luce, chairman of the ne- gotiating committee for local 111, when asked if he thought the new contract would help make CUPE more attractive to regional work- ers. The current contract expires Dec. 15, just before the Region takes over. “We wanted to be able to bar- gain before the end of the year to see us through however long it takes us to get a new union in place and a new contract,” he said. John Fleck, APTA’s human re- sources director, acknowledged the authority negotiated a con- tract that would be its responsibil- ity for only two weeks, but said the union gave notice to negotiate in September so it had to. “Had we refused to bargain they could have charged us with un- fair labour practices,” added Lorna McGrath, manager of HR and the negotiator. The contract has minimal im- pact on APTA as the Region has to honour it come Jan. 1. In addition to the wage increase, the contract includes improve- ments in benefits, Monday-to-Fri- day scheduling for full-time em- ployees, increases in vacation and improved successor rights. CUPE local 111 represents 135 APTA workers. NDP leader says comprehensive auto strategy is a must By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Federal NDP leader Ja ck Layton basked in a hero’s wel- come when he rolled into Oshawa Thursday morning, drawing thun- derous applause from hundreds of supporters gathered at the CAW Union Hall to hear his plans for the struggling auto industry. Less than two weeks after Gen- eral Motors announced staggering job cuts in Oshawa, emotions were running high as union members in CAW jackets waved orange signs and jostled to shake hands with the leader. Flanked by Oshawa NDP candidate Sid Ryan, CAW Local 222 Presi- dent Chris Buckley, and NDP MP Ed Broadbent, Mr. Layton made a pas- sionate statement about his party’s commitment to the auto industry, and laid out plans for a four- part auto strategy. The strategy will include a commitment to research and development, targeted incen- tives to encourage retooling for new product lines, fair trade with Korea and Japan to ensure a level playing field for auto trade, and efforts to eliminate transportation and border challenges that threaten exports to the United States. “Canada cannot, and we will not, permit the Canadian auto industry to fade away,” Mr. Layton said. “This is high stakes for the working fami- lies of Oshawa...any political party hoping to work with us in the next Parliament must understand that an early, comprehensive auto strategy must be part of the next agenda.” Sporting an orange Sid Ryan but- ton, Mr. Buckley was one of the first to praise the plan, and stressed that the CAW membership is firmly be- hind the NDP. “The other parties have had over a year and a half to act and there have been no results,” he said. “It took a negative announcement from GM for everyone to start talking, when as a union, we’ve been trying to educate people on the importance of the auto industry for a long time now.” He said protection from imported vehicles is fore- most on his member’s minds, as well as job se- curity. Mr. Ryan said he is con- fident that this timely auto indus- try focus will give him the boost he needs to overtake Conservative Colin Carrie this time around, not- ing that they were separated by only a few hundred votes in 2004. Along those lines, Mr. Layton reminded the crowd that the “Os- hawa affect” has the potential to once again ruin the NDP’s chances in the riding. “In Oshawa -- and in more ridings than you’d think across Canada -- they voted Liberal think- ing they’d get a Liberal MP,” he said. “In places like Oshawa, where the Liberals run third -- a vote for the Liberals helps elect Stephen Harper Conservatives.” 2006 Layton talks cars Another raise for Ajax, Pickering transit workers Chris Buckley AJAX — A round of drinks led to an assault on a man who was beaten and robbed in an Ajax park Wednesday night, police said. Durham Regional Police said a 32-year-old Pickering man visiting a bar in Ajax struck up a conversa- tion with several other men, buying them drinks and eventually accept- ing an offer to go to an after-hours club. But when another man arrived to pick the group up the victim was taken to a park where he was kicked, punched and robbed of his wallet and cellphone, police said. Police are seeking three white men in their 20s who were involved in the attack, and a fourth man who was with the group at the bar but did not participate in the robbery. Ajax man assaulted, robbed, by drinking partners A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com That warm glow you’re feeling isn’t coming from the cigarette. Make your home smoke-free.Make your home smoke-free. Thanks for protecting others. Thanks for smoking outside.Thanks for protecting others. Thanks for smoking outside. 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Durham Regional Police officers are looking for sev- eral suspects following the assault, which occurred at the Petticoat Creek Com- munity Centre in the area of Kingston and Rougemount roads around 11 p.m. Police said the 17-year-old victim was stabbed and slashed after becoming embroiled in a confrontation with several teenagers. He made his way from the centre to a nearby residence, where police and ambulance were called. The youth was treated at hospital for non-threatening neck and facial injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Tom Andrews at 905-579-1520, ext. 2528. Pickering teen stabbed Yvette at the Ajax site 16 months ago and said every aspect of the experience was “fantastic.” Yvette was delivered by caesarean section and Ms. Deveaux expects her second child to be delivered the same way. She’s due Jan. 17 and believes the C-section will be Jan. 12. Having the baby at Ajax was “convenient” for her family. As for going to Cente- nary, “I don’t know if my husband (Bernie) can stay over. My in-laws will have to look after the baby,” she noted. Debbie Ardagh is due Dec. 15 and had been plan- ning to deliver her first child at Ajax. “I don’t know much about Centenary. I’ll either go to Centenary or Markham- Stouffville,” Ms. Ardagh stated. The Ajax site is “a minute down the road,” she noted, adding she’ll be speaking with her doctor about the situa- tion. Calling the de- cision to tempo- rarily close the obstetrics ward, “the most diffi- cult decision I’ve ever had to make”, Mr. Martin said the hospi- tal needs “between six and seven” pediatricians before birthing is returned to the Ajax site. It currently has two. The hospital had been relying on other pediatri- cians to fill in. “We can’t rely on those people,” Mr. Martin stated. “As soon as we have a sta- ble complement, hopefully we’ll restart.” ‘This has been an ongoing issue almost since amalgamation. There’s always been attempts to close certain units, especially the obstetrics unit at Ajax.’ ROMAS STAS Dr. Romas Stas contends that if the unit closes, even temporarily, staff will leave and “there’s no way it’s going to open again. “This has been an ongo- ing issue almost since amal- gamation,” the local physi- cian said. “There’s always been attempts to close certain units, especially the obstet- rics unit at Ajax.” He said even if there’s no pediatric coverage at the hospital, it can still function as a Level 1 obstetrics unit. Dr. Stas called the news “di- sastrous” for the young and growing population here. Lisa Weston, a midwife with Sage-Femmes Rouge Valley Midwives, said the news is “certainly very dis- appointing. “Women who live in Dur- ham want their babies born in Durham. We’re support- ive of the philosophy that women should be able to give birth in their commu- nity. Ajax has a good reputa- tion for having babies. The staff, the physical surround- ings, the care.” Having to change hospi- tals late in a pregnancy isn’t easy, she said. “To change plans and go to a different hospital. Not that the new one, the care and physical surroundings, aren’t good. It’s difficult.” Women will be able to keep the same care provid- ers, she noted. “O ne concern is tak- ing two hospitals worth of volume and putting it into one. We and the hospital are committed to accom- modating everyone,” Ms. We ston stated. The Ajax site had been covering its on-call sched- ule with other physicians hired to cover shifts. In a press release, the hospi- tal noted in some months, these physicians were cov- ering more than 50 per cent of the on-call schedule. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P 155 Kingston Rd. 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Chief among the outcry has been the new proposed fare structure, which will particularly hit Ajax and Pickering tran- sit users hardest as they currently enjoy the best rates region- wide. Dozens of seniors and others were even at Durham headquarters on Wednesday to protest the issue as it came before regional politicians again. And while the ultimate cost for a local senior didn’t change, councillors approved a two- year phase-in period. Now, when the Region rolled out its transit plan, we were told it would be more costly, but the end benefits would justify the means. And to be sure, a regional system is a must for a growing region. But under the proposed system, the cost impact appears disproportionately harder here in west Durham, particularly towards seniors. All that aside, what should be troubling all residents even more are the costly moves these past few months of the Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority and its board. APTA recently announced employee pay raises of 3.4 per cent effective Dec. 15. That follows literally months after the same employees received 1.75 per cent increases in each of January and June, and two per cent in each of April and Oc- tober 2004. That’s a pretty impressive year and a half of pay hikes by anyone’s standards. It’s ironic that as some councillors talk of pulling out of the regional system because of the financial impact here, APTA’s approving big raises not in line with other public service contracts. If it’s really about being fair and having drivers on par with those in Oshawa, as some would sug- gest, why wasn’t the gap closed when APTA was created a few years back? And if local councillors are serious and do follow through on their threat to pull Pickering from the new system, who exactly do they think will be left holding the bag? Of course taxpayers will have to pay for the unjustified pay increases through, you guessed it, fare hikes. APTA’s recent moves are ensuring that no matter what happens Jan. 1, our seniors and other users are going to be paying more. NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for publica- tion. H old your darts, ‘cause I’m think- ing of passing on the January federal vote. I know, I know, it’s my democratic right and our veterans fought for our freedom so we could vote etc. No dis- respect to our veterans, whom I revere, but I have no one for whom to vote. Frankly, I’m kind of apolitical to begin with. People who show and share their pas- sion for politics bewilder me. I recall a friend yelling at me for voting Lib- eral last time around, arguing why they should have been turfed from power (it was my fault the Conservatives lost, you see). He got madder and madder, and I met his reddening face with a blank expression. Surely, almost anything else is more interesting. If you want to talk about books, fishing, music, hockey, garden- ing, great, I’ll make the coffee and we’ll have a chat. And I assure you, I’ll be much more engaged than if we were talking politics. That being said, I’ll own up, I gener- ally vote Liberal, although I have voted Conservative (provincially) in the past. This time around, I might have to sit the election out and just watch the results on TV (the only part of the cam- paign I truly enjoy) as we get the papers ready for the following Wednesday. Or, as a colleague suggested, go to the polls and formally register a non-vote in pro- test. What I would be protesting, and to whom it would be directed, I have no idea. After spending my entire voting life in Scarborough Centre, it’s a change for me this time around as I now live in Ajax-Pickering Riding. New candidates, same parties. The Liberals, even if you discount the sponsorship scandal, have been in power too long, and governments gen- erally start drifting at that point. The Conservatives are a bit of an unknown quantity to me. I don’t know what I’m getting, and have serious doubts that Stephen Harper can lead the country, never mind navigate his way around the world stage. The NDP? Not a chance, especially given their leader, whom I loathe. Green Party? Be serious. Some will say, ‘vote for the candi- date instead of the party.’ That works for some people, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. John Smith might be a hard-working guy who’ll take my concerns to Ottawa, but if his party gets 12 seats, I’m not going to expect much from him. Perhaps I’ll muster some enthusiasm and check out the party platforms to try and educate myself. Somehow, I don’t think it’ll help. Mike Ruta’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail mruta@durhamregion. com. No passion for politics, election Mike Ruta news editor EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com New party for the holiday election To the editor: Stop the presses. Hold the front page. This just in: there will be another name on this area’s ballot sheet for the next episode of Ontario’s favourite sport, ‘Kick the Liberals and then vote for them.’ Somehow he sounds familiar, but you be the judge. His name is S. Claus and he is the leader of the Christmas Party. He is well ahead in the poll - North poll that is. He says he will run on lowering the voting age to three, and all his signs will have blinking lights and a fairy on top. He will make big improvements to the elf service; turkey’s will get free flu vaccinations, etc. Now what more could you ask for? He sounds just as be- lievable as the rest of them. HO HO HO. John Haste, Ajax Durham children will sit down to hot meal and visit with Santa By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Denise Stahl has seen first-hand how a hearty breakfast, present and a visit from the man in red can light up a child’s face. “It was really nice to see the smiles on their faces,” she says. “They were really happy.” Ms. Stahl is talking about the Breakfast With Santa events she has attended where there is food, pres- ents and activities for chil- dren. The Pickering woman is the co-coordinator of the first-ever breakfast to be held by the east chapter. The event will see 130 chil- dren from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa re- ceive presents, get a warm breakfast, participate in activities and visit with Santa. It has taken a lot of work and planning to bring it to fruition, but Ms. Stahl had some help. Sandra Austin from Whitby is co- coordinator of the chap- ter and Anita Forgie from Pickering is the secretary. They’ve been meeting since the beginning of the year to plan. Ms. Stahl works for the To ronto Children’s Aid So- ciety and in the past re- ferred her own clients to the breakfast that used to take place in Etobicoke. After seeing what a great experience the breakfast was for children and fami- lies, two years ago she in- quired about starting up a division in the east end. “I wanted to give some- thing back to the commu- nity where I live,” she said. In her line of work she sees a lot of children who don’t have as much as other children and wanted to do something to help. ‘It’s important for them to have the same opportunities and same experience, especially at Christmas,’ DENISE STAHL, BREAKFAST CO-ORDINATOR “It’s important for them to have the same oppor- tunities and same experi- ence, especially at Christ- mas,” Ms. Stahl said. As well, as a mother of two young children she wanted to set an example. “I want to show my children there are things you can do to give back to other people,” she said. The Breakfast With Santa Foundation is a charity dedicated to providing a Christmas experience to children who otherwise wouldn’t have one. It began in Mississauga eight years ago and in the time since has provided 3,250 children with the Breakfast With Santa experience. Children are referred from local Children’s Aid Soci- eties, as well as local shel- ters and community orga- nizations. As of the recent deadline, the breakfast in Pickering had 205 people registered, including 130 children. “I’m surprised we have such a good turnout, but I’m also hopeful that this w ill lead to more break- fasts in Durham,” Ms. Stahl said. “The goal is to reach out to as many children in need as possible.” The event is at Tucker’s Marketplace in Pickering on the morning of Dec. 3. The restaurant has do- nated the space, their staff and the food. “Without them this would not be possible,” she said. Through donations and toy drives, as well as pur- chases the women have made themselves, each child will receive two gifts. In addition to the gifts, the children get to visit with Santa, be entertained by a puppeteer and clowns, and have their face paint- ed. Ms. Stahl said the food itself is one of the most important components of the breakfast. “It’s more sometimes about the food. If (the chil- dren) come from a shel- ter or from a family in the community that doesn’t have that much they don’t always get the opportunity to eat at a restaurant or to eat as much as they want,” she said. To donate, volunteer or get more information about the foundation, call 905-568-2482 or visit www. breakfastwithsantainfo.ca. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 7 A/P A BETTER WAY TO SELL A GREAT PLACE TO SHOP AJAXAJAX CHRISTMAS DEALSCHRISTMAS DEALS excluding consignment items, not valid with any other offer. $5OFF purchase of $20 or more $25OFF purchase of $100 or more Redeem Coupon At Ajax location Only For: • Jewellery below wholesale • Guitars from $50 • Digital Scales $40-$50 • Washer/dryer/stove/fridge $250-$300 • DVD’s/VHS $2-$7 • PS2/Xbox games $10-$15 • MUCH MORE! 105 Bayly St. W., Ajax 905-683-2212 (Just West of Harwood) WE BUY BROKEN GOLDWE BUY BROKEN GOLD $259+ GST MINISTRY APPROVED DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE ONGOING CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY *FULL COURSE IS 10 HRS. IN CAR & 25 HRS. 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The judges had to make a diffi cult decision in narrowing down the fi nalists to 5, who each had an opportunity to perform a second song. The winner was announced after all performances at the fi nal competition. Congratulations to Kendell Gibson, 2005 Pickering Teen Idol winner! Thank you to all of those who tried out this year. A special thank you to our 2005 fi nalists: Laura Fujita, Neva Fraser, Kimberly Garrett, Rachel Cavelli,Tessia Niven, Charlotte Lyon, Nicole Easton, Niki Somani, Alannah Codrington. Many thanks to our judges, sponsors and emcee for making Pickering Teen Idol 2005 such a success!! Visit our website at cityofpickering.com/teen for details on prizes, sponsors and photos from the event. Special thanks to our sponsors: Congratulations to Kendell Gibson 2005 Pickering Teen Idol! 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Unit #201 (West Lynde Plaza) GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLEGIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: November 25 - December 1. Product: Kodak 5.0 Megapixel Digital Camera. This product is advertised for $349.99 after a $100 savings ($30 Instant Savings + $70 Price Drop) on p. 30 of our November 25th flyer. In fact, it is $349.99 after an $80 savings ($30 Instant Savings + $50 Price Drop).SKU:Z740: 10061893 DURHAM — This holiday season, Durham residents can bring a little joy to someone who might be without family, by taking part in the Be a Santa to a Senior program. The local branch of Home Instead Senior Care has paired up with long term care facilities throughout Durham and the Oshawa Centre Zellers store, to provide presents to seniors who might not otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. Last year, the program helped 53,000 seniors throughout North America. “We have been thrilled with the reception and the response to the program at the local level,” said Judy Best, owner of the Home Instead Se- nior Care office in Durham. This year, the program kicked off on Nov. 1 and will continue until Dec. 15. Local long term care facilities will identify seniors in need and provide their names to Home Instead. A Christmas tree will then be placed at the Oshawa Centre Zellers, with paper ornaments bearing the names of those seniors and their gift request. Holiday shoppers pick an ornament and buy the item, then return it to the store unwrapped with the ornament attached. Home Instead will then enlist the help of volunteers to wrap and distribute the gifts. Play Santa to Ajax and Pickering seniors this season Ajacian recipient of YMCA’s Peace Medallion By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — “A tr ue ex- emplar of living a purpose- ful life” is the recipient of the Durham YMCA Peace Medallion for 2005. Ajax resident Roland Rutland was honoured for his “unrelenting quest and strong appreciation for diversity and peace.” He received the award dur- ing a ceremony in Oshawa last week, which was also YMCA World Peace Week. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Rutland pointed to his faith as one of the guiding principles of his life. “I have been a Baha’i for 36 years. The faith is my source of spiritual inspira- tion -- for serving human- ity, and doing the commu- nity development and race relations work that I love to do,” Mr. Rutland stated. Prejudice of all kinds - - be it race, creed, colour or “degree of material civ- ilization” -- are “all bar- riers to achieving peace,” he added. “If we accept to investigate reality rather than blindly imitate the beliefs of the past, we will rise to abolish every form of prejudice. “There are two aspects of civilization -- material and spiritual -- and unless they become combined, human happiness will not be attained. Peace will not be attained until justice is allowed to govern human affairs, all things will be in disorder and remain im- perfect.” Mr. Rutland was nomi- nated by Whitby resident Jenny Shaffeeullah. “Roland Rutland is a true exemplar of living a pur- poseful life,” she wrote in her nomination letter. “He epitomizes selflessness and strives each and every day of his life to disseminate the word of peace, love and harmony in as many ways as he possibly can. He has a broad appreciation for diversity and is inherently driven to accomplish the mission of eliminating rac- ism and hatred. His quest for peace and his love for mankind will forever be his propellant.” For 12 years, Mr. Rutland has helped organize the Unity in Diversity celebra- tions in Ajax. The event in- volves both school boards, many schools, the Durham Regional Police, ethnocul- tural groups and religious organizations. He was also a founder of the Ajax Race Relations Committee, which he chaired for many years. Mr. Rutland was a direc- tor for six years with the Ajax-Pickering Social De- velopment Council, where he helped design and or- ganize the Taking A Stand anti-racism education pro- gram. He also helped stage two multicultural concerts showcasing the diversity of talent in Durham Region. In 1997, he wrote a pol- icy brief about race rela- tions, human rights and anti-racist education for the then minister of citi- zenship, culture and recre- ation. This lead to a policy conference in 1998. From 1992 to 1998, Mr Rutland served on the Pickering Race Relations Advisory Committee, in- cluding two years as co- chairman. He was also a member of the Durham District School Board’s race rela- tions advisory committee for 10 years. Mr. Rutland works as a diversity co-ordinator with Kinark Child and Family Services in Markham. He has an “inflexible tol- erance to racism, and his steadfast commitment to human rights and its edu- cation,” Ms. Shaffeeullah wrote. “Today, there is no great- er challenge to humanity than the establishment of peace,” Mr. Rutland said. “Peace is light, war is dark- ness. Peace is life, war is death.” A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Roland Rutland, left, has earned the Durham YMCA Peace Me- dallion for 2005 for his work in promoting peace and harmony in the community. With him is Jim Weller, general manager of the Durham Family YMCA. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 9 A/P Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. 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East Tyler Friday’s carrier of the week is Tyler. He enjoys skateboarding & playing guitar. He will receive a dinner & movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s & Cineplex Odeon Ajax. Congratulations Tyler for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between November 23 - November 27/05 Rutland honoured for ‘living purposeful life’ DURHAM — The average homeowner will pay an extra $44.16 next year to flush toi- lets and turn on taps. The Region’s water and sewer rates are increasing 9.5 per cent and nine per cent, respectively, a report to the Nov. 23 joint finance-works meeting states. Increased staff wages and benefits, utility costs such as gas, hydro and diesel fuel, regular maintenance and keeping up with growth are all resulting in higher costs. While there was an 3.3 per cent increase in the number of new customers, users con- tinue to consume less, bring- ing in less revenue to the Re- gion. A residential house using 60,000 gal/year will spend $478. Major 2006 water proj- ects include a new reservoir and feedermain in Brooklin ($11.7 million) and a new well and pumphouse in Uxbridge ($600,000), while major sewer projects include upgrading the Duffins Creek water pollution control plant incinerator ($1.5 million) and the Courtice water pollution control plant cost and debt repayment ($29.7 million). W ater, sewer rate increasing A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Home Studio, Liz Claiborne Home, Vera Wang, GlucksteinHome, Mantles home fashions are excluded. Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise.When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you.We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions.When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. $100 off electric fireplaces $50 off electric stoves Special fragrance offer! 20 X Gold card = 100 x dollar amount x 20. Blue card = 50 x dollar amount x 20. **Before taxes. May not be combined with any other Hbc Rewards offer. Excludes cosmetics. Excludes our Bayshore, Place d’Orleans, Rideau & St. Laurent Bay stores. On ALL fragrance purchases of $75**or more Friday, Dec. 2nd to Sunday, Dec. 4th only! * Before taxes. One coupon per transaction. Excludes cosmetics and fragrances. See below for other exclusions, terms & conditions. Friday, December 2nd – Sunday, December 4th Get $15 off when you spend $75 or more* storewide this weekend on regular, sale and clearance-priced merchandise. $15 BAY DOLLARS The Official Store of ChristmasTM TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer valid December 2nd to December 4th, 2005 towards your Bay purchase of $75 or more (before taxes). To redeem, surrender this coupon at the point-of-sale. 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The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the main hall of the CAW Local 222 Union Hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., with guest speakers, candle lighting and will include a presentation of do- nated items to Bethesda House, a local women’s shelter. On this night, the Women’s Com- mittee is also launching its participa- tion in a national postcard campaign. The postcard campaign will urge the federal government to implement con- crete initiatives to achieve social and economic equality for women, a fun- damental requirement to end violence against women. These postcards call for safe afford- able housing, a national childcare pro- gram, adequate funding for women’s groups and programs. The Committee’s goal is to have 10,000 postcards signed from Durham Region during the four months of the campaign. The completed cards will be presented on March 8 to the prime minister. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com HIV in Durham Closer to Home! HIV in Durham Closer to Home! Expert services are available locally to meet your needs. AIDS Committee of Durham Region 22 King Street West, Suite 401, Oshawa, ON www.aidsdurham.com 905-576-1445 AIDS Committee of Durham Region 22 King Street West, Suite 401, Oshawa, ON www.aidsdurham.com 905-576-1445 Positive Care Clinic 300 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON 905-668-6831 Ext. 3127 Funded by the Government of Ontario Contact Info: Durham Region Public Health Department Sexual Health Clinics Oshawa 1-800-314-8533 Oshawa Shopping Centre (North End) Suite 180 (upper level) 419 King St. W., Oshawa Pickering (905) 420-8781 Pickering Town Centre Unit 38 (lower level) 1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering Uxbridge (905) 852-9161 Testa Professional Building 2 Campbell Drive, Uxbridge HEALTH DEPARTMENT Pickering seniors fight ‘losing battle’ niors, who currently pay 90 cents per ride, go up to $1.25 in January, then to $1.50 in January 2007. Monthly passes increase from $20 per month, to $25 in 2006 and $35 in 2007, and 10-ride passes go from $9 to $12.50 in 2006 and $15 in 2007. For the rest of Durham’s seniors, in January 2006 rates will go to $1.50 per ride, $35 for a monthly pass and $15 for a 10-ride pass. “We’re fighting a losing battle,” said Ms. Whitmore, while on her way to catch a bus. Pickering Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner was among several who argued to make the senior rate available to 60-year-olds. “60 is just as much a senior as 65,” said Coun. Brenner. He added when he voted for re- gional transit, councillors were guar- anteed no decrease in service, which will occur for Ajax and Pickering rid- ers if the senior age is moved up to 65. Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce, a member of the Regional Transit Implementa- tion and finance committees, said APTA is the oldest transit system in the re- gion and hasn’t been invested in as well as it could have been, which is driving up regional costs. She added many people are entering the 60- year-old category and the amount of people eligible for the rate would significantly increase. All other transit authorities, includ- ing GO, use age 65 for the senior’s fee, she said. “It’s going to hit you one way or an- other,” said Mayor Pearce. “It’s going to hit you at the fare box or on your taxes.” By the time council returned to approve the final fare changes, the chamber’s audience was empty of seniors. Effective Jan. 1, transit fares for adults are $2.50 per ride, $87.50 for a monthly pass and $23.75 for a 10- ride. Student fares go to $2, then to $2.25 in September 2006, $56.25 then to $62.50 for a restricted monthly pass, $67.50 to $75 for an unrestricted pass and $20 to $22 for a 10-ride. Children under age five ride for free, while the child fare for those ages six to 12 goes to $1.50, $52.50 for a monthly pass and $15 for a 10-ride. Co-fare links with the GO Train are 65 cents in January, monthly passes are $25 and 10-rides are $6.25. Spe- cialized service such as Handi Transit goes to $2.50 for in and out of area service. Monthly transit passes will be transferable to other riders, as long as they are not being used it at the same time. Maurice Brenner ✦ Pickering from page 1 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 13 A/P Extended Holiday Shopping Hours Santa Claus from THE NORTH POLE Holiday hours begin Saturday, December 3rd More time to get everything you need TUE WED FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9:30am - 9pm 10am - 9pm 9:30am - 9pm 1 0am- 9pm 1 0am- 9pm10am- 9pm11am- 6pm 10am - 9pm holiday shopping hours begin 10am- 1 0pm 8am- 1 0pm 1 0am- 9pm 10am - 1 0pm 9am- 1 0pm 8:30am -5pm 9am- 1 0pm 9am- 1 0pm 1 0am- 9pm11am- 6pm 1 0am- 9pm 9am- 1 0pm11am- 6pm 9am- 1 0pm 10am - 9pm 9:30am -5pm 1 0am- 9pm 10am - 9pm10am- 9pmclosed 8am- 6pm SUN MON THURS 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 6 27 28 29 30 3 1 Advertisement Once again this year Santa wants you to bring your animals big and small to sit on his knee and have their picture taken, to help out those animals who are not as fortunate. Contributions of baked goods and craft items for our sale tables would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds help us rescue abused, neglected and abandoned animals in Durham Region. To contribute or for any question about this event please contact the shelter at 905-433-2022. Humane Society of Durham Region Pe t Pic’s With Ol’ St. Nick Location: Vandermeer Nursery corner of Lakeridge and Bayly - Ajax December 3, 4, 10 & 11 10 am to 4 pm $8.50 - for a 4x6 framed picture. Other packages available Residents invited to Dec. 6 celebration at St. Isaac Jogues PICKERING — St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church is getting ready to ‘Light Up For Christ’ with Christmas carols, blessings, goodies and coffee. The Pickering church is inviting residents to be part of its Dec. 6 ‘Light Up For Christ’ event in the church hall at 1148 Finch Ave. The evening features Christmas carols from the Sparrows Children’s Choir, a Christmas tree and Nativity scene blessing and lighting, as well as Christmas goodies, coffee and hot chocolate. 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The Durham Region Health Department is working with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care (MOHLTC), health units and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in the investigation. The public is being advised not to eat bean sprouts until further notice. In Durham, there are currently 15 cases that may be linked to this outbreak. Since the begin- ning of November, 290 labora- tory-confirmed cases of salmo- nella have been reported to the MOHLTC. “Many of the people across the province became ill after eating bean sprouts either from food prepared at home or vari- ous restaurants,” said Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham Region Asso- ciate Medical Officer of Health. “To date, the manufacturer that has been linked to the affected bean sprouts is Toronto Sun Wah Trading Inc. While the investiga- tion is ongoing, the bean sprout operation of this manufacturer has been closed.” Health Department staff are contacting local grocery stores and restaurants that sell bean sprouts to advise them about this investigation and ensure affected bean sprouts are thrown out. The Health Department is ad- vising people to throw away any bean sprouts that they may have at home. Anyone who has eaten bean sprouts who is now experienc- ing diarrhea, fever or vomiting should contact a doctor. Symptoms of salmonella in- clude fever, headache, diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms occur 12 to 36 hours after con- suming contaminated food or water. Salmonella can spread from person-to-person. If an infected individual has diarrhea and is preparing food for others, caring for young children, or elderly or sick people, proper handwash- ing is crucial to help prevent the spread of illness. For more information on salmonella or this investiga- tion, please contact the Health Department’s Environmental Health Line at 905-668-7711 or 1-800-841-2729, ext. 3232. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 15 A/P Following a unanimous decision of the Ontario Divisional Court on November 7, 2005, the Ontario Registrar of Motor Vehicles has started to deny the renewal of existing and issuance of new plates of individuals who refuse to pay their 407 ETR bills. Who Does This Affect? Plate denial impacts those individuals who repeatedly refuse to pay their bills – not paying customers. Most 407 ETR customers pay their bills on a regular basis and will not be affected by plate denial. Unfortunately, there are some people who use the highway and refuse to pay. That’s unfair to paying customers and the company. If you use 407 ETR and you have refused to pay your bills, your licence plates may not be renewed or issued unless you pay your outstanding balance. Why Can Plates Be Denied? Plate denial was a key part of the sale and exists because 407 ETR is an all-electronic, open-access highway. To reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, the highway was designed by the Government without any toll booths or barriers. Unlike other companies which can cancel credit or cut service, 407 ETR cannot prevent someone who refuses to pay tolls from using the highway. Plate denial was in place while the highway was government-owned and was a key part of the 1999 sale of the highway. Plate denial is also in place for people who refuse to pay parking tickets. Are There Safeguards For Paying Customers? Rigorous plate denial procedures minimize the chance of errors. Individuals cannot have the renewal or issuance of a plate denied unless they have an outstanding balance for at least 125 days. 407 ETR must follow a detailed set of legislated rules, procedures and timelines. What If I Have A Dispute? 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For a copy of the Proposed Growth Plan and background materials: • Telephone, toll-free at 1-866-479-9781, or local to Toronto at 416-325-1210 • Visit the ministry website at www.placestogrow.pir.gov.on.ca • Fax your request to 416-325-7403 • Or write to: Proposed Growth Plan, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Ontario Growth Secretariat, 777 Bay Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2E5. Copies of the plan are also available at Government Information Centres. A notice, regarding the plan and how you can provide comments, has also been posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry. You are invited to submit written comments no later than January 27, 2006 to the address or fax number above. BRUNO’S Meat & DeliBRUNO’SBRUNO’S Meat & DeliMeat & Deli Don’t missDon’t missWANT GREAT MEAT & DELI SPECIALS? 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Admission was a non- perishable food item for the AIDS Committee of Durham. “People believe it’s an Afri- can disease, but it’s not -- it’s a world-wide disease,” said Ally, a Grade 12 student who partici- pated in last year’s UN session for HIV. She’ll receive a school credit for her work. Part of the event was watch- ing ‘A Closer Walk’ on the big screen, a documentary by Rob- ert Bilheimer, which takes view- ers to five different continents and shows the HIV/AIDS prob- lems in each. “It’s different because usually all you see is Africa,” said Ally. “But it’s happening here and that’s what this video shows. “I hope these school groups took what they learnt and spread the word in their own schools,” she said. “This video shows people who are our age with it. I hope that hits close to home.” Last year, Ally did a co-op placement at the Whitby hospi- tal, which has an AIDS program. She said the clinic clearly shows there is a problem locally, but added it’s a privilege to have ac- cess to such health care because some countries don’t. Following the movie and lunch, students filled one of the centre’s theatres, some with snacks and bottled water, and waited for a group discussion on the video to begin. When it did, one student said they were surprised by how slow we are to react to AIDS when it has been around for 20 years. Another was surprised by the belief it’s a gay or African dis- ease. “It can happen to anyone under any circumstance,” said John Morrison, principal at An- derson, during the open discus- sion. For their action plans, stu- dents came up with various ideas to raise awareness locally. Mary Airdrie, a Grade 12 Henry Street student, said her school’s group had many of its ideas come out of the HIV/AIDS program. “You always know it’s there, but seeing that video and talking about it... just brings it closer to home and you have to address it before it gets too crazy,” she added. Henry Street’s action plan in- cluded a benefit concert, gen- eral fundraising, a community- wide awareness campaign and showings of ‘A Closer Walk’. Other schools taking part in- cluded G.L. Roberts and O’Neill CVI of Oshawa, Sinclair and Donald S. Wilson secondary schools of Whitby, and J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate and Ajax High School in Ajax. AIDS fight brings students to the theatres for a day G.L. Roberts students Mike McCormack and Katie Wood were among more than 200 Durham teenagers at a recent HIV/AIDS conference at the AMC theatres. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ Province ___________________Postal Code ______________ Phone Number ________________________ Email Address ___________________________________________ Visa MasterCard Cheque Card No: ____________________________________________________ Expiry Date: _________________________________ Help Ajax and Pickering youth today by fi lling out the coupon and sending it back to The Youth Centre: DONATIONDONATION CARDCARD a community health centre for youth theyouth centre.ca mission Can you imagine that you are Samantha a 14 year old girl who is being bullied so badly that you feel the only way to cope is to cut yourself? Or that you are Zack a 17 year old boy who is trying to understand your own sexuality? What about Beth, an 18 year old girl who is pregnant and wants to know what her options are? These are just some of the stories that we see at The Youth Centre – we provide medical, counseling, health promotion, and young parent support services to youth in Ajax and Pickering, 13-26 years old. All of the programs and services we offer are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Did you know that The Youth Centre has over 5,000 registered clients? The youth who visit The Youth Centre represent the diversity of our communities. Some access our services for their primary health care needs, others seek out our assistance when Please mail or fax your donation to: Melissa Smith-McGuire The Youth Centre 360 Bayly Street West, Suite 5, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 1P1 Or fax 905-428-9151 provide youth the opportunity to make informed choices that lead toward their personal and social growth. medical services Our medical services consist of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners who offer a wide range of primary health care. The Youth Centre offers individual medical appointments, as well as a walk-in clinic three days a week. counselling services Our counseling services are provided by Registered Social Workers – we provide youth and their parents an opportunity to be heard in a safe environment. health promotion Our health promotion team work within the community to address the health issues affecting young people today – sexual health, mental health, nutrition, substance abuse/alcohol/drugs and tobacco. young parent support Our young parent support programs offer young parents under the age of 26, who are expecting or have a child under the age of three, the opportunity to learn about parenting, to learn about good nutrition, to learn about how to make healthy choices for both themselves and their child. We provide our services in three locations. Our main site is 360 Bayly Street West and our outreach locations are Dunbarton High School and Petticoat Creek Community Centre. In 2007/08 we will be expanding our facilities to include a satellite in Pickering. We need the community to support the important work that The Youth Centre does by making a fi nancial contribution. I would like to support The Youth Centre one time for: $25.00 will educate two young people about the dangers of tobacco. $30.00 will teach a youth to use his words instead of his fi sts when he is angry. $50.00 will let one youth know that his parents getting a divorce isn’t his fault. $100.00 will help one youth to stop cutting herself. $_________(please accept my donation to support the Youth of Ajax and Pickering) For less then $2.00 a day you can be contributing to the well being of the youth of Ajax and Pickering. $0.33 a day @365 days* = $120.00 will educate 5 youth about healthy sexuality. $0.49 a day @365 days* = $180.00 will provide training in CPR for 10 young people. $0.82 a day @ 365 days* = $300.00 will provide a year of health educatuion materials to one high-school. $1.64 a day @ 365 days* = $600.00 will provide 10 new young moms the ability to learn parenting skills, good nutrition and a place to feel safe and ask questions. they are dealing with a specifi c physical or mental health issue, and there are some for whom we provide ongoing care in their struggle to manage more complex challenges in their lives. facts We never have and never will ask these clients for payments, we will never send them a donor card and we will never ask for a donation. 10 years ago the community saw a need to support the youth of Ajax and Pickering with the establishment of a resource centre just for them. Today this need continues to grow. The growth rate of young people in the Ajax and Pickering area is 3.2% higher then the rest of Ontario. The Youth Centre is governed by a Board of Directors, a dedicated group of volunteers who believe in providing accessible, primary health care services, in a non- judgmental environment, by a team of professionals. We For more information about The Youth Centre and the programs we offer please visit www.theyouthcentre.ca * will be billed monthly, Visa/MasterCard only durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 17 A/P By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Twelve ethanol- based General Motors cars are shut- tling delegates around a very fitting conference this month: the United Nations convention on climate change in Montreal. The Oshawa designed and built flex fuel Chevrolet Impalas run on a blend of up to 85 per cent cellulose ethanol and 15 per cent regular gas (E-85). The result is the smallest level of greenhouse gas emission of any car driving in North America, said Bryan Swift, director of envi- ronmental activities for GM. The smallest hybrid car still pro- duces around 2,000 kg of emissions, while the Impala produces 1,300 kg. “Just because we’re trying to reduce our greenhouse gas emis- sions ... doesn’t mean downsizing or crawling into a smaller car,” Mr. Swift said. “There are other options.” The Impalas, launched in 2006, are available with the flex fuel op- tion at no charge, as are the GM Silverado and Sierra. But with few ethanol fueling stations in Ontar- io, the technology is “a little bit of the cart before the horse,” Mr. Swift said. More than a million E-85 GM cars are currently on the road, but mostly in the U.S. where a strong corn lobby group means more ethanol fueling stations. The cellulose ethanol used in the Impalas is actually not food- based, but made from left-over cere- al straws and corn stover -- material that would normally be ground into fields or used as bedding, Mr. Swift said. This “full life-cycle approach” means what little gas emissions produced by the ethanol cars would then be absorbed by growing the crops themselves. Iogen Corporation, based in Ot- tawa, is providing 4,000 litres of the cellulose ethanol for the Impalas during the U.N. conference. “E-85 is a stepping stone,” Mr. Swift said. “It’s an effective way of reducing the CO2 footprint in the meantime” as the car industry works towards hydrogen electric vehicles using fuel cell technology over the next 20 years. A/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com MAKEOVER CHRISTMAS CONTEST $3,000WINa combined makeo v e r madness package v alued up to one lucky reader w i l l RACI*S WAREHOUSERACI*S WAREHOUSE 1725 Kingston Road, Unit 18, Pickering (Mandarin Plaza, Brock & Kingston Rd.) • 905-619-9739 BUY1 GET 2ND FOR Mon.- Fri. 9:30 am - 8:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Durham Region’s FIRSTDurham Region’s FIRST Clothing Warehouse$1 KIDS LADIES MENS NAME BRANDS: Kappa, Umbro, Sesame Street, Hilary Duff & more EVERYTHING UNDER $20 Raci*s Warehouse will donate 1 article of clothing per every $25 purchase to Community Development Council Durham, assisting and supporting immigrants and newcomers with the settling in process in Durham Region. Women’s Sweaters...from $$14149999 Men’s Jeans .................$$19199999 Boy’s Sweaters ............$$18189999 Children’s Disney Wear $$18189999 SAY THANKS WITHOUT SAYING A WORD. Say thanks with something they’ll appreciate every morning. Tim Hortons Limited Edition Mug displays elegant quality in an inviting tone. A classic, simple gift that fits with any decor. Limited Edition MUG $695 EACH PLUS TAX With a nice look that’s sure to fit their kitchen, Tim Hortons Limited Edition Canister is the perfect place to store Tim Hortons Coffee. A rubber gasket on the snap-down lid helps lock in the freshness. A great match to our Limited Edition Mug. Limited Edition CANISTER $10 49 EACH PLUS TAX At participating stores for a limited time. GM adds some new fuel to UN climate-change conference His friends at Wa l k e r, H e a d congratulate A L L A N R O W S E L L on his recent appointment as a Superior Court Judge sitting in Oshawa. He makes us very proud and we wish him a rewarding judicial career. 2 0 0 - 1 3 0 5 P i c k e r i n g P a r k w a y P i c k e r i n g , O n t a r i o L 1 V 3 P 2 Te l : (9 0 5 )8 3 9 -4 4 8 4 By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer PICKERING — Valentino’s Grande Salon in Whitby turned out to be one of the big winners at the Cana- dian Hairstylist of the Year Awards. Known as the Contessa Awards, the annual gala held Nov. 13 in Toronto honours excellence and creativity by beauty professionals and salons across Canada. Com- peting against 120 finalists in 22 categories, Valentino’s Grande Salon picked up the only award for a group entry by being named 2006 Cana- dian Salon Team of the Year. “This one was the epitome -- and probably the most coveted -- because you’re dealing with it being the whole salon,” said co-owner George Tsinokas, a Pickering resident who operates Valen- tino’s with his brother, Vasile. “Not just having myself, but the whole team recognized, is probably one of the great- est honours you can have.” The salon, located at 210 Brock St. S., was a finalist in four other award categories: Makeover Colourist of the Ye ar; Canadian Hairstylist of the Year; Ontario Hairstylist of the Year and Texture Hair- stylist of the Year. However, it was their team entry, entitled GO, that showcased a variety of haircuts, textures, colours and props, including models behind the wheel of a con- vertible with the windshield removed, that won Valenti- no’s the award of Salon Team of the Year. “Basically, the concept of ours was completely differ- ent,” said Mr. Tsinokas, not- ing that one of his inspira- tions for the award-winning entry was based on the ideas of American photographer David LaChapelle, who has worked with such well- known celebrities as Madon- na and Pamela Anderson. “He’s probably the world’s most famous photographer, and any photography he does he always has a story within a story.” The person who shot the photos for the Valentino’s entry is a similarly “bril- liant” Toronto photographer named Babak, he added. After winning the cov- eted title of Salon Team of the Year, Mr. Tsinokas said about 45 members of his staff joined him on stage at the 17th annual awards gala to accept the accolade in front of the crowd of nearly 2,000 beauty professionals from across Canada. “It was probably the best feeling possible,” he said. “We’re still on cloud nine. It’s been four days and I haven’t been sleeping. I’ve been get- ting calls from different mag- azines, from hairdressing journals to beauty editors... it basically put us on the map all over the country now.” Mr. Tsinokas said 2005 has been a big year for his busi- ness. He said Valentino’s was the top salon in Ontario in the L’Oreal Cup Trophy, and also competed for the Cana- dian championship placing fourth. 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The organization is holding a char- ity dinner and theatre night on Feb. 16 at Class Act Dinner Theatre, 104 Con- sumers Dr., Whitby. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a reception, followed at 6 p.m. by a buffet dinner, an interactive murder mystery show and a silent auc- tion. Tickets are $50 each. The performance, which is titled ‘Class Act Idol’, offers guests the chance to solve a murder mystery, wile actors encourage audience participation. Silent auction items include VIA Rail passes, hotel stays and entertain- ment packages. The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is one of the event’s sponsors. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call the DFCC at 905-436-6754. Event pro- ceeds will support the DFCC’s Seeds Of Hope charity campaign, to help with a number of services including the provision of counselling and pro- gram services for at-risk children and youth. The DFCC is a local not-for-profit agency which has served the needs of children, youth and families before the courts in Durham for 25 years. To learn more about the organization, visit the agency’s Web site at www.dfcc.org. A/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com THIS WEEK’S REVIEW By Alicia Veloce OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-9:30pm Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-10pm Sunday 12pm-9:30pm 235 Bayly St. Ajax (East of Westney) 905-427-5288 Kingston Rd. Hwy. 401 235 Bayly St.Westney Harwood Ave.WE ARE HERE Best Thai Restaurant in Durham 15% OFF with this coupon dine-in only 2 1On any menu item from 5pm - 9pm. This coupon entitles the bearer to a complimentary meal (food only) of equal or lesser value. Offer expires Dec. 29, 2005. Saturday - Thursday (excluding Fridays) Not valid with any other offer. 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Pickering 905-837-0023 ¤www.goldengriddlecorp.com OPEN 24 HOURS OPEN 24 HOURS FREE BREAKFAST! When you purchase two entrées and two beverages, you get the lesser-priced entrée FREE*. No cash value. Max. value $9.95. Offer valid Mon-Fri (7am-11am) Fri, Dec. 2 through to Fri. Dec. 16, 2005. FREE L UNCH! FREE DINNER! When you purchase two entrées and two beverages, you get the lesser-priced entrée FREE*. No cash value. Max. value $9.95. Offer valid Mon-Fri (11am-2pm) Fri, Dec. 2 through to Fri. Dec. 16, 2005. When you purchase two entrées and two beverages, you get the lesser-priced entrée FREE*. No cash value. Max. value $9.95. Offer valid 7 days (after 4pm) Fri, Dec. 2 through to Sat. Dec. 17, 2005. VALID AT PICKERING LOCATION ONLY VALID AT PICKERING LOCATION ONLY VALID AT PICKERING LOCATION ONLY For over 40 years Golden Griddle has been provid- ing Ontario with the best possible quality in food and friendly service. For 20 of those years, the Golden Griddle on Liverpool Road in Pickering has maintained this level of excellence and continues to do so with weekly specials, ongoing promotions, a large and diverse menu and a new addition – their healthy choice menu. Their weekly great meal deals include Omelette Mondays, a choice of any omelette on the regular menu or a basic omelette for $4.99. Pancake Tues- day, all you can eat Buttermilk or Buckwheat pancakes for $2.99. Kids Eat Free Wednesdays, choose any meal from the kids menu, which includes free balloon, toy, dessert and beverage. New to the lineup is Fish Fridays for $6.99. And of course we can’t forget their Award-winning Weekend Breakfast Buffet. For the past 11 years Golden Griddle has been the Gold Medal Winner for “Best Breakfast/Buffet in Toronto” in the To r onto Sun’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Golden Griddle has won these awards because they genuinely care about the quality of food they serve their customers. For example, they are the fi rst restaurant in Canada to exclusively offer Naturegg Omega 3 Eggs. All of their steaks are Canadian AAA quality. They only use Canola (trans fat free) oil and the list goes on and on. In today’s world, more and more people are watching their diet. Golden Griddle ap- preciates this; therefore they have added a lot of great tasting “healthier choices” to the menu. Choose from the Peach N’ Goat Cheese salad, Strawberry and Spinach or BLT salad. Open 24 hours, there’s always something fresh at Golden Griddle. Don’t forget to ask about the seniors 10% discount! To have your restaurant featured please call 905-683-5110 ext. 228 Golden Griddle, 1815 Liverpool Road, Pickering 905-837-0023 FRIDAY, DEC. 2 CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Mt. Zion United Church and Mt. Zion Commu- nity Centre hosts the three-day sale at 4230 Salem Rd. north Pickering, three kilometres west of Lakeridge Road on Concession 8. New and homemade items from more than 50 vendors. Admission is free and food and toy donations are being ac- cepted to help families in need. The sale continues Dec. 3 and 4. Hours: Each day starts at 10 a.m. and ends Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. CONCERT: Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax, hosts a concert featuring the County To wn Singers, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and students. Tickets can be ordered in advance or at the door. For tickets call 905-683-4721 or e- mail pvuc@pvuc.ca. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step recovery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all kinds, including co-dependency. Child care program can be arranged with advance no- tice. Call 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). SUNDAY, DEC. 4 CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Flagstaff Entertainment presents a ‘Christ- mas Concert and Carol Sing’ at the Whitevale Heritage United Church from 2 to 4 p.m. with tunes such as ‘The 12 Groovy Days of Christmas’ and ‘The 12 Days After Christmas’. All are welcome to the sing-a-long event, followed by light refreshments and fellowship. Admission is free, al- though donations will be received for the Heritage United Youth Outreach Program. The church is at the cor- ner of Whitevale and North roads. Call 905-294-7158. MONDAY, DEC. 5 PARKINSON: The Durham Region Chapter of the Parkinson Society of Canada meets at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Church on Colborne St., Whitby. Call 1-866-264-3345. CARPET BOWLING: Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club bowls every Monday and Thursday at 9:20 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Beginners are welcome, but should come early. Call Evelyn at 905-683-2947. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 PARENT SUPPORT: The Association of Parent Support Groups meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, al- cohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parental abuse. For the location or more information visit www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223- 7444 or 1-800-488-5666. SENIORS’ GROUP: The Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club’s Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. The group holds a luncheon and ‘show and tell’. Visitors welcome. Call 905-683-7799 (Louise Johnson) or 905-428-8711 (Shirley Bruce). PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOAST- MASTERS: The group meets Tues- days from 7 to 9 p.m. in the audito- rium at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch, 1 The Esplanade. Anyone interested in working on interview, public speaking, presenta- tion, listening and leadership skills is welcome. For information, call Sher- rif Karamat, vice-president of public relations, at 905-509-6769 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 MOMS AND TOTS’ VOLLEYBALL: Moms are invited to play non-com- petitive volleyball every Wednesday during the school year (not during school holidays) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the East Shore Community Centre in Pickering. There’s co-operative babysitting for infants and school- age children. Snacks and crafts are provided. Have fun and meet new friends. The centre is at 910 Liver- pool Rd. S. Call Andrea at 905-831- 4263 or Debbie at 905-619-1829. HEAD INJURY CONNECTIONS: The Head Injury Association of Dur- ham Region hosts connections from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring games, cards and conversation in the games room at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. Call 905-723-2732. CALLING LOCAL MUSICIANS: The Pickering-Ajax Guitar Association welcomes local musicians to its open mike night in the banquet room of the Bayly Restaurant, 325 West- ney Rd. S. (at Bayly Street) in Ajax. Interested musicians can sign up at 7 p.m. and should have three songs ready to perform. Open mike nights are held at the restaurant on the first Wednesday of each month. ONE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Association meets every Wednesday at the KMW Health Care Services, 314 Harwood Ave. S. Unit 22, in Ajax. Meetings start at 8 p.m. (except the first Wednesday of the month when it’s 8:30). Call 905-420- 0010. EUCHRE: Play euchre with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Mon- day or Friday at 8 p.m. or Wednes- day at 1 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696. FRIDAY, DEC. 9 BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT: From 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. pregnant women, new moms, and experi- enced breastfeeding mothers are given the opportunity to make new friends and share information about breastfeeding and related topics. The support group is at the Picker- ing Ontario Early Years Centre on 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202 in Picker- ing. Call Kelly Matijcio at 905-509- 0995. SATURDAY, DEC. 10 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: The Pickering Action Circle holds its Write for Rights celebration for In- ternational Human Rights Day from 1 to 6 p.m. The group is trying to write 100 letters that day for human rights. It’s in the community room upstairs at the Loblaws store in Pickering, 1792 Liverpool Rd. Call Rowena at 905-428-2539. ONE-PARENT DANCE: The One Par- ent Families Association Ajax-Picker- ing chapter holds it monthly dance at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., in Pickering. Featuring DJ and cold buffet. Cost is $14. Dress code in effect. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Billboard DECEMBER 2, 2005 As the cooler weather arrives in Ajax and Pickering so too will your higher heating bill By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer DURHAM — Thirty to forty per cent. Those are the numbers that have been put out there by gas and utility companies as projected increases for home-heating costs this winter. “We are anticipating higher prices this year,” said Lisa McCarney, of En- bridge Gas Distribution. The 30-40 per cent figures have been suggested by a number of ener- gy providers, said Mike Anton, the manager of Housing Programs w ith Housing Help Durham, an organiza- tion aimed at prevent- ing homelessness by providing short term grants to help pay for items like heat. And that’s making people a little nervous. “It’s scaring people,” said Mr. Anton. “They’re not sure how they’re going to budget for it.” The increased price of natural gas and electricity will almost undoubt- edly impact home heating bills this year. For low-income Durham residents, there may be some help, through pro- grams like those administered by Mr. Anton. For example, Enbridge’s Winter Warmth Program will help qualified residents with gas bills, to a specific maximum. Another program allows the orga- nization to authorize grants for many forms of home heat, including cords of wood. But increased prices for the major sources of home heat could mean a strain on such programs, notes Mr. Anton. “I think we could see ourselves overwhelmed with applications,” he said. “It could also mean the funds could be used up a lot more quickly.” Regardless of income level, most residents will be looking for ways to conserve, in an effort to quell the rising home heating bill. It’s a mat- ter of “improving the thermal en- velope,” said George Armstrong, of Ve r idian Connections, which distrib- utes electricity in the City of Picker- ing, the towns of Ajax, Port Hope and Uxbridge, and the communities of Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland and Port Perry. One key to conserving energy used for home heating is to purchase a programmable thermostat, said Mr. Armstrong. “Very few people have and use them, so there’s a lot of opportunity to adopt this technology,” he said. “It allows you to automatically set (the temperature) back by a couple of degrees at night or when you’re away during the day. The cost of buying them is more than offset in the first year, so it’s very quickly offset.” Both Enbridge and Veridian are of- fering incentives for their customers to buy such thermo- stats this year. By using such a thermostat, “you can reduce your bill on an ongoing basis,” said Ms. McCarney. Both companies were also en- couraging consumers to take ad- vantage of equal billing programs, to help soften the blow of those months when energy use is at its highest. “You use 60 per cent of your natural gas during the four winter months” which could mean much higher than normal bills during those months, said Ms. McCar- ney. By using equal billing, that higher use could be spread over the course of the year, causing a less dramatic impact, she said. Mr. Armstrong also suggested cleaning or replacing air filters on furnaces every month, to help en- sure there are no air flow block- ages. Ensuring drafts are blocked, by caulking or weather stripping, is also important, he said. It’s a good way to save both money and energy. “Space heating is a big consumer of energy,” said Mr. Arm- strong. Some home heating tips that will save money DURHAM — Six Ontario electricity dis- tribution companies, including Veridian Corporation, which delivers power to much of Durham, have banded together to pro- mote conservation through an organization called Powerwise. On the group’s Web site, at www.pow- erwise.ca, they offer the following tips to make winter more pleasant: • Watch your thermostat. Heating costs rise about 5 per cent for every degree over 20C (68F) you set the thermostat. • Install a programmable thermostat that will automatically turn the heat up before your alarm goes off, turn the heat down when everyone’s out of the house, and turn it back up when the family’s at home. • Reduce drafts. You may save as much as 30 per cent per year in heating costs. • Ensure there are no gaps in weather- stripping around doors, fireplace dampers, attic hatches and air conditioners. • Close off heat and doors to unused rooms and keep your closet doors closed as well. They don’t have to be heated. • Recognize that your heating dollar may be escaping through ill-fitting windows and exterior doors. Heat passes through a win- dow with a single pane of glass more than 10 times faster than through an insulated wall. • Wrap the hot water tank with an insula- tion blanket to reduce heat loss from the tank. But, be safe. If you’re adding a blanket to a gas water heater, ensure the air intake vent is kept clear. • Check your air filters once a month and replace them if they’re dirty. • Have your heating system inspected by a licensed HVAC professional at least once a year. • Keep blinds and drapes closed to reduce the amount of cold air passing through your home. Hydro rates turning up the heat ‘It’s scaring people. They’re not sure how they’re going to budget for it.’ MIKE ANTON durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 25 A/P A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com WINTER TIRE SALE. SLIDE ON IN. WHEN IT COMES TO WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, NO ONE IS BETTER QUALIFIED THAN THE GOODWRENCH TIRE EXPERTS TO KNOW WHICH WINTER TIRES HELP YOUR GM VEHICLE HANDLE BETTER AND STOP UP TO 40% MORE EFFICIENTLY. TRUST YOUR SAFETY TO THE EXPERTS. ALUMINUM RIMS SUFFER FROM SALT AND CORROSION. ASK US ABOUT STEEL RIMS TODAY. †While supplies last. At participating dealers only. 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DURHAM — Salary in- creases and benefit enhance- ments are part of a new con- tract for student services per- sonnel working for the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board. Included in the contract is a 10.2-per cent salary in- crease over four years and extended health and dental care benefit enhancements. It was ratified by the Asso- ciation of Professional Stu- dent Services Personnel on Nov. 25, and by the Catholic school board during its Nov. 28 meeting. “This collective agreement meets the needs of all stake- holders towards labour rela- tions stability and recognizes the significant contributions employees within the bar- gaining unit make on a daily basis toward student success in education,” said Mary Ann Martin, the school board’s chairman, in a press release. The contract is for a four- year term, from Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2008. Catholic school board, union ratify contract But move could force appeal By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — A deci- sion to endorse an alter- nate development plan for a Pickering community may mean a trip to the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board, but it’s the plan the community sup- ports. Close to two dozen residents from the Rosebank Road, Lightfoot Place and Steeple Hill area came out to the Pickering executive committee meet- ing Nov. 28 to make their feelings known on a pro- posed development that would see 37 townhouses built on a property front- ing Kingston Road, east of Rosebank and abutting Lightfoot. Before they could voice their objections to the rec- ommendation included in the agenda, Ward 1 Re- gional Councillor Maurice Brenner introduced a mo- tion to accept an alternate plan prepared by City staff that would see 22 town- houses built, as well as 12 detached dwellings along the western and northern borders of the property. Richard Weldon, who represents the applicant, was surprised the al- ternate plan was put forward. “I’ve tried through a pro- cess of com- promise to take into account the residents’, the church’s and our position for this development,” he said, adding he has waited 15 months because of the compromises and meetings with the community. Mr. Weldon did submit an alternate plan that in- cluded singles along the edge of the property. But he did it because he was re- quested to and not because he endorses staff’s alternate plan, which is a critique of his single-townhouse plan. His plan would see a total of 36 units. At the beginning of the process community mem- bers were opposed to any townhouses being built, but now say they support the plan put forward by staff. “We’ve got a plan before us that the community supports and the planning department can support.... I think we’ve come a long way in not wanting any townhouses to permitting some townhouse,” said Ellen Adams, a member of the Rosebank Road execu- tive. Coun. Brenner said in an effort to move forward with the application, the staff plan should be endorsed. “What we do have before us is a plan that is support- ed by our staff, a plan that is a critique of the applicant’s without prejudice plan,” he said. “Let’s get on with it in the interest of this commu- nity.” Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe didn’t support the motion and warned the committee could be forcing the applicant to go to the OMB. “I really think we should take the opportunity to go back to the drawing board, even if it takes three weeks, to come back with a com- promise the applicant can support,” he said. Mr. Weldon didn’t think a compromise could be reached with more time, as the process has already been ongoing for more than a year. Mayor Dave Ryan of- fered a similar sentiment to Coun. Ashe’s, but voted in favour of the motion. “I encourage everyone over the next week to have meaningful discussion on this,” he said, adding he thinks it could end up at the OMB. 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Hydro One, ministry court case for Pickering creek spill delayed again P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.comdurhamregion.comGhana Population: 21,029,853 (2005) Area: 238, 540 km2 Pop Density: 88 per km2 Capital:Accra Offi cial Language: English Other Languages: Tw i, Ewe, Dagbani metrolanddurhamregion.com/africa • A Web Page dedicated to Durham Region residents doing African relief • Demographic information on African countries • Learn about your friends and neighbours doing work in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda and Zimbabwee • Follow Durham’s Mark Simmons as he blogs from Ghana • Send us stories and pictures about your relief work in Africa Email information to citizenseye@durhamregion.com See it online at citizenseye.com From Durham to Africa at... Singing just for fun takes the pressure off By Mike Ruta News Editor PICKERING — Kendall Gibson is a little bit country, a little bit rap and a little bit R and B. But, it was the country Gibson who shone last month in win- ning the 2005 Pickering Teen idol Competition, belting out Gretchen Wilson’s ‘Redneck Woman’ and Shania Twain’s ‘Any Man of Mine’ to win the title. According to proud father Rick Gibson, the Grade 9 student at Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering was singing before she could talk. And, while Gibson listens to R and B and rap, it’s new country she feels most comfortable perform- ing. Ideally, she’d like to sing for a living. “I would love that; that’s my dream, ” says the 14-year-old. “I like the arts. I’m not really a sports person. I like acting and singing.” Gibson has been taking singing lessons at Alexander’s Music Stu- dio for four years. And, she’s per- formed at Kiwanis and Durham Music festivals. Still, she had a few butterflies on stage before the Idol performances - or just before tak- ing it. “I don’t really get nervous when I arrive there, it’s when they call my name; it all kicks in,” she says. Gibson says it helped to have a lot of familiar faces in the crowd at the Petticoat Creek Commu- nity Centre, where the finals were held. “I really liked that, all my friends and family were there supporting me,” she says. Gibson’s inherited a good atti- tude from her parents, who advise her not to think of a competition as a win or lose proposition, but to have fun. So, when she’s minutes away from performing, she tells herself, ‘sing for yourself and have fun.’ As a result, winning the con- test was a surprise. “I’m shocked, actually,” Gibson says. “I don’t, like, go into compe- titions saying, ‘I’m going to win.’ Then you get all upset when you don’t win.” She picked up a number of prizes for winning, including a large trophy (“that’s so heavy”), a $75 gift certificate at the Picker- ing Town Centre she promises to make good use of, and five hours in a recording studio. The 2005 Teen Idol finalists were Laura Fujita, Neva Fraser, Kim- berly Garrett, Rachel Cavelli, Tes- sia Niven, Charlotte Lyon, Nicole Easton, Niki Somani and Alannah Codrington. If you missed the Teen Idol Competition, Gibson is back be- fore an audience tonight (Dec. 2), singing Christmas songs at the An- nual Christmas Tree Lighting at Kingston and Old Kingston roads in Pickering Village, from 7 to 9 p.m. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 29 A/P ENTERTAINMENT infodurhamregion.com Pickering idol has winning attitude Entertainment in brief DECEMBER 2, 2005 Transamerica also hits theatres The following movies are in the- atres this weekend: Aeon Flux Directed by Karyn Kusama Starring: Charlize Theron, Mar- ton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo. Rated: PG-13. Charlize Theron is Aeon Flux, a tough secret agent of the future sent to assassinate a government leader who finds herself caught up in a world of intrigue and trou- ble. Transamerica Directed by Duncan Tucker Starring: Felicity Huffman, Fion- nula Flanagan, Graham Greene, Kevin Zegers. Rated: R Born Stanley, Bree (Huffman) is about to finalize her transfor- mation into a transsexual woman when she learns she is the parent of a 17-year-old boy. Afraid to tell him the truth, the two set off on a journey that will change their lives and bring them closer to the truth of their rela- tionship. A funny, touching and contem- porary look at the modern Ameri- can family, Transamerica won best film awards at the Berlin and Woodstock film festivals and at San Francisco’s Frameline festi- val. Also on the big screen this week- end are Private and Breakfast on Pluto. Artist exhibits in Pickering PICKERING — Carol Palmer- Spall’s exhibition of watercolours and oils continues in Pickering until Dec. 19. The Whitby resident is showing a variety of paintings, including realistic and impressionistic works, at the Ontario Power Generation Pickering Nuclear Information Centre. She has shown in many juried art events and has several ongoing solo shows in Whitby. Palmer-Spall recently began experimenting with a new pouring technique. “I mask off all the areas that will be kept light, then pour paint across the page and watch the watercolours paint themselves,” she reports. The picture is then completed by remov- ing the masking tape and/or frisket (liquid masking tape for fine details) and the finishing touches are done with a brush.” The information centre is at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. (at the foot of Brock Road) and is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Ajax artist shows in Toronto AJAX — Geordie Lishman is showing in the big city for the next month. The Ajax metal artist is exhibit- ing work at the Metal and Canvas show at the William Stephen Gallery in Toronto. The exhibition, running to Jan. 4, features oil and acrylic on canvas, mixed media and metal sculptures. Lishman is among four artists who will be on hand for the opening reception, at the gallery tonight (Dec. 2) from 5 to 10 p.m. The gallery is at 439 Danforth Ave., between Chester and Logan avenues. Hear a dramatic Christmas Carol AJAX — There’s nothing like ‘A Christmas Carol’ to get you in the holiday spirit. St. Paul’s United Church, Church of the Holy Trinity and CBC present a dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic at St. Paul’s in Ajax on Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. CBC’s Marichka Melnyk is one of the readers, and there will also be musical pieces performed by the choirs. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds are donated to Bolton C. Falby Public School’s healthy snack program. St. Paul’s is at 65 Kings Cres. For tickets, call Heather Karry at 905-683-6988. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Kendall Gibson won the 2005 Pickering Teen Idol Competition held recently at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre. Charlize Theron runs into some trouble in ‘Aeon Flux’ FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Singing and giving AJAX — Young Singers members Sangitha Mensing and James Wood pause for a break from a recent rehearsal for their upcoming concert on Dec. 3. The group is asking audience members to bring an unwrapped toy to the concert. The toys will be turned over to the Durham Regional Police Service To y Drive after the show. The concert has a 2 p.m. start at Westney Heights Baptist Church in Ajax. A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack hosts the Toronto Thunderbirds in junior hockey at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday at 3 p.m. Skating siblings dance way to Ontario Games Khongs pull off surprising third at sectionals against older competitors By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Two young Ajax siblings can’t get enough of the ice. Whether its in hockey gear or skating together as a dance pair, Ed- bert, 10, and his sister Edrea, eight, are having a blast. Members of the Ajax Skating Club under coach Sherri Desroches, the Khongs made the move from pre- juvenile dance to the juvenile dance category this season without miss- ing a beat. In fact, the Khongs are having success while competing against older and more experienced competition. In their second year as partners, the Khongs stole the show at the BMO Skate Canada Central Ontario Sectionals in Richmond Hill late last month. They finished a surprising third -- considering they were the smallest and youngest pair in the competition. “It was amazing; absolutely amaz- ing,” says Desroches of the pair’s performance. “They were probably about half the size of everyone else they were competing against. And, they were the youngest by far.” And, making the leap from pre- juvenile to the juvenile dance ranks meant they had to start from scratch, incorporating new elements into their routine, including twizzles, two lifts, a pair spin and a circular step sequence that was all choreo- graphed to the music of the Disney classic ‘Bare Necessities’. Now, the Khongs will participate for the first time at the Ontario Win- ter Games in Barrie next March, where they will compete for the Central Ontario section team. Both say they’re excited to be represent- ing the region. “We hope to do well at Barrie,” says Edbert, who, like his sister, at- tends Alexander Graham Bell Pub- lic School in Ajax. The Khongs’ ascent to the Games has caused some minor concerns, however, says Desroches. As two of the youngest participants in the history of the figure skating event, the two will need special accom- modations. Currently, competitors are supposed to stay in a hotel by themselves. Earlier in the skating season, the Khongs competed in the Summer Free Skate event in Thornhill, where they finished fourth in the compul- sory skate and second in the free skate. At Octoberfest in Barrie, the team won the free skate, while even- tually finishing third overall in the juvenile dance event. Desroches, who’s coached Edbert for the past five years and Edrea for four, says they’re fast learners who’ve made the commitment to compete at the higher juvenile divi- sion and, so far, are showing they belong. “Oh my God, they’re very easy to coach. For the most part, they’re easy to get along with,” she says. Edbert says that although they sometimes have disagreements, as all siblings do, they’re very compat- ible on the ice. “I think it’s fun and I wouldn’t want to skate with someone else,” adds Edrea. When the two aren’t gliding with the Ajax Skating Club, they’re play- ing hockey with their respective teams. Edbert is a member of the Ajax-Pickering Raiders atom ‘AAA’ rep hockey team, while Edrea plays for the Durham West Lightning atom rep squad for nine- and 10- year-old girls. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Brother-and-sister skating duo Edrea and Edbert Khong of the Ajax Skating Club qualified to compete at the Ontario Winter Games in Barrie in March. The twosome recently earned bronze in the juvenile dance category at the Central Ontario sectionals in Richmond Hill. Ajax Cricket Club has big plans for ’06 AJAX — The Ajax Cricket Club is hoping to go beyond the success of last season with an ambitious plan for the coming cricket sea- son. For the 2006 season, says club secretary Khurram Khan, the Ajax Cricket Club (ACC) hopes to in- troduce two new junior teams in the under-15 and the under-17 age groups to play in the Toronto and District (T&DC) Cricket As- sociation -- reportedly the largest cricket league in North America. As well, with more than 40 play- ers wanting to compete at the se- nior level within the ACC, the club is planning to branch out with two senior teams in the T&DC Asso- ciation for the coming season. “We expect to have enough play- ers to form another team,” says Khan, adding that the club’s return to Toronto league play resulted in an influx of new players. With another league team, the club can accommodate more players. The newest senior team for the Ajax club is expected to compete in the entry-level Third Division. Ajax’s senior team from last sea- son earned a promotion to the Second Division for 2006 after winning the Third Division title in their first year back in the T&DC Association after a long absence. The 2005 season, says Khan, was one of the most entertaining and challenging in the club’s 45-year history. The Ajacians outlasted the Islanders Cricket Club by five wickets in the division final played in King City. The Islanders were bowled out for 206 runs in the 50th over. For Ajax, captain Geof- fery Freshwater brought the game home in the 48th over. He also completed his century (100 runs) during the process and rightly won ‘Man of the Match’ award. To advance to the final, the ACC defeated National by only three runs in a nail-biter of an encoun- ter. 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Electro/Mechanical Assembler The duties of this position consist of performing assembly and ver ification testing on radar pedestal products in accordance with prescribed standards and dimensional drawings. Qualifications for both positions include a community college diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology. The Quality Analyst requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in a mechanical assembly oriented company as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers, and suppliers. The Assembler position requires a minimum of 1 year experience. We thank all candidates for their interest but must advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Please forward your resume to Human Resources at: Andrew Canada Inc. 606 Beech Street Whitby, Ontario L1N 5S2 Fax: 905-668-8590 or E-Mail: hrcanada@andrew.com We are an equal opportunity employer. Looking for a more Challenging, rewarding career? One that makes use of your talents…. Rewards your efforts? Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering is growing and we are looking for the right people to grow along with us. Moving into the world of Furniture sales may be just the right niche for you. You are assertive, dedicated, and have strong interpersonal skills. You want those skills to be used in a creative and strong company devoted to their customers and their employees. You are able to work retail hours and have strong business and retail background. Compensation ranges from $35,000 to $60,000 per year plus health and dental plan. Send or drop resume to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd., Pickering, L1V 1B5, Fax 905-420-3247. No phone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted BALLYCLIFFE LODGE, "The Heart of Ajax" is currently accepting resumes for: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR/MAINTENANCE Use your 1-2 years related experience to co- ordinate ancillary environmental services including maintenance, laundry and house- keeping. Hands-on maintenance work re- quired. Must have working knowledge of mechanical and fire systems. Fax or email resume to: Ballycliffe Lodge 70 Station Street, Ajax, L1S 1R9 Attention: Christine Langton Fax: (905) 427-5846 Email: clangton@chartwellreit.ca INSTALLERS WANTED Kitchen and bathroom renovations. Dur- ham and Scarborough. Must have experience, own tools and van. Call 905-903-0492, Fax: 905-831- 2382, www.bathmart.biz. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LOOKING FOR SECURITY and independence? Start you own in- ternet business. Begin part time, build to full time! For information call 1-888-806-6705. MAGICUTS one of Canada's lead- ing chains has the following posi- tions available: Licensed Assistant Manager for Whitby and Ajax. Plus PT stylist for Pickering and Whitby. We offer: Competitive salary, op- portunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free train- ing classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Steph (905) 427-1496. NEW UPSCALE SPA in Ajax hir- ing exotic-looking attendants of any nationality. 19+ preferred. No experience. Top dollars. 416-270- 4740 PA RT TIME SEWER needed to sew at home. Industry experience sewing dresses and ready to wear req’d. Please call Leanne (905) 571- 3062. PA RT-TIME CLEANER to start immediately at Bennett’s Home Furnishings in Pickering. 24 hours/5 half days per week. Cleaning experience. Care and Caution with Fine Furniture. Mail resume (No Phone calls) to Bennett’s Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be contact- ed. PA RT-TIME CLEANER to start in September at new store in Pickering. 24 hours/5 half days per week. Cleaning experience. Care and Caution with Fine Furni- ture. Mail resume (No Phone calls) to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be con- tacted. PERMANENT POSITION avail- able in fast paced retail environ- ment. Heavy lifting involved. Appli- cant must have good organization- al skills. Good people skills and fa- miliar with computer an asset. Ex- cellent benefit package. Send re- sume to Bennett's, 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario L1V 1B5 email durham@bennetts.ca No phone calls please PRINT SHOP requires a Full Time-Part Time Customer Ser- vice/Production Assistant. Previ- ous bindery experience an asset. Fax Resume with Salary Expecta- tions to 905-831-7924 RELIABLE, STRONG speaking skills, good customer service re- quired. Watch band adjustment and battery installation experience beneficial. Oshawa Centre loca- tion. Call Jacob 905-622-2766. SATURDAY for Ajax car dealer. Duties: driving, running errands, helping in shop. Must have valid clean drivers license & drive stan- dard. Min. wage. Suitable for stu- dents (905)427-2415 SECURITY OFFICERS WANTED Will train. Fax resume to 905-951-3078 SIDING, SOFFIT, FACIA installer wanted full-time for Durham Re- gion. Must have own tools & trans- portation. Call (705)944-8892 or 905-718-0435. SNOW PLOW brokers needed with recent model 4x4 pick- ups/plows. Guaranteed winter con- tract. South Pickering area. Call 416-569-4219 SUPERINTENDENT Experienced couple for 100 unit, non-profit building in Ajax. Please fax re- sume to: 905-683-7324 or call 905-683-9269 for more informa- tion. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED.Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Must be ab le to work days between the hours of 9 and 3 Please call (416 281-3815. TILE INSTALLER with vehicle, valid G license, and tools, LA- BOURER with vehicle and valid G license. F/T basis. Call (905) 668- 8298 TRY OUR PRODUCT for free. We are so sure our system works, we'll let you try it for free. Free website, free support and training. www.automaticbuilder.com/28084 WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR ex- perienced afternoon shift 3.30PM- 11.30PM Fluent in English. Hands on- position Excellent communica- tion and peoples skills. Able to mo- tivate and good problem solver. Start at 30K Fax Resume to 416- 293-4225 Markham/Finch area WORK AT HOME $500 weekly. For mail/assembly work. For infor- mation package send stamp to Westshore, 5694 Highway #7 East, Ste 405, Markham ON L3P 1B4 AESTHETICIAN required with or without clientele for North Whitby Spa. Salary negotiable, excellent management-ownership potential. Fax resume with certificates to 905-579-4366 NAIL TECHNICIAN required im- mediately for upscale salon & spa in Port Perry. Please call Gina 905-982-1958. RMT REQUIRED PART TIME for upscale spa in Port Perry. Call Gina 905-982-1958. RMT/PART TIME,including Satur- days and Sundays required by The Facial Place, Whitby. Call (905)668-8128 SENIOR STYLIST required imme- diately for upscale salon & spa in Port Perry. Clientele preferred. Call Gina 905-982-1958. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company seeks fully experienced Cabinet Maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905- 433-1463 CERAMIC TILE INSTALLERS needed. Experience and own transportation required. Call (905)260-4852. CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Ap- prentices needed immediately. Ex- perienced in Framing & Forming. Per manent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits. Call (905)427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer, shop hand. Top Pay! Clean drivers licence. Experienced only. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 METAL FINISHER required for Precision Sheetmetal shop. Must be experienced in grinding and sanding aluminum. Steady day shift, air conditioned and ventilated work environment. Very competi- tive wage and benefit package. Please fax resume to 905-623- 8294. Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Shop Specializing in food equipment, is looking for a person FULLY EXPERIENCED in Layout and the operation of a Power Shear and a Power Break. Please fax resume attention: Al Colterman 905-683-8546 or e-mail to alscontract@aol.com ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE or labourer needed. Must have own vehicle, fax resumes to 905-655- 3450. EXPERIENCED PART TIME tarp repair person. Sewing machine and heat welder are on site. Call (905) 683-7111 ask for Fred. INSTALLERS AND labourers for shingling and siding required for work in GTA/Durham. Experience preferred but will train. Drivers licence and vehicle an asset but not required. Please call 905-666- 5005. LICENSED DESIEL Mechanic re- quired to work part-time, must be self motivated, knowledge of trac- tor trailers. Be very flexible with hours. Suitable for retired mechan- ic. Call Executive Transportation, 905-697-1403. LICENSED ELECTRICIAN need- ed for industrial, commercial and residential work. 3-5 years Cdn. experience. Please fax resume 905-665-8048. OVERHEAD DOOR AND dock leveler company looking for experi- enced lead hand and mechanically inclined helpers. Drivers license a must. Start immediately. Please call Mike (905)670-0248 PLUMBER - LICENSED,experi- enced in residential, commercial service work, motivated, neat work.Fax resume (905)571-5332. SERVICE TECHNICIAN Experienced field tech- nician required to repair Horizontal Balers and Conveyors. Ideal candi- date will have strong background in hydraul- ics, electrical and pro- grammable controls. Good driving record. Tr avel required. Fax (905) 420-0319 or email resume tosales @machinexrt.ca Stainless Steel Fabricator Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication Shop specializing in food equipment, is looking for a person FULLY EXPERIENCED in TIG Welding and Fabrication. Please fax resume attention: Al Colterman 905-683-8546 or e-mail to alscontract@aol.com WOODWORKER for custom pine furniture shop. Knowledge of rout- er, plainer, and power tools essen- tial. Must be able to build cabinets, raised panels and crown moulding. 905-619-9272 or 647-833-2484. AP/AR CLERK. STRONG written and verbal, organized. Accounting and Business Vision an asset. 2 yrs exp. preferred. E-mail: cromano@fixturethis.com FULL/PART TIME office positions available. flexible hours, previous experience an asset. Call Bonnie at 416 281-3815 PT SECRETARY required for a busy Real Estate office. Hrs./Days: Mon. - Fri. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m - 3 p.m. Must be able to multi task, have excellent computer skills and a professional phone manner. Ex- perience is preferred.! Fax all re- sumes to Kim Martin (905) 649- 6405. WHITBY DRYWALL COMPANY, 7-4pm. Secretary, 3 years experi- ence. Knowledge of drywall/insula- tion, sq.footage, general office du- ties, computer skills, read draw- ings and French an asset. Fax re- sume & salary expectations to 905-430-3903. After 4 pm Only. SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales rep needed for fast- paced publishing company. Base plus commission. Successful B2B exp a must. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME certi- fied Dental Assistant for Ajax Of- fice. Computer experience pre- ferred. Full-time position, 34 hours, no evenings or weekends. Please call 905-683-0705. PHYSIOTHERAPIST needed for Vacation Relief in private clinic Oshawa/Courtice. Locum starts January 23/06 for 2-4 weeks. Phone (905)723-9675 or fax re- sume (905)723-9129 REGISTERED MASSAGE THER- APIST required. Apply with re- sume in person only to: Lakeridge Chiropractic Clinic 580 King St. W., Suite #2, Oshawa. RMT and Esthetician needed for busy medical spa. RMT clientele in place of approximately 6-8 mas- sages daily. Commission based or hourly. Esthetician will be trained on medical Esthetics. Call Eleanor. 905-619-2038 RMT NEEDED,1 year Maternity leave, established clinic. February start. Please forward resume to Whitby Civic Physiotherapy 555 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, L1N 2M8 RN - ORAL SURGERY,Par t-time days, IV exp, possible benefits, Oshawa/Ajax. Please fax resume to Drs. Fenwick & Klein (905)434- 2357 WAITSTAFF/SERVERS required immediately for busy staffing agency. Must have own transpor- tation and Smart Serve. Email to: resumes@securechoice.ca or fax: 905-665-8770 *HOME SELLERS* Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamAreaHomeSales .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? Free computerized list with pictures of homes available with No Money Down From $1,200/month Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #7051 Visit: www. DurhamStopRenting .com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* 2 COTTAGES,129k/299k deed- ed/water, viewlake. 2 Houses, -3bdrm/bsmt apt, prime location 299k Whitby. 3-bdrm/garage 189k, Kawartha/Simcoe, Oshawa. 2 Va- cant land, 120x100 Pickering 259k. Raymond (905)666-3436. Private, No agents. 3 + 4 BEDROOM HOME rent to own or buy with no money down. Call Guenter today at 905-436- 0990. A PORT PERRY area NEW spec- tacular all brick bungalow exec. Home on 1 Acre lot Walk to Lake, Agents Welcome, Must see! 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Asking $169k, carries for as low as $675/mth. call toll free 1-800-467-1766 CONDO/TOWNHOUSE, WHITBY newer end unit, model home, many upgrades, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, open concept, large eat-in kitchen, finished walk-out basement, approx 1600sq.ft. $214,900. (905)430-3244 CONDO FOR SALE PICKERING New 1 bdrm plus den,ceramic and laminate floors, 5 new appliances, close to shopping. $179,500. Call 905-999-4970 EXPERIENCE THE THRILL of having your own Provencal home in France! Beautiful character homes available weekly. Call Yvonne at (905) 435-1175 or e- mail yvonne.donnelly@rogers.com INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, transport truck high roll-up doors, one bay w/side entrance, air, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. Month-to-month considered. Also Space good for hobbies (905)576- 2982, (905)576-2646. INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent, ap- prox. 800 sq.ft., with office, work- shop, or storage, with overhead garage door and parking,. 905- 579-1840 or 905-434-5494. VERY ATTRACTIVE commercial building, very flexible zoning, 1,000sq.ft. showroom/storefront & 2,600sq.ft. warehouse. 5 garage doors, lease part or all. 416-735- 0565 or 416-885-4762 APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. Available January lst. RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE Kingston & Dixie Rd. Busy Lick's Plaza 1000 - 2200 sq ft. Low rent, high traffic. Close to residential. Call Stephen (416) 617-9997 SPACE FOR RENT in a brand new office. Ground floor, very convenient location, probably the highest traffic and exposure in Durham. Call Will 905-427-4099. ARE YOU ON THE INTERNET. Wanted: business entrepreneur to work from home. Click on to www.claimyourdream.theonline business.com ESTABLISHED Vending Business for sale 15 machines, eight ac- counts, asking $28,000. Part time commitment required. Call after 5:00pm or weekends. (905)655- 7076 EXCITING International home based business opportunity. For local interview 905-982-1313. FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 3 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 SENIOR’S RESIDENCE Health Care Professional. Looking for a Lifestyle Change? Be Your Own Boss. Established Senior’s Resi- dence/furnished home for sale one hour east of Toronto. Turnkey operation. Owner Draws 85K. Selling Price:$494,900. Fin Avail- able with 35% D.P. No Investors Please! Kendell Attrux, Re/Max Ability 905-434-7777 VENDING ROUTE for sale, 4 Snack and 4 Pop Machines, PT, in Durham and area. Please call (905)718-7445 after 5pm. $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.85% or Variable at 3.9% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100% No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799 GOOD OR BAD CREDIT,refi- nance mortgages and investment properties. Loans & Line of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 WE FINANCE YOUR DREAMS! Whether you have no credit, bad credit or bankrupt, we can help you. Call 877-854-1644 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2-bed- room, balcony, parking, laundry $795, 905-434-2858; Renovated 1 bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- coe/Bloor Oshawa. 1-800-486- 9826; Laundry, parking, Avail- able immediately. (1) A BACHELOR APT.Oshawa north small quiet building, appli- ances, laundry facilities, parking. $575 utilities included. Close to shopping and on bus route. Avail- able immediately. (905)436-9785 (2)North Oshawa 2-bed or Bow- manville 2- bed, laundry, new lam- inate floors, separate entrance, C/Air, parking, convenient loca- tions, backyard, available immedi- ately. (416)892-8864 1 & 2-bdrm above ground base- ment. Laundry, very clean, park- ing, separate entrance. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. ALSO 3-bdrm, 1400-sq ft. $1075/mo plus. Avail Jan. 1st. No pets. Oshawa. (905)999-9115 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 02, 2005 www.durhamregion.com 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com WHITBY WELCOMES YOU HOME Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. Park like setting. Fr iendly community. Convenient location. Steps to GO, shopping, 401. Affordable prices. From $870. Util incl. 1-888-303-1849 FURNISHED EXECU-SUITES Long/Short Term,Whitby/Oshawa includes * Dishes * Linens * Cable * Tel. * Park * Weekly cleaning & more. $2000/month 1-905-852-6513 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St. ) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 543 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 543 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 & & & C OME Worship WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 15 27 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us ! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 15 43 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME P i ck e r i n g C hi ne se B a pti s t Ch u r c h 2 1 45 Br oc k R d N . 9 05 -6 8 6 -6 311 Sunday Worship – 10 a.m. (Chin. & Eng.) Sunday School – Supervised Nursery Rev. David Chan Christmas Worship Pages will publish Dec. 16 and Dec. 21 To Advertise your Church Service or Special Events Contact: Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 or Fax: 905-579-4218 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com 1 BEDROOM in Oshawa, duplex, near Centre/John, 2 levels, deck, small yard, parking. $650 plus hydro. Available January 1st. 905-718-5753. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. $804.81/month includes heat, lights, water and cable TV, coin laundry & parking. Available imme- diately. First/last required. Rus- sett/Simcoe N. 905-723-7183. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2-BEDROOM basement, sauna, Jacuzzi, separate entrance, $1000/month all inclusive, first/last. Available Dec 15th. No smok- ing/pets. Near all amenities. Ajax. Call 905-686-5782. 4-BEDROOM FARM HOUSE in Sunderland, 2 car garage, $1200/month plus utilities first/last. Available Dec 1st. (905)655-3393 401/Whites Rd.1 modern bed- room, separate entrance/parking, close to amenities/buses. Desir- able in West Pickering. No smok- ing/pets. $780, all inclusive. Avail- able immediately. 905-420-0892 OSHAWA NORTH 3 bedroom 1600-sq ft. in exclusive 4-plex. Nearly new, adult lifestyle building, with garage, balcony, air, suitable for 2 professionals, no smoking/pets, available Dec. lst. Call (905)725-0162. AJAX - NEW 2 BEDROOM APT. very bright, large windows, sep. entrance, washer/dryer, cable, parking included. $950. Dela- ney/Church. Available Dec. 17th. No pets/smoking (905)426-3585 AJAX - one bedroom basement apt., bright modern open-concept in custom built home with fridge, stove, laundry. $750/inclusive. (905)409-5424 AJAX -ONE BEDROOM newly renovated basement apt, Westney & Hwy.#2 $775/month inclusive. Avail now, parking,laundry, cable. Close to all amenities, call 905- 424-3466. AJAX Harwood/Rossland.Lami- nate floors throughout, bath- room/stand-up shower, large bed- room, bright kitchen area. Laundry /utilities/cable included. 1 parking. No pets/smoking. 1st/last. $750. 416-707-1889. AVAILABLE JANUARY, 2006. One bedroom waterfront basement apartment, Scugog Island, near Casino. First & last required. Non- smoker, no pets, $650.00 plus. 905-985-5758. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, air con., new furnace. $1075+part utilities, ALSO large one bed. basement apt., suits quiet single working female $675/inclusive, No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Parking/laundry. Dec. 1st. 905- 686-6773. AJAX, 1 BEDROOM basement apt., clean, spacious, Westney/#2, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry negotiable. Walk to amenities. $725/all inclusive. Available Dec. 16. No smoking. www.view- it.ca/22523. (647)286-3370. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM,basement apartment, cable. Full bath. Laun- dry available. First/last required. $850/month. Available December. No smoking/pets. (905)683-5286. AJAX, HARWOOD,north of Hwy 2, brand new 2-bdrm basement apt., separate entrance, working person/student preferred. No pets/smoking. $1100/month all in- clusive. Available immediately. (905)427-2381. AJAX- 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, bright, spacious, pri- vate entrance, $800 month in- cludes parking, first/last. Available immediately. Call (905)427-1024. AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE 1 Bedroom Upper Floor Apartment suitable for Single Working Person Private Entrance/Parking, $750/All inclusive. No Smoking/Pets. Close to amenities. First&Last. Available December 1st. (647) 222-1373 B HOME 4 CHRISTMAS! Well maintained, 3 bedroom upper lever, and 1 bedroom lower level, different Oshawa locations. Call Robert for Quick approval! 416-402-3435. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $715 + hydro($50/mo), available now and Dec. 1st., also 1 bed. available immedialely $645+hydro ($30/mo), Immacu- late, well-maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bdrm/1-bedroom + den. Parking, laundry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available Dec. 1/Feb. 1st. Discount for sen- iors. (905)725-1052 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. Eve.Viewing by Appt. DIXIE/HWY. 2 1 bedroom base- ment, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, 3 piece new bathroom, no smoking/pets. New broadloom. First/last. Shared laundry. $750+shared utilities. Bill or Dan 416-284-8180. HOUSE FOR RENT, 3 bedroom, main floor. Newly decorated. $1,000 plus 2/3 utilities, First/last. Nice area, great location, near OC, fridge/stove, dishwasher, laundry included. Available immediately. (905)983-5917 (905) 439-4524 N.W. WHITBY,furnished bsmt apt. Shared entrance & laundry, in- cludes 3-pc bath, kitchenette, parking. Prefer single working fe- male. No smoking/pets. $500/mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately. Call 9am-9pm (905)665-9109 NEW PICKERING APARTMENT- Finch/Liverpool. 2 bedroom, sep- arate entrance, parking, laundry, a/c, no pets. $900 inclusive. Available immediately. 647-889- 3065. NORTH Oshawa - 1 and 2 bed- room, Dec l/Jan1, Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,Russet Ave. Good location, next to bus route, well-maintained, quiet 12-plex small building. Utilities, cable, heating, parking included. 2-bed- room. No dogs. 905-576-2982. or 905-576-2646. ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2-bdrms - Jan. 1 st 3-bdrms - Dec. 1 st Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 2 bdrm. lower-duplex, Gibb/Waverly. Bright, spotless, quiet, private entrance, appliances, blinds, satellite, electric heat, park- ing. $940/mo. inclusive. Available now. No smoking/pets. Laundry available. 905-728-7850. OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available immediately. (905)623-2311 OSHAWA -NEAR CENTRE six- plex, 1-bdrm., available Jan 1st. Extremely clean, newly renovated, very quiet building. Parking, laun- dry. $750/inclusive, first/last, no pets. 905-723-9577. OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM available anytime or Dec. 1st. Located at 350 Malaga Rd. $695/mo. inclu- sive. No pets. 905-576-6724 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425, 1-888-558-2622. OSHAWA EAST:Stunning Newly renovated top to bottom, large 1- bedroom apts in duplex on huge lot w/pond. Eat-in kitchen, new ap- pliances, laundry, separate drives and entrances. Near all amen- ities/schools. $775/mo all inclu- sive. Immediately. No smoking (905)432-1533. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well- maintained, clean, quiet, improved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622-0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA, 1 Bedroom, spacious, bright, Hospital area, ample park- ing, bus, available December 1, $750/mo All inclusive, first/last/ref- erences, no smoking/pets, 905- 432-2989 OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE large 2-bedroom basement, $800. Private entrance, eat-in kitchen, A/C, fireplace, livingroom, 2 park- ing, laundry. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. (905)837-9828, (416)418-3188. OSHAWA/WHITBY border. Brand new, self contained, 1 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, parking, laundry, cable included. $700/inclusive. First/last, available January 1st. (905)579-5483 PICKERING Sheppard/Altona 1 bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated with parking. No smok- ing/pets. $700/mo-inclusive. Avail. Dec 1. 416-908-2617 PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly. Up- dated 3-bedroom main-floor bun- galow, own laundry, large living- room/diningroom, parking. No smoking/pets. Available now. $1250/inclusive/first/last. 905-831- 8867. PICKERING - walk to GO Station. 3-bdrm, 5 appliances, Furnished optional, $1250 - $1450+. Avail- able anytime. 905-228-0886. Must leave a message. PICKERING Hwy 2/Dixie. 2- bdrms, large, bright, new, walk-out basement apt. kitchen, liv/rm, 4-pc bath, A/C, laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $800 plus 40% utilities Available Feb. 1st.. 416-356-1858 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. 2 bedroom apt, $875 per month all inclusive, first/last, avail. immedi- ately, no pets. Call after 4pm. (905)839-8048. PICKERING One large bedroom walk-in basement. Separate en- trance. $850 utilities included, first/last, available immediately. 905-427-2688. PICKERING,Dixie/Finch, spa- cious, legal, 1 bedroom basement, sep entrance, laundry, 1 parking, close to amenities. No smok- ing/pets, First/last, references, avail. immediately. 647-880-3741 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $950/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. PICKERING,clean, spacious,new- ly floored/painted 1-bdrm bsmt. Suitable for single/couple. No smoking/pets. Utilities/cable incl. Private entrance, 5 minutes to GO, First/last, references. $850/mo Dec. 1st. (905)839-0287 PICKERING,Major Oaks & Brock. 1-BDRM bsmt. Separate entrance, parking, utilities, cable, laundry. $700/mo. Avail. January 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)686-7693 PICKERING: 2-BEDROOM base- ment apt., new home, ceramic floors, 2 separate entrances in- cluding walkout to backyard. Large windows, 9' ceilings, available im- mediately. $1000 inclusive. (905)509-4006 or (647)201-7011 PORT PERRY,Quiet, well kept large deluxe 2 &3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Rent+utilitiesn first/last. Call Norman 905- 985-3406. QUIET, SOUTH-WEST Whitby neighbourhood, legal 1-bedroom basement apartment, separate en- trance, central air, utilities, cable/pay TV included. Phone ex- tra. Suit working person. No smok- ing/pets. $700, available Jan.1st (905)430-8817. RENT TO OWN,$119,900. $3900 Down! 3 bedroom town- house, NE Oshawa. $1100/mo. $150/Credit against purchase price. Available Jan. 1st, 2006. Easy Terms. 905-925-8406. SIMCOE/ADELAIDE,Beautiful 1- bedroom large apt. Bright, newly renovated $750/inclusive; pot lights throughout, air, laundry, parking, non-smoker/no pets. Near Durham College/University, walk to hospital. (416)568-3965 SPACIOUS BASEMENT APART- MENT, OSHAWA. Newly renovat- ed, 1-bedroom, shared laundry, parking, gas fireplace, near all amenities, nice neighbourhood near 401. Separate entrance. First/last. $800 inclusive. Immedi- ate. Non-smokers/no pets. Jason 905-697-5962, 905-571-1987. UXBRIDGE -Brock St. West, 1 bdrm. $625, completely renovat- ed 1 bdrm. $625. avail. Immediate- ly. All inclusive, with laundry. Call Mike 416-936-1622. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wnhouse / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WHITBY - Bright, spacious 1 bed- room basement, separate en- trance, includes parking for 1, util- ities, cable & laundry. $750/mth. Available Jan. 1st. 905-686-6283. WHITBY -clean bright one bed- room basement apt. Suit one per- son. No smoking/pets. All inclusive $610/mo. Available Jan. 1st. (905)665-1061 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. Bachelor $700. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 905-767-2565 WHITBY - King & Kendalwood. Large, 1 bdrm. apt. Upper level of quiet home. Full kitchen & bath, balconey. Suits single, working fe- male. $700/mo. inclusive. Call Irene 905-432-8130. WHITBY - Thickson/Dundas, mod- ern one bedroom walkout base- ment apt. Clean, quiet, air, park, laundry. Suit single petless non- smoker. $675/inclusive, first/last. 905-666-9833. WHITBY SOUTH-spacious 1&2 bedroom, $760 - $875, laundry, first/last, near Go, Available Jan 1st or sooner. Daytime viewings Mon-Fri. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,1-bdrm basement apt w/private entrance, fireplace. Non smoker, no pets. Suitable for 1 person, female preferred. Avail. Jan. lst. $680 inclusive. First/last required. 905-444-9429 WHITBY,Dunlop/Brock, Large, modern 2 bedroom basement apt., utilities, parking, $900/month. Available immediately. Call 905- 432-4168. WHITBY,gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment, walk to go train, Lake Iroquois Sports. New carpet, ceramic floors, $820 per mo. plus hydro. (905) 442-7202. see www.viewit.ca#16949 WHITBY, NEW HOME to share with one. Includes master-bed- room, walkin-closet, ensuite bath, jacuzzi, kitchen, cable, internet, parking, laundry, large deck and storage. $600 inclusive. Immedi- ate. (416)209-4857 WHITBY-2 bedroom suites $840 to $860 all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day - Friday. (905)430-1877 A-ABA-DABA-DO I HAVE A HOME FOR YOU! Do you pay $750/month or more in rent, earn $35000/yr, LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! NO down payment, up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Top Agent with Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, email: kencollis@sympatico.ca 1010 DUNDAS ST.,Whitby, House #1 Available immediately. $900 includes hydro and water. Also 2 trailers avail. Call Aileen 905-666-9321 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Oshawa. With appliances December 1 First/last. No pets. $950+utilities. (905)579-9187 after 5pm. 3 BR. HOME,Cochrane St., Port Perry. Lg. mature lot, double gar- age. Suit family/executive. $1,750/mth + utilities. Referenc- es/credit check required. Call Brett Puckrin/ReMax Scugog 905-985- 4427. 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI, Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools/GM/401. +4 appliances. $1200+ utilities. First/last. No pets. Employment/credit ref. Dec. 1st. 905-579-7581/ 905-728-1612. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,main floor, Newly renovated. Quiet ten- ant occupies basement. $1000+ 2/3 utilities. No smoking/pets. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT, spacious, clean and bright. $950/inclusive. Available Dec. 1st. (905)626-9095. 4+1 BEDROOM house, 2 storey, familyroom, 3 baths, main floor laundry, 2-car garage, 8-car park- ing. Reference required. Avail- able January 30th, first/last. $1175/monthly +utilities. Cour- tice/401. (416)266-7119 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down payment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's lead- ing realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses, semis & fully detached homes, also country property, from $1250 - $6000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bowmanville Available Immediately, Jan/Feb. possession. Call Garry Bolen, Bro- ker,Owner, C21 Netview Realty Inc. (905)404-2255. AJAX - Spacious 5 bedroom home. South side of Westney by the lake. Backing onto Greenbelt. All appliances. Please call Zally/Najir: 416-315-6113 or 905- 827-6027. AJAX 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 3 appliances plus shared laundry, large lot, 2-parking, near all amenities. First/last, references. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-683-9213 AJAX BUNGALOW,upper level, 3-bdrms, 3 appliances, shared laundry, separate entrance, 1 parking. No smoking, no pets. $1350 all inclusive o.b.o. Please call (647)294-9926 AJAX home for rent. 4-bdrms, 3- baths, $1550+70% utilities. ALSO Finished one-bedroom basement with separate entrance. $700+30% utilities. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (416)726-1379 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST, 2 bedroom bungalow, 3 applianc- es, large yard, $1250/month plus utilities, Lakeridge/Hwy #2 area. 289-314-2055 leave message. BLACKSTOCK,upper level 3 bedroom eat in kitchen, 5 pc. bath, small pets ok, non smoker, avail- able Feb.. lst. $1,400 inclusive. (905) 723-7171 (905) 986-0789. BOWMANVILLE,spacious open- concept, sunny main floor bunga- low, private entrance and laundry. no pets/smoking, Use of yard, ample parking. Available immedi- ately. $1275 includes heat, hydro & water. First/last, Call Jennifer 905-623-7070/ 905-697-3850. BUNGALOW,newly renovated, excellent Whitby location, 3 bed- room, ceramics, hardwood, gar- age. $1595 per month, no pets/smokers, avail immediatley. call 905-721-7374. FARMHOUSE FOR RENT,#2 Hwy. Bowmanville. 3 bedrooms, laundry on main floor, $1000/mo. + utilities. Available Dec. 15th. For info. call (905)623-3568 LOVELY BOWMANVILLE HOME 5 years young, up and coming neighbourhood, conveniently locat- ed at Waverly Rd. /Longworth Ave. Exceptionally clean, 3 bedroom home. Master bedroom with walk- in closet. Main floor powder room and 2 additional bathrooms up- stairs. Ceramic tiles on main floor also featuring carpet. Kitchen con- tains new appliances and pantry. Washer/dryer in freshly painted basement with office . Nice size den over garage with gas fire- place. Forced air/heat. Access to garage from house. 4 car parking. Comfortable size backyard, neatly landscaped with wooden shed. Friendly neighbourhood, family- oriented and quiet. Minutes from all amenities. A must see! $1 500/month. Executive couple preferred. Immediate occupancy or January 1. Short or long-term. Please call 647-654-1345 or e-mail to : alexanderthefirst1@lycos.com. MODERN 2 BEDROOM with fami- ly room, 7A at Yelverton. Electric heat $1,100. First/last, you pay utilities. Large yard, available Jan. 1. 705-277-2836, leave message. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. im- mediately or Jan 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 ap- pliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1- 416-693-8924. OSHAWA - 3-bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, no appliances, gar- age, $1200 plus utilities, first/last credit check. Available Jan 1st. Call (905)434-2437. OSHAWA - IMMACULATE 3 bedroom semi, in O'Neill area., $1200 per month, plus hydro, 5 appliances, no pets, no smoking. Call (905)723-4506 PICKERING WHITES/FINCH -4 bedroom executive, upper level, shows like a model, private back- yard, 5 appliances, professionally decorated. A must see. $1,500 plus utilities. Avail. now. 416-657- 2079. www.upscalerentals.ca PICKERING,FINCH/WHITES Rd, detached house, upper 2 levels, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, garage park- ing. Near shopping, schools and transit. $1050 plus 60% utilities. Available January 1st, 2006. Call Harry (416)223-2458, Jennifer (416)223-9166. SOUTH OSHAWA - Spacious 3 bedroom house for rent, exclude basement $950/mo. + 60%utilities, first/last/references required. Available Jan. 1st. Near school/shopping. (905)743-6137 STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths and finished base- ments available with rent-to-own terms. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. Best Neighbourhoods. Start building your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. We can help YOU! Tel: 1-888-416- 2406, 905-443-3111 www.perfecthabitat.com UNIQUE 2-BEDROOM COUNTRY BUNGALOW, 5mins east of Oshawa Walmart, 1km north of Taunton. All 1 level, suits 1-2 working people. Car needed. Dec 1st./Jan. lst. $1100 inclusive. James (905)432-4367. UXBRIDGE-UPPER level of raised bungalow, $1,200.00 per month includes heat, hydro, laundry & parking. No smoking/pets Avail. Dec. 1. 905-852-8854 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM 2-storey home, 2 car garage, Ander- son/Manning area. Outstanding view, near high-school, walkout basement. $1350 plus, no pets. Available immediately. Call 905- 655-4107 or cell 905-243-4107 WHITBY Thickson/Bellwood. 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths near school & 401. Fenced yard, all applianc- es. Avail Jan 1. $110/mo+utilities. First/Last. No pets. WHITBY, Large 3-bedroom bun- galow, upper level, hardwood floors, excellent location, close to schools & park, all utilities, laun- dry, cable included. $1400/month. Available immediately. Call (905)683-6863 WHITBY-CENTURY Home-central location, beside park, close to schools, shopping, buses, 3 bed- rooms, country kitchen, fenced yard, 120 Walnut St. W. $1095 plus utilities, 905-686-1888, 416- 291-3066. Non-smokers. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 BOWMANVILLE newer end unit townhome, linked by garage, 3- bedrms, 11 baths, 5-appliances, no pets/smokers, $1250 +utilities. one month deposit. Nancy 905- 623-6860. BRAND NEW,3 bedroom town- house for rent, Central Pickering, $1295. plus utilities, first/last. no pets, avail. immediately., call 905- 626-6119. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-743-9787 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus util- ities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or To ll-free 1-866-922-6422. PICKERING -3 bedroom Town- house, (Glenanna/Kingston)No Smoking/pets $1200 + Utilities. Great condition, hardwood floors, avail Dec 15th. Call 416-560-6854 PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM,2 bath townhome w/cozy in-law suite. Walk to Go, schools, mall. Ensuite laundry, underground heated garage. Newly installed ceramic tiles, carpet throughout. $1250+ utilities. Jan 1st. (905)595- 0919 ext.229 HOUSE WANTED - NEW prefer 3 - 4 bedrooms, in North Oshawa, North Whitby, North Bowmanville. Call Chand Ratnayake, Right At Home Realty Inc. 905-424-8428 AJAX - 3 unfurnished rooms, Bayly/Harwood. Share kitch- en/bath. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. Utilities included. No smoking/pets. From $350/mo/first/last. Jan. 1/06. 905- 686-8104, 416-834-9759, 416- 858-4094. AJAX furnished room in clean home with separate entrance, parking and cable. Share facilities. Suits working non-smoker. $450/mo, first/last. Call (905)427- 6932 LARGE ROOM FOR RENT, in custom home, North-East Oshawa, 5-min to DC/UOIT, 7-per- son hot-tub, big screen TV, satel- lite, gourmet kitchen, wireless in- ternet, many more upgrades! Available immediately. Call for de- tails 905-409-9184 mjanow- ski14@yahoo.com OSHAWA An exceptional, fully fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe/Rossland). Includes 27" TV, cable, queen-size bed, plus all bedding. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. Close to Shops, UOIT/Dur- ham College, GM, OPG Plants. No smoking/pets. Worth checking out. (905)440-4569 ROOM WANTED in Lake driveway area, Ajax by business gentleman. Non-smoker, non-drinker. References supplied. Please reply to:Box 389 701 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, On L1N 9K3 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. BOWMANVILLE,new home to share with 2 males. Hottub, private furnished bdrm & bathroom, fire- places, backyard pond. Suitable for quiet person. $495/month. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. (905)697-7147 OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland, large, clean, warm furnished room with cable, suitable for quiet working gentleman. Share bath & furnished kitchen. Near bus, $350. (905)728-4845 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 02, 2005, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 durhamregion.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! 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Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 258 Senator, PICKERING .................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 1704 Shadybrook, PICKERING ............. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 32 Gates, AJAX .............................. Sun. 2-4 ❑ 9 Agate Dr., AJAX ........................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 27 Bambridge, AJAX ......................... Sat. 1-3 ❑ 509 Rougemount Dr., PICKERING ......... Sun. 2-4 ❑ ✓ By Appointment OnlyBy Appointment Only jacquelynn tanner - heather double kathy hickey marg cox stann clegg marg cox 38 ASHBURY BLVD., AJAX SAT & SUN. DEC. 3 & 4 1-4 P.M. PMA Brethour Real Estate Corp. Inc. Broker (905) 415-2710 Model home by Tribute Communities. Overlooking Lake Ontario. 9’ ceilings on main floor open to above living room. Interior & exterior potlights. Upgraded cabinets, CAC, security system, Intercom, 3 pc. R/I basement. Door from garage to house. All ELF’s & window coverings, 5 appls., 2nd floor laundry. ****EXTRAS**** built by Tr ibute Communities, 2005 Tarion Ontario Builder of the Year, and recipient of 2005 JD Power Highest in Customer Satisfaction Award Among New Homes Builders in The GTA. Approx. 1,908 sq. ft. Newport model. For appt. call Bev Zuckerman (905) 683-2771. Professionally decorated stunning model home ‘Weymouth’. Has $200k in upgrades. 2 storey family room, 2nd floor laundry, gleaming hardwood floors, oak stairs, CAC, 3 pc. R/I security system, cornice mouldings, B/ I cabinets, potlights, 9’ ceilings main floor, door from garage to house. Balcony overlooks Lake Ontario. ****EXTRAS**** built by Tr ibute Communities, 2005 Tarion Ontario Builder of the Year and recipient of 2005 JD Power Highest in Customer Satisfaction Award Among New Home Builders in the GTA. For appt. call Bev Zuckerman (905) 683-2771. 48 ASHBURY BLVD., AJAX SAT & SUN. DEC. 3 & 4 1-4 P.M. $569,900 $399,990 DAVE STOKES heather mary roy heather pierre paris marg cox tracey mullin chris tamblyn FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker RENÉ ST. AUBIN* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 SOUTH AJAX • Freehold townhouse, end unit • 3 bedrooms • New carpet and underpad • All repainted • All appliances • Furnace - one month new • New fl ooring in kitchen SAT. DEC. 3, 2-4 P.M. 32 GATES, AJAX $224, 5 0 0 QUIET CRESCENT LOCATION Delightful 3 bdrm., 3 bath home in sought after area will please the most discriminating buyer. Warm up to a cozy brick fi replace this winter. Enjoy the open concept living/dining rm, bright eat-in kitchen, prof. fi n. basement, fenced back yard. EXTRAS – crown moldings, mirrored closet in foyer, oak cabinets in main bath, ceramics in foyer, kitchen & bathrooms. 5 appl., cair, cvac, newer roof. This one has it all! WON’T LAST! – CALL SHARON TODAY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUR. FIRST Realty Ltd. Broker BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SHARON ABERNETHY* 905-686-3330 416-562-6177 SUSAN GAAL* 416-254-8027 REDUCED - $339,900 Charming picture perfect bungalow in prime Rouge location, surrounded by custom homes, huge private lot, towering mature trees, a garden lovers paradise. Only steps from lake, conservation and waterfront trails, clean bright and spacious. Gorgeous solarium. Two bdrm., 2 bath, fi replace, central air. Completely fi n. bsmt. Lots of curb appeal, truly country in the city. Call me today toll free 1-866-SUE-GAAL (783-4225) SUN., DEC. 4, 2-4 P.M. 509 ROUGEMOUNT DR., PICKERING ALL STARS Realty Inc., Realtor® 1+ ACRE RAVINE @ PETTICOAT CREEK Very unique 2500++sq.ft. home boasting 4 bedroom, 4 bath, large master suite with ensuite and walk-out to deck, family room, fi replaces and a family sized kitchen. Heated inground pool, sauna, bi-level deck with hot tub, double garage and carport and fully fi nished basement - perfect for in-laws. $529,000. MONA CORMIER Sales Rep. 416-588-6777WEST REALTY INC. ® KATHY HICKEY* 905- 668-3800 FIRST REALTY LTD.$219,000SUN. DEC., 4, 2-4 P.M. 5 DURHAM STREET, AJAX NOTHING TO DO BUT ENJOY! This home has already been updated for you. Charmingly decorated bungalow features large living room w/7 ft. wide Bay window. Updated kitchen cupboards with lifetime floor tiles, bathroom fully renovated in 2003, 3 bdrms., detached dble. car gar. wired for 220 amp service. Shingles & eavestroffing done in 2000, siding, peak roof, tilt in windows, furnace, & humidifier done in 2003. House has central air & central vac. Fully landscaped front & back w/ pond & large deck off kitchen walkout. This home is a must see! Call Kathy for directions today! Immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo townhome. Eat- in kitchen, L-shaped living/dining room. Upgraded kitchen cupboards with ceramic floors, 5 appliances, neutral decor. No stairs, walk to Pickering Town Centre, library, rec centre, easy access to 401/407. OPEN HOUSE SUN. DEC. 4, 1-4 P.M. 825-1400 THE ESPLANADE TRIDEL CASITAS BUNGALOW Call J. Stan Clegg Broker at 416-281-2300 or 905-420-9553 Guild Manor Realty Limited ASKING ONLY $209,900DAVE STOKES* 416-286-3993 905-839-7449 SUN. DEC. 4, 1 - 3 P.M. 258 SENATOR ST., PICKERING Altona/Sheppard * 4 bedrooms * Fully finished bsmt. * Hardwood floors * Freshly painted * Over 3,000 sq. ft. finished * M/F family room with F/P Call David for more info visit www.davidstokes.ca ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. $367 , 9 0 0 MARY ROY Broker/ Owner 905- 427-8287 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 2-4 P.M. 1704 SHADYBROOK DR., PICKERING (Spruce Hill/Shadybrook) LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN? You’ve found it in this “original owner” Jacobsen built home in one of the most desirable areas of Pickering offering over 2000 sq. ft., 4+1 bedrooms, huge private yard, 3 fireplaces, walkout basement, inground pool & so much more! COME SEE THE VALUE IN THIS HOME... Call Mary Roy today at 905-427-8287. www.maryroy.com Results Realty Inc. $374,888 $359,898PIERRE PARIS* 905- 686-2641 SUN. DEC. 4, 1 - 3 P.M. 10 AGATE RD., AJAX South Ajax beauty tastefully & totally renovated home. (2 floors) on large lot. Gorgeous oak floors. Ensuite w/huge tub. Newer vinyl windows, roof, bathrooms w/high quality tiles & fixtures. $279,900. First Source Realty Inc. $279 , 9 0 0 SAT. DEC. 3 1-3 P.M. 27 BAMBRIDGE AVE., AJAX $394,900 TRACY MULLIN* 905-430-6655 RMR REAL ESTATE Directions: Hwy. 2/Kingston Road. Tu rn north on Audley. Follow signs. STYLISH & ELEGANT BRAND NEW HOME Brand new 4 bedroom + office home. Spacious master bedroom w/ large W/I closet, His/her double closets, & 5 pc. ensuite. Rich hardwood & 9 ft. ceilings on main. Granite countertop. Upgraded Berber. Call Tracy Mullin (905) 430-6655. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! BACKS TO GREENSPACE! Brand new interior in nicely established neighbourhood. New broadloom, ceramic floors & tile, granite kitchen counter, new bathrooms & fixtures. Main floor family room with woodburning fireplace, bright kitchen with breakfast area, master bedroom offers walk-in closet & 4-pc. ensuite. Double car garage with newly paved double drive. Mature lot backs to green. Move in before Xmas! $293,000. Jacquelynn Tanner @ 905-619-9500. $293,000JACQUELYNN TANNER* 905 619-9500 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! WALKOUT BASEMENT! Full walkout basement offers fab. potential in this beautifully appointed, spacious 4+1 executive. Canac kitchen, 2 pantries, display cabinet, Calif. shutters, congolium flr., custom opening to family room. Gleaming hardwood floors & pocket doors, newer bay window, front casement windows. Custom trim, moulding, baseboards. Upgr. sinks, taps, fixtures, lighting, electrical. Walkout bsmt. rec rm., gas fireplace, bedroom & 3 pc. bathroom. Pristine thruout! $359,500. Jacquelynn Tanner @ 905-619-9500. 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Sales and service available 905-767-0013 email: durhamsat@gmail.com Visit our booth at the Courtice fleemarket. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver Repairs and Modifications. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 1993 GRAND PRIX, loaded, looks new $2000. Gas dryer $300; Far- fisa topo-of-line electronic organ (1976) cherrywood double key- boards, best offer 905-665-0695. 2 PIECE WALL UNIT 8ft. high, 6 ft. wide, $75; Bunk bed set with mattresses. 2 years old, excellent condition, $250 firm. Call (905) 725-9155. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver 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, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts.426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728- 4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALTRAMATIC ADJUSTABLE BED.New $2200; Sell $1200, like new. Universal home gym. New $2500; Sell $500. 6 piece dining set. New $1800; Sell $500. De- bors coffee table. New $1600; Sell $300. 905-831-3315. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BEST OFFER! MOVING!Like new furniture, entire contents! Liv- ing, dining, kitchen, bedroom & more! including accessories. Orig- inal sales receipt upon request. Va lue of all content totaling ap- proximately $20, 000! One buyer to purchase everything! $5, 000. Call Rose at 905-839-0640. BEST OFFER! MOVING!Like new furniture, entire contents! Liv- ing, dining, kitchen, bedroom & more! including accessories. Orig- inal sales receipt upon request. Va lue of all content totaling ap- proximately $20, 000! One buyer to purchase everything! $5, 000. Call Rose at 905-839-0640. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4/1.5Ghz (Compaq SFF) only $275., P4/1.7Ghz (Com- paq SFF) only $295., add match- ing 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops: IBM P3/800 only $399. Repairs at reasonable rates. Email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. Call (905)576-9216 or BRAND NEW PORTABLE dish- washer, never used, still in original box. $650. Call Carol, 905-686- 4949. 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 CERWIN VEGA D9 speakers, tape deck,receiver,stereo stand,kitchen table(glass top w/ceramic base)and 6 chairs,2 coffee ta- bles,wall mount shelf,kids wag- on,kids clothing and toys. All in ex- cellent condition! Call Dean @905 509 4179 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Re- pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- 7559, cell 416-892-6965 CUBAN CIGARS,2 boxes, 25 in each, Cohiba Siglo V, recently pur- chased, sealed with gov't stamp and hologram, $1000. Call 905- 440-4863. DINING ROOM SUITE,8pc, 6 chairs, buffet with carved doors, beautiful Antique Solid Oak. Ex- cellent condition, $1850. Call 905- 429-0727 or 905-666-8187. DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. EIGHT PC OAK diningroom $1050; sofa and chair $375; Queen bedroom $450; maple ped- estal table 4 chairs $450; washer 2-yr $300; dryer 2-yr $300; fridge 3-yr $300; stove $250; portable dishwasher 6-mos $325; black stove ceramic top $300; Queen box and mattress $350. (905)571- 7665 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR Power 9000, 4-yrs-old, excellent condi- tion paid $6862, asking $3250; ULTRAMATIC BED 39"x74", ortho mattress, built-in massage, remote control, 9-months-old perfect con- dition, value $3500, asking $2250. (905)655-9961 FOUR 14" SNOW TIRES, on BMW Rims. $300. OBO. (905)420-1634 EUROPEAN CRUISE - 12-day An- cient Wonders Venice to Athens aboard Holland America's MS Rot- terdam. May 14, 2006. Only 7 cab- ins left at special rate. Booking deadline is December 15, 2005. For details call Marie, Crone Trav- el Professionals, 905-668-1638 or e-mail: bellm@rogers.com FOR SALE 4X8 Utility Trailer (new)Poly floor, steel sides, fold down tailgate, 3000 lb axle, fold up foot jack and 13 in. Radial tires $850.00 Call 905-786-1068 after 4:00 weekdays anytime weekends GAME BOY with Herbie Game. Brand new, still in the box. $100. (905)-837-9213. HOT TUB (SPA) Covers & Swim- ming Pool Safety covers-Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes. Delivery in- cluded. PAUL'S HOME AND LEI- SURE 905-259-4514 or 866-972- 6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, never used, 24 jets, 5 horsepower pump, insulated redwood cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice, $2995, Picker- ing Markets isle A-B. 905-409- 5285 KENMORE,3-door fridge, stove & hood, almond colour, excellent condition. $300. 905-668-5221 snp LIKE NEW Sherlock-Manning Her- itage model piano/bench ($1, 600). 3 section wood entertainment with bar/China cabinet ($6,00). Antique marble top washband and table. Excellent condition. 905-728-6177. LOVESEAT -Light tope, 2 months old, great Christmas gift! Must sell. $400 firm. MARQUISE SHAPED solitaire dia- mond engagement ring and wed- ding band, yellow gold, size 5 1/2. Engagement ring 0.52 carats have appraised at $6,000.. Wedding band w/8 inset diamonds. Never worn.Asking $2500. obo. 905- 373-0258. MOVING SALE/RELOCATING, everything in our 3 bedroom home for sale. bedroom sets, coffee & end tables, kitchen set, leather sofa set, microwave etc. Call (905)837-8618 NATURAL MEAT CHICKENS 7lb. roasters. Whole, halves, smoked. BEEF Sides, quarter and hamburg. Also goat. Member of Canadian Organic Growers. (905)983-5370 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 OAK DOUBLE PEDESTAL din- ing table, 6 chairs, mint condition, $750; (905)666-2293 PEAVEY ROTOR EXP (Cherry) with Floyd Rose. Professionally set up. Brand new, won in contest. $850. Call Andy 905-420-3833 after 5pm. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Christmas specials on now, check us out. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Makes the perfect Christmas gift.. Super special sale on all grand pianos instock. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE 9X5 slate, $2900; Kitchen Aid: Gas Stove,Black /electronic/New $1900 Asking $900; Side by Side Refrigerator, Stainless, water/ice/New $3200 Asking $1900; Maytag Dryer/Elec- tric $300; Sofa & Chair $200 905-655-5337 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROYAL ALBERT CHINA,"Moon- light Rose" service for 7 plus ex- tras asking $1000 for everything. Call (905)435-5299 SAUNAS - FAR INFRARED Spe- cial discount pricing for December, Free Shipping $1,799 / $4,799 Len 705-445-1177, www.mobilitycenter.ca TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TRAILER, ENCLOSED 6x10, nearly new 2005 model, 40% off current new cost $3000. Call (905)620-1250 ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT - SAXOPHONE FOR SALE - Dixon alto sax, awesome sound, brass with engraved design. Perfect con- dition. Complete with case, clean- ing kit, reeds and neck strap. $1100 new, will sell for best offer. Call 905-985-7739. 10 FOOT long, single snowmobile trailer, in good condition (not homemade), call Wilson 905-728- 1862. WANTED - Late model higher end treadmill. Call Nancy evenings 905-619-9231. WANTED:good working clean appliances, bedroom furniture adult or childs, dining room furni- ture, livingroom furniture and wood kitchen table and chairs. will pay cash & pick up. (905)260-1123 ASH, MAPLE, BEECH,Kozy Heat Firewood, excellent, best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut/split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. 135 MASSEY FERGUSON TRAC- TOR.3 cy. gas, rare model. Low hours. 6 ft. bucket, 6 ft. blade, tire chains. $5,900.00 (905)260-4918. APARTMENT SIZE PIANO, Willis & Company Limited, good condition, walnut finish, includes piano bench, $1100 or best offer. Please call 905-427-2878. BEAUTIFUL rare Boston Bull- dogge puppies (toy boxer), black and white. Vet checked, first shots, tails & duclaws & dewormed. Par- ents registered. Paper trained $900. 905-655-1081. BORDER COLLIE PUPS.Good working parents. Stan Feasby 905- 985-3546. CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Ta ttooed & guaranteed. Ready December 9. (705)786-0322. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES m/g, CKC registered, micro- chipped, vet checked, first shot. Health guarantee. $725. 1-519- 273-3879, nvoros3@hotmail.com. JACK RUSSELL puppies, 7 weeks old, first shots, ready to go. (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 LAB PUPS, CKC registered, choc- olate, first shots, vet checked, guaranteed, tattooed. 705-924- 2509. LAB PUPS, CKC registered, black and white females, shots, de- wormed, vet checked, micro chipped, ready December 17th. $500. 905-349-1103. MY NAME IS OSCAR and I need someone to love me. I'm an 8-month old male chocolate lab, neutered, all shots. I'm crate trained, good natured, and playful. Only $200..I've got my favourite toys packed and ready to go, so please call my daddy (Jeff) 905- 986-0239. PUREBRED GOLDEN RETRIEV- ER puppies for adoption, home raised, vet checked, first shots and dewormed, ready to go to a good home, $500. 905-373-6366. PUREBRED LAB PUPS,Choco- late, Yellow & Black. CKC regis- tered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, parents on site. Ready to go. (905)431-9851 SIAMESE KITTENS,Seal-Point, beautiful, playful, litter-trained, af- fectionate, adults too, great xmas gift! Available now. (705) 432- 2503. 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Call after 6:30p.m. (905)438-0483. 1999 CHEV MONTE CARLO Z34, black, loaded, 3.8L, sunroof, re- mote start, rust proofed, excellent condition, 180K, $6000, e-tested, certified, (905)987-3880 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, 110,000 km., very clean, certified, E-tested, loaded, a/c, keyless, all power, bronze/gray, $9,900. (905)430-3225 2003 PONTIAC VIBE,silver with black interior, 4 cyl., auto, full pow- er options, keyless entry, air cond., CD, cruise, alloys, 102,000 high- way kms., and very well main- tained, asking $12,900. call 905- 259-9846. WINTER CARS UNDER $1,000. 1990 Jaguar, 6cyl. $975; 1987 Mustang Cobra GT, 5spd, 5.0L, $975; 1994 Cutlass Supreme $975; 1991 S10 Extended cab, 6cyl. $975; 1993 Cavalier RS, 5spd. $775; 1991 Astro cargo van $475; 1988 Toyota Corolla $375. 905-260-7799, 905-261-9909. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. 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A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 02, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Deaths & In MemoriamsDeaths & In MemoriamsDeaths & In Memoriams How to write an ad... lists its best features (colour, model) and other information, Complete your ad with the time you are available to take calls Call today to place your Classified ad 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm durhamregion.comdurhamregion.comYour Election Headquarters at... electiondurhamregion.com • Follow our Federal Election Bloggers in: Oshawa Riding Oshawa-Whitby Riding Durham Riding Ajax-Pickering Riding Pickering-Scarborough East Riding Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Riding • Riding maps and voter information • Exploring the Issues • Candidates Profi les • Vote in our weekly Reader Poll • Send in your photos from the campaign trail • Send us your letters on the Federal Election Email letters and photos to newsroom@durhamregion.com See it online at durhamregion.com Business and Service Directory SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE… Announce your Special Event here! with a message in our special occasions feature CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS BAZAARBAZAAR For details call 905-683-5110 To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. WARHURST (Wilkinson), Bernice Beatrice of Pickering. Passed away peacefully on November 29, 2005 in her 81st year with her family by her side. Devoted wife of Vincent Roy Warhurst. Cher- ished mother of Leigh Anne Caldwell (Belleville), Michael (Scarborough) and Clint (Etobicoke). Dear- est grandmother of Dustin, Joshua and Ryan Cald- well, Kira Ann Warhurst and Nicholas Lawson. Treasured Great Mother of Kiley Gordon and Brandon and Dawson Caldwell. "Spread you wings and fly, Our Sweet Angel" A private family service is being held. A celebration in honour of Barni's life will take place in the upcom- ing weeks, please see the News Advertiser for more details. Should friends so desire donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. In Memory of Gordon Thomas Tracy November 30, 1957 - December 2, 2004 Time does not bring relief Time does not bring relief; you all have lied Who told me time would ease me of my pain! I miss him in the weeping of the rain; I want him at the shrinking of the tide; The old snows melt from every mountainside. And last year's leaves are smoke in every lane; But last year's bitter loving must remain Heaped on my heart, and my old thoughts abide. There are a hundred places where I fear To go - so with his memory they brim. And entering with relief some quiet place Where never fell his foot or shone his face I say, "There is no memory of him here!" And so stand stricken, so remembering him. Forever Loved And Always Remembered! Your Wife, Linda In Memory of Winston Churchill Lewis May 7, 1949-December 2, 2004 God called you home so early And only He knows why He saw your load was getting heavy So He closed your weary eyes. A part of us went with you. So you did not go alone. You are still here beside us in everything we do. Still, watching over us with your same protective ways. Sadly missed by your family Shirley, Paulette, Donnette, Jennifer, Dwight & many loving friends. MY FATHER Vernon Parish, Senior Was a man of honour, who conducted himself honourably with those he met He was a generous man, whose generosity & spirit typified the goodness that can be found in life He was a kind man, whose kindness enveloped his family & all those around him His sense of humour was infectious & helped demonstrate to grandchildren that laughter can be magical He exemplified the nobility that can be found in being an honest working man My father was all of these things. Even though he would tell you he is not. My father was the finest man I have ever known and I was proud to be his son. Rest in Peace, Dad From your loving Son Vernon, Junior Sadly missed & forever remembered by Daughter-in-law Janice Grandchildren, Christine & Andrew & Brothers Ron & Ian Gordon Thomas Tracy November 30th, 1957 - December 2, 2004 To Our Poppa: Poppa we miss you so much! You aren't here to play with us Or read us a story, We will always remember your Smile! And when we go to bed at night We know you are the brightest Star in the Sky Love, Julia and Makenzie Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 2, 2005 PAGE 37 P Lightning peewees can’t solve Michigan at Chatham tourney Durham West team silver medallist at Outlaws event DURHAM — The Dur- ham West Lightning pee- wee ‘A’ girls’ rep hockey team had everything going its way, except for its nem- esis from Michigan, at the recent Chatham Outlaws Hockey Tournament. Durham West posted a 2-1 record in round-robin play, defeating Sarnia 2- 1 and London 7-2, while dropping a 4-1 decision to Michigan Victory Honda. The Lightning got past Etobicoke to set up another meeting with Michigan in the final, where the Michi- ganders prevailed again, 3- 1. Scoring for Durham West throughout the tournament were Caroline English, Kel- sie Moffatt, Lindsay Smith, Meryl Christie, Brin Far- rell, Katie Arathoon, Kiera Dever, Lindsay West and Kristie Riseley. Assisting were Melissa Seeley, Lind- sey McDonald, and Krista Harris. Sydney O’Neill contrib- uted solid defensive play in front of goaltenders Devon Jar vis and Alyssa Boyn- ton, who were consistently outstanding in the tourna- ment. Paul Harris, Mark Rise- ley, Wayne McDonald and Malcolm Jarvis coach the team. Linda Dever’s the trainer. AOSHAW 1050 Simcoe St. N. 905-728-1162 OSHAWA DRIVETHRU 235 Simcoe St. S. 905-576-9693 COURTICE DRIVETHRU 1420 King St. E. 905-436-8410 DUNDAS BEATRICE ROSSLANDSIMCOE KING U . 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The Lightning dropped a 3-1 decision to Michigan Victory Honda in the final. DURHAM — The Dur- ham Attack girls’ rep vol- leyball teams recorded a number of firsts during re- cent tournament action. The newly formed Black 14-and-under team won its first gold medal at the recent Provincial Cup tour- nament in Ajax. The girls finished strongly with a straight-set 25-10, 25-15 victory over the Scarbor- ough Titans. The Attack went undefeated in pool- play against DRVC Blue from Whitby and the Scar- borough Falcons. The At- tack went on to win their crossover matches against the Toronto Vipers and the To ronto Toros to advance to the final. The Attack Red 14-and- under team and the Attack Black 13-and-under squad finished fifth and ninth, re- spectively. The Attack Black 15- and-under team picked up where it left off last year, winning its first tourna- ment of the year in Madoc, following an undefeated previous season. The gold-medal final be- tween Black and Nation- al Capitals from Ottawa proved to be the best match of the day, with Durham prevailing 25-11, 25-18. Attack Black got off to a fast start, placing first in their pool against Madoc Centre Stars and Kingston Pegasus, then defeating the Ottawa Maverick Outlaws in the quarters-finals and Trenton’s Marc Garneau Astros in the semifinals. The Attack Red Hawks 15-and-under team also went undefeated in pool play. In the playoffs, Pega- sus learned quickly they could not hit against the Hawks and resorted to tipping the ball over the net. Kingston took the first game 25-23. The Hawks came back to win the sec- ond set 25-17, but got be- hind in the tiebreaker and couldn’t come back, losing 15-9. For their final match of the day the Attack girls defeated the Madoc Centre Stars 25-13, 25-8 for fifth place. Durham Attack’s 18-and- under team won silver in its first Tier 1 tournament of the season in Ottawa. The competition proved to be tough with four of their six matches going to three games. After a long day, they went up against the Na- tional Capitals from Ot- tawa in the finals. Durham won the first game 25-20, but Ottawa came back in strong fashion, winning the final two, 25-21, 15-6. The Attack placed first in their pool against London’s Forest City, Peel Selects and DRVC from Whitby. They defeated Waterloo Tigers Black in the quarter- finals 25-10, 25-16 and the Scarborough Falcons in the semifinals 24-26, 25-19, 17- 15. The Durham Attack Red 13-and-under team fin- ished fifth in Ottawa. 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