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GOING FOR A WALK IN PICKERING Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — The Grade 6 class at Gandatsetiagon Public School walked to school this past week for Inter- national Walk to School Day and later were treated to a pizza party. Blaisdale MONTESSORI School OPEN HOUSE Part time available 905-509-5005 Visit www.blaisdale.com for fees and open house dates! 12 months - grade 8 est. 1969 Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering 35.2//-3 s 7).$/73 s 2//&).' 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS Cab companies doing great business By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — A day after transit workers went on strike the impact is being felt across the southern portion of the Region. As of 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Durham Region Transit (DRT) drivers took their buses out of service, the result of unsuccess- ful contract negotiation between DRT and the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) Local 222 representing 290 staff. Negotiations, which began last May, to settle a first collective agreement between the two sides, broke down after 18 days at the bargaining table. No new talks are scheduled and both parties say they are waiting for the other to get back to the table. On Friday morning, Ajax resi- dent Don McIntyre said while he was aware of the situation he wasn’t pleased with the strike de- cision. Mr. McIntyre lives in south Ajax and normally takes the Har- wood bus and then the GO Bus to Pickering, where he works three days a week. “It is a bit of a hassle, an incon- venience,” Mr. McIntyre said. “It puts a lot of people out.” Mr. McIntyre doesn’t have a car so for the du- ration of the strike he said he will just have to walk to the GO bus to get where he needs to go. Samantha Chambers, the News Advertiser’s high school co-operative education student couldn’t make it to work Friday. Samantha said her school in Pickering is close enough to walk to but she had no way to get to the The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Are you being served? Today we take a look at recycling efforts at municipal buildings Page 9 DurhamDurham Daily News Every weekday at noon Strike causing headaches for transit riders ✦ See Strike, Page 2 For more on this story News Advertiser office in Ajax. “I heard a lot of kids had to get drives this morning from their par- ents,” Samantha said. “And it was a real hassle.” The first day of the transit strike didn’t mean a day at home for Durham’s public high school stu- dents. “So far we’ve had very little by way of disruption from our schools,” said Andrea Pidwerbecki, spokeswoman for the Durham District School Board. A letter had been sent home to parents Oct. 3 making them aware of the possibility of a strike and advising them it was their respon- sibility to make sure their children were able to get to school if public transit was not available. Ms. Pidwerbecki said the effect could be felt more if the strike continues as the first day was the Friday of a long weekend. She said they are still trying to estimate how many students would rely on Durham Transit to get to the 14 secondary schools in the affected municipalities of Pickering, Ajax and Oshawa. Amalgamating the local transit service to create Durham Region Transit was a tremendous amount of work, Regional chairman Roger Anderson said. The strike, he said, is an unfortunate situation so early on. “Unfortunately the ultimate happened and we are now in the process of dealing with it,” Mr. An- derson said. The Region is working to en- sure any information that is being given to the public is accurate, said the chairman adding “It is hard to keep up with the press releases being put out by the union.” To give into the demands being made by the union would mean an added 3.5 per cent on resident’s tax bills for transit alone, Mr. An- derson said. “I think you will see the pub- lic will understand. It is expensive and they know we can’t afford it.” The Region maintains the final offer tabled on July 14 was a fair one. But according to John Johnson, the unit chairman of CAW’s DRT Local 222, the union takes issue with retiree benefits for life, cost of living adjustments and contract- ing-out restrictions. Mr. Johnson said the first day of picketing went well. “Spirits are up and we are get- ting a lot of support from the rid- ership,” Mr. Johnson said. “We are still anxiously waiting for the Re- gion to come back to the table and bargain with us in good faith.” The strike wasn’t bad news for everyone as local cab companies reported brisk business Friday. Tim Saunders, with Durham Rapid Taxi, said the company was “very busy. There were a lot of people who normally take the bus. “I know most of our custom- ers’ addresses. There were a lot new ones” on Friday. The wait was about 20 minutes, he noted. “They were pretty understand- ing about the strike. The wait is normally five or 10 minutes. Every- body got where they were going.” Philip Caruso, the owner of Pick- N-Go Ta x i, said “We were fairly busy, but not too busy. We could handle it easy. We got a lot of cabs in Pickering.” Blake Pelgrims, the manager for Ajax Taxi, said, “It was a little busier than normal. It wasn’t too insane. It was far more steadier than usual. We knew the strike was coming and we had extra drivers on the road.” The wait time was about 10 to 15 minutes, Mr. Pel- grims added. Up to 3,500 students at Dur- ham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) that rely on public trans- portation have been affected by Durham’s Transit strike. “When I stepped into my of- fice today I did not see the buses pulling up in the loop that usually have students packed shoulder- to-shoulder,” said Evan Muller- Cheng, president of the Student Association at Durham College, UOIT and Trent University’s satel- lite campus in Oshawa. Instead, it was “bare,” he said Friday. “It’s just a campus right now, but not a vibrant campus at all,” Mr. Muller-Cheng said. “We have students stranded at their homes right now... they have no means of commuting to school because they are affected by this transit strike. It is a detriment to their education.” Although he was not aware of any cancelled classes, no public transportation means difficulty for students to get to their part-time jobs to pay for their education, Mr. Muller-Cheng said. In the interim, the Student Asso- ciation in collaboration with Dur- ham College and UOIT has set up car pooling stations around cam- pus, he added. A short-term agree- ment was also made with Blue Line Taxi to provide free service to students within a 10-kilometre radius on Friday. With files from Keith Gilligan and Danielle Milley Medi SPA The Facial Place Photo Facial Rejuvenation Peels - Microdermabrasion LASER HAIR Removal 261 Brock St. S.,Next to Valentino’s 905 668-8128 FREE Consult Cellulite & Fat Reduction that works! Durham Region’s Only Accent® Radio Frequency: Fat & Cellulite Reduction Skin Tightening, Body Contouring “Non-Surgical” Face Lift - Acne www.thefacialplace.com $Save when you buy a Package! 905 831-9700 1084 Brock Rd. (South of 401) RICK JOHNSON Regional Councillor, Ward 3 - Campaign Kick-Off Monday, October 9th PM #OUNTY *AMBOREE AT +NOB (ILL !NTIQUES AND #OLLECTIBLES -ARKET +INGSTON 2OAD PM /PENING OF THE #AMPAIGN /FFICE +INGSTON 2OAD &EATURING SPECIAL GUEST #OUNTY *AMBOREE "AND BETWEEN .O &RILLS -ANDARIN Everyone Welcome! Live Music, Free Food & Refreshments! 0HONE %MAIL INFO RICKJOHNSONCA 1= 19FL ,A;C $G@FKGF 9;C *OIN 2ICK *OHNSON AND FRIENDS FOR A 4HANKSGIVING #ELEBRATION durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Pickering residents reminded to ‘watch what you heat’ PICKERING — Pickering Fire Services and the National Fire Protection Association are team- ing up for Fire Prevention week from Oct. 8-14. This year’s fire safety campaign reminds residents to ‘Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat’. There are many activities the public can take part in includ- ing: • A fire safety booth at the Pickering Town Centre from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13; • An open house on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pickering Fire Services Hall #2, 553 Kingston Rd., where residents can tour the station, witness portable fire ex- tinguisher demonstrations, meet Sparky the fire dog and much more; • There is the ‘World’s Largest School Fire Drill’, on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. All schools in Pickering have been challenged to participate to increase public safety and encour- age children to practise home fire escape plans; • Pickering Fire Services and McDonalds Restaurants are hold- ing a ‘Fire Chief For A Day’ con- test. It is open to Pickering school children in Grades 1-6. Ballots are available at Pickering elementary schools and Pickering Fire Halls. They can be dropped off at any Pickering Fire Hall or Pickering McDonalds restaurant. The con- test closes midnight Oct. 14. For more information, contact Steve Fowlds at 905-420-4660 ext. 2073. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A cyclist rides past the Durham Region Transit Building at the Ajax GO Station on the second day of the transit strike. Strike has left college and university students stranded at home ✦ Strike from page 1 Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com Rumours floating through the community By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer PICKERING — This sum- mer, Karen Keating heard from someone she knows that Holy Redeemer Catho- lic School is closing. Since then, she’s also heard that a replacement school for Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Bay students could be built in Ajax and Holy Redeemer’s current plot of land turned into condos. But, most of what’s going around is not true, accord- ing to Jim McCafferty, a Durham Catholic District School Board Pickering trustee. “I don’t know what is ru- mour, what is fact,” said Ms. Keating, who lives across the street from Holy Redeemer. Ms. Keating said she bought the house years ago because of its proximity to the school. Her daughter, now in university, went to school there, and her son is in Grade 1. Along with people from the commu- nity, she said she has also heard from school staff that Holy Redeemer is going to be closed and joined with Our Lady of the Bay Catho- lic School in a brand new building. “Everybody’s say- ing this and that and it’s all the same so there must be some truth to it,” said Ms. Keating. In February, the Catho- lic school board approved a 10-year plan which in- cludes school consolida- tions across the region. That plan is still waiting ministry of education authorization. “Based on our enrolment projected back in February, it looks like we would be combining Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of the Bay, but we don’t know which one we would close,” said Trustee McCafferty. “A ll our elementary en- rolment is declining,” he added. If consolidating the schools is approved, all the students would be moved to one school for 2009 and the other would be torn down and replaced with a new building to open in 2010. A French Immersion program would also be relocated to another school. Once students were trans- ferred to the new building, the remaining site would be sold, following a long process which includes of- fering the property to other school boards first, he said. The ministry of education must also allow the board to release the land. Trustee McCafferty said it’s just a rumour that the property has already been sold. He also clarified the replacement school would not be built on an Ajax site. Combining the schools would be done to save money through mainte- nance and staff and may have to be done even if the ministry doesn’t approve building a new replacement school, said Trustee Mc- Cafferty. In its 10-year plan, the board is also looking to consolidate 11 schools with four new ones. More than $120 million is required for the new schools and por- tables in the plan, he said. Once the board hears back from the ministry and works out the details of the consolidations, meetings with the community would also occur, he said. “We wouldn’t make a de- cision until we had commu- nity input,” said Trustee Mc- Cafferty. Even with ministry approval, the plan could still change if the Bay Ridg- es Plaza is developed. Cur- rently, two condos towers, 126 townhouses, and 25,000 square feet of commercial space are proposed for the site at Bayly Street and St. Martins Drive in Pickering. Trustee McCafferty said the 10-year plan did not con- sider the potential develop- ment. Glenanna Dental Group is pleased to announce that Dr. H. Alban and Dr. S. Minsky will NOW be practicing general denstistry full time at their Pickering Offi ce located at 1885 Glenanna Road (across from the Pickering Town centre) We will be happy to accept emergency and new patients. 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Roughly 400 people from across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area at- tended the medieval gala, co-chaired by the Mackie family, one of the largest in the trans- portation industry and owners and operators of one of Canada’s largest Harley Davidson dealerships. As part of their commitment, the family created an endowment to benefit one single-parent student each year with a proven financial need who is enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at Durham College. “The Mackie family is committed to sup- porting the area where we grew up and live and work today,” said Ross Mackie. “We were thrilled to offer our support to the 2006 Legacy Gala and would like to extend a sincere thank you to the gala committee who worked tire- lessly to ensure the event was a roaring suc- cess.” Many other sponsors contributed to the evening’s success as well and endowments were also created by: the Durham Filipino Canadian Society to assist Filipino Canadians; the Durham chapter of the Canadian Federa- tion of University Women; and Grant Morris and Associates for descendents of Caribbean origin. Colleen Walker introduced one in honour of her father, Fred Hogan, to benefit women in the nuclear engineering field. Gala raises almost $500,000 for bursaries and scholarship endowments Meet Andrea & Trevor Just two of the friendly and professional people who will help you fi nd apprentices in the Durham Region Ti red of faceless online job posting systems? visit us at www.tradeability.ca Learning How to Save Money on Your Taxes H&R Block Tax Course Begins October 14 Th o u s a nds o f p e o pl e a r e l ear n i n g t he s k i ll s o f i ncome t a x p r e p a ra t i o n f r om H &R Bl ock a nd a re t rai ni ng for car e e rs as i nco m e t a x pre p a rer s . H&R Block, the world’s largest tax preparation service, is offering income tax course starting Oct. 14, with morning, afternoon, and evening classes available. Classes will be offered at area locations. During the 11-week course, in addition to learning the nuts and bolts of tax preparation, you will receive clear explanations of the ever-changing tax laws and how to use them to your advantage. You’ll recieve this information from some of the finest, most experienced tax preparation instructors in the country. And you’ll have the opportunity to expand or enhance your job-related skills. A tax-related career is perfect for students or retirees seeking part-time earnings. Qualified students may be offered job interviews for positions with H&R Block. CELEBRATING OUR 17TH YEAR Friday, October 13, 2006 3pm - 9pm Saturday, October 14, 2006 10am - 5pm Sunday, October 15, 2006 10am - 4pm Oshawa Civic Auditorium 99 Thornton Road South Oshawa EXHIBITOR INFORMATION: CALL 905-426-4676 ext. 257 or EMAIL adewit@durhamregion.com Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers Produced by Dynamic Publishing & Events Management For more details, visit: www.theheartofcountry.com Regular admission Adults $6, Seniors $5 Children free off Receive $1 off regular priced admission with this coupon. 8 PRESENTED BY WIN Do or Prizes e ve ry 1/2 hour ! FREE PARKIN G 140 BOOT H S Whitby Courthouse Theatre ***AUDITION NOTICE*** ART, Comedy by Yasmina Reza Cast: 3 males, age roughly 40-60 Auditions will be held on: Thurs., October 12th, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Sun., October 15th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Whitby Courthouse Theatre Any other questions please contact Joe Szekeres, Director at jszekeres@rogers.com or visit: www.whitbytheatre.org THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com “43 YEARS IN AJAX” • REPAIRS TO JEWELLERY & WATCHES • APPRAISALS • CUSTOM JEWELLERY • GIFTWARE THANKS AJAX FOR NOMINATING US FOR “BEST JEWELLERY STORE” AJAX SHOPPING PLAZA HARWOOD AVE., JUST S. OF 401 (next to Home Hardware) 905-683-0407 SINCE 1959 Submitted photo A sure sign of fall PICKERING - Air cadets from 856 Pickering Squadron were selling tags all over Ajax-Pickering this past weekend, with the funds going to support youth adventure training and citizenship. The squadron welcomes youth from 12 to 18 years of age for flying and fun, and it’s all free of charge. Cpl. Amy Johnson talks with Betty Leitch and Leslie Ruhnke. DURHAM — The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital auxiliary is starting fall off with an extravaganza. The auxiliary is hosting its first ever Fall Extravaganza fundraiser on Sun- day, Oct. 15 at the Ajax Seniors Friend- ship Club, 46 Exeter Rd. Tickets are $10 and include a per- formance by the Young Singers, coffee, tea and desserts. The afternoon also features bake and craft tables and a silent auction. There will also be a draw for a gourmet gift basket. The event takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the auxiliary gift shop at the hospital and at the auxiliary’s 4477 Shop, 82 Old Kingston Rd. Proceeds go to support the new women’s imaging centre, part of the re- development of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. For more information, call Ildi Lu- bertino at 905-509-8133. Hospital auxiliary starts off fall with an extravaganza fundraiser on Oct. 15 SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 8, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Diversion rate hits milestone 50 per cent of waste being recycled, composted Waste diversion’s the name and, according to Durham Region’s latest figures, local citizens are playing the game- and doing it awfully well. In the ongoing battle to send less trash to landfills and send more refuse to recycling and compost facilities, the Region has taken a giant step forward as the four most populous south Durham municipalities joined the green bin club this past July. It’s early days yet, but the figures as released by the Region are extremely encouraging. With full blue box and green bin compliance across the 600,000 strong Region now in gear, Dur- ham has hit the coveted 50-per cent diversion rate of trash to recyclables/compostables. Given that the 50-per cent target was not expected to be reached until 2007, the information that Durham has achieved this vital goal ahead of schedule is positive. It promises diver- sion rates will only go higher in future as more people become educated and get used to the three-way disposal system that now exists. Diversion has become ever more critical for a wide variety of reasons, not least of them the worry that the international border that our trash crosses daily, could be closed with a few months notice. It’s no secret Michigan legislators aren’t happy with the prospect of many dozens of garbage trucks crossing from Ontario every day. To ronto, to somewhat mixed reviews depending on where you live, has tried to tackle the international trash transfer prob- lem by buying a landfill near London. The garbage will still roll down Hwy. 401 and will be deposited in a landfill -- it just won’t be in the U.S. and also won’t be in the Greater Toronto Area. Durham will face its own particular challenges, which it is trying to work through with York Region. The combined popu- lations of the two regions is roughly half that of Toronto, which makes a made-in-the GTA solution a daunting prospect. But, it’s hoped within a number of years that there will be a clean incineration plant built that can handle the trash left over after diversion takes place. Such systems work extremely well in Europe -- where a Durham committee went for site inspections last spring -- and can work here, too. For now, diversion is a big success but we need to continue the process and increase the recyclables/compostables to pro- tect our environment. Reader enjoys Crone’s musings on life To the editor: I just want to take a moment to say how much I enjoy Neil’s column in the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser. His use of language, humour, and perceptiveness are unparalleled. I just finished the column about the life software, sort of like Norton Antivirus for your life. I thought it was priceless. Neil, please keep your wonderful zest for life, humour, and appreciation for all that we have around us in this world but are usually too quick and overlook it. You are one of the few who take the time to appreciate our world in all its intricacies. Thank you for sharing your unique approach to life with us each week. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. Uniforms are worn too short for teenage girls F inally, some schools are starting to kill the Catholic school girl kilt. They may not be in Durham yet, but some schools in nearby boards are phasing out kilts because of problems enforcing that they be worn at an ap- propriate length, according to a recent media report. The report says Grade 9 students at an Etobicoke Catholic sec- ondary school are being offered walking shorts instead. Several schools in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board are also following suit by banning kilts. The trend is hopefully one that will eventually spread to Durham. Every morning, groups of Catholic school girls can be seen waiting at bus stops in Durham with their kilts rolled high - sometimes so high they barely cover what’s underneath. Inside schools, the view isn’t always that different. Last year, The News Advertiser par- ticipated in a career fair at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. As students walked into the gymnasium to ask questions about the various profes- sions represented there, students of all shapes and sizes were flaunting what should have been covered by their kilts. While schools have their own guide- lines for length, All Saints Catholic School in Whitby requires kilts to be worn as long as their full arm, hand extended at their side. The school’s vice principal, Gloria Krampp, said she’s never heard a complaint about the length from par- ents. She added when a student is spot- ted inside the school and their uniform does not conform, they are pulled aside and asked to roll their kilt down. But, when an outsider walks into Notre Dame during career day and sees the short kilts, it raises the question of how many students are getting away with breaking the rules and how many teach- ers and principals have simply stopped trying to enforce them. Some may argue in defense of the short-kilt-wearing girls and say teenag- ers will always find a way to express themselves. But, by allowing girls to dress in such a manner, all they’re being allowed to express is trashiness. For the safety of these girls, it is im- perative the kilt be replaced with longer walking shorts or slacks. By dressing so provocatively, they make themselves more of a target for harassment. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes learning the hard way to realize how uncool it can be to display oneself as something they’re not. Crystal Crimi’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ccrimi@durhamregion.com. 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What’s the difference between a dental plan and a treatment plan? durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com RE YOU BEING SERVED?AA OSHAWA Oshawa needs a little boost in recycling. As the Region introduces green bins to the waste stream and residents are told to cut back on their garbage production by 50 per cent, it would be nice if the City practised what it preached by displaying more blue boxes at City facilities. The in-house and public facility blue box program is being revamped, how- ever, and the plan is for the large, wheeled bins now found at some community centres to be made avail- able at every City facility, from arenas to libraries. Green bins are non-existent (except for the Ritson Road transfer station), though the program is just being rolled out to residences right now. Municipal facilities will be added to the list in the future. WHITBY No recycling anywhere to be seen at Town Hall. When I asked a clerk where I could recycle my water bottle, she offered to just throw it out behind the desk. When it was mentioned there didn’t appear to be any blue boxes in the building she said, “Don’t worry about it, I can just throw it out here.” Apart from Town Hall, the various arenas, li- brary and recreation complex did a good job with offering recycling options. The latter even went so far as to offer a large multiple- purpose recycling bin outside the recreation complex. CLARINGTON When it comes to green bins, there’s no evidence Clarington is practising what it preaches when it comes to promoting the program. However, blue boxes are indeed found at community centres such as Garnet B. Rickard, Courtice and South Courtice and residents are encouraged to make use of them. Staff at the facilities, meanwhile, is also encouraged to recycle with in-house blue bins. AJAX Did a good job overall with recycling in public places, offering three different recycling op- tions for glass, bottles and regular garbage throughout Town hall, the library and com- munity centres. The Town also did an excel- lent job of offering these bins in plain view, for the most part, encouraging anyone looking to throw something out to consider whether or not it’s recyclable. PICKERING Did a good job overall with recycling, offer- ing plastic, glass and regular garbage options at the community centres, arenas, as well as City hall. Although recycling options were available they weren’t in as plain view as the regular garbage, requiring environmentally inclined patrons to search around before find- ing a place to recycle. REGION At the Region of Durham headquarters in Whitby an effort has been made to encourage recycling in all public areas and meeting rooms. Public areas throughout the building, including the cafeteria, have multi-compartment units that accept bottles, paper and residual waste. As well, the cafeteria has a unit for food waste in addition to paper and bottles. Meeting rooms have blue boxes placed throughout the building. UXBRIDGE Following the trend of the other town- ships, Uxbridge’s blue boxes were all behind counters and not accessible to the public, though staff was willing to re- cycle for citizens who required it. There were few garbage cans, except on the main streets, and it would be nice if the To w nship put recycling cans out in pub- lic as well, especially at the height of the tourist season. BROCK Blue boxes and green boxes in the Township office are kept behind desks. Anyone wishing to put something into recycling would need to ask the people behind the counter to do it. Having recycling receptacles on the street would be convenient as well for citizens and tourists, instead of throwing products that could be recycled into the garbage. SCUGOG Scugog’s dedication to recycling is also subtle. All blue boxes and green boxes are kept safely tucked behind counters. The Township office keeps its recycling boxes behind the counter as well. The Scugog Public Library’s recycling is kept behind the counter as well, with a few garbages spread out around the area. Considering they offer photocopies and people do use paper in the library it’s strange that they don’t have one blue box available for patrons to drop papers into. Again, seeing recycling bins on the main street would be nice to see, especially at the height of tourist season. Part 2 of 4: Recycling newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: areyoubeingserved Are You Being Served is a four-part series looking at municipal service from a first-person perspective. 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Did we mention it’s addictive?Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com A citizens’ committee report suggests honorarium should be more than $16,000 a year By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — A citizens’ group is suggest- ing public school trustees receive three times their current salary. In response to Ontario’s Regulation 357/06, honorarium for board members, a citizens’ advisory committee presented its recommendations on how much trustees should make a year to the Durham District School Board’s standing committee on Oct. 2. “There was a great deal of discussion about all of this,” said Laurie Beaton, an Oshawa representative on the advisory com- mittee. She added the participants took their task very seriously. “We did feel very strongly that you are a hard-working committee,” said Alex Krebelj, an Ajax representative. He said they’ve no- ticed improvement in the last year or so in the board’s performance. Under the regulation, the committee had to include three parent and three commu- nity representatives on school councils. The board’s director of education, Craig Burch, said that in 1997, before the salary was frozen at $5,000 across the province, Durham trustees received $13,100 a year. “I think it’s important for the public to remember that when we talk about hono- rarium,” said Mr. Burch. Through a majority voting process, the citizen’s committee is recommending to the board that trustees receive a base salary amount of $5,900 per person, plus another $2,500 for being vice chairperson and $5,000 for the chairperson. In addition, trustees would get: more than $10,000 for an enrol- ment component of the regulation, which multiplies the board’s average daily enrol- ment by $1.75 and then divides it by the amount of trustees; more than $3,000 would go to the chairperson, and more than $1,500 to the vice chairperson. A $50 attendance payment per trustee per meeting would also be given for statutory meetings under the Education Act, such as the Special Educa- tion Advisory Committee and Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils. Whitby Trustee Elizabeth Roy asked what made the committee decide on the $50 at- tendance fee. “I know that Kawartha Pine Ridge actually turned that one down,” said Trustee Roy. “Overall we felt yes, they should be paid,” said Mr. Krebelj. “We were comfortable with that decision,” said Janet Campbell, a citizens’ committee representative from Whitby. Mr. Burch said other boards had almost no debate for the first two items, but some did with the attendance fee. “This committee did not want to know what other boards were doing in any detail,” said Mr. Burch. Trustee Roy recommended the board vote separately on each recommendation when it comes to the board for approval Oct. 16. Regarding retroactive honorarium cover- ing the period from Sept. 1, 2005 to Nov. 30, 2006, the citizens’ committee recommended trustees receive $16,436 per year, plus cur- rent allowances for the chairperson and vice chairperson of the board. “The reason the government asked us to (recommend a retroactive amount) was be- cause there had been promises the govern- ment made,” said Mr. Burch. He said the government took longer than it was supposed to in implementing the hono- rarium regulation. 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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This is a great opportunity for youths in search of that first job, people ready for a career change or newcomers to Canada to meet potential employers and to find out what skills are nec- essary for success in the world of work. For more information, call Christine Murphy at 905-839-3845 ext. 329 or 905-427-7670. YMCA Pickering holds job fair for local residents ONLINE SUDOKU 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Negotiation Updates PUBLIC NOTICE Durham Region Transit (DRT) is asking commuters to make alternate travel arrangements during the current labour disruption. Commuters will still be able to purchase DRT tickets and 10 ride cards from local vendors. Commuters can still use all DRT fare media (passes, 10 rides, tickets), but are reminded to hold onto October Monthly passes until after the strike. The DRT fare policy updates will be posted on the DRT website. Existing GO Bus services throughout the Region will continue. The “One Fare Anywhere in Durham Region,” which applies on GO Bus only, is not affected. DRT passengers are reminded to use GO Bus stops for GO Bus service. GO Bus service is available to all DRT passengers with a pre-paid DRT ticket or pass. Cash fares are not accepted on GO Bus at DRT fare rates. Contracted services in Whitby and Brooklin will continue, including evening shuttles and Dial-a-Ride, however, no service will operate into the City of Oshawa, including the Oshawa Centre. North Durham Community Bus operations in the Townships of Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock will continue as per the regular schedule. Special arrangements have been made to ensure that our dialysis clients continue to be transported to dialysis appointments. As well, certain medical and employment related trips may be accommodated subject to availability. 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WEDNESDAY’S Latin Fusion Dance Lessons THURSDAY’S Old School & R+B FRIDAY’S Inferno Disco SATURDAY’S Caliente Saturday’s www.readerschoicedurhamregion.com from Sunday, October 8th - 15th Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!vote now!S in c e 1 9 96,hundredsofthousandsof vote s h a v e b e e n castLetYOURvoicebeheard...v o t e t o d a y! don’t miss out durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Celebrating our 10th Anniversary • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • 03 J AZZ • TAP • POINTE • BALLET • HIGHLAND • LYRICAL • MUSICAL THEATRE • HIP HOP • ACRO Thank you for nominating us “Best Dance Studio” Come visit our new location! 1735 BAYLY ST. #18 PICKERINGCALL905-420-7399905-420-7399 www.jacquelinesschoolofdance.com Space still available! 905-683-0502 905-743-9999 Thanks for your vote! Call today to cut your gas & hydro bills. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • 905-420-3233 • www.pickering.travelplus.ca Conveniently located between Shoppers & Sport Chek Last Minute Sale! Toronto Departure 4* Occidental Allegro Playa Dorada Guestroom Fri November 3rd & 10th. $577.Additional taxes & fees: $274. Thank you for nominating us as the BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Book with us today! ®Trademark of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under licence by Loyalty Management Group Canada Inc. A TravelPlus franchise, owned and operated by 835061 Ontario Ltd. All prices are for new individual bookings only and are per person based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to availability and change without notice. Prices are valid at time of printing. For complete details refer to Transat Holidays 2006/2007 Winter brochure Ont Reg. #825121. Earn 1 reward mile for every $35.00 spent on vacation packages and charter fl ights. Conditions apply ask for details. We offer urban bistro cuisine and an extensive selection of wines and spirits in a casually elegant and tastefully appointed atmosphere. WE ARE HONOURED TO BE NOMINATED FOR: • All around restaurant • Fine Dining • Pasta • Seafood/Steak GLENDALE MARKETPLACE 1900 DIXIE RD. N. PICKERING | 905-839-2506 888#63#4#*4530$0. PICKERING’S NEWEST CONTEMPORARY DINING EXPERIENCE The evolution of the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Readers’ Choice Awards The Readers’ Choice Awards have come a long way since they began 10 years ago. Many of you can probably re- member its inception and how exciting it was to see if your fa- vourite restaurant or perhaps even your own business received the recognition of excellence from the community. Back in 1996, a keen advertis- ing representative at the News Advertiser approached her man- ager with an idea that she thought might succeed. And well, here we are 10 years later and my, it has changed for the better. As the times have changed, we’ve also had to make amendments: cat- egories have been added, some deleted, the logo, the look and most importantly the entire vot- ing process. This is the third year that all nominating and voting has been done online. For many years we published paper ballots, listing all the categories and asking our readers to fi ll out all their favou- rites and mail them in. This pro- cess was deemed ‘tedious’ in our electronic age. Online voting has many advantages, not the least of which is accuracy. Our reader’s choice voting process is not a matter of popularity. Now, only one e-mail address can enter and the results are tabulated effec- tively and effi ciently. This year we have seen a real increase in the amount of new businesses being nominated, and that is always in- spiring. Our community is grow- ing every day, businesses are pop- ping up left, right and centre, and in a world with so much compe- tition what better way to let the people of our community have their voices heard than with a newspaper feature like Readers’ Choice? Thank you to our readers and fellow businesses for supporting these awards year after year and congratulations to every nomi- nee — take pride in your suc- cess! Your nomination is a testa- ment to your determination and ultimate success. Don’t forget to promote the voting to all of your customers, clients, friends and family! Voting starts on Sunday, Octo- ber 8, and ends Sunday, October 15, at 11:59pm. Readers are asked to vote for their top three favou- rites in each category. Once the voting is complete and the results are tabulated we will contact all the winners: Diamond, Platinum and Gold (another new addition to the awards). Final winners will be announced in the Sunday, Oc- tober 29 issue of the News Ad- ver tiser. Good luck to all of our nominees. Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1996 1997 1998 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com 04 • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • Celebrating our 10th Anniversary 905-509-5005 www.blaisdale.com Part time available. Ask us for details. Blaisdale MONTESSORI School 12 months - grade 8 est. 1969 AJAX Village Campus 56 Old Kingston Rd. PICKERING Rougemount Campus 365 Kingston Rd. AJAX Westney Campus 20 O’Brien Crt. PICKERING Pickering Campus 415 Toynevale Rd.. AJAX Rotherglen Campus 403 Kingston Rd. W. WHITBY Whitby Campus 200 Byron St. It is an honour to be nominated... Best Private School/Montessori Education in the Readers Choice Awards 2006 You a r e i n v i t e d t o You are invited to our O P E N H O U S E our OPEN HOUSE Thursday October 19 at 7:00 pm 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering (corner of Rougemount & Hwy 2) NEWLY EXPANDED Canada’s largest chain of weight loss centres with over 320 locations. AJAX II 8 Harwood Ave. HARWOOD & HWY. 2 905-428-1472 AJAX I 250 Bayly St. RENDEZVOUS PLAZA 905-426-9261 PICKERING II 1235 Bayly St. LIVERPOOL & BAYLY 905-831-1280 PICKERING I 376 Kingston Rd. ROUGEMOUNT CENTRE 905-250-9741 www.herbalmagic.ca It is an honour to be nominated once again this year. Your success has made us a success! Thank you for your nomination. Thank you for your nomination! PICKERING 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665 Pickering Town Centre 905-839-7727 BUY 1 BLIZZARD, GET 1 FREE Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per person. Expires November 30, 2006 Valid at Pickering locations only. next to the AMC theatres in Whitby – the best in live entertainment and fi ne dining www.johnnybclub.com 75 Consumer’s Drive, Unit D3, Whitby 905-666-7629 Thank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating us BEST NIGHT CLUB! Attend Blaisdale’s open house Established in 1969, Blaisdale Montes- sori School is one of the most recog- nized and respected Montessori Private Schools in Canada. Nominated for Best Private School, Blaisdale Montessori School offers the highest standard in education for children 12 months through to Grade 8. “The main campuses at Pickering and Ajax Campuses are situated on two acres surrounded by mature trees with a full gymnasium at each main campus,” says Heather Wilson, principal. “Each facility has large playgrounds and the classrooms are spacious and sunny.” Along with an exceptional academic curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities for all students of all ages, including golf, ballet, karate, t- ball, baseball, piano, chess club, choir, and more. Blaisdale Montessori School offers con- venient before and after school care for registered children and also has exclusive bussing for children in the Ajax-Pickering area. Interested parents are invited to at- tend a pre-school and toddler open house which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. at 365 Kingston Road in Pickering. Parents may also call (905) 509-5005 for a tour or visit www.blais- dale.com for fees and curriculum. With you all the ‘weigh’ Herbal Magic is a Canadian weight loss and nutrition franchise that you can believe in. With over 320 locations, including two in Ajax, Herbal Magic provides an ex- clusive line of herbal supplements and weight management services to help you reach your goals. “Our revolutionary Quick Loss PLUS weight management programs promote safe, consistent weight loss while meeting your body’s basic needs,” says Michelle To- bin, manager of both Ajax locations. “Each of our programs utilize a combination of sensible eating habits and natural herbal supplements designed to deliver the best possible results, while maintaining an ef- fi cient metabolism, increased energy, and vibrant health.” Nominated for a Readers’ Choice Award for the second consecutive year, Herbal Magic Ajax has been helping people maintain their weight loss goals for more than eight years, and carries a full line of products and supplements for a variety of health concerns. The staff at Herbal Magic want to thank all of Ajax for nominating them once again. “We were so excited when we won last year! Our staff is here for you every inch of the weigh!” (sic) durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Celebrating our 10th Anniversary • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • 05 Nominated by you... Best “Party Supply” &Best “Party Rental” -thanks PARTY DEPOT SAVESAVE 10%10% *10% off all regular priced items. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires Nov. 1/06 MON. - WED. 9AM-5PM • THURS. & FRI. 9AM-9PM • SAT. 9AM-6PM • SUN 10AM-5PM Come see our large selection of Halloween merchandise! WE’VE GOT IT ALL! PICKERING’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORE! OUR THANKS TO THE READERS...GET 10% OFF! WHITES RD. SHOPPING CENTRE 705 KINGSTON RD PICKERING 905-420-5768 PA R TY DEPOT PICKERING’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORE!KINGSTON RD.LIVERPOOLWHITES RD.HWY 401 Whites Rd Shopping Centre To dance is to inspire one child at a time.““Dance Inc. Programs Offered • Recreational • Competitive • Performance Company B • Adult Classes (Day or Evening) • Mom+ Tot Classes (Day Class) • Boys Only Hip Hop • Yoga, Pilates + Aerobic classes • Summer Dance Camps • Birthday Parties! 845 westney rd. south unit one C ALL TODAY 905.683.1269 OR CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB WWW.DANCEINC.CA 905. 683.1269 www.danceinc.ca Inspiring Dancers From Age 3 -Adults! 25 years experience in designing and manufacturing jewellery 15 Westney Rd., N., (In the Westney Heights Plaza)905-426-4700 AFTER BEFORE • Not happy with your old fashioned jewellery? •Need to change the setting to keep your valuable diamonds? • Broken Jewellery which you will never use? •Do you have a sentimental value piece and you would like to recreate something new out of it? Thank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating us Best Jewellery Store! Pa r ty Depot is celebrating its award nomination! Looking to throw the best bash in town? Pa r ty Depot is the place to come to make sure your party looks the part. Nominated for Best Party Store, Party Depot is your Halloween superstore. With more inventory than ever before, owner John Caney, says Party Depot is the best place to shop for every spooktacular thing you need for this year’s haunting season. Par ty Depot offers a wide array of ev- eryday supplies, seasonal items and home party décor to fi t whatever the season. “We always have a full inventory in stock, and we’re more focused on sea- sonal special events and all that go with them,” says Caney, adding he is especially excited about the store’s nomination. “We want to thank everyone very much, especially all of our dedicated shoppers.” Along with a full array of party supplies, a great selection of gift bags and greeting cards, Party Depot is the area’s balloon expert, offering hundreds of specialty bal- loons to choose from. Par ty Depot also has several super val- ue-added sales scheduled every month, in- cluding a toy and gift warehouse coming up this November and December. For more information on what Party Depot has to help make your celebration memorable, call (905) 420-5768 or stop by the store located at 705 Kingston Road. Inspiring one child at a time Dance Inc. has been nominated as best dance studio in Durham in its inaugural year and the team is hon- oured. Words cannot express the excite- ment and gratitude they feel for their customers’ support and vote of confi - dence and approval. In June of this year, Dance Inc pur- chased OBDC, an existing studio with over 19 years’ history and a loyal clien- tele. Over the summer, Dance Inc. ran a sold out dance camp called Impact Dance featuring top teachers from across Ontario and introducing our teaching techniques. Dance Inc. also took their competitive dance team to Grand Bahama Island on a dance perfor- mance experience; and commenced reg- istration for their fi rst year. They offered a week of free dance classes in August to introduce their concept of inspiring one child at a time in dance and partici- pated in the Pickering Fall Registration Show. In addition, their studio was com- pletely revamped utilizing state of the art equipment, established Dance Inc. wear so all dancers are dressed iden- tically, no questions what to wear or where to get it, and hired their amazing new faculty. Their goal is to ‘change the face of Dance in Durham’ and this nomi- nation assures them that they are on the right track! Over 300 children are registered in their new studio including an exciting recreational group of children anxious to learn. The boys-only Hip Hop classes on Friday nights are as popular as antici- pated as these guys discover ‘it’s cool to dance’, and they now have a talented, competitive team of over 100 dancers. Owners Breanne and Jeff Wong say: “We’re looking forward to a great year. The music is loud, the moves are hype, we’r e young, enthusiastic and thrilled to share our love of music and dance with the next generation. This is our dream! Our dancers are busy, learning the newest dance steps in a safe, healthy and supportive environment and we’re loving every minute of our new respon- sibility of caring and teaching the chil- dren our clients have entrusted to us.” The team wants to thank the Ajax/ Pickering community for their tremen- dous support and wholehearted en- thusiasm. Breanne says: “We have been overwhelmed by your response and are already looking at studio expansion next year to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. The sky’s the limit as we at Dance Inc. aim to inspire one child at a time!” Contact www.danceinc.ca or call (905) 683-1269. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com 06 • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • Celebrating our 10th Anniversary Carpet CorralCarpet CorralThank you Ajax & Pickering for nominating us Best Floor Coverings! 1646 Bayly St. Pickering (at Brock Rd.) 905-683-1731 www.carpetcorral.ca Pickering’s longest established flooring centre, providing a wide range of area rugs, carpet, vinyl, laminate and hardwood. Come in & visit our large showroom In-stock specials Basement f looring specialists Family owned & operated since 1972 Best Selection,Best Selection, Extensive DisplaysExtensive Displays and Exceptional Serviceand Exceptional Service •Soils and Mulches• Soils and Mulches •Gravel and Decorative Stones• Gravel and Decorative Stones •Pavers and Garden Walls• Pavers and Garden Walls •Natural Flagstone & Rockery• Natural Flagstone & Rockery •Slabs, Curbs, & Steps• Slabs, Curbs, & Steps •Pond Supplies• Pond Supplies •Delivery Available & much more!• Delivery Available & much more! PICKERINGPICKERING 2490 Brock Rd. N.2490 Brock Rd. N. South of Taunton Rd.South of Taunton Rd. WHITBYWHITBY 4400 Halls Rd. N.4400 Halls Rd. N. East of Lakeridge off TauntonEast of Lakeridge off Taunton 905-683-0887 OR 416-984-4332905-683-0887 OR 416-984-4332 CUSTOMER CARE AND ORDER DESKCUSTOMER CARE AND ORDER DESK www.arntstopsoil.comwww.arntstopsoil.com FOR NOMINATING US BESTFOR NOMINATING US BEST GARDEN CENTRE & NURSERYGARDEN CENTRE & NURSERY AS WELL ASAS WELL AS LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE!LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE! MEETING DURHAM’S LANDSCAPINGMEETING DURHAM’S LANDSCAPING NEEDS FOR OVER 40 YEARS!NEEDS FOR OVER 40 YEARS! Thank You...Thank You... 905-831-2326 DURHAM VACUUM PLUS LTD. 629 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING #2 HWY 401 HWY Whites Rd.SteepleHillKingston Rd. VISIT OUR LARGE SHOW- ROOM eldon lighting from OTW Carpet Corral has been serving Durham Region since 1972 Carpet and fl ooring is not something you purchase often. The best way to ensure a positive experience is to choose a reputable fl ooring dealer. Many families and contractors in this area have found Carpet Corral to be a professional fl ooring company they can trust. The Dickerson family and the expe- rienced staff are informed as to the most modern products, colours, styles and in- stallation techniques. Whether it’s dealing with colour schemes or addressing your concerns, the consultants at Carpet Corral will guide your choice from dozens of the top brand names in fl ooring. Carpeting or area rugs, laminate fl oor- ing, tiles or the ever popular no wax fl oor- ing as well as the traditional hardwood fl ooring are all available. Stop by the 8,000 square foot showroom at Carpet Corral to view the latest samples and arrange for in- home measuring and estimate. This company has been making homes beautiful from the same location since 1972. Carpet Corral is located at 1646 Bayly St., Pickering (West of Brock Road.) Call 905-683-1731 or visit www.carpetcorral. ca for more information. Tw o locations serve you proudly With two locations in Durham Region, Arnts Topsoil: The Landscape Supplier, has everything you could possibly want or need for your landscaping. Nominated for ‘Best Gardening Centre and Nursery’, Arnts Topsoil has the fi nest se- lection of quality soils and mulches, stunning natural stone, aggregates and decorative grav- els, interlocking paving stones and garden walls, pond supplies, and much more. This wide selection of products, combined with an abundance of visual displays, inspires cre- ative ideas for unique landscape designs. “We’re very excited and honoured that we’ve been nominated for this award,” says offi ce manager Lorraine Robertson. “We’re continually looking for ways to improve our business and serve our customers better. It is rewarding to be recognized for our efforts.” In addition to their extensive selection of products, Arnts prides itself on their excep- tional staff and services. Their helpful staff are there for you every step of the way. Arnts Topsoil also supplies numerous brochures and videos to help guide clientele through their projects. For more information visit Arnts Topsoil at 2490 Brock Road, North, in Pickering or visit 4400 Halls Road, North, in Whitby. You can also reach Arnts at 905-683-0887 or by visit- ing their website at www.arntstopsoil.com. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Thank Thank you for the you for the recognition! recognition! ELDON LIGHTING 133 TAUNTON RD. W. OSHA WA 905-432-3268 MON. TO WED. 9:30-6, THURS. 9:30-9 FRI. 9-6, SAT. 9:30-5:30 TAUNTON THORNTON SOMERVILLE SIMCOE Durham Region’s largest display of fans and residential lighting. Celebrating our 10th Anniversary • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • 07 JUST A FEW NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR MENU... Tomato & Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella red & yellow cherry tomato, fresh basil, olive oil with sweet balsamic reduction, parmigiana Rosette of Atlantic Smoked Salmon with sweet potato cake, cream cheese, mustard mayo, sweet & sour chili sauce Pear, Belgium Endive & Blue Cheese Salad in a puff pastry cup with raspberry dressing and blueberry nap Sicilian Pasta portabella, button & oyster mushrooms with linguini rolled in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, basil with olives, sundried tomato & parmesan cheese on a garlic crostini Sesame Crusted Rare Ahi Tuna asian rice cake with ginger, coriander & garlic, ahi tuna with sesame oil & honey, wasi-mayo and julian vegetable salad Ontario Rack of Lamb coriander mash, baby carrots and fall squash with mint yogurt dressing We’ve been voted a winner 36x for various awards, with many of them as the Reader’s Choice Award. It’s a great com- pliment by our customers to honour us this way over the times, but then they know a good thing when they experience it. Thanks you for your vote. We appreciate it Island Rd. Just East of Port Union, South of the 401. (416) 286-4544 for Menus, Events and more… www.blackdogpub.com OUR CUSTOMERS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT! CELEBRATE THE SAVINGS CELEBRATE THE SEASON Luminette®Privacy SheersSilhouette®Window Shadings $100 * M anufacturer’s Rebate Ask us for details* * With mail-in rebate. Offer valid now - December 31 st,2006. Limitations and restrictions apply. when you purchase 4 units of Silhouette Window Shadings or Nantucket Window Shadings when you purchase 2 units of Luminette Privacy Sheers or Park Lane Privacy Sheers We are honoured to be nominated “best window coverings” – Thank You! Showroom Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 10 - 5, Thursday - Friday: 10 - 6, Saturday: 10 - 5 FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE CALL 905-428-0937 BLINDS & DRAPERY “Your Window Decorating Centre” UNSHADEUNSHADESS BLINDS & DRAPERY “Your Window Decorating Centre” UNSHADEUNSHADESS 88 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village www.sunshade.ca ProductandPerformance from DEGREE ShowcaseDEALER SELECT Save $100*Save $100* 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS CALL TERRI AT 905-686-8335 682 MONARCH AVE. UNIT 8 & 9 AJAX BALLET - JAZZ - TAP - POINTE - CREATIVE - HIP HOP - MUSICAL THEATRE - ACRO Raising happy, healthy dancers since 1989! www.danceexperience.ca HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS WHO LOVE KIDS Terri Robitaille Director, B.F.A. Dance Limited space still available... itʼs not too late to sign up for dance class! THE DANCE EXPERIENCE OFFERS • Recreational & Competitive Programs • Beautiful year-end recital • Optional exam work • Generous Family Discounts THANKS for nominating us BEST DANCE STUDIO 2006! 905-426-6868 Baywood centre 105 Bayly St. W. Ajax A taste of Japan ~ We are celebrating our 6 year Anniversary FREE 6 PCS. CA LIFORNIA ROLLS *With any order over $20. Offer expires Oct. 31/06 Not valid with any other offer. FREE CHICKEN TERIYAKI *With any order over $30. Offer expires Oct. 31/06 Not valid with any other offer. 10% OFF ANY TAKE- OUT ORDER Offer expires Oct. 31/06 Not valid with any other offer. Thank you for nominating S ushi & Rolls in the Best Japanese Restaurant Category Black Dog raises money for literacy Eric & Erika Rueter who have been large community sponsors for 30 years, have passed that legacy on to their son Ken, who also is a great supporter through his award winning establishment, the Black Dog Pub. In honour of his father, Ken is raising money through various events at the Black Dog to fund building an elementary school in an impoverished town in Nepal through the “Room to Read” program named in ded- ication of his father. The school will open in mid 2007. The funding will not only provide the building, but raise the desks, chairs, uniforms, backpacks, books, teach- ers, support staff and maintenance. Eric Rueter has been diagnosed with PSP, (Pro- gressive Supranuclear Palsy) a debilitating brain degenerating disease. Girls in poor countries are the most illit- erate due to being last in line for education are now fi nally getting a chance to learn and be equal in receiving education thanks to Room to Read. An important factor of girls receiving education is that it is passed on to their children, who then have a bet- ter chance of moving from poverty. To ed- ucate a child, is to bring them out of pov- erty, improve their lives, and improve their nation for generations. Please donate or get involved see www.roomtoread.com or contribute in upcoming Black Dog events. The experts in window coverings The creative team at Sunshade Blinds and Drapery is dedicated to helping you choose the right kind of window treat- ments for each room in order to achieve the look that is perfect for you, your family and your home. Certifi ed window covering consultants Charlie Slack and in in-house designer Kathy Duggan are experts at fi nding solu- tions to address any residential or commer- cial widow treatment application. Their knowledge in the use of colours, textures and the advantages of each window cov- ering style allow them to help meet the needs of decorators, interior designers and homeowners with the clients valued input. When it comes to the latest in blinds, shades and shutters in an array of mate- rials, fi nishes and colours, look to brands such as Eclipse by Vinylbilt, Alumatek and the exclusive Alustra Collection from Dur- ham Region’s only Hunter Douglas Dealer Select Showcase. Arrange an in-home consultation today and be on your way to the perfect look for you. Call Sunshade Blinds and Drapery at 905-428-0937 or visit us at 88 Old Kings- ton Road (Pickering Village, west of Church Street) in Ajax. www.sunshade.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com 08 • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • Celebrating our 10th Anniversary $IRECTOR +IMBERLEE $OWER -C'URRIN "! $ANCE #$4! (IGHLY 3UCCESSFUL #$4! %XAM 2ESULTS (ARWOOD !VENUE 3 (ARWOOD !VENUE 3 3UITE !JAX /NTARIO ,3 #!JAX /NTARIO ,3 # 3% CORNER OF (WY AND (ARWOOD 3% CORNER OF (WY AND (ARWOOD NEXT TO 4IM (ORTONS NEXT TO 4IM (ORTONS (ARWOOD !VENUE 3 3UITE !JAX /NTARIO ,3 # 3% CORNER OF (WY AND (ARWOOD NEXT TO 4IM (ORTONS +IMBERLEES WANTS TO THANK !JAX 0ICKERING AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR YOUR NOMINATIONS AS "%34 $!.#% 345$)/ s "ALLET s *AZZ s 4AP s ,YRICAL s -ODERN s !GES !DULT IN ITS SECOND SUCCESSFUL YEAR .%7 !243 )--%23)/. 02/'2!- !24 "%!43!24 "%!43 I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ajax and Pickering for your nominations as Best Dental Surgeon Dr. George H. Dagg, Dental Surgeon 905-683-3700 11 Harwood Ave S, Ajax • Tel: 905-686-5554 Thank you Ajax and Pickering for nominating BEST WINGS & BEST SPORTS BAR Come visit us and enjoy a FREE SALAD with the purchase of a regular priced entree. Expiry Oct. 31/06 Private School Pre-school To Grade 8 Ages 18 months to 14 years • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Art • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed • Extra-Curricular Activities THANK YOU for nominating us best: • Specialized Daycare • Private school/Montessori • Children’s tutorial In the 2006 Reader’s Choice Awards! MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” ESTABLISHED IN 1984 401 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-1722 montessorilearningcentre.com READER’S CHOICE 2005 WINNER Going for win number two The Montessori Learning Centre of Picker- ing wants to thank everyone for nominat- ing them for a Readers’ Choice Award for the second year in a row. After 23 years of offering an excellent, well-rounded education for students from 18 months to 14 years, The Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering is a leader in innovative education and strives to provide a consis- tently high level of academics and specialty enrichments. The Centre prides itself on pro- viding the best education possible for every student. Their dedicated,and caring staff offers stu- dents balance of high-level academic courses combined with enjoyable social opportunities. MLCP is committed to the development of every student, allowing students to progress at the level best for them. Our highly trained staff excels in working with children ages 18 months to 14, and are always aware of the needs of your child. The result is an environment of extraordinary in- dividual freedom, but also one with direction and support. The school prides itself on it’s sense of community, friendliness, and human- ity, as well as a fi rst-rate education. For more information, contact Nicola Phil- lips by telephone at (905)509-1722, fax at (905)509-8283 or email: info@montessorilea rningcentre.com, or visit our website www. montessorilearningcentre.com. Kimberlee’s offers individualized dance classes Kimberlee’s Dance Studio is very pleased to be nominated for Best Dance Studio by the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser. Now in its 11th year of opera- tion, the Ajax studio is proud to offer a place for anyone that wants to learn to dance. Everyone is equal at Kimberlee’s. Their friendly, family-oriented atmosphere offers dance instruction in a non-com- petitive setting. Exams are offered for the more serious student. Kimberlee’s impres- sive array of programs offer structure and syllabus-based classes, in a comfortable way. Classes are small, allowing more time for individualized attention. Even more impressive is the fact that 85 per cent of their students are referrals. Some students from Kimberlee’s have successfully auditioned for the National Ballet School, secondary schools of per- forming arts, university dance programs, and some have continued their studies and become certifi ed dance teachers. Kimberlee’s Dance Studio is now in its second year of ‘ Art Beats’ — an arts im- mersion program that exposes students to several art forms. They are looking for- ward to the expansion of this program. Kimberlee’s Dance Studio is located at 3 Harwood Avenue, call (905) 427-9959. We owe our success to our fabulous cli- entele. www.readerschoicedurhamregion.com for nominating your favourite businesses. Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! thank you durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 905-619-2000 Al lYou Can Eat BuffetAll You Can Eat Buffet L.L.B.O. HoursHours Pr icePriceBUFFET Dinner Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Child (5 - 12yrs) Seniors 20Seniors 20%%off off Lunch & DinnerLunch & Dinner any day of the week BirthdayFreeFree (see store for details) $1295 $695 $1495 $795 $1295 $695 Regular a la carte menu is served outside buffet hours HoursHours Pr icePriceBUFFET Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Adult Child (5 - 12yrs) $795 $550 Regular a la carte menu is served outside buffet hours Brunch Saturday - Sunday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Adult Child (5 - 12yrs) $995 $595 ✄Au tumn Take Out Special (For Pickup Only) $11 95 May not be combined with other discounts and offers. One coupon per order. Expires October 31, 2006. See store for details.✄Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N. • Stir-fried egg noodle •Chicken vegetable & almonds • Pekingese style pork +tax no subs titution reg. $21.40 NOMINATED AS THE BEST CHINESE & BUFFET RESTAURANT IN AJAX Lake Ridge Rd.Brock Rd.Westney Rd.Harwood Rd.Salem Rd.Bayly St. Kingston Rd. Pickup & Delivery Service Available 905-619-2000 15 Westney Rd. N. (Westney Heights Plaza) Fitness Clubs &Fitness Clubs & Fitness ClubsFitness Clubs for Menfor Men Fitness Memberships 50% OFF Regular price adult rates for students and seniors! RECREATION SERVICES PILATES REFORMERS ARE HERE! Try the ultimate conditioning equipment! Ajax Community Centre 905-683-3740 McLean Community Centre 905-428-7711 VISIT US ON-LINE AT WWW.TOWNOFAJAX.COM Thanks for nominating us for one of the best Your community centre offers exceptional facilities and services for your active lifestyle. • Active Kids • Total Teen Training • Teen Yoga • Junior Weight Training • Seniors Fitness • Certifi ed Personal Training Get two facilities for the price of one when you sign up for a fi tness membership. PLUS, FREE POOL USE!!!! (both indoor and outdoor) Thanks for your nomination. www.weightwatchers.ca Reach your goal, start today. New meetings closer to home! PICKERING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Rossland Rd. E. & Harwood in Ajax) Saturday October 14 • weigh in 8:30 am, meeting 9:15 am LOBLAWS COOKING SCHOOL (Liverpool Rd. in Pickering) Every Thursday • weigh in 8:30 am, meetings 9:00 am & 9:50 am • weigh in 4:45 pm, meetings 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm WEIGHT WATCHERS, BAYWOOD CENTRE (Harwood & Bayly in Ajax) Monday to Saturday For times call 1-800-387-8227 MING DU - nominated 2 years in a row! Ming-Du Chinese Restaurant in Ajax has all the things most people could want in a Chinese restaurant, including a large buffet, delicious a la carte menu, rea- sonable prices and great service. Located in the Westney Heights Plaza at 15 West- ney Road North. Restaurant goers can enjoy either a lunch or dinner buffet (which includes both Canadian and Cantonese-style food), and fi ll their plates with hot beef sand- wiches, mashed potatoes, dim sum, chick- en balls, egg rolls, spring rolls, as well as a variety of vegetarian dishes. Their tasty a la carte menu includes a variety of Cantonese-style Chinese food including Cantonese chowmein, lemon chicken soogai, szechuan style chicken, kung pao chicken and much more. “We have great quality food and friend- ly service,” says manager Steve Seto, “plus a huge variety of different styles of food for everyone.” Along with a delicious menu, Ming-Du also offers a seniors discount of 20 per cent, along with a weekly senior’s appre- ciation night every Tuesday for $9.95. Ming-Du is excited to have been nomi- nated for the second year in a row for a Readers’ Choice Award, and wants to thanks all of its patrons for their contin- ued patronage. Fun Fitness at Ajax Recreation Centres If you’re looking for a fun and wel- coming atmosphere to stay fi t, com- plemented by outstanding staff, servic- es and facilities, the Ajax Community Centre and McLean Community Centre in Ajax offer everything you could pos- sibly want. Nominated for a 2006 Reader’s Choice Award for Favourite Fitness Club and Favourite Men’s Fitness Club, Ajax Com- munity Centre, located at 75 Centennial Road and McLean Community Centre, located in north Ajax at 95 Magill Drive, offer an array of activities and programs, including a fi rst-rate fi tness centre, per- sonal training, swimming, squash, yoga, pilates, children’s, teen and senior fi t- ness programs. At the McLean Community Centre, there is also a leisure-style 25-metre pool with slide, tot pool and on-deck sauna and whirlpool and gymnasium for guests and members to enjoy. The recreation facilities at both Ajax Community Centre and McLean Com- munity Centre are some of the best and busiest recreation complexes in Dur- ham Region, and Kevin Smith, Fitness Co-ordinator for the Town of Ajax, says both facilities are defi nitely deserving of the honour of the special nomina- tions and encourages people to vote for their favourite. “Our passion in providing a great facil- ity with great people allows our mem- bers and guests to fully enjoy a workout or leisure activity to the fullest extent,” says Smith. “We take pride in ensuring our members have a superlative experi- ence while in our facilities. We express our gratitude and thanks to our mem- bers for this nomination.” Celebrating our 10th Anniversary • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • 09 www.readerschoicedurhamregion.com vote online for your chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com 10 • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • Celebrating our 10th Anniversary 155 KINGSTON RD. E. (Across from Costco) 905-426-6440 AJAX/PICKERING for nominating us “Best Family Restaurant” THANKSDDAwarded Gold 2005 Best Italian Restaurant By the Toronto Sun DenteAl It alian Restaurant & Banquet Facilities !!Not Just PastaNot Just Pasta Steak... Seafood... and so much more...Steak... Seafood... and so much more... Elegant, modern decor with private rooms available serving traditional and eclectic dishes for: weddings • engagements • bridal showers • and more www.aldenterestaurant.com 905.839.1200 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering (Liverpool Road & HWY 401) • PATRON’S PICKS 2006 • READERS’ CHOICE WINNER 2005 - Markham Economist & Sun • READERS’ CHOICE WINNER 2004 chosen by the Toronto Sun • Best All Round Restaurant • Best Fine Dinning • Best Pasta • Best Italian • Best Caterer Th ank you Aj ax & Pickering for your nominations in 5 categories! Henry DesjardinsHenry Desjardins Automotive Service Inc.Automotive Service Inc. 377 MacKenzie Ave. Suite #9, Ajax 905-683-9040 Thank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating usThank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating us BEST GENERAL AUTO REPAIR,BEST GENERAL AUTO REPAIR, BESTOIL/LUBE CHANGE &BEST OIL/LUBE CHANGE & BEST BRAKEWORKBEST BRAKE WORK Al Dente offers an unforgettable dining experience Eighteen years ago Corrado Tomar- chio made his lifelong dream a reality when he opened Al Dente in Markham. In 2005, after years of critical acclaim, he opened a second Al Dente in Pickering. Known for his eclectic and regional Ital- ian cuisine, chef and owner Tomarchio, his business partner/front of house man- ager Stacey Whiteway and Karen Turner- To marchio, corporate event manager, spent countless hours redesigning the for mer Regalis site. Corrado and executive chef Richard Bynoe serve up a distinctive brand of classic Italian cuisine using the fi nest of ingredients, prepared with imaginative fl air. Al Dente is easy to love because it emulates the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality. Within its elegant dining room, guests can choose from a number of Italian-inspired pastas, sen- sational seafood, rack of lamb and suc- culent grilled meats as well as vegetar- ian delights. Patrons can pair their meal with an expansive selection of wines from around the world. Al Dente’s menu offers an array of ver satile and delicious dishes that are nothing short of amazing. Select from appetizers such as Baked Goat Cheese, Eggplant Parmigiana and Caprese Salad or pasta dishes including Penne Gor- gonzola, Cappellini Con Pollo and Mani- cotti. Magnifi cent main courses include Filetto di Manzo, Orange Roughy and Salmone. In addition, Al Dente will soon introduce a ‘Rustic Corner’ with more traditional Italian dishes complemented by a selection of fi ne dining choices. Do you have a special function com- ing up? Need a great restaurant to book your Christmas or New Year’s Eve party? Al Dente Restaurant is the perfect place to fulfi ll all your private function needs with three different rooms that vary in style and size. With up to 120 seats for private parties, guest can enjoy a formal sit down, fi ve-course meal or a casual buffet dinner. Choose from six different price options, or meet with the chef to customize your menu. Al Dente also has a portfolio available for pick-up that fea- tures all of their event or function pack- ages. The beautifully decorated dining room is the perfect setting for an intimate eve- ning with that special someone. Dine by the cozy fi replace, or in the lounge where guests can indulge at the Chef’s Ta b le, prepared and served by Chef Corrado. This style of dining is ideal for guests of up to 15. With so many wonderful attributes, it is no wonder that Al Dente Restaurant was awarded a Gold Readers’ Choice Aw ard and named the Best Italian Res- taurant in the GTA by The Toronto Sun and is now one of this year’s Reader’s Choice nominees. Al Dente Italian Restaurant is located at 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering. Call (905)839-1200 for reservations or visit their website at aldenterestaurant. com for further information. Great family value at Applebee’s With more than 1,800 restaurants worldwide, Applebee’s Neighbour- hood Bar and Grill is the largest casual din- ing restaurant in the world. Each Applebee’s restaurant refl ects its local neighbourhood with decor that con- veys this theme with photographs and memorabilia highlighting hometown he- roes, local schools and area history. “We have really great family value,” says spokesperson Sally Howie. It’s that family value that Howie believes garnered Applebee’s Ajax location a 2006 Readers’ Choice Award nomination. “We want to thank our ‘neighbours’ for choosing us as your local favourite family restaurant.” Applebee’s offers a full-service lunch and dinner menu. There is also a delicious kids menu — kids eat free all day Sunday. Every Monday to Thursday, Applebee’s Ajax offers Neighbourhood Nights, where patrons can enjoy all-you-can-eat riblets, Applebee’s famous house sirloin steak, fried chicken, and three-cheese chicken penne pasta — for only $10.99. Along with celebrating their 2006 Read- er’s Choice Award nomination, Applebee’s is getting ready for their anniversary week, scheduled to take place October 23 to 29. “It is our way of saying ‘thank you’ neigh- bour,” says Howie. Applebee’s is located in Ajax at 155 Kingston Road (across from Costco). durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 DD!ta Food and Drink All-Around Restaurant Papps Scrambles Caseys Burbs Bistro Massey’s Montana’s BostonPizza Al Dente East Side Mario’s Havana Nights Safari Bakery Bun King Ajax Buon Giorno But n Ben Loblaws Bakery Por tuguese Bakery The Breadhouse Bakery Breakfast Michael’s Angelique’s Sunset Grill Baywood Café Denny’s Scrambles Wimpy’s Golden Griddle Buffet Tucker’s Marketplace Mandarin Honey Garlic Ming Du Imperial Buffet Chicken Wings Papps Shoeless Joe’s Wing Shack Shagwell’s Boston Pizza Casey’s St. Louis Bar & Grill Magwyers Safari Chinese Restaurant Ming Du’s Mandarin Paul Wongs Imperial Buffet Honey Garlic Blossom Garde Cup of Coffee Second Cup Starbucks Tim Hortons Scrambles Cross Country Neighbours Deli/Sandwich & Specialty Shop Mainly Cheese Baywood café Ajax European Deli Brunos Meat & Deli Belagio’s Quiznos Subway Dessert Second Cup Nickel’s Rossco’s Gallantry’s Family Restaurant Kelsey’s Ajax East Side Marios Boston Pizza Safari Massey’s Casey’s Swiss Chalet Denny’s Applebee’s Scrambles Fast Food Wendy’s – Ajax Topper’s Pizza McDonalds –Pickering A&W Lick’s Subway Ta co Bell Fine Dining Havana Nights The Waterfront Fine and Casual Dining Burbs Casa Verde Al Dente Safari Fish & Chips Balmoral Captain Georges Jaspers Fish & Chips Halibut Time Malt n’ Salt Greek Restaurant The Friendly Greek Chef Tommy’s on Bayly Greek Palace Hamburger Te xas Burger Licks Scrambles The Big M Kips Flamin Burger Safari Wimpy’s Casey’s Ice Cream Village Ice Cream Shoppe Reids Dairy Lick’s Baskin Robins Dairy Queen Kawartha Dairy Pickering Village Laura Secord - PTC Indian Restaurant The Mt. 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Keyes – Keyes to Health Dr. Kelly Schoonderwoerd - South Ajax Chiro Rebecca Scott - Harwood Chiro Dr. Raymond Lee - Rouge River Chiro Cosmetic/Laser Clinic Beauty-Full Spa & Weight Loss Treatment Centre Inc LCI Dr. Kara A Natural Advantage MediSpa at The Facial Place Dentist Dr. Shields Brock North Dental Durham Dental Amberlea Dental Centre Dentistry For Kids Dr. Dagg Dentist Dr. Miskin Dr. Shenouda Denturist Deegan Denture Clinic Steil Denture Clinic Pickering Denture Clinc Denture therapy Clinic Hearing Services Ajax/Pickering Audiology The Canadian Hearing Services Co. Oshawa Hearing Clinic Massage Therapist The Wellness Centre, Ajax Ajax Family Chiropractics Beauty-Full Spa & Weight Loss Treatment Centre Inc To tal Rehab Sam Kim Te rry Dyer-Morrison Paula Rutherford Spa Sedona Optometrist Dr. Ginter Dr. Tyber Dr. Gillezeau Dr. Leet Dr. Park Dr. Fitzsimmons Pharmacist (Location) Heritage Market Pharmacy Guardian Drugs- Glenana Pharma Plus, White’s Road Pickering Village Pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart – Westney/Hwy 2 Shoppers Drug Mart – Steeple Hill IDA Health Rite Physiotherapist North Ajax Rehab To tal Rehab Whites Rd. Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Rougemount Physio- therapy Alfred Mager Duffi ns Creek Chiro Spa The Facial Place Jasmine Tree The Wellness Spa Elysian Fields Beauty Full Spa and We ight Loss Centre A Natural Advantage Spa Sedona The Spa at Carruthers Creek A Touch of Paradise RULES The top businesses in each category were nominated by the readers of the News Advertiser. Businesses are displayed in no particular order. All voting is online at: www.readerschoicedur hamregion.com. Winner of the shopping spree will be determined by random draw. Chances of winning depends on the number of entries. One entry per email address. Employees of Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser and their immediate families are not eligable to enter. Judges discretion as to validity of entries is fi nal. Deadline for entries is: 11:59pm, Sunday, October 15, 2006. Details at: www.readerschoice durhamregion.com. Vote online and win a $500 shopping spree! www.readerschoicedurhamregion.com 2006 READERS’ CHOICE NOMINEES2006 READERS’ CHOICE NOMINEES Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Celebrating our 10th Anniversary • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • 13 I got my fi rst A! Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 WHITBY 905-430-3799 www.gradeexpectations.ca Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Science Thank you readers for nominating Best “Children’s Tutorial Education” 2006 Thanks You for nominating us again for 1095 Kingston Road, Pickering ON L1V 2V5 www.pickeringathleticcentre.com • 905-839-5260 Best GymnasticBest Gymnastic Club •Recreational & Competitive Classes • Birthday Parties • Trampoline • Cheerleading • Power Tumbling • Parent & Tot • Accepting New Members for 2006-2007 Pickering Athletic Centreyou’ll flip over us! 2005 Diamond You’ll fl ip for us WICKED Customer Appreciation At CruiseShipCenters we value your business. “The fall is typically our busiest booking period,” states Irene Melnick, owner of Ajax-Pickering Cruise- ShipCenters, “and we would like to ex- tend our gratitude to those clients who book their Cruise Vacation with us.” The evenings of a cruise vacation be- gin with a wonderful dinner followed by dazzling entertainment. “I’ve decided to reward our customers with an early treat to their entertainment by offering customers tickets to the hit musical, WICKED. “I ordered these tickets over a year ago, in anticipation of the return of this amazing production. The tickets are valued at over $200 and our Dream Voy- ages collection works beautifully with this added promotion.” Booking early certainly has its advan- tages. “I was able to secure great seats by reserving them so far in advance.” The same rule applies to cruise bookings. If you want to cruise in Europe or Alaska next summer, the time to book is now! The rates are great and cabin selection is still good. Within a few months, that won’t be the case. The popularity of these destinations is increasing every year and with that you have a typical sup- ply and demand issue, which means the rates are going up. “I suggest you book your cruise within the next few weeks to avoid disappointment,” advises Irene. Pickering Town Centre 1355 Kingston Rd. 905-839-5811 8Tfgf\WX@Te\bºfC\V^Xe\aZ<f6X_XUeTg\aZ<gºf £ä/Ê 6 ,-,9 Look for our 10th Anniversary Specials starting October 20, 2006 PICKERING LOCATION ONLY Thank you for nominating us 10YEARS10 YEARS in a row!! • All around restaurant • Pasta • Family restaurant • Italian restaurant Children and adults of all ages have been tumbling for the Pickering Athletic Cen- tre. With nearly 30 years experience why shouldn’t they? The Pickering Athletic Cen- tre has been honoured with a plethora of awards and accolades, including this year’s Provincial Champion Emily Towers in the Level 7 age 12/13 category. The extremely talented and qualifi ed coaches and 17,000- square-foot facility rank among the very best. Pickering Athletic Centre offers programs in both the recreational and competitive levels. Competitive classes are presented at the women’s artistic, pre-competitive, pro- vincial, and national levels. As well, there are also power tumbling (boys and girls) inter- club and provincial and trampoline (boys and girls), interclub, provincial and national levels. Recreational programs beginning at 18 months of age are offered through day and evening classes. Special programs include parent and tots and adult classes. Pickering Athletic Centre also offers private classes, birthday parties, P.A. Day, Winter, March Break and Summer Camps, school/ community fi eld trips, multi-sport cross training, cheerleading and so much more. To be a part of this growing gymnastics club call them at 905-839-5260 or visit them at 1095 Kingston Road. For more informa- tion visit www.pickeringathleticcentre.com. Baywood Centre Ajax Bayly (between Monarch & Harwood) 905-427-5589 We have ~ Collectibles ~ Home Decor ~ Religious Items ~ Candles ~ Jewellery & so much more Come in & see our Christmas collection Thanks for nominating us #1 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com FREEFREE WICKED TICKETSWICKED TICKETS Thank you for the nomination! Book your Cruise this week and we’ll begin the entertainment portion of your cruise early with 2 great seats for the October 17, 24 or 28 production of WICKED at the Cannon Theatre in Toronto. Westney Heights Plaza 15 Westney Rd. N. Ajax 905-619-0323 www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/ajax Applicable to new bookings from October 9 – 14. Limited tickets available. Minimum booking applies. Full details in store. TICO# 50007754 Thank you for NOMINATING Thank you for nominating the Taste of Ajax as your favorite community event. We are very pleased that this fi rst-time waterfront event was so popular with our residents, businesses and visitors. Special thanks to the following restaurants that made the Taste of Ajax a huge success: Offi ce 905-434-1444 ~ Voice 905-723-5271 ~ e-mail ~ info@octaviens.ca ~ www.octaviens.ca Located at the New Best Western Durham ~ 559 Bloor Street West Oshawa T he Octaviens Banquet & Conference Centre is now available for your next special event or meeting. Conveniently located within the Best Western Durham Hotel, off Hwy # 401 at Park Road in Oshawa, and accompanied with the attachment of the hotel rooms offering overnight stay for out of town guests, Octaviens offers all the amenities as an ideal location for meetings, trade shows, training seminars, conferences, banquets, wedding receptions and gala events. OCTAVIENS BEST BANQUET FACILITIES AND BEST CATERER Thank you Ajax and Pickering for nominating OCTAVIENS BEST BANQUET FACILITIES AND BEST CATERER With the elimination of many public and separate schools music programs in recent years, children have been deprived of wonderful opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively. Enroll your child in private music lessons and see a difference in his or her imagination. Royal Conservatory exam preparation Over 50 musical instructors Classical ~ Rock ~ Country ~ Jazz ~ Folk 1000’s of music books in stock Authorized Dealer for most major brands ~ Fender ~ Gibson ~ Roland ~ Yamaha ~ Yorkville ~ Casio ~ Epiphone ~ Jackson ~ Ibanez ~ Marshall ~ Pearl ~ Tama ~ Korg ~ Washburn ~ Godin ~ Boss ~ Tascam ~ Takamine ~ Ovation ~ Crate ~ Art ~ Simon & Patrick ~ Norman ~ Elite ~ vox ~ Dod ~ Mark Bass Rentals ~ Repairs ~ Financing Located in Pickering Village ~ 100 Old Kingston Rd. (One Block North of Hwy. 2 between Brock & Church) 905~428~6266 • 905~428~8792 • 905~428~6609 *," "/ -Ê , /6/9*," "/ -Ê , /6/9 Now enrolling for music lessons Drop by our booth on the lower level in centre court 1997 2002 2003 2004 Thanks Ajax and Pickering for your votes! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Thanks forThanks for nominatingnominating usus ##11 Come on in and see our new products for October! • Accessories • New computer systems • Re-conditioned systems • New & used laptops • Electronics • Wireless technologies • Fast computer repair • Affordable ink refills • & so much more 905-250-0174905-250-0174 1050 BROCK RD S UNIT#3 PICKERING1050 BROCK RD S UNIT#3 PICKERING dsgelectronics.comdsgelectronics.com MON-FRI 10AM-7PM, SAT 10AM-6PMMON-FRI 10AM-7PM, SAT 10AM-6PM We a r e i n d e e d h o n o u r e d t o b e n o m i n a t e d B e s t “R e t i r e m e n t L i v i n g ” i n t h e 2 0 0 6 R e a d e r ’s C h o i c e Aw a r d s ! CA LL ORCHARD VILLA 905-831-2641 Better still drop by, we would love to show you our home. 1955 VALLEY FARM ROAD, PICKERING, ONT. L1V 3R6 A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY LIFECARE FAMILY, CARING SINCE 1959 Retirement Residence Orchard Villa “When only the very best will do” “When only the very best will do” OPEN TUES - SUN For Daily Lunch Buffet Fine Authentic Indian Cuisine The Mount Everest Balti, Handi & Mughali Dishes, Biryanis Tandoori Chicken in Real Tandoor Clay Oven & Much More! Eat In • Take Out • CateringEat In • Take Out • Catering •Fully Licensed• Fully Licensed Buffet At LunchBuffet At Lunch Daily & Sundays 5-9 pmDaily & Sundays 5-9 pm 611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church, S.W. Corner 905-686-5553 THANKYOUTHANKYOU for nominating us AGAI NAGAIN for the Reader’s Choice Award “COME TASTE WHY” 2006Award Wi n n e r CRUISES • FLIGHTS • PACKAGE HOLIDAYS HONEYMOONS • COACH TOURS • TRAVEL INSURANCE Thanks For Nominating Us Your Favourite, Come In & See Why! Benefi t From Our Experience Howard Travel Bureau Ltd. 98 Harwood Ave., South, Ajax Shopping Plaza www.howard.advantage4travel.ca 905-683-6690 • 1-800-686-1021 “Affordable Accounting for Small Business” Thank you to all of our clients for nominating us again ! BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Tax Services for Personal, Business and Corporate clients. 100 Westney Rd S, Unit 16, Ajax, ON www.ABCentres.ca 905-426-7798 Voted #1 Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser – 2001 and 2005 Voted #1 Durham Business Times – 2005 Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Science AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 | WHITBY 905-430-3799 www.gradeexpectations.ca I won’t give up! Thank you readers for nominating Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up Best “Children’s Tutorial Education” 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com 1600 Bayly Street – Pickering West of Brock Road, on the north side 905-420-1906 Nominated Best Muffl er Shop in Ajax-Pickering –Thank You. 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE GLASSES FOR THEGLASSES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYWHOLE FAMILY 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services AJAX OPTICAL 145 Kingston Rd. E. Heritage Plaza 905-683-7235 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza 905-683-2888 PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston. Rd. Pickering Hub Plaza 905-839-9244 Thank you for nominating us Best Optical Store! #1 Your Neighbourhood Auto Care Experts™ Precision Tune Auto Care professional services include: • Repairs • Brake Service • Diagnostics • Factory Scheduled Maintenance • Radiator Flush and Fills • Belts & Hoses • Air Conditioning Service • Emissions • Oil Changes • Tune-Ups • Fuel Injection Cleaning www.precisiontune.comAjax 355 Bayly St. W., Ajax • 905-683-9699 (East of Westney Rd.) Brooklin 114 Winchester Rd. E., Brooklin • 905-655-6171 (East of Baldwin) DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!! Thanks for nominating us AIRLINE VAN SERVICES 24 HR. SERVICE TO AND FROM DURHAM REGION TO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CALL TODAY AND BE ON YOUR WAY 905-427-6800 Special Events •Charters •Hourly Rates Private Cars Now Available Thanks for nominating us! ARRIVALS AND... ...DEPARTURES We Deliver. One Call Does it All. 145 Kingston Road East, Ajax (across from Costco) Dan Bouffard Owner/Operator, Ajax 905.231.7171 Thanks to our customers for nominating us as your choice for BEST FAST FOOD & BEST PIZZA OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST TASTING PIZZA ON TIME – AS PROMISED! Thank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating BEST TIRE STORE TIRE & AUTO SERVICE www.oktire.com 493 Bayly St. E., Ajax 905-686-1159 Taking an active role in maintaining your vehicle is the best way to avoid costly repairs down the road. *OVER 265 DEALER OWNED & OPERATED OK TIRE STORES ACROSS CANADA Vo t ed in the Top 10 by J.D. Powers as ‘Top Service Provider’ in Canada Scenic PINE RIDGE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY & CREMATION CENTRE 1757 Church St. N., Ajax • www.pineridgecemetery.ca Discover the Scenic Waterfall Garden of Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Ajax’s famous feature garden is the ideal set- ting to celebrate life,through personalized memorialization.Make cemetery plans ahead of time for as little as $30 a month. Call for information:905 427-5416 Thank you Ajax-Pickering for your nominations! Thank you Ajax-Pickering for your nominations! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Thank you for nominating us as your best Insurance Brokerage 905-426-8787 541 Bayly St. E. Ajax If you have an Insurance Need - We have the Product Home • Auto • Business • Life & Health Family Owned & Operated With Over 450 Years of Combined Insurance Experience Bryson & AssociatesBryson & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd.Insurance Brokers Ltd. Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-9 Sat:10-6 Sun:11-5 18 Harwood Ave South, Ajax (Just south of Hwy 2 beside Staples) 905-686-2717 Thank you for nominating as one of the best Mattress Stores MATTRESS & Suite Shop Thanks for nominating Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning for Best Heating & Air Service again this year. • FIREPLACES • DUCT SYSTEMS • AIR CONDITIONING • GAS FURNACE SPECIALISTS SINCE 1949 RODMAN’S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 24 HOUR SERVICE 905-683-3641 www.rodmanheating.com Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1997RODMA N 'S57 YEARS 1949-2 0 0 6 2005Platinum TRUST YOUR LOCAL FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED HEATING & A/C COMPANY 905-428-3464 www.greatchildcare.ca 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering (between Brock Rd. & Church St.) Bright, spacious Facility. Separate sleep & lunch rooms. Qualifi ed staff, Govn’t licensed/subsidy available. Ages 15 months - 5 years Thank you for nominating us! Thank you for nominating as one of the best Jewellery Stores In appreciation, we invite everyone to drop by a FREE jewellery cleaning and FREE inspection. Last month’s special of 50% OFF our clearance corner has been held over! And as always, we buy your old gold! 145 Kingston Road, Ajax. 905-426-7464 www.ringleaderjewellers.com E:info@ringleaderjewellers.com Bring in this ad for 15% OFF. Valid only on in-store merchandise & not in combination with any other offers direct buy OTW Jones new York Pickering would like to thank all of our customers for nominating us. We would like to invite you to our FALL FASHION SHOW on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 at Papp’s Restaurant, 1775 Pickering Parkway. Show time is 6:00pm - Sharp! 1755 Pickering Parkway Pickering, ON. 905.427.0827 www.readerschoicedurhamregion.com Celebrating our 10th Anniversary! from Sunday, October 8th - 15th S in c e 1 9 96, hundreds of thousands of vot e s h a v e b e e n cast L e t YOUR voice be heard... v o t e t o d a y! don’t forget to vote THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 29 A/Pdurhamregion.com Thank-you for nominating us as your favourite ‘Factory Direct Store’. Please vote us #1 for the 2006 Reader’s Choice Award TM DirectBuy of Toronto East 1735 Bayly Street, Unit 16 • Pickering No dealers please • By appointment only A membership to DirectBuy gives you the power to buy for less. Call 1-888-441-5697 or visit directbuy.com to request your FREE Insider’s Guide to Buying Direct and a Visitor’s Pass to the DirectBuy showroom near you. Attend an open house at your local DirectBuy showroom. Discover why DirectBuy is the best way to buy for your home, and start saving right away. 18 • News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2006 • Celebrating our 10th Anniversary we’ll give you a reason to smile... ...at the DeeganDenture Clinics Full & Partial Dentures Same Day Relines & Repair Soft Liners Michael C. Deegan D.D. 134 Harwood Ave. S. 905-683-6074 Now you’ve given us a reason by nominating us once more as your READER’S CHOICE Thankyou Implant Dentures BPS® Dentures Complimentary Consultations face • body • hair care • jewellery 905-831-8920 1822 Whites Road Amberlea PlazaHair Reflection The downtown look with the uptown prices Celebrating 20 years of Style & Creativity Visit our newly renovated salon Proud to be a part of the community! Thank You for nominating us as one of the best HAIR SALONS Average Joe’s Fitness 30-minute fi tness for men 905-686-9931 676 Monarch Ave., Unit 8 www.averagejoesfi tness.caBEFORE AFTER Thank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating us as BEST FITNESS CLUB FOR MEN Helping top employees and employers fi nd each other Manpower can help the perfect employee fi nd the perfect em- ployer. With over 50 offi ces throughout Can- ada, including one in Pickering serv- ing all of Durham Region, Manpower places qualifi ed applicants in contract, permanent and temporary positions. Manpower offers employers services including employee assessment, train- ing, outplacement, outsourcing and consulting. “The world of work is changing shape. It’s constantly evolving, and so are today’s successful companies,” says Holly Sellers, recruiting specialist. “Manpower has almost 60 years of experience in staffi ng, recruitment, training, HR services, outsourcing and consulting. We help companies antici- pate and benefi t from the changes hap- pening now and next in the contempo- rary work force.” Manpower provides outstanding customer service to all, professionally trained staff and exceptional skill as- sessments, and is committed to work- ing with you to provide access to out- standing employment opportunities in an effective and simplistic manner. “All businesses can benefi t from the services that Manpower offers from small to large. We service a wide range of industries from professional to industrial, temporary to permanent placement,” she says, adding that as Manpower celebrates its 50th year in Canada, they are grateful for their suc- cess and look forward to a bright fu- ture. “We recognize that we could not ex- ist today without you — our clients. And for that we are thankful.” durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Max & RubyMax & Ruby Live on StageLive on Stage Sat. Oct. 21, 1 pm and 4pmSat. Oct. 21, 1 pm and 4pm at the J. Clarke Richardson at the J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate TheatreCollegiate Theatre 1355 Harwood St. N., Ajax1355 Harwood St. N., Ajax TICKETS ON SALE NOWTICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Online: www.ticketmaster.caOnline: www.ticketmaster.ca Phone: (416) 870-8000Phone: (416) 870-8000 Tickets will also be available 1 hour prior to the 1 pm show. Name: _____________________ Phone #: _____________________ Colour MeColour Me for a chance to WIN!!!for a chance to WIN!!! Mail or drop off to: News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON, L1S 2H5 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tues. Oct. 17, 2006 at NOON. DRAW DATE: Tues. Oct. 17, 2006 at 5pm. Winners will be notifi ed by telephone TONS OF TICKETS TO BE WON!!! L i t t l e O r c h a r d D a y c a r eLittle Orchard Daycare Brooklin • 905-655-2306 Ages 18 months to 6 years Dedicated and qualified staff Conveniently located at Baldwin Ave. & Cassels Rd. W., minutes from Meadowcrest Public School Developmental programs combine play, socialization and learning Learning facilitated by age appropriate curriculum Nutritious hot lunch and 2 snacks daily Open from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday Excellent Toddler, Preschool & Kindergarten programs “Where young learners blossom” Muppets Children’s Centre, Whitby 900 Bonacord Ave. (Hwy 2 & McQuay Blvd.) TEL:(905)668-3362 • Dedicated And Qualified Staff • Full And Part-Time Programs Available • Developmental Programs Combine Play, Socialization And Learning • Learning Facilitated By Age Appropriate Curriculum • Nutritious Hot Lunch And 2 Snacks Daily • Open From 6:45am To 6pm, Monday To Friday • Fully Equipped Centre Including Large Outside Playground • Excellent Kindergarten And School Age Programs • Government Subsidy Available Muppets Children’s Centre, Pickering 986 Dunbarton Rd. (Hwy #2 & Whites Rd.) TEL:(905)420-3211 BROOKLIN 3 Cassels Rd. W. (Baldwin Ave. & Cassels Rd.) Inc.The Country PedlarThe Country Pedlar Browsers Always Welcome! 905-666-8000 965 DUNDAS ST. W., AT JEFFERY WHITBY GIFTS & TEA ROOM Great Prices, Unique Ideas!Great Prices, Unique Ideas! New StockNew Stock Arriving Daily!Arriving Daily! • ornaments • Candles & accessories • gift sets • Tea & accessories Max & Ruby ™ and ©Rosemary Wells.Max & Ruby ™ and ©Rosemary Wells. Nelvana™ Nelvana Limited. CORUS™ Corus Entertainment Inc. Nelvana™ Nelvana Limited. CORUS™ Corus Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Produced under license by Sphere Entertainment All Rights Reserved. Produced under license by Sphere Entertainment www.sphereentertainment.comwww.sphereentertainment.com MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” ESTABLISHED 1984 montessorilearningcentre.com 401 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-509-1722 BILINGUAL MONTESSORI For ages 4 - 5 - 6 years CALL FOR DETAILS Private School Pre-school To Grade 8 Ages 18 months to 14 years • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys, Ed • Art • Extra-Curricular Activities Reader’s Choice Award Winner 2005 5 AMBITIOUS DRIVERS INC MINISTRY APPROVED DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE $$259259++ GSTGST 905-427-9960 1560 BRIMLEY RD. #212 www.ambitiousdrivers.com 416-293-6500 30 HUNT ST., AJAX SUITE 203 *FULL COURSE IS 10 HRS IN CAR & 25 HRS IN CLASS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR INSURANCE DISCOUNT EARLIER ROAD TEST BOOKING FREE PICK-UP & DROP OFF FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES START EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY CARS AVAIL. FOR G1 & G2 ROAD TEST INDIVIDUAL LESSONS AVAILABLE BILINGUAL INSTRUCTORS ASK ABOUT OUR 4 DAY COURSE THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Sports briefs OCTOBER 8, 2006 [ Basketball ] Cougars’ girls remain purr-fect AJAX — The Notre Dame Cath- olic Secondary School Cougars girls’ basketball teams are still undefeated in Durham Region league play. The Cougars juniors and seniors remain perfect with identical 4-0 records after victories over Whitby’s All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans this week. The Notre Dame seniors posted a 50-41 victory over All Saints. Nich- olle McKenzie led the way with 26 points, followed by Rhea Pascal with 14. Meanwhile, the Cougars’ juniors scored an emphatic 62-10 win over the Titans. Monique Johnson netted 17, with Lindsay Panchan and Felicia Roberts adding 13 apiece. The Cougars host their own eight-team senior tournament next week, co-sponsored by the Ajax- Pickering News Advertiser. Durham City hosts girls’ house league signups DURHAM — Durham City Bas- ketball will host a girls’ house league that’s set to get under way next month. The Durham City’s Chameleon Basketball House League is for girls’ ages six to 17, starts on Nov. 1 and goes until Jan. 31. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 20 at Terry Fox Public School, 30 Kerrison Dr. W., Ajax, from 8 to 10 p.m. The first five players per division play free. T-shirts are provid- ed and there will be prizes awarded each week during the 10-week sea- son. House league play will be offered in five divisions: Division 1 -- Grade 2 and 3; Division 2 -- Grade 4 and 5; Division 3 -- Grade 6 and 7; Division 4 (Grade 8 and 9) and Division 5 -- Grade 10 to 12. Cost is $50 per player. For more information, call the Durham City Basketball Association at 905-427-4253 or via e-mail at info@du rhamcitybasketball.ca. [ Hockey ] PHA ‘AE’ tourney finals today PICKERING — The Pickering Hockey Association’s annual ‘AE’ tour- nament continues today (Sunday). Playoff games, including division semifinals and finals, are at Don Beer Arena, starting at 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com INSIDE The LOSSA junior tennis qualifying tournament was hosted in Whitby on Thursday with Ajax and Pickering schools sending athletes. See photos, page 38 NHL legend Bob Baun shoots for students DURHAM — UOIT, Durham Col- lege and National Hockey League legend Bob Baun are about to pro- vide Canadian sports fans with their ultimate fantasy: an opportunity to draft a favourite NHL hero and lace up to play on his team. The first Bobby Baun Legends and Friends Classic fundraising tournament will hit the ice in sup- port of UOIT and Durham College this January with proceeds from the event being used toward student scholarships and bursaries. The tournament is scheduled to take place at the Campus Ice Centre and the Legends Centre Jan. 5-7. Johnny Bower, Ron Ellis and Red Kelly are among the other legends who will be on hand to offer coach- ing assistance to 20 different teams made up of 10 to 15 players, age 25 and older. Each club will draft an NHL alumnus to be part of a guar- anteed three games, including free agents such as former NHLers Gary Leeman, Bill Derlago, Peter Ing, Jim Dorey, Mike Ferryman and Carleton The Bear. “Often- times the only bar- rier keeping a student from reach- ing his or her greatest potential is the financial assistance UOIT and Durham College are committed to providing,” says Baun, a longtime Pickering resident whose decorated NHL career includes scoring a Stan- ley Cup finals overtime goal for the To ronto Maple Leafs, while playing on a broken leg. The entry fee is $25,000 per team and charitable online sponsorship opportunities will be available to anyone wishing to contribute to a team’s entry fee or sponsor another portion of the tournament. Partici- pants will receive gifts such as signed memorabilia, meals and entrance to the Friday evening draft party at To sca Banquet Hall in Whitby and the Saturday evening banquet at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Fa- cility in Ajax. Players will also have a chance to take part in an all-star game that will see an alumni all- star team face a tournament all-star squad made up of one player from each of the 20 teams. “We continue to be impressed with the ongoing support the Baun family provides to the college,” said Leah Myers, president of Durham College. CTV news anchor Ken Shaw will host the Saturday evening banquet and Canadian recording legend Michael Burgess will perform. The weekend will also feature plenty of opportunities for family involve- ment and a chance for friends and family members to sponsor their favourite players. Title sponsors are still needed, with multi-year commitments and options available to businesses and organizations. To register a team or to learn about sponsorship op- portunities, contact Elaine Catell at 905-721-3111 ext. 2722 or elaine. catell@dc-uoit.ca. Bob Baun Pickering driver second in Formula 1200 race series PICKERING — A Pickering race car driver finished what may have been his final weekend of racing to finish as runner-up in the driv- ers’ series standings. In the final event in the Formu- la 1200 championship series in Mosport International Raceway, Frank Steinhausen, 48, drove his Re/Max-sponsored car to first-, second- and third-place finishes in the three races to conclude the series. The results allowed Steinhausen to move into sec- ond-place overall in the points standings. Steinhausen finished behind drivers’ champion Guy Belling- ham of England. Steinhausen had the lead for most of the third and final race, but dropped back to third place as rain started to make the track slick. The Pickering driver vowed that this would be his final year of driving, instead switching gears to help his son in kart racing next season. At the insistence of his fellow series drivers, however, he says there’s a chance he may be back on the race track next sea- son. “It all depends if Re/Max gives me some money or not,” he says. “I had a lot of fun this weekend.” Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo A race to the ball PICKERING — The Dunbarton High School Spartans squared off against the Bowmanville High School Talons in a Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) field hockey triple-header on Thursday. Dunbarton won handily, 5-0. TRAIN NO W FO R A REWARDING C AREER! Upgrade your skills with one of our hands-on diploma programs: Other programs available: •Business Management •Accounting and Payroll •Dental Chairside Assistant •Intra Oral Dental Assisting •Dental Hygiene •Pharmacy Technician •Developmental Service Worker •Medical Laboratory Technician •Massage Therapy Enrol NOW for October! •Medical Office Assistant •Legal Administrative Assistant •Travel and Tourism •Personal Support Worker •Community and Social Service Worker •Esthetics •Paralegal Not all programs available at all campuses. 905-420-1344 Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Road PARA LEGAL DIPLOMA DIAMOND INSTITUTE of Business and Computer Technology (905) 427-1922 diamondinstitute.ca Study in a small class environment in AJAX Student assistance/funding may be available for qualifi ed students LEARN • Legal Research • Small Claims • Investigations • Highway Traffi c Act • Civil Procedures • Insurance Claims • Dispute Resolution and much more! CANADIAN TIRE BOWMANVILLE ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC, SALES DRIVEN AND LOOKING TO WORK WITH THE #1 CANADIAN RETAILER? LOOK NO MORE Canadian Tire Bowmanville is expanding and we are looking for Retail Managers. We require retail managers who are motivated and organized. The ideal candidate should possess strong merchandising skills, exceptional customer service attitude and motivational skills that can develop staff to its full potential. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a profit sharing program that allows you to share in our success. Interested candidates should e-mail resumes to: ctstore170@rogers.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. START A CAREER IN PRINTING If you are interested in a car eer in off-set printing we are l ooking for reliable, energetic candidates with mech an ical skills. Must be able to work a rotating shift. Ability to work in a fast paced environment involving moderate lifting is a prerequisite. Fax your resume to: 416-495-6605 FRONT LINE COLLECTORS REQUIRED Well-established collection Agency located at Kennedy Road and Hwy 401is seeking senior collection staff for our top bank portfolio. Along with having a positive work environment, our benefit, compensation and bonus plans are very competitive. To arrange for an interview please call Daniel Bazan at 416-297 7077 Ext.349 or Anna Macculloch at ext.267. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position. Dynamic Industrial Services Inc.requires: AZ Driver for work at an Oshawa car manufacturing company. Please fax resume and driver abstract to: 905-435-3669 LOOKING FOR WORK? START HERE! The Employment Advantage 90-minute workshop One-on-one appointments Over 20 programs to assist you. Call and register TODAY! Ajax: 905-426-8337 www.theemploymentadvantage.com This project is funded by the Government of Canada. FREEFREEFREEFREE FAST Get back to work DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for someone with the following traits: ● thrives on problem solving ● loves a challenge ● persuasive communicator ● self-motivated & a motivator ● well developed people skills ● organized ● solid team contributor ● career minded ● driven to succeed This is a key position with responsibility for recruit- ing carriers, opening new areas, increasing carrier collections, quickly solving all customer concern, helping carriers to grow. We have a competitive starting salary + bonus. Cir- culation experience not necessary, we will train the right individual.Vehicle is required. Send Resume to: jraymond@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering is an exciting new store, growing every day.! We’re looking for outgoing, assertive, intelligent people ready to grow along with us. If you have a great future in sales ahead of you we’ll see it when you walk through our door! Good communication skills, a warm personality that shows in your eyes… you know it’s there and you have just been waiting for the chance to prove it. Come see us. Experience not necessary. This is an established company with an excellent reputation. Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1755 Pickering Parkway, Unit SB1 L1V 1B5. 905-428-8083. or email durham@bennetts.ca Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted YMCA Durham Employment & Community Services JOB FAIR Various large retail stores in the Durham Region are hiring for: Various customer service positions Interviews will be conducted On-Site Please bring resume Thursday October 12th, 10-2pm YMCA Durham Employment & Community Services 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON (Hwy. 2 and Valley Farm Rd.) 905-686-7060 Your YMCA's charitable registration number is 11930 7080 RR0001 Service Merchandising Representative •Full time position available: •Required to call on Home Depot Stores. •Entry Level position, training provided. •Salary, car allowance, benefits. •Must have a reliable vehicle and be flexible for periodic travel out of town. 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For more information call 905- 721-3334 INSURANCE RESTORATION Company, located in Durham Re- gion is currently seeking a talent- ed Project Manager/Estimator. Must have construction back- ground and strong computer skills. All applications will be held confidential. Fax resume to: 905-728-3179 MORTGAGE AGENTS 2-Com- missioned agents required imme- diately. No desk fees. Financial experience an asset, but will pro- vide top-level training. Fax re- sume to: 905-666-2367 or call 905-666-4986. AJAX COMPANY now hiring for general labour. DZ license an as- set. Send resume to 89 Mills Rd. Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H2 or fax to 905 683 0949 HIGHWAY DRIVER NEEDED to run Canada and U.S.A. Pickering transportation company offering excellent compensation package. Van and flatbed experience need- ed. Fax resume/CVOR/AB to: (905) 420-2700 or call Ken/Deb- bie (905) 420-2300. TOW TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Min.2 years experience. Also apartment available for right candidate. Call (905)852-3447 $100/HOUR.Stop waiting for a fantasy job, wake up and smell the coffee. New company looking to fill openings immediately, $400-$500 week. Call now! (905)420-1042. 3O OPENINGS AVAILABLE $500-700/wk Openings in All Areas No Experience Necessary Weekly Pay Call Nikki 905-837-9555 APPOINTMENT coordinators needed, Full time, 1 - 9 part time, 5 - 9 Start at $9/hr. No Selling. Call 905-426-2705. APPRENTICE REQUIRED,for counter top manufacturer in Orono. Full time. Please email your resume to: durablebydesign@bellnet.ca ARAMARK Canada Ltd.,a leader in the food service industry is looking for part-time manager and general help to work in our high school cafeterias in the Dur- ham region. These positions will offer a variety of hrs. from 7a.m. - 2p.m. from Monday to Friday. No weekends or nights. Closed for two weeks at Christmas and one week for March Breaks. SUM- MERS OFF!!! The successful candidate must have own trans- portation and complete and pass a police background check. Com- pensation including mileage will commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Chris Bishop, Box #9. Haliburton, Ont. K0M 1S0 ARE YOU CREATIVE?We re- quire 3 talented & excelling hair stylists for busy salon in Ajax. Salary plus commission. Please call (905) 391-7686 or (416) 910- 9587 ATTENTION FT/PT OPENINGS ●Customer sales/service ● $14.75 base/appt ● Trai ning provided ● Flexible schedules ● Conditions apply CALL 905-426-7726 AVON Great time to join AVON and start your own business. Christmas is coming and AVON can help pay those bills. Ask me about my special offer. Pat-905-903-2129 BETTER HOURS Monday to Friday. No evenings or week- ends! Join the MOLLY MAID Team of Professional House- keeping. Training / transportation provided. Drivers licence is mandatory. 905-427-6466. BOWMANVILLE COMPANY re- quires Quality Inspectors. $9/hr, temp to perm opportunities, all shifts available. Overtime available $$$$ Call 1-888-735- 7818 and ask for Bobby. BULK BARN Pickering & Ajax Locations Full-time Part-time for evenings, weekend and day shifts. Please fax resume to: 905- 831-3067. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 CAR DETAILER required week- days, cleaning & detailing fine ve- hicles. Driver's license a must. Excellent opportunity for mature student or semi-retired person, mornings preferred, 2-4 hours daily. Call (905)655-9550 or fax 905-655-5242. CLEANER, Residential.Part- time leading to full-time. Must be bondable. Vehicle required. Re- liable, responsible, detail-orient- ed, positive attitude/work ethic. WELCOME HOME CLEANING 905-721-1515. COACHES REQUIRED., Seeking mature athletic individuals who enjoy working with children. Great for fit moms who are willing to work evenings and weekends. 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Customer Service oriented peo- ple w/vehicle required for early morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. EXOTIC DANCERS needed, no license required. Earn $1,000 - $3,000 weekly. Transportation provided. 19+. Call Tracey (905) 420-2595 or (647) 274- 6453. EXPERIENCED SEWERS re- quired for costume company lo- cated in Oshawa. Call (905)433- 1301 FLYER DISTRIBUTION and Canvassers required for local roofing company. Ages 13+. Call 905-431-4481 FREE RENT! Semi-weekly on-call responsibility, evenings and weekends for 125 unit apt. bldg in Whitby. Pick up job description weekdays between 9 and 5 at 250 Hickory St. S. or email to r.west@on.aibn.com to request. Resumes by email or fax (905) 430-6511 by Oct.13. 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Must be bondable and have own tools. Wonderful op- portunity for the right person, please fax and tell me about yourself at 416-445-4849. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN Are you tired of commuting? A well established char- tered accounting firm in Durham Region requires a full time accounting technician to join our dedicated client support team. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, will be highly motivated and will have a minimum of two years of relevant practical experience in a public accounting office. Familiarity with Caseware, Caseview, Quickbooks as well as the Taxprep operating environment is an asset but not mandatory. Please fax resume to (905)683-3428 SERVICE/ SALES ASSOCIATES We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to be key players in our exclusive Agencies representing The Co-operators. Opportunities are available in Pickering. You will be responsible for all aspects of sales and client service in person and by phone. Your role will include assisting clients and prospective clients with their Insurance needs through the sales and service of Home, Automobile and other lines of insurance. The ideal candidate will have, or be willing to acquire, a General Insurance License. Previous experience within the insurance industry is an asset but not essential. Please email yourresume in confidence to: steve_bryan@cooperators.ca Only selected candidates will be contacted. COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP. GOOD, BAD & UGLY CREDIT 1st & 2nd Mortgages & Debt Consolidation 100% Financing Call Anytime 905-668-6805 1-877-668-6588 RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. 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(905) 999-8700 www.caprent.com NEED A JOB? 16-24 yrs., out of school/work? The Job Connect Program can help! Call for info on how we can help you find work FAST! Ajax: 905-427-8165 Whitby: 905-666-8847 NEW PICKERING WARE- HOUSE.Warehouse facility just opened looking for 18 people to start immediately from admin/sales/marketing/inventory. Must be willing to train in all areas. If you're not making $12/hr., call Brittany 905-420- 1040. PICKERING BASED Air duct cleaning com- pany requires techni- cian for immediate posi- tion. Must have clean driver's licence. Good knowledge of the GTA. (905)831-4858 PICKERING speaker manufactur- er requires full time cabinet as- sembler. Must be able to read print and do heavy lifting. Must have experience. Contact Dave 905-837-8550 ext-265 fax 905- 837-8746 SECURITY GUARD required. Full-time for luxury high-rise condo in Oshawa. Evening and weekend shifts (nights) are a REQUIREMENT of this job. Mature responsible individual will- ing and able to provide police check. Some heavy lifting is required in this job. Fluent in writ- ten and oral English. Able to work on your own and as a team member. Previous security experience an asset. Good start- ing salary. No PHONE CALLS. Fax resume to 905-571-3079. SHINGLERS required for re-roof- ing company for the Durham Re- gion. Must be experienced, must have drivers license. Call (905)392-0313 STAFF PLUS is holding a JOB Fair, Wed. Oct 18th, 9am-3pm Ajax Community Centre, 75 Cen- tennial Rd., (off Monarch or Clements) SUBCONTRACTOR,experi- enced in cleaning kitchens, excel- lent income opportunity, call (905)728-3109 SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED for luxury high-rise condo in Oshawa. Sound knowledge of HVAC and fire alarm systems, plumbing and electrical required. Pool maintenance knowledge required. Mechanical ability desirable in repairing pump seals, small heaters. Able to work on own and as team player. Supervise two maintenance workers. Must work with property manager and Board of Directors. Fluent in oral and written English. Duties to include being on call for emergencies. Live on site. This IS NOT a couple's position. Condo knowledge an asset. Good starting salary. Uniform provided, benefit plan. Fax resumes to 905- 571-3079 att: S.Bottrell SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. THE BAY PICKERING To wn Centre Cafe/Restaurant requires part-time day, evening and week- end associates. Fax resume to Attn: Brenda 905-837-0179. WAREHOUSE WORK available in Durham region. Start work im- mediately $10/hr long term posi- tions, all shifts, vacation pay paid weekly. Call 905-831-3400 and ask for Sienna. WOULD YOU LIKE TO RETIRE in 2 years with a dramatic lifetime income? 26 year old Network Marketing Company that has ex- perienced unprecedented growth "164% last year" in the US, is ex- panding into Canada. We are seeking individuals to represent our top quality cutting-edge per- sonal care products. This is an exceptional opportunity, to earn a large income in Ontario. Low start up cost, training provided. Part or full time. Email ken_streit@verizon.net. YOU'VE GOT IT MAID!now hir- ing! Looking for hardworking, de- pendable people to work part- time to full-time hours. Criminal records check is an asset. No ex- perience necessary. Call Chris at 905-983-6176. HAIRSTLYIST FULL-TIME, must be dependable. Excellent wages, Guaranteed career opportunity. Tues.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 8:30-5, no evenings.905-725-8710. HAIRSTYLIST WANTED for growing salon & spa in Whitby. Please call (905)430-3195 APPRENTICE MECHANIC ma- ture, reliable, some tools required for small all auto repair shop. flexible, full time hours. self moti- vated and room to grow. Good wages, excellent working condi- tions, own transportation a must. Please drop off resume - 1333 Boundary Rd. Unit 1, Oshawa., 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. BUSY SCARBOROUGH BASED paving company requires AZ, DZ drivers with minimum 10 years job site experience. Top dollar. 647-889-1717. CABINET MAKERS AND HELPERS required, must have own tools, email resume to gsa@bellnet.ca or fax 416-755- 8545. CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN Individual must be on time, reliable with a neat, clean appearance. Must have own tools & 15 yrs. min. Call 416-445-8500 or 905-415-8500 DETAILER REQUIRED for busy Whitby shop. Must be team oriented! Experience neces- sary. Full-time position. Do not apply without a valid driver's li- cence. Phone 905-430-1604 leave message. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER, (long term project) assisting in all aspects of building a large house from the ground up, heavy equipment knowledge an asset. Wage to be negotiated. Contact Steve by email at steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax 905-982-0609 attention Steve. Experienced Service Techn ician Wanted- We are a manufacturing company located in Pickering, Ontario seeking an experienced Service Technician. The successful candidate will have an electrical and electronics background and will be knowledgeable in computer set- up, networking, installation and simple programming. We are keen to hire an independent, self- starter with a strong work ethic and a straight-forward manner with 5+ years experience. Candidate will require trans- portation and should be able to travel occasionally within North America. Please state salary expectations in cover letter. Submit résumé by fax to 905- 839-9198 or by e-mail at careers@intellimeter.on.ca. We thank all applicants, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.No agencies please. LABOURER required for brick laying crew. Own vehicle RE- QUIRED. Start immediately. Call (905)985-4208. LICENSED CARPENTER for custom home building company. Must be able to work from plans and deal with customers. Fax re- sume to: 905-983-9548 or email: jack.willowbrook@rogers.com OIL Burner Mechanic wanted. Durham region. Must be licensed with experience. Call 905-725- 9731 Fax resume 905-725-0886 PAINTERS required Experienced.Bonded with valid drivers license.Own tools and transportation.Piece work. Start immediately (905)428-9037 PAINTERS REQUIRED.Must have experience, own vehicle and tools. Fax resume to: 905- 831-0232 ROOFING AND INSULATION company needs driver for work truck. Must have own transporta- tion to our shop. Clean driving record, and roofing experience a bonus. Cube van experience nec- essary. Full time year round work. Excellent pay. Also looking for ex- perienced shinglers and laborers. (416)717-5828 SHEAR OPERATOR FOR metal shop required for permanent full- time position. 44 hours/week, 1-2 years experience. Forklift license preferable. Apply in person to 963 Brock Rd.S. SHINGLERS NEEDED FOR an all Durham roofing crew. Experi- ence needed. Steady work. Call Adam 905-550-7767. ACCOUNTING POSITION NEEDED for full-time position in Pickering. Pay is $21K/year. Fax resume to: 905-839-8895 or e- mail: employment8@gmail.com. Reference# is AC02. ADMINISTRATION ASSIST- ANT/CUSTOMER service re- quired for a dance studio in Ajax. Afternoon shift. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and internet. Knowledge of Simple Accounting. (905)420-4584.Peter. CLINIC LOOKING for part-time secretary in the Durham area. $12.00/hour starting salary. Please fax resume to 905-666- 7727 by October 13th. DATA ENTRY/FILING CLERK needed for full-time position in Pickering. Pay is $8.00/hour. Fax resume to: 905-839-8895 ror e-mail, jobac@hotmail.com. Ref- erence # is DE01. OFFICE Assistant / Bookkeeper experienced with QuickBooks re- quired part-time for Ajax Trans- portation Company. Please fax resume to (905) 427-3932. No phone calls please. INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALES.Work from home or office, training pro- vided. Commission + Bonuses. Call Bill (905)435-1052. PINDOFF RECORD SALES is looking for a P/T Merchandising Rep for 6 hours one day a week in Pickering/Oshawa. Retail/ merchandising experience an as- set. Requires great interpersonal skills, reliable car and computer. Mileage paid. E-mail resume to: lmackenzie@pindoff.com. SALES ASSOCIATE - National tool company requires a qualified person for their Pickering store, Must have sales experience, knowledge of wood/metal work- ing. Fax resumes to: 905-831- 4292 Attn: Steve Etherington - Manager. SALES REPRESENTATIVE New Homes opportunity. An excellent communicator with good presen- tation & closing skills, posses a professional demeanor & highly motivated with a proven success in selling new homes. Please for- ward your resume to Stephanie at: STan@baywoodhomes.com CERTIFIED Physiotherapy Aid wanted for established private practice in busy medical facility in Oshawa. Please fax resume to 905-666-8905 CHIROPRACTIC centre in Pick- ering looking for a PT front desk assistant. Approx. 20hrs/week. Some evenings required. Cus- tomer service skills an asset. Please fax resume: 905-420- 9210 DENTAL HYGIENIST required, part-time, experience preferred. Bowmanville. Fax resume to: 905-697-0480. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST,expe- rienced, hard working, team player, multi-tasking to work in a friendly caring atmosphere. Fax resume to: 905-655-1600 DENTAL ADMINISTRATOR,Part Time/ Full Time. 401/ McCowan. Progressive practice requires for- ward thinking individual with excel- lent communication/interpersonal skills. 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Oct. & Nov 1st.. 2 loca- tions, 946 Mason, and 350 Mala- ga Rd. $695 & $795 per month, all inclusive, no pets. Please call (905)242-4478. 1 1/2 BEDROOM, basement apartment. Whites Rd/Hwy. #2. $650/month. Appliances. No- smoking/pets. Separate en- trance. Available November 1st. (905)420-3048 or 647-402-3048. 1 BDRM APT.,fireplace, big kitchen, dish washer, separate entrance, parking, cable. Avail. immediately. Pickering,Brock/Del- brook. No pets. $750/month. (905)686-5783 or (416)830-5740 1 BDRM. WALKOUT bsmnt. apt. Rossland/Harwood. Close to all amenities/bus route. References, first/last required. $750/mo. util. included. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. Call 416-953-4615 or 905-427-9157. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. $650/mo. inclusive. Parking, laundry, very clean, newly renovated,. Will furnish if necessary. Available immediate- ly. Please Call (905)576-3059 1 BEDROOM bsmt apt.,fully fur- nished. Adelaide/Harmony. Pri- vate entrance. No smoking/pets. Suitable for working couple. $800/mo inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last, references. Call (905)576-9355 1-BEDROOM basement apt., Oshawa, very quiet, very clean, parking, private. Suits 1 person. No smoking, no pets. $600 all in- clusive. For appointment leave phone # at 905-433-3939. 1-BEDROOM North Oshawa $735 all inclusive, no pets, available Oct 1st. ALSO 2-bdrm. apt, close to Oshawa Centre. $790/mo. all inclusive, available Oct 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647 or 905-720-9935. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 08, 2006 www.durhamregion.com 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 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) 2 Bedroom apartments,central- ly located in Oshawa, Appliances, laundry included.. Call Jane 905-576-7080 2 BEDROOM APT., 936 Glen St Oshawa. Immaculate, ground lev- el, separate entrance. Ideal for elderly couple or single. $795. first/last. Available Jan. 1/07. 905- 434-4637. 2 BEDROOMS FOR rent. One en suite for $550. One $450. Shared facilities. Credit check is a must. Available November 1st. 905-831-2572 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA Simcoe North on Russett Ave., newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex small building, laundry. Cable, heating & water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576- 2982. 3 BEDROOM APT.for rent, main floor and basement of house, double garage, laundry fac., utilities included. $1000/mo. Oshawa. 905-244-4065 or 905- 697-0652. 485 RITSON RD., OSHAWA 1- bdrm. apt. Near all amenities, liv- ingroom, appliances, freshly painted, $600/mo + hydro. Avail. immediately. Call 905-239-0121 or 416-346-8472. AJAX (NORTHEND)-Large Bachelor 1-bedroom basement, Private w/o. Appliances. Cable, 4-piece bath. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. $650 inclusive. (905)686-4960. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building. Available Sept/Oct., $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX Salem/Hwy 2 legal, 2-bdrm basement apt, Spacious, sep en- trance, laundry. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. $700+1/3 utilities.416-560-2598. AJAX,3-bedroom main floor, 4 appliances, lose to schools & shopping. $1100/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. October 1st. Call Richards days 416-601-7858, evenings & wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM,bright 1 bedroom+den basement apt., separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, New furnace, 4pc bath, close to amenities, 401. No pets/smok- ing, First/last/references. Available immediately. Suits sin- gle $750/incl.(905)686-6773 AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, bachelor bsmt apt., sep. entrance, satellite, parking, fireplace, $750/month all inclusive. No dogs. Avail. im- mediately. Call Ralph after 1 p.m. (905)426-8052 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE brand new 2-bedroom basement apt. Separate entrance, parking, kitchen, diningroom, livingroom, bathroom, laundry, cable. No smokers. Avail. immediately. $980/month, first/last. (905)428- 7157, (647)296-7157 AJAX, PICKERING VILLAGE. Church/Hwy #2, 1-bdrm new bright spacious walk-out bsmt apt. Professionally finished. Sep- arate side entrance/laundry. Parking, cable, no smoking/pets. Avail. Nov. 1st. $800/inclusive. (905)428-2223 AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY.Clean 3- bdrm bungalow. 5-appliances. Nice fenced backyard, plenty of parking. $1250/mo+ utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Thomas 905-428-0081 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2 & 3- bedroom apt., from $989 & $1089, available Immediately, Nov 1st & Dec 1st. 905-683- 8571, 905-683-8421 or 905-683- 5322 AMAZING! HUGE,luxurious 1200-sq ft. 2-bdrm, deluxe apt in house for rent in Whitby. Includes all appliances & utilities, laundry, ample parking, cable, air, big yard, plus many extras! Avail. im- mediately.. No smoking, no pets. $1195/mo. First, last req'd. 905- 721-8444 leave msg. AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1st, beautiful, 1 bedroom raised base- ment apartment. No smok- ing/pets. $800, utilities included. Pickering. 416-728-7833. BASEMENT APT.,Grand- view/Taunton, kitchen, living area, ample closets. Available im- mediately. $750+/month Also 2 rooms on upper level, share kitchen & bath, $500+/month. No smoking/pets.(905)240-3449 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,extra large, 2 level, 1 bedroom, PLUS office. Parking, laundry. Suitable for ma- ture couples. No Dogs, no smok- ing. Available Nov. 1st Discount for seniors.(905)725-1052. BROCK & 401,1 & 2 bedrooms, parking, laundry, quiet residential street. $760/$970. Call (905)420-1741 CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, 2 bedroom $800/mo, newly deco- rated. Utilities included. Sim- coe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE - large bright 1-bed- room bsmt. apt. Separate en- trance, 3-pc. bath, in quiet neigh- bourhood. $750/mo. inclusive. First/last. Available immediately. No smoking/pets.905-433-0985. COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM upper level, very bright. New applianc- es, parking, no pets, $1100/mo all inclusive, first & last, Avail. im- mediately.(905)665-1905. COURTICE, 3-BDRM,2-storey, newly renovated, fin. recroom, walk-out to deck, fenced yard, garage, 2-full baths, a/c, laundry. 2-min. walk to schools, $1325/mo+ utilities. Available im- mediately. Short or Long Term Rental. 905-433-2188 or 905- 261-0771 DURHAM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS Basement Apartments, Houses, Condos and Rooms For Rent. Looking for a new Home? We Can Help! NO FEE'S (905)999-RENT(7368) www.durhamresidential rentals.com KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bedroom apts., $920/month. Available October/November 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. LARGE LUXURIOUS 2-bedroom apt, upper floor of house. down- town Whitby, available Nov 1st. Includes cable, internet service, air, all utilities, no smoking/pets. $1200/month.Call (905)493-1330 LOOKING FOR Professional roommate to share 4-bedroom townhouse in North Oshawa. Close to all amenities and only 5mins to 401. $525/month all inclusive (includes maid service), no smoking/pets. Call (905)579- 8613 LOVE YOUR APARTMENT! Modern clean & classy 1-bed- room plus loft, 2nd floor in house. Crown-mouldings throughout. $925/inclusive. Parking, air, laun- dry. Near amenities. No smok- ing/pets. Oshawa. Jeff 905-442- 3665. NEWLY RENOVATED BASE- MENT apartment for rent. All in- clusive with parking, laundry and backyard. Close to amenities. Non-smoker/no pets. First/last required with references. Asking $900. 416-627-1747. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, Dec. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,1 and 2 bed- rooms for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905- 436-9726 or 416-902-1174. OSHAWA 2 BEDROOM, immaculate, spacious, very clean. Security camera/access, laundry, park/401. $900/inclusive, First/last. No dogs. Available now.Call Eileen 905-213-0521. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM apart- ment, 251 Simcoe St. S., $700 inclusive, Also TWO 2-bedroom apts in quiet area, from $950 in- clusive. Parking, no pets, first/last. Available Nov/Dec. 1. (905)424-5083 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $765/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Adelaide/Mary, newly renoved 1 bed. upper floor, sep. entrance, includes util, cable, c/air, 1-parking, first/last required. $750/mo. Available immediately. 905-439-4987. OSHAWA - Avail immed. Fully furnished, newly renovated bachelor apt. Close to OC & bus routes. No smoking/pets. First/last. References. All Inclu- sive $650/mo.Call 905-571-7708 OSHAWA -IMMACULATE,3- BDRM, hardwood, fenced yard, laundry, partial finished basement + shower, 2WR, 5appl., garden- er's delight, 8x10 shed, quiet street, Nov.1, 1st/last, Non-smok- er, $1,185+utilities. 1-905-420- 5244 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, park- ing, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-571-0425, 1-888-558-2622, 905-432-8914 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, available Sept. 1st. Please con- tact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA Olive/Central Park. one-bdrm basement apt. Sep en- trance, cable, appliances, park- ing. Laundry Available. $700/mo inclusive. Avail Nov.1. Absolutely no smoking/pets. (905)242-0417 after 6:00-pm OSHAWA,1 bedroom, partly fur- nished, main floor, private en- trance, parking, $600 plus hydro. (905)432-4940, after 6pm. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Oct/Nov. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 2- bdrm starting from $780/mo+hy- dro. Avail. immediately. Appli- ances, laundry facilities and park- ing included. Call 905-240-2632 OSHAWA,Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Oct/Nov. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, NEWLY RENOVAT- ED basement apartment, available immediately. Bright, large one bedroom. Close to Uni- versity/College walk to all amenities, parks and bus. $800/mo. including utilities, park- ing, laundry and cable. Suits re- sponsible non smoking single. Contact (905)432-9114 for more information. OSHAWA, UNDER NEW Man- agement. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Pent- house avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, se- curity. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Oct/Nov. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING - Brock & Delbrook, 2-bedroom basement apt. Sep. entrance, parking, laundry, $800/mo. all inclusive. First/last, no smoking/pets. Available Im- medialtey.Call 905-428-9823. PICKERING – GO STATION. 2-bdrm bsmt $850+. 3-bdrm main floor $1175+. Fenced-in yard. Separate entrance and laundry. Walk-out to deck. Fur- nished optional. (416)238-2100. Immaculate. PICKERING - VERY LARGE 1 Bedroom Bsmt. Apt. Eat-in Kitch- en, Spacious Bathroom. Shared Laundry, Deck and BBQ. 1 Drive- way Parking. Avail. Nov 1/06. $750/mon. Utilities Included. Call Nicole 905-999-7368. PICKERING 1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. immediately. Non-smoking. $600+ utilities. No pets. Call 905- 839-8388. PICKERING 2-BEDROOM lower level. Private entrance, covered deck, inground pool/hottub. Open-concept, new carpet, gas fireplace, whirlpool tub. 2 Parking $1000. incl.1st/last. Suitable young professionals, Immediate (905)428-6634 PICKERING executive home, legal 1 bedroom plus den, walk- out basement apartment. 1200sq.ft, spacious and bright, gas fireplace, walk-in closet. Near all amenities, includes: laundry, parking, cable. $1000/All inclu- sive. Available November 1st. No pets/smoking. First/last, (905)837-8937 PICKERING Liverpool/Finch Bright & spacious 1 bedroom apartment upper floor. $800/month. Cable/parking in- cluded. Laundry onsite. No smok- ing/pets. First/Last Available Oct. 15th or Nov.1st.905-839-4727 PICKERING, 1 BEDROOM walk- out, large kitchen/living space, 4-appliances, a/c, $800/mo inclu- sive. Avail. immediately (nego- tiable). No smoking/pets. First/last, references. Days 416- 228-2492 or eve/wknds 905-239- 1698, 416-578-1547. PICKERING,4-bedroom main floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- ances, close to GO, schools & shopping. $1350/mo + 1/2 utilities. Avail. November. Call Mike days 905-427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, beautiful 2-bdrm bsmt apt., separ- ate entrance. $795 inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. Call 416-899-1827 PICKERING, CHRISTIAN wom- an renting immaculate 1-bedroom basement apt., bathroom, kitch- en, living/dining open-concept, parking, no smoking/pets. $700/mo. utilities included. Available Oct 15th. Call Grace 905-428-8740 PICKERING, LARGE, BRIGHT 1 bedroom basement. Separate entrance. Whites/Hwy.#2. Close to shopping, GO, $750/mo. inclu- sive. Non-smoker. Shared laun- dry. Available immediately. (905)421-9563 PICKERING, Liverpool & Hwy 2 Large 1-bdrm apartment, sep- arate entrance, non-smoking, no pets, $750/mo all inclusive. (905)839-9551 PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, bachelor basement in townhouse. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished/unfur- nished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available Oct. lst. $550/inclusive.905-420-2654. PICKERING, MUST SEE 1 bed- room basement. Very clean. Full kitchen, bathroom, cable, Inter- net, shared laundry. No smok- ing/dogs. Female preferred. Available November 1st. $750 in- clusive. 905-509-2737. Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building.insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM,de- sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Near amenities, laundry, parking. Im- mediate. References, no pets/smoking. $850 inclusive. Call (905)449-1141 SOUTH WHITBY.2 bedroom apartment, near waterfront. $750 first/ last. No pets. Quiet building. Available immediately. Please call 905-666-2320. Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, Available immediately: bachelor $650, 1-bedroom $800. 1-bdrm $675, 2-bedroom $775. All inclu- sive, with laundry. Call Mike 416- 936-1622. WHITBY - BEAUTIFUL bachelor apt. in quiet triplex, includes utilities, cable, no smoking or pets, great area, $700/mo. Call 905-571-3464. WHITBY - beautiful quiet XL 2 bed. apt. in 6-plex. Dundas/Byron St. N. Nov. 1st. $975/mo/inclu- sive. Near park, heart of down- town. One month free. (905)430- 2814. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed. $925; 3-bdrm $1025. 905- 767-2565. WHITBY - Garden/Dundas, one bedroom, full bath, eat-in kitchen, $750/all inclusive w/internet, 1-parking, no smoking/pets. available immediately. Referenc- es. Suit one person. Call after 7p.m. 289-314-9594 or 905-430- 9468 WHITBY SOUTH Spacious 1 bed. $780, laundry, first/last, near Go, Avail November 1st. Daytime viewings Mon-Fri Call Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY, BROCK & DUNDAS, 610 Dundas St. West. 2-bedroom apartment. $890/month, heat & water included. One parking. First/last. Available Nov. 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1-bed- room apt. newly decorated, new laminate floors, heat/hydro, air, laundry facilities, 1-parking $800/mo. inclusive, first/last, ref- erences, no pets.(905)430-8327 WHITBY, Dundas/Brock.Large 2 bdrm, nice 6-plex, good area, 2 parking, laundry facilities. $900- inclusive. Avail immediately/Nov 1st. No pets/smoking. Call 905- 242-0095 pls.leave msg. WHITBY, Thickson/Manning, brand new large 1-bedroom basement apt. Separate en- trance, 2 parking, use of garage, c/air, laundry. Suits single/couple. $800/month inclusive, first/last. Available Immediately. (905)753- 2121 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Pick- ering has 1 and 2 bedroom sen- iors' apartments at $801 & $908, including utilities and cable; 3 bedroom townhouse at $1,057 plus utilities. First/last months deposit required. Call 905-837- 2920.www.ucpm.ca. 2 BEDROOM CONDO.1655 Pickering Parkway. Parking, utilities included. 5 appliances. Near GO & public transportation. Available Nov. 1. $1050/ month. 416-392-6849, 416-283-6475 AJAX, Westney/Kingston Rd. spacious condo, excellent condi- tion, 4th floor. 5-appliances, 2-parking, locker, pool, gym, large balcony, 2-bdrms, 2-bath- rooms, Avail. immediately. Call 905-683-6674 BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT, NEWLY renovated 2 bedroom+solarium condo. 2 washrooms. Brock/401. Availability flexible. Full amenities. Washer/dryer. Par king/Locker included. $1250. 647-297-4007, 416-431-5540. $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC.Minimum income required per household is $50,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr.pager. -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2-BEDROOM,Taunton/Garrard Rd., Whitby. $1000/month, Available immediately. Ample parking. Call Andrea (905)439- 1461 or (905)728-0313. 4-BEDROOM HOUSE,Rit- son/401 area, garage, hardwood floors. Fridge/stove, washer/dryer included. $1200+ utilities, first/last. Available Nov 1st. Call (905)213-9035 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 pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2500. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AJAX - HWY 2 and Harwood. 3 bedroom main floor bungalow, big parking/backyard, 5 applianc- es, hardwood floors, lst/last. Ref- erences, no pets/smoking. $l,200 plus 2/3 utilities. Contact Saeed (416)839-6409 AJAX 4 large bedrooms, main & upper floors, 5 appliances double garage. no smoking/pets. Avail immediately. $1250+2/3 utilities. Entire house including basement $1900+utilities.416-560-2598. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $825+ utilities. ALSO 3- bdrm detached bungalow $1025+.(905)683-6203 AJAX, GREAT LOCATION,3- bdrm detached bungalow, rent whole house. $1275+utilities. Ap- pliances incl, hardwood through- out. Salem/Bayly. Avail. immedi- ately.(416)738-1499 AJAX, NEW 3-bedroom, 2 storey house. Great location, Har- wood/Rossland area. Appliances included. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. $1400/month+60% utilities. (905)426-1486 or (416)910-0419. AJAX- Bright 1yr old, 3 brm open, approx 1600sqft end unit upper. Fam Rm, 2.5 baths, C- Air, mfloor lndry, 5 appls. Amaz- ing view. 1275+. 905-239-0367/ 647-271-6660. BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING 3 bed- room house for rent, North Oshawa, hardwood floors, central air, new appliances, walkout to deck overlooking large backyard onto park, $1,300 plus utilities. Available October 15th/sooner. Call (905)576-0294 CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE, small 3 bedroom house. Stove/fridge, garage, yard, non smoking. $1200/month, plus utilities. First/last. Available No- vember 1st. (905)623-5278 BOWMANVILLE 4 Bedroom 3 bathroom, gas fireplace, double car garage, huge backyard, appli- ances, lease & credit check. $1500+utilities. Call Scott (905)706-3600, Julie 905-767- 9001 COURTICE: CLEAN Upper 3bed, 1.5bth, hardwood and tile, large fenced yard, garage, shed. Near GM/401/OPG, Schools, Parks.No Smoking/pets. $1350 inclusive (lawncare too). Nov. 1. 905-728-8979 COZY 2-BEDROOM house with garage, located in Oshawa at Park Rd/Hillside. Minutes to 401, shopping and schools. $1050 plus utilities.Call 416-708-3432 KINGSTON/WESTNEY RD.,im- maculate 4-bedroom (1st&2nd- floor), 3 baths, large familyroom with fireplace, double car garage, over 2500sq.ft. Recently renovat- ed, immediate. $1400+utilities. Call Syed (416)720-9901 NEW SINGLE HOME - 3 bed- rooms, 3 baths, a/c, 5 appliances, finished basement, fenced yard, central area Kingston/Harwood. $1475/mo. available immediately. Call Nisim 416-399-9114 or 647- 866-0936. NORTH OSHAWA -Brand new Tr ibute home 3,200-sq.ft. 4 baths, 4 bdrms, double garage, 4 appli- ances. $1900/mo plus utilities. First/last, references. Avail. im- mediately. 905-725-5150. OLIVE/HARMONY - 3 bedroom house, main floor, good neigh- bourhood, fenced yard parking, $1050 per mo. utilities included. Open house, Sun. Oct 15th, 1-3p.m. 1078 Ronlea. (905)434- 5920. OSHAWA - 3 bedroom house, close to all amenities, $1100.+utilities. Detached garage included on proptery, appliances. Avail. Nov. 1st. or sooner. Call 1- 800-442-3947 for appt. OSHAWA -IMMACULATE,3- BDRM, hardwood, fenced yard, laundry, partial finished basement + shower, 2WR, 5appl., garden- er's delight, 8x10 shed, quiet street, Nov.1, 1st/last, Non-smok- er, $1,185+utilities. 1-905-420- 5244 OSHAWA CENTRE,4-bedroom, backsplit with yard, air, 3 car park- ing, $1175 plus, available Nov.1, No pets/smoking. call (905)240- 1805 ,(416)769-2418 or (416)219- 2140. OSHAWA PARK/HILLSIDE 3 bedroom detached, 2 full baths, appliances, quiet area $1125 plus, Avail Nov. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428-9766 OSHAWA,3-BDRM, 2-1/2 baths, $1100/mo + utilities. First/last. Avail. immediately. No basement. Call Andrew (416)453-1290 PICKERING VILLAGE - Com- pletely renovated, small 2-bdrm bungalow, ravine lot, 4 applianc- es, private drive with ample park- ing, no dogs/smokers. Avail. im- mediately/short/long-term. $1050+. First/last/references 416- 831-9401 PICKERING VILLAGE, HUGE 4 bedroom bungalow with main floor family room. Nov 1st, $1690/month including utilities, snow removal and lawn care! Call Charles Ferreira, Broker @ 905- 619-2655 Homelife Success Re- alty Inc.Brokerage. PICKERING VILLAGE- immacu- late 3 bedroom +1, 4 bathrooms, finished basement, main floor family room with fireplace. Hard- wood, ceramic floors, a/c, 5 appli- ances, walk-out deck. Available immediately. $1700/mo. plus utilities. No pets/smoking. Refer- ences, credit check. 905-837- 2189. PICKERING WATE RFRONT Detached 2-storey. Home on lake Ontario w/private beach access. 3 bedroom. 2 bathrooms. Great room & Family Room, approx. 2500 square feet & fully furnished…suits professional…$2800 per mos plus utilities 905-831-3300 Joe Pitino, ReMax First Realty Ltd. Brokerage PORT PERRY - 4-bedroom, 2- car garage, air/con, fireplace, par- tially finished basement, $1500/mo. + utilities. Available Dec. 1st. Near schools and down- town.Call 905-440-6453. RAISED BUNGALOW - upstairs 3 bedroom, shared laundry, available Oct. 15th, $1450/inclu- sive. Also 2-bedroom street-level apt., Oct. 15th, $750/inclusive. Liverpool/Hwy. 2 Pickering. 647- 205-7910. ROSSLAND/PARK N. Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom bungalow. Kitchen, livingroom, laundry, full backyard. freshly painted, new windows, extremely well main- tained. $1150 + 1/2 utilities Available Nov. 1st Catherine 416- 431-8385 3-BEDROOM townhouse/garage in prime location Whitby. Close to schools/GO/401. Rent $1295 (includes water/5-appliances) plus utilities. No pet/smoking. Availability - Nov. lst. (905)668- 2204 (905)706-5603 AJAX LAKESIDE, 3-bedrooms, porch balcony with lake view, fenced backyard, walk-in closet, double car garage, references re- quired. $1300 + utilities, first/last. No pets/smoking (905)424-8928 or (905)683-0609 AJAX, NEW TOWNHOUSE for rent. 3 bedroom. 2.5 baths. Separate family room. A/C. Fire- place. $1400+utilities. No smok- ing/pets. Available November 1st. 416-258-1530. HARMONY/OLIVE area, 2 bed- room $830/month, plus utilities, First/last, references. Freshly painted, near school. Available immediately. (905)697-9960. LARGE 3-BDRM, north Oshawa location. Near shopping, Durham college, bus routes. New carpets /paint. Very clean. Full basement and yard. $985+hydro. Available immediately. Private parking 905- 259-1233 NORTH WHITBY - 4yr. old, 3- bed., 2 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen w/island, walkout, 5-appliances, c/air, carpeting/ceramics, near amenities. Nov. 1st. First/last/ref- erences. $1350+utilities. 905- 668-3412. OSHAWA NORTH of Taun- ton/Ritson, end unit, garage, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, finished basement, available Oct. 15th or sooner. $1200+hydro. No pets/smoking.905-982-0449. PICKERING,3 bedroom town- house, 3 bathrooms, water and parking included. $1500/month. Available December. Near 401 and shopping. No dogs. Call Re- nata Leonowicz, Re/Max Spirit, 1- 888-732-1600. WHITBY BROCK/TAUNTON new 3 bedroom TH, 1700 sq.feet, hardwood, appliances, ensuite, $1350 plus, avail Nov. Condolyn mgt.905 428-9766 WHITBY SHORES - 3 bedroom townhouse, approx. 1500 sq. ft. end unit, familyroom, 2/5 baths, c/air, 5-appliances. $1300 +utilities. First/last/credit report. 905-683-4737 or 416-933-1452.. AJAX, 1 ROOM, furnished. In- cludes ink, toilet, bed, cupboard, microwave, T.V. set etc. No pets/smoking. Available. 905- 428-6385. AJAX, CHURCH/DELANEY 1 large room. Share kitchen, own bathroom. Utilities included. Fur- nished/unfurnished. Use of back- yard. $450-$500/month, nego- tiable. 905-626-2030. LARGE FURNISHED BASE- MENT Room with separate bath- room & eat-in kitchen in Whitby. Laundry parking, cable, A/C. Utilities included. $650/month first/last Available immediately. 905-426-8084. PICKERING, ROOM AVAILABLE immediately. $350/month. First/last required. All utilities included, cable, Inter- net, parking, laundry. Huge room. Lots of windows. New carpet. New paint. 647--881- 5815. TWO BEDROOM basement apt. living room, eat in kitchen, own yard/entrance. 4 appliances, $875/inclusive. Available Novem- ber 1st. Pickering - Whites/Finch. Credit check a must. (905)831- 2572. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM in clean, quiet adult occupied home (single male preferred). Fur- nished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. lst/last. Smoking outside. No pets. $465/inclusive, 905-391-3809. WHITBY-Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all facilities. Newly renovated. No smoking/pets. $485 mo. inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519-241-9586, 1-877-893-2963. CASTLETON HILLS RV PARK - Are looking for a seasonal site or overnight camping? Come and visit our park, a gem in the hills of Castleton. Trailers for sale, close to ATV trails. www.castletonhills.com 1-866- 241-2224. SENIOR LADY (seeking SWM) would like to meet gent with good morals , good sense of humor, likes dancing, traveling and movies. (59-65) Serious replies. Call: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719 SINCERE SINGLES Matchmaker since 1992. Chosen with care by those who care! Toll free 1-866- 719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca WOULD BILL THOMPSON (d.o.b.) - December 22, 1979) or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Ta ra-Anne MacGillivray at (613)930-7557 or 1-800-267- 2451. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 LOVING mom & experienced daycare provider will love and care for your children in her home. Full/part time, flexible hours, reasonable rates. Refer- ences. Harwood/Rossland. (905)428-7998 BEFORE SCHOOL and evening experienced care for 3 1/2 yr. boy, our home, Whites Rd./401 Pickering. Willing to walk/drive to daycare centre. If interested please call 416-912-2306. LIVE IN caregiver wanted for 2 kids in Ajax. Non-smoker, previ- ous experience an asset. Excel- lent references. Please call Anna (905)683-3170 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 2YR OLD COMPUTER $700 with all accessories. Powerlift chair w/ built-in heat massage, $800; Scooter, electric, battery pow- ered, paid $700, asking $300. (905)493-1330 8' BEAUTIFUL SOLID PINE harvest table with Pressback chairs.$700. Call 905-982-1999. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905-213-4669. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 647- 271-5483 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483.Can deliver A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail.Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS Wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Pest screens and caps installed. Best rates in Durham, Experi- enced* Reliable* Insured. No Mess Guaranteed. Call (905)686- 7741 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together foundation. 20'x30' $5500, 25'x40' $8700, 30'x40' $10,500, 32'x50' $14,000. 40'x60' $20,000, many others 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.ca ANTIQUE 7-pc diningroom set. Made by Elk Furniture, James- town, N.Y. in 1920's. table, 4 chairs, china cabinet & buffet. Phone (905)623-2653 BARBARA STREISAND tickets (2) for Oct. 17, 2006. Face value ($ 750.00) row 4, seats 11 & 12, Air Canada Centre. 905-430- 6233 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900.647-271-5483 BERBER CARPET SALE by Atex Flooring, regularly $1.77 per sq. ft. On sale now for $1.11 per sq ft. For FREE shop at home, contact Mike Hasson, (905)426- 2882 www.atexflooring.ca BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4/1.8GHZ w/17" CRT Monitor $269.00, P4/2.4GHZ w/15" LCD Monitor $409.00, IBM Notebook P4/1.6GHZ $475.00, Repairs Reasonable Rates. Call: (905)576-9216 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CASH AND CARRY, structural, grade lumber. Available 2X5 8-16 feet. 2X8, 12-16 feet. 2X10, 12-16 feet. 905-683-1931 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2900. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DRUM KIT FOR sale. Fantastic 9-piece set to learn on. Scalable size for beginners through more advanced. Somewhere asking $800 or b/o. Call Steve at 416- 400-9377. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 08, 2006, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com GIANT OUTDOOR THANKSGIVING DAY GARAGE SALE Monday Oct. 9th, 8am-4pm Knob Hill Antique Market 1630 Kingston Rd., just west of Brock To be a vendor call (905)686-5004 TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Qualified Craft Show Qualified Craft Show Exhibitors WantedExhibitors Wanted Oshawa Civic AuditoriumOshawa Civic Auditorium October 13-15, 2006 Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers C OUN T R Y THE HE A R T O FCRAFT SHOW For more information call 905-426-4676 ext.257 or visit www.theheartofcountry.com FOR SALE:Hot Tub, Hydropool 638, blue sapphire colour, paint- ed cedar skirt, 18 jets, 3HP dual pump, ozonator, $1500 o.b.o. Call (905)666-2248 FRIGIDAIRE FRIDGE for sale. 2 years old, works. $200. Call 905-626-5418. HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 5HP,24 jets, ozo- nator ready, LED light, waterfall, deluxe redwood cedar cabinet, warranty, 5-person, sacrifice $3500.Call 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $4,300. 905- 213-4669 HOUSE CONTENTS, 5 piece pine bedroom suite, leather couch and chair, wooden bar, butcher block table, glass top din- ing set, Tri-star vacuum, office equipment, patio furniture etc. 905-509-7883. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, portable dishwasher, exercise equipment, furniture, home thea- tre etc. Call between 9-12 noon (905)683-4953 IKEA DOUBLE LOFT BED,with mattress, excellent condition, originally. $850., asking $400. Call 905-686-3514 INKJET SOLUTION (HP, Epson, Canon). Save up to 90% over cartridges. From $30-$40. www.webart-solution.com LA-Z-BOY RECLINER $175; black leather swivel $100; sec- tional sofa $450; 10-pc dining- room $575; kitchen table 6 chairs $250; 2 corner cabinets $100 each.; washer dryer Kenmore $275; gas dryer 1-yr $250; 3-pc dresser set 1940's $250; (905)260-6247 LARGE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTED wall unit, medium oak. Antique Morris chair, dusty rose blinds 120x96. Various sized Sheers, rods & other odds & ends. (905)723-4441. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fa st delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. MEN'S WEAR CLEARANCE:All First Quality - All brand new. Take a look at these savings. Nautica suits reg. $629 - Now $299; Shipley reg. $550, now $299; Ralph Lauren reg. $599, now $299. or 2 for $500. Wool blend suits reg. $279, now $179; Dockers Pro Style Dress Pants reg. $82., now 2 for $80; PLUS PLUS PLUS!! For over 12 years, Rugged Replays (Steve's Clothiers) has been offering you only the best in new and next to new menswear at up to 70% Be- low Retail. From jeans to tuxedos we've got it all, Children's formal wear from 12 months and tuxedo rentals also available. Shop smart, shop RUGGED RE- PLAYS. Call 905-404-2063 or: ruggedreplays.com Burns St. Plaza, Whitby (Beside Bliss Bridal). PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE 1" slate 4x8, accessories pkg incl. $1,250; re- cliner/lazy chair, brown $125. Or Best Offer.(905)433-4273 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY BILLS: WE HAVE THE FIX FOR MOST FTAs! Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!.6 models on display from $199 and up. U-Neek Electronics, Oshawa. Visit our store today! (905)435-0202 (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com SHOPSANFORDS.COM Buy - Sell - Trade, new and used. Dur- ham Region's first on line flea- market. Click to view gift items. shopsanfords.com SIGNS Por table sign 8'x4' illumi- nated sign, $495; 4'x6' illuminated sign, $250; 4'x30' illuminated sign, $999 or B.O.(905)435-1091 TIRES & RIMS Four 17" chrome Montegi rims and Nexen 215/45R17 tires, less than 800kms. Paid $1500 asking $1000-obo Call (905)428-6119 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com WHITE STRAPLESS WEDDING Gown with hand made wrap, Lace-up back, size 12, fits like an 8. Professionally cleaned. $800 firm. Leave message, (905)427- 2469. A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. 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. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 RESTORED FERGUSON FARM TRACTOR, great working condi- tion, new tires, has a 6' universal John Deere blade (great for snow removal, $4,200 OBO. 905-349- 3872 ask for Don or Jean. 10YR FEMALE TABBY,de- clawed, spayed, good health, shots. Free. Allergies! 905-686- 7986 BULLDOG PUPPIES,purebred, Canadian Kennel Club registered. micro-chipped, first shots, vet checked, health guaranteed. Ready to place, adorable, well socialized with kids. (905)436- 7209 FEMALE ENGLISH BULLDOG very lovable, very sweet, and sociable. US $650 including Shipping. Contact pastor Jake Tom pastor_jaketom2001@yahoo.com FREE TO GOOD HOME - 4yr old male cat. neutered. Very loving and quiet. Good with other cats/animals. Please call Jen 905-579-9965 JACK RUSSELL TERRIER pups available to approved homes, 8 wks. old, 4 girls, 2 boys. Member of JRTCC and JRTCA. Vet checked.Pam 9050683-4214/ LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised, ready now. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com LABRADOODLES,beautiful chocolate F1B babies, very low to no shed coats, M/F, 1st shots, guar., ready Oct 14th, 705-437- 2790, www.doodletreasures.com SHIHTZU/YORKSHIRE terrier cross (Shorkie), adorable silver & black female, lovingly home raised, great temperament, par- ents on site.$700.(905)786-3183 STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES for sale. Vet checked, needled, M/F, ready to go now. $600. 705- 357-1515 or 905-435-6434 YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE Prices starting at $449.95. Call or see website for details. Open 7 days/week. 10p- 10p. 1-800-943-2965. www.jnphotography.net 1966 RANCHERO, 289 V8, 5 Speed Manual. Daily Driver, $7000 obo. (705)887-3840, Ask for Jim. 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2 dr. 4 cyl. Automatic pdl, 167,000-kms. Runs and drives well. Asking $1495-obo. (905)435-1091 1993 SATURN, 350,000 km. $800; 1992 FORD TAURUS, 170,000 km. $800; 1972 SS CHEVELLE, 170,000 km. $8,000. 905-922-7015. 1996 INTREPID,good condition , needs front brakes $2,900 as is or $3,500 certified. Coldspot fridge, good for basement/trailer $100.Telephone (905) 725-0988. 1997 TOYOTA TERCEL Auto- matic, 4-dr, Green on Beige, 171,000kms, AM-FM Stereo, CD, A/C remote-starter. Snow tires included. Excellent Condition. Certified/E-Tested. $4500-obo. Call Pamela: (905)432-6048. 1999 FORD CONTOUR,leather interior, executive driven, im- maculate condition. Standard, air, keyless entry, power mirrors. CD player, 133,000kms. $4,500. Call for details.(905)420-3515. 2002 NISSAN SENTRA -GXE - only 42,000 km. auto, fully load- ed, one owner, non-smoker, Fac- tory warranty. Meticulously main- tained. $99 bi-weekly +tx - $2,000 trade. Priced for an immediate sale (Pmt. to own). Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326. 2002 XL F150,8 ft box, regular cab, low kl's, V8 , auto air, trailer hitch, box liner. Good shape runs great, 7700 series. Must sell as relocating. Asking $10,900. includes certified and e-tested. Call Andy 905-728-8046 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY, LE, au- to, fully loaded. 84,000kms, facto- ry warranty, immaculate. $139/bi- weekly + tx - $2,500 trade. Priced for an immediate sale. (Pmt.to own). Only at Ajax Nissan, 1-866- 304-7326 2004 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE, like new. 2 door stop. Silver. Black leather interior. 32,000 km. Sale $26,500. 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A graveside service will be held at St. John's Anglican Cemetery, 150 Victoria St., East, Whitby, on Thursday October 12 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ontario SPCA. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com. MASON, Clark A.- (former Mayor of Ajax) With sorrow we announce the passing of our husband and father, Clark Arthur Mason, on Thursday, October 5, 2006, in his 75th year. He leaves be- hind his wife Marilyn (Weir), son Richard, and daughters Beverley and her husband Terry Briggs, and Wendy, all of Ajax. He will be missed by his brother-in-law Donald Weir and his wife Doris of Sudbury, and many friends. Clark proudly repre- sented the Town of Ajax, both as a Councillor, and as Mayor, from 1963 through 1980. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mon- day. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's United Church (65 Kings Crescent, Ajax) on Tues- day, October 10, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Paul's Memorial Fund would be greatly appreciated. A Book of Condo- lence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca STEVENSON, Dr. William Denman - Born Dec. 24, 1913 in Hamilton, Ontario, and died peacefully at the Belmont Long Term Care Facility in Belle- ville, Ontario, on September 28, 2006. He was the son of the late Dr. William Oliver Stevenson and Edna Denman Stevenson. Following primary edu- cation in public schools of Hamilton and Dunnville, he graduated with his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1937. He completed five years of post- grad training in general surgery in Montreal and Toronto, including the "Gallie Course". On complet- ing his residency, he joined the RCAMC where he served in Canada, England, and the Continent with the first Canadian Mobile Neurosurgical Unit. After WWII, Dr. Stevenson trained in neurosurgery with Dr. K. G. McKenzie in Toronto and was subse- quently recruited to Halifax to establish the first neurosurgical service in Atlantic Canada in Janu- ary 1948. He remained head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Dalhousie University during its growth over the next 26 years. Dr. Stevenson was a past president of the Canadian Neurosurgical Society, and the first president of the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. In the latter years of his practice, he became visiting Professor of Neurosurgery in the medical schools of a num- ber of developing countries, under the auspices of the "S.S. HOPE" and FIENS (Foundation for Inter- national Education in Neurological Surgery). His tours of duty, varying from two to six months, in- cluded Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Brazil, Tunisia, Singapore, and Taiwan. His hobbies included oil painting and music - he loved to play the piano and organ. For many years he was an elder in St. Mat- thew's Church, Halifax. After his retirement, he moved back to Ontario and transferred his passion for neurosurgery to oil painting, participating in nu- merous art shows and festivals in Ontario and Florida. Predeceased by his first wife Marjorie Bell and his sister Katharine Young. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Meloy Stevenson, his sister Ruth (Arthur) Lodge of Bracebridge, Ontario, daughter Cathy (Bob) McCallum of Belleville, Ontario, and son Bob Stevenson of Kingston, Ontario. He was grandfather of Brendan (Lisa Houchins) McCallum, Kaitlin McCallum, Scott (Allie) Clark and Stacy (Jay) Mewborne; great grandfather of four; and un- cle of several nieces and nephews. Dr. Stevenson has donated his body to the Division of Anatomy at the University of Toronto Medical School. Crema- tion will follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Paraplegic Association of Nova Scotia, West End Mall Suite S-21, 6960 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1. In Loving Memory of Andrew Mitchell July 29th, 1940 ~ October 7th, 2005 One year ago we lost you, Dad Our hearts are heavy, we're still sad The seasons have changed, our ages too Celebrations, come and gone, how we've missed you. Mom is coping, she's been so strong Tr ying to keep busy, since you've been gone She doesn't say, but I know her heart aches And still many nights, she lies awake. Your beautiful grandchildren help her go on And they very often ask where Papa has gone They wish, as we all wish, That you could be here Your face to see, you voice to hear. We point to your picture and ask "who's that"? To be sure, their Papa, they'll not soon forget We miss you so deeply and wish you were here In your own special ways, you'll always be near. Love and Miss You ~ Nicola, Shayne, Sydney & Jaclyn, Sharon, Les, Stephanie & Kevin, Donna, Rod, Colin, Ryan & Cameron Loving You Always ~ Maureen In Loving Memory of our Daughter, Sister & Aunt Laurie Anne White August 3, 1976-October 8, 1996 It has been 10 years since you were taken from us. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you & wish that you were still here. Even though you are gone, we know that you are looking down on us with your beautiful smile, sharing each day with your family & friends. We miss you as much today as we did that day. Forever, holding our memories of you close to our hearts. Loving you always, forgetting you never Dad, Mom, Lisa, Derek, Laurie & Dylan Pinder, Inez Marrilyn died on October 8, 2005 at the age of 54. Loving wife of Calton. Cherished mother of Kristin and Kirk. Much loved daughter of the late Daphne and James Dyal. Daughter in law of Violet Pinder. Sister of Michael, Aaron, James, Arleigh, Kenneth, Eunice, Muriel and the late Jimmy and Bertram. A year later and the sun is not as bright, but a new star has formed in the sky. Keep watching, loving and never leaving us. Forever in our hearts and thoughts, missed by your loving family. 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Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 durhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Juniors in fine form on the court AJAX — Junior tennis players from throughout Durham Region converged on the Iroquois Park tennis courts for the annual Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) junior tennis qualifiers on Thursday. At left, Junaid Khan from Pickering High School re- turns a serve from All Saints’ Richard Canavan. At right, Kyle Shea, of Archbishop Denis O’Connor, leaps to make a return. New stock car series to operate nationally in 2007 By Shawn Cayley Sports Writer DURHAM — A new era in stock car racing will likely commence at Mosport In- ternational Raceway dur- ing the 2007 season. NASCAR and Canadian Tire announced recently a partnership to create a Canadian Series, replacing the long-standing CASCAR circuit. Just what type of effect that will have on Mo- sport remains to be seen, however, the news brought a smile to the face of Glenn Butt, director of marketing for Mosport. “This is great news for not only Mosport, but for the region as well,” he said. “Pairing NASCAR and Ca- nadian Tire together, two very powerful entities, should bring more fans out and also larger corpo- rations into the business.” Butt says, although the 10-12 race schedule is yet to be finalized, he expects the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series to make a pair of stops at Mosport, on or around the same dates that the CASCAR events usu- ally take place, in June and August. “We fully expect to be on the schedule,” he said, brimming with excitement. “I would think we’ll see the series here during the same weekends, both on the oval and road track. It’s a really exciting thought.” While Butt wasn’t will- ing to speculate, with the NASCAR brand making its mark on Canadian soil, it could mean the aver- age race fan will see a few more recognizable faces roll onto the track, if in- deed the series eventually fits into the filter system, currently buoyed by the BUSCH series and Crafts- man Truck series in the U.S. The timing for the new circuit comes at a good time, as interest in the sport on this side of the border continues to grow year by year. NASCAR has a solid fan base in Cana- da, consisting of roughly 5.8 million from coast to coast. NASCAR Canadian Tire series Mosport bound? A/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2006 Pickering boys soar to Eagle Cup PICKERING — The Pickering Cougars boys’ under-12 rep soccer team finished a strong season after capturing its fourth tournament of the summer season by winning the Erin Mills Eagle Cup in Missis- sauga recently. The Cougars played in this event for a third con- secutive year and lost in a shootout in last year’s final. The third time was obviously the charm for the Cougars. Pickering played Wex- ford Extreme in the final. The Cougars were familiar with Wexford as both teams played in the Central Soc- cer League’s Regional Pre- mier Division this summer. The Wexford coach called up three guest players from Malvern for this tournament, so the game promised to be a closely-contested battle. Played in heavy rain, the game was scoreless at half time. The sun finally peaked out in the second half, which seemed to give the Cougars energy. They scored two goals en route to a 2-0 vic- tory and the title. The Cougars faced Water- loo in the semifinals, win- ning a close contest, 2-1. The game was played under high winds that forced the Cougars to stray from their normal game plan. In the qualifying round, the Cougars beat West Rouge 4-1, Rexdale Rebels 5-0 and soundly defeated host Erin Mills 6-0. 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