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Students wants to know if it was ‘cool’ to join the army By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The children sat crossed legged on the hardwood floor listening intently. Some leaned forward with their chin on their hands, others looking over the question they wanted to ask, and some sat with their hands in their lap. The Grade 5 and 6 students from Westcreek Public School heard stories from veterans of the Second World War at the Pickering Public Li- brary Wednesday morning. Stories that helped them put a face to the history they were learning at school in advance of Remembrance Day. Eric Lightowler, Sergeant at Arms at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, talked about the Remembrance Day service and parade that will take place on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph at the Pickering Civic Complex. “As you know 11 a.m. is when we have the silence. I would like to see all of you there. The veterans will welcome you,” he said. Then it was time for the questions. A little boy asked if anyone had any fun during the war. Frank Williamson was a member of the Brit- ish Army 2nd Battalion Royal Tank Regiment. He said one of the better things to happen to him because of the war was he got to travel to Burma, the Middle East and Europe. “I happened to be all over the place during the war,” he said. They were also asked if they thought it was “c ool” to join the army before they did. “All our friends were going, it seemed like the right thing to do at that time,” Mr. Lightowler said. But, just because they thought it was the right thing to do, didn’t make it easy. Once Mr. Light- owler signed up and got to training, at barely 18- years-old, he was told by the person in charge he didn’t belong to his parents anymore, he belonged to him. “That first night, I’ll be honest, I wept,” he said. “I cried my eyes out.” Te rrance Michael, who was a member of the British Royal Navy, lived in England and could hear the war all around him. “I was in that environment and I could see where it was going,” he said. “Either you took it or you went to face the enemy.” George Bourner is a veteran of the Korean War. He talked about what it was like to be a member of the Royal Engineers Army Postal Service. “We slept in a sleeping bag in an area with poor sanitation,” he said, adding this meant there were a lot of rats around. “You had to shake your sleeping bag out to make sure there were no rats inside. When you’d be sleeping you’d feel something next to you and it was a rat that crawled in with you to get warm.” The men also explained why they received the many medals they were wearing. Grade 6 student Khara Martin said that was one of the things she’ll remember from the visit. “When you see them wearing all the colourful stuff and now we know what it is,” she said. She asked two questions and was glad to hear the veterans’ stories. “It’s nice to see people who are still around from the war,” she said. Fellow student Sarah Warren, 11, thought it was very interesting. “How much they tell what happened a while ago,” she said is what she’ll take with her from listening to the veterans. They will probably remember her too. Before leaving to catch the bus back to school, Sarah hugged Mr. Lightowler and shook hands with the other veterans to thank them for sharing their stories with her. 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Platform ✓ Ensuring a balanced allocation of resources for the good of students, teachers and parents. ✓ Aid in the development of a better system to evaluate immigrant students to determine their grade of entry in school. ✓ Bring an element of youth and diversity to the board. Education And Career ✓ Master of Science degree from McGill University in Occupational Health. ✓ BSc. Environmental Health with a minor in Public Administration. ✓ Occupational Health and Safety Consultant. ✓ University Professor. A Wealth of Volunteer Experience ✓ Board of Directors member for Malvern Methodist Church ✓ Pickering Soccer Club youth coach ✓ Habitat For Humanity volunteer FAIRCLOUGH, Craig craigshome@sympatico.ca 905-427-4864 www.durhamregion.com/dr/munelections/ On November 13 VOTE Pickering Public School Board Trustee durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 Jasper Construction wins tender for the more than $4-million project PICKERING —T he Catholic school board has chosen a construction company for St. Mary’s multi-million dollar expansion and renovation. Coming in with the lowest tender bid, Jasper Construction won the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School con- tract for almost $4.37 million, plus GST of $262,000. Project quotes were received from seven pre-qualified general contrac- tors with $5.17 million as the highest. “Jasper did do work for our board, I believe it was 18 years ago,” said Tim Robins, Durham Catholic’s senior manager, facilities services, during the Nov. 6 school board meeting. Construction should begin later this month and the project finished by September, 2007. According to a report presented in June, the addition and renovations in- clude 11 additional classrooms, a new culinary lab and room, three teacher workrooms, three seminar rooms and additional student washrooms. Extensive renovations will enlarge staff rooms, general office area and guidance centre and transform a food services room into one for vocal music. The exterior is to match the existing building. The project will add 231 new stu- dent spaces to St. Mary. Board chooses company for expansion project at St. Mary Catholic school Your number is up...Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com Whitby man faces hundreds of sex-related charges By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A litany of sex-related charges laid against a Whitby man is “o verblown,” his lawyer said outside court Tuesday. Alan Risen said the 282 charges laid against Mi- chael Ross Stratton are creating a lot of publicity as the police investigation continues. But the sheer number of allegations may create false impressions, he said. “The total number of charges (is) overblown and misleading,” he told reporters after Mr. Stratton made a brief appearance in an Oshawa court Tuesday morning. Of the more than 280 charges alleged, “247 charges relate to one com- plainant,” Mr. Risen said. Mr. Stratton has gained national notoriety since his arrest in June, when a former girlfriend made al- legations of sexual assault. A police search of his home resulted in the seizure of videos that depicted sexual abuse of young girls and led to hundreds of charges, police said. More people have come forward to make allega- tions as the investigation has continued; police have identified 10 complainants and, since Mr. Stratton’s last court appearance in October, have been con- tacted by others who say they’ve had contact with him in the past. Mr. Stratton, who is being held at the Central East Correction Centre in Lind- say, appeared briefly Tues- day, his long, unkempt hair flowing to the shoulders of his blue sweatshirt. He spoke briefly with his lawyer before being re- manded for a an appear- ance in bail court Nov. 30. Prosecutor Kent Saliwon- chyk told a justice of the peace the Crown requested the adjournment and the defence had consented to it. “That will allow for some further police investigation that needs to be done,” Mr. Saliwonchyk said. Outside court Mr. Risen said he and the Crown are attempting to reach an agreement on what will happen at Mr. Stratton’s next court date; he wouldn’t say if there will be a bail hearing or if he’ll consent to his ongoing detention. Mr. Risen acknowledged the ongoing investigation but said he’s not aware of any more charges pending. “But you know what’s been happening in this case,” he said. “That seems to be their intent,” he said. “To cre- ate more publicity and get more people to come for- ward.” Mr. Stratton faces an array of charges includ- ing sexual assault, making child pornography, forcible confinement, sexual as- sault with a weapon and threatening death. Police say much of the alleged abuse occurred at Mr. Stratton’s home on Rosedale Drive, where he has lived since the 1980s. GROW AT GARDEN GALLERY holidaydreams Prices in effect from November 10-16th, 2006 All Christmas Ornaments15 % OFF regular prices. This weekend only. ChristmasOpen House THIS WEEKEND!! 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Case against Stratton ‘overblown’: lawyer AJAX — Santa Claus may be the most important person to children and the young-at- heart, but not to the Durham Regional Police. The route the To wn wanted to use for the annual Santa Claus Parade had to be changed because the police didn’t approve of the new one. So, when Santa, his elves and everyone else taking part rolls through Ajax, it will be along the same route used last year. The 41st Annual Santa Claus Parade is set for Sun- day, Nov. 26, starting at 12:30 p.m. Formation will take place on Mills Road. The route is east on Station Street to Har- wood Avenue, south to en- trance of the Harwood Shop- ping Centre, dispersing at the south end of the mall. Beginning at 3 p.m., a va- riety of activities for children will be held at the Ajax Town Hall. There will also be a tree- lighting ceremony, hot choco- late and Santa will be on hand to listen to Christmas wishes. There’s still time to put in an entry for the parade. Regis- tration packages are available electronically on the Town’s website, at www.townofajax. com. Packages can be filled out on-line or downloaded and filled out by hand. All parade entries have to be received no later than Nov. 10. Also, all entries will be re- viewed by Town staff to en- sure adherence to the Santa Claus theme. There’s no fee to enter. Call Laurie Legault at 905-686-6051 or by e-mail at laurie.legault@townofajax. com. For more information, contact the Region of Durham Works Department 905-433-2050 Waste Management Facilities are closed for Remembrance Day The Region’s Waste Management Facilities will be closed on Saturday, November 11 Regular operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waste disposal charges may apply, with a minimum charge of $5 per visit.Ritson Rd. N. Conlin Rd. Taunton Rd. Rossland Rd. Hwy. 7A Reach St.Hwy. 7 & 12Hwy. 12 Hwy. 48 Brock Conc. 13 Reg. 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PICKERING — The numbers for Pickering’s advance polls are up com- pared to three years ago, but voters had more opportunities to cast early ballots this time around. In 2003, the City offered advance polls on the Saturday and Wednes- day of the first week of November. Be- tween those two days 1,173 voters took advantage of the opportunity to vote early. This year, Pickering decided to give voters more access to advance polls in an effort to increase voter turnout. There were advance polls Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a total voter turnout of 1,476. On Saturday, 617 voters came to the Civic Complex, compared to 591 on the Saturday last time around. In 2003 just 28.7 per cent of regis- tered voters cast their ballot. Election day is Monday, Nov. 13 with polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More opportunities to vote means higher numbers at Pickering advanced polls EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Punishment must deter crime To the editor: Re: Ajax has a problem, Sunday, Nov. 5 I agree, in fact I would go further - Canada has a problem. The answer, as I see it, is that we need to stop ‘considering’ the perpetrators. Punishment is supposed to be a deterrent! Therefore, the punishment should be of such severity that it actually deters. Today, it appears as if the justice system is more concerned with the well-being of wrong-doers than it is with the victims and society as a whole. Recently, I read of a situation where the punishment meted out was deemed ‘too severe’. I also read of conditions in prison being unpleasant for the inmates, etc. It’s about time the judicial system realized the conditions law-abid- ing citizens live under are unpleasant. Unfortunately, the namby-pamby do-gooders of the past have brought us to this present situation, and we are now reaping the ‘benefits’ of their idealistic approach. Their ideas have failed miserably. We do not live in a perfect society, and the sooner we realize it, the better. Deterrents work. The nuclear deterrent worked for more than 40 years. The consequences of crime need to be met with judicial determination and courage. Remember discipline, respect, and decency all begin at home. What did our forebears fight for in two World Wars? Certainly not the kind of society we seem to be headed for today. Peter Mills, Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 durhamregion.com The advertisements spin past, deliver- ing the message of Mapleridge Mechani- cal, among other companies, to those at- tending sporting events at the Pickering Recreation Complex arena. But, while the advertising carousel spins around, there’s nothing happen- ing on the big clock above. For the longest time, the four-sided clock of humongous proportions has continued its slumber. No timekeeping. No scores. No counting down the time remaining in penalties. No telling the arena denizens the pe- riod number. Nothing. The big, handsome timepiece sits in the rafters of the complex’s Delaney ice pad. It was most definitely at one time the centre of attention and pride and joy of the arena -- when it worked, of course. It makes the confines of the complex seem like the Air Canada Centre with the big guy overlooking centre ice. But now, it’s painfully idle and, above all, useless -- game after game, month after month -- casting its rather large shadow out on to the ice surface below. Instead, spectators who gather to follow the Pickering Panthers junior hockey team and watch their sons and daughters at minor hockey and ringette games look at the wall-mounted clock at the north end of the arena. Sure, the small clock tells the time, score and the penalty minutes -- every- thing that the big fella used to do. But, it’s small, it’s tucked away on the north wall of the arena and certainly isn’t quite as grandiose or stately. So, what’s the deal? Has time passed for the big clock? Is it merely waiting on funds, the manpower and the know-how to be allocated and will finally put it right and work once again? Or has it ticked its last tock and the lights are turned out permanently, waiting to be taken down and discarded like so much electronic junk? According to Everett Buntsma, the director of operations and emergency services with the City, the big clock is definitely on its way out. But, it has been given a reprieve of sorts, owing to the advertising that spins below. The advertising contracts don’t run out until the end of 2007, so the big clock won’t be moved until those contracts have expired, says Buntsma. ‘Big Ben’ is, in a word, obsolete. Over the years, parts were borrowed from other clocks of its sort to keep it going, he says. “It was getting quite expensive to maintain.” Alas, a new LCD model clock is in the works for the complex, but don’t look for it to sit above centre ice. It will be mount- ed at one of the ends of the arena. But, for now, the big fella will continue to stare down listlessly from above. Al Rivett’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail him at arivetr@durhamregion.com Time has passed for clock Al Rivett sports editor We remember all they have done for us Every year, the veterans of Canada’s 20th century wars, along with many family members and citizens of our community, head out to cenotaphs and legion halls to remember the great sacrifices made for our freedoms. Tomorrow at 11 a.m. we stand in silence to recall the ulti- mate service to one’s country: to die in defence of our way of life. And as we recall the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who fell on battlefields in Europe and the Pacific and in other farflung places on our globe, we must also take a moment to think of those who have been killed in more recent times. More than 40 Canadians have now died in service in Af- ghanistan since 2001. Those soldiers and the several hundred who have been wounded in this dangerous theatre of war, are staking Cana- da’s claim to liberty in the 21st century. Canadians have answered the call for over 50 years, com- ing when the United Nations asked to act as peacekeepers in some of the most dangerous places in the world. Now, the request to serve is from our allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and we have there a troop complement more than 2,500 strong to do the heavy fighting in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan. No matter how you feel about our commitment in Afghanistan you can surely take pride in the bravery of our fighting men and women -- and also spare a prayer for them and their families in this difficult time. There are signs as well that our young people are remem- bering. Several thousand youths are in the process of plan- ning to attend the 90th anniversary ceremonies at the famous Vimy Ridge memorial in France next April. For it was on that Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, that Canada took its first coura- geous step on the world stage. That First World War battle, largely won because of the incredible work of Canadian sol- diers who were led by Canadian generals, forged our identity in the heat of battle and declared to all that we would be there when needed. May we never forget those who have been there for us through a century of conflict and strife. MP says decision will benefit growth areas like Durham Region By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — Jim Flaherty says his decision to change the tax structure for income trusts will benefit economic growth locally. The federal minister of finance and MP for Whitby- Oshawa says a growing trend in the business world to convert corporations into income trusts was threatening the Canadian econ- omy, especially for areas of rapid growth like Dur- ham Region. “This was a clear and pres- ent danger to the Canadian economy. Our economy becoming an income trust economy is counter-productive for eco- nomic growth, for quality of life and our standard of liv- ing in Canada,” Mr. Flaherty said in an interview late last week. Canada currently has about 250 income trusts -- in sectors such as real estate, oil and gas, and manufac- turing -- that are collectively worth more than $200 bil- lion. Structured much like a publicly-traded corpora- tion, income trusts pay divi- dends for shares, but unlike corporations, income trusts are designed to give back all profit to unit-holders and pay no corporate tax. The danger, Mr. Flaherty says, was that as more cor- porations converted into in- come trusts to avoid paying corporate tax, less money would have been reinvested into their respective sec- tors. “I think it’s important in areas of rapid growth, like Durham Region, where we are trying to attract knowl- edge-based industry that are capital intensive,” he said. “A round our new uni- versity, UOIT, we want to attract those kinds of businesses,” Mr. Flaherty added. “The corporate model allowing for substantial reinvestment works to support that concept; the income trust model does not.” In a surprise announce- ment on Halloween night, Mr. Flaherty announced an end to the tax exemption that has for years given in- come trusts an advantage over their corporate coun- terparts. He says the move will even out the playing field. “I had people telling me that as directors of compa- nies they felt obliged to let the company convert from the corporate form to the income trust form because of the tax advantage. That’s the wrong reason to make that decision,” he said. “People who have looked at the Canadian economy and who understand the Canadian economy know we have to increase our productivity in Canada to maintain our standard of living and income trusts go in the opposite direction of that,” he added. But not everyone agrees that the move is positive for Canada. George Keste- ven, president of the Cana- dian Association of Income Funds, called it a poorly in- formed and costly decision. “(Mr.) Flaherty’s reck- less decision to tax income trusts has had a devastat- ing impact on working and retired Canadians and hurt the national economy,” Mr. Kesteven said, adding that the majority of trusts are small to medium-sized businesses that use the trust structure to raise the capital they need to reinvest, grow and remain Canadian. “This widespread fallout will continue for the fore- seeable future unless the government reverses course immediately,” he said. Although bombarded with criticism from groups and investors across Cana- da, Mr. Flaherty has repeat- edly stated the government will not backtrack on its promise to put a tax on in- come trusts. “This is a very serious issue and we worked on it for a number of months until ultimately coming to the conclusion that some- thing had to be done -- even though there would be a fair amount of upset when we acted,” Mr. Flaherty said. “Sometimes you have to look at the best interest of people overall in Canada.” THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Flaherty stands firm on income trust tax Jim Flaherty DURHAM — Santa Claus wants to hear from you. Once again, Santa’s North Pole post office is open for business. Postal Elves are ready and waiting to answer mail sent to Saint Nick. Over the past five years, more than one million let- ters have been sent to Santa from children around the world. 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Court heard she made a number of purchases in late December 2004 and early January 2005 at a Loblaws store on Kingston Road using cards that contained data skimmed from Master Cards issued by Canadian Tire and the Bank of Mon- treal, court heard. The plea came as a surprise to wit- nesses who had shown up at the King Street West courthouse anticipating a trial. Ms. Bollers had been expected to plead not guilty and fight the charges, but a bizarre series of events changed all that. When Ms. Bollers had failed to ap- pear for the trial an hour after it was to have begun a judge issued a bench war- rant for her arrest. She arrived shortly thereafter, explaining she’d been held up because she’d taken public transit with her children in tow. But that wasn’t true; according to court officers who saw her enter the building, Ms. Bollers arrived alone, in her own car. Confronted with the lies, Ms. Bollers opted to enter the guilty plea. 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No job loss expected as a result, union says By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — When the new Chevro- let Camaros come rolling off the line at General Motors in late 2008, they won’t contain seats made by Lear Corpora- tion. The company, which currently sup- plies seats for all of the vehicles pro- duced in Oshawa’s two GM car assem- bly plants, lost the bid for a contract to make seats for the redesigned muscle car. Representatives of the company could not be reached for comment. In the weeks leading up to the deci- sion, Lear was engaged in negotiations with the Canadian Auto Workers union in an attempt to secure a cost-cut- ting agreement that would lower pro- duction costs and make the company more competitive in its bid. Talks failed to produce an agreement, the union said. Although the company was un- successful in securing a contract for the first vehicle that will roll off the new flexible manufacturing line, local union leaders are not worried about jobs at the feeder plant. Chris Buckley, president of the CAW local 222, says that workers have secure contracts for production until 2009. “And we are working with the com- pany to make sure that our members have work after that,” he said. With production of the Camaro es- timated to be between 120,000 and 150,000 vehicles annually, making seats for the muscle car would only represent about half a shift of work, Mr. Buckley said. “There will be future products an- nounced for General Motors in Os- hawa and we are confident that Lear will be successful in contract bids for some of those vehicles,” he added. 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Just the fax 905-683- 0386 JENNIFER O’CONNELL Working With You, For You TCELE CITY COUNCILLOR - WARD 1 www.VoteJenniferOConnell.com On November 13th Vote Je nnifer O’Connell for Wa rd One City Councillor. 905-420-9609 jennifer.oconnell@utoronto.ca Phone Email Contact Jennifer VOTE FOR ACTION My commitment to residents -I will work with residents to determine the needs in the community -Encourage growth that protects the environment and prevents urban sprawl -Create a long-term vision for growth that is compatible with our existing neighbourhoods to ensure that as we develop, the infrastructure such as roads, schools and parks are modified to reflect Pickering’s growth -Work with local seniors who are living on fixed incomes -Increase key services- not increase councillor’s salaries -Create more opportunities for young people and help keep them off of the streets and engage them in our community -Safer streets by encouraging community watch programs, more police officers and solutions that tackle the root cause of crime (i.e. programs for the youth) -I will work to develop commercially in our downtown core in order to create a vibrant economy and reduce the residential tax burden -I will be accessible to discuss issues and represent the needs of the residents durhamregion.comP PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 Air cadets flying high after Ontario win Submitted photo 856 Pickering Kinsmen Air Cadet Squadron won the George Westman award for its train- ing and proficiency. Accepting the award are, front row sitting, Captain Frank Charbon- neau and Major Colette Blight. Back row standing, left to rght, W.O.1 Peter Rowan, Sgt. Robin Taylor and Cpl. Leon Bailey. By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — After being founded just eight years ago, the local Air Cadets squadron is al- ready the best in Ontario. The 856 Air Cadets was awarded the Dr. George Westman Trophy for top squadron in the prov- ince at a ceremony Oct. 28. “For units that have only been around for eight years this level of excellence is unheard of,” said Major Colette Blight. “It’s an incredible honour to receive it.” Maj. B light has been leading the more than 120 cadets of 856 for six years. She is helped by eight reserve force officers and 12 volunteers. “To get this one is just incredible, it feels like we have finally been recognized for the hard work of our cadets and staff,” she said. The squadron has been one of the top ones in the past few years, but this was the first time it received the highest honour. There are more than 100 cadet units in Ontario and most of them have been around for decades. The decision is made by the Department of National Defence; officials pay each squadron a visit once or twice a year and evaluate it based on training, community work, paperwork, parent support and the cadets. “I was very humbled that the cadets were able to achieve this for us and the staff, and of course (I was feeling) great pride in the unit.” Maj. Blight said. She will soon turn over leadership for the squadron after being at the helm for most of its existence. Cadets is a national program for 12- to 18- year-olds sponsored by the Department of Na- tional Defence. Maj. Blight said it gives young people an opportunity to learn leadership skills, be involved in their community, develop time management skills, build self-esteem, and learn a skill through extensive training. It is a free program with expenses such as training and uniforms covered by its sponsors, the Kinsmen/Kinette Club of Pickering, and the Department of National Defence. The group also does some fundraising. Maj. Blight said the program gives young peo- ple the chance to learn skills that will make them better citizens and help them be employable, as most don’t go on to a career in the armed forces. Some of the training offered includes flight, sur- vival, and air rifle. Cadets are also very involved in the commu- nity, having an opportunity to give back up to 170 community service hours a year. They’ve helped with the Pickering Mayor’s Gala and the Festival of Trees; they’ve participated in environmental clean-ups and walkathons; and they’ve done gift wrapping for literacy. “They are truly extraordinary young adults who strive for excellence,” Maj. Blight said. The 856 Air Cadets meet at the East Shore Community Centre in Pickering. The last chance to apply for this year is Nov. 15. For more information, visit www.856aircadets. com. BLOG drinfo.ca/fosterblog.htmlREPORTER CARLY FOSTERFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com Life with Lucy A new mum’s first moments with baby Family pet died after eating rat poison By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Angela Bess wants her neighbours to be aware of a potential danger present in their community. Ms. Bess wants people to be aware that there is rat poison in her Highbush area neighbour- hood of Pickering, an area filled with young children and fam- ily pets. She found out about the danger after her own family dog Buster got sick about a month ago when he ingested the poison. He has since passed away. He first went to the vet because of a mass on his leg at the begin- ning of October and then they took him back 10 days later because he was having trouble breathing, while at the vet he coughed up a blood clot. “That’s the moment the vet thought it was rat poison,” Ms. Bess said. They began a treatment of vita- min K, an antidote for the poison, but it was too late. Ms. Bess isn’t sure how Buster ingested the poison as they don’t have any at their home. “My first thought was that someone had been in our back- yard because my side gate had been opened,” she said, adding she didn’t think he’d picked it up while out on a walk because due to his sore leg they’d been walking less. As a large dog, a golden retriev- er-poodle mix, weighing 65 lbs. he would have had to eat a lot of the poison to get as sick as he did. The vet mentioned the poison could have made it into the yard as other animals - squirrels - store their food for the winter. The flakes, pel- lets or cubes of poison could have been collected and Buster could have found the stash. Ms. Bess has another idea. “We do have a skunk problem in our area and people want to get rid of them, and if they put it out thinking they would get the skunks,” she said. Recently she found two dead mice on her property. “That worries me because we have children everywhere,” Ms. Bess said. She wants people to be aware of the consequences of using the poison and others to be conscious that it is out there in the event their pet has an unexplain- able illness. “The neighbourhood should just be careful for a little while,” she said. Ms. Bess has spoken to police about the incident and they ask that anyone with any information call Durham Regional Police Ser- vices at 905-579-1520. November 13th, Re-Elect Maurice BRENNER Re-Elect Maurice BRENNER Regional Councillor Ward One “We are at a cross road of change, facing many challenges. Together we can and will make a difference for today and for future generations” ✔ Healthy Environment: A Greenbelt that protects our heritage, water and forests, respects First Nations, and supports viable farming. ✔ Healthy Safe Communities: Proactive solutions to Community Violence and Road Safety. ✔ Healthy Economy: Property Tax Reforms. Non-Residential Growth and employment opportunities. ✔ Responsible Development: No to Sprawl. Yes to “Green Building Standards” for Pickering and all of Durham. “a champion of environmental and social causes” “a leader creating a Sustainable Advantage for Pickering” “cares about you and your family” “listens, responds and gets involved” “challenges the system and works for positive change” Experience Leadership Commitment THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 13 Pdurhamregion.com Pickering woman worried about safety of children, pets DURHAM — Ads promising job seekers thousands of dollars for working at home are a scam, Dur- ham police say. Police said numerous complain- ants have told them they’ve sent cheques in response to ads in local papers and received nothing in return. The ads, for a company called Advanced Distribution Systems, promise people they can earn $500 to $1,000 a week working from their homes. Respondents are required to send a $25 cheque to take advan- tage of the opportunity. Although cheques that were sent to the company in Palmer- ston, Ont., were cashed, no prod- uct was ever received by victims, police said. Durham fraud cops are looking into the scam and urge anyone who’s been victimized to report their loss by calling 905-579-1520, ext. 5358, or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477. Ads promising cash for work at home a scam, Durham police say Capturing moments in time... ... photo and video aj.groen@durhamregion.comPHOTOGRAPHER A. J. GROEN By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — The trucks are back in town. After nearly a month-long hiatus in pro- duction -- during which the General Motors truck assembly plant was updated to the tune of $227 million -- the first new GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks are ready for sale. On Thursday, 500 dealers from across On- tario descended on Oshawa to collect the keys to their brand new pickup trucks and drive them back to their respective dealer- ships. “We wanted the first people who drove these trucks to be the people who sell them,” said Chuck Novak, event or- ganizer. “It was great to get those folks first-hand exposure to the product.” After a tour of the assembly plant, which included an inside look at how the new trucks are made from start to finish, the dealers gathered in the Kerr Industries park- ing lot on Farewell Street and drove off in 250 identical trucks. “It is very exciting to be the first ones to drive these trucks,” said Debbie Tanti, sales manager at MacMaster Chevrolet in London. She drove two and a half hours with colleague Duncan McColl to collect the truck and says that one of her customers has already made an ap- pointment to see it that afternoon. “These trucks are going to sell very well,” she added confidently. Marc Comeau, GM Canada’s vice presi- dent, said he too expects customers to be impressed with the new vehicles. “These trucks are better than the ones they replace in every way,” he said. “Many of the 2007 models have actually gone down in price, with some models receiv- ing base price reductions well over $1,000. “When you add this to the improved per- formance, reduced fuel consumption, the most features, configurations and capabil- ity in the business, these trucks set the high water mark for full-size trucks.” Sitting in the driver’s seat of a new Si- erra, Derek Killins couldn’t help but be im- pressed. “It feels great, it looks great,” said the sales rep from Listowel, Ont. But even the feel of a new truck could not take Mr. Killins’s mind off of the tour of the truck plant, which he described as “overwhelming.” THE COMFORT I WANT “I am truly comfortable here. 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Dec 15 (2:00-8:00pm) Ajax Community Centre Wed. Dec 13 (2:00-8:00pm) BROCK Trinity United Church (Cannington) Sat. Dec 9 (10:00am-4:00pm) Royal Canadian Legion (Beaverton) Sat. Dec 16 (10:00am-4:00pm) CLARINGTON St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Rudell Rd (Newcastle) Mon. Dec 11 (4:00-8:00pm) Rebekah Hall (Orono) Mon. Dec 4 (2:00-8:00pm) Garnet B. Rickard Complex (Bowmanville) Sat. Dec 2 (10:00am-4:00pm) Wed. Dec 6 (2:00-8:00pm) Tues. Dec 12 (2:00-8:00pm) OSHAWA Dr. C.F. Canon Public School Tues. Dec 5 (4:00-8:00pm) Oshawa Centre Lower Level in front of The Bay Tues. Nov 21 (10:00am-9:00pm) Wed. Nov 22 (10:00am-9:00pm) Northview Community Centre Mon. Nov 27 (2:00-8:00pm) Tues. Nov 28 (2:00-8:00pm) Oshawa Public Library Mon. Dec 4 (2:00-8:00pm) PICKERING Pickering Rec. Complex Tues. Nov 28 Thurs. Nov 30 (2:00-8:00pm) SCUGOG Port Perry Community Centre Thurs. Dec 14 (2:00-8:00pm) (2:00-8:00pm) The Durham Region Health Department will be offering FREE influenza clinics throughout Durham Region for all residents 6 months of age and older. HEALTH DEPARTMENT DURHAM REGION teBateBa For more information call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit the website at www.region.durham.on.ca Protect yourself and the ones you love from the Flu. WHITBY Regional Headquarters Building 605 Rossland Road E., Whitby Weekday Clinics Saturday Clinics Special Needs Clinic (for weekday clinics, access will be through the west entrance doors.) (for Saturday clinics, access will be through the south entrance doors.) Location: Lower Level (LL) Dec 2, 9, 16 (wheelchair accessible) By appointment only. Call Durham Health Connection Line. Sat. Nov 25 (10:00am-4:00pm) UXBRIDGE Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Sat. Dec 2 (10:00am-4:00pm) Should there be a further delay in vaccine availability, community clinic schedule may be subject to change. (2:00-8:00pm) (10:00am-4:00pm) Thurs. - Fri. Nov 23-24 Wed. - Thurs. Nov 29-30 Fri. Dec 1 Wed. - Fri. Dec 6-8 Wed. - Fri. Dec 13-15 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 Photo by Jennifer Roberts General Motors offered tours of its new truck plant for those involved in the automotive industry. Jules Racine, right, a retired GM worker, led one of several groups through the plant. New GM trucks beginning to roll off the line Sudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive!durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at For more on this story SATURDAY, NOV. 11 ***ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Ajax on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at various locations. They also meet in Pickering seven days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous also holds Family Groups for Durham Region on Mondays through Saturdays. Call 905-728-1020. ***CRAFT SHOW: St. Philip’s Annu- al Christmas Craft show and sale takes place on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tables available for vendors to rent. St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church is located at 1314 Oxford St., south of Wentworth St., Oshawa. Call Vera Abela at 905-725-7169. ***FAITH NETWORKING: A faith- based network will be held at the Gathering Place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1920 Bayly St. Pickering. This information session is great for new and small busi- ness operators. This program is open to all faiths. Guest speaker Derek Clarke will share insights of personality. Registration is $25 which includes lunch. For more information, call Hazel Shanks at 905-231-0193 or the church at 905- 428-6888. ***FALL HIKE: Ajax Trails Com- mittee’s Fall Hike takes place at Greenwood Conservation area at 10 a.m. Participants are to meet at the West parking lot for a loop hike. It takes approximately two hours at a moderate pace. Dogs on leash are welcome, washrooms are on site. Call Al Williams at 416- 356-8353. ***FREE INTRODUCTORY TO STRESS SEMINAR: A free over- view to a unique approach to stress reduction will be held at 109 Old Kingston Rd., Unit 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will be introduced to mindfulness based approaches to reducing stress which is an eight-week course. Preregistration is required. Call 905-428-1404 or visit http://www. mindfultherapies.com. ***BAZAAR: E.B. Phin Public School, 1500 Rougemount Dr., Pickering, holds its fall bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Voluntary $2 entry fee. Vendors, foods, baked goods, door prizes. MONDAY, NOV. 13 ***HUMAN RIGHTS AND EM- PLOYMENT STANDARDS: YMCA Durham Employment & Community hosts a Human Rights & Employ- ment Standards workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about your rights at work, including minimum wage, discrimination and sexual harass- ment. Relevant legislation will also be discussed. The workshop takes place at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., suite 7. Call 905- 686-7060. ***CRIBBAGE: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club hosts a game of cribbage for seniors every Monday at 1 p.m. It takes place at 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Beginners are welcome but should come earlier. Call Au- drey at 905-426-6265. TUESDAY, NOV. 14 ***DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discus- sion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Ajax Seniors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. The Barbershoppers are back by popular demand. Everyone welcome. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). ***MOCK INTERVIEWS: YMCA Durham Employment & Community conducts mock interviews from 10:30 a.m until noon. Each partici- pant will have an opportunity to experience the interview process and get feedback on areas of im- provement. The workshop takes place at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7. To re- serve your spot call 905-686-7060. ***CHARITY AUCTION: Single Parent Support - the One Parent Families Association hosts its an- nual auction at 7 p.m. at Papp’s Restaurant, 1755 Pickering Pkwy. It features Raptor tickets, luggage, golf packages, wine kits, fitness memberships and much more. Ad- mission is free. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 ***BINGO: The Ajax Friendship Club for Seniors hosts bingo at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Drive in Ajax. For more information, please call Phyllis at 905-426-3421. ***EUCHRE: Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 606, hosts euchre at 8 p.m. It takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. There will be prizes and refreshments, every one is welcome. The cost is $4, $2 for seniors. For more information, call 905-426-1758. ***AUTISM ONTARIO MEETINGS: The new Autism support group in Whitby is holding free services every 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meetings start 7: 30 p.m. at 1450 Hopkins Street, Unit 105 at BCTS Inc. For more informa- tion , call toll free 1-866-495-4680. Anyone interested in Autism is welcome. THURSDAY, NOV. 16 ***OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the library of La Storta, at the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House at the north end of Liverpool Road (north of Finch Avenue) in Pickering. Men and women are welcome. Call Lorraine at 905-619- 1419 or Edith at 905-686-3834. ***POTLUCK LUNCH: The Rouge Hill Seniors host a potluck lunch at Petticoat Creek Community Cen- tre, 470 Kingston Rd., at noon. FRIDAY, NOV. 17 ***EUCHRE: The Rouge Hill Se- niors hosts euchre every Friday at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. Beginners wel- come. ***HOLIDAY SALE: Vendors will be selling homemade soap, crystal jewelry, baked goods, Christmas crafts and much more at Rosebank Road Public School’s holiday sale on Nov. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The money raised will go towards the school. $2 optional admission gives you a chance to win a door prize. The school is located at 591 Rose- bank Rd., South, Pickering. For in- formation or directions please call the school at 905-509-2274. ***BINGO: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club hosts bingo every Fr iday at 7:30 p.m. It takes place at 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information, please call Tom at 905-683-6565. ***CRAFTS: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club invites seniors to join them in crocheting, knitting or doing another craft every Friday at 9:45 a.m. The club supplies most of the material with items going to the Seniors’ Bazaar. It takes place at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information, please call Peggy on Fr iday mornings at 905-686-1573. Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 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The office is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Applicants must live in Ajax or Pickering, provide proof of address, an income statement, proof of rent, lease or mortgage, and identification show- ing the date-of-birth of each person living in the household. Unwrapped, new toys would be for children of all ages. Each year, there’s a shortage of gifts for older youths, such as teenagers. Gifts for them can include clothing, sporting equipment, make-up and personal appearance products, and CDs. Vo lunteers and sponsors are also being sought. For more information, to volunteer or sponsor, call 905-427-7123. Salvation Army appealing for a merry Christmas home sweet homehome sweet home advertising feature home improvement, décor, services, furniture, flooring, landscaping, ask an expert and more Living Lighting 3x112 Markham Introducing the tiny, perfect bathroom renovation specialist We admit it. 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Mark Stephenson and Remond Akleh appeared separately by video in an Oshawa courtroom Thursday morning and were remanded until their next video appearance Nov. 17. Lawyers appearing on behalf of the men said they’re awaiting dis- closure of details of the allegations against them as they contemplate a bail hearing that would be held in Superior Court. The men were among more than two dozen Hells Angels members and club associates swept up in a provincewide police offensive in late September. Mr. Stephenson, 43, has been identified as the Oshawa chap- ter president while Mr. Akleh, 44, a former Oshawa Angel who lives in Cobourg, is a member of the club’s elite Nomads. Both are charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with what police say is a plot to carry out a killing in Maple. Mr. Stephenson is also charged with possession of a controlled sub- stance. On another legal front -- which is not connected to the criminal charg- es -- both men are expected to fight a move by the provincial Attorney General to seize the Hells Angels clubhouse on Ortono Avenue in cen- tral Oshawa. Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Akleh are listed on title as owners of the property. The Province has filed a motion in Superior Court to seize the property under the Civil Liabili- ties Act, claiming the clubhouse was used by members to conduct or plot criminal activity. That matter returns to court in Whitby later this month. ATTENTION ALL VETERANS The Ajax Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion would like to remind all Veterans that on the last Wednesday of each month we host a representative from Veterans Affairs to assist you in regards to any benefi ts that you may be entitled to. Ms. Debby Sora is present in the Branch from 9 till 10 am and will gladly answer any queries pertaining to Veterans Affairs. The Ajax Branch is located at 111 Hunt St. Ajax. 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GIFT WITH PURCHASE FROM THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com Search is on for builder By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — The Ajax and Pickering hospital redevel- opment is one step closer to a ground breaking. The government issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Nov. 3 to short list teams to build and finance the redevelopment of the Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem’s Ajax site. “That’s just great news,” said Hume Martin, Rouge Valley president and CEO. “They’re true to their word, the process is being acceler- ated.” Mr. Martin said the re- development is part of the Ministry of Public Infra- structure’s five-year, $30 billion plus infrastructure investment plan; the proj- ects are going to be done in batches spread out over time and geography be- cause of resources and la- bour constraints. “We expected to be a little later in the schedule, but they bumped us up because we did our homework and were prepared,” Mr. Martin said, commending staff on its hard work. The redevelopment was finally approved in March after the community ad- vocated for years for the much-needed expansion. It will give the hospital an expanded emergency room, diagnostic imaging depart- ment, ambulatory care unit, complex continuing care unit, laboratory and mental health services. The Ajax redevelopment project RFQ was issued as part of a combined quali- fication process including health care infrastructure projects in four other cities across the province. Once the qualified proj- ect teams have been short listed, they will be invited to respond to individual Requests for Proposals for each of these projects start- ing early in 2007. “We’re expecting to go to tender early in the new year,” Mr. Martin said. The Ajax and Pickering hospital redevelopment is to be managed by the RVHS and Infrastructure Ontario, an arm’s-length Crown cor- poration dedicated to the renewal of the province’s hospitals, courthouses, and other public assets. The project is being funded using an alterna- tive financing and procure- ment (AFP) model where Infrastructure Ontario uses private financing for large- scale and complex projects to strategically rebuild vital infrastructure on time and on budget. The early works of the redevelopment, which in- cludes a road to connect Harwood Avenue and Cen- tennial Road, is to begin shortly. Fund Raising Dance Saturday,Saturday, November 11, 2006November 11, 2006 The One Parent Families Assoc. Dance 2nd Saturday of every month held at the Pickering Rec. Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Doors open at 7:30, $14 per person. Disc Jockey and Cold Buffet are featured. 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Shannon Payne, a regional waste technician, said she never imagined how successful a collection of resi- dential electronic waste including computers, monitors, toasters elec- tric tools, cell phones, fax machines, alarm systems, coffee makers, radios, and CD players would be. Collections were held in Pickering, Ajax and Whitby on Oct. 21, 28 and Nov. 4, respectively. The first two collections each saw more than 100 cars dropping off elec- tronic waste. In Pickering 3.72 tonnes of elec- tronic waste was collected while in Ajax 3.33 tonnes was hauled away. “In Whitby we probably quadru- pled that,” Ms. Payne said. “There were probably easily 1,000 cars there.” She said the enormous turn out in Whitby could possibly be attributed to the fact that Whitby gets one spe- cial electronic pickup a year, while in Ajax and Pickering residents can put out two electronic items per pickup. “I knew Whitby would probably be the busiest,” Ms. Payne said. “But, I had no idea, it was truckload after truckload.” Easily, the most prevalent item being dropped off at the collec- tion sites, Ms. Payne said, was com- puters and computer parts. The collection was contracted out to a firm called Toronto Recycling Incorporated. Ms. Payne explained the company first takes a look at all the computers received to see if they can be refur- bished and sold. The remainders of the electronics were pulled apart; the material sepa- rated and recycled. This was the first year the Region ran the electronic drop-off program, which was approved to be held at a maximum of four sites after Regional Council saw the success of similar programs in Ajax and Uxbridge. “This was our first stab at it and we are quite pleased,” Ms. Payne said. “We are looking forward to doing it in the rest of the region next year.” Did we mention it’s addictive?Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — An Ajax man who staged a break-in to confound police investi- gating the sexual assault of a teenager has been sen- tenced to both jail time and a lengthy term of house ar- rest. Brendan Williams, 19, will serve five months in a pro- vincial jail before beginning a 17-month stint of house arrest. Superior Court Jus- tice Robert Weekes handed down the ruling after a sen- tencing hearing in Whitby Monday. Earlier, Mr. Williams pleaded guilty to a number of charges, including sexual assault and public mischief, in connection with an inci- dent on Daniels Crescent in Ajax in September of 2005. Mr. Williams admitted he had pulled a hood over his face and entered a neigh- bour’s home through an unlocked patio door, then attacked a 13-year-old girl in her room. The terrified teen scared Mr. Williams off by scream- ing, court heard. But he re- alized later he’d left behind his keychain, which held his house and car keys, at the girl’s residence. To cover up his involve- ment, Mr. Williams staged a break-in at his own home on nearby Fisher Crescent, smashing a window and ransacking rooms, then ap- proached police investigat- ing the sexual assault to re- port it. But cops soon caught on to the ruse and his story un- ravelled, prosecutor Mitch- ell Flagg said. “His plan to fool the po- lice blew up in his face fairly quickly,” Mr. Flagg said. “He did nothing but en- sure his quick apprehen- sion.” The prosecutor called for a lengthy provincial jail term, citing the terror the victim endured. “To be confronted by a masked man in your bed- room has to be every teen- aged girl’s worst nightmare,” Mr. Flagg said. Mr. Williams sobbed as he addressed the court be- fore sentence was passed. “I know I did a really bad thing and I’m truly sorry for it,” he said. “If I could I would take it back in a heartbeat.” Justice Weekes agreed with defence lawyer Sean Fraser’s assertion that Mr. Williams ought to serve at least part of his sentence in the community. He ordered Mr. Williams to serve the majority of his sentence under house ar- rest and imposed a term of two years on probation. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 23 Pdurhamregion.com Jail time, house arrest for man who staged break-in PICKERING — Three sus- pects are being sought fol- lowing an armed robbery at a Pickering convenience store Tuesday night. Three men, one of them armed with a handgun, forced a clerk to lie on the floor during the heist at the Convenience Plus store on Kingston Road around 11:15 p.m., Durham police said. The clerk was threatened but not physically hurt dur- ing the incident. The sus- pects made off with cash, cigarettes and lottery tick- ets. Two of the men wore masks. The man with the gun may be of south Asian de- scent. He stood approxi- mately 5-feet-7 and weighs 200 pounds. 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Ms. Drummond is a mem- ber of a food charter planning committee that will bring to- gether interested parties on Nov. 14 to start hammering out a food charter. It was Durham Lives’ food w ellness-working group which first started to look into issues of access to food in the region. “A lot of people were doing really great work but there was no policy to support it,” Ms. Drummond said. “You can only get so far with ideas when you don’t have policy to support it.” They looked at nearby areas like Toronto and Sud- bury who have food char- ters. “We said, ‘why couldn’t we have a food charter too?’” Ms. Drummond said. The goal of the food charter is to articulate a common ap- proach to food security. Hav- ing food security means that all members of a commu- nity have affordable access to food that is nutritionally adequate and respects their cultural and dietary needs. It is developed by the com- munity with input from all areas related to food. “I think we are really be- ginning to look at food secu- rity and developing policy,” Ms. Drummond said, The Community Devel- opment Council Durham believes the promotion of a food secure community in Durham must involve a com- prehensive effort to address issues of poverty, health, environmental degradation, economic instability and community safety. Food security is not only influenced by these issues but food security contributes to their persistence. The hope is that the food charter, when complete, will be presented to the Region’s health and social services committee and then to re- gional council. “Then we could work to develop policy to support initiatives in the communi- ty,” Ms. Drummond said. Policy, Ms. Drummond said, could focus around food safety, the development of roof top gardens and com- munity gardens. “Part of building a food charter is not just the social justice aspect of it but build- ing into it self-reliance.” The food charter visioning day will bring together mem- bers of Durham’s health, eco- nomic and social community on Nov. 17. There will be representa- tives from the agriculture industry, health and social services, faith groups as well as planners and municipal representatives. The group will hear from Dr. Wayne Roberts, who cur- rently co-ordinates the To- ronto Food Policy Council, and Dr. Wendy Mendes, for- mer social planner for the City of Vancouver and an ex- pert in urban planning, local governance and food policy. The visioning day is open to anyone who has an inter- est in the food charter. The full day event will take place at Durham Regional Headquarters and is free to those who wish to attend, but registration is required. 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Tim Murphy, with the Town’s operations and environmental services, says Ajax Com- munity Green Project is a “three-year com- mitment on behalf of the Toronto and Re- gion Conservation Authority and the Town of Ajax” on a variety of initiatives. The intent is to improve wildlife habitat corridors, improve biodiversity, water, tree cover and air quality, and reduce the impact of littering in the lower Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek watersheds by planting more than 1,500 trees and shrubs. Other activities include creating a na- tive meadow and the creation of a wetland habitat. Mr. Murphy notes two healthy lawn seminars have been held, one dealing with growing an organic lawn. Community plantings, involving high school students, have been held. One such planting and streamline monitoring project was held last Thursday at Paulynn Park, with Grade 10 students from J. 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Back row left to right: Dr. Mark Kasiban of Pickering Chiropractic Centre (co- winner, Best Small Business), Selina Johnston of Travel Choice (co-winner, Best Small Business) Thomas Pullen of The Gardener (Best Commercial Entry), Lori Fletcher of Santa Cruz Cuisine (Best Food Display) Middle row: Jesara Cocks of Ontario Power Generation (Best Institutional display), Durham Regional Police PC Paul Hawrychuk (co-winner, Best Overall Display Award), Lynne McGurk-Weil (Executive Member), Shirley Pegus of Santa Cruz Cuisine (Best Food Display), and Randy Low (Executive) Front row: left are Ella Boulanger and Donna Gardiner and two on the right Betty Fullerton and Mary Lumb, (absent Verna McPherson) all original “Angels of Mercy” as registered nurses 52 years ago when Ajax Hospital opened. Four in the centre are: Family Festival Trade Show volunteer executives, founder and co-chair Joe Dickson, 2006 Ajax Chair Mike Danks Jr., Trade Show Booth Chair Petra Dettman and Treasurer Les Pearce, absent volunteers include Larry and Ginger Stewart and Linda Tester. Co-winners of the Best Overall Display for 2006 were Durham Regional Police Services with organizer PC Paul Hawrychuk accepting the winner’s plaque. Presenting was Joe Dickson and Petra Dettman Co-winners for 2006 were the “52 Year Angels of Mercy” nurses from our Ajax Hospital. Chair Mike Danks presents to Betty Fullerton with (left to right) Ella Boulanger, Mary Lumb, Donna Gardner and trade show booth Chair Petra Dettman. 2006 AJAX FAMILY FESTIVAL Trade Show Honoured Winners Ajax honoured the best 2006 trade show entries this month for the 17th Trade Show & Family Festival THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT MADE THIS YEARS FESTIVAL A SUCCESS! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com Three-year project will help make Ajax cleaner and greener Job Club is also available during the week PICKERING — The Dur- ham Region unemployed Help Centre in Pickering is offering workshops this month. The date, time, and topic of the workshops are as fol- lows: • Thursday, Nov. 16 - Inter- view Techniques (two-hour session, 9 to 11 a.m.); • Thursday, Nov. 23 - Re- sume Critiquing (9 to 10 a.m.); • Thursday, Nov. 30 - Intro to MS Office ( Word-tutori- als) (9 to 11 a.m.)., Intro to MS Office (Excel-tutorials) (1 to 2:30 p.m.) MS Office (Word and Excel Tutorials) are also available on other weekdays by appointments by con- tacting the front desk. The help centre also offers ‘3 Day Job Club’ on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for clients case-managing at Northern Lights. There is also a Landed Immigrants Job Search Wo rkshop on Tuesdays, We dnesdays and Thurs- days. Wo rkshops require pre- registration. 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During breakfast hours only. ©2006 McDonald’s. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Pickering Panthers at the Ajax Community Centre on Saturday at 3 p.m. Sports briefs NOVEMBER 10, 2006 [ Hockey ] Panther minor peewees perfect PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers minor peewee ‘AA’ rep hockey team was poor hosts at its own Pickering Hockey Association ‘AA’ Hockey Tournament recently. That’s because the Panthers took home the championship trophy after a 5-3 victory over Barrie in the final. Dylan Pratt put together a two- goal game to pace the Panthers. Ste- ven Conely, Adrian Achue and Jeremy Wu added singles. Mitchell Emerson recorded three assists, Anthony Gianfriddo two, Achue, Conor Machin, Ben de Vries and Pratt one apiece. Goalie Evan Wright earned the win . Achue earned tournament most valuable player honours. Pickering advanced after taming the Whitby Wildcats 5-2 in the semifi- nal. Gianfriddo scored twice, Achue, Conely and Stuart MacKenzie were the other marksmen. Conely also reg- istered three assists, Derek Poirier had two and Gianfriddo and Achue each had one. Goalie Adam Fujita posted the win. The Panthers routed the Ajax Knights 8-2 in the opener. Adam Cle- ments led the way with a hat trick. Achue had two, Conely, Machin and Emerson added one apiece. Achue and Gianfriddo each had three as- sists, Conely with two, Wu, Ryan Chiu, Emerson, Machin and Pratt, all with one. Wright earned the victory in net. In Game 2, the Panthers stormed past Stoney Creek 7-2. Conely scored twice, Emerson, Clements, Gianfriddo, Achue and Machin also connected. Achue had three assists, Emerson and Gianfriddo each with two, Matchin, Pratt had one apiece. Fujita earned the win in net. In Game 3, Pickering remained perfect after a 5-4 win over Barrie. Achue posted a hat trick; Gianfriddo and Emerson also scored. Assists went to Gianfriddo with three, Conely with two, Clements, Chiu and de Vries with one each. Wright got the win in net. [ Boxing ] Chico in the ring AJAX — Ajax-based Tiller’s Box- ing Club will send one of its fighters to this weekend’s Ontario Senior Provin- cial Boxing Championships in Windsor. Eleazar ‘Chico’ Caracas will com- pete in the 54-kilogram (199 pound) weight class at provincials. He’s slated to open against Jeremy Young of the Fighting Alliance Boxing Club. A win there would put Caracas in the gold- medal bout with Motor City Boxing Club’s Clay Dales. The Oshawa-based fighter has 80 fights to his credit. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pigskin pile-up AJAX — Pickering High School Trojans’ running back Mike Winter proves hard to tackle in the muddy conditions during the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior ‘A’ football quarter-final against the Uxbridge Secondary School Tigers at the Ajax school Wednesday. The defending Metro Bowl and LOSSA champion Trojans won 48-0, securing a spot in the semifinals next Tuesday. Fired-up Panthers maul St. Mike’s Eight games unbeaten and counting; host Durham Fury tonight By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Don’t ask Pickering Panthers head coach Pat Curcio to get carried away about unbeaten streaks and statement games, like Wednesday night’s big test against the powerhouse St. Mi- chael’s Buzzers. He won’t be drawn into that dis- cussion. It’s all about preparation and focus period by period and game by game -- the rest, he says, will take care of itself. Winning streaks “are irrelevant to us,” says Curcio, who took over from former coach John Winder three games into the season and, since that time, has led the team into the upper echelon of the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference. “Going into each game, we focus on preparation and focus on win- ning each period in order to win a hockey game. We want to focus one game at a time. I know it’s cliche, but you have to focus on what you need to do in the present.” Who’s to argue with that strat- egem. The surging Pan- thers are currently riding an eight-game unbeaten streak and are arguably the hottest club in the entire league at present. Any lingering doubts about the Panthers being a contender within the conference were surely erased Wednesday night after the Pickering juniors delivered a thorough and unrelenting butt-kicking on the vis- iting St. Michael’s Buzzers, knocking off the top club in the South Confer- ence 10-3 at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex. The lop-sided victory was shock- ing in the sense Pickering came into We dnesday’s game having lost three consecutive meetings to the Buzz- ers earlier in the campaign. The big win was more evidence that the changes to the Panthers’ lineup in the last month, with the arrival of goalie Brad Fogal, defenceman Kory Helowka and forward Greg Payne from Newmarket and having vet- eran forwards Phil McIlhone and Cody Smith back in the Panthers’ fold have had a profound effect on the club’s fortunes. The fired-up Panthers (13-6-2-0 for 28 points, third in South Con- ference standings) carried a 5-1 lead into the third period. Then, the Pickering juniors really put the hammer down. After St. Mike’s opened the scoring, the Panthers fired five more goals in the third pe- riod before the Buzzers finished up with one final, insignificant marker to end the contest. Curcio says Wednesday’s game against St. Mike’s was one of those rare occasions when everything went in the Panthers’ favour. “We had the desire. We wanted to come out and show we’re a real hockey club. We wanted to come out and play hard and if we worked hard, the result would be in our fa- vour. It was one of those nights that everything we shot went in the net. We were fortunate to beat a club as talented as St. Mike’s.” Leading the charge was McIl- hone who contributed a six-point night (hat trick, three assists) to the cause. McIlhone was fitted with new linemates for the contest, with centre Brad Fleishman and fellow winger Chris Dunham coming on board. The new forward unit was the most potent for the Panthers, with 12 points, including six goals, on Wednesday. “It’s funny, but my assistant coach and I discussed a few players and combinations and we came to the conclusion of putting speed, skill and grit on every line. Fleishman is one of the fastest players in the league, and Dunham and McIlhone are such skilled players. They were exciting to watch. Fleishman would go get the puck, dig it out. They had incredible chemistry.” Phil McIlhone durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 Ajax-Pickering teams in title games in Scarborough on Sunday DURHAM — The Ajax- Pickering Dolphins Foot- ball Club’s atom and pee- wees squads play for all the marbles in Scarborough on Sunday. The Dolphins atoms (11- 0) will attempt to cap an undefeated season with a Central Ontario Minor Foot- ball League championship at noon at Scarborough’s Birchmount Stadium. Only the Oshawa Hawkeyes (10- 1) stand in the way of a per- fect 2006 campaign. Meanwhile, the peewees (10-1) will also attempt to bring a COMFL title back to Ajax-Pickering, playing the Burlington Stampeders (10- 1) at 2:30 p.m. To get there, the atoms scored a 26-14 victory over the Scarborough Thunder at Pickering’s Kinsmen Park last Sunday. The peewees also made their way to the title game after a 24-17 vic- tory over the North York Grizzlies. The Dolphins tykes, un- fortunately, were stopped in the semifinal with a 10-0 loss to the Burlington Stam- peders in Burlington last Sunday. In last Sunday’s atom semifinal, Dolphins’ quar- terback Michael Stobbart opened the scoring on a five-yard keeper play up the middle. Luke Taylor Eskins was good on the convert. The touchdown was set up after Stobbart hit receiver AJ Thomas with a 45-yard toss, with Thomas brought down at the Thunder five- yard line. Ajax-Pickering led 8-0 at the end of the first quarter. Late in the second quar- ter, the Dolphins scored again, this time on a bro- ken play after a fumble was picked up by Stobbart who ran for the 16-yard major. Dolphins led 14-0 at half time. The defence, led by Kel- dyn Ahlstedt, Justin Smith and Dondre Wright, gave up only a few yards to the Thunder in the first half. Rae Grant and Hayden Mac- Namee forced Scarborough turnovers during the half, one of which was picked up by Luke Farnell. The Dolphins opened the second half with a touch- down by Shaq Lawrence from four yards out. The major was set up by a 45- yard run by running back Denver Wright. After the Dolphins regained posses- sion following a short kick- off, they scored again, this time on a five yard run up by the middle by Ahlstedt for a 26-0 lead in the third quarter. The Thunder came out passing in the fourth quar- ter, culminating in a touch- down by Javon Gallagher to make the score 20-6. Scar- borough went to the passing game again completing one this time for their second TD which brought the score to 26-14 for the Dolphins. Late in the quarter, the Dolphins offence turned the ball over on downs. The Thunder were desper- ate at this point trying to gain yards in the air, but the Dolphins’ defence stood its ground, not allowing any further Scarborough points. Stobbart, MacNamee and Smith were named co-of- fensive stars of the game; Grant and Farnell were co- defensive stars of the con- test. Meanwhile, in the pee- wee contest, the Grizzlies were nothing like the team that the Dolphins rolled over 40-8 on Oct. 29. It was a very different and fired- up North York squad on the field. The Grizzlies started the game strong and at half time led 17-0 and perhaps were thinking ahead to the cham- pionship game. The Dol- phins, however, regrouped at halftime and came out ready to play. On the kickoff the Dolphins charged down the field, caused a fumble and recovered the ball in Grizzlies’ territory, sparking the comeback. After the half-time in- termission, the Dolphins’ defence showed its mettle and turned in a gritty per- formance, completely shut- ting down the Grizzlies’ attack and contributing to the score with a punt return touchdown. That turn of events allowed the offence to take control, scoring two touchdowns. Although a number of in- dividual players stood out, it was the complete team ef- fort that enabled the come- from behind win. 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Courtice came into the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘B’ quarter-final with an 0-7 mark and left with a come-from-behind 28-21 victory. Notre Dame held a 21-6 lead after the third quarter, but couldn’t hold it in the fourth as Courtice came all the way back to earn its first gridiron victory of the season. A downcast Notre Dame head coach Brian Hughes, the recent recipient of the Leo Cahill high school coaching award, was look- ing for better from his squad, which threw away a big lead in the final quar- ter. “The other team played well and we didn’t play as well as we could have and maybe we haven’t been doing that for the past cou- ple of games and it finally caught up with us.” “It was an ignominious way to end the season,” Hughes added. Mark Fedosen scored two touchdowns for Notre Dame. Jason Pearson also had a major and Matt Provenzano was good on all three convert attempts. In other senior ‘B’ play- off action, the Sinclair Celt- ics of Whitby downed the J. Clarke Richardson Storm 23-0, the Pine Ridge Pumas rocked the Port Perry High School Rebels 23-0, and Bowmanville High shad- ed the Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers 28-21. Notre Dame upset by Courtice in ‘B’ quarters ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Caring for the community through music Light of DAE uses barter system: young musicians get studio time for community service By Samantha Chambers Co-op student DURHAM — For young musicians wanting to make it big, studio time comes at a cost. But, at a Pickering stu- dio opened by a Pickering entrepreneur, it’s not about dollars and cents, but put- ting back into the commu- nity. The Light of DAE studio is the world’s first free cor- porate-sponsored recording studio open to students in- terested in starting a music industry career. The lifelong dream of Ge- rard Doyle, owner of Doyle Audio Engineering, the use of the studio is based on the barter system, but the community is the main ben- eficiary. Instead of paying for studio time, young mu- sicians do community ser- vice of their choice or a task which they see needs to be done in the community. Some volunteer work traded for studio time has included playing music for senior citizens or picking up garbage in areas of the city. “I believe that some of to- day’s young people, through media exposure of wealthy and successful rock stars and celebrities, have a false expectation of privilege. About 98 per cent of the suc- cessful musicians I have had the privilege of working with earn their success with hard work. Learning the joys of sharing with the community is a great start for young peo- ple,” says Mr. Doyle whose company has built speak- ers for Canada’s top profes- sional Juno award-winning musicians since 1981. Mr. Doyle started manag- ing a band in the ’70s when he was in high school. Uti- lizing talents for physics and woodworking, he educated himself in the physics of sound, building and per- fecting sound equipment. After many years of liv- ing out his dreams he now wants to share his knowl- edge and help educate teens on making music, caring for others, and how to take care of society. Unlike the 40 hours of community service high school students must obtain to receive a diploma, Mr. Doyle wants students to be into volunteering and see its benefits in their commu- nity. Mr. Doyle understands there are people whose first thought would be, ‘Why is he really starting this pro- gram and what’s in it for me?’ He credits his parents and teachers for instilling the basic values and knowl- edge that prompted him to start the studio. “The reason no one has done it before is because there’s no way to make money and in today’s world everyone is focused on that bottom line,” says Mr. Doyle. Since the studio opened, many professional artists have praised the idea as a great way to get young mu- sicians started in the indus- try and caring about their community, says Mr. Doyle. Musicians and volunteers, some of whom have worked hand-in-hand with him for more than two years, quick- ly became interested in the concept. Many young artists with no experience would be lost in a studio, but Mr. Doyle and his team are willing not only to record artists but also guide them in acquiring skills to alter sound, choose beats, and create their music the way they want to. Mr. Doyle says it’s easy to start making music and it’s more creative than playing video games. “Video games end, music lasts forever,” he states. Musicians interested in working with Light of DAE can e-mail Mr. Doyle at info@lightofdae.com or call 905-839-9998. Musicians must notify parents about Light of DAE who have to sign a consent form. For more information visit www.Lightofdae.com. 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Children, local dignitar- ies, including veterans of the Second World War, may- ors, MPs and MPPs in cities across Ontario will take part in the project. ‘Reading and Remembrance’ was initi- ated by Durham West Arts Centre. The theme this year is ‘Holocaust and Anti-Rac- ism Education’. “Children will find mean- ingful ways to demonstrate the values for which veter- ans fought,” said Angie Lit- tlefield, executive director of the DWAC. At Glengrove Public School in Pickering, Edith Gelbard will read selected passages from ‘Hiding Edith’, a book that recounts the story of her life as a child in hiding during the Second World War. Gelbard will read to stu- dents in Grades 5 and 6. She said the age group is perfect because she was their age when she was hidden. “But I don’t want the chil- dren to feel bad. I want them to know that life goes on,” she said. Already, ‘Reading and Re- membrance’ is being antici- pated on the national level. “MP Mark Holland, men- tioned it in Parliament and got huge, positive response from fellow parliamentar- ians and we got requests to go nation wide with it,” Littlefield said. “Veterans Affairs is asking us to co-or- dinate with them, especially if we go national next year.” The Durham West Arts Centre has received funding from Ontario Power Gener- ation to assist with transla- tion. “The next big growth field is the Francophone schools. If we go national next year, we’ll also go bilingual, which means that whatever theme we have next year, we’ll have an equal number of French material as English mate- rial.” ‘Reading and Remem- brance’ is now in its second year. “A s veterans die out, you’ll continue to have Remem- brance Day ceremonies but what you need to do is reach the torch out and make it relevant to the younger gen- eration,” Littlefield added. Magda Hilf, a survivor of the Auschwitz concentra- tion camp in Poland, regu- larly speaks to school chil- dren about her experiences. “The children are the fu- ture leaders and I want them to learn from my experience not to hate or discriminate. It doesn’t matter the colour or the religion,” Hilf said. Littlefield acknowledges that reading isn’t art in the traditional sense, but hopes it will lead to an apprecia- tion of the arts. The DWAC hopes to have a new building with a multi- purpose theatre erected by 2011. Submitted photo Tw o students check out a drum set at a recent open house at Light of DAE studios in Pickering. Students hear first-hand about war What’s going on in your community? Just click hereTHE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 35 A/Pdurhamregion.com Semi-detached home - 3 bedrooms + computer loft, attractive balcony off master bedroom! All brick, 9 foot ceilings. REDWOOD “A” 1872 SQUARE FEET!$351,990Detached home- upgraded stone elevation, side door entry to basement, door from garage, R/I 3 piece bath. All brick, 9 foot ceilings. SYCAMORE “B” 1948 SQUARE FEET!$347,990Detached home - attractive design with balcony, upgraded kitchen, R/I 3 piece bath, door from garage to interior. All brick, 9 foot ceilings. CYPRESS “A” 1876 SQUARE FEET!$336,990Detached home with stone elevation, door from garage, 3 piece R/I bath,. All brick, 9 foot ceilings. BIRCHWOOD “B” 1718 SQUARE FEET!$292,990Semi-detached- Premium Deep lot! 3 bdrms, ensuite bath, all brick, 9 foot ceilings. EVODIA “B” 1689 SQUARE FEET! NEW HOMES - INVENTORY SALE! READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY! Sales Offi ce (905)-420-3500 (905)-492-0454 OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-6 OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-6 www.altonawoods.com Located in Pickering at Rosebank Rd. N. of Finch Ave. Just West of Whites Road. Sales/Model Homes offi ce hours - Mon. to Thur. 2-8, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 12-6 Mary Jane Viejo** Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Anil Bhasin* SOLDSOLD *Prices subject to change without notice MODEL HOMES FOR SALE VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Looking for a home with plenty of space for playing, cooking, relaxing, entertaining and living? Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further!Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further! OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND *Salesperson **Broker*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record***Broker of Record Amazing 1/3 acre 50x292 ft. lot. Sparkling brick bungalow. Large family kitchen, liv. & din. rms., total of 5 Bdrms. Basement has rec. rm., bar, sliding w/o to lge. patio plus a sep. entrance. 1- 4pc., 1- 3pc. baths. Newer furnace and cent. air. Upgraded broadloom. 5 appliances. Lot severance may be possible. Move in condition. Close to all amenities. A must see! To view call ILSE REARDON* 905-477-6444. ir eardon@trebnet.com,25 Years Gold Service. SUNDAY, NOV. 12TH, 2-4 P.M. 1791 SPRUCE HILL RD., PICKERING ILSE REARDON* DIR:905-477-6444 OFF: 416-491-4002 Crossroads Realty Inc.$389,900JOHN EVANOFF* 416-266-3339 Stunning Family Home Across From Riverside Golf Course! 3300 Sq. Ft. Of Luxurious Living Space Plus Fully Finished Basement! Wonderful Open Concept Layout! Soaring 9 – 22 Ft Ceilings! Main Floor Den! Outstanding Home Theatre Room! Hardwood Floors! Pot Lights! 2 Staircases To Basement! This Home Has It All! SUN. NOV. 12, 2-4 P.M. 99 ROBERSON DRIVE, AJAX$549,900TRISH FRENCH* 1-800-663-7119 905-428-6533 1400 THE ESPLANADE UNIT # 206 SUNDAY, 2-4 P.M.$199,800ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage H-U-G-E CAREFREE TOWNHOME LIVING! Amazing open concept condo townhome ... approx. 1800 sq. ft.! Huge “king-size” master suite + 2 other bdrms. + balcony overlooking quiet tree lined street. Great 24 hr. Gatehouse Security! Steps to Pickering Town Centre shopping, park, library, rec complex, bus & “GO”. Call Trish 905-428-6533. KELLY PANTALEO* 905-471-2121 Elegant 4 Bedroom home features: open concept design with 9’ ceilings, king size master bedroom with lavish ensuite, interior and exterior accent pot lights, gourmet kitchen, formal and separate living room and dining room! A real gem! Do join me Sunday!!! $359,900. Kelly Pantaleo, 905-471-2121.Leading Edge Realty Inc. Brokerage SUN. NOV. 12, 2-4 P.M. 21 TELFORD ST., AJAXOPENHOUSE NELL BRADSHAW Direct: 416-726-2593 Offi ce: 416-698-2090 . Gorgeous 3yrs new, 3 b/r freehold t/h on + 100’ lot! . Amazing eat-in kitchen has w/o to large fenced yard! . 6 Appliances, 2nd fl oor laundry! . Great neighbourhood short walk to shopping centre, arena, playground, school, restaurants & transit! .Call NELL BRADSHAW for directions. SUN. NOV. 12, 2:30-5:30 P.M. 51 HARRONGATE PLACE, WHITBY Homeward Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage $214, 9 0 0 SHAWN LEPP* 905-424-8634 4 bedroom beauty on premium 60 ft lot, 2 Basement Apartments + 2 Separate Entrances, $$$ In Improvements + Upgrades, Fully Landscaped with 2 Tier Cedar Deck, Interlock Walk+Extended Driveway, Upgraded Oak Kitchen www.ShawnLepp.com.Heritage Group Realty Ltd. Brokerage SAT. NOV. 12, 2-4 P.M. 62 GRIFFITHS DRIVE We s tney/Hwy. 2 $424, 9 0 0 QUIET CRESCENT LOCATION One of a kind property, fully fenced pie lot 138’ at back Exquisite double cedar door entry with glass enclosure. Very nice 4 bedroom home, gas fi replace, new main fl oor ceramics, eat- in kitchen with walk-out to deck, main fl oor laundry & garage entry. OPEN FOR YOUR VIEWING THIS SAT & SUN BETWEEN 2-4 PM OR CALL SHARON FOR A PERSONAL TOUR SAT. & SUN. NOV. 11 & 12, 2-4 P.M. 58 GARDINER DR., AJAX SECLUSION JUST ABOVE THE CITY Located in the Village of Enfi eld is this one of a kind all brick bungalow. Features include Modern décor, open concept, fi replace, w/o to large deck, 3 +1 bdrms, 3 bthrms, 2 kitchens, 2 double car garages, large private lot surrounded by farm land. All this and only 10 minutes from Oshawa’s newest shopping area. DROP BY OUR OPEN HOUSE or Call SHARON today for your personal tour 1-866-539-3300. SUN. NOV. 12, 2-4 P.M. 1599 CONCESSION 9, ENFIELD SHARON ABERNETHY* 1-866-539-3300 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage $299, 0 0 0 $475, 0 0 0 GREAT VALUE HARWOOD/HWY#2 Quiet enclave complex, low maintenance end unit, walk to stores, schools, eat-in kitchen with pantry, 3 baths, direct access to garage. Priced to sell. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12, 1-3 P.M. 51 ARNOLD ESTATE LANE, AJAX$224,900ALLEN ARNOLD** ROSEMARIE MARSH* 416-285-8555 EXECUTIVE REALTY (1996) INC. Brokerage$199,800BRIAN BEVINGTON* 416-281-0027 West Realty Inc. Brokerage 1440 THE ESPLANADE N. #609 (Glenanna/Kingston Rd.) ENJOY A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE Fantastic location! 3-storey townhouse with underground parking! 24 hour guards! Gated complex! 3-baths, huge master bedroom on second floor with 4 pc. ensuite & walk in closet! Shows pride of ownership! Appliances & window coverings, plus light fixtures included! Walk to the Pickering Town Centre! Won’t last long! SUN. NOV. 12, 2-4 P.M. PAT ODGERS* 905-666-1333 1-886-273-1333 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY “MILL HOUSE, CIRCA 1842” OLD PICKERING VILLAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED AGE Rare opportunity for history buffs and/or wise investors. Charming century property with 4 bdrm. home and recent family/sunroom additions, large 66 x 166 ft. lot and excellent zoning allowing for many commercial uses. Whether for personal residential use or investment, this is well worth a look. Call Pat today for more information and to view this most interesting property. Shawn Lepp Marilyn (Whitby/Oshawa Border, off of Thornton & Dryden) *BRAND NEW LISTING* Just turn the key! 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms (Master w/ensuite), Beautifully Finished Basement w/sep bathroom, playroom & rec room w/wet bar, C/air, Main Floor Family Room, Eat-in kitchen, private backyard with large deck, double-wide driveway, and so much more! Great neighbourhood! See you Sunday! SUNDAY, NOV 12TH, 2-4 P.M. 1143 BEAVER VALLEY CRESCENT, OSHAWA Call DIANNE OXLEY* 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated $229,900 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 41 A/Pdurhamregion.com Beautiful upgraded detached 4 bdrm. home located on child-safe court in enclave of Pine Creek! Close to schools, transit, 401 & 407, etc.! Call Frank Filntissis Coldwell Banker Terrequity Realty Inc., Brokerage. 416-495-4050! SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 & 12, 2-4 PM 739 SWAN PLACE PICKERING (WHITES RD/FINCH)$354,900FRANK FILNTISSIS* 416-495-4050 TERREQUITY REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated RE D U C E D SHARON HUTCHINSON* 905-428-6533 416-286-3993 “ATTENTION 1ST TIME BUYERS” Stop renting, start owning. This condo is truly affordable with low maintenance fees $250.07 per month!! Includes parking, heat, hydro, central air, water, ensuite laundry, spacious living room, dining room, 5 appliances, walkout to balcony, swimming pool, exercise room. Walk to shops, transit, easy access to 401, enjoy Christmas in your first home!! For more information or to view this condo call Sharon Hutchinson, 905-428-6533 or 416-286-3993 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 2 WESTNEY RD., AJAX $14 3, 0 0 0 Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage BY APPOINTMENTBY APPOINTMENT ONLYONLY To Advertise in Open Friday Open House Feature orTo Advertise in Open Friday Open House Feature or By Appointment Only call 905-683-5110By Appointment Only call 905-683-5110 VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Looking for a home with plenty of space for playing, cooking, relaxing, entertaining and living? Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further!Searching for a family-friendly, safe neighbourhood that’s close to excellent schools, shopping and parks? Look no further! OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND *Salesperson **Broker*Salesperson **Broker ***Broker of Record***Broker of Record JAAN KRULL* 905 831-3300 DEMAND LOCATION. 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You don’t have to remain a renter because with no money down we can make you the owner of your own 3 BR Bungalow in the sought after community of Ajax. Sorry, we only have 1 home available. It’s first come, first served at the new price of $178,900.Dir: Westney to Ritchie, right on Knapton, and follow signs. SUN., NOV. 12, 2-4 P.M. 45 BEATTY AVE., AJAX $14 3, 0 0 0 1.mash@rogers.com Brokerage R.M.R. Real Estate MARY COLOMVAKOS* 416-284-4751 Spacious & Bright 3 Bdrm Raised Bungalow With Elegant Front Entrance. This Home Features A Family Size Kitchen With Walkout to Big Backyard, Master Ensuite & Direct Access To Finished Basement From Double Garage. Great Family Neighbourhood, Close To All Amenities. Royal Lepage CONNECT REALTY, Brokerage OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1-4PM 18 ADAMS DR., AJAX JU S T LI S T E D !$298,500durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 42 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 What’s it like to live next door to outlaw bikers? By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — You could say Bradley and Francesca MacKenzie have Oshawa’s most notorious neighbours. For almost 20 years the house beside them has been the home base for biker gangs -- first the Satan’s Choice, and more recently the Hells An- gels. The clubhouse, at 487 Ortono Avenue in central Os- hawa, is an oddity: part ram- shackle residence, part forti- fied bunker, it has stood for years in the shadow of Hwy. 401 as a symbol of the outlaw bikers’ presence. It is a structure that vexes the authorities, drawing con- stant police surveillance, elic- iting the disdain of city of- ficials and, lately, attracting the attention of none other than the provincial Attorney General. It is a blend of glee- ful biker rebelliousness -- wit- ness the brightly-coloured roof and the building’s paint job, consisting of the Angels’ trademark red and white -- and sinister tribalism, as evidenced by a nine-foot steel fence, outdoor security cam- eras and the ominous Angels’ death head emblem embla- zoned by the front door. People living on Ortono have become accustomed to the bikers’ presence. They don’t feel threatened by the Angels so much as irritated by the heat they draw: talk to res- idents and they’re more likely to mention being hassled by the police than frightened by the Hells Angels. “We have no trouble with the bikers,” said Gary Allen, who’s lived near the eastern end of Ortono for 20 years. “We’ve never had a problem with them. “We have more trouble with the cops.” The MacKenzies acknowl- edge a cautious but cordial relationship with the bikers. “Honestly, they have been good neighbours,” Ms. MacK- enzie said one recent after- noon. Outside the front win- dow of the MacKenzies’ tidy bungalow two police cruisers sat at that moment, guarding the now-vacant clubhouse. The property has been fro- zen by the courts and the An- gels, for now, evicted as the province pursues a motion to seize it outright. “I would not be that upset if they moved on,” Ms. MacKenzie said of her long-time neighbours. “We would be just so happy for it to end.” That resolution may come via the Civil Remedies Act, a piece of legislation that empowers the province to demand the forfeiture of property and assets if it can be proven the assets are pro- ceeds or instruments of un- lawful activity. The Attorney General has launched such a motion in Superior Court in Durham Region, alleging that the Angels regularly convene at 487 Ortono to plot criminal enterprises, and that for years the bikers have been selling liquor illegally in a bar area that amounts to a booze can. In late September the At- torney General successfully applied to have the property frozen pending the outcome of the Civil Remedies motion. The action coincided with a massive action by police across the province that re- sulted in the arrest of 27 bik- ers and associates, primarily on drug charges. But Project Tandem also resulted in the arrest of two Angels -- Mark Stephenson, described as president of the Oshawa chapter and Remond Akleh, a former Oshawa Angel and now a member of the gang’s elite Nomads branch -- on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Akleh, along with another Oshawa man who is identi- fied as a member of the To- ronto East HA chapter, are listed on title as owners of 487 Ortono. Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Akleh appeared under heavy guard, handcuffed and shackled, when the At- torney General’s motion was spoken to in a Whitby court- room Oct. 3. A judge ordered the freeze on the property be extended; the matter is back in court Nov. 21. The bikers have decried the motion as an infringement upon their constitutional right to assem- ble and associate freely. They argue the authorities are un- fairly equating membership in the HA with criminality, an issue that is being fought on a number of legal fronts, most notably in the appeal of a re- cent Superior Court decision that branded several Angels members of a criminal orga- nization. “Staples of justice, like the presumption of innocence, the burden of proof, and crazy ideas like equal justice for all have been swept away with one broad stroke,” a post on the Angels’ “Real Deal News” web page declared. Brad and Francesca MacK- enzie, now in their 40s, were a young, newly married cou- ple when they bought their home at 493 Ortono. They were flush with pride and op- timism as they moved in and began their life together. “We bought the house in 1987 and the Satan’s Choice moved in two weeks later,” Mr. MacKenzie recalled. “You open the curtains one morn- ing and see the guys there in Satan’s Choice jackets -- and you can hear the property values dropping.” He laughs when he says things like this, but Mr. MacK- enzie is keenly aware that hav- ing what’s widely recognized as a violent criminal organi- zation setting up shop next door can adversely affect the curb appeal of one’s abode. So the MacKenzies made the best of it. They were civil with their new neighbours and the Choice members returned that cordiality. When the Sa- tan’s Choice were absorbed by the Hells Angels a few years back the emblems on the building and the colours on the bikers’ backs changed, but the relationship remained much the same. The only real annoyance, they said, has been the occa- sional noisy bash. The Angels, aware of the attention police pay to them, are careful not to soil their own nest; in fact, neighbours will tell you they become something of a de facto neighbourhood watch. If new rental tenants move in and disrupt the street, some- one from the clubhouse will drop by for a visit. If some fool speeds around screech- ing tires and endangering neighbourhood children, he’s likely to be flagged down and spoken to. “There’s no crime in the neighbourhood,” Ms. MacKenzie said. †Plus tax. Tire disposal extra, if required. Steel rims not included. Tire offer includes standard rubber valve stems; additional charges may apply for any other valves. See participating dealers for details. Dealers may set individual prices. Offer for retail customers only. 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The services encour- ages those people to follow a series of fire-safety steps when burning wood and other fuels. Start by keeping the fireplace and stove clean. • Have the chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned an- nually by a certified specialist; • Keep the area around the hearth clear of debris, decorations and flammable materials; • Always use a metal mesh screen with a fireplace. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire; • Install stovepipe thermometers to monitor flue temperatures; To safely burn fuel, steps to follow include: • Never use flammable liquids to start a fire; • Only use seasoned wood, as soft, moist wood accelerates cre- osote buildup; • Build small fires that burn com- pletely and produce less smoke; • Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in a fireplace or wood stove; • When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on a supporting grate; • Never leave a fire unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house; • Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside the house. Fire safety should also be ob- served outside of the house, by keeping firewood stacked at least nine metres (30 feet) away from homes. Other tips include: • Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris; • Put a mesh screen spark ar- rester over the cover of the chim- ney; • Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents. For more information, call the fire prevention office at 905- 683-7791. Unprecedente d o f f e r s o n E V E R Y 2007Honda!Lease and finance offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc.,on approved credit.Based on a 2007 Civic Sedan DX-G,model FA1537EX / 2007 Civic Coupe DX-G,model FG1137E / 2007 Accord Sedan DX-G,model CM5617E / 2007 Odyssey LX,model RL3827E / 2007 Pilot LX 2WD,model YF2817EX.Lease for 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 / 48 monthsat $238.00 / $237.99 / $327.99 / $377.99 / $398.17 per month plus applicable taxes with 96,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 / 96,000 km allowance (12¢/km exceeding allowance).$2,279.00 / $2,429.00 / $2,250.00 / $4,824.00 / $5,799.00 down payment or equivalent trade acceptable to dealer.Initiation payment of $2,946.55 / $3,067.04/ $2,964.69 / $5,982.29 / $7,126.74 includes down payment,first monthly payment,security deposit of $0,freight and P.D.E.and taxes.Total freight and P.D.E.is $1,225.00 / $1,225.00 / $1,310.00 / $1,455.00 / $1,455.00.Total lease obligation is $15,621.42 / $15,791.87 / $20,512.61 / $26,182.97 / $28,398.72.Taxes,license and insuranceare extra.Option to purchase at lease end for $9,398.20 / $9,520.70 / $12,220.00 / $16,317.00 / $16,744.00 and taxes.Civic leases calculated with interest rate of 4.9% / Accord 3.9% / Odyssey 4.9% / Pilot 3.9%.*3.9% / 2.9% purchase financing is available on 2007 Civics (except Civic Hybrid and Civic Si) and Accords / 2007 Odysseysand Pilots for up to 36 months on Civic / 60 months on Accord / 36 months on Odysseys and Pilots. Representative finance example based on a 2007 Civic Coupe DX-G, model FG1137E / 2007 Odyssey LX, model RL3827E: $19,430.00 / $33,300.00 at 3.9% / 2.9% per annum equals $572.79 / $966.64 per month based on a 36-month /36-month term. C.O.B. is $1,190.33 / $1,509.74 for a total obligation of $20,620.33 / $34,809.74.Gas card amounts vary by model. Offers valid on new 2007 models from November 1st, 2006 through November 30th, 2006 at participating dealers only. See participating dealer for details. Offers subject to change by manufacturer at anytime. May not be combined with any other promotion. *MSRP does not include freight and P.D.E. of $1,225.00 / $1,225.00 / $1,310.00 / $1,455.00 / $1,455.00 or taxes. Dealer may sell / lease for less. Honda offers o n e o f t h e most fuelefficie n t line-ups of ve h i c l e s . For more information and to locate your nearest dealer visit: www.hondaontario.com Accord Sedan DX-G model CM5617E 2.9% PURCHASE FINANCING for36 months2.9% from ACCORD SEDAN DX-G Automatic PILOT LX ACarand Driver10Bestfor9 yearsrunning.• 2.4L166hp DOHC i-VTEC®Engine • 5-Speed AutomaticTransmission • Driverand PassengerFrontand Side Airbags(SRS) and Side Curtain Airbags• AirConditioning with AirFiltration • 16" AlloyWheels • PowerWindows, DoorLocks& Heated Side Mirrors …and more. Canada’smostfuel efficient8 passengerSUV.• 3.5L244hp SOHC24-Valve i-VTEC® V6 Engine with Variable CylinderManagement™(VCM®) • DriverFrontPassengerFront and Side Airbags(SRS) and Side Curtain Airbags• Vehicle StabilityAssist™(VSA®) with Traction Control • PowerWindows& Heated PowerFolding Side Mirrors…and more. CIVIC COUPE OR S EDAN DX-G Canada’sbestselling car. • 1.8L140hp SOHC i-VTEC®Engine • Driverand PassengerFrontand Side Airbags(SRS) and Side Curtain Airbags• Power Windows& DoorMirrors• AirConditioning with AirFiltration • Programmable AutomaticDoorLockswith Remote Entry…and more. %238$ LEASE FOR 4.9 LEASE APR @ PERMONTH FOR48 MONTHSON APPROVEDCREDITWITH $2,279 (SEDAN) / $2,429 (COUPE) DOWN. FREIGHT& PDEINCLUDED. TAXESEXTRA. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT / $19,180 MSRP*(SEDAN) $19,430 MSRP*(COUPE) GAS CARD 500$ GAS CARD 750$ 3.9% PURCHASE FINANCING for 36 monthsCivic 60 monthsAccord3.9% from GAS CARD 1,000$ %328$ LEASE FOR 3.9LEASEAPR @ PERMONTH FOR48 MONTHSON APPROVEDCREDITWITH $2,250 DOWN. FREIGHT& PDEINCLUDED. TAXESEXTRA. $0 SECURITYDEPOSIT/ $26,000 MSRP* %398$ LEASE FOR 3.9LEASEAPR @ PERMONTH FOR48 MONTHSON APPROVEDCREDITWITH $5,799 DOWN. FREIGHT& PDEINCLUDED. TAXESEXTRA. $0 SECURITYDEPOSIT/ $36,400 MSRP* GAS CARD 1,000$ ODYSSEY LX The benchmarkofminivans.• 3.5L244hp SOHC24-Valve VTEC®V6 Engine • Vehicle StabilityAssist™(VSA®) with Traction Control • Driverand PassengerFront and Side Airbags(SRS), Side Curtain Airbagsand RolloverSensor• Advanced CompatibilityEngineering™(ACE™) BodyStructure • AirConditioning with Rear Controls• PowerWindowswith Auto-Up/Down Driver’sWindow…and more. %378$ LEASE FOR 4.9LEASEAPR @ PERMONTH FOR48 MONTHSON APPROVEDCREDITWITH $4,824 DOWN. FREIGHT& PDEINCLUDED. TAXESEXTRA. $0 SECURITYDEPOSIT/ $33,300 MSRP* CivicSedan DX-G model FA1537EX OdysseyLXmodel RL3827E PilotLX2WDmodel YF2817EX On Civics& Accords On Odysseys & Pilots * Honda Launch S a l e s E v e n t ! Honda Launch S a l e s E v e n t ! 20072007 DIANE COUTURE Trustee in Bankruptcy Evening & Weekend Appointments FREE CONSULTATIONS Advice on proposals, bankruptcy and alternatives. Helping the people of Oshawa since 1986. 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Phone availability and prices may vary. *Effective net price based on a 3 year contract after in-store discount or invoice credit on your future TELUS monthly bill. †Available for clients who activate voice and data service on a 3 year contract with an Email, Web & Voice plan or Talk & Email plan of $45 or more, or any Voice Rate Plan of $20 or more with an Email & Web add-on of $25 or more. TELUS reserves the right to modify eligible rate plans with this offer at any time without advance notice. TELUS, the TELUS logo, telusmobility.com and the future is friendly are trademarks used under license from TELUS Corporation. Fastap is a trademark of Digit Wireless, LLC. © 2006 TELUS. For more details on these great offers, visit your TELUS store, authorized dealer or retailer, visit telusmobility.com or call 1-866-264-2966. Ajax eSpectrum Solutions Inc. 65 Kingston Rd. East, Unit 6 (905) 686-9555 Oshawa Go Wireless 1414 King St. E., Unit 27 Williams Communications 381 Taunton Ave. E. (905) 579-2706 Whitby Nascom Wireless Inc. 15 Thickson Rd. North (905) 433-1133 Brock & Taunton Power Centre Lansdowne Place Oshawa Centre Parkway Centre Pickering Town Centre TELUS STORES & AUTHORIZED DEALERS ® It does everything but wrap itself. SPARK TM a little big gift. Motorola Razr $49.99* (3 year contract) LG 490 FastapTM $49.99* (3 year contract) Samsung A950 $29.99* (3 year contract) LG Chocolate $129.99 * (3 year contract) Pantech 3200 $0* (3 year contract) SPARK |Music TV Radio Games Messaging + More Moto Q $149.99 † (3 year promo) THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 45 A/Pdurhamregion.com *All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. $1500 down unless otherwise noted. * 2000-2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. **2003 - 72 months *** 2004 - 2005 84 months. **** 2006 are 96 months. Terms are 60 month term amorizited over 72-84-96 months. Cost of borrowing $5293.83. Ex. $20,000 fi nanced over 72 months at 8.99% = $162 bi-weekly. OAC. Some vehicles may be daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, frt., appl. taxes & admin fee. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Lease payments $1300 due at signing, includes frt. and air tax, payments are plus taxes, lic. and admin. OAC. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. 401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (NORTH OF 401)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca UP TO $1,000INSPIRATION COMES STANDARD CHRYSLER FIVE STAR SERVICE “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. Factory Unauthorized Clearance!!Clearance!!VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEPVILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP $$25,27025,270 7676purchase price 2006 Grand Caravan Stow N’ Go Includes front & rear air. Stk#T7799 UP TO$6750 IN FACTORY DISCOUNTS $$22,24222,242 2006 Caravan Quad convenience. 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PICKERING TOYOTAPICKERING TOYOTA 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006 PAGE 47 A/Pdurhamregion.com Saturn Saab of Pickering 905-839-6159980 Kingston Road, Pickering Between Liverpool Rd. & Whites Rd. Saturn Saab of Pickering has a… ONCEAYEARClearout THIS WEEKENDonly!and this is it! 2005 CHEV. EQUINOX $20,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, leather, cruise, tilt, air bags, anti-theft, keyless, spoiler, power mirrors, alloys. 60539A 2004 SATURN ION 2 $11,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, air bags, anti-theft, keyless, power mirrors. 60514A 2003 SATURN ION $12,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, leather, cruise, tilt, air bags, power mirrors, fog lights, alloys, spoiler. P966 2003 SATURN VUE $11,999 Air, CD, bucket seats, tilt, air bags, anti-lock brakes, tinted windows. P973 2002 SATURN L100 $10,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, air bags, anti-theft, traction control, keyless, spoiler, alloys. P962 2002 SATURN L200 $11,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, bucket seats, cruise, tilt, air bags, power mirrors, heated mirrors. P964 2002 SATURN LW2 $12,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, air bags, anti-lock brakes, power & heated mirrors, roof rack. P967 2002 SATURN VUE $16,999 Air, CD, PW, PL, cruise, tilt, air bags, anti-lock brakes, PM, alloys, fog lights, tinted windows. P972 $32,987 2005 Saab 9.5 Arc Auto. Stk#50147 $37,987 5 speed. Stk#50502 $39,987 5 speed. Stk#50532 $19,987 5 speed. Stk#60230 $29,987 $21,987 Stk#50113 DEMO DEMO2005 Saab 9.5 Aero 2005 Saab 9.5 Aero NEW 2006 Saturn Ion 3 NEW 2006 Saturn AWD Vue 2 TO CHOOSE 2005 Saturn Relay NEW Prices are plus licence, taxes and admin. fee. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. All Wheel Drive. SATURN SAAB OF PICKERING durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 48 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 10, 2006