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May convicted of terrorizing Ajax woman By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Decades ago he gained national notoriety as a self- serving jailhouse snitch at a high- profile murder trial. Last spring he was again in the spotlight locally, convicted of as- saulting and terrorizing an Ajax woman when she tried to end their tumultuous relationship. And now Robert Dean May, who once took the witness stand to falsely testify he’d heard Guy Paul Morin confess to killing his young neigh- bour, has been declared a dangerous offender and imprisoned indefinite- ly. In a ruling delivered Wednesday morning at the Whitby courthouse, Superior Court Justice Michael Brown said the likelihood Mr. May -- identified through various reports as a violent and manipulative psy- chopath -- will reoffend if released into the community is high enough to warrant the extraordinary desig- nation. “I am not able to conclude there is a reasonable possibility of contain- ing Mr. May’s threat to the commu- nity,” Judge Brown said in delivering his much-anticipated ruling. “Mr. May’s characteristics would not suggest he is likely to benefit from the necessary treatment pro- grams... 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In addition to a lengthy list of other crimi- nal offences, Mr. May has racked up three convictions for assaulting and terrorizing women with whom he’d been involved in relationships. In the Durham case, he was found guilty of terrorizing a woman after she ended their relationship. In July 2005 he broke into her home, ambushed her as she returned from a shopping trip and held her until she was able to break free and alert a neighbour. Prosecutor Mitchell Flagg said after Wednesday’s ruling Mr. May’s accumula- tion of domestic assault convictions trig- gered pursuit of the dangerous offender designation. Judge Brown’s ruling means Mr. May will be jailed indefinitely, with his case coming up for review every seven years before the National Parole Board. In delivering his judgment Wednesday the judge noted that should Mr. May behave himself in prison and avail himself of counselling, he may eventually become eligible for release. Outside court Angelica Kroening, the woman who was terrorized by Mr. May and endured dozens of telephone calls from him after reporting the abuse to Durham police, expressed relief at the verdict -- and the end of what she de- scribed as a lengthy legal ordeal. “It’s a relief,” she said, describing the months leading up to Wednesday’s ruling as, “terror -- every day for two years. Just living in fear.” Ms. Kroening, who testified at Mr. May’s trial and during the danger- ous offender application, described him as a master con man and manipulator who resorted to abusive and threatening behaviour when the relationship soured. “I had to do it for myself because I knew I was telling the truth and I had to do it for other women,” she said. “It will happen again. That’s one of the reasons I testified,” Ms. Kroening said. “He’ll go on to the next person and then there’ll be another victim.” The dangerous offender designation marks another chapter in Mr. May’s re- markable association with the justice sys- tem. During the 1980s he gained nation- wide notoriety as a jailhouse informant when he took the stand to say he’d heard Mr. Morin, accused of abducting and kill- ing nine-year-old Christine Jessop, con- fess to the crime while both were being held in the old Whitby Jail. Mr. Morin was eventually exonerated; Mr. May later admitted he’d committed perjury. DURHAM — A Pickering man has been busted for a series of indecent ex- posure incidents that have taken place across the region over the past several months. Cops, who have been investigating the flasher since May, caught up with a suspect after three incidents Tuesday afternoon in Whitby, Durham police said. An arrest was made when officers located and stopped a car in the area of Hwy. 401 and Whites Road following the rash of reports. Police have received reports from communities including Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa about a man in a green vehicle committing indecent acts. In May a man drove his vehicle up to two girls as they walked along a street in Ajax, police said. Once he had their attention the man opened the driver’s side door and fondled himself in view of the girls, police said. In September cops received a report of a man in a vehicle who exposed himself to a woman and two five-year- old girls. Police said three indecent acts were committed Tuesday in Whitby, before a man was arrested around 4 p.m. Mark Gonsalves, 20, of Foxwood Trail in Pickering faces 15 charges of committing an indecent act in a public place, 19 counts of exposing genitals to a person under 14; three counts each of invitation to sexual touching and mischief, and one count of assault. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 7, 2007 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — While fa- miliar faces peppered the crowd of about 140 resi- dents at Wednesday’s en- ergy from waste public in- formation session, many people used the chance to learn about the process for the first time. Lately, Michelle Bullied, of Bowmanville, said she has seen more stories in the newspapers and heard more people talking about a proposed energy from waste facility. “It just seems like a re- ally important issue that I never paid much attention to before,” said Ms. Bullied. “But now it seems it is really happening and I should be educated on it.” She attended her first in- formation session on Oct. 3 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. The public information session was an informal drop in that began at 2 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. presentation about the advantages and disadvan- tages of the preferred site for a facility. When she walked in Ms. Bullied said it was a little overwhelming, the room was filled with poster boards explaining the Regions of York and Durham’s residual waste study. Durham and York regions did a joint study to find a method of dealing with garbage, cur- rently trucked to Michigan. A report by the Regions’ consultants, Genivar and Jacques Whitford, identifies a site in Courtice as having the best balance of advan- tages and disadvantages. Ms. Bullied said the in- formation presented came across pro-incineration. But, when people started asking question after the formal presentation, she said it really got her thinking about questions she has. “A lot of people came re- ally prepared with things, some of my questions were answered,” Ms. Bullied said. “But, I still don’t know where I stand on it,” Kris Hayes, from Cour- tice, who also came out for the first time on Wednes- day, said he found much of the question and answer portion of the evening was misdirected. “A lot of the questions these people are asking, I don’t think they should be addressed to these people that are contracted out,” Mr. Hayes said. “A lot of it should be directed to coun- cil. They should be here to tell us why they are allowing it to go on if people don’t want it.” Newcomer Paul Reynolds of Courtice, said although he thinks it is good public meetings are being held, he thinks more people should be involved. “I think people should take a little more interest in what is going on in their own backyard,” Mr. Reyn- olds said. There were a lot of good questions asked according to Clarington Mayor Jim Ab- ernethy, who was pleased to see new faces. “The more people that get involved in this whole process I think at the end of the day we are building awareness of the problem that we have,” Mayor Aber- nethy said. “An energy from waste facility, you have to look at the pros and cons of all of it but the fact is the clock has not stopped. In 2010 the border is closed and if we don’t have a resolution to deal with our garbage by that time we are going to be in big trouble.” The next public meeting will be held on Oct. 9 at the Faith United Church in Courtice. The formal presentation begins at 7 p.m. Incinerator meeting draws new faces Gets lift to nab fleeing suspect By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Police are trying to track down a taxi driver who arrived just in time to help an officer nab a fleeing suspect early Wednesday in Pickering. The assistance lent by the unknown cabbie led to the arrest of a man who now faces a raft of criminal charges, as well as Highway Traffic Act infractions in- cluding driving without a licence, Sergeant Paul Mc- Curbin said. Durham cops want to for- mally recognize the driver, Sgt. McCurbin said. “We don’t have a com- pany name or the name of the driver,” he said. “We’d like him to contact us.” The drama began at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday when the officer pulled a car over on Whites Road at Bayly Street for a traffic infraction. The cop smelled an odour of freshly-burned marijuana while talking to the man, who admitted he had no licence or insur- ance, Sgt. McCurbin said. As the officer was hand- cuffing the suspect to take him in on drug charges he bolted, Sgt. McCurbin said. “He started to struggle with (the officer), assault- ed her and broke free,” he said. The man slipped out of his sweater as he ran off to the north, kicking off his shoes and padding barefoot over the Whites Road bridge that crosses Hwy. 401. The officer watched the suspect discard a bag as she pursued him, Sgt. Mc- Curbin said. It was at that point a taxi driver pulled up, told the cop to get in and joined the chase. They caught up with the suspect and he was taken into custody. Kyle Curtis McMillan, 18, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, escaping custody and as- sault with intent to resist ar- rest, in addition to Highway Traffic Act charges. DURHAM — The follow- ing is a list of what’s open and closed on the Thanks- giving holiday, Monday, Oct. 8. SUPERMARKETS: Most grocery stores will be shut. RETAIL: Most will be closed. BEER/ LIQUOR: Closed. VARIETY STORES: Most are open Monday, many around the clock. BANKS/ TRUST COMPA- NIES: Closed, open again Tuesday (check with your fi- nancial institution for hours of operation). 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Photo Facials50% Off Hair Removal50% Off durhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 7 2007 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR 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 a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circula- tions Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organiza- tion that addresses reader com- plaints about member newspapers. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement lim- ited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Next step, a shovel in the ground Ground-breaking imminent at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital Step by step, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby residents have been following the progression of stages leading to the expansion of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hos- pital. On Thursday, they heard the news they’ve been waiting for: Infrastructure Ontario and Aecon Buildings have achieved financial close, meaning all the contractual paperwork is done and the start of the project, Phase 1, can proceed. The actual building of the $80-million addition was to have begun last month, but in any case, it’s imminent. There are five phases to the project, which is to wrap up in September 2010. An expanded emergency department will be finished in roughly two years, while the expanded laboratory is the final piece of the puzzle. In addition, the three commu- nities are in line for a bigger diagnostic imaging department, ambulatory care unit, complex continuing care unit and new mental health services. The work covers more than 140,000 square feet, including 75,000 sq. ft. of new space It’s safe to say that more eyes are focused on this project than on any other in the communities. When plans were an- nounced to temporarily transfer obstetric and pediatric ser- vices from our local hospital to its sister site, Rouge Valley Cen- tenary in Scarborough, residents made it loud and clear this wasn’t acceptable. Roughly 1,000 attended a community rally and, despite the announcement that the transfer wouldn’t occur, still decried the lingering instability of the service. We’re pretty sure there hasn’t been that kind of a turnout for a local meeting in either of the communities for a very long time. It’s a testament to the importance our residents place on having a hospital close by. Behind it all, was the fear, and anger, that the hospital might close forever. That the hospital board was scheming to accom- plish this was a rumour board chairman Tom Atkins had to put to bed once and for all when he addressed Ajax council in January of this year. “You’ve heard the rumour we’re going to close the hospital. I will say it out loud, because some are saying that are in this room. It’s absolutely not true. We’re working to grow the hos- pital,” Mr. Atkins said. With those fears behind us, we can look forward to the start of construction this week. More importantly, we can look forward to a bigger, better hospital that is here to stay. A hospital much-better-equipped to serve the needs of the roughly 300,000 people who live in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. Trustees should skip China trip To the editor: Re: ‘Catholic School Trustee Wants Message Sent to China’. If the trustees want to send a message to China that they do not agree with their human rights violations, then the best way to send that message is not to go to China at all. Do they really think that the Chinese representatives they will be dealing with really care about their opinions? The fact that they are accepting China’s invitation says it all. The basis for their trip is to look at possible partnerships in- volving international studies. Isn’t there enough issues to deal with in their own school district. Enough with trips to foreign countries and wasting money. Marjorie Seymour Pickering S urprise, surprise, surprise. Or not. A recent report released and dis- cussed at a joint Waste Management Group meeting, naming regionally-owned property in Courtice as the preferred site for a proposed Energy-From-Waste facil- ity, really should have come as no shock to anyone. It seems almost as though it was prede- termined before the process really got roll- ing, though there were two other potential sites: another in Clarington, near Bennett Road and Hwy. 401, and one in East Gwil- limbury. East Gwillimbury was never a serious contender -- after all, politicians there have been very open in declaring the Munici- pality would not be a willing host to such a facility. York has backed down on its 50-50 partnership with Durham on the proposed incinerator and now are only in for 12 per cent (it seems as though they’ve out-manoeuvred us somehow, managing to keep their foot in the door to increase their participation. Talk about having your cake and eating it, too.) No doubt they’re breathing a sigh of relief -- the headline on the story in our York Region sister paper after the announcement that Courtice was the preferred site was ‘York off hook for incinerator’. At the same time, one has to start to wonder about how much input Claring- ton residents are going to get on this. At a recent Clarington council meeting, Re- gional Chairman Roger Anderson stood up and said that, should the Municipality declare itself an unwilling host, it would have “absolutely no effect whatsoever.” He was responding to a question from local councillor Willie Woo, who asked whether making such a statement would have any impact on the Environmental Assessment. True, willingness or unwillingness to host will be considered when the Prov- ince makes the final decision on whether to allow the incinerator to go ahead. But though the chairman has gone to great lengths to ensure people know he was responding to how it would impact the process, his follow-up comments at that meeting lead one to believe the scope of what he said went beyond the EA. In fact, he all but issued a challenge to any Clar- ington councillor who dared suggest the Municipality was anything but a willing host. Clarington’s regional councillors have said they aren’t willing to take a stand ei- ther way until all the information is in. But, sitting at the recent Clarington Board of Trade Mayor’s dinner, as Mayor Jim Aber- nethy not only said he was “impressed” by what he’d seen on a proponent-led tour of European incinerator sites, but also played a nine-minute piece of industry-made propaganda promoting incineration, that seems a little hard to believe. Before Clarington residents take this thing on, we need to be entirely assured of its safety. We need to know their opinions and concerns are being taken into consid- eration. But as it currently stands, we can’t know any of that. We need to demand that we do. Jennifer Stone is a Metroland Dur- ham Region Media Group reporter. Her column appears periodically. E-mail jstone@durhamregion.com. Jennifer Stone staff writer No surprise Courtice is preferred site Dear Readers: Sometimes in my readings, I come across small, yet interesting tidbits of information that I know will keep your feet pain free. Anticipating problems before they occur is the best way to main- tain trouble free feet, for there is no truer statement than the one that says, “when your feet hurt, you hurt all over”. Suffering from ATHLETES FEET? When getting dressed in the morn- ing, make sure you put your socks on fi rst, before your underwear. This will minimize the chance of spread- ing the infection to the groin and causing jock itch. When BUYING NEW SHOES, make sure you do so in the later part of the day to ensure a proper fi t. 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Discounts for couples or groups joining together. Contact Rosi at 905-427-8021 or rosi@bellnet.ca for details. Healthwellness& Shape up, feel good, look great! Fun foot facts for folks with feet by Ronald J. Klein B.Sc., D.P.M. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 7, 2007 If you are going to use your passport, you need a Medipac® travel insurance card. Underwritten by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company 1-888-MEDIPAC 1-888-633 -4722 w ww.medipac.com Vision is often rated by Canadians as one of the most important abilities they would not want to give up. Yet, while many Canadians hold their vision in high esteem many of us fail to take care of our eyes with regular check-ups. Vision problems can occur from birth and if these problems are not treated effi - ciently and eff ectively, they can deteriorate to permanent vision impairment. Optom- etrists are the fi rst line of defense when it comes to eye care, and regular check-ups are required in order to maintain healthy eyes. Eye Health Month in October is hosted every year by the Canadian Association of Optometrists in an eff ort to raise awareness of the importance of eye health and having regular eye examinations. Th e CAO’s national public awareness campaign provides educational materials displayed in optometrists offi ces, inter- views and community forums. Eye Health Month functions as a reminder for all Ca- nadians to take care of their eyes and pro- vides information to raise awareness about the need for regular eye examinations. Preventive eye health is important be- cause vision problems can aff ect all Cana- dians. Eye Health Month helps to remind Canadians to schedule regular appoint- ments with their optometrist to identify and treat any issues that may threaten vi- sion before these conditions worsen. Th e CAO recommends that Canadians have their eyes examined along the follow- ing minimum guidelines: • Infants and toddlers (birth to 24 months) - By age 6 months • Preschool (2 to 5 years) - At age 3, and prior to entering elementary school • School age (6 to 19 years) - Annually • Adult (20 to 64 years) - Every one to two years • Older adult (65 years and older) - An- nually More information on vision care and eye health for you and your family, or how to fi nd an optometrist in your area is avail- able online at www.opto.ca. CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES Catch vision problems quickly by regular examinations by News Canada Bill and Elizabeth leaned across the ta- ble, their smiles telling the whole tale. “We had the best time,” said Elizabeth “It made us wish we had done this with our own children, years ago!” Th e couple were just back from a Fort Myers vacation shared with their three grandchildren, all aged be- tween four and six. Th e attractions you visit in Florida are not the keys to success in a vacation with grandkids. Th e most important element is where you stay. In Bill and Elizabeth’s case, they had a house, with a pool. For grandpar- ents with grandkids, that kind of accommo- dation is ideal – a house, a condo unit, or at least a spacious, multi-room motel or hotel suite. You need living arrangements that al- low enough space for active youngsters, and the pool will probably be the most popular part of the trip for the children. Of course, Florida is jam-packed with kid-friendly attractions, from the northern border to Key West. Th e magic word for most kids is “Disney,” but there are plenty of other theme parks with all the rides, bells and whistles, as well. Th ere are also innumerable opportuni- ties for real life adventures – swimming with dolphins, air boating among alligators, beach-combing for exotic shell collections, boating on harbours, bays and the open ocean. Kids will love all of these things. A quick list of kid-friendly personal fa- vourites, across the state: the MGM attrac- tions at Disney; Th eatre of the Sea (great dolphin and sea lion shows), at Islamorada; shell hunting on Sanibel Island, near Fort Myers; Billie Swamp Safari, off ering Ev- erglades swamp buggy tours and airboat rides, on the Big Cypress Seminole Reser- vation; and snorkelling (kids take to it like, well, like fi sh to water), along the south- east coast, especially off Key Largo. Bill and Elizabeth had some other help- ful hints for grandparents on the go. If you are travelling by car (to Florida or for dis- tances in the state), a vehicle with a DVD player and TV is a sanity-saver. Th ey also made good use of restaurants (like Mc- Donalds) with playground areas – a great place for kids to let off steam while the grandparents observe and relax over a cup of coff ee. Often, a trip to Florida begins with a fo- cus on the big attractions. Well, the grand- kids will enjoy them, from Disney to a Key West Catamaran, but the trip will be truly enjoyable and ultimately memorable be- cause of the accommodations, swimming, and comfortable travel that grandma and grandpa planned well in advance. Enjoying Florida with your grandchildren by Paul Knowles THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 7, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com CANADA’S LEADING PUBLICATION FOR TODAY’S FIFTY-PLUS LIFESTYLES Established 1987 – HEAR the Difference! 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner OWNERS VOTED #1 WHITBY HEARING CENTRE 905-666-7726 1032 Brock St. S., Unit 4 Whitby, ON L1N 4L8 BAYLY AUDIOLOGY SERVICES 905-426-4000 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 502 Ajax, ON L1S 7K8 AJAX-PICKERING AUDIOLOGY CLINIC 905-831-8311 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 104 Pickering, ON L1V 6R6 www.audiologyservices.ca • 3 year supply of batteries • 3 year warranty • 3 year repairsAdvanced care... tomorrow’s hearing today! 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The public meeting will be held to explain the proposed Regional Development Charges By-law for Transit and the related underlying background study and obtain public input on that proposed by-law and study. The proposed Regional Development Charges By-law for Transit will replace the transit service component within the Development Charge By-laws for the Cities of Oshawa and Pickering, Towns of Whitby and Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington as of January 1, 2008. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The meeting is to be held: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:00 a.m. The Regional Council Chambers 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the background study are being made available as of October 11, 2007 from the Regional Clerk at 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3, 905-668-4113 (ext 2054). Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting and/or in writing addressed to the Regional Clerk at the above address no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 6, 2007. All submissions received in writing and those opinions expressed at the Public Meeting will be considered prior to Council’s decision, which is anticipated to be discussed during the Joint Committee meeting of November 13 with a final decision expected during the regular Regional Council meeting of November 21, 2007. 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Madill, A.M.C.T., CMM I Regional Clerk CONTINUING EDUCATION check your schedule Workshops October 10 •Home Health Spa October 13 •Acupressure •Anger Management •Aromatherapy Home Uses •Asperger's Syndrome •Computer Basics •Customer Service •Excel I •Feng Shui •Fundraising Techniques •Immunization Overview for Nurses •Sacred Sounds •Self Esteem Building •Smart Serve •Speed Reading www.durhamcollege.ca/coned 905.721.3052 | 1.888.627.1191 October 13 •Staging Your Home •Understanding Mental Illness •Word I October 15 •Effective Parenting October 20 •Event Planning •Excel 2 •Hardwood Floors •Soul Evolvement •Starting a Holistic Practice October 29 •IM Injections for RPN October 31 •Diabetes Foot Care Full details available online. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 7, 2007 Photo By Rob Mitchell Brittany James opts for the hot dog over Ajax Community Centre’s new healthy snack choices which launched recently at the snack bar. Ms. James says she opts for healthy food as well, but when she is at the arena to watch a hockey game, she goes for a treat. Popular program expands across Durham By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Families heading to the local arena for an evening or even a day of hockey, ringette or skating now have healthy food choices in some loca- tions. Creating Healthy Environments for Youth has expanded to include three new arenas, Legends Centre in Osha- wa, Ajax Community Centre and Bea- verton-Thorah Community Centre. They join the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville and the Scu- gog Recreation Complex in Port Perry in making healthy food choices available. Alongside the chips, hot dogs, hot chocolate and chocolate bars, you’ll find whole-wheat bagels, carrot and celery sticks, 100 per cent fruit juice, chili, apples, yogurt and low-fat sand- wiches. And they are selling well, says Adrienne Baltadjian, public health nu- tritionist with Durham Region. A few years ago, the Regional health department and local representatives of the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Diabetes Society got together, she said. “We discussed the incidence of child- hood obesity.” They decided to tackle arenas, where adults and children are physically ac- tive but where healthy food choices are often limited. They conducted a survey, asking people in arenas if they wanted healthier food choices there. “Basically, the outcome was people were interested in having healthy food choices,” she said. Families who spend a day at the arena because of multiple practices and games often eat a couple of meals there, she said. And if they are visiting a couple of nights a week, children might be eating snacks that aren’t good for them a few times a week. Pilot programs were put in place in Bowmanville and Port Perry and after seeing the results of those, Durham Lives!, which now oversees the program, looked for more arenas to take part. Three more were cho- sen, with the Legends Centre starting its healthy food choices Sept. 15, Ajax Community Centre on Sept. 29 and Beaverton Sept. 30. There are other arenas interested, Baltadjian said. “We did see an increase in healthy food choice sales,” she said, adding the carrot and celery sticks sell out quickly. Concessions offer healthy food choices for the four food groups -- meat, milk, grains and fruit and vegetables. Baltad- jian said concessions are also offering healthier versions of snacks. So while you are getting your exer- cise, you are also getting healthy meals and healthier snack choices, which is a good thing. Healthy food choices at arenas For more on this story DURHAM — The Bascule Bursary Fund is getting ready for a fundraiser. Proceeds from its fifth annual Arts and Crafts Sale will go to the Bascule Bursary Fund to assist disabled peo- ple. The event is on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Association for Family Respite Services, 850 King St. W., Unit 20, Oshawa (corner of Thorn- ton and King St. W., lower west side of plaza) Arts and craft sale assists bursary fund By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Diane Ticknor didn’t know where she came from. Her history was hidden. Having been given up for adop- tion by her birth parents meant she had no secure past. When, finally, at the age of 60, Ms. Ticknor found blood rela- tives, she said it was as though a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. Finding relatives was not just emotionally uplifting, but with these new-found relatives came important medical history. She learned her birth mother had died of breast cancer; she also had a lung disease and suf- fered from a problem with her eyes. “The breast cancer was a huge issue and she had a problem with eyes,” Ms. Ticknor said. “I had been wearing glasses since I was 12 and learned I have macular degeneration, which is heredi- tary.” Ms. Ticknor has three chil- dren and 11 grandchildren and she thinks it is imperative that medical information follow them throughout their lives. Her story highlights the need for open adoption records, Ms. Ticknor said. But, recently the courts struck down The Adop- tion Information Disclosure Act (AIDA). It would have allowed more open access to adoption records for adult adoptees and birth par- ents. It was implemented by the Province in Sept. 2007, but almost immediately Justice Edward Be- lobaba, of the Ontario Superior Court, quashed the act based on an appeal by three adoptees and one birth parent who didn’t want the records opened, saying it vio- lated their right to privacy. “When they closed those re- cords it was devastating,” Cheryl Rubin said. “Many of these peo- ple are adults now and need to find out where they came from.” Ms. Rubin and Joan Jezegou are co-chairwomen of the Dur- ham Adoption Disclosure Sup- port Group, a multifaceted group providing support to all parties involved in the adoption process. “It is a group made up of any- one involved in the adoption tri- angle: birth mothers, adoptees, siblings, grandparents,” Ms. Jeze- gou said. “Anyone involved in the natural birth family or the adop- tive family.” It supports people in their search and gives reunion and post reunion support. According to Ms. Rubin, one in five people in Ontario are touched by adoption in some way, but she said only three per cent of those people want adop- tion records closed. The women said the records should be open because adopt- ees need access to pertinent fam- ily medical history and a no-con- tact veto could ensure the other partys’ privacy wouldn’t be vio- lated. Durham MPP John O’Toole said he thinks someone will ap- peal the court decision and it is appropriate it be challenged. “My natural pre disposition is to respect the health of the child,” Mr. O’Toole said. “They should have the security of knowing as much as possible about the person who gave them up for adoption.” He said it should be made clear to people who give a child up for adoption that medical informa- tion will be passed on. “That is critical; they could go along unknowingly being exposed to a future health con- dition,” he said. For more in- formation about the Adoption Disclosure Support Group, call Joan Jezegou at 905-434-7656. Al- though it is not affiliated with the Children’s Aid Society, the group meets monthly at the CAS office at 1320 Airport Blvd. in Oshawa at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 9. 905-697-9992 www.kingswayarms.com IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR CHOICES65 Clarington Blvd. Your Choices: • Care Choices • Menu Choices • Lesiure Choices • Suite Choices • Short term/ Convalescent Stay and Trial Stays Studio IT’S OKTOBERFEST TIME! Please Join Us On October 13th 12 to 4 pm Mouthwatering Food, Beverages & Entertainment OSHAWA AND PICKERING CALL LINA 1.800.408.9619 LEARN ENGLISH AT NIGHT www.trca.on.ca Designated an environmentally significant area in 1982, the Altona Forest represents both the ecological and cultural heritage of what is now north Pickering. Join experienced naturalists as they hike the trails, offering simple tree identification tips and historical tidbits along the way. 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On the menu you’ll fi nd the fi nest in sushi, sashimi and teriyaki dishes, an ex- tensive selection of sashimi served with wasabi, ponzu, or ginger root, as well as sushi including maki, temaki, and nigiri and much more. Committed to exceeding your expec- tations, Makimono provides the high- est quality of food, superior service in a comfortable executive atmosphere. Whether you are visiting for lunch or dinner, your experience promises to be authentic and unique. Makimono 50 Kingston Road East, Ajax in the RioCan Durham Centre. Tel: (905) 427-2726 or 1-866-627-2726 or email info@makimono.ca check out the Ajax Cimmunity Centre LOOKING FOR FUN? If you’re looking for a fun and welcom- ing atmosphere to stay fi t, comple- mented by outstanding staff, services and facilities, the Ajax Community Centre and McLean Community Centre in Ajax offer everything you could possibly want. Nominated for fi ve 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards, including best fi tness club, best women’s fi tness club, best men’s fi t- ness club, best ice skating, and best swim- ming instruction, Ajax Community Centre and McLean Community Centre offer an array of activities and programs. Including a fi rst-rate fi tness centre, personal training, swimming, squash, yoga, pilates, children’s, teen and senior fi tness programs. At the McLean Community Centre, there is also a leisure-style 25-metre pool with slide, tot pool, on-deck sauna, whirlpool and gymnasium for guests and members to enjoy. “Our passion in providing a great facil- ity with great people allows our mem- bers and guests to fully enjoy a workout or leisure activity to the fullest extent,” says Smith. “We take pride in ensuring our members have a superlative experience while in our facilities. We express our grati- tude and thanks to our members for this nomination.” The Best Fitness Club in Durham Region! cityofpickering.com/recreation 905.683.6582 Fitness & Leisure for Everyone!Fitness & Leisure for Everyone! Pickering Recreation Complex is proud to have been nominated in the following categories: Ice Skating, Overall Fitness Club, Men’s Fitness Club and Swimming Instruction! Don’t forget to vote! Fully Equipped Weight Room & Cardio Conditioning Room, Specialty Fitness Classes, Personal Training & Fitness Consultations, Nutrition Services, Sports Medicine Clinic & Wellness Spa, Full Aquatics Centre, Swim Lessons & Recreational Swim, Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Handball & Wallyball, Public Skating & Twin Ice Pad Arena, Facility Rentals, Birthday Parties & More! “Where Customers Send Their Friends!” for nominating us BEST FLOOR COVERING in the 2007 Readers Choice Awards! Thank You Durham STORE HOURS Mon., Thurs., Fri. 8-8 Tues., Wed. 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 11-4 905-831-2111 905-665-0760 Financing Available Free Shop at Home Service Visit us at www.carpettowne.com www.gervaisrentals.com Thanks For Nominating Us For PARTY RENTAL COMPANY 75 Milner Avenue • Toronto, ON • M1S 3P6 • 905-426-RENT • 1-888-GERVAIS At Al Gervais Party Rentals we rely on “teamwork” as the backbone of every successful event. We believe in making every effort to ensure that each function is as good as it can be. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide our customers with levels of choice, convenience and optimum service. Thank You for Nominating Us 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 15 A/Preaderschoicedurham.com With over 25 years of experience in the fl ooring business, Carpet- Towne Flooring Centre is pleased to be nominated as ‘Best Floor Coverings Store’ for the 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards. Manager John Krekorian says that Car- pet-Towne is the place to go for all your fl ooring needs. And with its courteous and knowledgeable staff, it’s not hard to understand why this family-owned and operated business is so successful. Carpet-Towne is a full-service fl oor- ing centre with a well-earned reputation for providing top-quality products and “no-pressure” sales service. They offer a full selection of fl ooring such as carpet, vinyl, ceramics, area rugs, hardwood (en- gineered woods and laminates) as well as custom-made wood trims. They can help you with your fl ooring needs from start to fi nish, including the installation. Car- pet-Towne also works with budgets of all sizes whether you are a fi rst-time ho- meowner or an established homeowner looking to build your dream home. For more information visit Carpet- Towne Flooring Centre at 469 Kingston Rd. or call 905-831-2111. The store is open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun- day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that will fl oor you! CUSTOMER SERVICE makes your ‘me time’ active PICKERING REC The City of Pickering would like to say thank you to everyone who has nominated them in four different Readers’ Choice categories including Best Fitness Club, Ice Skating, Swimming Instruction and Men’s Fitness Club! For good physical and mental health, it is important to set aside 30 minutes a day for moderate to vigorous physical activity. The Pickering Recreation Complex staff has de- signed many programs and services that can help you make your daily 30-minute ritual a fun reality. The Health Club is equipped with top-of-the-line equipment that is easy to use and truly effective. The friendly instructors and participants make taking group fi tness classes a joy while the inviting pool accom- modates lap and pleasure swimmers, water runners, and playful families. Families are the foundation of the Rec Complex. The youngest members of your family, ages six months to eight years will love the Rec Room. This bright and spacious child supervision centre is full of develop- mentally appropriate toys and supervised craft activities. See for yourself by calling 905-683-6582 to book your free, no-hassle, no obligation health club orientation. You’ll see for your- self that you can get active right away and feel great! Visit their website for more infor- mation: cityofpickering.com/recreation. 285 Hunt Street, Ajax 905-683-3641 www.rodmans.ca SPECIALISTS SINCE 1949 RODMAN’S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGÃViÊ£{,,"" ¿¿--We appreciate your business. THANKSFORNOMINATINGUSFORTHANKS FOR NOMINATING US FOR “HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES!“HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES! Common questionsCommon questions we are frequentlywe are frequently asked...asked... Q Q Don’t forget toDon’t forget to vote for us in thevote for us in the Readers Choice FinalsReaders Choice Finals October 7 to 16!October 7 to 16! Yes, they are EXTREMELY im- portant. They are just as impor- tant as the maintenance on your auto- mobile. Preventative maintenances pay for themselves over time by keeping your comfort system at its maximum ef- fi ciency. In most cases they extend the life of the system. “Are Preventative Maintenances important?” A Yes, you can buy an extended warranty from us regardless of where you bought your unit. We can even offer extended warranties, even if your unit is several years old. A “Can I buy an extended warranty on my system even if I didnʼt buy it recently or I bought it from another company?” Q Rodmanʼs Warranty Plan pro- tects against large repair bills and unbudgeted expenses. As parts and labour costs continue to rise with time, our extended warranty guards you against these costs. Mechanical products sometimes fail even though millions of dollars have been invested in their design. Even the best systems have parts that will fail over time. “Why should I buy an extended warranty?” A nahToykaotulfollcruo ie tnimonrofsitanugns iaga !n CATSEBOCMRIFGNITNU cAconuti ,gnoB peekkodna,gnicivreSxaTesrof ePrs lanoB,uisenssa noCdrporetac eilstn. seW001tneyR tinU,SdA,61 JXA rB2301nU,StSkco,2tiYBTIHW wwoc.xatnaidanaclla.wm 0684-624-509 nniW-reA nirekciP-xajgdAsweN revtsi–re2,5002,1002600 nniW-reD uBmahru–semiTssenis6002dna5002 oisividAnfo readerschoicedurham.com.comA/P 16 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning are grateful for the privilege to be of service to all of their customers and want to say thank you for their nomination for the 2007 Readers’ Choice in the Best Heat- ing & Air Conditioning Service. “Their vote of confi dence in Rodman’s is the highest recommendation we could ever receive.” With an outstanding reputation they’ve earned by living up to their word and their customers’ expectations, for over 58 years, Rodman’s offers superior quality, service and reliability when it comes to a home- owner’s heating and cooling needs. Rodman’s has a reputation for providing exemplary and expedient service, and a dedication to client satisfaction, and attri- bute their success to their individual focus on our customer’s needs. “From our helpful and courteous of- fi ce staff to our factory trained mechanics and technicians, our customer can expect prompt, and reliable service. This business treats people like family or old friends, not just another number.” Rodman’s is more than just a business; it’s an integral part of the community. A fi xture in Durham Region since 1949, this heating and air conditioning company still offers old-fashioned service with custom- ers receiving prompt, friendly assistance. For more information visit them at 285 Hunt Street, Ajax, online at www.rodmans.ca or call (905) 683-3641 grateful to all its customers RODMAN’S rings in the new school year at a brand new campus DURHAM SECONDARY ACADEMY With a new campus on Cedar Street in Ajax, Durham Secondary Acad- emy & Middle School begins a new chap- ter in its tenth year providing private school education in Durham Region, and is proud to be nominated for a 2007 Read- ers’ Choice Award. DSA is a co-educational private day school, offering university and college preparatory programs. In addition to pro- viding an academic environment where good students can excel, DSA offers an op- portunity for students who may have been struggling in a traditional school setting, to thrive and reach their true potential. DSA faculty members are second to none, and are selected for their teaching abilities, their academic training and life experience, their capacity for concern and understanding, as well as their com- mitment to the philosophy of the school. DSA strives to provide an environment that encourages students to make the right choices not only for the future, but also with regard to important present-day de- cisions. They work hard to help each stu- dent achieve his or her scholastic goals in a program designed to help them achieve success and admission to the university or college program of their choice. Everyone is invited to celebrate the of- fi cial opening and Open House at 1 Cedar St. on Oct. 27. For more informationvisit them online at www.durhamsecondary. com or call (905) 426-4254. 905-428-3464 www.greatchildcare.ca 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering (between Brock Rd. & Church St.) Thank you for nominating us! 2006 Award Winner Ages 15 months - 5 years • NEW JK and SK programs! Bright, spacious Facility. Separate sleep & lunch rooms. Qualifi ed staff, Govn’t licensed/subsidy available. L Orchard Villa Retirement Residence Flying High atFlying High at Orchard Villa!Orchard Villa! Sadie Chambers was thrilled to be the premiere recipient of the Community Wishmaker program when she fulfi lled her lifelong dream by going up in a Hot Air Balloon courtesy of ReMax and the Community Wishmaker Program. 1955 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, ON 905-831-1801 www.orchardvilla.com Happy 90th Birthday Sadie with love from the Residents & Staff of Orchard Villa Thank you for nominating Orchard Villa Retirement Residence for“Best Retirement Living” Readers’ Choice Award for an amazing 7th consecutive year! Thank you for nominating us. Come see our Newly Renovated Luxurious Design 1211 Kingston Rd. Unit 13B, Pickering 906.831.8833 Loblaws 1211 Kingston Rd. Hwy 401Dixie Rd.Dixie Rd.Liverpool Rd.Liverpool Rd.exp. Oct. 31st, 20075$off Manicure or Pedicure Service NAILSSPA 50 % off exp. Oct. 31st, 2007Laser Hair Removal 30 % off exp. Oct. 31st, 2007Any Facial Service 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 17 A/Preaderschoicedurham.com is in Their Service THEIR STRENGTH Orchard Villa would like to say thank you for nominating them for Best Retirement Living for an amaz- ing seventh consecutive year in a row! With 27 years in Pickering, Orchard Villa Retirement Residence has made its mark in the community for provid- ing only the best quality of service and care. With dedicated and caring staff, a wide variety of social activities, warm and comfortable homelike environment, and a cheerful atmosphere. Orchard Villa offers the whole package, including pri- vate suites and one-bedroom apartments, delicious meals and housekeeping. “We offer a home-like atmosphere,” says administrator Debbie Casquenette. “When residents move in here, it’s like they’re simply moving from their home to our home.” The atmosphere in the residence is to be happy, healthy, positive and clean, with a sense of acceptance and belong- ing; designed to motivate, stimulate and sustain the resident while in their care. Because family is the foundation of their business and the cornerstone of their philosophy, you will always feel the ben- efi ts of being surrounded by people who treat you like family. Orchard Villa Retire- ment Residence promotes resident well- ness and strives to maintain maximum independence for each resident by en- couraging the residents to keep them- selves as active and as healthy as possible through proper nutrition and socializing to alleviate loneliness. They offer an ex- tensive activity program, which includes shopping trips, exercise programs, com- munity outings and many more events all planned by a Program Director. Each November they host their very own Ba- zaar, which the surrounding community also enjoys. The Community Wish maker Program which offers to fulfi ll residents lifelong dream began this August at Or- chard Villa with Sadie Chambers being the initial recipient. This program is of- fered to all the residents living in Com- munity Lifecare Residences. Their com- mon goal is to assist each resident to live each day as meaningful as possible, and to maintain their reputation as a top se- nior’s residence in the Durham Region. “Thank you for nominating Orchard Villa Retirement Residence for the ‘Best Retirement Living’ Readers’ Choice award for an amazing seventh consecu- tive year! Our outstanding reputation in the community speaks for itself.” Orchard Villa encourages people to drop by at anytime to experience what they have o offer or for more informa- tion on Orchard Villa visit www.orchard- villa.ca or call Bea Mueller, Marketing Coordinator at (905) 831-2641. Now Enrolling For... Music Lessons At Durham’s Largest Music School Located in Pickering Village 100 Old Kingston Rd. (One Block North of Hwy. 2 between Brock & Church) Authorized Dealer for most major brands Rentals . Repairs . Financing Fender . Gibson . Roland . Yamaha . Yorkville . Casio . Epiphone Jackson . Ibanez . Marshall . Pearl . Tama . Korg . Washburn Godin . Boss . Tascam . Takamine . Ovation . Crate . Art Simon & Patrick . Norman . Elite . vox . Dod . Mark Bass 1997 2002 2003 2004 2003 2006 Diamond 2006Platinum 2004 905.428.6266 • 905.428.8792 Royal Conservatory Exam Preparation 55 Musical Instructors Classical ~ Rock ~ Country ~ Jazz ~ Folk 1000’s Of Music Books In Stock 22 Private Studios NOMINATED AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR Best Music Instruction Best Music Instrument Specialized Education 20th Anniversary Celebration Blow Out Sale BLAISDALEBLAISDALE MONTESSORIMONTESSORI SCHOOLSCHOOL A Family Tradition • 12 months - Grade 8 2007 Nominee THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US BEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN AJAX PICKERING! (905)509-5005 visit www.blaisdale.com (Fees posted) LIMITED SPACES STILL AVAILABLE CAMPUSES IN AJAX, PICKERING, EAST TORONTO, WHITBY & OSHAWABLAISD ALE M O N TES SORIR.R. #1, Church & Bayly Pickering, Ontario L1V 2P8 Telephone 905.683.5722 Facsimile 905.683.5723 Thank you for the nomination for Import Car Dealership Service and Mechanics - Lube, Oil and Filter - Check fl uids, top up washer fl uid - Check and adjust tire pressure - Complete brake inspection and rotate tires (if needed) - Check belts and hoses - Check vehicle for damage - Check drivetrain, steering and exhaust systems FALL MAINTENANCE SPECIALFALL MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY MITSUBISHI COOLER BAG!COMPLIMENTARY MITSUBISHI COOLER BAG! $49.95$$49.9549.95 0)#+%2).' Thank you for your nomination! We would like to thank the readers of the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser for nominating Community Care Durham for a Readers’ Choice Award in the category of favourite Home Health Service. Your nomination reinforces our commitment to providing more than 6,000 clients with access to a range of valuable services such as: meals on wheels, transportation, COPE mental health support, caregiver relief and adult day programs. Th ese services and programs are vital to the community by helping clients remain independent and connected to the community. Th is would not be possible without the generous support of our partners, community supporters and volunteers. Th ank you for supporting Community Care Durham. We look forward to your vote and the opportunity to be your Readers’ Choice Award Winner. Volunteer with Community Care Durham and become an everyday hero With the growing demand for our services, we are always looking for new volunteers. For as little as two hours a month, you can make a diff erence in someone’s life. Volunteer opportunities include: Meals on Wheels • Transportation • Friendly Visiting • Telephone Reassurance • Adult Day Programs • COPE Mental Health Individual and Group Support • and more To volunteer or to make a donation, visit our website or call 905-837-0017 www.communitycaredurham.on.ca A United Way Member Agencywww.communitycaredurham.on.ca readerschoicedurham.com.comA/P 18 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 Brent Farr, Executive Director of Com- munity Care Durham would like to sincerely thank everyone in the commu- nity who put Community Care Durham’s name forward for nomination as Favourite Home Health Service. Community Care Durham is a multi- service registered charitable organization. Their mission statement, “Community Care helps people live at home with a network of support in caring communities” dem- onstrates their commitment to providing access to a range of services needed to maintain their clients’ well being, indepen- dence and quality of life. Community Care Durham provides Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health Services to more than 6,000 adults and their caregivers who have needs related to physical disability, aging and/or mental health. This year marks 30 years of service to the community, and Community Care Durham is most grateful to all those who have joined them on their fulfi lling jour- ney. With more than 6,000 clients and the growing demand for our services, we are always looking for volunteers to join our team.” Information can be found online at www.communitycaredurham.on.caor by calling their local Ajax/Pickering offi ce at (905) 837-0017. Strengthening Community TM SUPPORTING PEOPLE, at Durham Music THE JOYS OF MAKING MUSIC The staff and instructors at Durham Music would like to express their complete gratitude to the residents of Pickering and Ajax for nominating them for three 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards in the categories of Musical Instruction and Musical Instrument Store and Specialized Education. Durham Music is quietly nestled, almost hidden amongst the professional doctors, lawyers and dental offi ces in historic Pickering Village. On fi rst impression, it looks like an old home in the middle of the Village. When you enter the building, however, you immediately realize what Durham Music has to offer. With over 1,000 students and 40 musi- cal instructors, Durham Music has been producing wonderful sounds in the Ajax area since 1987 and has 18 teaching stu- dios. Teaching has made Durham Music the largest private music school in the area and also in Ontario. There are a wide va- riety of musical lessons that are offered including guitar, piano, drums, violins, all woodwind instruments and singing. Gui- tar instructors Ray Hickey Jr., Buster Fykes, and Aaron Bales are pleased to teach with only the fi nest equipment such as Fender, Yamaha, Roland and Gibson. The future of Durham Music will al- ways be a constant growth of supplying quality and caring instruction to the Dur- ham community. For more information call (905) 428-6266 . 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 19 Preaderschoicedurham.com Come see what people have been talking about Nominated for Best Spa BusinessBest New Join us for breakfast, lunch & dinner Mon. to Sat. 7am - 9pm Sun. & Holidays 8am - 3pm ~ Extensive Menu ~ Steaks, Seafood, Pastas, Fresh Fruit, and Much More Thank you for nominating us: Best Breakfast Serving the best in food quality in a pleasant & comfortable atmosphere. Hwy 401 Achillies Rd.Harwood Ave.Salem Rd.Westney Rd.Station St. 40 Station Street (Harwood Ave. & Station St.) 905-428-3240 Total Rehab Orthopedic & Athletic Medicine 250 Bayly Street West, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 3V4 (905) 426-7690 • totalrehab@bellnet.ca www.totalrehab.net Thank you for nominating us We offer a TEAM approach from highly trained health care professionals: Physiotherapy • Athletic Therapy • Pilates Classes • Custom Orthotics Chiropractic • Massage Therapy • Acupuncture • Custom Knee Bracing • Best Acupuncturist • Best Athletic Therapist • Best Chiropractor • Best Physiotherapist Motor Vehicle Accidents, WSIB and Sports Injuries are our specialty *Offer based on fi rst visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo c.d. program. New members only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations through 10/20/07. ©2007 Curves International Over 10,000 locations worldwide. 905-421-9550 1050 Brock Rd., Pickering (Between 401 & Bayly) 905-509-5578 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Gates Plaza at Altona) curves.com From October 8th - October 20th, join for only $49 when you bring in a contribution of at least $25 to the Canadian Cancer Society or proof of a current mammogram. Curves Pickering, part of the world’s largest franchisor of fi tness clubs, will be teaming up with the Canadian Cancer Society during October Breast Cancer Awareness month to create aware- ness of breast cancer and to raise funds. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among Canadian woman. “Curves Pickering is committed to help- ing the women in our community live healthier, stronger lives,” said owner Joan- na Lopez. “Breast cancer will touch about one in every nine women, but breast can- cer death rates are going down. By en- couraging women to get mammograms and rewarding them for doing so, we are helping to fi ght and even eliminate breast cancer in our lifetime. That’s something we take very seriously.” New members who join between Octo- ber 8 and 20 will pay a discounted service fee of $49 when they provide proof of a recent mammogram or make a donation of $25 or more to the Canadian Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Curves offers a 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Curves also offers a weight management program based on a groundbreaking, scientifi cally proven method to raise metabolic rate and end the need for perpetual dieting. JOINS the fi ght against BREAST CANCER® CURVES® PICKERING Spa Sedona, the new kid on the block, is thrilled with the amazing reviews they’ve been receiving. Their goal is to give you the best Spa experi- ence you have ever had so that you will tell family and friends. The theme of Spa Sedona is “Sedona Arizona” where they’ve tried to capture the magic and serenity of Sedona. Just picture yourself walking into your treat- ment area and a feeling of calm comes over you. You put on a plush Spa Sedona robe and enter into the Arizona Relax- ation room where staff offer you a herb- al tea from Scottsdale, Arizona. You sink down into the comfortable chair to sip your tea and relax. The stress leaves your body and life is good. A staff member will take care of you while you experi- ence the quality of your service. Here are a few quotes from Spa Se- dona guests: “I found my new most fa- vourite place”, “Amazing staff that are very attentive and highly professional”, “Your service sets you apart from your competition” “When I enter your doors I move into a world of complete luxury and amazing customer service, what a wonderful hide-away in Ajax”. the quality of a downtown Toronto Spa without the commute. SPA SEDONA, readerschoicedurham.comA/P 20 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 21 A/Preaderschoicedurham.com RESTAURANTS All-Around Restaurant East Side Marios Havana Nights Waterfront Bistro Burbs Bistro Papps Bakery Bongiono’s La Decadence Gourmande Portuguese Bakery Breadhouse Bakery Bistro Waterfront Bistro Burbs Bistro La Decadence Gourmande Safari Breakfast Scrambles Sunset Grill Angeliques Golden Griddle Station Street Grill Buffet Imperial Buffet Mandarin Pickering Circle T Steak House Buffet Ming Du Chicken Wings Wing Shack St. Louis Bar & Grill Shagwells Fox and Fiddle Pickering Magwyers Chinese Restaurant Imperial Buffet Mandarin- Pickering Paul Wong’s Oriental Kitchen Ming Du Cup of Coffee Tim Hortons second cup - valleyfarm Starbuck’s Scrambles - Ajax Neighbours Deli/Sandwich & Specialty Shop Mainly Cheese Ajax Deli Hy-Tea Belagios European Delicatessen Family Restaurants Swiss Chalet Boston Pizza Havana Nights Massey’s Lone Star Fast Food McDonalds Wendy’s Licks Scambles Fine Dining Burbs Safari Bar & Grill Al Dente The Waterfront Bistro Mondo’s Fish and Chips Balmoral Jaspers Halibut Time Malt N Salt Captain George Greek Restaurant Friendly Greek Mr Greeks Xeno’s Chef Tommy’s on Bayly Hamburger Licks Big M’s Scrambles Harvey’s Kips Flamin Burgers Ice Cream Dairy Queen - Ajax Reid’s Dairy Village Ice Cream Shoppe Baskin Robbins Indian Restaurant Mount Everest Mini Mahal Copper Chimney Italian Restaurant East Side Mario’s Brohers Al Dente Fazio’s Japanese Makimono Shige EDO (Pickering Town Centre) Sushi & Rolls Kobo Lunch Scrambles Havana Nights Safari East Side Mario’s Organic Black Dog Pub Hot Beanz pickering vil- lage Jugo Juice Outdoor Patio Safari Grill Waterfront Bistro Havana Nights Lone Star Massey’s Pasta Safari Grill Waterfront Bistro East Side Mario’s Al Dente Casa Verda Pizza Pizza Nova Pizza Pizza Pizza Pinos Boston Pizza Panago Salad Bar Mandarin Imperial Buffet Circle T Safari Seafood/Steak The Keg Waterfront Bistro Red Lobster Mr. C.’s Havana Nights Thai Red House Thai Garden Thai Orchid Desiam Thai (Pickering) ENTERTAINMENT Banquet Hall Hilton Garden Inn Annandale Golf And Country club Deer Creek Waterfront Bistro Curruthers Creek Billiards Safari’s Petrinas The Edge Joes Billiards Bingo Hall Bingo Country Delta Bingo Town of Aja Bingo hall Bowling Rouge Hill Bowl Ajax Bowl Plaza Bowl NEBS Funworld Children’s Entertainment Chuck e Cheese Catching Firefl ies Air Zone Inspired by Beads parties Dinner Theater Herongate Class Act Yuk Yuks Golf Course Deer Creek Carruthers Creek Annandale Lyndebrook Hawthrorne Valley Ice Skating Ajax Community Centre Ajax Skating Club Pickering rec. 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Ajax Minor Hockey Home Builder Tribute Homes John Boddy Great Gulf Monarch Kaitlin Hotel/Motel Hilton Garden Inn Motel 6 Comfort Inn Holiday Inn Express Days Inn Insurance Company/ Agent Richard Price, Dundee Private Investors Allstate - Wayne Redford Hardiman Mount & Associates State Farm - Jane Cameron Interior Design/ Decoration A Special Place Decorative Solutions Organizing Solutions Investment Planning Company Dundee Private Investors Investors Group Edward Jones TD Waterhouse Musical Instruction Legend Music Durham School of Music Alexander’s Music Studios Creative Math and Music Kids Camp Legend Music Rock Camp Durham College Kids Camp Impact Dance Camp Camp Samac Fox Run Golf Camp Limousine Posh limousine 123 Limo.ca Lincoln Taxi and Limousine Green Limousine Lawn Service/ Landscaping Weed Man Vandermeer EnviromentalTurf Solutions Arnts Topsoil Manicure/Pedicure Spa Sedona Classique Nails The Jasmine Tree Salon & Spa Beauty-Full Spa Top Nails Martial Arts Club Master Rim’s Tae Kwon Do Rising Sun Villaries Renseikan-zen Living Martial Arts Mortgage Broker Tracy Axford - Mortgage Centre Royal Financial Donna Henderson- TD mortgage specialist Dundee Wealth Manage- ment Mortgage Alliance New Business Fusion Integrated Wellness Spa Sedona Dance Inc. The Centre for Healing and Personal Potential Photography Studio Pickering Photo Candid images Angela Cook Petra King Photography Pilates & Yoga East Village Yoga Power of 3 Asana Yoga Bikram Yoga Print Shop Dickson’s Printing Minute Man Press Ajax Rapid Reproductions Private School/Montes- sori Blaisdale Montessori Montessori Learning Centre Colwell Nursery School Whitby Montessori Kendalwood Montessori Retirement Living Orchard Villa Bay Ridges Long Term Care Abbeylawn Manner Lynde Creek Cedarcroft Place Shoe Repair Ajax Shoe Repair Finley Shoe Repair Sheridan - Pickering Town Ctr Swimming Instruction Ajax Community Centre Pickering Community Centre Pickering Swim Club B & C Aquatics Limited Skating Instruction Laurie’s Learn to Skate Ajax Skating Club Edges Learn to Skate Skate Canada Pickering Skating Club Specialized Education Pickering Christian School Durham Secondary Adcademy Sylvan Wasdell Montessori Learning Centre Pickering Tanning Palm Beach Mega Tan Fabutan Follow the Sun Cool Rays Tanning Sun Bodies Taxi Service Blue Line Rapid taxi Lincoln Taxi & Limousine People’s Taxi Travel Agent Progress Travelplus Ingrid’s Travel CAA Sears Travel Goliger’s TravelPlus Veterinarian Ajax Animal Hospital Herongate Animal Hospital Pickering Animal Hospital Riverside Pet Hospital Amherst Weight Loss Clinic Weight Watchers Herbal Magic Ajax Beauty-Full Spa Fusion Integrated Wellness L.A.Weight Loss Wedding/Bridal Shop Bridal Desires Bliss Bridal Play It Again Val Leave it to us Weddings AUTOMOTIVE Auto Parts Canadian tire Part Source NAPA Auto Parts Sherdian Chev Olds Auto Detailing Diamond Shine Car Cleaning & Detailing - Ajax Linear Auto Monroe Auto Glass & Custom Tint Gillet Auto Cleaning Brake Work Royal Auto Master Mechanic, - Pickering Active Tire Speedy Muffl er Brake and Wheel Midas Body Shop Sherdian Chev Olds Royal Auto Bruce Bissel D & J Auto Repair Car Rental Discount Enterprise Advantage Avis Budget Car Rental Domestic Car Dealership Village Chrysler Bob Myers Bissell Boyer Pickering Domestic Car Dealership Service Saturn Pickering Sheridan Chev Cadillac Village Chrysler Bissell Pontiac Import Car Dealership Sisley Hyundai Whitby Toyota Pickering Honda Ajax Nissan General Car Repair Precision Tune Master Mechanic MGC Auto Repair Ltd. Village Chrysler Henry Desjardins Import Car Dealership Service Bessada Kia of Ajax Pickering Pickering Honda Saturn Saab of Pickering. Mitsubishi on Bayly Ajax Mazda Motorcycle Dealership GP Bikes Mackie Harley Davidson Pickering Motorsports Mechanics Bessada Kia of Ajax Pickering pickering Honda Saturn Saab of Pickering. Mitsubishi on Bayly Ajax Mazda Muffl er Midas - Kinston Road & Brock MGC Auto Repair Ltd. Minute Muffl er Firestone Pickering Oil/Lube Change Penzoil - Westney Rd Ajax Mr Lube Minute Muffl er MGC Auto Repair Ltd. RV Dealer/Service Durham Marine Pickering RV Tire Store Canadian Tire- Pickering Tire N Mag Goodyear Active Green & Ross Ajax Tire Used Car Dealership Bob Myers Sheridan Chev Bassada Kia Murad’s Auto Pickering Honda SHOPPING Antique Shop Godiva Antiques Harvest Antiques Appliance Store Sears Tasco Leons Total Appliance Art and Framing Classic Arrangements Images Inc. - Pickering The Gift Gallery Frame By Design Bicycle Shop Northern Cycle Bay Cycle Impala pedal performance Book Store Chapters Gnu Books Coles - Pickering Town Centre Bulk Store Bulk Barn Costco No Frills Camera Store Henry’s Blacks Future Shop Cellular Phone Centre Rogers Telus Bell Mobility Fido Children’s Store Once Upon A Child Mastermind educational Please Mum Bonnie Toggs The Children’s Place Computer Store Best Buy Future Shop D S G Electronics Direct - Pickering Staples Clearance/Dollar Store Dollarama Liquidation World Giant Tiger A Buck Or Two Everything for a Dollar - Ajax Clothing Warehouse Designer Depot - Whitby Mark’s Work Wearhouse Old Navy Moores Danier Craft Store Michaels The Gift Gallery Curry’s Department Store Walmart Sears The Bay Zellers Drug Store Shoppers Drug Mart - Pickering Town Centre Pharma Plus Pickering Village Pharmacy Zellers Pharamacy Factory Direct Store Sure Fit Amish Furniture Outlet Jones New York Danier Direct Buy Floor Coverings Carpet Towne Palmer Floor Covering Home Depot Sears All Canadian Hardwood Florist The Green Thumb, Ajax, Ontario Reeds Violets Blooms Trillium A Touch of Class Formal Wear Felicia’s TIP TOP Sid Silver Bridal Desries Moore’s Furniture Store Leons Sears Bennett’s The Brick Solid Wood Furniture Gardening Centre & Nursery Vandermeer Nursery Sheridan Nurseries Pine Ridge Garden Galelry O’Flaherty’s Pistrittos Farm Gift Store The Gift Gallery Loran’s Angel Wings & Fairy Dust Royal Doulton Hallmark Grocery Store No Frills Loblaws / Canadian Superstore Sobey’s Price Chopper Your Independent Grocer Health Food Health Plus Nutrition Ajax The Herbal Pathway Your Good Health Health Rite GNC Home Improvement/ Hardware Home Depot Millwork Superior Bath Reno Canadian Tire Home Hardware Jewelry Galbraith’s Fine Gold Jewellers People’s - Pickering Town Centre Mappins Kitchen/Bath/Bed Home Outfi tters Home Depot Kitchen Stuff Plus Bathworks Lighting Centre Home Depot Winners Osso Lighting Oshawa Electrolight Lingerie Store La Senza La Vie en Rose Aren’t Ee Naughty Naughty But Nice Local Shopping Centre Pickering Town Centre Durham Centre Oshawa Centre Amberlea Shopping Centre Maternity Store Motherhood Maternity Thyme Maternity Once Upon A Child Mommy and Me Mattress Store Sleep Country - Ajax Mattress & Suite Shop Master Bedroom Factory Mattress Mens Store Moores, Ajax Mark’s Work Warehouse International Clothers Tip Top Tailors Gentlemen’s Quest Musical Instrument Store Long and McQuade Durham Music Legend Music Mean Axe Optical Store New Vision Kearn’s Ajax Ajax Optical Pickering Optical Sears Optical Organic Foods Tiannos Loblaw’s Health Plus Nutrition Centre B & N Bruno’s Meats Paint Store Benjamin Moore Home Depot Colour Your World Ajax Paint Party Rentals Lighthouse DJ Services Party Time Rental Al Gervais Pelican Party Time Rentals Party Supplies Party Packagers - Ajax PARTY WORLD Party Depot Dollarama Pet Store PJ’s Pet Store Global Pet Pet Cetera KC Pets Pet Value Pool Company Dolphin pools International Pools & Spas Colonial Pools Taunton Pools Diplomat Pools Record and Music Store Music World Deja Vu Discs Best Buy HMV CD Plus Regional Shopping Centre Pickering Town Centre Oshawa Shopping Centre Scarborough Town Centre Durham Centre School/Offi ce Supplies Staples Grand & Toy, Oshawa Walmart Second Hand Shop Salvation Army Store Value Village - Ajax Play it again Val’s Mulberry Bush Goodwill Shoe Store Aldo Payless Soft Moc Shoe Company Manic Shoes Shopping Mall Pickering Town Centre Oshawa Shopping Centre Scarborough Town Centre Durham Centre 5 Points mall Sporting Goods Store Sport Chek Pickering Pickering Source for Sports Rebound National Sport Running Room Stereo/Electronics Future Shop Best Buy Whitby Audio G&G Electronics 2001 Audio/video Strip Mall Baywood Centre Hub Plaza Clover Ridge Mall Old Harwood Plaza Amberlea Shopping Centre Toy Store Mastermind Toys R Us Wyld Star Walmart Women Store Winners Penningtons Pickering Jones New York Reitmans Felicia’s Wallpaper Store Home Depot Colour Your world decorative solutions Window Coverings Blinds N Drapes Home Depot Sunshade Blinds and Drapery Sears Pamelas Blinds HEALTH Accupunture Alvin Brown – Centre for Healing and Personal Potential Dr. Mark Ferra Fusion Integrated Wellness Total Rehab - Ayla Azad Pickering Holistic Health Athletic Therapist Total Rehab Rougemount Physio- therapy Village Chiropractic Chiropractor Fletcher Chiropractic Centre Noble Chiropractic Dr. Azad at Total Rehab Ortho Fusion Integrated Wellness Rouge Valley Chiropractic Clinic Cosmetic Surgeon Dr.Kara MediSpa at the Facial Place Nuvitality Med Spa Dentist Dentistry on Liverpool Joe Miskin Dr. Silverstein Amberlea Dental Centre Dr Dagg Denturist Charles Steil Denture Clinic Pickering Denture Clinic Dr. Dagg Dr. Joseph Miskin Dentistry on Liverpool Foot Specialist Todd Chiropractic Care for Optimum Health Dr. Klein Walking Mobility Total Rehab Ajax Foot Clinic Hearing Services Bayly Audiology Dr, Huang Clear Sound Home Health Care Services Community Care HomeWEll Senior Care In Home Care T & E - Oshawa Massage Therapists Westney Heights Beauty-full Spa Fusion Integrated Wellness The Facial Place Salon Chic -Tammy Medi Spa MediSpa at the Facial PLace MD Aesthetics - Dr. Copeland The Wellness Connection Nuvitality Med Spa Beyond The Spa Naturopath Dr.Stephanie Jennings - Whitby Naturopath Dr. Doran Dr. Andrea Groff Pinewood Natural Health Dr. Erika Buckley Nutritionist Lisa Bixel RHN Catharine Fairweather, Town of Ajax Brenda Furman John Herbal Pathway The Centre for Health and Personal Potential Optometrist Dr. Mark Fitzsimmons Dr. Jennifer Lee Pickering Eye Care Dr. Ginter Pickering Optometric Clinic- Dr. Emile Gillizeau Pharmacist Pickering Village Pharmacy Pharma Plus - Clover Ridge Bill Daya - Guardian Drugs - Oklahoma & Bayly Heritage Market Pharmacy IDA (Baywood Plaza) Physiotherapists Total Rehab: Alfred Magar Greg and Vicki Grierson - Whitby Civic Physiotherapy Durham Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic The Wellness Connection Fusion Integrated Wellness Refl exology Beauty-Full Spa Body Excellence Sole Expressions Total Rehab ProFeet Spa Beauty-Full Spa Beyond the Spa Jasmine Tree Spa Sedona A Touch of Paradise Wellness Centre Hands On Health Care Fusion Integrated Wellness The Wellness Connection The Centre for Healing and Personal Potential ProFeet Inc. RULES The top businesses in each category were nominated by the readers of the News Advertiser. Businesses are displayed in no particular order. All voting is online at: www.readerschoicedurham.com. Winner of the shopping spree will be determined by random draw. Chances of winning depends on the number of entries. One entry per email address. Employees of Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser and their immediate families are not eligable to enter. Judges discretion as to validity of entries is fi nal. Deadline for entries is: 11:59pm, Sunday, October 14, 2007. Details at: www.readerschoicedurham.com. Vote for your favourite business at www.readerschoicedurham.com a $500 shopping spree from Pickering Town Centre (see website for details) www.readerschoicedurham.com www.readerschoicedurham.com 2007 2007 Thank You for voting us one of the Best Hamburger Joints in Ajax and Pickering Serving Award Winning Hamburgers for over 30 years! Kip’s Flamin Burgers 1725 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-683-9348 KIP’s FLAMIN BURGERS "CALL THE PROFESSIONALS FOR FAST, RELIABLE & PERSONALIZED SERVICE." www.pamelasblinds.com VERTICAL VENETIAN SHADOW MAGIC PLEATED SHADES SHUTTERS & MORE 905.839.3693905.839.3693 Pamela’s Blind CleaningPamela’s Blind Cleaning & Window Coverings Pamela Owner/Operator Celebrating over 11 years in Business! Additional Services Include: • Custom made Blinds, Drapes & Shutters straight from the manufacturer to your home! • Custom Hand Painted Blinds • Blind Cleaning • Fire and Water Restoration Best Window Coverings! Thank you for nominating us for 905.839.3693905.839.3693 REPAIRS AVAILABLE Roller Blinds Venetian Blinds Vertical Blinds *Some Restrictions apply. GST extra Limited time offer SAVESAVE $$50 OFFOFF ($250.00 Order or More) SAVE $10 FULL SERVICEFULL SERVICE *Some Restrictions apply. FREE Deodorizer. GST extra. Limited time offer More than 5 Blinds Cleaned • Remove, clean and reinstall blinds • Save up to $50 on service charge Thank You For Our Nomination! Home Auto Life Business Employee Benefits 905-668-1477 www.hmainsurance.comwww.hmainsurance.com Hardiman Mount & Associates Insurance Brokers Limited Call us today for all of your insurance needs. 374 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough (Highland Creek Village)416-281-9966 Please call for directions Where you can get dressed • For your (special) occasion • in your personal style • Mother-of-the Bride • Guest at the Wedding • Upscale Casual • Sizes 6 - 20 • Inhouse Alterations • Inhouse Accessories Fabulous Separates Look up our website: www.feliciascollection.com Thanks to all our customers who nominated us in the Readers Choice Awards! readerschoicedurham.comA/P 22 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 Pamela’s Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning & Custom-made Window Coverings would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to their valued customers for nominating them in the 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Window Coverings. “Your continued support over the years is sincerely appreciated,” says owner Pamela Allen. “Thank you for 11 great years and we look forward to doing business with you for many more years.” Owned and operated by Pamela along with her husband and business partner, Peter, they offer blind cleaning, repairs and fi ne window coverings with an intimately personalized service. Pamela’s Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning & Cus- tom-made Window Coverings has been help- ing homeowners and businesses breathe a breath of fresh air with immaculately clean and deodorized blinds since 1996. She also helps select their choice of window cover- ings, from the simple to the more elegant. “Customers can be rest assured that when we are entrusted with their blind cleaning or custom-made window cover- ings the work will be very personalized and of a very high standard.” “There is an investment benefi t to clean- ing your blinds, when properly maintained they retain that new look for a long time.” For more information, visit online at www.pamelasblinds.com or call (905) 839- 3693. fi ne window coverings with an intimaely personalizd service PAMELA’S BLINDS www.readerschoicedurham.com 2007 VOTE NOW! Thank you for nominating us bestThank you for nominating us best HEARING SERVICES in the area!HEARING SERVICES in the area! 22 YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE In a matter of minutes you’ll know if you can benefi t from today’s most advanced digital hearing technology and begin rediscovering sounds you may have been missing. Repairs on all Makes • Audiologist on Staff • Register with all Insurance Companies WSIB, DVA & GM • Home Service Available Digital Hearing Aids Helped Reignite The Spark In Our Relationship (Scarborough locations available too!) SUE SCOTT Hearing Instrument Practitioner 17 Ontario St. Oshawa 905-626-0799 CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT! Scenic PINE RIDGE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY & CREMATION CENTRE Church St. North & Taunton Rd. • www.pineridgecemetery.ca Discover the Scenic Waterfall Garden of Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens The scenic waterfall at Pine Ridge is the ideal setting to celebrate life,through personal- ized memorialization.Make cemetery plans ahead of time for as little as $40 a month. Call for information: 905 427-5416 For Community. For Family. Forever. For Community. For Family. Forever. THANK YOU AJAX AND PICKERING FOR YOUR NOMINATION! As our clients vary, so do their results. The r e s t o f 2007is o n u s ! * The s o o n e r y o u j o i n , themoreyousa v e . Sheila Copps lost 25 pounds! Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada It works. It lasts. *Join anytime between October 1 and December 31, 2007 and receive the remaining weeks of service in 2007 for free. Based on the purchase of full program, excludes products, not valid with any other coupons, specials, or promotions. AJAX II 8 Harwood Ave. HARWOOD & HWY. 2 905-428-1472 AJAX I 250 Bayly St. MACKENZIE AVE & BAYLY ST 905-426-9261 SCARBOROUGH 875 Milner Ave. Unit 11 MORNINGSIDE AND 401 416-286-5354 PICKERING II 1660 Kingston Rd. KINGSTON RD & BROCK RD 905-427-0556 PICKERING I 376 Kingston Rd. KINGSTON RD & ROUGEMOUNT 905-250-9741 WHITBY I 1910 Dundas St. E. DUNDAS ST. & GERRARD RD 905-436-3780 thanks all of our clients for nominating us as the best weight loss centre. 20 minu tes to O S H A WA TO R O N T O FA I R A L L S T.WESTNE YR D.S.Ajax W ESTNEY R D .,A JAX (SOUTH OF HWY.401)458 Fairall Street • www.surefit.ca Where your decor dreams come true. Store Hours Mon-Wed: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs-Fri: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nominated As Your BEST FACTORY DIRECT STORE!Where your decor dreams come true. 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 23 A/Preaderschoicedurham.com Canada’s largest manufacturer and supplier of drapery has done it again, earning the 2007 Readers’ Choice Award nomination from the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser. SureFit’s ability to deliver high quality at affordable prices is just one rea- son for this year’s nomination. At SureFit, you are always dealing directly with the people that are providing you the goods. Kitchen, bedding, bath, drapery, gift- wares, and of course slipcovers, are their mainstays. Not only do they have a number of ready-made products in stock, they can also produce custom work to satisfy your home décor needs. Sure Fit also delivers the most current home fashions at the best price. Their store’s inventory is changed daily to serve their customers better. In addition to unbeatable pricing, cus- tomer service is at the top of SureFit’s list of priorities. Their friendly and knowledge- able staff is always ready to assist you with your decorating needs. If you have a design dilemma bring it to a SureFit employee, as they are always pleased to offer sugges- tions. SureFit is proud to deliver excellent prod- ucts, affordable prices and quality service to Durham Region. They are also extremely pleased to be nominated as the ‘Best Factory Direct Store’ by Ajax-Pickering News Adver- tiser readers. SureFit looks forward making it your fi rst choice for years to come. at affordable prices DESIGNER LOOKS Dear Readers, We at Royal Auto Body are delighted to hear that we have been nominated, once again, for the Readers’ Choice Award as one of your favourite BODY SHOPS and BEST BRAKE WORK in the Ajax-Pickering area. This nomination is very special to us, as the winner will be decided by you, the customer. As you know, if we’ve had the pleasure of serving you, we take great pride in our workmanship to bring your damaged vehicle back to its pre-collision condition - or better - followed up with a Lifetime Warranty. 971 Alliance Road, Pickering • 905-839-5186 One block west of Brock Road, south of Bayly Street 11 Harwood Ave S, Ajax • Tel: 905-686-5554 Thank you Ajax and Pickering for nominating BESTBEST WINGSWINGS & RIBS& RIBS Come in, bring this ad and enjoy a FREE APPETIZER from our starters menu. Expiry December 31/07 Valid Oct. 12th & 19th only. $8.00 per unit NU VITALITY MEDSPA™The Face of the Future 27 Leah Crescent, Ajax 905-626-4981 www.nuvitality.ca email: info@nuvitality.ca Thankyou,Thank you, AjaxandPickering,for nominatingNuVitalityasAjax and Pickering, for nominating Nu Vitality as BEST MEDI SPA & BEST COSMETIC PHYSICIAN Look years younger with Dr. Sonia Mosaad — Dr. Sonia Mosaad GRAND RE-OPENINGGRAND RE-OPENING (Relocated from 71 Station St. since July, same owners)(Relocated from 71 Station St. since July, same owners) BAYLY ST.WESTNEY RD.MONARCHHARWOOD AVE.X905-427-9123905-427-9123 250 BAYLY ST.WEST, UNIT 8, AJAX250 BAYLY ST. WEST, UNIT 8, AJAX INSIDE PIZZA HUT & DAIRY QUEEN PLAZAINSIDE PIZZA HUT & DAIRY QUEEN PLAZA Thank you for nominating us for Fish & Chips for Reader’s Choice. Please vote for Balmoral Fish & Chips as the best! www.readerschoicedurhamregion.com WHITE FISH FAMILY PACKWHITE FISH FAMILY PACK 10 pc of fish, 3 chips, 1 lrg coleslaw, 1 lrg gravy10 pc of fi sh, 3 chips, 1 lrg coleslaw, 1 lrg gravy $19.99 Reg. $25.00Reg. $25.00 Expires Nov. 7/07Expires Nov. 7/07 FISH & CHIPSFISH & CHIPS BUY 1BUY 1 (OR MORE)(OR MORE)GET 1 GET 1 FREEFREE Excluding Halibut. Not to be combined withExcluding Halibut. Not to be combined with other offers. 1 coupon per family.other offers. 1 coupon per family. Expires Nov. 7/07 Expires Nov. 7/07 FORMERLY TWO MOMS AND A GRANNY • Unique Gifts for All Occasions • Hostess Gifts • Candles • Women’s Bath & Body Products • Jewellery • • All “Parfums” available • “Tracy’s” Wine Jellies & Drizzle • Boyds “Paw” Dealer • Bamboo Towels LAMPEBERGERPARIS Open Tuesday Through Sunday 10 to 2, Closed Mondays Tel: (905) 831-9341 Fax: (905) 831-9965 Email: twomomsagran@sympatico.ca 621 Liverpool Road, Pickering East side at the waterfront CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS YOUR PURCHASES OCTOBER 10TH - 28TH10-25% OFF Thank you for the nomination! All You Can Eat BuffetAll You Can Eat Buffet 905-619-2000 L.L.B.O.VOTE FOR US TODAY! www.readerschoicedurhamregion.comHoursHours PricePriceBUFFET Adult Child (5 - 12yrs) Lunch Brunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm $550 $995 $595 Regular a la carte menu is served outside buffet hours $795 Dinner Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday & Holiday 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm $1295 $695 $1495 $795 $1495 $795 Regular a la carte menu is served outside buffet hours 25 % the regular price of up to 4 buffets Valid anyday of the week (Lunch & Dinner) Cannot be combined with other discounts. See store for details. Expires on Nov. 25, 2007. Ming-Du 905-619-2000 • 15 Westney Rd. N.✄✄Lake Ridge Rd.Brock Rd.Westney Rd.Harwood Rd.Salem Rd.Bayly St. Kingston Rd. Pickup & Delivery Service Available 905-619-2000 15 Westney Rd. N. (Westney Heights Plaza) Your Birthday is always FREEFREE Photo ID requiredwebsite: www.ming-dubuffet.com Appreciation SpecialAppreciation Special offoff Voted one of the best Chinese Restaurants & Best Buffet in Ajax www.johnnybclub.com in the AMC Complex, 75 Consumers Dr. Whitby • (905) 666-7629 Thank you Ajax and Pickering!Thank you Ajax and Pickering! for nominating DavidDavid UsherUsher Oct 26Oct 26 Pink Floyd Tribute Band Saturday, October 13th Johnny BJohnny B “Best in Live“Best in Live Entertainment”Entertainment” Upcoming concerts: PLUSPLUS Visit our Players Lounge Resturant for Lunch/Brunch/Dinner Fabulous Food - Mediterranean Style - 2x50” Plasma Monitors Ambiance Second to None readerschoicedurham.comA/P 24 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 Eat In • Take Out • CateringEat In • Take Out • Catering • Fully Licenced• Fully Licenced Buffet At LunchBuffet At Lunch Daily & Sundays 5-9 pmDaily & Sundays 5-9 pm 611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church,S.W. Corner THANK YOUTHANK YOU To All Our Customers for nominating us BEST Indian CuisineBEST Indian Cuisine in Ajax/Pickering A culinary delight for your palate Come visit us soon & enjoy our lunch specials Fine Authentic Indian Cuisine 905-686-5553 The Mount Everest Balti, Handi & Mughali Dishes, Biryanis Tandoori Chicken in Real Tandoor Clay Oven & Much More! 365 Bayly Street West, Ajax, Ontario L1S 6M3 Tel: 905.428.0088 • 1.866.96mazda www.ajaxmazda.com We would like to thank our clients for choosing Ajax Mazda as their Dealership of choice for Import Car Service. It is very fulfi lling to have our efforts recognized by our clientele. We are fortunate to be part of an outstanding community and look forward to another year of building great relationships. Sincerely Roger Jugdeo Dealer Principal M AKING Y OUR B ACKYARD D REAMS A R EALITY Swimming Pools Spas & Hot Tubs ... .... serving the GTA since 1971 TO OUR CUSTOMERS,TO OUR CUSTOMERS, THANK YOU FORTHANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US!NOMINATING US! 637 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-839-8399 Beside National Sports www.diplomatpools.com 8 Time Readers Choice Award Winner 2006 Award Winner SERVING THE GTA OVER 36 YEARS Child Learning Centre Nominated by you ....Nominated by you .... “Best Daycare Centre” .... Thank You!“Best Daycare Centre” .... Thank You! Come visit any of our 5 locations Glenanna Rd. 905.831.9966 Liverpool Rd. “School age only” 905.839.2868 Kings Cresent 905.426.1204 Altona Rd. 905.509.4021 Salem Rd. “New in October” 905.426.1204 EDUEDUKIDSKIDSEDUKIDS 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 25 A/Preaderschoicedurham.com “Making your backyard dreams a reality” is the guiding philoso- phy at Diplomat Pools & Spas, nominee in ‘Best Hot Tub’ and ‘Best Pool Company’ for the ninth consecutive year in the Readers’ Choice Awards. Serving the Greater Toronto Area for over 36 years, the Pickering-based compa- ny has earned your trust one backyard at a time. Overseeing each project from start to fi nish, breathtaking and functional de- signs have earned them numerous awards. Compliment your custom backyard retreat with a full range of landscaping services, interlock, fl agstone, fencing, decks and ga- zebos. Diplomat Pools & Spas understands that making your backyard dream a reality is an important investment and invites you to learn more by visiting its showroom or several of its projects as they evolve. Today’s Spas and Hot Tubs are simpler and easier to maintain than ever before and offer the ultimate in year-round enjoy- ment – spend time relaxing with family and friends on summer evenings or watch- ing the hockey game in the winter. Come in and check out the latest Spa and Hot Tub models on display. Diplomat Pools & Spas also offers com- puterized water analysis, pool and spa chemicals, pool openings and closings, and a huge selection of pool and spa services and accessories. Located at 637 Kingston Road beside Na- tional Sports in Pickering. Visit www.diplo- matpools.com or call 905-839-8399. nominated again! DIPLOMAT POOLS & SPAS Ajax Mazda would like to take this op- portunity to say thank you for nomi- nating them for the 2007 Readers’ Choice Award in the ‘Best Import Car Dealership Service’ and ‘Mechanics’ category. “We are very proud of our service op- eration,” says Geoff Thompson, fi xed op- erations manager. “Our technicians have earned the “fi x it right the fi rst time” award for the past two years, and are on track for a third.” Ajax Mazda ensures that all technicians receive up-to-date factory training, which gives them a defi nite advantage when di- agnosing and repairing the advanced sys- tems found on today’s vehicles. Ajax Mazda has been offering excep- tional service to the area for the past fi ve years, and is committed to providing the best auto service experience possible. “We have won the Mazda Presidents Club award four times, The Mazda Dealer of Distinction Award twice, The Mazda Fix It Right the First Time Award twice and we are proud to now be nominated for the Readers’ Choice Award,” he says. “We have a service and parts team that has nu- merous years of Mazda experience, and everyone from our lot attendants to our senior technicians are truly professional and the best in their fi eld.” Ajax Mazda also offers a free shuttle service, as well as a comfortable customer lounge for your convenience. For more information, visit them online at www.ajaxmazda.com. thanks its customers AJAX MAZDA LET THE DECORATORS AT A SPECIAL PLACE HELP YOU MAKE THE PLACE YOU LIVE, THE PLACE YOU LOVE! Toronto Store Location 416.481.2077 1966 Yonge Street, Toronto (1 Block N. of Davisville) Pickering Store Location 905.428.6317 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre (Brock Rd. & 401 East) www.aspecialplace.ca HOUSECALL SPECIAL In-Home Decorating Service $150 Fully refundable with any new purchase over $2000 DESIGNER DISCOUNT SAVE 15% On any regularly priced purchase over $1000 Thank you Ajax-Pickering for nominating us BEST in Interior Design & Decoration! Pickering Christian School Educating the Whole Child JK—Grade 8 Critical Thinking/Reading Program Qualified, Caring Teachers Award Winning Music Program Meeting and Exceeding Ministry Standards Computer Lab Before and After School Club www.pickeringcs.on.ca 162 Rossland Road E. Ajax 905-427-3120 DINE-IN • TAKE-OUT • DELIVERY • LLBO Thank You Ajax & Pickering for nominating us BEST THAI RESTAURANT!Whites Rd. Shopping Centre 705 Kingston Rd. Unit #8 Pickering 905-420-2880 Experience the difference! All dishes freshly made! 10% off ON CASH PICK-UP! www.theredhouse.ca Thanks to our customers for nominating us! Come in and get to know your neighbours! Home of the freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, delicious wraps, grilled panini, deli sandwiches, soup and salad, burgers, melts and more. Now available Party Platter Catering! 225 Salem Rd. S. (at Achilles Rd.) 905-619-1556 Thank you for the nomination! Please vote for us as your favorite Limousine Service for Reader’s Choice! www.123LIMO.CA • 264 Fairall St. Ajax 123LIMO.CA 905-391-2333 Durham’s Largest! SUV’s-Limos-Limo Buses We have it all! 905-426-5265 www.zahras.ca We wish to thank our loyal patrons for their dedicated support over the years. LearnLearn Belly DanceBelly Dance from the experts at Zahra’sfrom the experts at Zahra’s readerschoicedurham.comA/P 26 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 Decorating your home is a big invest- ment and your décor should refl ect your individuality. However, decorating your living room is not the same as buying a dress in this season’s hottest style and colour. You want your décor to be in style but not look dated a few years from now. Here are this season’s Top 5 decorating trends. Classic design – Straighter lines on upholstery and wooden pieces give an updated look. Large rolled arms use up precious seating space. Neutrals with a twist – Solid microfi bres are still popular with linen textures being used as a so- phisticated alternative. We’re not saying don’t use beige – but colour and pattern are coming back - use them on a chair or cushions to add pizzazz. Crisp accent colours – Black and white combinations are hot for accents – you’ll see other co- lours coupled with white as well – try red or green. Bold patterns – Large brightly coloured damasks fl oating on white or neutral backgrounds, circles, and even updated fl orals, are making their way into upscale décor Eclectic is in – Mix antiques or tradi- tional with contemporary- simple sofa styles complemented with crystal lamps with lots of sparkle –this is where your personality can shine through. The Decorating Doctors want to help you create a look in your home that re- fl ects your own personality and taste. Drop in and get ready to turn your room from blah to “Wow .” from the Decorating Doctors at A Special Place DECORATING TIPS www.readerschoicedurham.com VOTE NOW!2007 ( ((( ( 905.683.1 2 6 9 dance@danc e i n c . c a The #1 Danc e s t u d i o i n D u r h a m ! Beginners to A d v a n c e d S t u d e n t s , we have som e t h i n g f o r e v e r y o n e . ( ((( ( 1269 ceinc.ca tudents, veryone.The #1 Dance studio in Durham! Beginners to Advanced Students,we have something for everyone. 905.683.1269 www.danceinc.ca Thank you for nominating us in the Dance Studio, New Business & Kids Camp categories. Dance Inc. Programs Offered • Recreational • Competitive • Performance Company • Adult Classes (Day or Evening) • Boys Only Hip Hop 845 Westney Rd South Unit #1, Ajax Come Check us out!!! 2006 Award Winner 2006 Award Winner RESTAURANTMasseyMassey’’ss SERVING THE AJAX PICKERING COMMUNITY SINCE 1965 774 LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH 905-839-5758 Thank you for nominating us! Come in for lunch or dinner to see why we’re #1!OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-9:00pm Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-9:30pm Sunday 12pm-9:00pm 235 Bayly St. Ajax, E. of Westney 905-427-5288 Kingston Rd. Hwy. 401 235 Bayly St.Westney Harwood Ave.WE ARE HERE LLBO Best Thai Restaurant in Durham DINE IN TAKE OUT THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US! 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At Dance Inc. they are passionate about dance and hope to bring their love of the art to each and every student providing them with the newest dance techniques in a fun and energetic environment. Where can you learn to love to dance in Durham? No doubt about it, at Dance Inc. “We thank all of our students and their families for the confi dence that they have shown in us, and thank you for nominat- ing us once again. We are truly honoured that you have entrusted the artistic train- ing of your children with us,” say Breanne and Jeff Wong. To fi nd out more about Dance Inc. check out their website www.danceinc. ca or give them a call 905-683-1269. nominated in three categories DANCE INC. 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Open Thursday to Saturday 7pm to 2am info@jukeboxlive.ca 905.422.0091 www.jukeboxlive.cawww.jukeboxlive.ca readerschoicedurham.comA/P 28 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 www.readerschoicedurham.com 2007 VOTE NOW! 1450 Kingston Road, Unit #16 (905) 837-5044 (Valleyfarm Road & Highway #2) Dine-In Take-Out Delivery 10% Discount on Pick-Up, Free Delivery with Orders Over $20 Thanks for nominating us bestThanks for nominating us best THAI RESTAURANT!THAI RESTAURANT! 905-683-0000 172 Hunt Street, Ajax, villarismacajax@gmail.com Attitude Behaviour Character Training by Master Rober Bartlett (15 years as a Shaolin-Kempo Karate instructor) Thank you for nominating us “Best Martial Arts Club” Attitude Behaviour Character Kid’s Kick Start Program Three private lessons and a free uniform Register for Fall Now Only $19.95 Thank you Ajax and Pickering for nominating THE EDGE LOUNGE “Best Night Club” and “Best Billiards” 250 Bayly St. West, Ajax • 905-426-9692 • www.theedgelounge.com*ViÀ}ÊiÊEÊ iÃ} £ÇxxÊ*ViÀ}Ê*>ÀÜ>Þ *ViÀ} äxÈnÎxÈ >ÝÊ7> >ÀÌÊ iÌÀi ÓnäÊ }ÃÌÊ,>`Ê >ÃÌ >Ý äx{ÓÈÓ{äx " /" ,Ê£äÊ/"ÊΣ]ÊÓääÇ / Ê9"1 /"Ê Ê "1, 1-/" ,-t «i}ÌðV face • body • hair care • jewellery • designer purses 905-831-8920 1822 Whites Road Amberlea PlazaHair Reflection The downtown look with the uptown prices Celebrating 20 years of Style & Creativity Thank You for nominating us as one of the best HAIR SALONS 2006 Award Winner 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 • 29 A/Preaderschoicedurham.com THE EVOLUTION OF the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Readers’ Choice Awards The Readers’ Choice Awards have come a long way since they began 11 years ago. Many of you can probably re- member its inception and how ex- citing it was to see if your favourite restaurant or perhaps even your own business received the recog- nition of excellence from the com- munity. Back in 1996, a keen advertising representative at the News Adver- tiser approached her manager with an idea that she thought might succeed. And well, here we are 11 years later and my, it has changed for the better. As the times have changed, we’ve also had to make amendments: categories have been added, some deleted, the logo, the look and most importantly the en- tire voting process. This is the fourth year that all nominating and voting has been done online. For many years we published paper ballots, listing all the categories and asking our read- ers to fi ll out all their favourites and mail them in. This process was deemed ‘tedious’ in our electronic age. Online voting has many ad- vantages, not the least of which is accuracy. Our reader’s choice voting process is not a matter of popularity. Now, only one e-mail address can enter and the results are tabulated effectively and effi - ciently. This year we have seen a real increase in the amount of new businesses being nominated, and that is always inspiring. Our com- munity is growing every day, busi- nesses are popping up left, right and centre, and in a world with so much competition what better way to let the people of our com- munity have their voices heard than with a newspaper feature like Readers’ Choice? Thank you to our readers and fellow businesses for supporting these awards year after year and congratulations to every nominee — take pride in your success! Your nomination is a testament to your determination and ultimate suc- cess. Don’t forget to promote the vot- ing to all of your customers, clients, friends and family! Voting starts on Sunday, October 7, and ends Sunday, October 14, at 11:59pm. Readers are asked to vote for their top three favourites in each category. Once the voting is complete and the results are tabulated we will contact all the winners: Diamond, Platinum and Gold (another new addition to the awards). Final winners will be an- nounced in the Sunday, October 28 issue of the News Advertiser. Good luck to all of our nominees. 2007 readerschoicedurham.comA/P 30 • 11th Annual News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Nominees 2007 Be Sure To Vote For Your Favourites And watch for the winners in the October 28th edition of The News Advertiser! Look for your favourite: Restaurant Clothing Store Car Dealership And much more From over 160 categories. www.readerschoicedurham.com 2007 a $500 shopping spree from Pickering Town Centre (see website for details) Vote for your favourite business at www.readerschoicedurham.com 'ET &RAMED FOR YOUR #OMMUNITY !CT 0URCHASE A COPY OF ANY P A G E T H A T H A S APPEARED IN YOUR -ETROL A N D $ U R H A M 2EGION -EDIA 'ROUP NEW S P A P E R !JAX 0ICKERING /SHAWA 7HITBY #LARINGTON 0ORT 0ERRY 5XBRIDGE v X v # O L O U R E A C H " L A C K 7 H I T E E A C H v X v # O L O U R E A C H " L A C K 7 H I T E E A C H % L E C T R O N I C P D F F O R M A T E A C H &/2 -/2% ).&/2-!4)/. # ! , , THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 7, 2007 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com Photo by Jennifer Roberts Listening to a good book AJAX — Three-year-old Caleb Ramdeen, along with his mother Dorothy Ramdeen, and his seven-month-old sister Gabby, enjoy the warm September weather, playing at the Rotary Park in Ajax on a Friday afternoon. Covering the Durham news scene ehatfield@durhamregion.comREPORTER ERIN HATFIELDN S HWY 40 1 BAYLY S T TOY AVEBROCK RDSQUIRES BEACH RD.1400 Squires Beach Rd. Pickering, Ontario Pickering Market & Trade Centre Sale is being conducted by Ontario Spa Distributors and Travellin’ Tubs. On Location Phone 905-638-0949 or 416-887-9400 Office 905-592-0283 Cash, Cheque, M/C, Visa SELECTED STOCK INVENTORY HALF PRICE Many Styles To Choose From • ALL HAVE TO GO!! WE HAVE JUST PURCHASED150 SPAS FROM A MAJOR U.S. MANUFACTURER...FROM A MAJOR U.S. MANUFACTURER... THESE SPAS WILL BE SOLD AT UNHEARD OF PRICES!UNHEARD OF PRICES! 66%66% OFFOFF UP TO LAST 2 DAYS Sunday 9am-5pm Monday 10am-5pm && ONTARIO SPA DISTRIBUTORSONTARIO SPA DISTRIBUTORS GIGANTICGIGANTIC SPA & LEISURESPA & LEISURE LIQUIDATION Scratch & Dent Spa Event!!Scratch & Dent Spa Event!! FALL IN LOVE WITHherher SOMETHING FOR EVERY WOMAN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The Fall edition publishes Sunday, October 21st, deadline Wednesday, October 17th. To advertise call 905-683-5110 This exciting feature is aimed at women of all ages. From fashion and beauty, shopping, spas, to home renovations, we have something for every woman. Her publishes four times a year to 51,300 homes in Ajax and Pickering. Show your support in this special edition of Her, honouring Breast Cancer Survivors and their stories. Annual event draws crowds to Lakeview Park in Oshawa By Charles McGregor Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Breast can- cer survivor Dawn Good- win got together with 5,000 of her closest friends Sun- day morning. In a little over an hour they had raised more than $550,000 (and counting) in aid of cancer research. Participants in Durham Region’s eighth annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, enjoyed the gor- geous weather as they ran or walked 5 kms to raise money for research into a condition that remains the most frequently diag- nosed cancer in Canadian women. Gathered at Oshawa’s Lakeview Park, along with the members of Goodwin’s “New Dawn” team -- they formed a huge crowd com- posed of singles, couples and families, children from the very young to teenagers, many runners in teams, everyone in great spirits. They were grouped in categories, beginning with the racers, who would be around the 5 km course and back in the park before some of the tail-enders had made more than a few steps up Simcoe Street. They were followed by the recreational runners, the speedwalkers, the (non- speed) walkers and, bring- ing up the rear, the dog- owners, the moms and dads with the strollers, the wheelchair participants as well as anyone who was out for just a nice Sunday morning stroll. In addition to the air of collegiality, it was appar- ent the predominant co- lour for fall wear -- at least on this day -- was pink. It was in their official T- shirts, their headgear, tops, running shorts and pants as well as in the streaks in the hair of many of them. For Pickering’s Ms. Goodwin, pink was the co- lour of her shirt and ball cap. Oshawa Mayor John Gray’s Jack Russell terrier sported a pink neckerchief as did Whitby school prin- cipal Barb Hardy’s “Golden Doodle.” They were among a large number of leashed dogs in the run, from a tiny Peke to a huge Irish Wolfhound and a three-legged entry of indeterminate breeding. Many runners had pinned the names of can- cer victims to their shirts in memory of relatives or family friends, including Ms. Goodwin, who was remembering her friend Debbie Legere, who died just three weeks after her cancer diagnosis. Of her own battle she said that “humour and laughter got me through some very difficult times” and said that she gives thanks every day that she is a survivor. Romona Worden is one of more than 300 Durham Region volunteers who or- ganize the annual run. “It gets bigger every year. More participants, more money raised,” she said, adding that “most who run once, come back to run again the next year.” Participants pay $35 to enter, but this is waived if they can raise $150 from sponsors. Ms. Worden said sev- eral hundred had raised more than $150 each “and a couple had raised over $1,000.” Durham’s Run for the Cure was one of 55 across Canada on Sunday. Well over a million Ca- nadians have participated in these annual events since the first one in To- ronto in 1992. The 2006 run raised over $26 million nationally and hopes are high that this year’s event will top that. Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! 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Established in 1972, Chouinard Bros., a roofi ng, window and aluminum company located in Markham, is proud of their reputation as a leading residential roofi ng & window company - a reputation they’ve earned providing quality services to Canada’s top builders, and to homeowners like you. “We are one of the largest independent home improvement companies in Canada and have won numerous awards, including the 2007 Consumer Choice Award,” says sales consultant Ron Finlayson. Their offi ce and showroom, located at 120 Gibson Drive in Markham, are open year-round to assist you, and have experienced sales consultants on-hand to fully explain the products offered as well as provide you with information on the various options available to you. “We help the homeowners understand the products and procedures before entering into a contract.” At Chouinard Bros. exceptional service is part of the job. To see how they can help you with your next big project, visit their showroom located at 120 Gibson Drive, in Markham, where their friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you or call (905) 479-8300 or 1-800-521- 3229. For more information visit www.chouinardbros.com Chouinard Bros. - offering over 35 years of excellent customer service Durham does its part for Run for the Cure Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser Julie Budd, with dog Calli, took part in the Run for the Cure. The pair were both diagnosed with cancer and recovered from treatment together. PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 More men are going it alone according to census figures By Lesley Bovie lbovie@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Having joint custody of his two young sons has taught James Ceranow- icz that every moment together is precious. “There were times when I was married that I’d come home from a bad day and just want some time on my own,” he says. “Now I miss being able to come home every day and have them run up to me.” The Courtice resident is among a grow- ing number of men heading up lone-par- ent families, according to a new profile of the Canadian family released by Statistics Canada. The 2006 census shows the number of married couples with children on a continu- ous decline, while common-in-law couples and lone-parent families are rising steadily. Nationally, married-couple families ac- counted for 68 per cent of all census families in 2006, down from 70.5 per cent in 2001. Common-law couples rose from 13.8 per cent to 15.5 per cent and lone-parent fami- lies increased from 15.7 to 15.9 per cent. While the majority of lone-parent families in Canada are still headed by women, the number of those headed by men increased 14.6 per cent from the 2001 Census, as com- pared to those with a lone female parent (6.3 per cent). Statistics Canada contributes the increase to the fact courts are awarding more joint- custody arrangements in divorce proceed- ings. In 2003, less than half of all cases involved sole custody awarded to mothers. Mr. Ceranowicz, who spends two nights a week and every other weekend with his sons Dawson, 7, and Jordan, 3, sees the trend toward lone-parent families as a sign of the times. “It’s too easy these days for people to say, ‘I’m just going to move on.’ Nobody wants to fight for their marriage anymore. People are getting into relationships so fast, they don’t understand there are going to be ups and downs,” he adds. His nine-year marriage dissolved a year and a half ago. With most of his friends being married couples, the 35-year-old turned to the Oshawa-Whitby chapter of the One Par- ent Families Association. There, he found others who understood the challenges of joint-custody parenting such as managing two different discipline styles and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to your kids after a stay. Chapter president Laurie Macklem says she’s seen her numbers double in just two years. More and more men are joining the group, a social and supportive “outlet” for single parents with joint or sole custody. Still, Ontario has the highest proportion of married-couple families in Canada at 79 per cent of 3,422,300 census families. While the size of households is declining, with one person households and couples without children growing the fastest, the 2006 Census found that suburban areas ex- periencing growth had more couples with children than large urban centres. Durham Region seems to follow that pat- tern with the percentage of married or com- mon-in-law couples with children as high as 45 per cent in Ajax, 44 per cent in Whitby and 40 per cent in Clarington. By comparison, in Oshawa, Durham’s largest urban centre, only 35 per cent of all married and common-in-law couples had children. Quality of life in “peripheral mu- nicipalities” often attracts more couples with children, according to Statistics Canada. The 2006 Census also marked the first time same-sex couples have ever been counted. Large urban centres like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver accounted for half of all same-sex couples in Canada at roughly 1 per cent of all couples in each of those areas. 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Lowest -- Oshawa (65.5 per cent). Highest number of common-law couples -- Oshawa (13.8 per cent). Lowest -- Pickering (8.2 per cent). Highest number of one-parent families -- Oshawa (20.5 per cent). Lowest -- Ux- bridge (11.9 per cent). Highest number of households with a cou- ple and children -- Ajax (45.2 per cent). Lowest -- Brock (31 per cent). Highest number of households with cou- ples without children -- Scugog (35.8 per cent). Lowest -- Ajax (23.4 per cent). Highest number of one-person house- holds -- Oshawa (24.5 per cent). Lowest -- Ajax (13.6). Lone-parent families on the rise TVOntario looking for moms and daughters DURHAM — Mom’s Home is a new docu- mentary exploring the changing family dy- namic, specifically zeroing in on families with mothers who are moving in with their adult daughters. 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The director of alternative fuels policy for the Alameda- Contra Costa Transit District in the United States was at the university to speak about the role that hydrogen and fuel cell technology will play in the development of sus- tainable transportation. “There is nothing more ex- citing or has more potential,” Mr. Levin said of the devel- oping technology. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit runs one of the world’s largest demonstra- tion programs of hydrogen fuel cell buses. The $21-mil- lion program has put several hydrogen-powered buses on roads in the United States to test their performance in real world conditions. But the development of hydrogen technology is not without its challenges and Mr. Levin said it is young minds -- such as those at UOIT -- that are needed to solve some of the road- blocks. 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Individuals or organizations in any industry are eligible to be nominated in one of three categories: Youth Star Award; Conservation and Commu- nity Star Award; and Business Star Award. One winner in each category will be announced at the awards ceremony. Each winner will receive a one-of-a-kind award, as well as $1,000 to donate to a Durham-based non-profi t or charitable environmental organization of their choice. Details of the awards, criteria and downloadable nomination forms can be found at www.greenstarexpoandawards.com or by calling 1-800- 576-1086 or email info@greenstarexpoandawards.com. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Call for Submissions DO YOU KNOW A GREEN STAR? Submission Deadline: Friday October 12, 2007 Generous Sponsors The GreenStar Expo & Awards is produced by Eclipse Concerts Inc Hydrogen is the future of transitMonth-long project results in drug busts Investigation targets schools DURHAM — A month- long initiative targeting drug activity around high schools in north Durham has led to 22 arrests and the seizure of drugs with a street value in excess of $30,000. Project Harvest began in response to complaints from the public, cops said. Dur- ham police officers spent four weeks on the effort and laid charges against drug dealers and users. Among those busted were a man wanted on an outstanding immigration warrant and two others charged in con- nection with an incident in York Region that involved dangerous driving and pointing a firearm, police said. Of the charges laid, the majority were for drug pos- session, trafficking and cul- tivation, as well as breaches of bail conditions, police said. 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TRENDset Note: “The numbers are significant proof that the idea of being your own boss continues to have strong appeal to many Ontarians. With the support tools and expertise that’s now readily available, it’s that much easier to get started and to succeed.” -- Kris Depencier, RBC Small Business Client Strategy Be your own boss Almost 1.3 million Ontarians are making plans to start up their own businesses, a new survey has found. According to the annual RBC Small Business Survey, one-third of these aspiring entrepreneurs hope to become their own bosses within the next year. What are the preferred industries for Ontario’s would-be entrepreneurs? • Personal services/arts/crafts 14 per cent 9 per cent 8 per cent 8 per cent 6 per cent Steelworkers urge caution on goods imported from China Campaign focuses on lead poisoning By Izabela Jaroszynski DURHAM — Toxic toys. Poi- soned pet food. Tainted tooth- paste. Lead-laced baby bibs. Wayne Fraser goes through a check-list of imported items that have recently been recalled or found to contain traces of lead and other toxic chemicals. The director of the United Steelworkers for Ontario and Atlantic Canada was in Oshawa this week to promote the union’s newest campaign: Protect our Kids -- Stop Toxic Imports. “We are being flooded with this stuff,” Mr. Fraser said in an interview following a brief press conference in which the cam- paign was discussed. “Something has to be done to protect our children.” He points to multinational companies -- many of which de- pend on cheaper labour in coun- tries such as China to produce goods -- as the main culprits. “It all starts with them closing down our plants, shutting down our production,” he said, add- ing that as less goods are made in Canada, less people are em- ployed in the manufacturing sec- tor. “Not only are we losing good- paying jobs, but the products coming into Canada are danger- ous to society,” he said. In addition to educating people about the issue, the union says it will also distribute thousands of free lead-testing kits, which allow users to test products for any level of lead. Mr. Fraser urges people to de- mand government regulations that will stop the imports of toxic materials into Canada. A petition has been started on the USW website. Tour highlights agriculture issue By Izabela Jaroszynski DURHAM — For Jim and David Smith, farming is a family busi- ness. Their grandfather purchased the Gowanlea farm, just south of Blackwater, in the late 1940s and their father eventually turned it into a thriving dairy farm. “We milked cows all those years,” David Smith said. “I start- ed when I was 12.” But when it came time for the brothers to take over the fam- ily business and farm full time, the Smiths decided on a career change -- turning the dairy farm into a cash-crop business. “Durham Region is located among these great lakes, which almost always provide us with a crop,” Mr. Smith said. “Crop failure is rare.” But despite this advantage, farming in the region’s agricul- tural heartland also has its chal- lenges. The region, for example, lacks a facility to process the farm’s end products -- forcing the Smiths to haul their product three and a half hours west or four hours east for processing. A local facility would save the company between $50,000 and $60,000 per year on trucking costs, Mr. Smith said. It was issues such as these that were brought to light during the annual farm tour hosted by the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC). The Gowanlea farm was the jumping off point for a day-long tour that took participants to farms throughout Brock Town- ship. At Teledale Farms, visitors learned about the dairy business -- the region’s largest agricultural sector -- and saw first-hand the large tarp-covered free stall barn that features thermostatically controlled curtains to regulate temperature and humidity lev- els. Dairy cows are milked twice per day, producing an average of 27 litres of milk. “Our milk goes to the Toronto market and is picked up every day,” owner Ted Smith told the group. The 350-acre farm also fea- tures an earthen lagoon that cap- tures liquid manure on a blue clay foundation. Just north of the Teledale farm is the Sunderland Co-operative, a 50-year-old farm co-op that provides full service in retail, crops, feed, grain and petroleum products to customers in the east central Ontario area. The goal is to improve the profitability of its members by supplying them with quality goods and services at competi- tive prices. The co-op began in 1950 with 20 farmers and now has more than 1,800 members, general manager Clare Hayes said. “We listen to our member- ship,” he said of the co-op’s suc- cess. “As things change, we need to change with it.” The tour also took visitors to the northern reaches of Brock to visit Sweet Dove Herbs where Kim Roberts and Anna van Maris grow and manufacture organic herb products on seven acres of land. The farm produces 20 differ- ent varieties of herbs, 16 herbal tea blends and seven types of herbal creams -- all of which are sold off the farm, by mail order and at various trade shows. “We wanted to get back to the earth,” Ms. van Maris told the group about the family’s deci- sion to start the farm 12 years ago. The farm uses no sprays or chemicals and is certified or- ganic. “It’s hard to call it a farm,” Mr. Roberts said. “It’s more like a large garden. We use a lot of ‘hand’ labour.” The last stop on the tour was at Pefferlaw Peat Products, which in contrast to the hand-picked herbs at Sweet Dove, utilizes so- phisticated machinery to collect and package its organic peat. Pefferlaw supplies its soils, peat products, as well as its min- eral and organic mulches to in- dependent retailers across the GTA. “We employ about 20 people,” owner Peter Prust said, citing challenges in finding employees because of competition from the well-paying manufacturing sec- tor in the southern part of the region. “The wages are hard to com- pete with,” he said. The tour marked the fifth year DAAC has held the tour -- alter- nating among various agricul- ture communities in the region -- and it drew 120 participants, including representatives from all levels of government. Ivan DeJong, chair of DAAC, said the tours offer an opportu- nity to showcase the diversity of the agricultural industry in the region. “It is specifically aimed at po- litical, governmental and edu- cational leaders,” he said. “So that when decisions are made regarding future growth for the region, the agricultural perspec- tive is considered.” Do you have a story about shop- ping at a local farm? Are you concerned about our growing dependence on imported food? Would you rather purchase or- ganic or local produce? We are looking for your experiences to feature in an upcoming series on locally-grown food. E-mail your thoughts and comments to business@durhamregion.com. The Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee took participants on a tour of farms in Brock Township, including the Teledale dairy farm in Sunder- land. Kasia Chojecki photo 12 per cent • Internet/online services • Retail 14 per cent • Travel/hospitality/restaurants • Business services/ communications/managment consultant • Construction/trades/ manufacturing • Social services/education/other health Frank Sobil heads group honoured by Durham Region Soccer Association By Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com DURHAM – Frank Sobil’s efforts over the years certainly haven’t gone for naught. Nor have they gone unrecognized. Sobil, a 66-year-old Oshawa resident and driving force behind the Oshawa Kicks Soccer Club for so many years, was among those who took part in the Durham Region Soccer Asso- ciation’s first ever volunteer recognition and awards ceremony last week at the Darlington Soccer Centre. In fact, he ended up being the most feted of the group. After 17 individuals were recognized by their respective soccer clubs in the area, Sobil was given the premier award by the DRSA as a whole. “It was good, I really appreciate it,” he says. “You do these things and you go to meetings like this and it makes you realize that other people are doing the same thing in other orga- nizations.” Indeed, many others. The DRSA, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, now encompasses 16 clubs and has a combined indoor and outdoor registration of about 36,000 players. This past year alone, 677 local teams took part in Ontario Cup tournaments, including the Kicks U17 girls’ team that won it all. Sobil would have been particularly proud of that accomplishment, seeing as though he had been involved with the Kicks organization since its inception in 1975 right through to 2006, when he stepped down as president. Like many others, he first became involved as a coach for his children, but his tenure last- ed well beyond their playing days. He served as president of the Kicks for 27 years and also as president of the Oshawa Soccer Council for 12 years. Although he has finally taken a step back, Sobil remains as a sage advisor to the current Kicks president, Will Thurber, and others in the local soccer community. Following is a list of some of the other award recipients, along with brief bios. Alex Bianchi and David Slattery, Ajax Soc- cer Club Bianchi and Slattery work very well together as coach and manager, respectively, of an Ajax Titans U17 team. Bianchi is also actively trying to get an artificial surface in Ajax and profiles players on the club’s website. Slattery is on the board of the Central Girls Soccer League. Nick Constantinou, Durham Region Ref- erees After a lengthy playing and coaching career, Constantinou began refereeing soccer in 1978. He started to implement assigning in Durham Region in the late 1990s and has been the dis- trict assigner of officials over the past number of years. Henry Nelson, Durham Girls Soccer League First involved as promotions director with the Ajax and Pickering Soccer Association in 1968, Nelson has remained active for 40 years. He is currently president of both the Ajax United Soccer Club, which he founded, and the Durham Girls Soccer League. Don Maher, Pickering Soccer Club Maher has been involved with the Pickering Soccer Club for more than 25 years, including as a coach, board member, referee, committee member and office administrator. Russell O’Conner, Pickering United Soc- cer Club O’Conner started the Pickering United Soc- cer Club in 2002 and has been the president and administrator for the past five years. He has also coached teams since 1987. Kimberly Thompson, Claremont Soccer Club Thompson established a house league program in Claremont in 1999. She has served the club as president, treasurer, sec- retary and other positions. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 7, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Spotlight shines on soccer stars The Durham Soccer Association held its first volunteer awards night at the Clarington Soccer Centre. Sherri Gauvreau, president of the Ajax Soccer Club, presented the trophies to Dave Slattery, left, and Alex Bianchi, who coached the Ajax Titans under 17 girls. Soccer girls post big victory over Vaughan in league final AJAX – The Ajax Lightning girls’ under-13 rep soccer team kicked it up a notch to capture its league Cup title on the weekend. Playing in the Central Girls’ Soccer League Cup tournament, the Lightning wrapped up the Cup crown with a convincing 5-1 victory over the Vaughan Azzurri. The win was the icing on the cake to an un- defeated league mark of 13-0-1. By winning the league championship, the Lightning earned a promotion to Level 3 for the 2008 season. The Lightning’s season included winning the championship at the Thornhill tournament, finishing as finalists at the Oakville Invitational and a semifinal showing at the prestigious Vir- ginian Tournament. Lightning head coach Grant Farrer noted the season was filled with solid team play, with each member of the team showing improve- ment. “This was my best and most enjoyable year of coaching. Every player at one point during the year had MVP moments.” Lightning team members are Cheyanne Daniels, Paige Neira, Jenna Remedios, Danika Winkel, Nicole Haynes, Shannon Campbell, Lindsey McDonald, Kristi Riseley, Robyn Car- roll, Christina Gonos, Melissa Seeley, Michelle Coppens, Holly Bonham, Alicia DaSilva, Ra- chel McGeachie and Kristen Farrer. Farrer coaches the team, assisted by Clinton Daniels. Kim Gonos is the manager. Ajax Lightning strikes for Cup title The Ajax Lightning girls’ under-13 rep soccer team downed the Vaughan Azzurri to capture the Central Girls’ Soccer League Cup title recently. THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack junior ‘A’ hockey team plays two teams on home ice: Saturday vs. Toronto Junior Canadians; Sunday vs. St. Mike’s Buzzers. Games start at 3 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre. 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We offer: hourly wage and com- mission, advancement opportu- nities, contests/prizes, benefits, hiring bonus $300. Join a win- ning team. Call Sabrina (905)723- 7323. MAINTENANCE PERSON for residential and commercial properties. Duties include but are not limited to painting, lawn maintenance, snow removal. Ability to perform basic plumbing repair work an asset but may train the right candidate. Salary commensurate with relevant work experience. Send resume togeth- er with expected earnings to Fax 905-668-6000 or by email to: maintenance1234@gmail.com Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights/weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri, 9-4 905-837-9601 (not suitable for students) NO EXPERIENCE,NO PROB- LEM! 10 openings available im- mediately. F/T only, in Customer Service/sales, Inventory Control, Will train. Call Amber 905-421- 0476. ONTARIO DUCT CLEANING requires full time technician with good driving record and own transportation. Professional & mechanically inclined. fax 905-655-9069 or email grecon.systems@sympatico.ca ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You. Call 905.435.0518 PART-TIME POSITION,available 3 nights/week, 3 hours/night, tele- marketing, $10/hour. Contact Kim, Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- day between 6p-8p. 905-427- 2819, ext. 0. PART-TIME WEEKEND STORE CLERK - VACHON THRIFT STORE is looking for a dynamic part-time weekend store clerk. The hourly rate is $9 and the schedule is Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. If interested, please submit your resume by fax at 905-668-2701, in person at the store at 111 Industrial Dr. unit 5&6, Whitby or send it at cv.div.boul@saputo.com. PART-TIME, EVENINGS and weekends. Light duties, suits re- tired gentleman. Please email: salemsoccer@look.ca PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: ECE's, supply teachers, van drivers for school routes. Drivers must have valid F license, clear abstract, and min 5 years driving ex. apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. SATELLITE or cable tv installers required for Ajax/Pickering/Mark- ham areas. Willing to train anyone with cabling experience. Fax resume: Viewpoint Sys- tems: 1-866-990-1339 email dispatch50@bellnet.ca TOW TRUCK & FLATBED and light service operators needed for Durham's largest towing compa- ny. Immediate openings. Ajax/Pickering area. AD/G li- cense. Experience an asset. Willing to train. Please fax re- sume: 905-427-2995. Attention Rob. TRUCK DRIVER/LABOURER for Pickering sheet metal company. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Valid G licence, clean abstract. E-mail resume to: estimating@candrair.com. WAIT STAFF,Door Persons, Ex- otic Dances, D.J. required imme- diately for busy adult entertain- ment club. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd, Pickering. WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented personnel with excellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)620- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in person. EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for full time position. North Oshawa. Call 905-723- 5090 HAIRSTLYIST FULL -TIME, Must be mature and dependable. Tuesday to Friday, 9-6, Saturday, 8:30-5 No evenings. Guaranteed wages. Also, Massage Therapy Instructor. (905)725-8710. HAIRSTYLIST FULL TIME with experience. Joseph's Hairstyling Oshawa Centre. Apply in person or call Joe (905) 723-9251 PART TIME ESTHETICIAN wanted for THERESA'S TOUCH DAY SPA. 924 Brock Street N. Whitby, (Brock/Rossland). Please call (905)430-6060. PT/FT HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for Busy Hair Salons. Hourly plus commission. Paid holidays. Birth- day off with pay. Benefits. Bow- manville: Barb or Bonnie 905- 623-6444. Krista Whitby 905-668- 5450. Sheryl Oshawa 905-434- 4994 SILVER SCISSORS Family Hair Cutters looking for experienced full time HAIRSTYLIST to join our team. $9.50/hr, NO Sundays. 905-725-3030 UPSCALE AVEDA SALON seeking front-line coordinator. Professional attitude and attire a must. Please submit resume to Salon Chic, 100 Westney Rd. S., Unit #12. CABINET MAKER WANTED, must be able to use, planer, shapers, and other related equip- ment- working with hardwood. Long term project. Wage to be negotiable. Contact Steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax (905)982-0609. CABINET SHOP requires min 5 years experience, Cabinet Mak- er/Installers. Also required, gen- eral helpers. Own transportation required. Fax resume to (905)426-4466 Attention Chris. CARPENTER AVAILABLE for freelance work. Have own tools & van. Phone Peter (905)576-2076 or (905)665-1664 EXPERIENCED FIBREGLASS/ GELCOAT CONTRACTOR needed year round for a busy Marine Shop, located in Picker- ing. Fax resume to (905)831- 2528 or call (905)831-4375. LANDSCAPE company requires Snow plow and salt truck drivers, also Bobcat operators. GTA and Durham area. 3-yrs minimum exp., clean abstract, exp with Uni- Lock products. Year-round pay. Phone (905)571-6682; fax 905- 579-8725 LOW VOLTAGE SPECIALIST requires Full-Time Assistant - Ex- perience an asset but not neces- sary - will train suitable applicant. Send resume to hmbwiring@rogers.com or Fax to 905-987-7774 MECHANIC,3rd-5th year, or Li- censed for busy East Scarbo- rough shop. Good Diagnostic skills. No weekends. Call or fax 416-283-1843 MECHANICS REQUIRED for busy Ajax based company. 40 hours/week guaranteed. Must have 310S, prefer 310T license. Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset, but willing to train. Competitive wages and compre- hensive benefits package. Fax re- sume to (905) 686-8546. ROOFERS AND LABOURERS wanted, drivers license an asset. Own hand tools. Work in Durham Region. Call Travis (905)261-7025. SHEET METAL APPRENTICES. required. ALSO REQUIRED: SERVICE/MAINTENANCE per- son for industrial maintenance on Dust collectors, Exhaust fans and blowers. GTA area. Must have Drivers license. Fax: 905-438- 1721. COMMERCIAL REALTOR re- quires assistant, must have re- cent real estate experience, full or part time. Excellent compensa- tion. Call Lou Kazowski (905)430-9000 sales help & agents FRONT DESK ADMINISTRA- TOR required immediately for busy Ajax rehab clinic. Previous experience in a rehab or insu- rance experience preferred. Working knowledge of Abelmed an asset. Candidate must be ex- tremely organized, computer-liter- ate and able to work in a very fast-paced environment. Fax Re- sume to 905-426-3904. P/T BOOKKEEPER experienced in all aspects of QuickBooks up to Trial Balance, experience re- quired in handling multiple com- panies, government filings and remittances. Must be flexible and able to work independently. Please submit resume indicating salary expectations to SRplacement@sympatico.ca. PICKERING LAW FIRM requires a Full-time Legal Assistant or Law Clerk. Estate litigation and admin- istration experience a must. MS Office and PC Law experience essential. Only qualified appli- cants will be contacted. Please reply to File #321, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT needed at Rosebank Animal Hos- pital. Post secondary education preferred. Present resume to: 1414 Rosebank Rd. Pickering. RIBO LICENSED CSR required 3-4 days per week, Ajax. Please fax resume to 905-427-3098. SERVICE CO-ORDINATION needed, office experienced nec- essary, General office duties. Please call (905)435-6675 sales help & agents CANADA'S LARGEST CEME- TERY company requires motivat- ed individuals to help sell our ser- vices to the community on a pre- arrange basis. Candidates will be community-minded and career oriented. Car is essential. We of- fer paid training, generous com- mission structure, full benefits, pension plans and excellent working conditions. Find out more! Call Manager Gary Gentles at: (905)427-5416. www.pineridgecemetery.ca SALES HELP for Your Good Health, knowledge required, Oshawa Centre location. 25-35 hrs per week. Apply in person. CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSIST- ANT/RECEPTIONIST 30 hours per week, at downtown Oshawa. 2 evenings and 1 Saturday per month. Please fax resume to: 905-433-0337. CHIROPRACTIC RECEPTION- IST required for a BUSY Ajax of- fice for Tues 9-8, Wed & Thurs 4-8 and alternate Saturdays. Must be self-motivated, fast/effi- cient, have good communication and computer skills and be a car- ing individual, willing to be part of a health-care team. Send re- sume to whcc@look.ca or fax 905-428-0495. sales help & agents FULL TIME CDA ll,required for progressive family and cosmetic dental practice. No evenings or weekends. Knowledge Abeldent required,. some reception duties necessary. Please fax resume to Krista-Ann at 905-434-8520 FULL/PART TIME RMT required for busy multi-disciplinary clinic (Massage, Naturopathy, Chiro- practic) Contact Dr. Forster (905)655-5551 or e-mail: dr.doug@rogers.com. P/T CASUAL RN needed for very busy family practice in Pickering. Must be flexible. Fax resume to: Debi 905-420-0863 PERMANENT PART-TIME PSW, day shift 12-7, no week- ends. Non-smoker, valid driver's license. Good wage. Call (905)434-6443 or email resume to: creativevalues@hotmail.com. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, for long term care pharmacy. Phar- macy Tech. Diploma, experience and Zadall Computer skills pre- ferred. Submit resume in confi- dence to Manager, Fax 905-728- 9992 or email vlau@medicalphar- macies.com TIME TO GROW!Part-Time or Full-Time Registered Physio- therapist required at Grant Physiotherapy. Great hours, pay & incentives. New Grads wel- come to apply. Please send your resume to fax: (905)623-9236 or call (905)623-2783 or email: debbie@grantphysiotherapy.com sales help & agents NEW SUBWAY SANDWICHES opening mid-October in Whitby (Victoria/Gordon), now hiring all shifts. We will train. Phone 905- 665-0229 or e-mail resume to: boparai_g@rogers.com SPORTS GARDEN CAFE at Iroquois Park Sports Centre cur- rently seeks Wait staff and kitch- en staff. Experience preferred. Please fax resume to: 905-666- 4651. SUNSET GRILL famous all day breakfast is having a job fair, for all positions on Wed. October 10th from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 185 Consumers Drive, Whitby. (905)665-0030. ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. Www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.Com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, (905)668-1800 Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage BOWMANVILLE,1 Barlow Ct, OPEN HOUSE,Sat. Oct 6th & Sun Oct. 7th, 2-4 p.m. 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a. 10- ftx10-ft deck, $216,900. (905)697-8460 35 MINS EAST of Toronto ~ lake- side living!! Approx 1500 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, fully land- scaped front & back, additional features include: hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, pot lights, en- suite, walk-in closet, 2nd floor laundry $269,900. Call 705.761.2757 or 416.238.9549 Port of Newcastle ~ PRIVATE SALE view more pictures at www.networkconsulting.ca/ rosemeadow Government of Canada is offering assistance with up to $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-888-599-0098, ID# 7767 (Free recorded message) Dan Plowman, Salesperson Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage (905)668-1800 Each office independently owned and operated OPEN HOUSE,beautiful freehold Townhouse, Country Lane/Taun- ton. 3.5 years new! 3-bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, cac, c/v, near parks, schools, golf. $224,900. Call (905)430-8804. RENOVATOR’S SPECIAL:Bun- galow on large Lot. 5km. from UOIT. Needs TLC. Buy it Before it hits MLS and save $$$$ ! . 2 plus 2 bedrooms. Renovated bathroom. Newer furnace. Call for more info. (905)626-1064. CONDO, BOWMAVILLE,106 Aspen Springs. Move-in condi- tion, 2 bedrooms, ground floor, patio, many upgrades. $165,000 OPEN HOUSE: Sat/Sun, 12-4. Unit 103, (289)385-1714 THE ULTIMATE PROPERTY, great investment! Enchanting swiss chalet style house (four seasons). In a very private, 15 acre pine forest plantation with fish pond, fresh creek. 5 minutes to all amenities. 3 bedroom, walk-in basement. Near King- ston. Land o-lakes. $295,000. (613) 379-2079. Please Visit: www.bestrealunique.com FOR SALE Central Oshawa near Ritson. 8650-sq.ft. fully-tenanted. Great owner/operator opportunity. Includes spraybooth. Reduced below market value. Must sell. May assist in financing $490,000. (905)259-2552 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE, 1250 sq. feet industrial in South Oshawa. 85 cents a sq. foot monthly. Call 905-839-9104. OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1937sq.ft., $4.50/sq.ft. net. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. 1000SQ.FT. PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OR RETAIL. Ground floor in small plaza, large Sinage, Front and Rear Door Access. Plenty of parking. Simcoe St. N./Beatrice, Oshawa, $1200/month + utilities. (905)767- 8777 COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space for lease. Prime north Oshawa lo- cation. Ground floor or second floor space. 550-700sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call (905)576-0958 for details. WHITBY OFFICE SPACE(S)for rent. Newly renovated. Ample parking. Minutes from 401 and GO Station. Call (905)430-6268. ESTAB. Digital Print Ctr.No Exp. Nec., Support & Train. Fi- nance. Avail. 1-800-645-3006 JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 APPROVED!!Easy 1st, 2nd, re- finance, 100% financing(oac), bad credit, self-employed. Stephanie uMax Mortgages 416- 744-8880 or 1-800-205-9227. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 and 2 BEDROOM at 301 Cor- dova, Oshawa. All Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available Nov. lst and immediate- ly. $595/mo. $735/mo. + hydro first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 1 & 2 BEDROOM SPACIOUS APTS.Available immediately, $725-$745+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, references. Sam 416-895-8144 1 BDRM $795/MO avail. immedi- ately & 2-bdrm $895/mo inclu- sive. Avail. Nov 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. 905- 448-0390, 905-439-8893 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in house, private entrance, $650/mo inclusive. Oshawa. Close to shopping. Call (905)404-9694 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM and bachelor apartments for rent. (905) 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. For information call (905) 665- 7509. 1-BEDROOM APT, $675+ hydro. 2-bedroom apt, $775+ hydro. Available Sept. 1st, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 1-BEDROOM, WOW--great deal!! Grandview/Olive, bright above ground walkout, clean, near all amenities, $695/inclusive. Laundry, parking, 1st and last/ref- erences required, available Nov 1st. (905)743-0859 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM APT4RENT Lower apt w/above ground windows, A/C. Bayly/Liverpool, Near GO/401/Amenities. Renovated Kitchen, large master bedroom, large livingroom, 4-pc bath. Laundry/Parking $900/incl. first/last (416)543-0851 2 BEDROOM APT., Living, kitch- en, bathroom, $900, utilities in- cluded. Parking. Single working person or couple preferred. 647- 838-6526. 2 BEDROOMS,North End of Oshawa, Wayne/Sommerville, $975-$1000. Heat, water, parking included. Quiet, first/last, no pets. Available Immediatley. Call (905)424-5083. 2+1 BEDROOM,upstairs apart- ment, Central Oshawa, $1050/in- clusive. 1 parking, mature 35+ preferred. No pets/smoking. First/last, Available October 25th, (905)441-5270 2-BDRM MAIN FLOOR house, Masson, N. Oshawa. $1250 incl. w/cable, internet, laundry, 2-park- ing. Quiet area. First/last. No dogs/smoking. Avail. Oct 29th. (905)439-1770. 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre and amenities. Avail. Nov/Dec. Laundry facilities on-site, utilities included. No pets. 905-723-5434 ASHBURN, WHITBY 1-bedroom in quiet Estate area. Beautifully finished, bright, spacious, fire- place, large patio. Utilities includ- ed. No smoking. Available imme- diately. $980/month. (905)655- 5466 ADELAIDE/THORNTON, bright 2-bedroom upper-level apt in house. Private drive, walkout deck, Excellent neighbourhood, extra clean, appliances, laundry, $1325/inclusive. Available Dec 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)706- 2200. ADULT-LIFESTYLE building in Whitby has 1-bdrm apts for rent. Suit older couple or single. Call Bill Tapp, Royal LePage Frank RE (905)623-3393 for details. AJAX,Available immediately, Salem/Bayly. Newly painted, 3- bedroom main floor bungalow. Parking, a/c, fenced yard, near 401. No smoking/pets $1100+ shared utilities. 416-300-2238, 416-319-7235. AJAX, CENTRAL,1-bedroom basement apt., clean, bright, 4 appliances. Near all amenities. No pets. $625/month plus utilities. Available November 1st. Call (905)683-8768. AJAX, EXECUTIVE HOME,2- bdrm., Bsmt apt, walking steps to lake, 9-ft ceilings, spacious & bright. Shared laundry. $975/mo inclusive. Avail. November 15th. 905-686-1003. AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, $600/month, + 1/3 utilities, Nov 1st. Upper lever, 3- Bedroom, $1100/month, + 2/3 utilities, Dec 1st. 905-683-0896 or 416-803-0896. Ajax- Brand spanking new. Bright walkout 1-bedroom bsmt apt in new area. Large window in Living Room, 4-piece bath, new appli- ances, laundry, parking. $800/incl. 647-271-6660/905- 239-0367. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $850/inclusive first/last. Available Nov. 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. AVAILABLE NOV 1,1-bedroom apt for rent. All inclusive, heat, hydro, a/c, $750/month. First/last required, Near park, no animals, no smoking. Call (905)243-0994 AVAILABLE OCT. 1ST 2-bdrm, a/c, No pets/smoking. Must be seen to be appreciated. Not suitable for small children. Cen- tral/East Oshawa. $900 all inclu- sive. Call (905)623-3651, Dorothy BAYLY/SALEM AREA, First floor 3-bdrm apt. $1150 + 2/3 utilities. 1-bdrm bsmt apt $800 monthly inclusive. Very clean, near all amenities. Plenty of parking. Available Nov 1. No pets/smoking. (905)428-0081 BEAUTIFUL 2-storey 2 bedroom apt. central Oshawa. Quiet neigh- bourhood, clean, wood floors + carpet. 3 appliances. First/last. avail Nov. 1. $800. 905-925-1131 BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE,1 bedroom basement apartment. 2 min. from 401, ideal for single non smoker, all incl. $775 a month 1st & last req'd. 905-623-5413 CENTRAL WHITBY,Minutes to GO. Spacious 2-bdrms, huge kitchen, familyroom, quiet 5-unit bldg. Laundry facilities, Small car parking. First/last. $940/mo. No- vember 1st. Daytime viewings. Day (905)666-3338, evening 905- 832-2722 CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, newly decorated. Utilities includ- ed. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. COURTICE,Bright new 2-bed- room apt, very spacious. Laun- dry, dishwasher, plenty of stor- age, ample parking. Large lot. No pets. $960 inclusive. Nov. 1st. (905)438-9200 DOWNTOWN WHITBY newly decorated 2 bedroom apartment available immediately $850. all in- clusive. Contact: Peter 905-666- 3377 (days), 905-556-9737 (eve- ning) A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 07, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com AFFORDABLY PRICED 2 & 3 BEDROOMS FROM $890! Last Month's Rent Discount ~ Ask us about AIR MILES Æ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Located near shopping, GO & 401 ● Transit at your door. ● Attractive & spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom suites from $890 ● Utilities included ● Seniors' Discounts Available ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com FALL CLEARANCE !! 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Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Simcoe N, Colborne E) 905-434-3972 Taunton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 OPEN HOUSE - DAILY 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. North Sheds Rustic Pine Garden Sheds 8'x8' for $1,675. includes delivery, on site installation, solid pine walls, floor & roof, door, 2 windows with boxes, choice of stain & shingle colour. All sizes up to 12'x16'. 905-473-5895,1-866-473-5895 www.northsheds.ca 905-619-2093 761 McKay Rd., Pickering Specials Complete Pine Gable Kits: 8x6 $918.75 8x8 $1,014.00 8x12 $1,439.25 Visit our Pickering Showroom www.shedman.ca Qualified Craft Show Qualified Craft Show Exhibitors WantedExhibitors Wanted Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers C OUN T R Y THE HE A R T O FCRAFT SHOW For more information call 905-426-4676 ext.257 or visit www.showsdurhamregion.com General Motors CentreGeneral Motors Centre October 12-14, 2007 Spring Home Show March 7th, 8th, 9th @ The General Motors Centre 2 Pads Call Devon to reserve your spot (905)579-4400 ext 2236 FINCH/WHITES RD., 1 bedroom basement apt. in detached home. Separate entrance, laundry, park- ing. Near transit and shopping. November 1st. $650/month inclu- sive. Harry, 416-223-2458. KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1-bedroom, from $830, available immediately, 2-bedroom apts from $930, available Dec 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. NORTH Oshawa 1 & 2 bed- rooms, Dec 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 OLDE WHITBY,1-bdrm+office, large, bright, freshly painted, great area, f/p, laundry, garage, huge yard w/patio, suit profes- sional couple, no smoking/pets. Oct 15/Nov. 1st. $895/inclusive. (905)431-2787 OSHAWA 2 BEDROOM,im- maculate, laundry, $900/month, inclusive. First/last, no dogs, available Nov 1st. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom $770+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA SIMCOE/401,Large 1-bedroom apartment with sun- room. Includes parking & utilities. First/last/references. No smoking/pets. $750/mo. Available immediately (416)818-7751 OSHAWA Simcoe/Taunton large, clean, very nice basement apt. avail Nov. $550 inclusive 905- 429-2131. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm in senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. October/November. Call 905-728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, FALL SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Oct/Nov. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, FALL SPECIAL!Un- der new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Oct/Nov. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. PICKERING - VALLEY FARM/ #2,one bedroom, living room, kitchen, basement apartment, ful- ly renovated throughout, 4 appli- ances, ceramics, avail. immedi- ately. lst/last, $820 all inclusive. Call James (905)619-2289 (416)991-2083. PICKERING 1 bdrm main fl Ap- pleview/Dunbarton $850. laun- dry, parking, a/c bathtub, no smoke, no pets. On beautiful & safe street. Suited for single per- son. Clean! Call 905-420-4451 PICKERING, A MUST SEE! 1 bedroom basement apt. within walking distance of GO train. Separate entrance, parking, utilities. All new appliances. $675/month. 905-837-1859. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Security Video. No dogs. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430- 7816 RITSON/ADELAIDE - two bed- room, two bathroom, main floor apt. November lst. 2 entrances, $1175. inclusive. Call (905) 448- 3530. SIMCOE/TAUNTON,near UOIT, newly renovated 3-bedroom, 2 bathrooms, new eat-in kitchen, living/dining, hardwood floors, shed, backyard, all utilities includ- ed plus free internet/cable. $1275/month. 416-455-5232 SPACIOUS,new, 2 bedroom basement apartment in Pickering, parking, laundry, A/C. Available November 1st. No pets/smoking (905)839-9805 TWO BEDROOM - Whitby, 4 pce. bath, laundry, utilities, satel- lite, full broadloom, clean and bright. $845 all inclusive, Available Nov. lst. No smok- ing/pets.(905)665-5284 TWO bedroom apartment, available October 1st. No pets. 309 Cordova St. Oshawa. Call (905)579-2387. WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY Apts for rent, 1 and 2 bdrms, North and Central loca- tions. Call Bill Tapp, Royal LeP- age Frank RE, 905-623-3393 for details. WHITBY NORTH,2-bedroom basement apt., 1300sq.ft., 2 car parking, separate entrance, laun- dry, near all amenities. $950 in- clusive. Available immediately/?. No smoking/pets. (905)665-7823 WHITBY totally renovated, bright, spacious 2 bedroom apt located on quiet residential street. Steps to public transit. Heat & parking included. Onsite laundry. Call 905-809-0168 WHITBY,large bright 2-bdrm w/balcony. New carpet, freshly painted, avail. immediately. 7-unit bldg. Excellent condition, parking, near GO/downtown & amenities. No smoking/pets. (416)498-4770 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 and 2 bedroom apts all hardwood floors, $795 / $825 month, first/last, references. Available Nov 1st./Dec lst. Call (905)430- 8327. WHITBY, NEW ONE bedroom walk-out basement apartment. Available immediately, Hwy 2/Thickson. $750/month, first/last, all inclusive. (905)576-8195. WHITBY. 3-bedroom in triplex across from park/close to schools & all amenities. $975/mo. inclu- sive. Parking for 2 vehicles/laun- dry on site. Available Nov.1. (905)556-5494. AJAX - 1 bedroom lakeside penthouse condo.- 6 appliances, insuite laundry, fireplace, a/c, in- door parking, pool, sauna, gym., tennis, included $1200+heat/hy- dro. NO PETS. Available Nov. 1st (905)686-6237 BOWMANVILLE....NEW EVERY- THING.5 appliances, c/a, fitness, hobby and social room. Balcony, berber and ceramic tiles. All inclu- sive. One bedroom from $799., Two bedroom from $1050., Call David at (905) 697-1673. BRAND NEW 1-BDRM CONDO at Whitby Yacht Club. Parking, laundry. $900/mo all inclusive. No pets/smoking. Available October 15th. Call Emilia (905)725-1528. WHITBY CONDO,Garden/Ross- land, 1 bedroom with solarium. 5-appliances, indoor parking, pool, sauna, jacuzzi, weight room, bbq area, and party room. Available Nov 1st, $1,195/month, all inclusive. (905)728-9593. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. 0 DOWN PAYMENT - Own this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Carries for $1018. month (OAC) includes mortgage, taxes, heat, hydro, wa- ter, finished walkout basement, fridge and stove, freshly painted, immediate possession. Require good established credit. $30,000 yrly. income. Don't waste your rent. Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep., Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Oshawa, available immediately $1000/mo + utilities. Fenced yard, single garage. For further information call (905)263-8129 AJAX, AUDLEY/TAUNTON, jun- ior executive 3 bedroom de- tached house, spotless, 5 appli- ance, a/c, c/vac, ceramic/hard- wood, fenced yard, garage, se- curity system. No pets/smoking. $1600+. Immediate. 416-904- 1584, 416-554-2034 AN IMMACULATE 3-bdrm main floor of house, Whitby, 5-appli- ances, large fenced yard, park- ing, hardwood floors, close to GO/401, schools, shopping. $1125+ utilities. (416)562-2074 BOWMANVILLE - 3+1 BED- ROOM bungalow for rent. Steps to all amenities. Only $2,400 plus utilities. Call today. (905)697- 8261. CHARMING HOUSE,great yard. Fire up the BBQ and relax. Hard- wood floors, Clean,3 bdrm.$1110 +util. Free gift Rental incentives. No Smokers, No Pets please. Oshawa. 613-920-4673. LAKERIDGE, NORTH of Hwy#7/ Chalk Lake, country living, unique 4 bedroom, large deck, appliances, easy access to ski- ing/swimming/etc,. November 1st, $1600 plus Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 NEWCASTLE, available immedi- ately. Two bedroom bungalow, nearly reno, close to 401, schools and shops. lst/last, references, $l,200 plus. Rent to own option available. (647)268-1333. PICKERING 3-BEDROOM de- tached, eat-in kitchen, 4 applianc- es, walkout to deck off livingroom, single garage plus 1/car drive. $1100 plus utilities, Nov 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 PICKERING, LIVERPOOL, BY lake. New 3 bedroom house, many upgrades, jacuzzi, garage, 2 decks, fireplace, vac, a/c. $1500+utilities. Steps to board walk. 416-278-4614. PICKERING:beautiful 3-bdrm house on quiet street, finished 1-bdrm bsmt. Entire house $1695 + Utilities. No smoking/pets. Available Immediately. Call Rick 416-818-7751. RENT TO OWN - Low Down Pay- ment, Easy Qualifying, Seller Will Finance. Choose Your Dream Home Today. Visit http:// www.HomeOwnerSoon.com or call 1-866-702-4334. SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM main floor apartment; quiet street. Sep- arate living/dining room; hard- wood floors. Utilities, cable, high- speed. Asking $1,150/mo. Available immediately. Call 905- 534- 2409 or 416-625-2409. WHITBY 4-BEDROOM 3 bath home Garrard/Taunton. Gourmet kitchen overlooks familyroom, stainless steel appliances. Short or long-term lease. $1,900+ utilities. Penny Anderson Century 21 Leading Edge 905-471-2121. WHITBY Cochrane/Rossland 3 bdrm, available anytime. Lots of parking. Air/cond, laundry. $1150 + utilities. (416)573-5350. WHITBY,3-bedroom main floor in executive home. Brand new carpet, new kitchen ceramic tile, a/c, & heated pool. Close to Hwy, school, shopping. $1250 plus half utilites. (905)433-8778, (905)409-7565. AJAX, ROSSLAND/HARWOOD, new 3 bedroom, family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, gar- age, appliances, $1350+, avail. Nov.1, Condolyn Management (905)428-9766. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. FOR SALE/RENT, BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM, corner townhouse. Rossland/Taunton. Near No Frills Plaza. $1100+utilities ($204,900 sale price). No pets/smoking. Small family/work- ing couple preferred. Available. 905-428-1409. NORTH OSHAWA, Immaculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, 4 appliances. Available immediately. $1250+utilities (wa- ter incl.) No smoking, 905-449- 5999. PICKERING,new 3 bedroom, 401/White's, 2-1/2 baths, a/c, 5 appliances, garage, finished den, near amenities. $1350 plus utilities. No smoking. First/last. Available Nov. lst. (416)455- 1743 WHITBY TAUNTON/BROCK. Large modern 3-bdrm, en suite, fenced yard, appliances, air, gar- age, avail. Nov.1 $1350+. Condo- lyn Management. (905)428-9766 AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable. No smoking/pets. First/last. $450/mo. Avail. imme- diately. 416-893-0140. OSHAWA Adelaide/Townline. Large furnished room. basement, quiet home, private 2-pc, shared kitchen, laundry, shower. Parking, cable, internet/utilities included. Non smoking. Available Immedi- ately. $500/mo. Call Sue (905)259-2211 OSHAWA, SHARED kitchen, bathroom, living-room, in quiet area. $425/month, all inclusive, plus cable, and laundry. Prefer working female. Available Oct/Nov 1st. Non-smoker. (905)576-8819. ROOM FOR RENT in Ajax. Female preferred. $125/week. Includes use of all facilities. Call (416)358-2608 after 7pm. THICKSON/TAUNTON, Partially furnished room in clean, quiet home. Cable/Internet included. College female preferred. $500/month negotiable. 416-903- 4602. TWO ROOMS FOR RENT, for two working females with refer- ences. Use of eat-in kitchen, din- ing room and living room. Laun- dry, 1 1/2 bath, big backyard, one minute from the Midtown Mall. $500/month, inclusive, first/last required. (905)440-0875. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $550/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. NORTH WHITBY,house to share, near all amenities, private bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail immediately. $650/month utilities included, first/last. 905- 442-2483 after 5pm. 18' TRAILER,great shape, sleeps 6, also 5th-wheel camper. Bay of Quinte waterfront, 1 hr. east of Oshawa. Call (905)725- 4121 or (905)441-1327 BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Trailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Seasonal boat dock rentals. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeachtrailercourt.com HOT BOAT!1995 Sea-Doo Speedster. Twin rotax engines. White, green and purple. 2 cov- ers, trailer included. Great shape! $6,100. 00. Call 905-449-9839. SHRINK WRAP YOUR BOAT. Why leave your boat exposed to the elements?? Call to book your appt. (905)404-9002 2002 POLARIS FRONTIER,2- up, four stroke. Excellent condi- tion, 2400 miles, illness forces sale. Also custom trailer. Both for $6300 OBO. Call 905-982-0960. MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS has people locally meet your cri- teria. Don't spend hours surfing the Internet looking for love with people that aren't serious about relationships. Matches weekly, provides current photos and screens people rigorously. For a free consultation. (416)777-6302 www.mistyriverintros.com SINGLE GUY looking for single gal. I'm happy-go-lucky, 45, 6ft, handsome, teacher, black-belt, industrial electrician, athletic and have own business. davejohnson5@sympatico.ca Experienced Live-Out Housekeeper/Nanny required for family in north Ajax.Weekday evenings Cooking, cleaning, laundry & some childcare. Must have own transportation. References required Please call 905-428-8078 HAPPY HOUSEKEEPER/CARE giver needed. Warm easy going family, is in immediate need for someone special to help us run our household. Responsibilities vary, and will included house- keeping, meals, light elderly care, and over all family participation. A cheerful disposition, drivers li- cence's, and a love for kids and animals a must! (905)697-7825. PICKERING live-in-nanny for 12 year old girl. Flexible hours, housekeeping, call (905)837- 9278 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 1 room Berber carpet installed with pad $129.00 (10 yds). 1 room 40 oz. nylon installed with pad $209.00 ( 10 yds). Special buy "15 mm" laminate, 5 colours at $2.25 a sq. ft. Installation available. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1- 800-578-0497, 905-242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 ADULT SCOOTER,4 wheel, $800. 3-pc bedroom suite, new mattress/box spring, armoire, dresser w/mirror, steel bed $500. (905)728-9045 COAST SPA HOT Tub, only one year old! Great condition, in- cludes special leaver to remove cover. $6,500, but paid $9,575. Call (905)576-6819. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. Durham's largest selection of reconditioned appliances. Washers $199/up, stoves $149/up, coin operated washers/dryers $499, 24" fridges $200/up, front-load washers only $399. Large selection of Scratch & Dent appliances. Parts Spe- cialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NATURAL BEEF,no chemi- cals. Government inspected, cus- tom cut, home grown. Special split side, 115 lbs., $250. Sides $2.09/lb. Orono Farmer. Call (905)983-9471 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. AS NEW EPSON 4800 printer with Image Print Software for Mac. Call Oliver at 905-372- 1766. BEANIE BABY COLLECTION Large (650+), different Beanies w/original name tags, pristine condition, some display cases, plastic storage bins, sold as a lot only. (905)435-1069 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: Dell P4/2.0 (blk tower) with 18" LCD Monitor: 256M/20G/CD/Ethernet/kb/m: $390.00 call (905) 576-9216 or bitsandbytes@rogers.com BLACK LACQUER TABLE,4 high-back chairs, table, 6' long, 4' wide $550. Black Frigidaire fridge $450. 2 colour JVC TVs, 32" w/stand $300, 27" $200. 905- 743-9059 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 COUNTER TOP DISHWASHER like new $200 o.b.o. Older 5.5Hp & 40Hp Johnson outboard motor, running, needs work $200 each 905-982-1222. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New GE bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DEAL!! FLOORING:Hardwood Oak w/installation $5.99/sq.ft. Carpet w/installation from $1.99/sq.ft. Laminate flooring, 8mm from 99¢/sq.ft. Laminate 12mm from $1.99/sq.ft. Tiles from 99¢/sq.ft. Free delivery, free underpad. Call for free estimate. Paul 905-442-7480. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Cost effective. Lots of jets. Waterfall. LED light. 10 year service warranty. $2795. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,a great deal! Energy efficient, 40 jets, 5-6 per- son, all options included, Cost: $8, 950, sacrifice $4400. 905- 213-4669. HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS 4 bedroom sets, 3 livingroom sets (1 in leather) 12-pc diningroom set, kitchen table+chairs, appli- ances, 36"T.V. All contents in ex- cellent newer condition. 905-260- 6247 JUKEBOX,Seeburg, 160 selec- tions, 1960s, $750; Gambling video game $450 (approx 5' tall x 2-1/2' wide). Dave 416-540-0113 KENMORE (SEARS)stacking washer & dryer with stand $365/pair. Yamaha organ, double keyboard, roll top key cover, wal- nut cabinet. Many features. $500 (905)985-8732. LARGE FORMAL DINING room set, 6 chairs, mahogany walnut finish, hutch with two glass shelves, two lights for accesso- ries. $2,500. Vince (905)626- 6726. MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com NEW INVACARE AURIGA 4 wheel scooter. Batteries incl. Pur- chased for $3300, asking $2300. Call after 6p.m. weekdays, any- time weekends. (905)433-4790 NIGHT HAWK WHEELCHAIR, excellent condition with ad- justable back, extra padded cush- ion with special attachment for oxygen tank. Weight capacity 250 lbs. Call 905-723-7722 PANASONIC WHITE UNDER mount microwave, $125. 6 piece modern bedroom set, almond/col- or, teak handles, $350. French Provincial sofa and love seat, blue/color, $425. (905)683-3959, Please call after 6pm. PIANO, APARTMENT size, dark brown, good condition, Gerhard Heintzman, Assessed value at $1400, but selling for $950 O.B.O.(905)433-0903. PIANOS AND CLOCKS- Back to school specials- FREE Deliv- ery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp (ends Sept 30th). We have the best prices on new & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500. 905- 213-4669. VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Located 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-431-5459 www.courtice- fleamarket.com RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SECURE STORAGE SPACE available now. Indoor, outdoor, all sizes. Weekly & winter rates. 25% off first 100 customer. Call 905-982-1133. SMALL SCOOTER,Phantom, battery operated, suitable for senior, $1100. Brand new. Will disassemble to fit in larger car. Call (905)686-8036 STORAGE BOX & storage trailer for sale, best offer, must sell 905- 430-7693 or 905-434-0392 TIFFANY STYLE TORCHIERE Floor Lamp (tri-light)- Colours off- white/rose/green, hardly used, $100. Firm. Smaller sized pantry cupboard w/wood ironing board that folds out from back, Mennon- ite painted style, blue $200. Firm Various collector's plates, lots of crafts, i.e. pictures, shelving, pair of Mennonite rag dolls. PLEASE CALL: (905)725-3170 TWO PULL-OUT couches, green, brown leather covers in- cluded. $75 (905)999-4908. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry. De- livery available. Call (905)986- 5217 or cell (905)424-9411 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. 4 yr. guar- antee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-6320. BOSTON BULLDOG PUPPIES, 2 males, 3 females. Black & White. First shots & dewormed. Ready to go. $1000. 905-571- 1657 (Oshawa) CAIRN TERRIER (Toto) pups, we have been breeders of Cairn's for 16 years, vet checked, vacci- nations, references, home raised, $550 and up. 905-352-2087. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS,5 males, 1 female. CKC registered micro chipped, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, German blood line. Ready-to-go Oct 7th. 2-yr health guarantee. 905-579-8791 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 07, 2007, PAGE 43 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone LocalMarketplace.ca Your local source Your local source for buying and for buying and selling vehiclesselling vehicles Automotive Retiring Notice GEORGE CINI The Barber After working 56 years in the towns of Whitby and Ajax has retired. For George to part with his wonderful clients, friends and extended family, this has been the most difficult decision; a decision that had to be made, mainly because of health reasons. George gives his gratitude for your wonderful patronage. Pinder, Inez Marrilyn Died on October 8, 2005 At the age of 54. Loving wife of Calton. Cherished Mother of Kirk. Much loved daughter of the late Daphne and James Dyal. Daughter-in-law of Violet Pinder. Sister of Michael, Aaron, James, Arleigh, Kenneth, Eunice, Muriel and The late Jimmy and Bertram. Two years have gone by, Still we look towards the Night sky, seeing your Shining star, watching, loving, Never leaving us. Forever in our hearts and thoughts, Missed by your loving family. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. CKC registered. Born July 20. Both parents OVC cert. Males. $900 Shots, wormed & health exam. Call 905-985-3336. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS: Big Boned, Available Sept 26th-, 8 weeks old. Parents on site. 1st shots and dewormed. Call Steve (905)244-1212 cell. $600. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES,4 females, 2 males. CKC registered. Two year health guar- antee. Micro-chipped, dewormed, 1st shots. Champion blood lines. $800 ready-to-go. (905)718-2326 GOLDENDOODLE PUPS F1B (2nd gen) blacks & some unique B&W Parti-colours ready now, New litters ready end Oct/07 M/F, gorgeous non-shed babies. 705- 437-2790 Check website: www.doodletreasures.com SHIH POO- $250.00.Male, brown and white, 10 months old, not neutered, vet checked, all shots. Appointments after 6:00p.m. Call 647-290-2803. THREE HUSKY/GOLDEN re- triever puppies, $375/each. One schnauzer shih-tzu, $450. One shar-pei toy fox terrier, $375. Call Frances (905)718-0049. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 1984 CORVETTE C4 -Bronze, 200,000kms., lots of new parts. $6,800 for quick sale. (905)622- 7422. 1994 CAVALIER,Aqua, automat- ic, 2-door, minimal rust, good working condition. 220,000k, $1200. Call (905)576-8310 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4.9, 230,000 km, outside mint, runs great, 17" chrome rims, newer low pro tires, new muffler and more, $3,500. 905-372-6300. BRAND NEW 2007 Chrysler Town & Country, only 182 miles, DVD player. Gold, V6 engine, 7 passenger. Asking only $20,500. Call Joseph (416)684-1268 1999 MAZDA MIATA,includes $2000 hardtop all year round, baby blue colour. Fully loaded reliable car, certified/e-tested. $8,999 O.B.O. Call Ray (905)666-2794 2001 CHEV CAVALIER 4-cyl auto $5295 AC/CD 117k; 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4-cyl auto $2850 CD/tilt/AC; 98 SATURN SL1 4-cyl manual $1995; 98 CHEV MALIBU 6-cyl auto $3295 CD/tilt/lock/window cruise. All ve- hicles certified/e-tested, 6-month warrant, financing available. Ad- vanced Auto Clinic 905-725- 1632, 905-925-2205 2002 PONTIAC FORMULA Fire- bird, 5.7L, auto, bright red w/char- coal interior, t-roofs, air, power group, 10-speaker premium sound system, rust proofed, no winters, 41,600-kms, $19,500- o.b.o. (905)433-1024 2005 MUSTANG GT.24,000km, just $21,900. Showroom condi- tion has been stored indoors Oct- May. Gorgeous black exterior. V8, 5-speed, upgraded sports package. 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We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES WANTED Scrap cars and trucks. $Cash paid$. 24-7. Call Ron at (905)449-3000. 1999 DODGE RAM,full sized pick up, Meticulously maintained, service history, automatic, air conditioning, bedliner, tool box. Priced for an immediate sale at 7,995 or prior to reconditioning. Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304- 7326. 2001 NISSAN KING CAB,sale price 10,495. automatic, air conditioning, fiberglass top, fully reconditioned. Priced for imme- diate sale. Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326 www.durhamcreditzone.can 2004 GMC Sierra - Extended cab. 5.3L, V8, 4x4, loaded. Bose stereo system. Tonneau cover. 61 000 km. $21, 500. Mike 905- 995-3731. 1996 GL FORD WINDSTAR Minivan. 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All days available Free Quotes Call (905)409-6404 HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding, staining and finishing of old floors 20 years experience Call John (905) 655-3492 (416) 220-4768 ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost is just $475. Apply online www.govern- mentpardons.ca Call 1-800-298- 5520 A/P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 07, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com P h o n e : (9 0 5 ) 6 8 3 -0 7 0 7 NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 KIRKLAND, Kenneth Claude - "Willing rather to be absent from the body and to present with the Lord" (II Corinthians 5:8) past on October 4, 2007 in his 93rd year. He was residing at The Wynfield in Oshawa, Ontario. Ken was the be- loved husband of May Kirkland (Holmes), predeceased. He will be missed by his sons, Ronald (Diane) and Robert (Daphne), thirty-seven grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchild, along with numerous nieces, neph- ews, and very dear friends. Friends and family will be received at the ACCET- TONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax, Ontario, on Tuesday, Octo- ber 9th at 7-9 p.m. Services to be held at FaithWay Baptist Church, Taunton and Salem Roads, Ajax, Ontario at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday October 10th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Graceway Bible Society for Bibles for Missions. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, October 07, 2007, PAGE 45 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Distinct Designs from Premier Crafters, Artisans & Gift Suppliers CELEBRATING OUR 18TH YEAR General Motors Centre 99 Athol Street East, Oshawa O For more details, visit: www.theheartofcountry.com EXHIBITOR INFORMATION: CALL 905-426-4676 ext. 257 or EMAIL adewit@durhamregion.com 8 SPONSORED IN PART BY Produced by Dynamic Publishing & Events Management off Receive $1 off regular priced admission with this coupon. 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Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Kids get D in nutrition Adolescents also not eating healthy, professor states DURHAM — Canada’s children are getting a “D” grade when it comes to meeting the recommenda- tions of the new Canada Food Guide, says Breakfast For Learning in its 2007 Re- port Card on Nutrition for School Children. “Children need to eat well to learn well, and proper nu- trition is vital to their growth and development,” states Dr. Susan Evers, Professor, Department of Family Rela- tions and Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph, and a member of Breakfast For Learning’s Research Committee. Accord- ing to the 2007 report card, 50 per cent of children and adolescents are not meet- ing the minimum number of servings each day of veg- etables and fruit, and 75 per cent are not meeting the recommendations for grain consumption, continues Ms. Evers. In addition to that, 43 per cent of teens are drinking one or more servings of reg- ular soft drinks each day and 28 per cent of Canadian chil- dren consume two of more servings of french fries. “Unfortunately children and adolescents are not eating according to the rec- ommendation of the Food Guide,” states Ms. Evers. “The Report Card Shows that age doesn’t matter. Younger children are doing better at getting their recommended daily servings but as they get older, there is an increase in the amount of ‘empty calo- rie’ foods they consume.” Martha O’Connor, execu- tive director, Breakfast For Learning states, “The results from our 2007 Report Card were very disappointing; we need to help children change their eating behav- iours.” Breakfast For Learning is a non-profit organization. Durham Windows and Doors Brings Mobile Showroom To Your Door Wayne Hutchison brings to the re- placement window and door business a new and long overdue feature. It’s a Mobile Showroom which just may be the only one in Canada. “The day is gone when you carried some brochures and a sample window to a customer’s home,” explains Wayne. “So I obtained a retired North York Mobile Library truck and installed interior walls along with all of my window samples.” When you call Durham Windows and Doors for a free estimate, Wayne will show up at your door with his Mobile Showroom which you’ll enter by way of a sliding patio door. Inside, displayed on the walls, are the Vinyl Window Designs series of vinyl windows which you’re free to operate and you’ll discover the many special features including how they can be cleaned without going outside. “After being in this business for 30 years, I can honestly say these are the fi n- est windows on the market,” says Wayne. “They’re triple sealed to reduce air leakage and come with heavy duty hardware.” All Vinyl Window Designs windows come with Low E Glass which fi lters out the ultraviolet rays keeping your home cooler in the summer and eliminate fading of your curtains, drapes and furniture. All of the windows come with a life- time warranty on the frame, hardware and glass. Wayne would also like his customers to know that he does all of the estimates personally, eliminating the cost of a sales- person. Durham Windows and Doors also does all of its own installations, which ensures that every customer gets a high quality job done at the best possible price. 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