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Liberal candidate takes new riding by more than 6,000 votes By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering-Scar- borough East Liberal MPP Wayne Arthurs says he’s always nervous each election day, and those wor- ries don’t cease until the results are in. And on Wednesday night, Mr. Arthurs’ worries disappeared when he won his ninth consecu- tive election, dating back to his days in Pickering municipal poli- tics, by taking the first ever pro- vincial seat in the newly formed Pickering-Scarborough East rid- ing. He took 48.6 per cent of the vote, surpassing Progressive Con- servative candidate Diana Hall, who earned 31.8 per cent, by 6,835 votes. “I’m absolutely ecstatic,” Mr. Ar- thurs said. “Winning elections, you work so hard for them, and win- ning is just so great. I’ve got four years now that I’ll continue doing the work I’m doing and some new challenges because the riding is brand new.” Mr. Arthurs said some top pri- orities in the new riding include improving the environment, the waterfront and the Rouge River, and maintaining good fiscal man- agement. He also plans to continue working well with municipalities. “Having come from the munici- pal sector, I recognize municipali- ties have some serious challenges that are becoming increasingly severe and both the province, in particular, and the federal govern- ment need to play a true part in it as partners with municipalities,” Mr. Arthurs said. Mr. Arthurs said there’s great opportunity to improve the water- front and the Rouge River, espe- cially since the riding covers parts of both Pickering and Scarbor- ough. He said Pickering, Toronto and Scarborough have done good work, but there’s opportunity to make it more attractive, inviting and accessible. “The Rouge Valley system itself has fallen off the radar screen a little bit with all of the other dis- cussions,” he said. “There is some financial resource; my job is to get some of it out this way.” Mr. Arthurs said voters recog- nized quality public service is cru- cial for the provincial government to maintain, and the fact that peo- ple want good education, health care and sound municipal struc- tures helped paint Ontario red. He said a clear defining issue became 301 B a y l y S t . W . 301 Bayly St. W. BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax (between Westney & Harwood) 905-683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com One Block WestOne Block West COME ON BY!We’re clearing out all our 2007 models! Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 17 Enter your float today! Visit cityofpickering.com/ greatevents for details Fame. Without the fortune. 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The projected increase points to a need to adhere more strictly to long-range plans and rely less on year-to-year financial jock- eying that has seen major expenditures deferred time and again, Chief Mike Ewles said in outlining a number of projects that are expected to contribute to the service’s overall 2008 budget, set so far at more than $132 million. “Our focusing has been on the short term -- the year-over-year managing of the budget,” the chief said. “We’re constantly trying to hit a moving target.” The chief said a number of major capital projects have been delayed as the service works annually to comply with budgetary restrictions imposed by regional govern- ment. As a result they’re piling up and putting pressure on this year’s police budget, he said. Capital projects in this year’s budget include construction of a new police sta- tion in Clarington, relocation of the fire- arms training range, replacement of the service’s aging forensic identification lab and other needed expenditures. “There’s a lot of business we can’t defer anymore,” Chief Ewles said. The chief also pointed to plans to add 10 new staff members, eight of them officers, in 2008; salaries continue to consume the majority of the service’s budget, he noted. Members of the police services board previewed budget figures Tuesday morn- ing in Whitby. During the meeting they heard a presen- tation from regional finance commission- er Jim Clapp, who said a precise five-year plan would allow politicians to more ably budget for new and ongoing costs antici- pated by the police service. “The more you know up front, the better off you’re going to be,” Mr. Clapp said. “My humble opinion is you may be a little out of step.” Anticipated capital expenditures, staff- ing issues including retirement costs and vehicle and equipment replacements and upgrades are all line items that ought to be included in the service’s five-year strategic plan, Mr. Clapp said. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said board members also need to know the costs expected for initiatives such as crime prevention efforts being undertaken by police. “That’s the business plan I want to see before we go too far down the road with the budget,” he said. Board members will revisit the budget next month. 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Mr. Anderson, a member of Durham’s Police Services Board, was critical Tues- day of reports that indicated both a falling crime rate and a decreasing rate of clear- ance registered for Criminal Code offences. “If your crime rate is going down and your clearance rate is going down, that means you’re not doing that good of a job,” he observed during Tuesday morning’s meeting in Whitby. The regional chairman was reacting to two sets of statistics tendered for the board’s perusal; one showed that Criminal Code of- fences in Durham dipped 11 per cent from 2004 to 2005 and a further 0.5 per cent over the next year. Meanwhile, clearance rates for reported Criminal Code offences went from 38 per cent in 2004 to 39 per cent the next year and 35 per cent in 2006. Durham ranked third among similar re- gional forces in clearance rates, the report noted. 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Jeremy Grimes, 24, of Bedford, Pa., was sentenced to a term of eight-to- 16 years, Canadian Press reported. He earlier had pleaded guilty to two counts of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and one count each of vehicular homicide and drunken driving. The man apologized in court for his role in the crash, which killed three members of a family Dec. 23, 2006, as they drove on an interstate highway en route to Florida for a Christmas vacation, CP reported. Mr. Grimes had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his bloodstream and was driving the wrong way on the highway when he slammed head-on into the St-Denis family’s van on Interstate 99, southeast of Pittsburgh. Roger Herve St-Denis, 52, a daugh- ter, Angela Michelle St-Denis, 15, and son Paul Francois St-Denis, 21, were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. Angela St-Denis and her daughter Therese survived the horrific crash. Eight years for driver responsible for crash which killed members of Pickering family Goal of 3.25 per cent ‘aggressive, realistic’: mayor By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Property owners can expect a local tax increase next year of about 3.25 per cent. Council’s general government committee set the target last week, which works out to about a $34 increase for an average residen- tial property. During the committee meeting last week, Mayor Steve Parish suggested the target, saying that increasing taxes is “a sensitive point. We can achieve that target. On a gradual basis, we can move that yardstick.” He added the goal “is aggressive, but realis- tic. “We’re on course of moving the tax rate downward. We can continue to move that yardstick in the right way,” the mayor added. Taxes increased 3.5 per cent this year. The 2008 budget will be debated on Feb. 18 and approved by council on Feb. 25. Finance director Rob Ford presented a budget forecast which has the tax increase sitting at 4.8 per cent. “We’re not recommending a 4.8 per cent increase. We’re giving council an idea of what trends are there,” Mr. Ford stated. One caveat that could affect the budget target is assessment growth, Mr. Ford noted, pointing out the current budget forecast has growth of 3.5 per cent, but “we’re currently sitting at 1.8 per cent assessment growth.” Assessment growth is the value of new de- velopment. “Growth is slowing down marginally, but we’re still considered a high-growth munici- pality,” Mr. Ford said. Assessment growth was 5.6 per cent in 2006 and 5.7 per cent this year. “It’s the highest we’ve had in 19 years,” Mr. Ford said, adding when the Town receives the assessment rolls in December from the provincial agency, it’s expected to be in the 3.5 per cent range. “In mid-December, if we’re in trouble, we’ll come back to council,” Mr. Ford said. Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Scott Crawford said, “I can jump on that band wagon wholeheartedly, if the assessment growth is attained.” Ward 3 local Coun. Joanne Dies said, “I realize it’s aggressive. The message in the last election and we continue to hear about is in- creasing taxes. People are finding it more and more difficult to stay in their homes. We have to keep it as low as possible.” Mr. Ford said the Town has a ‘strategic financial plan’, which includes how revenue from the slots and Veridian are to be used. As one of the owners of Veridian Corpora- tion, Ajax receives a dividend annually and most of the money goes to a reserve that pays for capital projects. Mr. Ford noted without the Veridian revenue, taxes would have gone up 7.2 per cent in the 2007 budget. Money from the slots goes into a debt re- duction reserve and to pay for infrastructure needs. “All non-tax revenue we do have is focused on reducing tax revenue,” Mr. Ford said. He noted the Town had just under $15 million in outstanding debt at the end of last year. New debt to be issued from 2007 to 2009 would total about $10.3 million. “We went a number of years without incurring any debt. We’re in the process of issuing debt.” Using the slots and Veridian revenue to pay for projects has helped the Town avoid $9.3 million in debt, which saved $4.1 million in interest charges, Mr. Ford stated. “Debt, in and of itself, isn’t a bad thing. Too much debt is a bad thing,” Mr. Ford said. “Our debt will go from $15 million to $25 million in the next two years.” The Town’s plan for revenue from Veridian and the slots is working, Mayor Parish said. “We haven’t frittered it away. 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Over the past ten years the Great Blue Heron Charity Golf Classic has raised over $785,000.00 for the Port Per- ry Hospital. “We are so very grateful to the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino and the Mis- sissaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for their continued generosity”, said Port Perry Hospital Foundation President Doug Brown. “I am once again thrilled with the suc- cess of this year’s tournament and want to thank the golf committee for their dedi- cation and imagination”, said Great Blue Heron General Manager Arnold Block. “On behalf of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino and the Port Perry Hos- pital, I would like to sincerely thank all of our amazing sponsors, participants, volunteers and committee members who helped our committee surpass our fund- raising goals this year” said Perry Steiner, Co-Chair of the Great Blue Heron Charity Golf Classic. The 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, September 17th, 2008. Great Blue Heron Casino Market- ing Director Perry Steiner presents Port Perry Hospital Foundation President Doug Brown with the cheque. Susan M. Lepp 1105 Finch Ave. Unit 4 Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 905.831.4611 www.edwardjones.com Member CIPF EDWARD JONES PRESENTS GIF SELECT INCOMEPLUS SEMINAR DATE:Wednesday October 17,2007 TIME:6:30 pm LOCATION:Edward Jones Branch 1105 Finch Ave., Unit 4, Pickering GUEST SPEAKER: Greg Lagasse, Manulife Investments. susan.lepp@edwardjones.com Turning Retirement Thinking on It’s Head! Sponsored in part by: This seminar is free. But, space is limited. To reserve your seat, Call or visit Edward Jones today. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ajax sets budget target below four per cent ‘Growth is slowing down marginally, but we’re still considered a high- growth municipality.’ ROB FORD Walk this weekend raises awareness about Down’s Syndrome DURHAM — Some small steps this week- end could make a big difference. The 3rd Annual Durham Walk for Down’s Syndrome takes place Sunday, Oct. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. at Cullen Central Park. Tom Brown, of CTV News, hosts a fun-filled day for the family, which includes a two-kilome- tre walk, a barbecue and entertainment from Canadian Idol 2007 finalists. There will also be a rock-climbing wall, carnival games, The Ben Show, pumpkin decorating, crafts and activities, as well as the Charles Davis Band. Join the fun for an event which aims at promoting equality, diversity and positive social awareness. For more information, contact the Dur- ham Down’s Syndrome Association at 905- 433-4100 or e-mail durhamwalkfordownsyn drome@ddsa.ca. Putting your best foot forward EDITORIAL 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 Met- roland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 durhamregion.com LETTER TO THE EDITOR Liberals power to another majority mandate It comes as little surprise to most that Premier Dalton McGuinty has been returned with a large majority and will govern Ontario for at least four more years. The Liberal triumph earned by Mr. McGuinty comes at the end of a campaign that saw him minimize his mistakes and capitalize on the Achilles heel of his chief rival, Progressive Conservative leader John Tory. Mr. McGuinty, who had plenty of issues of his own to deal with, succeeded in making this campaign about his competitor and not about himself. That’s always a winning strategy. Such an easy win was no sure thing several months ago when it appeared we would be in for a tough two-way race. But then Mr. Tory opened the door to attack and eviscera- tion over his policy to fully fund all faith-based schools in Ontario. The issue, minor when compared to the major problems of health care, taxes, post-secondary education funding and the broken funding formula for elementary schools across Ontario, dominated the campaign and gave Mr. McGuinty a lasting theme of attack. Mr. Tory’s plan, which was watered down when he said just over a week ago he would put the issue to a free vote in the legislature if elected, was defined and shaped by Mr. McGuinty, not by Mr. Tory. The PC leader was constantly on the defensive, so much so that his criticisms of Mr. McGuinty’s legacy of broken prom- ises -- no tax increases, no closure of the coal-fired genera- tion plants by 2007, no full funding for autistic children and many others -- never gained much traction. So Mr. McGuinty is back with Pickering-Scarborough East Liberal Wayne Arthurs, Northumberland-Quinte West’s Lou Rinaldi, joining him along with newcomer Joe Dickson in Ajax-Pickering. Durham is still largely Conservative coun- try with Whitby-Oshawa’s Christine Elliott, Durham’s John O’Toole and Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock’s Laurie Scott, easy winners. And, once again, Oshawa’s Jerry Ouel- lette hung on to beat tough rival Sid Ryan of the NDP. Mr. McGuinty will continue with his underwhelming goals, secure that he has little opposition to deal with. For Mr. Tory it was a brief but punishing lesson in political life. When at- tacking, make it about the other guy, not about you. Use of shotgun not necessary To the editor: Re: Wounded moose put down by police. A wounded moose is lying on a front lawn. Police decide they can’t wait an “hour” until MNR officers arrive. I would like to know what rank was on scene and gave the order to dispose of the moose? Using numerous shotguns from a distance is not a very humane way to kill a moose. I doubt they were using slugs. Shot shells would be like stabbing it with a pencil until dead. Someone should be held accountable for the decision to use shotguns. Almost sounds like mob mentality, ‘Oh boy, I can use the shotgun finally’. Find out who made the decision; for punishment a dona- tion to the Canadian Wildlife Fund or similar organization would be in order. Dave Mount Pickering Dickson’s no ordinary Joe Long-time local politician a great addition to Queen’s Park W ith all due respect to Progres- sive Conservative candidate Kevin Ashe, if there’s one elec- tion result I hoped would come to pass on Wednesday night it’s this: Joe Dick- son heads to Queen’s Park to represent Ajax-Pickering riding. To me, Joe’s almost the anti-politician, someone who actually walks the walk, rather than merely talks the talk. Joe’s synonymous with Ajax and is deserving to carry the torch as this area’s Member of Provincial Parliament, al- though he’s tried, and failed, in a previ- ous election campaign. Anyone who’s lived in this community for more than a few days knows Joe. And, conversely, Joe seems to know everyone. He’s Mr. Ajax through and through and has been involved in every aspect of the community, from running his long-time business, to being a fixture on Ajax Town Council as a local councillor, to being a lifelong resident of the town. Even more than that, he’s a humani- tarian and a philanthropist, lending a helping hand to many organizations and worthy causes. Over the years, he’s won numerous awards for his dedication to all things Ajax. Just ask any kid who’s played sports in town what the name ‘Dickson’ means to him or her. Chances are, his name will have adorned the back of his or her jersey. And, he’s no Johnny-come-lately to the whole sports sponsorship thing; he’s been supporting this town’s youth in numerous sports season after season for many years. Joe’s done it all for Ajax, and now has the opportunity to proceed even further with his political aspirations. It counts for something that Joe’s gone about things the right way in this elec- tion. He refused to take his salary for his Ajax local councillor position in order to run for a provincial seat. It was the right thing to do, and it was a gesture that’s certainly viewed as a breath of fresh air to an electorate that’s becoming increas- ingly cynical of politicians and their mo- tives. As a local politician, Joe’s been de- scribed as the ultimate constituency man, with no issue too small for his time and attention in the ward that he serves. As a person, Joe’s funny, personable and engaging. He’s one of the first people I met after I arrived in town 20 years ago and, every so often, he’ll breeze through the newsroom here at the News Adver- tiser, say hello and, of course, trade barbs with Ajax reporter Keith Gilligan. Joe’s an excellent choice to represent Ajax-Pickering as the MPP. Al Rivett’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail arivett@durhamregion. com. Al Rivett sports editor TODAY! ©COPYRIGHT 2007, COSEC® INTERNATIONAL, INC. TODAY!DON’T MISS IT! DON’T MISS IT! EVERY ITEM IN EVERY DEPARTMENT WILL BE CLEARLY TAGGED AT REMARKABLE SALE SAVINGS FOR YOUR QUICK-AND-EASY SELECTION TODAY! HERE’S BIG SAVINGS NEWS! Today, You’ll Discover More . . . A Lot More . . . In Terms Of Price, Selection And Total Storewide Savings On Some Of Canada’s Most Wanted Furniture, Bedding And Accessories! IT’S BENNETT’SIT’S BENNETT’SIT’S BENNETT’S MAIN EVENT FORMAIN EVENT FORMAIN EVENT FOR 2007! 2007! 2007! LIVING ROOM FURNITURE! 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N., off the 401, Pickering) 905-428-8083 • 1-866-646-7833 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 Liberal easily turns aside competition By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Joe Dickson is off to Queen’s Park, where he wants “to be a productive representative, however small that may be. I want to be part of the championship team under Dalton McGuinty. “I want to learn my position and pay my dues,” the MPP-elect for Ajax-Pickering riding said Wednesday during a victory cel- ebration at the Carruther’s Creek Golf Cen- tre. Mr. Dickson easily won the riding, topping his closest rival, Progressive Conservative Kevin Ashe, by more than 6,300 votes. Mr. Dickson garnered 49.6 per cent of the vote, to Mr. Ashe’s 34 per cent. When asked for his impression of the results, Mr. Dickson said, “I was pleasantly surprised we have another mandate with a strong majority. I’m humbled. It’s certainly higher than I expected. “We entered the race quite late. We had eight weeks to put it all together,” he added. “The first thing is to go before both coun- cils and get their input on what’s needed to improve Ajax and Pickering,” he stated. “There was as many concerns expressed about education and health care as there was about John Tory’s education question. The more you talked to them, they wanted the education system better than it is today,” he said. “Seniors and the middle aged are concerned about health care. They don’t want the problems they have in other prov- inces.” A priority for Mr. Dickson is to “invest in our youth,” pointing to “the situation of Ajax youths who can’t participate in sports because their families can’t afford it.” Mr. Dickson touched on “increasing the number of youth activities, in sports, recre- ation and culture. That’s why I sponsor 22 men’s, women’s and youth teams. We don’t need idle hands. Idle hands lead to home invasions.” Mr. Ashe said in an interview he was disappointed with the result. “I had expecta- tions going in that we would be higher. I’ve been in this game long enough. I knew there was an undercurrent. “Ajax-Pickering is more of a 416 riding than a 905 riding. The faith funding was an issue right at the beginning. (The campaign) didn’t turn, in my mind, to the big issues,” he said. “I’m comfortable with our campaign. I have no regrets,” Mr. Ashe added. As for his future, Mr. Ashe said he has a long history of involvement. “I was first elected when I was 23. The Ashe name has been around for 40 years in Pickering.” He admitted to “huge disappointments twice in one year. You never say never. To- morrow is another day.” Mr. Ashe was de- feated last year when he sought re-election as a Pickering councillor in the municipal races. “the John Tory proposal to really tear apart our school system yet again. “It was Mike Harris and Ernie Eves all over again,” he said. “It just had a different cloth on it and people were not prepared to accept that we were going to go back to that era.” As for a cabinet position, he said the Liberals will have a strong caucus again, and the premier will determine where and how they can best provide services. But, he said he brings great experience to the table, especially having worked as the parliamen- tary assistant to the minister of finance, Greg Sorbara. “It gave me an opportunity to look at the corporate enterprise on the financial size and the business context, and I was pleased to do that, and I hope I have an opportunity to serve in a role as similar or something dif- ferent.” He added he’ll wait until the premier decides but, in the meantime, “we’ll prob- ably take a bit of a rest.” When Mr. Arthurs first won the Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge riding seat in 2003, he beat out PC candidate Janet Ecker by 1010 votes, receiving 45.76 per cent of the vote. Voter turnout slips in area ridings But five of seven local ridings beat provincial average DURHAM — Voter turnout in the prov- ince was down Wednesday but five of the seven ridings in Durham-Northumberland bucked that trend with turnouts that were above the provincial average of 52.6 per cent, an historic low. The provincewide turnout has dropped consistently over the last few decades. In 2003, it was 56.9 per cent; in 1999, 58.3 per cent; in 1995, turnout was 62.9 per cent and in 1990, 64.4 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot. Durham voters, who re-elected PC John O’Toole, came out at a 55 per cent clip, a drop from 58.4 per cent in 2003. In Whitby-Oshawa, the voters returned Progressive Conservative Christine Elliott and 54.3 per cent of eligible voters turned up. In 2003, 60.4 per cent voted. Pickering-Scarborough East, which re- elected Liberal Wayne Arthurs, saw 53.6 per cent turnout, a drop from 59.6 per cent in 2003. Ajax-Pickering, a new riding, had a turn- out of 50.7 per cent, well below the provin- cial average. It sent Liberal Joe Dickson to Queen’s Park. Oshawa brought up the rear among local ridings with just 48.9 per cent of eligible vot- ers casting a ballot. That was below the 51.5 per cent who voted in 2003. ✦ Arthurs from page 1 Arthurs brings experience to Queen’s Park Dickson set to ‘pay my dues’ Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Joe Dickson is congratulated by his wife Donna as he speaks to the crowd after his victory in the Provincial election. PICKERING – SCARBOROUGH EAST ARTHURS, WAYNE Liberal 19,762 48.6% HALL,DIANA PC 12,927 31.8%12,927 NDP 4,531 11.1% MOFFAT, ANDREA LALCHAN, ANITA Green Party 2,575 6.3%2,575 INSANG, JOSH 380 0.9%LTN CANDIDATE PARTY VOTES POP. VOTES IND 268 0.7%268 NEWELL, JOHN 229 0.6%Family Coalition PERSAUD, MITCHELL ANDREW PC candidate offers congratulations PICKERING — Although Progressive Conservative candidate Diana Hall lost by more than 6,000 votes to Liberal incumbent Wayne Arthurs, she thinks he’ll do a “great job” in the new Pickering-Scarborough East riding. “I congratulate Wayne because he ran a nice campaign, and was such a gentleman about it, and he certainly is very respectful, and that’s what I really appreciated about it; it never became a nasty campaign,” she said. The sad part for her is the fact that PC leader John Tory won’t lead Ontario. “I think our province could have really benefited from having John Tory, and now we’ll have to wait and see what happens over the next four years,” she said. “For me, personally, things happen for a reason.” She added that she’s not sure what she’ll do next. 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The PIC is a non-profit, chari- table, religious organization that provides Islamic education and services to the Muslim com- munity. The centre also par- ticipates in inter-faith dialogue once a month and raises funds for causes, such as the $56,000 it raised for Tsunami relief. Mr. Rahim said about 80 per cent who use the centre are from Pickering, and the rest come from various parts of Durham. Mr. Rahim explained that dur- ing Eid, Muslims don’t only cel- ebrate the end of fasting, but they thank Allah for giving them the strength to practise self-con- trol throughout the month of Ra- madan which is considered the most blessed month of the Is- lamic year, and consists of strict fasting. “Eid is also a time of forgive- ness and making amends,” Mr. Rahim said. He added if two people aren’t fond of one an- other, this is the time to make up. Muslims dress in their best or new clothes on the first day of Eid to celebrate the occasion and prepare delicious meals. “We make sweet dishes, we make some curry, stuff like that, and rice called ‘biryani’ - they make it everywhere,” he said. “Different people make differ- ent food depending on their cul- ture.“ Children also receive gifts and money from their parents and relatives. Mr. Rahim said his daughter, for example, car- ries her purse throughout the day, collecting small amounts of money from relatives. It’s also a time to decorate homes, such as “changing the bedrooms, bedsheets, bed covers, and cur- tains.” He added some people even change their furniture, which happens once every two or three years. Mr. Rahim explained it’s oblig- atory for Muslims to give gener- ously during Eid. The Islamic Centre donates $1,000 to the Ajax-Pickering hospital founda- tion each year, for example. Mr. Rahim also gave an update on the state of the mosque, and said the $3.8-million structure is almost complete. Small projects like installing chandeliers, wash- rooms and light fixtures remain. He explained $3.2 million has been paid, and it needs another $600,000 to pay it off. The cen- tre does not take loans from the bank or any organization, but they have accepted some small interest-free loans. “This has all been contribut- ed by the community,” he said. He added fundraising dinners around three times a year helps raise money for the mosque. He also attributed it to the growing Muslim population in Durham. 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For that to have occurred, the MMP initiative had to receive at least 60 per cent approval from those who voted, and also had to receive majority assent of 50 per cent plus one in at least 64 of the province’s 107 ridings. Just five ridings had more than 50 per cent of voters say ‘yes’ to MMP. In the seven ridings of Dur- ham-Northumberland, the measure to bring in MMP was soundly trounced. Only in Ajax-Pickering did voters, by a very slight margin, favour MMP more than they did provincewide. Still, first- past-the-post had a 63-37 edge over MMP in the riding. In the other six ridings, sup- port for MMP reached a high of 36.5 per cent in Pickering-Scar- borough East and a low or 29.9 per cent in Haliburton-Kawar- tha Lakes-Brock. The range of support in the other six ridings for main- taining the status quo ranged from a low of 63.5 per cent in Pickering-Scarborough East to 70.1 per cent in Haliburton- Kawartha Lakes-Brock. 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On page 3 of our October 12th flyer we advertised this item’s graphics card model as NVIDIA Geforce 8400M when in fact it is NVIDIA GeForce 7150. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 No to MMP widespread Just one more way to get your news thanks to the AJAX NEWS ADVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 6:45 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905- 420-4660, ext. 6320. BINGO: Join the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club for a game of bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information, call Tom at 905- 683-6565. CLINIC: A breastfeeding clinic and early infancy parenting program at the Pickering On- tario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd. Unit 202, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Call 905-839-3007 to register. For more details call 905-509-0995 (Kelly). SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 BON APPETIT: The United Way of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge hosts its 3rd Annual Bon Appetit, featuring Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge res- taurants. For one price, taste many international cuisines including German, Afghani, East Indian and Greek. Free face painting, live entertain- ment. Representatives from the United Way and local fire and police departments will be present. The event is at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission prices are $15/adult, $8/child, $40/family and children under 5 are free. For tickets call 905- 686-0606. CAR RALLY: The Claremont Royal Canadian Legion holds a car rally starting between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the legion, 4937 Old Brock Rd., Pickering. The fee is $50 per car and driver and $10 for each additional passenger. Prize money totalling $500. There’s a free light dinner after the rally. 905-683-1457. FALL EXTRAVAGANZA: The Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital auxiliary presents the Fall Extravaganza fundraiser for New Women’s Imaging Centre, part of the redevelopment of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hos- pital. Tickets are $10 and are sold at the auxiliary gift shop at the hospital, the auxiliary’s 4477 Shop, 82 Old Kingston Rd, and at the door. It’s from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Craft and baked goods table, silent auction, and a performance by the Young Singers. SAYVETTE REUNION: Former employees of the Sayvette department store in Ajax are invited to a reunion get together from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bay Ridges Royal Canadian Legion branch in Pickering, at 1555 Bayly St. 905-683-3316 (Denise). MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 BRIDGE AND BID EUCHRE: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for bridge and bid euchre Mondays at 6:45 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905- 420-4660, ext. 6320. RUG HOOKING: The Ajax Rug Hooking Guild meets at the St. Andrew’s Senior’s Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., on the first Monday of the month for a structured meeting and the third Monday for a social rug-hooking event, both at 7:30 p.m., every week until Christmas. For more information call Shelley Carroll at 905-683-0017 or Pat Nor- wood 905-839-4964. CRIBBAGE: Join the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club for a game of cribbage at 1 p.m. in the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Beginners are welcome but should come earlier. For more information, call Audrey at 905-426-6265. PARKINSONS: The Parkin- son’s CarePartners support group meets at 7 p.m. at 18 Griffiths Dr., Ajax. 1-866-264- 3345. MOOD DISORDER: Suffer- ers of depression, anxiety or stress support groups are meeting every Monday at the Salvation Army Hope Com- munity Care Centre, 35 King’s Cres., Ajax. Call ahead at 905-426-4347. The sessions go from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Held in partner- ship with the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. A representative of the Durham Region Health Department will speak about falls prevention. Everyone wel- come. 905-683-7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). GIRLS INCORPORATED: A session for those interested in learning about the personal benefits of mentoring in the life of a girl or young woman and are 21 years or older at the Girls Inc. office at 1-398 Bayly St. W., Ajax. The session is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and is hosted by Girls Incorporated of Durham. For more informa- tion call Girls Incorporated at 905-428-8111 or e-mail at Icur- ley.durham@girls-inc.org. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 VOLLEYBALL: Co-operative volleyball for moms and female caregivers every Wednesday morning from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at the Pickering East Shore Com- munity Centre (Liverpool Road and Bayly Street), Pickering. Snacks, crafts, babysitting available. The cost is $15 for the year. Andrea (905-831- 4263), Debbie (905-619-1829). MEDITATION: Learn how to meditate and improve your life at a free Sahaja Yoga medita- tion class in Pickering. It’s on Wednesdays at the Duffins Creek Coop, 1555 Finch Ave., Unit 76 (between Valley Farm and Brock roads), at 7 p.m. 905-420-7252 (Deo or Farida). BINGO AND DARTS: Join the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club for darts at 9:30 a.m. Later, at 1 p.m. join them for a game of bingo. Both events are at the St. Andrews Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Beginners are welcome but come early. For more informa- tion on the bingo, call Phyllis at 905-426-3421. For more infor- mation on the darts, call Linda at 905-426-2923. BIBLE STUDY: A six-week bible study at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church at 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax. The first week is on ‘Healing’ and the last five are on ‘Ways Jesus reached out to Others’. The study is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Refreshments are avail- able. For more information, call St. Timothy’s at 905-683- 6122. SUPPORT GROUP: A meeting for brain-injured survivors, family members and/or care- givers on Wednesday, October 17 at 850 King St. W., Unit 24 in Oshawa. There is a guest speaker from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. and the meeting is from 8:15 to 9 p.m. If you need help with transportation call the office at 1-905-723-2732 or 1-866-354- 4464. CYBER SAFETY SEMINAR: The Ajax Library Services invites all parents to a Cyber Safety Seminar to examine the rules for safe internet use. The seminar is at the Main Branch Rotary Room at 7 p.m. The free program teaches about bullying issues, protection of privacy, and the use of filters. Space is limited, call 905-683- 4000 ext. 811 to register. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 BRIDGE: Join the Pickering East Shore Bridge Club at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings in Meeting Room No. 1 at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S. in Pickering. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Bruce Taylor at 905-831-5934. 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Pickering TownCentre (905) 420-7600 10% off10% off 426 Simcoe St. S. • Oshawa • L1H 4J6 • 905-432-7167 Bring in this coupon and receive 10% off any appliances Expires Oct. 19/2007. Kip’s Flamin Burgers 1725 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-683-9348 KIP’s FLAMIN BURGERS After two years in Pickering, Kip’s Flamin’ Burgers would like to ex- tend their sincere appreciation to their loyal customers for such a warm welcome and support. This small family business has been nominated by Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser readers as the “Best Burger”. Owner Kip Reeves would like to thank everyone who attended their grand open- ing- Mayor Dave Ryan, the News Advertiser, and also MP Wayne Arthurs. Kip’s other establishment, Johnny Hamburger in Scarborough, has been nominated many times as well. Kip still prepares his charbroiled burgers the same way he did more than 30 years ago at Johnny’s – by hand, using fresh ingredients. He moved to Durham Region fi ve years ago with his wife and three small children and decided to bring the business to Pickering almost two years ago. Kip’s is open 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and Friday until 11 p.m. and Saturday is Family Day until 6 p.m. Everyone is family at Kip’s, so drop by and don’t forget to vote! Kip’s is thankful for the support of customers and friends THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Blazing return DURHAM — Thomas Bowers from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary hits a blazing forehand return during his preliminary match of the LOSSA Senior tennis qualifier at the Durham College Tennis Centre in Oshawa recently. FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com PICKERING BEAUTY $439,900 Pentida home approx. 2800 sq.ft. only 6 years new on private court location, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living/dining combo, huge family rm w/ gas fi replace, hardwood/ceramic/parquet thru- out, circular oak stairs open to bsmt, Master has W/I closet and 5pc. ensuite, sunken mn fl r laundry w/door to garage & 2nd. oak stairs to bsmt for possible in-law. Call Cindy Persico SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2-4 PM 1802 HOLBROOK COURT, PICKERINGCINDY PERSICO* 416-281-2200 1-877-855-7255 CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated See You Sunday! when you drop by to view this Beautiful & Immaculate 1750 sq. ft. 2 bedroom “Open Concept” Bungalow built by Jeffrey Homes in absolute move in condition, offering 9 Ft. ceilings, 18 ft. ceiling at entrance, gorgeous kitchen with cherry finish oak cabinets & centre island, W/O from Brkfst area. Family room with cathedral ceiling, gas frplc. MBR has ensuite with soaker tub and double shower. Main floor laundry with garage access. Priced $13,000 Below Builders Price. Call Sally or Shannon Today or Visit: www.SellwithSally.com or www.AtHomewithShannon.com for more photos. SUN., OCT. 14, 1-3 P.M. 204 CONESTOGA CRT., OSHAWA NEW P RI C E **$3 5 9, 9 0 0 ** Q U I E T C O U R T Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated SALLY MCCARRON & SHANNON FOWLER Sales Representative 905-430-9000 CLAIRE MARSH Sales Representative 905-985-9777 CENTURY HOME STUNNER! Lovingly restored and updated, this home has it all! The massive great room addition with soaring 15’ ceiling, custom kitchen, corner gas fi replace and 2 sets of garden doors to wraparound deck, makes this home an entertainer’s dream! Half acre lot in town, detached 2 car garage with heated workshop, walk to one of Durham’s top schools! Come and see! R.M.R Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage SUNDAY, OCT. 14 2-4 PM 13855 OLD SIMCOE ST., PORT PERRY $ 4 7 5 , 0 0 0 DIANNA MANDZUK Sales Representative 905-728-1600 SUN., OCT. 14, 2-4 P.M. 20 BYRAM DOWNS ST., AJAX * Ravishing 1 yr old 2400+ sf open concept Monarch brick home! * Upgraded kit w/granite & w/o to deck & fenced yard. * Formal LR w/gas f/p, unique upper FR w/13’ ceiling & w/o to balcony. * Master w/4pc ensuite & secondary bdrms w/own ensuite! * Now $389,900!! NEW PRIC E ! (Hwy #2/Alexander’s Crossing) SPIRIT INC. Brokerage $464,900 - MLS# E1212514 - BRAND NEW TRIBUTE BUILT - PREMIUM LOT, QUIET COURT 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#3129 SUN., OCT. 14, 3-4 P.M. 2 SPEIGHT CRT., AJAX 905-428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners RON FOSTER*** 416-298-8200 3 bedroom bungalow, plus 2 bedroom apartment *Income* - tenant will stay or vacate - Separate laundry room. Great location to shopping, transit and school. * Open House* Saturday October 13 1:30-4pm. Call Ron Foster 905-683-2100. PERCY FULTON LTD. Brokerage SAT. OCT. 13, 1:30-4 P.M. ADELAIDE / STENVENSON OSHAWA$247,500PRICED TO SELL FABULOUS DEAL - $50k Alone Spent in Basement Apartment - 2 Large Kitchens - Walkout Basement - Great for Extended Family - Spotless, Just Move In & Enjoy! Very Short Walk to School and Park! SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 1-3 PM 911 COLDSTREAM, OSHAWA ELVIRA LAROCQUE Sales Representative 905-683-2100 Percy Fulton Ltd. Brokerage $ 3 6 9 , 9 0 0 $369,900 - MLS# E1235135 - DESIGNER DREAM KITCHEN - FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT 24 hr info. 1-888-340-3361 ID#5101 SUN., OCT. 14, 1-2 P.M. 2267 CHAPMAN CRT., PICKERING 905-428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage www.CallTheTopTeamSundayTour.com JUDY STACEE Broker of Record GARRY FREE Broker/Owners MIKE ARNOLD Sales Representative 905-428-7677 SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2-4 PM 1500 EAGLEVIEW, PICKERINGJUST LISTEDwww.prudentialachievers.com An independently owned and operated affi liate of The Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. 0RUDENTIAL !CHIEVERS 2EALTY "ROKERAGE Spotless, John Boddy Bridlewood model. This three bedroom home has a second fl oor family room w/fp. Two car garage w/direct access, partially fi nished basement. Formal dining room, eat in kitchen. Very well maintained. Call DIANNE OXLEY Sales Representative 905-683-5000 or 1-888-413-0800 doxley@trebnet.com www.dianneoxley.com QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated JUST ONE HOUR NORTH OF WHITBY/OSHAWA! $409,000 Wow! Absolute turn-key property offering direct waterfront with breathtaking views & western exposure! Custom built year round home on sparkling Sturgeon Lake, just 10 minutes to Lindsay & all amenities! Very rare fi nd! 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, cedar decks, pergola, detached garage, boathouse, built-in marine rails & private dock system, main fl oor master with ensuite bath & waterfront walkout.......plus so much more! See you at the open house. Visit the virtual tour, MLS #X1215977 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 & 14, 1-3 P.M. 243 SNUG HARBOUR ROAD, STURGEON LAKE Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true Fall MAUREEN HARRISON Sales Representative, SRES 905-831-3300 1-866-539-3300 mauharrison@trebnet.com BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN -CLAREMONT •Formal L/D rooms, Butler’s pantry, orig. hdwd fl oors & trim thru/out. •4 Bds, 4 Baths; Master Ensuite. Sep.main fl oor in-law suite. •1/3 acre with perennial gardens in quiet hamlet; minutes to Pickering and Hwy 407. •Walk to elementary and daycare •DIRECTIONS: North on Brock Rd. to Claremont; left on Old Brock Rd to #5032.MLS #E1191465. SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2-4 P.M. 5032 OLD BROCK ROAD, CLAREMONT First Realty Ltd. Brokerage$379,900MATURE IRREGULAR 56 x 140 FT. FENCED LOT! * Updated Home with Covered Front Porch! * Hardwood! Skylights! Granite Counter! * Great room (28’x14’) with Cathedral Ceiling! * Two Newer Bathrooms! Air Tub! (2006)! * Finished Basement with Third Bathroom! * Enclosed Breezeway open to House and Garage! * Remodeled Maple Kitchen With Pot Lights! SAT. & SUN. OCT. 13 & 14, 2-4 P.M. 68 HILEY AVENUE, AJAX (Pickering Village) First Realty Ltd. Brokerage GEARY WHITE Sales Representative 905-831-3300 or 905-686-3330$319,800OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Open Houses Continued on Next Page VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... KAREN McKENNA Sales Representative 905-852-5325 1-888-887-1998 SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 2-4 P.M. 760 HILLCREST RD., PICKERING Desirable West Shore bungalow. Lovely, well maintained home. Fin. lower level with 2 bdrm. in-law apartment & sep. entrance. Updated baths, newer roof, updated windows, hardwood fl oors on main level. Private fenced yard with large shed. $28 8, 8 0 0 GREAT LOCATION ... GREAT PRICE! *ÀÕ`iÌ> Sadie Moranis Realty, Brokerage SONIA SAMPSON Broker 905-427-6522 SATURDAY OCTOBER 13, 2-4 P.M. 909 FINLEY AVE., AJAX Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED$284,900PRESIDENT’S GOLD AWARD Service en français www.soniasampson.com SOUTH AJAX LAKESIDE COMMUNITY •Renovated from top to bottom •Combined living & dining room •Finished basement •50X110 ft deep Lot •Waterfront trails, parks & conservation area JAMES CARR Sales Representative 647-500-0441 905-683-5000 SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2-4 P.M. 552 WESTNEY RD NORTH, AJAX QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated WESTNEY NORTH OF HWY 2 Beautiful bungalow on huge lot. Finished basement!! Double car garage!! Family room!! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 Fall STEVE KOSTKA Sales Rep. 905- 839-7449 Rouge River Realty Ltd., Brokerage SAT. & SUN., OCT. 13 & 14, 2-4 P.M. 1573 AVONMORE SQ., PICKERING Valleyfarm/Kingston Rd. Finished “WALKOUT BASEMENT” baking onto park!! This 5 year “Fully Detached” new “COUGHLAN BUILT HOME” has all the upgrades. 4 bathrooms, 2 huge decks overlooking park, $$’s in landscaping, 7 newer appliances, central air, garage entrance, 9 ft. ceilings, fi replace, “OPEN CONCEPT” gorgeous kitchen, w/i breakfast bar o/l’s “Family room”, master bdrm. ensuite w/i JACUZZI, spacious bdrms. This home is a “BEAUTY”. Just listed!! Won’t last. Call Steve Kostka now! 905-839-7449.$359,900BARRIE COX Sales Representative 905-839-7449 SUN., OCT. 14, 2-4 P.M. 519 GARDENVIEW SQUARE, PICKERING ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage • Fantastic location in prestigious “Fox Hollow” community near Rosebank & Strouds • Spectacular 4 bdrm home, upgraded top to bottom inside & out • New windows throughout, new furnace & roof reshingled • Extensive hardwood fl oors • Open concept kitchen & family room • Professional landscaped on premium lot • Asking price $374,900$369, 900 UPGRADES GALORE! OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... MAENNA DOMENICHINI Sales Representative 416-264-5151 416-822-3283 SAT. OCT. 13, 2-4 P.M. 1262 BARNWOOD SQUARE Liverpool/Finch ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Fabulous Maple Ridge Property! $$$ in renovations & landscaping. Professionally fi nished basement could be in-law suite! Main fl oor laundry, ceramics, 2 fi replaces, huge 2 tier deck, private fenced yard. Close to schools, park, trails, shopping & 401! Come see or call Maenna TODAY!!$384,700 HOT “MAPLE RIDGE” PROPERTY JUNE ROBERTS Salesperson 905-831-6862 416-284-4751 SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2-4 P.M. 244 SHADOW PLACE, PICKERING Connect Realty Brokerage INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED ALTONA & FINCH Open for admiration, luxurious newer semi with many upgrades throughout, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fi nished basement, 5 appliances, breakfast area with french doors opening to private deck overlooking crown land, lge. master br with 4 pc. ensuite, 2nd br has walkout to balcony. Garage access. Don’t miss this beauty, see you at the open house. With over 30 years experience it’s not “something” I do, it’s “everything” I do. Call June Roberts 905-831-6862. Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true DEBBIE MICHLITS Sales Representative 905-428-7677 JUST LISTED Beautiful Bungalow!! 3+2 bdrms, 3 baths. Finished basement with separate entry, updated kit & baths. For more info or to view call or email at dmichlits@trebnet.com or visit www.ourfamilyrealtor.com BY APPOINTMENT ONLY$274,900An independently owned and operated affi liate of The Prudential Realtor Affi liates Inc. 0RUDENTIAL !CHIEVERS 2EALTY "ROKERAGE “Selling Homes One Yard at a Time” www.sherryhoover.com First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SHERRY HOOVER-WRIGHT Sales Representative 905-831-3300 or 1-866-539-3300 You’ll appreciate the way this home has been maintained and updated! Quality hardwood floors throughout the main level, custom california shutters, and stone fireplace in the sprawling family room. Dramatic living room with french doors, separate from the formal dining area. Luxurious bath adjacent to the spacious master bedroom has been recently updated. Finished rec room is a relaxing centre complete with 4th bedroom or den, 3 piece bath and play area. Newer furnace, air conditioning and roof are a few more of the updates. Finest buy in the area! Please call for open house dates/times $384,900 HOME OF DISTINCTION O V E R S I Z E TR E E D L O T PRIVA T E COUR T L O C A TI O N CORA PEIRSON Sales Representative 905-852-5325 1-888-887-1998 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CENTURY HOME IN CLAREMONT$332,000corapeirson@sympatico.ca Charming 3 bed Century home, circa 1839 in town of Claremont, mins to 407 and 401. The home has retained all the character of yesteryear and lately has had major renovations including a complete new kitchen & 2 piece and all interior painted in designer colors. Elegant principle rooms, Hardwood throughout, 9ft ceilings 15” baseboards and new front porch. Lot is private with mature trees and 2.5 car garage w/loft.Sadie Moranis Realty Brokerage RE D U C E D MANNY ANDRADE Sales Representative 416- 535-8000 SAT. OCT. 13, 1-3 P.M. 748 BALATON AVE., PICKERING Fully renovated home! 2 new baths, new kitchen, complete basement with 2 bdrm. w/gas fi replace, full laundry, side entry, new hardwood fl oors throughout main fl oor, updated mechanics, manicured perennial garden, A/G pool, fully fenced lot, 5 appliances. www.mannyandrade.com MUST SEE! Supreme Realty Inc., Brokerage CALL CINDY RICKETTS* OR CHRIS FROST* AT 905-434-6677 OR 1-800-600-8963Ability Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME Thousands spent on upgrades including completely renovated kit & professionally fin basement. Asking $299,900. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2-4 P.M. 9 WICKS DRIVE, AJAX OPE N H O U S E SUN. 2- 4 P. M. ROBERT OWEN Sales Representative 905- 686-5153 SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 2-4 P.M. 46 RUSHWORTH DR., AJAX All the bells and whistles! Bright and clean 4 bdrm. 2700 sq. ft. home close to all amenities. You won’t be disappointed! Dir.: Off Rossland, just west of Audley. $41 7, 0 0 0 BETTER THAN NEW Sutton Group Classic Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated Come and see the “Spectacular” view/1 acre lot with pool, hot tub & gorgeous landscaping, 3 + 1 bedrooms, finished basement with rec & games rm./walkout to large deck & gazebo. 10 minute drive to 401 from #7 highway, go north on Brock Rd. & follow signs. SUN., OCT. 14, 1-4 P.M. 4938 OLD BROCK RD./ CLAREMONT 905- 428-4557 NEW CHOICE Realty Ltd. Brokerage NORA ANDERSON & RON ARGUE Sales Representatives$599,000BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DEAN T. CLEGG Broker 416-281-2300 CHARMING PICKERING STARTER This raised bungalow features 2 self-contained 2 bdrm. apartments, hrdwd fl r. main level, laminate fl rs. basement, new shingles/furnace 2005, CAC, CVAC, large above grade bsmt. windows, a single attached garage, paved double driveway, interloc walkway & large fenced yard.$269,900Brokerage GAIL REGAN* 905-619-9500 Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated JUST LIKE NEW Stunning Great Gulf Home, 1.5 years new, nestled on a quiet child safe neighbourhood. This home has curb appeal & shows pride of ownership, 4 bdrms, 4 washrooms. Features are: covered front porch, 17 ft. ceiling ent., shinning hrdwd fl rs. Formal liv/din rm, large eat-in kit, pantry & bkfst bar, gas fi replace. 2 oak staircases lead to the second fl r with one spiral staircase leading to the mstr bdrm which has a walk in closet Jacuzzi tub & a double sided fi replace. Come see for yourself. Call Gail now to view this home. PAUL KEELER Sales Rep. 905- 428-6533 COVETED END UNIT IN AAA LOCATION With 2nd flr. walkout to balcony and airy main flr. family rm., walking distance to Lake Ontario and Conservation. www.paulkeeler.com BY APPOINTMENT ONLY$229,000ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2-4 P.M. 73 CHADWICK DR., AJAX DAVID & SUZANNE MCINTYRE Sales Reps. 905-427-1400 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! “CONDO 1 BEDROOM PLUS SOLARIUM ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Valued at $267,000.All Brick Tribute 4 Bedroom Home on Huge Premium Pie- Shaped Lot! Main Floor Family Room with Fireplace! Sought After Court Location! Call David or Suzanne McIntyre 905-427-1400 or visit www.DurhamHomeNet.com NOW! Valued at $172,900.Shows immaculate! Very bright and spacious unit! Extra 2-pc. bath! Gym rec centre, pool billiards, car wash and security! Close to transit and GO Station! Call David or Suzanne McIntyre 905-427-1400 or visit www.DurhamHomeNet.com NOW! The McIntyre Group “Real Estate Wealth Builders” BY APPOINTMENT ONLYBY APPOINTMENT ONLY THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Things have improved, but concerns still exist By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A second term with the Liberals has got to be good news for education, says the chair- woman of Durham’s public school board. On the morning follow- ing Wednesday’s provincial election, Durham and Dur- ham Catholic district school board officials said they’re hopeful the re-elected Lib- erals will continue to lis- ten to education concerns across the province. “We’ve had a good work- ing relationship with the McGuinty government and will continue to work on that relationship,” said Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, the Durham Catho- lic District School Board’s chairwoman. “I think it can only be good for us,” said Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, the Durham District School Board’s chairwoman. “We all had concerns about the faith-based funding and where the money was going to be coming from; it had to be coming from our pock- ets.” Trustee Crawford added she thinks the Progres- sive Conservatives’ inten- tions were good when they proposed the funding, but there wasn’t enough expla- nation on why it was being proposed, where the money was coming from, and ex- pectations for the schools - which likely scared faith- based schools away from it as well. “There’s a reason why people choose a private school,” said Trustee Craw- ford, and added it’s because they can control what their children do and learn. Even with a re-elected Liberal government, there are still education challeng- es faced by both boards. The Durham District School Board has bargain- ing coming up with el- ementary and secondary teachers, and be it wages, benefits or more hours sought by the employee groups, it all comes down to money. “We’ve had more money in our education system than we’ve had in years,” said Trustee Crawford, but added they still have benchmark funding con- cerns and lobbying to do this year. It will also be interest- ing to see what the Liberals plan to do with their prom- ise of all-day kindergarten, she said. The issue was only mentioned briefly during the election campaign so the public board just let it lie. Now, it will be look- ing for details and direction on how to implement and fund it, and watching for information more serious- ly, said Trustee Crawford. The Catholic board also has concerns surrounding funding for teacher salaries and benefits. “Every school board in Ontario needs more fund- ing,” said Trustee Martin. Pupil accommodation is the Catholic board’s big- gest concern. Declining enrolment for it means less per pupil funding. Trustee Martin said she hopes after its accommodation review committee brings forth recommendations to the board, it will have access to funds to ensure the best possible Catholic educa- tion can be provided. Recycled newspapers turn into all kinds of useful things, like egg cartons. Recycling works. To find out more visit blueboxmore.ca Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities, to support waste diversion programs. Just ask Robert Ewers of Ajax who paid his carrier and won $1,000 in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw. The carrier on this route, Nathan, also received a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of $100 is Doreen Kostka (not shown) of Ajax, and our 3rd prize winner of $50.00 is George Buettner (not shown) of Pickering. To enter the draw for your chance to win $1000, $100 or $50, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon. Your carrier keeps 100% of what they collect as payment for their delivery. It Pays to Pay your News Advertiser Carrier “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” $1000 WINNERChristadelphians invite you to join them for a Bible Talk GOD’S ANSWER TO A WORLD IN CRISIS Tues. Oct. 23rd, 7:00pm Ajax Public Library Main branch 55 Hardwood Ave. S. - God Willing The Dawn Fund Raising Dance Sat. Oct. 13th, 2007Sat. Oct. 13th, 2007 $15 per person$15 per person The One Parent Families Assoc. Dance 2nd Saturday of every month held at the Pickering Rec. Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Doors open at 7:30, $15 per person for non-members. Disc Jockey and Cold Buffet are featured. Dress Code in effect - No sports wear. www.opfa.net durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 School boards hope to continue good relationship with Liberals Covering the Ajax news scene kgilligan@durhamregion.comREPORTER KEITH GILLIGAN Think garage door opener Think Make your life easy with a LiftMaster garage door opener. Talk to your Garaga Experts consultant to help you choose the right model. GARAGE DOOR OPENERSo simple So simple Dan Hill Ajax • Toronto • Durham Autograph Door Systems (905) 686-6195 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com homeWEET ADVERTISING FEATURE Kitchen updates are worth every penny (NC)—When it comes to remodelling projects that yield high returns, kitchens are king. According to Remodelling magazine’s Cost vs. Value report, a mid-range kitchen remodel ($45,000) will recoup approximately 91 per cent of the costs, while an upscale kitchen remodel ($82,000) will recoup about 85 per cent. But, what indulgences should you include? For the best return on invest- ment, Remodelling magazine recom- mends these upgrades for a mid-range remodel. Cabinets ($10,000 – $15,000) Semi-custom cabinetry offers you the flexibility to design the kitchen of your dreams, while maintaining an affordable cost. Manufacturers, such as HomeCrest cabinetry, offer a wide selection of woods and designs for any kitchen size or style. For added convenience add a kitchen island, which provides an enjoy- able open food prep station or seating area. Countertops ($3,000 – $4,000) Previously, laminate countertops were the only affordable choice. New alter- natives, such as Corian or Hi-Macs, pro- vide an affordable, upscale look. There are a variety of patterns or colours to fit every style and budget. Plus, they offer added durability and easy instal- lation—key benefits for any remodelling project. Upscale Faucets ($250 – $700) Style is plentiful in today’s kitchen fau- cets. For a clean, contemporary look, try Moen’s Level faucet in a chrome or stainless finish. Or for added functional- ity, try a pullout version, such as Moen’s Medora pullout faucet in chrome, stain- less or dramatic matte black. Both faucets feature an elegant single hole, single-hole, single-handle, high-arc de- sign to meet varying style demands. Appliances ($5,000 – $7,000) Choosing energy efficient appliances increases the functionality and aesthet- ics of the kitchen while decreasing your overall energy costs. www.energystar. gov has listings of energy-efficient mod- els. Energy Star-rated refrigerators use 15 percent less energy, while Energy Star dishwashers use 41 percent less energy. Be sure to choose matching finishes on all appliances for a high-end look. Resilient Flooring ($2,500–$4,000) Resilient flooring is a must-have for busy kitchens, withstanding foot traffic and food spills. And there are a broad range of style, colour and performance options to meet your needs and budget. Low price may not mean lower quality, but less style choices or shorter war- ranties. Expect to pay more for sophis- ticated styling, but they may also offer better damage resistance and stronger warranties. Paint and Stain ($200 – $300) For the walls, use a primer to create a perfect canvas. Next, choose a wash- able latex paint so you can easily wash away any food splashes and stains. For wood trim you have two choices: paint or stain. If staining, test the colour to create a close match to your kitchen cabinets for a cohesive look. If painting trim, choose a high-gloss paint to set it apart from the walls. When it’s time to remodel your kitch- en, remember smart innovation will pay off. In addition to the enjoyment that it provides, it will also reduce your energy bills and increase your home’s value when it comes time to sell. More information is available toll- free at 1-800-465-6130. (NC)—Fall is the ideal time for the safety inspection of your house and garage to ensure that they will be ready for winter. Maintenance of your garage door is important and requires a minimal invest- ment of money and time. The door To clean your door, the experts at Garaga garage doors suggest using a gentle soap (e.g. same as you use to wash your car) and rinsing thoroughly. For those tough stains, use an all-purpose detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners or other strong liquids. To stop the damaging effects of acid rain and ultraviolet rays of the sun you can apply liquid car wax once a year. Frame weather seal We suggest cleaning your PVC weather seal with an all-purpose detergent and then, thoroughly rinse. Lubricate the weather seal every two months (more often depending on usage) with a silicone lubricant. Do not use petroleum based lubricants; the petroleum attacks rubber. Tracks, rollers and lifting springs To keep you door running, it’s important to check all moving parts. They need a minimum of maintenance to offer better performance. Lubricate the rollers, track and hinges and all moving parts with a little motor oil (e.g. 10W30) every three months. Wipe off excess oil with a cloth. The safety cable also needs to be checked to avoid problems. The track doesn’t need to be lubricated. We suggest lubricating the rollers (the inside) and the hinges with a metal lu- bricant. Do not use any lubricant with cleaner base. Vicky Leclerc of Garaga emphasizes: “For your own safety, never attempt to adjust the springs, the bottom brackets, or the hoisting cables yourself because of the inherent risk associated with the great deal of tension in the springs. A Garaga installer can do the work for you.” Don’t forget the electric opener Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in door operation re- quiring some re-adjustment. So it is important to do a check up once a month. First, disengage the opener from the door by pulling the opener release rope/cord. Work the door manually. It must be well balanced. If the door is not balanced, contact a qualified garage door installer. A well-balanced door weighs five to eight kilograms. Check if your door opens and closes completely. If necessary, adjust limits and/or force. Since 1986, all the residential door openers are supplied of with two secu- rity devices. Check the safetyreversing sensor. The door must reverse on contact if an object (a 2 X 4 wood stud) or a per- son is under it. Also, check if your photo sensors are correctly plugged in and aligned. The door should reverse if any object passes through the beam. Do not permit children to play with the opener. Leclerc also recommends you to keep the remote control in an inaccessible loca- tion. Your garage door is an important part of your home, by performing the suggested maintenance it will provide you with carefree convenience for many years to come. Garaga offers clients a tune up program tailored to your needs visit www.garaga.com. is having the “Most Ugly Kitchen Contest” You could win a $15,000 makeover! Go to our website for more details www.kitchens-etc.ca Sat Octo b e r 2 7 t h 1-4 pm 1305 Mo r n i n g si d e A v e (Just No r t h o f S h e p p a r d ) 1305 Morningside Ave 416.822.1632 Grand Prize Winner will be announced during our Kitchens Etc. Grand Opening! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 home SWEET home • Advertising Feature How to prepare your garage door for winter (NC)—This is the time of year when we flip the thermostat to “heat” then cross our fingers and hope that it works. “Homeowners tend to take their heat- ing appliances for granted,” says Dave Frittenburg, president of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) Ontario Chapter. “We just assume that they’ll perform when called upon. It is inter- esting to note that we don’t hesitate to take our cars in for annual tune-ups and inspections, but we tend to ignore the equipment that keeps us comfortable through -30O weather all winter.” Frittenburg says that annual inspections aren’t expensive and they are often cov- ered in an oil dealer’s annual service plan for which customers have already paid. Most inspections last 30 to 60 minutes and involve a thorough clean- ing of the unit. 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But, per- mits to do the work haven’t been all too easy to obtain, Mr. Keesman said, adding he has been told the church may require a full rezoning. “I fear the issue has be- come political rather than looking at the merits of the case and the facts,” Mr. Kees- man said. “Politics is not what this is about.” The current zoning of the building, he said, is adequate for the services The Refuge provides and he doesn’t un- derstand why this process is being undertaken. The Refuge’s application for a permit went to the City of Oshawa committee of ad- justment on Sept. 26 and a slue of neighbours came out to voice their objection. Oshawa Regional Council- lor Robert Lutczyk has joined the opposition to the youth centre being in the neigh- bourhood. “The Refuge is an endea- vour that is designed to help people and grow people and that is all well and good, but the neighbourhood doesn’t feel it is appropriate at that location,” said Coun. Lutczyk. “During that helping process the neighbourhood doesn’t want to become collateral damage.” He said some neigh- bours are afraid their lives will be negatively impacted by the youth. “Some have observed kids sleeping in the yard of the church and that makes people uncomfortable,” Coun. Lutczyk said. “They aren’t sure how to explain this to their kids and it makes people uneasy.” The commu- nity, Coun. Lutczyk said, has fears the youth will be loud, vulgar and their presence in the neighbourhood may lead to criminal activity. Oshawa Regional Council- lor and chairwoman of the health and social services committee, April Cullen be- lieves, however, the commu- nity’s fear is largely unwar- ranted. She said she is disappoint- ed because she feels the com- munity’s reacting to some- thing they don’t fully under- stand. She also has voiced her opposition to the process the committee has undertaken in addressing The Refuge’s permit application up to this point. 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Battered wives, husbands injured on the job -- all have turned to the Durham Schools Winter Food For Clothing Exchange for help. “They’ve called us angels,” says Mr. Fergusson, who says it was a six-year-old named Jennifer who inspired him to help others brave the cold. “One morning I was driving my kids to school because it was unbe- lievably cold, minus 35 degrees,” he recalls. “I was out there warming up the car and this little kid was com- ing down the street. “To this day, I can still picture her. She was wearing little rubber pud- dle boots, track pants and a light jacket that wasn’t zipped up and no hats or mittens.” He decided to do a mini-drive at his children’s school, Ritson Public School, that year and the idea “just kind of ballooned from there” to involve school communities within both the Durham public and Cath- olic school boards. Clean winter clothing, of all types and sizes, are donated by parents to their home school, where a school volunteer then drops off items to this year’s host site, Village Union Public School in Oshawa. Items that need to be cleaned, can be taken to participating dry cleaners for free dry cleaning. Mr. Fergusson and his volunteers will then pick them up afterwards and deliver them to the exchange, which takes place this year Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Families in need of clothing can bring a donation of non-perishable food that day and in exchange for a chance to browse through the racks. Food collected is in turn donated to local food banks to help other fami- lies. The idea of bringing food dona- tions in turn for clothing came to Mr. Fergusson during one of his many business trips as a travelling sales rep. “I have a lot of time to think and I was wondering how to help people with low income without hurting their dignity. This way they can feel like they’re not taking a handout,” he explains. Food items aren’t compulsory, however. But Mr. Fergusson has ad- opted a strict policy that no money exchange hands during the drive. All leftover clothing is given only to those charities that give them away. Some campaigns have netted more than 8,000 items. Mr. Fergusson said the drive is also open to schools in Clarington that wish to start up a collection and can designate a volunteer to deliver items to the exchange. Volunteers are also needed to help deliver and sort clothing on Friday, Nov. 9, at Village Union Public School. Cleaners taking part in the exchange include K and M Cleaners, 112 Colborne St. W. in Whitby; Carriage Trade Cleaners, 932 Simcoe St. N.; Carriage Trade Cleaners, 1414 Hwy. 2 in Courtice; Professional Dry Cleaners, 850 King St. W. in Oshawa; and Premier Dry Cleaners, 3455 Garrard Rd. in Whitby. 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He said the man was driving northbound on Hwy. 400 and when the of- ficer started to pursue, the driver exited at Hwy. 7 in Vaughan. “The cruiser swung around to block the inter- section,” Const. Woodford said. “And when the motor- cycle driver tried to go around, he hit the cruiser and then the curb.” The driver was not in- jured, according to Const. Woodford. A number of charges were laid against the driv- er, Ross Anthony Critch, including dangerous op- eration of a motor vehicle, failing to stop for police and race motor vehicle under the new legislation introduced on Sept. 30. Also, the driver held a class M1 license that disal- lows him from operating a motorcycle on a 400-series highway, for which he will be charged. Mr. Critch is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Toronto on Nov. 19. Under the new speeding legislation, the motorcy- cle, even though it didn’t belong to Mr. Critch, was confiscated for seven days, as was his license. The legislation allows police to seize a car and the driver’s licence of driv- ers exceeding the posted speed limit by 50 kph. During the Thanksgiv- ing weekend traffic blitz, 175 vehicles were seized. Since the new legislation came into effect, Const. Woodford said the OPP has impounded 269 ve- hicles and suspended 269 drivers’ licences. Overall this year, 361 people have been killed on roads the OPP patrols, compared to 343 last year, a 5.2 per cent increase. Of that total, excessive speed was involved in 111 of the deaths; up from 89 last year, a 24.7 per cent increase. 4 Halibut Fish & Chips $29.95 750 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering Call ahead for fast service Eat in or take out 905-831-1222 plus tax Large fries, large coleslaw, large gravy Substitute haddock $22.95 plus tax SENIOR SPECIAL AVAILABLE!!! 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In her office, cats in every corner, Ms. Richards threw her hands in the air frustrated with the state of the Humane Society’s home and the hardship it has caused. “This place is falling apart because of the num- bers of animals,” Ms. Rich- ards said. “We are just kind of getting to the point of giving up.” Even though it has a ca- pacity of 65 cats, today they have nearly 200 in its care. Amidst the cats there are eight dogs and a number of rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters crammed into the rundown building. Space is at a premium, and the Humane Society has been looking for a new home for two years. A facil- ity, at least twice the size of the current 2,100-square- foot building, is needed and although Ms. Richards said they were bequeathed the money to purchase land to build a new home it can’t seem to get its hands on a piece of land. “Every time we put a bid in on a property or look at something there seems to be a barrier,” Ms. Rich- ards said. “Durham Region seems to have a real prob- lem with the Humane Soci- ety finding a new home.” It has looked at a num- ber of properties, but each time, she said, the society has been shut out mainly because of zoning issues. “None of the govern- ments have a zoning that fits us because there is nothing like us,” Ms. Rich- ards said. “And when you ask them where we might fit in they don’t know.” The society, she said, gets no support from any level of government. “It’s just really frustrating that every year we get more and more animals that the municipalities won’t take care of,” she said. “They don’t have to real- ize there is animal cruelty because it isn’t their prob- lem.” Durham Region is grow- ing by leaps and bounds and along with it the num- ber of abused, abandoned and neglected animals. “I have no idea why there is no support for the Hu- mane Society in the region,” Ms. Richards said. “We need the govern- ment to be a little more in tune with what we are about and help us find a home.” The society adopts out between 300 and 400 cats a year and about 60 dogs. “Without us no one will take care of these animals,” she said. ‘I have no idea why there is no support for the Humane Society in the region. 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Genosha Hotel gets historical designationCouncillor says move will leave building ‘sterile’ By Lesley Bovie OSHAWA — The City has designat-ed the Genosha Hotel as historically significant despite warnings from some councillors who feel it will only seal the fate of the tired downtown building. “It’s an eyesore in the City of Osha-wa and that building will sit there for the next 20 years and be sterile,” said Councillor Mike Nicholson before council approved the designation Monday night by a vote of 8-3. “I don’t think there’s anyone in the City of Oshawa, that if we were to take the building down now, wouldn’t do a dance,” he added. Oshawa’s first luxury hotel, the Genosha was built in 1929 but has fallen on hard times in recent decades. The glam-our of its upper floors has given way to a rooming house. A strip club that operated on the main floor was closed in 2003. But Heritage Oshawa has asked the City to designate the hotel based on its cultural signifi- cance as part of the emerging iden-tity of Oshawa as a corporate centre. The designation only applies to the exterior facade of the Chicago-style building and its Art Deco features. Any proposal to change those fea-tures would have to come before Oshawa council first, said develop-ment services commissioner Ted Goodchild. But the Ontario Heritage Act does have a process that allows owners to negotiate in such cases, he said. Coun. Louise Parkes said there will be programs available to help developers fund any changes they would want to make to the building. “The reason we did this is because the owner wanted to make (the Genosha) a tuna can by putting alu-minum siding on it,” she said. “That’s not acceptable for an international Communities in Bloom winner.” Store keeper stabbed, slashed during robbery attempt Credits neighbours with helping stop attack By Jeff Mitchell OSHAWA — Shopkeeper Jian Zhang has a new appre-ciation for his south Oshawa neighbours, after several of them intervened when he was attacked by a knife-wielding robber Monday. Mr. Zhang, 46, was stabbed and slashed during the morning attack, receiving cuts and abra-sions to his face, neck and arms. His attacker was grabbed and wrestled to the ground by citi-zens, who held the suspect until police arrived. Mr. Zhang and his wife, Xioa Aoqiu Lan, were working at Ray’s Smoke Shop in a plaza at Simcoe Street South and Ritson Road South around 10:30 Mon-day morning when the man, armed with a knife, entered the store. “The guy just came in and jumped onto the counter,” Mr. Zhang said. “He didn’t say anything; he just jumped up and attacked me. I didn’t even OPUC a b right light in worker safety OSHAWA — The City’s utility is proving itself a real spark plug when it comes to workplace safety. Oshawa Power and Utilities Corpo-ration (OPUC) recently received the Electrical and Utilities Safety Associ-ation’s silver award. OPUC was one of three utilities in Ontario that won the award, which recognizes utilities that have demon-strated their knowledge and applica-tion of safety systems throughout the workplace. Staff at Oshawa PUC Networks Inc., the main affiliate of OPUC, have completed more than 600,000 hours of work without a lost-time incident. “We challenge ourselves to strive for excellence in our daily operations,while keeping the safety of our staff and customers as our No. 1 priority,” said Jeff Rosenthal, OPUC president and CEO. “I am extremely proud of all our staff who have contributed to our company receiving this honour.” 0IERRE %LLIOTT 4RUDEAU ;0UBLIC= /SHAWA 0ARENTS AVG EDUCATION YRS NA ,AST YRS 'R TEST WRITERS 2ANK NA !CADEMIC 0ERFORMANCE 4RENDS 'RADE 2EADING NA NA NA AVERAGE 7RITING N A NA NA LEVEL -ATH NA NA NA 'RADE 2EADING NA NA NA AVERAGE 7RITING NA N A NA LEVEL -ATH NA NA NA 2EADING NA NA & & & NA NA %- - NA NA Sales are off, but Oshawa car plant tops in productivity By Jillian Follert OSHAWA — It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Last week, General Motors of Canada accepted its second major award in less than a month, as officials mulled over declining sales figures for May. According to the 2005 Harbour Report released Thursday, Osha-wa’s Plant 1 is the most productive vehicle assembly plant in North America, clocking 15.85 hours per vehicle. This recognition came on the heels of last month’s J.D. Power and Associates survey, in which Plant 2 captured the gold award for quality, with only 85 problems reported per 100 vehicles. “Oshawa car plant employees can be proud of their No. 1 rank-ing in productivity on top of their world-renowned quality awards,” said Canadian Auto Workers Presi-dent Buzz Hargrove. “Our Cana-dian members are well-positioned to play in the very challenging automotive global arena of quality and productivity.” Despite this silver lining, the company continues to report declining sales, while the Cana-dian market saw the worst new vehicle sales performance for the month of May, since 1999. “The Canadian market is dead flat, it’s a very negative outlook,” said Dennis DesRosiers, one of the country’s leading auto industry analysts. “It has a lot to do with the U.S. market, which has been very poor for a while now. If the Ameri-cans aren’t buying cars, we aren’t producing them.” This is especially worrying for GM Canada, which exports about 90 per cent of its Canadian-made vehicles, to the U.S. In May, GM Canada saw a 13 per cent drop in total car sales compared with the same period last year, and a 3.3 per cent drop in combined vehicle sales. In year-to-date figures, the com-pany reports only a 1.9 per cent drop in total car sales, however the May statistics are considered more significant as that is traditionally the best-selling month of the year for dealers. See TRUCK page A2 See CUSTOMER page A2 15.85 hours/vehicle According to an annual survey by Harbour Consulting, this year’s highest ranking plants for assembly productivity are:1. General Motors Corp. (Oshawa, Ontario; Plant No. 1): 15.85 hours2. Nissan Motor Co. (Smyrna, Tennesse Altima line): 16.10 hours3. Ford Motor Co. (Atlanta): 16.58 hours4. General Motors (Oshawa, Ontario; Plant No. 2): 17.47 hours5. 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Tra ffic study reveals problem areas By David Blumenfeld WHITBY — The public works department wants to install a series of rumble strips in two locations along Garrard Road and Fallingbrook Street, following a preliminary analysis of traffic in seven locations around Whitby. Traverse rumble strips — textured pavement used to create an uneven travelling surface for cars and vehicles — are employed to emphasize critical intersections, pedestrian crossings and control driver speed. They are also considered a more cost-effective alternative to stop signs or “bump-outs,” which narrow roads at critical intersections and can cost up to $50,000, public works reported. Following a week-long study of traffic in September and October 2004, the department wants council to authorize rumble strips at Garrard Road and Weldon Street, and Fallingbrook Street at Glen Dhu Public School, beginning in May at a cost of $20,000. 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Regular Season Extended To October 28th Saturdays & Sundays 10 am to 5 pm For Discount Tickets Visit www.canadaswonderland.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 35 A/Pdurhamregion.com DURHAM — Help keep kids warm this winter by donating new or gen- tly used children’s coats. Sleep Country Canada and The Salvation Army have launched their Give a Kid a Coat Campaign, a pro- gram designed to provide warm coats to children in need of one. The Give a Kid a Coat Campaign runs from Oct. 10 to Nov. 22. Sleep Country Canada is also encourag- ing businesses in Ontario to partici- pate. Businesses looking to get involved in the campaign should contact Sarah Doran-Coelho at 1-888-Sleep- 88 for more details. To donate a new or gently used child’s coat, visit any of Sleep Coun- try’s 123 locations, including at 30 Kingston Rd. (Riocan Durham Centre) in Ajax and at 1099 Kings- ton Rd. (Kingston Rd. and Dixie) in Pickering. Give a kid a coat this winter durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 * Lease offer is for a limited time and can change without notice. Vehicle selection is subject to availability. All lease offers: 20,000 annual kilometer allowance; charge for excess kilometers: $0.20/km. O.A.C. lease rate is 0.2% available for up to 36 months on Audi A3 2.0T. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will vary depending on term, amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Limited time leasing offer based on a 2007 Audi A3 2.0T available only through Audi Financial Services (AFS) until October 31, 2007. †quattro event offers available on any new 2007 or 2008 Audi vehicle purchased or leased between October 15, 2007 and end of business on October 21, 2007. Must take delivery by December 31, 2007. Free winter tires includes four (4) snow tires from Pirelli®, Bridgestone® or Dunlop® suited to the Audi vehicle purchased or leased ($700to $2000). Tire selection is subject to availability. Excludes installation and labor. Free Audi Care covers the manufacturer-required regularly scheduled maintenance services at 25,000 km, 40,000 km, 55,000 km, and 70,000 km, or 4 years from the original vehicle in-service date, whichever comes fi rst ($750 value). Offers have no cash value. European model Audi A6 3.2 shown, MSRP $63,600. “Audi,” “A6,” “A3,” “R8,” “quattro,” “Audi Care,” “Vorsprung durch Technik” and the four rings emblem are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. © 2007 Audi Canada. Owasco Audi 2100 Champlain Ave., Whitby 905-428-AUDI or 905-579-0088 www.owasco.com BE AFRAID, WINTER. BE VERY AFRAID. Experience quattro® all-wheel drive and take control of winter. With its lightning-fast response time, Audi’s quattro® system gives you complete confi dence under the most brutal weather conditions. After all, Audi was the one who introduced all-wheel drive to the luxury car segment over 25 years ago. And we’re proud to offer it on each and every Audi model, from the A3 to the incredible new R8. With winter in the air, now is the time to visit your Audi Dealership and try it for yourself. Winter won’t know what hit him. The Audi quattro Event RULE WINTER OCTOBER 15-21 EXTRA SPECIAL SAVINGS ON ALL 2007 MODELS LEASE OR BUY A NEW 2007 OR 2008 AUDI AND GET A FREE SET OF WINTER TIRES OR THE AUDI CARE MAINTENANCE PACKAGE LEASE FROM AS LOW AS 0.2% THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 37 A/Pdurhamregion.com 40%ff • MEN’S JONES NEW YORK SPORTSWEAR & POINT ZERO FASHIONS • WOMEN’S JONES NEW YORK &LIZ CLAIBORNE FASHIONS Excludes Luxe Cashmere & Jones New York Signature. Off our regular prices. Friday, Oct. 12th - Sunday, Oct. 14th 30%ff • WOMEN’S LONDON FOG, LIZ CLAIBORNE &IDENTIFY LEATHER OUTERWEAR • MEN’S LONDON FOG AND CASUAL LEATHER OUTERWEAR Excludes West End Shop, Power Buys & items with 99¢ price endings. Off our regular prices. THIS FRIDAY, OCT. 12TH TO SUNDAY, OCT. 14TH ONLY! When you use your Hbc Credit Card or your Hbc MasterCard® *Some exclusions apply. 25%ff Women’s STYLE & CO. & STYLE & CO. SPORT Off our regular prices. save an extra 50%ff Previously-reduced casual pants by DOCKERS, HAGGAR & more Off our last ticketed prices. JONES NEW YORK $14999 Power Buy wool coat Comparable value $260 Cannot be combined with any other offer. 50%ff Men’s MANTLES™ casual twill pants Off our regular prices. 30%ff Men’s CK & GUESS denim Off our regular prices. STEP RIGHT UP EVENT!STEP RIGHT UP EVENT! 30%ff Women’s fall & winter footwear designer styles & more! save an extra10 % *10% discount excludes: Cosmetics & fragrances, West End Shop/Boutique Le Président, James Jeans, JS Collection dresses & suits, Laundry dresses, Tavan & Mitto dresses, KOPA, Tahari by A.S. Levine, Louben dresses, suits, & sportswear and Pure Lime, Swarovski crystal, Gucci watches, Spanx hosiery, Dooney & Bourke handbags, Calvin Klein handbags, furniture, major appliances, home entertainment, mattresses, Hbc Gift Cards, pharmacy & tobacco products & licensed depart- ments. CA Day discount cannot be combined with New Account Discount. Other exclusions may apply. See in-store for details. Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Station Gallery calls for submissions for juried art show DURHAM — Visions of the future are being sought by Station Gallery. Durham artists of all ages are invited to submit works for the gallery’s 15th annual Juried Com- munity Art Competition this fall. The theme is Future and artists are encouraged to in- terpret it as they see fit, whether it’s a way of articulating what might lie ahead on the temporal road or otherwise. The exhi- bition, which will run from Dec. 9 to Jan. 3, will create an aware- ness of the scope of artwork being created in the community. “Station Gallery is becoming a local desti- nation for artists within our community,” said Donna Raetsen-Kemp, executive director. “This art competition is the perfect platform to show- case the diversity of artists living in our region. I’m looking forward to seeing the artist’s inter- pretation of this year’s theme.” The competition is open to all ages, with cat- egories for children (6 to 12), youth (13 to 17) and adults (18 and over). Awards will be presented to the top three artists in each category as judged by third-party jurors. One piece will be selected as the first recipient of the Irwin Family Award, a new best- in-show award to be presented Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the opening reception. All entries from the children’s category will be dis- played throughout the exhibition. Submissions are being accepted from Oct. 15 to Nov. 17. All media are accepted. Artwork must be submitted exhibition ready. Artists will be contacted by Dec. 4 regarding acceptance or return of work. Eligible artists must hold a valid gallery membership upon submission. For complete rules and regulations, go to www. whitbystationgallery.com or call 905-668-4185. Oshawa Little Theatre auditions for two plays start Saturday DURHAM — Auditions are coming up soon for two plays to be staged by Oshawa Little The- atre. Auditions are being held Oct. 14, 15 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. for The Laramie Project, which will be presented from Jan. 17 to Feb. 2. Directed by Mi- chael Roantree, the play is the story of Laramie, Wyoming, in the aftermath of the brutal death of and hate crime against Matthew Shepard, a gay university student. Four men and four women are required to play 67 roles ranging in age from 19 to 60. This is an open audition, with actors asked to read specific passages from the play. OLT cautions the play contains strong language and actors must play the parts of gay and lesbian people, among others. Women will also portray men in some scenes. For more information, call Roantree at 905-404-4323. Auditions will be held Nov. 19 and 21 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. for Jekyll and Hyde, the musical, which will be staged from April 10 to May 3. The director is Janet Stevenson, musical director is Norm Kitney. Actors are asked to prepare a two-minute monologue that reflects characters they are au- ditioning for. The monologue and music must be memorized. A pianist will be available for ac- companiment. For more information, call 905- 436-9380. The theatre is located at 62 Russett Ave. Use the back door and follow the signs. ‘This art competition is the perfect platform to showcase the diversity of artists living in our region.’ DONNA RAETSEN-KEMP Goodies and more at Fall Extravaganza AJAX — A performance by the Young Singers, a silent auction, and craft and baked goods tables are all featured at the Fall Extravaganza put on by the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital auxiliary. There will also be a draw for gift baskets, coffee, tea and desserts. It is on Oct. 14 at the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax, from 2 to 5 p.m. The tickets are $10 each and proceeds will be going to support the New Women’s Imaging Centre, part of the redevelopment of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Tickets are available at the Auxiliary Gift Shop at the hospital and at the Auxiliary’s 4477 Shop, 82 Old Kingston Rd. Tickets will also be sold at the door. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 39 Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Bring your own team or join ours! CURLING SEASON STARTS THIS WEEK! Why not try Curling? CURLING CLINICS OCTOBER 10 & 20 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Running through two Titans PICKERING — Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas’ ball carrier Tristan Traverse dekes around two Holy Trinity Catho- lic Secondary School Titans defenders during a Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior football game in Courtice recently. The visiting Pumas pummelled the Titans 28-7. Struggling junior team switches goaltenders By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The hammer has come down in Panther land. In the OHA Ontario Provincial Ju- nior ‘A’ Hockey League South Con- ference basement with a 3-8 mark, the Pickering Panthers have shaken up its roster in a major way this week in the wake of the club’s current four- game losing streak. The Pan- thers released the goaltend- ing tandem of Connor Sampson and Ben Calma, replacing them with Brennan Poderzay, a 20- year-old goalie obtained from the Aurora Tigers for future consider- ations. Last season, Poderzay played for the Soo Michigan Indians, the Northern Ontario Hockey League champions, beaten by Aurora in the Dudley Hewitt Cup. The Panthers also signed 19-year- old puck stopper Terrance Reid, who’s currently attending the Uni- versity of Toronto. Panthers’ head coach Mark Joslin, who previously served as an assis- tant coach with the Aurora Tigers, knew of Poderzay last year and the Aurora management was impressed enough to buy his rights from the Soo. Tigers head coach Jerome Du- pont offered him to the Panthers, which immediately snapped him up. “He has impeccable work ethic and focus. He’ll be our No. 1 guy and we’re going to give him a huge role in getting us back on track. He’s a determined, hard-working goalie,” says Joslin. There’s no doubt Sampson and Calma struggled this season as the goaltenders owned goals against av- erages of more than four a game. And, that bulging stat wasn’t lost on Joslin, who noted each hadn’t been able to provide the big save when needed in games this season. “Our goaltending is in a bit of a rut. They’re not coming up with the big saves and allowing too many goals,” says Joslin candidly. “We need to play better defensively as a team, but we need big games from our goal- tenders, and we’re not getting it right now.” The Panthers have also signed for- ward Cole Watkins for the remainder of the season. The Pickering resi- dent had previously played for the Ajax-Pickering Raiders midget ‘AAA’ squad. Watkins was in the lineup for Tuesday’s 6-5 loss to the Durham Fury in Oshawa and played extreme- ly well, says Joslin. “He brings a lot of energy to the team,” he says. The Panthers also picked up 19-year-old forward Brad Sullivan from the North York Rangers in a cash deal. Sullivan also suited up for Pickering in Tuesday night’s game. Meanwhile the club granted a re- lease to forward Blake Boddy, who returned to the Ajax-Pickering midg- ets. Perhaps, however, the most sig- nificant event was the return of Chad Beal in the Panthers’ lineup. After a lengthy tryout with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights, the bruising forward was returned to Pickering and almost instantly made his presence felt in Tuesday night’s game against Dur- ham. Slotted in on the top forward line of Jamie MacQueen and Brad Fleish- man, Beal responded with two goals and two assists. The unit itself was in on four of the five Panther goals. “He’s a physical presence and he created a lot of offence,” says Joslin of Beal’s contribution in Tuesday’s game. Despite the offensive juggernaut provided by the MacQueen-Fleish- man-Beal unit, the Panthers fell be- hind early and weren’t able to fully recover in the close loss to the Fury. SCORING SUMMARY Panthers at Fury, Tues., Oct. 9 Period 1 Pickering - Chad Beal (Brad Fleish- man, Ryan Goldberg) 0:50 Durham - Luigi Martone (Rob Kay, Derek Foote) 7:16 Durham - Trevor McKinney (unas- sisted) 7:37 Durham - Zachary McDonald (PP) (unassisted) 11:59 Durham - Quinn Skylar (Brett Eagle- son, Dwayne Vatcher) 17:43 Period 2 Durham - Chris Tanev (Behn Robert- son, Josh Ladouceur) 7:25 Pickering - Fleishman (PP) (Jamie MacQueen, Beal) 18:22 Period 3 Pickering - Beal (Tom Longland, Fleish- man) 5:15 Durham - Martone (Foote, McDonald) 8:12 Pickering - MacQueen (SH) (Gold- berg) 16:08 Pickering - Greg Riggs (PP) (Beal) 19:49. Panthers make sweeping changes Panthers’ Postscript The Panthers took it on the chin with weekend road losses to the St. Michael’s Buzzers (7-0 in Toronto) on Friday and to the North York Rangers (7-5 in To- ronto) on Sunday. The Panthers were out of it from the get-go in Friday’s loss, with the Buzzers stinging Pickering for five unan- swered first-period markers. On Sunday, a poor third period allowed the Rangers to break up what was an otherwise close game. Pickering led 3-2 at the second intermission, but were outscored 5-2 in the final period...Forwards Tyler Hauer and Greg Payne missed Tues- day’s game against Durham, Hauer with a school commitment and Payne with an infected elbow. Payne is expected to return to the Pan- thers’ lineup on Friday...Forward Dan Mandel is at least three weeks away from returning to the Pickering lineup. Mandel broke his wrist in a game late last month...the Ajax Attack won the recent fund-raising car wash challenge with the Pickering Panthers. The Attack raised $1,000, while Panthers raised in the $600 range for cancer research from the car washes held at Boston Pizza outlets on Sept. 29...The Panthers look to rebound and cut off its losing string against a familiar rival at the rec complex tonight (Friday) -- the Ajax Attack. Make no mistake, the Panthers are hungry for a win, says Panthers’ coach Mark Joslin. “We need to get back on track. It will be great to get back on home ice again against a cross-town rival. It’s a very important game for us,” he says. Greg Payne Dan Mandel Connor Sampson SEASONAL JOB FAIR SALES ASSOCIATES (FT/PT) RECEIVERS (FT) Attention Experienced Retail Managers! We are also looking for Assistant Managers for permanent positions. Drop by with your resume! Friday, October 19, 2007 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm 1755 Pickering Parkway (Brock Rd. & Hwy 401) Kitchen Stuff Plus is the GTA’s leading retailer in housewares and home décor. If you are looking for an exciting work environment this holiday season, bring your resume to our job fair for an opportunity to join our team. No experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Interviews will be conducted on-site. We Offer • competitive wages • employee discount program • fl exible schedules • eligibility for permanent employment kitchenstuffplus.com SERVICES •Financial Assistance to those who qualify •Job Placement Assistance •Convenient class schedules LEARN •Anatomy/Physiology •Nutrition •PatientTreatments &Assessments •Massage & Hydrotherapy •Human Relations www.medixschool.ca BECOME A MASSAGE THERAPIST 2130 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough • 416.701.1201 Is a Career in Massage Therapy for You? Discover the world of Massage Theray for a day with our Registered Therapist on Saturday October 20, 2007, between 11am to 2 pm. Space is limited, call and reserve your spot today 416.701.1201 Due to growth, a local construction products company has an immediate opening for a Marketing / Sales Assistant to support our Inside Sales Department. The ideal candidate will have: - 2 + years marketing support experience - Computer expertise using Microsoft Office - Ability to work independently and as a team We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity for career growth. Please email your resumes in confidence to: marketingposition@hotmail.com greatpeople deserve greatwork Customer Service & Sales Representatives We have a broad range of opportunities supporting a leading automotive company at our modern and fully-equipped contact centre in Oshawa. All you need to apply is a high school diploma or the equivalent, one year of customer service experience, and a “can-do” attitude. Interested? Great! We welcome you to join us at our on-site… Career Event Monday, October 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our facility located at 1189 Colonel Sam Drive in Oshawa Please bring your resume, at least two business references, photo ID, and a copy of your high school diploma or equivalency. Be prepared for on-the-spot interviews! Light refreshments will be served. We also have outstanding positions for bilingual (French/English) candidates! What’s in it for you? >> an open, team oriented culture >> excellent growth and internal advancement opportunities >> a benefits package at no cost to you >> a great location with free parking >> highly competitive wages and incentive bonuses >> and much, much more! Interested? Great! If you cannot attend, please send your resume by fax: (905) 440-2700 or apply online at www.minacs.com and refer to the Oshawa location.You are also welcome to drop off a resume on-site at your convenience. minacs.com NOW HIRIN G REQUIRES SALES AGENTS FOR IMMEDIATE POSITIONS Canada’s Largest Lawncare Company Has Immediate Positions Available In Our Conveniently Located Scarborough Sales Offi ce. $15 –$30 Average per Hour Afternoon and Evening Shifts Available, “NO COLD CALLING” Motivated Applicants Who Possess Outstanding Communication Skills Along with an Excellent Command Of The English Language College & University Students Are Encouraged To Apply. Previous Sales/Closing Experience, Basic Computer Skills and a Positive Attitude Are Assets. SCARBOROUGH LOCATION 11 Grand Marshall Drive, Morningside & 401 (TTC accessible) Please call now: 416-269-8333 DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for someone with the following traits: ● thrives on problem solving ● loves a challenge ● persuasive communicator ● self-motivated & a motivator ● well developed people skills ● organized ● solid team contributor ● career minded ● driven to succeed This is a key position with responsibility for recruit- ing carriers, opening new areas, increasing carrier collections, quickly solving all customer concern, helping carriers to grow. We have a competitive starting salary + bonus. Cir- culation experience not necessary, we will train the right individual.Vehicle is required. Send Resume to: scamirand@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please We Will Amaze You! LAWN CARE TECHNICIANS Motivated People Needed Immediately to Join Our Winning Team! Scarborough Location (Morningside & 401) Applicants For This Outdoor Lawn Care Position Require Excellent Communication Skills, A Valid Driver’s License And Must Be At Least 19 Years Of Age. If You Have A Great Desire To Learn, And Can Work With Minimum Supervision, Give Us A Call! Weed Man Provides Full Training And A Chance To Grow With Our Company. CALL US NOW! 416-269-8333 OR E-MAIL: mcc19jas@aol.com GERRITS PROPERTY SERVICES INC. has expanded. Looking to fill the following positions for Snow Clearing & Landscape Construction/Maintenance from Durham Region to North York ●Operations Manager ● Supervisor ●Labourers ● Irrigation Technician ●Loader Operators Experience an asset, will train CHT an asset Valid Drivers Licence Wages based on experience Please fax Resume to 905-509-2180 COUNTRY STYLE DONUTS counter help required FULL TIME Morn., Afternoons & Weekends PART TIME Weekends Apply in person - 1050 Brock Rd. Pickering.CASINO CAREERS!Blackjack training, 100 hour course, $565. Upon successful completion, we assist with dealer job placement; earn $15-$25 per hour. (905)245-0685. LEGAL ASSISTANT required for full-time position. Experience is essential with respect to Estate and Corporate work. Knowledge of PC Law would be an asset. Apply in writing to Box File # 323, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa On, L1H 7L5 DRIVER REQUIRED with G-li- cence full time,/part time. 3 - 4 day work week (30 hrs. plus) Residential delivery. Able to lift 50 lbs. Fax resume and clean ab- stract to (905)666-2418. DRIVERS WANTED, B, C, Z, F Licenses only, for busy limo/bus firm in Ajax. FT/'PT. Call 905- 391-2333. WANTED: AZ company driver to run south and New England states. F.A.S.T. approved pre- ferred. Please call (905)697-1403 or fax with references (905)697- 9026. $$ CLEANERS WANTED $$ Are you underpaid? Unappreciated? Unemployed? Rapidly Growing Home Cleaning Service has per- manent positions. Great working environment. Not suitable for stu- dents. No Commercial Work. 905-723-6242 $15/HR. PART TIME Canvassing for home renovations. Training provided. Own vehicle. Call (905)686-2445 after 4pm. Ext. 305. 25 AVAILABLE POSITIONS for Hard Working Full Time People. $20/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun Job. Great Pay. Full Training Provided. 2 Locations. Near Fairview Mall & Oshawa. Weekend Work Available for Col- lege/ University Students. 905- 435-1052 A FAST-GROWING cleaning ser- vice has an immediate need for serious staff to join our dedicated team. Part-time/Full-time posi- tions available, great pay, training provided, room for advancement opportunities. Please inquire ASAP, spaces are limited, call 905-686-5424 A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.Wait staff,Door Persons, Exotic Danc- es, D.J. required immediately for busy adult entertainment club. Apply in person at 947 Dillingham Rd, Pickering. APPOINTMENT maker needed. No sales, part time, evening shift. wages plus bonus. Call Lyn (905)448-0482 fax 905-448-0487 e-mail: info@aurorawindows.ca ATTENTION! Learn to operate a mini office outlet from home computer. Free online training. Flexible hours. Great Income. www.debsminioffice.com ASSISTANT SUPERINTEN- DENT couple required. Mature couple needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Please fax resume to (905) 619- 2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BILINGUAL COLLECTIONS Representatives. National Collection Agency located in Pickering is expanding and requires Bilingual Collection Representatives. We are looking for individuals who are assertive, motivated self-starters. Previous collections experience an asset but not required as full training is provided. Preference will be given to fully bilingual applicants. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 or email nancy.lauzon@recovercorp.com BUSY GROWING KENNEL re- quires additional part time kennel staff. Brooklin Pet Care (905)655- 4721 CSR COURTICE COPART,INC. Opportunity with salvage industry leader. Min. 1-2 yr Customer Service exp preferred. Copart offers competitive wages/bene- fits. Email resume to: gmyard201@copart.com or Fax 905-436-2763. DirectBuy in Pickering Now Hiring Full Time CUSTOMER SERVICE Fax resume to: 905-839-9471 or email to: ucc375@on.aibn.com DO YOU ENJOY PEOPLE?Like freedom with responsibility? Tired of monotonous jobs? Join a company where your efforts and personality will be rewarded. Full Time Duct & Carpet Cleaning Technicians $600-$900 + Bene- fits/week. Will Train. Valid driv- er's license and cheerful positive attitude required. Assistants also needed. Fax resume to Prestige 905-349-9927. DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call Jane at 905-440-2011 or cell 905-244- 0094. Blue Line Taxis is now hir- ing for Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering. EARLY MORNING mall cleaner, 7 days a week, 4 hrs shifts, $11/per hr. Please fax resume to (905)848-9806, or e-mail to: hr@magicmaint.ca. ECEs NEEDED FOR busy daycare centres in Pickering area. Email resume to helpinghands@on.aibn.com FURNITURE AND MATTRESS delivery person. Must have clean abstract. Heavy lifting involved. Full-time, salary commensurate with experience. 23 or over. Must be able to work even- ings/weekends. Apply in-person: Mattress and Suite Shop, 18 Hardwood Ave. S., beside Sta- ples, Ajax. HERE WE GROW AGAIN!WILD WING WHITBY is looking for ex- perienced SERVERS & KITCH- EN STAFF, Full-time and part time available. Please fax resume to 905-444-9458 or drop one off. HIGHRISE CONDO SUPERIN- TENDENT WANTED IMMEDI- ATELY for 250 + suite condomin- ium. MUST BE EXPERIENCED. Resume and references required. Mechanical experience an asset. Salary position, plus superinten- dent suite and benefits included. Apply to File #322, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, L1H-7L5. all replies will be ac- knowledged. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 Industrial Cleaners F/T - 4 to 5 hrs evenings $10/hr Monday - Friday Experienced & Serious Only Need Apply MUST HAVE Police check, Drivers lic. References, bondable 905-420-3112 TELEMARKETERS NEEDED. King/Wilson Area in Oshawa. M-F 6-9 pm, S+S 11 am-2 pm. $7.50/$8.00 + Bonuses. Call 905- 448-1835 and 416-880-5379. KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! --Ages 2+-- Wanted for TV & Movie Jobs! No Fees! Men/ Women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same! No extras Parents call: (416) 221-3829 LANDSCAPE CO. requires immediately. full time labourers, exp. in Interlock/Lawn Maintenance preferred. Mature, reliable. Room for advancement. (905)999-2819 A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, October 12, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com • Hourly PLUS Commission • Benefits- Drug, Dental • Advanced Training • Clientele provided • Advancement opportunities • 2 & 3 Weeks Vacation • Full Service Salons • Flexible Shifts Positions Now Available in Whitby Vicky 905-666-6890 $9.00/hr + commission Oshawa Sheryl 905-433-1291 $9.00/hr + commission Bowmanville Barb & Bonnie 905-623-6444 $9.00/hr + commission Positions available for New Store Opening HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED The Jasmine Tree Salon & Spa is looking to hire: R.M.T, experienced hairstylists, & aestheticians. F/T and P/T available email: thejasminetree@rogers.com Fax: 905-427-8466 FRAMING CREWS REQUIRED Must be 183. FRAMING CARPENTERS & HELPERS REQUIRED Union Rate. All work in Durham Region. Call (905)260-5584 Res. HVAC Gas Fitter Res. Heating & Cooling contractor looking for experienced Gas Fitter for Res. New Home Developments in Durham & Kawartha Region Drivers License, Own Vehicle & G2 A Must. Please Fax Resume To 905-579-1106 SALES ASSOCIATES Canada's Number One Home Furnishing Retailer is now hiring Sales Associates for our Whitby Store location, for furniture, appliance and electronic sales. (Men or women's retail sales experience a plus). Home furnishings sales experience not necessary. However, you must be enthusiastic, personable, presentable and willing to learn. This is a rare opportunity for career-oriented individuals to join the renowned industry leader and earn above average incomes ($40,000 to $60,000) in a friendly, stable and profitable work environment. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug plan, generous employee discounts and profit sharing, along with career growth opportunities to those who aspire to management positions. Please send your resume or apply to: Leon's Furniture 1500 Victoria St. E. Whitby, ON L1N 9M3 Please quote File #SA-10-12 We thank everyone who applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Requires SALES CONSULTANTS We Offer: ●Excellent compensation package ● On-going training & management support ● Comprehensive benefit package ● Car allowance ● Monthly bonus levels ●Canada's best selling cars & trucks Apply in confidence to Charlie Bartolo or Mike Connors at: sales@bobmyerschev.com or Fax resume to: 905-427-5496 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKER Centennial College has openings for experienced individuals with excellent interpersonal and child care skills to join the staff team in our Progress and East York Child Care Centers. Full details on required qualifications and how to apply for these positions may be found on our website at www.centennialcollege.ca E-mail: hr@centennialcollege.ca Deadline: 12:00 p.m., October 19, 2007. In keeping with our commitment to diversity at Centennial College, we encourage applications from qualified women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. PSWs Required Immediately to work in Durham Region Successful applicants will: •have valid drivers licensed/insured vehicle •have flexible availability, including evenings/weekends Join our Dynamic Team! Fax your resume immediately to Fax. (905)576-8852 Phone: (905)433-7600 Attention Human Resources While we thank all applicants only those with the above certification will be contacted. SAT. OCT. 6, 3-5 P.M. 1662 TAUNTON RD. E., CLARINGTON ASKING $399,500 Living in the country mins. from amenities. Beautiful updated sidesplit home on 1/2 acre lot. Hardwood fl rs, fp., woodstove. Prof. landscaped. Hope to see you Sat. or call Ethel 905-434-7777. Dir: 401 to Courtice Rd., N on Courtice to the T (Taunton), West on Taunton and watch for the sign. ETHEL GAMBLE* 905-434-7777 Ability Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 Rossland/Ravenscroft 57 Dent Street 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, large formal dining, large bedrooms, neutral decor thru-out, hardwood floors. A must see! $354,000 Leonor Agosto Sales Representative. RE/MAX Hallmark Ltd., Brokerage 416-486-5588 LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed. Call Diana 866- 306-5858 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 MOVING COMPANY seeking the following positions: furniture installers, experienced movers. Installation of office equipment, drivers license a plus. Call 416- 628-9295 or email hr@ksosi.com ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You. Call 905.435.0518 PAINTERS WANTED.Minimum 3 years experience, own trans- portation required. Call 905-440- 4434 leave message. 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. RECEPTIONIST needed for an adult massage spa in Pickering. Good pay. Please call 416-566- 2729. SHINGLER & LABOURER re- quired, experienced, reroofing 905-985-4517. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS re- quired. Clean drivers abstract. Free training provided. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889-9491 SERVICE MGR– Durham for Baywood, a leader in low-rise & high-rise construction. Will have relevant education/training, strong customer service skills, management experience in resi- dential construction and knowl- edge of TARION warranty. Please send resume to hr_resumes@baywoodhomes. com SHOPPERS DRUG MART in Whitby hiring Post Office clerks. Please, fax resumes to: 905-665- 5997 TELEMARKETING Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 305 after 4pm. TRAVEL AGENTS!growing full- service travel agency, looking for Full and Part time travel agents. Experienced agents or travel school graduates may apply. Send resume to Sarah@durhamtravel.ca. WAREHOUSE HELP required for full-time position in Pickering. Seeking individual who is able to multi-task, capable of general warehouse duties, and operating a forklift. Please send resume stating salary expecta- tions to jdavis@somcan.com sales help & agents 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. EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for full time position. North Oshawa. Call 905-723- 5090 FULL OR PART time stylists, with own cliental preferred for busy upscale salon in N. Whitby area. Please contact Christie at 905-655-0466 HAIR STYLIST NEEDED, part time. Relaxed working atmos- phere. Flexible hours. Please call (905)655-4201. 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. VALENTINO'S requires well spoken person to work in our call centre, must have professional voice. Monday-Friday. Please apply in person 210 Brock St. Whitby, email caitlinjobinterview@hotmail.com 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. ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE 2-5 years apprenticeship. Commer- cial exp required. Must have own vehicle. Please fax resume to 905-655-3450 FITTER REQUIRED for large CWB certified custom steel fabri- cation shop. Must be able to read and interpret drawings, fit and tack together steel fabrications. Minimum of ten years experi- ence required in similar posi- tion. Excellent wages and benefits offered. Send resume to info@drsteelfab.com or fax to 905-831-1477, attn: Human Re- sources. LANDSCAPE LABOURERS NEEDED!Operators for land- scape equipment and experi- enced layout people for prepara- tion of interlock and wall systems. Competitive compensation! Call 905-649-1858 and ask for Glenn or leave a message. sales help & agents LIFE UNDERWRITING Consult- ing Company recruiting for Tele Interviewer positions. Respon- sibilities: to obtain insurance applicant’s confidential medical history; flexibility with working hours to accommodate all time zones (some shift work neces- sary). Required Qualifications: Excellent telephone and inter- viewing skills; excellent command of English language; extensive knowledge of medical and phar- maceutical terms; excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology; excellent spelling and grammar skills; good computer and keyboarding skills; ability to interview clients and input data onto the computer at same time; extremely well organized and ability to multi task; proven ability to work independently. Require- ments: RN’s, RPN’s, Nursing Stu- dents minimum 2nd year, RMT background, Kinesiology back- ground. Send resume to: ali- son.abbott@bwunderwriting.com or mail to VP Operations, BW Un- derwriting Services Inc., 1020 Brock Street South, Suite 2005, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3H2. MISC. METAL FABRICATION shop requires a draft person/auto cad technician. Applicant must have good knowledge of building construction and metal fabrication practices. Please e-mail resume to: diane@rcosteel.com. 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. TROW ASSOCIATES has imme- diate openings for Junior/Interme- diate Building Science Engineers to join its accomplished team in the Whitby/Oshawa area. Please visit www.trow.com and navigate to careers corner for a full position description. Email resume with covering letter to sarah.skinner@trow.com LICENSED REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT required for busy office. Part-time paid hours plus commission. Please send re- sume to jparish@infinity.net. RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNTS Receivable Clerk required full- time, for busy Ajax based compa- ny. Must be proficient in Windows with general office experience. Knowledge of AccPac an asset. Competitive wages and compre- hensive benefits package. Email resume to resumes@dwightcranes.com OFFICE MANAGER for The Ca- nadian Afghan Council (CAC) A Non-for-profit and charity or- ganization. Applicants must pos- sess: An M.A. degree, Excellent managerial, organizational & planning skills, Strong bi-lingual reading & writing comprehension of English & Dari (Persian) Back- ground in journalism & editorial knowledge in print media. Fax Resumes to: Attn: President (905) 837 - 1849 RIBO LICENSED CSR required 3-4 days per week, Ajax. Please fax resume to 905-427-3098. sales help & agents EXPERIENCED SALES PER- SON required for Durham Auto Sales. Please send resume: Attn: Dennis Kean, 905-666-1901 or call 905-666-3663 for appoint- ment LICENSED SALES PERSON required Busy used vehicle dealership. Davey Auto Sales. Call Ray (905)720-2277 PICKERING COLOR YOUR World, P/T, F/T sales associate needed. Mature with excellent customer service. Knowledge of paints, colors, decorating an as- set. Resume fax: 905-420-2549 or drop off at our location. WALKING ON A CLOUD a lead- ing comfort footwear retailer seeks permanent full and part- time sales staff for their Durham Centre, Ajax location. Experience an asset. Please fax resumes to 416-441-0289. DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL II must have a least 3 years experi- ence. 3 - 4 days per week. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fax Re- sumes to (905)831-5975 DENTAL OFFICE in Bowmanville has positions available for Dental Receptionist and Hygienist. Must have great personality and MIN 2 Years DENTAL Experience. Email CV to: Bowmanvilledental@gmail.com MARNWOOD LIFE CARE Bow- manville, casual work available for RN's, RPN's, food service workers and papered cook. Please fax resumes to: (905)623- 4497. MEDICAL RESEARCH coordina- tor.5 year experience, RN pre- ferred. Must have Phlebotomy, and EKG, GCP knowledge. Fax (905)725-2348 or cdwall@magma.ca. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN,and part time cashier required, for Whitby Pharmacy. Nexxsys expe- rience an assist. E-mail resume to 820089@myadbox.com. PART TIME RECEPTIONISTS required for busy medical clinic. Experience and or education preferred. Apply to:Linda Keating, c/o Glazier Medical Centre, 11 Gibb St., Oshawa, ON, L1H 2J9. Fax 905-725-3110. 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 ** 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 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 HOME SELLERS- Find out what the home down the street sold for. Free computerized list of area home sales and current listings. Free recorded message. 1-800- 845-2842 ID# 1041 Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd. JEFFREY BUILT,all brick four bedroom, 2000sq/ft home in pre- ferred Courtice. For details visit www.323sandringham.com. OPEN HOUSE Oct.13/14 from 2-4, call 905-404-1344 MOVING! 190K TAKES ALL, Oshawa,3-bdrm Cape Cod style on mature treed lot. One bdrm base. apt. with separate en- trance. Large inground pool. 3- car tandem garage, paved drive. INC. all appl. and 2000 Ford Ex- plorer A1-shape. Call 519- 208-8169 or 519-588-9663 AJAX, COZY & NEW! 2 BED- ROOM TOWNHOME+DEN. 401/Harwood/Bayly. 5 applianc- es, central air/heat. Visit www.bytheowner.com/62491 for new details. Price negotiable! 905-839-4445, 416-804-7399. 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 BOWMANVILLE, 4500 Sq Ft In- dustrial Space. 2 Loading Docks, 14ft ceilings, easy access to 401, available Now, (905)260-1142. 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 FOR SALE, INDUSTRIAL build- ing. 20,000 square feet on 2.5 acres. Outside storage/auto us- es. Call R. Reid, Sales Repre- sentative, Royal LePage, Y.C.R. 416-409-6462. SOUTH OSHAWA,Industrial unit for rent. Approx 800sq.ft. with overhead garage door and park- ing. For more information call (905)579-1840 or (905)434-5494 INDUSTRIAL BAYS - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining. Month-to-month con- sidered. Outside metal storage container available. Call 905-576- 2982 or 905-626-6619. 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 signage, Front and rear door access. Plenty of parking. Simcoe St. N./Beatrice, Oshawa, $1200/month + utilities. (905)767-8777 WHITBY OFFICE SPACE(S)for rent. Newly renovated. Ample parking. Minutes from 401 and GO Station. Call (905)430-6268. RIGHT DOWNTOWN,very high walk-in traffic, next to new court- house, 800sq.ft. and 2650sq.ft. Free Parking. Make your move now! Call (905)725-8710 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 M&M MEAT SHOPS FRAN- CHISE OPPORTUNITY Seminar Tues. October 23, 2007 from 7-9pm Scarborough, Ontario Be- come part of our award-winning franchise team!! We are currently seeking franchisees for existing store opportunities in the GTA in- cluding Pickering, Scarborough and Thornhill. Register early, space is limited. call Marianne at 1-800-461-0171 Ext. 395 www.mmmeatshops.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 AJAX 2 BDRM. Basement apt. High ceiling. Eat-in kitchen. Living/dining. $850/inclusive. Price negotiable if rented to a single working person Avail. immediately Refs, first/last. No pets/smoking. 905-683-8092 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, October 12, 2007, PAGE 41 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.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 !! Move-In Allowance + Incentives Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know • Carpeted, condo-quality suites with individually controlled a/c & heating, washer & dryer and 2 bathrooms. • Starting from $1099/month • Across from Pickering Town Centre and close to Go station, Hwy 401, full service rec centre and library. Ask us about AIR MILES® REWARD MILES! Hwy 401 & Liverpool 1865 Glenanna Rd. 905-231-2145 www.caprent.com 3 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENT RENTALS! 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT **1 & 2 BDRM** Beautiful Newly decorated suites in a superbly maintained building. Providing refined adult lifestyle accommodations in a good Oshawa neighbourhood. $795 & $895 inclusive. First month's waived. Last month's required 905-439-8893 905-448-0390 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-BDRM APTS.,$785 & $924 inclusive. 3-BDRM TOWN- HOMES, $1038/mo + gas & hy- dro. All include cable. Avail. Nov. 1st. Northview Meadow Co-Op- erative Homes, Oshawa (905)721-8370 1 BDRM. BASEMENT APT., OSHAWA - Large windows, separate entrance, new paint/ carpet. 1 parking. $700 all incl. Avail. immediately. No smoking/ pets. First/last, references. Call 905-424-3063. A-1 NORTH WHITBY - brand new 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Available immediately. $1,625 per mo. plus utilities. Call Paul 905-260-0461. 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM and bachelor apartments for rent. (905) 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. For information call (905) 665- 7509. 1 LARGE BEDROOM BASE- MENT apt. S.Ajax (Westney Rd./Lake Driveway). Separate entrance. Parking. Laundry fa- cilities. Near amenities. $750. No pets/smoking. References. Available now. 905-922-8675. 1-BDRM.apt., Simcoe North, Russett, Oshawa, well-main- tained quiet 12-plex, small build- ing Close to bus/shopping. cable, hydro, heat, water, park- ing, coin laundry, included. $750 . No dogs. Avail Nov.1 905-576- 2982. 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 BACHELOR apartment, furnished, top floor of house, located: Central Oshawa., $150/week. First/last and deposit required. No pets/smoking. November 3rd. (905)728-8199 1-BEDROOM basement appt, Oshawa. Newly renovated, sep- arate entrance, access to laun- dry, close to transit and all amenities. $675/month including utilities. Call Dan 289-688-7669. 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 1-LARGE BEDROOM basement, separate entrance, cable, shared laundry, parking, $700/month, all inclusive, no pets/smoking Available Nov 10th. Call Jeya (416)431-6127 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 - TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, fridge, stove, $951 inclusive each. Nov. lst and 15th. Call (905) 430-6511. 2 BED. EXECUTIVE.Spacious 2- bed. lower level of house. Quiet court, walkout to large pie-shaped yard. Private laundry/parking. One of the most desirable areas in Whitby. No pets/smoking. Im- mediate. $925/incl. 905-434- 5498, 905-666-1100. 2 BEDROOM Walkout bsmt. apt. 1 parking space. All inclusive. Near amenities. 4 bedrooms for rent. 3 washrooms. Living/family. Avail. immediately. No laundry, no smoking/pets. 705-437-4813, 905-427-6622. 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 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, Westney/Ritchie Spa- cious legal 1-bdrm basement. Walkout to backyard. Large kitch- en & bedroom. A/C, utilities, 1-parking & cable included. First/last. Available November 1st. No smoking/pets. Debbie 905-427-9626. AJAX-401/WESTNEY.Legal 1- bedroom basement apt., sep. en- trance, living/dining area, kitchen, washroom, parking, cable, util. in- cluded. $650/mo. Available im- mediately. First/last, credit- check. Non-smoking/pets. (905)683-6475 or leave message Ajax/Pickering 3-bedroom main flr bungalow, also 1-bdrm bsmt apt laundry, parking, Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. APT. OR 1 LEVEL HOME. Both 1400sq.ft. 10-minutes east of Port Perry on farm. New 1 bedroom apt.+den $850/inclusive, 2 bed- room home $750/+ utilities, 4 ap- pliances. Both available Novem- ber 1. (905)-986-0247, (905)-213- 0540. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Bright, clean, spacious 3 bed- room apartment in newly built small plaza. A/C, gas heating etc. available. $1000/month+utilities. Walk-out to balcony, walk down to laundry mat, hair salon, variety store. Lake Park school nearby. 905- 831-3465, after hours 905-839- 9748. 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 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED SPACIOUS 3-bedroom between the tranquility of lake/conven- ience of downtown Pickering. Walk to GO. Ensuite, laundry, un- derground parking, tall ceilings, crown moulding. $1350/inclusive. 416-371-5210. 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 2 BDRMS, clean, spacious apartment, $950/mo including utilities. First/last. No pets. Available December 1st. Call Masood at 905-987-3683. BROCK RD/HWY #2, bright, spa- cious, walk-out, 2 bedroom base- ment apartment. Available imme- diately. Separate entrance, 4- bath, washer, 1-parking, new flooring. No smoking/pets. $950/month. (905)686-4037. CHURCH/ROSSLAND, BRIGHT, 2 bedroom+den basement apart- ment. $950/month, utilities in- cluded. Separate entrance. Own washer/dryer, parking space. Dine-in kitchen. Tub. No pets/smoking. Luisa 647-294- 2805. CLEAN BACHELOR APT.at Sa- lem/Hwy. 2. Private entrance, parking, laundry. Utilities includ- ed. Non-smoking female pre- ferred. No pets. $695/monthly. Donna 905-426-9313, days 905- 619-1673, evenings. COUNTRY SETTING,Ajax, overlooks spring-fed pond, 1-bed- room, ensuite. Easy access to 401/407. Near all amenities. $700/mo inclusive. Single profes- sional preferred, non-smoker/no pets. (905)428-7407. 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) FAIRPORT RD/HWY #2, bright/spacious 1-Bedroom base- ment. Separate entrance gas fire- place, laundry, no smoking. First/last, $850/month, all inclu- sive. Call Lee (905)837-6635, or (416)276-5688. HUGE,bright, clean 1 bedroom basement apt. laundry, separate entrance, Altona/Hwy #2, $750 inclusive. 416-830-6855 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. NEWLY RENOVATED BASE- MENT apartment. 1 bedroom. Ajax. All inclusive. Parking, laun- dry, backyard. Amenities. Nov. 1st. Non-smoker/no pets. First/last required with referenc- es. $800. 416-627-1747. 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 NORTH OSHAWA clean, 3-bdrm main-floor bungalow. Hardwood, laundry, schools/park/shopping. $1200-inclusive. No smoking. 1- bdrm basement, newly painted, bright above-ground windows, laundry, sep entrance. No smok- ing $800-incl. First/last Nov 1. (905)579-2175 NORTH PICKERING,Beautiful bright walk-out bachelor apart- ment-style room, 600-sq ft , 10 acres of land, parking, all inclu- sive $650/mo. Available immedi- ately. Paul (416)527-3858 (cell) 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 - King/Townline. NEW 1 bed. apt, main floor, freshly painted, clean, access to back- yard. $750. all inclusive. Available Nov-1st No pets. 905-720-4505 or 1-951-870-9525. OSHAWA 45 Colborne 2-bed- room, $800/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 2-bedroom $795 inclusive. 1-bedroom $750 inclu- sive. 949 SIMCOE ST.N. 1-bed- room $750. All available Nov 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905- 720-9935. 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 TOWNHOUSE,2-bed- room end-unit, cable, parking in- cluded. Large kitchen, fenced yard, no last required. Pets ok. Same price as apartments $775+ utilities. (905)432-7543, (905)809-7543 OSHAWA,2-large bedroom on back level, bright basement living area. 4-appliances, $875/inclu- sive. 2-car parking. No smok- ing/pets. (905)436-0735 OSHAWA,3 bedroom, available Immediately. 1 parking, laundry, Near Central Park Blvd and Bond St. E. $1200 Plus Oil. Call Da- vid, (705)522-8990 or Saturday: cell (705)665-0131. 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, TWO BEDROOM basement, spacious, bright, 5 big windows, new carpet, gas fire- place, laundry, quiet street, no pets/smoking, $800 per mo. inc. utilities. Call (905 )721-8806. 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 Altona/Twynrivers guest house,(private dwelling) kitchen, bath, laundry, fridge/stove, central vac, 1-parking, private entrance, mature single person preferred, no smoking/pets $935/inclusive. References, available immedi- ately, first/last 905-509-0861. PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. available Immediately/November. $850. 905-619-6822 or 416- 520-7388. PICKERING, BROCK/MAJOR Oaks large 3-BDRM. Walk-out basement apt. 2 washrooms, kitchen, laundry. Stove/fridge, washer/dryer. 2 parking. Near schools, bus, shopping. Non- smoker, no pets. Excellent for double occupancy. $1050/mo., heat/hydro/cable included. First/last. November 1st. 416- 302-4573 PICKERING, IMMACULATE 1- bedroom furnished basement apartment, separate entrance. Mature single male preferred. Mi- crowave, fridge, 2-burner hot- plate, Utilities, laundry included. No pets/smoking. $680. First/last. (416)268-5650 PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAY- LY , large one bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, shared laundry, non smoker. $750/month, all inclusive, Available Nov 1st. Call (905)839- 4399. PICKERING/WHITES RD, spa- cious 1 bedroom apartment, with- in walking distance of major amenities, utilities included, laun- dry onsite, and parking available. $775/month. Call (905)999-0255 or (416)346-8982 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. REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Dec /07 416-545-1200 viewit.ca (vit #17633) RITSON/ADELAIDE- main floor apt., 2-bedroom, two baths plus basement $1175. 1-bedroom main floor apt., $775. 1-bdrm basement apt $675. Utilities in- cluded. Call (905)448-3530 SENIORS WELCOMED BOND ST. E. available immediately/ Nov 15th. 1-bedroom, clean, bright. Close to shopping/bus. Laundry on site, safe neighborhood. Ask- ing $680 respectively. Call (905)438-0558. STOP! BEFORE YOU call a landlord, call a Mortgage Broker. You may qualify for a mortgage that costs the same amount as the rent you are about to pay! Bad Credit? No Down Payment? No problem. Call Jason MacDer- mid at 905-655-9304 today! Mortgage Intelligence, a GMAC Company. www.primerates.ca WHITBY - 2 bedroom suites from $950 per mo. all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1-bdrm starting $770. Laundry, first / ast, across from GO, Avail. Nov 1. . Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905) 666-3338, evenings (905) 832-2722. WHITBY SOUTH Brock/Victoria 2-bedroom, laundry, parking steps to waterfront trail and shop- ping, near GO/401, parks, Rec Centre. $865+ Utilites. Available November 1st (905)239-3385 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 or (416)577-8963. 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. 1-BDRM, DOWNTOWN Oshawa. 5-appliances, c/a, private balco- ny, storage in condo, huge bath- room, underground parking. Hy- dro extra. $865/mo. First/last. Avail immediately. (905)985-3627 AJAX, HWY.2/WESTNEY RD. spacious condo, excellent condi- tion, 4th floor. 5-appliances, 2-parking, locker, pool, gym, large balcony, 2-bdrms, 2-bath- rooms, Avail. immediately. $1350. Call 905-683-6674. BRAND NEW CONDO,Port of Newcastle for rent. 2-bdrms, ce- ramic floors, 6-appliances, c/a. Picturesque view and close to waterfront, bike trails & marina. (905)983-6215 $ !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. $1,350/MONTH+UTILITIES. Large 2 storey House, large fenced in yard. Great location on Brock St. South. Please call 416- 780-0475. 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. 2-BEDROOM, near O.C., park, transit. Stevenson/Adelaide. New fridge, newer stove, washer, dry- er. House rebuilt in past 5yrs. Nice area for retired couple. $950+ utilities. (905)571-6697 3 BEDROOM,Mins from Oshawa Hospital, beautiful, bright 2 level home, appliances, laundry, back yard. $1300 plus utilities. Available November 1st. 416-254-4077. 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, finished basement, Near Oshawa Town Center, walkout to backyard, 2 car parking. Available November 1st. Call (905)665-4609 4 BEDROOM DETACHED,N.E. Whitby, 2 years new, garage, 3- car parking. 5 appliances, 3- bath, unfinished basement, $1475+ utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. November 1st. (905)767-5585. 4-BEDROOM,2-storey detached, main/upper level, 401/Westney. Fireplace, 2.5 baths, c/air, laun- dry, garage, 2 parking, $1600/month including utilities. First/last, references. No smok- ing/pets. Immediate. (905)984- 4198 AJAX,401/Salem/Bayly area. Renovated, freshly painted de- tached 3-bdrm bunglow with fin- ished recroom. First/last, $1275/mo+ utilities. NO SMOK- ING/PETS. (416)738-1499 AN IMMACULATE 3-bdrm main floor of house, Whitby, new floor- ing, 5-appliances, large fenced yard, parking, close to GO/401, schools, shopping. $1125+ utilities. (416)562-2074 BOWMANVILLE BEAUTY! 7 years young. Exceptionally clean, 3 bedroom. Great neigh- borhood. Waverly/Longsworth. Ceramic tiles/carpet. New appli- ances. More! Executive couple preferred. $1500. Dec 1st. 905- 999-9371. GREAT LOCATION! PICKER- ING- Bayly/Whites Rd. Spacious 3-Bedroom TH. Open Concept, Hardwood Floors. Finished Bsmt. Avail. Nov.1/07. $1350/mon. + Contact Nicole 905-999-7368. BOWMANVILLE freshly renovat- ed 3-bedroom house. Wide pine- plank floors, oil-fired radiant heat, upstairs laundry, new win- dows/roof/paint. $1250+utilities. Avail immediately. No pets. Ref- erences. Call Jeff (905)623-7250 BROOKLIN AREA.Executive 3 bedroom house. Private, on Oshawa Creek. 4+ acres, 2+ car garage. References. November 1. $1750 plus. 905-986-5825. CENTRALLY LOCATED in Oshawa, 3 bedrooms, large yard, new gas furnace, no pets. Available immediately. $950 plus utilities. First/Last required. Day- time: 905-728-9380, After 4:30: 905-260-9900 CUTE 4-BEDROOM home for rent in Oshawa. Available Dec. 1st. close to 401 and O.C. $1100+utilities. Please call (905)620-0044, ask for Jamie ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT, Garden Hill. Available Immedi- ately. 7-bedrooms, 5-bathrooms, 2-living rooms. Ideal for a large family or multiple people. Garage, large yard, 1/2 hour to Oshawa, north of Port Hope. $2,400 all inclusive except 1/3 oil heat for 3 winter months. Serious inquiries only. 905-242-6776. LOVELY DETACHED Whitby home (Brock/Rossland) 3 bed- rooms, fenced yard, garage, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets. $1500. November 1st. Also Townhouse for rent, $1450. 647-292-5435. OSHAWA - NEW, LARGE 3 bdrm. bungalow, main floor. Air conditioned, all utilities incl: gas/heat/hydro, cable, laundry & parking. Close to OC & bus. First/last. Call 905-441-0724. OSHAWA NW 2+1 bedroom brick bungalow. 2 bathrooms, fin- ished recroom, covered walkout deck, large fenced yard, best neighbourhood $1150+utilities. No smoking/pets. (416)704-4570 OSHAWA Simcoe/Wellington beautiful 3 bdrm home near school, quiet neighbourhood, $1295+utilities, avail. immediate- ly. (905)747-0259 647-242-7229 OSHAWA. MODERN 3 bedroom detached house. Simcoe/Taun- ton. Furnished or unfurnished, finished basement Wooden floors. Pleasant subdivision, backing onto greenbelt. $1300/month +util. 416-283-8195 rontmmoore@rogers.com PICKERING NORTH, Hwy # 7/Salem Rd. Unique two story loft on country estate. Two bed- rooms, plus den. $1275/month, including utilities. No smoking. Available now! (905)649-6534. PORT PERRY (Scugog Island), 2 storey, 4 bedrooms, l 1/2 baths, lake access. $1225/mo. + utilities. First, last, references. Available November 15. (905)982-1954. PORT PERRY SEMI.2-bedroom, 1-bath, LR,DR, kitchen. Fenced 1/2 acre 2-min. from town. Pets welcome. Appliances included. Laundry facilities. First/last/refer- ences. $1050/mo.+. Available now. 905-985-6613. PORT PERRY,new 3-bdrm house, 2 baths, 2-car garage, gas fireplace, no smoking/pets, refer- ences, first/last, $1,300/mo +utilities. Available immediately. 1-705-932-3340, 905-999-3758. 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. RENTAL PAYMENTS going no- where? Own your own home! $1,500/mos with little $$$ down. Call 1-800-844-9639 x2838 Leave msg. WHITBY,4 bedroom house, Rossland/Thickson area. Close to school and shopping. Available December 1st. Call Shane, (905)839-2929. 2 BEDROOMS,4 appliances, C/A, gas heat. North Oshawa. $900 plus heat. Available imme- diately. First/last, references required. Call 905-426-5085, 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, $975/month plus gas and electric. First/last. Gas fireplace. North end of Oshawa. Available November. (905)448-9095 3-BEDROOM townhouse/garage in prime location Whitby. Close to schools/GO/401. Rent $1295 (includes water/5-appliances) plus utilities. No pets/smoking. (905)668-2204, (905)706-5603 3-BEDROOM,central Oshawa, great condition, appliances, rec- room, $1275/month, first/last, utilities included, available Dec 1st. Call Martin or Regny (905)728-1420. 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. PROFESSIONALLY done 2 bed- room townhouse, with private yard and finished basement. Close to all amenities and friendly family neighborhood. Cozy and well kept. Water, appliances, parking, included. $900./mo. at 735 Cypress. Call 905-242-1332. WHITBY Great location.Open house 4 renters. Sunday 2-4pm Brock/Rossland. New 2-bdrm condo townhouse. $1200+ utilities. Minutes to 401/GO, shopping/rec centre. Call 1-877- 828-3373 WHITBY TOWNHOUSE 3-bed- rooms, 2-bathrooms, 6-appli- ances, c/a, c/v, finished bsmt w/gas f/p, no pets. References and credit check. Available Nov. lst. $1500/month. (905)430-0404 WILLOW PARK has 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses for rent. Available immediately. Garage, cable, water included. Fridge and stove. 610 Beatrice, Oshawa. (905)432-6809. AJAX.Room for rent on upper floor, use of driveway, share kitchen/bath. Single working per- son preferred. No smoking/pets. $450/month. Near Bus/Go Sta- tion. (905)683-8749. LARGE CLEAN, FURNISHED room, close to OC. No pets. Share kitchen & bath, ideal for working person. First/last. Phone 905-436-1420. NEWLY RENOVATED ROOM with private shower in 3pc .bath- room. Parking, laundry, close to GM. Great for out of town worker. 905-434-6456. 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. OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. 1 furnished room with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $110/week. First/last 905-434-7532. PICKERING - WHITES RD./401. Room for rent, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917-4949. PICKERING,5 min. from Go, $400/mo. Use of all facilities, parking, Available immediately, call to view. (905)420-4042 PORT OF NEWCASTLE - Rooms for rent. Shared bath- room/kitchen. Non-smokers. No pets. Furnished or unfurnished. $120/wk. or $450/mo. Call 905- 987-1722. SHARE AJAX OR PICKERING house, clean quiet adult occu- pied. Furnished, cable/internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, park- ing. First/last. Smoking outside/no pets. From $425/inclusive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391- 3809. SHARE UPDATED,well-kept bungalow with one working male. $100/wk includes private room, utilities, laundry use, cable & 1 parking. King/Wilson, Oshawa. (905)728-9126 WHITBY CLEAN furnished room in new condo/townhome com- plex. Shared kitchen/bath/laun- dry, cable and parking included. $500/mo, non-smoker. 905-430- 7133 or 905-442-0920. Gar- den/Dryden area. Avail immedi- ately. WHITBY, LARGE room in new house, Taunton/Brock. Fur- nished/unfurnished, share bath/kitchen with one. Female preferred. TV, Internet, all utilities inclusive. Non-smoker. $550. (905)493-1819, (647)888-4010. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, Brock/ Taunton area. Fireplace, cable/in- ternet, $800/month, all inclusive. Preferred mature working person. First/last. (905)430-7775 or (905)809-1699. 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. CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom fully furnished manufac- tured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, 1/2hr to NHL: Hockey, (starts Oct. 4) see Ottawa Senators Dec 4, Toronto Maple Leafs Dec 20th, $20/seat. Now booking up to January. Children welcomed. $375/$425 week (less than mo- tel). (905)683-5503. 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. 5 REASONS TO JOIN Misty River Introductions. Tired of peo- ple on the Internet who aren't who they say they are. Thousands of people matched successfully. Current photos/complete profiles. Meet someone ready for com- mitment. Successfully matching for 12 years. (416)777-6302 www.mistyriverintros.com PERSONALIZED WEDDINGS performed in my home. $125.00 Call (905)985-0031 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 Piano Lessons in your home by expereinced Royal Conservatory of Music Affiliate Piano Teacher All ages and levels Call Susan (905)839-8159 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 1 room Berber carpet, installed with pad $129.00 (10yds). 1 room, 40 oz. nylon installed with pad $209.00 (10yds). 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. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A KING OR Queen Orthopedic mattress set. New in plastic. Warranty. Cost $1600. Sacrifice king $550. Queen $295. 647- 271-5483 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. 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. 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 A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, October 12, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Come Come WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Pickering Village United Church Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Children/Youth Programs 300 Church St. N.,Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Supervised Nursery EVERYONE WELCOME ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. N. 905-683-7311 http://ca.geocities.com/st.andrewsajax@rogers.com This week joining us are Larry & Jacqueline PearsonLarry & Jacqueline Pearson. Larry is a prophetic voice in the nation of Canada. Join us Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Ajax Community Centre – Banquet Hall Call us atCall us at 905 619 0707905 619 0707or visit us ator visit us at www.tacf.org/east.www.tacf.org/east. Toronto AirportToronto Airport Christian FellowshipChristian Fellowship To Advertise your services or To Advertise your services or upcoming events on the regularupcoming events on the regular Friday Come & Worship, Friday Come & Worship, call Janice at 905-683-0707call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218or fax 905-579-4218 Email:jsam@durhamregion.comEmail:jsam@durhamregion.com To Advertise your church servicesTo Advertise your church services in our “Christmas Carol Book” in our “Christmas Carol Book” please contact Janice Samoyloffplease contact Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 at 905-683-0707 or Email:jsam@durhamregion.comor Email:jsam@durhamregion.com Deadline is November 14, 2007Deadline is November 14, 2007 Sunday, 10 AM Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 Preaching the doctrines of grace Chadi Choufani Speaks in Oshawa Come; hear how God has been using Vassula Ryden to wake us up to live a new awareness of God. You will hear topics from the True Life in God Spirituality with subjects that include; Unity, God the Father, The Gift of Love, The Mercy of God, Detachment and The Unceasing Prayer. “I come to remind you of all that has already been taught by Me” Vassula has been receiving divine inspirations from God since 1985 and has shared them in over 800 presentations in more than 60 countries. Church authorities confirm that these inspirations are in conformance with the Bible (1 Mar 87) Limited Seats RSVP Toula (905) 471-5033 Visit www.tlig.org FREE ADMISSION Catholic Church of the Protection of the Mother Of God 464 Ritson Road South, Oshawa Sunday, October 28th, 2007 1:00 PM True Life In God WorshipWorship 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 Vendors Oshawa Spring Home Show March 7th, 8th, 9th @ The General Motors Centre Book now for Prime Location Call Devon to reserve your spot (905)579-4400 ext 2236 The GARAGE SALE you've been waiting for Saturday Oct 13 -- 9:00 am 25 Wickens Cres, Ajax (Kingston/Rotherglen) Antique desk, Christmas decorations, complete trailer hitch, misc.household items, Garage Sale - Moving Holistic Office Sunday Oct. 14 - 10:00 am - No earlybirds!! 2550 Concession 6, Greenwood (north on Westney, right on Conc. 6) Ref books, crystals, healing stones, chairs, framed pictures etc CONDO GARAGE SALE/BAKE TABLE Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 92 CHURCH ST. S., AJAX (Indoors) Parking available - Follow the balloons MASSIVE LOONEY GARAGE SALE! HUGE GARAGE SALE, most items $1 or less.Plus size clothing, house wares, children's books, cookbooks & toys.Sat, Oct 13th (rain date Sunday) 7am, 1790 Shadybrook Dr., Pickering (White’s Rd, N of Sheppard) 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 FreshStartFinance.caFreshStartFinance.ca www.www. Because everyone deserves a fresh start... A Division of Motorcity Saturn CAR LOANS • UNDISCHARGED • BANKRUPT • PROPOSAL • BAD CREDIT • CREDIT PROBLEMS Online credit approvals now available 24/7 Free, no obligation phone & appointment consultations & applications Contact: Kristin Elliott 1-877-728-8766 ext. 327 Email: kelliott@motorcitysaturn.com www.freshstartfi nance.ca BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, dresser, mirror, chest, night- stand, new, in boxes.Dovetail construction.Cost $7000, Sell $1500.Diningroom 11 piece Cherry.New.Cost $8000.Sell $1900.647-271-5483 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 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. COUCH AND CHAIR-$75, mates bed set $400, 4 piece bedroom set $300, entertainment unit-$50, single bed-$20, birch table and chairs-$100, maple table and chairs-$150.Located in Picker- ing.Call 647-344-2220. 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 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Accesso- ry package included.New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1500.905- 213-4669. NATURAL MEAT by Lee Farms *Beef, Whole or Halved, Quarter (Charolais or Red Angus) *Large Roasting Chickens, 7-10lbs, Whole or Halved *Pork, Whole or Halved HAMBURGER *PORK CHOPS SPECIAL, trimmed 3 1/4" cut, $2.99/lb*BACON Scott Lee (905)983-5370 Member of Canadian Organic Growers. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation.Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available.Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com 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 TABLES.Dufferin 3.5x7, cherry stained, 1" slate, leather pockets, cues, rack, score board. Delivered and installed with brand new cloth $1500.(905)999-6973 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. STORAGE BOX & storage trailer for sale, best offer, must sell 905- 430-7693 or 905-434-0392 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 YAMAHA ORGAN,double key- board, roll top key cover, walnut cabinet. Many features.$500.; cedar strip canoe, original can- vas, approx.14'.As found. Ask- ing $550.(905)985-8732. CASH FOR YOUR GOOD used livingroom, diningroom, bedroom furniture box & mattresses, kitch- en furniture. Also appliances: fridge/stove, washer/dryer and other valuable household con- tents, snowblower, lawntractor etc.Will pickup.905-260-6247 Multi Family Garage Sale Saturday Oct 13 8am-1pm 9 Davey Street, Ajax Shoal Point/Warwick SALE! 29, 31 & 33 Willows Lane Ajax Ontario L1S 6E7 Church & Kingston Rd (off Randall) Saturday 8 am- 3 pm Come & browse You never know what you might find! YARD SALE 639 Atwood Cres., Pickering Sat.Oct.13, 8am-noon TV, VCR, cushions, new food steamer, clothes, storage unit with wheels/6 pull out baskets & much more! ART CLASSES Always wanted to learn to paint using oil or currently painting in oil but wish to improve your skills? A Professional Artist is offering classes in his home studio 905-837-5116 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 2 FEMALE KITTEN,12 weeks old, free to a good home.Call (905)839-5493 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. COCKAPOO PUPPIES blonde, black and brindle. SHIH TZU PUPPIES, tri coloured.Vet checked, first shots.2 year guar- antee.28 years experience. (613)332-5975 GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies. Born July 26.Parents on site.1st shots & dewormed.$600.Call Steve 905-244-1212 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.$1250.Parents on site.905-579-8791 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. CKC registered.Born July 20. Both parents OVC cert.Males. $900 Shots, wormed & health exam.Call 905-985-3336. 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, M/F Beautiful, affectionate and smart, who could ask for more... Come for a play and fall in love. www.doodletreasures.com 705- 437-2790 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. 1989 BUICK PARK Avenue, e- tested, used daily, need parking space, $350.416-303-7177 1990 GMC halfton four wheel drive, five speed, standard ,heavy suspension with cap.Very re- liable $1950.00 as is.905-242- 0190 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. 1999 CHEV Lumina (car) $1,995, 1999 Murcury Cougar, $1,495. 2000 Sunfire GT, $3,699.1997 Grand Prix, $2,999.1997 Jimmy 4x4, $3,999.Others $1,699 - up. Certified and E-tested.Free three month warranty.(905)683-1983 or (905)424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com. 2001 CHEV CAVALIER 4-cyl au- to, CD radio, A/C power door locks.117k, $5195; 98 SATURN SL1 4-cyl manual $1795; 98 CHEV MALIBU 6-cyl auto $2995 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 2003 HONDA CIVIC (30th Anniverysary Edition) - 4cyl.4dr., pl, auto, air, spoiler. Will certify. Only 76,000 kms.Balance factory warranty.$12,500.Call 905-686- 6713. 2005 CHEV MALIBU Maxx Ltd. V6, black w/grey leather, heated seats, sunroof, loaded.20k facto- ry warranty remaining.Excellent condition, snow tires.$14,850. (905)263-2862 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.Power everything.Call 905-261-4402. BRAND NEW 2007 Chrysler To wn & Country, only 182 miles, DVD player.Gold, V6 engine, 7 passenger. Asking only $20,500. Call Joseph (416)684-1268 NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Yo ur job is your credit, some down payment may be required.200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted.Cash paid. Free pickup.Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted.Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans.Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not.Free To wing 24 hours, 7 days.(905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE.Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service.(905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. 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 LOOKING TO BUY used vehi- cles. Any year, make or model. Durham Auto Sales.Call Dennis (905)666-3663 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.To nneau cover. 61 000 km.$21, 500.Mike 905- 995-3731. 1996 GL FORD WINDSTAR Minivan.One Owner 162,000 km, Red/Grey Interior, Quad Cap- tain Chairs, 3800cc, Aluminum wheels, $3,900 certified.905- 668-0987 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA C.E., V6, 175,000kms. mint condition. $9150 OBO.Call Mark 647-400- 1453 or 905-831-9830 2000 GMC SAFARI Van.Excel- lent running condition, only 126,000kms, power windows, air, a great deal! $6,100 O.B.O, Call John (905)444-9344. 2005 GRAND CARAVAN SXT van, 3.6, fully loaded.Take over 20 mo.lease $3,000 bonus paid on approved credit.(905)623- 1597. 1977 HONDA CJ 360T.Good running and physical condition. $700 OBO.Call (705)745-4012. CUSTOMIZED-1997 Harley Dav- idson Sportster 883.Excellent condition.Lots of chrome.Extras- too many to list.13000km, Beau- tiful bike.Lots of TLC.$7,000.00 . 905-852-1933 auto parts/ supplies & repairs FOR SALE JEEP TJ HARDTOP, tan, full doors, black.$l,500 for both.(905)839-9317 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, October 12, 2007, PAGE 43 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 The Auction Barn Jamboree Presents Nashville Recording Star DAVID CHURCH in person performing his amazing Hank Williams Sr. Tribute at the Royal Canadian Legion, 476 Simcoe St. South in Oshawa Friday October 26th, Show Time 8:00 p.m. The amazing show continues to play to sold out audiences all over the U.S. and Europe and now in his mini Ontario Tour will bring it to Oshawa for one show only. His last visit to Canada for 2007. In his only other Canadian appearance David played to sold out crowds at the Keeler Center in Colborne and 1 show in Kingston leaving his audiences spell bound. Don't miss this incredible show. Tickets only $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at door. Available at the Legion Hall. Note Limited seating available, get your tickets now to reserve your seat before they are all sold out.They are selling, if they are out call (905)355-2106 we will get tickets to you. 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. Foster Families Foster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. VACHON WHITBY THRIFT STORE.WE HAVE MOVED are now located off of Hopkins Dr. in the industrial area in Whitby! We offer the same great products and more! Come visit our new location at 111 Industrial Drive Unit 5&6 in Whitby. Our business hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12pm-5pm. We may be reached at 905-668-1246. DRY, NON HUMID,clean, safe storage. For cars, motorcycles, boats, etc. Insulated building in Oshawa/Courtice area. Interested call (905)243-5340. HEATED INDOOR STORAGE. Fully alarmed. Ideal for classic cars & boats. $200/month. Call 905-720-3779 ALL ASIAN LADIES Chinese Japanese Korean 24/7 Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 Little Darlings New Faces 905-432-3436 1-877-878-3436 littledarlings4u.com AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com BEAUTIFUL TREATMENT 416-696-8913 2318 Danforth Ave. FREE JACUZZI Open 7 days/week MAGIC HANDS Gorgeous Asian Girls Private Relaxing Massage 401 & Park S.(GM) (905)767-1376 Port Union Aroma 6095 Kingston Rd. Port Union Aroma. Good Treatment. Low Price $25.00/20 mins. (416)287-0338 ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE.Sat. Oct. 13 & Sun. Oct. 14, 10-4:30 both days. Port Perry High School, 160 Rosa St., Port Perry. 40 dealers. Admission $4. Free parking. Sponsored by Music Dept. LocalMarketplace.ca Find all the Find all the services you needservices you need in one place in one place Services B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES Commercial, Industrial, Residential Electrical/Communications Contracting/Installations & Service Tel:(647)378-2912 ✹Fax:(905)239-5522 Email: sales@patriotelectric.net Combined over 40 Years Licensed Experience! Claremont Electric Services Inc. Residential-Commercial Local electrician for all types of work renovations. Service up-grades service/maintenance. New construction. Land/Fax: 905-493-2466. Mobile: 416-660-9897. A + Home Works Designer ceilings, stucco & drywall finishes. Complete kitchens, washrooms, rec rooms. Stone finishing, tile, flooring, trim & paint. 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Also, do painting & snow removal 905-903-0402 905-420-0402 gabbymoe @yahoo.com PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 FALL SPECIAL ON WINDOW CLEANING only $40.00 (up to 20 windows) No Squeegee Fall leaves clean-up Interior/Exterior Painting Bondable & Insured Fred 905-655-5706 Serving Durham since 1990 G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION INC General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905)686-1913 bus. services/ personals GENERAL RENOVATIONS ✔ Painting ✔ Trimwork ✔Drywall ✔ Touch-ups ✔Flooring Call Dave 416-303-4629 Email: firsthomereno@yahoo.ca HANDYMAN / FIXER For all small household jobs Free Estimates Call Brian (905)231-9674 905-409-9903 Kitchen Cabinets ◆ Affordable ◆ Top quality ◆ Dependable w/good references 905-427-0883 or 416-913-9596 PM COURIER & LOGISTICS ●Moving ●Deliveries ● Junk Removal ● Storage ● Free Estimates ● Residential & Commercial Bonded & Insured (289)688-0763 bus. services/ personals TBG Aluminum Siding ~ Soffit Facia ~ Eavestrough Free Estimates Call Bruce 905-410-6947 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes,Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service!! In Service for 25yrs. John 905-310-5865 MASTER PLUMBER Caldwell Contracting Plumbing & Drains ● Repairs ● New Installations ● Bathroom Renos 416-574-4770 HANDYMAN SERVICES Concrete Repairs, Interlocking & Brick Repairs, Fall Cleanup Hedge Trimming,Tree Pruning, Painting, Garbage Removal, Eavestrough Cleaning 905-431-7762 905-655-5085 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 PAINTING & WALLPAPERING ✦ Reasonable Rates ✦ ✦Interior ✦ ✦ Exterior ✦ Serving Oshawa & surrounding area for 30 yrs ☎ 905-725-9884 ☎ TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" LAURIE'S HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING 21 years in business. I work alone & bring my own cleaners. Excellent references. Covering areas of Ajax, Pickering, Whitby & Markham (905) 995-2248 COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWING & REMOVAL 24 Hour Service Salting & Removal ** Book Before October 31, 2007 and receive 10% off** (905)424-2604 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, FRIDAY EDITION, October 12, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com P h o n e : (9 0 5 ) 6 8 3 -0 7 0 7 CLASSIFIED INDEX real estate business to business rentals leisure living community notices community services merchandise auto mart careers/ help wanted community help services adult vacation property lost & found bingo auctions yard sales Sudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive!durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at O’Donnell, Regina (Jean)of Wilmot Creek, age 84 years - Passed away suddenly on Friday Oct. 5 2007. Beloved wife of the late Roy O’Donnell. Dear mother of Colleen & James Monaghan, Terry & Sharon O’Donnell. Loving grandmother of Kimberley & Brian Treen, Tracy & John Schofield, Kevin O’Donnell & Naomi James, Mark Monaghan, Rick & Tonia O’Donnell, Kelly & Mike Yeo and 8 great-grandchildren Kaitley, Adam, Ryan, Jack, Jessie, Briley, Ethan, Charley. Dear sister of Tom Brasseur (Marj). Visitation will take place at THE NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME,53 Division St. N. Bowmanville from 5-7 pm Wednesday Oct. 10th 2007. Funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 7 pm. Cremation. Memorial Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society. www.northcuttelliott.com In Loving Memory of M. LAURIN Jr., ROGER - 45 years. Suddenly Thursday, October 4th, 2007 at his residence. Beloved son of Roger and Jeannette (Ransom) Laurin Sr. of Meldrum Bay. Loving brother of Giselle Thrush and Rachelle Groulx, Cherished uncle of Jonathon and Christine Groulx and Bruce Thrush. Sadly missed by loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. At Roger's request there will be no public visitation or service. Cremation. A family celebration will be held at a later date. Donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME. SILVA, Rosa Peacefully passed away surrounded by her family and beloved husband Frank Silva at the Ross Memorial Lindsay Hos- pital on Thursday October 4th, 2007 in her 83rd year; predeceased by sister Maria (1988) (Joe) and brothers Manuel (2006) (Irmina) John (2005) (Mary), Joe (1982) (Maria Diolina). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Francis and Tony Faria, Marie and Mark Goodman, John and Syl- via Silva and Rosemarie and Dom Pettiti. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Elena, Maggie, Vinnie, Samuel, Laura, Courtney, Christina, Daniel, Christopher and An- drew. Will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Thornhill. Memorial Mass to be held at 6:00 pm Saturday October 13th at Our Lady of the Rosary at 2950 Midland Ave- nue. Memorial contributions to the Cana- dian Diabetic Association. Luella Found April 2nd,1914 - October 13th, 2006 In loving memory of a special Mom and Grandmother who left us one year ago. Our lives go on without you but nothing is the same We have to hide our heart aches when someone speaks your name Sad are the heart that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone we could always count on you The special years will not return when we were all together but with the love within our hears you will walk with us forever. Love, Marguerite, Doug, Gord, John, Grandchildren, & Great grandchildren. Thank You The family of Ginelle Smith would like to thank everyone for their support, letters, cards and generous donations. Your thoughtfulness was a comfort and very much appreciated during this very difficult time. We would like to extend our thanks to the wonderful staff at Sick Kids and B.C. Childrens Hospital. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, October 12, 2007, PAGE 45 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com BUSINESS WEBSITE VIDEO TALKING CHARACTER $69/MONTH* 00. For more information call 310-GOLD or email sales@goldbook.ca Showcase Your Business. Reach New Customers. *with the purchase of any Gold Book product. Local Video Guide Links to Local Sales & Specials Local Web Guide Shopping Mall Guide Complete Local Business Directory Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Deaths & In MemoriamsDeaths & In MemoriamsDeaths & In Memoriams blogs at durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.typepad.com FIRST WITH NEWS | FIRST WITH SPORTS | FIRST WITH ENTERTAINMENT | DURHAMREGION.COM | METROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you.Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we can- not be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. 2007 SWIFT+ 2007 GRAND VITARA 2007 XL7 CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. *MSRP for the 2007 XL7 with automatic transmission (model 6E1D8A7) / the 2007 Swift+ with manual transmission (model H5MS5A7) / the 2007 Grand Vitara with manual transmission (model LLN81S7). Destination and Delivery ($1,395 / $1,195 / $1,395) not included in MSRP. Registration fee, license, insurance, administration fees and applicable taxes are not included. **Limited time offer to qualifi ed retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) available through FinanciaLinx to lease a new 2007 XL7 with automatic transmission (model 6E1D8A7) / 2007 Swift+ with manual transmission (model H5MS5A7) / 2007 Grand Vitara with manual transmission (model LLN81S7) for 60 months. Total lease obligation of $25,101.44 / $11,251.68 / $22,128.15 including down payment of $2,365 / $0 / $4,190, or equivalent trade-in, with 100,000 km total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). $0 security deposit. First month’s lease payment is required at lease inception. Lease payments include Destination and Delivery ($1,395 / $1,195 / $1,395). This offer does not include license, insurance, acquisition fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $60 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. ***0% purchase fi nancing is available for 48 months on 2007 Grand Vitara and on 60 months for 2007 XL7 and 2007 Swift+. Finance example: $10,000 at 0% APR for a 60 / 48 month term; the monthly payment is $166.67 / $208.33; cost of borrowing is $0; total obligation is $10,000. Down payment may be required. ‡Bi- weekly payment for 2007 Swift+ with manual transmission (model H5MS5A7) is $92 for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period with $0 down payment and includes Destination and Delivery of $1,195. Estimated remaining principal balance of $4,529 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period and total payout is $4,531.10. Total interest and principal is $12,017.84. This offer is based on MSRP of $13,895 plus destination and delivery ($1,195). ****These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. †Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings. ††ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler-Chrysler AG. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details. WINNER Motoring TV Best New Large SUV Available AWD / 3.6 litre, V6 engine / Front and side curtain airbags / Seating for seven / Climate control A/C / ESP†† with traction control / ABS with EBD / 5-speed automatic / Cruise control / Power steering, windows, mirrors and door locks / Remote keyless entry / Tire Pressure Monitor- ing System / Engine immobilizer / AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with 6 speakers / Towing capacity: 3,500 lbs / Fuel economy†: City — 12.9 L/100 km (22 mpg); Hwy — 9.0 L/100 km (31 mpg) $379**1.8% 0%*** LEASE FROM LEASE RATE FOR 60 MONTHS PURCHASE FINANCING PER MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS DOWN PAYMENT $2,365 MSRP $30,995* AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with 4 speakers / 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder engine / Seating for fi ve / Tachom- eter / Digital clock / Tilt steering / Power steering / Rear window wiper and washer / Rear window defroster / Dual front and side airbags / Split-folding rear seatbacks / Engine block heater / Child-proof rear door locks / Fuel economy†: City — 8.9 L/100 km (32 mpg); Hwy — 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg) WINNER Consumer Guide Automotive “Best Buy” Award for Compact SUV Standard 4WD / 2.7 litre, V6 engine / ABS with EBD / 6 standard airbags / Climate control A/C / ESP†† with traction control / AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers / Information display (clock, outside temperature, fuel consumption & range) / Remote keyless entry / Power steering, windows, mirrors and door locks / Towing capacity: 3,000 lbs / Fuel economy†: City — 13.0 L/100 km (22 mpg); Hwy —9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg) XL7.ca OR LEASE FOR 1.8% LEASE RATE FOR 60 MONTHS MSRP $13,895* PER MONTH $188** DOWN PAYMENT $0 PER MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS PURCHASE FOR 2.9% FINANCE RATE $92 BI-WEEKLY‡DOWN PAYMENT $0 DESTINATION AND DELIVERY INCLUDED 60 MONTHS AMORTIZED OVER 84 MONTHS REMAINING PRINCIPAL OF $4,529 DUE AT END OF TERM 970 BROCK RD, PICKERING (South of the 401) 905420-4800 www.suzukipickering.com 1-866-420-3933 PICKERINGO F $299**2.7% 0%*** LEASE FROM LEASE RATE FOR 60 MONTHS PURCHASE FINANCING PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS DOWN PAYMENT $4,190 MSRP $25,495* WEST DURHAM MINOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING! Please plan to attend if you have a son or daughter currently playing or planning to play lacrosse. Pickering Recreation Centre O’Brien Meeting Room (in arena behind main complex) Sunday, October 21, 2007 10 am Visit us on-line: www.westdurhamlacrosse.com Pickering and Ajax Parents! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 46 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 Where everyone can play. Visit www.porthopegolf.ca For Money Saving Coupons 82 Victoria Street, Port Hope • 1-800-346-5361 Wh lWh l • Weekends – $40 Weekday only $32 • Fleet of 54 Yamaha power carts • Driving Range • Practice Green $1.00$1.00** Per Hole DealPer Hole Deal (Cart rental mandatory on weekends only)(Cart rental mandatory on weekends only) *Minimum 18 holes played*Minimum 18 holes played Not valid with any other offer. FOOTBALL 2007 Senior LOSSA Standings POWERS DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PF PA PTS Wilson 3 3 0 0 90 24 6 Paul Dwyer 3 3 0 0 49 15 6 Pickering 3 2 1 0 83 38 4 Dunbarton 3 2 1 0 37 42 4 Pine Ridge 3 1 2 0 44 48 2 St. Mary 3 0 3 0 0 46 0 HIRON DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PF PA PTS Brock 3 2 1 0 90 8 4 Holy Trinity 3 2 1 0 54 28 4 Port Perry 3 2 1 0 22 41 4 Clarington 3 1 2 0 21 66 2 Bowmanville 3 0 3 0 1 74 0 Courtice 3 0 3 0 6 100 0 MAZZA DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PF PA PTS Eastdale 3 2 1 0 75 24 4 Notre Dame 3 2 1 0 60 27 4 Richardson 3 2 1 0 73 41 4 Sinclair 3 2 1 0 48 42 4 Uxbridge 3 1 2 0 23 53 2 Ajax 3 0 3 0 14 73 0 SENIOR RESULTS - WEEK TWO Friday, Oct. 5: Dunbarton 23 at Sinclair 7 Wilson 33 at Port Perry 0: Wilson: Rashad La Touche 2TD, 3C; Jamal Darius TD; Craig Barclay TD; Austin Giuntoli TD Thursday, Oct. 4: Pickering 41 at Bowmanville 0 Clarington 0 at Brock 38: Brock: Jordan Uetz 2TD; Jesse Sale TD; George Canellos TD; Kyle Westcott TD; Scott Gordon FG, 5C Pine Ridge 28 at Holy Trinity 7 Ajax 7 at Uxbridge 17: Uxbridge: Brandon King, TD, Ryan Scarborough, TD, Tyler Marr, C, FG and S. Ajax: Jermaine Wright, TD, Brendan Sellars, C Courtice 6 at Richardson 34: Richardson: Dave McIlravey TD; George Tourloukis TD; Lewmar Henry TD; Alan Forsythe TD; Jamaal Haynes TD; Sean Doherty 4C Courtice: Brett Lemieux TD St. Mary 0 at Notre Dame 23 Dwyer 17 at Eastdale 15: Dwyer: Cory Biduke TD; Brad Zochodne TD; Trevor Wilson FG; 2C Eastdale: Peter MacDougall TD; Zanth Jarvis TD; James Needham 2C, S GAME SUMMARIES Dwyer 17, Eastdale 15 Dwyer and Eastdale entered with perfect 2-0 marks and the teams did not disappoint a crowd estimated to be in excess of ,1000 at the Oshawa Civic Stadium in an evenly contested match. The game featured five lead changes with the probable game-breaker being a kick-off return by Cory Biduke for a major immediately following an Eastdale touchdown that vaulted the Eagles into a 7-3 lead. This was the second kick-off return for a major by Biduke in three games this season. The Eagles’ tandem of Lachinski and MacDougall gave the previously unscored upon Dwyer ‘D’ its biggest test of the season. Wilson 33, Port Perry 0 The Wilson Gators kept pace with the Paul Dwyer Saints as they recorded a lopsided 33-0 win over the Port Perry Rebels, which were also undefeated in league play. Rashad LaTouche led the way for the Gators with 15 points (two touchdowns and three converts). Wilson is tied with Brock for the most points scored this year with both teams having tallied 90 points. Despite the loss the Rebels remain in a three-way tie for top spot in the Hiron Division. Dunbarton 23, Sinclair 7 Dunbarton picked up their second consecutive win after an opening week loss to Wilson and, by doing so, handed the Celtics their first loss in three starts. The Spartans remain tied with Pickering in third place in the Powers Division (where the top four teams qualify for the ‘A’ pool playoffs) while Sinclair is in a four-way tie for first in the Mazza Division along with Eastdale, Notre Dame and Richardson. Only the top two teams in the Mazza Division qualify for the ‘A’ pool playoffs. Notre Dame 23, St. Mary 0 The Notre Dame Cougars football team, which joined LOSSA in 2002, had never beaten the St. Mary Monarchs. However, that has now changed as the Cougars sent the Monarchs down to their third consecutive league defeat. With the win, the Cougars now have a 2-1 record and are in the midst of a battle for an ‘A’ pool playoff berth. Meanwhile, the Monarchs are still trying to record their first point of the season having been shut out in all three contests played this year. St. Mary is in grave danger of missing ‘A’ pool playoff play for the first time in school history. Uxbridge 17, Ajax 7 The Uxbridge Tigers posted their first win of the LOSSA campaign as they turned aside the winless Rams from Ajax 17-7. With the win, Uxbridge finds itself only two points behind the four frontrunners in the Mazza Division, while the Rams sit last with an 0-3 record. Ajax has a division worst 14 points scored and a division worst 73 points allowed. Richardson 34, Courtice 6 The Richardson Storm picked up their second consecutive win in LOSSA play as they defeated the visiting Courtice Cougars by four touchdowns in a game played between two schools that failed to register a win in LOSSA regular-season football play in 2006. Lewmar Henry appears to be the catalyst on a Storm team that’s currently in the midst of an ‘A’ pool playoff berth race. Brett Lemieux found the end zone to pick up the first touchdown of the season for Courtice. Pine Ridge 28, Holy Trinity 7 Holy Trinity suffered its first defeat of the season at the hands of the Powers Division Pine Ridge Pumas, which picked up their first victory this year. The loss dropped the Titans into a three-way tie for the lead in the Hiron Division with Port Perry and Brock. Only two teams from the Hiron Divisiion qualify for ‘A’ pool play at the end of the season. Pine Ridge had opened against perennial LOSSA powers Pickering and Paul Dwyer and sit fifth in the Powers Division with a 1-2 mark. Brock 38, Clarington 0 The Brock Bulldogs feasted on the Coyotes from Clarington Central as they prevailed by a 38-0 score. The game was marred by a serious injury to a Clarington Central player (a suspected broken leg), which resulted in a delay of approximately one hour as an ambulance needed to come from Lindsay to Cannington. The Bulldogs have been a little ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ this season with two lopsided wins where they allowed only one first down against sandwiched around a one-point loss to the Rebels from Port Perry. Clarington slips to 1-2. Pickering 41, Bowmanville 0 The defending champion Trojans bounced back from their heartbreaking loss to Wilson last week with a dominating 41-0 effort against the winless Talons from Bowmanville. It took the Trojans only one play from scrimmage to pick up their first touchdown of the game with a 75-yard pass- and-run play. The Trojans would add three more majors to put the game away before the first half was over. The Talons are still seeking their first touchdown of the year. JUNIOR STANDINGS EAST DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PF PA PTS Eastdale 3 3 0 0 145 21 6 Holy Trinity 3 3 0 0 132 33 6 Brock 3 2 1 0 96 58 4 Dwyer 3 2 1 0 84 48 4 Uxbridge 3 2 1 0 112 78 4 Port Perry 3 0 3 0 49 96 0 Clarington 3 0 3 0 6 130 0 St. Stephens 3 0 3 0 7 167 0 WEST DIVISION TEAM GP W L T PF PA PTS St. Mary 4 3 0 1 149 54 7 Pickering 4 2 1 1 106 60 5 Wilson 3 2 1 0 114 67 4 Sinclair 4 2 1 0 120 89 4 Pine Ridge 3 2 1 0 39 43 4 Notre Dame 4 2 2 0 61 117 4 Ajax 3 1 2 0 39 53 2 Dunbarton 3 0 3 0 34 114 0 Richardson 4 0 4 0 39 104 0 Junior Friday, Oct. 5: Pine Ridge 20 at Ajax 6: Pine Ridge: Donald Marshall 2TD, Sean King TF Tyler Davies 2C Ajax: Shaquille Lawrence TD Pickering 20 at St. Mary 20: Pickering: Conner Patterson 2TD; Tristian Clough TD; Chris Pascone 2C. St. Mary: Dillon Campbell TD; Alex O’Donnell TD; Marley Patterson TD; George George Meszaros 2C Sinclair 40 at Wilson 33 Notre Dame 14 at Richardson 13 St. Stephens 7 at Uxbridge 65: St. Stephens: Corey Valincourt TD; Conner Vale C Thursday, Oct. 4 Clarington 0 at Brock 48: Brock: Brayden Litner 3TD; Jacob Monk TD; Andre Gauthier TD; Mike Freve TD; Clayton Jung 1TD, 6 C Port Perry 7 at Holy Trinity 33: Holy Trinity: Richard Bent 2TD, 3C; Connor Sargent 2TD; Alex Drake TD Dwyer 9 at Eastdale 48: Eastdale: Dimitri Kostas 3 TD; Tyler Ogg 3 TD, Matt Larade TD, Evan Brown 6 C. Dwyer: Daniel Cabral TD, FG Tuesday, Oct. 2: Pine Ridge 13 at Dunbarton 7: Pine Ridge: Donald Marshall 2TD; Tyler Davies C Dunbarton: D’Shane Chong TD; Rannelle Meredith C Pickering 42 at Richardson 6 Pickering: Demetrius McFarqhar 3TD; Tristan Clough TD; Michael Stobbart TD; Jelani Pascoe TD; Chris Palmer 4C; Even Joynes SFT Richardson: Taylor Clarke TD Sinclair 14 at St. Mary 28 St. Mary: Dillon Campbell 3TD; Alex O’Donnell TD Sinclair: Liam Ledgerwood TD; Nathan Brown TD: Scott Burford 2pt C Ajax 19 at Notre Dame 20. LOSSA scoreboard OCTOBER 12, 2007 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca PICKERING **MSRP is $18,855/$19,905/$25,900/$31,750/$29,400/$39,650 for a new 2008 Corolla (Model BR32EMT), 2008 Matrix (Model KR32EMB), 2008 Camry (Model BE46KPA), 2008 Sienna (Model ZK30CAA), 2008 RAV4, (Model BD33VPA) and 2008 Highlander (Model ES41AAA). Freight and P.D.E. of $1,090/$1,090/$1,240/$1,390/$1,390/$1,390, license, registration, insurance and taxes are extra. *¥Limited time lease and fi nance offers available from Toyota Financial Services O.A.C. License, registration, insurance and taxes are extra. MSRP of a new 2008 Corolla (Model BR32EMT), 2008 Matrix (Model KR32EMB), 2008 Camry (Model BE46KPA), 2008 Sienna (Model ZK30CAA), 2008 RAV4, (Model BD33VPA) and 2008 Highlander (Model ES41AAA) is $18,855/$19,905/$25,900/$31,750/$29,400/ $39,650 plus freight and P.D.E. of $1,090/$1,090/$1,240/$1,390/$1,390/$1,390. *3.9%/3.9%/5.9%/5.9%/5.9%/4.9% lease APR for 48/48/48/48/48/48 months. Monthly payment is $228/$228/$299/$389/$349/$488 with a $2,906/$3,399/$4,496/$5,673/$4,210/$5,374 down payment or trade equivalent, and fi rst monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $13,850/ $14,344/$18,849/$24,346/$20,963/$28,799. Based on a maximum of 96,000 KMS. Additional KM charge of $.07/.07/.10/.10/.10/.15 for excess kilometres if applicable. ¥1.9%/1.9%/3.9%/5.9%/5.9%/4.9% fi nance APR equals $540/$570/$764/$613/$568/$747 per month for 36/36/36/60/60/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $585/$615/$1,604/$5, 030/$4,680/$5,170 for a total obligation of $19,440/ $20,520/$27,504/$36,780/$34,080/$44,820. Dealer may sell/lease for less. See your participating Toyota Dealer for full details. †These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. All rights are reserved. PICKERING SUPERSTORE TOYOTA WE ARE HERE HWY. 2 WHITESBROCKWESTNEYHARWOODSALEM401 Richard Behnke Gen Sales Manager Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager James Cho Sales Consultant Clive Harrison Sales Consultant John Lee Sales Consultant Alan Zheng Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Sam Esaad Sales Consultant Blair Stewart Business Manager Martin Aide Business Manager TheThe BigBig StoreStore RightRight BesideBeside thethe 401401 Leo Chan Sales Consultant Jon Rappos Sales Consultant Trent Sheldon Sales Consultant $18,855 MSRP** $228*@ 3.9 %LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,906 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED APR 2008 COROLLA CE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION HWY 5.3L/100 KM (53 MPG)† CITY 7.1L/100 KM (40 MPG)† 1.9% APR¥ PURCHASE FINANACING FOR 36 MONTHS $19,905 MSRP** $228*@ 3.9 %LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $3,399 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED APR 2008 MATRIX FEEL THE ENERGY HWY 6.0L/100 KM (47 MPG)† CITY 8.0L/100 KM (35 MPG)† 1.9% APR¥ PURCHASE FINANACING FOR 36 MONTHS $31,750 MSRP** $389*@ 5.9 %LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $5,673 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED APR 2008 SIENNA CE OH WHAT A MINIVAN HWY 8.1L/100 KM (35 MPG)† CITY 11.7L/100 KM (24 MPG)† 5.9% APR¥ PURCHASE FINANACING FOR 60 MONTHS $29,400 MSRP** $349*@ 5.9 %LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $4,210 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED APR 2008 RAV4 CATCH THE FEELING HWY 7.8L/100 KM (36 MPG)† CITY 10.1L/100 KM (28 MPG)† 5.9% APR¥ PURCHASE FINANACING FOR 60 MONTHS $25,900 MSRP** $299*@ 5.9 %LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $4,496 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED APR 2008 CAMRY LE OH WHAT LUXURY HWY 6.5L/100 KM (46 MPG)† CITY 9.5L/100 KM (30 MPG)† 3.9% APR¥ PURCHASE FINANACING FOR 36 MONTHS $39,650 MSRP** $488*@ 4.9 %LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $5,374 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED APR 2008 HIGHLANDER ALL NEW. MORE ROOM. MORE POWER.HWY 8.8L/100 KM (32 MPG)† CITY 12.3L/100 KM (23 MPG)† 4.9% APR¥ PURCHASE FINANACING FOR 60 MONTHS NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON 2008 LEASES. Great cars. Great values. For 2008 Toyota just keeps getting better and better. Get the feeling at Pickering Toyota. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007 PAGE 47 A/Pdurhamregion.com *All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2003-2004 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2005-2006 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2007 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V9277, V9194, V9348, P9246, V9229, V9357, V9601, P9246, V9338, P9292, V9287, V9358, P9294 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (NORTH OF 401)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca 401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 Bad Credit? No Credit? Call Harry 1-800-980-1237 WE WANT YOUR TRADE - ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS - ALL YEARS!WE WANT YOUR TRADE - ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS - ALL YEARS! BESIDE NO FRILLS VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP E’RE MOVINGWTO 201 BAYLY & MONARCHTO 201 BAYLY & MONARCH ALL INVENTORY MUST GO!ALL INVENTORY MUST GO! DRASTIC REDUCTIONS! HURRY!DRASTIC REDUCTIONS! HURRY! 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stk#V9287 LEATHER, LUXURY, LOADED $144 bi-wk/96 $20,985 $129 bi-wk/72 $14,985 2004 JEEP LIBERTY COLUMBIA 4X4 Stk#J8543A AUTO, AIR, LOW KMS. $135 bi-wk/84 $17,765 2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 V6, ONLY 56,000 KMS. Stk#V9357 $9,985 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA $78 bi-wk/84 AUTO, AIR Stk#V9292 $174 bi-wk/72 $20,485 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD LTD Stk#V9329 LEATHER, SUNROOF, NAVIGATION $123 bi-wk/48 $11,985 2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA Stk#P9291A LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY $71 bi-wk/84 $8,985 2005 DODGE SX 2.0 AUTO, AIR, LOW KMS. Stk#V9194 • PEACE OF MIND WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE $171 bi-wk/72 $19,865 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 ONLY 55,000 KMS., LEATHER, SUNROOF Stk#V934 $64 bi-wk/84 $7,985 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT Stk#V9277 AUTO, AIR $114 bi-wk/96 $16,865 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT AUTO, PWR GRP Stk#P9148 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LTD $15,985 $138 bi-wk/72 Stk#P9290 ONLY 48,000 KMS. $173 bi-wk/84 $22,985 2006 DODGE DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4X4 AUTO, AIR, V8, PWR GRP Stk#V9358 $184 bi-wk/96 $26,985 2007 CHRYSLER 300 LTD SUNROOF, LEATHER, NAVIGATION Stk#P9266 $167 bi-wk/48 $13,985 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS NORTHSTAR ENGINE, LEATHER, LUXURY Stk#P9153A ONLYONLY 69,000 KMS.69,000 KMS. $122 bi-wk/84 $15,985 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LOADED, STO’N’GO Stk#V9165 $137 bi-wk/96 $19,985 3.5L, V6, ESP, RIMS, ONLY 20,000 KMS. 2007 DODGE MAGNUM SXT Stk#P9292 $191 bi-wk/96 $27,985 2007 DODGE DURANGO SLT Stk#P9247 ONLY 16,000 KMS.! $118 bi-wk/96 $13,985 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING AUTO, AIR, VERY LOW KMS. Stk#P9246 $137 bi-wk/96 $19,985 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Stk#V9601 STO’N’GO, LOW KMS. $171 bi-wk/96 $24,985 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Stk#P9294 AUTO, AIR, LOADED! $144 bi-wk/96 $20,985 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT ONLY 20,000 KMS. Stk#V9325 $17,985 2007 DODGE CHARGER ESP, V6, PWR GROUP Stk#V9338 $127 bi-wk/96 $99 bi-wk/84 $12,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING Stk#V9304 V6, 200HP, RIMS $0CASH DOWN JUST SIGN AND DRIVE! WE OFFER SAME DAY DELIVERY! NO CHARGE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE PROVINCE! $159 bi-wk/84 $20,985 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA SUNROOF, RIMS, LOADED Stk#V9348 3.5L V63.5L V6 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 48 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 12, 2007