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Home My WebLink AboutNA2007_11_23PICKERING — It was an early start Thursday for those who drive salt trucks for the City of Pickering. Crews began salting the major paved roads at 4 a.m., and about 14 City employees tended to the first snowfall throughout the day. “It’s important we get there early before the snow starts to accu- mulate so it doesn’t adhere to the roads, and we were able to do that,” says John Hannah, superintendent of municipal operations. He adds crews were on the scene just as the first ice pellets began to fall, which kept cars from packing the snow into a layer of ice on the roads. The country roads did not require salting at the time. The City sent three or four snow plows to the main roads in the core of Pickering, such as Glenanna Road, to remove the slush and windroves in the afternoon. But it wasn’t nec- essary for the subdivisions since forecasters expected the tempera- ture to rise, and the City’s thresh- old of 10 centimetres didn’t fall. “We also have leaves and things that are in the gutters right now to contend with, and it makes an awful mess until the residents get rid of those,” he says. He explains a lot of leaves re- cently fell due to heavy rain, and it’s important residents remember to put them in the brown bags for the Region to pick up, since the City does not remove leaves from the street. Thirty minutes after the call went out, Ajax crews were out salt- ing roads Thursday morning. Steve Brake, the manager of public works, says the first winter clearing session went “not so bad. “We did a general call-in at 4:30 (a.m.) and had everybody on the road by 5. By 7:30 (a.m.), all the BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax (between Westney & Harwood) 905-683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com EVERYONE’S A WINNER! 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The witness, whose iden- tity is protected by a court order, is one of several young men the Crown contends were with Mr. Belic at Dur- ham College in Oshawa in early 2004 when a confronta- tion between two groups led to the fatal shooting of 21- year-old Eugene “Dwayne” Moses of Ajax. Although he confirmed his image was caught on secu- rity video taken outside the E.P. Taylor’s pub the night of the shooting, the young man said he didn’t recognize Mr. Belic or a number of other young men the Crown says arrived at the pub in a lim- ousine. The Crown contends the group of young men fled from the college in that same limousine after shots rang out inside the bar after mid- night on April 3, 2004. But despite the playing of security tapes and an oppor- tunity to read transcripts of an interview he gave Durham police in September 2004, the man claimed Wednes- day to have no memory at all of the night Mr. Moses was murdered. “I drink a lot so I can’t really remember things that have happened since that time,” he said. “I’ve been drinking for like four years straight.” It’s not the first time in this trial a witness has claimed to have forgotten events of the night. Earlier, another wit- ness the Crown says was in the limo gave similar testi- mony, saying he didn’t re- member how he got to the college from Toronto, who he was with or what hap- pened. That’s despite the fact that young man was among those wounded when shots were fired. Jurors were excused from court Thursday while the judge hears legal submis- sions arising from the young man’s testimony on Wednes- day. 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SKU:10093079 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Another witness draws a blank at murder trial AJAX — Seniors are in- vited to enjoy an afternoon of food and lively music. Those 50 and over can meet new people and get in the holiday spirit. The lun- cheon and dance marks a new focus for the Town’s recreation services depart- ment. As well, a new sec- tion, Neighbourhood Pro- grams and Active Living, has been created to focus on a number of areas, in- cluding adults and seniors. The holiday luncheon and dance is on Dec. 6, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Cen- tennial Rd. Tickets are $12, and in- clude lunch and entertain- ment. They are on sale until Nov. 30 at the Ajax and McLean community cen- tres. Ajax hosts seniors’ holiday lunch ‘I can’t remember anything from that night. I drink a lot so I can’t really remem- ber things that have happened since that time’ WITNESS main roads were salted and they were working on their second salting (of main roads) or doing local roads,” he states. The Town had a full call- out, totalling 14 people, in- cluding two staffers salting sidewalks and seven trucks out salting roads. Mr. Brake says street plowing probably won’t be done, because the amount of snow is “lower than our threshold. Our threshold is five centime- tres. It’s below five cm and no additional accumulation is expected, according to the weather forecasts. “We’ll go out and apply salt,” he says, adding the salting will “take care of conditions. If it’s needed, we’ll salt as necessary.” The ice pellets “always present a good challenge,” Mr. Brake says, because it takes time for the salt to react. Also, heat from the sun is needed to make the salt work better on the ice pellets. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Pickering councillor fears worst for home if tenant has to leave By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It doesn’t bother Valerie McNaughton that her floors are slanted or that her doors are crooked. In fact, she thinks it adds character to her home. What both- ers her is the fact that she can’t open her windows and that her furnace doesn’t work properly. “The floors are wonky, but I love my house,” she said. “I just want them to fix it.” And she definitely doesn’t want to move. Ms. McNaughton moved into the Henry Major House in Whitevale, which was built in 1820, in 2000. The property was expropriated by the provincial government in the early 1970s and tenants have rented the home ever since. But, from the moment Ms. McNaughton moved in, she’s experienced continuous problems, ones she thinks aren’t too dif- ficult to fix. In fact, she’s even offered to do some of the repairs herself, as long as the property manager, Del Property Management Inc., provides her with the materials. But she said her offers have been brushed aside each time. “It’s always ‘tomorrow, tomorrow, or next month, next month’,” she said. Although she hasn’t been served with an eviction notice, she said the landlord, the On- tario Realty Corporation (ORC), has deemed it too expensive to fix, and has begun offering Ms. McNaughton alternatives. She explained the alternatives include: moving to a house on Altona Road (which she says is tiny, and has no basement), an- other on Whitevale Road (which her kids have renamed “The Amityville House”), or compensating her with $10,000. ORC spokesman Bill Moore said initial of- fers for Ms. McNaughton to move were due to “her discomfort in the house.” The home has been deemed habitable and he said there is no intention to evict her at this time. As for repairs, he said there is still some work to be done, but each repair is signifi- cant. “As for the property itself, long-term plans for the property are being reviewed,” he said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson said moving the McNaughton family some- where else will only intensify the home’s deterioration. “If you leave it empty for the winter all the pipes are going to freeze up and it’ll be worse every year you leave it for winter without heat in the house,” he said. “It will be a situation of having to tear it down and demolish it because it won’t be good for anything after that.” He added the Henry Major House is one of the oldest homes in Pickering, and he would like it to be there for Pickering’s 200th anni- versary in 2011. At a recent Council meeting, he put forward a motion requesting the ORC to immediately commit to repair and maintain occupancy of the home, with hopes to protect and preserve it “as one of the most important heritage sites in the Whitevale Heritage Conservation Dis- trict.” Coun. Johnson believes the biggest prob- lem in the situation is neglect. He said the expropriation by the federal and provincial governments has “torn the heart out of cen- tral Pickering and north Pickering.” Although there is a list of at least 20 things that need to be fixed, there is only a handful of items Ms. McNaughton feels must be done. First, she would like her furnace fixed. “I can put a Kleenex on the vent and it won’t blow off,” she said. She added her hydro bill has been roughly $1,500 for three months, and she thinks this is due to the furnace’s in- efficiency. Coun. Johnson believes a reason the re- pairs are not being done is to save costs. He said bureaucrats are given a certain budget to work with each year and if some of the build- ings are torn down, they’ll have the same budget to look after fewer homes the next. But, he added the problems don’t all rest with Del; it started with the government 35 years ago. “It’s sad, you know, when you’ve got a ten- ant that wants to stay there and doesn’t want to leave and you’ve got a landlord who really doesn’t care,” he said. “That makes it sad.” As for Ms. McNaughton, she said “I just want to live my life.” Whitevale resident wants to stay in her home AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Valerie McNaughton stands in the backyard of the Henry Major House which dates from the early 1800’s. She has maintenance problems with the landlord, Ontario Reality Corporation. 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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 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Help make police food, toy drive a hit Support a terrific cause during this Christmas season It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Durham’s finest are doing everything they possibly can to ensure the Christmas season is terrific for the region’s neediest families. To that end, the Durham Regional Police annual food and toy drive kicked off at Dr. Roberta Bondar Public School in Ajax this morning. The drive, an annual tradition in Durham since 1989, sees local businesses, organizations and individuals band together to provide food and toys so that many who would otherwise go without don’t have to this December. It was appropriate to get it all going at a local school where young students could play a part and witness what the drive is all about. While youngsters are eager to avoid being naughty and make sure Santa realizes they’re nice and they can make sure he checks their Christmas lists twice, it’s essential to remem- ber it is better to give than to receive. That’s the real message of the season and one the food and toy drive taps into so very well. It’s also a chance for Durham’s men and women in blue to show off their public service role. Because of the nature of their jobs, officers are often in contact with the public at times of extreme stress and duress. The food and toy drive reveals their position as public servants eager to put a smile on the faces of children and their parents at a time when they could use a lift. The work done by the drive does have a huge impact. In past years, as much as 60,000 pounds of food and toys have been collected and distributed with the help of hundreds of volunteers representing 50 organizations. Individuals and organizations have also been generous, providing more than $40,000 in cash and cheques. To add your contribution to the cause, simply drop off non- perishable foods, unwrapped toys or cash or cheque contri- butions to any police station throughout Durham Region or to any fire hall in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington or Ajax. Your involvement will make the DRPS food and toy drive a massive success and will make Christmas a truly special time for your neighbours across this region. That’s something to be proud of. New holiday in February could end up saving business money Family Day might reduce employee absenteeism W hen the topic of the United States is brought up in con- versation, you usually get dif- fering opinions about the country, its people and its president. Some people love the US, others do not. But one thing I think the country does right is holidays. The country celebrates with a day off nearly every month and when it comes to Thanksgiving, the whole country practically shuts down for a week. Yes, our neighbours to the south know how to relax and that is a redeeming qual- ity. So when our own Premier Dalton McGuinty promised Ontarians a statu- tory holiday on the third Monday in February during the last election cam- paign and then actually made it law, I was happy. Finally, we’re going to get a Family Day to break up the long stretch between Christmas and Easter. Recently though, some businesses have started to mutter their displea- sure about Family Day. Linda Hasenfratz, chief executive of auto parts giant Linamar Corp., said it’s “the last thing we need in our already tough environment.” I realize businesses exist to make money and any day that isn’t a work day is a day where no money is being made. However, consider the cost of em- ployee absenteeism, especially be- tween the months of January and April, and I bet a stat holiday could actually reduce that number. Job stress is a major factor in em- ployee absenteeism. Statistics Canada calculates the an- nual cost of work time lost to stress at $12 million. What better way then to reduce stress and save businesses money than by enjoying Family Day? Ontario’s economy has more to worry about than accommodating a day off in February. The high dollar alone should be the focus of criticism, especially from the manufacturing sector. Stressed-out employees are gener- ally not productive types. A day off then could be just what the doctor ordered. Ian McMillan is the Oshawa/Whitby/ Clarington This Week news editor. His column appears periodically. E-mail him at imcmillan@durhamregion.com Ian McMillan staff editor Lots of ways to support our troops To the editor: Re: Nov. 16 letter, ‘How Can We Best Support Our Troops? Bring Them Home’. How about thanking the troops for their efforts to maintain our freedoms and promote freedoms in the more oppressive areas? How about patting those soldiers on the back for a job well done? There are hazards/casualties in any vocation. Those serving in the military have chosen that career not so much for the paycheque, but for the higher calling. Support them by thanking them. How about starting a writing campaign to the soldiers, commending them for their bravery and career choice? Take your frustrations with the occupation/presence in Afghani- stan to your government, and don’t forget to be thankful it isn’t Iraq. 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The president of the Simple Alternative Funeral Centres told Durham’s works com- mittee on Nov. 7 that a median would se- verely impact access to the funeral home and would be a safety hazard. “We have grieving families coming 100 cars at a time and turning left,” Ms. Fitz- patrick said. “I don’t want people pulling a U-turn. I want safe and easy access to our property.” The company bought the property in 2001 and, according to Ms. Fitzpatrick, she be- came aware of the construction of the me- dian in 2003. Since then she has been cor- responding with the Region to express her opposition. The centre went so far as to hire a traf- fic consultant who designed a tapered left- hand lane. “We understand the Region’s concern but we think we can be accommodated,” she told the committee. Mike Hubble, Durham’s project manager of transportation design, explained the Re- gion is just commencing the detailed design of the widening of Brock Road from four to six lanes from Bayly Street to Finch Avenue. Construction is slated to begin in 2009. Based on discussions the works depart- ment has had with the business, commis- sioner of works Cliff Curtis said the Region has retained a consultant to look at left turn access. A report will be coming back in a couple of months. “We are all looking for a positive outcome for the safe operations of our roads,” Mr. Curtis said. 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The JetRanger helicopter Air1 took the cup from Hamilton this week, where it is kept at the Ca- nadian Football Hall of Fame, to Toronto. “The organizing committees of Grey Cup week approached us about having the helicopter be a part of the festivities,” said Dave Selby, the Durham Region- al Police Service’s director of corporate communications. “We thought it would be a great op- portunity to promote the Special Olympics.” The DRPS is hosting the Spe- cial Olympics early next year. The Grey Cup was taken to Hamilton International Airport where Air1 picked it up and took it to the Toronto Island Airport. From there the Toronto Police Service brought it to Nathan Phillips Square. George Ricardo, an athlete who has been involved with the Special Olympics for 20 years, accompanied the chiefs of the Durham and Toronto police ser- vices in handing the trophy off to Toronto Mayor David Miller. “It is not so much about pro- moting Air1 as it is about pro- moting the Special Olympics,” Mr. Selby said. He said both the Toronto and Hamilton police services assist- ed with the ceremonial trans- porting of the cup. The event required about an hour-and-a-half of flight time and Mr. Selby said the helicopter costs about $1,000 to operate. “But we don’t look at it like that,” he said. “For $1,500 we get a real opportunity in the national spotlight.” “We are hosting the Special Olympics in the spring, another significant sporting event that for the first time will be in Durham Region,” Mr. Selby explained. He compared it to when a local hospital approaches and asks to auction off a ride in the helicop- ter. The DRPS chief will occa- sionally allow the helicopter to be used for a charitable event to support the community, he said. It happens about 18 times a year. “Only two per cent of Air1’s time is used for charitable events,” Mr. Selby said. “Ninety eight per cent of the time is de- voted to police work.” There is no detriment to the police service in the community while Air1 is out of Durham, he said, as York Region’s helicopter, Air2, covers the area if need be. Mr. Selby said this is a mutual aid agreement and York Region doesn’t charge Durham if its helicopter is needed here. The DRPS and York Regional Police are the only two police forces in the Greater Toronto Area with air support. Regional Chairman Roger An- derson said lending the helicop- ter was both neighbourly and made good marketing sense. “It will show the folks of To- ronto what they get when they call and need assistance and the Ontario Special Olympics will be a big winner,” Mr. Anderson said. “It is going to be a big event for the region and for the athletes.” The president of the Special Olympics, Glenn MacDonell, was ecstatic to have his athletes included in “Canada’s biggest sporting event.” “We have a great partnership with the law enforcement com- munity,” he said. “Given that the games are in Durham it is a real nice tie in with the Grey Cup game, the po- lice and our event.” Argo president and CEO Keith Pelley has been a long- time volunteer with Special Olympics, and Grey Cup chair- man Brad Watters is also a long- time supporter. “There’s a lot of positive sup- port for the Special Olympics,” Mr. MacDonell said. “It is just nice to be part of something that Canadians feel good about, like the Grey Cup.” *'Equalmonthlyinstallment'financingofferisavailableforbookingsmadebetweenOctober31andDecember29,2007.Thetotalpurchasepriceincluding$55financingfeeandtaxeswillbebilledtoyourSearsCardorSearsMasterCardaccountin6equalinstallments.Whenbilled, anyunpaidportionofyourSearsCardorSearsMasterCardAccountbalancewillattractcreditcharges,commencingonthebillingdateforsuchunpaidportion.Onapprovedcredit.OptionalfinancingprogramsdonotqualifyforSearsClubPointsorColoursPoints.Packageprices areinCDNdollars,perperson,includeearlybookingsavings,basedondoubleoccupancyandarebasedonthedesignateddeparturegateway.25CUCpaid locallyinCuba.Alltaxesandgovernmentfeesareasindicated.Offers/Pricessub- jecttocategoryandpromoavailabilityandcanbewithdrawnatanytimewithoutnotice.ACV=AirCanadaVacations.FlightsoperatedbyAirCanada.**Nopurchasenecessary.ApproximateretailvalueoftheprizeisCAD$2,700.Enterin storeoratwww.SearsTravel.ca.Rules&Regulationsavailableatwww.SearsTravel.caandinstore.ContestclosesonNovember30,2007.SeeSearsTravelin-storelocationsorcall1-866-359-7327fordetails.©2007SearsCanadaInc.d.b.a. 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Money must be returned by December, 2008 By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The YWCA may have to return money to the Region, but Wendy Leader says there’s a sense of relief in wrapping-up the funding dispute. “We know (the Region) worked very hard to do what was best for the YWCA and for the region,” said the co-executive director of the YWCA. “It was a difficult de- cision for council to make.” In a 20-6 vote, Region Council decided to re- call $78,750 of $105,000 in emergency funding, initially meant to assist with the re- opening of Adelaide House, it provided to the YWCA, a women’s shelter, which the YWCA closed last April. The YWCA will keep $26,250 to cover the first three months of operation. “We are ecstatic that we get to keep the $26,000, it certainly will be a big help to us,” Ms. Leader said. “And, the fact that they al- lowed us the time to make a repayment is very beneficial to us.” Although Ms. Leader said the money has not been spent, a repayment sched- ule that stretches to Decem- ber 2008 is tremendously helpful. “That means a lot to us, especially during the diffi- cult times we have faced,” Ms. Leader said. “We know there is tremendous sup- port from the Region and the community and we are excited about the new vi- sion.” Adelaide House will be- come second-stage housing for single, at-risk women, providing a middle step to re-integrate into the com- munity. During debate on the subject at Council on Nov. 21, Brock Mayor Larry O’Connor said recalling the money is taking money back from the poorest in the community. 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Mr. Boyce is now the CEO of Calgary-based Sure Energy Inc. and Ms. Boyce is involved in philanthropic endeavours. “Durham College and UOIT’s programs have pro- vided an avenue that allows us the opportunity to support both institutions, as well as developing areas which we are passionate about, the en- ergy business and the envi- ronment,” said Mr. Boyce on Friday. The couple gave $125,000 to Durham College to estab- lish the Jeffrey and Julia Boyce Endowment Fund for second and third-year business stu- dents. With matching provin- cial funding, it will swell to a permanent $250,000 endow- ment, providing five $2,000 awards annually. They also committed $125,000 to UOIT to create the Jeffrey S. Boyce Engineer- ing Award. With provincial funding, the endowment to- tals $375,000. Each year, one $15,000 graduate award or three $5,000 undergraduate awards will be given to stu- dents in energy-related fields. As well, $250,000 will go to purchasing laboratory equip- ment in the newly named Boyce Alternative Energy Sys- tems Laboratory, including a solar cell power demonstra- tion unit, a thermal radiation unit and a hydrogen fuel cell station. Durham grads give back to college and UOIT NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Pickering Nuclear wins award for habitat enhancement near the nuclear station By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — An osprey has landed at the Pickering nuclear station - a bronze one anyway. Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering nuclear station recently re- ceived international recognition for its environmental contributions at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s 19th annual symposium, The Value of Green, which awards companies that demonstrate excellence in wildlife habitat enhance- ment and restoration. It achieved the Wildlife at Work re- certification and also won the Corpo- rate Habitat of the Year Award for the second time, having won it previously in 2001. The bronze osprey, which OPG will keep for a year, was delivered to the station Monday for a celebration. It’s currently at the information centre at 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. for public viewing. “We’re really happy with it,” said Bob Hester, senior scientist of the environ- mental programs department. “It sig- nals that we are doing the right things here.” Don Terry, manager of public af- fairs, explained Alex Robertson Park and Kinsmen Park are two areas OPG helps maintain. It started with clean- ing up litter, and over the last four years, volunteers such as the Scouts and Air Cadets, along with community partners like the City of Pickering, have planted between 5,000 and 6,000 trees and bushes. OPG is currently encour- aging more amphibian habitation in the park. “We really believe in mak- ing a difference in the communities in which we operate,” he said. Mr. Hester said volunteers will focus a lot of attention on pulling out inva- sive species over the next few years. 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On-going training Competitive compensation and benefi ts 24-hour clinical and operational support • • • www.bayshore.ca durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Ontario Power Generation was awarded The Corporate Habitat of the Year Award by the Wildlife Habitat Council for OPG’s Site Biodiversity Program. On hand were from the left, Bob Hester, a senior scientist with OPG, Angela Porteous of Toronto Region and Conservation Authority and Mayor Dave Ryan. OPG continues to promote biodiversity drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONEBLOG ENTER LAUGHING No Rush... We ’re Open Late Monday to Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm Extended Holiday Hours Beginning November 24 We know you’ve got a million things to do for the holidays. And simply having fun should be high on the list. So we’re opening every morning bright and early and staying late. We’re ready when you are…O,yeah! 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WHERE & WHEN TO PICK UP YOUR ITEMS IF YOU’VE WON Saturday November 24th 9 AM - 7 PM SEE INSIDE FOR MORE 100% of the proceeds raised through this auction will benefi t our community, it’s charities, students, children, youth, environment and world community services. Visit our website for full details. www.oshawarotaryauction.ca On Rogers Cable TV & now on-line atOn Rogers Cable TV & now on-line at www.oshawarotaryauction.cawww.oshawarotaryauction.ca SOME OF OUR EXCITING ITEMS THIS YEAR! The Oshawa Hospital Foundation www.cashforcancer.com Friday, November 23 Saturday, November 24 Item #501 - Golf Membership One Senior weekday Golf membership. Summerlea Golf Course, 10500 Russell Road, Port Perry Value $540 Item #502 - Basketball Tickets Two 3rd row Platinum tickets for the Toronto Raptors versus the San Antonio Spurs, Monday February 11, 2008. Perry Mechanical, 285 Bloor Street West, Oshawa Value $344 Item #1003 - Sewing Machine Euro-Pro Shark 7132L Sewing machine with 80 stitch functions and 32 built in stitches. Converts from Flat bed to Free Arm. Euro-Pro, 1210 Washington Street, West Newton Value $300 Friday 7:40 PM Major Items Friday 8:30 PM Major Items Saturday 9:40 AM Major Items Item #3502 - Hockey Tickets Two Gold Seats for Toronto Maple Leafs versus Boston Bruins, Section 108, Row 19, Seats 3 & 4, Saturday December 8th at 7:00 pm. Apotex, Value $394 Item #3504 - Gift Certifi cate $750 Gift Certifi cate towards the purchase of a pair of “IPSED” Progressive Lenses (Latest Technology for Total Customization) with purchase of frames. Revere Optical, Oshawa Shopping Centre, Oshawa Value $750 Item #3505 – Interior Decorator Two 2 hours service of a certifi ed interior decorator to make ready your home for the holidays House of Quality Design & Décor 712 Wilson Road South, Oshawa Value $400 Perfect if you are both near sighted and far sighted &AST&RIENDLY#ONFIDENTIAL 0!9$!9IS!.9$!9 WWWCASHYOUCA +INGSTON2D%AST (OURS-ON &RI 3AT 3UN THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Installed in ‘unlikely event’ of an emergency, says Region DURHAM — Installation of sirens to alert the public in the event of an emergency at Darlington Nuclear Generating Plant should be completed within the next several weeks, says Durham’s di- rector of Emergency Management. There will be 14 sirens installed in Clarington, and four in Pickering, as a result of a new provin- cial mandate which states that the public alerting system must provide, within 15 minutes, warning to practically 100 per cent of the people “whether they be indoors or outdoors, and irrespective of the time of the year or day.” As of Tuesday, five of Clarington’s sirens had been installed. The sirens are being paid for by Ontario Power Generation, and will be owned by the Region. The Province, however, will make the call on whether they go off, said Ivan Ciuciura, DEMO’s director. Should they go off, residents are to go inside, and check with local media as to what they should do next. The “loud, steady, high-pitched” siren “doesn’t mean, ‘there’s a nuclear emergency, run away,’” said Mr. Ciuciura. “The siren is a warning (that means), ‘there’s been something happen, find out what it is.” Don’t be alarmed at sirens By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The forecast shows Durham Region is going to be spending a lot of money in the next few years rehabilitating its large water and sewer plants. “There are a lot of dollars to be spent in the next four years,” said John Presta, the Region’s director of envi- ronmental services. Durham has a number of large projects lined up for the upcoming year for its sanitary sewerage and water supply systems. Major construction proj- ects in 2008 on the sanitary sewerage side include work on the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), Corbett Creek WPCP, and the Breakwater Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station. The Duffin Creek WPCP, in Pickering, is in the third stage of a major expansion, with $18 million budgeted for 2008. The total project cost, which is slated to take until 2012, is nearly $95 mil- lion. Upgrading at the Cor- bett Creek plant in Whitby will optimize the existing facilities at a cost of $5.56 million. The Breakwater Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station, also in Whitby, will undergo a twinning of the forcemain. More than $1 million is budgeted for this project in 2008 and in total it is expected to cost $4.42 million. “Those facilities are being expanded so there is addi- tional capacity and we can divert and decommission an older plant in Whitby called the Pringle Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, which is 55 years old,” Mr. Presta explained. Major water supply proj- ects in 2008 are work on the Brock Road Zone 1 Feedermain in Pickering and upgrades to the Whitby and Oshawa water supply plants. Work on the Brock Road zone feedermain has a budget of $5 million in 2008. Upon completion, it is expected the total project cost will be $12.3 million. “This feedermain is going to take water to a new water storage facility that will service existing and new development in Ajax and Pickering,” Mr. Presta said. Upgrades are needed to meet Ministry of the Envi- ronment standards at both the Whitby and Oshawa water service plants. In Whitby, $8.3 million is budgeted in 2008 and roughly $1 million in Os- hawa. “The regulatory up- grades are needed in order to comply with the current regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act,” Mr. Presta explained. “We haven’t been or- dered, we are doing the work in order to comply with the new regulations. It doesn’t mean the water is not safe now or anything like that.” At the Oshawa plant, Mr. Presta said, at the end of the day Durham will be spending about $24 mil- lion. 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That layoff contributed to a $100-million drop in net income for OPG. Over the first nine months of this year, the company had net income of $409 million, compared to the $509 million over the same period in 2006. Mark Elliott, the senior vice- president of Pickering ‘A’, said, “The performance at our fossil stations was very good. Hydro was very good and Darlington was very good.” “Over the first nine months of 2007, performance, in terms of production and reliability of OPG’s fossil and hydroelectric stations as well as the Darlington nuclear sta- tion, has continued to improve,” company president and CEO Jim Hankinson stated in a press re- lease. “The Pickering ‘A’ and ‘B’ sta- tions have experienced a number of operational and technical issues that have unfavourably affected their performance.” Units 2 and 3 on the ‘A’ side are in a permanent shutdown state, with work continuing on the re- moval of fuel from the reactors. In the third quarter alone, net income was $113 million, down from $167 million a year ago. Mr. Elliott, speaking at the Com- munity Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, said planned mainte- nance work is ongoing for Units 1 and 6. In the fall “before it gets too cold, we have our outage season,” he stated, adding once the work is completed, the reactors will be “in good shape to run through the winter.” Unit 7 was operating at full power, while Units 4, 5 and 8 were operating at a slightly reduced power level because of mainte- nance work. Employees on the ‘B’ side have gone 3.5 million hours without a loss-time accident, which Mr. El- liott said is “a long stretch of good performance.” On the ‘A’ side it’s 1.6 million hours and he said it will top two million hours on Dec. 6. 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A partner site of durhamregion. “Houston: We have splash down!” FRIDAY FUNNIES AT WWW.MEDIAMASH.COM HILARIOUS VIDEOS UPLOADED BY YOU. By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Mayor John Gray says Oshawa won’t be introducing a special infrastructure levy like Mississauga’s any time soon, but he does support Hazel McCallion’s Cities Now! crusade, and the ongo- ing One Cent Now campaign, both of which call on the federal govern- ment to help cash strapped munici- palities cover infrastructure costs. Mayor Gray was among more than a dozen members of the Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO), which met in Oshawa Friday to talk infrastructure fund- ing. LUMCO, which is comprised of mayors from municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more, voted unanimously on a resolution, to support the national campaign asking the federal government to share the equivalent of one cent of the GST, with cities. The assembled mayors also threw their support behind com- plimentary campaigns launched by individual municipalities, like Mississauga’s Cities Now! “Back in the 90s, the federal gov- ernment downloaded to the Prov- ince, and the Province downloaded to the municipalities,” said Mayor Gray, who hosted Friday’s LUMCO meeting at the General Motors Cen- tre. “The federal government needs to come to the table and take some responsibility here.” Toronto Mayor David Miller echoed that sentiment in Oshawa Friday, saying the one cent equiva- lent would amount to about $410 million a year for Toronto alone. Mayor McCallion rallied the troops around the infrastructure issue earlier this month, after Fi- nance Minister Jim Flaherty un- veiled a mini-budget with plenty of tax cuts but no cash for cities. To illustrate the fact that cities are in dire straits, she won approval in principle from her council on Nov. 7, for a five per cent infrastructure levy, on top of Mississauga’s pend- ing property tax increase. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, who is also MP for Whitby-Oshawa, has been firm from the beginning that the feds won’t be coughing up a portion of the GST, saying Ottawa is already doing its part. After speaking at an Oshawa Ro- tary Club meeting earlier this week, he outlined some of the ways the Harper government is helping mu- nicipalities. “We are giving the provinces $33 billion over seven years through an infrastructure fund, we are also ex- tending the gas tax to 2014, we are helping municipalities,” he stressed, adding he does agree with munici- pal leaders who say the cash should flow faster. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said the Town isn’t a member of LUMCO, noting the community’s population is below the 100,000 threshold. “Basically, all municipalities in the GTA and beyond are saying to the feds ‘you have a role in helping with infrastructure.’” Having one per cent of the GST would provide municipalities with “guaranteed and sustainable” fund- ing for infrastructure, he added. “It’s something we can count on.” “There’s a substantive infrastruc- ture deficit and it’s getting worse. We need the federal government to help and the provincial government as well,” Mayor Parish stated. “The irony is this federal gov- ernment wants to build the econ- omy and protect the environment. Towns and cities are the front lines of that. 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Francophone services available. APPLE 905-619-2556 Free and confi dential longer term counselling for abused women. Womenʼs Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre of Durham 1-877-454-4035 Free and confi dential culturally sensitive counselling and support to immigrant and refugee women, youth and children from diverse back-grounds. Not so, say thousands of women who have been emotionally and verbally abused by their partners. In fact, many say, being emotionally abused infl icts serious long-term injuries that are diffi cult to heal, and creates scars that no one else can see. Physical violence against women remains a seri- ous problem in Canada. More than 60 women are killed each year in this country by men who say they love them. Last year, in Ontario alone, 12 children were killed by those same men. In Ontario, between 1995 and 2005, 231 women were murdered by their partners or former partners, many whom then killed themselves. Countless more experience ongo- ing physical violence that does not end in death. The lists are too long and the numbers too high. There is no doubt that many barriers still exist for women who wish to leave physically abusive rela- tionships and be safe, but it is also true that women who have bruises, black eyes and broken bones are now given a certain level of credibility by society, the health care system, and the legal system when they turn to them for help. The same cannot be said for women whose bodies remain intact but whose souls have been shattered, sometimes permanently. They often experience dis- belief and incredulity when they seek help and sup- port. As one woman described her situation: “He never beat me, so there were no marks on my body. What he did to me has no witness except me.” The challenges faced by a woman who is being or has been emotionally abused are many: • she, herself, may downplay the seriousness of what she is experiencing (“At least he does not hit me.”); • there are no criminal charges relating to emo- tional abuse; • outsiders often don’t believe she has been harmed because there are no injuries to see; • the absence of physical harm can lead people to believe the abuse is less serious; • there is a tendency to downplay the seriousness of emotional abuse by seeing it as mutual and simply argumentative in nature (“Who doesn’t fi ght at some point in a marriage?”); • the impact on the children is often minimized; • there is seldom any corroborating evidence or witnesses to support her allegations in court In addition, whether the abuse has been physical or emotional, many outsiders to whom the woman may turn for assistance believe it will end when the relationship ends. 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(Violence Prevention Coordinating Council Durham) “Whenever you take an abuser’s power away (when you move out or divorce) they seem to click into destruct mode. They can’t stand the fact that they have no more power over you, so they try other methods of attack.” Abusive ex-partners can and do engage in a wide variety of behaviours that so intimidate and harass women that many return. For example: • stalking and other forms of criminal harassment can leave a woman feeling more safe living with her abuser than not, can interfere with her employment, her health, her housing and every aspect of her life. • using exchanges of the children as an opportunity to be- rate, insult or belittle her is a common strategy that forces the children to witness the ongoing abuse of their mother. • abusive men often use access time to probe the children for information about the mother and to criticize her. • withholding fi nancial support can place women and chil- dren in such poverty that she will decide to return to the abuser. An effective solution to emotional abuse, including post-separation abuse, will only be found when we better understand violence against women generally. We need to understand that violence within families is rooted in women’s inequality and poverty; that it is gendered in nature; that some of the most serious violence is not physical and that only systemic change will bring it to an end. These must include, for a start, signifi cant changes to law, both family and criminal, training and education for profes- sionals working in the legal system and increased funding to ensure that women have access to good legal representation and to community-based women’s advocates. The most effective strategies will be community-developed and community-driven, with grassroots experts providing the leadership. We have the capacity to end violence against women – we need to activate the political and social will to do so. We must fi nd that will now, before more women and chil- dren die. 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Other than becoming overheated, his parents still have trouble pre- dicting what will bring one on, and there is no way to sense one before it starts. “We try to note changes in his mood or behaviour, but they just come when they come,” Mr. Ball says. If a seizure happens at home, everyone in the family has role to play in the response. Eight-year-old Emma unlocks the front door in case EMS are called, mom Melissa lays Jacob on his side with something soft under his head, and his dad is in charge of timing the seizure -- anything over five minutes requires medi- cation, and possibly a 911 call. Jacob has also had seizures at Courtice North P.S. where he at- tends kindergarten. Fortunately, his classmates and teachers take it in stride -- es- pecially after listening to a pre- sentation from Epilepsy Durham Region (EDR), a non-profit agency that educates Durham residents about epilepsy and supports fami- lies. “The school has been very ac- commodating,” Ms. Ball says. “The other children don’t think any- thing of it. To them, Jacob is just a regular child who happens to have seizures.” The Coleman family is also grateful for EDR and their class- room presentations. Their 18- year-old son Michael has been having seizures since he was two- years-old and has encountered numerous challenges integrating into the school system. “A lot of people have never seen a seizure, and Michael’s are espe- cially violent, so they’re afraid,” explains his father Jim Coleman. “When he first started school, they didn’t want him there at all.” Now, Michael attends Dr. F.J. Donevan C.I. where he is accepted by his peers and teachers, and gets the support he needs. Mr. Coleman is pleased with this progress, but says more needs to be done to educate the general public, and teach them that epi- lepsy isn’t something to be feared. EDR Executive Director Dianne McKenzie agrees saying epilepsy has been stigmatized for centu- ries, with people once believing it indicated demonic possession or lower intelligence. She says misconceptions about epilepsy and how to respond to seizures, have also persisted though the years. “People still think you should put something in the mouth of a person having a seizure, and you should never, never do that,” she stresses. “Then there are people who think you should let a seizure go on for 15 minutes before calling for help, or kids that think they can catch epilepsy from a classmate... it goes on and on.” In her four years at the helm of EDR, Ms. McKenzie has worked tirelessly to educate, advocate and reach out to families dealing with a new diagnosis. The agency, which is celebrat- ing its 20th anniversary this year, offers a range of services, such as a parents forum, lecture se- ries, resource library and “Think- ing About Epilepsy” presentations that dispel myths and teach first response protocol for seizures. With no government funding, EDR relies heavily on fund- raising and donations to keep services available to the roughly 12,000 Durham residents with epi- lepsy. There’s the annual walk-a-thon in April, a golf tournament in June and Gladiola Flower Day in Au- gust. EDR also sells plush Lora the Lavender Labrador dogs for $15, and purple wristbands for $2. While the agency is making great strides, Ms. McKenzie says there is still so much to be done, from pushing for better health care and treatment options -- there are no epilepsy surgery beds in Durham Region -- to defending victims of discrimination. For more information, visit www.epilepsydurham.com. Steamed About High Energy Prices? 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If it repeats or lasts longer than five minutes, call for medical attention - If the person has fallen to the ground, roll them onto their left side and place something soft under their head. - NEVER insert anything into the mouth of the person - After the seizure has subsided, speak to the person in a quiet, reassuring manner. cityofpickering.com LEISURE AQUATICS FITNESS Registration Begins Aquatics November 29 Leisure December 3 Leisure January 21 Aquatics January 4 Programs Begin 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/greatevents Free Family Skate in the Arena Free Family Swim in the Pool Free Family Activities & Entertainment Face Painters, Balloon Twisters & Crafts New Year’s Countdown & Much More! 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday, December 31, 2007 Purchase any, New, Full Annual Membership and receive the rest of December for Free and a $20 Wellness Spa Gift Certificate Get 20% Off When you join with a Family Member to receive 20% off both Memberships! Home for the Holidays? 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The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co- dependency. Everyone wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 BAZAAR: The Dunbarton- Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, holds its 34th annual Deck Your Halls ba- zaar and craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are more than 30 craft vendors, home baking, hot lunch, Christmas crafts, used books, Grandpa’s garage, silent auction, preserves, knitted goods, poinsettias, gingerbread table, and a ‘children only’ room. 905- 839-7271. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Amberlea Pres- byterian Church, 180 Whites Rd., Pickering, is having a Spirit of Christmas Bazaar. There will be lunch in the tea room, crafts, bake table, gifts baskets and more. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No vendors and no admission fee. For more information call Liz at 905- 420-1802. BAZAAR: St. Martin’s Angli- can Church, 1203 St. Mar- tin’s Dr., Pickering, holds its Holly Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Craft and bake tables, attic treasures, Cafe by the Bay. 905-839-4257. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: The Pickering Community Concert Band Presents ‘Christmas, Here We Come’. The musical presentation features special guests The County Town Singers. There is also a silent auction. The music starts at 2:30 p.m. at Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Charlotte Kimball at 905-509-2459. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 BRIDGE AND BID EUCHRE: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for bridge and bid euchre Mondays at 6:45 p.m. at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6320. MOOD DISORDER: Suffers of depression, anxiety or stress support groups are meeting every Monday at the Salvation Army Hope Community 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 partnership with the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. BRIDGE AND EUCHRE: The Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club holds bridge every Monday and Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and euchre on Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m., and Wednesdays at 1 p.m., at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Dr., Ajax. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information on Mon- day bridge night call Jean at 905-619-2626, or for in- formation about euchre call Jack at 905-683-9696. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 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. It’s the annual general meet- ing, with entertainment. Ev- eryone welcome. 905-683- 7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). BID EUCHRE: Every Tues- day and Friday, the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club meets to play bid euchre at 1 p.m., and also every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It’s at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. For more information about Tuesday nights call Lois at 905-686-8040, Thursday nights call David at 905-839- 3471, and for Friday nights call Lisa at 905-428-6160. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A parent support group meets every Tuesday for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, run- ning away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. The meetings are at 7:15 p.m. For more informa- tion, call 416-223-7444 or 1- 800-488-5666 or visit www. apsgo.ca.c AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Parent volunteers of Autism Ontario - Durham Region host an Autism Sup- port Group. The free month- ly support group meeting is at the Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who has an interest in autism is welcome to attend. Call 1-866-459-4680 for more information or e-mail durham@autismontario. com. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., car- pet bowling, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 6:45 p.m. The fun is at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kings- ton Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more infor- mation, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6320. VOLLEYBALL: Co-op- erative 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. An- drea (905-831-4263), Debbie (905-619-1829). MEDITATION: Learn how to meditate and improve your life at a free Sahaja Yoga meditation class in Pickering. It’s on Wednes- days 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). THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 BRIDGE: Join the Pickering East Shore Bridge Club at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings in Meeting Room #1 of the East Shore Com- munity Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S. in Pickering. Everyone is welcome. For more infor- mation call Bruce Taylor at 905-831-5934. MACINTOSH USERS EAST: Join other local Macintosh users at 7 p.m. at the Whitby Central Library, Room 1A, 405 Dundas St. W.. Visitors are welcome. For more information, go to www.mause.ca or e-mail mause@mac.com. ALZHEIMER: The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region holds an Ajax-Pickering eve- ning support group meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Care Respite Office, 1420 Bayly St., Unit 6 (next to the GO station), Pickering. All caregivers welcome. 905-576-2567. GARDENERS MEETING: Join the Canadian Organic Growers, Durham Garden- ers for its November meet- ing. Chat about your sum- mer gardening experiences and ask questions. Refresh- ments and a door prize. Everyone is welcome. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District School Board administration build- ing, 400 Taunton Rd. E. (at Anderson Street), Whitby, Room 2007. For more infor- mation, call Dianne Pazaratz at 905-433-7875, or Peggy Clark at 905-623-5278. To submit an item to the News Advertiser’s Billboard, e-mail News Editor Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion. com. PLAY PALACE DRIVE THRU PICKERING LOCATIONS Pickering Town Centre 905-839-7727 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665open regular mall hours On Sale ‘til December 31st HOLIDAY LOG CAKE NO TAX. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 PAGE 23 Pdurhamregion.com By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Students at three Dur- ham schools got a lesson on what it means to be rich through a play that tackled poverty and other social is- sues. ‘Danny, King of the Basement’ is being presented in 15 school districts for students from more than 130 dif- ferent schools as part of the Elemen- tary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario’s (ETFO) Education and Poverty Project. In Oshawa, performances were held at Village Union, Dr. C.F. Cannon and Glen Street public schools. The award-winning play’s 10-week tour is funded by the Ministry of Ed- ucation and is being performed by the Roseneath Theatre. It centres around a boy named Danny who’s moved eight times in the past two years as his single mom struggles to hold down a job. When they move to a new basement apartment, Danny makes friends with two other kids who each have their own problems. Penelope is ostensibly the rich kid, her parents are separated and she’s caught in the middle of their bickering. Angelo’s mother is working two jobs to support the family while his frustrated father, represented by a roaring dino- saur silhouette, is out of work. Danny has a spectacular imagina- tion and casts himself in the role of a secret agent, drawing his friends into his imaginary world and creating scenes that had the students laughing throughout the play. But woven into the comedy are clear clues about the effects of poverty. Danny doesn’t have a winter coat, so he imagines a super coat keeps him warm. He and his mother must care- fully decide how to spend their last $7 on groceries. At Village Union, many hands shot up after the play as the students were asked to identify the ways in which Pe- nelope was poor and Danny was rich. “The play was magnificent, I really liked how they discussed the poverty situation ... and how they showed you can be rich in many ways. It was amaz- ing,” said Grade 8 student Latrell Paris. ETFO local president Rachel Genc- ey said Village Union was one of the schools chosen to do a workshop with the actors following the production and the students would be talking about the issues addressed in the play. Darcy Perdue, a Grade 8 teacher at the school, said the lessons learned will be embedded into the school’s character education program. “I think they’ll see themselves in the characters, for sure,” she said, add- ing that poverty statistics show every teacher in Canada has to deal with these types of issues. In fact, a statistic that a quarter of all homeless people are children prompt- ed David S. Clarke to write the play. And it’s clear many students at the school already get the message. “I find that kids at the school who don’t have money do get made fun of,” said Grade 8 student Greg Maxwell. “There’s no need to make fun of a person,” responded Latrell. 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The Pickering Starbucks is located at 1300 Kingston Rd. (Liver- pool and Hwy. 2). Drop your children’s books off and help a child discover the magic of books. Facility helps 30 to 40 homeless and street youth each day By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — On Friday morn- ing, Clarence Keesman, walked into the Refuge Outreach Cen- tre, a celebratory coffee cake in hand, and announced to volun- teers and staff, “This is a good day.” The executive director of The Refuge said for months the cen- tre has been bogged down in red tape because of questions over zoning. But, unofficially, the centre has received word that the zoning of its building is adequate for the services it provides and they can get on with planned renovations. “This is the result for which we had hoped, that City hall would recognize that the zoning was adequate,” he said. “This decision is good for us, it is good for the youth and it is good for the community.” The Refuge services 30 to 40 homeless and street youth daily. It moved into its new home, in the basement hall of The Church of The Good Shepherd on Court Street, in September. But, when the centre applied for a work permit to make the necessary improvements to the church hall, questions were raised about whether or not the property would have to be re- zoned because of its new tenant. Mr. Keesman maintained from the beginning that the zoning was adequate for the services The Refuge provides and the issue was sent to City of Oshawa solicitors for a legal opinion. According to Ward One Re- gional Councillor Brian Nichol- son, lawyers came back to the City’s planning committee indi- cating no zoning change is re- quired. The planning committee was given the verbal legal opinion in camera. “I can’t give the details, but the net result at the end of the day is that The Refuge is going to be able to go ahead,” Coun. Nich- olson said. “Letters are being drawn up and everyone will be informed of the reasons for the decision.” He said he agrees with law- yers and said to have required a rezoning would have opened a Pandora’s Box of issues. “I can’t imagine a situation where a decision would come out that said helping people was illegal,” Coun. Nicholson said. “A church is for good works. 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Accompanying the snow globe is the legend that people who receive it will find their relationships improved. “That’s going to be perpetuated throughout the entire show,” he said. “The show is about people who are having a hard time with their relationships.” Husbands and wives, boyfriend and girlfriends, parents and chil- dren, grandparents and grandchil- dren. Even Santa Claus gets in on the act. All experience the legend of the flying pigs in the form of the snow globe. “There really is such a snow globe,” O’Connor said “We ordered it.” Accompanying the snow globe is the Conscience, a character only seen by the person in possession of the globe. The cast of 35 has been rehears- ing since September and just this week got to rehearse on stage. “We have a varied cast because we have children from the age of 7 right up to 76,” O’Connor said. “We’ve got everybody. It’s a pretty big cast and it will fill the stage.” The cast comes from all over Dur- ham Region, including Port Perry, Ajax, Bowmanville, Cannington, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. Starring as the Conscience is Re- becca McDermott, from Saintfield. “She’s the one who will encour- age the person with the globe to carry out the legend,” said O’Connor. Since her character takes on the appearance of each person with the globe, McDermott has plenty of costume changes. And her appear- ances are often accompanied by her own behind-the-scene backup singers, The Shower Cap Singers. The play was also written to pro- vide many people with good roles, O’Connor said. Some of the actors appearing are Herb Vine, Isobel and Brad Camp- kin, Emily King, Gavin Hossack, Karen Romualdez, Judy Anderson and Bill McKee. The musical director is Alissa Smith, a dynamic person who gets the cast in fine form for rehearsals, O’Connor said. The choreographer is Barbara Taylor Bone. The set is made up of several triangular pieces which will be ro- tated around to set the scenes. “It’s very user friendly,” O’Connor said. “And it’s kind of a caricature format, very bright.” While 90 per cent of the music is familiar, the settings might not be as they’ve hunted down versions which are a bit out of the ordinary, he added. “The rehearsals are going really, really well. I guarantee it’s going to be a showpiece,” he said. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and are available at Henshall’s Clothing and Gifts, 241 Queen St., through www.starticketing.com and 1-866- 808-2006. Performance time is 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. On Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, the Ma- sons of Port Perry Fidelity Lodge are hosting roast beef dinners, before the evening performances. Tickets for the dinners are $20, at Henshall’s. Scugog Choral Society is also holding auditions for the spring presentation of ‘My Fair Lady’. Au- ditions will be held Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Come prepared with a musi- cal selection that demonstrates the range of your voice. Actors trying out for the role of Eliza Doolittle are to sing ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly’ and speak in a Cockney accent. Auditions are also at Town Hall 1873, where the play will be staged March 27 to April 12, 2008. Flying Pig facts What: ‘The Legend of the Flying Pigs: A Christmas Story’ When: Nov. 22 to Dec. 1 Where: Town Hall 1873, Queen and Simcoe Streets, Port Perry How: Tickets $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, at Hen- shall’s, Queen St., Port Perry, www.starticketing.com, 1-866- 808-2006 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Bill McKee and Judy Anderson as ‘George and Carol Taylor’, members of the Scugog Choral Society, rehearse a scene from ‘The Legend of the Flying Pigs’, set to hit the Town Hall 1873 stage Nov. 22 to Dec. 1. Durham woman making noise in the City of Angels Look for Suzie Pollard on CSI: NY By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Suzie Pollard is a long way from her hometown, Os- hawa. The 22-year-old actor is now based in Los Angeles, busy with TV series and films. But she still calls Oshawa home, and her family still lives here. Pollard is the lead in the TV se- ries, ‘Beyond the Break’, about young women trying to break into the highly-competitive, male surf- ing competition world, airing on RAZER now. This summer, she filmed the thriller movie ‘Behind The Wall’, due out next summer, in Newfoundland, and another movie, Universal Pictures’ ‘Hack!’, is due out on DVD Dec. 6. And she just filmed a segment of CSI:NY, with star Gary Sinese, which will air Dec. 5. She’s going to be part of a major movie which starts production in March, but she can’t say any more about that. Born and raised in Oshawa, she attended Sunset Heights Public School and O’Neill Collegiate. In high school, she was in the per- forming arts program and knew she wanted to be an actor. So after high school, she didn’t head for university or college. “I worked on a cruise ship for a year and a half” in a revue show, she said in a telephone interview. “We danced all over the world.” After that, she returned home before deciding to head to L.A. to break into show biz. She did wonder at the wisdom of the move at first. But she got busy with classes, work- shops and auditions, getting herself an agent and then a manager. And the work came too. “It took some time but it just kind of slowly happened,” she said. She’s appeared on Foxworthy’s ‘Big Night Out’, ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, MTV’s ‘Burned’ and the 2006 Country Music Awards. ‘Be- yond the Break’ was made in Ha- waii, where the cast and crew spent several months filming on Oahu. As for filming with Sinese in CSI: NY, she said “It was pretty intense. I have this great scene with Gary Sinese. Everyone was really nice.” For other young people thinking about show biz, Pollard has some advice. “Just go for it. Fight for it. Don’t let anybody hold you back.” You can catch more on Pollard at her website, www.suziepollard. com. Trisha Romance in Whitby Nov. 24 to release kids’ book DURHAM — Noted Canadian artist Trisha Romance has turned to literature. She’s written a children’s book and will be in Whitby to launch it Nov. 24 at Antony’s Gallery, 1200 Brock St. N., from 4 to 6 p.m. A Star For Christmas is her first book for children and tells the story inspired by people who are close to her and by a real rein- deer, Star, that lives in Anchorage, Alaska. She has, of course, drawn the picture for the book, about a carpenter who, after years of helping others, starts to build his own house with a small reindeer to keep him company. When it appears he’ll be unable to finish by winter, the people he’s helped come out to help him. But there’s a surprise in store for everyone. For more on Romance, go to www.artistsgarden.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack hosts the Pickering Panthers in OHA junior ‘A’ hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday at 3 p.m. This Husky likes underdog’s chances Pickering receiver Aaron Racioppa says injury to quarterback won’t deter St. Mary’s from Vanier Cup title Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering’s Aaron Racioppa is unfazed his St. Mary’s University Huskies are being portrayed as underdogs in tonight’s (Friday) Vanier Cup of football at Toronto’s Rogers Cen- tre. The third-year wide receiver and kick returner with the Huskies says St. Mary’s is being counted out owing to the knee injury to starting quarterback and fellow Pickering native Erik Glavic, who’s a definite no-go for the national championship contest against the western champion University of Manitoba Bison. “Yeah, after (Glavic’s) injury everyone’s thinking they’re (Uni- versity of Manitoba) the favourite. They don’t think there’s a chance for us to win. They’re definite- ly wrong. And we’ll show them (Friday). We’re confident in our team,” says Racioppa, reached at his Toronto hotel room on Thurs- day morning. Racioppa, 21, explains the Hus- kies are more than willing to hitch their Vanier Cup hopes to the arm of back-up pivot Ted Abraham, noting Abraham has been sharp in the practices in preparation for Friday’s big game. “He’s been practising all week and looking real nice. We have faith in him. It’s too bad we don’t have our starting quarterback, but we’re just going to try to bring the Vanier Cup back home.” Racioppa and Glavic have been football teammates since Ra- cioppa became Glavic’s favourite target while playing for the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs, under the leadership of head coach and former CFLer Gord Judges. There, they helped the Monarchs’ senior team cap- ture three consecutive Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) titles earlier this decade, with Racioppa joining the team in Grade 11. He says the coaching he re- ceived under former Monarchs’ coach Judges and assistant coach Jim Burt went a long way to spur- ring him into playing football col- legiately. “They taught me a lot in my three years there,” he says. After three years of trying, Ra- cioppa is excited to get the chance to play for a Vanier Cup cham- pionship. And, to play in front of family and friends is an added bonus. The games, he notes, don’t get any bigger than this. “Oh yeah, definitely, it’s even bigger than the Uteck Bowl (last Saturday against defending Va- nier Cup champion University of Laval). The Vanier Cup is the big- gest,” he says. The Cup would cap a strong third season at St. Mary’s for Ra- cioppa, as he’s amassed more than 300 yards in pass receptions this season, culminating in two touchdowns. He’s also played a major role for the Huskies on kick returns. He’s also excited to compete in the climate-controlled environs of the Rogers Centre, which should provide a fast track for him and the Huskies’ receiving corps. “Back in Halifax, it’s pretty windy, with the wind coming right off the ocean. I’m excited to see what we can do with no wind and no cold weather and just play football.” Racioppa admits he and the Huskies know very little about the Bisons, having only viewed three games films of past University of Manitoba contests. Similarly, he’s sure the Bisons don’t have a library of information on his Huskies, which will make Friday’s Vanier Cup matchup all the more interesting. “They’re a much older team than us, but we don’t know much about them and they probably don’t know much about us.” Currently, Racioppa is currently studying business at the Halifax university. Joe Chrvala/ St. Mary’s University photo Pickering resident and St. Mary’s Huskies’ wide receiver Aaron Racioppa will suit up in the Vanier Cup game against the University of Manitoba Bisons. The national title contest is at Toronto’s Rogers Centre tonight (Friday). ‘They don’t think there’s a chance for us to win. They’re definitely wrong. And, we’ll show them (Friday). We’re confident in our team.’ ST. MARY’S HUSKIES WIDE RECEIVER AARON RACIOPPA Glavic’s Hec Crighton win ‘awesome’ PICKERING — Racioppa and the rest of his St. Mary’s Huskies team- mates were happy to see quarterback Erik Glavic win the Hec Crighton Trophy as the most valuable player in Canadian collegiate football. “It was awesome,” says Racioppa. “He wasn’t thinking he was going to get it, but our teammates had faith he would get it.” Racioppa notes it was a bitter-sweet moment for Glavic, winning the prestigious award, but being unable to suit up for St. Mary’s with a torn knee ligament, suffered in the Huskies’ Uteck Bowl win over the University of Laval Rouge et Or. Big second half leads Lady Cougars to OFSAA win AJAX — A little bit of half-time motivation went a long way toward solidifying the Notre Dame Catho- lic Secondary School Lady Cou- gars’ first victory at the provincial high school basketball showcase. The sixth-seeded Lady Cougars (35-2) are one of 16 teams com- peting at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ girls’ basketball championships, which started Thursday at St. Anne’s Catholic High School in Windsor. Trailing the John F. Ross CVI Royals (32-4) 24-20 in an atypically mistake-filled first half Thursday morning, the Lady Cougars re-fo- cused at the intermission. Part of that, says coach Rose Booker, was reminding the players that a loss meant a date with the No. 1-seeded Westdale High School (39-3) from Hamilton in the second-round contest. “That really served as motivation for the last half,” says Booker, in a cell-phone interview from Wind- sor. And, Notre Dame returned to the court rejuvenated in the third quarter. Off the mark quickly with a three-point field goal by point guard Catharine Bougoulias, the Lady Cougars were off and running to a 17-7 third-quarter advantage, which would eventually culminate in an emphatic 62-47 victory over John F. Ross. Booker noted nerves played a role in holding the Lady Cougars to a low-scoring first half, including several travelling calls that plagued the team in the half. “We’re not used to being called on that,” she says. Centre Nicholle McKenzie led the way for the Lady Cougars against John F. Ross, scoring a game-high 22 points. Power forward Rhea Pas- cal chipped in with 19 points in the victory. The OFSAA championships cul- minate in the gold-medal game at St. Anne’s on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. For all the results, visit the cham- pionship website at www.ofsaa. on.ca/girlsaaaabasketball/. 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Please call Gabriella at 905-706-7991. GENERAL CONTRACTOR to work in co-op complex. Fax re- sume 905-728-8701 COURIER DRIVERS RE- QUIRED:Daytime M-F. Must have own car or van. Earn $600- $1200 per week + fuel allow- ance. Knowledge of GTA an as- set. Call: 905-426-2700. DAYCARE IN COURTICE re- quires ECE for contract position and on-call staff. Please fax re- sume to: 905-436-6878. EPICURE SELECTIONS is look- ing for part-time Sales Consul- tants to market its quality, versa- tile line of herb and spice blends. Email:Thornton@powergate.ca EXPERIENCED WAITSTAFF and door staff required. Please apply in person to Excus- es Dining Lounge, 504 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, after 11:30am. FREEDOM FANATICS Do you have 10 hours/wk you would like to make productive? Learn to op- erate a mini-office outlet from home earning $3,000/month. www.debsminoffice.com GROWING JANITORIAL COM- PANY seeking full-time cleaner. License/car a must. For Picker- ing, Ajax, Scarborough, Oshawa. Serious inquiries only. Call or fax resume to: 905-837-1300. 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 KEEP YOUR DAY JOB A family in Oshawa is seeking a friendly, sensitive, mature female to pro- vide assistance with personal care (1-2 hours daily) for their granddaughter in exchange for negotiable room and board. Be- ginning in January. Quote job #2311 to info@dafrs.com or fax (905) 436-3587 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 OSHAWA AREA GOLF Course with daily restaurant and banquet hall looking for experienced sous/ short order/prep/ line cook. Also, experienced wait staff re- quired. Fax resume to: (905)433- 7996. PERFECT MAID SERVICE URGENT! Experienced cleaners needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential cli- ents. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Seri- ous inquires only. Call 905- 686-5424 now. REGIONAL PROPERTY SER- VICES requires loader operators and snow shovelers for Durham region area. Please call 905-261- 8474 leave message or fax re- sume 905-725-9759. 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 SHOE COBBLER with some ex- perience required. Wage based on experience. Apply in person with resume to Professional Shoe Repair, Whitby Mall. (905)725- 0712 SKYLOFT RESORT is hiring Part/Full time positions for Out- door, Office, Kitchen. Free ski- ing/snowboarding. Please email Natacha: office@skyloft.com SNOW BROKERS 4x4 and plow, good condition required. Experi- ence necessary. Routes available- Scarborough, Mark- ham, Durham, guaranteed hours. Labourers for walks required. Call (905)619-2757 or 416-439-3343. TAXI DISPATCHER required. Must have experience and knowl- edge of Oshawa. Fax resume to: 905-571-5650 or call 905-571- 1331 ask for Toni or Donna WANTED - SNOW REMOVAL sub-contractors with own vehicle for plowing and sidewalk work; also general labourers for snow removal. 905-985-4979, or fax 905-985-6221. 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. ANGELA'S ESTHETICS Day Spa & Medical Spa requires an Esthetician. Deliver resume to: 112 Athol St. Whitby, Suite 203 or email: angelasesthet- ics@bellnet.ca (905)666-5401. EXPERIENCED AESTHETICIAN and SPA MANAGER needed for medical spa in Pickering. Start $400/week+commission or profit sharing. Fax resume: 905-231- 0061 or e-mail at the following: info@skinculturepeel.com CABINET MAKER WANTED, 2 positions available, must be able to use: planer, shapers, and other related equipment- working with hardwood. Long term project. Wage: $15-$20, based on experi- ence. Contact Steve@adamson- proaudio.com or fax (905)982- 0609. CARPENTER with minimum 5 years exp, and labourer required for established commercial/indus- trial construction company., must be motivated and reliable. Drop resume to: 630 Euclid St. Whitby, or fax 905-666-1456 CERTIFIED RIGGER,needed to help build rooftop Cellular sites, must be experienced. established construction company offers ex- cellent wages and benefits, Drop resume to 630 Euclid St. or fax to 905-666-1456 EXPERIENCED G1-G2 RESI- DENTIAL GAS TECHNICIAN for HVAC in Whitby. Immediate posi- tion. Call 905-430-2033 fax re- sume 905-430-0622 or e-mail steve@coolandheat.ca FULL-TIME POSITION, OBT2/G2 and valid drivers li- cense required, service and in- stallation of residential HVAC equipment, must have all neces- sary licenses. Min. 1 year experi- ence preferred but not necessary. Must have OBT license. Please call (905)435-6675 or fax re- sume to (905)435-6671 RECEPTIONIST/DATA ENTRY Clerk. Pickering area. Full time, benefits. Computer skills re- quired. Entry-level position suitable for recent grads. Fax re- sume 905-427-8010 SATELLITE AND WIRELESS HI- SPEED internet installer needed on sub-contract basis. Satellite in- stallation and computer back- ground necessary. Vehicle and tools required. Please call 905- 655-3661 ext. 21 LAPTOP/ELECTRONICS Repair Technician Wanted! 5-years mini- mum experience required. Board level repair experience a must. Email resume to: tech@dsgelectronics.com BOOKKEEPER for co-op hous- ing using New Views. Fax re- sume 905-728-8701 EXPERIENCED RECEPTION- ISTS/OFFICE Help required for busy tax/accounting firm, with 3 offices in Durham. Computer and customer service skills required. Fax: 905-426-5598. REAL ESTATE LEGAL assistant for law firm in Durham Region. Must be able to handle volume residential real estate files inde- pendently. Must have experience with Conveyancer/Teraview/PC Law. Please e-mail resume to: mylaw55@gmail.com. sales help & agents SALES REP.To call on supermar- kets in Scarbo- rough, Markham, Ajax, Oshawa area, 4-5 days per week. Generous hourly rate and mileage. A positive attitude and people skills are more important than work experience. Must have a reliable car and reside in the above areas. Please email resume to: salesfieldrep@ hotmail.com BRIDAL CONSULTANT,full- time. Sales experience req'd. Hourly wage plus commission. Please apply in person with re- sume to: La Bella Sposa, 282 Monarch Ave., Unit 17, Ajax. (905)619-0668 MULTI--STORE Used Car Deal- ership looking for experienced sales people and business man- agers Generous compensation packages available for right can- didates. Email resume to john@needacartoday.ca or call 416-717-7200. BUSY CARDIOLOGIST OFFICE requires stress-test technician, must have 5 years experience, with Bruce protocol. Nice to have Holter Monitor, Loops/Event Monitors, and PFT. Email re- sume: cdwall@magma.ca or fax 905-725-2348. HYGIENIST WANTED part time for Periodontal office, for mater- nity leave in Pickering. Experi- ence needed. No week- ends/evenings. Fax resume to (905)831-8757 or e-mail: drperio@rogers.com. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 23, 2007, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Automotive Technical Consultant + Certified Automotive Technician We invite you to bring your talent and seasoned expertise to a new level.In this role, you will join our team of automotive technology professionals in our progressive office environment where you will troubleshoot and diagnose auto repairs via telephone in a consulting relationship with dealership technicians in need of your assistance. If you have a valid Class A automotive technician’s licence combined with 5 to 10 years of practical dealership repair experience, we would love to hear from you! Preference will be given to technicians with strong experience in the areas of Electrical and Driveability and/or Diesel. This is a permanent position located in Oshawa, offering excellent benefits, a salary competitive with the automotive industry, and a modern, friendly culture focused on our employees. We invite you to apply online at www.minacs.com referring to Job #548932 in our ‘Current Opportunities’ section or send in your resume by fax at:(416) 380-3825. We thank all who apply; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. minacs.com Explore where your automotive car eer can take you! FOR A CAREER ABOVE and BEYOND! We are looking for experienced Service Crew Leaders and Service Crew Assistants to install and maintain flat roofing systems as well as inspect, analyze and repair leaks. The successful candidates will work on a variety of service tasks including completing work orders. Candidates Will Possess: ●Experience in flat roof maintenance and service ●Great work habits and ability to work well in a team environment ●Demonstrated supervisory skills (for Service Crew Leaders) Foran's Offers: ●Generous wages and benefits ●Year round work opportunities Call: (905) 668-3244 Fax: (905) 668-8205 We are a recognized leader in the custom injection moulding and assemblies busi- ness. As a result of our continued growth, we have the following position available. Set Up Technician, Injection Moulding 3:00p.m-11:15 p.m. We are seeking an individual with 5 years' experience as a moulding technician in a plastic injection moulding facility preferably automotive.Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes including materials, moulds and injection moulding machines. Please send your resume, in confidence to: Horn Plastics, Inc., 114 Industrial Drive, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5Z8. Fax: (905) 430-2312. 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Hwy. 401 & Liverpool 1865 Glenanna Rd. 905-231-2145 www.caprent.com • Condo-quality suites with individual controlled A/C & heating, carpeting, washer & dryer and 2 bathrooms • Starting from $1,120/month • Across from Pickering Town Centre and close to GO Station, Hwy. 401, full service rec centre and library. 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 CLINICAL RESEARCH coordina- tor.Must have 5 years experi- ence, with phase ll-lV studies, certified with GCP.Nice to have cardiology, diabetic, and medical knowledge.Fax resume to (905)725-2348 or cdwall@magma.ca. DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL II must have at least 3 years experi- ence.3 days per week.Hours are 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.Fax Resumes to (905)831-5975 EXPERIENCED RECEPTION- IST required for busy medical clinic in Pickering. Please e-mail resumes to: pucclinic@live.ca EXPERIENCED DENTAL Assist- ant need Mon-Fri, 8-4, must be enthusiastic and energetic. Call (416)284-0945. P.S.W.required for disabled fe- male. A positive, energetic atti- tude, willingness to follow direc- tions.Brooklin area.$14/hr., part time. Will train.Vehicle required. 905-655-6478 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full- time position for pharmacy in Pickering (Whites Rd/ Sheppard). Good hours, no weekends. Expe- rience preferred.Fax resume to 416-929-6125 or call (416)804- 4926. PROGRESSIVE DENTAL office in Whitby seeking Treatment Co- ordinator. Please fax resume to 905-725-5087. RMT NEEDED for Maternity Leave in Port Perry. Potential Part Time opportunity afterward. Fax resume to 905-985-4414, Mon., Wed.-Fri.9:30 - 4:00 BATON ROUGE in Whitby has immediate openings for experi- enced line personnel.Minimum 3 years experience, high volume restaurant. Apply in person to: Thickson/Consumers. FINE ITALIAN BUFFET,Oshawa Hiring Full-time: Cooks, Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, also Wait Staff & Bartender. Please call Mike 905-261-6843 to arrange an interview SKILLED BREAKFAST COOK, $15/hour.9a-4p. Experienced servers, P/T, weekends a must. Apply in-person with resume. An- gelique's Family Restaurant.31 Barr Road, Ajax. BOWMANVILLE,1 Barlow Ct, OPEN HOUSE, Sat.Nov.24th & Sun.Nov.25th, 12-3 p.m. 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3- bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 5 applianc- es, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a. 10-ftx10-ft deck, $209,900. (905)697-8460 OSHAWA, QUIET & SAFE area. 3 bedroom brick bungalow. De- tached garage. Central Air.New roofs, doors, windows. Cedar deck. Poplar Street, Harmony & Olive area.By Appointment Only (905)728-6776 PRIVATE-SALE - Uxbridge 83 Toronto St.S., Ravine Lot, newly renovated-semi detached, 3bdrm, 2 1/2 bathrooms, Sat. Nov.24th 2-4, Sun.Nov.25th 2-4.905-852-1048 BEAUTIFUL 4 YEAR, New, three story 2200 sq. ft. town home (end unit)in Pickering. Open concept, 3 bedrooms.Large master bed- room with en suite washroom. Close to amenities. Walkout basement is rented.Serious in- quiries only. Asking $305,900 or best offer.Must sell privately (Call Khan, 905-421-0499/905-999- 0518. COE HILL 9 acre forest, tall Ma- ples, Pines, hydro, phone, great retreat, close to town, $18,900. (905)885-6666. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 4 units.2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave message. INDUSTRIAL BAYS - Near Oshawa Centre.High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto re- pair, machining, hobbies and oth- er uses Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available.905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. TREATMENT ROOM available in a busy multi-disciplinary clinic in Oshawa. Ideal for chiropractor, naturopath, consulting MD, cosmetic laser, etc. Call 905-404- 4344 or fax 905-404-4331. GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS Opportunity new product, unlimit- ed and residual income, looking for motivated team, full/part time, Get rewarded for your efforts. 1- 800-985-4931. JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work.Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs:372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail.(In- cludes online).416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com sales help & agents $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%.No income, bad credit OK! ONTA RIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 Buy With 0 Down 1st and 2nd Mortgage Refinance up to 95% Loans Approval, Debt Consolidation, Free Consultation, First Cap Financial Services Direct #1: 416-953-7881 Direct #2: 416-949-6394 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%.From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available.Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty.For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates.No appraisal needed.Bad credit okay.Save money.No obli- gation.No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1 BDRM. Wilson/Olive. $675 incl. util. Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 1 bedroom apartment $650 + $50 for hydro. Call Mary 905-721- 9817 sales help & agents 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt in executive home, in PICKERING. Kitchen plus 4pc. bath, sep. en- trance to private patio. Avail. im- mediately.No smoking/pets 905- 839-8520 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., country setting, Port Perry area. $770/mo. Private entrance. H eat/hydro/fridge/stove/satellite included.No pets.Suit 1 person. Available Dec. 1.(905)985-5273. 1 BEDROOM,Whitby, Brock St. N.$700/inclusive No laundry. Near all amenities.First/last, no pets.Quiet area. Available December 1st. Call (905)424- 5083. 1-BEDROOM apt Harmony/King. Near park. Avail. Dec 1. All inclu- sive, heat/hydro, a/c, one parking. No pets/smoking.$650/mo. 1st/last required. Call 905-243- 0994 1-BEDROOM apt in downtown Oshawa, upper level.No smok- ing.$650/mo. fist/last req'd. Available Dec 1.(905)435-1091 1011 SIMCOE ST.N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities.$875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM.apt.,Simcoe North, Russett, Oshawa, recently decorated, hardwood floors, well- maintained quiet 12-plex, small building Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included.Jan.1 No dogs.905-576-2982. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $750 plus hydro. Clean and quiet building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately.No pets/smoking.(905)424-4518 or (905)424-4005 2 BEDROOM, full renovated Oshawa apartment, huge, $850 per month, utilities and one car parking included, clean quiet building, first/last references (905)493-0703. 2-BEDROOM ADELAIDE/ THORNTON, bright upper-level apt in house. Private drive, walk- out deck, Excellent neighbour- hood, extra clean, appliances, laundry, $1195/inclusive. Available immediately, move in now - don'y pay til Dec 1st! No smoking/pets.(905)706-2200. 2-BEDROOM APT,$750+ hydro. Available immediately, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts. Walking distance to Oshawa Centre and amenities. Laundry facilities on-site, utilities included.No pets.905-723-5434 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Par king. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms. Senior lifestyle bldgs.Large units.New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Dec/Jan. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com sales help & agents AJAX 3-bdrm mn flr bungalow 2-bdrm bsmt apt and 1 bedroom apt. laundry, parking, Close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX HARWOOD/BAYLY 1/2 month Free.2 bedroom base- ment apt.$900/mo inclusive. First/last.No pets/smoking. Available January 1st. Call 416- 818-7751. AJAX Salem/Bayly.Large 1- bedroom basement apt.4pc bath, shared laundry.$700 includes utilities, parking, A/C.Non-smok- ing.Suit professional. ALSO 2- BEDROOM basement available $800.905-787-8665 or 416-721- 4425. AJAX, WESTNEY HEIGHTS. 62 Marshall Cres.3-bdrm (3 bath- rooms, garage) $1095, 2 bed- room $695, OPEN HOUSE Wed. 7:00-7:30pm, Sat 3:00-3:30pm. Laundry 416-436-2884, 1-866- 737-5617 AJAX, WESTNEY/MCGILL, large bright walk-out 2-bdrm bsmt apt.Sep. entrance, parking, cable, laundry. Avail. Dec. 1st.No smoking/pets.$800/mo+ utilities. Call (416)918-1433 AJAX, BAYLY/HARWOOD, Avail. Dec/Jan. 1st.Large 1- bdrm basement apartment, sep. entrance, renovated, 4-pc bath, $750/inclusive.Laundry, 2-park- ing, no smoking/pets.(905)655- 8381. AJAX- NOTTINGHAM,stunning 1-bedroom walkout basement, spacious, bright, 5 appliances, eat-in kitchen, cable, parking, laundry, no smoking/pets.$975 inclusive.Jan 1st.416-409-3260 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool.3 bed- room apts.$1099/mo. Available immediately.905-683-8421. AJAX- ROSSLAND/RAVEN- SCROFT Walk-out, 1 Bdrm Bsmt Apt.Kitchen with Eat-in Area. Laminate Flooring. Private Laun- dry. Avail. Immed.$825/mon.Util. Included.Nicole 905-999-7368. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, beautiful, 1 bedroom raised base- ment apartment. Includes 1-park- ing, cable, laundry.No smok- ing/pets.$800/month utilities in- cluded. Whites/Sheppard, Picker- ing.416-728-7833. BACHELOR BSMT CLEAN apt. Ready now.493 Salisbury St, Oshawa.Near 401/Oshawa Cen- tre, close to bus, sep. entrance, laundry.$560/mo+ 1/3 utilities. First/last.(905)240-1784 BOWMANVILLE 2-bedroom $680, 1+ bedroom $700.2-bdrm $750. All plus hydro (heat includ- ed).Parking. Available Dec. 1st. (905)623-4302. BOWMANVILLE,one-bedroom, walkout basement of new execu- tive home.Suits single working, non-smoker, no pets.$900/mo in- cludes new applianc- es/cable/laundry & utilities. first/last/references. Dec. 1.905- 623-3230 BRIGHT, SUNNY 1 bedroom basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance.Laundry. Par king. Cable. TTC.$680 inclu- sive. Ellesmere/ Markham.416- 697-8129 COUNTRY-SETTING Ros- lin/Lakeridge, main floor of house. 3 bdrm., $950. includes heat/hy- dro.Suit working couple.Base- ment used for business. Available January 1st 905-427-0403 COURTICE AREA 2-bdrm walk- out, full bath, parking for 2, laun- dry, country setting, 1st/last re- quired, no smoking/pets, $1100/mth utilities included, available Dec 1st, 905-434-7264 GREAT LOCATION!1 & 2 bdrm from $825 on Marland Ave, with balcony, near Oshawa Cen- tre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Incl: heat, hot water, hydro 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com LARGE BACHELOR basement apt., separate entrance, kitchen & bathroom, no pets, non-smoking. Available Dec 1st.$550/month. Call (905)431-5081 MODERN BUILDING.Great suites. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $850 on Par k St, includes hot water, some suites with balco- nies, minutes from Oshawa Cen- tre, Community Centre, directly on bus route, 1-888-310-7000 GOtransglobe.com NEW WHITBY home to share with one, includes master bed- room, ensuite bath, walkin clos- ets, cable, parking, laundry.Near bus, all inclusive.$625, available Dec. 1st.(416)209-4857. NORTH Oshawa 2 bedrooms, Dec 1st & Jan 1st, 3-bedroom Jan/Feb 1st. Clean, family build- ing.Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH WEST OSHAWA,2-bed- room apt. in semi-raised bunga- low, $875 includes utilities, first/last.No pets/smoking. Avail. anytime.(905)576-1710. 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 - one bedroom, in- house, 2nd. floor, separate en- trance crown mouldings, bath- room, kitchen, living room, park- ing, laundry.$800/month inclu- sive, avail. now.(905) 442-3665 OSHAWA - SIMCOE ST.By The Lake.Spacious 3-Bdrm Apt. Freshly Painted.Large Windows. Bright and Clean. Coin Laundry. 2 Parking Spaces. Avail. Dec.1/07.$1050/mon. Contact Rose 905-999-7760. OSHAWA 1-BDRM with walking distance to downtown, hospital. Available Dec 1st. Includes fridge, stove, utilities, laundry fa- cilities.$600/mth.No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-438-9931 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 CENTRE AREA,2- bedroom, large apartment, in 11-plex, parking/heat/water incl- luded.2nd floor. available Dec 1st.$895/month+hydro.No pets. Security doors with intercom. Call (905)728-8868. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor.2-bedroom $770+ hydro.First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, Dec 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA, Wilson/Taunton 4- BDRM new home.2200-sq ft. Partially furnished/unfurnished. No smoking/pets.Short or long- term lease. Avail. immediately. From $1550/mo+ utilities. Call 905-261-0771or 905-434-0533 OSHAWA,2 basement bachelor apartments close to downtown in 4-plex. All utilities included, park- ing, semi furnished, newly refur- bished. Available immediately, $480/$550., first/last.905-260- 2007. OSHAWA,2-bedroom basement apt. all inclusive, $900 month avail Dec 1.No pets. Call (905)728-0159 WHITBY 1-BEDROOM, on Go bus, laundry, parking included, private entrance, available Dec 1st.$725/month.(905)655-7277 A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 23, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com AJAX,WESTNEY RD./ROSSLAND RD. $1450 Absolutely Immaculate 3 bedroom End Unit Townhouse with 2 Bay Windows! Extra Wide 34 Foot Wide Private Lot! Large Formal Living Room with Fireplace! Large Formal Dining Room! Family Size Eat-In Kitchen with Walk- Out to Yard! Master Bedroom with 4 Piece En- suite & Walk-In Closet! Freshly Painted! Beau- tiful Landscaped Fenced Yard! 5 Appliances! Great Family Neighbourhood, Steps to Every Amenity, GO Station, & 401! VIEW ONLY Saturday from 4p-5p. Please call Judy Paterson for viewing at:416-285-8555. THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP 07-16 INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION PROPOSALS TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TRADE CONTRACTORS, FOR INTERIOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Durham District School Board proposes to do renovations at several locations over approximately a two (2) year period. The work includes office renovations, window-wall and window replacement projects, revamping and providing new science labs, and various other interior renovations. The project values range from $200,000 to approximately $900,000. For projects tendered in 2008, completion dates and planned occupancy MUST be by August 31, 2008. Each project will be awarded individually and will be tendered in the same manner. General Contractors and Mechanical and Electrical Trade Contractors interested in prequalifying for tendering on these projects are requested to indicate their interest in writing, and forward a fully completed CCDC-11 (current edition) Canadian Standard Form of Contractor's Qualification Statement. General Contractors (but not Trade Contractors) shall also include: ●Specific written confirmation from a Surety Company of the Contractor's bonding limits and current bonding commitments, along with evidence of their capacity to obtain bid bonding and Performance and Labor & Material Payment bonding for projects of this size; ●A detailed description of the contractor's Health & Safety Policy and written confirmation that all Health and Safety policies will be followed for the duration of the project; ●Submission of the latest Workplace Injury Summary Report as issued by the WSIB; ●Current WSIB Clearance Certificate; and, ●An Insurance Certificate from a recognized Insurance Company detailing the contractor's current liability insurance coverage of at least $2,000,000 per project, with the capacity to name the Durham District School Board as an additional insured. Proposals should include the names of site superintendents who will perform on the projects. Submissions should provide relevant experience for the immediate past five years in school projects of similar size and construction value and with similar schedule constraints. Proposals are to be forwarded to The Durham District School Board, Purchasing Department, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6, in envelopes with contents clearly marked "RFP 07-16 Prequalification Submission for Interior Building Renovations at Various Locations within the Durham District School Board"before the closing time and date: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) Thursday, December 13, 2007 It should be noted that FAXED OR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. These projects will be tendered separately on different dates over approximately the next two (2) years. Drawings, specifications, and Tender documents will be made available through the Architect's office and only to a limited number of General Contractors who have been deemed by the Owner and the Architect to be prequalified to perform on these projects. Contractors selected to bid on these projects will be required to provide a Bid Deposit, and letter of Surety for Agreement to Bond, where applicable. The Board reserves the right to further prequalify contractors for projects subsequent to the initial selected list. The Board reserves the right to check any or all references. D.M. Homeniuk, C.P.P., CPPO, David J. Visser, Hons.B.B.A., C.A. Manager of Purchasing Superintendent of Education Facilities Services NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on December 1st, 2007 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 4:00 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: EDWARD GOURLEY ELGIN AND PAMELA BARRETT ANTHONY MAIR JENNA GLASS JOHN FARAHMAND NICOLE WAITHE OR MYRNA CHARLES NIGEL AND MARVA ANTHONY Dated in the City of AJAX,in the Province of Ontario, 14th November, 2007. SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE,2 floors, big house, 2-3 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, large eat-in kitch- en, coin laundry, bus at door, am- ple parking. $1200 inclusive. Available immediately. (905)426- 5844 OSHAWA, RITSON/KING,2- bdrm newly renovated, second floor of quiet house. 4pc bath, coin laundry, gas/heat incl. $750/mo + hydro. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-426-5844. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Dec/Jan. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- Ritson and Bloor, nice and clean 1 & 2 bedroom apts for rent. $675 & $900, first/last, everything included, available Dec 1st. Coin laundry, no dogs. Call 905-432-7740. OSHAWA. 3BR mainfloor suite. Well maintained bungalow. Reno- vated kitchen, shared laundry, parking. 401/Ritson. Available im- mediately. $1050 including gas, hydro, water. 416-895-9335(Rob- ert) / inquiries@toprentals.cjb.net PARK/BLOOR AREA,2-bdrm apts, close to 401, bus & Go. Quiet, clean bldg. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last, references re- quired. No pets. (905)571-4576 PICKERING BROCK/401 One bedroom basement apartment, very clean, updated, separate en- trance. Laundry, cable/internet, walk to GO/PTC & amenities. No pets/smoking. $750 inclusive Available Dec. 905-424-0860. PICKERING,2-Bedroom base- ment apt., bright open concept, new reno, private entrance, own laundry, all inclusive, $898, non smoker/no pets, (905)428-6577, 416-768-8654. PICKERING, ALTONA/TWIN Rivers, bright, freshly painted 1- bdrm basement apt. Cable, inter- net, separate entrance, parking. A/C. Amenities. $695/mo inclu- sive Dec. 1st. No pets/smoking. 905-509-1879, 416-930-9499. PICKERING, WHITES/401, bright, clean, spacious 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. ent. parking, cable, no pets/smoking. Available Dec 1st. $850/mo incl. First/last, references. (416)357-7449. PICKERING:Pickering Pkwy/ Brock Rd: 1-Bedrm basement apartment in detached house, separate entrance, immaculate, kitchen, shared laundry, parking, near amenities, 401, GO. Non- smoking, $750/inclusive, Avail. Dec 1. (613)328-9540 or 416- 824-1975 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 2-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. 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 /07 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM,de- sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Near amenities, laundry, (2) parking. Dec 1. References, no pets/smoking. $800 inclusive. Call (905)449-1141 RITSON/ADELAIDE- 1-bed- room/bachelor basement apt., freshly renovated, minutes to 401, $675/month includes utilities and parking. Available now. Call (905)448-3530 SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment, walk to schools, hospital, bus, grocery, lake. Minutes to Go/401. Parking, utilities includ- ed. No smoking/pets. $800 first/last, references. 416-725- 1699 TWO BEDROOM apartment, 309 Cordova St. Oshawa. Available Dec 1st, very clean, new paint, new hardwood floors, laundry fa- cilities, no pets, Call (905)579- 2387. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca UXBRIDGE-LOVELY new non smoking one bedroom. Secure excellent location. A/C, parking, laundry available. Suits mature single. $795.00 inclusive. 905- 649-3073 WALK TO GO,Tim Horton's, shopping, "waterfront" bus at door. Minutes to 401. Brock St./Victoria St. Newly renovated, large bright bachelor, w/separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, new laundry facilities, no pets/smok- ing, $850/month. 416-238-4775. WHITBY SPACIOUS and bright, renovated 2 bedroom apt., in 5-plex, located in downtown Whit- by, 1 parking, central air, laundry facilities, $830, first & last, avail. Dec 1st. Call Joan 905-404-7861. WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2 bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. Dec. 1 $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. Call (905)666-1074 or 905- 556-0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Whitby Taunton/Anderson, large bright ground level 2-bedroom basement apt., own laundry, no smoking/pets. Available now. $850 inclusive. Condolyn Mgt. 905-428-9766 WHITBY, AVAILABLE immedi- ately, large, 1-bedroom basement apt., separate entrance and drive- way, partly furnished, laundry, no- smoker/pets, suits single person. $750/month inclusive/cable, first/last. Call 905-706-5520. WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS area 2-bedroom main floor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appliances, walk to transit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smoking/pets. Paul, 1-800-567-9122. 2-BEDROOM CONDO.,Whitby Bright/spacious, minutes to 410/Go, shopping/rec-centre, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry, un- der ground parking, 5-appliances. Available December-1st. Brock/Dryden. $1200+ utilities. 1- 877-828-3373. 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 BATHS,Ground floor unit, 1 parking, 1540 Picker- ing Parkway, available Dec 1st. $1295/month+ hydro. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416-893- 2545. CONDO - Brock/Dryden, Whitby. Bright, spacious. 1500sq.ft. 2- bdrm.+loft. Includes 5 appliances, a/c, 2-underground parking. Close to all amenities/401 ac- cess. $1250/mo.+utilities. 905- 655-6355. WHITBY WATERFRONT,2-bed- room, walk to Go, 401, secutiry, pool, gym, parking, short or long term. Unfurnished $1300, fur- nished $1600. References, de- posit. first/last. (905)430-6525 $ !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 $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. 1 1/2 STOREY HOUSE,partially finished basement, 3 bedroom, very clean, new furnace, new roof, a/c, large backyard with gar- age, no pets, centrally located in Oshawa, close to schools, bus stop, 401, available January 1st. First & Last, references required. Call 905-260-9900 for an appoint- ment. 1ST MONTH FREE!0$ Down! Then own for $1097/month. 4 br gorgeous home, with fabulous new kitchen, newer flooring, fin- ished rec room, appliances. $1097/month includes mortgage, taxes, heat, hydro, water. Why Rent? Must have good credit, family income of $35,000+. Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep., Remax Spirit (905)728-1600, 1-888-732- 1600. No body sells more houses than Remax. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Whitby, close to 401/Go. $900 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly. Call (905)665-7952. 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW! Whtiby, Garden St./401. Hard- wood flooring. Close amenities. Large bedrooms. Family-friendly neighborhood. Finished base- ment. Backyard faces park. $1400. No pets/smoking. Dec. 1st. 905-999-9371. 3 BEDROOM HOME -Oshawa/ Whitby border, no appliances. $980/month.+utilities, first/last. No pets. Grass cutting & snow removal included. Avail. Dec 1st. 905-576-0823. 3 BEDROOM, MAIN floor home in Oshawa. Ritson/Taunton, in quiet neighborhood, close to schools, malls, and restaurants. No smoking/pets. Available im- mediately. $1,250/month + 2/3 utilities. Call (647)891-8518. 3 LARGE BEDROOM HOME in Ajax (Salem Rd./401) ready to rent. Huge backyard for those summer barbecues. Close to all amenities. $1275+utilities. Please call 416-433-0695. 3+1 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE- THICKSON/DRYDEN,5 appli- ances, ceramic/laminate floors, A/C, finished basement, fireplace, garage. Close to amenities. $1365+utilities. Available imme- diately. Contact Nancy 905-999- 2670. 3-BEDROOM,newer home, Wil- son/Taunton area. Separate en- trance, parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. 416-562-2542. 4-BEDROOM, 2-STOREY house near Liverpool Rd South. Newly renovated, large livingroom, hard- wood floors, large lot, garage, re- croom in bsmt, 4-appliances, walk-out to large deck. $1400/mo+utilities. 905-839-2641 A LARGE 3-BEDROOM, Oshawa. Newly-renovated, a/c, 2-bathrooms, near 401, transit, grocery stores. No smoking/pets. Cable included, $1250+hy- dro+phone. First/last. Available Jan 1st. 905-579-1382, 905-263- 8061. AJAX - SALEM/BAYLY bright & clean 4 bedroom bungalow (main floor), hardwood throughout, c/air, appliances, laundry, available Jan. 1st. $1200 inclusive. Non- smoking. Call 905-787-8665 or 416-721-4425. AJAX,large 3-bedroom upper bungalow located Westney/Hwy 2. Must be seen! No pets, no smoking. First/last, $1200 inclu- sive. Call Ash (905)903-3684 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow, large yard, driveway, clean, quiet street. Whole house, $1050+. Also 3 bedroom town- house, $800+. 905-683-6203. AJAX, AUDLEY/TAUNTON, jun- ior executive 3 bedroom de- tached house, spotless, 5 appli- ance, a/c, c/vac, ceramic/hard- wood, fenced yard, garage, se- curity system. No pets/smoking. $1500+. Immediate. 416-904- 1584, 416-554-2034 AJAX- BAYLY/SALEM,Very Cute, Bright, Clean 3-Bdrm. Upper Level of Bungalow. Hard- wood Floors Throughout. Shared Laundry. Avail. Immed. $1150/mon + 2/3 Util. Nicole 905- 999-7368. BOWMANVILLE, 4-BEDROOM 2-storey house, walk to school. All appliances included, garage, fenced backyard, nice residential neighbourhood. Available Dec 1st. $1400/month. Call (905)697- 3164 BRIGHT 1-BDRM main floor of new house, 1-parking, c/a, cable, internet, alarm, laundry, dish- washer. $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Close to 401/GO, Thickson/Burns, Whitby. No smoking/pets. (905)447-8858 CLEAN BRIGHT 2-BEDROOM bungalow, quiet mature area, fin- ished basement, attached gar- age, air, big private yard, $1150+ utilities. Available Jan 1st, Olive/Wilson area. (905)263-2425 DETACHED 3 BDRM $1057 Own - $0 Down. Not rent but own this gorgeous 1-1/2 storey, all ap- pliances, new carpet. Immediate possession. Why Rent? Require good credit and income of $40,000+. Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep., Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. LARGE 4-BEDROOM farm house, Newtonville, and Osaca area. Available Dec 15th. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. NEAR GO STATION Whitby, 3- bedroom bungalow, newly deco- rated, references, no pets. $1450/month plus. (905)668- 6980 or (905)427-6095 OSHAWA, 2-BDRM main floor of house. Large, newly renovated. King/Ritson. Avail. Dec. 1st. $800/mo+ 1/2 gas & hydro. No large dogs. Call (905)424-3430 OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM, 2-bath, 2 decks, just renovated. Private backyard, major bus route, close to 401. $1100/month + %of utilities. Available Dec 1st (905)718-3382. OSHAWA, MINUTES to 401. Bright, beautiful, spacious, 3-bed- room home. 5-appliances. $1275/month, plus utilities. Available Dec 1st. (905)476-8650 or (416)254-4077. OSHAWA,Rossland/Thornton, detached 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, double garage, fireplace, family room, fenced, deck. $1595/month, plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)940- 3060 or (416)892-3060. PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM ex- ecutive detached, 5 appliances, ceramic tile, eat-in kitchen, walk- out to deck. Large living/dining room, separate familyroom, air, garage, parking. $1295+util. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 PICKERING, COZY 2-bdrm Cot- tage on Frenchman's Bay. Mag- nificent view, $1200/month + utilities. Feb 1st/08. Near GO, no smoking/pets. Call 647-285-0866. PICKERING:Entire house. Beau- tiful 3-bdrm house on quiet street, finished 1-bdrm bsmt. $1,595 +utilities. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Call 416- 818-7751. PICKERING:Pickering Pkwy/Brock 3-bedrm detached house, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage wt. remote, 5 appliances, A/C, C/Vac, deck, near amenities, Non-smoking, $1350/mo +67% utilities. Avail. Dec 1. (613)328- 9540 or 416-824-1975 PORT PERRY. Large 4-bdrm newer home in-town,oversized fenced yard. 3-baths, 2-car gar- age, fireplace, 16x28 deck, hot- tub. Avail Dec.1st. $1,500+ No smoking/ pets. 905-449-0826. WHITBY 3 +1 bedroom, De- tached bungalow. Walk to GO train and marina. Finished Base- ment. Hardwood on main floor. Large deck in private back yard. $1400 + utilities. 1st & last, credit check with application, min 1 year. February 1st availability. Call Peter 905-261-7202. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE 4- bdrms, 3 baths, Heart of Ajax, Bayly/Monarch. Garage, 5-appli- ances. Near shopping, amenities, GO Transit, 401. No smok- ing/pets $1300+ utilities. 647- 242-1148, cos.bucur@gmail.com CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS,Oshawa now has townhouse units available. Hydro included. Please call 905-576-9299. NORTH OSHAWA, immaculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, 4 appliances. Available December 1. $1250+utilities (wa- ter incl.) No smoking, 905-449- 5999. OSHAWA 3 BDRM Townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, 4 appliances. $1100/mth includes heat/hy- dro/water. First/last. Available im- mediately. (905)435-4797. OSHAWA Park/Wentworth...very nice three bedroom, finished basement, appliances. avail January, $1050 plus gas Condo- lyn Mgt. 905 428-9766. Oshawa Simcoe/Taunton.ex- ecutive 4-bedroom bungalow townhouse w/loft. 3 baths, fire- place, c/a, c/vac, 5-appliances, window coverings. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. January 1st. Ideal for mature working couple. Grass & snow service. $1600/mo+ heat/hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry & util. incl. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $1095-$1195+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. WHITBY -3 bdrm. townhouse, 5 appliances, garage, A/C, move-in condition, available immediately. Call 905-668-6843. WHITBY 3 bedroom townhome available immediately. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. and parking. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455. 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. FURNISHED BED-SITTING room in executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe & Rossland). TV, cable. Share large, fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. No smoking/pets. 905- 440-4569. If busy (905) 925- 3370. NEWLY RENOVATED ROOM with private shower in 3pc .bath- room. Parking, laundry, close to GM. Great for out of town worker. 905-434-6456. NORTH AJAX,Taunton/Audley, on bus route. Suitable for working person/student. Use of kitchen, laundry, family room, and park- ing. Call Lindy, W-(416)494-7444 or H-(905)428-7868. OSHAWA,furnished room, close to all amities, $400/month, all in- clusive. First/last. No pets. Call (905)576-4481. OSHAWA, WILSON/OLIVE. Furnished room, share kitchen & bathroom, on-site laundry, cable, sep. entrance, $400/mo. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. Call (905)809-4512 leave msg. QUIET LARGE clean furnished room, smoke free, includes park- ing, private bathroom, near Oshawa Mall, no pets, $125 per week, available immediately. call (905)404-5437. 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, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. BACHELOR STYLE ROOM in private home. Furnished/unfur- nished. Renovated kitchen, lounge w/fireplace, parking. Inter- net & laundry available. Near Uni- versity, all amenities. Available immediately. 905-720-0136 leave best call-back time. COURTICE/HWY 2 - FULLY furnished, renovated 3 bdrm. bungalow. Share with 2 single, non-smoking adults. Large forested lot, parking, C/A, min. to GO. Avail. immediately. Short or long term. $125-$140/wk. +. Call Laurie 905-924-2184. IDEAL LOCATION,Whitby Thickson/Hwy. 2. 3-bedroom house to share. 1-bedroom available, full use of all facilities including laundry. Parking. $500/mo/inclusive/first/last. Near all amenities. Available immedi- ately. Call Sue (905)576-9826, (905)477-4488 PICKERING South Clean/bright room. Share house, yard, BBQ. $400/month inclu. utilities, inter- net/cable, laundry/parking. Walk to GO/PTC/beach/OPG. Avail. December. 905-839-6746 ext-4248 or 905-995-6468. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $500+. Jan 1st. (905)839- 6648, (647)273-6942. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $500/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. SHARED ACCOMMODATION close to Oshawa Hospital, gra- cious older home. Loft or bed- room avail. $450-650 inclusive. Linda or Brad 905-668-5257. 2002 POLARIS XC600 reverse, all original, synthetic oil, stored in- doors, This sled is mint. $4400 o.b.o. 905-429-0638 NANNY required for 3+ days per week, Mon.-Wed., 8:00a.m -5:00pm. Additional weekdays may be required, caring for twin 3 year old boys. $8-10/per hour. Colleen (905) 999-7250 HOME DAYCARE,20 yrs experi- ence caring for your child, in monitored, warm, safe clean home. Educational activities, healthy meals provided, South of Ajax, Patricia 905-409-9664 FRENCH TUTOR Certified French teacher will tutor students grades 1 to 12. French Immersion/ Core French/ Francais Langue Maternelle. For information call (905) 239-3174 +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. 16 LARGE CAGES for sale (size approx. 6 feet high, 3 feet deep, 5 feet wide). Each cage is support- ed by 6 heavy duty casters. Ask- ing $250.00 per cage. If interest- ed please contact Cara @ (905)579-4407 ext.2286 52" WIDE-SCREEN TV, Bowflex, wall unit, apt-size freezer, antique table/chairs, buffet/hutch, 10pc dining set, stove, air compressor, Mig welder, 7-pc bedroom set, 44" Mitsubishi TV, (289)240-2112 Oshawa 720 INTERNATIONAL PLOUGH, 18", 5' furrow, high clearance Asking $2500. Also 3545 Massey tractor, 125 hp. Asking $35,000. Call 905-655-4660. 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 23, 2007, PAGE 31 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.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) ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. N. 905-683-7311 To Advertise your Christmas To Advertise your Christmas Service on the special Christmas Service on the special Christmas Worship Directory Pages on Worship Directory Pages on December 14th & December 21 Contact Janice @ 905-683-0707 email: email: jsamoyloff@durhamregion.com Fax: 905-576-9335Fax: 905-576-9335 Worship 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 & & Ajax Alliance Church Sunday, 10 AM “What We All Need” Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 To know Jesus’ surpassing greatness EVERYONE WELCOME Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Supervised Nursery Christmas Tea - Tickets $5 each Usborne Books/Discovery Toys Open House Sunday, Nov. 25 From 1:30-4:30 Sages-Femmes Rouge Valley Midwives 6758 Kingston Rd., Unit 6, Toronto A portion of the proceeds go to the Fund for Uninsured Families. Bay Ridges LTCC Christmas Bazaar Saturday December 1, 2007 9:00am - 1:00pm Crafts, jewelry, gift baskets, confectionary items, books, hair accessories, baked good & more! MASSIVE GARAGE SALE! Famous face & body care products Wholesale prices Saturday, November 24, 8a-1p 137 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax (N. of Kingston Rd. on Westney Rd.) "SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BAZAAR" Sat. Nov. 24th - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Amberlea Presbyterian Church 1820 Whites Rd. (north of 401 at Stroud's Lane) Handmade crafts, woodcrafts, gift baskets, bake table, tea room serving hot lunch and White Elephant Room (run by our Youth Group). No vendors and no admission charge. HUK, Daniel John - Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on November 22, 2007 at the age of 51.Much loved son of Ruth and pre-de- ceased by his father John.Beloved husband of Penny.Loving father to Tara and Shawn.Beloved brother of Debra and Peter (Marsha).Fondly remembered by Stephen (Lisa), Michael, Paul and Jessie.Daniel will be remembered by his extended family and a multitude of friends. A memorial service will take place at BAYFAIR BAPTIST CHURCH 817 Kingston Road Pickering (905) 839-4621 on Monday November 26 at 11:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.A Book of Condo- lence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Arrangements entrusted to the MacEachnie Funeral Home. WRAY, Douglas Passed away November 21, 2007 in his 75th year.Husband of the late Nevis.Caring father of Dave (Sharry) and Dan (April).Dear grandfa- ther of Marshall and Michael.Loving brother of Charlotte (Doug Magwood) and the late William.Fun loving uncle of Colleen and Sean. Will be lovingly remem- bered by special friend Darlene Domingues and many dear family and friends. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Saturday November 24th, 2007 from 9 until the time of memorial service in the chapel at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Rouge Val- ley Health System - Ajax would be appreciated by the family.A Book of Condo- lence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca ChristmasChristmas Tributes Tributes Remembering Our Loved Ones In NowNow Publishing Publishing on on FridayFriday Dec. 21, 2007Dec. 21, 2007 Did You Know...Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website. For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Tor. Line 1-416-798-7259 GIANT LIQUIDATION ONE DAY SALE ONLY Holiday Inn, Oshawa 1011 Bloor St. East Sunday Nov. 25th, Open at 9am. till 2pm. Truck load of merchandise,Tiffany & post lamps, home metal decors, wood & metal accent furniture, mirrors, candle holders, Group of 7 prints, small and jumbo wall clocks, Po rc.dolls, power tools, 18V drills, sander, router, miter & table saws, saws all, 66pcs air tools, angle grinders, air compressors, 4pcs drill, saw combo, 122 pcs. drills, comforters, feather beds, mattress protec- tor, towels, crystal, glassware, fancy vases, massagers, 72 pc. cutler y, luggage, German knives & cookware, diecastware, battery booster & cable, irons, car vac, 8 mega pixel digit cameras, globe wine holder, small appliances, 3 pc.glass bowls, 3 layer steamers, toaster ovens, hand & table blenders, skillets, baking sets, picture frames, table & floor lamps, 100's more, too many to list. Brand New merchandise, Ideal for Christmas Gifts, Cash & Carry, No GST, No PST. 19.2v Cordless Drill double battery, with 32 pcs. bits for Only $22.00 while they last. Markham Auctions 905-640-7201 SHERIFF'S SALE BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Superior Court of Justice to me directed, I HAVE SEIZED all right, title, interest and equity in or in respect of the following goods belonging to: BYAM CONTRACTING LIMITED MAKE - 1994 FORD CTV WHITE CAB AND CHASSIS- VIN# 1FDKE30M2RHA05807 MAKE - 1994 FORD BROWN PICKUP COF - VIN#1FTHX26K2RKA29150 MAKE - 2000 JAMC WHITE HORSE/CHEVAL - VIN#2J97072C911023740 ALL OF WHICH I WILL OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 2007 at 1:30 P.M. AT ANDY'S 24 HOUR, 235 DAVIS DRIVE RR#3, STOUFFVILLE ON.(Viewing on DECEMBER 3, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) TERMS OF SALE: CASH OR CERTIFIED CHEQUE PAYABLE TO SHERIFF This sale is subject to cancellation up to time of sale without further notice.No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed by a Sheriff for sale under legal process, either directly or indirectly. Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington Cour t Enforcement Office 601 Rossland Rd East Whitby ON L1N 9G7 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 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 NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275.Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE OAK china cupboard $300.Antique drop-leaf gate leg table $400.Double Sofa-bed like new $500.All or best offer.Call (905)428-6189 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 BRAZILIAN CHERRY, Circa 1000sq.ft.of 3-1/4" Wide.Circa 600sq.ft of 2-1/4" wide, all 3/4" thick.Prestained & finished- ready to install.Call (905)436- 1513 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale.3 rooms, 30-sq yds.for less. Including premier underpad and installation.Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed.Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 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 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. Most contractors welcome, for sales and service. We do granite counter tops! Call for free esti- mate.Paul 905-442-7480. MOVING SALE! HURRY IN!! All Must Go.Never seen before Super-capacity Washer/Dryer team only $299.Deluxe Fridge & Stove $399.Over-the-range Mi- crowaves $125.Too much to list, Hurry in, enjoy the savings! HANK'S APPLIANCES.Parts Specialist.426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. DESIGNER MENSWEAR:Hugo Boss, Arnold Brant, Samuelsohn, Coppley, Cambridge, To mmy Hil- figer, Ralph Lauren, Nautica, plus other Top Designer Labels. At up to 70% below regular retail with suites from $79, Sport Jack- ets from $45 and pants from $20. Why shop anywhere else.Experi- ence consignment shopping for Men at it's very best.(New items also available).Look your best this holiday season, visit Rugged Replays, Burns St.Plaza in Whit- by and save your money. Serving Durham Region since 1994. Open 7 days a week.Call (905)404-2063 DININGROOM SUITE table, 10 chairs, buffet, hutch & server, me- dium oak finish, excellent condi- tion.$1200-obo.905-666-1694 DISHWASHER $100;gas stove $100;dryer $100.All in good working condition.(905)409-0276 DUFFERIN POOL TABLE 4x8, solid mahogany, turned legs, leather pockets, 1" slate, cue rack, scoreboard & accessories. Delivered & installed with new cloth $2,000.Call 289-385-1119 ESTHETIC EQUIPMENT for sale. 2 esthetic beds, 2 magnifying glass, 2 facial steamers, and more.Call 905-623-8958 FORD 1500 DIESEL tractor w/snowblower and implements; Lincoln Arc Welder;2 hydraulic jacks;Kirby vacuum cleaner/at- tachments; Ultramatic twin bed; power washer;Rolator walker; hospital table;bathtub chair; wheelchair;old 78-r.p.m. records; coffee spoon collection in glass case;2 step ladders;2 oil paint- ings;chesterfield suite;dining- room table w/6 chairs;Retro chrome kitchen table; 4-pc bed- room suite;large collection of Pinwheel crystal.(905)668-6174 FORMAL 10-pc diningroom;love- seats (pair); couch & chair;child's bedroom;matching wing chairs; queen box/mattress brass head; fridge;stove;dishwasher;sof- abed; coffee/end tables;pine kitchen table;antique bedroom 905-260-6247 GAS SAVER (stretch your gas dollar) $29.95; NEW PRODUCTS NATTOKINASESEPT (lowers blood pressure quickly) $79.99. (647)831-3772 www.cellulardetoxx.com GIANT ADVERTISING Balloons, Gorillas, T-Rex, promotional wheels. Rent by day/week. Everything you need for Christ- mas, New Year's, year-round parties.Corporate/Private.Yo u provide the people, we provide the fun.Biggun Amusements & Promotions 905-438*-1162 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 POOL TABLE, 1" slate.New in box.Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient.Lots of jets. Wa- terfall.Light.$2795.905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 new in wrap all self-contained, Cost $7,950, sacrifice $3,600.Call 905-213-4669. IN-DOOR TOP OF line full size shuffle board with wooden cover. 12 foot length.Absolute new condition.Hardly used.$1500, taxes included. Ashley Manor Seniors, 40 Kitney Dr., Ajax. Don, 905-428-9045. OAK DINING ROOM set, Table, 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet, hutch, $1000.DeBoers Living room set, Couch and loveseat, Ivory colour, excellent condition.$1200. (905)665-9614 ONE YEAR OLD leather chair, almost new. Asking $900, O.B.O. One-year old electric lawn mow- er, like new, asking $170.If inter- ested call (905)623-7841. 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 SEWERS DREAM - Designer 1 Sewing Embroidery machine. Many accessories included.Com- plete with Horn cabinet, brand new in box.905-985-7739. PIANOS AND CLOCKS Limited time offer:new pianos include: FREE Delivery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp. FREE Metronome. We have the best prices on new & used pia- nos.Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent- to-own system.100% of all rental payments apply! Large selec- tion of upright and electronic pia- nos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE;mint condition; 4.5ft x 9 on inch slate;green felt; adjustable leveling.Included; numbered, and snooker balls;8 cues with corner stand;rake;tri- angle;wall mounted score board; historic snooker display; table lights.$2500.(905)655-0937, af- ter 7pm. 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. SOLID OAK DINNING room set, with buffet, and hutch.Custom made, pedestal table with two ex- tensions, 4-captains chairs.Ex- cellent condition.$1000 O.B.O (905)263-8725. TIRES FOR SALE - Subaru Out- back, 4 winter tires, size 215/65R16.Original Subaru steel rims, Excellent condition. Asking $575.416-281-6641 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 CASH FOR YOUR GOOD used diningroom, bedroom, kitchen and livingroom furniture. Also newer used major appliances, fridge, stove, washer, dryer.905- 260-6247 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. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords.Picked up or deliv- ered.Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 ADORABLE GOLDEN RE- TRIEVER puppies, first shots, de- wormed, $500, Mom & Dad on site, ready to go.905-342-2095. 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)576-3303 BEAUTIFUL YELLOW LAB pups. Ready to go late Nov. Males/Females.Good Tempera- ment, Great with kids.$400.Call Billy 905-259-4354 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUP- PIES,3 females, 5 males, good blood line, great with children. First shots, ready for Christmas. $600.Call (905)432-1817 TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES.No clickers, no treats, just great results.905- 797-2855. GOLDENDOODLE Backcross puppies. Male and Female. Beautiful, smart & loving with silky non shed coats, variety of colours.From $500.705-437- 2790 www.doodletreasures.com LOVABLE Labrador Retriever pups, family raised.CKC Regis- tered, health guarantee, great bloodlines, black, yellow. Ready Dec 15.$550.(613)473-5424 MINI SCHNAUZERS,Black/Sil- ver, Salt/Peppers, non-shedding, vaccinated, great temperament, family raised.Father has Cdn. Championship.$700.Diane (705)689-6687, will deliver to Oshawa area. PUPPIES FOR SALE Pugs $800, Puggles $400.Boggles $300, Corgie Jack X $275.All 1st shots, vet-checked, dewormed, ready to go.From Lindsay take 35N to HB Cycle, 539 Kilarney Bay Rd., Cameron.ON K0M 1G0.No Sun- day Sales. WOW! The 5th generation have arrived.Purebred golden retriever puppies, only 1-male, and 4-females left.Vet checked, first set of shots and dewormed. $500.(705)277-1307.(Bethany) 1992 MAZDA MX-6 Only 169K khm,Red Exterior, Grey Interior, automatic, power sunroof, win- dows, doors, many updates, ex- cellent condition $1800 jfromm@rogers.com or 905-260- 3333 1992 OLDS, 98 Elite, for parts as is.No upper body rust.$500. (905)579-3158. 1995 CHEVY CAMARO Z28 Convertible-5.7 L engine. Red with new black top.Sporty and fast.Leather/tan interior. Auto- matic. Rust-free.$5700/obo. 905-420-6723. 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA LLS, 4-dr., Sedan, black, PS/PB/PW.Cruise/air/tilt, AM/FM, cassette, E-tested, bucket seats, alloy wheels, 235,000km., Asking $1,995.00.Gene 905-576-2251, cell 905-431-5406. 1998 VOLVO V71 T5 Top of the line vehicle, every conceivable option possible. Mint condition, $5495.Prior to reconditioning. Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304- 7326. 1999 CHEV LUMINA 136k $2999; 1997 Cadillac STS $3499; 1997 GMC Jimmy 4x4 $3999; 1997 Dodge full size van, $3999; 1995 Mazda MX6 $2999; others from $1699 and up.Certified and e-tested.Free 6 month warranty. (905)683-1983 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2001 HONDA ACCORD EXL. only 54,000kms.1 owner, 6 cylin- der, leather, interior, power moonroof, top of the line vehicle, Priced for an immediate Sale, $12,925.00 Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326 Ask for Steve Hahn. 2002 SUNFIRE,2 door coupe, 146,000 kms. excellent condition in and out.$4500.E-tested and safetied.905-434-7272 A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 23, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Death NoticesDeath Notices Community notices appear on milestonesdurhamregion.com in enhanced, colour format with guest book. Family and friends are encouraged to share their congratulations, thoughts and prayers online. THE ULTIMATE CONDO Overlooking view of south Ajax and conservation Area from the 4th floor Penthouse suite in the Hamptons. This Elegant 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms includes most amenities known to man: Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub, Tennis Courts and Sensational to say the least! Call John or Linda at 905-430-6655 for details. Open house Sunday 2-4. Directions: Westney to Lake Driveway Turn right. Right into the Hamptons and follow signs. SUNDAY, NOV. 25, 2-4 P.M. 419-189 LAKE DRIVEWAY, AJAX LINDA & JOHN MASH Sales Representatives 905-430-6655 Brokerage R.M.R. Real Estate l.mash@rogers.com www.themashteam.com 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 RAVINE LOT $192,000 Just turn the key! Beautifully fi nished on every level with upgrades throughout! 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, direct garage access, c/air, eat-in kitchen, new fl ooring, new lighting, freshly painted, reno’d baths, 6 appliances, fenced backyard, and so much more! MLS #E1263780. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOV. 25TH, 1-3 P.M. 811 WILSON RD. N. UNIT 30 OSHAWA Let one of our Real Estate Experts help you make your dream of homeownership come true Fall First Realty Ltd. Brokerage METICULOUSLY KEPT/ NEWER BUNGALOW Stunning 6 years new with fi nished basement in growing and upscale community. A cosy family room with gas fi replace and high ceilings. Brand new 27’x12’ deck and fenced yard. Includes all appliances. Close to schools, parks, shopping & all amenities. Easy access to GO train & 401. Motivated vendors. SAT. & SUN. NOV. 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 1140 RAVENSCROFT NORTH, AJAX Committed to Professionalism! SURINDER JUNEJA Sales Representative Office:905-831-3300 Cell:905-447-7653 Toll Free: 1-866-539-3300 OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Open Houses Continued on Next Page VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... SUN., NOV. 25th, 1-2 P.M. 61 STOCKBRIDGE CRES., AJAX Valued at $274,800 Westney Heights! Renovated Kitchen! Strip Hardwood! Skylight! Huge Room Sizes! Finished Rec. Room with B/I Bar! Fireplace! Call David or Suzanne NOW or View Online www.DurhamHomeNet.com DAVID & SUZANNE MCINTYRE Sales Rep. 905-427-1400 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage The McIntyre Group “Real Estate Wealth Builders” SUN., NOV. 25th, 2-3 P.M. 14 TOZER CRES., AJAX SUN., NOV. 25th, 3-4 P.M. 14 FENTON ST., AJAX Valued at $244,700 Meadows Location! The “Bedford” Model By Great Gulf Homes! Open Concept Kitchen with Breakfast Bar and Great Room! Call David or Suzanne Now or View Online www.DurhamHomeNet.com Valued at $304,800 Hamlet Location! The “Edwards” Model By Tribute Homes! Huge Family Room with Upgraded Fireplace! California Shutters! Call David or Suzanne Now or View Online www.DurhamHomeNet.com SONIA SINCLAIR Sales Representative 905-626-7804 44 JACWIN DRIVE, PICKERING Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated SUNDAY, NOV. 25, 2-4 P.M. Prestigious 4 Bdrm Pickering Village! Transformed Into A Custom Built Home. Massive 63 Foot Frontage & Mature Trees! New**Ceramic In Entry, Kitchen & Bathrooms! 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Please call Angela for more details.$464,900PRESTIGIOUS DISCOVERY BAY Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated DOUG IMRIE Sales Representative 905-831-3300 1-866-539-3300 ( JUST OFF ROSSLAND EAST OF WESTNEY) Spacious open concept 3+2 bdrm, 3 washroom home finished top to bottom.Large eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar, family rm with gas fireplace, loads of extras-California shutters, wet bar, master loft w/ensuite, prof. finished lower level, 2 car garage, fenced pool sized yard. No dissapointments!! www.dougimrie.com SUN. NOV. 25, 1-3 P.M. 28 WOODCOCK AVE., AJAX$388,800First Realty Ltd. Brokerage CINDY SGROI & CRAIG NOFTLE Sales Representatives 905-436-9601 • Totally renovated - 4 bedroom Glendale beauty • Family room features wood burning fi replace & new wood fl oors • All rooms freshly painted with neutral décor throughout • Too many upgrades to list Quick Possession Available - This is a Must See!! SUN. NOV. 25, 2-4 P.M. 933 RAMBLEBERRY AVE., PICKERING$339,900FIRST Realty Ltd., Brokerage QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated www.WeHelpYouMoveHome.com New luxury freehold town homes already built in historic Pickering Village! 1775 sq.ft. and 2026 sq.ft. models to choose from. Featuring family size kitchen and open concept fl oor plan with 9ft ceilings & gas fi replace on main level. Large bedrooms including the master which has a walk-in closet, oval tub & separate shower. Second bedroom also has walk-in closet. Golf course & parks nearby! Walk to schools & transit. Minutes to shopping, GO & highways! 2 EDGELY CRT., CHURCH & DELANEY SAT. NOV. 24 1 - 4 PM AND SUN. NOV. 25 12 - 5 PM Call DON DENNIS or LORRAINE HICKLING TODAY! Sales Representatives 905-683-8661 ***Prices Go Up In January*** 25 LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! Sat. & Sun. Nov 24 & 25, 2-4pm 730 LEASIDE STREET, PICKERING OKLAHOMA DR./WEST SHORE BLVD$319,522Come and see this West Shore beauty. Reno’d 4 bdrm with 52’ frontage. Enjoy walks to lake, along trails, & conservation area. Walking distance to public, catholic & french immersion schools. Don’t miss this one!!! TRISH COOKE Sales Representative 905-831-3300 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage SAT. & SUN. NOV 24 & 25, 1-3 PM 1835 WESTCREEK DR , PICKERING ALTONA RD./PINE GROVE AVE.$244,900PRICED TO SELL! Lovely freehold town home in one of Pickering’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Cherry maple laminate fl r., hdwd. kitchen cabinets, open concept living room with walk-out to your backyard! Large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Neutral decor. Home looks brand new! www.ivonahome.com IVONA WOJSZEL Sales Representative 416-286-3993 416-995-2055 Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage McQUAY AND BONACORD FREE ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY ACT QUICKLY! Best value in this great family community of Queen’s Common, Whitby. Semi-detached 3 bdrm. house on a pie-shaped lot with a Huge Yard backing onto a park. Gleaming Hardwood Floors & Stunning Kitchen with plentiful Cabinets & Counter space. Finished Basement with Cozy Fireplace. Perfect home for young families $234,000. SAT. & SUN. NOV. 24 & 25, 2-4 P.M. 80 GUTHRIE CRES., WHITBY REALTRON Realty Inc.Brokerage STEVE SIALTSIS Sales Representative 647-228-1399 416-289-3333 ANNA WASMUND- MCDONALD Sales Representative 905-985-4300 1-866-643-6019 Amberlea Home Featuring a Pool -Sized Lot, Main Flr Laundry, Den/ Office/Library + Garage Access. Greenhouse Eat/In Kitchen w W/O to PRIVATE Two-Tiered Deck + Gazebo (w electricity). 2 Woodburning Fireplaces, Ceramic Foyer through Kitchen. Jacuzzi tub. Interlocking Brick Driveway. Fin Basement w Wet Bar, Pantry, F/P, CAC, CV, 200 Amp Service & MORE! Close to schools, parks, shopping, transit & 401 for commute to T.O. ASKING $435.000. SUN. NOV. 25, 2-4 P.M. 1847 SPRUCE HILL RD., PICKERING sutton-group lifestyle real estate limited brokerage Independently Owned and Operated THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 23, 2007 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com 1SPVE4Q P O T PS $19 .99 4!8 This Passport will keep you on the slopes all winter For just $19.99 you will receive: • 6 - FREE LIFT TICKETS (2 FOR 1) • 10 - FREE NIGHT LIFT TICKETS (2 FOR 1) • 2 - FREE EQUIPMENT RENTAL (2 FOR 1) • 2 - LESSONS FOR TWO FOR $60 All offers are valid Monday to Friday only *See descriptions and terms & conditions at www.passporttosavings.ca While supplies last 19 99$ The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original value. We package them in a unique format we call the Passport to Savings. A limited number of Passports are produced for one merchant every three weeks. They are available while supply lasts. 1.www.passporttosavings.ca 2. 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Devoe Joseph, a 6-foot, 3-inch guard with the Canadian junior men’s bas- ketball team for the past two years and a member of the defending OFSAA champion Pickering High School Tro- jans, has signed a letter of intent to at- tend the University of Minnesota and play on the Golden Gophers men’s basketball team in 2008. He’ll play under legendary head coach Tubby Smith, who coached at the University of Kentucky for 13 sea- sons before joining the University of Minnesota this season. Joseph is one of five recruits signed by Minnesota in what’s termed the early signing pe- riod for athletic scholarships. The Golden Go- phers play at the NCAA Division 1 level in the Big Ten Conference. It’s been re- ported Smith made six re- cruiting trips to Pickering High to visit with Joseph and watch his progress. Another high-profile college head coach, Bill Self with the Univer- sity of Kansas, also made a recruiting trip to see Joseph at the Ajax school. 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The best defence in the league held strong as it has all season and gave the ball back to the Dolphins’ potent of- fence. The offence did its job once again and Trey Humes scored his first of three touchdowns on the day, giving the Ajax- Pickering tykes a 15-0 advantage. Before the end of the first quarter, Fast added a 20-yard field goal to make the score 18–0. In the second quarter, the ’phins de- fence again came up big and held the Thunder at bay. Humes scored his sec- ond touchdown before the end of the half and, with the convert, put the Dol- phins comfortably in front 27–0. Scarborough received the ball to start the second half, but was again stifled by the Ajax-Pickering defence. When the Dolphins got the ball back, they again moved the ball deep into Thunder ter- ritory. After missing their field goal at- tempt the Scarborough player missed the catch outside the end zone and fell on the ball, giving the ’phins a safety. At the end of the third quarter, the Dolphins lead 29 -0. In the fourth quarter, Humes capped his day with his third major, with Fast adding the convert for a 38–0 lead. Scar- borough scored a touchdown with a minute left in the game. As the Dolphins celebrated their season and their championship game, awards were handed out to deserving players. Humes was named offensive most valuable player and Darnel Jarrett received defensive MVP honours. Every Dolphin player played in the game and contributed to the champion- ship victory and undefeated season. Dolphins tykes end perfect season Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Ajax-Pickering Dolphins’ Justin Ross blocks Burlington Stampeders’ Nolan Mackenzie during the Central Ontario Minor Football League atom final at Birchmount Park in Scarborough recently. The atoms lost, but the Dolphins’ tykes won the COMFL crown. 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Also posting strong results for the club were Alex Clayton, Alex Large and Maya Swami. Pickering Athletic Centre gymnast to compete on Ontario tour team Towers earns place on team after selection meet PICKERING — A Pickering Athletic Centre gymnast was successful in mak- ing the Ontario tour team travelling to a U.S. meet in the new year. The Pickering Athletic Centre sent four athletes to the Women’s Artistic Gym- nastics Tour Selection Meet held at the Hershey Centre SportZone in Missis- sauga recently. The top eight gymnasts in each of the eligible divisions vied for a spot on the tour team. In the level 7 category, Emily Towers earned seventh overall, thus earning a spot on the Ontario tour team. Towers finished second on vault, 10th on un- even bars, eighth on balance beam, and 10th on floor exercise. Towers will travel with Team Ontario to Orlando, Florida for the Sand Dollar Whitlow International meet at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in late January. Maya Swami competed in level 8 alongside 34 other athletes from Ontario. Swami placed 16th overall with a 13th on vault, 19th on bars, fourth on beam, and 16th on floor. Alex Large finished ninth overall in the level 7 category. She placed fourth on vault, sixth on bars, 18th on beam, and fifth on floor. Alex Clayton, also competing in level 7, finished 12th overall with a seventh on vault, ninth on bars, 17th on beam, and fifth on floor. The Pickering Athletic Centre hosts a Provincial qualifying meet from Dec. 7 to 9 at its facility at 1095 Kingston Rd. A total of 240 athletes from across On- tario will compete at the qualifier, start- ing at 4 p.m. on Friday and throughout the weekend. Spectators are welcome to attend. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 19 GAME ONE Ell-Rod Holdings 41 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 39 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Roger Young 11, David Harvey 9, Tony Oliver 5, Claudis Rickett 5. Gallantry’s: Jose Rivas 11, Phil Acseniuk 9, David Voth 9, James Williamson 4. GAME TWO Verifeye 52 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 36 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Ivor Walker 18, Claude Feig 18, Steve Holmes 5, Peter Varley 4. Knights Corner: Karl Hutchinson 9, Frank Gallo 9, Rick Jones 6, Leon Salmon 6. GAME THREE Accent Building Sciences 47 vs. Red Knights 37 TOP SCORERS Accent: Brian Marsellas 17, Bill Manos 11, Rick Jones 11, Tom Recalis 5. Red Knights: George Iordanov 9, Dodge Beckford 7, Gavin Douglas 7, Chris Sheldon 4. GAME FOUR West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 80 vs. Lakar Carpentry 54 TOP SCORERS West Hill: Chedwick Creightney 29, Derrick Jaggall 16, Jude Calliste 14, Orin Taylor 12. Lakar: Conrad Davis 30, John Esposito 8, Sherwin James 8, Mike Jovanov 5. GAME FIVE Best Buy Insurance 57 vs. Ellis Packaging 42. TOP SCORERS Best Buy Ins.: Elman McLean 27, Gord Brown 24, Bill Boston 3, Don Leahy 3. Ellis: Alonzo Starling 13, Frank Tuitt 9, Gavin Clarke 7, Corrado Roccasalva 6. RESULTS OF GAMES PLAYED NOV. 12 GAME ONE Ellis Packaging 52 vs. Red Knights 50 TOP SCORERS Ellis: Alonzo Starling 21, Joe Looco 11, Jim Bowen 10, Gerry Belgraves 10. Red Knights: George Iordanov 20, Vascoe Yarde 16, Paul Vorvis 8, Ben Minas- sian 6. GAME TWO Accent Building Sciences 43 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 41 TOP SCORERS Accent: Brian Marsellas 21, Bill Manos 10, Rick Jones 5. West Hill: Chedwick Creightney 23, Derrick Jaggall 6, Orin Taylor 6. GAME THREE Ell-Rod Holdings 53 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 40 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: David Harvey 16, Dave Bayliss 15, Tony Oliver 11, Reuben Newman 9. Knights: Karl Hutchinson 16, Stan Gazmin 12, Randy Jones 4, Charlie Dench- fi eld 4. GAME FOUR Verifeye 39 vs. Best Buy Insurance 37 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Glenn Hill 15, Claude Feig 9, Sam Mancada 8, Greg Rowe 4. Best Buy: Elman McLean 25, Don Leahy 5, Mark Gilding 3, Bill Boston 3 GAME FIVE Lakar Carpentry: Conrad Davis 36, Mike Jovanov 11, Sherwin James 8. Gallantry’s: David Voth 16, Horace Peterkin 15, Bill Linton 15, Jose Rivas 7. RESULTS OF GAMES PLAYED NOV. 5 GAME ONE Accent Building Sciences 44 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 43 TOP SCORERS Accent: Brian Marsellas 12, Pat Roach 9, Rick Jones 6, Bill Manos 6. Gallantry’s: Bill Linton 11, David Voth 11, Phil Ascenuik 8, Jose Rivas 6. GAME TWO Lakar Carpentry 53 vs. Knights Corner Pub 46 TOP SCORERS Lakar: Conrad Davis 19, John Esposito 11, Collin Exeter 11, Sherwin James 8. Knights: Karl Hutchinson 18, Leon Salmon 12, Hayden Leacock 8, Barry Wood 6. GAME THREE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 68 vs. Ellis Packaging 51 TOP SCORERS West Hill: Dan Seto 27, Chedwick Creightney 16, Orin Taylor 9, Leo Goriconne 9. Ellis: Alonzo Starling 19, Darryl Brown 15, Gerry Belgraves 7. GAME FOUR Best Buy Insurance 46 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 38 TOP SCORERS Best Buy: Elman McLean 30, Blake Slawter 6, Gord Brown 6. Ell-Rod: Roger Young 11, Dave Bayliss 10, David Harvey 8, Stan Gazmin 5. GAME FIVE Verifeye 43 vs. Red Knights 28 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Ivor Walker 9, Glenn Hill 8, Greg Rowe 7, Claude Feig 7. Red Knights: Dodge Beckford 11, Ben Minassian 5, George Iordanov 4, Vascoe Yarde 4. Scoreboard NOVEMBER 23, 2007 *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 fi nanced vehicles are $0 cash down. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V9241, V9265, V9384, P148, V9424, V9338, V9287, V9325, V9357, V9381, V9317, V9285, V9358, V9165, V9380, P9247 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. 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