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Above Fast Eddy knocked a toonie off of Wyatt Gomes’s ear before breaking the world record. He was in Pickering as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations for the recreation complex. Photos by Adrien Veczan Anniversary party for recreation complex a big hit PICKERING — More than 450 people yo-yoing at once Saturday made Pickering become a world-record breaking City. The 25th anniversary of the Pickering Recreation Complex was filled with events for kids and adults, but the yo-yoing event was one for the record books. With three-time world record breaker Fast Eddy McDonald on hand, the City was able to beat the previous record of 441 people yo-yoing at once with 452 coming out. “It was really fun,” said Mayor Dave Ryan, who par- ticipated, adding one resident who saw his yo-yoing skills told him he should keep his day job. More than 130 cars showed up for the screening of Wall-E, which was played on a wall of the recre- ation complex and sound was transmitted through car speakers. “We’re very pleased overall with the event,” Mayor Ryan said. Pickering spins to the top durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 I EPUMPPR C WATCHPR C WATCH online this week at Our readers help you stay on top of gas prices Join us all summer long in our on- line feature -- Pump Price Watch. With your help, we’ll be posting gas prices from across Durham Region all day, every day on our website, newsdurhamregion.com. Pump Price Watch is sponsored by HIGH LOW @ newsdurhamregion.com $1.17 $1.15 5 Board of trade wants more federal funding DURHAM — The Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade is joining other business organizations in calling for more federal funding in Ontario. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is leading Act- NowForOntario.com, calling on the federal party leaders to address funding in the province. “Federal funding for vital ser- vices is not distributed fairly in this country. This is an issue that af- fects every man, woman and child in Ontario,” Len Crispino, OCC president and CEO, said in a press release. “It affects every person who uses health-care services, who accesses training or unem- ployment insurance, who arrives as a new Canadian in Ontario, who drives on our roads or takes our transit, who votes for a federal representative.” Joan Wideman, co-chairwom- an of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Government Relations Com- mittee, agreed with the aim of the campaign, saying it “gives people in our communities of Ajax and Pickering the opportunity to send a meaningful, clear message that our province can no longer afford to subsidize services elsewhere in Canada, at a greater level than in Ontario.” According to the website, On- tario receives $700 million less in federal health-care funding annu- ally, money that could be used to hire 14,000 more full-time nurses. Visit the ActNowForOntario.com website for more information. But, doing nothing not an option By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Explaining the Green Shift isn’t an easy thing to do, says Mark Holland. “It’s difficult to boil it down to 10 seconds. It’s a solution that you can’t say in one sentence,” the Liberal candidate in Ajax-Pickering said during a sparsely attended forum on Thursday. “The Green Shift isn’t just economic, but it’s also the environment. We’re basing our econo- my on carbon and we can’t keep doing that,” he said. About 12 people attended the event, held at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club in Ajax. In outlining the Green Shift, Mr. Holland said the plan doesn’t include taxing gasoline. “It already has a 10-cent excise tax. “A carbon tax. The first thing to acknowledge is it already has happened,” he said, noting several European countries have imposed a carbon tax. Both U.S. presidential candidates -- John Mc- Cain and Barack Obama -- “say there has to be a tax on carbon. Even the Conservatives say there has to be a tax on carbon. If we don’t do it, we’ll be at a competitive disadvantage,” Mr. Holland said. “The problem is if we do nothing, if we let the status quo sit, we’ll be heading to a very bad place,” he said, adding finding future sources of oil would be difficult. “We’ll have to squeeze oil out of rock. Instead of being painful, but in a full-blown crisis.” When asked how the shift would be revenue neutral, Mr. Holland said energy would cost more, but other taxes would decrease. There would also be financial incentives, such as grants to install high-efficiency furnaces and putting in geo-thermal heating for homes. A Liberal government would have the Audi- tor General ensure the Green Shift is revenue neutral, he said, adding any increase in revenue the government takes in would be used to de- crease taxes for individuals and corporations. Noting the Auditor General is “never shy” about pointing out financial discrepancies, he said, “We’re putting our faith in her to say it’s revenue neutral. “It’s a fair thing to say most people will see a tax savings,” Mr. Holland said. “We have to sell this on the economic neces- sity. The economic necessity of change is as compelling, if not more than the environmental necessity,” he said. “Imagine if we do nothing for five years, seven years, 10 years. Imagine where we’ll be and it will be a very scary place.” Gloria Dowden said the Green Shift might be “a little bit too late. Look at what you’re up against -- the oil industry and the auto industry. If not for the oil industry, we’d have much more (fuel) efficient cars.” Mr. Holland admitted the oil industry is a “formidable foe. Manufacturing is a critical component of our economy.” The government’s role is to “be a catalyst” but shouldn’t dictate what course of action busi- ness takes, he said. What the other parties say “(Leader Jack) Layton is talking about a cap- and-trade system,” Bala Thavarajasoorier, NDP candidate, said. While the NDP believe in a carbon tax, “the cap and trade is our platform,” Mr. Thavaraja- soorier said. The NDP platform also calls for a carbon- pricing system that makes the biggest polluters pay more. A Green-Collar Jobs Plan would help Canada move to lower emissions ‘New Energy Economy.’ The NDP are also committed to meeting Canada’s obligation sunder the Kyoto Accord, including the goal of lowering carbon emis- sions to an 80 per cent reduction from 1990 levels by 2050, with interim targets every five years. Green Party candidate Mike Harilaid said the Liberal Party “at its highest level” has “aban- doned the Green Shift,” noting on the weekend that Liberal Leader Stephane Dion said the carbon tax plan isn’t the “top priority.” A tax shift onto carbon is “a Green Party idea. Our green shift would tax carbon at the highest level to make a large, large impact. We know gas prices will go higher and people need the ability to pay for it.” That’s why the Greens would lower income tax levels, he said. “We salute anything any party does that (pos- itively) affects the environment.” Calling it’s plan Carbon Tax Shifting, the Greens would use money collected through the tax to decrease payroll taxes and allow income splitting. The party’s website noted “the overall effect of the Green Party’s carbon tax shift will gen- erally be neutral. But with carbon taxed more heavily, Canadians can reduce the taxes they pay by switching to fuels that are less carbon intensive and by taking measures to increase energy efficiency in other areas. The Conservative Party’s website noted the government has a plan to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions 20 per cent by 2020 and cut air pollution in half by 2015. To do that, the plan includes a law to force in- dustry to meet emission reduction goals, and a national cap on industrial emissions of four air pollutants associated with smog and acid rain. A $2-billion ecoENERGY Initiative includes a rebate for fuel-efficient vehicles, grants to indi- viduals and businesses to invest in energy and pollution saving upgrades, and $1.5 billion trust to clean air and climate change partnerships with provinces and territories. The Conservatives would also earmark $2 billion over seven years for the production of renewable fuels. The News Advertiser is asking all candidates in the upcoming federal election to answer 10 ques- tions so the voters will get to know them a bit bet- ter. Here are the answers from Andrea Moffat, who is running for the NDP in the Pickering-Scarbor- ough East riding. Age: 31 Gender: Female City of Residence: Pickering Occupation: Business Owner/Consultant Biography: Andrea Moffat is a lifetime Scarborough/Pickering resident with a long-standing commitment to community service. She now runs her own busi- ness providing training and consulting on diversity and equality issues. Issues: Canada is a rich country; everyone should be able to have a good quality of life. We need justice for all and politicians that represent the issues of every- day people. It’s also of personal importance for me to engage young people in the political process. 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? McDonald’s in the Metro Zoo, then the Port Union location 2. What is your favourite book? Eckhart Tolle ‘A New Earth’ 3. What is your favourite movie? ‘The Secret’, ‘Remember the Titans’ and ‘Love and Basketball’ 4. What got you involved in politics? The motivation to make change. I had always been interested in politics and the fact that so many day- to-day things are affected by politics, but it was only recently I decided that people seem to want a real person to stand up for those issues and I have the skills and strength to be that person. 5. What TV show do you never want to miss? Grey’s and So You Think You Can Dance 6. What music is on your iPod? Motivating music, new R and B, conscious reggae and anything Quinn Maeback 7. Where is your favourite local place to hang out? The Mall. Gotta love some dinner at Harp and Crown and Tudor Arms 8. What meal sets you apart from other cooks in your home? I make great chocolate chip cookies 9. What one thing don’t a lot of people know about you? That I love dragonboat! 10. If you weren’t a politician what occupation would you want to be? I always aspire to be true to my dreams and I get to live them each day helping others in my business and in my volunteer work. I don’t see myself as a politician - just a member of our community that believes we deserve better. Green shift ‘difficult to boil down’: Holland C is for chocolate chip cookies Ajax-Pickering Liberal candidate Mark Holland presented his party’s Green Shift plan to a sparsely attended public meeting last week. For locations visit www.lonestartexasgrill.com &!*)4!/. COME ON INTO LONE STAR AND '%49%2 HURRY - LIMITED TIME ONLY! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Worker’s ladder hit electrical lines By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — A man was taken to hospital after a worker touched electrical wires with a ladder on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. yester- day when a man was doing work outside at the Durham Music Centre on Old Kingston Road. Ajax Fire and Emergency Services report the ladder the man was using touched the wires. Platoon Chief Rick Browning said the man suf- fered minor injuries and was taken to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. There was no dollar loss, as the only loss were some combustible materials outside. “We sent crews in to make sure there was no extension (fire) inside,” Mr. Browning said. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Pegg said after the ladder touched the wires, an electrical current caused “a fire at the base of the ladder.” A crew from Veridian Corporation was sent to disconnect wires, which allowed the fire crews to douse the small fire. “The man was taken to the hospital as a precaution,” Mr. Pegg said. Power in the nearby area was disrupted for a short time, he said. “Electrical fires are a unique hazard. We have to contain them before we can extinguish them,” Mr. Pegg said. Ellen G., the owner of a hair salon across from the site, said the power in her business went out for a short time. “We were watching him all week. He looked a little wiggly all week,” she said of the worker on the ladder. Someone helped the man across the street after the incident, where he waited for the ambulance. A man who didn’t want his name used said the man was bring the ladder down when it touched the wires. “It fell back into the wires. There was electricity running through the ladder and it caused a little bit of a fire.” The condition of the man wasn’t known at press time. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Firefighters were called to Durham Music at 3:20 p.m. in response to an electrical fire. Fire officials report one man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Minor injuries in Village fire Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com THE LATEST IN DURHAM’S COMMUNITIESnewsdurhamregion.com */463"/$&'*/"/$*"- '*345%63)". 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Investors Group Announces durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 Pickering minimizing carbon footprint Recycling, garbage bins to be built in-ground PICKERING — The City of Pickering is doing its part in diverting waste from landfill. Following a pilot project at Bayridges Kinsmen Park in the summer of 2007, the City is installing nine, blue, in-ground Alpfa recycling units and nine, black, in- ground Alpha garbage units. John Han- nah, superintendent of municipal opera- tions, said in a press release the invest- ment will help the City reduce its carbon footprint. “Having 1.5 metres of the bin buried underground means staff only need to empty each unit about four times per year,” he said. “In addition, the materials are naturally cooled by the ground, so coupled with air tight lids, odours and insects are minimized.” The self-closing lids help ensure the garbage is contained and doesn’t become litter. It also reduces illegal dumping and the contamination of recyclable products, something the co-or- dinator of environmental awareness pro- grams said is critical. “It is essential to the success of the pro- gram that every single person ensures they place garbage in the black bins and use the blue recycling units to only dispose of glass, plastic and aluminum,” Chantal Whitaker said. She added if products such as paper, candy wrappers or dog waste get mixed in with the recycling, all investments will be for nothing. Depending on budget approval, staff hopes to install the units in other highly used parks and sports fields in 2009. Man in bike crash was stunt riding: police PICKERING — A Pickering man who sus- tained serious head injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening was stunt riding with- out a helmet, police said. Witnesses told officers the rider, 34, was riding a Suzuki motorcycle on Mountcastle Crescent at about 6:50 p.m. when he acceler- ated and lost control of the bike, police said. The rider was thrown to the pavement and struck his head, police said. The man, who was not identified by police, was rushed to hospital in Ajax before being airlifted to a Toronto trauma hospital. Initiatives include swipe cards, guest tags f or visitors By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — With fire, bomb-threat, and lock- down drills, Durham Catholic schools are cel- ebrating Safe and Caring Schools Week. From Sept. 22 to Sept. 26, schools are featuring safety announcements and activities focused on subjects such as bullying and community building for the Durham Catholic District School Board’s Safe and Caring Schools Week. “We look forward to a great week,” said Anne O’Brien, a board superin- tendent. Schools also received copies of a resource with prayers and activities with which to celebrate the week. During her presen- tation to trustees at the board’s Sept. 22 meeting, Ms. O’Brien spoke of some of the board-wide safety initiatives already occur- ring, such as swipe cards for back entrances into elementary schools, sign- in sheets and badges for visitors, and identification tags for teachers. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin asked how schools were making sure those who received a vis- itor’s badge were people who could be trusted. “The initiative has two different arteries to it,” Ms. O’Brien said. Staff members have a photo ID tag, as do supply teachers. Regular visitors must have police checks and all guests have to sign in and out, state their purpose for being there, and return the badge to the secretary. “‘Cause there’s only one door to the school that’s open and that’s the front door,” Ms. O’Brien said. In elementary schools, all doors are locked except for the front. A swipe card is required for students entering through the back entrance from portables. “There’s 100 per cent compliance in elemen- tary already,” Ms. O’Brien said of the swipe cards, and they’re working on secondary schools right now. They did elementary schools first because they are more vulnerable, she said. Trustee Martin would like to see that in second- ary schools as well because they have a whole lot of open doors, she said. Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones asked about bully- ing. “Is the incident rate of bullying greater at the el- ementary level or second- ary level?” Trustee Jones asked. It was only last year that a clear, common defini- tion of bullying was made, so now incidents can be measured, Ms. O’Brien said. “So I’ll be better pre- pared to answer that in the future, however we are monitoring it very closely,” Ms. O’Brien said. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Catholic board celebrates safe schools What’s going on in your community? eventsnow.ca We think... e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS A DVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising Deb MacDonald - Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Is war accomplishing anything? To the editor: Re: Editorial, Grim anniversary is a reminder of why Canadian troops are fighting, Sept. 11. You say in your editorial that the Tal- iban were defeated in December 2001, but that Canadian soldiers have been fighting in Afghanistan since then to keep the Taliban from regaining control of their country, and attacking another World Trade Center. I disagree. Firstly it was not the Taliban who attacked the World Trade Center. There were no Afghans among those terror- ists. Secondly, when the Taliban were fighting the Soviet Union when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, we referred to the Taliban as “freedom fighters.” We are in Afghanistan because George Bush asked us to be. He asked us because he didn’t want to be seen by the world at large as attacking a coun- try without cause, all by himself. We have now been a George Bush pawn for seven years. It remains to be calculated how many jobs we could save and create in our country if we avoided these huge expenditures. It remains to be calcu- lated how many lives we could save around the world if we became peace- keepers again, instead of fighting a for- eign war. We have a warrior prime minister and a Liberal party leader who can’t say much against the war, because his party put us there in the first place. They will tell us it’s OK to keep killing and to keep being killed, because our security is threatened and it’s unpatri- otic to speak against the war. Like the American politicians during the Vietnam and Boar wars, they hope this will stifle any discussions. Do we continue to kill and spend money, or do we come home now? What have we accomplished in seven years? Have we lessened any possible threat of Canada or have we increased it? Let’s have this debate. John Sproule Oshawa Dinner-time calls rankle reader To the editor: This is an open letter for our political candidates who have recently decided to cold call households asking the homeowner if their party can count on our support. You know those annoying cold calls from telemarketers, hint hint. My decision might come down to whichever political party didn’t inter- rupt my family dinner. So far, two are out of the running. I’m not sure about the rest of the gen- eral public, but I’m not amused. Ken Koeger Pickering PS I don’t know who I’m voting for. I don’t want a sign on my lawn. I don’t need my ducts cleaned. And I don’t want a free alarm system. Liberal track record more scary than Conservative To the editor: Re: ‘Fear Harper majority’, Russ Rak letter, Sept. 19. Until Prime Minister Stephen Harper has university students pepper- sprayed, chokes an unruly protester, strong-arms a bank official into an improper loan, puts a canoe museum in his riding, tries to name an already famous mountain after a friend and is involved in three of the most scandal- ous money fiascos in Canadian history, I must plead for some form of intelli- gence. And now to have a new leader of that party ask for our trust in an unplanned and unsheltered tax scheme. Well, I’m sorry Mr. Rak, the record of the Liberal party alone is truly scary. Dan Ciurlia Oshawa e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ September 24, 2008P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Last Week What is the biggest issue of this election campaign? The state of the economy: 51% Canada’s role in Afghanistan: 8% Global warming/environment: 11% Leadership: 22% Something else: 8% Votes: 291 Review Regional Council makeup R epresentation by population is a fundamental precept of our demo- cratic system. With rare exceptions, most of our elected representatives are accountable to closely equal numbers of citizens at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. Such a breakdown means that each MP, MPP or councillor speaks for and answers to, roughly the same number of citizens. There is a notable exception in Durham Region, where the three lightly populated northern township municipalities get two reps each on regional council, despite having less than 60,000 citizens in total. But when it comes to Regional Council -- especially the five lakeshore munici- palities -- there is an argument that pro- portional representation isn’t working. That’s because rapid growth rates -- not equal in each of the five urban munici- palities -- have made the number of reps somewhat suspect. Consider the number of reps matched against each municipality’s 2006 urban census number: Oshawa has eight coun- cillors with a population of 141,590; Whitby has four reps and a population of 111,189; for Ajax, with 90,167 people, there are three councillors; Pickering, with a population of 87,838, has four reps and Clarington, which has 77,820 citizens, also has three councillors. A resident of Ajax may wonder why, with a population higher than Pickering, the municipality has one less representa- tive on regional council. The answer is that Ajax has grown faster than its neighbour, but any redistribution or reapportionment of council seats has not been accomplished. Broken down further, compare Osha- wa’s per-person representation -- one rep per less than 18,000 people -- to Ajax with one councillor per 30,000, and it doesn’t seem fair. Whitby would also seem to be under-represented under the current formula and could make a case for a fifth councillor. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland, who used to be a regional councillor in Pickering before his present post, has written to Durham Regional chairman Roger Anderson asking that council rep- resentation be looked at. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish for roughly a year has been calling for a review of the regional council make- up so Ajax is better represented, stepping up his efforts lately with a website and an appeal for support from residents. The goal is to provide fairness so that each municipality’s interests at the regional level receive proper weight based on population. In that regard, another look at the makeup of regional council would serve Durham’s citizens well. This Week Who would you like to see as Canada’s next prime minister? Stephen Harper Stephane Dion Jack Layton Elizabeth May THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Housing, child-care, transit top needs in Durham Region By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When it comes to the federal election, the Region of Durham is looking for support in the transit and social services are- nas. “At this point in the election the key issues seem to be the leadership, the economy and the environment,” said Dr. Hugh Drouin, Dur- ham’s commissioner of social services. “The issues that are important to the people of the region are social issues, housing and homeless- ness.” With some Durham residents waiting more than five years for social housing, Dr. Drouin wants to see the creation of a national housing strategy. “Our waiting list in Durham is more than 4,000 people,” he said. As for the housing that currently exists in the region, it needs between $120 and $140-million worth of repairs. Dr. Drouin said the research is clear: people who are properly housed are healthier and have more job stability. “I think the federal government, in part, has to look at social housing as an investment in the economy; they have to look at social ser- vices as an investment in the economy.” Another issue Dr. Drouin would like to see on the agenda during the election is childcare. “We need the federal government to take the leadership role and provide a national child- care program, which was going to happen during the Martin government, and when the Harper government came in they eliminated it.” Since then, the Province has stepped in and increased the number of subsidized child-care spaces, but there’s still 1,800 people on the year-long waiting list in Durham. “The Province and the municipalities can’t do it alone, we need the senior levels of gov- ernment at the federal level to come in as well,” said Dr. Drouin. That request extends to other social issues as well, including homelessness and poverty reduction. “In a nation as wealthy as Canada to have the levels of poverty we have is just unacceptable,” said Dr. Drouin. One way to alleviate at least part of the prob- lem is to make sure people who are paying into the Employment Insurance (EI) program are able to draw from it. As it stands, part-time and contract workers who pay into the system can’t draw from it in many cases because they don’t work enough hours to meet the EI criteria. The hours vary depending on the unemployment rate in each region. “It was meant to be insurance and it’s not that much of insurance anymore, it doesn’t seem to cover people that well,” said Dr. Dr- ouin. The people who are left out often turn to Ontario Works, which is partially paid for through municipal taxpayer dollars. Like Dr. Drouin, Durham Region Transit (DRT) general manager Ted Galinis is looking for a national strategy. “Right now is the time we should look for a properly funded national transit strategy,” he said. Mr. Galinis said surveys show more and more people are considering public transit as an option as fuel prices increase. “All transit in Canada could use a boost so we can meet the capacity for the rising need that we’re seeing.” In Durham, the need is for more buses and service. Mr. Galinis said federal investments so far have been for capital projects. Those include the TTC subway expansion in Toronto and $2.5 million in Durham for a Bus Rapid Transit study. But Mr. Galinis said operation funds are needed too. One way that could be funded is a portion of the gas tax dedicated to transit as it is provincially. And, just like drivers, public transit vehicles have been hit with rising gas prices. Mr. Galinis said he expects that issue to be a topic during the election. “People are starting to feel the pinch out there and they’re going to have to talk about the cost of gas and how that’s affecting people’s lives.” Election focus must switch from leadership: Region What they say online Child-care Conservatives - Parents get $1,200 per child under age six, government doled out $250 million per year to the provinces for child-care spaces. Liberals - Up to $1.25 billion per year to cre- ate more childcare spaces. NDP - $1.45 billion for 150,000 spaces. Green - Pledged universal child-care. Public Transit Conservatives - No mention on website under policy. Liberals - $8 billion for a national transit strategy including expanded and greener fleets. NDP - Gas tax to public transit, one cent per litre of gas. No mention of what this means to Durham, but TTC would get $880 million. Greens - Double funding for public transit, transit passes tax deductible. Social Housing Conservatives - No mention on website under policy. Liberals - Funding for 30,000 new social housing units and re- pairs and refurbishing for another 30,000 units. NDP - No statement on issue on website since election began. Greens - Universal housing, 20,000 new and 10,000 rehabilitated housing units. Durham Region Transit received new buses in 2007 thanks to funding from the provincial gas tax rebates. The buses were designed to offer people in wheelchairs a ramp to help them board the vehicles. Winner of the Alive bronze medal in 2006 and 2007! www.heel.ca The Herbal Pathway / Health Food Store 1822 Whites Rd., Pickering, On 4 lights N of 401 905 839-7234 John Kourkounakis, R.H.N. Looking for a deeper detox therapy? 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Õ Ã … ˆ ] Ê / i « « i ˜ Þ > Ž ˆ ] Ê - > à … ˆ “ ˆ ] Ê -…Àˆ“«Ã]Ê - Ì i > Ž à ] Ê ° ° + ° Ê , ˆ L à ] Ê * ˆ â â > ] Ê iÃÃiÀÌÃ]Ê V i Ê À i > “ Ê > ˜ ` Ê “ Õ V … “ÕV…Ê“œÀ i t Ê >ÀÀÞʜÕÌÊ L Õ v v i Ì Ê > ˜ ` Ê “ i ˜ Õ Ê > Û > ˆ  > L  i ° °° °"° Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME Year 2007 Performance Measurement Report All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. Sept. 23 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Sept. 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Sept. 25 Library Board 7:00 pm Sept. 29 Special Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Oct. 1 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Oct. 2 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Oct. 6 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS AFTER HOURS/EMERGENCY LINE City of Pickering 905.683.7575 CLOSED Monday, October 13, 2008 ALL CITY FACILITIES 905.683.7575 Topic: Duffi n Heights Environmental Servicing Plan Date: September 29, 2008 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Pickering Council Chambers, City Hall, One The Esplanade On Monday, September 29, 2008, Pickering’s Planning & Development Committee will be considering the recommendations of a Report from the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Environmental Servicing Plan (ESP) for the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. This is a public meeting. If you wish to address Committee on the matter, you may do so when the Report is being considered by Committee. A copy of the Report will be available on or after Monday, September 22, 2008 at the offi ces of the City Clerk and on the City’s website cityofpickering.com (follow the links through City Hall; Council & Committee Meetings; Agendas, Minutes, By- laws, Reports; Reports to Committee & Council; 2008). It is anticipated that the recommendations of the Planning & Development Committee will be considered by City Council on October 20, 2008, at 7:30 pm, or soon thereafter. If you wish to address Council on this matter, you must register in writing with the Clerk by noon on October 16, 2008. See the map below showing the location of the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. Environmental Servicing Plan Policies within the Pickering Offi cial Plan require the preparation of an Environmental Servicing Plan (ESP) prior to development occurring within the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. Sernas Associates, on behalf of Mattamy Homes Limited, Coughlan Homes, the Ontario Realty Corporation and Lebovic Enterprises have completed the ESP for the neighbourhood. The ESP addressed the following issues: • Proposed road needs; • Proposed road alignments; • Natural Heritage System (NHS) crossings; • Community facility needs; and • Development limits. On December 21, 2007, a Notice of Study completion was issued. As a result of comments received in response to the submission of the ESP, specifi c changes were incorporated into the fi nal ESP. These specifi c changes included: the protection of a possible extension of Valley Farm Road, a Type C arterial road; the relocation of one of the four required stormwater management ponds to Rossland Road, and the addition of open space lands. In July 2008, the fi nal ESP was submitted to the City for its review. Council endorsement of the ESP is required in order for City staff to prepare the necessary Offi cial Plan Amendments and Development Guidelines changes for the Duffi n Heights Neighbourhood. Additional Information The ESP is available for public review at the City of Pickering and Development Department from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. For further information regarding the ESP and/or Report, contact Grant McGregor, Principal Planner – Policy at 905.420.4660, extension 2032. Notice: Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting 2008 FINAL TAX NOTICE Second Instalment of the 2008 FINAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX BILL is due for payment SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 If you have not received your Tax Notice, please telephone the Civic Complex at 905.420.4614 (North Pickering 905.683.2760) or Toll Free 1.866.683.2760. Our offi ce hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Questions regarding your property assessment? • Please note that property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and that all assessment related inquiries should be directed to them at 1.866.296.6722. • Additional information regarding property assessment can be found on MPAC’s website: www.mpac.ca Tired of standing in line to pay your taxes? Please note that the City of Pickering off ers the following payment options and encourages you to try these convenient alternatives. You can pay your taxes: • At participating fi nancial institutions. Please allow fi ve days before the due date for your payment to reach our office. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our offi ce, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. • By mail. To avoid the late payment penalty fee, please ensure that your tax payment is mailed fi ve days before the due date. Cheques post-dated for the due date are acceptable. Note: Your account is credited when payment is received at our offi ce, not the post-marked date. • The “outside” drop box during or after business hours at the City municipal building on or before the due date. • By telephone/computer banking. Please check with your fi nancial institution for details. Please allow fi ve days before the due date for your payment to reach our offi ce. Note: Your tax account is credited when payment is received at our offi ce, not the day funds are withdrawn from your bank account. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does not reduce your responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. A late payment fee of 1.25% is added to any unpaid taxes on the fi rst day of default and on the fi rst day of each month, as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The penalty and interest rates are set by City by-laws, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act. The City does not have the authority to waive penalty and interest charges. The Performance Measures required to be reported publicly under the Provincially mandated Performance Measurement Program will be available on the City of Pickering’s website cityofpickering.com as of September 30, 2008 or available at the Corporate Services Department, 2nd Floor, Pickering Civic Complex. Do you love being near the water? Like fi shing, swimming, or bird watching? Unfortunately our shorelines, rivers, lakes and streams are getting littered with garbage. Help out by joining 59,000 other Canadians taking part in the TD Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up between September 20-28. There are many opportunities to participate: • Community groups, businesses, cadets and scouts are encouraged to select a site and register with www.vanaqua.org/cleanup or call toll free 1.877.427.2422. You may also opt to join one of the other clean ups taking place that are “open to the public”. • Residents, families and students not involved with one of these other groups are welcome to join the City of Pickering and Toronto & Region Conservation. Call 905.683.7575 for details and to register to clean up Lake Ontario on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am - noon, rain or shine. Students, this event is eligible for community volunteer hours. The City of Pickering can help any volunteers clean up eff orts by providing supplies and waste disposal. 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WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING MADE FOR WALKING Comfort and Well Being with every Step! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 Council delays Seaton terms of reference decision By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Sustainability means being able to maintain, not grow, and we’re not currently liv- ing sustainably, said a concerned resident at the latest Council meeting. “That’s why there are so many efforts now to conserve, recycle, reuse,” Peter Rodrigues said. “We are urged to cut back on our garbage, to use less energy, etc. But what’s the point in any efforts to save, if we then just go ahead and double our population?” Mr. Rodrigues was one of two residents who came out to speak a few weeks ago at an open meeting about Seaton, but after some miscom- munication, missed their chance. So they came to the Council meeting when the Seaton draft terms of reference for the neigh- bourhood planning program was to be either approved or rejected. However, at the meeting, Council chose to delay the issue until the Seaton Landowners Group gets a chance to mull over the changes the committee made at the planning meeting. He questioned why there are no energy-ef- ficient buildings planned. Low-energy houses would cost more initially, he said, but would start to pay for themselves over time. He called employment lands “a nice euphemism” but said it would be more accurate to call them commercial, business, industrial or tax lands. Pickering resident Gordon Willson agreed with Mr. Rodrigues on sustainable design, saying it’s something the City and developers should strive for. But, get ready for “cookie-cutter” homes, he said. “Excellence in sustainable design does not seem to be (a concern) of the Landowners group,” he said. He doesn’t oppose Seaton, but the process underway, and he believes in more public con- sultation. Mr. Rodrigues said he’s seen the words ‘public engagement,’ ‘public consultation’ and ‘public input’ on a number of occasions where the public offers comment, but it seems there’s no effect on the actual plans. “It feels like we are just going through the mo- tions, so that we can tick off another step, and if anything, it really only serves to (legitimize) the process,” he said. Mr. Willson said the matter of cultural heritage in Seaton plans “seems weak and wishy-washy in my opinion.” He also said there’s been talk in Whitevale about the village being inundated by unwanted traffic for access to Seaton. He also crit- icized the collaborative management approach, saying “collusion” might be a better word than “collaboration.” “I have to say it sounds a bit scary to me,” he said. The report comes back to Council on Oct. 20. Smart growth an oxymoron: resident RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Take back your hospital. S eptember 17 Durham Regional Council gave away what little leverage it had over the actions of the Rouge Valley Health System and the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Led by the mayors of Pickering and Whitby, council turned its back on community members who were asking them to suspend $2.3 million in funding for the expansion of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital until the RVHS could justify its recent actions. Earlier this year, with LHIN approval, the hospital cut almost half the available acute care mental health beds serving the Durham Region. As a result, mental health patients have been left scrambling for treatment. Some have been told they can’t see a psychiatrist until March 2009. RVHS incorrectly told mental health patients they were not in the catchment area to be served from either Rouge Valley or Lakeridge Health in Oshawa — leaving many thinking they had nowhere to go. To these Mayors, as long as Rouge Valley delivered bricks and mortar, it didn’t matter to them what services would be offered from these facilities. When asked to show community leadership, they instead said it wasn’t their job. In 2006 the Ontario government promised the LHINs would make decisions with their communities — that they would consult before major changes were made. In 2008 the LHINs went to court and argued that they didn’t have to keep the government’s promise — after all, if the government really meant it, why wouldn’t it have been more clearly spelled out in legislation? Only “high level” consultation was required — not decisions about real changes to health services. Ontario hospitals cut services Current government funding for hospitals will not even maintain what we have. Ontario’s hospitals are wildly slashing services. Five are considering plans to close emergency rooms, effectively surrendering their status as general hospitals. Some are closing birthing centers, fertility clinics, mental health services and even reducing local access to surgical procedures. Several hospitals, already facing overcrowding, are considering closing entire floors. As our hospitals struggle to make ends meet, the Central East LHIN has made the challenge even greater. They have told hospitals in the region to give 1 per cent of their budget to a community health care agency of their choice. For Rouge Valley, that means having to find about $2.5 million in new cuts. When the Ajax-Pickering hospital finishes its expansion in 2010, what guarantee is there the hospital will be able to afford to place any services in these new facilities? Bricks and mortar are not enough. As much as the health minister wishes to push the responsibility back on the unelected LHINs, the buck stops with his boss, Dalton McGuinty. Lowest of the low Ontario has among the lowest per capita funding for hospitals in Canada. Canada spends less of its economy on public health care than most other G7 nations. As much as we say health care is our top priority, clearly governments are not listening. Make a difference Despite the set back at Durham Council, our fight is not over. The 30,000 health care members represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union are committed to battle on for accessible quality health services. We think you should have a say in those services. On September 27 the Ontario Health Coalition is asking for your help. Tell Premier McGuinty to listen up. There are rallies taking place in Toronto, Windsor, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Kingston. Please take the time to join us and make a difference. September 27 stand up for the health services West Durham needs. Ontario Health Coalition 8Listen up McGuinty! Rally and march to support public health care Saturday, September 27 / 11 am Gather at Metro Hall Square, Toronto March to Queen’s Park Live Music. Speakers. Ontario’s Union durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 Sentence passed three days before bust by DEU By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A man busted on drug and weapons charges by Durham cops last Thursday had been sentenced in an Os- hawa court to a term of house arrest for robbery just three days earlier. Court records show Jesse Dershawn Weekes, 20, was sentenced Sept. 15 to a 10-month conditional sentence, during which he had been ordered to remain in his residence except to go to work or go to school and the accussed was scheduled to be fitted with an electronic tracking device. The young man was convicted of rob- bery and breach of probation in January. Mr. Weekes was busted outside a Scar- borough residence as members of Dur- ham’s Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant Thursday, Sept. 18. Police allege he had two loaded hand- guns -- a .9-mm semi-automatic and a .357 Magnum -- and more than 30 grams of crack cocaine in his possession. In addition to the weapons and drug charges announced last week by Durham police, court records indicate a charge of breaching a conditional sentence was laid. Mr. Weekes, of McClure Crescent in Toronto, was taken into custody and was scheduled to appear in court by video last Tuesday. Under the terms of his conditional sen- tence, imposed by Ontario Justice Kofi Barnes, Mr. Weekes was to remain in his residence except for work, school or medical appointments and had been or- dered to be of good behaviour and keep the peace. He had been ordered to stay away from an address in Whitby and was prohibited from communicating with two individu- als named in court documents. Man busted with loaded handguns was on house arrest THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com IMAGES FALL 2008 3 outstanding businesses INSIDE: image; defi nition the general or public perception of a company, public fi gure, etc., achieved by careful consideration aimed at creating widespread goodwill. I t’s not every day that someone living at Or- chard Villa Retirement Residence in Pickering gets a fl ower delivery. So when dozens upon dozens of brightly coloured fl owers in yellow, “Smi- ley” mugs came through the door earlier this year, there was plenty of buzz. The beautiful fl owers - one for every resident - were a gift from Telefl ora, an online fl orist with the motto “make someone smile.” “You should have seen their faces!” laughs marketing coordi- nator, Bea Muel- ler. “Telefl ora sent them just to make people happy, which they defi - nitely did.” Mueller says words aren’t enough to thank Telefl ora for such a generous donation. She says the bouquets made everyone feel special, something Orchard Villa works hard to do every day. The winner of the News Advertiser Readers’ Choice Awards has been in Pickering for 28 years. Mueller says Orchard Villa’s repu- tation has been built on its trade- mark of providing a very “home- like” atmosphere. “It’s their home, “she says. More than 70 people live at Orchard Villa. The private and one bedroom suites are designed to give people a sense of acceptance, belonging and independence, ac- cording to Mueller, who says the goal at Orchard Villa is to “mo- tivate, stimulate and sustain” the people in its care. Orchard Villa takes pride in making its residents feel good, whether it’s through a tasty and nutritious meal or with an activ- ity designed to alleviate loneli- ness. There’s always something going on, whether it’s a game of Euchre or an evening of Game Shows Plus, or Cinema Night. There’s also a regular Fun and Flexibility Fitness Class and on- going Hand Therapy, as well as a craft pro- gram, special events and a daily social tea and happy hour. Mueller says residents are encour- aged to keep active and healthy, and to “live each day as meaningful as possible.” “What sets us apart is that we’ve been around for a long time,” she says. “And we’ve got long-time committed staff who really care.” Orchard Villa also makes an effort to make residents’ families feel at home, too. They can send online gift cards - from Thinking of You and Get Well notes to Happy Birthday or Anniversa- ry cards. There is also a Fam- ily Summer BBQ and Family Christmas Party, as well as other social events, such as the annual Christmas Bazaar. There are also plenty of opportunities for residents to get out and about, whether it’s to en- joy a stroll around Orchard Villa’s beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyard or to go on an excursion to the nearby Pickering Recreation Complex, the library, a coffee shop or for a walk along the waterfront trail. Recently, during the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, resi- dents at Orchard Villa held their own Olympics with a different ac- tivity every day. “Our residents lead a full life,” says Mueller, “through exer- cise, proper nutrition and social- ization.” Orchard Villa also offers above average care, says Mueller, with an in-house physician, 24- hour nursing security, a registered practical nurse to dispense medi- cation and an emergency call bell. For comfort, Orchard Villa also offers personal laundry service, housekeeping, cable and a private mailbox right outside every door. Resident and guest parking is also offered. “Nothing is ever a problem,” says Mueller. “Whether it’s fi xing a television or helping residents with a small problem, the staff always say ‘no problem’ .” Treating residents as “family” has been a cornerstone of Orchard Villa’s success, starting with its par- ent company, Community Lifecare Inc., which was founded in 1959 by Fred and Marie Lafontaine, who opened one of Ontario’s fi rst nursing homes. Their venture grew to include nursing and retirement homes across the province. Along the way, Commu- nity Lifecare earned a reputation for top quality care. The corpora- tion has always placed importance on “the personal touch.” “The warm, caring envi- ronment created in each home we manage is the result of innovative thinking, careful planning and the efforts of our outstanding caregiv- ers and the experience gained in over four decades of service to On- tario seniors.” Orchard Villa strives to live up to its reputation each and every day, with its motto “WHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO.” Mueller invites people to drop by its Pickering location, at 1955 Valley Farm Road, to see what Orchard Villa has to offer. You can also call at (905) 831-2641 or visit online at www.orchardvilla.ca. Orchard Villa Retirement Residence: More than just a home. “...we’ve got long-time committed staff who really care....” durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 Orchard Villa RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1955 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering www.orchardvilla.ca Community Lifecare Inc., Caring Since 1959 A variety of suites now available! For more information or to book a tour and complimentary lunch call Bea Mueller at Orchard Villa 905-831-2641 toll free 1-866-471-9039 Orchard Villa Retirement Living at its very best! “Drop by anytime, we would love to show you our home!” Orchard Villa would like to thank TeleFlora for making us smile! “WHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO.” THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com D urham Region’s new- est venue is now available for the most important celebra- tion of your life. This gorgeous New England style wedding venue boasts having the roman- tic sunsets in a truly elegant set- ting situated on the shores of Lake Ontario. A private ceremony by the beach, the bride’s entrance by yacht, a sunset cruise for the bride and groom and their bridal party, star- gazing on the bal- cony while sipping champagne, are all possible at “The Lake House”. Choose from all inclusive pack- ages or customized culinary cui- sine using only the freshest of ingredients. Exclusive to The Lake House, Paul Shannon Caterers is a full service caterer and event plan- ner and has been in business for 20 years. During this time they have won numerous awards for outstanding quality and service, earning them the respect of be- ing one of the best caterers in the Greater Toronto Area. You can count on the fi nest foods served with an emphasis on simple elegance of presentation. The cuisine is prepared from the fi nest natu- ral ingredients con- taining no additives or preservatives. We’re proud of our record! We’ve catered small intimate din- ners for two, backyard marquis weddings for 500, heads of state and black-tie receptions. Let our trained, world-class chefs and professional staff make your next special event your most memorable one. The Lake House Event Center - Durham’s newest venue “...a truly elegant setting on the shores of Lake Ontario...” the_lakehouse@rogers.com • 905 422 0300 THE LAKEHOUSE 600 Liverpool Rd., Pickering L1W 1P9 www.paulshannoncaterers.com NOVEMBER 1, 2008 HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY In your favourite costume (costumes optional) you will enjoy a gourmet meal while murder and mayhem happen sporadically around you. A host will greet guests and provide all the information they need to enjoy their evening and try to fi gure out “Whodunit?” Visit: www.slixer.com/mystery JANUARY 1, 2009 NEW YEARS DAY BRUNCH FEBRUARY 14, 2009 VALENTINES Events at The LakeHouse FOR ALL EVENTS, CALL 905-422-0300. REGISTER EARLY - DON’T MISS OUT THE LAKEHOUSE the_lakehouse@rogers.com • www.paulshannoncaterers.com • 905-422-0300 CORPORATE HOLIDAY PARTIES Space is still available to book your corporate holiday party at The Lake House. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 The Lake House from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm BRUNCH ON THE BAY EVERY SUNDAY 600 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PICKERING • 905.422.0300 LIVE JAZZ Featuring the Patricia Duffy Trio Dine Indoors Or Enjoy Our Licensed Patio Overlooking The Bay $19.95 + taxes at Large Group Bookings Welcome THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com All instructors hold minimum Red Cross/Royal Lifesaving instructorAll instructors hold minimum Red Cross/Royal Lifesaving instructor certificates with an additional 100 hours of hands on specialized trainingcertifi cates with an additional 100 hours of hands on specialized training taught exclusively by Bonnie and Christopher Buckler.taught exclusively by Bonnie and Christopher Buckler. 821 Brock Rd. South821 Brock Rd. South Pickering • 905.420.4141Pickering • 905.420.4141 263 Port Union Rd.263 Port Union Rd. Scarborough • 416.281.3815Scarborough • 416.281.3815 Be Smart!Be Smart! Is Your Child Water Safe?Is Your Child Water Safe?™™ • Group lessons maximum “4” swimmers per class • Private lessons / one child per instructor • FREE swim times • Integrated special needs program • Aquafi t classes • Water temperature 92 Air Temp 90 • One way viewing lounge • Home pool lessons available Lessons offered 6 months to adults 7 days a week at 2 locations Learn to SwimLearn to Swim durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pickering receives funding By Danielle Bergeron Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pickering has re- ceived a $20,000 grant to expand its In-School Mentoring Program. The grant is a result of a part- nership between the Ministry of Education’s Student Success Branch and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada (Ontario). “We are so pleased to be the re- cipients of the grant,” said Bonnie Harkness, the executive director of Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax- Pickering. The grant will go towards train- ing and recruiting mentors, as well as monitoring the mentors and students once they have been matched. Last year, there were 68 stu- dents in the program as the men- tors were only part-time. With the grant, the program hopes to go full-time. The In-School Mentoring pro- gram is at the Durham and the Durham Catholic District school boards. The program is for stu- dents who are struggling either academically or socially. The mentors work one hour a week with a child and the stu- dent gets out of class to meet with their mentor. They can bake, play sports, go on the computer, play board games or just talk in ses- sions that benefit the student’s so- cial and academic skills. They gain confidence as well as improving their marks and atten- dance at school. Ninety per cent of mentors saw a positive change in the child they were working with, according to the organization. The mentors come from busi- nesses and volunteers. They are recruited, interviewed, trained and then matched with a child. The mentor and child share similar interests as they must fill out an assessment of their in- terests. There is no age limit for mentors. The program is currently looking for seniors who want to share their values and knowledge with students. For more information on Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax- Pickering and the program, call 905-831-3777 or visit www.bband- sofap.com. NE094H108 ©2008. Sears Canada Inc.1-866-506-7779 When you use your Sears Card or Sears®MasterCard®on all installed home improvements, you can choose... 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ONLY Saturday & Evening Appt.’s Available FREE CONSULTATION www.jamesryanch.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Connect 4 to begin again AJAX — Women of all ages can meet at Connect 4 to partake in creative classes, starting early next month. The group meets on Thursdays from 9:15 to 11 a.m. to enjoy con- versation and coffee while partici- pating in classes including cook- ing, knitting and fitness. Meetings are held at Forest Brook Com- munity Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax. Registration in person is on Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the church. The cost is $20. The first meeting is on Oct. 9 at 9:15 a.m. Childcare is provided at $10 per child. A discount is offered for three or more children. The ses- sions finish on Nov. 20. For more information, call Sh- eryl at 905-426-7004. 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Make friends with others who share your interests in a relaxed, out of the classroom environment. • Access I • Asperger’s Syndrome • Computer Basics • CSI...The Real Deal • Event Planning • Excel I • Feng Shui Basics • Fundraising with a Compelling Case for Support • Going Green • Grant Proposal Writing • Improv for Beginners • Make-upTechniques I • Operating a Home-Based Business • Personal Safety Management • Staging your Home • The Winning Dress Code • Word I Workshops being offered October 4 2007 MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC NOTICE The Ontario Government Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) requires municipalities to submit financial and related performance data to the Province and Public on a range of services based on year 2007 data. To view Durham Region’s MPMP results for 2007, please visit our website at www.region.durham.on.ca or call (905) 668-7711 or 1-800- 372-1102 (Financial Planning Ext. 2304) to obtain a copy or if you have any questions regarding this MPMP project or the results. The Regional Municipality of Durham Finance Department 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone (905) 668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE GLASSES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AJAX OPTICAL Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 683-7235 683-2888 839-9244 2 for 1 Bill direct to Most Insurances and Social Services 905 905 905 www.welcomewagon.ca 1-866-873-9945 Expecting a Baby? Sunday, September 28, 2008 Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valleyfarm Rd., Pickering Doors Open at 1 p.m. Register: www.havingababy.ca Upcoming Special Events Planning a Wedding? Sunday, October 5, 2008 Carruthers Creek Golf Club 650 Lakeridge Rd., Ajax Doors Open at 1 p.m. Register: www.bridalshowcase.ca MY COURSE: REJUVENATE WITH DETOX GENERAL INTEREST FALL COURSES 2008 REGISTER IN PERSON: E.A. LOVELL CENTRE 120 CENTRE ST. S. OSHAWA, ON L1H 4A3 MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Credit Card, Cheque, Money Order, Cash or Debit) PHONE: 905-436-3211 1-800-408-9619 www.dce.ca Durham Continuing Education ONLINE NOW Art Certifi cate Programs Comedy Cookery Dance Driver Education Hobbies Language Personal Sports Wellness 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa Visit our website for FULL COURSE DETAILS DURHAM — An Oshawa trustee wants Durham District School Board members to undergo criminal background checks. Trustee Michael Barrett brought forth a notice of motion at the board’s Sept. 15 meet- ing, proposing all trustees be required to pro- vide a criminal reference check. If approved as written, it would come into effect this December. The requirement for the checks would be included in the outline of the role of a board trustee. A preamble to Trustee Barrett’s notice of motion says every Ontario school board requires anyone who comes into contact with or has casual involvement with students to have a criminal background check; that includes volunteers, lunch-room supervisors and contractors. Trustees should be no different, he said in his written pro- posed resolution. The motion goes before trustees at their Oct. 20 board meeting. Trustee wants criminal background checks on board members Sudoku newsdurhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 The Smile Cookies are back, and they’re happier than ever. This week, buy a special chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for just $1.00 each, and we’ll donate entire proceeds to Port Perry Hospital Foundation. 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The program runs for kids up to 18 months and is offered until Nov. 24.newsdurhamregion.comCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONEFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS\ BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while Get Local 24/7 mobile.newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Amiable singer-songwriter in Durham for shows Barney Bentall performing in Pickering, Oshawa, Newcastle By Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Barney Bentall finds himself in unfamiliar territory on what he jokingly refers to as his “big solo tour.” The singer- songwriter is performing eight dates in On- tario, including gigs in Pickering, Oshawa and Newcastle, without the comfort of a band like The Legendary Hearts backing him. “The last time I did it was probably 10- plus years ago,” he said in a phone interview from London, the first stop on his tour. “I always wanted to do this throughout the sort of rock ‘n roll part of my career.” He recalls opening at about 10 shows for Prairie Oyster and being “very nervous.” Not that Bentall, familiar to audiences mainly for a string of hits in the 1990s that includes ‘Something to Live For’ and ‘Come Back to Me’, doesn’t relish the opportunity to hit the road alone. Musically, it allows him to take a song or set wherever he likes. “You’re very free to go wherever you want to go and it’s all up to you,” he said. “And I like that a lot.” He still performs with The Legendary Hearts, more lately, in fact. And he’s still rid- ing the high of playing with a wealth of talent in his recent Grand Cariboo Opry DVD and CD, which saw him assemble some of Brit- ish Columbia’s and Canada’s best roots and country musicians. Among the musicians on Grand Cariboo is his son, musician Dustin Bentall, who dad says is currently perform- ing in Denmark. How time flies. As a Grade 9 student in Calgary, Bentall picked up the guitar for the first time and began learning the songs in his record col- lection, everything from Bob Dylan and The Beatles to Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. He moved to Vancouver when he was 21, married and had four children, pursuing a rock ‘n roll dream. Back then, Bentall said, that meant landing a record deal, a sign that a musician or band had made it. But it didn’t come easily. And, after years of fighting doubts and the growing realiza- tion that music wasn’t going to pay the bills in his burgeoning family, Bentall was ready to give it all up. “I just thought, ‘I can’t do this anymore’,” he recalled. “And that’s when I got signed by Sony.” The signing in the late 1980s came “just in the nick of time” for his musical career, Bentall said. After that came a decade of commercial success, starting with Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts (1988), and followed by Lonely Avenue (1990), Ain’t Life Strange (1992) and Gin Palace (1995). A greatest hits record was released the fol- lowing year. By then, Bentall was ready for a change and bought a cattle ranch in the in- terior of B.C. He still played music, generally in a simpler, acoustic format, which became more and more appealing to him. Bentall said his shows on the tour will feature a wide range of material, from fan favourites with the Legendary Hearts, to material from his last record, Gift Horse, to stuff from an upcoming release he says will be a bit more up tempo and rock ‘n roll-like than his recent songs. Bentall plays The Waterfront Bistro tomor- row, Sept. 25. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at the restaurant, at 590 Liverpool Rd. S. He’s at the Bulldog Pub, 600 Grand- view St. S. (905-436-1476), Oshawa, on Sept. 26. Bentall performs at Newcastle’s Docville Western Village on Sept. 28, with special guests Doc Rock and the Wild Bunch and Leah Hawkins. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Steve Tus- tin at 905-410-5413. Kids under 12 free. Barney Bentall’s remaining Ontario Tour Dates Sept. 25 Waterfront Bistro, Pickering Sept. 26 Bulldog, Oshawa Sept. 28 Docville Western Village, Newcastle Sept. 31 Hughs Room, Toronto Photo courtesy of the artist Canadian musician Barney Bentall plays Pickering’s Waterfront Bistro tomorrow. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A warm welcome home AJAX — Dee Miller rode around Ontario for 100 days to raise awareness for her charity, Renewed Strength. Miller, a cancer survivor, was the guest of honour during a recent fundraiser at the Cultural Expressions Art Gallery. Gallery owner Esther Forde, left, and artist Dianne Edwards were among those who welcomed Miller, at right, home and congratulated her. The gallery is auctioning off an Edwards print for Renewed Strength, a registered Ontario charity to help cancer patients who no longer qualify for specialized strength and mobility care. New arts publication hits streets of Durham DURHAM — A new arts publication is hit- ting the streets this week. Surfacing will feature local artists, writers, artisans, photographers and craftspeople in its pages, said Laura and David Schembri, the husband-and-wife team behind the publica- tion. “We want to provide local artists and writ- ers with the experience and excitement of being published -- some for the first time,” said Laura. Contents of the 16-page tabloid will in- clude stories, photography, poetry, essays, articles about artists and photos of perform- ing arts. The first issue profiles glass artist Francis Muscat, writer Ruth Walker and artist David Ward. Sixteen others are included in the first issue, now available throughout Dur- ham, including at public buildings, cultural venues, artists’ studios and businesses and restaurants. Surfacing will be published three times per year. Anyone wanting to submit work for consideration should go to www.surfacin- gonline.com. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 Tickets available for fall happenings at Parkwood DURHAM — Parkwood Estate has plenty of infor- mative and entertaining programs planned for the fall. You can feed your green thumb and sweet tooth at the same time in a lecture/ dessert series presented by Parkwood‘s heritage garden programmer and special lecturers. Parkwood’s Au- tumn Colours is the subject on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. with horticulturist Brad Rosnak. Then comes Rose Collec- tions and Col. Sam’s Favou- rites on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. with rose specialist Larry Sherk. Behind the Scenes: Garden Secrets will be held Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Sculptural Style in the Gardens is the topic on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Single tickets are $18 while series tickets are $80. Call 905-433-4311 to purchase tickets in advance. There’s more dessert in store in Grandma and Me Dessert Tea on Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the sun- room. Grandparents and grandchildren are invited for tea. The cost is $17 per person and advance tickets are required. Call 905-433- 4311 between Tuesday and Friday. The curatorial program returns with a look at the Servant’s Tale and Dining Decorum, providing an intimate look at life in the mansion. The Servant’s Tale uses interpretive informa- tion gathered through oral history collection and gen- eral domestic service histo- ry to weave together a story of staff at Parkwood through the decades. There’s a rare chance to view the third floor of the mansion. This program runs Sept. 18, Oct. 23 and Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Dining Decorum focuses on the dining areas of the mansion and the details of formal entertaining in the 1920s. Guest participation is encouraged. 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Sunday signalled the end of quar- ter-horse racing on the ‘J’-shaped track, which has been used at the Ajax race track, formerly known as Picov Downs, for the past 40 years. The ‘J’ track was the last official one of its kind in North America. In the spring, the old track will be replaced with a new five-eights mile oval track, which will allow lon- ger-distance races beyond the tradi- tional quarter-mile dash at the track, says Norm Picov, who’s joined in the family-owned enterprise by his son, Barry, and his grandson, Justin. The track will be lined with a state-of- the-art rail that will allow for greater safety for the jockeys and horses. As well, a new grandstand will be built to seat 800 patrons. The $5 million in renovations will come to fruition with the track’s ex- pected re-opening on May 24 of next year, and will no doubt be a source of pride for the Picov family, said Picov, who opened the track back in 1969 with his father. “It’s the realization of a dream at Picov’s that was started by my father, Alex Picov, who had a vision and our family has continued the vision,” said Picov. “My father came from a country, Russia, that didn’t give you a chance. He always thought Canada was the greatest country in the world. If it was legal, you could do it. He loved the Ajax-Pickering area. He moved here in 1931 and he loved the people. It was the cat’s meow.” Part of the renaissance of Ajax Downs quarter-horse racing is attribut- able to the 2006 approval by Ontario Slots at Race Tracks Program to put 250 slot machines on the site. The race track slots were part of a multi- year strategy by the Ontario Racing Commission to invest slot revenues into long-range programs and projects, including the construction of the new quarter-horse race track. The economic spin-offs from a ren- ovated Ajax Downs will be enormous, predicted Picov. Once the renovations are complete, the facility and the ad- joining casino will generate 1,200 jobs. That doesn’t include those who care for the horses, as each horse has three people caring for it, he explained. “Originally, we had 125 horses (rac- ing at the track), in 2008 we had 400 horses and in 2010 we’ll have 700 horses. At that time, those horses will employ 2,000 people, which will be a boon to agriculture in Durham Region because those horses have to be fed. Those horses also represent jobs for the kids 18 to 21 who love horses.” And, that doesn’t begin to address the tourism expected to increase as a result of the refurbished Ajax Downs. “There are a lot of tourists as we’re the only quarter-horse track from PEI to Alberta. We attract a lot of tourists in the summer to Durham Region,” he said. The renovations will also bring in- creased race purses to the track. Some stake races could be worth $130,000 in prize money. All told, horses and their owners could be racing for $5.4 million next year, which is expected to increase to more than $10 million in 2013. There will also be more racing dates next season as well, with Saturday and Sunday racing expected to be the norm along with holiday Monday racing. The closing day of racing on Sunday featured the inaugural G3 Alex Picov Championship to honour his entrepre- neurial spirit. The race attracted the top quarter horses in the province for a purse of more than $100,000. Adrien Veczan photos Above, Ajax Downs owner Norm Picov. Below, Kim Ito riding Jolla Belle to second in the fifth race during the closing weekend of Ajax Downs for 2008. Fast Facts • Picov Downs quarter-horse race track opened in Ajax in 1969 by Alex Picov and son Norm • Track renamed Ajax Downs in 2006, the same year Slots at Ajax Downs opened with 250 slot ma- chines on site • Ajax Downs continues as a family- owned business with Norm Picov, son Barry and grandson Justin managing the track • $5 milliion in renovations to the track will include a new five-eights mile track, grandstand and railing • Improvements at Ajax Downs part of a multi-year strategy to grow Ontario’s quarter-horse rac- ing industry and breeding business through slot revenues • Town of Ajax currently receives more than $4.5 million in revenue through the track’s slot machines • Once construction complete, track/slots/restaurant will generate 1,200 jobs • Many more jobs are expected to be created in the agricultural industry in Durham Region, through the racing and breeding of quarter- horse racing stock • Renovated Ajax Downs will re- open in May of 2009 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 FORMICA • WILSONART • ARBORITE • NEVAMAR 370 MONARCH AVE. 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Motivate Your Team with Great Rewards Mixed results for inconsistent Panthers Disappointing loss follows big win by Pickering juniors By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers ice habits have been a bit like the stock market of late -- sometimes they’re up, sometimes they’re down. That was exactly the case in the Panthers’ two Ontario Ju- nior Hockey League games over the weekend. After pulling off an improbable 5-4 overtime victory on Friday night over the Kings- ton Voyageurs -- purported to be one of the upper-echelon clubs in the Ruddock Division this season -- the Pickering juniors crashed to earth in a 3-0 loss to the Brampton Capitals on Saturday afternoon. The latter contest was part of the league’s annual Governor’s Show- case, which brought all the team’s together under one roof at Bow- manville’s Garnet B. Rickard Recre- ation Complex over the weekend. With the two games falling less than 12 hours apart, the Panthers (2-3, tied for fifth in Ruddock Divi- sion) may have been weary against Brampton from an overexpendi- ture of energy in locking down a big win over Kingston. That said, however, Panthers’ head coach Bill Brady noted there were plenty of scoring chances against Brampton; the problem was no one stepped up to bury them. “I think we were fatigued; we didn’t have the same jump on Sat- urday. Even at that, we had our chances,” said Brady. “I think we could have had a better result, but so be it.” After a scoreless first period, the Capitals got on the board early in the second period. Brampton scored two insurance markers in the final period to seal the victory. Brady credited Capitals’ goalten- der Jared Lockhurst, who turned aside 31 shots for the shutout, with playing a key role in the game’s outcome. The Panthers began the week- end with their finest effort to date against Kingston in recording the overtime victory over a Voyageurs team that had lost just once in its first five league contests. Rookie Connor Ste. Marie fired home the game winner at the 1:54 mark of the five-minute overtime session. Kingston forced overtime after scoring with just more than two minutes remaining in the game. The catalyst for the Panthers was newcomer Eamonn Courtney, who was signed by Pickering last week. Courtney had a four-point night, scoring twice and adding two as- sists, including one on Ste. Marie’s game winner in OT. Brady says Courtney picked a great time to come up with an ex- ceptional performance. “Eamonn Courtney was very good. Do we expect a four-point night every night? No, but, he had a really good game. We brought him in for a reason, but I don’t think the reason was a four-point game. He solidified our defence and played very well.” In fact, the entire game was a revelation to the Panthers’ coach- ing staff, which had yet to see the Panthers turn in a cohesive 60- minute effort -- until Friday. “In think they showed something Friday we didn’t know they had. On Friday night they really raised their level as a team and showed what they’re capable of doing.” Jonathan Vlahogiannakos and Andrew Fairney had the other Pickering goals against Kingston. The Panthers host the Peterbor- ough Stars at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Panthers travel to Lindsay to play the first-place Muskies at 2:30 p.m. Adrien Veczan photo Pickering Panthers defenceman Tyler Hauer, left, and Kingston Voyageurs’ Anthony Geldart battle for the puck during Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Friday. The Panthers won 5-4 in OT. Panthers’ Postscript All five Panthers goals on Friday were scored on the power play... 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Training provided. Tutor Math & English to grade 8. Good English re- quired. 416-503-0045. Careers General Help Careers General Help General Help $$AVON$$ Get $150.00 worth of FREE Avon products. Become an Avon Sales Rep. Unlimited earnings Flexible hours Household name Call Mary now: 905-427-2292 or email: mary.boileau @interavon.ca limited time offer $20 AVG/hr Position. Training Allowance Paid Daily. No Experience Nec- essary. Call: 905 435 1052 A FUN SUMMER! A mar- keting company on the rise has an opportunity to take advantage of. $9/hour to start, up to $20/hour. Call Ashley (905)668-5544. A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefits and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BIG MONEY QUICKLY. Large international elec- tronics distributor need ambitious self-starters. 10's of thousands of dol- lars to be made within weeks. Phone and internet work required. Leads pro- vided. Call Jim (905)922- 0139. BLUELINE TAXI is seek- ing customer-oriented ac- cessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Pickering. Earn cash daily and training provided. Please call Ian 905-440- 2011 Christian Non-Profit Daycare looking for Contract P/T and Supply positions in Pickering Fax resume to: Hiring Committee 905-839-8273 CLASS A Mechanic needed. Own tools. Call 905-448-9516 or visit 792 Simcoe St. S. COPART, LISTED as one of Forbes Magazine's top 200 Small Businesses for eight years is seeking an experienced CSR. Excel- lent communication skills and a professional demea- nour; must possess a posi- tive attitude with the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment; strong attention to detail and com- puter skills required. Pref- erence to Bilingual appli- cants; competitive wag- es/benefits; email resume to christina.read@ copart.com or fax 905-436- 2763 EAVESTROUGH HELPER needed, experience pre- ferred. work all year round. Top rates. Call Annie (416)438-4344 Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or Toronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 24, 2008, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 “MAKING A DIFFERENCE, EVERY DAY, EVERY TIME” Responsible for supervision of non-regulated staff and management of client satisfaction through in-home visitation. Establish or assist in establishment of plans of care for clients and assist internal staff in scheduling and coordination of client services. • Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses • Two years supervisory experience of unregulated staff preferred • Understanding of in-home health care issues and familiarity with Long Term Care Legislation • Must possess basic computer skills • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle ProHome Health Services is a leading provider of community nursing and personal home support. We are seeking 2 Home Support Supervisors for the Durham Region. We possess state of the art systems coupled with high standards of client care. Our employees are the source of our reputation and vitality. Home Support Supervisor 1 Full time (Mat Leave) 1 Part time 22.5 Hrs/Week Qualifi ed individuals interested in joining our team should forward a resume and covering letter to: Human Resources, ProHome Health Services, 700 Clonsilla Ave. Suite 201, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5Y3 Fax: 705-742-6277 or email: hr@prohome.ca Visit us at www.prohome.ca CHILD & YOUTH WORKERS We are seeking applications for three (3) overnight (awake) positions (30 - 44 hrs./week) for our treatment residential pro- grams in the Oshawa and Ajax area. The suc- cessful applicants will work with seven be- haviourally and emotionally challenged chil- dren/youth. Preference will be given to those who possess a social services related diploma. Forward resume to: Enterphase Child & Family Services, by fax (905)434-1775, or e-mail jbrunt@enterphase.com or through our website at www.enterphase.com. For inquiries, call Jennifer at (905)434-8909 x 30 Canada's largest and fastest growing Dollar Store chain is NOW HIRING! ALL POSITIONS Two New Locations; AJAX & COURTICE We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and team-oriented individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced retail environment. Benefits include: Flexible schedule, Competitive wages, Career opportunities. Apply at a Dollarama store or send your C.V. by Fax to (705)456-3543 JOIN A WINNING TEAM! LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP? DISCOVER THE TRADES GET MORE INFORMATION ON: • The Steps To Becoming An Apprentice • Training And School Opportunities • Where To Gain Information On The Trades • How The YMCA Can Help You • Talk to Apprentices/Journeypersons • Bring your resume to be critiqued Monday, September 29th 2008 Doors Open @ 6:45pm, Start Time 7:00pm East Shore Community Centre (Community Meeting Room - Rear Entrance) 910 Liverpool South (South of Bayly), Pickering CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: (905) 686-7060 Presented by: YMCA Durham Employment & Community YMCA LIVING LIGHTING Pickering Requires Part Time Sales Staff for our new showroom. If you have a MATURE positive attitude and an innate flair for INTERIOR DESIGN... Email resume:hr@livinglighting.com or call 416-432-7500 SENIOR SERVICE ADVISOR Successful candidates will possess: • Honda/Acura experience an asset. • Superior Customer Service skills We offer: • Competitive wages, • Friendly & busy dealership. Please email resume to: Alex Ivall alex.ivall@pickeringhonda.com HAIR STYLIST/ESTHETICIAN/RMT required for busy upscale Spa & Salon Salary + commission, incentives and signing bonus, great atmosphere!! Scarborough/Pickering border (416)284-1233 AFTER-SALES SERVICE AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR Jeffery Homes, an established home building company in Durham Region seeks a full time, experienced individual with exceptional customer service skills. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Access. Accounting experience required and knowledge of Timberline or similar construction accounting software an asset. DUTIES INCLUDE: after-sales service administration, AP processing, building permit preparation, reception, and other administrative and accounting tasks. Apply by delivering a resume and wage expectations to: JEFFERY HOMES 1200 Airport Blvd, Suite 201, Oshawa 2nd floor of the Airport Terminal Building Mon. to Thurs. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TORONTO / GTA AREA Customer Service Rep ●Sales Manager Financial Manager ● Office & Administrative Junior Accountant ● Secretary/Receptionist 1-2 years Experience ●28k-45k General Office Skills & Problem Solving Abilities Call 416-214-1556 or Email: info@mycareerlift.com ATTENTION PHARMACISTS & DOCTORS PHARMACIST/S immediately required for partnership in new Pharmacies in Durham and Kawartha Lakes areas. Urgently need DOCTORS (GP's) for walk-in-clinics. Contact Ranjan at 647-345-2614 / 416-451-0587 ranjan90@hotmail.com Careers General Help LEAD HANDS & GENER- AL LABORERS, min 3 years experience, inter- lock/natural stone installa- tion for well established North Pickering based landscape company. Must have own transportation. Benefits package available. Call Mon.-Fri. (905)619-6761 or Fax re- sume to 905-619-0788 GENERAL LABOURER. Possibility to learn Stone Mason Trade. 30-40hrs/wk. $12/$15hr. Safety shoes required. Ve- hicle required. Preferably non-smokers. Fax resume to 905-697-9327. Careers General Help MAID SERVICE Requires reliable cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time positions to start immed. Exp. preferred. Own transportation re- quired.(905)686- 9160. SCHOOLBUS DRIVERS required. Clean drivers ab- stract. Free training provid- ed. Suits young retirees. Regular part-time hours in Durham Region. Stock Transportation 1-800-889- 9491 Careers General Help HOMEWORKERS need- ed!! To Assemble Prod- ucts- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Com- puter Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experi- ence Needed! FREE infor- mation at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 IMPULSE FITNESS Hiring for permanent part-time for front desk sales. Must be available evenings and weekends. Also hiring Cleaner for P/T Days. Ap- ply with resume, 2200 Brock Road North, Picker- ing. Careers General Help Careers General Help General Help Cut Your Debt FREE CONSULT Call Doug Heard Whitby/Brooklin Ajax/Pickering 905-404-4442 1-866-690-3328 www.cutyourdebt.ca 4 PILLARS CONSULTING GROUP AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% FULL TIME and part time bakery and deli counter help. Experience pre- ferred. Apply in person at Pringle Creek IGA, 728 Anderson St.Whitby. INSPECTORS needed to check cable plant. No ex- perience required, willing to train. e-mail ger- ry@achieverscable.com or Fax: 905-422-9985. LABOURER FULL & part time, Transportation an as- set, W/E required, Good for students Also Mush- room Harvesters needed. Greenwood Mushroom Fax (905)655-8435, call (905)655-3373, (905)649- 2973 email: nickvan halteren@gmail.com LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and internet needed. Please call There- sa 905-723-6290. MANDARIN Restaurant requires Bus Person (part- time, weekend). Experi- ence not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pick- ering (Kingston/East of Brock Road) REGISTRATION Officers. $20 hr/ avg. Cash Incen- tives Paid Daily.We Train Yo u! 905 435 0518 SIGN SHOP-requires ex- perienced full-time worker that can run a high res. ink jet printer, laminator and knows Flexipro software. Craig 416-884-9999 SNOW PLOW DRIVER and Lawn Maintenance re- quired immediately for Pickering & Scarborough areas. Must have clean ab- stract, insurable age. 2+ years experience. Fax re- sume: 905-837-5743 or call 905-837-2578 General Help STUDENTS Ages 11-15 Cash Paid Daily $150-300/Weekend Fundraising Job 3 positions avail. (416)875-5288 WELL ESTABLISHED Building Supply Company seeking management posi- tions in Peterborough Area.Wages Negotiable. Apply in Writing to: File #357, PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 WORKERS WITH con- struction experience re- quired for drywall, framing, taping, plumbing. Also hir- ing helpers. Call 416-704- 4061 YEAR ROUND grounds maintenance company looking for 2 full time crew members. MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Winter work available. Re- sume plus driver abstract required. Benefit package available. Call Mon-Fri 905-619-6761 or fax re- sume to 905-619-0788. Salon & Spa Help STYLIST WANTED,one month free rent! $600/month. Must have clientele. Available imme- diately. Call Tuesday-Sat- urday, (905)426-5500 or (416)456-5448 ask for Te- resa. Skilled & Technical Help AUTO BODY EAST-END SHOP seeking Licensed Body Person and Estima- tor. Call (905)428-3000 or fax resumes: 905-428- 8812, or email info@ ultimatecollisioncentre.ca CARPENTER REQUIRED for a commercial/ resi- dential job site in East Durham region, wage based on experience. Call 905-767-5560 or fax 905-982-0609 or email homebuilders@live.ca EXPERIENCE FRAMERS wanted 3 years experi- ence, own vehicle required call Ryan 905-259-1196 HARLEY MECHANIC wanted. Some custom work required. Licensed, Full-time/part-time. Must have knowledge of all makes and models. Please call 905-409-7401, or fax resume: 905-665- 2198. Skilled & Technical Help LICENSED MECHANIC required for busy Newcas- tle garage. No weekends, wages based on experi- ence. Call (905)987-1400, or fax (905)987-6918. MASTER MECHANIC WHITBY needs team oriented, 3rd or 4th year apprentice for busy shop. Own tools. Experience in brakes, exhaust, electrical, etc. Competitive wages and benefits.Willingness to learn Service Advisor position would be a strong asset. Send detailed re- sume to 832 Brock St N, Whitby ON L1N 4J5 or fax to 905-430-0173. MECHANIC, OR 4th-5th year apprentice needed. Must be reliable, thorough, knowledgeable. Good working environment. No weekends. Only qualified applicants please. (416)283-1843 PROFESSIONAL AUTO DETAILER to manage and operate full detailing outlet. Must have experience in buffing. Call (416)305- 2553 STONE MASON and stone mason helper required for a resi- dential/commercial site in Port Perry, wage based on experience, phone 905-767-5560 or e-mail homebuilders@live.ca Office Help BILINGUAL APPOINT- MENT co-ordinator re- quired full time $12.00 hr. to start. Call (905)426- 2796 OFFICE HELP REQ'D.for trucking co. in Bowman- ville; duties include cus- toms {previous exp. in this area would be an asset}, invoicing, safety & compli- ance. Must be able to work flexible hours. Fax resume to 905-697-9026. REAL ESTATE assistant (licensed or unlicensed) re- quired for Whitby agent. Computer skills and car are required. Experience a must. Please fax resume 905-655-9463 email lisafayle@rogers.com Sales Help & Agents EMPLOYMENT OPP for Customer service and Sales Agent. No exp req'd. Paid training. FT/PT. Start immed. Apply on-line at www.horizonbrandsol.com send resume to: employmentatasq@ gmail.com.enquires 905- 598-3657 KITCHEN DESIGN & SALES POSITION 1 f/t & 1 p/t position available. 5 years experience required in custom kitchen and bathroom sales, with work- ing knowledge of 20/20 Design Program, Interior Design and Renovation background. Must be sales driven, customer service oriented, highly organized and have an eye for detail. Excellent communication skills and time manage- ment a must. All serious and highly motivated can- didates please submit re- sumes in confidence to: Fax: 905-723-0791, Email: jhastings@primus.ca Skilled & Technical Help Salon & Spa Help Office Help Hospital/Medical /Dental CDA II for established den- tal practice in Oshawa. Strong administration skills and asset, as is experi- ence with Abeldent. Hours are Mon-Fri, approx 32 hours/week, no evenings or weekends. Please send resume to: Dr. Fred Camp- bell, 201-172 King St. E., Oshawa, L1H-1B7 atten- tion Mary DENTAL ASSISTANT - Certified energetic team player required for full-tie position in a busy progres- sive Bowmanville Office. Please fax resume to 905- 438-9426 Skilled & Technical Help Salon & Spa Help Office Help Hospital/Medical /Dental PERSONAL SUPPORT worker required for disabled female in Brook- lin. A positive, energetic attitude and willingness to follow directions.Will train. $14/hr, part-time. Vehicle required. 905-655-6478. RN REQUIRED immedi- ately to join our Oral Sur- gery team in Ajax. Emerge, OR or ICU experience preferred. 3-4 days/week. No weekends. Please mail resume to: 619 Kingston Rd.W. #10, Ajax, ON. M1S 6L8 or fax to 905- 619-0748. A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 24, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. TEACHERS/TUTORS/ GRADUATES URGENTLY NEEDED AT OUR LOCATION IN PICKERING Qualifications:Must be able to tutor Math from Grande K to 12 including Calculus, Algebra & Geometry. Phys- ics & Chemistry would be an ad- vantage. Must be fluent in Eng- lish, have good communication skills, be flexible & reliable. Full training provided. Must be available imme- diately, weekdays from 3:45pm and Saturdays from 9:30am Fax resume to Wayne 905-839-9423 Academy for Mathematics & Science Make Big Money Cash In On a Winning Combination Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world next to water Canadians are the largest consumers of fruit juices in the world. Become an owner/operator of the most unique beverage service in the world! Our equipment freshly grinds and brews 10 varieties of gourmet specialty coffees plus 5 varieties of ice cold, all natural fruit juices. The Tango Café Opportunity ✔ Less then 10 hours a week can earn you $60K+ a year ✔ A business that can be operated by anyone ✔ NO SELLING required ✔ Hundreds of excellent sites in your area (professional locating consultants available) ✔ Lease fi nancing available (for fi nancially qualifi ed applicants) ✔ Complete hands-on training and ongoing (800) support Investments from $22K Join Us For a Free Business Briefi ng (Snacks & Refreshments will be served) BONUS Everyone who attends will receive a Free Certifi cate (3 Days & 2 Nights) At your choice of over 20 resorts ONE DAY ONLY!!! Sunday September 28th @ 4:00 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn 500 Beck Cres., Ajax TOSCA BANQUET HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE Recruiting for the following positions: ● Bartenders ● Servers ● Dishwashers ● Cooks Apply in person to Allison: 800 Champlain Ave, Oshawa or fax (905)404-8382,or email info@toscabanquethall.com SHOELESS JOE Pickering HIRING P/T & F/T Bartendar's,Waitstaff & Manager's Bring resume in person Sat. Sept. 27 th and Sun. Sept. 28 th between 11:00am to 1pm. 1725 Kingston Rd (beside No Frills Plaza) OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL PRICING THIS WEEKEND ONLY! APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NORTH & CENTRAL OSHAWA Saturday September 27 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit our Rental office in Suite 108, 177 Nonquon Rd., Oshawa Information will be available on our 11 properties and apartments open for viewing Buildings to accommodate seniors, empty nesters, single adults, students, and families. www.pangroup.ca (905)720-3960 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms from $890 Ask us about AIR MILESÆ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Near shopping,GO & 401, transit at door ● Attractive & spacious apartments ● Utilities included ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com Hotel/ Restaurant WAITSTAFF required for Sauters Inn Restaurant, Ajax. Min. 5 years experi- ence. Part-Time and Full- Time. Call 905-427-6760. Houses for Sale $ Government of Canada is offering assistance $20,000.00/person to purchase your first home. Free report available at 1-800-596-2052 ID #1053 Free recorded message Investment Opportunity 1421 Noel Ct, Oshawa semi-detached, 2 bed- rooms upstairs, plus fin- ished 2-bdrm apt in base- ment. $195,000-obo Call 416-456-5754. Apartments/ Condos for Sale BRIGHT,spacious corner suit, in new Bowmanville retirement condo. Luxury 2-bedroom, +large private balcony, hardwood, gran- ite+ 6-appliances, linked to retirement residence, ac- tivities, services and next to all the best amenities. (905)260-5574. Housing Wanted A HOME NEEDED.Have a cash buyer. Whitby, Oshawa or surrounding area, up to $400,000. Please call Sandra Pro- venzano Re/Max Spirit Inc; Brokerage 905-728-1600. Industrial/ Commercial Space INDUSTRIAL BAY S walk- ing distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Steven- son/401 exit. High roll-up door, mezzanine, air com- pressor, all utilities, incl. parking. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). month-by-month available. Also Storage Container available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. INDUSTRIAL UNITS for lease. Various sizes available. Located in Ajax, easy access to 401 via Westney Rd. Non-automo- tive use only. Call (905)683-6601 ext 23 PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. Offices & Business Space BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE in downtown Port Perry. Security system, wireless high speed inter- net, shared kitchen. Short- term lease available. For inquiries call 905-982-1000 COMMERCIAL space available, 2-storey house, 1200sqft. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available imme- diately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. Hotel/ Restaurant Business Opportunities PROFITABLE SIGN business, well established franchise. Full training & Support. Call Magnetsigns, 1-800-219-8977, ext. 2 or visit www.magnetsigns.com Mortgages, Loans $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINAN- CIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 ANY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages * Below Bank Rates * Refi nance to 100% * Purchase 0% Down POWER OF SALE STOPPED!!! 1-877-568-9255 416-578-0897 www.butlermortgage.ca ASK FOR WILL BUTLER, AMP CREDIT!!! INCOME!!! PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for Rent !AJAX, 1-BEDROOM apt. in quiet executive home, very bright, 4pc bath, kitch- en, parking, laundry, satel- lite, hi-speed internet. $720/month, first/last. No pets. 905-424-0154. 1 BEDROOM BSMT. Pickering, Whites/Bayly. Clean spacious, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, laminate flooring, 1-park- ing, shared laundry, cable/internet. No smok- ing. $800/inclusive, First/last. Avail immediate- ly/October 1st. 647-444- 2279 or 905-619-6152. 1 (2-BEDROOM)Oshawa north, 6-storey, quiet building, carpeting, appli- ances, large balcony, on bus route, parking, utilities included. $880, Oct 1. (905)436-9785 1 BDRM $820/mo inclu- sive.Avail. Oct. 1st. 2- bdrm $895/mo inclusive. Avail. Oct. 1st. Immacu- late adult lifestyle newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult tenants. No dogs. Call 905-448-0390. 1 BEDROOM apartment, Separate entrance, 1-park- ing. Fairport/Kingston Rd. Pickering. No smok- ing/pets. $700/month in- clusive. Call 905-420-7071 and leave msg. 1-BDRM LARGE BSMT apt. Laundry, cable, all utilities included. Liver- pool/Krosno area. Prefer 50+ single. $800/monthly. Avail. immediately. No pets. Call (905)839-9450 Teaching Opportunities Apartments & Flats for Rent 1-BDRM BSMT APT Oshawa, Stevenson/401, beside Walmart Plaza. Separate entrance, laun- dry, 1 parking, cable. $650 all inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Avail immed. Call anytime 905-924-3580. 1-BEDROOM APT, $675 all inclusive. Newly deco- rated 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults pre- ferred. Call Matt 289-240- 4447 2 BEDROOM BASE- MENT, North Whitby, $1000/month inclusive. Spacious, separate en- trance, private back yard, laundry, parking, A/C, available Oct. 1st. Call (905)404-7969 2 BEDROOM NORTH OSHAWA bright quiet apartment, Simcoe North at Russett. New applianc- es, hardwood floors, well- maintained 12-plex, newly renovated, near bus/shop- ping. cable/heat/wa- ter/parking included. Laun- dry, No dogs. 905-576- 2982. AJAX Harwood/401 newly renovated, 1-bdrm bsmt apt., walkout, bright, clean, sep. entrance. Prefer sin- gle working person. Abso- lutely No-smoking/pets. First/last. References. Near all amenities. Imme- diate (905)686-5414 Teaching Opportunities Apartments & Flats for Rent 2-BDRM OSHAWA avail. Oct. 1st, EXTREMELY quiet, spotless building, 2 blocks from Lakeview Park, $925/mo/ includes utilities, parking, storage, private patio. Laundry room. No pets/smoking. Bus stop at door. First/last. Call Katie anytime (905)427-2782 ext. 222 leave message 2-BEDROOM APT available Oct 1st, located at 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. fridge, stove, hydro water includ- ed. Call anytime (905)579- 2387. 3 BDR APARTMENT,f/l required, no pets/smok- ing$1075 utilities included. 401, amenities, parks and schools within mins, recent renovations. For Novem- ber 905 721-2074 401 AT WHITE'S RD., new modern main floor bachelor, 2-separate en- trances, large soaker tub, walkout to backyard, prime location. $650 inclusive, (416)885-8146 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking.Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 Franchises Apartments & Flats for Rent AJAX, HARWOOD/BAY- LY.2-bdrm bsmt. Separate entrance, laundry, 1-park- ing. $950/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. imme- diately. (416)704-4061, (905)686-9548 AJAX, LARGE 2-BED- ROOM basement, $850/in- clusive. First/last, refer- ences, no smoking/pets. 1 car parking. Call (905)427-3172 evenings. AJAX, RAVEN- CROFT/DANIELS CRST. 1-bdrm basement apart- ment, separate entrance, parking, laundry. no pets/smoking. Available immediately. $700mth. in- clusive. Call Waseem 905- 619-3448 or (Cell) 905- 441-1105. AJAX- Brand new spacious 2-bdrm bsmt. apt. No smoking/pets, separate entrance washroom w/tub, parking, oversized kitchen,laundry. Oct. lst. Near Taunton/Westney. $850/month Guneet 905-686-1648 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom apts. $1019/mo. Available Oct 1st 3-bed- room $1129/mo. Plus park- ing. Available Sept/Oct 1st. 905-683-8421, 905-683- 8571 AJAX:SPACIOUS 1- BDRM WALKOUT base- ment apt. Westney/Hwy 2. near transit & shopping. Separate entrance; park- ing. All utilities inclusive. $750/month. 1st/last. Available Oct. 1st. 905- 426-6748 ALL UTILITIES INCLU- SIVE one bedroom base- ment apartment $665 Oshawa/Whitby border, seperate entrance, lst/last, available immediately. Ref- erences. (416)264-7990 APARTMENTS FOR RENT,Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Im- mediately/October 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927. ATTENTION SENIORS/ MATURE ADULTS quiet living 4-plex, only 1 left. All new 2-bdrm, fridge/stove, parking, laundry, cable. All inclusive. $985. Oshawa 289-240-4120 ONE BEDROOM APTS. Park and Adelaide, clean & bright, $695, plus Hydro, First/last. (905)242-8487. Franchises Apartments & Flats for Rent Bayly & Whites Pickering A Bright bungalow with 3 bdrms, Bath + Garg, Cent. Air. Non Smokers! Poss - Oct/Nov $1350+ Call Sue - 416-460-4823 BEAUTIFUL 2-storey 2 bedroom apt. central Oshawa. Quiet neighbour- hood, clean, wood/ceramic floors + carpet. 3 applianc- es. First/last. Avail Nov. 1. $825. 905-925-1131 BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1- BDRM apt., quiet home, N- Oshawa, Simcoe/Taunton. Fridge/Stove, ceramics, parking, washer/dryer in your apt. Renovated, much more. First/Last/Referenc- es. Suits mature respon- sible working person. Ab- solutely no dogs. Smoking okay. $800-inclusive. (905)571-4471 BOWMANVILLE,1-bdrm, walkout basement of new executive home. Suits sin- gle working, non-smoker, no pets. $875/mo includes new appliances/cable/laun- dry & utilities. First/last, references. Oct 1st. 905-623-3230 BOWMANVILLE,quiet, modern, clean, adult life- style, non-smoking, 1-bdrm +OFFICE, parking, laun- dry. $925/month, inclusive. Available October 1st. No Dogs. 905-725-1052. BRIGHT BACHELOR/stu- dio basement apartment. Separate entrance. Park- ing, A/C, suitable for pro- fessional female. No smok- ing/pets, no laundry. $600/month, all inclusive. Available October 1st. (905)432-3899. BROOKLIN BEAUTY 3 bedroom & 3-bath town- home, 6 stainlessteel appl, hardwood floors, etc. No smoking or pets. $1600/month +utilities. References. Avail first week Nov. (905)425-1900. CENTRAL WHITBY,Min- utes to GO. Spacious 2- bdrms. Open concept kitchen/livingroom, family- room, quiet 5-unit bldg. Laundry facilities, Small car parking. First/last. $910/month. Nov 1st, no dogs. Daytime viewings. Day (905)666-3338, eve- ning (905)832-2722. COURTICE WEST Town- line. 2-bdrm lower level of bungalow. Clean, utilities included. Available Oct 1st. $725. Call 905-666-1168 after 5pm. Franchises Apartments & Flats for Rent COURTICE, LARGE 2- bedroom basement apt., includes laundry, utilities, 2 car parking. Available Nov 1st. $910/month. Call Cindy (905)432-3222 IMMACULATE 2-BDRM, quiet, No smoking/pets Oshawa Blvd/King. Gas, heat, hot water, fridge, stove and parking includ- ed. Private laundry. $875/mo. Avail Nov. 1st, 905-263-2354 LARGE just renovated 2- bdrm apt in Oshawa's best area. Quiet clean bldg, heat/hydro & parking in- cluded. Avail immed. $900/mo. 289-240-4946 or 905-728-3088. N.E.OSHAWA.One bed- room and Bachelor apart- ment. Available Oct. 1st. Clean quiet, hardwood/ce- ramic floors, no pets /smoking, Prefer single working person. $610 and 590/all inclusive. Parking. (905)571-7840. Cell (289)355-3141 NEW BASEMENT Apt (Whites & Highview) $850/mo, 3 B/R + Kit & liv- ing comb, Stove & Fridge (new), Sep ent; Parking; No pets/smoking. Call 416- 278 8672. NORTH OSHAWA 1 bed- room Oct/Nov. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NOVEMBER 1ST,Im- maculate 2-bdrm main floor apt in house. Went- worth/Cedar. C/air, C/vac, appliances, parking. Near shopping, bus. Suit single mature lady. $750+ 1/2 utilities. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)926- 0567 OSHAWA - Nicely deco- rated 2-bedroom apt., in clean well-maintained building. Heat, water, park- ing included, on-site laun- dry, near schools, shop- ping, transit. Available Oct lst. $725/mo.+hydro. 905-721-2534 to view. OSHAWA 1-bdrm, freshly painted, new carpet & fridge. $650/mth. 3-bed- room $875. Also Large garage $500 inclusive. Available immediately. No dogs. ODSP welcome. First/last. 905-924-6075. Franchises Apartments & Flats for Rent OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM. Free laundry facilities, electricity/heat/water incl. Perfect for single person or couple. 1-parking space. Near O.C. Looking for mature, clean, quiet, ten- ant. Seniors discount, good credit. $800/mnth, last month's not required. avail Oct 1. Call John at 905-576-4229(answering machine) OSHAWA 45 Colborne West. 1-bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, no pets, hardwood floors, parking, laundry facilities, $750/in- clusive. available Oct. 1st. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9095. OSHAWA Athol & Ritson, 2 bedroom main floor, $850. & 1 bedroom $560. heat, hydro, parking inclu- sive, laundry Call 905- 852-5783 OSHAWA CENTRAL,2- bdrm. Suits couple/single. nice, clean, quiet. New ap- pliances, patio, new 4-piece bathroom, parking, near bus stop, no dogs. avail immediately. 1-416- 892-5060. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1- bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Suitable for retired person. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA,1-bedroom walk-out basement apart- ment. Large livingroom, dinning room, kitchen. 4-piece bath, 2-car park- ing, $865/month, utilities included. Laundry available. On bus route. (905)668-7112 or (905)706-7112. OSHAWA, Entirely reno- vated. Large 1-bedroom, dining room. Simcoe and King, 3rd floor. Laundry, in- tercom, 5 closets. No park- ing. $700 plus hydro. Call (905)986-4889. OSHAWA, KING/Ritson- large two bedroom apart- ment, close to downtown and all amenities. Parking and laundry. $850. Refer- ences, lst/last, non smok- ing. Call (905)914-3133. Apartments & Flats for Rent OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 1 & 2 bedrooms, laundry facilities, 1-parking, $700 & $725/month, plus Hydro, available October. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, LARGE 1- BEDROOM basement apt., newly renovated $625 all inclusive, also includes cable, and parking. Available November 1st. (905)436-7411. OSHAWA,Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866- 601-3083 www.apartment sinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 1-bdrm plus utilities, 2- bdrm and 3-bdrm including utilities. Parking, fridge/stove included. First/last, available imme- diately. Call 647-404-1786. OSHAWA- Ritson and Bloor, nice & clean 2-bed- room apt. $875/mnth, available Oct 1st, first/last, everything included, No dogs. Call (905)432-7740 or cell (905)995-8316. OSHAWA/CADILLAC Ave newly renovated 2-bed- room, main floor of triplex. New fridge/stove. Parking, laundry room, good neigh- borhood. $900/month, in- clusive, no pets. (905)868- 2883. PICKERING 1-BEDROOM apt, open livingroom/kitch- en, sep entrance, laundry, parking, non smoker/no pets, available Nov 1st $750/mo - 1st/last required 905-420-8160. PICKERING 2-SMALL bedroom basement apart- ment, seperate entrance, no pets/smoking, first/last, working people, available immediately. $750. Call 905-839-8597. PICKERING,2 Bedroom bsmt, separate entrance, 4pc bath, laundry hook-up, no pets. First/last. Avail im- mediately or October 1. $1000/mo. inclusive. First/last. (905)492-1249 or 289-314-3241 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy #2. Walkout bachelor basement. Bright, clean, Large deck. Bath, kitchen, laundry, a/c, 1-parking. Suits single. No smok- ing/pets. $695 first/last. Avail immediately. 905- 579-7138. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious 2-bedrooms $835. Avail. immediate- ly/October 1st. Laun- dry/parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca SECOND FLOOR 2-bed- room apt., non-smokers only. Private entrance, central location. $900/month. Call 905-995- 0887 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY Cochrane/Ross- land spacious 3-bdrm upper in duplex. Large eat- in kitchen, coin operated laundry facilities available. $1150/mo. Avail Oct 1. (905)430-6229 WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca Apartments & Flats for Rent WHITBY SOUTH:Spa- cious 1&2 bedrooms starting $800-$900/month. Laundry, first/last, mins to GO. Avail. Nov-1st. Day- time viewings only Mon- Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,1-bdrm spacious bsmt apt. Gas f/p, 4 appli- ances, 2-parking, $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-665-3666. WHITBY,2 bedrooms from $950 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Condominiums for Rent BOWMANVILLE, ASPEN Springs, 1-bedroom plus den Condo, 1-1/2yrs new, bright, spacious, weight room, 2 parking, all appli- ances, washer/dryer, $975+ utilities. December 1st. No smoking. (905)914- 1369 WHITBY YACHT condo. new 2-bdrm, 2 baths, near GO, park, lake, shopping, access to 401. No smok- ing/pets. Avail Nov 1. $1650-inclusive. (905)509- 1267 Houses for Rent $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- WHY RENT? OWN!! $0-down, from $650/mo. Cash back Family Income from $35,000. Good Cred- it- Instant approval. Call for Action "The Go-To Guy" Ken Collis Broker, Cold- well Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencol- lis@sympatico.ca $695/MONTH $0 DOWN (oac). Why rent when you can own any house from $695/month, zero down up to $2,000 credit. Require family income from $35,000/yr. and good es- tablished credit. I'll qualify you on the phone. Why rent; call Bill Roka, Sales Rep Remax Spirit (905)728-1600 or 1-888- 732-1600. wroka@trebnet.com No- body sells more homes than Remax. 3 BEDROOM BUNGA- LOW,Thornton/Rossland area, 1/2-acre park-like setting lot, near schools very reasonable rent $995 month plus utilities. First/last required. (905) 435-6012 4-BEDROOM DETACHED house, Bowmanville, quiet street, 2 car garage, appli- ances, central air, near all amenities. $1450 plus utilities, Oct. 1st. No pets. No smoking (416)425- 5388 AJAX, LOVELY HOME for sale.Quiet, tree-lined street. Zero down pay- ment. Free Recorded Message. 1-877-878-7802, ext.100. Lebel Real Estate Inc., Brokerage 905-686- 2730. AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY 2, 4-bedroom 2-storey, 2-1/2 washrooms, separate liv- ing/dining room, double garage, $1600/month plus utilities. Available Oct 1st. no smoking/pets. Refer- ences, credit check re- quired. (416)283-9512 BOWMANVILLE, LARGE old original 4 bedroom 1 washroom century farm home. $1200. oil heated, well water. Utilities extra. References required. 905- 623-2895 susiers1999@yahoo.com COUNTRY LIVING in the city - Whitby, charming large 2-bedroom bunga- low, total privacy. Very clean, no smoking/pets. Walk to shopping & transit. Call 905-668-3482 COURTICE, TRULLS Rd., north of Hwy #2, 3-bed- room, double garage, part- ly finished basement, 1 acre plus, $1100/month plus utilities. Available Nov 1st. Call (905)479-0008 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 24, 2008, PAGE 29 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Joan Emily Johnston In loving memory of a wonderful and dear Mom and Nana who peacefully passed away 10 years ago, September 18, 1998 Sadly missed along life's way, Quietly remembered everyday, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, she's always there. Miss you Mom, Miss you Nana Lovingly remembered by her family xo xo xo ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 5:00 p.m. Selling the antiques from a country home in Castleton and interesting contents from the home of Anne Thompson, Bowmanville: Ant. Rd. Glass China Cabinet; Extension Table; Occ. Tables; Occ. Chairs; Rockers; Wicker Chairs; Chesterfield Suite; Numerous Antique Dressers; Chests of Drawers; Washstands; Beds; Cedar Chests; Quality Chinaware; Col- lectible Glassware; Featherlite Sewing Ma- chine; Lamps; Pictures; Frames; Persian Estate Carpets; Electric Log Splitter; etc. Check website for Updates & Pictures. No Pets Al- lowed. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms; Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac 10 % Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com estate specialists since 1971 AUCTION SALE -- On site at 2576 Prestonvale Rd,Courtice Directions: N. on Harmony Rd. to Winchester Rd., W to Given or N. on Ritson past Kedron Golf Course to Given Saturday September 27 at 10 am Selling the Household Contents--Partial List: Freezer, Washer & Dryer, Stove, China Cab., Chesterfield & Chair, Kitchen Set, Pressback Chairs, Accent Tables, Quilting Frames, Quilts, Cranberry Vase, Cups & Saucers Art Glass, Lamps, Cameras, Toronto Maple Leaf Collectables, Card Table & Chairs, Christmas Dishes, Old Marbles, Oil Lamps, Sad Irons, Set of Scales(Iron), Antique Washing Machine, Granite- ware, Wooden Pencil Box, Antique Plow, Metal Truck, Doll Carriage, Doll Cradle, Jewelry & Boxes, Nic Nacs, Linens, Coll. Spoons, Small Kit. Appl., Dishes, Utensils & Cutlery, Jars, Snow Shoes, Cross Country Skis, Wooden Wagon, Ladders, Hand Tools, Grinding Stone w/motor, Sythe, Vise, Garden Tools, TV Tower, Exerciser CCM etc. TERMS:CASH,CHEQUE with ID Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for accident or injury incurred at this sale. www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 AUCTION SALE - EVERY FRI. 6 P.M. Direct factory authorized liquidation - all items must be sold Acting under Instructions received: we will sell: BRAND NEW FURNITURE & ACCENTS Over 1000 ITEMS MUST BE SOLD!!!! *unclaimed containers* overstocks * receiverships **movie sets* * mfg.show- room samples*designers choice*misguided freight* *model homes*closeouts*es- tates**new home furnishings * bedroom suites* living room sets **dining tables & chairs *hand carved mahogany designer's accents * * estate jewellery * big screen lcd tv*sports memorabilia* leather sofas- estate coins - framed art- vanity sinks- area rugs*electronics* giftware * collectibles* purses*desks* oil paintings Auction Depot Canada (Formerly Kahns) 2699 Brock Rd. North Pickering New items arriving daily too numerous to list… Terms: Cash, Visa, MC,debit, Buyers Premium in effect, www.auctioneer.ca contact us: email-info@auctioneer.ca UPCOMING AUCTIONS: Sept. 26, October 3, 10 VISIT WWW.AUCTIONEER.CA FOR DISCOUNT COUPON * Municipal - Trucks, Turf, Snow & Office Equipment * 35th Annual Fall AUCTION for REGION OF DURHAM To be held at Region of DURHAM Oshawa/Whitby WORKS YARD 825 CONLIN RD.WHITBY (East of Thickson Rd) Sat. Sept. 27th 9:30 a.m. 10 + Municipalities - Turf, Snow & Construction Equipment 5-95/99 Ford & IHC Dump, Sander, Plow's 03 Ford F350SD 4x4 Plow & Sander 93 GMC Topkick c/w Hiab 6 - 97/02 Chev S-10 P/up's 13 + 96/02 Ford & Chev 4x4s, Van & P/ups 2 - 97/00 Saturn/Escort Wgn's J D F725 & FM Mower * Equip Trailers 4 - 10yd Spreaders * Concrete Saws, Chainsaws & Trimmers * Tiller * 12+ Ladders Pumps * Drill & Cutter * Restaurant, * Auto Repair & Wood Equipment * Laptops * Desks & Tables * 50+ File Cabinets * Chairs 200+ Computer CPU's * Computers * Printers Meridian Phones * Routers/Switches Monitors * etc PARTIAL LIST ONLY!!!No BUYERS Premium!!! VIEW:Friday Sept. 26, 2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TERMS:$500.00 Cash Deposit on Major Items M. R. Jutzi & Co. www.mrjutzi.ca (519)648-2111 The Antique Collection of Lee Caswell & Blaise Gaetz An Important Catalogue Auction (No Reserves) Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 @ 11:00 A.M. Auction to be held at the Port Hope Town Park Recreation Centre 62 McCaul Street,Port Hope Preview - mornings of the auction from 9:00 A.M.to 11:00 A.M. Advanced Preview at their home by PURCHASED CATALOGUE at 92 King Street, Port Hope Friday, September 26 - 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Lee and his partner, Blaise, are moving to a newly restored cottage in the Englishtown Dis- trict in Port Hope and are selling the contents of their large period King Street home. Lee started his antique career in Port Hope's heritage district over 25 years ago. Lee is past President of the Canadian Antique Dealers As- sociation and an appraiser for the Canadian Antiques Roadshow. Lee & Blaise are pres- ently restoring and decorating historic homes. This Auction represents a lifetime of collecting and covers most fields from Georgian Furni- ture, Decorative Arts, Oils, Watercolours & Prints, English & Continental Porcelain, Glass, Silver, Books, Clocks, Collector's Items & Gar- den Accessories. ON LINE CATALOGUE, DETAILS & PHOTO GALLERY: www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 SAT. SEPT. 27 @ 10:00 a.m. Vanhaven Arena, 720 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. AUCTION of Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Tools & more GARY HILL AUCTIONS Celebrating 25 years in the Auction Business P.O. Box 1030, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N3 905-852-9538, 416-518-6401 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com MON. SEPT 27 at 10AM. ESTATE OF ALEX. C TRUSLER, RR2 Omemee, 115 Hwy. to Cavan exit - Peterborough Cty., Rd. 10, north 12km, east on Meadowview #1020 or 3km south of Fowlers Cor- ners on #7, west on Meadowview.2 lg. wagon loads of good marine parts, Tempest inboard-47 hrs. on trailer, 2000 Buick LeSabre safety/e-tested, 157,000km, 1975 Camaro like new, 2-16' flat bed trailers, Busy Bee 1h metal bandsaw-new 5h wood chipper, 2-1935-10h Evinrudes, add selection of household furniture & misc.MITCHELL AUCTIONS, OMEMEE 705-799-6769. ID to register. Cash/Check Only! ANTIQUES ON QUEEN ANNUAL SALE September 19 to October 5 Storewide Savings 10 to 50% OFF 12 Queen Street, Port Hope 905-885-9858 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, September 26th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The estate of the Late Mr and Mrs Al Squires of Cambray plus others, round oak pedestal table, 4 pb chairs, walnut china cabinet, chesterfield set, modern bedroom sets, Tools to be sold at 5pm, Honda power washer, Mastercraft wood lathe, Mastercraft floor model drill press, Mastercraft 10" table saw, Mastercraft disc/belt sander, Mastercraft 12" planer, Master- craft band saw, Lincoln 225 arc welder, 5.5Hp rototiller, Stihl MS 361 chainsaw, Farm Machinery to be sold at 6pm - TS 110 Ford 4x4 cab tractor (shuttle shift 2350hrs) with Quicke Q760 (3 buckets), 16' Int 4500 Vibrashank cultivator, 18' pony har- rows, NH 4 bar side delivery rake, JD 31 post hole auger, Lucknow 6.5' snowblower, 9' chain harrows, Ford 6' scraper blade, NI 208 manure spreader, 5' bush hog, 3 pth wood split- ter, 250 Honda fourtrax, 7x20 feeder wagon, round bale feed- ers, 9' Triple K cultivator, 2000 Buick LeSabre (126000km), Also consigned, Agco Allis 5670 4x4 mechanical shuttle with Quickie 310 loader (no reserve, from the Lloyd Hawkins Estate Sale last week, to be resold due to no funds from previous buyer), 1896 Case cab tractor, NI 354 manure spreader (dbl beater, end gate), Bolens 4' finishing mower, 4x6 box trailer, 3pc oak bedroom set, clarinet, approx 40 restaurant chairs, oak dining room set (6 months old) pine book shelf, dovetailed blanket box, piano stool, open faced washstand, Harmony and Yamaha elec guitar, curio cabinet, 95 Astro Van, 24" Frigidaire stove, auto washer and dryer, Qty. of china, glass household and collectible items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday Sept 27th at 4 pm Coins & Currency, Furniture, Cornflower, Coke cooler, Dining Room Suite etc. Something of interest for everyone www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 In Memoriam Houses for Rent OSHAWA DETACHED home 4 bedrooms + 4-1/2 baths, finished basement and large yard, central location for walking to shopping/schools/public transport. $1100+ Novem- ber 1st. Call 416.410.8762 In Memoriam Houses for Rent PRINCE ALBERT,3 bed- room, 2 storey. Kitchen, living room, dining room, 3-pc. bath, parking. Available Oct.1 First, last, references. No pets. 905- 985-0281, 416-399-1532. Houses for Rent DETACHED WHITBY HOUSE Rossland/Thick- son 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1295 mo. + utilities, Sept., legal Bsmt Apt. not incl., 1st/Last, prefer no Smoking /Pets. Tim Web- ster@ Sutton Group Heri- tage Brokerage 905-619- 9500. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/Taun- ton. Renovated 3-bed- room, 2-bathrooms. Large eat-in kitchen. New appli- ances. Living/dining. Hard- wood floors, patio, fenced backyard, parking, shed. Free internet, +cableTV. $1185/month, +utilities. (416)455-5232 Townhouses for Rent 3-BEDROOM townhouse, South Ajax. Clean, bright, 3 baths, 4 appliances., laundry, $1000+utilities, first/last, references, se- curity deposit. Available Nov 1st. Suit profession- als. No smoking/pets. (905)426-5349 Townhouses for Rent 3-BEDROOM,central Oshawa, new interior, ap- pliances, rec-room, $1340/month all inclusive, first/last, available Novem- ber 1st. Call Martin (416)318-2763 or (905)728-1420. 4-BEDROOM TOWN- HOUSE,1-1/2 baths, Wil- son/Hilltop, backs onto ra- vine. $1200/month plus utilities. No pets. First/last. Call (905)432-1086 HILLCREST HEIGHTS, Oshawa now has 2-bed- room townhouse units available. Hydro included. Please call 905-576-9299 NORTH OSHAWA:Ross- land & Harmony, 3-bed- room townhouse, renovat- ed, 4-appliances, finished basement. Including water $1150/mo. Hydro/gas ex- tra. Available October 1st. 905-472-8947, cell 905- 409-0548. Auctions Townhouses for Rent OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. Ask about our move-in incentives. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, SEMI-TOWN- HOUSE.3 & 2-bdrm+. Harmony/Olive. 4-plex, spacious/clean, 3-floors, fin. basement, 1-parking, Close to shopping, schools/bus route, no smoking/pets. $895+ utilities. Avail. October. First/last/references. Call (905)686-5591 email: seanryanjr@gmail.com TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Rooms for Rent & Wanted AJAX, HOME TO share, bedroom + sitting room, furnished, bus route, TV, internet, mature working male preferred. $445/mo. Call 905-239-1732 or 416-723-5576. BOWMANVILLE NEW house $600. Will furnish if needed, 4-piece ensuite, large kitchen, shared with 1-person, cable, wireless internet, parking and laun- dry, No smoking. All inclu- sive. 905-623-0719. OSHAWA -Harmony / Olive Furnished Rooms for rent in custom built home. Clean, safe environment. Excellent family neighbor- hood, close to transit, 401. Laundry and parking. First and Last required. $450- 550. 905-903-7267 PICKERING - WHITES RD/401 2 Rooms in base- ment for rent, $450 & $500/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917- 4949. ROOMS(OSHAWA),pre- stigious neighborhood. Swimming pool, BBQ, outdoor bar, deck, laundry, internet, new appliances, cable. Non-smoker. $500/month inclusive. Avail. immediately 289- 240-4295, 416-274- 6993(Cell) SALEM/BAYLY,furnished room, in quiet family home. Female preferred, non smoker. Own washroom, share kitchen, pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, park- ing. $450/month, no pets. 289-892-2985. WHITBY Rossland/Ander- son Large newly furnished room in executive home, share kitchen and bath, no smokers, $130 per week. Available immediately. Call (905)430-2606, 905-914- 7716 Auctions Rooms for Rent & Wanted WHITES RD/STROUDS LANE -Furnished room for working person (pre- ferred). Full kitchen, cable, bathroom. Available im- mediately. $120/week. First/last required. Call 905-420-1846. Shared Accommodation 1-ROOM FOR RENT, shared cable, laundry, AC. Pickering, Whites Rd/Bay- ly. Smoking ok, (pets ne- gotiable). $600/mo. Close to amenities. Available Oc- tober 1st. (905)420-7401. A LARGE top level room Whitby, Taunton/Co- chrane. Laundry, kitchen, own bath, cable. Female preferred, Available Octo- ber lst. Bus route. No pets/smoking. $550 all in- clusive. (905)493-1819, (416)797-3234. ROOM FOR RENT.Newly painted in large 4 bedroom house. 1.5 baths, near Durham College. Bus at door. $450 all inclusive. First/last. (905)725-0996 WORKING PROFES- SIONAL seeks same or Student to share house, centrally located in Oshawa, close to all amenities, bus. Cable, phone, internet. $425/month. (905)243- 0615 Boats & Supplies 2001 LEGEND SPORT- FISH 178 with 75Hp mer- cury 4-stroke, mathcing trailer & many accessories $9000. Call (705)878-5276 Auctions Boats & Supplies WINTER INSIDE STOR- AGE for boats & equip- ment, door size (14'x14') Oshawa. Call 1-705-327- 2805 905-433-0582 Lost & Found FOUND, CAT,all black, approx 8 months old now. Denmar & Pickering Pkwy. 289-892-3747 Auctions Health & Homecare PERFECT MAID Service is now offering Home Care for seniors as well as light housekeeping, laundry and light errands. Call (905) 686-8719 for more information. Articles for Sale +METAL SEAL SHELVES (TWO) shelves ($60 each). 416-930-9603. Auctions AuctionsDeaths BEST, Douglas Willard Samuel, quietly at Trillium Hospital, Mississauga on September 17, 2008, in his 91st year, after a brief illness. Predeceased by his wife and best friend Hazel (Trew) and older brother Stanley Best, he leaves behind his younger brother Edward Best, his three children David Best (Marga- ret), Marion Winton (Ian) and Richard Best (Penny Smith), grandchildren Christine Priest (Shane), Danielle Best, Stephen Sparrow, Diane Sparrow, and Lindsey Best, and great- granddaughter Kathleen Hilary Hide Sparrow. Douglas was born in 1917 in Chengtu China, where his parents were United Church of Canada missionaries. Stanley, Douglas and Edward (Ted) returned to Canada to attend high school in Oshawa, where Douglas met his future wife. He and Hazel were married in 1942. Douglas attended the University of Toronto Medical school, became captain of the water polo team, and graduated in 1942 with an MD degree. One of his first assign- ments was as a physician with the Canadian Army. After the war, he set up a general practice in Arnprior Ontario, where his chil- dren were born. He then went onto specialty training as an anaesthetist in Winnipeg. Douglas and his young family moved to Bur- lington Ontario in 1952, and he joined the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton. He was later recruited to head up the Depart- ment of Anaesthesiology in the newly built Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington. After teaching for a year at the medical school of the University of Lagos in Nigeria, Douglas joined the Workers' Compensation Board, and he and Hazel moved to Ajax. He re- mained with "the board" for 20 years until his second retirement at age 75. Douglas was very active in the community and especially the United Church in Burlington and Whitby. He spent many years with the Boy Scouts of Canada, eventually serving as Commission- er. He was an avid golfer and curler, and loved to work in his garden. After retirement he took up a number of hobbies including Tai Chi, and taught Tai Chi at local seniors' cen- tres. He also drove for the Canadian Cancer Society, where his medical experience and his generosity made him one of their most valued drivers. Douglas and Hazel moved from Ajax to Sunrise Assisted Living, Oak- ville, in 2002 when their mobility became a challenge. They enjoyed almost six years to- gether at Sunrise, celebrating their 60th and 65th wedding anniversaries there. Douglas's life will be celebrated on Sunday September 28, 2008, at GLEN OAKS MEMORIAL CHAPEL & RECEPTION CENTRE,3164 Ninth Line in Oakville, at 2:00 pm, with re- freshments to follow. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. For direc- tions or more information, please visit www.glenoaks.ca. Deaths Deaths GLEESON, John (34 Year Employee of GM, Volunteer Firefighter and 3rd Degree Blackbelt in Shotokan) Peacefully after a courageous battle with Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy, at the age of 63. John loving son of Doris and the late Frank. Exceptional father of Sean and his wife Laura, and Angela and her husband Brian Phillips. Cherished Grandpa of Aaron John, John Benjamin, James, Tyler, William and Emily. John will be greatly missed by Vicki, and his twin sister Joy (Piet), Ruth (Al), and his dear friend Donna, and his best friend Paul Bath. John will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday September 25th, 2008 from 10 am until the time of service in the chapel at 11 am. The family wish to thank the staff of Winbourne Park Long Term Care, and especially wish to thank Tina Brown for all of her loving care of John during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Society for P.S.P. Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite #906, Hunt Valley, MD U.S.A. 21031 (www.psp.org), would be appreciated. MACKIE, Colin A.(Oct. 31, 1935-Aug. 26, 2008) - Passed away peacefully in hospital. Dearly loved father of Mark (wife Margie), Cameron and Jennifer. Fondly remembered by his grandsons Eric, Liam and Alex and friends. Predeceased by granddaughter Emily. Colin was a free spirited man who loved to have fun and enjoy himself so we would like to fulfill his wishes one last time! Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Colin's life on Sat. September 21, 2008 at the CLAREMONT COMMUNITY CENTRE on Old Brock Rd in Claremont between 1:00 - 4:00P.M. In lieu of flowers please forward do- nations to either Ajax/Pickering Hospital (Rouge Valley), Toronto Rehab Hospital or Toronto Western Hospital. (All were involved in Colin's care). A special thanks to Gary and Joanne Dies, Len Mansell and Lucy Mac- Pherson for your caring and support. VON KALCKREUTH, Falk Peacefully with his family by his side on September 21st, 2008. Falk, loving and devoted husband of Carol. Exceptional father of Mark, and Shana and her husband Kevin Cummings. Cherished Grampie of Matthew. Loving son of Ilse and the late Frank. Brother of Bert (Carolyn), and Monica. Falk will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be welcomed to a Mass celebrating Falk's life on Friday September 26th, 2008 at 10:30 am at St. Bernadettes Church (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax). The family wish to express their most heartfelt thanks to nurse Kathy Fredericks RN, who truly was our Dad's angel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the United Ostomy Association (8 King Street East, P.O. Box 54007, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A0) Arrangements entrusted to the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax (905- 428-9090) Deaths A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, September 24, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! 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Down payment as shown above, amortized terms are as follows: 2004 60 months/05, 06 72 months/07, 84 months/08 96 months. Terms 60, 72, 84 and 96 months. Example: $10,000 fi nanced over 60 mo. = $53.22 weekly. Finance rate 7.99%, cost of borrowing is $2416.05. OAC. *daily rental. 100%100% APPR O V A L APPR O V A L0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%0%0%0%0% 0%0%0%0%0% THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com Articles for Sale +TOPPING/SALAD TA- BLE ($250). 416-930- 9603. 7FT. ARTIC SNOWPLOW - complete, great shape, new pump - $2,500. (905)441-5651 AFFORDABLE APPLI- ANCES,HANKS APPLI- ANCES, 310 Bloor St.W. Reconditioned Appliances. Stoves $149, Washer $149, Fridges $149, Dryers $149. Large selec- tion newer models, includ- ing stainless steel appli- ances. Rent to own available. Parts Specialist. (905)728-4043. TECHNI- CIAN WANTED apply with- in. ALL NATURAL BEEF,no chemicals, government in- spected, custom cut, sides $2.19/lb, halfsides 115lbs, $250. Cattle fed my own alfalfa, cornsilage, barley. 50 1-pound packages lean hamburger, $110. Orono. (905)983-9471. BAKERY EQUIPMENT. 10-tray convection oven with proofer. Sheeter, bun divider, 10-qt mixer, 40-qt 2-spd mixer Call 416-456- 5754. BUY/SELL Stair lifts, porch lifts, hospital beds (electric), scooters, ceiling lifts, patient lifts. SILVER CROSS (905)668-8560 or 1-800-659-0668 CARPETS, I have 1000's of yards of good quality carpets. I will supply & in- stall for as low as $1.29sq. Ft. save now! 905-448- 2284 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL flooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20-sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, com- mercial. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 Articles for Sale CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. 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ICE HOCKEY GOALIE equipment for sale. Good condition. Sizes from Atom to Bantam. Pads, gloves, skates, body armor. Call 905-434-5686 PROFESSIONAL Duffern Snooker table. 4x8. 2inch slate, cost in 1985, $7000, asking best offer. (905)449-4905. Articles for Sale LIQUIDATION SALE- quilt & fabric shop. Furniture & equipment, also 50% off fabric, notions, books, pat- terns and thread. 40% off Bernina notions. Sale on until Sept 30th. Call 905- 430-0297. MOVING.Near-mint condi- tion dining room furniture. Custom built by high-end professional. Take as set or separate. Co-ordinates best with honey or golden- stained flooring and cabi- nets. (905)839-2597. PIZZA BOOTH for rent at Courtice Flea Market. Equipment supplied. Open every weekend. 250,000 people annually. Call 905- 436-1024 www.courtice- fleamarket.com RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 WALK-IN TUB.Seabridge 60".Almost new. Top of the line w/jets. Valued at $16,000, selling for $7000- o.b.o. Must be willing to re- move on your own. Ideal for elderly or physically challenged. (905)837-2675 Articles for Sale WASHER/DRYER 2 yr. old side by side white $225 each or $425 both, Cap- tain's twin bed frame with 3 drawers & matching 6 drawer dresser $225 both 905 668 2636. Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD, excellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. De- pendable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424-9411 FIREWOOD Seasoned mixed soft Maple, 16" dry $200/ bush cord, plus de- livery. (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765. Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, par- ents on site, vet checked and dewormed, $500. Don 905-753-2555. ADORABLE SCHNOO- DLE puppies, $350, de- wormed, first shots and tails docked, ready to go. 905-579-0252. ARGENTINA DOGO pups, purebred, 7 weeks old, vet checked, first shots, $2,000 each or $2,500 each with registration pa- pers. Call 705-939-6173. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experi- enced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303 Pets, Supplies, Boarding FREE TO A good home, 2- female guinea pigs, very loving and friendly, in- cludes cage, and all acces- sories. (905)903-7196. GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, CKC reg. first shots, micro chipped, parents on site, family farm raised. Call 905-352-2703. GOLDENDOODLES F1 & F1B’s, gorgeous colours, very low to no shed, great family pets, new litters ready in October. Call 705- 437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com LAB PUPS,yellow or black, CKC registered, first shots, health guaranteed, excellent hunting dogs or family pet, only 3 left, $700. Call 905-352-2614. LABRADOR RETRIEVER puppies, CKC registered, chocolate, males/females. Veterinary inspected, vac- cinated, microchipped, health guarantee, insured. Approved homes. Ap- pointment necessary. bellbrooke@hotmail.com (705)738-6716 MALE &FEMALE Chihua- hua pups, born July 11, family raised. Call 905- 349-2208 or email: cathie.ritchie@ sympatico.ca MEDIUM SIZE pure breed lab pups yellow, black and chocolate, $350/each. Vet checked, dewormed with vet certificate. Ready to go. Leave message. (613)967-4769. ORANGE TABBYS, broth- ers, 8 years young, de- clawed front & back. Neu- tered. Free to good home - adults only, not used to children. 905-579-4309 PUG BABIES,healthy & happy pups waiting for lov- ing families, home raised, vet checked, first shots. (905)449-3476. Pets, Supplies, Boarding PURE BRED MINI SCHNAUZERS for sale, tails and dew claws done, non allergic and non shed- ding. 905-352-3124. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shed- ding, vaccinated, de- wormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. SHITZUS, Black/White, Puppies come with first shots, dewormed, vet checked. Mother/father on-site. Ready to go $450. 905-626-4282 TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES Visit our web site at www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855. Swap & Trade LOOKING TO TRADE tickets to Madonna concert Sunday October 19/08 Ma- donna tickets (2) for VIP hard Candy tour: Looking to trade for same package on the Saturday October 18th. Please contact Leeann Batchellor at 905-885-0648 Cars for Sale 1992 CORVETTE con- vertible, black on black, 6 speed, 5.7L, 26000km, ex- cellent condition, $21,500 or best offer. Call 905-259- 5450 or 905-686-5418. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero 2 door 4 cyl. 5 speed 178,000 kms. black, looks and runs awesome, all new brakes, certified and e-tested $2975.00 b.o. 905-435-1091, 905-579- 3322 2004 TOYOTA ECHO 2dr hatchback, silver. Also have snows on rims and roof rack for same. $7500 incl. 905-623-6275 Cars for Sale 2005 GRAND PRIX. 120,000kms. Excellent condition, certified, e-test- ed. Asking, $10,500. (905)686-5453 or (416)877-1496. Best offer, must sell. 2006 COBALT SS super- charged coupe, 2-door, loaded, all upgrades/op- tions. Includes snowtires on rims. Black, leather in- terior. Manual, 36,000-km, certified, $15,995-obo. Call (905) 430-2370. 2007 NISSAN VERSA, 3,850kms. Bought July 2007, automatic, power windows/locks, A/C, CD, 4-door, 1.8L. Must sell. $13,000. Adam (905)767- 5571. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1-866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ONE OWNER 2006 Pon- tiac Wave 4-door auto air, $6800; 2000 Sunfire, black 2-dr 5-sp $3800; 2002 Sat- urn, auto, air $3800; 2001 Jimmy SLS 105K $5800. 2-year warranty (905)922- 2010 (416)841-1487 www.finelineauto.ca SHAMMY AUTO SALES, Pickering. 1999 Civic EXG 248k $4495; 2001 Hyun- dai Sonata 190K $4490; 2002 Chrysler Sebring 178K $4490; 2004 Taurus 212K $2495. Lots More Cars in Stock! Shammy (416)358-0793 or Greg 416-460-6739 Cars for Sale TAKE OVER 3 1/2 year lease. Pontiac Torrent 2008. Contact Gus Brown at 905-668-5846-Ask for Esther. ID number is #61614, 72,000kms Left on lease. Cars Wanted ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for all your unwanted scrap! Automobiles, appliances, and scrap metal. Fast free pickup. We are available 24/7 at 905-431-1808 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 or (416) 286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 $200-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead or Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)831-7399 1-866-256-2883 Cars Wanted CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. 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Loaded, Power Group, Low Kms,Rims Stk #U216 2006 JEEP LIBERTY LTD. 4X42006 JEEP LIBERTY LTD. 4X4 A/C, Auto, Power Group Very, very low km - 3400 km Stk #J8634 Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2008 JEEP COMPASS Leather, Fully loaded, Stk #V236 Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD 4X4 Auto, A/C, Power Group, Very low km, Stk #P41* Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty Loaded, low km, A/C, Auto Stk #V29 Bal. 5yr/100km Warranty Auto, A/C, Low KM, Stk #V8825 Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 Loaded, low km, Rims Stk #V235 Bal. 3yr/100,000 km Warranty 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING A/C, Auto, Low km, Power Group Stk #V61 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU Stow’N Go, Low Km, Loaded, Power doors. Stk #V256 Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Loaded, Low Kms, Rims, Power Group Stk #V32 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Loaded, Low Km, Rims, A/C, Auto, 7 passenger. Stk #T9111A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA2005 PONTIAC MONTANA Auto, A/C, Power Group, low km Stk #V206* 2008 DODGE CALIBER SXT Rims, DVD, Quad Stk #P9892 Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Auto, A/C, Power Group, low km. Stk #V120 Auto,Rims, low km, Power Group, A/C, Stk #U9661 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Low km, Automatic, 7 passenger, Loaded, Stk #T9077A Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Loaded, Auto, A/C, low km Stk #V74 Bal. 5yr/160,000 km Factory Warranty 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT2006 CHEVROLET COBALT Loaded, low km, Rims Stk #V213 Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2008 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 SLT CAB2008 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 SLT CAB Automatic, A/C, Power Group Stk #V233 Balance of 5 year warranty, 160,000 km 2007 PONTIAC G52007 PONTIAC G5 Low km, Auto, A/C, Stk #P9470A Bal. 5yr/100,000 km Warranty 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT Auto, A/C, Power Group, 7 passenger. Stk #V9552 2004 DODGE CARAVAN2004 DODGE CARAVAN Auto, A/C, low km Stk #V9351 Bal. 5yr/160,000 km Warranty 2006 PONTIAC G62006 PONTIAC G6 2004 JEEP TJ WRANGLER 4X42004 JEEP TJ WRANGLER 4X4 PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC.PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • 24H ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEBACKED WARRANTY • 24H ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING• QUALITY RECONDITIONING 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 2008 DODGE AVENGER SXT2008 DODGE AVENGER SXT VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP If you go to the Dealer and they tell you that stock# is sold, we have additional stock here!If you go to the Dealer and they tell you that stock# is sold, we have additional stock here! Visit us on YOUR WAY!Visit us on YOUR WAY! Your local Hometown DealerYour local Hometown Dealer Sale prices are plust gst, pst, etching, admin., e-test, lockwheels and pde. Down payment as shown above, amortized terms are as follows: 2004 60 months/05, 06 72 months/07, 84 months/08 96 months. Terms 60, 72, 84 and 96 months. Example: $10,000 fi nanced over 60 mo. = $53.22 weekly. Finance rate 8.9%, cost of borrowing is $2416.05. OAC. *daily rental. **$1000 value on any purchase or lease WEEKLY $70 84 MONTHS CASH PRICE WEEKLY $81 72 MONTHS WEEKLY $69 96 MONTHS WEEKLY $79 60 MONTHS WEEKLY $50 72 MONTHS WEEKLY $55 72 MONTHS WEEKLY $83 72 MONTHS BI-WEEKLY $58 84 MONTHS WEEKLY $66 96 MONTHS WEEKLY $50 72 MONTHS WEEKLY $52 60 MONTHS PURCHASE PRICE WEEKLY $74 84 MONTHS 60 MONTHS WEEKLY $61 72 MONTHS WEEKLY $79 96 MONTHS WEEKLY $49 MONTHS 84 WEEKLY $77 84 MONTHS WEEKLY $47 60 MONTHS WEEKLY $61 84 MONTHS PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE PURCHASE PRICE WEEKLY $52 WEEKLY $58 72 MONTHS PURCHASE PRICE WEEKLY $119 72 MONTHS PURCHASE PRICE WEEKLY $74 96 MONTHS $9,995 $16,985 $12,585 $11,985 $11,865 $13,365 $17,765 $18,485 $10,985 $13,985 $14,865 $17,985 $17,755 $18,765 $19,765 $17,465 $25,925 $16,985 $8,885 $10,865 $9,995 $20,985 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, September 24, 2008