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More than 2,100 Ajax and Pickering fami- lies used the food bank last year, which represents more than 6,200 people. Volun- teers work hard all year, collecting, sorting and giving food to hungry families, but they put an emphasis on collecting food each October for the Thanksgiving Drive, which is currently underway. Although volunteers enjoy helping the community, Ms. Coulter is sad that what was intended as a temporary fix is still running 18 years later. “We’re helping someone that just needs help,” Ms. Coulter said. “Welfare is just not enough for them. All we give them is just enough to tide them over from cheque to cheque.” Garnet Ferguson, along with his wife Glo- ria, has been volunteering since 2003, and he sees how much the quantity of food do- nations fluctuates. “Now we’ve got all kinds of empties and we’re looking for more food,” he said, gestur- ing toward the empty shelves. Ms. Coulter said each year the food bank’s shelves get barer around Thanksgiving. The food items it especially needs are: kids snacks; cookies; crackers; peanut butter; tea; canned fruit; soup; and, cereal. And the food bank has to pay about $2,000 each month in rent so it welcomes donations just to stay on its feet. “Money’s good,” she said. “That’s what keeps us going.” She added financial dona- tions also help buy fresh milk and eggs for the clients. She said to please ensure dates are good when donating food items. At the time the story was written, a can of soup was donated with an expiry date of 1993. The food drive will run until the week after Thanksgiving, but the food bank accepts donations year round. Non-perishable food items can be donated at: any grocery store in Pickering; both Sobey’s stores in Ajax; Pickering and Ajax fire halls; 1537 Pickering Pkwy. (open each Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon for donations and 10 a.m. to noon for pick-up, but closed each first full week of the month); and, St. Paul’s On-the- Hill Anglican Church at 882 Kingston Rd. For more information call 905-839-9537. Food bank pushing for donations AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Rae Coulter, director of the St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Community Food Bank with some of the empty boxes. With Thanksgiving coming soon she’s hoping those boxes will be filled. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Here are the answers from Kevin Norng, who is running for the Christian Heritage Party in Ajax- Pickering. Age: 28 Gender: Male City of Residence: Pickering Occupation: Self-employed renovation contractor Biography: This is the second time Kevin Norng has sought political office. He ran for the Christian Heritage Party in the 2006 federal election. He’s running because the CHP is the “only pro-life, pro-family” party. “We believe life is precious and we want to promote a culture of life.” As a long-time Clare- mont resident, Mr. Norng is “definitely opposed to an airport” in Pickering. “I’d like to see those lands go back into private hands and not into develop- ers’ hands.” Issues: In addition to being pro-life and pro-family, the CHP is the only federal party that endorses the principles of the Preamble to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the Canadian Constitu- tion: “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law.” Eliminate the income tax and implement a ‘Fair Tax’ that would boost the economy and put Canadians in charge of the tax they pay. 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? Working on a farm outside of Lindsay. I was about 15 at the time and we were unloading hay bales into the barn, by hand- very hard work. I learned the value of hard work, and also safety and re- sponsibility with later operating tractors and milk- ing cows. There is something so satisfying about working hard in the outdoors. Even though I grew up without a father, working on the farm taught me some of the lessons I would need later to be a suc- cessful businessman and mature person. 2. What is your favourite book? I’m really not a reader at all; if I need to know something, I turn to Google or Wikipedia. But there’s one book that I can’t go without, and that is my Bible. The pages are alive with life lessons and principles that are tried and true to live by - for my marriage and parenting, and even in my business. Our ancestors realized this too and I am convinced that most of the social problems we face today as a country come from ignoring our Creator’s instruc- tion book. 3. What is your favourite movie? Right now I would say that this would have to be Facing the Giants. It’s a great family movie that teaches the value of true perseverance - doing the absolute BEST that we can, and leaving the results up to God. I have lately found the lessons in the movie helpful with my kids, and they can relate to the lessons too. Norng enjoys family movie Here are the answers from Mark Holland, who is running for the Liberals in Ajax-Pickering. Age: 33 Gender: Male City of Residence: Pickering Occupation: Member of Parliament Biography: Mark Holland has served two terms as the MP for Ajax-Pickering, having been elected in 2004 and 2006. He had served as a Pickering councillor from 1997 to his election to Parliament. In Ottawa, he’s served as the Opposition critic for natural resources and public works and procurement. Mr. Holland graduated from the University of Toronto in political science and history. He had worked as an investment advisor for RBC Dominion Securi- ties and as a financial advisor for CIBC in Ajax. He has three children, who also live in Pickering. Issues: The economy is the No. 1 issue. “We must restore the economic vitality of the Canadian economy. After just two-and-a-half years, Stephen Harper’s Conservative government has mismanaged the economy, bringing Canada to the brink of reces- sion with the worst two economic quarters in almost two decades. This is a far cry from the 13 years which preceded the current government.” 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? At 16, I did landscaping work for a neighbour, which involved moving a lot of rocks to build a sprinkler system. 2. What is your favourite book? The Alchemist. 3. What is your favourite movie? Ghandi. 4. What got you involved in politics? Ever since I can remember, I was drawn to public service. One of the first things that I did politi- cally was attend a David Peterson rally with Norah Stoner, the Liberal candidate for Durham West in the 1987 provincial election. 5. What TV show do you never want to miss? Lost. 6. What music is on your iPod? A good mix – including, Shake It (Metro), Read My Mind (The Killers), A New England (Billy Bragg). 7. Where is your favourite local place to hang out? Many great places around here, Mount Everest Restaurant is one for sure. 8. What meal sets you apart from other cooks in your home? Veggie burger. 9. What one thing don’t a lot of people know about you? I enjoy writing. 10. If you weren’t a politician, what occupation would you want to be? Novelist. Holland likes to mix it up 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 better. Here are the answers from Mike Harilaid, who is running for the Green Party in the Ajax-Pickering riding. Age: Gender: Male City of Residence: Pickering Occupation: Film producer Biography: A political newcomer, Mike Harilaid operates an experimental farm in Pickering called TOHKU Farm, which is developing safe food strategies. He’s also a member of the Ontario Federation of Agri- culture. Mr. Harilaid’s first career was in real estate. He became a licensed real estate broker in 1987 and has also earned professional accreditations, including Fellow of Real Estate Institute of Canada (FRI) and Certified Property Manager (CPM). In 1992, he started Black Walk, a producer of music videos. Mr. Harilaid lives with his daughter Hannah and son Silas in the home that his father built in the late 1950s. Issues: The six guiding principles for the Green Party are ecological wisdom, social justice, participatory de- mocracy, non-violence, sustainability and respect for diversity. 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? Working on a construction site 2. What is your favourite book? ‘100 Years of Solitude’ or ‘The Lorax’ 3. What is your favourite movie? Lawrence of Arabia 4. What got you involved in politics? Local issues like the proposed airport. National issues like climate and the economy. The belief that a new voice for social justice and reform was needed. 5. What TV show do you never want to miss? Boston Legal 6. What music is on your iPod? Nothing illegally downloaded 7. What is your favourite local place to hang out? The backyard 8. What meal sets you apart from other cooks in your home? Breakfast, lunch and dinner 9. What one thing don’t a lot of people know about you? I am sure that a lot of people know very little about me 10. If you weren’t a politician what occupation would you want to be? I am not a politician and when elected plan on staying that way Harilaid likes his own backyard newsdurhamregion.com You can read all of Mr. Norng’s answers at newsdurhamregion.com, click on election I EPUMPPR C WATCHPR C WATCH Gas pumps no longer primed But Liberal gas watcher says pump prices may continue to decline DURHAM — Gas prices have dropped this week and there might be more good news coming to the pumps. Newsdurhamregion.com will be ending the online price pump watch now that summer road trips are becoming a distant memory. But Dan McTeague, Liberal can- didate for Pickering-Scarborugh East, said consumers may be able to get a little relief for their wallets when they fill up. Prices have been “artificially high” over the past few months due to “unbridled speculation,” Mr. McTeague said. High gas prices are always a possibility when you have a “solid monopoly” like the market in the Greater Toronto Area but there is no doubt there will be downward pressure on prices, he said. Since May 15, newsdurhamre- gion.com has been tracking prices with the help of readers who up- date gas costs online. Prices are the lowest they have been in the past four and a half months right now, with the price per litre as low as $1.039. All-candidates’ meeting tonight in Claremont PICKERING -- An all-candi- dates’ meeting for Ajax-Pickering Riding is being held in Claremont tonight, Oct. 8. Land Over Landings, the anti- airport group, and the Greenwood Area Ratepayers’ Association are sponsoring the event. While LOL is one of the sponsors, questions on any topic can be asked. It’s being held at the Clare- mont Community Centre, on Old Brock Road, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The debate will run from 7:30 to 9 p.m., with the candidates available for informal discussions until 9:30 p.m. All six candidates have been invited and are expected to at- tend. Majority vote minority In our editorial pool last week we asked our readers what they think the political land- scape will look like after the Oct. 14 federal election. Of the 379 people who cast a vote, 58 per cent believe a minority government will be formed while 42 per cent believe it will be a majority government. Keep watching newsdurhamre- gion.com on election night for up-to-the-minute coverage. Hopefuls debate at board of trade event By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The platforms were followed as candidates in Ajax-Pickering Riding were put to the test during an all-candidates’ de- bate. Hosted by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and attended by about 50 people last Wednesday, the six hopefuls stuck to the party line while answering questions. Kevin Norng, the Christian Heritage Party candidate, said the CHP is the only pro-life, pro-family party. “Our social, moral policies worked in the past and will work in the future.” One of the CHP’s main planks is to “elimi- nate the federal income tax and replace it with a sales tax,” Mr. Norng said. Green candidate Mike Harilaid joked about his positions, saying, “I’ve never hugged a tree and I don’t wear hemp pants.” Developing a sustainable economy is the basis of the Green Party, he said, adding families are usually left to pick up the tab of election promises made by political par- ties. Rick Johnson, the Conservative candi- date, spoke of his community involvement, saying that “building on our community, you need someone in caucus. We need a strong voice in Ottawa. “Our plan, a Canadian plan, is to lower taxes. The Liberals’ plan is higher taxes,” Mr. Johnson said. “The first thing we need in this campaign is honesty,” Liberal Mark Holland said. “The Conservative saying the Liberals will hurt the economy is blatantly false. “We want to lower taxes,” he said, adding even conservatives in the United States are pushing for a carbon-based tax. “Conservative orthodoxy led to the prob- lems in the U.S.,” Mr. Holland said. Stephanie Wilson, a Pickering resident running for the Libertarian Party, said her party doesn’t believe in handouts. “We’re fiscally conservative and socially liberal,” she said. “If you like fiscal conserva- tism, but you also like social liberalism, the Libertarians are the best of both worlds.” “This election is about deciding who will put you and your family first,” said Bala Tha- varajasoorier, the New Democratic Party hopeful. “Stephen Harper has made it clear who they will put first. It’s the boardroom table, not the kitchen table.” “We need change for the better. The Con- servatives and Liberals have run out of ideas,” Mr. Thavarajasoorier said. “Stephen Harper is borrowing or stealing ideas to run over our beautiful country.” “You don’t have to vote to necessarily win,” Ms. Wilson said. “Send a vote for your values and beliefs. “You don’t have to choose left or right. You can choose forward.” Mr. Holland defended the party’s Green Shift plan, saying, “Just because it’s difficult to explain something in 10 seconds doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea.” People should think about the future and think “Who did I vote for?” Mr. Harilaid said. “The shift to a green economy, a new model, is something we can do together. What message can you send? What did Ajax and Pickering do to make the world bet- ter?” “We need a strong voice in caucus,” Mr. Johnson said. “To make the country better, the only way to do it is to have a strong person in caucus. Who do you trust in uncertain economic times?” he asked. “Wouldn’t you rather have someone who lives his life based on timeless principles?” Mr. Norng asked. DURHAM DIRECTIONS The Durham District School Board invites all staff, parents and the community to take part in the final reviewofitsstrategicplan,DurhamDirections. The final review is based on feedback and ideas gathered from our community survey. The Board will host a series of meetings in October throughout Durham Region. The final plan will be shared with employees and schoolcommunitiesin2009. Please join us and have your say about the future of publiceducationattheDurhamDistrictSchoolBoard. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the final plan in an informal and interactivesession. www.durham.edu.on.ca Our Plan for Student and School Success Community Meeting Schedule:Community Meeting Schedule: Pickering Brock/Uxbridge/Scugog Oshawa Pine Ridge Secondary School October 15, 2008 Greenbank Public School October 21, 2008 Eastdale CVI October 22, 2008 All meetings will be conducted from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ajax Whitby Terry Fox Public School October 22, 2008 DDSB Education Centre October 27, 2008 Please contact us via e-mail at: communications_department@durham.edu.on.ca for further information or visit our Website Durham Family Court Clinic Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors The Durham Family Court Clinic is an innovative, not-for-profi t, charitable, progressive organization that is dedicated to fostering a healthy and safe community by enhancing and supporting the well-being of children, youth and families who have, or may have, involvement with the legal system. We are seeking individuals who are interested in contributing their skills and experience to the Board of Directors, have experience and are familiar with Board Governance, who live in Durham Region and are able to attend one meeting per month. Please respond in writing highlighting your qualifi cations and how your expertise may benefi t the Durham Family Court Clinic. For more information about the Durham Family Court Clinic and the services provided to Durham Region youth and families please visit our website at www.dfcc.org. We thank all applicants however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Please reply in confi dence to: Board of Directors, Nominating Committee Durham Family Court Clinic 44 Richmond Street West, Suite 201 Oshawa, ON L1G 1C7 email dfcc@dfcc.org THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Candidates bring out party platforms Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photos Ajax-Pickering Conservative candidate Rick Johnson makes a point during the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade debate last week. Ajax-Pickering riding Liberal candidate Mark Holland speaks at the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade debate at the Annandale Golf and Curl- ing Club. Bolton C. Falby woman upset over school policy By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — An Ajax parent wants to put an end to nits at Bolton C. Falby Public School. Nicole Lee has started a peti- tion to ban students from com- ing back to school with nits, or lice eggs, in their hair. Currently, they are allowed back in Dur- ham’s public schools as long as they’ve received treatment and no lice are found. “Every other school in our area has a no-nit policy,” Ms. Lee said. She intends to send a copy of the petition to the school, health department and school board. But Mark Joel, the Durham District School Board’s opera- tions and transportation super- intendent, said schools cannot enforce no-nit policies. “It can be encouraged, it can be their policy, but at the end of the day that’s unenforceable provided they can show it’s been treated,” Mr. Joel said. If families can’t afford treat- ment, generally they’re referred to public health, he said. “There’s no legal reason for excluding kids once they’ve been treated,” Mr. Joel said. The school board follows the public health department’s in- structions on lice, a topic Mr. Joel has been dealing with in schools since 1979. “The thing about nits is it’s a nuisance thing, not a public health thing,” he said. Not removing nits and putting students at risk of catching lice is a form of abuse, Ms. Lee said. Her daughter recently received a notice that someone in her class had lice and hid it from Ms. Lee. “She was afraid to give (the head lice notice) to me again be- cause she was afraid I was going to find it in her hair again,” Ms. Lee said. “This is my child hav- ing to do this because of some- one else (not removing nits). “We were so frustrated we were going to send her to St. Bernadette (Catholic School),” Ms. Lee said. When another child in her daughter’s class had lice, the stu- dent was back at school the next day, she said, and added there’s no way the lice could have been cleared that quickly. “I’m not trying to be mean about it, I just want some re- sults,” Ms. Lee said. Even with her daughter’s thin hair, it took Ms. Lee five days to pick out all the nits when she had them last year. It can be cleared that quickly, though, Mr. Joel said. Chemical treatments act like an insecticide and the nits are deemed dead if the treatment is applied according to the package. “The treatment, it’s like spraying bugs in your gar- den, once they’re dead they’re dead,” Mr. Joel said. Students are checked for lice when they re- turn to school after treatment and then checked again a week later. To avoid catching them, don’t share combs, hats, pillows or pil- lowcases at sleep overs, he said. “They’re spread through di- rect contact,” Mr. Joel said. “They don’t jump.” There is no stigma attached to lice – it can affect all families, Mr. Joel said. “We understand it’s very frus- trating,” he said. Mr. Joel suggested Ms. Lee take her petition to the health department. “The board can’t supersede something that’s legal,” Mr. Joel said. “Really this is public health... that’s where she should be working on changes if she wants to have changes made,” Mr. Joel said. 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One arrest has been made in connection with Mr. Warne’s slaying but police say more than one individual is responsible for the murders. Homicide detectives are contacting peo- ple to conduct DNA tests in the murder probes. Police continue to urge anyone with information on the killings -- the only homi- cides in Durham Region this year -- to come forward. Mr. Ottley, 23, was found with obvious signs of trauma inside a grey Toyota Corolla on Valley Farm Road north of Finch Avenue on the afternoon of Jan. 14. Mr. Ottley’s body was found not far from his Valley Farm Road residence. Mr. Warne, 19, was shot to death in his basement apartment in the early morning hours of Jan. 27. A second man, Mr. Warne’s landlord, was wounded in the incident. On April 15 in Oshawa Durham cops ar- rested 21-year-old Damion Dicketta Pearson of no fixed address and charged him with second-degree murder in Mr. Warne’s slay- ing. In a statement issued Monday morning homicide Detective J.J. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Pickering murders linked, police say Police set up a command post at 1675 Hollyhedge Dr. in Pickering at the scene of a double shoot- ing in January where Jeffery Warne was shot to death. 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. 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Advocat- ing for the airport lands to be turned into an agricultural park, run by a municipal share crop co-operative, could do this. A new way in which to treat agriculture, parkland and a legacy to leave future gen- erations. Funny thing about sowing the seeds for a better future, it generally requires sacrifice and hard work in the present. It’s one thing when the consequences for only living in the moment are one’s own doing and quite another when the burden is placed on future generations. This just isn’t fair. The Federal government turning the air- port lands into an agricultural park could act as a catalyst to stop urban sprawl in Durham and preserve safe local produce. It’s NFTA friendly and could maybe stave off the Seaton development by inhibiting the ”jobs before houses” mandated by the (councillors) Littley/Johnson motion adopted by council. Residents have demonstrated, by requesting a farmer’s market, their ear- nestness in the importance of preserving local food production. Pickering Council first demonstrated their lack of interest, by first putting the farmer’s market miles away from shoppers in Greenwood. Then they moved it to the Esplanade. Doesn’t matter, there’s hardly any farmers left any- way and Mayor Ryan’s council couldn’t care less. In 500 years no one will remember the political turmoil of the day, the budgets and minority governments which capti- vate our attention. But a productive agri- cultural rural community, in the GTA, left by the citizens of Pickering in 2008, will be a cherished heirloom. Ken Nash Pickering Canadians in Afghanistan ‘to maintain our freedom’ To the editor: Jack Layton, you just don’t get it. The First and Second world wars and Korea cost my Canada 112,016 lives plus 192,869 wounded. A heavy price for the freedom you enjoy today. We fight in Afghanistan to maintain our freedom. Thankfully, former prime ministers did not cut and run! Dave Vose Ajax Drop fees on monthly passes so people will get on the GO To the editor: What is really the point of putting so much money into a failing transportation system if you don’t have the ridership needed to sustain such improvements? Sure GO trains now have power out- lets for your laptop, televisions and I am guessing in no time might even have wireless Internet, but when it costs $250 for a monthly train pass from Oshawa to Toronto, many people are still saying why bother? With gas prices so high wouldn’t this be the perfect time for the government to do something drastic to increase the number of commuters that use public transit? Why can’t we make a monthly pass $100? People would be stupid not to use it then. Our environment needs this. And why not make those people who do still drive pay for the difference by using some of the gas tax to pay for it or put tolls on the highways during rush hour. We need a way to save our environment and to get more people out of their cars and on the trains! This would clean up existing pollution and cut down on our gas usage. Amy Barrie Whitby 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 ◆ October 8, 2008P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Conservatives best option in this election E very federal election voters are forced to make a choice about the government they want and the leader they feel is best suited to run the country. Each party makes the best case it pos- sibly can for your support. The parties spend millions of dollars and do count- less polls and focus groups, all with the aim of finding the broadest possible level of acceptance. This election falls smack dab in the middle of a harrowing worldwide finan- cial crisis. The pain is felt especially with our largest trading partner, long-time ally and closest neighbour, the United States. And, as someone once said, when the United States sneezes, Canada gets a cold. Elections tend to offer a snapshot of the conditions in the country at the time the elections take place. Citizens are asked to judge the record of the outgoing govern- ment and decide which of the options offered is the best selection. A look at each of the four major nation- al parties -- the Bloc Quebecois runs candidates only in Quebec and does not qualify as national in status -- reveals strengths and weaknesses. But a choice must be made. While leader Elizabeth May has brought unprecedented attention to her party, the Greens suffer from a lack of experience and the problem that they have yet to elect a single MP. They have a long way to go. NDP boss Jack Layton has run an effec- tive campaign, drawing strength away from the Liberals. But concerns remain about the party’s effectiveness and impact in large sections of the country and the fact it has never come higher than third nationally. The Liberals under Stephane Dion have brought in some major policy directions, but Mr. Dion has failed to connect with most Canadians and comes a distant third -- behind Mr. Layton and Conser- vative Stephen Harper -- when polls ask who would make the best prime minister. That leaves Mr. Harper, who has had challenges in managing a minority government over the past 32 months. Despite having a relatively weak minor- ity, he has been able to shepherd through several balanced budgets, an extension to the Afghanistan mission until 2011 and keep our economy reasonably strong in difficult times. Given all that, we think the best option for Canada is a Conservative govern- ment. Last Week What do you think will happen on voting day, Oct. 14? Majority government: 42% Minority government: 58% Votes: 379 This Week Who are you voting for on election day? Conservatives Liberals New Democrats Greens Someone else Nobody/ not voting THE 10,000,000 QUESTION? THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com What would your candidates do with all that cash? By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Ten million dollars could buy many things. It could purchase 23 new Regional buses, eight heavy-duty Pickering fire rescue trucks and it could just about cover the costs of the new Ajax fire hall. But what would your federal candidates buy? The News Advertiser asked each candidate in the ridings of Pickering-Scarborough East (PSE) and Ajax-Pickering what they would do with $10 million if they could spend it anyway they liked. Liberal candidate Dan McTeague had a few ideas for the $10 million. First, he’d dedicate $5 million to help students and families “who can’t afford education under the Conserva- tives’ do-nothing approach.” Another $2 million would help support vet- erans’ widows and another $2 million would help support wounded soldiers for life. “One area where there is no compromise is shortchanging those who are willing to stand up for their country,” he said. He’d spend the remaining $1 million on a lawyer to sue Prime Minister Stephen Harper for “plagiarizing” the 2003 speech in which he asked Canada to join in the invasion of Iraq, and for Mr. Harper’s public criticism of the Lib- eral Party’s carbon tax while failing to mention his own party’s plans. His opponent, PSE Conservative candi- date George Khouri, said he would spend his money in the riding. He’d spend $5 million on adult job retraining and the other $5 million would be split between community projects in high-risk neighbourhoods for youth and re- habilitation projects for juvenile offenders and crime victims. Ajax-Pickering Conservative candidate Rick Johnson would put the $10 million toward the Durham West Arts Centre since he believes all governments, along with community mem- bers, should be responsible for funding it. “I still think health is the number one issue but $10 million isn’t enough for health or infra- structure,” he said. Ajax-Pickering Liberal candidate Mark Hol- land would invest the money into ensuring that the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital is able to provide the full spectrum of health services that “a community hospital such as ours should provide, including mental health services.” Ajax-Pickering NDP candidate Bala Thavara- jasoorier said he’d try to create well-paying jobs for people by investing in a factory that manu- factures solar panels that could be utilized to build green energy houses. PSE NDP candidate Andrea Moffat said the greatest need for the money is to invest in the economy to create well-paying, green jobs that would help people in the community earn a living “that will enable them to comfortably take care of themselves and their family. “The unfortunate reality is that we need much more than $10 million to repair the dam- age that the current government has done to Canada,” she said. Ajax-Pickering Green Party candidate Mike Harilaid said the best thing would be to use the $10 million to “re-purpose the 16,000 acres of land being wasted on the proposed airport in North Pickering.” This would drive money via new property taxes, he said, as well as improve access to local food supplies and advance a green and sustainable community. PSE Green candidate Jason Becevello would first spend $2.5 million to open up more child- care spaces in the riding. He would then spend $2.5 million to launch a public education cam- paign to teach people to eat healthier and live better lives. “I would supplement this by a huge com- munity organizing campaign to introduce and connect individuals to each other so they can make progress together,” he said. Thirdly, he’d spend $2.5 million on literacy programs for children, and the final $2.5 mil- lion to help local community organizations get their messages out, as well as foster the cre- ation of new community groups to strengthen grassroots civic participation. Libertarian candidate Stephanie Wilson would put it toward paying off some of the national debt. “Our national debt is like credit card debt for the average person,” she said. “If you owe money to your credit card, and you come into some extra income, the responsible choice is to pay off the debt.” Rick Chue, the PSE Christian Heritage Party (CHP) candidate, would also put it toward the country’s debt. “To do that would only be a drop in the buck- et but it would send a clear message that we’ve committed to leaving a good inheritance for our children and we’re responsible stewards,” he said. Ajax-Pickering CHP candidate Kevin Norng would build a lab dedicated to developing a reliable, safe and feasible source of hydrogen oxygen fuel derived from water to power cars, trains, ships, factories and power plants, for example. He said it would almost eliminate, except for the use of lubricant, our dependence on petroleum. He knows it’s not necessarily the greatest need, but something that would benefit the future. “If a lab like that could create results, it would change the community, country and entire world,” he said. Chai Kalevar, the Canadian Action Party can- didate, would dedicate $1 million each toward: a professor and chair on the green economy at the University of Toronto Scarborough Cam- pus (UTSC); a professor and chair on green-fo- cused projects such as creating a fuel-efficient hybrid car at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology; a chair and professor on dis- mantling nuclear power plants, also at UOIT; and, a professor and chair on the issue of the St. Lawrence geological fault line at UTSC. He’d give $2 million to the Regional Health Depart- ment and local hospital to conduct “longitudi- nal health surveys” on local populations within 10, 30 and 50 kilometres of the Pickering and Darlington nuclear stations. He would also spend money on emergency warning services, bike paths and school boards. What they say online THE GREEN PARTY The Green Party will create a new pool of municipal infrastructure funding by changing tax rules to create a Municipal Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) bond that can be held in RRSPs and self-directed RRSPs. In February 2006 alone, Canadians bought $8 billion in mutual funds. Imagine if even half of that was available to our communities. This would be in addition to al- locating an additional portion of the federal gasoline tax directly to the provinces for transfer to municipalities. LIBERAL PARTY Over the next 10 years, a Liberal govern- ment will allocate: • at least $10 billion for strategic infrastruc- ture, particularly green infrastructure such as clean water and sewage treatment, and clean energy grids; • at least $8 billion for a National Transit Strategy that will enable our cities to ex- pand their systems and green their transit fleets; • at least $3 billion for a dedicated Small Communities Fund, to ensure that all Cana- dians are able to see strengthened, more resilient infrastructure; • at least $4.5 billion for our country’s gateways, corridors and borders to ensure that Canada’s infrastructure facilitates, rather than hinders, our trade and tourism industries while keeping Canada safe and secure; and, • at least $3 billion for sports and recre- ational facilities because an active society is a healthier society and Canada must renew and expand its arenas and other leisure facilities. CONSERVATIVE PARTY The Building Canada Fund (BCF) will total $8.8 billion over seven years. The BCF will focus on projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits to all Canadians. The priority funding catego- ries for the fund will be Core National Highway System (NHS) Routes, drinking water, wastewater, public transit and green energy. Other eligible investment priority areas include environmental projects (solid waste management), projects that support economic growth and development (short- line rail and short-sea shipping, connectivity and broadband, tourism and regional and local airports), as well as projects that con- tribute to the ongoing development of safe and strong communities (disaster mitiga- tion, culture, sport, local roads and bridges, and brownfield redevelopment). Funding will be used to support public infrastructure owned by provincial, territorial and munici- pal governments and entities, as well as private industry, in certain cases. NDP Invest the equivalent of one cent of the GST in increased funding of the important priori- ties of our cities and communities by 2011. This will address the growing infrastructure deficit and help cities and citizens avoid massive property tax increases. This increased infrastructure commitment, phased in over five years, will include increased investment and jobs in: • Expanded public transit. • Affordable housing. • Expanded child care. • Building retrofits and environmentally friendly renovations. • Immigrant settlement. • Roads, highways and border crossings. • Public libraries. • Community centres. • Sewer and water treatment facilities. • In negotiations with provinces, municipali- ties and other stakeholders, we will develop Made-in-Canada procurement protocols for federal investments in public transit, infra- structure and other investments.The new Ajax fire hall cost almost $12 million but what would candidates running in Ajax-Pickering and Pickering-Scarborough East buy if they had $10 million to throw around? We asked and above are their answers. ‘Our national debt is like a credit card debt for the average person.’ -- STEPHANIE WILSON durhamregion.comP PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 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 All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS AFTER HOURS/EMERGENCY LINE City of Pickering 905.683.7575 CLOSED Monday, October 13, 2008 ALL CITY FACILITIES 905.683.7575 Oct. 15 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Oct. 16 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Oct. 20 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Oct. 22 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Oct. 22 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Oct. 23 Library Board 7:00 pm SpeakSpeak with Mayor Ryan Ward 3 - Town Hall Meeting Dave Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 3 residents to attend this public forum. 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Municipal Operations is responsible for an exceptionally wide range of vital services that ensure a high quality of life and safety throughout Pickering. These responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of roads, curbs, sidewalks, streetlights and storm sewers. It also includes winter control operations, and the maintenance of playgrounds, parks and sports fi elds, boulevard and parkland grass cutting, the maintenance of street trees and managing the City’s municipal fl eet. General inquiries please contact us by phone at 905.420.4660 ext. 5294 or by email: mpe@city.pickering.on.ca. We are here to Serve You After hours: call 905.683.4319, to report dangerous conditions or any other Operations emergency. Municipal Operations - An Integrated Service Owner/Applicant City of Pickering Property Location All properties in the City of Pickering Proposal New policies to require applicants to: 1) pre-consult with the City prior to submitting applications for offi cial plan amendments, zoning amendments, plans of subdivision, plans of condominium and site plan approvals; and, 2) to set out requirements for ‘complete’ applications. Reports Submitted with No reports required. the Application Written Information An Information Report and a proposed combined Available Amendment and Information Revision to the Pickering Offi cial Plan will be available on and after October 10th from: • the offi ce of the City Clerk, • the Planning & Development Department, and • on the City website at www.cityofpickering.com, go to Planning & Development Department, then to Offi cial Plan Review Workplan, then Offi cial Plan Amendment for complete applications and pre-consultation, and, • at the Open House and the Public Information Meeting Last Date for Comment November 10, 2008 Planning Contact Steve Gaunt Principal Planner Tel: 905.420.4617 Fax: 905.420.7648 Email: sgaunt@cityofpickering.com Pickering Offi cial Plan All Designation Existing Zoning Not Applicable To receive notice of future Write to, the City Clerk, Debi A. Wilcox, at the address meetings on this matter above; OR Email: dwilcox@cityofpickering.com Planning Act Requirements This application has been deemed complete in accordance with the Planning Act. If you wish to reserve the option to appeal a decision of the City of Pickering, you must provide oral comments at the public meeting, or written comments to the City before Council adopts an offi cial plan amendment for this proposal. If you do not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the by-law is passed, you are not entitled to appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. Further, if you do not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the by-law is passed you may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. If you wish to be notifi ed of the adoption of an offi cial plan amendment, you must make a written request to the City Clerk. If you wish to be notifi ed of the decision of the Region of Durham with respect to the proposed amendment to the offi cial plan, you must make a written request to the Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham Planning Department. Date of this Notice October 8, 2008 Recycle unwanted or obsolete electronic waste and keep it out of the landfi ll. For a full list of accepted waste and donations go online or call Notice of an Open House to be held Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex – Main Floor Lobby One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 and Notice of a Public Meeting to be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex – Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 For the following Planning Application Offi cial Plan Amendment – File # OPA08-002P (Offi cial Plan Review) THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com Proposed developments sport more than 100 new kids DURHAM — The Catholic board had no issues with municipal plans that could yield more students for its schools. Trustees at a recent Durham Catholic District School Board meeting approved staff recommendations to indicate no ob- jection to various developments in Whitby and Pickering. The plans would see more than 100 students added to its student population. In Whitby, 296 apartments proposed for the southeast corner of Victoria and Brock streets would yield a projected 30 stu- dents for St. Marguerite d’Youville Catho- lic School. The Michael Boulevard school has an education ministry-rated capacity of 311 students and a current enrolment of 417. For St. Bridget Catholic school in Brook- lin, five additional students are projected from 34 single-detached homes to be built at the south side of Columbus Road, on the east side of Way Street. The school’s rated capacity is 357 students and enrolment is currently at 442. In Pickering, 18 students could be added to Holy Redeemer Catholic School through 110 townhouses proposed for south of Bayly Street on the east side of Saint Mar- tins Drive. The school’s capacity is 380 and it has 497 students. On the west side of Brock Road and the south side of Finch Avenue in Pickering, 80 proposed townhouses would add about 13 students to St. Wilfrid Catholic School. It has a rated capacity of 423 but only 385 students right now. St. Wilfrid could get another 22 students on top of that from a development on the south side of Old Taunton Road and the east side of Brock Road. The site is slated to have 28 detached homes, 24 semi-detached, and 83 town- houses. Yet another development could see another 39 students added to the school. A total of 128 detached homes and 108 townhouses are proposed for the west side of Tillings Road and the south side of the CP Rail lands. BROKEN WINDSHIELD? ■Custom Upholstery ■Boat Tops ■Mooring Covers ■Automotive & Marine Interiors ■Convertible Tops AUTO GLASS & CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY www.premiereautosalon.com 1010 Brock Road South (Northwest corner at Bayly) 905-831-4290 Serving Durham Since 1985 $300.00 Deductible We Pay Up To based on insurance coverage Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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Durham, Clarington, Northumberland & Peterborough Regions durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 More students sited for Durham Catholic schools D A I L Y S U D O K U newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 11 Pdurhamregion.com Cops don caps as talks stall Contract expired at end of ‘07 By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The gloves are off and the caps are on after a fruitless weekend of contract ne- gotiations between Durham cops and the police services board. Monday morning officers began donning caps emblazoned with the logo 10-33 -- a communi- cations message meaning an officer needs as- sistance -- and will be handing out information pamphlets as they protest what they see as slow progress on a new contract. Police officers are not legally allowed to strike. The 800 uniform officers and 300 civilians repre- sented by the Durham Regional Police Associa- tion (DRPA) have been without a contract since the end of 2007. Both sides in the labour dispute said Monday that despite an encouraging start to two days of talks over the weekend, there remains an impasse that has kept a deal from being done. Management said it’s offered a deal that would see salaries increase more than nine per cent over the next three years; a counter proposal has been tendered by the association. DRPA President Doug Cavanaugh said that while the issues at play are not insurmountable, two irritants -- the slow pace of contract talks and ongoing concerns over frontline staffing levels -- are creating tensions that led cops to unanimous- ly approve job action at a meeting in Oshawa last Wednesday night. “It’s disappointing,” Mr. Cavanaugh said Mon- day morning. “On Saturday we made a lot of progress (in talks with the police services board). “But come Sunday afternoon, things went a little sideways.” Mr. Cavanaugh has accused the police services board of “dragging their feet” on a new deal with the association. He said officers are also concerned that budget concerns will slow down hiring, which he said is necessary to put enough cops on the beat to meet rising demand in busy Durham Region. “We are constantly having the minimum (num- ber of officers) on the road,” Mr. Cavanaugh said. “We think staffing levels need to be addressed,” Mr. Cavanaugh said. Representatives of the police services board, which represents Durham Region in negotiations with the association, contend management is bargaining in good faith. “We worked diligently to ensure a fair agree- ment for all members of the Durham Regional Police Association,” bargaining committee chair- man Roger Anderson said after the weekend’s talks. He said the board had tabled an offer that would see DRPA members receive an increase in excess of 9.3 per cent over the next three years. “We remain prepared to work with the DRPA to- wards an agreement that is fair for both its mem- bers and the citizens of the Region of Durham,” Mr. Anderson said in a prepared statement. More talks are scheduled to begin Oct. 17. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Police constables Shaw and Collins stand outside Provincial Court on King Street East in Oshawa. Durham police are wearing baseball caps as a protest because of the length of time, 10 months, to arrive at a new contract be- tween the Region and the Police Association. Air pistol fired at school, teen charged Pellet struck victim in face By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Charges have been laid against a teenager after a man was shot in the face with an air pistol Monday afternoon in an Oshawa high school parking lot. An 18-year-old ex-student at Central Collegiate Institute on Gibb Street was driving through a parking lot with his girlfriend and infant daughter in the car when a teen pointed an Airsoft-type pis- tol at him and fired, Durham police Sergeant Paul McCurbin said. A pellet struck the victim below the left eye, leaving a small cut, Sgt. McCurbin said. The vic- tim’s girlfriend and daughter were not struck. “There’s no apparent motive for the shooting,” Sgt. McCurbin said. The victim reported more shots were fired at his vehicle by another male, Sgt. 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Here are the answers from Rick Chue, who is running for the Christian Heritage Party in Pickering-Scarborough East. Age: 50 Gender: Male City of Residence: Pickering Occupation: I am a personal support worker but am currently working a double job as a construc- tion worker Biography: I was born in Jamaica but I have lived in Canada for 42 years. My wife and I have a daughter and are celebrating the recent birth of our son. I grew up in a single-parent home, which now helps me ap- preciate all the more the stable two-parent family. I worked as an air systems technician for 13 years at a large pharmaceutical company. Then I got my personal support worker certificate in 2005, and now work with seniors and people with special needs. My other interests include landscaping and camping. Issues: I believe the economy, the environment and the airport which we don’t need are the pressing is- sues in our riding. 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? It was working at a Grey Cup game at the CNE. I worked in the stadium restaurant. My first job taught me to do usual things unusually well and fast. 2. What is your favourite book? My favourite book is the Bible. It is my guiding light and strength for each day. It also has practi- cal advice on every major topic known to man, including politics! 3. What is your favourite movie? Amazing Grace. It is the biography of William Wilberforce, the man who was instrumental in abolishing slavery in the British Empire. I admire how he persisted in trying to bring about what was right, in the face of tremendous opposition. This is an example I can follow. 4. What got you involved in politics? I became unsatisfied with the moral and practical policies of the other parties. When I was intro- duced to the CHP, I knew I had found a party I could support. I wanted others to have the oppor- tunity to vote their conscience, and that’s why I am running in this election. Chue likes this Amazing movie newsdurhamregion.com You can read all of Mr. Chue’s answers at newsdurhamregion.com, click on election Students gather to hear candidates By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Saying she spoke “dope” prompted a challenge to NDP candidate Andrea Moffat at the Dunbarton all-can- didates’ debate. From the Christian Heritage Party to the Canadian Action Party, all six federal candidates in the Pickering-Scarborough East riding attended a Dunbarton High School political debate Oct. 2. Students listened to party platforms and asked questions. One student posed NDP’s Ms. Moffat a question in French, which she didn’t understand. She speaks “dope” and “cool talk” but not French, she said. Grade 10 student Samantha Brown took offence at the comment and called her on it from the microphone set up for questions. “Why are you speaking on provincial issues when you’re running federal and why do you say you speak dope, isn’t dope drugs?” the Grade 10 student said. Ms. Moffat apologized and thanked the student for calling her on the comment. As for the provincial and federal issues, some are related, she said. “I’m just good at both,” Ms. Moffat said. Ms. Moffat was trying to be hip, but that’s not what students are looking for, Samantha said in an interview. Although Ms. Moffat was popular with many students and received cheers for her stance on post-secondary education, the environment and transit, Samantha was most impressed with Liberal incum- bent Dan McTeague. “He’s a very intelligent person,” she said. “He makes sense and he knows what to do. “I was not impressed with the Chris- tian Heritage Party, probably because no one...really ask him what he was going to do,” Samantha said. Due to time con- straints, questions were asked to specific candidates instead of allowing everyone an opportunity to answer, with the excep- tion of the first question. “As a Grade 12 student... I am concerned with the cost of university education,” said a student. How can post-secondary school become more affordable for the average student, especially in this crashing economy, she said. Mr. McTeague said he’s introduced a bill to make Registered Education Savings Plans tax deductible. Ms. Moffat said RESPs and tax cuts are not enough: the price of tuition needs to come down. “I personally want to help bring it down to zero,” she said. Chai Kalevar of the Canadian Action Party wants to allow access for low-inter- est rate student loans from the Bank of Canada. “Why can’t we use Bank of Cana- da and cut down that interest for you,” he said. The Christian Heritage Party wants to provide 80 per cent of tuition costs in the form of student vouchers, said can- didate Rick Chue. Conservative George Khouri reminded people Canada still has lower tuition rates than many countries. “It is impossible to tell you we’re going to pay for your tuition,” he said. Mr. Mc- Teague’s RESP idea is good and we also need more scholarship funds, Mr. Khouri said. Green Party candidate Jason Becevello said he’s still paying off his student loans. The party would cut post-secondary debt in half after graduation, using money to do so by taxing polluters, he said. James Blair, Dunbarton politics and civics teacher, organized the debate to show students it’s about more than just what happens in the classroom. For a student perspective on the debate, see the story on page 14. Here are the answers from Dan McTeague, who is running for the Liberals in Pickering-Scarbor- ough East. Age: 45 Gender: Male Occupation: Parliamentarian Biography: Born on Oct. 16, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dan McTeague has been a member of parliament for 15 years, first serving the riding of Ontario (1993- 1997), then the riding of Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge (1997-2004) and most recently the newly created riding of Pickering-Scarborough East (2004 to present). Issues: The economy is the key issue in this election. Soaring fuel costs and mounting job losses in the automotive and manufacturing sectors have been made worse by a Conservative government in Ot- tawa that either refuses to recognize the problems or has nothing to address them. Concern also focuses on the provision of quality health care and the environment - especially with a nuclear reactor in the community. Dan has also been involved in the area of veteran care and ensuring that soldiers, regular or reserve, receive proper care when they are wounded. 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? Newspaper delivery in Oshawa. 2. What is your favourite book? ‘Vimy’, by Pierre Berton. 3. What is your favourite movie? Ghandi 4. What got you involved in politics? Pierre Elliot Trudeau. 5. What TV show do you never want to miss? House. 6. What music is on your iPod? Mostly the Tragically Hip and Coldplay. 7. What is your favourite local place to hang out? Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606. 8. What meal sets you apart from the other cooks in your home? Grilled Salmon. 9. What one thing don’t a lot of people know about you? I play the guitar. 10. If you weren’t a politician what occupation would you want to be? A journalist. McTeague enjoys time at the Legion NDP candidate strikes sour note at school debate Robyn Garvey poses a question to the candidates in the Pickering-Scarborough East riding during an all-candidates debate at Dunbarton High School last week. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Youth issues has kids taking a closer look at NDP By Natalie Van Rooy Co-op student PICKERING — Green and NDP party candidates impressed many students at the Dunbarton High debate last week for expressing an interest in issues affecting students, such as university tuition and local bus transportation. About 350 Dunbarton High School stu- dents gathered in their school gym Oct. 2 to see politics in action during an all-can- didates’ debate. Many were anticipating their future vot- ing rights, keeping track of the discussion and the party they favoured. “I’m interested in the Green Party be- cause they’re very environmental and I think that’s important in our community,” said Dillon Bess, a Grade 12 student. Grade 10 student Jamie Heard wanted to hear all the candidates’ perspectives. “I’m interested in what the candidates said about gun violence, bus transporta- tion and education,” Jamie said. Those subjects hit home with students looking to become more involved in their community. Linzee Exner, a Grade 10 student, at- tended because she’s interested in youth initiatives. “Not a lot of people except the NDP talked about youth issues,” Linzee said, adding she liked NDP candidate Andrea Moffat best. But she was also surprised the candi- date was unable to answer a question asked to her in French. The candidate didn’t speak French, even though this is a bilingual country, Linzee said. Grade 10 student Heidi Bartlett said she was interested in education issues such as tuition, student debt and transportation. “I support the NDP because they talk more about school and education,” Heidi said. Grade 10 student Dylan Ball was help- ing his civics class set up for the debate. “I’m interested to hear what they all have to say,” Dylan said. “I’m really in- terested in what the Liberals have to say. I hope to learn a lot about the new party, the Christian Heritage Party.” Grade 10 student Raeem Thompson was also in the civics class helping out. Raeem is a fan of the NDP’s Ms. Moffat, he said. “We need more youth stuff to do in Pickering,” he said. “Basically improve recreation.” The NDP was informed on youth issues, anticipating what resonates with Pickering youth, Raeem said. “We didn’t even have to say to them (what we want); they came over and said it to us.” Although Grade 9 student Crystal Rowe has to wait a few years to vote, she thought the debate was “really good” and already knows which candidate she would choose. “I would vote for her,” she said, pointing to Ms. Moffat’s flyers. Hospice Awareness Week Oct. 12-18 DURHAM — From Oct. 12 to 18, Durham Region and communities across Ontario will mark annual Hospice Awareness Week. For too many people, the choice of where to spend the last few months of life is met by barriers. Surveys indicate 90 per cent of people would prefer to die in the comfort of their homes with their loved ones close by, but only 25 per cent are able to do so, while 94 per cent of Canadians say they could not adequately care for a dying loved one with- out outside help. It’s estimated that between 1,085 and 1,625 people dying of advanced illness in Durham Region could benefit from hospice palliative care annually. Hospice Durham offers bereavement support groups, a resource library, support for caregivers and support for clients that includes companionship, running errands, child care and help navigating the health care system. It has more than 120 volunteers and offers a 30-hour training program for those who want to help. To learn more about Durham Hospice, visit www.hospicedurham.com. Political debate has students talking This all-you-can-eat offer is for one person only and cannot be used for meal sharing, Carside or carry-out orders. crispy shrimp $12.99 chicken fingers $13.99 riblets $11.99 Choose an all-you-can-eat entrée! endless favourites™ Applebees.com ©2008 Applebee’s International Inc. Limited Time Only AJAX )--Caf_klgfJgY\=YklœLg?g1(-%,*.%.,,( NOW OPENNOW OPEN IN PICKERINGIN PICKERING ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT JAPANESE CUISINE ONLY AT PICKERING LOCATION TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER AJAX 50 Kingston Rd. E. 905.427.2726 PICKERING 1790 Liverpool Rd. 905.831.0335 NEW PLATINUM 2007 www.makimono.ca HWY 401LIVERPOOL RD.KINGSTON RD. - HWY 2 PICKERING PARKWAY PICKERING TOWN CENTRE JUST NORTH OF 401 THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US BEST “JAPANESE RESTAURANT” For locations visit www.lonestartexasgrill.com &!*)4!/. COME ON INTO LONE STAR AND '%49%2 HURRY - LIMITED TIME ONLY! DINING OUTDINING OUT ADVERTISING FEATURE IN AJAX & PICKERING While it may seem it would be impossible to dine out and avoid destroying diet plans, here are a few techniques to consider that can keep you on track. 1. Make friends with broiled, boiled, or roasted foods. These are some of the healthiest ways to have foods prepared if you’re calorie-conscious. Ask that oils be used sparingly if not removed completely. Simply dabbing meats that look like they may be a little bit more greasy than you would like with a napkin can also trim off a couple of unnecessary calories. 2. Fill up on the good stuff.Skip the unending bread basket and opt for picking on raw vegetables, if possible. Ask to have a side salad (low-fat dressing on the side) brought when others are enjoying more fattening appetizers, so hunger pangs won’t tempt you to indulge in something naughty. 3. Don’t be a member of the clean-plate club. Your parents may have imbedded the idea in your brain you that you must fi nish all of the food on your plate before you can get up from the table, but that rule no longer applies. Restaurant portion sizes can be triple the recommended amount. For example, a 3-ounce piece of meat is portion size, and is roughly the size of the palm of your hand. Ask for a carry-out container and immediately cut your food in half and pack away the excess. 4. Order from the kids’ menu, if possible. See if you can order that smaller-sized kids’ portion, which is actually more aligned with the amount of food you should be eating. If not, a lower-fat appetizer and a salad may do the trick. 5. Skimp on dips and dressings. Many condiments can add un- wanted calories. Case in point, that creamy Caesar salad dressing can knock out any inherent healthy aspects of the remainder of the salad. Don’t be afraid to ask for substitutions, or simply ask to have dressings put on the side so you can decide if it’s worth taking the plunge. 6. Eat a little before heading to the restaurant. If you know you tend to over-indulge at restaurants, fi ll up on low-fat snacks When dining out on a diet choose smart foods before you leave. Drink a tall glass of water and enjoy a cup of low-calorie grapes or some other fruit. You won’t be famished upon entering the restaurant, and hopefully not tempted to order one of everything on the menu. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com Advertising Feature Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees Prognosis: Swelling of the ha n d s d u e t o continuous online v o t i n g i n e v e r y category on the Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r ’ s Readers Choice we b s i t e . V o t i n g for hundreds of y o u r f a v o u r i t e businesses may ca u s e h a n d s t o enlarge twice the n o r m a l s i z e . Remedy: Vote in every categ o r y o n www.readerschoice d u r h a m . c o m Reminder: Voters only ha v e u n t i l 1 1 : 5 9 p m o n Wednesday, Se p t . 1 5 t h , 2 0 0 8 t o nominate their f a v o u r i t e b u s i n e s s e s . www.readerschoicedurham.com WARNING! this contest may be hazardous for your hands READERS CHOICE Nominees 2008 2007 WINWIN a $500 shopping spree from Pickering Town Centre (see website for details) Vote for your favourite businesses at: MAKE YOUR CHOICE. MAKE YOUR VOTE. Advertising Feature durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees Advertising Feature 550 Beck Crescent Ajax Ontario L1Z 1C9 www.ajaxconventioncentre.ca Tel: 905-428-9993 Fax: 905-428-1793 T hank Y ou for nominating us in the Banquet Hall & Convention Centre Category! SPECIALIZING IN Facials, manicures, pedicures, gel nails, waxing, eyelashes, make-up, body treatments, massage, ear piercing, ear candling and airbrush tanning Thank You! for voting us in the spa category! MICRODERMABRASION Only $90 PEVONIA LUMINOUS “C” AND SEA FACIAL Only $80 A Touch of Paradise invites new and current customers to RECEIVE $10.00 off any service over $50 with this ad. Vitamin C and pure seaweed reduces fi ne lines and strengthens the skins elasticity. Great to restore a youthful appearance! 2007 Gold HOURS:Tues - Friday 10 - 8 • Saturday 9 - 4 • Sunday 11- 4 110 Ritchie Ave, Unit 4, Ajax •905-619-3736 •www.atouchofparadiseesthetics.com Thank you Ajax & Pickering Thank you Ajax and Pickering and to all my clients and friends who nominated us for best Special thanks also to my dedicated team members. Celebrating 31 years! Thank you, Richard • Financial Advisor • Investment Planning Company • Insurance Company • Mortgage Broker The Historic McKay House 244 Kingston Road East, Ajax 2006 Diamond 2007 Award Winner Richard S. Price Senior Financial Advisor Insurance Advisor Dundee Private Investors Inc. 905.427.7000 www.richardprice.ca A DundeeWealth Inc. Company What’s up? The votes are in... Manpower was nominated as Best Employment Service in Ajax / Pickering! - General Labourers - Certified Fork Lift Operators Email or fax your resume today! Give us a call today and find out what Manpower can do for you. 1315 Pickering Pkwy, Suite 100 Pickering, ON 905.686.7732 Fax: 905.831.8134 pickering.on@na.manpower.com manpower.ca Administrative Industrial Clerical Professional Contact Centre We do it all Three years’ strong! Customers are resoundingly pleased with the level of service they receive at A Touch of Paradise Esthetics in Ajax. In business just three short years and they are already one of the Ajax News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Award nominees. So what makes A Touch of Paradise so wonderful? Beginning with your plush robe and slippers, you are transported to the Caribbean with treatments you can’t experience anywhere else. The experienced staff at A Touch of Paradise guarantee that you will refresh your body and relax your mind while in their capable hands. With exquisite spa packages and a wide selection of body treatments, you are bound for pampering at A Touch of Paradise. Experience the rejuvenation of an Oxygenating Facial or a Day of Paradise, which includes a manicure, pedicure, customized facial, back massage, seaweed wrap and lunch. Body treatments like the Moroccan Cocoon Wrap will relieve your tired body while the Body Salt Glow will reawaken your weary skin. A Touch of Paradise uses only the best skincare products from Pevonia Botanica. See what the rest of Ajax is talking about! Come enjoy an herbal tea and melt your worries away. Book your appointment today by calling (905) 619-3736. Ajax Convention Centre tops for weddings and galas After just one short year of being open for business the Ajax Convention Centre has topped visitors’ lists for weddings and other functions. Clearly its on-site catering and its outstanding event planners are just one aspect of the convention centre’s winning ways. With a capacity of more than 850 the centre can accommodate just about any kind of function. The exclusive state of the art facility makes every function memorable. Located just of the 401 at Salem Road, the Ajax Convention Centre is centrally located for weddings, conventions and seminars. Please call Kimberly if you’d like a quote for your next event or would just like to come by for a tour. Located on Beck Crescent, just off of Salem Road in Ajax we are extremely easy to fi nd. We look forward to hearing from you! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Advertising Feature Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees PLATINUM 2007 We are committed to exceeding your expectations by providing the highest quality of food and superior service in an executive but comfortable atmosphere. • Sushi - Sashimi • Tempura • Bento Boxes www.makimono.ca AJAX 50 Kingston Rd. E. RioCan Durham Centre 905.427.2726 PICKERING ALL YOU CAN EAT AVAILABLE 1790 Liverpool Rd. 905.831.0335 TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER Thank you for nominating us best “Japanee Restaurant” in the News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Awards.Aff ordable luxury by the lakeAff ordable luxury by the lakeAff ordable luxury by the lakeAff ordable luxury by the lake ASSISTED & SECURE LIVING • HOUSEKEEPING SERVICESASSISTED & SECURE LIVING • HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES LAUNDRY & LINEN SERVICES • SPA • RECREATIONAL PROGRAMLAUNDRY & LINEN SERVICES • SPA • RECREATIONAL PROGRAM 3 DELICIOUS MEALS PLUS SNACKS • IN-HOUSE PHYSIOTHERAPY3 DELICIOUS MEALS PLUS SNACKS • IN-HOUSE PHYSIOTHERAPY ABBEYLAWN MANOR INC. 534 Rodd Ave. Pickering • 905-509-2582 • 1-888-999-5668 www.abbeylawnmanor.com THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING US “BEST RETIREMENT HOME” MINIMAL WAIT LIST Call Kim today for a guided tour Call Kim Jimmo-Shields (top), Executive Director for a guided tour. House Physician, Dr. Abida Usman (left) is available for all new residents. Director of Care, Bonnie MacMillan (right) co- ordinates all aspects of medical & nursing care. PORT DINING ~ BAR ~ PATIO Showcasing global food and drink with one of the best waterfront views in the whole GTA Open 11:30 - LATE 905.839.PORT(7678) 1289 Wharf St., East Shore, Pickering We are honoured to be nominated. We thank all of our valued guests for their vote. Come sample our NEW FALL INSPIRED MENU! WHARF S T BAYL Y 401 LIVERPOOL RD FRENCHMAN’S BAY G O P T C Location: 1128 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-420-4325 https://thecenterforhealingpotential.com/ www.integratedpeakperformance.com/ Services include: “Empowering you through healing and education” Welcome to a different experience Healing & Personal Potential The Center For Chiropractic Osteopathy Massage therapy Naturopathy Acupuncture Reiki Refl exology Professional Coach Energy Healing Bootcamp Personal Training / Corrective Exercises Yoga/Pilates THANK YOU for nominating us in the following categories: •Acupuncture •Massage Therapists •Naturopath (Dr.Jonathan Beatty ) •Nutrition,(Dr.Jonathan Beatty) •Refl exology •Wellness Centre 2007 Award Winner Abbeylawn proud to be nominated Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Homes is proud to be nominated once again as one of Ajax-Pickering’s top retirement homes. Its second nomination since they offi cially opened in June 2008, Abbeylawn is truly honoured by the community and local support in such a competitive industry. “We are striving to be the best,” says Kim Jimmo-Shields. Abbeylawn Manor offers affordable living by picturesque Petticoat Creek and Lake Ontario in Pickering. Abbeylawn offers residents affordable luxury living in a beautiful, natural setting, minutes away from the heart of Pickering. At Abbeylawn Manor residents enjoy three delicious meals and snacks daily prepared by Executive Chef, Micheal Stewart, housekeeping services, linen and laundry service, an onsite spa/therapy room, three bright and spacious lounges, common kitchenette’s, a recreational program, big screen televisions and a large deck with a covered gazebo for the residents’ enjoyment. What seems to make the difference at Abbeylawn is the freedom residents have to make their “house” a home. Residents are able to decorate their spacious, carpeted suites with personal belongings to create a familiar sense of home. Seeing is truly believing at Abbeylawn! Call 1-888-999-5668 to arrange your tour or visit their website for more information abbeylawnmanor.com. Going strong after two years! In the span of just over two years, Makimono has quickly established itself as the place to be for traditional Japanese cuisine in Durham. And with a second location now in Pickering — featuring an All-You-Can-Eat Menu — the company is going strong! Makimono is proud to be nominated once again as one of the area’s top Japanese restaurants and is pleased to be nominated for two consecutive years in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Readers’ Choice Awards. Makimono has been voted best Japanese Restaurant in Durham Region by Durham Parent readers in 2007 and the Best Japanese Restaurant by Durham Business Times readers in 2007. The key to its success is 100 per cent customer satisfaction and this shows in these nominations. Makimono specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine in an elegant and classic atmosphere. Its extensive menu includes Tempura, Teriyaki, Sushi and Sashimi, as well as an All-You-Can-Eat Menu (only at Pickering Location). It is the perfect place for family gatherings or private functions. Committed to exceeding your expectations, Makimono provides the highest quality of food, superior service in a comfortable executive atmosphere. Whether you are visiting for lunch or dinner, your experience promises to be authentic and unique. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees Advertising Feature Historic Pickering Village 60 Randall Drive, Ajax 905-619-2636 www.safaribarandgrill.com Thank You Ajax and Pickering for Nominating us! Best Bistro Best Casual Dining Best Caterer Best Chicken Wings Best Family Restaurant Best Fine Dining Best Hamburger Best Billiards Best Seafood/Steak Best Night Club Best Pub Best Sports Bar Best Pasta Best Patio October is Festival of Beer Month! Join us every Thursday for Oysters (1/2 dozen) and Sapporo for only $14.99 2007Diamond >> Come and see why NOMINATED FOR FOUR READER’S CHOICE AWARDS ‘08 CLEARANCE ON NOW, ‘09’s arriving daily. 0% FINANCING on selected models. Ask about our WEEKLY SERVICE SPECIALS. Your #1 choice for COLLISION REPAIR in Ajax & Pickering ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WATERBORNE PAINT SYSTEM SWING BY AND SEE THE PRO’S AT WORK Collision Centre 905-619-5177 1800 Kingston. Rd. Pickering Tel: 905-683-9333 www.sheridanchev.com VOTE FOR US FOR: Best COLLISION Repair Centre Best BRAKE WORK Best DOMESTIC Car Dealership Best DOMESTIC Service Dealership online at: www.readerschoicedurham.com Thank you for your support! Sheridan Chevrolet Cadillac — Serving all of your motoring needs For 31 years Sheridan Chevrolet Cadillac has been serving the motoring needs of residents of Ajax and Pickering, featuring the full line of exciting, fuel-effi cient Chevrolets and Cadillacs as well as everyone’s dream car, the Corvette. The 2008 model year clearance is now on with 0% fi nancing available on most models and the exciting lineup of 2009s are arriving daily. If it is a pre-owned vehicle you are looking for, Sheridan has a great lineup of competitively priced Optimum Used Cars. Sheridan’s state-of-the-art Service Department features a convenient Drive-Through reception area and employs factory-trained technicians who truly treat your car as their own. Be sure to ask about the weekly service specials! The friendly Parts Department staff are well equipped to get you the parts you need at competitive prices. The recently renovated Collision Centre is equipped with the latest technology including a Shark Computerized Vehicle Measuring System, Garmat Down Draft Paint Booth and Prep Station and specializes in repairs to ALL makes. Sheridan’s Collision Centre has shown their respect for the environment by switching to BASF’s Glasarit waterborne paint system. The same technology used by most auto manufacturers. Sheridan is conveniently located on Kingston Road just east of Brock Road. Drop in to see why Sheridan has been a mainstay in your community for 31 years and has been nominated once again as your Reader’s Choice! FORMERLY TWO MOMS AND A GRANNY • Unique Gifts for All Occasions • Hostess Gifts • Women’s Bath & Body Products • Jewellery • All “Parfums” available • “Tracy’s” Wine Jellies & Drizzle • Boyds “Paw” Dealer • Bamboo Towels • Handbags and Wallets Open Wednesday Through Saturday 10 to 2 Tel: (905) 831-9341 Fax: (905) 831-9965 Email: twomomsagran@sympatico.ca 621 Liverpool Road, Pickering East side at the waterfront CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS YOUR PURCHASES OCTOBER 31ST10-25% OFF • 2007 Diamond 2 YEARS TO ADULT Classes offered in: Acro, Mom & Tot Pre-Dance, Repertoire, Creative Movement, Pilates, Classical Ballet & Pointe (RAD & Cecchetti exams), Jazz, Tap, Combinations classes, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, National Dancing, Lyrical, Modern, Stretch and Strength & more. P.S.B. Dance Academy Quality Training Since 1989 1989-2008 Celebrating it’s 19th anniversary LOCATIONS: 91 Rylander Blvd. at Port Union Rd • 416-284-6784 2351 Kingston Rd. at Midland • 416-261-9312 250 Davisville Ave. at Mt. Pleasant Rd. • 416-972-1316 Thank you for Nominating us in the Dance Studio Category www.psbdanceacademy.ca You deserve to be Spa...aahd Order your Spa Gift Certificates in person or on-line. Pickering Spa ❖ 905.831.9700 Whitby Spa ❖ 905.668.8128 An Award Winning Luxury Spa Celebrating 20 years of Professional Training and Experience thefacialplace.com THE FACIAL PLACE Day Spa & Medi-Spa THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com Advertising Feature Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees We offer Preventive Dental Care with 3 hygienists on staff and the latest technology • Implants, Crowns, Bridges & Veneers • Zoom Professional Whitening System • Implant Retained Dentures Dr. George H. Dagg, Dental Surgeon 905-683-3700 Please feel free to inquire about after hours appointments 73 Old Kingston Rd. Pickering Village 2007 Gold Thank you for your confi dence in our Family Dental Practice! GET 2 FACILITIES FOR THE PRICE OF 1 when you sign up for a fi tness membership PLUS FREE POOL USE indoor and outdoor Don’t forget to vote for us in the 2008 Readers Choice contest Oct. 8th - 15th Thanks for voting for us in 2007 for: 2007 Award Winner Diamond – Swimming InstructionSwimming Instruction Platinum – Fitness Club, Fitness Club forFitness Club, Fitness Club for Women, Fitness Club for MenWomen, Fitness Club for Men and Ice Skating Your Fitness & Health Centres offer exceptionalYour Fitness & Health Centres offer exceptional facilities and services for you and your familyfacilities and services for you and your family • Fully supervised fi tness centre • Friendly and professional staff • Certifi ed personal training • Sports team performance conditioning • ACTIVE kids fi tness • Seniors fi tness • Junior weight training club • Squash club VISIT US ON-LINE AT WWW.TOWNOFAJAX.COM Ajax Community Centre 905-683-3740 McLean Community Centre 905-428-7711 RECREATION & CULTURE PILATES REFORMERS ARE HERE! Try the ultimate conditioning equipment! Make time for your health…Make time for your health… you’ll be glad you didyou’ll be glad you did Vote online at: readerschoicedurham.comVote online at: readerschoicedurham.com Orchard Villa Retirement Living at its very best... 1-866-471-9039 Than k y o u f or nomi n ati n g us Best R etire m e nt R esi d e nce in Dur ha m RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1955 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Community Lifecare Inc., Caring Since 1959 ...Drop by anytime we would love to show you our home! www.orchardvilla.ca ...Drop by anytime we would love to show you our home! www.orchardvilla.ca 905-831-2641 The Town of Ajax Fitness & Health Centres offer you and your family exceptional value! Our two centres are Nationally accredited with the Canadian Safety Council via safetymatters.ca. You are welcomed into our centres in a comfortable, clean and fun environment to ensure you have the best fi tness experience. Our highly specialized and friendly fi tness staff are available to offer you guidance and personalized programming to ensure you are on a progressive fi tness plan to meet your goals. We invite you to visit our centres for a personal tour and see the variety of fi tness programs we offer for you and your family. A few of these programs are: SalsaBabies (tm), CycleFit, Pilates, Yoga and the recently added, and exclusive to Ajax, REP Reebok (tm) – the ultimate group muscle conditioning class. Mark November on your calendar and enjoy our centres complimentary for 7-days! Some conditions apply. Call for details. In recognition of the extensive fi tness services, wellness programs and our recent outreach initiative to the community, the new ‘Living Community Centre’, the Training Club brand will change to accurately represent our comprehensive services. We are pleased to announce that our new identity moving forward is the ‘Fitness & Health Centres’. We feel this new identity will provide an accurate representation of our services and programs and allow a greater scope of fi tness, wellness and educational opportunities for you and your family. Check out the latest happenings! • RUN AJAX Waterfront Half-Marathon, October 26 • The Biggest Winner! Starts January 2009! • Learning Series continued: “Staying Clean in a Toxic World”, October 29 For more information on the above programs, contact Kevin Smith, kevin.smith@townofajax. com, 905.619.2529, ext. 7513. www.readerschoicedurham.com UNDER NEWS ADVERTISER durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees Advertising Feature READERS CHOICE Nominees 2008 www.readerschoicedurham.com RESTAURANTS Bakery The Breadhouse Bakery Village Italian Bakery Belgian Bakery Fahmee Bakery Lamana Bakery Bistro Burbs Bistro Safari Bar and Grill Waterfront Bistro Xenos bistro Breakfast Cora’s dining Sunset Grill Station Street Grill Scrambles Hilton Garden Inn Great North American Grill Rougemount Grill Buffet Mandarin Imperial Buffet Monoglian Grill Great Wall Caribbean/West Indian Rotilicious Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge Tropix Restaurant & Lounge Carnival Cuisine Casual Dining Safari Bar and Grill Havana Nights Massey’s Casey’s Bar and Grill Caterer Safari Bar and Grill Mainly Cheese Pillar’s Catering Paul Shannon KMK Chicken Wings Safari Bar and Grill St.Louis Winston Shagwells Wild Wings Chinese Restaurant Mandarin Imperial Buffet Great Wall Paul Wong’s Dragon Gem Coffee Shop Tim Horton’s Hollywood Donuts Second Cup Steeple Hill Starbucks William’s Coffee Pub Deli/Sandwich & Specialty Shop Bellagios Hy-Tea The Food Plus Company Mainly Cheese Neighbours Family Restaurant Safari Bar and Grill Massey’s East Side Marios Swiss Chalet Havana Nights Lone Star Texas Grill AppleJack’s Fast Food McDonalds Wendy’s Subway Harvey’s Burger King Fine Dining Port Restaurant Safari Bar and Grill Burbs Bistro Waterfront Bistro Havana Nights Fish And Chips Jasper’s Fish & Chips Captain George Balmoral Fish and Chips Flying Fish and Chips Halibut Time Greek Restaurant Mr. Greek Chef Tommys Jimmy The Greek Milos Greek Restaurant Hamburger Big M Starr Burger Safari Bar and Grill Texas Burger Ice Cream Dairy Queen The Village Ice Cream Shoppe Baskin Robbins Convenience By The Lake Bellagios Indian Restaurant The Copper Chimney Mount Everest Copper kettle Tandoori Culture Bombay cuisine Italian Restaurant East Side Marios Al Dente Restaurant Casa Verde Bellagio’s Japanese Restaurant Makimono Japanese Restaurant Little Tokyo Akashia Sushi&Rolls Organic Tiano’s Produce Brunos Meat & Deli Black Dog Pasta East Side Marios Safari Bar & Grill Havana Nights Al Dente Fratelli Patio Safari Bar and Grill 22 Church Street Havana Nights The Port Lonestar Texas Grill The Fox Goes Free Pizza Pizza Nova Pizza Pizza Square Boy Pizza Pino’s Panago Salad Bar Mandarin Mongolian Grill The Keg Pizza Hut Seafood/Steak The Keg Safari Bar and Grill Burbs Bistro and Bar Havana Nights Red Lobster Thai Restaurant Thai Orchid Thai Garden, Ajax Red House Tangerine Asian Cuisine Desiam ENTERTAINMENT Banquet Hall Tosca Ajax Convention Centre Hilton Garden Inn St. Nedela’s The Lakehouse Event Centre Billiards Safari Bar and Grill The Edge Petrina’s Bowling Alley Ajax Bowling NEBs Leisure Lanes Rouge Hill Bowl Children’s Entertainment Kids Zone Chucky Cheese AJAX MOVIES Pickering Museum Village Catching Firefl ies Dinner Theatre Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre Class Act Dinner Theatre Backwoods Players Annual Murder Mystery Yuk Yuks Golf Course Deer Creek Annandale Whitevale Royal Ashburn LakeRidge Links Heather Glen Claremont 4 Seasons Country Club Ice Skating Pickering Village Arena Pickering Rec. 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One entry per email address. Employees of Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. Judges discretion as to validity of entries is fi nal. Deadline for entries is: 11:59pm, Wednesday, October 15th, 2008. Details at: www.readerschoicedurham.com Under News Advertiser Readers Choice www.readerschoicedurham.com under News Advertiser durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees Advertising Feature 11 Harwood Ave S, Ajax Tel: 905-686-5554 www.stlouiswings.com Thank you Ajax and Pickering for nominating BESTBEST WINGSWINGS 2007 Gold From all of us at the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Ajax, Thank you for nominating us for The Reader’s Choice Awards in the following Categories: “Breakfast”, “Banquet Hall” and “Convention Centre”. Thanks for your support! www.torontoajax.hgi.com 500 Beck Crescent Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1C9 Tel: 905-686-9400 Fax: 905-686-9468 CRAIG & PIRJO CATS Owners and Operators Thank you for nominating usThank you for nominating us Best Winemaker 2008Best Winemaker 2008 “Bill and I have been making wine at Winexpert / Wine Not for over eight years. The wine is always delicious and it’s a wonderful fun atmosphere. We have been educated, but most importantly, we have made friends with the warm friendly owners - Craig and Pirjo.” Bill & Sue, Pickering “Since Craig and Pirjo have changed from Wine Not to Winexpert and started using Winexpert products, I have enjoyed the quality even more.” Bev, Pickering “Going to Winexpert is an enjoyable experience. Every time we bottle wine we learn something new. Not only are the wines the best I have ever made and the service impeccable, but their knowledge of winemaking and wine in general is amazing.” Steve & Gail, Pickering 623 Kingston Road, Pickering (Just west of National Sports) Tuesday to Friday: 11 am - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 4 pm www.winexpert.com Exotic Moghul Cuisine EXPLORE OUR TASTE, TRADITION, AND TANDOOR Email: booking@tandooriculture.com www.tandooriculture.com We serve 100% Halal Meat & Foods Thank You for nominating us for Best Mogul Restaurant! DISCOUNT COUPONS! Exotic Moghul Cuisine FREE Pop, Tea or Coffee! With any buffet (Tue to Fri, 11 am-3 pm) Expires November 15, 2008. No Cash Value. Not valid With Any other Offer. Exotic Moghul Cuisine Brunch Special! (Sat & Sun, 11 am-3 pm) Regularly $12.99, Now $9.99! Expires November 15, 2008. No Cash Value. Not valid With Any other Offer. Exotic Moghul Cuisine Dinner Special (Tue. to Sun, 5:30 to 10 pm) 10% OFF On any Meal Over $30 (before taxes) Expires November 15, 2008. No Cash Value. Not valid With Any other Offer. Exotic Moghul Cuisine Seniors Discount! 10% OFF Any Order, Anytime Expires November 15, 2008. No Cash Value. Not valid With Any other Offer. $9.99 $5.99 $12.99 Lunch Buffet All you can eat and enjoy Tues - Fri: 11:00 to 3:00 PM. Xpress Lunch (Take out only) Tues - Fri: 11:30 to 2:30 PM. Brunch Buffet Sat, Sun & Holidays - 11 to 3 PM. All you can eat & remember A’La Carte Dinner Tue - Sun: 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Reservation Recommended • 905-831-8400 940 Brock Rd. South, Pickering $9.99 $5.99 $12.99 For catering, call J. Danish 416-729-5991 Winexpert...Winemaking at its Finest Since 1996, Craig and Pirjo Cats have owned and operated Winexpert (formerly Wine Not). Their establishment is unique — as it is not just a winemaking facility but also an experience in wine, and the juices used to make your wines are the fi nest available. At Winexpert, Craig and Pirjo are more interested in not only making your wines the best in the industry, but they also want you to feel that you have learned something about wine every time you come in. “We feel wine knowledge is key to helping you enjoy making better wines. Learning how to properly serve, cellar and food match takes the mystery and pretentiousness out of wine and makes it fun,” says Craig Cats, owner of Winexperts and head trainer for Wine Not International. At Winexpert, the clean, friendly atmosphere and the extremely knowledgeable owners help make winemaking a “lifestyle”. From big, bold reds that are barrel aged on the premises to easier drinking red and white wines from around the world, Winexpert has an extensive selection of over 120 different juices from which to make your wines. Don’t fret since selecting your wine to start is made easy with the help of Craig and Pirjo, who use their knowledge of wine to assist you in the selection process. Once you have made your choice, start the fermentation process and simply return four to eight weeks later to bottle. It’s that easy, the wines are that good and it’s a great and fun wine experience. Cheers. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Advertising Feature Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees Advertising Feature John Boddy Homes has been nominated for “Best Builder” for the twelfth year in a row in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards John Boddy Homes has opened its newest phase in their family community in Ajax. The Eagle Glen Community combines the closeness and convenience of city living with a suburban feel, and its prime location makes it a great place to call home. Classic two-storey homes are available, as well as side and back splits, bungalows, and future townhomes. Homes start at 1,800 square feet and range up to a spacious 3,858 square feet, some with triple car garages. John Boddy Homes offers traditional size lots with a minimum of 105 feet in depth and a limited selection of wide shallow lots. With such a broad range of house sizes and styles Eagle Glen has the ideal home to suit every preference. From the unique exteriors and charming streetscapes to the elegant interiors, various John Boddy Homes include such impressive standard features as vaulted ceilings, double door entries, décor columns, mirrored sliding closet doors, ceramic kitchen backsplashes, double basin bathroom vanities with make-up counters and so much more. Their gourmet kitchens, welcoming great rooms with cozy gas fi replaces and elegant dining rooms with coffered ceilings are all spacious and comfortable, making them the perfect location to enjoy time together with family or entertaining friends. In addition, some models include such impressive extras as classic french doors, transom windows and custom octagonal skylights allowing light to travel throughout the home for a bright and spacious feel. For their homeowner’s convenience, most John Boddy Homes include main fl oor laundry rooms, laundry chutes, kitchen breakfast bars, private water closets, interior garage access, high effi ciency furnaces and basement rough-ins for future bathrooms. Also, windows are vinyl clad wood which allows for interior custom colours with a maintenance free exterior. Other features include arched entryways, custom millwork, window mullions on all front and rear facades and decorative garage doors featuring appealing window lites. Custom landscaping packages and paved driveways are also included in all homes providing the renowned curb appeal that enhances the entire Eagle Glen community. Innovative fl oorplan designs combined with an extensive array of standard features included with every new home have become a corporate trademark of John Boddy Homes and ‘Eagle Glen’. In fact, John Boddy Homes has been the proud recipient of “Best New Home Builder” in the annual Reader’s Choice Awards for Ajax/Pickering for the past eleven years in a row! Not only does a John Boddy Home offer such striking standard features, there are also a wealth of opportunities to upgrade, making their homes as unique as each individual homeowner. The ‘Eagle Glen’ Sales Offi ce features a Décor Centre that contains various upgraded items to select from in order to specially customize your home. Their high-tech electrical and décor consultants allow homebuyer’s to make upgrade selections on site, enabling them to conveniently personalize their home. The Eagle Glen community offers many important neighbourhood amenities such as schools, churches, parks and easy access to both Ajax and Go-Transit Services. Toronto is easily accessible from nearby Highways 401 and 407. Located just north of a host of shopping and recreation centres, ‘Eagle Glen’ allows residents all the amenities of the urban lifestyle while providing the beauty and tranquility of the neighbouring countryside. Since 1955, John Boddy has been involved in the construction of thousands of new homes throughout Ontario, and has earned a reputation as an accomplished builder of fi ne residential communities. Of signifi cance are the award winning 1000-acre ‘Bridlewood Community’ developed during the 1960’s and 1970’s in Scarborough, the ‘Forestbrook Community’ in Pickering developed in the 1980’s, ‘Willowcreek’ in Peterborough, and ‘Eagle Ridge on the Green’ in Ajax developed in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. The John Boddy Homes’ team of experienced management, planners, designers, supervisors, marketing and sales personnel has acquired a well deserved reputation for creating innovative and unique designs in truly outstanding communities that meet the needs and desires of today’s families. With fi ve fully furnished model homes to view, a visit to Eagle Glen is a must. Drop by the Sales Presentation Centre located on Stevensgate Drive, north of Rossland Road West, one kilometre east of Church Street. Sales offi ce hours are Monday through Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed Sundays. Let their friendly knowledgeable staff help you determine which of the many home styles available is perfect for you and your family and get set to join the ever-growing ‘Eagle Glen’ family community by John Boddy Homes. For more information, please call (905) 619-1777 or visit the website at www.johnboddyhomes.com. Eagle Glen The Stonegate Dear Readers, We at Royal Auto Body are delighted to hear that we have been nominated, once again, for the Readers’ Choice Award as one of your favourite BODY SHOPS in the Ajax-Pickering area. This nomination is very special to us, as the winner will be decided by you, the customer. 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SYSTEMS STARTING FROM $499.99 CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS 2007 Award Winner 2008 Nominee Advertising Feature Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 2008 Readers Choice Nominees THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com • GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTERTOP or $5000 in FREE UPGRADES • CLOSE TO GO TRAIN STATION, HWY 401 & HWY 5 FURN I S H E D MOD E L S PHASE 4 NOW RELEAS E D W I N N E R BE S T B U I L D ER 11 YE A R S I N A ROW $348,990 THE STONEGATE 2,598 SQ.FT.THE STONEGATE 2,598 SQ.FT.$410,990$410,990 TOWN OF AJAX EAGLE GLEN A JOHN BODDY HOMES FAMILY COMMUNITY JOHN BODDY HOMES GIVES YOU MORE • GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTERTOP or $5000 in FREE UPGRADES • FULL DEPTH 105ft. TRADITIONAL LOTS, WITH LIMITED SELECTION OF WIDE, SHALLOW LOTS • ALL BRICK CONSTRUCTION • CASEMENT WINDOWS FRONT AND REAR • GAS FIREPLACE • DOUBLE BASIN VANITIES AND SEPARATE SHOWER • BREAKFAST COUNTERS, PANTRIES AND CERAMIC TILE KITCHEN BACKSPLASH • CLOSE TO GO TRAIN STATION, HWY 401 & HWY 407 ALSO AVAILABLE • POND LOTS • EXTRA DEEP LOTS • PIE SHAPED LOTS • TRIPLE CAR GARAGES FROM $329,990 Thank You for your nomination for READERS CHOICE... The News Advertiser is asking all candidates in the upcoming federal election to answer 10 questions so the voters will get to know them a bit better. Here are the answers from Stepha- nie Wilson, who is running for the Libertarians in the Ajax-Pickering riding. Age: 23 Gender: Female City of Residence: Pickering Occupation: University student Biography: I’m a 23 years old. I live in Pickering with my spouse. I am cur- rently pursuing my Master’s degree in Computer Science at York Uni- versity. I received my undergradu- ate degree from the University of Guelph, in Systems and Computer Engineering. Issues: I’m running in this election to get the Libertarian message out there. There are many voters who may strongly agree with the Libertarian message, but who aren’t aware that there is a party that supports their views. 10 Questions: 1. What was your first job? My first job was working at the Par- amount (now Scotia Bank) movie theatre in downtown Toronto when I was 14. An employee perk was free movies, which as a teenager was very rewarding. 2. What is your favourite book? My favourite book is ‘Logan’s Run’. In a world where the government kills everyone at 21 as population control, Logan and his romantic in- terest Jessica decide to escape from their sentence to try a find a place where they can live their life in free- dom. 3. What is your favourite movie? 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Thank You Sale 25% off all WATCHES 25% off all GIFTS 132 Harwood Ave. S. 905-683-0407 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Wilson has sweet spot for desserts Prof talks voter behaviour By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Voting is a “two-stage pro- cess,” says the associate dean of Durham College’s School of Justice and Emergency Services. “First, you have to persuade the elector- ate that they want to vote, then you have to persuade them to vote for you,” said Bonnie St. George, who has a masters degree in political science and has worked for politi- cians. The first part is often the hard part, she said. It’s an issue all political parties face and one Elections Canada has looked into. “If the Do Not Vote Party had run candi- dates in the 2004 Canadian federal election, it would have formed the government,” said Andre Turcotte, of Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, in an article for Elections Canada. “Such is the state of political participation in one of the world’s oldest democracies, where general apathy and lack of interest are starting to take over the electoral process.” The June 2004 election saw about two in five eligible Canadian voters not exercising their right, he said. It might be time to “modernize the elec- toral system,” suggested Ms. St. George, noting how political parties are taking ad- vantage of newer technology, including the Internet and, specifically, sites like Face- book and MySpace. “The slow movement toward technology the parties are taking may have to be mim- icked in the electoral system,” she said. While much study is going in to how to en- tice those who don’t vote to do so, there’s also lots of work going into attracting those who are more likely to vote to cast their bal- lot for a particular party. “Parties are very sophisticated,” Ms. St. George said. “They have a good idea of what the voter profile is.” One thing becoming more and more clear is that “social class isn’t a really good indicator of voter behaviour,” she said. If it were, “the NDP should do significantly bet- ter than it does,” given its appeal to working Canadians. But “social class is highly subjective” with most people tending to identify themselves as middle class, Ms. St. George said. There are some factors that help provide parties with the profile of voters. Home ownership status tends to show the likelihood of how people will vote, Ms. St. George said. For example, renters tend to vote Liberal, while homeowners are like- ly to vote either Liberal or Conservative. Union members, once largely stridently NDP, haven’t tended to vote that way over the last several elections, she said. Instead, they’ve been more likely to vote Liberal or Conservative. New Canadians can also be pegged, to a certain degree. “The typical Conservative voter does not tend to be a new Canadian,” Ms. St. George said. How parties advertise can also play a role, with leaders often attempting to seem like they’re just average Joes. “What they do in the media in terms of advertising (is try) to appear like everyday folks,” Ms. St. George said. But really, political leaders tend not to be average. “They’re pretty rarefied people,” she said. What the voter sees, though, can be a result of which way they lean politically. “The typical Liberal voter isn’t going to be scrutinizing a Dion ad as much,” Ms. St. George said. And while people tend to say they don’t like negative, or comparative, advertising, it is very effective, she said. The perceived negativity is what makes political advertis- ing different than other forms of advertis- ing. “You don’t see it in other areas because if Burger King tells you that McDonald’s burg- ers are made with terrible things, (people) might get soured on burgers in general,” she said. Negative ads are “actually surprisingly factual,” Ms. St. George said. But such ads aren’t just used to help sway votes. “They usually reinforce an opinion you already have and give you the fodder to justify your choice,” Ms. St. George said. THE COMFORT I WANT “I am truly comfortable here. Every time I walk through the front door, I feel like I’m coming home.” www.chartwellreit.ca1801 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering, ON Call 905-420-3369 N THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Get your dancing shoes on EVERY Th ursday night and join us complimentary live entertainment! Come enjoy an evening on us! Th e show starts at 7:30 pm. Th ere will be door prizes, tours available and refreshments provided! 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Among the dignitaries on hand last week for the ribbon cutting to officially open the new hall were Ontario environment minister John Gerretsen and Peter Love, the chief en- ergy conservation officer for the province. The building, at the southwest corner of Salem and Rossland roads, has a LEED (Leaders in Energy and Environmental De- sign) designation. Among the features are a green roof, geo-thermal heating and under- ground water cisterns to collect storm water run-off. The green features will save about 112.5 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, the equivalent of removing 23 cars from the road annually, or 1,150 over the 50-year life span of the building. Total annual energy savings are more than $23,300. It cost $12 million, with $1.4 million for the LEED components coming from the federal gas tax, Mayor Steve Parish said to the approximately 100 people attending the opening ceremony. About 35 per cent of greenhouse gases come from buildings, Mayor Parish said. “Anything we can do will make a real im- pact into the matter,” he said. The Town is hoping to earn a gold level LEED certification, he said, adding that would make it the first in Ontario. “This building was made possible by the federal government,” he said, adding, “mu- nicipalities are so involved in so many things that affect the environment, such as water, sewers and planning. “It’s so important that senior levels of government recognize that and have the wisdom and foresight to see that,” he said. The green roof and geo-thermal heating are “small little efforts of and by themselves may not look like much, but in the long run, they benefit us,” Mr. Gerretsen said. “Climate change is here. The debate is over,” he said. “One-third of greenhouse gases are generated by buildings. The more we can become realistic and deal with that, the more we can deal with greenhouse gases.” LEED buildings have longer lifespans than traditional buildings, he said. “The en- ergy savings will reach into the millions of dollars in years.” Using LEED technol- ogy “doesn’t mean radical change,” he said. “Other municipalities will see what you’ve accomplished here. The private sector will see what you’ve accomplished here. You are doing the right thing. You are setting an example not only for yourselves, but for the community at large.” The Province has the “most aggressive targets for conservation around the world that I’m aware of,” Mr. Love said. One of the difficulties, he said, is that “conservation is invisible” and anyone driv- ing by the building wouldn’t know about the energy savings. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo During the grand opening of the Ajax Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters the emergency alarms rang. Firefighters were in such a hurry, one of them left his shoes on the tarmac. Ajax shows its green side with new fire hall New Clarington police station in the works By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham police need space and big bucks to meet the needs of their growing force. The Region’s finance and administra- tion committee recently approved $4 mil- lion for the purchase of 25 acres of land in Clarington for a new police station and other future facilities and $18 million for phase one of an Operations Training Cen- tre, including a shooting range and com- munications centre, to be located behind the Whitby division on Taunton Road. Initially, the $18 mil- lion was to cover the entire training centre, but consultants said the cost would be well above that. As a result, the proj- ect has been split into two phases. The second phase will add space for defensive training activities, including use of force, academic classrooms and office space for staff conducting the training. This will cost an estimated additional $23 million. Currently, the police lease space from Durham College for training and they do their shooting at the Ajax Rod and Gun Club. Police officers carrying guns have to re-qualify every 12 months. All of the other GTA police services have their own shooting ranges, however those ranges do not have extra capacity for the DRPS. Durham police have been using private facilities since 1988, when the Oshawa range closed due to lead contamination. The Ajax club is not an ideal situa- tion because police are dependant on the club’s hours. As well, should the federal government enact a handgun ban as many municipali- ties, including Durham, have urged them to do, the business could fold and the police would be left without a shooting range. Municipal councillors raised concerns about the current plan for the $18-million facility because it didn’t include a ware- house for supplies for emergency medical services (EMS) as envisioned when the project was initially approved by council. The EMS station is just metres away on the same site in Whitby. However, police and EMS have not been able to reach an agreement on the issue and Police Chief Mike Ewles said his projects need to move forward. “I can’t wait any longer, I have to have an operations training centre and a fire- arms training centre,” he said. The Region’s finance committee direct- ed works commissioner Cliff Curtis to once again approach EMS, who are cur- rently looking at leasing warehouse space. “What I’m saying is staff either come back with a long-term lease or come back with a proposal to build what we said we were going to build,” said Regional chairman Roger Anderson. Mr. Anderson, who owns a real estate company, also said if the price of 25 acres in Clarington is $4 million, the Region should keep shopping. “Let me give a bit of advice, 25 acres of land, despite how nice Clarington is, it’s not going to cost that kind of money,” he said. Only five acres of land are required for a new Clarington police station, how- ever, the Region is looking at building a Forensic Identification Lab in 2010, a warehouse in 2012 and a Centre for Inves- tigative Excellence scheduled sometime between 2014 and 2018. Some of those buildings were initially supposed to be located adjacent to the Taunton Road station in Whitby, however, the Region re-allocated half of that land with a quarter of it used for an EMS sta- tion and a quarter of it used for a storm retention pond. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 29 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham police need millions to grow Mike Ewles newsdurhamregion.comNow with RSS content feedsLonger hours at Ajax food bank AJAX — A local food bank is extending its hours to help those in need. The Salvation Army Food Bank in Ajax is extending its hours to help the growing number of people who count on it. Extended hours begin on Oct. 6, within the usual Monday to Friday schedule. The new hours are as follows: Monday and Tues- day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.), Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (hot lunch served between noon and 1 p.m.), and Friday 10 a.m. to noon. Due to the increase in clients, the Sal- vation Army Food Bank is also in desperate need of non-perishable food items. Donations can be made at local fire halls, supermarkets, The Salvation Army Thrift Store at Monarch Avenue and Bayly Street, and at The Salvation Army office at 37 King’s Cres., Ajax. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com ‘Honeybee’ creates buzz on dance floor Breanne Wong will compete for viewers’ votes on CTV’s So You Think You Can Dance Canada By Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com AJAX — For three years, dance teacher Breanne Wong has passed on her skills to hun- dreds of people but her audience is about to expand dramatically. The 25-year-old Whitby resi- dent has landed a spot in the Top 20 for the hit show, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, where she’ll break it down for hundreds of thousands of Cana- dians. Wong is part of the highly tal- ented group of 10 men and 10 women from across the country w ho specialize in a variety of dance styles including ballet, hip hop and salsa. Over the next nine weeks, the dancers -- aged 18 to 29 -- will be vying for the coveted title of Canada’s favourite dancer. Taking a breather from a full day of rehearsals in Toronto, Wong reflected on her experi- ence and what she hopes will happen on Wednesday’s two- hour performance broadcast. “There’s lots of stress but lots of excitement,” she said. “You just have to keep posi- tive because if there’s any doubt, it’s going to toy with your mind. Right now I’m just trying to wrap my head around this crazy roll- ercoaster we’re on,” Wong focuses on contempo- rary dance and developed her chops early in life at age three. She admits she hated it back then and by age seven, turned to sports instead. It wasn’t until she was leaping in the outfield that her parents suggested it would be time to give dancing another shot. Today she owns a dance stu- dio in Ajax, Dance Inc. with her husband Jeff and teaches more than 300 dancers from age three to adulthood. The students have posted signs at the studio root- ing for their leader. “I feel guilty being here and not there helping them accom- plish their goals but I’m trying to open the door and pave the way for people wondering, ‘Is this ever going to go anywhere or is this ever going to happen for me.’ Now they can say, ‘She did it and so can I.’” The audition process kicked off in May and the list was nar- rowed down after a grueling boot camp process over the summer. The Top 20 will be split up into 10 couples who will work with top choreographers to learn a new dance routine each week from many different genres. Despite teaching dance, Wong said she doesn’t think she neces- sarily has a leg up on the compe- tition because she’s never per- formed with a partner before. “It’s different because now you’re also depending on them and hoping you come through together,” she said, adding she’s ready for the challenge. “I can’t wait to hit the stage and show my personality. That’s the most important thing: to stay true to myself and have that opportu- nity to shine.” The performance episode will air tonight on CTV followed by a two-hour period for voting. For more information on Wong and others in the Top 20, visit www. ctv.ca. lose weight and get yourself back. Ajax: 905-428-1472 Pickering: 905-250-9741 905-427-0556 Scarborough: 416-286-5354 Submitted photo Breanne Wong is in the top 20 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Dance workshops back in Ajax Pickering Pickering high school grad Toni Grates, fellow professionals teaching here Oct. 26 PICKERING — Learn to dance with the pros. Join The Travelling Stage for a day of dance workshops with industry professionals. Artists in the Community fea- tures a wide range of dance work- shops including: jazz, musical theatre, hop/break dance, horton technique, Latin dance, commer- cial jazz, pop and lock and Fosse. Twenty-five per cent of all the proceeds from the event will be used to subsidize arts workshops in Ajax and Pickering schools in need. St. Mary Catholic Secondary School grad Toni Grates, produc- er/co-creator of the award-win- ning As Promised Productions, is the artistic producer of The Travelling Stage. Grates has an extensive per- forming background, including stage, television and commer- cials in Canada and the U.S.A. Also teaching at the workshops are: Jamie Holmes, who has been a featured dancer in movies such as ‘Honey’ with Jessica Alba, ‘Get Over It’ with Kirsten Dunst and, most recently, ‘Amelia’ with Hil- ary Swank; Graeme Guthrie, who performed in Mirvish’s world premiere ‘Lord of the Rings’ and has performed with break dance groups ‘So Be it Union’, ‘SDA Crew’. and ‘Fantastic Poppers’; and, Alejandra Valiente, who has 30 years’ experience teach- ing and performing modern and salsa dance. Valiente is a former ballet teacher at the National Bal- let School in Mexico City, trained with the Harlem Ballet, and is currently a company member with Ballet Creole. Artists in the Community is on Sun. Oct. 26 at the West Shore Community Centre, 1011-1015 Bayly St., in Pickering. Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit the website www. travellingstage.com or call 416- 850-9927. Clarington artists open co-operative store, A Gift of Art By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Local artists and artisans have a gift for you. A Gift of Art is a not-for-profit co-operative that opened last month in Newcastle, providing a place for local artists and artisans to display and sell their works. The cooperative grew out of a successful one-of-a-kind show and sale in July, held on the lake- front, that attracted more than 50 artists and artisans and many interested residents, said Ann Harley. “We had 3,000 people,” she said. “It was absolutely incred- ible. It was just phenomenal. The artists were thrilled. They really sold well.” Out of that show came the idea for a permanent, retail location. Now about 20 artists and artisans have signed up and that could grow to 30 by opening time, Har- ley said. With many artists living in rural areas of Clarington, it’s not always easy for them to get their works in front of the public, she said. Works in the store will include those by a blacksmith who cre- ates wall art, an artist who creates in fused glass and jewelry, practi- cal pottery with a bit of whim- sy, oils and acrylics, abstracts, watercolours, photography, art cards, textile art and more. Books written by local authors will be available. Look for a major work by sculptor Sally Thurlow. Gift for Art will also run art programs for children ages 4 to 15 by art teacher Judy Metcalf this fall. These include pre-school creative art and after-school pro- grams. There will be classes for adults in painting, creative writ- ing, basketmaking and mosaics. A visiting speaker series is also planned. Harley said “artsy” films will be shown during the winter months. The cooperative accepts full- time members who will be able to show their works all the time and associate members with the chance to show for a month at a time, Harley said. There will also be guest artists from time to time. For more information on A Gift of Art, e-mail agiftof. art@sympatico.ca or call 905- 987-2264. Live music at The Edge AJAX — Live performances continue at The Edge Lounge this week. Join in the open jam on Thurs- day night with the Roadhouse starting at 9 p.m. Friday night features a perfor- mance from the band ‘The Intrud- ers’ starting at 9 p.m. The Isle Themen Band perform at 9 p.m. on Saturday night. The Edge Lounge is at 250 Bayly St. W. in Ajax. For more informa- tion, call 905-426-9692. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 PAGE 31 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Lady Cougars cruise past Etobicoke for hoops crown Senior girls three-peat at Notre Dame/News Advertiser Classic By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — With arguably the tough- est draw they’ve faced in the three years of the Notre Dame/News Ad- vertiser Classic senior girls’ basket- ball tournament, the host Lady Cou- gars were wary of complacency, lest they squander a chance for a third consecutive crown. They needn’t have worried. The Lady Cougars powered to vic- tory over the Etobicoke Collegiate Institute Rams, which were battered 64-46 by the hosts in the champion- ship final at the north Ajax school on Saturday night. The third annual tournament fea- tured 12 top teams, including eight Durham Region squads, as well as teams from Ottawa, Kingston, and Mississauga. The event ran over two days at the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and Pickering High School gymnasiums. Outside of a close first quarter, Notre Dame was not seriously test- ed by the sweet-shooting Rams in the final, as Notre Dame took full control of the game in the second quarter and never looked back. The Lady Cougars proceeded to go on a 7-0 run in the second stanza to take a commanding 30-13 lead with 4:30 remaining in the quarter. Notre Dame eventually led by 18 (38-20) at half time. The Lady Cougars continued to pour it on in the third quarter, going on an 8-0 run to start the quarter to open up a 26-point bulge; Notre Dame put it on cruise control the rest of the way. Notre Dame coach Rose Booker says her charges were ready to play from the opening tip, and it showed as they saved their best game of the tournament until the final. “They were ready to play and they all played well, no matter who was on (the court). They were hungry and they played more as a team tonight,” said Booker. “We played a lot of help defence. We knew we had to defend their two shooters and one in the low post. I thought our help defence was key. We rebounded well and the loose balls, they were all ours.” And, to win their third consecu- tive Notre Dame/News Advertiser Classic crown in as many years in front of a large partisan crowd was a big source of pride, said Booker. “It was perfect -- great,” said Book- er following the contest. “It was great to get the third championship with a tougher draw this year.” Etobicoke coach Paul Pearson says his Rams were gassed for the final after playing their semifinal game just one-and-a-half hours be- fore the final. He noted, however, that Notre Dame was full value for the championship victory. “Notre Dame is a very good team; they played very well. We played like we were a step slow. They played great. There wasn’t much rest time (for us) between the semifinals. It should have been back-to-back. We had an hour-and-a-half rest and they had six hours rest. We were tired, but I don’t want to take anything away from Notre Dame. We weren’t ready to play,” he said. Point guard Catherine Bougoulias was named as most valuable player of the championship game. Lady Cougars’ centre Nicholle McKenzie led all scorers with 17 points, followed by Shanika Baker with 10. Casea Fuller led the Etobicoke Rams with 10 points. The Lady Cougars earned their way to the final after defeating Whit- by’s Father Leo J. Austin Wildcats 60-51 in one semifinal. The other semifinal pitted the Etobicoke Rams against the Pickering High School Trojans of Ajax, with the Rams scor- ing a 49-42 victory. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Notre Dame Lady Cougars’ Catherine Bougoulias collars a loose ball during the final against the Etobicoke Rams at the Notre Dame/News Advertiser Classic senior girls’ basketball tournament on Saturday night. Notre Dame won its third straight Classic title with a 65-46 victory. Kingston’s Holy Cross consolation champions AJAX — The Holy Cross Crusaders of Kingston defeated Mississauga’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Lions 48-42 in the con- solation final played on Saturday afternoon. Although the Crusaders went wire-to-wire to capture the crown, the Mount Carmel Lions wouldn’t concede without a fight. A steal and subsequent layup by the Lions’ C’airah Gabri- el Robinson cut the Crusaders’ lead to 45-42 with 21 seconds remaining in the game. Soon after, Mount Carmel fouled Crusaders’ Jordyn Per- rin, who went to the free-throw stripe and calmly made both throws to make it a two-posses- sion game, signalling the end of the line for the plucky Lions. Crusader Emily Mahoney split a pair from the free-throw line in the dying seconds to close out the scoring. Holy Cross coach Alfie De- melo praised his Crusaders for keeping their wits about them while the Lions were clawing their way back into the game in the final quarter. “That’s definitely been the situation this year. We’ve been mentally composed in tough situ- ations,” he said. Perrin led the way for the Crusaders with 14 points, fol- lowed by Kate Running with 12 and Mahoney with 11. Sarah Lemay was Mount Carmel’s top scorer with 15. Holy Cross defeated the All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans of Whitby in the consolation semifinal contest. Meanwhile, Our Lady of Mount Carmel defeated Pickering’s Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas 39-34 in the other consolation semifinal. Sports briefs OCTOBER 8, 2008 Women’s hoops league looking for players AJAX — The Ajax Ladies’ Basketball league is looking for new players for the coming season. The adult league gets under- way at Bolton C. Falby school this Wednesday, Oct. 8, but still needs players to fill out its rosters. The season runs from October until April. The cost is $135 per player. For more information, call Julie at 905-427-6608 or Colleen at 905- 831-4539. Ajax men’s hoops league holds tryouts AJAX — The Ajax Men’s Bas- ketball Association is holding regis- tration and tryouts for existing and new players on Oct. 15 and 22 at St. Mary Catholic High School, 1918 Whites Rd., in Pickering. The league is for players 45 years and older. Players with last names starting from ‘A’ to ‘L’ are asked to be at the gym between 7 and 8 p.m. Players with last names starting from ‘M’ to ‘Z’ should attend be- tween 8 and 9 p.m. Scrimmages are on both nights with a draft held following the Oct. 22 session. The registration fee is $200, payable on Oct. 15. Returning play- ers who haven’t received an e-mail should contact Tom Rowen at tomrowen@sympatico.ca or 905- 426-4101. Still room for younger players in Ajax hockey AJAX — The Ajax Knights Minor Hockey Association still has space for young players dreaming of becoming the next Sidney Crosby. Space is still available in the fol- lowing age groups for the 2008-09 season: Five and six (2002-2003), seven and eight (2000-2001), nine and 10 (1998-1999), 11 and 12 (1996- 1997). The Ajax Minor Hockey Associa- tion is a non-bodychecking league that focuses on skill development and player enjoyment. Registration is open to all skill levels. No previ- ous skating or hockey skills are re- quired. For more information, visit the AMHA’s website at www.ajaxmi- norhockey.org or call registration at 905-767-8281. durhamregion.comP PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, October 8, 2008 Panthers look for redemption against Trenton Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club 1998 Boys - Final Tryout This team will be competing in Division 1 in the Central East Soccer League for the 2009 outdoor season. Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Place: Forest Heights Park (beside Ormiston P.S., west of Garden Street between Rossland Rd. and Taunton Rd. Please confi rm attendance by e-mail at acollie2@hotmail.com Gaffes seal Pickering’s fate against Buffalo Junior Sabres last Friday By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers will look to get back on track while on the prowl for a little scoreboard payback on Wednesday night. The Panthers (3-5 for six points, eighth in division) host the Trenton Hercs at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight, Wednes- day, at 7:30 p.m. It’s the second meeting of the two Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League Ruddock Division clubs this season, with the Hercs dismantling the Pan- thers at the complex 5-0 back on Sept. 17. Panthers’ head coach Bill Brady says he’s looking for a better effort and a better result against Trenton to- night. “We need to (play bet- ter),” said Brady. “They handed it to us pretty good the last time. We have to be better than the last time out and hopefully we will be.” Pickering will also have to be better than they were last Friday night, when they coughed up a 4-1 loss to the visiting Buffalo Junior Sabres in an intradivisional league contest at the com- plex on Friday night. It was the first-ever meeting be- tween the Panthers and the Junior Sabres, the only U.S. entry in the league. Although Brady wasn’t unhappy with his team’s play or the work ethic, he blamed the loss on untime- ly errors that the Buffalo- nians were only to pleased to deposit in the Pickering net. “It could have went either way. We outplayed them in the second and third peri- ods, but we had a few men- tal mistakes and it cost us.” The Panthers’ mental mistakes came in the form of costly breakdowns while on the power play. With the Panthers trailing 2-1 in the third period, they were vic- tims of back-to-back Buf- falo short-handed markers off the sticks of Chris Kaleta and Andrew Klin, which completely took the wind out of the Panthers’ sails. In fact, three of the four Buffalo markers came on special teams play, as Junior Sabres’ Nicholas Panepinto connected for a power-play marker in the first period. Panthers’ leading scorer Richard Duncan scored the lone goal, with an assist to Greg Riggs, just before the midway mark of the third period, closing the gap to 2-1 at that point. The Panthers travel state- side to West Seneca, N.Y. for a return match against the Buffalo Junior Sabres on Saturday at 7 p.m. Pickering Panthers’ Richard Duncan and Tyler Von Engelbrechten pursue Buffalo Junior Sabres’ Eric Kieffer, left, during Ontario Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation on Friday night. Buffalo scored two consecutive short-handed goals in the third period to seal a 4-1 victory over the Panthers. Panthers’ Postscript The Panthers released defenceman Jeff Lob- man, who’s caught on with the Port Hope Predators. 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General Help LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL Home Builder requires Serviceman for PDI prep & after sale service. Mon 3 years experience. Please fax resume: (905)885- 1184. MAGICUTS, ONE of Canada's leading chains is opening a new salon in Whitby. Positions: Li- censed Manager and As- sistant Manager plus full and part time stylist. We offer: Hourly commission, benefits, profit sharing, hir- ing bonus, advancement opportunities, training classes, monthly prizes. Join a winning team. Call Sabrina (905)723-7323 MATURE LIVE-IN couple as housekeeper and groundskeeper/handyman for a B&B country home. supplied quarters, living- room, bedroom, bathroom. w/in closet, semi-kitchen, utilities. some compensa- tion. 905-986-5588, land- fallfarm@sympatico.ca MERRY MAIDS.Positions available immediately. No nights/ weekends. Paid training. Weekly pay. Car required. Paid mileage. 905-426-2120, owner 4610@merrymaids.net General Help MINI Durham Sales Client Advisor required. Minimum 2 yrs automotive experi- ence. 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Salesperson Full Time required for busy appliance retail store. Duties includ- ed selling all major appli- ances and warranties. Ex- cellent customer relation skills necessary, knowl- edge of appliances would be an asset but not neces- sary. Full time, Saturdays mandatory, benefits available after 90 days. Apply at Paddy's Market, call and ask for Bill or Jody (905) 263-8369 or fax re- sume (905) 263-1076. SEEKING HIGHLY moti- vated individuals, interest- ed in a unique opportunity in financial services. One of the fastest growing mar- keting organizations in the country. Call (905)903- 0952 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 BROKERS 4x4 and plow, good condition required. Experience nec- essary. Routes available- Scarborough, Markham, Durham, guaranteed hours. Labourers for walks required. Call (905)619- 6761 or 416-439-3343. 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, October 8, 2008, PAGE 33 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Contact us on-line durhamregion.com We at Ontario Hyundai have just finished expanding AGAIN and are looking for an experienced Warranty Service Co-ordinator to complete our Service Department •Benefits package •Fast paced friendly environment •Great compensation plan plus bonuses Please forward resumes to: Fax 905-668-2753 Att: Tim Topping, Service Manager Dynamic, fast-paced Oshawa area custom automated machinery builder is accepting resumes for: * Mechanical Designer / Technologist Entry level applicants will be considered * CNC Programmer MasterCAM experience is a plus * CNC Set up Machinist-mills & lathes * Welder/Fitter - machinery cabinets Competitive wages and benefits. Send resume with 2-3 employment references. 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Part time, convenient hours, pick your own hours. Call (905)550-0540 Office Help IF YOU ARE A mature & reliable individual with cur- rent computer literacy plus strong telephone and cus- tomer service skills, we want to hear from you. Dy- namic, fast paced real es- tate office in Whitby needs evening & weekend recep- tionist. E-mail resume to: re717@hotmail.com LEGAL ASSISTANT Seeking full-time/ part-time legal assistant with mini- mum 2 years experience in real estate and estates. Email cover letter with re- sume indicating full-time/ part-time preference to jami1@bellnet.ca MODERN FOUR lawyer firm in Ajax seeks a Legal Assistant with 3 to 5 years experience. Must have knowledge of family law and civil litigation proce- dures. Candidates must have strong organizational and administrative skills as well as knowledge of Wordperfect and/or Word, Divorcemate and PC Law. Please email resumes to: mdheureux@reilly legal.com Skilled & Technical Help Sales Help & Agents 4C GEMS & JEWELLERY now hiring full time & part time sales for our locations in Oshawa & Whitby. Available immediately. Please fax your resume to: 905-436-9325 NEW/USED Car Sales Person required. Male/fe- male. 1 yr experience pre- ferred, but not required. Competitive wages, base salary and car allowance. Please email re- sume: cperri@pickering mitsubishi.net PICKERING-BASED pub- lishing company (est 1986) seeks exp jr inside b2b sales/marketing rep. Mon- day-Friday 9-5. Base + commission. Resume to carol@electricityforum.com Hospital/Medical /Dental BUSY FAMILY dental practice requires experi- enced hygentist for perma- nent position. Monday and Wednesday evenings and one Saturday per month. Please drop off resume in person to: Rossland Square Dental Office, 555 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa. DENTAL ASSISTANT re- quired for maternity leave position. Receptionist ex- perienced preferred. Apply in person with resume to 209 Simcoe St. N. or fax resume to 905-576-0016. DENTAL HYGIENIST re- quired for Wednesdays in Whitby. E-mail resumes to dentalfutures@sympati- co.ca, subject HYGIENIST or send to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 EXPERIENCED DENTAL HYGIENIST required for busy family practice in Whitby. Tuesday, Wednes- day, Thursday for Mater- nity leave. Beginning No- vember. Fax resume to 905-666-7798. MEDICAL SECRETARY, full time for Ajax surgeon office. Experienced, ma- ture. Knowledge of medical billing, transcription is re- quired. Salary plus bene- fits. E-mail resume: igor- goussev@rogers.com, phone (416)520-3715. RMT - WE'RE GROWING! F/t or p/t for weekday after- noons and/or Saturdays. www.bowmanvillemassage therapy.ca 905-623-4328 RN/EMERGE NURSE: cardiac critical care experi- ence, part time, days in Whitby Cardiology Clinic. Email cardio13@bellnet.ca or Fax: 905-668-8778. 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This position is a perma- nent par-time position for afternoon shift, 1:00-6:30pm, Monday- Thursday & every other Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Please email your resume in Word format to lana@brooklinmedical.com or fax 905-655-4848. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an inter- view will be contacted. RETIREMENT HOME RPN Lead Nurse •Exciting '12' hour position •Great opportunity for growth & leadership •FT & PT positions Apply immediately to nblack@oakwoodretirement.com or forward resume to Noella Black The Village of Taunton Mills 3800 Brock St North Whitby, On L1R 3A5 Fax 905-666-9601 Hotel/ Restaurant COOK REQUIRED in north Whitby. Should be available days/evenings/ weekends. 5-years exp. & able to work independently and follow recipes. Fax 905-655-9567 EXPERIENCED BAR- TENDERS AND SERV- ERS required. Please ap- ply in person: The Fox Goes Free, 339 Kingston Rd., Pickering, Mon - Thurs. 2 - 5 p.m. (905)509- 6464. Ask for Danielle Open Houses OPEN HOUSE Sat Oct. 11th & Sun. 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Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI CROSS DOCKING/ WAREHOUSE space for rent. Flexible terms. Park- ing spots available for trucks and trailers. Fenced compound. Ritson Rd./ 401 Oshawa. Call Joe (905) 622-5959 INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL SPACE, 1250 sq. feet industrial unit in South Oshawa (Ritson/Bloor). Immediate occupancy. Call 905-839-9104. Offices & Business Space COMMERCIAL space available, 2-storey house, 1200sqft. Suitable for pro- fessional office. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. GROUND FLOOR Shared office space for rent, In- cludes all amenities, park- ing, 24 hour access, copi- er, local fax, answer phones, high-speed inter- net. $450/month. 1-800- 710-9055. Ajax/Westney Rd. PRIME OFFICE SPACE In up & coming Central Oshawa location. Mainfloor frontage with reception area, 2 offices, common area & bathroom. Steps away from new court- house. Completely reno- vated with parking for 10 cars. Please email plpdevelopments@hot- mail.com or call 905-447- 6898. Business OpportunitiesB GILLETT CAR CLEAN- ING a very well estab- lished and very well known auto detail shop is for sale. Excellent downtown loca- tion. Many high-profile cus- tomers. Reader's Choice Award Winner. Reported sales of over $150,000/yr with huge potential to con- tinue growth. $99,900-obo. www.gillettcarcleaning.ca 905-435-1091, 905-579- 3322 TRAVELONLY,Canada's premier travel company, has business opportunities with low initial investment, unlimited income potential, generous travel and tax benefits. Run your own travel company, full-time part-time from home. Visit www.travelonly.ca and reg- ister for a FREE informa- tion seminar; Whitby Oct/16, 1.800.608.1117 ext 2020 Hospital/Medical /Dental Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! 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Avail. immediate- ly/October 1st. 647-444- 2279 or 905-619-6152. 1 & 2 BDRM Available anytime or Oct 1/Nov 1Lo- cated 350 Malaga, Oshawa $725/mo & $825/mo. all inclusive. No pets. Please call 905-242- 4478 or 905-435-0383. 1-BEDROOM APT.Whit- by, over 600 sq.ft., well kept, private entrance, walkout to backyard, laun- dry fac., central air/vac, single, no smoking/pets, $800.00, utilities included (905)668-9652. 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, laundry on-site, $660 & $750 +hydro, available Nov 1st. ALSO $639 including hydro & $750 +hydro, available Nov 1st. 1-866-339-8781 or (416)881-5544 1-BEDROOM BACHELOR apartment, furnished, top floor of house, located: Central Oshawa., $150/week. First/last and deposit required. No pets/smoking. Nov. 1 or sooner.. (905)728-8199 BEAUTIFUL 1-BDRM bsmt apt in desirable North Oshawa location. $700/mo inclusive. Parking, laundry facilities, avail Nov. 1st. First/last. No smoking/pets. Call (905)655-5264 Hospital/Medical /Dental Apartments & Flats for RentA 1-BEDROOM, $795/month, ($195/week), 2-BEDROOM $895/month ($215/week). Clean, quiet parking, appliances, utilities included. Available Oct 3rd or later (Sim- coe/Mill). Call 905-922- 5927. 1 & 2-BEDROOM apart- ments Oshawa, Bloor/Wil- son. Very nice, clean & quiet building. $675 plus hydro and $775. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424- 4005 (905)424-4518 2-BDRM $895/MO inclu- sive. Avail. immediately. Immaculate adult lifestyle newer building in decent Oshawa neighbourhood. Prefer quality adult ten- ants. No dogs. Call 905- 448-0390. 2-BDRM OSHAWA avail. immed. 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-BDRM,country estate. 5-mins. to Kirby ski hill. Open concept, appliances. Avail. now. Sauna, and ac- cess to 600 acres. Fridge, stove, first/last. $1,150/month, inclusive. (905)725-9991. 2-BEDROOM APT,$825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Pickering, Brock/Ma- jor Oaks area. Separate entrance, 2 car parking, $900/month all inclusive. first/last, no pets/smoking. Available Nov 1st. (905)427-2154 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking.Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 3-bdrm main floor bungalow, Laundry, parking, Also 1-bdrm apt. near all amenities. 905-428-8946 905-686-8905 AJAX ONE LARGE BEDROOM basement apt.Separate entrance, parking, utilities included. Near Hwy#2/ Westney. $750/month first/last. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. 905-619-2959 or 416-464-7059. DOWNTOWN WHITBY 2- bdrm apt $1,035/month, in- clusive. Available Novem- ber 1st. Phone 905-430- 7903 or 905-493-1317 af- ter 5pm. 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 Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX,large 1-bedroom basement apt., available Oct 15th. $350 for remain- der October, $700/month, last months payable. Near Salem/Bayly. Hydro, gas included. Suit working per- son. No pets/smoking. (905)668-7689 AJAX, WESTNEY/DELA- NEY area, newly renovat- ed, spacious, clean 2-bdrm apartment, with private en- trance, parking, laundry, quite neighborhood, no smoking/pets, first/last/ref- erences, $950/mo inclu- sive. Avail. Oct. 1st. (905)426-8056. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1129/mo. Plus parking. Available Oct. & Nov. 1st. 905-683-8421, 905-683- 8571 APARTMENTS FOR RENT,Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Im- mediately/November 1st. Call Tony (416)493-1927. BACHELOR APT.in 6-plex close to OC. $650 all inclusive. Parking. Avail. now. George 905-449- 6696 BACHELOR.,country set- ting borders Port Perry & Oshawa. Furnished, clean, private entrance. Suit quiet, mature person. $675/month inclusive. No pets, references. Available October-1st. First/last. (905)985-4166. 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 BOWMANVILLE large two bedroom apt available Nov. 1. Clean, security en- trance bldg. Rent includes appliances utilities & park- ing. Laundry facilities. (905)666-1074, 905-623- 9476 BOWMANVILLE, LARGE 1040sq.ft. 2-bedroom, and 1-bdrm. non-smoking, adult-lifestyle building, Sat. TV, parking, laundry, Octo- ber/November 1st. No dogs. 905-725-1052. COURTICE -Stunning bsmnt. apt., private patio walkout to ravine, large windows, 1 bdrm.+den, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, laundry, 1 parking. Spacious & immaculate. $1100/mo. inclusive except phone.First/last/references. No smoking/pets. A must see!!! Call 905-436-1387. Apartments & Flats for RentA EXECUTIVE FURNISHED 1-bdrm apt. on Ajax's Deer Creek golf course. Hard- wood floors, indoor park- ing, security, digital tv/in- ternet, appliances/full kitchen. References $1795 all inclusive. 905-426-9119 www.electricityfor- um.com/rental.htm. HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM, 1-bdrm walk- out basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $850/inclusive. Avail. Nov. 1st. No pets. (905)831- 0415. 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 NEW 1BR basement Apartment, Ajax, Laminate floors, Laundry, 4pc Bath- room, Separate entrance. 401, GO Transit, schools, Parks, Rec Centre close by. Nonsmokers/pets $950-inclusive. (416)543- 4947 akchopra@rog- ers.com NORTH OSHAWA 1 bed- room Nov. lst. Clean, fami- ly building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 OSHAWA 1/2 house with 2 bedrooms $850-inclusive Available immediately. AB- SOLUTELY NO SMOK- ING, no pets. (905)576- 3924 OSHAWA -2 bedroom du- plex - Ritson/Olive. Quiet Cul-de-sac, laundry available. Parking in rear. No smoking/pets. $850. lst/last, utilities included. Available Nov l. Brian (905)213-9788 OSHAWA - LARGE 2 bed- room in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen, $795 per month. 905-922-0252 OSHAWA 658 Simcoe North at Rossland. 1 & 2 bdrm apt in 12-plex. Park- ing, coin laundry. Available immediately. Rick (905)436-1977 Jane (416)498-3163 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. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA LARGE 1-BED- ROOM basement. Utilities, cable, A/C includ- ed. Private entrance. Park- ing. No smoking or pets. Harmony/Copperfield. Available Nov1 . $775/month first/last. Call 905-436-0211. OSHAWA Ritson Rd S/Currie. Large Clean Bright One Bedroom Apt. Eat-in kitchen and spa- cious den. $850 includes heat/electric/parking Avail. Nov 1 call 416-653-5715 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, UOIT Students live in your own apt., bachelor, 1 & 2-bedroom apts. available immediately $625-795 all inclusive. New revitalized downtown Oshawa. 905-728-7383 PARK/401, BRIGHT clean, freshly painted 2- bedroom apt., laundry, parking, $800+hydro. Call (905)885-2350 PICKERING Altona/Shep- pard. New private bache- lor, separate from main house, free cable/Inter- net/parking. Own laundry. No pets/smoking. Transit at door. Close to 401. Utilities included. $850. 905-509-4929. PICKERING Legal, clean 1-bedroom basement apartment, available Nov. 1st. Liverpool/Finch, separ- ate entrance, laundry, 1 parking. No smoking/pets, References. $750.00-inclu- sive. Near bus routes & Go Station. 905-427-5597 PICKERING, 2-BDRM bsmt apt raised bungalow, very bright, parking, laun- dry, separate entrance. $900 all inclusive, no smoking, no pets. Call (905)426-6516 or 416-723- 5154 PICKERING, Brock/Dell- brook,newly renovated 3- bdrm bsmt apt. Sep en- trance w/walk-out, 1-park- ing, Close to bus/parks and schools. Avail. imme- diately. $1150/inclusive. No smoking/pets. (416)827-1034 PICKERING, COMPLETE- LY renovated large bright 2-bdrm apt. New kitchen, flooring & bath. Sep en- trance, laundry. South Rougemount area. $1100/inclusive. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. immediate- ly. 416-805-6076, 416-904- 8191 PICKERING,DIX- IE/HWY.2 legal 1-bdrm, Clean, bright, newly paint- ed, spacious bsmt. Liv- ing/dining, 4pc bath, c/a, private entrance. Utilities, parking, laundry. No smoking/pets. References. First/last. Immediate. 416- 895-7565. PICKERING,Whites & Sheppard. Multi-level 2- bdrm bsmt apt. Separate entrance, 1-parking, laun- dry, utilities, cable incl. $850/month. No pets/smoking. Avail. Nov. 1st. (416)728-7833 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 SIMCOE ST.,Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom. 1400sqft, on second floor. Fridge and stove, utilities extra. $950/month, available now. (905)725- 9991. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shop- ping, transportation. Utilities included. 2-bed- room, $899, available now, first/last. (905)436-7686 until 8pm. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF HERTA YOHANNA GRAWERT, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of HERTA YOHANNA GRAWERT, late of the City of PICKERING, in the Province of Ontario, deceased, who died on or about the 20th day of November, 2006, must be filed with the undersigned per- sonal representative on or before the 1st day of November, 2008, thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Pickering, Ontario this 1st day of October, 2008. ROBERT BOYD, Estate Trustee 73 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax, Ontario L1T 3A6 905-426-4200 ext 223 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF WALDEMAR GRAWERT, DECEASED All claims against the Estate of WALDEMAR GRAWERT, late of the City of PICKERING, in the Province of Ontario, deceased, who died on or about the 25th day of January, 2005, must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before the 1st day of November 2008, thereafter the under- signed will distribute the assets of said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Pickering, Ontario this 1st day of October, 2008. ROBERT BOYD, Estate Trustee 73 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax, Ontario L1T 3A6 905-426-4200 ext 223 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 WESTNEY/HWY #2,2- bedroom apartment. $900/month, all inclusive. Includes 4-appliances, separate entrance. Modern and clean. First/last, refer- ences. 1-year lease. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)428- 1428. WHITBY DOWNTOWN, 1 & 2 bedrooms, newly reno- vated, parking, locker, laundry facilities, Adult life- style. No pets. $785+hy- dro. $885+hydro. Available November/De- cember 1st. (905)668- 7943. WHITBY GARDEN/Dun- das area, very clean, 3- bedroom upper level bun- galow for rent. First/last. $1150/month + plus part of the utilities. No smok- ing/pets. (905)426-4071. WHITBY Mary St. East im- maculate 2-bedroom apt, in six-plex, Avail. immedi- ately. $922/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and parking. (905)666-1074, 905-493- 3065 WHITBY Mary/Brock. 1 bdrm basement, use of yard, office on main level, A/C, $750-includes utilities & cable, parking. No smok- ing/pets. Avail November 1. (905)668-9197. 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 WHITBY, BROCK/DUN- DAS area 2-bedroom main floor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appliances, walk to tran- sit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smok- ing/pets. Paul, 1-800-567- 9122. WHITBY, GARDEN/DUN- DAS Large 1 bdrm. walk- out legal bsmnt, $750/in- clusive, immediately. Sep- arate entrance, parking, appliances, share laundry. References/credit check, no smoking/pets. First/last. 647-209-9258. Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE CONDO Aspen Springs. New bright 2-bdrm end unit ground floor/patio. 2 walk-in clos- ets, large eat-in kitch- en/pantry, laundry en suite. No smoking/pets. $1100+utilities. 905-419- 0557, 416-704-3717. Houses for Rent $ !A BETTER WAY OF LIFE! Own your own home. $0 down while available. From $675/mth, up to $3000 credit. Amaz- ing Value. Explore the pos- sibilities. Call Today~ The "Go-to guy" Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 1-866-576-5200 kencollis@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-BDRM OSHAWA King/Ritson area. No smoking/pets, 1-parking, close to 401. $900 + hy- dro. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905- 725-0067 or 905-922-4571 after 5pm. Houses for Rent 3-BDRM SEMI, OSHAWA, close to all amenities, 401, Oshawa Centre, 4-appli- ances, large fenced yard. $1150/mo+ heat & hydro. First/last, references. Avail. immediately 905-725-9485 4-BEDROOM,N.Oshawa, livingroom, diningroom, familyroom w/fireplace, full kitchen. 4pc master en- suite, 3pc, 2pc bathrooms. Garage, private backyard with deck. Cable included, $1400/month plus utilities. (905)665-0411 AAAA MANY homes for rent, $1400-$4000 per month. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Bowmanville and country homes. Call Today Garry Bolen, Broker, C21 Netview (905)404-2255 AJAX 3-BEDROOM de- tached bungalow, large yard, clean, quiet street, near school/park. $950 plus. (905)683-6203. AJAX COURT,executive, 2800sq.ft house, minus basement. Newly renovat- ed. Huge yard backing onto greenbelt. A/C, alarm system, new kitchen with granite, too much to list. $1,985/month, utilities in- cluded. (289)404-1353 or (905)404-9897. AJAX south 2-bedroom upper part of house, park- ing, gas fireplace, fenced yard, near schools/shop- ping, transit, $1100/mo +50% utilities. Nov 1. No pets, references, first/last, 905-706-8171 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 HOUSE FOR RENT Cen- tral Oshawa 3-bdrm bun- galow. Available Nov 1st. First/last, references, $1150/month plus utilities. Contact Zion Christian Re- form Church Office at 905- 436-3255 Tues-Fri 9am- 2pm. OSHAWA HOUSE beauti- ful detached 3-bdrm bun- galow, main floor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult or working couple. No smoking/pets. $1250-inclu- sive. first/last/references. November/December 1st 905-721-9789, 905-922- 4751 OSHAWA near hospital. 3 bdrm, parking, nice yard, deck. Basement not includ- ed, No pets. Avail Nov 1. $1050+utilities. Referenc- es required. 905-429-8323, 905-576-6514. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/Taun- ton. Renovated 3-bed- room, 2-bathrooms. Large eat-in kitchen. New appli- ances. Hardwood floors, patio, fenced backyard, parking, shed. Free inter- net, +cableTV. No dogs/smoking. $1135/mth +2/3 utilities. (416)455- 5232 WHITBY, THICK- SON/MANNING area, newly renovated 2 main levels of backsplit. 3-bed- rooms, single attached garage, $1150/month all inclusive. (905)430-7998 Townhouses for RentT AJAX,Rossland/Westney area. 4 bedroom town- home available November 1, 2008. $1,305 + utilities. Call 905-619-2287 BEAUTIFUL John Boddy end unit townhouse, Church/Delaney, Ajax. 3- bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, bsmt not included. $1350/mo + 2/3 utilities. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call 416-824-3732 BROOKLIN BEAUTY 3 bedroom & 3-bath town- home, 6 stainlessteel appl, hardwood floors, etc. No smoking or pets. $1400/month +utilities. References. Avail first week Nov. (905)425-1900. Townhouses for RentT END-UNIT TOWNHOME 1650 sqft, 3 bed/bath, great location, garage, driveway, laundry, finished basement, walkout back- yard, full appliances, cen- tral a/c and vacuum, Chris- tine, 905-391-0088 FURNISHED TOWN- HOUSE ($1700), unfur- nished $1500. Whitby 3- bedrooms, 2-bath- rooms, 6-appliances, a/c, c/v, finished bsmt w/gas fireplace, no pets, non- smokers. References and credit check. Available end of Oct (905)430-0404. NORTH OSHAWA, im- maculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age, 5-appliances. Available Nov. 1st. $1250+utilities (water incl.) No smoking, 905-449- 5999. 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 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 & WantedR AJAX NEW HOUSE clean furnished room, female preferred. Students wel- come. Shared kitchen, own bathroom. Utilities includ- ed. No smoking/pets. First/last $650/mth. Available immediately Carolyn 416-995-4560. AJAX, BACHELOR APT. Fully furnished,own washroom/shower, suitable for professional. Available immediately. Own cable, phone. Rent Negotiable. 905-428-6385 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT downtown Oshawa. Kitchen facilities. $450/mo. Utilities incl. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Call Steven 905-426-0916. OSHAWA, MARY/TAUN- TON.Large furnished room in townhouse, near mall, restaurants, $450/month inclusive. (905)579-7964 OSHAWA,Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with kitchen & private entrance, parking. Working gentle- man preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. PICKERING Brock/Finch Furnished/unfurnished large room with fridge and microwave. Utilities, cable, laundry included. Smoking. Suits mature working male. Beside bus stop. Available now. Reasonable, first/last. 905-686-4975, 647-400- 4975. ROOM FOR RENT. Close to downtown and Shopping Centre. Includes: Phone, satellite TV, washer/dryer. Shared accommodations with bathroom, living rm, kitchen. $400/mo Call Dave at 905-433-0160 or 905-213-6398 Shared Accommodation BEAUTIFUL NEW home to share, private bathroom, parking, all amenities, 1- bedroom $600, 2-bed- rooms $700. North Oshawa. Suit quiet person. No pets. Call (905)725- 1296 Legal Notices Shared Accommodation COURTICE,Hwy #2. Master Bedroom for rent, use of all amenities. $450 utilities, cable and laundry included. Near public tran- sit. Secondary room also available. Available Imme- diately 905-434-9353. LAKEFRONT PICKER- ING.3-bdrm house to share with 1 other. Huge backyard on water. Laun- dry, parking, close to go. Avail Nov 1. $625/mo. + utls. 905-831-9404 NORTH OSHAWA - Room in clean quiet home. Share facilities, laundry, in- ternet, $450 / month. First/last, available imme- diately. Call (905)261- 1347, 905-571-5812 Rentals Outside CanadaR CLEARWATER FLORI- DA,3-bedroom fully fur- nished air conditioned manufactured homes. Pool, hot tub, near beach- es & major attractions. Half hour to NHL Hockey (starts Oct 11 -$15/seat) children welcome. $400/wk (less than motel). Also home in Senior Park (loaded) $1500/month. Photos shown in your home. (905)683-5503. Campers, Trailers, Sites BALSAM LAKE Fenelon Falls Trailers for Sale on Sites, Housekeeping Cottages for rent. Season- al boat dock rentals. 1-877-887-2550 www.sandybeach trailercourt.com FISHERMAN'S Paradise Resort on Lake Seymour, a family owned trailer park/resort, has large lots ready for the 2009 season. Quiet, family oriented, pool, good fishing and beautiful sunsets. Call 705- 653-1537 or info@fisher- mansparadiseresort.com Boats & Supplies SHRINK WRAP your boat and outdoor storage. why leave your boat exposed to the elements? call to book your appointment: 905- 404-9002. WINTER INSIDE STOR- AGE for boats & equip- ment, door size (14'x14') Oshawa. Call 1-705-327- 2805, 905-433-0582 Legal Notices Lost & FoundL LOST "FAT PANTS."La- dies sizes 18-24. If found burn. I won't be needing them thanks to Herbal Magic. Get yourself back now at herbalmagic.com LOST: FEMALE CAT, white on bottom, orange & black on top. Answers to "Kitty" approx 3 years old, spayed, not declawed. Last seen Oct 1st, Fair- port/Sheppard. Call (905)831-8710 Personals A MATURE ADULT single male between the age of 40-50 yrs. old is looking for a down-to-earth beauty of 35-50 yrs. as a companion for a long-term relation- ship. If any of you ladies are interested please call 905-686-9838. Furniture SOFA & MATCHING chair (Sklar), $50. Coffee table, $20. Call 905-420-2531. Articles for SaleA 1 BERETTA OVER & un- der 12 gauge shotgun, 686 field model. All chokes. Ex- cellent condition. $1500 firm. 905-683-0493. 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. BAKERY EQUIPMENT. 10-tray convection oven with proofer. Sheeter, bun divider, 10-qt mixer, 40-qt 2-spd mixer Call 416-456- 5754. BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 BUY/SELL Stair lifts, porch lifts, hospital beds (electric), scooters, ceiling lifts, patient lifts. SILVER CROSS (905)668-8560 or 1-800-659-0668 PIANO, YAMAHA upright grand, in perfect condition, asking $4,500. Telephone (905)430-9436. Articles for SaleA CARPET SALE & Spe- cials! Laminate, hardwood flooring & tiles. Carpet 2- rooms up to 30-sq. yd. from $329. includes pad/in- stallation. Carpet repairs, serving Durham. Free es- timates. Call Sam (905)686-1772 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 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $4.00 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705- 341-3881. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 EXECUTIVE HOME furni- ture sale, must sell, 3 pc. full 5 reclining leather sofa set, brand new, never been opened, 3 sets to choose from. Call anytime Brennan (905)261-1212. paid over $4,000 will take best offer. FINE FURNITURE,Re- gency Oak Chin cabinet, Queen Ann Oval table cherrywood, Walnut Drop leaf table, Oval Cherry cof- fee table. (905)240-5022. FOUR - TWENTY FOOT parking lot light standards with two 400 watt light fix- tures per pole. Asking $3,400. for complete set. 905-377-5278 ask for Hank. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA.Custom cabinets, 5-6 person, nev- er used. Warranty. Sacri- fice $3,495. Call 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS,2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifice $3,900. 416-779- 0563. 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. PIANO, YAMAHA upright grand, in perfect condition, asking $4,500. Telephone (905)430-9436. PIANOS AND CLOCKS, back to school specials now on. New & used pia- nos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Ho- ward Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE,profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 PROFESSIONAL Duffern Snooker table. 4x8. 2inch slate, cost in 1985, $7000, asking best offer. (905)449-4905. REEBOK RL525 Elliptical exerciser. $600. Call 905- 982-1999. SAUNA, 10.7KW sauna unit with accessories, brand new $3500 o.b.o. 905-728-7383. Articles for SaleA 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 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Lo- cated 2 minutes off 401 between Oshawa & Bowmanville Call 905-436- 1024 www.courticeflea- market.com YOUTH TWIN BED frame with 3 drawers & matching 6 drawer dresser $275 both. 905 668-2636. Vendors WantedV CRAFTER'S WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Cara #2212 VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Fall Home Show General Motors Centre Nov 1st and 2nd Call 905-579-4400 Ask for Devon or Wendy Pets, Supplies, Boarding ADORABLE GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, par- ents on site, vet checked and dewormed, health guaranteed. Call Don 905- 753-2555. ADORABLE PURE BRED chocolate lab puppies, first shots, vet checked, both parents on site. $500 each. Please call (705)953-9473 anytime. ARGENTINA DOGO pups, purebred, 7 weeks old, vet checked, first shots, $2,500 with papers, $2,000 without. Call 705-939- 6173. Pets, Supplies, Boarding 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 BLACK LAB'S,CKC reg- istered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, both parents eyes, hips and el- bows certified, ready Octo- ber 23, $800. Contact Gail 905-342-2721. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. CKC registered, vet checked, microchipped, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. DOG WALKER AVAILABLE M-F by Registered Veterinary Technician in Ajax and Pickering. Prices between: $8-$20 All breeds, sizes and temperaments welcome! Becky (647)833-9344 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 MALE &FEMALE Chihua- hua pups, born July 11, family raised. Call 905- 349-2208 or email: cathie.ritchie@ sympatico.ca PURE BRED MINI SCHNAUZERS for sale, tails and dew claws done, non allergic and non shed- ding. 905-352-3124. 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. Pets, Supplies, Boarding WIRED HAIR POINTING GRIFFON Puppies. Available Oct. 11. Very lit- tle shedding. Very loving & gentle temperament. Think of a lab without the shed- ding. (905)431-1870. Cars for Sale 1996 5.7L V8 TRANS AM convertible. Certified & e- tested. Beautiful condition. $11,900. 905-706-9177. 1998 HONDA CRV, very clean, lots of options, must sell. $5200. Call (905)668- 5547 1999 CAVALIER,4 dr., fully loaded, 100 km., Ask- ing $3,000 as is. Interested people only call evenings for interv iew (905)436- 5488 1999 HONDA C-RV,4x4, keyless, auto, green w/ gray interior, certified, am/fm/cd, power, cruise, air, 5-door, trailer hitch, 164,000kms. $6,000. (905)432-1476. 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 2000 VENTURE,169k, $2,999. 2000 Montana, $2,999. 2000 Cougar, $3,699. 1999 Acura, 3.2TL, $4,999. 1997 Fire- bird, 167k, $5,699. Free 6 month warranty's. Other from $1,999. Certified and e-tested. (Kelly & Sons, 1976) 905-683-1983 or 905-424-9002. www. kellyandsonsauto.com 2001 HYUNDAI Accent, 2 dr., auto, air, 175,000kms, $3200 certified & e-tested. 905-433-2332 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. ADORABLE &Cuddly Shih Tzu puppies, vet checked, first shots, de- wormed. Males & females. Parents on site. Family Raised. $500. Call (905)725-1334 Home Improvement 905-409-9903 LEAKY BASEMENT? Foundation Repairs Weeping Tiles Water Proofing (Dig by hand) Call (905)442-0068 Roofing Shingles, Flats, Eavestrough, Soffit A + Quality Fully Insured and licensed Better Rates 416-429-2189 or 1-866-816-2477 Garbage Removal/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)532-9056 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 Moving & Storage DOAEC MOVING/DELIVERY ✓ fully insured and bonded ✓ honest & reliable ✓reasonable rates (905) 426-4456 (416) 704-0267 House Cleaning LAURIE'S House Cleaning SERVICES 21 years in business. I work alone & bring my own cleaners. Excellent references. Covering areas of Durham Region. (905) 995-2248 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 8, 2008, PAGE 35 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Service Directory ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE..... CALL OUR CLASSIFIED REP. TODAY AJAX 905-683-0707 Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: durhamregion.com CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION BERRYBANK FARMS 3383 TAUNTON RD, ORONO, ON. 1 1 MILES WEST OF HWY 115 SAT., OCT. 18TH, 2008 - 10 A.M. SELLING A FULL LINE OF FARM EQUIP., TRACTORS, MACHINERY, VEHICLES, HARDWARE, TOOLS, LUMBER ETC. FOR INFO AND TO CONSIGN TO THIS AUCTION. CONTACT THE AUCTIONEER JOHN D. BERRY AUCTIONS 905-983-5787 PUBLIC THANKSGIVING DAY AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Mon. October 13 Start: 10 AM View: Sat. Oct. 11 & Sun. Oct. 12 10 AM-3 PM From 9 AM Day of Sale 5% Buyer's Premium Some art pieces are for the benefit of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery as provided by the legacy of the artist! Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auction with approx. 400pcs. of art, antiques, fine furniture, china & collectibles some items to include: Norval Morrisseau, Isabel McLaughlin; Loveroff; Lapine; Manly McDonald; Masson; Atkinson; Charles Way; Judson; Bell Smith; W.H. Sweet; Henry Martin; P. Wickson; E.C. Barker; R.F. Gagen & numerous other paintings; Inuit sculptures; Native apparel; clocks; jewelry; Gouda; light fixtures; table lamps; etc. This is a large good quality auction, plan to attend! For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Email: rpauctions@sympatico.ca Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions - Newtonville Thanksgiving Monday Oct. 13, 10:00 a.m. Selling the attractive estate of Fay Henry, Courtice: Pine Open Welsh Front Cup- board; Pine Harvest Table; 6 Bowmanville Cane Chairs (Walters); Curio Cabinet; 7pc. Maple Vilas Dining Set; Occ. Tables; 8 Victorian Parlour Chairs; 4 Dining Chairs; Rockers; Wing Back Chairs; Swivel Rock- ers;Drop Front Oak Secretary; Drop Leaf Tables; Occ. Chairs; Chesterfields; Coffee Tables; Sofa Tables; Dbl. Craftmatic Bed; Dressers; Queen Poster Bed; Trunks; Lamps; Chandeliers; Rugs; Carpets; 3 Man- tle Clocks; 2 Grandfather Clocks; Old Ra- dio; Stereo; TV; Decor Patio Set; 3 Pc. Wicker Set; Glassware; China; etc. etc. Check website for Updates & Pictures. No Pets Allowed. Preview after 8:00 a.m. Terms;Cash, Approved Cheques, Visa, M/C, Interac 10 % Buyers Premium Ap- plies AUCTIONEEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com estate specialists since 1971 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, October 10 th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The property of Howard (Bud) and Elizabeth Watson of Oak- wood plus others, model train layout (approx 8'x17'), very large quantity of Locomotives, cars and accessories, (HO and N scale) qty. of die cast toys including Corgi, banks, airplanes, etc., bakers rack, room divider, stained glass window, Tiffany style table lamps, drum table, approx 8 place setting Royal Al- bert "old Country Roses", walnut wall mirror, walnut games ta- ble, walnut swing mirrors, 9pc mahogany shieldback dining room set, Victorian walnut marble top dresser and matching washstand and bed, mahogany cupboard, hand knotted Turk- ish area rug, 2 refinished step back cupboards, curio cabinet, china cabinet, oak library desk, country bench, 2 elec guitars, Royal Doulton figurines, Singer featherweight sewing ma- chine, ice cream parlor set, oak wall telephone, wall mount pay phone, oak fireplace mantle, Gingerbread clock, church pew, blanket box, Grandfather clock, Gerhard Heintzman pia- no, Dominion pump organ, King size box spring and mattress, qty of Barbie and porcelain dolls, Steiff bear, large qty. of hockey cards, milk bottles, oil painting, blue mountain pottery, chesterfield set, 6' showcase, 5HP 22" weed trimmer, Camp- bell Hausfield gas power washer, roll away toolbox, qty of hand and power tools, Mastercraft 16" scroll saw, 12" Crafts- man bandsaw, Craftsman 8" miter saw, 16' alum Springbock boat with 25 HP Evinrude and trailer, Qty. of china, glass household and collectable items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com NURSERY STOCK AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 TH 9:00 AM 100's of Shade Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Fruit Trees, Vines, Perennials, Roses etc. Annual Auction to be held at our Garden Centre. Regular business is conducted up to and after auction. Loading assistance, delivery and planting services available. BALTIMORE VALLEY PRODUCE & GARDEN CENTRE 5599 County Rd. #45, Baltimore 8 km North of #401 at Cobourg TERMS: CASH, CREDIT CARDS, INTERAC AUCTIONEER: Les Brittan, C.C.A.I. 905-372-2662SAT. OCT 11 - 10AM at MCLEAN AUCTION CEN- TER - 2194 Little Britain Rd., LINDSAY contents of Balsam Lake home, long time collectors and oth- ers, modern & antique furniture, antique carved oak flat to wall cupboard, round oak table, split base w/barley twist & 6 matching chairs, original Hoosier cupboard, beautiful antique dressers & chests, washstand, excellent glass & china, crystal, cran- berry, pink depression, carnival, Shelly cups & sau- cers, Royal Doulton figurines, Stamp & Coins, Edi- son Disc phonograph, Brass & tin Magic Lantern, 8 oil lamps, Aladdin No 11, old comics, old toys, 1930's wind ups- dinky- tractors, Hockey cards, me- morabilia, Feature-1923 Ford Model T Touring an- tique car, excellent cond, Partial list, hundreds of items, don't miss this interesting sale, Info/flyer 705- 324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view list & over 100 photos at www.mcleanauctions.com Antique Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Thanksgiving Mon. Oct.13 @ 10 am Double Sleigh, Cutter, Cast Iron Seats, Wooden Wagon, Pineapple Bed, Gibbard Tea Wagon, Lead Glass Corner Cupboards, Sec. Desk, Church Pew, Buffet, Oak/Cane Table, Mahogany High boy, Dresser/ Bev. Mirror, Parlour Table, Encl. Bookcase, Gingerbread Clock, Reverse Painting, Bisque Doll, Old Radios, Lamps, Jewelry, China & Glass, Antique Lawn Edger & Tools. www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SAT. OCT. 11 @ 10:00 a.m. Vanhaven Arena, 720 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. THANKSGIVING AUCTION of Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, China, Glass, Coins & 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 SIMPSON SPORTING AUCTIONS DECOY & OUTDOOR COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Saturday, October 18/08 @ 12noon Holiday Inn-Oshawa (Exit #419) Information - 1-800-438-8138 or www.simpsonauctions.com NEW in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Milestones is coming as a “fee for service” for the following special occasions: Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries & Engagement notices. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and one photograph for the low price of $29 plus GST. Pre-payment is required. ALL NOTICES MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED CLEARLY. Email milestones to ajaxmilestones@durhamregion.com; pictures should be sent as jpgs. For more information call Erin at 905-683-5110. Auctions Cars for Sale LEASE - TAKE OVER - 2007 Buick Allure, fully equipped, sun roof, chrome wheels, power seat etc., 30,000 km., 26 months left and 50,000 km 1% interest rate. $347 per mo. includes all taxes. Factory warranty for bal- ance of lease. For info contact Jim Pyette (905)725-3735. Auctions Cars for Sale 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 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. Auctions Cars for Sale 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 Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. Cars WantedC ! ! $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508 Auctions Cars WantedC ! !!$ WHITTLE SCRAP Solutions. We pay cash for all your unwanted scrap! Automobiles, appliances, and scrap metal. Fast free pickup. 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. Cars WantedC $ $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 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Trucks for SaleT 1998 CHEV.small cab pick-up. automatic, power locks, 138,000km, $7500 as is. (905)683-4256 Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV 2000 VENTURE VAN,ex- cellent condition, p.w., p.l., 185,000kms, as is $2000 o.b.o. Call (905)668-5193 2006 HUMMER H2,load- ed, Pewter, black leather, sunroof, DVD, NAV, out- side spare + more. Mint. $38,000 or lease $698. Call 905-982-1999. Motorcycles BRAND NEW 2008 Tri- umph America 900, $9000. Factory warranty included. Call (905)576-7886 Auto Parts/ Supplies& RepairsA 1998 GMC Cheyenne auto parts, green tonneau cover $450; set of 4 winter tires and rims; used 1 season $650; Reese hitch $150. Call (905)436-6445 Garage & Storage SpaceG BOAT STORAGE in Whit- by, outdoor, fenced, (905)626-4984, 905-668- 4984 Garage & Storage SpaceG VEHICLE STORAGE, cars, motorcycles, small boats, trailers. Call (905)723-6202 Adult Entertainment Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 ASIAN BEAUTIES Best service in town. Great deals. 24/ 7. Out calls only 416-273-0254 647-339-1800 BLONDE BEAUTY Hour Glass Figure Pretty & Sexy 905-999-6203 7a.m. - 10 p.m. MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com ATTENTION U Need a Great Massage! #1 Choice New Management Sweet Friendly Oriental (905)720-2958 1427 King St. E., Courtice (beside Swiss Chalet) OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 MassagesM DREAM SPA GRAND OPENING 371 Old Kingston Rd. Unit #8 (Close to Port Union Rd) Incredible massages 7 days a week (647)436-1630 Deaths COLLINS, Elsie Elizabeth - Peacefully passed away on October 2, 2008 at Extendicare Nursing Home. Predeceased by her late hus- band Ralph Collins. Special thanks to the staff at Extendicare Nursing Home for their kindness and care. As per Elsie's wishes there will be no Funeral Service. Cremation as taken place. Donations to the Charity of your Choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie Funeral Home (905-428-8488). A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca CROSBY, Minnie Eunice - Passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2008. Loving wife to Donald Ross Crosby and loving mother to John and Karen. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax 905-428-8488) on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Monday October 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rouge Valley Health System - Ajax Site would be greatly appreciated. Deaths Deaths HILGARTNER, Ray - (Retired from IBM and former owner of the Green Thumb Florist in Ajax) Passed away peacefully at the Ajax Pickering Hospital on Sunday October 5th, 2008 in his 78th year. Predeceased by his loving wife Doreen. Dear father of Raynelle (Charlie) Green, Cheryl (Jim) Hughes and Ron. Grandfather of Melanie (Jason) Neath, Kathleen, Hilary, Kerri, Lisa and Cameron. Great grandfather of Emmalee, Abby and Aiden. He will be remembered by his friends and family. He was a member for many years of the Ajax Lions Club. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Vil- lage (Ajax) 905-428-8488 on Wednesday October 8th, 2008 from 2:00-3:00pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 3:00 pm. Interment will take place at Erskine Cemetery. If one so desires, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. 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This family-owned and operated business has been in Ajax since 1998 and prides itself on impeccable customer care. Ser- vicing the Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area, W&D can repair the most modern products as well as those that are more than 25 years old. Windows and doors are built to last and W&D can prolong the life of yours. They also have a showroom were you can see and purchase the newest and most energy-effi cient windows on the market. Frank Dettmann is one of a handful of technicians in the GTA that can repair European Tilt-Slide products. From resi- dential customers to single homes to management companies, their services are used by everyone. Window and Door Repair is located at 31 Barr Road in Ajax. Contact them for service and repair at (905) 426-6788 or visit their website at www.windowrepair.ca to view the whole range of product and services. Window & Door Repair is built on quality AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pitched midfield battle AJAX — J. Clarke Richardson Storm’s Mark Shiwarm, left, battles a St. Jean de Brebeuf Black Bears player for the ball while competing at the Notre Dame/DO’C Junior Boys’ Invitational Classic Soccer Tournament at the Ajax Community Centre field last Friday. Durham West plays to draw with K-W Rangers, blanks Hamilton Junior Hawks DURHAM — The Durham West Ju- nior Lightning opened their season with a win and a draw last weekend. On Sunday, the Lightning travelled to Waterloo to play the newest Pro- vincial Women’s Hockey League team, the K-W Rangers, in league action at the Kitchener Auditorium. The teams played to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested game. The Rangers stopped many Lightning scoring op- portunities and then scored a goal while on the power play near the end of the second period. The Lightning stormed back later in the frame as Skirrow scored, assisted by Vella and Stoneburgh. Although the third period was hard- fought by both teams, neither team was able to score. Lightning netminder Victoria Pow- ers played a strong game, staving off persistent Rangers’ attacks. In front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Ajax Community Centre on Satur- day, the Junior Lightning recorded a decisive 6-0 victory over the visiting Hamilton Junior Hawks. Early in the first period, the Light- ning’s Jen Daly opened the scoring with assists from Danielle Skirrow and Jessie Vella. Also, in the first, Skirrow converted a pass from Lisa Stathopu- los into the Lightning’s second goal. The Lightning continued its scoring parade in the second period, finding the net three more times. Vella scored off assists from Stathopulos and Margot Scharfe. Then, while on the power play, Scarfe scored from Alan- nah Wakefield and Nicole Gifford and once more at even strength after team- ing up again with Gifford. In the third, Vella notched her second goal of the game, assisted by Stathopulos and Shannon Stone- burgh. Goaltender Kim Caggiula was solid in net to earn the shutout. She turned away 16 shots, while the Lightning re- corded 36 shots against the Hamilton Junior Hawks. With many PWHL players off for the Ontario under-18 camp next week- end, the Lightning has a break in their schedule and won’t see league action again until Oct. 14 when they have a road game against Stoney Creek. Junior Lightning earn win, tie on opening weekend PICKERING OLDTIMERS HOCKEY LEAGUE OVER-35 DIVISION Standings as of Oct. 2 TEAM GP W L GF GA PTS Bay Dukes 2 2 0 17 4 4 Virtual Law Flyers 2 2 0 17 12 4 Hawg Farmers 2 2 0 17 8 4 Flames 2 1 1 4 4 2 Penguins 2 1 1 7 10 2 Re/Max 2 0 2 4 13 0 Intrepid 2 0 2 6 13 0 Shagwells 2 0 2 11 19 0 OVER-50 DIVISION Standings as of Oct. 2 TEAM GP W L GF GA PTS Bruins 2 2 0 13 4 4 Buds 1 1 0 8 5 2 Canadians 1 1 0 5 3 2 RoadRunners 1 0 1 3 5 0 Slo Flames 2 0 2 7 14 0 Rusty Blades 1 0 1 2 7 0 Scoreboard OCTOBER 8, 2008 VOTED NUMBER 1 IN DURHAM FOR 9 YEARS IN A ROW RENEW... REVISE... RESTORE... 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