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Airport, agriculture areas of interest By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The proposed Pickering airport may be an area of federal jurisdiction, but that didn’t mean Ward 3 voters weren’t inter- ested in hearing their municipal candidates’ thoughts on the issue. At the debate hosted by the Greenwood and Area Ratepayers Association and Land Over Land- ings in Claremont Nov. 1, it was no surprise the airport was a hot topic. Whitevale resident Tommy Thompson wanted to know, yes or no, if the candidates supported a “jet airport” in Pickering. Mr. Thompson was a member of the original airport protest group, Peo- ple Or Planes. “No, I do not support any type of airport on these lands,” said Ward 3 City Councillor candidate Lisa DePass. Wa rd 3 City Councillor David Pickles has been against any kind of airport since he was first elected nine years ago. “I’ve been clear and consistent,” he said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson has been fighting the issue for three decades. He lives on the airport lands. “I will con- Saturn Saab of PickeringSaturn Saab of Pickering 980 Kingston Road Between Liverpool Rd. & Whites Rd. Pickering 905-839-6159905-839-6159 Give your home a new look for Fall Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? Thinking of Hardwood? Poinsettia Tea Adults 55+ Tickets on sale Monday, Nov. 6 See website for ticket locations cityofpickering.com/greatevents The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 50,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 The voters’ list How are the names of the deceased removed from voters’ lists? Page 16 4444444 4UVQJE 2VFTUJPOT /P4UVQJE 2VFTUJPOT /P Up-to-date election information ✦ See Greenbelt, page 4 IN REMEMBRANCE Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Scotty Ramage pins a poppy on Francine Degruchy Thursday afternoon. Poppy campaign volunteers are out all around Durham. Mr. Ramage will be at Allan’s Independent all week. Debate takes flight in Pickering’s Ward 3 Violent night has teenagers talking AJAX — Teenagers are shaken up after gunshots ripped through a “quiet” Ajax neighbourhood Hal- loween night, sending five people to hospital. While kids were trick or treating Tuesday around 8:30 p.m., emer- gency crews were called to a house on McSweeny Crescent, in the Rossland Road West and Westney Road North area, follow- ing reports of gunfire that occurred during a confrontation between two groups. Five people, all males, were injured during the shoot-out, which sent bullets flying in the res- idential neighbourhood. For full story see page 2 For more on this story Violent night has teenagers talking By Keith Gilligan and Crystal Crimi Staff Writers AJAX — Teenagers are shaken up after gunshots ripped through a “quiet” Ajax neighbourhood Halloween night, sending five people to hospital. While kids were trick or treating Tuesday around 8:30 p.m., emergency crews were called to a house on Mc- Sweeny Crescent, in the Rossland Road West and Westney Road North area, following reports of gunfire that oc- curred during a confrontation between two groups. Five people, all males, were injured during the shoot-out, which sent bullets flying in the residential neighbourhood. As J. Clarke Richardson and Notre Dame high school students finished classes and headed home Nov. 1, the night of violence was clearly on their minds. “One of the kids in my class got shot,” said one teenager to another, while walking in a crowd of students along the sidewalk just south of J. Clarke Richardson, Wednesday afternoon. Shannon Ryan, a Grade 12 Richard- son student, said the night’s violence was all students were talking about that afternoon. “I heard about it this morn- ing on the news,” said Shannon, her studded hoody sweater pulled up over her dyed red hair in the afternoon’s crisp bright sunshine. “I couldn’t be- lieve it happened here, Nottingham is such a quiet place.” “I heard a five-year-old girl got shot,” said Charleen Ho, standing next to Shannon. She added it’s mostly gossip occurring in the school. Both teenage girls said Ajax’s recent violence is getting scary. “Scarborough used to be quiet too, now all those people are moving here and bringing that crap – Ajax doesn’t need that,” said Shannon. “Ajax is kind of getting weird to me.” Charleen said when violence occurs, she’s left trying to contact her friends to make sure they haven’t been injured. “It makes you more paranoid,” said Charleen. The shootings have made student Michael Brosnan more worried as well. “It’s going to change my lifestyle quite a bit, I can’t even go to the store by myself, I can’t even go with a group of people because (five) people got shot,” he said. “I was out last night.” But, not everyone is too concerned over the shootings. Alex Fedosen, a 19-year-old former Notre Dame graduate, said he’s not worried. “When you run with the wrong crowd, that’s going to happen,” said Mr. Fedosen. “It’s shocking to have it happen so close to my house,” Mr. Fedosen said. Police were still on the scene, on Mc- Sweeny Crescent, Wednesday morn- ing. One officer was sweeping grass along a walkway with a metal detector. One family, who didn’t want their name used, had a bullet crash into their home. “We had the bullet in our house all night,” the man said, adding it landed near the bedroom of their three-year- old daughter. “There were 20 kids all over the place,” he noted. “I thought ‘oh my God. I think our house was shot’.” His wife said there were “a lot of trick or treaters, but they were older kids. They weren’t 13 or 14, but older and they weren’t dressed up.” “I could see a bunch of guys. Our lights were off, because we weren’t giv- ing out candy. There were more than 20. When I saw them leaving together, (I knew) something’s going to happen,” noted another resident. When she heard shots, she looked out and “I see all these guys running all over the place.” A home next to the walkway had a For Sale sign posted, one of four on the street being sold. One resident on Shipp Crescent asked police if he should sell his home because of the violence. “It’s very important the Town have good communication and work very closely with the police. The incident on McSweeny is the type of thing we have to work closely with the police, in their actions and investigation,” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish following the shooting. He noted police called him Wednes- day morning to brief him on the inci- dent and what actions they would be taking. The Town, he added, has a role to play by providing “useful things for young people to do, so they’re not get- ting into the kinds of activities we have seen.” Yo uth programs and working with community groups are ways the Town can involve young people, he stated. “The use of handguns is really par- ticularly worrisome,” Mayor Parish said, pointing to the potential of by- standers getting hurt. “There’s a role for the federal gov- ernment to take, taking handguns off the street,” Mayor Parish stated. Re - Elect Maurice BRENNER Experience Leadership Commitment Regional Councillor Ward One November 13th 2006 416-201-1230 E-mail brenner@mauricebrenner.com Web Site www.mauricebrenner.com Brenner “Leadership that make s a difference” “Again Councillor Brenner was behind or a part of several important initiatives such as Sustainable Pickering and Communities Against Violence Everywhere”. *2006 Ajax Pickering News Ad Municipal Report Card Ending the Durham Transit Strike: Brenner’s motion “reopened negotiations” that “ended the Transit Strike”. Sustainable Pickering: A Balanced Approach “Economic, Social and Environmental” Brenner’s recommendations were adopted by Council. Community Safety “Working together will reduce Community Crime: Brenner introduced Community Safety Audits. Community Violence: Brenner introduced CAVE (Communities Against Violence Everywhere). Restructuring Our Residential Tax Base: Brenner’s project a Pedestrian Bridge linking GO to the Town Centre will generate in excess of 400,000 square feet of “New Offi ce Buildings” attracting new business and employment opportunities “reducing the residential tax burden”. November 13th Re-Elect Maurice Brenner Regional Councillor Ward One durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 Halloween shooting in Ajax sends five teens to hospital Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo A police investigator searches for evidence with a metal detector following a shooting on McSweeny Crescent in north Ajax Tuesday night. ‘The use of handguns is really particularly worrisome. There’s a role for the federal govern- ment to take, taking handguns off the street.’ STEVE PARISH By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Now that the three-week transit strike is over, the question remains, did amalgamation have anything to do with the removal of services? The recent labour disrup- tion, so soon into the life of Durham Region Transit, created on Jan. 1 after local transit services merged, some say was facilitated by a hurried amalgamation. According to John John- son, unit chairman of Canadian Auto Workers Local 222, workers weren’t consulted on the amalga- mation, which could have contributed to the regional transit strike so early on. “I am not saying that amalgamation, in the fu- ture, is going to be a bad thing because possibly it is going to be fine, but it was just rushed through,” Mr. Johnson said. The process of amalga- mation, he said, should have been worked on through committees. “Not just pass a bylaw and all of a sudden bang they are amalgamated with- out any planning ahead,” Mr. Johnson said. “I think it should have been done over a few years.” He suggested the Region should have started the process with joint services between municipalities. “We were just thrown into this kettle of fish and we had to go through a cer- tification for union,” Mr. Johnson said. “To try to bring everything together when the locations oper- ated so vastly different, you can’t just say, ‘now you are all the same’.” However, Garth Johns, the Region’s commissioner of human resources, said the process of amalga- mation could have been stretched out over a lon- ger period of time, but the same result would be evi- dent. “The problem is that you have got three previous bargaining units that had come together,” Mr. Johns said. “Trying to bring those together is a challenge.” The merger was the logi- cal direction to take tran- sit, according to Mr. Johns, despite the problems that came about in negotiating a first contract for workers. “Operationally, there were some challenges ini- tially, but it makes sense to go with the regional transit than to have four or five or eight different systems out there,” he said. “It is part of the natural process of amalgamation to hit bumps along the way.” Eggs Benedict Sandwich •Salem Rd. & Achilles Rd. •Kingston Rd. & Brock Rd. 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Region of Durham Works Department www.region.durham.on.ca/waste Animal bedding (small animal only) Baking ingredients Bread Cereal Coffee filters & grounds Cookies Cakes Cheese Cotton balls Dairy products Dryer lint Dryer sheets Ear cleaners with cardboard shaft Egg cartons (paper) Egg shells Fast food drink trays Flowers Fruits, fruit pits Hair Household plants Makeup removal pads Meat, fish & poultry Muffin paper Paper coffee cups Paper cups & plates Paper towels & napkins Pasta Pet food Plants Sawdust Shellfish Sugar bags Tea bags Tissues Vegetables Aerosol cans Aluminum cans Boxboard Bristol board Brown paper bags Cereal boxes Detergent bottles Drink boxes Envelopes File folders Foil trays Frozen food boxes Frozen juice containers (remove metal ends) Gift wrap (foil wrapping goes in the garbage) Glass bottles & jars Juice cartons Metal lids Milk cartons Packaging paper Paint cans (metal - empty/lids removed) Paper take out food containers Paper towel rolls Phone books Plastic bottles with a twist off top Plastic tubs & lids (ice cream container) Shampoo bottles Shoe boxes Shredded paper (place in clear plastic bag) Vitamin bottles Water bottles (no larger than six litres) Baby wipes & diapers Balloons Broken dishes Bubble packaging Candles Carbon paper Ceramics Cereal box liners Chip bags Cigarette butts Coffee cup lids Cookie bags Cork Cutlery Dishes & pots/pans Ear cleaners (plastic shaft) Egg cartons (clear, styrofoam) Fabric Fire place or BBQ ashes Fluorescent tubes Foam trays Foil pouches/packets Gum Kitty litter Light bulbs Meat trays Metal & plastic hangers Microwavable plastic trays Milk bags Mirrors Plastic bags Plastic plant pots Plastic take out food containers Rags Styrofoam Toothpaste tube Wallpaper GREEN BIN BLUE BOX GARBAGE PCHIS A BC Groce r y St ore THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Sudden amalgamation could have played a role in transit strike: union tinue to oppose any airport in Pickering as I always have,” he said. “There is no business case for an airport,” said Ward 3 Region- al Councillor candidate Kevin Modeste. “What I see needed is a clear alternative.” Mayor Dave Ryan said, “I do accept the business case put forward. I am awaiting the re- sponse to the other two pieces – the environmental and social impact.” His reply was greeted with shouts of, “is that a yes or a no?” from the audience. “I am totally opposed to an airport,” said mayoral candi- date John Newell. The school board trustees in attendance were also asked for their opinion. They all said they were opposed. Another hot issue in Ward 3 is the Duffins Rouge Agricul- tural Preserve, which is in the Province’s Greenbelt and has easements on most of it declar- ing it agricultural in perpetuity. Sandy Rider, who was a sig- natory to the easements pro- tecting the Preserve in 1999, asked candidates if they agreed with Pickering’s growth man- agement study (GMS) that calls for the southern portion of the preserve to be developed. “I’m on record support- ing the growth management study, supporting it all the way through the process. Over time it will prove itself,” said Mayor Dave Ryan. “I am totally opposed to de- veloping that land,” Mr. Newell said. Coun. Johnson said his vot- ing record is clear. “I was one of the two who voted against the growth management study,” he said. “I don’t support taking any of the lands out of the Greenbelt,” Mr. Modeste said, adding the City needs to look at what is de- velopable in the current urban envelope and work to improve infrastructure there. Ms. DePass agreed, “I do not support that being released for development. If we say we’re going to preserve something let’s preserve it.” Coun. Pickles said he did not support including the Preserve in the GMS, but he did vote in favour of the GMS because he felt it had a lot of other areas that were positive. “What I did support was pro- tecting more sensitive areas in the Seaton area,” he said. Durham District School Board trustee candidates Chris Braney, Paul Crawford, Sherry Crouteau, Craig Fairclough, and Paul Pryce also attended the debate; Durham Catholic District School Board trustee candidates Gerry Downes and Jim McCafferty attended too. Durham Catholic District School Board trustee Paul Ban- nister, Durham District School Board trustee candidate Carl- ton Wright, and Ward 3 Region- al Councillor candidate Steven Gardner did not attend. Election day is Monday, Nov. 13. For more information on the candidates, visit www.durham- region.com. ONEONE FAREFARE ANYWHEREANYWHERE IN DURHAM REGIONIN DURHAM REGION Welcome Back! Durham Region Transit is pleased to announce Full service has resumed. DRT would like to thank the residents of Durham Region for their patience and understanding. Get on board the DRT. We’re connecting communities! .6/*$*1"- 0/-:0/30(&34$"#-& Support Having a Baby or Raising Children?Having a Baby or Raising Children? Public H e a l t h N u r s e s Public Health NursesFamily VisitorsFamilyVisitors Free H o m e Visits Free Home Visits Answers Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program For more information call Durham Health Connection Line 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or www.region.durham.on.ca Resources Encouragement Community Appreciation Day Sunday, November 5th Brock St. Hwy 12“Together we can grow a better community” FREE GOLF All day for kids must be with Mom or Dad FREE BBQ from 1-4 pm when you help stock our local food bank Reservations required – 905-426-4653 650 Lake Ridge Rd. Ajax For more information www.lidiaformayor.com www.winwithlynn.com Meet guest celebrities Meet local candidates Visit local farm animals Meet Glenn Healy former Maple Leaf durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 Greenbelt lands hot topic Advance polls open Saturday PICKERING — Those itch- ing to cast their ballots for the municipal election won’t have to wait any longer. Advance polls open in Pickering on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Pickering Civic Complex from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advance polls are also open on Nov. 6 to 8 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the civic complex. The Pickering Civic Complex is at One The Esplanade. Elec- tion day is Monday, Nov. 13. ✦ Greenbelt from page 1 Teens beat, slashed Ajax and Pickering store clerks By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer TORONTO — The five-year peniten- tiary terms given two Durham youths who pleaded guilty to a string of violent robberies are too harsh for the crimes committed, a panel of Appeal Court judges heard Tuesday. Lawyers Leslie Maunder and Sam Scratch argued a Superior Court judge erred when he ruled the harsh terms were required to reflect the seriousness of the offences and to ensure the youths stand a chance of being rehabilitated before their release. Justice David Salmers imposed the sentences last fall, rejecting calls from defence lawyers for the maximum youth sentence of two years in custody fol- lowed by a year of community super- vision. Instead, he sentenced them as adults. Appearing at Osgoode Hall in To ronto Tuesday, Ms. Maunder said the judge’s doubts about the boys’ prospects for rehabilitation in youth jails should not have led to the pen time. She said the Youth Criminal Justice Act calls for sentences that address the severity of crimes and the circumstanc- es of the offender, while encouraging rehabilitation and reintegration of the youth. “A ccountability under the (Youth Criminal Justice Act) does not mean that you can impose a sentence longer than is otherwise appropriate to achieve rehabilitation,” Ms. Maunder argued. “You can’t impose a higher sentence on the basis of rehabilitation.” The youths, whose names are protect- ed by a publication ban, were 16 when they embarked on a string of remark- ably violent robberies in the spring of 2003. Joined by an adult accomplice, the youths, wearing balaclavas, gloves and black clothing, swarmed lone conve- nience store clerks, in several instances stabbing and beating them before taking off into the night with cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets. Clerks working in stores in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Toronto were knifed during the robberies; one was stabbed in the face, another slashed across the neck. In another instance, a screaming clerk was stabbed in the back as the three masked assailants swarmed him. Members of the hold-up crew were busted by Durham robbery cops investi- gating the spate of robberies following a heist in Pickering in May of 2003. The youths pleaded guilty to six rob- beries in June 2005 and were sentenced several months later at the conclusion of a lengthy hearing. Justice Salmers viewed security video tapes of the crimes and heard from a number of psychologists, social workers and corrections officials. Defence lawyers brought forward evi- dence from a number of witnesses who said the youths would benefit from the programs and counselling available to young people in secure custody. But reports from experts who assessed the youths noted their lack of remorse for their crimes or empathy for the victims, as well as a high likelihood the young men may continue with their pattern of violent criminal activity upon being released from youth detention centres. Justice Salmers ruled that despite the offenders’ youth and the fact they’d never served long terms of incarcer- ation, they ought to be sentenced as adults. In addition to expressing doubts about their chances for rehabilitation, Justice Salmers said the sentence ought to express society’s condemnation of the crimes and serve as a deterrent to other young offenders. Junior Brown, an adult convicted of taking part in robberies with the youths, was sentenced to nine years in prison earlier last November. He launched an unsuccessful appeal of his sentence earlier this year. 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Four girls, all wearing extremely short kilts, were presumably at lunch, when they walked up the hill. Six 12-year-old boys and I were flashed by one of them wearing a thong! As you can imagine, the boys had a lot to say about the incident. I felt the need to have a discus- sion about what clothing says about you, and how you wear it says even more. I told them that some girls aren’t confident in themselves or their abilities, so they flaunt their bodies to compensate. I phoned the high school to complain and was told by the principal that not much could be done, as I didn’t have the girls’ names and that parents had been polled about the controversial kilts. The parents want the kilts. I invite those parents to hang around the school at lunch to see how those kilts are being worn – rolled up so high the essentials are barely covered. Oh, by the way, when the girls walk, NOTHING is left to the imagination. Either these girls shouldn’t be attending a Catholic School or the Catholic School Board should step in and kill all kilts! Leona Olesky, Oshawa NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com A/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 durhamregion.com In less than two weeks you’ll have the chance to do something that comes around now only once every four years. Yo u will have the opportunity to vote for the candidate of your choice and choose the people to lead your munici- pality and to sit on your school board. Yo u will get to decide who will ulti- mately have control over much of the money you hand over in property taxes (and user fees). If you haven’t you still have time and should really make the effort to vote. It’s your one and only chance to have a direct impact on who will speak for you and decide just how much of your money will be handed over to the municpality each year. It’s a chance to make a difference and one you shouldn’t abrogate. As a journalist who spends much of his time around professional colleagues who talk about the pros and cons of local representatives, I also hear an awful lot from a small but vocal group who either hate what’s being done in their municipality (most of the time) or love it (rarely). While these folks love to make their voices heard and are passionate about what’s happening with local govern- ment -- a good thing -- they are a very small minority. And truth be told, there are not a whole lot of people who care much about municipal elections. That’s revealed in the poor turnout polling day after polling day. It would be nice if even half the voters ticked a ballot but the downward trend in election involvement has touched all levels of politics, not just municipal. Federal and provincial elections barely crack the 60 per cent mark now, where a generation ago, they were 75 per cent or better. It’s the biggest irony in public life: the representatives who are closest to the citizenry, who have the most daily impact on people’s lives, get the least amount of attention at election time. While your local MP or MPP is part of a political party and either in gov- ernment or opposition, his or her im- pact on your every day life is relatively minor. Usually the federal or provincial rep toes the party line; even when you have a cabinet minister, that representative’s attention is fixed on a national or pro- vincial scale, not a local one. But your local school board trustee or councillor is easy to get a hold of and speak to face-to-face. Democracy is something people fight for and individuals die for around the world. Especially at this time of year, with Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place, we should honour those who have made democracy possible. Make sure you take part in choosing municipal leaders Tim Kelly staff editor Finance minister makes right move on trusts Federal finance minister Jim Flaherty has finally said, enough is enough. The Whitby-Oshawa MP and the man who controls Can- ada’s purse strings has spent a number of months studying controversial income trusts and has concluded such entities are bad for the country. Income trusts occur when corporations decide to change their status and pay dividends directly to investors instead of paying corporate taxes first and then sending out dividend cheques. Income trusts have been used in recent years purely to evade paying taxes. The federal government has concluded that the shift to income trust status will cost Canada’s coffers some $1 billion in lost tax revenue per year. The problem is that the reduced federal tax revenues must be made up by ordinary folks like you and me. And that is not acceptable to the Conservative government. The closing of the income trust loophole for existing trusts will take approximately four years, giving companies a lengthy timeline to adjust to the changes. That should result in only minor disruptions and avoid the creation of new trusts. In a related announcement the finance minister has al- lowed seniors to increase their age credit amount by $1,000 to $5,066 from $4,066. The move is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006 and is expected to save seniors $2.2 billion in taxes over the next six years. In addition, starting in 2007, seniors will be allowed to allocate some of their pension income to their spouses to save on tax payments. That will save seniors some $4 billion in taxes over the next five years. What the moves clearly do is protect the interests of average Canadians. That follows the Conservative policy of reducing taxation on all Canadians by dropping the GST by one per cent and following through with another percentage point drop in the tax by the end of their mandate. Like the North American Free Trade Act and other invest- ments made in Canada, the current Conservative party under Stephen Harper is on the right track to protect average tax- payers, increase jobs and boost our economy. In having Mr. Flaherty at the helm of the national finance ministry, we have the right man in the right job. In Jim we trust. The one and only Egg McMuffi n®. Wake up with the irresistibly delicious taste of an Egg McMuffi n. Made fresh for you with a Canada Grade A Large egg – nothing else says good morning quite like it. During breakfast hours only. ©2006 McDonald’s. 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Installed plus GST THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Nominations open for the premier’s teaching excellence awards DURHAM — The search is on for Ontario’s best teach- ers. Until Jan. 31, 2007, any- one can vote for the educa- tor they feel worthy of On- tario’s first ever ‘Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excel- lence’, created to recognize outstanding teachers, prin- cipals, and education sup- port staff across the prov- ince. Award categories include teacher of the year, out- standing new teacher, excel- lence in special needs, ex- cellence in teaching literacy and numeracy, contribution to school leadership, excel- lence in teaching support and lifetime achievement. Those interested can down- load the nomination form at www.ontario.ca/teachinga- wards. Information kits will also be sent to every school across the province. A video message about the awards is available at www.ontario. ca/premier. 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For application information for the BEd in Adult Education, visit our Website at http://adult.ed.brocku.ca or call Sandra at 905-688-5550, ext. 4308, or e-mail: adulted@brocku.ca ST.CATHARINESONTARIOCANADAWWW.BROCKU.CA BROKEN WINDSHIELD? ■Customize your ride ■Custom upholstery ■Convertible tops ■Car stereo sales & installation ■Remote car starters & securityAUTO 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 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo A bewitching donation PICKERING — Don Terry, chairman of the fundraising campaign for the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Ux- bridge, receives a contribution from Cynthia Ellis of Freedom 55 Financial. The firm donated $4,000 to the annual campaign whose goal this year is $1.9 million. AJAX — An Ajax business invites you to sharpen up those skates, and do some good for a worthwhile charity at the same time. Pickering Village Source for Sports, 32 Church St. S., Ajax, will sharpen skates this Satur- day, Nov. 4, with all the pro- ceeds from skate sharpening going to Shoot for a Cure. The Ajax outlet joins 145 other Source For Sports loca- tions in support of this hock- ey-based charity that seeks to prevent and cure spinal cord injuries. Hockey players can enter a draw for a chance to win a trip for five and the last team spot in the second annual Source For Sports Canadian Nation- al Pond Hockey Champion- ships. Sharpening for Source for Sports charity month durhamregion.comP PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 It has been a decade since a woman had a seat on Pickering council By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Voters have a few more options when it comes to candidates in this year’s mu- nicipal election. While the number of candi- dates is up just two from 2003, there seem to be a wider range of candidates to chose from. The number of women running has doubled from two to four, the slate of contenders ranges in age from 23 to the early 60s, and for the first time in Pickering there are visible minority candidates in the race. Pickering resident Rosemary Speirs is pleased to see more women putting their name for- ward. “It’s wonderful if more women are running,” she said. Ms. Speirs is the past chair- woman of Equal Voice, a multi- partisan group of men and women advocating for more women to be elected to all levels of govern- ment. “It’s been a decade,” Ms. Speirs said of the last time a woman sat on Pickering council. “It’s high time we have one on there.” Jennifer O’Connell and Lisa DePass are two first-time candi- dates. Ms. DePass is running for the Ward 3 city councillor seat, while Ms. O’Connell is after the Ward 1 city councillor position. “With four running I would hope we would have one elected,” Ms. Speirs said. Ms. DePass, 29, started thinking about running last fall. Her father is politically inclined so she chal- lenged him to run, but instead found herself filing her nomina- tion papers in January. “The more I thought about it, it seemed his schedule wouldn’t (work), but mine would,” she said. After she decided to take the plunge, Ms. DePass began to beef up on local issues. “I learned a lot by being at council,” she said. She started at- tending meetings regularly last October and then would go home and research the issues discussed. She had a summer of networking and has been busy door knocking to find out what residents’ con- cerns are and to get her name out there. Ms. DePass wasn’t always that interested in politics, but her in- terest has grown over the last few years. “I’m starting to love it now,” she said. Ms. O’Connell, 23, has been loving it for a while. She gradu- ated last year from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts specialist degree in political sci- ence. In her last year at U of T she became involved in student activism and said that sparked something that prompted her to throw her hat into the ring. In April she started talking to people in community groups and organizations, and started read- ing the council meeting minutes and attending council meetings. “I started thinking they needed somebody different and a new perspective,” Ms. O’Connell said. “Because I just finished school I thought I could bring new ideas.” To gether with Ward 1 regional councillor candidate Bonnie Lit- tley and Ward 2 city councillor candidate Eileen Higdon, Ms. O’Connell and Ms. DePass make up the crop of female candidates. Ms. Littley ran for the first time in 2003 while Ms. Higdon served as Ward 2 City Councillor for the 1991-1994 term and ran the fol- lowing term for mayor. Ms. Higdon is one of only five women to sit on council since 1976; a woman hasn’t been on council since Sherry Senis served as Ward 2 City Councillor in the 1994-1997 term. While the women running this time around recognize the need for more diversity on council, they all want to see quality candidates elected. “I do think Pickering has a bad track record in electing women. I do have faith in people recog- nizing the need for change,” Ms. O’Connell said. “I’m more con- cerned with quality. I do think we need more women in politics, but not just any woman because it doesn’t help the cause.” Ms. DePass thinks it’s great to see more women running. “It’s important because women bring a different perspective,” she said. “It isn’t necessarily better, but it’s different.” As a member of Pickering’s multicultural community, Ms. De- Pass would like to see Pickering’s representatives reflect the whole community. She said during her 20 years in Pickering she has seen the demographics change. “When you look at our council members it doesn’t reflect that... It’s hard though for me to sit here and say anything,” she said. Ms. Littley is glad to see she’s joined by a few more women this time around. “It’s good that women are choosing that option,” she said. “I think a lot of women don’t be- cause maybe we’re still family ori- ented and it takes a lot of time.” She said it isn’t better or worse, but women do bring a different voice and a different perspective to issues. Ms. Higdon is the only woman running who has council expe- rience. When she served from 1991-94, she was the lone female on council. “It was a strange world for me. My normal world is nursing, which is full of women...It was quite daunting at times,” she said. She made an unsuccessful bid for mayor in 1994, after which she took some time off because her children were still young. She said she is back now be- cause she loves politics. Ms. Hig- don was encouraged to see four women are running this time around. “It’s very exciting. Even if I don’t win surely one woman will win out of all these women,” she said. “I can’t believe we’d go through another term without a woman on council.” Pickering municipal election candidates Here is the list of candidates vying for your vote in the Nov. 13 municipal election. To learn more about the candidate log onto dur- hamregion.com and click on the municipal election logo. An aster- isk indicates the incumbent. Mayor: Dave Ryan* John Newell Wa rd 1 City: Kevin Ashe* Jennifer O’Connell Paul White Wa rd 1 Regional: Maurice Brenner* Bonnie Littley Wa rd 2 City: Doug Dickerson* Brian Evely Eileen Higdon Dan Myall Wa rd 2 Regional: Jurgen Degen Bill McLean* Wa rd 3 City: Lisa Depass David Pickles* Wa rd 3 Regional: Steven Gardner Rick Johnson* Kevin Modeste Durham Catholic District School Board Paul Bannister* Gerry Downes Jim McCafferty* Durham District School Board Chris Braney Paul Crawford* Sherry Croteau* Craig Fairclough Paul Pryce Carlton Wright French Language Catholic School Board Andre Barrett Nick Boileau Olga Lambert Darguise Nicol French Language School Board Sylvie Landry Women candidates looking to provide voices in Pickering Ron Pietroniro /News Advertiser photo Lisa DePass and Jennifer O’Connell are first-time candidates in the race for Pickering council. Ms. DePass is running in Wa rd 3 while Ms. O’Connell is running for the Ward 1 seat. They are two of four women running for Pickering council. For more on the 2006 elections VISIT AND CLICK ‘It’s very exciting. Even if I don’t win surely one woman will win out of all these women. I can’t believe we’d go through another term without a woman on council’ EILEEN HIGDON By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — What do you get when you combine de- licious alcohol-free drinks with a safe partying mes- sage? The Ultimate Mix, of course. With the holidays just around the corner, high school students across Dur- ham are being challenged to mix up tasty booze-free concoctions and creative messages about safe par- tying and sober driving as part of the annual Ultimate Mix competition. Students will work in teams of two or three to cre- ate a unique drink and a safe partying message, com- peting against other teams from their school to move on to the regional contest. “The kids get really into it, they dress up and come up with music to match the theme of their drink,” says Ana Pacheco-Rye, a youth worker with the Oshawa Community Health Cen- tre, who helps organize the event. “Some of them have per- sonal experience with a friend who has been injured or died from drunk driving. They want people to know that you can party and have an amazing time without al- cohol.” Participating high schools across Durham will hold their own mix-off events during the week of Nov. 13- 17, with prizes awarded to the first-, second- and third- place teams. The winning team from each school will then compete at the region- al “Ultimate Mix Off” on Nov. 22. Each team will be judged on the taste of their drink, creative presentation and safe-partying message. Students receive commu- nity hours for their partici- pation in the event. The Ultimate Mix Con- test is organized by the Dur- ham Youth Drug Awareness Committee and supported by many community part- ners. Funding is provided by Durham Region Police Services, Durham Region Police Services Board, the South Oshawa Teen Coun- cil, the United Way of Ajax/ Pickering/Uxbridge and local community support- ers. Students can ask their individual school office for more information or con- tact a community part- ner. Students in Ajax and Pickering can call Kelly Ng at the Youth Centre, 905- 428-1212. © Tim Hortons, 2006 Tim Hortons would like to thank you for using your cookie cravings for a great cause. Over $58,000 was raised from all the Smile Cookie sales and will be donated to Rouge Valley Hospital and Big Brothers Big Sisters in Durham Region. Smile Cookies may be gone, but there's lots to be happy about. 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Tickets Available At All Ticketmaster Outlets. Call Ticket Master To Charge (905) 433-9494 Order On-Line At www.ticketmaster.ca Monday, November 13, at 8 PM FirstFirst MajorMajor Concer t Concer t EventEvent General Motors Centre 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ultimate Mix competition for students promotes safe partying durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 SERENITY GROUP- 12 STEP RE- COVERY MEETING: Meets every Friday night at 8 p.m. to discuss and deal with addictions of all types. The support group meets at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Childcare can usually be arranged with notice. All are wel- come. For more information contact Jim at 905-428-9431. JOB EXPECTATIONS: YMCA Dur- ham Employment and Community hosts a Job Expectations workshop from 1 to 2 p.m. The workshop provides the necessary life skills to make the right employment deci- sions and to remain employed. It’s at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7. To reserve a spot call 905-686-7060. SKI/SNOWBOARD SALE AND SWAP: The Canadian Ski Patrol system holds a giant ski/snow- board sale and swap every year to fundraise for charity. This year, the zone swap sale is on Friday, Nov. 3 (5 to 10:30 p.m.), Nov. 4 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Nov. 5 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. New and used alpine snowboarding, clothing, and Nordic equipment will be available. Used equipment can be brought in on Nov. 3 between 5 and 10:30 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on this organi- zation and zone visit www.kawartha. skipatrol.ca. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Ajax on Sundays, Mondays, Tues- days, Thursdays and Fridays at various locations. They also meet in Pickering seven days a week. Alco- holics Anonymous also holds Family Groups for Durham Region on Mon- days through Saturdays. For more information call 905-728-1020. EPILEPSY DURHAM CHARITY BREAKFAST: Epilepsy Durham Re- gion invites you to attend a charity breakfast hosted by Eggmasters Restaurant. A breakfast of eggs, homefries, bacon or sausage and toast costs just 99 cents. Proceeds from this event go towards commu- nity health programming in Durham Region. The breakfast is from 6 a.m until 3 p.m. at 555 Simcoe St. South in the Zellers Plaza. SHARPENING FOR SHOOT FOR A CURE: The Pickering Village Source for Sports, located at 32 Church St. S., in Ajax is sharpening skates for the charity Shooting For A Cure, a charity that works to find a cure for spinal cord injury. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 PARKINSON SOCIETY CANADA MEETING: The Durham Region Chapter of Parkinson Society Canada holds a monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting is at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. For more information, call 1-866-264-3345. RESUME CLINIC: YMCA Durham Employment and Community holds a resume clinic from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to showcase the skills and abilities you have to offer em- ployers and to target your resume to specific jobs. It’s at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., suite 7. To r eserve your spot, call 905- 686-7060. TAMMY YOUNG FUNDRAISER FOR BREAST CANCER: Ladies are invited to hear Gail Snyder, founder, speak on the Bevy of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. The event is at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. N, Pickering Village at 7 p.m. All the proceeds go to the Tammy Young FORGET-ME- NOT-FUND. Door prizes, treats, refreshments, music, Mary Kay gift, and basket raffles are featured. For more information call Sharon Wiegand at 905-427-0921 or e-mail homesat@rogers.com. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TOASTMASTERS: The Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Club meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Central Library, One The Esplanade. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend any meeting. Call Thomas at 905-231-0121 for more information. DISCUSSION GROUP: The Ajax Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discus- sion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Ajax Seniors’ Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Maureen Coleman will speak about the Inuit and their culture. Everyone welcome. 905- 683-7799 (Louise), 905-428-8711 (Shirley). FREE MEAL AND COOKING COURSE: Heights City Church is hosting a free meal planning and cooking course. The program is every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. from Nov. 7-28. It is at Heights City Church, 477 Kingston Rd., Pickering. All are welcome to learn how to plan meals and cook. For more information e-mail Jeanine Soligo at jeaninesoligo@rogers.com. HORTICULTURE: The Pickering Horticultural Society meets at 8 p.m. in the O’Brien meeting rooms of the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, Valley Farm Rd. south of Kings- ton Rd. The group hosts a wreath- making workshop. All are welcome. 905-839-4604 (Sylvia). WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS IN CANADA MEET: POC Durham Chapter meeting is at Aura Restau- rant, 227 Brock St. S. in Whitby at 7 p.m. Networking and guest speaker. Free for members, $20 for pro- spective members. Call Debra Milne at 416-816-8212 to register or log onto www.organizersincanada.com for more information. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the library of La Storta, at the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House at the north end of Liverpool Road (north of Finch Avenue) in Pickering. Men and women are welcome. For more information, call Lorraine at 905-619-1419 or Edith at 905-686- 3834. JOB SEARCH AND RESUME TIPS: YMCA Durham Employment and Community hosts a job search and resume tips talk at the Pickering Central Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tw o workshops are combined to teach essential skills when conduct- ing an effective job search. To re- serve a spot, call 905-686-7060. To place an item in the News Advertiser billboard, email news editor Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion.com. Billboard NOVEMBER 3, 2006 WWWCONTESTDURHAMREGIONCOMINXS %NTER NOW AT 9OU COULD 7). TICKETS TO SEE ).83 AT THE BRAND NEW 'ENERAL -OTORS #ENTRE IN /SHAWA .OVEMBER 7 ORLD 4OUR /SHA W A .OV Durham business news at...durhamregion.comdurhamregion.comdurhamregion.com • Breaking business news • Photo Gallery • Opinions from the world of business • Home to Durham Business Times • Vote in our weekly Reader Poll • Send us photos from your new business opening • Donating money? Opening a business? Photos from a business event or milestone? Email the information to: newsroom@durhamregion.com See it online at durhamregion.com Durham Business Times Girls Inc. wants to hear what girls living in Durham Region have to say By Katie Griffin Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — You’re too fat. I can’t be- lieve you’re actually wearing that. That job is only meant for a boy. These and other derogatory state- ments are heard by some girls every day. According to a recent study, girls are experiencing extreme pressure to live up to society’s definition of what it means to be thin and pretty at much younger ages than was once thought. “We were surprised to see that so many girls and boys at such a young age feel expected to be extremely thin, ath- letic...to wear the latest fashion trends,” said Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, executive director of Girls Inc. of Durham. ‘The Supergirl Dilemma’ was a study commissioned by Girls Incorporated and carried out online by Harris Inter- active in mid-March of this year among 2,065 students in Grades 3 to 12 and 1,005 adults ages 18 and over, all from the United States. It’s goal was to look at the big picture surrounding grow- ing expectations and stereotypes facing girls today. It also aimed to bring aware- ness to parents, teachers and the public to focus on the unrealistic expectations they place on young girls, making them feel that they should be everything to everyone all the time and in essence, a ‘s upergirl’. Some of the results were not anticipated and the fact that one in five high school girls say they don’t know three adults they could turn to if they had a problem was staggering enough. Also, a Grade 9 girl said that being a teenager in today’s society comes with a huge amount of pressure. “You never feel like you’re thin enough, pretty enough, or just good enough,” she says. Ms. Nechvatal-Drew says many other findings came as a surprise. Among the study results: 84 per cent of women surveyed are frus- trated by the limiting expectations fac- ing young girls, saying these challeng- es echo their professional and social struggles; 71 per cent of girls want to go to college full time after high school, but concerns such as the cost of college undermine girls’ quality of life, particu- larly as they get older; and, 74 per cent of girls agree that they are under a lot of pressure to please everyone. An anonymous third grader taking part in the study agrees and says that “it’s hard to live up to what everyone wants for us.” She says that putting pres- sure on girls doesn’t accomplish any- thing, “we need to do things at our own pace and in our own time.” As for how a U.S. study can accu- rately be applied to Canadians, Ms. Nechvatal-Drew says Girls Inc. will be addressing this concern in the near future. “Hopefully we’ll do a study within the next year that aims at actively listening to girls in the Durham Region, finding out their concerns, their expectations and future goals,” Ms. Nechvatal-Drew says, adding the study could be post- poned due to a lack of funding. With the results of the study, Girls Inc. of Durham will continue to offer unique mentoring and group programs to girls in the community in a girls-only en- vironment. Ms. Nechvatal-Drew says that through these programs, Girls Inc. wants to show girls that they can do anything they set their mind to regard- less of gender or physical attributes. “We want to redefine what it means to be a girl today,” she says, “and let them know that bragging about their assets and achievements is OK. Getting angry is OK as long as you express it in a positive way.” A program already under way, Girl- start, is a weekly, lunch-hour litera- cy program at Bolton C. Falby Public School in Ajax that anticipated eight to 10 girls when it started but is now up to 15. Kicking off in January 2007, Operation SMART is a program that in- volves activities with science, math and technology. Its goal is to encourage girls to take a non-traditional career path, such as engineering or computer sci- ence, paths that have previously been associated with male employment. 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In fact, explains Syd Howes, an election information specialist with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, there’s no guarantee that anyone who has switched ad- dresses in the past few months, or passed away, will find their way onto, or off of, the voters’ list. As part of its main goal of identify- ing who claims ownership to the 4.5 million parcels of property in On- tario -- and, therefore, who’s respon- sible for paying taxes -- MPAC records names and addresses from land regis- try offices across the province. When those names are in hand, MPAC then sends out an occupancy questionnaire seeking such informa- tion as their citizenship, birth date, which school system they support and where they actually reside. The hitch, says Mr. Howes, is that there are about 400,000 land transac- tions each year in Ontario and that re- turning the survey is not mandatory. “There’s no legal requirement for individuals to return the occupancy questionnaire and, typically, we get about a 40 per cent response rate,” says Mr. Howes. The only survey that must be re- turned is those mailed out to own- ers of multi-residential complexes (facilities that house seven or more dwellings) but, again, most of the time MPAC only receives a name and address, which forces the provincial agency to send out voluntary occu- pancy questionnaires to those resi- dents. With the exception of years when a municipal election is held, MPAC mails out somewhere in the neigh- bourhood of 700,000 occupancy questionnaires, says Mr. Howes. However, in years such as 2006, roughly 2.4 million surveys are sent out in hopes of firming up data in the months leading up to the vote. Once all the information is col- lected, a preliminary list of eligible voters is sent out to municipal clerks, considered to be somewhat accurate as of July 31. “It’s meant to tell the clerk who we think is eligible to vote on election day,” explains Mr. Howes. However, he adds, “plenty of peo- ple move, buy and sell,” between the end of July and the second Monday in November, the traditional municipal election date. As a result, MPAC sends two further updates to the voters’ list near the end of September and October -- but only to the municipalities that request such information, adds Mr. Howes. In the weeks, and sometimes hours, leading up to election day, municipal staff routinely update vot- ers’ lists by adding, deleting or cor- recting the names and addresses of voters. After the election is wrapped up, municipalities are “required to provide MPAC with all the revisions they made,” to ensure accuracy in the future, adds Mr. Howes. For those who have passed away, changes to privacy laws made about 15 years ago now require family mem- bers or representatives to contact MPAC to ensure names are removed from the voters’ lists. From there, MPAC begins the pro- cess of deleting their names, but only after proper documentation has been checked. “We can’t just remove names at the drop of a hat,” explains Mr. Howes. Because MPAC is not the first phone call people think to make after a loved one passes away, Mr. Howes says “usually we get phone calls (when family or representatives) receive tax assessments or an election form (with the deceased’s name).” For more information, call 1-866- 296-6722, visit www.mpac.ca or e- mail enquiry@mpac.ca. Casino excitement close to home. Get a free Lottery Gift Pack with three chances to win big! Know your limit, play within it! The Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1 888 230-3505 www.OLG.ca for more information visit the Winner’s Circle. Passez au Cercle des gagnants. 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At the launch of International Women Abuse Prevention Month, which begins Nov. 1, members of the Durham Region Violence Against Women coalition pinned the first purple ribbon on Dur- ham Police Chief Vern White at the Whitby Community Police office. Throughout the month of No- vember members of the police force will be wearing the rib- bons as a reminder that violence against women must stop and a number of community events are also scheduled. In addition to Durham Region- al Police, four women’s shelters in Durham -- Bethesda House, Denise House, Herizon House and Y’s WISH Shelter -- along with Catholic Family Services of Durham, will be promoting the message of the purple ribbon campaign. Local MPPs were also on hand at the launch to show support. Chief White said strides have been made to raise awareness about violence against women, but that there is a still a long way to go. He said every 1 hour and 50 minutes a domestic violence call is made to Durham police. 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Warning signs include a musty odour, condensation on windows, and white powdery stains or discoloration on exposed concrete walls, ceilings and fl oors. Fix all leaks promptly, check the drip pan under the fridge and consider using a dehumidifi er in the basement. Top up the soil around the foundation to prevent rain and melting snow from seeping down along the wall. 6. Pest patrol. Eliminate pests inside your house by removing the things that attract them, like spilled food, dirty dishes and garbage. 7. The Lung Association can help. For more advice on keeping the air in your home clean and healthy, take the virtual home tour at www.yourhealthyhome.ca, or call 1-800-972-2636 for your free guide, the Healthy Home Audit. Ta ke the fall indoor air checkup (NC)-As fall brings cooler weather, it’s time to swap seasons, trading in the lawnmower and shorts for the snow blower and sweater. 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Jeremy Woodcock, who worked at the Hopkins Street plant for six years before being diagnosed with a degenerative lung condition, has asked Durham Region’s Crown at- torney to pursue charges under a federal law that holds employers and supervisors responsible for en- suring worker health and safety. A representative of the Crown’s office confirmed the file has been received, but no decision has been made yet on whether or not charges will be pursued. The matter is to be spoken to in Ontario Court in Os- hawa Oct. 25. Mr. Woodcock, 32, swore out charges before a justice of the peace in Oshawa Sept. 20. He alleges that officials with Gerdau Ameristeel and United Steel Workers of Amer- ica Local 6571 were criminally neg- ligent by failing to ensure workplace safety for him and other workers. No criminal charges have been officially laid or pursued in court. 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Unit #3 tel: (416) 287-0110 fax: (416) 287-6160 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 Steel worker calls for criminal charges against company, union THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 27 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Tom Jones performs first concert at Durham’s new GM Centre Welsh singer rang up a string of hits following ‘It’s Not Unusual’ DURHAM — Tom Jones just doesn’t stop. He’s been singing and enchanting his fans around the world since the 1960s. Now at age 66, he’s still touring and will be stopping in Oshawa Monday, Nov. 13, to christen the new General Motors Centre, Oshawa’s new arena and entertainment complex. Now living in Los Angeles with his wife of 48 years, Jones grew up in Wales, where he’s known as Jones the Voice. Music-wise, he’s known as a rocker with a rhythm and blues soul, although his albums have included pop, country, classic stan- dards, rockabilly and contemporary dance and urban soul. As Thomas Jones Woodward, he grew up in Pontypridd, Wales, the son of a coal miner, singing and listening to both Ameri- can and British music on the radio. He sang in church and with his school choir. Before getting into music full time, he was a la- bourer, a glove cutter, paper mill worker, door-to-door vacuum salesman. He sang in pubs at night and in 1963 had his own group, Tommy Scott and the Senators. Manager Gordon Mills spotted him and took him to London where he got a record contract with Decca Records a year later. His second single, ‘It’s Not Unusual’, became an international hit. Considered too “hot” by BBC at the time, it was first played by pirate offshore station Radio Caroline. A year later, he opened for the Rolling Stones. Hit after hit followed, including ‘What’s New Pussycat’, ‘Help Yourself’, ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’, ‘Delilah’, ‘She’s a Lady’, ‘The Green Green Grass of Home’. He has had many gold and platinum sin- gles and albums over the years. He’s won numerous awards in the entertainment in- dustry. His inspirations include Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Brook Benton, Jerry Lee Lewis. He was friends with Elvis Presley. He had his own TV show in the summer of 1969 and played host to musicians such as Elvis, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Cash, Lou Rawls, Janis Joplin, Shirley Bassey, Dusty Springfield, Paul Anka, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett and the Supremes. He had another in Britain in 1992. He’s “a ppeared” on The Simpsons and played himself in the movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ His latest releases include the four-CD Definitive Collection in 2003 and Tom Jones and Jools Holland in 2004. He’ll appear at the GM Centre in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale through Ticket- master outlets, Ticketmaster.ca or 416-870- 8000. Entertainment Briefs NOVEMBER 3, 2006 Clarington band hitting old, new notes DURHAM — Clarington Concert Band invites you to celebrate the season at a Nov. 5 fall concert. The band will perform a mix of old and new music, including pop hits from the 70s and new band arrangements by Joseph Curiale and Steve Reisteter. The band’s French horn sec- tion will perform Larry Clark’s overture, Seven Springs. The concert will be held at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St. N. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $9 adults, $7 seniors and students and free for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at 905- 697-89567 or www.geocities.com/clarington- concertband. Plamondon show ends this weekend DURHAM — A retrospective of works by one of the greats in 19th century Cana- dian painting is now on exhibit at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Antoine Plamondon 1804-1895: Milestones of an Artistic Journey runs through Nov. 5 and commemorates the 200 anniversary of the artist’s birth. There are 40 works representa- tive of his career, including religious paintings, portraits from photographs and still lifes. Plamondon studied in Paris under Jean- Baptiste Paulin-Guerin until he returned to Quebec City in 1930. He developed a reputation as a portrait artist of the bourgeoisie and a copyist of religious paintings. He was honoured in 1838 by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec for The Last of the Hurons, one of his genre scenes. His works, Stations of the Cross, were exhibited at the House of Assem- bly in 1839. The crowning achievement of his life was his 1880 appointment as the founding vice president of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Plamondon was also a successful busi- nessman and farmer. The exhibition is orga- nized and circulated by the Musee national des beaux-arts due Quebec. Film marks Holocaust Education Week DURHAM — To mark Holocaust Educa- tion Week, Whitby Central Library and Beth Zion Synagogue are presenting the film Water- marks on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The movie is the story of the champion women swimmers of the legendary Jewish sports club, Hakoah, in Vienna, formed in 1909 in response to the Aryan Paragraph, which forbade Austrian sports clubs from accepting Jewish athletes. The Nazis shut down the club in 1938 and the swimmers managed to flee before the Second World War. Director Yaron Zilberman arranged a reunion of members 65 years later and the film which evokes memo- ries of youth, struggle and triumph. There are some English, Hebrew and German subtitles. Educator and writer Marilyn Herbert will lead a discussion following the movie which will be screened at the library, 405 Dundas St. W., meeting room 1A and B. Call 905-668-6531 ext. 2020 to reserve a seat. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Wild things PICKERING — Members of the Wildfire Dance Theatre group performed for students at Gandat- setiagon Public School in Pickering. The group was sponsored in part by Kinark Child and Family Services and perform interpretive dance related to racism, drugs and other relevant, hard-hitting social issues. Kayla Younesi leads the group in a routine. New improv workshops start next week DURHAM — The next sessions of im- prov classes by Durham Improv are starting soon. Beginner adult classes (ages 16 and up) run from Nov. 6 to Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Meta4 Contemporary Crafts Gallery in Port Perry. The cost is $100. Youth classes, ages 11 and up, run Nov. 6 to Dec. 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the same location. Cost is $100. Classes for children, ages six and up, run Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at the Island Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $100. There’s also an intermediate adult class, costing $120, running Nov. 5 to Dec. 17 at the Island Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. The intermediate class focuses on rela- tionships, characters, scene development and has an introduction to musical improv. “The great thing about musical improv is that you don’t have to be a singer to perform it,” said instructor Stephanie Herrera. “It’s all about learning to think on your feet and the meaning behind the song.” Past students say the classes are good for their personal growth, communications and leadership skills and confidence, she said. Others enjoy the classes for fun. She added many children taking the work- shops have come out of their shells. All are strengthening their interpersonal skills. “The kids learn such a wonderful sense of self, they come out smiling,” said one par- ent. Herrera said the classes help people learn life skills and enjoy some laughs at the same time. To register, contact Herrera at 905-986- 0068 or info@durhamimprov.com. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Annandale Curling Club will be rocking this month, with three bonspiels on the ice in November. A Little Rocks Bonspiel is firm for this Saturday, Nov. 4. It’s full, with 10 teams entered from Annandale, with six out-of-town teams to fill the draw. There are two teams each from Bayview, Tam Heather and Ux- bridge. Convener April Risto says this year it was decided to split the Little Rock and Bantam Bonspiels. She’s glad to see the support for this one from An- nandale members and the enthusi- astic response from the surrounding clubs. The plans for the Little Rocks Bon- spiel include an elimina- tion draw, candy jar draw and parent raffle table. All competi- tors receive snacks, lunch and prizes. Meanwhile, ‘The Freeze’, the La- dies Day ‘spiel goes Wednesday, Nov. 8. There is still space for entries. Ten teams are confirmed and one on hold, so another entry will fill the draw to 12 teams, with maximum space for 16. There are two games to go, at 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. that day. Snacks, lunch, and prizes are included for players. As well, the first Mixed Skins Bon- spiel is on the ice on Nov. 11 and 12. Currently, only eight teams are en- tered. The plan is for 32 teams with three- to six-end games guaranteed with lunch, dinner and dance in- cluded. Sixteen teams will return on Sunday for semifinals and finals. ••• The 2006 Brier runner-up team of Glenn Howard with Pickering’s Richard Hart third, Brent Laing play- ing second and Craig Savill lead- ing, captured the top purse at the Meyers Norris Penny Prairie Classic Competition in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba from Oct. 26 to 30. The foursome claimed the $15,000 first prize after defeating the Don Spriggs rink of Manitoba 8-5. En route to the final, Howard de- feated Vic Peters and Randy Ferbey. Busy month at Annandale Richard Hart First place, unbeaten season go by the wayside for Spartans Dunbarton penalties at crucial times opens door for Wilson Gators By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Dunbarton High School Spartans senior boys’ football team had its fate in its hands, with first place in its divi- sion and an unbeaten regular sea- son on the line against the Donald A. Wilson Gators Thursday after- noon. The Gators, however, had other plans in the final Lake On- tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) regular-season game for both teams. Wilson (6-1) needed a win to vault over the Spartans (5-1-1) into second place in the LOSSA west division standings. And, thanks to some late-game hero- ics, the Gators did just that, earn- ing a narrow 17-14 victory under cool and windy conditions at the Whitby school. Trailing 14-10 with time wind- ing down in the fourth quarter and facing a third-down play at the Dunbarton 15-yard line, Wilson quarterback Leith Fiskin lofted a pass to running back Kyle Exume near the end zone with 2:04 remaining in the game. The point-after attempt by Rashad LaTouche was good. On the crucial play, Wilson coach Adam Papadakos noted Fiskin went through all his reads before sailing the pass to Exume. “You have to give (Fiskin) credit. He actually went to his third read before he threw that touchdown pass. I’ve got to give him credit,” he explained. “The game could have went either way. That’s a very good (Dunbarton) football team. To finish second in the west division, that’s just tremendous. Hopefully we can do something in the playoffs.” For the Spartans, the game was going their way, for the most part, through the first three quarters of play. The backbreaker, however, occurred in the fourth quarter, with the Gators trying to keep an offensive drive alive on a third- down play. A roughing-the-quar- terback penalty allowed Wilson to keep its offence on the field. Several plays later, the Gators put it in the end zone for the winning points. “It was a very close game,” says Spartans’ head coach Jamie Brown. “We took five penalties but the one for roughing the pass- er sort of killed us and gave them new life. “I thought our kids played hard, but we definitely took some un- necessary penalties, but that’s high school football.” The loss by Dunbarton allowed the Pickering High School Trojans (6-1) to finish first in the west division. Although Pickering and Wilson finished with similar re- cord, the Trojans get the nod for first place as one of their wins was over the Gators. Dunbarton falls to third place in the west divi- sion. Dunbarton and Wilson were tied at 7-7 after the first quarter. The Spartans struck first on an 11-yard run by Adam Burke, with Zach Lamacraft adding the point after. Late in the quarter, a long drive by Wilson was capped by a one-yard plunge by Fiskin for the major. LaTouche was good on the convert attempt. Wilson took a 10-7 lead in the third quarter as LaTouche booted a 33-yard field goal through the uprights. After a scoreless third quarter, Dunbarton took the lead early in the fourth on a scoring drive that took all of three plays and 70 yards to manufacture. The drive was capped by Burke’s 31-yard touchdown run down the left side of the field. Lamacraft was good on the convert to give Dunbarton a 14-10 lead. Dunbarton will likely play Holy Trinity from Courtice in next week’s playoffs, while the Gators will likely draw Oshawa’s Eastdale Eagles. Other possible playoff matchups include Pickering High playing the Uxbridge Tigers, and St. Mary playing Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints of Oshawa. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Brandon Levy, left, leaps in the air to catch a pass in front of Donald A. Wilson Gators’ Dan Sheppard, who was going for the interception. In the final Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior football regular-season game, the Gators scored a come- from-behind 17-14 victory over the Spartans. Playoffs begin next week. Richardson winless after Day 1 at OFSAA field hockey championships AJAX — The J. Clarke Richard- son Storm managed a lone tie in their two opening-day games at the provincial high school field hockey championships in Toron- to. Richardson is one of 16 teams competing at the Ontario Federa- tion of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships, taking place at Scarborough’s L’Amoreaux Park until Saturday. In Thursday’s action, Richard- son was upended by Oakville’s Trafalgar 2-0 in Game 1. Later in the day, the Storm played to a scoreless tie with John McCrae of Ottawa. Richardson finishes pool play today (Friday) when they play Bluevale at 9:30 a.m. The contest is a must-win game for the Storm to have any hope of advancing to the playoff round later today. The Storm advanced to the OFSAA championships after down- ing the Dunbarton High School Spartans 1-0 in sudden-death pen- alty flicks in the Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) varsity girls’ field hockey final at the north Ajax school last Friday. Back online for another year... FROM THE NET OUTFROM THE NET OUT Durham Region’s junior hockey blog: catch the latest on all of the area’s junior hockey teams from our experienced team of sports writers and editors www.durhamregion.typepad.com/from_the_net_out/ when undertaking the following work: • installing an ECM equipped furnace • installing a new programmable thermostat • replacing an existing central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR® qualified system. 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The atoms ended an impressive Central Ontario Minor Football League campaign with a 36-0 pasting of the Grizzlies at Pickering’s Kinsmen Park, running their unbeat- en record to 10-0. The peewees (9-1) were also victorious, 40-8, and the tykes scored a 15-0 victory. This Sunday, the atoms and peewees will play their COMFL semifinal games at Kinsmen Park. The atoms play the Scarborough Thunder at 11:30 a.m., fol- lowed by the peewees against the same North York Grizzlies team at 1:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the tykes (7-3) travel to Bur- lington to play the Stampeders on Sun- day. The atoms took control of last Sunday’s game from the outset, leading 14-0 after the first quarter en route to a comfort- able victory. Running back Keith Cyrus scored twice, once on a 57-yard sweep, and another on a 42-yard run up the middle. On the second major, fullback AJ Thomas and Cyrus put the Dolphins in scoring position. Kicker Luke Taylor Eskins booted the converts. The Dolphins continued to run the ball in the second quarter, thanks to windy conditions. Thomas scored a 37- yard touchdown, followed by an Eskins convert for a 22-0 lead in the second quarter, which stayed that way until half time. Dolphins special teams came up big on the first play of the second half as Denver Wright ran back 80 yards on the kick-off for another TD. Eskins was good again with the convert and 3-for-5 on the day on PATs. Michael Stobbart was in at quarter- back to start the second half and Ben Patterson at running back. The Dol- phins marched the ball down the field on an eight-play drive and Patterson ran off tackle 30 yards with half the Grizzlies on his back. He finished the play with a four-yard run up the middle for a well- earned major. Offensive stars of the game were running back Bryan Peters and Cyrus. Defensive stars were linemen Michael Belcastro and Nathanial Vaikla, and de- fensive back Brad Staite. Meanwhile, the Dolphins peewees victory over North York tied them with the Burlington Stampeders for the same number of regular-season wins. True to form, the Dolphins came to play football on both sides of the ball. Despite a second week of mud and poor field conditions, the offence, using a bal- anced attack, scored on almost all op- portunities. Kurlan Cadet and Kareem Tu cker scored two touchdowns apiece; Delino Smith and Hayden Allen had one apiece. Allen filled in admirably at running back for an ill Charlton Elliott. The defence, led by captain Shane Lock, limited the Grizzlies to a handful of first downs giving up only one big play that led to the Grizzlies’ lone touch- down. Additional strong performances by Ian Tobias and Garret Mole rounded out the defensive effort. Over the season, the Dolphin defence has limited their competition to an average of only one touchdown a game. CANADA’S WEST HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE! 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Reg. #2264141 I quit smoking after 15 years I quit smoking after 30 years For more information on quitting smoking call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca You have it in you to quit Favourite HolidayFavourite Holiday Recipe DrawRecipe Draw Do you have an all time favourite holiday recipe that you’d like to share with your community? Send it in for your chance to WIN A $200 SHOPPING SPREE at IGA – Ajax We’ll publish selected recipes in our 8th Christmas in your Community edition, Sunday November 26, 2006 along with the winner. Drop off or mail your entry to: “Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw” c/o The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax L1S 2H5 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com Remember to include your name, address and phone number Deadline: Wednesday, November 22 @ 5:00 pm durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 Aj ax midgets work overtime to defeat London AJAX — The Ajax Knights Ontario Hyundai midget ‘AA’ rep hockey team had to work over- time but they managed to come out victorious at the Pickering Panthers ‘AA’ Tournament last weekend. Jeff Short scored his second of the game in the fifth overtime period to defeat London 3-2. London scored in the first minute of play and again in the second period to take a 2-0 lead into the third, due largely to Ajax spending a large portion of the game short-handed. In the third period, however, the Knights stuck to hockey and Jeff Short scored to narrow the gap to 2-1. With under five minutes to go, Josh Pritchard banged in a re- bound to tie the game and send it to overtime. With each team playing with one skater and a goalie, Ajax netminder Matt Weston stopped a shot and sent a long pass to Short who made a nice move on the London goalie for the win- ner. Ajax skated past the Ancaster Avalanche 3-1 in the semifinal. After a scoreless first period, the Knights fell behind early in the second. But, two goals by Chris Araujo and another by Chris- topher Bunce in a five-minute span vaulted the Knights into the final. The Ajax midgets opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over the Mississauga Jets. Pritchard, David Gyulay, Kevin Watts and Short scored. Goaltender Garrett Hudson earned player-of-the- game honours with a solid effort in net. In Game 2, the Knights bat- tled Barrie in a spirited match that saw Ajax rebound from a 2-0 deficit to win 5-2. Weston made several key saves to keep his team in the game until Evan Pitcher scored to get the Knights close. In the third period Tyler Milanovic, Patrick Degerdon, Ky le Hay and Jayce Bakun scored as Ajax won going away. The round-robin portion con- cluded with a 4-0 win over the Innisfil Winterhawks. Short led the way with two goals; Araujo and Gyulay chipped in with one apiece. Wes MacDonald added two assists and Tyler Stuart had one. Weston earned the shut- out, aided by solid defensive play by Matt Masters and Matt Hen- nessey. James Hoffman and Dan Strain were injured and unable to play on the weekend. Photo submitted The Ajax Knights ‘AA’ midgets captured the Pickering ‘AA’ tournament crown last weekend, defeating London in a fifth overtime frame. 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E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 3, 2006, PAGE 31 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT REQUIRES AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III - File #: 86-06 Reporting to the Manager of Construction, the Engineering Technician III performs inspection services for construction of subdivision and capital works projects, as well as reviews municipal engineering designs and development proposals. Responsibilities 1. Provide inspection and surveying services on subdivisions and capital works projects, including municipal and regional servicing works, to ensure compliance with Municipal contracts, engineering drawings, development agreements and construction safety regulations; 2. Review engineering designs and development proposals and provide written recommendations and direction to ensure compliance with general engineering principles, Municipal policies, procedures and by-laws and applicable Provincial legislation; 3. Attend design and construction meetings and provide direction to contractors, consultants, agencies and authorities on issues relating to construction or design; 4. Represent the Municipality with the general public in a professional, courteous manner; 5. Prepare cost estimates and provide recommendations relating to municipal or development projects; 6. Research and prepare reports and correspondence. Provide and maintain accurate record keeping; 7. Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Construction. Qualifications: 1. Accreditation with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists as a Certified Civil Engineering Technologist and a minimum of five (5) years experience in the design and construction of municipal services or,equivalent education and experience; 2. Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated problem solving skills and, ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with limited supervision; 3. Knowledge of road and drainage design principles and construction practices, including construction safety legislation; 4. Demonstrated computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet programs; 5. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s Licence and reliable personal transportation is essential. Salary Rate Starting Salary will be from $43,581 to $54,360, Code 10 of the Inside Collective Agreement; Award of this position will be based on oral and written testing, which will be part of the interview process. A pass will be considered to be 60%. Applications citing the above file number, will be received in confidence until 5:00 PM, Friday November 13, 2006. Human Resources Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6 OR email to: corporateservices@clarington.net Pe rsonal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES at Samco Machinery Limited located at Kennedy & Ellesmere Toolroom Supervisor (days) Certified Tool & Die maker. 5 years exp. in "build" environment. CNC Programmer (days) Edgecam/Smartcam software. G code with Fanuc experience. CNC Lathe Operator - PUMA 400 (afternoon) CNC Milling Operator - DAIWOO (afternoon) Set -up and operate in a one-off shop. Fa n uc controls experience. Manual Boring Mill Operator (days) Heidenhein digital readout. Email resume to hr@samco-machinery.com or fax to 416-285-1353 New home builder requires EXPERIENCED SALES REPRESENTATIVES Some Condo experience a definite asset. Real Estate license not necessary. Competitive compensation package. Peterborough area. Apply to 800-MyAdBox #385900 or 385900@myadbox.com or Visit www.myadbox.com/385900 LOOKING FOR A NEW STYLE DENTAL CAREER, NOT JUST A JOB? Altima Dental is recruiting for the following positions: Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant Level II, Dental Hygienist, Great people with a passion for excellence ... apply today! www.altima.ca hr@altima.ca 416-785-5561 Busy Medical Centre in Whitby seeking experienced Registered Nurse to job share with one other RN. Position is open to start immediately. Please fax resumes to 905-668-8942 or e-mail to byronstreetmedical_juliablair@hotmail.com" ACareer Te aching English Internationally begins with professional training. The College of Applied Linguistics is offering A 5 day certificate course @ Durham College Nov.22nd - 26th To register for an Open House Nov. 8 call for more info 888-246-6512 www.INTLcollegeof linguistics.com CONCRETE Cutting Company requires G License Driver/ Labourer/Apprentice, in Kendall/ Orono area. Must be able to drive truck with trailer. Fax re- sume to: 905-983-5817 CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer. Must have experience and own tools. Clean drivers licence. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call the office at 905-440-2011 or Roy at 905- 439-1111. Blue Line Taxi is now hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. DURHAM REGION'S NEWEST Escort Agency seeks experience and friendly ladies ages 19+. Also seeking Drivers with reliable transportation and good knowl- edge of Durham Region. (289)688-5555 EARN EXTRA Christmas Cash! Customer Service oriented peo- ple w/vehicle required for early morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170. EARN EXTRA CHRISTMAS Money - designated drivers need- ed for holiday season. Must be over 25, have clean abstract, val- id insurance, own car and cell phone. Great for couples. Phone 866-879-1231. ECE TEACHERS AND SUPPLY STAFF Pickering/Ajax area. Full time and part time. Send resume by fax (905) 831-9347 or email herbieg123@aol.com EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY person required full time. Excel- lent wage and Health benefits. Apply: Lakeshore Auto Body, 149 Roseglen Rd., Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z3 IMPULSE FITNESS hiring flexible front desk staff, weekend cleaner for ladies change room, and fitness instructors. Apply with resume: 2200 Brock Rd. N, Pick- ering. LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED Seamstress specializing in drap- ery making. Permanent part-time position with a future full-time po- sition available for the right candi- date. Please fax resume to 905- 556-9799 or call (905)666-5300 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED Upholsterer for permanent part- time position with local Whitby store. Must have minimum 5 years experience. Please fax re- sume to 905-556-9799 or call (905)666-5300 LUNCH SUPERVISORS needed immediately for Bellwood Public School, 11:40 - 12:40 daily or on a casual basis. Criminal refer- ence check, and TB test required. Call 905-436-0098. NEW ENTERTAINMENT Management company seeks someone for clerical and assist- ant duties, while learning the ropes of the business. Please call (905)666-8811 or 416-428- 4706 or email geodesic@rog- ers.com PEOPLE'S TAXI,taxi drivers & licensed mechanics needed im- mediately for very busy company. Ajax & surrounding areas. Male or female, part time or full. (905)427-7770 PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring supply teachers and van drivers for school routes. Must have valid F license, clear abstract, and min, 5 years driving ex. please submit resumes to 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. PLASTIC REPAIR & LIGHT auto body repair. Some experience re- quired and be willing to learn. Must be self-motivated and have own transportation. Courtice Rd. & 401 area. Fax resume: 905- 434-5874. RELIABLE HARDWORKING person required 4-6 hrs/day, 3-5 days/week. Experience working with animals, farm/forestry, excel- lent communication skills, some physical labour, own transporta- tion a must. Email resume: blackdogon57@yahoo.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO.needs full-time maintenance person to keep buildings in repair. Must be proficient in painting, dry- wall, plumbing, electrical and floor repairs. Please send resume to: Realty Management Service, 223 Brock St. N. Unit 202, Whitby, ON L1N 4H6 SETTLEMENT HOUSE SHOPS requires a Maintenance/Delivery Person. Apply in writing, fax or email to Terry Wilson, c/o Settle- ment House Shops, 183 Queen St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1B8, 905-985-4082, info@settlement- house.com SNOWPLOW HELP sidewalk crews wanted. Contract work in Whitby-Clarington. Own equip preferred. Call Paul (905)261- 6386 SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. UNIK CHOCOLATE,Fundraising Specialist, hiring local representa- tive. A/C van necessary. Min. salary $600-$1000 net/week, ex- penses paid. Please call 1-866- 900-6698 WEALTH CONSCIENCE?Learn how to operate an mini office out- let from home and earn a great residual income. Free simple on- line training. www.miniofficeout- lets.com/deb WHITBY Window covering store requires in-store receptionist. Par t-time leading to full-time. Strong communication skills, self starter, weekdays and Saturdays, no Sundays or evenings. No experience necessary, will train. Call (905)666-8366 or fax (905)666-8646. YOUTH WORKER REQUIRED for therapeutic group home for emotionally disturbed and con- fused adolescents within the Dur- ham Region. OVERNIGHT part time position $10.00 per hour and DAY/EVENING Youth Worker, part time position $11.00 - $13.00, pending qualifications. Fax resume to (905)579-3093. CHAIR FOR RENT, established Whitby salon on Thickson Rd. Ex- perienced stylist with clientele. (905)436-1324 or (905)926-4844 SALON LOOKING FOR a full- time esthetician. Salary+commis- sion. Team player. Great hours. Please call 905-839-3806 or 905- 706-1951. WAX - ESTHETIC ROOM for rent in North Oshawa hair salon. Completely equipped. Call Shirley days (905) 576-5591, Eve. (905) 240-1201 AN EXCAVATION,water and sewer company requires full crew, Equipment Operators and Pipelayers. EXPERIENCED ON- LY ! Please forward resumes by fax to 905-985-0604 or call 905- 985-7737. APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN- full time required immediately for Durham area. Road service and in shop repairs. Valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Use of company vehicle. Benefits available, wages negotiable.. Join Durham's Leading Appliance Re- tailer Celebrating 50 years in Business. Paddy's Market, 2212 Ta unton Rd. Hampton. Apply with resume or call 905-263-8369. ELECTRICIAN LICENSED - Must have valid 309A license. Minimum 5 years of commer- cial/industrial experience. Work- ing throughout Durham Region. Please fax 905-728-0442 ELECTRICIAN, LICENSED, (Construction and Maintenance) for Durham Region. Minimum of 5 years Commercial, Industrial and Residential experience. Please fax resume to (905)725-7216 FENCE INSTALLERS,experi- enced needed for local fence company. United Fence Ltd. Call (905)839-7500 or fax (905)839- 7570 OIL BURNER Mechanic wanted. Durham region. Must be licensed with experience. Call 905-725- 9731 Fax resume 905-725-0886 SHINGLERS WANTED for full- time. Tools and vehicle an asset. Call Logan (905)626-2555 The Roof Troop SHINGLERS with experience wanted. Also shingler labourer wanted, drivers license an asset. Call 905-261-7025. SKILLED HELP,Construction company in Durham region seek- ing skilled trades people, must have vehicle. Call (905)987- 9925 WANTED,1 licensed body frame technician. 1 licensed paint- er/prepper for busy body shop. Call (905)983-1118. FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST for optometrist office. Experience preferred. Please send resume by fax to 905-579-3937, ASAP LEGAL SECRETARY required for busy law practice in Oshawa, experience preferred but will train, fax resume and salary ex- pectations to 905-571-3494. Provincial Sign Systems in Ajax Ontario is hiring an Experienced Accounting Person who will be responsible for maintaining the AccPac system including daily processing of A/R, A/P, journal entries and also processing financial analysis, month end, year end financial statements, account and bank reconciliation, prepare and reconcile GST, sales tax and payroll remittances. Qualifications of the successful candidate include 3 or more years experience in finance/accounting, third year CGA or equivalent, strong PC skills including Excel, strong attention to detail, analytical and logical thinking, strong communication and organization skills, deadline oriented, excellent time management skills and ability to multitask. Please email résumés to Ray Leaitch at rleaitch@provincialsign.com P/T GENERAL ADMIN,Invoic- ing, Phones. Knowledge of Quickbooks helpful. Experience preferred. Need flexible person to work Mon, Wed & Fri. Fax re- sume to 416-438-7221. P/T RECEPTIONIST,evening and weekends. Real Estate office located in Oshawa. Fax resume to 905-435-5383 PA RT TIME DATA ENTRY/ BILLING, simply accounting ex- perience with certificate a must. Whitby, near GO. Fax 905-668- 0417. PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST re- quired evenings & weekends for busy real estate office. Computer exp a must, exp an asset. Please fax resume: 905-619-3334. SWITCHBOARD/ADMINISTRA- TIVE Position Required. Suitable candidate will have good or- ganizational and communication skills, Microsoft Office and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, growing company. Email resume: careers@pro-bel.ca JR. SALES OPPORTUNITY with growing successful company in the food industry. Position involves 6 months training in/out plant to obtain product knowledge which will lead into a sales position in an established territory. Fax resume to 905-890-7977 Or e-mail burtonmeats@bellnet.ca ONE OF Eastern Ontario's larg- est independant general insu- rance brokers requires a sales- person for their Oshawa office. Great opportunity for a self-starter with an established community network. Prior sales experience and a post secondary degree an asset but not mandatory. Excel- lent compensation and benefits package for the successful candi- date. Reply with resume to P.O. Box 2097, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7V4 SALES REP REQUIRED,great part time or full time position. All pre-set appointments, evenings starting at 6:00pm. Average sales commission $45-80k yearly, verifiable. Excellent training pro- gram, no experience required. Call for interview, (905)655-9053 ASSOCIATE DENTIST required for modern new dental clinic in Durham region. Ownership po- tential. New Grads welcome. Fax resume to 905-430-1700. DENTAL ASSISTANT and Re- ceptionist wanted. Apply with re- sume to 5 Points Mall Dental Of- fice. No phone calls please. DENTAL ASSISTANT for oral surgeons office in Scarborough. 1-1/2 to 2 days/week. (Flexible). Harp & Oral Surgery experience required. Maternity leave. Fax re- sume 416-431-3873. DENTAL ASSISTANT required part time. No evenings/week- ends. Experience preferred. Fax resume to 905-831-5975. FULL TIME Dental Receptionist required for Pickering office. Must have experience. Please call Phyllis (905)420-6226 PA RT TIME DENTAL Reception- ist-Assistant for orthodontic office. Experience preferred. Please send resume to: ejpong@yahoo.com PDA full time position with prac- tice in Oshawa. Minimum 2 years exp required. No evening/week- end hours. Please reply to File #285, c/o Oshawa This Week, P.O.Box 481, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 PHARMACIST ASSISTANTS required immediately for 2 Oshawa pharmacies. Will train. Please fax resume to: 905-433- 2118. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED.Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, daytime, evenings or weekends. Please call (416) 358-2510. GOOD INCOME PROPERTY. Legal duplex, (legal triplex pend- ing), currently rented, renovated to fire/safety code. 93 McMillan Dr. Oshawa. Near Hospital. Only $159,500.. Call Taylor Bailey 905-922-7015 PRIVATE SALE - Open House Sunday Nov. 5th 12 - 3p.m. 1177 Mohawk St., Oshawa. 3- bdrm sidesplit, quality throughout, private backyard with inground pool, professionally landscaped, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, c/a, c/vac, alarm, underground sprink- ler, gas furnace, Lennox 1997, roof & eavestrough 1999, all casement windows etc. Shows 10+. Flexible Closing $379,500. (905) 720-1533 OPENING SOON IN NORTH WHITBY (Brock/Taunton) NOW HIRING * Bartenders * Hostesses * Servers * Bussers *Cooks Please email resume to jobs@stlouiswingswhitby.com Fax (416) 485-1512 ATTN: WHITBY Visit our website at www.stlouiswings.com to download an application form. BOARD OF DIRECTORS A mid-size non-profit housing corporation in Ajax seeks volunteers to serve as directors. Individuals with an interest or experience in social housing, finance or property management are preferred. Applicants should have some familiarity with governance and be able to attend monthly evening meetings. Please forward resume to: Life Centre Non-Profit Housing Corporation 1 Marsh Lane Ajax, Ontario L1T 3W3 Email: lifecentre@bellnet.ca ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.com ABSOLUTELY STUNNING - 123 Candlebrook DR. Whitby, $269,900. 3 bed, immaculate throughout, open concept, de- signer decor, double door foyer, ceramic/hardwood throughout, carpeted familyroom, ensuite bath, sep. shower, soaker tub, unspoiled basement. Covered front porch, designer pillars..see to believe..ABSOLUTELY NO AGENTS!! 416-890-3020 to view. BEAUTIFUL BRICK Chateau Vil- la brand new spacious bungalow w/walk-out bsmt. Backs onto con- servation. Freehold. Close to all amenities. $184,900. 1-800-467- 1766. Close to Bowmanville. LAKE PROPERTY,luxury estate home, 3-bdrms, huge garage, fabulous kitchen, incredible view of windows on one acre. $287,900. 1-877-878-9899 MOVE IN FOR THE HOLIDAYS! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Novem- ber 5, 2006 from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm.1476 Bridgeport St., North Oshawa. Stunning home on Cor- ner Lot. 1880 Sq Ft Open Con- cept With Cathedral Ceiling In Great Rm. Cozy, yet Bright & Cheery Family Rm with Fireplace. Cherry Wood Cupboards In Kitch- en With Upgraded Ceramic Tile Flooring. Cherry Hardwood Main Floor. Beautifully Landscaped With Fully Fenced Yard. 4 Bed- room, 3 Bath. $269, 900. Bring an Offer! I'll Buy Your Home FAST!!!! Don't let the Banks Win ●Fast Closing ●Instant Debt Relief ●No Maintenance ●Power of Sale Help ●No Equity? No Problem! ●No Commissions FREE 24-Hour Recorded Message To ll-Free 1-877-551-5581 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 RETAIL SPACE available from 1200 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in very busy "Teddy's Park Plaza", s/e corner of King and Park Rd. Oshawa. Relocate your business here. $15/sq.ft. Givalas R.E.Ltd., Nick Givalas Broker 1-905-479- 4436. Email: ngivalas@trebnet.com A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 3, 2006 www.durhamregion.com ** OPEN HOUSE ** Saturday November 4th 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. 17 Billingsgate Cres., Ajax Bungalow. 3+1 bedrooms. Completely renovated. Shows very well. Legal 1 bedroom + den basement apt. Quiet residential area. Fully fenced backyard. Financing on very good terms. $289,000 Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group 416-783-5000 $$$MORTGAGES$$$ up to 100% financing: First Time Buyers/Refinance/purchase Have your financing in order before the holiday rush!!! Rising education costs depleting your cash flow? Hundreds of $$ in monthly savings CONSOLIDATE NOW BEST AVAILABLE RATES Bank turn downs/Power of Sale/Collections Let me review your options first. A longer amortization could be beneficial Some conditions apply PLEASE CALL SYLVIA JULES (905) 666-2060 Tor. Line (289) 314-4098 Email: sjules@on.aibn.com Central Funding Group Ltd. Serving Durham and other areas for 14 years. HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE for sale. Rink pad, chilling equipment & fitness equipment included. $150,000. Annual in- come opportunity $100,000/yr. 905-723-7700 LADIES GYM FOR sale, Durham Region. 905-427-1332. OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING. Prime Lawn Care franchise territories available. Financing available. 1-866-552-5312. envirokinglawncare.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 DURHAM REGION REFINANCING SPECIALIST Reduce monthly bills by up to 50% Consolidate your debts Call Annette 905-426-6899 MORTGAGES? 0% Down! Need Line Of Credit? Call b4 go to Bank & get $250 Gift! Credit problem? Self-Employed? Best Rate Guaranteed 905-424-4091 905-448-9920 Email: ferduse@aol.com PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594 (2) 1 BED., OSHAWA, $650; 2 bed Bowmanville $850; separate kitchens, sep laundry, backyard, sep entrance; includes utilities, no pets, immediate. 416-892-8864 1 BED BASEMENT,Oshawa, near GM. Close to GO/401, Sep Entrance, Parking, Laundry, Kitchen, Cable, Self Contained, very clean. $650 inclusive. First/last, Available Immediately. 416-561-4353 1 BED. APT.main floor. Bloor/Simcoe area. $750/mo. in- clusive. Fridge, stove provided. Avail. Dec. 1st. First/last. 905- 723-9781. 1, 2 & 3 BDRM apts, condo's & houses for rent in Whitby and Ajax. All in residential areas and shows well. Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000. 1-BEDROOM APT.,near Oshawa Centre, Nov 1st. $650/month. No dogs. Call (905)723-4279, (905)922-2181 1-BEDROOM legal apt. large, ground level, separate entrance, laundry, bay window, fireplace, $600+1/3 utilities. Whitby. (905)665-0941, 905-706-2494 cell. 2 BED. BASEMENT APT.Im- maculate condition. Laundry, parking, own entrance. Town- line/King, Oshawa. Available Nov. 7th $900/mo. inclusive. No smoking/dogs. (905)430-4649. 2 BED. BSMT. APT., separate entrance, fireplace, new kitchen, walk to lake, Oshawa. $850/inclu- sive, first/last. Available from Nov. 5th. Call Mike 905-261-6498. 2 BEDROOM - Pickering. Separate entrance. Backs onto Ravine. Very roomy/bright. 4 ap- pliances. Private parking. Available December 1st. $1000/mo. inclusive. (905)686- 8551, Alen Liaghati. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 2-BDRMS., NORTH OSHAWA - Russett and Simcoe. Newly decorated, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 2-BEDROOM APT in clean quiet 20 plex, appliances, parking, utilities included. $865 monthly ($210 weekly) deposit negotiable. (Simcoe/Mill) Nov 4th or later. Call (905)579-2271. 2-BEDROOM APT near Oshawa Centre, $800/month all inclusive. Available Nov 1st. No dogs. Call (905)723-4279, (905)922- 2181 2-BEDROOM APTS.- Available Immediately, $765+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences. Sam 416-895-8144. 2-BEDROOM bright basement, high efficiency furnace, private laundry, parking, walk to down- town, near 401. All appliances in- cluded. $750+ utilities. Sep hy- dro/gas meters, water included. First/last. (905)424-8859. 3 BEDROOM WALK-OUT base- ment. Westney/Hwy. #2. Close to amenities. Available Novem- ber 1. $950. No smoking. 905- 686-3578 or 289-314-3505. 3 BEDROOM,main floor; living- room, double french doors, eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, 1075+ util, immediately. 1 BED- ROOM BASEMENT, new carpet, $750 inclusive. BOTH HAVE: laundry, appliances, blinds, park- ing, yard. No smoking/pets Call 905-239-0367 or 416-616-5133 A MUST SEE!Bright & spacious 2-bedroom walkout basement apt for rent. Ravine lot, 223 Harmony Rd S., $900 monthly including utilities. Call Eileen (905)404- 0153 AJAX, Kingston/Westney.Ex- ecutive bsmt apt. Split-level, sep- arate entrance, 2-bdrms, private deck, 5-appliances, a/c, cable, 1-parking, close to GO, avail. im- mediately, no smoking/pets. Ideal for professional/couple. First/last. $975/inclusive. (905)619-1677 ADULT-LIFESTYLE SUNNY 2 BDRM, large, new hardwood, ap- pliances, balcony, quiet building, beautifully decorated, maintained 6-plex, N/W residential, Oshawa, near everything, parking, laundry, no pets/smoking, first/last $875/month/utilities. Call Ann 905-244-2444 Ajax & Pickering * 3 bed. main floor bungalow * 2 bed. bsmt. apt. * 1 bedroom Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 AJAX - 1 OR 2 bedroom apart- ment in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat in kitchen. (905) 686-0470. AJAX - SALEM AND BAYLY. Lovely large one bedroom base- ment apartment, fully renovated, laundry and parking, $700+ utilities call after 4p.m. (905)903- 2335 (cell) or (905)509-2335. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building. Available Sept/Oct., $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX SOUTH,very bright, very unique, legal one bedroom basement apt, appliances, wood- burning stove, parking, shared laundry.avail. now, $725 inclu- sive Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 AJAX,3-bedroom main floor, 4 appliances, close to schools & shopping. $1100/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. October 1st. Call Richards days 416-601-7858, evenings & wknds 905-686-9662 AJAX, BRIGHT, SPACIOUS 2 bedroom basement apartment. Renovated. Separate entrance. Beautiful fireplace. 2 parking spots. $800. Call 416-894-4190. AJAX- Brand new 1&2 bedroom basment apartments in executive home. Spacious new 1-bedroom, 4-pc bath, own laundry $700+. ALSO new spacious 2-bdrm bsmt apt, 4-pc bath, own laundry, 850+. 905-239-0367, 647-271- 6660. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $879, $989 & $1089, available Immediately, Nov 1st & Dec 1st. 905-683- 8571, 905-683-8421 or 905-683- 5322 AJAX- SALEM/401.Large 2- Bdrm, Bsmt Apartment. Bright and Clean, Walkout to Backyard. Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Gas Fireplace. Private Laundry, Sep- arate Entrance. $975/mon. Utilities Included. Call Nicole 905- 999-7368 AJAX- WESTNEY/ROSSLAND Brand New, Very Cute Bachelor Apt. Separate Entrance, Shared Laundry. Driveway Parking. Available Immediately. $500/mon. Utilities Included. Nicole 905-999- 7368 Rose 905-999-7760 AJAX-PICKERING BEACH/BAYLY 2 bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. Available immediately. $875 inclusive. Call Diane Elliot 416-434-1597 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets. (905)579-9439. AVAILABLE Nov.1. Clean bright, 2 bedroom apt., main floor of building, $750 plus hydro, central Oshawa. 905-431-6319. BACHELOR-large, like hotel suite, fully furnished, full kitchen and bath, separate entrance, ground floor of exec. home, Pickering Village, walk to GO train. No pets/smoking. All inclusive. $850/month. No lease. First/last. Immediate. (905)427- 2782 ext 222 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. 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WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Come See the Difference 1 MONTH FREE RENT or up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff Free Utilities ✲Free Parking SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com SPLENDOUR IN PICKERING !! Lovely 3 bedroom rental suites from $1100 Individually controlled a/c & heating.Washer and dryer in Suite! 2 bathrooms, fully carpeted. Steps to Town Centre. Close to GO/401, library and Community Centre.1865 Glenanna Rd. (905) 831-1250 www.caprent.com BRAND NEW 1100sqft basement apartment, executive home, open concept, 1 bedroom with gas fire- place. Parking, utilities and cable included. No smoking/pets. $650/month. Available immedi- ately. (905)434-7530 BROCK RD./401- Renovated 2- bedroom basement apartment, new flooring, fridge, stove and paint. First/last. $850 mo. No pets/smoking. Close to all amenities. Available immediately. (905)686-8522 or cell (905)903- 2703. BROCK/VICTORIA WHITBY - 2 bedroom Nov. 1st, $850/inclu- sive. Laundry fac., hardwood floors, close to GO and waterfront 905-430-7868. COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM upper level, very bright. New applianc- es, parking, no pets, $1100/mo all inclusive, first & last. (905)665-1905. DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN, one bedroom, upper, clean, central air everything inclusive, lst/last, non smoker, $775. Available immedi- ately. (905) 655-5789. LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, available Immediately. $700, utilities included. Parking, No smoking/pets. First/last. Near Oshawa Centre. (905)571- 4472 LAWLOR COURT CO-OP. 2 bedroom apartment, available for Dec. 1st and Jan. 1st. $717 inclusive. (905)576-5048. No pets allowed. LOVELY CLEAN main floor, one bedroom, large kitchen, private entrance, self contained. El- gin/Simcoe, inclusive $750 (sin- gle) $800 (couple) lst/last. Dec. lst. (905) 391-1499 or (905)922- 0189 NICE 1 BED. UPSTAIRS.Sep. entrance, $690. Park Rd/Ade- laide, Oshawa. Available Nov. 1st. Also 1 bed. main-floor, available Dec. 1st. $720. first/last. Call Dan 905-449-3777. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, Dec. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM basement apt near Oshawa Centre. Own en- trance, parking for small car. $650. 1 person. All inclusive. No pets. Avail immediately. (905)434-8185; 905-809-2506 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2-bedroom apt $845, avail. Dec. 1. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA - 1 or 2 bedroom in quiet 6 unit building, eat in kitch- en, laundry, parking from $675 per month. (905) 922-0252. OSHAWA 2-bdrm in a clean 12 unit building, parking, laundry, eat-in kitchen. (905)686-0470 or (905) 728-8066 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA CENTRAL SUPER walk up loft one bedroom open concept, eat-in kitchen, wet bar large living area, walk out to bal- cony, parking, close to every- thing. Asking $800 inclusive. Dan Bartley, Coldwell Banker 416- 281-2200 or 1-877-855-7255 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, available Sept. 1st. Please con- tact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA Ritson/Olive. 1 bdrm. basement in triplex, recently modernized, parking, laundry, avail. immed. $650/mo+hydro. 2 BEDROOM upper in duplex. $750+hydro. Freshly painted, parking, avail Dec. 1. Both have easy 401 access. 905-448-0066 OSHAWA SIMCOE/401,1/2 Month free. Large 1-bedroom 9 ft ceiling apartment. 2 3 piece washrooms. Includes park- ing/utilities. First/last/references. No smoking/pets. $725/mo Available Nov.1 (416)818-7751 OSHAWA,2-bdrm apt. in 2yr old bldg, on main floor, no stairs.ce- ramics, oak kitchen, a/c, Close to transportation, walking distance to Downtown. $950/mo+heat/hy- dro, avail. Dec. lst. (905)435- 0556 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM,$675 all inclusive. Private entrance, parking, air conditioning, clean. ALSO 1-BEDROOM, main floor of home, air conditioned, parking, $765 all incl. Both have bus stop at front door, available Dec 1st. 905-433-1962, 905-260-0172. OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL MAS- SON ST.Large 1-bedroom upper apartment, bright, immaculate, separate entrance, balcony, fridge/stove, parking. Cable, hy- dro extra. No smoking/pets. $800. Available Now. (905)579- 2435 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,large bright 1 bed- room apt. Lower level of house, private entrance, backyard, drive- way, quiet residential area, avail. Dec. 1st. $650/mo inclusive, (905)434-2914. OSHAWA, Rossland/Harmony, large, clean, bright 1.5 bedroom semi walkout basement, $690+ hydro, first/last,1 parking space, laundry, close to all amenities, bus.Non-smoker, available im- mediately. (905)725-5106 OSHAWA,spacious 1-bdrm above ground bsmt apt. Separate entrance and laundry facilities. Parking, includes all utilities, avail immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)999-9115 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Nov/Dec. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- clean, 2-bedroom apt. in building with elevator, available immediately. On bus route, no pets. Parking. All utilities includ- ed. $785/month. first/last. Call (905)263-1022 PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, 1 bdrm., large, clean basement apartment. Quiet home, separate entrance, laundry, parking, near GO, shopping & lake front. No smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. (416)937-4522. PICKERING - 2 BED. APT. by the lake. Lots of windows, laundry, partially furnished. No smoking/pets. $925/all inclusive. First/last/references. Nov. 1st. 905-839-5458. PICKERING – GO STATION.2- bdrm bsmt $810+. 3-bdrm main floor $1110+. Fenced-in yard. Separate entrance and laundry. Walk-out to deck. Furnished op- tional. (416)238-2100. Lv msg. PICKERING Brock/Major Oaks, 1-bdrm basement apt with sep entrance, large familyroom, 2 parking. Includes utilities & cable. Near bus stop. 905-686-1925 PICKERING EXECUTIVE BASE- MENT, Apt., Liverpool/Finch. Large 1-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air, parking, separate entrance. Near 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Avail. Im- mediately $750/month inclusive. No pets. (905)839-9032 PICKERING Whites/Strouds Available immediately. Large new 1-bdrm basement apt. No smok- ers/pets. Suitable for mature indi- vidual. $750/mo. First/last re- quired. Parking available. (905)420-0076 PICKERING Whites/Strouds large 1-bdrm basement apt. available. Private entrance, park- ing, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $650-inclusive. first/last/references. 416-289- 2722 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly, 2-bedroom basement apt., living room, kitchen, own entrance, bath w/shower. Avail. immediate- ly, $850/month, first/last. Call Bruce after 5-p.m. Mon-Friday, Sat/Sun anytime. (416)458-4944 PICKERING, 2 BEDROOM HWY. 2. BROCK RD. Near amenities. Separate entrance. Parking. Laundry room and ap- pliances. Internet/Cable. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. 647-836-1010. PICKERING, ALTONA/SHEP- PARD,1-bedroom basement apt. available immediately. Modern, separate entrance, fireplace, 4pc bath w/jacuzzi tub, utilities, park- ing, cable included. No smok- ing/pets. $825/month. (905)509- 2823 PICKERING, HWY 2/BROCK, large 1-bdrm, newly renovated bsmt apt. Separate entrance. Close to all amenities. Profes- sional person preferred. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. $725/mo. Call (905)426-7813 PICKERING,Liverpool & Hwy 2. Large 1-bedroom apartment. Separate entrance, non-smoking, no pets, $750/mo all inclusive. (905)839-9551 PICKERING, ROSEBANK/Shep- pard.New 2-bedroom base- ment. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Parking. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Dec.1 (905)837-5146 PICKERING, WHITES RD./Hwy. 2. Available 1 bedroom walk-out basement apt. Suitable for ma- ture, single person. Parking utilities included. Excluding laun- dry, $700. No smoking/pets. First/last references required. 905-420-4093. PICKERING-Whites/Bayly, 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry, appliances, close to 401, school, plaza, readily available, first/last, no pets/smoking. $850/inclusive. Contact 416-833- 5389 PICKERING-2 BED. APT., wash- room, livingroom, private side en- trance, fridge, stove, laundry fac. Available. $900. all inclusive. Close to amenities. No pets. 647- 889-8539. Regency Manor 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM,de- sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Near amenities, laundry, (2) parking. Immediate. References, no pets/smoking. $800 inclusive. Call (905)449-1141 RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $895. inclusive. Nov/Dec 1st. Dan (416)657-2117. SEMI-DETACHED farm house, 1-bedroom, 1km north of Brook- lin. Available immediately. $875 month plus utilities, first/last No pets, no smoking. Suit couple. (905)655-4966. Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com WEST PICKERING -Bright, executive 1 bdrm., bsmnt. apt. in upper scale home. Fireplace, new appliances, separate entrance, cable, laundry. Close to 401. No smoking/pets. $850/mo. Avail. Dec. 1. 905-509-4848. WHITBY - 122 Brock St. South. 2 bedroom apt. Full kitchen, wash- room, parking, central air. Fully renovated. $800/mo+utilities. Available immediately. Call 416- 318-5550 or 416-858-1600 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- bed. $925; 3-bdrm $1025. 905- 767-2565. WHITBY CENTRAL,2 bedroom, 2nd floor, separate entrance, new carpets, fridge, self-clean stove. Suitable for junior exec. $900 plus hydro., parking includ- ed. (905)666-2936 WHITBY Large, Bright, 1000 sq- ft. 1-Bedroom Walkout. Eat-in kitchen. Beautifully finished. Sep- arate Entrance. Fireplace. Cable. Internet. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Brock/Whitburn. $820/inclusive. Avail Dec 1. 905- 995-4650. WHITBY,3-bedroom main floor, $1250 plus half utilties. And 2- bedroom basement apt. $850 plus half utilties. Almost new for rent in an executive home. Both contain new ceramic and hard- woods floors, independant en- trance and parking. Heated pool with sunroom and 2 decks, cen- tral air conditioning, great ne- ghoourhood, close to 401, schools & shopping malls. Avial- bale Now. Please call 905-433- 8778, 905-409-7565, 416-418- 4611. WHITBY,Avail. immediately Bright, spacious 2-bedroom base- ment apt., fireplace, built-in dish- washer, ensuite laundry, 2-park- ing, private entrance, cable. $895/mo. No pets. 1st/last. 905- 668-2949; 905-430-4855 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 & 2- bedroom apt. newly decorated, new laminate floors, heat/hydro, air, laundry facilities, 1-parking $800 & $850/mo. inclusive, first/last, references, no pets. (905)430-8327 WHITBY,downtown, small 1- bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, includes utilities, laundry,,parking. Bright,clean, suitable for one. $650/month. Avail. immediately. No pets/smoking, 905-430-2925. WHITBY- large, bright, quiet 1 bedroom, 9' ceilings, fireplace, excellent condition, parking, near GO. No smoking/pets. Available December 1st. Call 416-498-4770. WHITBY-walk to Whitby Go, N. of 401/Brock, large 2-bed. apt. freshly painted/carpeted, main-floor triplex. Sep. entrance, parking/laundry. Immediate. $950+hydro. First/last. 905-655- 0999 ext. 200 Susan. WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP in Pick- ering has 1 and 2 bedroom sen- iors' apartments at $801 & $908, including utilities and cable; 3 bedroom townhouse at $1,057 plus utilities. First/last months deposit required. Call 905-837- 2920. www.ucpm.ca. CENTRAL WHITBY - Main sep. classy fully-furnished bachelor- ette, includes TV, cable, c/air, gas heat, porch and parking. Prefer one responsible full-time em- ployed non-smoker. $640/mo. First/last/references. No pets. 905-668-2332 evenings. MCLAUGHLIN SQUARE,2- bdrms, 2 bathrooms. Condo fac- ing south. Parking, utilities, indoor pool, sauna included. $1195/month. First/last Avail. im- mediately. Call (905)985-4568 $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC.Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr. pager. -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM apartment in house, 123 Elgin St. E. Oshawa. 2 washrooms, $l,l50 inclusive, available November lst. (905)723- 1389. 3 BEDROOM UPPER floor of house. Location is Dundas/Ru- pin. Close to amenities. Available immediately. $1175+. 416-291-3210 or 1-866-291- 3210. 3-BDRM,detached home. North Oshawa, (50 Ormond Dr) fenced yard, A/G pool, 4 appliances, new a/c & gas furnace, good neighbourhood, $1295/mo+ utilities. Avail. mid Nov. No smok- ing. (905)579-5390 A 3 BEDROOM bungalow in Pickering. Main floor. Freshly painted. Shows well. $1000+ 2/3 utilities. First/last. 905-683-5641 or 416-315-9432. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 21/2 storey 4-bedroom, gracious older home, French doors, hard- wood floors, gas heat., near Oshawa hospital. $1200/mo. plus utilities. No pets/smoking. Cred- it check. Linda Kubota, Royal LePage 905-666-1333. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $700/month. (oac). 5.3% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to 7% cash back. Requires $35,000 plus family income and good credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 ADELAIDE/CENTRE-Oshawa- immediately, renovated 3-bed- room, main floor of house, $1050 plus utilities, Dec. 1 renovated 2- bedroom basement apt. $850 plus utilities. both with Sep. en- trance. air, parking, laundry. All appliances included. (416)695- 4667. AJAX 4-BDRM SPACIOUS house CAC, F/P, W/O from bsmt to fenced yard. Quiet neighbor- hood, close to schools, shopping, transit, etc. $10,000 down and $2,000/month + utilities earns you a 5% down payment w/our rent to own program. Call 1-877-987- 7799 for appt. AJAX,Salem/Bayly. Avail. imme- diately, brand new, never lived in 3-bdrm freehold townhome, $1375+utilities. appliances incl. No smoking/pets. (416)738-1499 AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm main floor of house. Newly renovated, updated kitchen, 5-appliances, fenced backyard, close to schools, amenities. $1150/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. (416)512-7012 AJAX, WESTNEY HEIGHTS 3-bdrm main floor. 62 Marshall Cres. $1095/mo, 3 bathrooms, garage, laundry. OPEN HOUSE Monday to Friday 6pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 12pm-1pm. 1-866-737- 5617, 416-436-2884 AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST.Clean remodeled, 2 bedroom basement, walkout $925 inclusive utilities. south Ajax. own laundry facilities. no pet/non smoking call Dennis Morgan Sutton Group 416-587- 0060, (905)831-9500. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 1/2 storey 3-bedroom, gas heat, near O.Centre & GM. $975/mo. No pets/smoking. Credit check. Linda Kubota, Royal LePage 905- 666-1333. BEAUTIFUL Oshawa,2 bed- room duplex, Ritson/Olive, fresh paint/carpet, quiet cul-de-sac, yard, no smoking/pets, available Nov. $900/mo. utilities included. first/last/references. (905)263- 8966 BOWMANVILLE - 3 bedroom townhouse for rent. New carpet, freshly painted, fenced yard. Ap- pliances. $1100.00 + utilities. Call (905) 697-8261. BOWMANVILLE,401/Waverley. Must See Detached 2-storey 3- bedroom. Garage, 5 appliances, c/air, huge deck, fenced yard. $1375+ utilities. References re- quired. No pets. Available Dec 1st. 905-441-6599. BOWMANVILLE, NEW 3 bdrm., 2-1/2 baths, master has ensuite, walk-in closet. 5 appliances, laminate & ceramic floors, central a/c and vac. $1375+ utilities. Call (416)698-6661. CENTRALLY LOCATED in Bow- manville, two bedroom house close to all amenities, $875. plus utilities. 3 baths, fenced back- yard. Available immediately. (905) 623-8474. HOUSE IN OSHAWA, 2+Bdrms, central location, close to all amenities. Single car garage w/remote door, includes 6 appli- ances, no smoking/pets, $950/mo + utilities. References required. Call (905)721-0293 KINGSTON RD/BEACH GROVE. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. Car port. $1500 monthly + utilities. Non smoker. No pets. 416-281-2277 NORTH WHITBY,gorgeous 4 bedroom home. Low traffic street. Walk schools, park. First/last required. No smok- ing/pets. Yard, parking, large deck. Available December 1st. Marlene 905-492-1066. OLIVE/HARMONY - 3 bedroom house, main floor, good neigh- bourhood, fenced yard parking, $1050/mo. utilities included. Open house, Sun. Nov 5th, 1-3p.m. 1078 Ronlea. (905)434- 5920. OSHAWA, CENTURY HOME, 2+1 bedrooms, open concept, 2 bathrooms, 2 parking, 4 applianc- es, no smoking. $1050/mo+ hy- dro. Call (905)436-2530 OSHAWA, HARMONY/OLIVE beautiful bright spacious 2 bed- room legal bsmt apt of bungalow. Separate entrance, f/p, parking, laundry, $650+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. Jan. 1st. (905)867-8417 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 3, 2006, PAGE 33 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com PICKERING AMBERLEA AREA, Whites Rd, detached 4 bedroom, new broadloom, 2 baths, family room with fireplace & walkout, central air, five appliances gar- age, $1550 per month, plus utilities. Steve (905) 831-7770 PICKERING VILLAGE- immacu- late 3 bedroom +1, 4 bathrooms, finished basement, main floor family room with fireplace. Hard- wood, ceramic floors, a/c, 5 appli- ances, walk-out deck. Available immediately. $1700/mo. plus utilities. No pets/smoking. Refer- ences, credit check. 905-837- 2189. PICKERING, DIXIE/HWY. 2,2 bedroom townhouse with finished basement, deck, central air, gar- age, $1250 monthly. Available immediately. 416-545-7774. WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1375 mo.+ utilities, Dec. 24, le- gal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smoking / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619- 9500. WHITBY, SPOTLESS, SPA- CIOUS new town home. 3 bed- room. 2 1/2 bathroom. A/C. Gas fireplace. Alarm system. 5 appli- ances. $1350/month+. Julie 905-666-5758. 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in north Oshawa, close to schools & shopping, central air, finished basement, hydro, water and all appliances included. References, first/last required. $985/month. Dan (416)678-4725 before 6pm, (905)579-3907 after 6pm. AJAX,3-bedrooms, 2.5 bath- rooms, basement, driveway-gar- age w/entry to house, ensuite bathroom, backyard w/deck, 5-appliances, microwave, fire- place, $1500/mo. Call about pos- sible move-in incentives. (416)636-0410, (905)799-8637, r3spence@hotmail.com BROOKLIN-3 bedroom town- house, 2.5 baths, garage, 5 appliances, a/c, non smoker, no pets. Available Dec. 30, first & last, $1,300.00+ utilities. 905-852- 3675 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has 2 bedroom townhouse units Avail. immed., parking and Hydro in- cluded. Please call 905-576- 9299. NORTH OSHAWA - Very pr ivate, on ravine, walkout bsmnt. & main level deck. 2/3 bdrms., 2 living rooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 5 appli- ances, near Durham College & good schools. $1250+utilities. Dec. 1st. 905-725-0118. NORTH OSHAWA-3-bdrms, completely renovated. New car- pet, paint, etc... Near transit, shopping. $1075 plus gas. In- cludes hydro, water, fridge and tove. 905-728-9901, 905-244- 0997. OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA SOUTH 4-bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $1050/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING -401/Whites Rd. 3 bdrm. townhouse, 1 yr. old. 5 appliances, garage. $1200/mo. +utilities. Available Dec. 1. Call Jeanette or Louie 905-509-6079 or 905-767-3324. PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for 1- 2-bedroom Dec.1, $814 plus utilities. 1-3-bedroom Dec.1, & 1-3-bedroom Jan. 1, $885 plus utilities. Subject to membership policy approval. Ap- plications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (on Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are posted on Community Centre's door be- tween, 10am-7pm). WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom town- homes, available in friendly fami- ly-oriented complex. Immediate. $1050-$1250+utilities. 4 applianc- es, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, tran- sit, shopping. 11TH MONTH OF TENANCY FREE. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. 2 BEDROOMS TO RENT in newer home in Courtice. private 3pc. bathroom, full use of bsmnt. Central air, parking, laundry, yard.No pets. Avail. immediately. Call 905-440-4582. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905- 420-4318 OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland, clean, furnished room with cable, suitable for quiet working gentleman. Share bath & kitchen. No smoking/pets. Near bus, $350 & up. First/last. (905)728-4845 OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suitable for 1 person. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 PICKERING Brock/Finch, fur- nished/unfurnished, suit single male. Microwave, fridge, laundry, smoking, utilities and cable in- cluded. Beside bus stop. Immedi- ately. Reasonable. Call (905)686- 4975 or 647-400-4975. PICKERING VILLAGE,rooms for rent. Available immediately, $425/month all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Share all facilities. 416-575-3661. PICKERING,rooms available, furnished or unfurnished. Laun- dry, cable, internet, parking. Quiet home, near shopping and amenities. $350/month, available immediately. (416)316-0796 ROOM FOR RENT, furnished, internet, parking, share amenities and laundry. $450. No smoking. (905)697-1886 UOIT (Durham College)- bed- rooms available, 1 min. walk to campus, biggest house on the street $400 all inclusive. Laundry, internet, parking. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call 416-316-0796. WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. Beautiful furnished rooms available in quiet home. Internet access, utilities, parking incl. $450/mo. GO bus at door. Suitable for professional. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)655-0788 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet, parking included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (905)433-4088 LARGE MASTER BEDROOM, in 6yr. old, 3 bedroom townhouse in Whitby. With en-suite, walk-in closet. $525. ALSO room available $475. Cable, internet, avail. immediately, parking (905)666-7856. SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. All inclusive, laun- dry, parking, cable, cooking etc. $125/weekly. Call after 5 p.m. or leave msg. (905)665-2728. WORKING ADULT MALE, look- ing for roommate, male or female. Huge apartment, own room. Cheap rent in Orono.. 905-983- 1073 to view. ATTENTION SLED LOVERS: for sale 2003 Ski Doo Legend, 600 Sport, 2003 Yamaha V MAX 600, both come with electric start, reverse, and covers, asking $5,200. each. Also, double wide trailer in excellent condition, ask- ing $1,000. Serious callers only please 905-342-2704. THAT I SHISHU Kumar Sharma S/o Sh. Damodar Dass Sharma resident of 1955 Memory Lane, Pickering, ON, Cana- da. have changed my name from Shishu Ku- mar Sharma to Vishal Kumar Sharma. Angel Nails & Skincare in Pickering, under new management, has changed their number to 905-426-4613 2200 Brock Rd, Unit A-10 FOUND - Purebred Siamese cat, blue eyes, vicinity of West- shore/Oklahoma area, Pickering. Very friendly. Owner may contact (905)420-5588 REWARD - "Woody" is missing. Male Jack Russell, white with brown patches.. Courtice area, vicinity of Pebblestone and Tooleys. Micro-chipped, tags. Owners miss him..call 905-725- 5241. SINCERE SINGLES Matchmaker since 1992. Chosen with care by those who care! Toll free 1-866- 719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca To ronto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Worship - 10:30am Sunday School - Supervised Nursery http://ca.geocities.com/standrewsajax@rogers.com EVERYONE WELCOME To advertise your church in our regular To advertise your church in our regular Worship Section Worship Section on Fridays call Janice at 905-683-0707on Fridays call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 or fax 905-579-4218 Email: jsam@durhamregion.comEmail: jsam@durhamregion.com ComeCome WorshipWorship WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) Deadline Nov.15 Christmas Carol Book Carols • Colouring Contest • Stories • Recipes please contact: Janice Samoyloff 905-683-0707 jsam@durhamregion.com To book your “Christmas Services” on our Worship Pages of this very popular publication, Book yo u r s n o w THE INTERCULTURAL WORSHIP CENTRE •Spiritually Empowered •Enriched in Your Soul •Economically Stable •And Physically Sound YOU ARE IN FOR A TOTAL EXPERIENCE SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 am THURS. 7:45 PM 377 Mackenzie Avenue- Unit 10 Ajax, On (behind Burger King, off Bayly) Tel: 905-619-9095 We are here: To affect your life for Jesus, Impact your Destiny and take you into a place of Love, Faith & Power. You will be: A PLACE YOU CAN CALL A HOME, AMONG A PEOPLE YOU CAN CALL FAMILY You are invited to GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT Burns Church, Ashburn 765 Myrtle Rd. West Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006 at 7:00 pm Featuring T H E T O R C H M E N Canada’s Premiere Gospel Quartet R O X A N N E & 2 N D C H A N C E Roxanne has been nominated for two awards by G.M.a. Fr ee -wi l l O ffe r i n g a n d Re fr es hm e nt s Fo r m o r e i n f o r m at io n ph o n e 9 0 5 -6 5 5 -4 2 4 0 o r 9 0 5 -6 5 5 -8 5 0 9Ajax Alliance A Sure Foundation Sunday, 10 AM Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 DO YOU LIKE dancing, fine dinning, movies and traveling? If you are a SWM, good sense of humor, and knows how to treat a lady, (59-65) Call: 1-800-692- 3269 Box #39719, Serious re- plies. SEARCHING for "Joan", born Ia- leen Bernice Risebrough, Decem- ber 20th, 1945. Placed with adopted family (Farmers) in 1951. Brother Wm. John (Billy) Rise- brough. Call (519)681-9012 CERTIFIED Music Teacher/SAH mom offering at-home care F/T,P/T Pickering, Kingston/ Liverpool. Pick-up from Vaughan Willard P.S. & Glennanna bus stop. Meals included. All ages welcome! 905-492-0528 CHILDCARE AVAILABLE, ECE. Full/part-time. Rosebank/High- view Road. Elizabeth Seton, Al- tona Forest and High Bush Public School area. References available upon request. 905-837- 6590. RESPONSIBLE home childcare, 18 years experience, infants-10 years. First-Aid/CPR, creative play and outdoor activities. Church/Delaney. Call Elaine (905)683-0352 CURVES AJAX part-time ener- getic, outgoing mature individual who likes to have fun. Training provided. Resumes accepted 475 Westney Rd. N. Unit 13. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 416-524-2018. A DINING ROOM,cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 647- 271-5483 A HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- 5483. Can deliver A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS Wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Pest screens and caps installed. Best rates in Durham, Experi- enced* Reliable* Insured. No Mess Guaranteed. Call (905)686- 7741 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: Dell (Dsktp) P4/1.8GHZ with 15" LCD Monitor $379.00 or $279.00 without Monitor. Repairs, Reasonable Rates. Call (905) 576-9216 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together foundation. 20'x30' $5500, 25'x40' $8700, 30'x40' $10,500, 32'x50' $14,000. 40'x60' $20,000, many others 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.ca ART GLASS & STAINED glass materials clearance, large variety still available, 50% off! Tools and new stock 25% off. Call for direc- tions. (905)263-2487 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- 5483.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construc- tion, never opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. 647-271-5483 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CHINA CABINET, 3 sections. Black with glass and mirrored doors, $300. Glass dining table, seats 6, $125. 905-427-5053 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2900. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. 761 McKay Road, Unit #1, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3A3 Phone: 905-619-2093 Fax:905-619-3366 west 401 east Brock Rd 1 Montgomery Pk. Rd. Pickering nuclear plant X 761 McKay Rd Unit #1 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DINING ROOM SUITE,buffet, hutch, solid wood table, 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs and extra leaf. Good condition. Also matching wood TV stand with 2 drawers and glass cabinet. Paid $4000.Will sell all $550 OBO. 905-409-7277. DOWNSIZING - 7' chersterfield $200;, chairs, 2 dark blue wing- back chairs $100/ea., antique desk $300; grandfather clock $150;, expanding library table $150, obo. (905)426-9584 FOLDING BICYCLES/SCOOT- ERS (electric or standard) no li- cense or insurance required in Ontario. In stock now at whole- sale prices. (905)686-2831 416- 504-1797 FURNITURE:Livingroom $600, Coffee tables (3) $400, Original Mexican dinningroom (6) $3,500, Mexican entrance piece $400, 5 pc. Wood and iron king bedroom set $1,750. Call: 905-425-0435 GOALIE PADS 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$450 obo; Pentium 1 Computer w/CD Rom, Cannon Colour printer and computer stand $150obo. (905)666-5175 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB/SPA 5HP,24 jets, ozo- nator ready, LED light, waterfall, deluxe redwood cedar cabinet, warranty, 5-person, sacrifice $3500. Call 905-409-5285. LAUNDRY PURE:Come and join the NO SUDS revolution! www. laundryplus.com/moneymaker244 password: guest LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. LIVINGROOM SOFA-BED for sale, light pastel colour-floral de- sign, mint condition, asking $450. Call 905-435-8151 after 6 p.m. NORDIC TRACK MODEL C2300, folding treadmill, like new condition. New $1700 - sell for $1150 o.b.o. (905)665-3396 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Back to school specials con- tinuing !! 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 Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. We are seeking vendors for our Annual Christmas Bazaar on November 18th from 10-2pm at Community Nursing Home in Pickering located at 1955 Valley Farm Road. Table rentals are $25.00/ea If you are interested please contact Jennifer Stevens @ 905-831-2522 X 342 HUGE CONTENT SALE! CASH & CARRY Sunday. November 5, 9a-2p 25 Ward Street, Brooklin, ON (off Coronation, near Taunton) Furniture, electronics, housewares, small appliances, brick-a-brac etc. SNOWFLAKE CHRISTMAS MARKET Fri. Nov. 3 (5 to 8) & Sat., Nov. 4 (10 to 2) Pickering Village United Church 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca/XMASMarket CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Vaughan Willard P. S. Dixie & Glenanna-Pickering Sat. Nov 4th, 10am - 3pm Free Admission Your Child’s Bedwetting Problem won’t end… … when you change the sheets! Come fi nd out what you can do! Location: Ajax Public Library ROTA RY ROOM A 55 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, ON Date: Tues, November 7, 2006 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Chris Montgomery (Pediatrician, Lakeridge Health Oshawa) Parents are encouraged to attend this Information Session To register for this session please call 1-800-970-4224 SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY BILLS: WE HAVE THE FIX FOR MOST FTAs! Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!.6 models on display from $199 and up. U-Neek Electronics, Oshawa. Visit our store today! (905)435-0202 (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com SNOW BOARD - Fifty one fifty board (size 124), fifty one fifty bindings, fifty one fifty boots (size 8), Pro-tec motocross style hel- met $150. Call Chris 905-623- 1043. STOVE, FRIDGE,black, with ice maker and water dispenser, $750; pedestal sink with taps $50; 32" RCA TV $350; Please call 905-448-9804. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com WALNUT BEDROOM furniture, twin spool beds, ladder, dresser, desk, night table, bookcase, ask- ing $800. (905)427-3357. CASH FOR home furniture and major appliances. Dining room, living room, bedroom, kitchen fur- niture. Fridges, stoves, washers, dryers. We pick up. 905-260- 5988. CASH PAID for plastic car model collections, built or still in the box. 905-435-0747 WANTED - set of hood hinges for 1996 Dodge Ram. Call 705-696- 1422, please leave message. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. 100% HARDWOOD, very, very, dry, with high out-put energy, guaranteed. The ecological firewood, up to 58% less ash, practically Creosote Free! (705)944-5272, evenings. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 3, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Sunday, November 5th Preview 11:30 a.m. Starts 1:00 p.m. Public Auction We have orders to clear out Feature Sofa Sets such as the Elephant Hide Micro Suede, the Show Wood Leather in Stone & Black, the Burgundy Leather with Studs, the Cream All Leather set and the always Popular Espresso Leather Set #2215 among others. We have a King size Bed Suite in Oak & Wrought iron as well as a gorgeous 8 pc Mission Pine Bed Suite in Honey, the New Contempory Style King Bed Suite, an 8 pc stately Carved Sleigh in Walnut, & an 8 pc Queen Low Profile Sleigh in Cherry. Consignment , Antique & Estate Pieces such as Armoire, Barrister's Bookshelves, Wing Back Chairs, Cedar Chest, China Cabinet, Dining Suites, Mirrors & Tables. Always bargains to be had on Grandfather Clocks, Mahogany Fireplace Mantles in Oak or Cherry Finish, Oak Press Back Dining Set & Pub Sets with a Lazy Susan in either Espresso or Walnut 2 Tone Finish with 8 chairs. Accent pieces that are Must See including Leather Bar Stools, Elegant Wing Back Chairs, One of a Kind Hand Painted Accent Tables & Cabinets, Mahogany Vitrines, & Exquisitely Carved Wooden Boxes. Art to match any décor including the world famous Robert Bateman, Walter Campbell & the Group of Seven with such pieces as The Canoe, Dozing Lynx, & White Pine. Special Collection of Stained Glass Panels & Tiffany Lamps, as well as Royal Doultons, Crystal Decanter Sets, Large Vases, Leather Ottomans, Comfortable Oak Rocking Chairs all at unbelievable prices. Come to the auction. Have we got a deal for you! KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) 905-683-0041 www.kahnauctioncentre.com SAT. NOV. 4 - 10.30AM - AUCTION at the property - 870 Taunton Rd. E., WHITBY including office furniture, Vehicles:2000 Saturn wagon 92 Chev Astro van, 81 Maserati 4 port car, Trucks:96 Hino 18' van box, 93 GMC cube van, 90 Ford F150 Ext Cab pickup, 89 Ford dually 5th wheel, 87 GMC Sierra 3500 truck with alumi- num box, Ford F350 truck with 14' box, 79 Ford with 24' aluminum box, Travelmate motor home(needs repair), Trailers:Tommy's Trailer Inc aluminum tandem axle car trailer & winch, 32' 5th wheel enclosed trailer, 12' en- closed cargo trailer, 45' moving/storage trailer, Tandem covered trailer, Tractors &Equip:Kubota HST 8200 4x4 Diesel tractor with loader, turf tires, Hyster lift truck, Kubota T1600 HST Diesel riding lawn mower, JD rotary mower, Tools:qty of HD racking, pallet truck, air com- pressor, panel saw, bander, qty of hand & power tools, torches, Roofing business:2 skids of tar, tar pot trailer, roofing related items, Snowmobiles: 94 Polaris Indy LX, 92 Polaris Indy 500, snowmobile trailer, Partial list, Info or flyer 1-800-461-6499 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com HOLIDAY INN, OSHAWA 1011 BLOOR ST.,E. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5TH.VIEW 11am SALE 12 NOON IMPORTER /WHOLESALER GOING OUT OF BUSINESS; TRUCK LOAD OF MERCHANDISE PARTI AL LIST:Cordless phones, Karaoke, accent furniture, chairs & benches, nested console tables, art decors, chests, trunks, mirrors, prints, jumbo wine bar, Grandfather , wall & table clocks, porcelain dolls, show room samples, Air & hand tools compressor saw, hammer drills, Jig saw, toaster ovens, vanity table, 600 tread count Egyption cotton sheets, Jaquard 7 pc comforters & 9 pc duvet covers, feather beds, pillows, goose down duvets, silver earrings, Diamond rings, Pearl, Peridot, Garnet, Amethyst necklaces, porcelainware, crystal figurine, giftware, corner fireplace frame, candle hold- er, sword, manual treadmill, Die castware, mail boxes, knives & cookware, statues, radio control cars, met- al decor signs, plaques.Ideal Christmas Gifts.Too Many too list.Terms: Cash,Visa & MC only. MARKHAM AUCTIONS 905-640-7201 BARGAINBUYS.CA QUALITY HARDWOOD available in 12" & 16" lengths. Free local delivery. Call (905)263-2124 or 905-263-2103. SM58 SHURE WIRELESS microphone system. Brand new, never used. Valued at approx. $600, selling for $400 (firm). Call Jamie at 905-579-2581. AAA PUPPIES - Beagles, males, first shots, dewormed, 10 wks old, $100.00 each. Call Bill 905- 355-5226. FREE KITTENS.Call 905-623- 1043. GERMAN Sheppard pups, CKC registered, first shots, dewormed and micro chipped. Incredible breeding. $700. (905)983-9636, 905-925-9636. Grooming done in a home environment 20 years experience Pickup & Delivery Dog sitting 10% discount for 1st time clients 647-299-9173 LAB PUPPIES, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised. CKC registered, microchipped, vet checked, first shots, parents hips certified. 905-447-5131. MALTESE/POODLES, Shitz/poo- dles, 8 week old puppies, all fe- male, cream or white. Lasa/poo- dles - all females 6 weeks old. Non allergenic, adorable puppies, call (705)786-2833. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES, microchipped, CKC registered, males/females, vet checked, $1200. Ready to go November 17th, 2006. Delivery available in 3hour driving distance. (705)835- 6585, olaf.schrank@sympatico.ca PURE BRED MINI SCHNAU- ZERS first shots dew claw re- moved, non-allergic, non-shed- ding, ready to go. 905-352-3124. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $500 each. Call 905- 260-8855. SOFT-COATED WHEATON Terrier puppies. Home-raised, gorgeous Teddy bears. Parents on-site. Ready to go. 905-430- 0531. TEACUP bichon frise. $675 no tax. Small hypo-alergetic, non shed. 5-6 l/b full grown. Phone 905-432-6454. Ready Nov. 1st Stalls are now available. New facility. Goodwood, Ontario 905-640-1969 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2-dr. 4 cyl. automatic. 169,000- kms. runs excellent. Certified and e-tested, pdl, JVC CD deck with Pioneer speakers. $1995-obo.. (905)435-1091 1991 HONDA ACCORD,auto- matic, white, p.windows, sunroof, CD player, driving condition. New tires, brakes, exhaust, speakers, timing belt. Incredible Price, only $730.00 o.b.o. (905)424-9774, 905-426-8739. 1992 BUICK REGAL,V6, 3-8l, 128,000 kms., white, grey interior, PW, tilt, ABS, A.C., cruise, V.G. cond., uncertified, as is, $2200. 905-839-1357 1995 MAZDA 323S, 4cyl, auto, new breaks, muffler, tires, 160k, (905)428-1838 1996 BUICK REGAL,3.8 V6, au- to, 4 dr, ABS, air, ps, pb, pw, fully loaded with power seats & sun- roof. Excellent condition. $3,000 no GST. (905)665-8431 1997 CHEVY VENTURA LT van. Certified. 144,000 km. Emission control passed. Excellent condi- tion. $6000 or best offer. Call 905-831-1940. 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Z24 5 speed, black with black in- terior, new brakes, winter tires, batt, alt., $2,500 certified and E- tested. 905-433-1661, 905-404- 1300. 1998 PONT. SUNFIRE.Sale Price $5,275. 4dr. auto, Every conceivable option possible. Only 89,000kms. Pampered from day 1. Won't last long. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. 2000 NEON $3999; 99 Alero $3999; 99 Taurus $3499; 97 Bonneville $2999; 98 Pontiac Tr ansport $2999; Others from $1699 (Kelly & Sons since 1976) (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2000 VW GOLF GLS,1.8T. only 104,000kms, every conceivable option possible. Auto, 4-dr, im- peccable service history. Priced for an immediate sale. Pmt. to own. $189/mth.+tx - $2,000 trade. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 GRAND PRIX GT,loaded, 75,000 k, woman driven, $9,800. Te lephone (905) 697-8743 or cell (905)260-2642 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, SLX 4-door. 4 speed automatic trans- mission. A/C. Power locks/ re- mote. Tilt steering. ABS brakes with traction control. Rear spoil- er. Certified. $7988. 905-686- 4044/416-817-6785. 2003 CHRYSLER SEEBRING, very clean, well-kept. $8,200 tax- es incl. certified & e-tested. Call Aaron (905)622-5334 or (905)438-9049 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA SE - Sale Price $14,890. 5spd, 3.5Litre fully loaded including a power moon- roof. Black, factory warranty, well-maintained. Priced for an immediate sale. Shop & compare. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY LE - Sale price $16,925. Auto, fully loaded. 84,000kms. Very well cared for. Priced for an immedi- ate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durham- creditzone.com 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE - Sale Price $22,990. Only 59,000kms. 6spd. transmission. Black on frost. Leather interior. Top of the line vehicle. A spec- tacular car. Priced for an immedi- ate sale. (Factory warranty).. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcredit- zone.com 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM,6- cyl, low kms, 4-dr, white, loaded, excellent condition, certified, ask- ing $12,500. Call (905)404-1699 2005 VW Golf TDI,diesel, 5spd, 1.9L turbo, 4dr, 45,000 km, ABS, air, pw, pd, pm, heated seats, p.sunroof, alloy wheels, silver, $21,400 certified/e-test. 905-903- 1539 2005 BMW 320i - Sale Price $25,900. Only 41,000kms. 5spd, fully loaded. Blue on black leath- er. Factory warranty. In pristine condition. Priced for an immedi- ate sale. Shop & compare. Unique opportunity. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 BMW MINI Convertible, only 19,000kms. Sale Price $26,900. auto, leather interior. Sport & Premium pkg. Showroom condition. A unique opportunity for such an incredible, very desirable vehicle. Full factory warranty. Priced for an immediate sale. Shop and compare. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 HONDA CIVIC LX,4dr, only 34,000km., auto. 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NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 3, 2006, PAGE 35 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Durham Daily News Get your news, sports and entertainment news FIRST with our daily online newscast SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 IULIANI-Barbara Lee;Passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday November 1st, 2006 in her 60th year. Dearly loved wife of Roy Iu- liani. Much loved mother of Lisa and her husband David McCormick and David. Survived by her mother Margaret Rennie and her sisters Evelyn Barker and Karen Marchington. Predeceased by her father Kingsley. Fondly remembered by her ex- tended family and friends. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN,79 Baldwin Street Brooklin Village, Sunday from 2;00-6;00 p.m. Mass of Chris- tian Burial to follow at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church,130 Watford Street Brooklin Monday Morning November 6th, at 11:30 am Entombment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby. 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MAIL TO: 65 Overlea Blvd., Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P1 CITY NAME STREET ✃mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 39 A/Pdurhamregion.com SALE STARTS FRIDAY, NOV. 3RD, ENDS SUNDAY, NOV. 5TH Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandiseare excluded.Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. 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In collaboration with its commu- nity partners – The Denise House, Y’s Wish, Herizon House, Catholic Family Services of Durham, Durham Regional Police, Students Against Social Injus- tice-UOIT, and Bethesda House – the WMRCC is hosting the event Monday, Nov. 6 at the Oshawa Golf Club, 160 Alexandra St., from noon to 4 p.m. The free event is also planned as a commu- nity consultation to discuss the issue. Whitby-Ajax MPP Christine Elliot is launching the event, Professor Nancy Nicholls from Centennial College is the guest speaker and Dan Carter is the moderator. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Nov. 3 by calling 905-427-7849, or they can e-mail updates@wmrccdurham.com. SUPERSTORE! 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These offers do not include license, insurance, acquistion fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $60 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. † Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings. These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for recent university or college graduates who may be eligible for an allowance on certain models. ***With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. Certain dealers may lease or sell for less. See us for details. 905420-4800 PICKERINGO F 970 BROCK ROAD, PICKERING (South of the 401)www.suzukipickering.com FREE LIFETIME LUBE/OIL/FILTER with any new car purchase!with any new car purchase! NEWS ADVERTISER PA R TNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO BRING YOU AMAZING DEALS Buy 1 Passport and receive another Passport for 50% off. Special Offer! Order now while they last! 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 41 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ajax w ants t o go back to m ove forward Town asks that p lanning act bill be retroactive AJAX — With the recent loss at the Ontario Munici- pal Board still leaving a bit- ter taste in the mouths of To wn officials, Ajax wants the provincial government to make changes to the planning act that would be retroactive to 2005. Bill 51 has received Royal Assent and the legislation makes significant changes to the previous planning act. One such change is a restriction on converting land from employment uses for other purposes. In late September, the To wn lost a hearing at the OMB against converting land from employment uses to residential. Two compa- nies had appealed to the board to change the desig- nation on their respective properties. The Town fought the conversion and spent about $700,000 in the los- ing cause. In a motion approved by council at its final meet- ing on Oct. 23, councillors want the provincial munici- pal affairs minister to make provisions in Bill 51 retro- active to Dec. 12, 2005. The bill received first reading on that date. Making the bill retroac- tive would nullify current and future applications to convert land. This would also save potential future costs to fight appeals to the OMB. Another reason Ajax wants the bill to be retroac- tive is two more applica- tions to convert land have been filed. One property is at the southwest corner of Hwy. 2 and Audley Road (formerly called the Pass- vale land) and the other at the southeast corner of Salem Road and Chambers Drive. The two properties total about 21 hectares (52 acres). If the minister makes the bill retroactive, a munici- pality would have final say on conversions. *All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. $1500 down unless otherwise noted. * 2000-2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. **2003 - 72 months *** 2004 - 2005 84 months. **** 2006 are 96 months. Terms are 60 month term amorizited over 72-84-96 months. Cost of borrowing $5293.83. Ex. $20,000 fi nanced over 72 months at 8.99% = $162 bi-weekly. OAC. Some vehicles may be daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, frt., appl. taxes & admin fee. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Lease payments $1300 due at signing, includes frt. and air tax, payments are plus taxes, lic. and admin. OAC. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. 401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP 19 HARWOOD AVE. 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PICKERING TOYOTAPICKERING TOYOTA 557 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-420-9000 www.pickering.toyota.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 3, 2006 PAGE 43 A/Pdurhamregion.com 0% 401 KING S T O N R D BROCK RD.WESTNEY RD.SheridanSheridan CHEVROLET CADILLAC LTD. 1800 KINGSTON RD PICKERING 905-683-9333 www.sheridanchev@gmcanada.com OPTIMUM • Manufacturer’s Warranty • 30 day/2500 km. no hassle exchange privilege • 150 + point inspection • 24 hour roadside assistanceCADILLAC CADILLAC CADILLAC CADILLACCHEVROLET CHEVROLET CHEVROLET CORVETTE CORVETTE CORVETTE CORVETTEPrices are plus lic., taxes and admin. *Freight HHR $1045/ Equinox $1100, license, appl. taxes & admin. fee not included. OAC. 0% Example: $10,000/36 = $277/mth. OAC. Equinox sale priced demo. 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