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The Pickering 52 PA GES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Veteran former councillor elected in byelection By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering’s byelec- tion came down to a two-man race, with veteran councillor Doug Dicker- son taking the Ward 2 City seat by less than 250 votes. The crowded race featured eight candidates, including former coun- cillors, a school board trustee, and several very active community volun- teers. In the end, it was Mr. Dickerson beating out first-time candidate Terry James. As he gave his victory speech in the warehouse of his carpet store in Pick- ering, Mr. Dickerson was surrounded by friends, family and campaign vol- unteers. “It’s to you I owe my victory,” he said. “To all of you I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.” One of his supporters shouted, “Are you happy?” To which he replied, “happy, happy, happy,” with a big smile. Mr. Dickerson’s win is his fifth in four decades; he was first elected in 1978. He has served at both the City and regional level. He is eager to get to work immedi- ately and cites fiscal accountability as his top priority. “The astronomical rise in our taxes — 40 per cent in four years — that to me is obscene,” he said in an interview. “I want to get to work on the budget right away.” He believes taxes can be lowered without cutting services and his goal is to get to a zero-per cent increase. Mr. Dickerson took a different ap- proach to campaigning this year. He shied away from the cam- paign standard of door knock- ing and instead contacted thou- sands of homes by telephone and engaged voters in con- versation. Mr. Dicker- son took 40 per cent of the vote, while Mr. James captured 34 per cent. The remaining six candidates split the remaining 26. At Mr. James’s party the mood was anything but one of defeat. There were dozens of people drinking, eating, talk- ing and laughing as music played. Although he was disappointed, Mr. James was happy with his perfor- mance and campaign. His goal had been to capture 1,200 to 1,400 votes and he received 1,288. “The voters of Ward 2 went for some- one who has been in there before,” he said. COME SEE OUR NE W LOOK TO D A Y! MOTOROLA V220 SAMSUNG X426 $4999 * $2999 * GRAND RE-OPENING EVENT! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 *3 month offer includes unlimited local calling, unlimited text messages, excluding premium messages (roaming, international, MSN Alerts, contests and promotions), and unlimited picture messaging if supported by your phone. Unlimited picture messaging promotion begins when the first picture message is sent from your phone. Requires a new activation on a 36-month service agreement on plans starting from $20 monthly service fee. Additional local minutes on Mega Time plan are $0.25 each. 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For more Remembrance Day cov- erage, see Page A2, A3. [ What’s on ] Pickering Public Library beefs up its French collection: The Pickering Public Library’s French connection is getting a boost. Donations from Canadian Par- ents for French have allowed for the expansion of fiction and home- work resources at the library’s central and Petticoat Creek branches. The newest additions are also online at www.picnet.org. The main branch is at 1 The Esplanade, while the Petticoat Creek branch is at 470 Kingston Rd. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B6 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 ‘I want to get to work on the budget right away’ Pickering Ward 2 picks Dickerson A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Doug Dickerson celebrates with wife Joann after winning the City councillor byelection for Pickering Ward 2. Mr. Dickerson earned 40 per cent of the vote. TAYLOR MADE Curtain goes up on new theatre Entertainment, B3 LOOKS AND POWER Dodge Magnum a great car Wheels, Pullout FINAL BATTLE Notre Dame title hopes, season end Page B1 Terry James CANDIDATE VOTES PERCENT Doug Dickerson 1,524 40.27 Terry James 1,288 34.04 Eileen Higdon 276 7.29 Joe Brown 247 6.53 Brian Evely 236 6.24 Pat Mattson 93 2.46 Serge Gizzo 70 1.85 Paul Crawford 50 1.32 ✦ See Runner-up Page A4 BOWMANVILLE E XPLOSION LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT A.J. Groen/News Advertiser photo Flames lit up the night sky in Bowmanville last night as numerous propane tanks exploded at Caledon Propane Storage Facility on Port Darlington Road. See the story page A2. PROPANE FIRES LIGHT UP PORT DARLINGTON NIGHT SKY CLARINGTON — The area a mile to the east and a mile to the west of Port Darlington Marina was evacuated last night, after an explosion at Caledon Pro- pane Storage Facility on Port Darlington Road sent tanks of gas hurtling into the night sky. The Municipality of Clarington re- ported the explosion occurred at ap- proximately 7:45 p.m. As of 9:24 p.m., there had been no further explosions; however two small fires were still burn- ing and emergency crews were working to keep one propane tank cool in the wake of the fire. “There are 15 pieces of equipment on the scene,” said Clarington Mayor John Mutton shortLy before 9:30 p.m., “and we’re coordinating our efforts with fire and emergency services, and the Dur- ham Regional Police.” Residents within the area ordered evacuated by Durham Regional Police were asked to gather at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre, if they had nowhere else to go. Sergeant Paul Malik estimated 5,000 residents were asked to leave their homes. There were no injuries reported at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. An orange glow in the sky could be seen from as far away as Ajax in the west and Mosport raceway northeast of Bow- manville. Bowmanville resident Mike Anderson heard the explosion from his home on Waverley Road. “Our power went off first. I looked out the window and saw the sky lit up... you could hear the boom of the propane tanks explod- ing.” Mr. Anderson said the sky over Port Darlington Marina was illuminated and flames could be seen shooting more than 100 feet into the air. Hwy. 401 was closed in both direc- tions near Bowmanville, creating traffic snarls on alternate east-west routes. The explosion also caused the Cana- dian National Railway to close its rail line through the area. “Our line has been shut down as of 8 p.m.,” said CN spokesman Mark Hall- man shortly after 10:30 p.m. “At this time, it’s affecting VIA as well as freight traffic. At this time we don’t know when the line is going to reopen.” Asked whether CN had put in place a contingency plan to reroute the rail traf- fic, Mr. Hallman said the rail company would investigate that possiblity “if it be- comes a very lengthy ordeal. At the pres- ent time, we’re just going to wait it out.” Witnesses reported seeing propane tanks flying into the air in the wake of the blast, which knocked out power to 4,384 homes in Bowmanville, Newcastle and surrounding rural areas. The area went dark at approximately 7:49 p.m. as a nearby transformer caught on fire, short-circuiting the entire system. Ve ridian Connections, which distrib- utes power to Newcastle and Bowman- ville, reported as many as 4,200 custom- ers affected. Electricity was restored to all but 100 homes within the vicinity of the explosion an hour later, said spokes- man Imro Lieuw. Hydro One, which feeds electricity to homes in more rural parts of Bow- manville, reported 184 of its customers were left without power. Electricity was restored around 9:27 p.m. to all of those homes, said spokesman Kim McLen- nan. Jacquie McInnes, spokeswoman for Ontario Power Generation, reported at 9:15 p.m. that the explosion had had no impact on the Darlington Nuclear Gen- erating Station. “We were given a request to assist and we have responded by providing a pumper truck and at this point one staff member,” she said. P PAGE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 HIGHWAY #2TOWNLINEDON CHERRY'S PRICECHOPPERHARWOOD AVE.PICKERING BEACH RD.KINGSTON RD. 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It had to be fate,” the longtime Ajax resident says. “Some of us were put in a squadron in England. Some were sent to south- east Asia. I probably wouldn’t be here if I was sent to a squadron in England.” Mr. Crumb, who flew for the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, points to the 198 Typhoon Squadron to the losses that occurred in the European theatre. Of the 18 men assigned to the squadron, within weeks, 10 were killed and two taken captive. “Our losses were much less. If I had joined 198 Squadron, I don’t think I’d be here,” he says. “It’s a shock, but that’s what was going on in Europe. We didn’t have losses that bad.” A picture of Mr. Crumb with four buddies shows the terrible toll of war, but was also “par for the course. Three of five didn’t come back,” he notes. The RCAF celebrates its 80th anni- versary this year. Mr. Crumb spent four years and two months in the air force, and was over- seas for just over three years. He spent nearly two-and-a-half years in south- east Asia. Prior to the war, he didn’t fly and his decision to join the air force came about while he was on a date with his girl Georgina, or Jo. They were in Niagara Falls and there was an aircraft factory in Buffalo and “that sure looked good to me. I saw one flying and that made up my mind,” Mr. Crumb states. “Back in those days, they were innocent times. We were so naive really.” When he joined the air force, “We all met in Toronto and we trained together for just about a year. The Exhibition is where we trained,” Mr. Crumb says. He points out, “The sheep and swine division is where we bunked. There were hundreds, maybe thousands, of us there. That was just to join up.” They were then sent to the air force base in Trenton “for a guard duty. It was to get us used to the air force. There was nothing to guard, but day and night we were guarding Trenton.” The flyers were then sent back to To- ronto for Initial Training School, now Ryerson. From there, they went to Mount Hope in Hamilton for Elementary Fly- ing Training School. Then it was off to Dunnville for Service Flying Training School and “that’s where we got our wings.” That was in July of ’42. The pilots were sent to England and then Mr. Crumb was shipped to southeast Asia, spending time in India, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and Burma. “A lot of work was close support to the British and Indian armies,” he says. He had some “minor hits from flak, but nothing really bad,” he says, adding he did crash a Hurricane airplane once during a storm. “The Hurricane was a great plane, but it was becoming obsolete. It was the main plane in the Battle of Britain. Yo u hear about the Spitfire, but the Hurricane did most of the work.” After the Hurricane, he flew P-47 Thunderbolts. What stands out the most about southeast Asia were the conditions. He lived through three monsoons and “a bominable weather. Heat, humidity, bugs, insects, scorpions, snakes,” he says. Most of the men contracted ma- laria, but “I didn’t get it. I got dengue fever. You got that or you got malaria. Yo u got one or the other.” And, he points to the harsh condi- tions the soldiers had to deal with. “I feel sorry for those guys. Nobody can imagine what it’s like fighting in the jungle.” He also jokes, “We didn’t have a nice friendly village nearby and a pub to go to.” He returned in September 1945 and he and Jo were married in December of that year. They have three sons and six grandchildren. Jo’s family “lived right across the road from us in Toronto,” on Malvern Avenue, in the Victoria Park Av enue and Gerrard Street area. “We started courting, going together in 1940. I went in the air force in ’41. She waited all those long years,” he says. The Crumbs moved to a home on Tudor Street in 1949, before moving to their present home on Parry Road in 1956. Mr. Crumb worked in the sales di- vision of Northern Electric, retiring in 1979. He was active with veterans’ groups, but “it’s really slowed down” as the veterans have passed away. “There’s not many of us left.” After the war, he did some flying out of Oshawa, as a member of the RCAF reserve, from May 1956 to March 1957. “The plan was to have instruction in case there was another outbreak,” he states. “I was flying Chipmunks and getting paid. It was great until (Prime Minister John) Diefenbaker said ‘no more.’” P PA GE A3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 pickeringtowncentre.com Santa arrives on Saturday, Nove mber 13th at 1:30pm Santa’s Castle - Centre Court Come share your holiday wishes with the man in red. Santa Claus from the North Pole Santa’s on his way! DURHAM’S FINEST AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING AUTO GLASS & CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY BROKEN WINDSHIELD? Your best deal in Durham! 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Send it in for your chance to Win 1 of 4 Company’s Coming Most Loved Treats cookbook by Jean Paré. We’ll publish selected recipes in out 6th Annual Christmas Holiday Guide edition, Sunday, November 28, 2004 alon with the winners. Drop off or mail your entry to: “Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw” c/o The News Advertiser, 130 Commewrcail Ave., Ajax L1S 2H5. or Email: lthompson@durhamregion.com Remember to include your name, address and phone number. Deadline: Wednesday, November 24 @ 5:00 p.m. they are in school, and often taking civic courses, we reinforce a pattern of voter participation that will stay with them through life,” he said. A pattern over time, he said, that will hopefully increase overall voter turnout. “If we utilize the opportunity over time it would have a major impact on civics,” he said. If enacted, there would be a five-fig- ure rise in the number of eligible vot- ers in Durham. The Durham and Dur- ham Catholic District school boards estimate they have a combined 13,000 16- and 17-year-olds in their systems this fall. As someone who became involved and interested in politics at a young age, not being able to vote frustrated Mr. Holland. “It’s something that struck me when I was 16 and paying taxes to the federal government and really engaged in the political process at the party level, but I wasn’t allowed to participate in elec- toral politics and that bothered me,” he said. He pointed out 16-year-olds can currently vote in party leadership se- lection votes, join a political party or join the army. Previous private members’ bills on the same issue have been introduced over the years, but Mr. Holland said his is different because new rules for pri- vate members’ bills make it likely the bill will be voted on in the House. Also, his bill retains 18 as the minimum age that a person could become a candi- date for Parliament. The bill is receiving support from across the House floor. So far New- market-Aurora MP Belinda Stronach (Conservative) is co-sponsoring the bill and members from both the Bloc Quebecois and NDP are going to co- sponsor it. Mr. Holland said the next step is to go to high schools across the country and hear from 16- and 17-year-olds. The bill should come before the House for second reading and debate in February, he said, and be voted on at the end of February. In 1971, Canada’s voting age was lowered to 18 from 21. Holland hopes bill will increase turnout Holland from Page A1 P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Workers speak out PICKERING — Support staff, including RPNs, unit clerks, and maintenance staff, hit the streets yesterday at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and other hospitals across Ontario for an information protest. They are unhappy about the way contract negotia- tions are progressing. DURHAM — The Alzheimer Soci- ety is holding information sessions for friends and family of people recently diagnosed with dementia. The first session is Tuesday, Nov. 9, with lawyer Peggy Roy discussing legal issues. The next session, Nov. 16, is on ‘access to care’ with Esther Filer of Durham Access to Care. The ses- sion Nov. 23 has guest speaker Karen Ta tchell of Durham Access to Care and Satya Sukhai, a social worker with Community Nursing Home, discuss- ing long-term care placements. All sessions are at the Alzheimer Society’s Durham office, Unit 207 in the office tower at the Oshawa Centre from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The society is also offering an in- troduction to dementia for caregivers. It is Thursday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon also at the Alzheimer office. For professional caregivers, such as personal support and home-care workers, the society is running three- hour training sessions that provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, strat- egies for effective communication, and challenging behaviours. Anyone interested can chose one of two dates: We dnesday, Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration and a fee of $5 is re- quired to reserve a seat in any of the workshops. Each participant receives a resource package with information for caregivers. For more information or to register, call the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region 905-576-2567. Alzheimer Society offers training, information P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Workers speak out PICKERING — Support staff, including RPNs, unit clerks, and maintenance staff, hit the streets yesterday at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering and other hospitals across Ontario for an information protest. They are unhappy about the way contract negotia- tions are progressing. DURHAM — The Alzheimer Soci- ety is holding information sessions for friends and family of people recently diagnosed with dementia. The first session is Tuesday, Nov. 9, with lawyer Peggy Roy discussing legal issues. The next session, Nov. 16, is on ‘access to care’ with Esther Filer of Durham Access to Care. The session Nov. 23 has guest speaker Karen Tatch- ell of Durham Access to Care and Satya Sukhai, a social worker with Commu- nity Nursing Home, discussing long- term care placements. All sessions are at the Alzheimer Society’s Durham office, Unit 207 in the office tower at the Oshawa Centre from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The society is also offering an in- troduction to dementia for caregivers. It is Thursday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon also at the Alzheimer office. For professional caregivers, such as personal support and home-care workers, the society is running three- hour training sessions that provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, strat- egies for effective communication, and challenging behaviours. Anyone interested can chose one of two dates: We dnesday, Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. or Thursday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration and a fee of $5 is re- quired to reserve a seat in any of the workshops. Each participant receives a resource package with information for caregivers. For more information or to register, call the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region 905-576-2567. Alzheimer Society offers training, information PICKERING — City of Pickering staff was happy with the number of people who voted in Monday’s byelection. “We were very pleased with the voter turnout,” said Anne Greentree, deputy clerk. “The candidates are to be commended for their campaigning and generating interest.” Ward 2 has 16,865 eligible voters and 3,784 voted in the highly contested city councillor’s race that featured eight candidates. The 22.4 per cent turnout was higher than City staff anticipated. Ms. Greentree said the thinking was it would be between 18 and 20 per cent. Municipal elections historically have poor turnouts, usually between 30 and 40 per cent, and byelections tend to generate even less. Ms. Greentree was also pleased with the voting equipment, which was new for this election. 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He urged the eight men and four women preparing to decide the former Pickering man’s fate to deliver a guilty verdict based on the copious evidence that’s been presented by the prosecution during the long-running trial. Much of that evidence was in the form of secretly recorded tapes and videos made by Durham police offi- cers in which Mr. Hall supplies details of the murder, disposal of the murder weapon, and a home invasion robbery that set in motion the chain of events that led to Mr. Jones’s murder. Mr. Murray urged the jury to reject Mr. Hall’s defence: That he was “big- ging up” — bragging — to the under- cover cops, who had conned him into believing they were gangsters with biker gang connections. Mr. Jones was murdered just days before he was to testify in court against Mr. Hall’s close friend, Cosmo Jacobson. Mr. Jones, a secu- rity guard at the Metro East Trade Centre, had seen Mr. Jacobson use credit cards stolen during a home invasion robbery in June of 2000 at a bank machine at the mall and identified him to police. Mr. Hall’s defence team highlighted the many details Mr. Hall got wrong when he told the undercover officers about the murder, pointing to the er- rors as proof he was making it all up as he went along. Mr. Hall said he was relying on media reports and details provided by the actual killer — he said it was Mr. Jacobson, aided by Scar- borough gang members — to create a convincing story. But Mr. Murray urged the jury to consider how many of those details Mr. Hall got right — especially details only someone who was present the night of the murder would know. “If you find he was telling the truth to the undercover officers... you can convict Mr. Hall on his own words,” Mr. Murray said. Mr. Hall was able to relate exactly how the killing — Mr. Murray repeat- edly labelled it “an execution” — oc- curred, the prosecutor said. On the tapes, Mr. Hall tells how he sat in the getaway car while Mr. Jacob- son waited for Mr. Jones to come home from work on a cold winter night. He related how Mr. Jacobson came out of the darkness as Mr. Jones approached his family’s home on Twilley Lane and fired two shots, then chased him down and fired three more shots into his back and head. “He really describes the killing in intimate detail,” Mr. Murray said. And while he didn’t pull the trigger, Mr. Hall is equally guilty of first-degree murder, the Crown asserted. A finding of guilt on the first-degree murder charge would bring an auto- matic sentence of life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Superior Court Justice Donald Fer- guson was to begin today giving his charge to the jury, after which they will retire to start deliberations. The jury is to be sequestered until they ar- rive at a verdict. Mr. Jacobson, who was being tried along with Mr. Hall when this case began with jury selection in March, had his case severed in early October; he faces retrial with a new jury in the new year. Mr. Jacobson is scheduled to make a court appearance next week as the process of setting his new trial date begins. Crown urges jury to reject Hall’s ‘bigging up’ defence Roy Jones THREE SESSIONS PLANNED DURHAM — Safe Communities of Pickering-Ajax (SCOPA) is working to make seniors in the area safer. SCOPA is a not-for-profit organiza- tion with a mission to make the Ajax- Pickering area one of the 10 safest communities in Canada to live, work, play and travel. Throughout the month of November, SCOPA hosts presentations on fraud and home safety for seniors. The guest speaker is Constable Joe Mitschang of the Durham Region Police. The first presentation is to the Se- niors Friendship Club, Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. An- drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. For more information on the pre- sentation, call 905-428-8297. Later the same day at 2 p.m., a pre- sentation is planned for the Picker- ing Village Seniors Centre. For more information on the presentation, call 905-683-8460. The last presentation is Thursday, Nov. 18 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at Pick- ering Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. For more in- formation on this presentation, call 905-420-2370. Safety diaries are being handed out at the presentations. The diaries were put together by SCOPA with help from the Pickering Lions International and Rotary Inter- national clubs. Senior safety the focus in Pickering and Ajax I recently read, with slack- jawed amazement, about a toy manufacturer in the Excited States who has just come out with a new line of action figures for kids. This moron has created dolls in the exact likeness of the elite SS soldiers of the Totenkopf Division, a fanatical group of butchers who served as guards at the Dachau death camp. The dolls come complete with full black uniform, including the trademark Death’s head insignia on the cap, a gas mask and a Walther pistol. When questioned as to whether this might be a trifle insensitive, considering the six million Jews who were ex- terminated by such soldiers, the toy manufacturer/idiot replied blithely, “We picked them because they had the coolest gear. It makes for a cool figure.” Ye ah, I guess he’s got a point there. I’m sure that was probably the last thing on a lot of Holocaust victims’ minds too as they were herded into the showers or made to stand naked in the snow before being shot. “Wow. Cool uni- forms.” The toy dolt dug himself into a deeper pit of stupidity when he commented further that: “There’s really no harm in it. We won the war. We al- ready know the outcome.” Would you not love just five minutes with this clown? It boggles the mind. How, in this day and age, does a person of such astonishing ignorance reach adulthood? With a brain so tiny, the odds are excellent that at some point in his earli- er years he would have found a way to kill himself. A cereal spoon in his eye perhaps, or a giddy desire to play with those big white bears at the zoo. Or leaping off the condo balcony with a dishtowel cape on his back. Darwin is spinning in his grave I am sure. The truly sad thing about this is that the Holocaust and the death camps are not an- cient history. There are still many thousands living with tattooed arms and hands. Can you imagine the pain, the unspeakable anguish of the Camp-surviving grandmother or grandfather who comes upon this atrocity while inno- cently shopping for a grand- child’s birthday or Hanukkah gift? Do you expect that he or she will simply chuckle and wave a dismissive hand at the thing? “Oh gosh. I remember those kooky Nazis. Well, no harm done I suppose. We won the war, after all. Pity about those cool uniforms though.” There is an old adage that goes something like this: Those who forget their his- tory are destined to repeat it. It has only been 60-odd years since the atrocities of Dachau, Auschwitz, Birkenau and the like. A very, very short span in the big picture. It saddens and terrifies me that there may be more like this simpleton toy manufacturer out there. What’s next? 9/11 action fig- ures? Al-Qaida martyrs that come with a box-cutter? This Remembrance Day, please stop, sit, be still, re- member and, for the sake of all of us on this beautiful green globe, learn. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Eye-care funding decision shocking To the editor: I am an optometrist who has practised in the Picker- ing area for the last 20 years. I am writing to express my shock and concern with how the Ontario government has decided to deal with eye-care funding. After 15 years with no fund- ing increase, we have found ourselves barely able to pro- vide the required level of care to our patients. With increases in overhead costs, and ad- vances in technology, my pro- fession is in crisis. Along with many patients being de-insured, we are forced to accept no increase in funding for seniors and only a tiny change for health- related exams. This will fur- ther erode our ability to cover our overhead, leading to fur- ther deterioration in service and waiting times for care. The government has shown complete contempt for my profession, with no negotia- tion or consultation since the budget. Meanwhile, medical doc- tors have been given a sub- stantial raise. This can only have a nega- tive impact for all concerned. Susan Leet O.D. Toronto What goes around comes around To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering sits out,’ Nov. 5. It is with particular satis- faction that I read Pickering council has decided not to attend anymore meetings re- garding Seaton. Council has finally figured out that even though they are invited to the meetings, they are not part of the decision- making process. My satisfac- tion stems from the realiza- tion that council now knows how many constituents feel after being shuffled to ineffec- tual stakeholders meetings. These meetings listen to and then ignore input. Council now knows how frustrating it is to be locked out of the process. Mayor Dave Ryan now realizes how it feels to be ignored by those who should be listening to citizens’ concerns. Council should now know why the voting public is so hardened to the political pro- cess and would rather go to the dentist than vote. At least at the dentist you accomplish something. I represent Pickering on the Greater Toronto Airports Authorities’ Pickering Advi- sory Council. For four years I have been attending monthly meetings, and never have I been called upon to report to council, even though I have offered to do so several times. Why? Because the City, the GTAA, and I know that this is an exercise. At the end of the process, the GTAA will be able to say it held public meetings. The fact it didn’t listen does not matter. Well, council got a dose of its own medicine and thank- fully found it bitter. Hopefully it will reflect on this experi- ence and adjust how it re- ceives input into local issues. Perhaps this slap is what was needed to open its eyes and our system to true representa- tive government. Now that the shoe is on the other foot Mayor Ryan and council, how does it feel? Stephen Frederick President, Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport Land EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ac tion figures reveal total idiocy Honour our vete rans in the best way possible IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Should Remembrance Day be a national holiday: Yes or No? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you think we do enough to honour our vets at this time of year? Votes cast: 171 No: 84.8 % Yes: 15.2 % Lest we forget Lorraine Ramsay sent us this picture of herself with a Remem- brance Day display she created at Lakeside Public School recently. An educational assistant at the school, she spoke to other school staff and decided to put together the display of Second World War memorabilia for students, staff and parents to see. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. 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Pride in the lead- ing role Canada has played in conflicts around the world through our history. Canada’s veterans and track record in world affairs are second-to-none. Our troops have done all Canadians proud over and over again, be it through our significant contributions to war efforts, or our on- going peacekeeping work that continues to put so many Canadians in danger. We’re recognized internationally as peacemakers. Re- member, our military personnel are always involved somewhere in the world. The recent tragedy aboard the HMCS Chicoutimi served all too well to remind us of the real and ongoing danger. Those who have served and those currently in the service know a danger greater than any of us could conceive. So, as we stop tomorrow to reflect, to remember our war veterans and the many Canadians still stationed around the world, it’s im- portant we all make a conscious effort to ensure this isn’t the only time in the coming year that we honour our soldiers for offering the ultimate sacrifice, themselves. Pickering-Scarborough East MP Dan McTeague, is calling for Nov. 11 to become a national holiday so we can properly honour our heroes each November. The idea captures what many people feel. The news comes at a time when recent polls show a troubling trend of Remembrance Day taking on less and less importance in the lives of Canadians. The farther away in years we get from the world wars and the more detached many get from the reality that the spectre of war directly impacts us, despite it looming large around us, the more important it is that new generations remember. So visit a cenotaph tomorrow, or stop by your nearest Legion branch and ask to hear more about our history. Thank a veteran for giving so selflessly. Help our kids learn and understand too. You may be surprised by what you discover or forgot you knew. Make a commitment this Remembrance Day to honour, on a regular basis, all Canadians who’ve fought for our freedom. Remember. Now on to the job at hand for Dickerson The campaigning’s over and the votes counted, so now comes the hard part for Doug Dickerson. The residents of Pickering Ward 2 selected Mr. Dickerson as their choice in Monday’s byelection, deciding his political expe- rience will best serve them at the council table. As a former coun- cillor, Mr. Dickerson won’t have the learning curve for municipal policies and procedures, but he’ll have to be up to speed on several key issues that matter to Ward 2 and the city as a whole. With just over two years to go in the term, a quick and seamless transition is needed as the debate over nuclear alerting systems and traffic concerns rise to the surface in his ward, and the City and Province continue to spar over the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve lands. And those issues are just at the top of the agenda. However, given Mr. Dickerson’s background, we expect the leap will be smooth. It’s time to get to work. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PA GE A6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004PPAGE A7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DAT E MEETING TIME Nov. 10 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Nov. 11 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Nov. 11 Planning Committee & Committee 7:30 pm of the Whole Nov. 15 Management Forum/Council Meeting 1:30 pm Nov. 16 Heritage Pickering 7:00 pm Candlelight Tribute to Honour our Veterans Sunday, Nov. 14 @ 3:00 pm Erskine Cemetery Call the Legion Branch 606 905.839.9144 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 2 Minutes of Silence Remembrance Day Service Thursday, November 11 at 10:45 Pickering Civic Complex, City Hall A City of Opportunity The City of Pickering is Toronto's eastern neighbour and home to a growing community that blends business opportunities,cultural diversity and historical rural settings with a picturesque Lake Ontario waterfront. We are committed to efficiency in the delivery of services to our 93,400 residents, and offer a progressive culture that values innovation, enthusiasm and community responsibility. The City of Pickering is seeking energetic, enthusiastic Fitness Instructors to join our team. Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Facility Programs and the guidance and leadership of the Kinesiologist,the incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordinating and conducting of fitness programs, which provide exemplary customer service and participant safety in a professional and effective manner. Successful candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: •Successful completion of secondary school education. • Current OFC,Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR certification. • One year of work-related experience. •Must be medically and physically fit to perform the duties of the position. • Good interpersonal,leadership,organizational,communication (written and oral in English) and customer service skills. • Must be willing to work irregular hours,on holidays and on weekends. • Demonstrated ability to plan and develop short and long-range fitness class programs. If you are interested in working somewhere fun and exciting,please submit a detailed resume on or before Friday,November 12,2004. Drop off or mail to: Human Resources Division City of Pickering One The Esplanade L1V 6K7 In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, R.S.O.1990,c.M.45,and will be used to select a candidate. We thank all those individuals who apply; however, only those applicants granted an interview will be acknowledged. An Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Pickering 2004 Annual Accessibility Plan (September 2004 - August 2005) is now available For a copy of the plan, visit our website at cityofpickering.com or call 905.420.4666 or 905.683.7575 (for residents of North Pickering). Copies of the plan are also available at the Pickering Civic Complex (Customer Care Centre) and the Pickering Public Library located at One the Esplanade, Pickering NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAWS RESPECTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering passed By-law Numbers 6395/04, 6396/04, 6397/04 and 6398/04 (A 19/02) on November 1, 2004. AND TAKE NOTICE that the lands affected by these by-laws are subject to an amendment to the Pickering Official Plan under File Number OPA 02-003/P. The purpose and effect of these by-laws is to permit accessory dwelling units in detached and semi-detached dwellings provided the dwelling can satisfy a parking performance and unit size standard. These by-laws apply to all lands within the boundaries of the City of Pickering. The complete By-laws are available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk during regular office hours. AND TAKE NOTICE that any individual, corporation or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of By-law Numbers 6395/04, 6396/04, 6397/04 and 6398/04 by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Pickering no later than the 30th day of November,2004 Notice of Appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal. The Notice of Appeal must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Municipal Board which is $125.00. Cheques must be made payable to the “Minister of Finance”. AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS MATTER MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CITY’S PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT 905.420.4617. Dated at the City of Pickering this 10th day of November, 2004. Bruce Taylor,AMCT, CMM City Clerk City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 RFP-6-2004 Prequalification of General Contractors Pickering Museum Village Program Centre Prequalification submissions are invited from general contractors having proven expertise and demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects of similar scope and complexity as the work proposed. The project consists of moving two 11/2 storey wood frame heritage structures, material alterations, and construction of an addition to one of the buildings. The completed program centre will house general program space,kitchen facilities and public washrooms. Construction is scheduled to commence in December 2004 and be completed May 2005 and tendering packages will be issued in due course. A preliminary estimate of the contract value is $500,000. Only contractors approved as pre-qualified contractors by the City will be invited to participate in the tendering process to submit bids for the project. A list of the approved pre-qualifed contractors will be advertised. Project Architect:Jurecka & Associates Architect,Toronto, ON Sealed submissions clearly marked as “RFP-6-2004,Prequalification of General Contractor for the Pickering Museum Village Program Centre will be received by the Department of Corporate Services, Supply & Services Section, no later than 2:00 pm, local time: Friday, November 12, 2004 Facsimile submissions will not be considered.Submissions received after the closing deadline will not be considered. It is solely the contractor’s responsibility to review the prequalification package for full submission requirements. Prequalification packages are available by contacting Supply & Services, 2nd Floor, Pickering Civic Complex, Facsimile No. 905.420.5313. The Corporation of the City of Pickering, Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor, One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON LlV 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CMM III Manager, Supply & Services NOTICE OF MEETING November 22, 2004 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex - Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering Ontario L1V 6K7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 04-002/P CITY INITIATED: GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY IMPLEMENTATION Official Plan Amendment: OPA 04-002/P The Amendment affects an area generally bounded by the CP Rail line to the south,York-Durham Townline Road to the west,Highway 7 to the north,and Sideline 16/Pickering- Ajax boundary to the east (see location map below). In June 2004, City Council endorsed the Structure Plan of the Growth Management Study as the basis for preparing official plan amendments. Subsequently, the City initiated amendments to the Pickering Official Plan to implement the Council endorsed Structure Plan. A Statutory Public Meeting about the proposed amendment was held on October 14, 2004. The Executive Committee of Council will now be considering a Staff Report on the proposed amendment and related implementation matters at its meeting of November 22, 2004, at 7:30 pm,or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,in the Council Chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. The Staff Report will include the recommended amendments to the Pickering Official Plan,which implement the Council endorsed Structure Plan. Copies of the Report will be available from the Office of the City Clerk on and after November 16, 2004.Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and address the Executive Committee when the item is presented for discussion. It is anticipated that City Council will consider the recommendations of the Executive Committee at a special Council meeting on December 13, 2004. For further information, please contact Grant McGregor, Principal Planner - Policy, at 905.420.4660, extension 2032 or Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy, at extension 2038. Any person wishing to address City Council with respect to this item must contact the City Clerk’s Office at 905.420.4660 or by email at btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca on or before Friday December 10, 2004. Date of this Notice, November 1, 2004 By Fax:905.420.4638 By email:hr@city.pickering.on.ca Directly online at cityofpickering.com Award-winning volunteers from Pickering Museum Village. Pat Dunnill, MPP Wayne Arthurs, Jamie Crosmas, Evangeline Gelbard, Sara Barclay (absent, Bill Utton) were recognized at the 2004 Province of Ontario Volunteer Awards ceremony. Reminder to All City of Pickering PROPERTYTAXPAYERS Sign-Up Now For The City’s Pre-authorized PropertyTax Payment Plan Sign up now and pay your 2005 property taxes conveniently over an 11 month period from January 1 to November 1, 2005 Pre-authorized payments have many benefits There are no cheques to write. You don’t have to look for a parking space. You don’t have to wait in line to pay your taxes. You save on postage and/or transportation costs. You don’t have to keep track of due dates or payments. You avoid paying a penalty for missing a due date. Are you Eligible? If you own residential property in the City of Pickering and have no outstanding taxes, you can take advantage of this convenient program. Your initial application is valid as long as you own the property and for as long as you want to stay in the plan. You do not have to re-apply every year. You can cancel at any time. For further information, please contact the Corporate Services Department at 905.420.4614 or visit our web site at cityofpickering.com Applications must be received by November 30, 2004. Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 10:00 am Parade Route follows Glenanna Road from Dixie Road to Pickering Town Centre A/P PAGE A8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 It is difficult for those of us who have only known peace to truly understand the horrors of war and to appreciate the level of sacrifice that families have had to make during the armed conflicts in which Canada has participated. Yet every November 11, we have an opportunity to honour the memory of these courageous men and women who paid with their lives in their struggle for the peace we all enjoy today. Remembrance Day is a time for all of us to pay tribute to these men and women by observing a moment of silence and to learn from this painful past. This annual day can be a perfect occasion for you to introduce your children to our nation’s past. For those who have the opportunity to spend time with a war veteran or to visit some of the locations where some of the major battles were Each year on November 11, we celebrate Remembrance Day. It’s a special time to pay tribute to the thousands of Canadians who served overseas during various historical battles. It’s also a time to honour the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives as well as those who returned home injured and scarred by the horrors of war for life. But among these heroes are the many heroines who are often overlooked. We only need to think of all the military nurses who worked tirelessly with so much courage and compassion to soothe the misery of injured soldiers-often in extreme conditions that put their own lives in danger. Many of these women were killed, injured or assaulted during the war. We must also remember the women who served in the Canadian Army. They had to fight against the extra battle of prejudice. Thousands of women served overseas providing essential services to ensure successful operations, such as range finding, tracking, vehicle maintenance, and office or kitchen duties. They served their country with as much dignity and courage as any other soldier. Of course, we must also remember all the women who stayed behind to work in the war factories here at home. History shows us that all mothers, widows and orphan girls sacrificed greatly during the war. This Remembrance Day, let’s also make room for these women in our thoughts and prayers. M AY W E A L S O R E M E M B E R T H E W O M E N R E V I S I T I N G T H E PA S T fought, this memory will be all the more real. But since not all of us have access to such first-hand information, the next best thing could be taking your family to one of the nearly 3,500 commemorative monuments that are scattered across the country. The Organization of Military Museums of Canada also organizes many interesting exhibits to help us understand the countless challenges that surrounded the major wars. Visiting your municipal library or video library can also provide a wealth of historical information. As you can see, there certainly is no lack of information. It’s up to us to take the time to remember this part of our collective history. It is only by remembering the past that we can truly appreciate the present. 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Officers are on hand until tomorrow (Thursday) to talk about how to prevent crimes and to help keep kids safe. A/P PAGE A9 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 The Town of Ajax salutes all the Canadian men and women who gave their lives for the cause of freedom and peace. We shall never forget their heroism and all they sacrificed on behalf of our country. On behalf of Mayor Steve Parish, Ajax Council and all the residents of the Town of Ajax, a solemn thank you to those who risked everything so that we could continue to know the blessings of freedom. LEST WE FORGET. Supporting our Durham Veterans 927 Liverpool Rd. Pickering L1W 1S7 Tel:905-839-5951 Mark Holland Member of Parliament Ottawa Room 473, West Block House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Tel: (613) 995-8042 Fax: (613) 996-1289 hollam@parl.gc.ca Constituency 92 Church St. South, Suite 106 Ajax, Ontario L1S 6B4 Tel: (905) 426-6808 Fax: (905) 426-9564 www.markholland.ca House of Commons Let us remember the men and women who fought and died for us Ellis Don is proud to be a part of the Durham Community and is very excited to offer the Region a beautiful Administrative Facility. Wa y ne Arthurs, M.P.P. Pickering - Ajax - Uxbridge Constituency Office 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 213 Pickering, Ontario L1V 1C3 T - (905) 420-0829 F - (905) 420-5351 E - wayne@arthurs.ca Bayshore Division In remembrance of the brave women and men who volunteered to serve For a Complimentary Dinner & Tour Call: Tel.: 905-665-4837 • Fax: 905-665-4838 3975 Anderson Street • Whitby, ON L1R 2Y8 Dr. David S. Fletcher, D.C. FCCSS(C) Chiropractic Specalist Dr.Tom MacKay, D.C. Family Wellness Chiropractor 7-1450 Kingston Rd. Pickering,Ontario L1V 1C1 (905) 831-9696 Fax:(905) 831-3287 FLOORING CENTRE WHITBY 419 Dundas St. East 905-665-0760 Toll free 1-888-383-2047 PICKERING 469 Kingston Road 905-831-2111 May we remember those that fought for our freedom. Lest we forget. Ajax and Pickering are proud to salute their Veterans Each year, an entire week is dedicated to honouring our Veterans. Veterans' Week 2004 and the 60th Remembrance Day since the end of the Second World War will be held this year from November 5 to 11. This week is to thank Veterans of wars of the last century, peacekeepers and Canadian Forces Veterans. They are our national heritage of peace. This year and every year we wear pop- pies to honour those Canadians who lost their lives in defence of our country. Lt. Chris Saunders and Corporal Jamie Murphy were two of those Canadians. Their tragic loss this past year reminds us all that risk, noble purpose and sacri- f ice are enduring realities for Canadian Forces personnel and their families. Veterans Week is part of our never ending mission to thank the Veterans who stepped out of ordinary times to do the extraordinary and left our nation with an endowment of peace. At Veterans Affairs Canada, nothing is more important than honouring and remembering those who served Canada. Recently, we followed the trail of one generation of Veterans who surrendered the comfort and safety of home to become exporters of peace and freedom 60 years ago. Across Italy, France, Belgium and Holland, we found wit- nesses to their courage, proof of their humanity, and monuments to their sacrifice. And most of all we found ourselves in the shadow that is forev- er cast by those who stood tall in the fight for freedom. None stood taller than Smoky Smith. Smoky has always been one of a kind. Now he is also the last of his kind. The last living Canadian who earned the Victoria Cross. Smoky and every other Victoria Cross recipient put their stamp on our history, and this year we put their history on our stamp. The Ministers of National Revenue and National Defence together with Canada Post released two special edition stamps in honour of the 94 Canadians who earned the highest award for valour. We point to their legendary courage as a portrait of thousands more Canadian Veterans who are themselves symbols of national pride, survivors of a national struggle and carriers of our national spirit. For this Veterans' Week we have coined one more reminder of the price Veterans paid for the freedom we enjoy. The universal symbol of remembrance the red poppy made famous by John McCrae is now emblazoned on 30 mil- lion quarters. Every Veterans' Week is a battle against the amnesia of time and a mis- sion to remind all Canadians that we have reason to be proud of the achieve- ments of our Veterans and rea- son to be humbled by the scale of their sacrifice. Remembrance Day and Poppy Campaign Remembrance Day and Poppy Campaign Westney Heights Medical Centre 905 428-8055 Monday - Friday 8am-8pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-4pm Caring for families in Durham since 1986 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 Ajax Lest we Forget AJAX — Christmas is meant to be a joyous occasion, however, it’s any- thing but for some in the community. To ensure everyone enjoys the yule- tide, the Salvation Army is again run- ning its Christmas Appeal Campaign in Ajax and Pickering. The army col- lects non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped gifts for children and youths. Last year, almost 1,000 people lo- cally received assistance from the Sal- vation Army, including 500 children who had toys to open on Christmas. Food items can include dry pasta and sauce, powdered milk, canned fruit, vegetables, meat or stew, jams or jellies, peanut butter, coffee, tea, meal extenders (Hamburger Helper), fruit juices, soup, rice or cookies. Applications for assistance can be made at the Salvation Army’s Family Services Centre, 37 Kings Cres., Ajax. During November, it’s open Monday, Tu esday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Beginning Dec. 1, the office is open every day, during the same hours. Applicants need proof of address, an income statement, proof of rent or lease, and identification for every person living in the household. Food and gift hampers are distrib- uted between Dec. 20 and 24. Volunteers and sponsors are also being sought for the campaign. For more information, call the Sal- vation Army’s Family Services Centre at 905-427-7123. Salvation Army appeals for help in Ajax, Pickering DURHAM — The Region is ask- ing for $440,250 from the Province’s GeoSmart program, which helps mu- nicipalities with land-related informa- tion technology projects that improve community services and support de- velopment. The application is looking for fund- ing for four projects, a report to a re- cent finance and administration meet- ing said. One is to automate systems to help with land approval, development tracking and growth management. A Geographic Information Systems mapping program will give the public access to land information, including commercial and investment opportu- nities. A third application will help the health department better manage the safe drinking water program, while the last will create an enhanced data ware- house. GeoSmart will pay up to 50 per cent of the project cost, and require that the project be finished within one year. The Region will fund $250,000, with the balance coming from in-kind contributions such as staff time, mar- keting and strategy development from the private sector and the Region. The proposal was submitted Sept. 17. Wa t er and sewer rates to be set DURHAM — Comments from the public are welcome as the Region sets the 2005 water and sewer user rates. The rates will be discussed at a joint works-finance meeting on Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m. in the regional operations centre, and again at regional council in council chambers on Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Both meetings are at Durham Region headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Durham’s economic forecast ‘not pretty’ DURHAM — Finance commissioner Jim Clapp will present the Region’s five-year economic forecast at the next finance meet- ing. “It’s not pretty,” Mr. Clapp said at a recent finance and administra- tion meeting. The forecast will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 24, in the regional opera- tions centre at Durham Region head- quarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E. Durham Region in brief NOVEMBER 10, 2004 Jim Clapp Durham submits $440,250 GeoSmart application infodurhamregion.com A/P PA GE A10 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 DO YOU SMOKE? WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHAT THE ANTI-TOBACCO FOLKS HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU. www. m ychoi c e . ca PO Box 2000 Station Main, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3P 9Z9 Early in 2004, various anti-tobacco groups held a public policy planning conference in Toronto. You didn’t hear about it because you weren’t invited. What did they discuss? Banning smoking on restaurant patios. Banning smoking in hotels and motels. And introducing legislation to control when and where you can smoke in your car and in your home. If you’re an adult smoker and you think this is taking things too far, you can now do something about it. Click onto www.mychoice.ca, a new website devoted to t he rights and interests of adults who choose to smoke. With enough people, www.mychoice.ca can quickly become a powerful lobby group, strong enough to bring fairness and balance to smoking related public policy. Or you can do nothing. Just wait and see. And you can bet that the smoke police will be right there with you in your car and in your home. It’s your choice. L e t t e r s to Santa It’s that time of year again. It’s time to send in your We’ll publish selected letters in our “6th” Annual Holiday Guide, Sunday, November 28th. Remember to include you name, address and phone number. Send to: Letters to Santa c/o The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 or email them to lthompson@durhamregion.com or fax them to 905-619-9068 Like one of our photos? It can be yours. For photo reprint details see ‘c ustomer service’ at durhamregion.com This Week Uxbridge Times- Journal NEWS ADVERTISER Canadian Statesman BROOKLIN the Citizen Metroland Durham Region Media Group Planted firmly in town AJAX — The Pickering Village Seniors Club celebrated an important milestone this year, its 40th anniversary. The Town of Ajax donated a Turkish Hazel tree and Duf- f ins Meadow Cemetery donated a plaque to commemorate the anniversary. The club meets in the Pickering Village arena. On hand for a recent ceremony were, from left, club president Laura Scott, Maria Deragon from Duffins Meadows, and club secre- tary-treasurer Bill Love. AJAX — The YMCA Ajax Ontario Early Years Centre is holding its first holiday shopping night event this month. The evening will be filled with holiday music, cof- fee and lots of shopping. A number of consultants will be on hand to display their products, including consul- tants from Jocus Toys, Dis- covery Toys, and Avon. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Early Years Centre, 230 Westney Rd. S. For more information, call 905-619-4565 ext. 310. Early Years offers early present ideas PICKERING — West 49 is teaming up with punk rock band Rise Against in this year’s Annual Coats for Kids Campaign. The campaign is run- ning in all West 49 stores, with the local outlet in the Pickering Town Centre, and continues until Nov. 29. Anyone bringing in a clean, insulated coat to a West 49 store will receive $30 off the purchase of a youth or adult coat in the store. The traded-in coats will then be given to youth shelters. “We’re hoping to collect over 2,000 coats nationally,” said Cindy Mielke, director of marketing for West 49. “We are hoping that our col- laboration with such a so- cially responsible band like Rise Against will encourage youth to get out and give this holiday season. We ex- pect the chance to win a trip to see the band will also be a big incentive to donate.” People can enter the con- test in-store while donating coats. Aj a x, Pickering shoppers can warm up winter DURHAM — The Power of Women conference, which takes place at the Oshawa Golf Club on Nov. 13, will involve a day of speeches and some fundraising help to battle breast cancer. Speakers Dini Petty, The- resa Flint, Lia Bandloa and Tricia Hasenclever will be on hand to empower and inspire through presenta- tions such as Stress is Funny and Overcoming the Super- woman Syndrome. Partici- pants will learn to balance their personal and profes- sional lives, while bringing harmony to the body, mind and spirit. In addition to the speak- ers, this all-day event will feature musical entertain- ment, breakfast and lunch, a fashion show by Jones New Yo rk and door prizes. Breast cancer pins and friendship pins will be on sale, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $100 plus GST, and include course materials, breakfast, lunch and a goody bag. Tickets can be purchased by visit- ing 112 Athol St., Suite 204B in Whitby, online at www. itsyourlife.ca or by calling 905-666-3145. Conference fights breast cancer A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004A/P PAGE B1 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Thornhill Thunderbirds at the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday at 7:30 p.m. Sports Briefs NOVEMBER 10, 2004 [ Broomball ]] Durham Angels on top of the broomball world DURHAM — The Durham Angels are the world champions of women’s broomball. The Angels, which includes four players from Ajax and Pickering, re- turned last weekend from the 2004 World Broomball Championships in Cor- ner Brook, Newfoundland as the gold medalists. The Durham Angels edged the Hali- fax Jaguars in the women’s division gold- medal final 1-0 to remain undefeated throughout the tournament. Four teams, all from Canada, com- peted in the women’s division. Sharon Topolinski, of Pickering, says the Durham Region entry was the same team that competes in the Cannington league each season. The Cannington team, however, did pick up three players for the worlds: one from Burlington and two others from Ottawa. Topolinski says it was an incredible feeling to win gold in their first-ever trip to the worlds. “It felt great. We never lost a game the whole time at the tournament,” says Topolinski, who also plays in the longtime non-contact broomball league that is run out of Pickering’s Don Beer Arena. “The people of Newfoundland were just great to us.” In the semifinals, the Angels de- feated Ladies’ Rock 6-1. The Durham Angels finished 5-0-1 in round-robin play, defeating the Jaguars 3-0, the Atlantic Waves 2-1, Ladies Rock 2-1, Atlantic Waves 3-0, Ladies Rock 1-0, while playing to a scoreless tie with the Jaguars. The 16-member Angels squad also included Karen Dyer, of Pickering, and Carla Barker and Heather Pankratz, both of Ajax. [ Ringette ] Pickering petites power past Whitby PICKERING — The Pickering Power CIBC petite ‘C’ ringette team skated past Whitby in league action last Sunday. Pickering posted a decisive 8-3 win, powered by player-of-the-game Lindsey Shaver’s two goals. Other Pickering goal scorers were Bethany Porter, Rachel Jewson, Saman- tha Rogers, Krista Smith and Jessica Brown. Goaltender Emily Jesson was su- perb, making several big saves. Pickering’s record now stands at 2- 1-0. [ Hockey ] Panthers midgets earn three wins in league play PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers midget ‘AE’ rep hockey team post- ed a 3-1 record in recent league play. Although one of the wins against the Georgina Blaze came via forfeit, the Panthers continue to generate solid on- ice performances. The Panthers clipped the wings of the visiting Innisfil Winterhawks 7-4 re- cently. Brian Austin led the scoring with a hat trick, while Matt Evans, Damion Pavlidis, Derek Savoie and Scott Waters added singles. Kyle Fredericks and Mike O’Sullivan recorded two assists apiece. Pavlidis, Evans, Dan Sullivan, Matt Raymond, Phil Pett and Adam Turi chipped in with singles. David Tomei was stellar between the pipes. In a battle with Pickering’s other midget ‘AE’ entry in the league, the Panthers number-one squad fell 4-3 to Pickering number-two. Although outshooting their rivals and taking a 3-1 lead into third period, Pickering number-one could not thwart the third-period comeback. Bulging the twine for Pickering number-one were Shane Boyd, Pett, and Wa ters. Austin, Fredericks, Pavlidis, and Tu ri earned assists. Goaltender Robert Morra faced 22 shots in net. Pickering scored three first-period goals and then held on for a 4-2 victory over the Orillia Terriers. O’Sullivan netted two goals, while Brandon Cleary and Turi added one each. Tomei backstopped the club to the win. Also contributing to the team’s suc- cess are Michael Accettone, Zack Milco- wich and Ryan Richard. Ron Cleary and Craig Sullivan coach the team. Tom O’Sullivan is the trainer and Margo Sullivan the manager. Notre Dame senior footballers end season with playoff loss This is the last in a four-part series following the Notre Dame Cougars se- nior football team as it enjoys the ups and, perhaps, endures the downs of the high school season. By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — The curtain has fallen on the Notre Dame Cougars’ football sea- son. It ended with rain-soaked and mud- stained jerseys; it ended in utter ex- haustion and a measure of frustration, complete with sad faces, and downcast looks; it ended with a small, but reso- lute group of fans, including school principal Mike Bak, peering out from under umbrellas and hoods, trying in vain to keep the wet weather at bay. Unfortunately, it ended in a disap- pointing loss –– one with a zero at- tached to it. No points to speak of. The Cougars’ goal was modest at the beginning of their third season in Dur- ham Region senior football — achieve their first ever post-season appear- ance in school history. They accom- plished that, but, there was more to be achieved. Notre Dame head coach Brian Hughes refocused his charges on a new pigskin plateau -- playing for a LOSSA senior championship. Entering their inaugural playoff game, the Cougars were hungry to play the spoiler’s role, seeking to knock off a top-ranked and undefeated Pickering High School Trojans team in the West Division semifinal playoff game and thus creating a little more school histo- ry in the process. They were underdogs against their fellow Ajax rivals, to be sure, but they still liked their chances. And, for a while in Thursday’s post-season contest, it seemed pos- sible. Playing in the most inhospitable weather conditions imaginable, in the driving rain and cold, the Cougars more than held their own, especially in the first half, when the squads engaged in a classic battle in the trenches. The Cougars’ defence did yeoman’s work, keeping a top-drawer Trojans’ offence parked in neutral and the game scoreless. Meanwhile, the Trojans did much the same, as Cougars’ quarter- back Chris Dahiroc was unable to get into a rhythm and running backs Cecil Cherrie and Shane Risden weren’t al- lowed past the line of scrimmage on most offensive plays. But, alas, it was a bridge too far. The fourth-ranked Cougars couldn’t hold back the Trojans’ tide. The host school scored 25 unanswered second-half points to secure a 25-0 victory. The Trojans march on; the Cougars go home. Experience won out over the upstarts on this day. The battle may have been lost, but a measure of respect was won. Respect that came in the form of praise from Pickering High coach John Martini. Following the contest, he gave kudos to the Cougars who made his Trojans earn their way to their next playoff date. “They came out to play, they gave us a great first half. Our offence could not do anything against them,” said Martini, the longtime Trojans’ coach. As well, game timer Stan Tzogas, a teacher at PHS and longtime wrestling coach, was impressed with the disci- pline exhibited by the Cougars and their coaching staff. “They’re a well-coached team,” he said, following the contest. Notre Dame’s fate in the contest hinged on one play, one big play, breaking things wide open for the Tro- jans, but ultimately breaking the hearts of the Cougars. Notre Dame’s season ended with a valiant battle waged, but a loss none- theless. It was their second loss of the season to the Trojans, both times un- able to manage a single point. ••• A buoyant Cougars squad arrived at halftime brimming with confidence after engaging the Trojans in a half of scoreless football. It wasn’t pretty — plenty of turnovers on both sides and the two offences unable to generate anything resembling a scoring drive — but a tie against the undefeated Tro- jans was, unto itself, a small victory for Notre Dame. Although standing out in the cold and wet, the Notre Dame halftime huddle is jubilant. Although unstated, the Cougars can smell an upset. Chief among those leading the rally cry was wide receiver Akeem Foster. “We’ve got them; we just have to keep fighting,” he says, adding a few expletives for good effect, out of ear- shot of the coaches who had yet to gather on the field. Hughes had something similar to say to his troops in his state-of-the- union halftime address. “Now we just have to win a half of football. It’s the whole ball of wax here,” said Hughes to a semi-circled group of players. “We’ve got a chance. We asked you to give yourself a chance to win and you’ve done that.” Hughes points out that the Cougars’ strong first half has robbed the Trojans of some of their pre-game swagger. “They know they’re in a football game. There’s no more hopping and jumping around.” Hughes implores his players to keep away from retaliatory penalties that could loom large in such a close game. And, in doing so, he elicits a few chuck- les. “Don’t give (the officials) any reason to flag us, don’t give the white guys any penalties,” says Hughes, who quickly corrects himself, “I mean the guys in the white sweaters. They’re the hot heads. You saw it. We don’t want any cheap penalties. Just walk away and leave the ball where it is.” ••• The backbreaker for the Cougars comes on a broken play — one that has no business turning the tables against Notre Dame in an otherwise close, hard-nosed affair, But it did, nonethe- less. With the Trojans punting on third down at about the Notre Dame 40-yard line, the snap sails over the head of the Pickering High punter. He calmly picks up the errant ball and takes off up the left sidelines. One tackle missed, two, three, four Notre Dame tacklers seem to slide off the ball carrier and fall to the wet turf. When the whistle blows, a broken play was turned into a Trojans’ first down inside the Notre Dame 20. Two plays later, running back Troy Seivwright-Adams takes the ball cross- field into the end zone. The tide has effectively turned in favour of the Trojans and they know it. And, so do the Cougars whose sideline sinks noticeably. It was an emotional letdown they won’t recover from. With less than a minute remaining in the third quarter, the Trojans strike again. From about three yards out, quarterback Darren McCloy hands off to running back Romel Reid who barg- es into the end zone. Pickering High 12 Notre Dame 0. A weary and drenched group of Cou- gars fall silent on the sidelines. Lance Poole, a defensive lineman, attempts to revive spirits, rally the troops into a comeback. His shouts of encourage- ment fail to stir the Cougars. On one fourth-quarter timeout, Hughes calls over quarterback Dahi- roc. Few words are exchanged. The pivot’s body language tells it all: He stands stoically, rain dripping from his helmet, his head down, his legs shak- ing noticeably from the cold. It continues to rain on the field, and the Trojans continue to pour it on. Early in the fourth quarter, the Trojans score again and, in the final two minutes, they add yet another major for good measure. After the final whistle, and following the obligatory handshake, the Trojans celebrate at midfield. The Cougars, meanwhile, shuffle back to the sidelines. A Town of Ajax bus waits nearby to take them back to school. After kibitzing good-naturedly with game officials, Hughes is soggy, but surprisingly upbeat. He knows that de- spite the score and the horrible weath- er, his team left it all on the field. He attempts to prop up a disillusioned group of players gathered for the post- game talk, their final one of the sea- son. “Let’s be honest, this was a two-play turnaround,” says Hughes, alluding to the Trojans’ touchdown. “Once you get behind you do things you don’t normally do. Keep your head up, you played a hell of a game. Now there’s a tradition to build on. Think about that.” ••• Hughes had more than Thursday’s big game weighing on his mind the week before the Cougars’ first-ever playoff contest. It seems six players left the team, disgruntled over a perceived lack of playing time. He’s adamant he won’t allow a fracture to happen in future Notre Dame teams. “We’ll have to work on that next year.” ••• The last word goes to Notre Dame senior linebacker Andrew Collymore. Despite the sting of losing and the fact it’s his last season in a Cougars’ purple- and-white uniform, the 17-year-old is far from disconsolate after the game. “It was disappointing. There were lots of turnovers and that changed the whole game. I’m really proud of my team; I thought we played very well,” says Collymore, a punishing hitter on defence who’s also lined up in the Cougars’ offensive backfield this sea- son. Even after the loss, Collymore’s al- ready seeing the big picture of what playing high school football’s all about: It allowed him the opportunity to im- prove himself, to experience teamwork and to have faith in his teammates. “Our team is like a family. I’m really proud to be a Notre Dame Cougar.” Cougars bow out, but not without a fight A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photos Lance Poole looks on dejectedly as the final seconds tick off on what was a season of highs, and some lows, for the Notre Dame Cougars. The end came with a 25-0 loss to the Pickering High Trojans, although Notre Dame put up a solid fight, playing to a scoreless draw through one half. Principal Mike Bak lent his support to the Cougars, braving the wind, rain and cold to cheer on his students. Andrew Collymore leads the Cougars off the field for the final time this season. 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The Trojans move on for a rematch against their main LOSSA nemesis, five-time Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) champion St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs of Pickering in the senior football final at the Oshawa Civic Sta- dium on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Monarchs earned an opportu- nity to compete for an unprecedented sixth LOSSA senior football crown after upending the undefeated Monsi- gnor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Saints of Oshawa (5-0), 24-8, in the other semifinal contest in Oshawa, also on Tuesday afternoon. The Trojans received another in a long line of outstanding defensive per- formances that completely shut down any semblance of offence from the visiting Eagles. The defence picked off several passes and caused fumbles to give the offence good field position throughout the game. “Our defence was really aggressive. We had them scouted fairly well. I thought our team defence was the dif- ference. We had pretty good pursuit,” said Trojans head coach John Martini. Eastdale head coach Tim Wortman concurred that the Trojans’ defence dictated the outcome of the contest. “By far, we’ve played the best football teams in LOSSA, we’ve played Dwyer, we’ve played (St.) Mary, and they’re by far the best team,” said Wortman. “This is a physical football team.” The Trojans had some initial trouble on offence, allowing a 50-yard gallop by running back Adrian Charles to go for naught. Pickering High failed to punch the ball into the end zone from the 10-yard line, allowing the Eagles to take over on downs. On the next defensive series, Dylan Lock picked off an errant Eagles’ pass, putting the Trojans’ offence back on the field at Eastdale’s 30-yard line. The Trojans would make no mistakes this time, as Charles carried 27 yards for the major. Kicker Mohammed Kha- waja was good on the convert for a 7-0 Trojans lead. Also in the first quarter, Trojans’ Adam Brown picked up an Eastdale fumble at the Eagles’ 25-yard line and rumbled down to the eight-yard line. Two plays later, running back Romel Reid took it in from the one-yard line. A Khawaja convert put Pickering High ahead 14-0. The Trojans’ first-half lead was quickly added to early in the third quarter. The Pickering High defence caused another fumble, taking over at the Eagles’ 15-yard line. From there, Trojans’ quarterback Darren McCloy floated a pass to Shawn Walker in the middle of the end zone for the third Pickering High major. Khawaja nailed his third convert of the game for a 21-0 lead. On Pickering High’s next offensive series, McCloy hooked up with Troy Seivwright-Adams on a pass-and-run play covering 50 yards for the score. Khawaja added his fourth point-after for a 28-0 Trojan advantage. The final Pickering High points were put on the board, courtesy of a con- ceded safety by the Eagles late in the third quarter. Meanwhile, in the St. Mary-Dwyer semifinal, the Monarchs led 3-0 after the first quarter on a field goal by Erik Glavic. The Monarchs would extend their lead to 10-0 in the second quarter after Glavic picked off a Dwyer pass and ran it back for the touchdown. Aaron Racioppa booted the convert. Racioppa would later score St. Mary’s second touchdown of the game to put them ahead 17-0. In the third quarter, St. Mary line- backer Ben Schembri recovered a fum- ble in the Dwyer end zone to give his team a 24-0 lead. The lone Dwyer touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a quarterback keeper play by Kyle Amorim. Albert Ng added a two-point convert to end the scoring. St. Mary head coach Enzo Antonucci noted the key to the victory was mak- ing several adjustments during the course of the game. “We put in a few new plays, a few new defences. We just made the adjust- ments to their offence and it worked,” said Antonucci. NOTES: In their only other meeting this year, the Trojans blasted the St. Mary Monarchs 41-7 late last month... Trojans’ running back Adrian Charles didn’t play much beyond the first quarter of Tuesday’s semifinal against Eastdale, owing to the lingering ef- fects of a leg injury suffered last month against Dunbarton... Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering High Trojans’ Gharone McLean tries to avoid the clutches of Eastdale Eagles’ Allistair Dick during Durham Region senior football semifinal action in Ajax on Tuesday afternoon. The Trojans advanced to the final with a 30-0 win. They’ll meet St. Mary in the championship game in Oshawa on Saturday afternoon. StoneCircle Theatre bursts onto the stage for the first time tomorrow night By David Stell News Editor AJAX — When it comes to ‘Rita Ta ylor,’ it’s a question of whether art is imitating life, or vice versa. One thing’s for sure though, the play, a story Ken Bond began writing back in the mid-1990s, was ahead of its time. One of the founders of the StoneCircle Theatre, as well as director for the play, Bond laughs at the irony of all the make-over cosmetic surgery shows on TV today that share so much of the same underlying themes his story por- trays. Chosen as the first production of Durham’s newest theatre group, the play centres around its lead charac- ter and a life-changing moment when her hand develops webbing. However, that’s not as strange a circumstance as what Rita encounters when she goes to a plastic surgeon and finds a cast of misfits in the waiting room, each with their own strange idiosyncrasies. “It’s an ensemble piece,” Bond says. “Each character has their secrets we learn as the play goes on.” And with demanding character roles, it was crucial Bond says to find the right cast. In the case of the lead, he knew fairly quickly he had his woman. “When I saw Gillian (Woodhouse) audition, it was 30 seconds and I knew,” he says. He explains the role is very demand- ing. “It was crucial to have the right actor to portray the central character, plus an alter ego and have them as two dis- tinct entities.” Bond’s play has been produced two times previously, the first in 2002 and again last year in Tottenham, but he didn’t get to see that show. He’s happy he didn’t now, because it may have af- fected his view and vision of the play, he says. And now in rehearsals for the StoneCircle production, which opens tomorrow night, he says it’s come to- gether to be what he originally envi- sioned it could be. The secret ingredient has been the actors, he admits. That’s been the most rewarding part of getting the first show off the drawing table and onto the stage, despite a lot of work behind the scenes with Woodhouse and Dave Edwards in the past year, creating the StoneCircle Theatre. The cast is out- standing, he says, and has led to a rewarding experience. “The character development has been great,” he explains. “They’re all very supportive of each other. Theatre is very much about trust.” The play’s cast is rounded out by ac- tors from all over Durham Region, with those from Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering involved. They are Wood- house, Edwards, Carol Smith, Nancy Palumbo, Gwen O’Regan, Stephanie Banning and Paul Love. Now that they’ve come this far, his wish is that the actors he’s assem- bled get the audience they deserve. He points to how much a show can be elevated when the audience is into the performance. Actors feed off that and it can create a special atmosphere between the two. The experience hasn’t been with- out challenges, however. Sharing the venue with the Ajax Creative Arts has meant living with a roommate in a way and the group was unable to set up too far in advance because of an art show this past weekend that took up the en- tire building. Still, that hasn’t dampened the mood at StoneCircle. They have adapted and created the set off-site for the most part and had everything ready to go once the art show was complete. Rita Taylor runs Nov. 11 to 13, 18 to 20, and 25 to 27 at 8 p.m., along with Sunday matinees Nov. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. StoneCircle Theatre is at 22 Sher- wood Rd. in Pickering Village, Ajax. Tickets are $18 each and can be or- dered by calling 647-895-2015. 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PICKERING — Herongate Barn The- atre’s latest show, ‘Bottoms Up,’ hit the stage Nov. 5. ‘Suitcase, suitcase, who’s got the suitcase?’ is the question that sends an earnest aerobics instructor, two money launderers, a movie director and out- raged moralist, a nervous chemistry teacher, a hotel owner and her sticky fingered nephew into a frenzy over a suitcase full of cash in their Caribbean island hotel. The show boasts bizarre disguises and a silly looking aerobics dance. “Improvisationally hilarious” says Steve Graham, Herongate owner and manager, in describing the show. The play stars Uxbridge’s Grant Evans as the porter, while Jackie DelGreco is Senora Valdez. Also in the cast are Jac- queline Mead as June Sherwood, Jona- than Aiken as Smith, Andreas Schunk as Tony Scopec, Margaret St. John- Francies as Victoria, Paul Francies as George Rushmore, Jeremy Lapalme as Keith, and Daniel Wyse as Raymount Pumphrey. The show is directed by Ann Ward and written by Greg Kreutz. Performances run Thursdays to Sun- days, beginning with dinner at 6 p.m., from now to Dec. 19 and New Year’s Eve. A matinee performance is sched- uled for Sunday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $44.95 Thursday, Friday and Sunday and $49.95 on Saturday, with group rates available as well. The dinner theatre is at 2885 Altona Rd. in Whitevale. For more informa- tion, call 905-472-3085. Bottoms Up at Herongate a cause for laughter Read up at durhamregion.comJ A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004A/P PAGE B5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 Over 50 Years of Sales and Service Excellence 705 Kingston Rd., Pickering • 905-420-2552 www.donlandsjewellers.com Di amond pendants! Di amond earrings! Latest styles from around the world! • 14 kt .20 tw Diamond Earrings Special ........$195 • 14 kt .40 tw Diamond Earrings Special ........$485 NOW CARRYING C ANADIAN DIAMONDS! 50% OFF Bring In This Ad And Receive any instock item 1 per customer/Regular priced items only. 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The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is offering University Preparation to mature students and secondary school graduates. Programs begin January 10 and run through to July 29, 2005 at our Oshawa campus, located at 2000 Simcoe Street North. Subjects are equivalent to the Ontario new curriculum 12U credits and include: •English •Biology •Chemistry •Physics •Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus •Geometry and Discrete Mathematics For more information, contact 905.721.3131 or e-mail universityprep@uoit.ca. process & steam specialties We are a national distributor of Specialty Valves, Automated Valves, and Filtration Equipment serving the process industries. INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE The successful candidate will be responsible for handling telephone inquiries relating to product information, pricing and quotations. Good communication skills are required in order to provide prompt, accurate, courteous customer service. Experience with specialty valves & automated valves would also be an asset. Proficiency with Word, Excel and ACCPAC along with 2-3 years inside sales exp. is required. OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE The successful candidates will be responsible for managing territories, one from Burlington to Highway 427, and the other from Highway 400 east to Port Hope. A mechanical aptitude, a passion to serve, a strong work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. The successful candidates must have 2-3+ years relevant experience. Forward your resume, in confidence, stating the position for which you are applying: PROCESS & STEAM SPECIALITIES 4100-B Sladeview Cres., Unit 3 & 4, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Z3 Fax: 905-828-9716 resume@processandsteam.com CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES The Durham Contact Centre (DCC), a technical sup- port service provider of customer relationship solutions, is growing and requires full time Customer Service Representatives to start training sessions on November 15, 2004 at our Oshawa location.These positions include evening and Saturday shifts only. We offer competitive wages, incentives, paid training, a comprehensive health care package in a modern office facility including an employee gym, and discounts for continuous learning courses. Qualified candidates will possess the following: •Advanced communication skills •Strong keyboard and mouse skills within a Mi- crosoft Windows environment; strong knowl- edge of Microsoft and/or Mac desktop operating systems •Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team oriented environment •Previous contact centre customer service or sales experience is an asset If you meet these qualifications and are looking for an exciting career in customer service, the DCC invites you to forward your resume, including a cover letter to careers@durhamcontact.com or by fax (905) 720-1047. The Durham Contact Centre appreciates receiving all expres- sions of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal background check is required for employment. AZ COMPANY DRIVERS Scarborough based company Transportation of bulk atmospheric gases. 5 years accident free driving Clean drivers/CVOR abstract. (Tanker experience preferred). Security clearance required. Excellent wages & company benefits Please fax resume with current abstract. Attn: Transportation dept. 905-827-8677 AZ DRIVERS •Vans and flatbeds Canada & US. •Dedicated equipment •Top mileage rates •EXTRA EXTRA!! Call (905)576-8600 CLASS D, F AND Z Endorsement training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for graduates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905- 721-3340. A LARGE NORTH AMERICAN fi- nancial services company is look- ing for unique individuals with leadership ability. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the fastest growing industry in the world. Training provided. No expe- rience necessary. Opportunity for advancement and excellent in- come potential for those with integ- rity and a good work ethic. Call Su- san Wenghofer 905-436-8499 or 1-866-787-3918 ext. 106 for an ap- pointment. MR. LUBE OSHAWA is currently looking for a Fulltime Supervisor Manager who possesses top qual- ity customer service skills, be an excellent communicator with expe- rience in problem solving, multi- tasking and are computer profi- cient! A good working knowledge of the automotive industry would be a definite asset, along with be- ing able to work flexible hours. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Interested in joining our dynamic organization, please apply in writ- ing to: Harley H. Jopling Holdings Ltd., 680 Clonsilla Ave. Peterbo- rough, Ontario K9J 5Y3. WANTED Youth care workers for a variety of positions in Whitby Group Home. Experience with 8-18 year olds + diploma as CYC or Social Service Worker + CPIC + CPI necessary.Fax 905-668-0600 BADGER DAYLIGHTING seeking labourers with DZ in the durham area. Please fax resume to: 613-257-3067 or email resume to: peter.seguin@sympatico.ca EMBASSY-1 looking for 20 AZ Drivers for local work. Clean ab- stract, clean CVOR. Also US Driv- ers required, long haul, home weekends, CDRP Fastpass an as- set, but not required. paid for drops, pickups. To start immedi- ately. GM experience an asset but will train. $16.50/hour, mileage 42/mile, Call Barb (905)426- 1901 MAKE MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS While working with well known Charities. Entry level positions with room to grow. No telemarketing. Guaranteed pay plus bonuses. Call 905-433-1973 3 HELPERS to assist Manager in order department. No experience, will train, neat appearance (905)426-4246 52 PEOPLE wanted to lose 10-30 lbs in the next 30 days Earn potential income www.4yourtotalhealth.com 416-631-4180 A LICENSED GAS installer required, must be experienced for sub-contract work. Durham area. Have own tools and vehicle. Cullen Heating & Air Conditioning. Call 905-725-9731 or fax resume to 905-725-0886. TEMPORARY POSITION avail- able in our warranty department to fill in for a maternity leave. Posi- tion could last up to 2 years. Du- ties to include: data entry of war- ranty claims, filing, record reten- tion, processing shipping notifica- tions and payments. Prior comput- er experience is required. Prior dealership experience would be an asset. Please fax resume to 905- 426-2771 or e-mail barbdoran@durhamtruck.com. No phone calls please! REGISTER TODAY!!! IMMEDIATE WORK!!! Short & Long Term Assignments AJAX/PICKERING • Packers • Material Handlers • Sorters with Q.C. • Transportation an asset AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE Admiral Room (Off Monarch St. S., on Centennial) Thursday, November 11 9:00 am - 11:00 am Apply in person with 2 pieces of I.D. Canadian Tire - Whitby South 155 Consumers Dr. requires an AUTO SERVICE MANAGER Candidates must be: •Customer Focused •Results driven •Able to lead our team and grow our business. We offer a competitive salary, bonus based on results, benefit program and a profit sharing plan. Fax resume to:(905) 668-5957 GET A TASTE FOR KNOWLEDGE Are you 15-30, not in school, and need help to find a job? Join us for a Lunch and Learn! •FREE Pizza lunch •FREE Job searching techniques •FREE Interview tips Thursday, Nov. 11th, 2004 From 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. YMCA Durham Employment Services Youth Foyer 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 7, Pickering (Hwy. 2 and Valley Farm Rd.) Please call to reserve a space (905) 686-7060 ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS Our 3 Day Job Club will help you find a job fast In only 3 days you will have: ● A résumé that gets you in the door ● The ability to answer tough interview questions ● The knowledge of how to access the hidden job market Our workshops are FREE!!! Sign-up quickly, the first 15 clients to register will receive FREE a 55 page Job Searching Manual! To register: Contact Leandra (905)420-4010 The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 12, Pickering (Near the Pickering GO station) Sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada D rop in t o d a y! Here’s the deal on our FREE services... YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905-427-7670 needajob.ymcatoronto.org Need a Job? Getting FRUSTRATED with your job search? YMCA Durham Employment Services can help. • Free internet, faxing and photocopying • Employment programs to help you find the job you want • Tons of job postings • Staff who can help you • Apprenticeship assistance • Career counselling • Resume writing help • Interview techniques • Help returning to school • And much, much more! “People Working to Get You Working” Canada's leading retailer of billiard tables, games and game room furniture has a number of exciting positions available at its Pickering location. We are currently in search of energetic, experienced people with strong customer service skills, and a passion for fun! Must be available flexible hours and weekends. We will be accepting applications for the following positions: •Full Time Sales Associate •Management Trainee •Installation/Delivery personnel Please fax your resume to: 905-420-9658 NEEDED NOW! General Labourers & Certified Forklift Operators (Oshawa, Ajax & Pickering) Must have safety shoes. Apply weekdays 10am-3pm to: Global Human Resources 15 Harwood St. S., Suite #202 Ajax NOW HIRING •Professional Line Cooks •Prep Cooks For our "NEW LOCATION" AMC Theatres (401/Thickson) 75 Consumers Dr.Whitby. Applications may be dropped off in person at above address or at Taunton & Simcoe Oshawa. PA R TS PICKER/ASSEMBLER required for busy Hydraulic hose company. > Must be fluent in English > Forklift certification an asset > $11.00/hr. Please fax resume to: 905-686-4385 Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Call 905-432-6999 905-683-9133 Rory Sheehan B.A., B.Ed., M.B.A. (Senior Trainer) Winner of the 2001, 2002, 2003 Readers Choice Awards for Corporate Trainer of the Year. positivestrategies If you like helping people with their problems, and always wished you could get paid for it, now you can. Join the rewarding field of alternative health with full H y p n o t h e r ap y Ce r t i f ic a ti o n . Learn to use the powers of hypnosis to help people lose weight, stop smoking, and reduce stress. Small local class starts D e c e m b e r 3. HYPNOSIS CERTIFICATION WANTED Busy semi-trailer shop in Whitby has immediate openings for LICENSED 310J MECHANICS (310T) acceptable but must have semi trailer experience Candidates must be experienced in all facets of semi trailer repair, both structural and mechanical. We offer excellent rates, benefits and working conditions. Please contact Robert at (905) 430-1262 x 2 or fax resume to (905) 430-0914. Only qualified candidates need apply. HAS EXPANDED TO A LARGER FACILITY Now in need of experienced personnel in our plastics, metal, installation and paint departments Great wages & benefits. Fax resume: 905-420-6919 or apply by mail: 955 Brock Rd. Pickering, L1W 2X9 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the To r onto Star in Ajax or Pickering. Earn up to $1200/mo. part-time. Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. www.canadian deliveryservice.com /careers BETTER HOURS - Monday to Fri- day, No evenings or Weekends! Join the MOLLY MAID Team of Professional Housekeeping. Train- ing and transportation provided. Drivers licence mandatory. 905- 427-6466. BUS PERSON - Full time posi- tion available. Apply in person with resume to Teddy's Restaurant, King and Park, Oshawa. CHRISTMAS RUSH.Downtown Co. seeks to fill 15 F/T openings. Office/CSR/Warehouse, All posi- tions must be filled immediately. $350-$450/wk to start. Training provided. Call Mark to book inter- view. 905-571-6444 CULLEN GARDENS REQUIRES seasonal restaurant/banquet serv- ers, dishwashers, snack bar staff and Santas. Also seasonal mainte- nance/housekeeping/security staff - must be available evenings and weekends. Fax resume to (905)668-0510. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DOOR 2 DOOR canvassing, Mon- Fri, 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Call (905)448-9889 for an interview. DRIVERS.Domino's Pizza is now hiring Drivers for Ajax, Oshawa & Whitby locations. Cash paid night- ly. Apply in person at: 10 Harwood Ave.S., Ajax; 300 Dundas St. East, Whitby; 1051 Simcoe St. N. or 600 Grandview St. S., Oshawa. EXPERIENCED SHINGLER,with min. 5 years experience. Top wages, Maxwell General Contract- ing, Roofing Division, (905)404- 4549. EXPERIENCED SNOWPLOW Drivers & Brokers, Bobcat, Front Loader Operators (DZ License an asset). ALSO SIDEWALK CREWS required for Durham Region & GTA. Must have own transporta- tion to office. Mechanical abilities required. Fax resume: 905-649- 1779 or email mary_gaudet@hot- mail.com Serious inquiries only. GAS FITTER required fulltime, fireplace store located in Oshawa, experience an asset, apply in per- son 25 Ritson Rd north Fireside Corner HAVE FUN, MAKE MONEY!Do- ing commercials, movies, TV shows. Find out if you have poten- tial. Looking for babies, kids, teens and adults. A screen test $25. If not accepted, money refunded. No other referral fees. In Bowmanville, Monday, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 22nd. Call for your appt. 416-703-2580. HAVE YOU Got What it Takes? Apply today to become a Professional Stock Trader. We are looking for disciplined, motivated individuals with an interest in the markets. No experience necessary. No capital requirements. info@whitby.swifttrade.com. www.swifttrade.com. Canada's leading proprietary trading firm. HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS needed. For more info. call Dur- ham Professional Home Daycare 905-509-1207. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for Oshawa. Maintenance and management ex- perience required. Prefer middle- aged or retired applicants able to perform physical work. Fax re- sumes to 905-623-2257. Only qualified applicants will be contact- ed for an interview. LOCAL Ajax Transport Company requires immediately AZ driver to run central US. Home some weeknights and every weekend. Full benefits and competitive mile- age rate. Call Steve 905-426-5568 RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- parable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing compa- ny, room for advancement. Per- manent position. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. MAGICUTS one of Canada's lead- ing chains requires a licensed As- sistant Manager for our Ajax salon. Also full/pt stylist for our Whitby Salon. We offer: Competitive sala- ry, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, contests/monthly prizes, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. MR. LUBE OSHAWA is looking for full time enthusiastic, energetic clean cut hardworking teamplayers who have some knowledge of automobiles, but possess excellent customer service skills. If you possess these qualities, apply with resume to: 20 Park Road South, and ask for Alan! No phone calls please. NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for reliable adults to deliver papers and flyers to businesses in Pickering every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and must have a reliable vehicle. Call(905)683-5117 Kelly Bays, Carrier Representative (ext. 262) NEWSPAPER CONTRACTOR looking for help counting flyers. Call Amar at 905-404-7727. QUALITY INSPECTORS required for various shifts in Oshawa. Car a necessity. Safety boots and safety vests required. Long term, pay $9.25 per hour. E-mail to: kimn@accu-staff.com Fax: 905- 720-9904 or phone 905-720-0754 ext. 230. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Trai n You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 Christmas help req'd RETAIL RECOVERY SPECIAL- ISTS, COLLECTORS REQUIRED. Experienced and entry level positions. Training provided. Assertive, motivated self-starters apply now. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax resume to 905-420-6833 attention H/R department or e-mail resume to rcigeneral@recovercorp.com SNOW PLOW brokers needed with recent model 4x4 pick- ups/plows. Guaranteed winter con- tract $6,000. South Pickering area. Call 416-569-4219 SNOW PLOWING BROKERS, DRIVERS EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & LABOURERS required immed. F/T, P/T. O/O Brokers w/4x4 Plow/Salter Tr ucks $75-$80/hr. Equip Operators $25-$30/hr. Walkway Labourers $17-25/hr. Guaranteed government contracts. Major North York/ Durham Hospitals & Schools. On-call 24 hours. Seasonal guarantee $6000-$20,000. Call 416-771-9134 or fax 905-427-3654 SNOW REMOVAL Company seeking experienced snow plow drivers & helpers for full and part- time. Must have valid license with clean abstract. Willing to train right applicants. Top wages & guarantees. Call 905-831-1833 or fax 905-831-2446. WANTED OWNER/OPERATOR's and AZ Company drivers to run mid west, south and New England states. We run all LTL paid per- centage. Call for more information 1-888-335-3187 Work from Home Mom's dream Nanny placement Coordinator Req’d Flexible p/t hrs. to start, organized motivated, HR & sales experience $$$ commission Resume to jobs@international nannies.com HAIRSTYLIST required for Ajax salon. Full or part time. $400 + commission weekly. Call Mario or Ramzi (905)683-5911 or evenings (905)725-0745 PROGRESSIVE SALON in Cour- tice, is seeking full time licensed hairstylist. Benefits, salary + com- mission.Timothy's 905-721-9810. ARCHITECTURAL MILWORK CO.seeks fully experienced Cabi- net Maker in the Durham Region area. Fax resume to (905) 433- 1463 CABINET MAKER with experi- ence for kitchen cabinet wood- working plant. Oshawa location. Fax resume to (905)723-3945. EXPERIENCED KITCHEN DESIGNER full-time/part time for busy show room. Experience a must. Reply to File #139, Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, Ontario. LlH 7L5 FIRESTONE PICKERING requires Licensed Mechanic, 4th year ap- prentice. Top wages paid. Fax re- sumes to (905) 837-3122. FULL TIME EQUIPMENT operator needed. Must have good knowl- edge of Bobcat, backhoe, excava- tor, John Deere controls. Please fax resume to 905-426-5291. LICENCED GAS FITTER - A well established and growth orientated H.V.A.C. contractor seeks long term commitment from a licenced gas fitter with sheet metal installa- tion experience and client focus. Our service area includes the greater Port Hope/Cobourg region. If you desire to be appreciated and regarded for your efforts, come and join our dedicated team of pro- fessionals. G. Davidson Plumbing & Heating Ltd., Cobourg, On Phone: 905-372-5661, Fax: 905- 372-5653 WINDOW & DOOR Installers needed Must have 5 years experience, own truck & tools required. Call Melanie (905)720-1818 ADMINISTRATOR, Oshawa's IPC Investment Corp. Looking for li- censed mutual fund administrator, part time leading to full time. Call 905-571-4222. DATA ENTRY,computer experi- ence with Windows XP and Excel. Fax resume to 905-655-7178. DETAIL ORIENTED,learning re- ceptive, friendly person for busy, family owned, forty year roofing business. Part time that could turn into full time. Assistant to ser- vice/maintenance manager and of- fice manager in variety of interest- ing duties. Medical, drug and den- tal benefits. Please contact Kathy at (905)668-3244. RAGLAN INDUSTRIES is cur- rently looking for a receptionist/ad- ministrative assistant. Must be fa- miliar with MS Word & MS Excel, as well as administrative writing skills. Apply at Raglan Industries Inc., 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa RIBO Licensed CSR needed with experience to work in Whitby bro- kerage office. Knowledge of power brokerage and Power Quote an asset. For consideration, please fax resume to (905) 433-5012. ENTREPRENEURS and business owners. Make large money helping others get financially organized. Leaders, trainers and hard workers needed. Jim Kerr 905 242 0030. LOTS FOR SALE Fully treed 1 1/2 acre lots across the street from Lake Scugog, only minutes to town from $99,900. Also 2 acre lots starting at $155,000. in the Town of Port Perry with fabulous views of the lake and access to the lake in a prestigious development. Call (905) 424-3086 or e-mail to: rick@fourteenestates.com MORTGAGES 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Res/Comm. up to 100% Self employed - Credit problems Call Shane at Avanti Financial 1-866-839-4449 or 905-839-2929 www.avanti-financial.com AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Earn your Christmas Money now. Free Gift-Call Heidi (905)509-1163 A.B.A. THERAPIST needed for mildly autistic child in Oshawa area. Tues, Thurs. & every other Friday dayshift. Call (905)432- 9299. AT TENTION PDA/LEVEL 11 ASSISTANTS AND RECEPTION- ISTS. Several full time positions available in Durham Region. Benefits, bonuses, salary up to $25/hr. Send resume to: Perfect Dental, 1801 Dundas St. East, P.O.Box 70567, Whitby Ont. L1N 9G3 FULL TIME DENTAL Receptionist/Dental Assistant 35hr+, position avail. Nov.19 for well motivated reliable employee. in Oshawa, King St. West. Send resume by fax: 905-619-9792 . MEDICAL SECRETARY,full- time position. Excellent personal presentation, telephone manner, good organizational and commu- nication skills. Dicta typing an as- set. Great opportunity for recent graduates. Starting time nego- tiable. Fax resume: 905-665- 9711 or by hand at 604 Garden Street, Whitby. EXPERIENCED COOKS required south Ajax location, weekends & days, full & part time, apply in per- son at Scrambles, 527 Westney Rd. S. or phone 905-428-0903 BARGAIN at $259,000. Bungalow in prime location of Whitby, suitable for professional use, near buses and schools. Call 416-818-5932. COURTICE 236 Glenabbey Dr, 2186-sq.ft. 2 Storey, 4 Bdrm home across from park. 2.5 Baths. 905- 433-1713. OPEN HOUSE Sunday November 14, 2-4. View at www.privateexchange.com listing # 0962. COURTICE detached, court loca- tion, 3-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, CAC, CVAC, double garage, one owner, non-smoker, no pets. $224,900. (905)436-7607. OPEN HOUSE Sat. Nov 13 2-4pm. 12 Meredith Ct (Trulls/Nash) HOUSE FOR SALE,111 Creek- wood Cres., Whitby. Freehold townhouse, end unit. 3-bedroom, 3-bath, livingroom, diningroon, family room w/gas fp. Finished basement w/pot lights. Asking $224,990. By appointment only. 905-434-9668. OPEN HOUSE Saturday Nov 13, 1-3pm. Well kept 3-bedroom semi, Courtice. Fin familyroom, garage. Near schools, sports complex, li- brary. Private. (905)436-0641 142 Brownstone Cres. OSHAWA,Bungalow 3+1 bdrm. Totally renovated, separate ent to basement, potential apartment. Nice family neighbourhood, easy access to Hwy 401, schools, bus, amenities. $229,900. (416)284- 6772 PRIVATE SALE BY OWNER Courtice, quiet court location, backs onto park. 2 storey brick, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, ensuite spa, brick patios, inground pool. Available November 1st $399,000 For ap- pointment to view pls call (905)263-8666. No agents. TRIDEL CORNER PENTHOUSE unit, 2-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus den, 2 parking spaces plus storage locker. The Creme de la creme from ceramic tiles to cornice mouldings & everything in be- tween. Just move in! $359,900. Walking distance to shopping, Drs & Go train. OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. or call for appoint- ment (905)837-8062 A 4 SEASON COTTAGE - 75' Waterfront, Sturgeon Lake, 283 Snug Harbour Rd.,Lindsay. Spa- cious 3 bedroom, 1500 sq. ft. 4 season cottage with well mani- cured gardens. Quality broad- loomed throughout. Hot tub is in sunroom overlooking the lake. 2 free standing Napoleon propane fireplaces (42,000 btu's each) on thermostats heats whole house. House inspection report is avail- able. Asking $214,500. Contact Marilyn Piggott, Sales Representa- tive, Remax County-Town Realty Inc. Lindsay (705) 324-6153 1000-SQ-FT IND/COMM UNIT in downtown Oshawa. Suitable for contractor/workshop. $1,000/mo inclusive (905)571-5138 FISH & CHIPS Rest. Bus., 40 seats, N.Oshawa. Good lease, only $25K. Busy plaza; HAIR SALON BUS., 6 stations/chairs, tanning bed, in plaza. Established clientele, only $25K.; COMMER- CIAL UNIT in plaza, 1800 sq. ft.+bsm't. Only 225K. Owner will hold the Mtge. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE- Immed. poss. Va rious locations. 686 sq. ft.@$15. sq. ft.+TMI; 1800 sq. ft. @$1500 monthly all incl; 2908 sq. ft. @16 sq. ft. +TMI. For info. call Ron Bar- si Rltr. Sutton Status 905-436- 0990. AJAX PLAZA - Retail space 1000sq ft, Office space 1360sq ft. Available immediately. Next to 401. Low rates, good parking. Call Mr. Harari (416)630-0111. ReMax Realtron Realty. FURNISHED OFFICE, main floor, parking, opposite Oshawa City Hall and new Bank of Nova Scotia. $325/mo. Call 905-434-8008. TAKE OVER LEASE - Located in Port Perry, 4 room, reception, kitchenette and washroom. Ideal for real estate, insurance, financial, health. Buy leaseholds for only $4,000 and current rent is under $1,000/month. Call Debby 905- 424-0965. CLASSIFIEDS 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.com FIND 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 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 10, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 33 & 77 Falb y C r t ., Aj a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 ww w.aja xa pa r t me nts.c om 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant free rent draw & rewards program ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 A PROVEN Money Maker!! 6-fig- ure potential from home. 1-800- 537-1931 www.seriousadvan- tage.com $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st, 2nds to 100% oac. Arrears, consolidations, power of sale, previous bankrupts, self- employed, commission sales. All applications processed. Call AMS at 905-436-9292 or toll free 877- 509-LOAN (8626). online applica- tion: www.accuratemortgages.com $$$$ APPROVED! Get your next mortgage with ease and at a better rate. Best service and rates pos- sible. Ask about 3.5%. Call Peter for Mortgage Intelligence at 905- 509-4643 or 1-800-804-3767. 100 FAMILIES WANTED - to become debt free. Must have mortgage and debts. Debt Freedom Canada Inc. To Register call: 1-800-590-7203 ext. 2062. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 1ST/2ND MORTGAGE below bank posted rate. Personal loans / Line of credit. Fast! Metrocap, 416-455-1743; 905-831-2354. APPLY ON LINE - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Den- nis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consoli- date your debts. Lowest rates pos- sible for residential or commer- cial.Credit issues, self employed, i will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- able rates. Private funds avail- able. Refinancing debt consolida- tion a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986 FIRST MORTGAGE for sale. $20,500. 9-3/4%, $350/mo princi- pal & interest. 3 year term, country property. (905)885-6664 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1 & 2-BEDROOMS AVAILABLE Dec. & Jan. 1st. 2-locations 350 Malaga, 946 Masson St. $695/$795 month, all inclusive. 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Cherrydown & Grandview area. Immediate possession. All inclu- sive. 905-435-0251 after 5 please. 1 BEDROOM Central Oshawa Clean Heat, hydro, parking includ- ed. $575/month. First & last re- quired (905)668-0565 1 BEDROOM LUXURY APT.new- ly renovated, clean, spacious. New paint, floors and counters. Above retail, Oshawa. $800/mo/util. in- cluded. No pets/smoking. Avail- able immediately. (905)438-0232 1 BEDROOM-OSHAWA - NEW basement apt. Single working per- son preferred. No smoking/pets. Sep. entrance, parking. First/last. $650/all inclusive. Avail. Nov. 15 or Dec. 1st. (905)432-9644 1-BDRM walkout bsmt, Oshawa, Bloor/Grandview. On bus route, close to shopping. Quiet neigh- bourhood. No smoking/pets. Sin- gle professional preferred. $700/mo inclusive. First/last. Avail. immediately/Dec. 1st (905)432- 0937, (905)767-4140 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, Rossland/Cochrane. Newly renovated, extremely clean. Quiet court, private entrance, A/C, appli- ances, laundry. First/last, no pets/smoking, $775 inclusive. Available immediately. 905-665- 3314. 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment. Living room, kitchen, full bath. $580 plus hydro. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. No pets. Call (905)576-6014. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., east Oshawa, separate entrance, avail. immediately or Dec 1. $600/month includes all utilities + parking, no laundry facilities or pets, non-smoker. 905-436-3986. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM APT.Adelaide/Sim- coe Oshawa. Parking, laundry, near downtown/hospital/bus route. $850+hydro/first/last/references.. Available Jan. 1st. No dogs. 905- 767-3499. 2 BEDROOM basement apt. Large familyroom, bath, sep. laundry, full kitchen, appliances, available any- time. Harwood/Rossland Ajax. $900+ 1/3 utilities. (905)428-1840 2-BDRM bsmt apt, Oshawa. 2-parking, large yard, close to park/401, shopping. 2 separate en- trances, avail. Dec. 1st. $875/mo inclusive. Call Jack (905)576-1910 2-BDRM large basement apt. North Ajax. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, includes utilities. $900/mth. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available imme- diately. Call 416-602-7511. 2-BEDROOM $205 weekly. Clean, quiet, utilities, parking, appliances, Available November 5th or later. Simcoe/Mill. Call (905)579-5927 2-BEDROOM and bachelor, new, private balcony, laundry, parking, N/W Oshawa Centre, no smok- ing/pets, well maintained Adult Lifestyle Building. first/last. $860/utilities, $700. Ann: 905-720-1300 x6683, evenings 905-728-8041. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $845/month inclusive, Dec/Jan 1st. Immaculate newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbourhood, Pre- fer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-439-8893 or 905-448-8929. 2-BEDROOM CONDO, north Oshawa, adult lifestyle building, balcony, parking, no pets, $900/in- clusive/first/last. Call (905)576- 9932. 534 Mary St. Whitby.Bachelors, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet low-rise building. Park-like setting, balconies, on-site laundry, close to downtown. Bus at front door.(905)666-2450. www.realstar.ca AJAX 2 Bed. Bsmt. Apt. avail. immediately. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 416-562-0186 AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan New 2 bed. basement apt., separate entrance, available Dec 1. $850/inclusive. 4-appliances, laundry, prefer non-smoker/no pets. Call (905)683-1180. AJAX - new legal ground floor walkout, 1100 sq. ft. Bright, all ap- pliances/laundry, eat-in kitchen. No smoking/pets. $1025+. Avail- able Dec. 1st. (905)686-2410 AJAX - ONE BEDROOM, base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, $700 per mo. cable, all in- clusive. Close to 401, school and bus.Available immediately. (905) 619-2612. AJAX - spacious 2 bed. basement apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. Available December 1st. $750 +% of utilities. Cory 416-270-1916. AJAX 2-bedroom legal basement apt, sep entrance, laundry, park- ing, Bayly/Salem, quiet neighbour- hood, no smoking/pets, $795-in- clusive, Available immediately. (905)686-8104, 416-834-9759 AJAX CHURCH/HWY.2-bdrm $950 includes utilities, plus park- ing. Available Nov/Dec, in clean, quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX COUNTRY SETTING,one bedroom walkout basement. Suit professional adult, non-smoker/no pets. $750 inclusive. Immediately or Dec. lst. Telephone (905) 428- 7407 AJAX NORTH, bright clean 2-bed- room basement apt., 1 parking, own entrance, near all amenities. Available immediately. $950 inclu- sive, first/last. (416)471-4676 AJAX SOUTH,newer, very bright, spacious, raised bsmt 1-bdrm apt., a/c, jacuzzi, parking, laundry, cable. Availability negotiable. $775/mo+ 1/3 hydro. (647)282- 5517 AJAX,basement apartments, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom, $850, 4-appliances, separate entrance, no pets/smoking, available November 15th, lst/last, near shopping/transit. Telephone (905) 426-9682. AJAX,new beautiful large, bright, 1-bedroom apartment in executive home, large windows, 5-applianc- es, High-speed internet, satellite, patio. No smoking/pets. $750+. (905)427-9591. AJAX, #16 Shale Dr., brand new 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, bathroom and laundry room, parking. $900/inclu- sive. Available January lst. (905)426-8666 AJAX, 1-BEDROOM furnished apt., kitchen, 4pc bath, laundry, separate entrance, parking. Suit single professional. Available Dec 15th/Jan 1st, $700/month, (905)683-0190. AJAX, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., washer/dryer, bus stop, park- ing, no smoking/pets. $700/month. First/last. Call (905)428-1205 AJAX,great location. Spacious, luxurious 2-bedroom plus den basement apartment. Separate entrance, 2-parking, no-smok- ing/pets. Available December 1st. $950. Credit check. (905)426- 7116. AJAX,HARWOOD/CLOVER- RIDGE,Luxurious 1-bdrm + den. bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, newly renovated, 5 appliances, professionally decorated. A must see. $850/incl. Avail. now. Call 416-657-2079. www.upscaleren- tals.ca AJAX, LEGAL 2-BEDROOM basement, very bright, private en- trance, own laundry, cable, park- ing, large windows, no smok- ing/pets. $795 inclusive, first/last. (905)428-9214 AJAX- Bayly/Pickering Beach, clean quiet, 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, stove, fridge, air, parking, cable, share laundry, no smoking/pets. Available De- cember. $725 plus utilities. Jen (905)619-2540. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $979/ $1079, avail- able Nov/Dec 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-5322 ATTRACTIVE renovated 2-bed- room apt Simcoe/Mill, $835/mo. inclusive. Laundry, balcony, parking, appliances included. Available immediately. 905-728- 3449, 1-800-486-9826, WHITBY Victoria/Brock St. 2-bedroom $835 inclusive laundry, parking. 1-800- 486-9826. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY East Oshawa 2-bedroom apt., lower level semi, parking, laundry, util- ities, cable, bright clean, spacious, $800/month inclusive. First/last, references. Call Carolyn/Mark (905)723-8610 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- room $900, 3 bedroom $1,025. Call (905)767-2565 AWESOME 1-bedroom apt., top floor triplex, walk to lake trails, Whitby Go, rec centre, parking Dec 1st/04. $695 plus hydro. (905)442-7202. BACHELOR APT.,Whitby, $650 monthly all inclusive. Available Dec 1st. No pets. References, first/last. (905)668-5394 or (905)655-3901 BACHELOR,To wnline/Bloor St. Courtice, parking, private en- trance, full bath, kitchen, no-smok- ing/pets. $500/month includes util- ities and cable. Call after 5pm (905)404-9421 BASEMENT APT.-Large, super nice, 2 bedrooms, sep. dining, kitchen, living, library, large bath- room, private entrance, $1200. Ajax. 416-207-3319; 905-686- 0205. DURHAM REGION PUBLIC BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES The following Public Bidding Opportunities are scheduled for release through the Region of Durham's website at www.region.durham.on.ca/purchasing. *APPROX. DATE DOCUMENT # DESCRIPTION OF RELEASE T316-2004 Transportation of Roll off Bins Nov 2004 T678-2004 Granular Activated Charcoal Nov 2004 T676-2004 Diesel Standby Generators Nov 2004 P451-2004 Welding Services and General Repairs Dec 2004 T381-2004 Fleet cars, vans, and pick up trucks Dec 2004 T383-2004 Trucks up to 3 tons plus attachments Dec 2004 T385-2004 Tandem Plow Trucks Dec 2004 P463-2004 Cafeteria Services for Regional HQTRS Dec 2004 T322-2004 EMS Medical Supplies Dec 2004 P345-2004 Janitorial Supplies Dec 2004 P240-2005 Printing, Fax and Copying Requirements Jan 2005 * DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The Region of Durham reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule bid opportunities. Documents are also available through: Region of Durham, Supply and Services Division, 500 King Street West, Unit 2, Oshawa, ON, L1J 2K9,Telephone: 905-571-3311, Ext. 6287 Lowest or any Bid not necessarily accepted. Durham Region Finance Department 60 Bond Street West, OSHAWA, ON L1H 8B6 Telephone (905) 571-3311 www.region.durham.on.ca BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE - 1 bedroom + study in raised basement near 401. Parking, separate entrance, laundry, non-smoker/no pets. $725/mo. all inclusive. Available Dec. 1st. Call 905-697-7956 leave message. BOWMANVILLE,King St. 1-bed- room & large 1-bedroom, above store. Newly renovated, near all amenities, parking. $575 & $675/month. Available Jan. 1st. (905)440-5906. BOWMANVILLE-spacious one bedroom apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $735 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 BRIGHT,clean basement bache- lor, large windows, separate en- trance, 3pc bath, laundry, utilities, parking included. No pets/smok- ing. Near College/University, Rossland/Wilson. Dec 1st. $650/month. (905)725-0106 BROCK RD./DELLBROOK,Pick- ering, 2-bedroom walkout base- ment apt., includes parking, util- ities, air, separate laundry. Avail- able Dec./Jan. 1st. $900., parking. 905-686-1672. CENTRAL OSHAWA,large 1- bdrm, upper level of house. $695/mo inclusive, parking. clean, quiet, nicely decorated, separate entrance, laundry, avail. immedi- ately, no smoking/pets. First/last/ref. 416-473-9512. CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping/Go. (416)444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, 2- bdrm $790/month, newly decorat- ed. Utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for an appointment. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE - 2 bedroom base- ment apartment tin 3 plex, Oshawa 1 bedroom bachelor apartment, in 6 plex. Dec. lst. No pets. lst/last. Call (905) 665-5537 DOWNTOWN WHITBY, one bed- room, $775 includes heat, air, laundry facilities, one parking, hy- dro extra, all hardwood, lst/last, references, no pets. Dec. lst. (905) 430-8327. EXCEPTIONAL APT.Private gar- den, skylight, Murphy bed, f/p, parking, $800/mo inclusive. Suits one person. For appt. leave mes- sage 905-434-7012. HAMPTON,newly constructed 2 bedroom basement apt, large win- dows, sep. entrance., backyard, quiet street, includes 4 appliances, no smoking/pets. avail. Dec./Jan.1, $775 + 1/2 hydro, 905-263-2389. HARMONY/401,large, newly ren- ovated 1 bedroom basement apartment. Parking, cable, laun- dry. Suits adults. $750/month, first/last, available immediately. No smoking/pets. (905)576-8946 HARWOOD/CLEMENTS - upper level 2 storey house, 3 bedrooms, $l,l50 plus 2/3 utilities. Basement apt. $550 plus 1/3 utilities. Dec. lst. 416-457-1100, (905)619-2492 LARGE 3 BEDROOM,1160 Sim- coe St. S., Oshawa. Available Dec. lst. $950 per mo. Heat and hydro extra. Call 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Week- days. (905) 725-9991. NEW MANAGEMENT PROMOTION 1 Month FREE rent. Harwood/Bayly 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms, from $865/month. Renovated units. Call 310-7000 NEWLY RENOVATED 3-bedroom apt, Available ASAP. 1-bedroom apt. with office available Jan.1st. Free utilities, parking, laundry. Excellent Oshawa neighbourhood. 416-414-6716 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, November lst./December lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA - 2-bedroom. Available immediately. $750/mo. available Includes fridge, stove, utilities & parking. Call 905-579- 9777. NORTH OSHAWA,bachelor apt., furnished/unfurnished, walkout en- trance. No smoking/pets. $700/month, first/last required. Available Dec 1st. Call (905)571- 4148 NORTH WHITBY,bachelor apt. in country setting, suit non smoking male, $525/mo inclusive. Avail. Dec.1. (905)655-3012. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area. $680/mo. includes hydro, available immediately. Call (905)982-1760 OSHAWA - 1 bedroom basement apt., laundry, parking, cable. No smoking/pets. $700 month inclu- sive. First/last. Available Dec. 1st. Call (905)728-7178 after 4 p.m. OSHAWA - 2 APTS.Ritson/Ade- laide, 2 bedroom , family room, newly renovated. $800 per month plus hydro. ALSO 3 bedroom amain unit, eat in kitchen, large liv- ing room, dining room, fresh paint, $1100 plus hydro, Both free laun- dry & parking, (905)426-5844 OSHAWA - Park and Adelaide, one bedroom main floor. Renovat- ed, sep. entrance, $800/parking and util. included. Avail. immedi- ately. (905)426-5844 OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM above ground basement apt., fridge, stove, available immediately. Park- ing, $750/month inclusive. (905) 999-9115 OSHAWA 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, near amenities, bus,401, shopping, GM, No pets. $650/inclusive. parking. lst/last, available Dec. lst. Call 416-264- 7990. OSHAWA AND AJAX - Oshawa, beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, freshly painted parking, laundry. Ajax - 2 bed- room, Pickering Village, laundry, laminate floors, parking. Call (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. OSHAWA APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425 or 1-888-558- 2622 . OSHAWA bright, clean, newly ren- ovated 2-bedroom apt in triplex. New appliances & carpet. No pets/smokers. $795/mo. avail.. 905-576-0294. OSHAWA CENTRAL.luxurious 2 bdrm. New bathroom, kitchen & appliances. clean. No pets. Imme- diate possession. $750-monthly. 905-725-9403 or email vasilios.malamas@sympatico.ca OSHAWA KING/RITSON Newly renovated 1-bedroom basement apt, close to downtown Laundry and parking. Avail. Dec.1 $700 incl. (416)951-2236. OSHAWA NORTH 3-bedroom, main floor. Near all amenities and UOIT. $1150/inclusive, parking and laundry. Available immediate- ly. First/last. No pets/smoking. (416)568-3965. OSHAWA North. 2-bedroom apartment in small quiet building. A/C, fully carpeted, newly renovat- ed. $950/inclusive, covered park- ing. No pets. First/last required, available immediate or Dec. lst. (905)718-0361 OSHAWA Par k/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3-bedrooms available. Well maintained build- ing. Near all amenities. From only $825/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA,1-BDRM main floor apt. $600 + hydro (gas), close to amenities, avail. Dec. 1st. Separ- ate entrance, parking. No dogs. Call (416)265-6226. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM APT. near OC (Adelaide/Park), new carpets, freshly painted, well managed, parking, quiet building, appliances included. $799/month, all inclusive. Laundry. Avail. imme- diately. 905-723-0424. OSHAWA,2-bedroom Bloor/Park Well maintained, Clean, quiet bldg. Near shopping/401/Go/bus. First/last/references required. No pets. Seniors Special. Available Dec 1st. (905)571-4576 OSHAWA,bachelor basement, utilities. included. Sep. entrance, no smoking/no pets. $500. Avail. Dec. 1st. First and last required. (905)576-7691 OSHAWA,nice area, 1-bedroom basement, parking, private en- trance, no pets/smoking. $650 all inclusive. Available immediately. Call 905-259-1132. OSHAWA,spacious 1-bedroom basement. Newly renovated, sep- arate entrance, 1-parking, digital cable, internet, shared laundry. $775/month inclusive, first/last. No smoking/pets (905)260-1116. PICKERING 1-bedroom basement apt, parking/laundry/utilities, no smoking/pets, suits single person, $650/mon, first & last, 905-420- 8160 PICKERING Large & bright 1 bdrm bsmt apt $800/mo., inclusive. Avail. Dec.1 (905)686-5856 416-936-6238 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. large, bright, one-bedroom base- ment apt, shared laundry, parking, storage, steps to GO, avail. immed. $800/mo-inclusive, Call (905)420-2104 PICKERING,Bayly/Liverpool,2- bedroom basement with fireplace, air conditioning, separate en- trance, all hardwood floors. $800 plus utilities. No smoking/pets. Available Dec 1st. 416-371-3492. PICKERING, FURNISHED 1-bdrm open concept, large executive home in upscale neighbourhood. Avail. immediately/TBA. Parking, sep. entrance, cable, $775/inclusive. (905)509-6072. PICKERING,Altona/Sheppard, newer 2-bdrm bsmt., separate en- trance, 2-parking, laundry, no smoking/pets, $850 + 1/2 hydro. Avail. Dec. 1st. (905)509-7353. PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- room apt., 2-storey with main floor entrance, balcony view of lake. $1250+ 50% utilities. Call Paul Carlos (905)830-9997 PICKERING,Brock/Hwy #2 bright 1 bedroom basement apt., share laundry, no smoking. Available im- mediately. First/last. Call (905)427-9643 PICKERING,Hwy#2/Brock, Estate of Delbrooke and Pepperwood Gate. Newly renovated, large 2- bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, walkout, large kitchen, appliances, cable, park- ing, no pets/smoking. Walk Schools/Shopping/GO. $900 all inclusive, available immediately. (905)619-6822. or (416)520-7388. PICKERING,large 1-bdrm $800/mo inclusive. Furnished jun- ior 1-bdrm $750/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. WHITBY furnished room $500/mo inclusive, 905-728- 0097 PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/401, main floor of large bungalow, 3- bedrooms, laundry, parking, new appliances, very clean, $1450/month inclusive. (905)839- 5768 PICKERING,Liverpool/Glenana. Cozy, 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, kitchen, dining, bath- room, laundry. Close to all amen- ities. No smoking/pets. $750/inclu- sive. Call Karen 416-994-9512. PICKERING,Major Oaks/Brock, 2-bedroom basement, $895/inclu- sive, available Dec 1st., first/last required. Separate entrance, parking, appliances/laundry. No smoking/pets. Call (905)428-9361. PICKERING,Prestigious area, 2- bdrms, walk-out, 2-parking, laun- dry, private entrance, air, f/p, avail. January 1st. $900/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)621-0427 or (416)676-0301 PICKERING,South Rosebank, bachelor, quiet neighbourhood, pri- vate entrance. Suitable for non- smoking working person. No pets. Avail. Dec. 1st. $550/mo inclusive. (905)509-0992 PICKERING,sunny 3-bedroom condo/balcony. $1195/month. WHITBY, quiet lowrise, 2-bedroom apartment, $800/month. No smok- ing/pets, near Bus/GO/401. Janu- ary 1st. First/last, references. Trish French (905)428-6533 or 905- 426-3288. PICKERING/SCARBOROUGH border, newly renovated bright large 1-bedroom, living/dining- room, kitchen, 3pc bath, separate entrance. Immediate. Reasonable rent. No pets/smoking. (416)286- 6900, 905-839-1151 ext.3821 QUIET TENANTS WANTED for large north Oshawa 2 bdrm. lower unit apt. Private entrance. Suitable for single or couple. No smoking or pets. $850/mo. First./last, all inclu- sive. Avail. Dec. 1. 905-576-5909. QUIET, CLEAN building, bachelor ($650), 1-bedroom ($750), in- cludes parking/utilities. Laundry, no pets, available immediately. Near OC. Fist/last. 905-213-1420 after 5:30pm. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA, close to 401. Nice, quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. 2-bdrm $849/month, 1- bdrm. $749. Available Dec./Jan. 1st. (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SMALL legal one bedroom base- ment apt. in south Ajax. Sep. en- trance, 4pc bath, share laundry. $650/mo/inclusive. No pets/smok- ing. 905-427-7916. SPACIOUS,bright, clean 2 bed- room house. Main floor, eat-in kitchen, living/dining room com- bined, garage, near all amenities. Hwy#2 & Townline, near Kingsway Plaza. $875/inclusive. Available Jan. 1st. (416)818-8797. TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca TOWNLINE RD, COURTICE. Large 1-bdrm basement apt, fridge/stove no pets, no smoking great neighbourhood $760-inclu- sive. Dec. 1. 905-985-8986 TWO BEDROOM apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. Avail. immediately. No pets. Please call (905) 579-2387 after 5 p.m. WHITBY - 2 bed. basement apt. Above-ground livingroom, wood fireplace, laundry fac., appliances, sep. entrance, near schools, shopping, 401. Available immedi- ately. $875+50% utilities. Call 905- 706-8171. WHITBY - one bedroom, parking, no pets/smoking, quiet senior life- style, building, central, $769 plus hydro. (416)438-4895. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM clean basement apt., private entrance, Thickson/Dundas. Near 401/ amenities. Parking, laundry, appli- ances. November 15th. $750/inclu- sive. Non-smoking/pets. Trevor 905-626-9248 WHITBY 2 bedroom apartment, laundry, separate entrance, bright and clean no smoking/pets, refer- ences needed. Available Dec. lst. $840 inclusive. (905) 665-5284 WHITBY BROCK/HWY 2.big bsmt apt. 1-bdrm+den, own en- trance, parking, laundry, a/c, cable. Near amenities. No pets. Smoking outside. $800-inclusive. Immed. (905)668-2362 WHITBY LUXURY 2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate en- trance, air, cable, laundry, parking, no smoking/pets. $950 inclusive. Dec 1st. First/last. (905)571-4480. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Bates Family Auctions, on November 18, 2004 at 33 Hall Street, Oshawa, Ont. at 6:00 p.m. to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: JESSICA CROCKER CLAYTON WALLS SYLVIA L. SMITH Dated in the City of AJAX, in the Province of Ontario, 1 November, 2004.SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE CORP., #475 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1L8. WHITBY, A-1 spacious 2-bed- room basement apartment , wet bar, 4 pc. bath, sep. entrance, own laundry, avail. Nov15/Dec 1. $975 inclusive. (905)665-1903. WHITBY,bright spacious 3-bed- room apartment, near all amen- ities. Includes fireplace, dishwash- er, washer/dryer, balcony. $1000 plus heat/hydro. Available Dec. 1st. Michelle 905-666-8376 WHITBY,immaculate 2-bedroom apartments available Dec. 1st $855, rent includes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-556-0455. WHITBY,large 2 bedroom base- ment apartment, $800.00/month plus utilities, 1st/last please call 905-430-9694 WHITBY,large 2 bedroom, in house, fireplace, freshly painted renovated, separate entrance, pri- vate yard, laundry, parking, great area, no pets/smoking. Dec. lst. / 15th. $875 inclusive. (905)985- 3355. WHITBY- Dundas and Brock. Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. Nov. $950/month inclusive. (905)983-9082. 1-BEDROOM CONDO,south Ajax, beautiful view from balcony, air conditioned, fireplace, $990+ hydro. Available Dec. 1st. Non- smoker only. References. (905)434-1678. 2 BEDROOM condo, Ajax, Westney/#2, $l,250 per mo. Avail- able immediately. lst/last, Call (905) 626-4026. AJAX 1-bdrm very clean 5 appli- ances, fireplace, indoor parking, view of lake. Avail Dec 1. $950 + utilities. (416)453-1080 AJAX,great condo by lake, 2brm, 2bth, 5 appliances (laundry), w/balc, fireplace, parking, pool, close to GO/Hwy. Avail. Dec1st, $1190, no smoking/pets. Call 905-839-9818. $1000/MTH INCL.3-bdrm home no money down and you own it! Call Laura McCollom, Coldwell Banker, today! (905) 430-6655. A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM,excellent neigh- bourhood. Extra clean, backing onto Athabasca ravine, Oshawa.. Appliances including laundry. No smoking/pets. $1295/inclusive. 905-424-1125. 3 BEDROOM SEMI $1100 plus utilities. Desirable area, Oshawa. A/C, non-smoking, no pets, first/last, references, Dec.1st. 905- 436-5304. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. ASHBURN (NORTH WHITBY).2 bedroom renovated trailer home on farm. $850 plus propane and hydro. References. (905) 655- 7036. BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM home with huge loft on fully fenced pri- vate lot in Courtice. Available Dec. 1st. $1350+utilities. Call 905-436- 6872. BOWMANVILLE,house for rent, solid brick bungalow, in old historic Bowmanville, close to downtown. 2 bedrooms with large sunroom, ( or 3rd bedroom) hardwood floors, French doors, eat in kitchen, gas heat, Dec. lst. $1200 per mo. plus utilities. (905) 697-1221, Glen or Sue. HWY#7/Country Lane Brooklin. 4 bedroom, 3-car garage, 10 acre lot, large principle rooms, ensuite 4 piece bathroom, laundryroom, fin- ished basement, walkout deck, $1400/mo. Call 905-472-7300 ext. 229 NORTH WHITBY - Towns/De- tached from $1100-$1600 both 3- bedrooms, excellent location, walk to malls, schools. No pets, avail. immediately. 905-424-8428. Sut- ton Group Admiral. OSHAWA,Ritson/Simcoe 3-bed- room, 1-1/2 baths, finished rec- room, C/A, 4 appliances, large fenced yard. Near schools. No pets/smoking, $1300+utilities, first/last, references. (905)721- 0715 PICKERING WHITES/FINCH -4 bedroom executive, upper level, shows like a model, private back- yard, 5 appliances, professionally decorated. A must see. $1,400 plus utilities. Avail. now. 416-657- 2079. www.upscalerentals.ca PICKERING WHITES/Oklahoma - 4-bdrm executive, upper level, shows like a model, private back- yard, 5 appliances, professionally decorated. A must see. $1,300 plus utilities. Avail. now. 416- 657-2079. www.upscalerentals.ca PICKERING, LIVERPOOL/BAY- LY 3 bedroom, main floor bunga- low, parking, share laundry, $1,350 1/2 utilities. Phone 9905) 839-9166. PREFERRED northwest Whitby lo- cation, large 3 bedroom bungalow on 1 acre, very clean, newly reno- vated throughout, $1,500 + util- ities. 905-579-7942 . QUALITY,newer homes and townhouses for rent in Whitby and Bowmanville area. $1250+ utilities. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Lawrence 905-683-7083. SOUTH WHITBY,half acre ranch bungalow, 3-bedrooms, backing onto creek, available Dec. $1500 plus monthly. Call (905)668-6980 or (905)427-6095. WHITBY,3-bdrm newer home, at- tached garage, fenced yard, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, close to schools/shopping. $1500/mo + util- ities. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call days 905-837-4504, eve/weekends (905)831-2838 WHITBY, BROCK/ROSSLAND.3 bedroom, upper bungalow, $1100 plus 2 bedroom base, $750 plus 3 bedroom, 2 storey, 2 1/2 bath, $1400 plus Whitby, Taunton/coun- try land (647)999-6886 WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- LAND,3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, air, washer/dryer, stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2 car parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- ing, basement rented separately. Immediately. References. $1,250 plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 WHITBY,new home, 3-bdrm. de- tached, 2-1/2 baths, gas fire- place, c/air, first/last, plus utilities. $1450 monthly. Available Dec. 5th. Call (905)985-0146. 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Adelaide/Harmony. Garage, pool, 2-baths, available now. $1100/month, first/last/references, call Wanda (905)432-2191 5 POINTS MALL area, 3 bed- rooms, 6 appliances, 1 1/2 bathrooms, attached garages. $1195 plus utilities. Call 905-441-1027. AJAX LAKESIDE,3yr old 3-bed- rooms, porch balcony with lake view, new appliances, automatic double car garage, references re- quired. $1300, plus utilities, first/last. (905)683-0609 AJAX SW Rossland/Harwood furn.townh. 3 bdrm. 2 1/2 bathr. all appl. garage/garden. $1400 mo + utl. first/last/ref. avail. 1st Dec. Call 905 686 6154. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME Brand new! Near UOIT. Simcoe&Niagara 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1700-sq.ft. Hrdwd flrs. 9' ceilings, W/D, 2 prkg. $1600+hydro/heat. Dec.1. 416- 524-1125 Marlon HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. November 1st, park- ing incl. Please call 905-576-9299. NORTH OSHAWA townhouse Spotless 3-bdrm plus recroom, near amentities & university No pets. $1100+hydro. Available im- mediately. (905)263-8406 NORTH PICKERING,Spacious 3- bedroom with granny flat. 7 appli- ances, C/A, C/V, fireplace. No pets. Available now. First/last. Call Irene (416)926-8287 OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll- free 1-866-922-6422, PICKERING.3-bedroom in estab- lished complex immediately pos- session rec room 4-appliances un- derground parking no pets/smok- ing $1150/month 905-831-2273 Mel Knight, Coldwell Banker Real- ty. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. WHITBY:New 3 Bedroom, Town- house, 3 bathrooms, Large Living Room, 5 appliances, Access to all amenities, Shopping Mall $1350/mo+Utilities. Available im- mediately/Dec1. First/Last Call: (416)561-4353; (905)812-8805 AJAX - 2 bdrms. for rent in a clean and new house. Hardwood floors and hot tub. $450/mo. inclusive. Call 416-568-5199. AJAX,4 rooms, furnished, $400 each. Cable and A/C included. Available any time. Call 416-846-9647. AJAX,room for rent, suitable for working female. $425/mo, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 OSHAWA NEAR GM- clean, large quiet room. Hydro/cable/internet, bathroom incl. Shared kitchen, laundry, phone. No parking. Work- ing mature gentleman preferred. $370/first/last. Avail. immediately 416-888-4905. PRIVATE BEDROOM and bath- room, near Garden/Hwy #2, Whit- by/GO bus; shared kitchen/laun- dry; $450/month, includes all util- ities/parking; 1st/last, references; no smoking/dogs. (905)665-5074 UNFURNISHED ROOM,available immediately Brock Rd/Hwy. 2 Pickering. Share kitchen/bath- room. $450/mo.utilities included . Last month's & deposit required. (No parking). Call (905) 427-7444. WHITBY Taunton/Anderson, new home, no smoking/pets. Prefer working professional. Share kitch- en/bathroom/laundry. Near all amenities/bus. $495/mo inclusive. First/last. Call after 6pm (905)767- 2337 WHITBY,Brock/Rossland, large bed/sittingroom, own bath, light cooking, parking, cable and laun- dry. Suitable for clean, quiet work- ing person, no smoking/pets. Available Dec. 1st. $485/inclusive. (905)666-1460 FURNISHED ROOM, quiet nice family home, share kitchen/bath with female. Rossland/Simcoe bus line. Suit mature female non- smoker. $375, first/last. Excellent opportunity for right person! (905)723-3304, leave message. OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM,fur- nished townhouse, to share with non-smoker/drinker, includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat, hydro, air-conditioning, parking. $500 month. (905)434-7868 CLEARWATER FLORIDA,2-3 bedroom furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than mo- tel). (905)683-5503. 87 CORSAIR EXCELLA,Ford motor home, class C, sleeps 6, 127K, air, 460 eng., 4 kw genera- tor, hwt, furnace, stove, fridge, mi- crowave, tv/ antenna, phone, shower, etc. Call (905) 428-7581. after 6 p.m. Opening JT Enterprises Clothing Corner 808 Simcoe St. South Oshawa. New and used clothing and furniture All donations welcome (905)448-8770 INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 Christmas Craft & Collectible Show VENDORS WANTED Kingsway College, Oshawa Sunday, November 28, 2004 10am - 4 p.m. Please call Lisa (905)426-4676 ext.227 lmatthews@durhamregion.com ST. MARTIN’S HOLLY BAZAAR Saturday November 13, 9am-1pm Come join us. There will be a Craft Table, “Cafe by the Bay”, Bake Table, Deli, Attic Treasures, Boutiques and more. St.Martin’s Anglican Church, Pickering Located at 1201 St. Martin’s Drive, one block west of Liverpool, off Bayly. In fo rm ation 905-839-4257 LOST,possibly at Loblaws (at Gibb), Gold Mickey Mouse watch with brown leather strap, and three rings attached, 1 Marquis diamond ring, opal ring, and gold wedding band. Extreme sentimental value. Reward. 905-623-9920. SINCERE SINGLES Professional Introduction Service. Successfully matching members for long term relationships. Toll free 1-866-719- 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca Fall Special! SWEET HUNK Looking for Love! 40. Looks 30. Very Handsome, Ta ll, Caucasian, Strong, Intelligent, Athletic, Private Pilot, Funny, Di- vorced, Hiker, Swimmer, Traveller, Not religious, Daddy to one…looking for Sweet, Beautiful, 29-40 yrs, Shapely, Sexy, Intelli- gent Woman for long-term, maybe marriage, maybe children, but defi- nitely a first date and then FUN 4ever. Why not? Contact flight8@hotmail.com FULL-TIME LIVE-IN nanny re- quired to look after 3 year old/housekeeping. Minimum wage. Start date flexible. Please call be- tween 9am-noon, (905)686-6307 LIVE IN NANNY required, start immediately. To care for 2, ages 1 1/2 & 4 yrs. Ajax (Westney/Hwy. 2). Call (905)686-7419 LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. ECE MOM would like to take care of your child, close to Vaughn Wil- lard P.S., bus route to St. Isaac Joques, hot meals-fun activities. Call Irene (905)837-0315 TLC DAYCARE,Westney/Har- wood area, non-smoking, secure (parent only) access web cam. CPR, First-aid, police check. Flexible hours. (905)426-7540. CAREGIVER, LIVE-OUT required for 2 boys, 6 & 4. Mornings & after- noons, full-time summer. Dela- ney/Church, Ajax, French an as- set. Please fax resume to 416- 758-5201. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. BARN REMOVAL:Free service! Is your barn a liability? Become a hazard? Free removal of outbuild- ings. Professional service. Top prices paid. Call (705) 639-5158 for details. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 2 USED kitchen cabinets, mela- mine/oak pulls, $750, $1000. 2 used oak bathroom vanities, 5', $250/each. Paul, (905)427-7406 2003 BOMBARDIER Rally ATV 200 2WD and Ox Yard Cart ($1200 Value) Excellent condition. Asking $3000 total. Call (905)852-3698 4-SNOW TIRES,Blizzaks, P235-45R17. Approx 3k. $500. 4-All Season Toyo Tires, good condition. P255-65R16, $100. 4-Silver steel rims, 4 bolt R15, off Saab 9000, $50. (905)426-1042 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-This Week's Special: Matching Maytag Washer/Dryer, only $349. GE Washer/Dryer, 3 yrs $449. Stoves, $125/up. Amana black stove, self-cleaning, only $399. Maytag Fridge, 1-1/2 yrs only $349. Large selection: Washers, Dryers, Fridges, & Stoves. Par ts/ Sales/ Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, year end clearance, many sizes. Beat the Price Increase! 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60 $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer 1-800- 504-7749. www.pioneerbuild- ings.ca APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Large capacity washer, $275; dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 AT TENTION... CARDLESS SATELLITE SYSTEMS. Having problems with your current satellite?? We have the solution. We also do service and installations. Serving Durham, Call: 905-767-0013. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BRAND NEW,Rossignol Skis, with Axium 90 bindings, never used. $390. call (905)420-5405. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 COMPUTERS:BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete P3/450 Desktop System: 17" Flt Scrn Mntr/12G, hd/128Meg, CD-R, Ethernet/Kb/M. only $259; CD-RW upgrade only $30 w/system pur- chase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $409. (ltd quantities). Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whit- by.Minimal Charge for other areas CD-RW upgrades only $50. Inter- ac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refur- bished Systems. 27 Warren Ave- nue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park & Bond). Call 905-576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com NOW AVAILABLE: New Distribution Lo- cation In Port Hope: Call Angela (905) 885-6708 DEBOER'S SOFA,cream bro- cade, almost new $900. 2 green leather wing-back tufted chairs, A-1 $700/pair. Call (905)743-0183 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER hitch Tr ail Boss 15k $300. Range hood, excellent condition $60. Antique late 1800's Wonder Rope maker w/accessories $500. (905)728- 9045 FRIDGE - Kitchenaid side by side,water filtration & ice mak- er,white, like new $800 firm (905)620-0905. GUN SHOW Sun., Nov. 14 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock Rd. Just South of Hwy #2 (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER KENMORE WASHER and dryer, matched set good working $350. Te lephone (905) 426-8413. LA-Z-BOY WAL-AWAY leather chair, brand new, never used, taupe, paid $1350, asking $850. (905)576-3286 McLAUGHLIN CUTTER (Sleigh) completely redone. Ready for holiday season display. $1000. Call 905-982-1999. SOFA,loveseat, recliner $500. Good condition.(905)668-5212 MOVING MUST SELL White whirl- pool fridge, stove, washer, dryer, 6 years old, excellent condition $1200 o.b.o. Call 905-665-4897. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated 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" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ONE LEATHER couch 6 ft., dark green, one recliner chair, with otto- man, green leather, one sideboard solid dark wood. Telephone (416) 418-5819. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - Clearance on all 2004 Roland pianos. Save $$$ while quantities last. Also on Samick pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6700, sell for $2850. 905-213- 4669. POOL TABLE,Oak, Bear Claw legs. 4'x8', 1" slate, leather pock- ets, balls, cues and bridge. $3800 new, $2500, will help set-up. (905)571-0600 after 6pm. QUEEN SIZE water bed, dark wood grain, good condition. Missing heater. $200 OBO. (905)426-3007 after 7pm. RADIAL TIRES - 2 Defender SRXP23560R15, and 2 SR500P27560R15 on chrome rims, great shape $300; Golf clubs Evolution FLX3 graphite irons, 3-PW reg. shaft new $250; Cole- man camp stove 2 burner pro- pane, used once $50; Coleman fuel lamp $20; stainless steel wall garbage bin $50; Unique ice hut heater propane electric start $75; 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. RADIAL TIRES - 2 Defender SRXP23560R15, and 2 SR500P27560R15 on chrome rims, great shape $300; Golf clubs Evolution FLX3 graphite irons, 3-PW reg. shaft new $250; Cole- man camp stove 2 burner pro- pane, used once $50; Coleman fuel lamp $20; stainless steel wall garbage bin $50; Unique ice hut heater propane electric start $75; 46" RCA big screen TV $900 obo; 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. RETIRED - Huge Content Sale!! Sat. & Sun. Noon - 6 p.m. 56 McBeth Place Brooklin. 905-655- 7492. Antiques, living/diningroom, secretary, etc., leather & childrens furniture, and collectables. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. SAVE THOUSANDS! Kitchen cabinets & pantry for sale. Great for updating an older kitchen, basement or cottage. $2500 obo. 905-404-5200. SNOW PLOW, 2 years old. West- ern Snow Pro unimount drive off. Only used for my driveway. $3500. 905-982-1999 SNOWBOARD BOOTS - DC Stratus Series Boa, size 11, fits 9-11, asking $445. obo. PLAY- STATION with 7 games, and 3 controllers, $149 obo.; Call Taylor 905-922-7015. SOLID OAK med stain,table & chairs, size 48x48 round, 72x48 oval (with 2 leaves in), No veneer, $975. (905)430-2154 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TILE-TOP TABLE and base, extra leaf, 6-chairs, green/mahogany, excellent condition. $700. Com- plete Samsung computer station. 3yrs. Includes: desk/chair, printer, scanner, $1500. (905)435-4774. YAMAHA GOLF CARTS with roofs, 2 electric, 4 gas, $2500 each. Sunnybrae Golf Course 905- 985-2234. CLIP AND SAVE - Wanted to buy. Old glass, china, jewellery, dolls, bears, toys, figurines, Royal Doul- ton, Beswick, hat pins, marbles, vintage clothing, tins, vinyl albums, etc. Phone 1-866-203-9743 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. (905)753-2246. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry, sea- soned. Will deliver. Call (905)986- 5217 or cell 905-424-9411 RENT TO OWN.New appliances at great prices, full warranty. Total Appliance Centre. New Pickering location, (905)686-3200. SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the Fortec Lifetime Ultra. Get 1000’s of channels, no monthly bills. 1St in Durham Region. Call 905-435- 0202. uneekelectronics@rog- ers.com 226 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE FOR A FREE DEMO FREE KITTENS - ready to go! Call 905-683-7101 FREE TO GOOD HOME Walker Hound mix, needs room to run, loves children. Shots up to date. 905-831-9612. WHEATEN PUPPIES,cuddly ted- dybears, ready to go; F/M, 1st shot, dewormed, serious inquiries only; mom & dad on site. Call 905- 434-2904 1987 6000,$1800, 109,000kms, certified & emission tested. Call (905)433-8050. 1988 OLDS DELTA 88 exception- ally maintained very clean great winter or second car $1250 as is. Call 905-655-7244 1995 FORD ESCORT wagon, air, p/w, p/l, 225k, certified/e-tested, $3,250 o.b.o. Call (905)434-6705 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 10, 2004, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles North of Hwy. 401 exit 399) THURSDAY NOV. 11TH Start 6:30 p.m. Preview 5:00 p.m. ✓2 local estates, many quality items ✓New selection of furniture liquidation, bedroom & dining suites ✓Huge selection of antiques, leather sofa sell-off, carpets ✓Ltd. Edition art ✓Estate contents & collectables Victor Brewda Auctioneer 905-683-0041 TESS Tidd Estate Sales Service EXCELLENT ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Saturday, November 13th, 10 a.m. At Tidd's Auction House NOTE : A large selection of Tag Sale items will be available for purchase at the auction preview and day of sale. AUCTION PREVIEW - Friday, November 12th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. Dir: Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 6th set of lights (King St/Hwy #2). Turn left. Fol- low for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. Selling the contents from the home of Fred and the late Olive Kelly of Port Hope. An excellent sale of antique furniture, primitives, glass, china, and collectibles. FURNITURE:Primitive pine harvest tables, small pine side table w/drawer. pair of pine beside tables, large pine blanket box, small pine chest, pine chest of drawers, plus other chests of drawers, set of four press- back chairs, plus other side chairs, ant. 2-door armoire (doors need work) w/two lower draw- ers w/mustache pulls, Mahogany Eastlake style parlor table, ant. Oak library table, ant. iron bed, early rockers, etc. GLASS AND CHINA: A large excellent selection of early glass and chi- na to include: Noritake, Nippon, Wedgwood, Occupied Japan, Staffordshire, Ironstone, Ca- nadian press glass, cut crystal. Depression glass, Cranberry glass, large superb selection of Corn- flower crystal, plus a large unique selection of salt and peppers. COLLECTIBLES:Vintage quilts and linens, old crocks, batter bowls, old kitchen gadgets, old games and postcards, plus old paintings, pictures and prints. This is just a partial listing!!! FOR FULL LISTING go to www.theauctionfever.com Terms - Cash, Visa, M.C., Interac, cheque w/proper I.D. Lunch avail. Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd. TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE PATRICIA TIDD 1-877-863-2477 - 1-905-372-2994 Specializing in antique & estate auction sales 101 Applewood Drive Brighton, On K0L 1H0 Phone: 613-475-6223 Fax: 613-475-6224 NOVEMBER 14, 2004 AUCTION: 1:00 PM PREVIEW: 11:00 AM A large sale from 4 Estates: Oak draw leaf table and chairs, Duncan Phyfe table & chairs, walnut chest of drawers, sofas, arm chairs, office furniture, bedroom furniture, numerous Oriental rugs, oil paintings, watercolours, chairs, tables, lamps, prints, 14 Royal Doulton character jugs, Royal Doulton figures, Elizabeth, Elaine, Clarinda, Top of the Hill, The Laird, Diana, May and many others. Large selection of glass and china, cut glass, silver overlay scent bottle, silverplate and household items. A large sale with something for everyone. AUCTION SALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2004 1:00 PM For Margaret Sholze 1269 Deyell Road, South Monaghan from Baileboro, west on Carmel Line to Brackenridge, North to Deyell Road or N., 10 km. from Garden Hill to Deyell Road Small pine cupboard with glass top, drop front writing desk with glazed top, leather top side table with drawer. Collection of vintage German beer steins, Swarovski crystal pieces, dog, owl, deer etc., full set of dinner dishes, small drop leaf side table square legs, brass castors, collection of Agatha Christie books, over 100 videos, camp stove, microwave stand, lazy boy, gas whipper, 16" chain saw, skill saw, set of come alongs, h.d. scroll saw, Bd. drill, iron stand, stereo system, childs sled, 2 piece china cabinet, 2 loveseats, 24' extension ladder, garden tools, folding games table, wing tub chair, breakfast set, fireproof sale, mountain bikes, press back high chair, exercise bike, 4 drawer file cabinet, glass side etegere, assorted, quantity lines, new 5 piece luggage set, single drawer mahogany console table, octagonal liqueur cabinet, walnut end table, rattan sofa, entertainment centre, leather top end tables, brass nic nacs and shelf, plus misc. household goods. A collection of over 150 classic Star Trek movies. Property Sold. Te rms: Cash - Visa - MC - Interac LES BRITTAN AUCTIONEER, C.C.A.I. Po rt Hope 905-885-5650 LARGE AUCTION A.T.V., ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES To be held at CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS Burnham St. N. of the 401 Hwy. at Cobourg on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2004 at 11:00 am, viewing from 9 am day of sale Rittenhouse orchard sprayer, Polars 400, 6x6 AT V,boat trailer, antique, wood wall phone, milk can, oil lamps, pictures, old fishing tackle (some wooden lures), rug, washstand, old china cabinet, grandfather clock, 1845 loveseat (comes with carved frame), walnut dresser (old), 2 hutches, 4 dinning tables and chair sets, antique rocker with stenciling, sewing machine, old chairs, queen mattresses, tools, sofa bed, nice sofa & swivel rocker, golf clubs, compound mitre saw, glass, china, lamps, lamp shades,, and much, much more. Owner, Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss, Injury or Damage While Attending Sale Conducted by CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS For info or to consign, please call 905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050 Estate Auction Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, November 12th, 5 p.m. Selling the household contents of Mrs.. Fergu- son, Enniskillen, Muriel Inche, Whitby, and new oak furniture, old sideboard, comb. sid- board china cabinet, ped. ext. tables, set 4 ma- ple chairs, 3 new harvest tables, queen sofa bed (blue), chesterfield loveseat, bedroom suites, chests, dressers, new oak entertainment unit, 2 pc. pine coffee tables, storage cup- board, bookcases, rockers, royal doultons, dishes, china, tools, coins, etc. etc. NOTE AUCTION STARTS AT 5P.M. Starting with cons. Preview after 2 p.m. DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE AUCTION November 19th, 5 p.m. Check the website for updates and pictures. Terms: Cash, Approved cheques, visa, m/c, interact AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE (905) 786-2244 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' ANTIQUE AUCTION Sunday Nov. 14th, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions. Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens,Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features an excellent offering of an- tiques in the rough, refinished & untouched from local homes including oak kitchen table & chairs, dressers & chests of drawers, wash- stand, china cabinets, misc. chairs (sets, rock- ers, parlour, occasional, pressback, captain etc.), crocks & pottery, armoire, trunks & box- es, country collectables (washboards, tools, enamel, old bottles etc.), lamps oil & electric, quality glass & china, old stamps, misc. tables (kitchen, harvest, work, occasional, parlour etc.). Large selection of unique collectables & advertising pcs, plus many more treasures still to be unpacked. (Watch for another outstanding Antique Auction Sun. Nov. 21st). Te rms: Cash,Visa, M/C Interac & Cheque. Call For All Your Auction Needs (see: www.theauctionadvertiser.com) Michael J. MacGregor - MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 SHORT NOTICE AUCTION SALE Thursday, Nov. 11th, 5:00 P.M. (Viewing 4:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Thursday Nights Auction features Household Contents, from a local estate & 1993 Buick LeSabre (as is). Sale includes diningroom & kitchen sets, large bedroom couches, chairs, sofa bed, patio set, 2 chest freezer, fridge, kitchen contents (pots, pans, dishes, cutlery etc.), old books, misc. tools, TV's & stereos, quality glass & china, country collectables, col- lector dolls, plus many more useful articles. (Note, this is a Thursday Night auction. WATCH FOR OUR OUTSTANDING ANTIQUE AUCTIONS Sun. Nov. 14th & Sun. Nov. 21st). Call For All Your Auction Needs. (see: www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Sat. Nov. 20. at 10am. REAL ESTATE and FARM MACHINERY Property of Lawrence Avery 12K east of Port Perry on 7A, south 6k on Cartwright West 1/4 line to #11500.REAL ESTATE:99 acre farm mostly workable, all fenced, 4 bedroom, 2 story farmhouse, newer vi- nyl siding, hip roof bank barn,. loafing barn, 34"x72" drive shed., Great location just east of Port Perry.Terms:offered at 1pm. Sold subject to owners approval.$10,000 day of sale, bal. 30 days. 5% buyers premium on real estate. To view real estate call Kevin Avery 705-878-3737.Trailer:1992 Maple leaf 24" goose neck flatbed w/beaver tail and 6' upper deck., certified, good cond.Truck:1996 Dodge Dakota 4 cyl. 5 speed 45,000km, no rust, Tractors:MF 184-4 w/MFWA 4 wheel drive, w/loader, 7' bucket and cab, 3010 hrs.: JD model 4455 w/MFWA 4 wheel drive, w/cab 2380 hrs-new cond.Ma- chinery and Misc:JD220 24" disc, 12' triple K cult., grain auger on wheels, 20'x4" and 18'x5" grain augers, Dion forage blower, model N14, 3pt. fertilizer spreader on wheels, 6'x20' elec. fencer, MF 130 dbl. beater manure spreader, 30' stable cleaner shoot w/5h motor, al- um. late model truck cap, 14' alum. closed in trunk box for storage, 225 elec. welder, acetylene torches, elec motors, lg. vice, table grind- er, floor drill press, bag cart.Lawn/Garden and household;Hysq- var na GTH 220, hydrostatic lawn tractor, 2003 MTD 5hp walk behind snow blower, roto tiller, lg 30'x3' safe, pin ball machine needs work, folding pressback high chair, King waterbed, 5 spd. bikes, qty.'s of sm. items. Cash/Cheque only ! ID re'd. Clip and save this ad" Doug Mitchell, Kevin Avery Auctioneers. MITCHELL AUCTIONS RR#4 OMEMEE (705)799-6769 Auction Sale, Haydon Auction Barn. Sat Nov 13 @ 5 pm.Household furn. & glass from a Hampton home and collector coins: Large wall unit, Wicker Chair/ottoman, Barley twist floor lamp, Wood lathe, Tools. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 AUCTION SALE HOLIDAY INN ~ OSHAWA 1100 Bloor Street East Sunday Noon Nov. 14th;View 11am, Sale 12noon Truck load of Merchandise; Partial list; Electronics. 49CC gas scooters, pocket bikes, Halley bikes, dirt bikes, hand tools, air tools, wrench sets, rotary tools & kits, gas blowers, laser levels, working bench, hammer drills, chain saw, drills, pliers, rotary drills & tools, axes etc. Feather bed duvets covers & comforters, silver & gold jew- elry & diamond rings, watches, wall & grandfather clocks, lamps, toaster ovens, Tiffany lamps, metal & wood furni- ture, hall tables, half moon tables, stands, wall scones, van- ity desk, benches, swords, crystal figurine, chests, shadow boxes, fish bowls & vases & cabinets, wall carved mirrors, Muller 16pc. cookware, German knives, giftware, vacuums, cutlery, decorative & Group of Seven prints, Swarovski crystal, Chandeliers, Stemware, canisters, gold glasses, luggage, porcelain dolls 18" to 40". radio control cars & choppers, massagers, too many too list.Te r ms cash, Visa, MC. only.WWW.BARGAINBUYS.CA Sale by MARKHAM LIQUIDATORS & AUCTIONS (905)640-7201 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for an Epsom home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Round oak table with 4 double press pres- back chairs, 3pc green chesterfield suite (Ex), cedar chest, curio cabinet, 2 Victorian chairs, large Venetian crystal hanging lamp bought in Venice (Ex), TV, Roper washer (Ex), Frigidaire dryer, computer, rugs, stereo, bedroom pcs, large quantity of Copatomonte pcs (floor lamps, table lamps, stands, tea sets), Royal tea pot, tapestry pcs, silver tea set, Murano glass, collectables and glassware, Honda 4514 liquid cooled riding lawnmower with 45" mower and 48" blower, Honda FR800 8HP rear tine tiller, plus many other quality pcs.Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Collectibles & Coins At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Road 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock ★ Tues., Nov. 16, 2004 @ 5:30 p.m.★ NEW Mitre Saw (45 Degrees, 12 Inch), Drop Leaf Table, Lyre Backed Chairs, Electric Portable Cream Separator, Hand- Made Quilt, Chinz Plate, Old Collectable Book, Old Picture, Royal Doulton, Roseville, New DVD Player, Avon Bottles, Old LP Records, Old Picture & Prints, Plus Many More Items! Don't Miss It! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS 705-328-2185 or www.theauctionfever.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Nov. 12th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on City of Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Oak sideboard, flat-to-wall, marble table & 6 chairs, 7pc. walnut dining room set, chesterfield & matching loveseat, pine bed, cedar chest, wing back chair, 9 piece modern bedroom suite, 2 matching love seats, parlor tables, Treadle sewing machine, 6 t-back chairs, modern dressers, oak rocker, coffee & end ta- bles, Die-cast cars, spinning wheel, walnut tilt top ta- ble, coffee & end tables, chesterfield & chair, 3Hp air compressor, 7Hp snow blower, Inglis gas dryer, Fridge & stove, washer & dryer, plus qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com Christmas Charity Auction Thursday, November 18, 7:00pm (Viewing: 6:30pm) Papps Restaurant Home & Leisure Centre Brock/401 Pickering Larry J. Guimond: 905-391-4653 or 416-410-1515 or DFCC: 905-436-6754 All Proceeds to benefit the Durham Family Court Clinic SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 10AM **Wanted Consignments** Your unwanted snowmachines & related equipment! ATV's etc. For our annual sled sale. To be held at the Mabee Auction Centre on Hwy 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale or 7 km south of Coboconk, Call today and book early. Calvin Mabee Auctions 705-454-2841 or 705-454-2431 or log on to www.auctionsfind.com/mabee MON., NOV. 15 • 5:00 PM Estate, Antiques & Furniture VANHAVEN SALES ARENA, 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge. Details on website Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. 22 years in the Auction Profession 905-852-9631 • 905-715-6841 philfaulkner.the auctionadvertiser.com R E B U I L DREBUILD YO U RYOUR C R E D I TCREDIT M E N Z I E S C H R Y S L E R M E N Z I E S C H R Y S L E R MENZIES CHRYSLER Bank says ... “NO” Dave says ... “YES No Credit, Bad Credit, “NO PROBLEM” Phone DAVE Today DRIVE AWAY TODAY Cell:905-409-7878 Toll Free: 1-888-269-1687 www.ezautoloan.net 1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT - 4 cyl., dark blue. New tires, brakes & exhaust system. No rust. 163,000kms, mostly highway. Im- maculate interior. Certified. $5400 obo. Call Dimitri at 416-825-7710. Must be seen. 1995 NEON only 134k, $2999. 1995 Escort, $2999. 1996 Grand Am $3699. 1996 Ford F-150 Pick- up $3999. 1997 Intrepid Sport with auto stick, $3699. Others from $1699. Certified & e-tested. Kelly & Sons since 1976 (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002. 1995 TRACKER SLT,blue, 4 x 4, air, auto, hardtop, plus soft, new tires, 143,000 k., e-tested, certi- fied. Non smoker, mint condition. $4,495. Telephone (905) 571- 0138. 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD Ap- prox. 180km, spotless, loaded, e- tested & certified. $6700. Phone Gus 905-725-3725. 1998 Gunfire GT 5-speed, keyless engry, sunroof, 125,000/km, certi- fied, black, sacrifice at $4900. (905)655-3688 1998 MALIBU LS.Loaded, V6, auto, air, runs great, 148,000KM. Keyless doors/trunk, power win- dows/seat, remote mirrors, cruise/tilt, fog lights, stereo/CD. $4300-firm, as is. 905-666-6733. 1998 Plymouth Breeze, fully load- ed, auto, a/c 148 km asking $2500. Contact number 905-668- 8558 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE, V6, 4dr, 126,000 km, a/c, cruise, tilt, am/fm cassette, regularly & well maintained. Lady driven. Excellent condition, $7500 obo. E-tested & certified. Call evenings 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 905-985-8247. 1998 SUNFIRE 2-dr, $4295. 1993 Explorer 4x4 $3995. 1995 Grand Prix 4-dr $3495. 1992 Grand Cara- van 3.3L-V6 $2895. 1994 Acheiva 4-dr $2995. 1995 Safari needs work $1200-as is. Vehicles sold Certified & Emissions tested. (905)626-7787 dealer 1999 CHEV CAVALIER,standard, 4-dr, white, 125,000km, one owner (female), smoke free & clean. Certified & e-tested. (905)579- 8122 2001 FORD MUSTANG Coupe, auto, V6, silver ext., charcoal int., keyless entry, alloy wheels, spoil- er, bucket seats, sport package, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, CD, Cassette, power EVERYTHING, cruise con- trol, tilt wheel, driver/passenger Air Bag. Winter tires included. 90K. $12,500, call 905-579-7988. 2001 SUNFIRE GT,46,500 kil., 5 speed standard, black, cd, sun- roof, cruise, tilt, aluminium wheels, 2 yrs. left on extended warranty. $7,500. Phone (905) 429-2204 2002 FORD MUSTANG COUPE, manual, 2-dr, 2.8, 6-cyl, gas, black w/grey interior, buckets, loaded, keyless, 6-disc CD, asking $16,500 (905)852-9413 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,p.win- dows, p.steering air, automatic, spoiler, keyless entry, excellent condition, 7 months old. Call (905)436-9842 92 T-BIRD,167K, great body, needs trany, brakes, battery, ask- ing. $1400.O.B.O. (905)439-6604 98 MALIBU,metallic beige, power everything, Runs extremely well. E-tested. New serpentine belt, al- ternator, intake gasket, battery, (receipts to prove) $5,500 OBO.(905)623-6602 BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 CLEAN USED CARS - 98 Chev Cavalier, 4 dr., auto., pl, a/c, 187km, $3,900. 1995 Chevy Lumi- na, 4dr. V6 auto, pw,pl, 224km, $3600. Both e-tested and certified. Financing available oac. (905) 426-8922. Dealer. READY FOR WINTER 2001 Sat- urn SC2, 3dr silver, extra 4 winter tires/rims, 83,000kms, 5-speed, air, CD, e-tested, certified, $10,000 o.b.o. (905)623-8690 VEHICLE LEASE Ta keover. 2002 Grand Prix GT, 2 door, silver, only 35,000km. 1-1/2 years left at only $360 per month. Call 905-261- 4265 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops a ll for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1987 FORD F150 XLT,8 cyl., au- to, 4 x 4, remote start. Box liner, fresh paint. ATV ramps, Excellent condition. Lots of new parts (bills to show). Had No holes. E-tested and certified. $4,995 obo. or will trade for ATV or snowmobile of equal value. (705) 328-0402. 1989 CHEV. S10 TAHOE, 2-wheel drive, excellent condition, 4.3L au- to, 275,000km., including cap, $1999. Runs like new. (905)404- 8905 1991 DODGE RAM,dump truck, white and green, double axle, dual tanks, both regular and natural gas, only 120 km, mechanically maintained. This certified, excel- lent truck is ready for work $9,800 obo. (705) 340-5150 2002 MAZDA B2300 pickup. Air, auto, CD, liner, bug deflector, 48,000-km. Certified $16,000. 905- 728-8058. 2004 GMC CANYON Reg. Cab 4 x 4, air, 5 speed, 3.5 ltd., pwr win, locks, tilt, cruise, keyless, off road suspension, aluminium wheels. Tr ailer hitch, abs, box liner, sliding rear window, black/grey cloth. Fen- der flares. Assume remainder of lease. Only 11000 kms, $346 month. Call Chris (905) 718-4318. FORD EXPLORER XLT, 1998, 108,000kms, 4 dr., 4.0 L V6, red & grey, fully loaded, one owner, cer- tified and E-tested, new tires, non- smoker. (905)623-8383, $10,995. 1991 CHEV ASTRO VAN V6 auto- matic, 8 passenger, pw,pdl,tilt, cruise, A/C, good condition, 173,000-kms. new exhaust system & brakes, certified/e-tested. $2499-obo. (905)571-5138 90 DODGE grand caravan, 4 dr., 190k, 3.6L, blue, v-6, runs good. As is best offer. Call (905) 428- 7581 Remembering Our Loved Ones In C h r i s t m a s C h r i s t m a s C h r i s t m a s T r i b u t e s T r i b u t e s T r i b u t e s N o w Now P u b l i s h i n g Publishing o n on S u n d a y Sunday D e c . 1 9 , 2 0 0 4 Dec. 19, 2004 D i d Y o u K n o w ... Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classified Sales Representative 905-683-0707 Tor.Line 1-416-798-7259 JEAN GLOVER April 24, 1921 - Nov. 9th, 2003 You left us suddenly a year ago today Gone are the times we used to share But in our hearts you are always there. No words can ever say How much we miss you everyday. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all your nieces and nephews. CUSTOM TRUCK CAP and liner. Fits Chevy Z71 Flairside Body Style, colour - black, cap is wrapped and stored, used for only 2 months, liken new! Paid over $l,200. No longer needed. Best Cash offer takes it. Call Max at (905) 623-2303 ext. 29 GARAGE PARKING space avail- able cars, boats, snowmobiles etc. Heated, non heated, Scarborough or Pickering. (416)254-0788 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 RDC Windows Doors & Roofing *All types of Vinyl & Aluminum Products *Transferable Warranties *Licensed Renovators and Insured *Going that extra mile* (905)686-9494 1-877-789-4732 Residential framing & trimming Additions & Renovations 25 years experience Mike (905)683-0190 or 416-420-6488 Need a Handyman? •Painting •Flooring •Roofing •Foundation Repair (Wet Basement) •Full Basement Renos. No job too small - Best prices in Durham (905)728-8973 A.M.S. CONTRACTING •Home improvements •Building renova- tions •Homes repairs •Chimney sweeping LIC. #B16222 over 20 years exp. (905) 686-4166 M & M CONSTRUCTION Serving Durham for 18yrs. Additions, basements, bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors, roofing, decks, 100's of References call (905)427-4234 FOR YOUR ESTIMATE REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 RWW Contracting Residential plumbing new basement installation & renovation work (905)831-5339 (416)275-9002 ◆ Bathroom ◆Kitchen ◆ Backsplash ◆Flooring ◆ Po r ches 416-858-1777 CUSTOM INTERIOR HOME RENOVATIONS •Finished Basements •Flooring/Tile Work •Custom Carpentry •Bathrooms and Kitchens •Electrical •Bars/Entertainment Units •Free estimates •Warranty Work 22 Years of Quality Workmanship 905-472-2779 www.woodrow contracting.com ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 DANIEL'S HOME PAINTING Painting, Drywall, Ceramic, Wa ll Papering. Res. & Comm. Top Quality 15 years Experience Call For Free Estimate Sam (416)984-7140 P & H Painting Professional, Experienced, Reliable Interior/Exterior Call for free estimate (905)686-7889 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ McGee Moving The Mover You C an Trust Commercial & Residential Large or small move Hourly or Flat rate Packing material available Seniors discount 905-666-9678 905-426-0202 FREE ESTIMATES Triumph Moving $45/hr. 2 movers + truck 24' trucks available. www.triumphmoving.com 416-802-9849 905-883-4406 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Executive Carpets Co. Pre-finished hardwood/laminates. No store, no rent. Warehouse prices. Free underpad. Free estimates. Vange 416-417-5087 MAPLE LEAF LAWN CARE ●Lawn Cutting ●Hedge Trimming ●Pruning ●Interlocking stone ●Fa ll clean up ●Snow removal (905)626-0653 416-724-0942 PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE FREE ESTIMATES A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 10, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR HERMAN KASSINGER A memorial service of Thanksgiving for the life of Herman Kassinger who passed away on October 25th, 2004 will be held on Friday, November 12th, 4:30 p.m. at Kingsview United Church in Oshawa located at the corner of Wilson Road and Adelaide Street. A reception will follow at the Oshawa Golf Club located at the corner of Alexandra and Golf Street. SPRAGGE, Reginald (Reg) Louis - Suddenly at his home in Ajax, with his wife at his side, on No- vember 6, 2004. Reg, beloved husband, soul mate and best friend of Sharon. Hero and greatest Dad in the world to Reg. Jr., Jimmy (Wendy), Kim, David, Kelly and Daddy's little girl Lee-Anne. Proud grand- father of Ryan, Jordan, Cody, Joshua, Jerra, Con- nor, and Rebecca. Dear brother of Cyril, Bobby and their families. A Memorial Service to be held in the chapel of MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428- 8488 on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 1pm A re- ception to follow R.C.L. Branch 606, 1555 Bayly Street, Pickering. PEACOCK, Joseph "Joe" suddenly on Monday, November 8th, 2004. Joe beloved husband of Madge. Cherished Daddy of Lynn and Kevin, Cathy and David, and Kim. Devoted Grandpa to Kayla, Christopher and Patrick, and special Godfather to Shannon and Christopher. The family will receive friends at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Friday, Novem- ber 12th from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1p.m. Donations made in Joe's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by his family. A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004A/P PAGE B9 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 On now for a limited time at a Kia Dealer near you or visit www.kia.ca for more details. • 1.6 L DOHC engine • 4-wheel ABS • Power steering • AM/FM/CD stereo •14" wheels with full wheel covers • Dual airbags • Dual vanity mirror 2005 RIO –The Fun Never Stops • 3.5 L V6 engine • 5-speed automatic • 4-wheel ABS •2nd row captain’s seats • Rear sonar •Remote keyless entry •Power windows, locks & heated mirrors •Front & rear A/C • Cruise control • And more 2005 SEDONA – Anniversary Edition OR 0% PURCHASE FINANCING§ $149 * DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE FROM •2.0 L DOHC engine • Tilt steering •Driver’s seat height adjuster •AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo • 6 speakers •Independent front and rear suspension •And more 2005 SPECTRA –All New HIGHEST SAFETY RATING POSSIBLE†† OR 0% PURCHASE FINANCING§ $239 * $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT for $20 more/month get the Rio Anniversary Edition with • Air conditioning • Remote keyless entry •Tachometer • Fog lamps • And more PER MO. 60 MOS. OR 0% PURCHASE FINANCING§ $179 * DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT LEASE FROM PER MO. 60 MOS. LEASE FROM PER MO. 60 MOS. MSRP $12,995**Anniversary model shown†MSRP $15,995**EX model shown† Other lease and finance options available. See dealer for details.*Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2005 Rio S (RO54X5)/2005 Rio Anniversary Edition (R05435)/2005 Sedona EX Anniversary (SD7535)/2005 Spectra (ST5435). Based on a 60/60/60/60 month lease rate of 1.47%/0.45%/2.40%/0.68% and a down payment or trade equivalent of $1,595/$1,595/$4,950/$1,995. First month’s lease payment of $149/$169/$239/$179 plus $0/$0/$1,150/$0 delivery and destination, and a $350 acquisition fee, due upon delivery. Total lease obligation for the featured models based on an MSRP of $12,995/$15,495/$26,995/$15,995 is $10,535/$11,735/$19,290/$12,735 and the option to purchase at end of lease for $4,057.10/$4,977.00/$9,603.30/$4,587.30 plus applicable taxes. Lease has 20,000 km/year allowance (other packages available) and $0.10/km for excess. **2005 Rio S MSRP from $12,995, 2005 Rio Anniversary Edition MSRP from $15,495, 2005 Sedona EX Anniversary MSRP from $26,995, 2005 Spectra MSRP from $15,995. Licence, registration, insurance, delivery and destination, and taxes are not included, unless otherwise stated. Prices subject to change without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. §0% purchase financing is available for a maximum of 48/60/72 months on selected 2005 vehicles. All purchase financing offers exclude delivery and destination, licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $277.78 per month for 36 months; C.O.B. is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Offer varies depending on vehicle model. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade.Certain restrictions may apply. †Featured models are not exactly as illustrated. Images contain available accessories. ††NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. ¶Free Oil and Filter Changes for Life offer refers to a maximum of 3 engine oil, oil filter changes and related labour per 12 months of ownership. Applies to original purchaser only.▼Kia’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. See your participating Kia dealer for details. Visit www.kia.ca for complete details. TOTAL CARE OWNERSHIP COVERAGE 5-YEAR/100,000 KM BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY ▼ 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FREE OIL AND FILTER CHANGES FOR LIFE¶+ EX model shown†MSRP $26,995** Bessada Kia 1698 Bayly St., Pickering, ON (905) 421-9191 SOFAS • LIGHTING • BEDS • DINING TABLES • COFFEE TABLES • WALL DÉCOR • CHAIRS OTTOMANS • RUGS • BEDCOVERINGS • PILLOWS • CLOCKS • ACCESSORIES & MORE! up to 70%*off Marked down for final clearance! Hurry in for best selection! STORE CLOSING SALE Ethan Allen is closing its Pickering Clearance Center and will sell all the merchandise at this location. pickering 1755 pickering parkway 905.426.3599 mon-wed 11am-5pm, thurs-fri 11am-8pm, sat 10am-5pm *Off manufacturer’s suggested retail price. All prices as marked reflect condition. All merchandise is sold “AS IS”, final sale. No refunds. No exchanges. No returns. No credits. No repairs. No replacements. No service. Quantities are limited. All items subject to prior sale. ©2004 Ethan Allen Marketing Corporation hwy. 401 east, exit brock rd. in pickering. travel north to the home & leisure center. A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004A/P PA GE B10 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 10, 2004 Every child is gifted The 2004 Santa Claus Fund goal is $1.3 million. One day, every disadvantaged child will have a gift for the holidays. Today, thanks to you, more than 45,000 children will receive gift boxes. With your help, we make more than a newspaper. We make a difference. Please print clearly Please make cheque payable to: The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund,13 0 Commercial Avenue, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5 Enclosed is my cheque or money order for $.................... Name Address City/town Province Postal code Telephone number To donate by VISA or MasterCard, call 416-869-4847 Online: www.thestar.com/santaclausfund I would like my contribution published as follows:Example 1: In memory of Mrs. Smith, Example 2: Anonymous Example 3: In lieu of Xmas gift to clients of Smith & Co. Acknowledgement cards are available upon request, call 416-869-4533 The Toronto Star Children’s Charities Registration# 119267425RR0001