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More local pupils meeting the provincial standard By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — They’re smilin’ at the Duke this week. Duke of Edinburgh Public School in Oshawa posted huge gains on standardized tests scores: an average 26 percentage point increase, including a 33-point hike in the Grade 3 and a 36-point rise in the Grade 6 math numbers. With just a few exceptions, Grade 3 and 6 test results are up in Durham, corresponding to a near across-the-board increase in the provincial scores. In fact, matched against last year’s results, the prov- ince-wide numbers represent the biggest gain in the eight-year his- tory of the tests. However 42 per cent of Ontario pupils and 44 per cent of Durham students are still not meeting the provincial stan- dard of a ‘B’ on the yearly assess- ments. Last May, about 13,800 Durham public and Catholic school board elementary students wrote the Education Quality and Account- ability Office (EQAO) assessments of reading, writing and math. The EQAO released the provin- cial, school board and individual school results Wednesday. The percentage of successful Durham students was either up or remained the same in 11 of the 12 categories (see chart for results). “We focused on literacy across the school and we put the librarian in the library, more time last year and more again this year than last year,” says Roberta Wood, Duke of Edinburgh principal. “I think that makes a huge dif- ference.” She notes that an Early Literacy By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering resi- dents of all ages came out to re- member yesterday. Members of Royal Canadian Branch 606 called the turnout great for Thursday’s Remem- brance Day ceremony at the cenotaph in Esplanade Park. “It’s the most I’ve ever seen,” said Eric Lightowler of the crowd of more than 200 people. The veteran, who fought in Italy in the Second World War, has been coming to the Pickering ceremony for at least a decade. He served as the parade mar- shall. 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The decision came in a 19-8 vote at Wednesday’s Durham council meet- ing, after politicians decided to accept the Province’s offer to extend the lease on the courthouse portion of regional headquarters for another three -and- a-half years. “We’ve accepted their proposal con- ditional on them announcing the pro- cess and timeline for the new Durham Region courthouse,” said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson in an inter- view after the meeting. “I want to make sure they don’t just make another an- nouncement, that they proceed with it.” A lease extension means the exist- ing regional headquarters at Rossland Road and Garden Street in Whitby will remain long past its demolition date of July 1. And that means a 525 to 585 parking spot shortfall. The biggest surprise came when Whitby Mayor Marcel Brunelle an- nounced a “world class established business” wants to build office towers on a proposed temporary parking site across from regional headquarters and that his council would not approve any site plans for parking. While other councillors said they were calling the temporary lot a “con- crete jungle,” and worrying about pe- destrian traffic, Ajax Regional Coun- cillor Colleen Jordan said taxpayers would not be happy. “I don’t think any of our ratepayers will thank us for putting this much money into a parking garage,” she said, adding it wouldn’t be a bad thing for people to walk from across the road or take public transit. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, advocating for the temporary lot, said the dollars for a garage could be better spent else- where. “When I look at road projects alone... when I look at the huge costs this (municipality) will be incurring in transit, I just can’t in good conscious support that,” he said. The parking garage will add 800 spots in a three-level, above-ground structure and be ready by July, 2005. Oshawa Mayor John Gray, along with Oshawa councillors Cathy Clarke and John Neal, Mayor Parish and Ajax councillors Jordan and Scott Crawford, and Pickering councillors Bill McLean and Rick Johnson voted against the parking garage. Read your news online at durhamregion.com Region OKs $14m parking garage Holland introduces new federal bill to lower voting age By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — If MP Mark Hol- land gets his way, 16 won’t just be the legal driving age, it will be the legal voting age. The Ajax-Pickering MP intro- duced a private member’s bill Thursday, Nov. 3 into the House of Commons that would lower the voting age in federal elections to 16. “I’ve been deeply concerned about the voter turnout in people under 25,” he said, adding it was 33 per cent in the last federal election and only 25 per cent the one be- fore. Through his experience visit- ing high schools and speaking to young people he has found many are quite informed. “They are remarkably in touch with the issues going on in the country, as much so as the people at the door,” he said. “For them it is all very academic because they don’t have a say.” Which is why Mr. Holland is pur- suing changes. “By allowing young people to participate in the electoral system when 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 uti- lize the op- portunity over time it would have a major im- pact on civ- ics,” he said. If enacted, there would be a five- figure rise in the number of eligible voters in Durham. The Durham and Durham Catholic District school boards estimate they have a com- bined 13,000 16- and 17-year-olds in their systems this fall. As someone who became in- volved 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 al- lowed to participate in electoral politics and that bothered me,” he said. He pointed out 16-year-olds can currently vote in party leader- ship selection votes, join a political party or join the army. Previous private members’ bills on the same issue have been intro- duced over the years, but Mr. Hol- land said his is different because new rules for private 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 candidate for Parlia- ment. The bill is receiving support from across the House floor. So far Newmarket-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. The bill should come before the House for second reading and de- bate 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. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com We Love a Parade! Come join us at the Pickering Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 13th at 10:00am Parade Route: Along Glenanna from Dixie to Pickering Town Centre Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus from the North Pole DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. 905-426-9611 • Get your license 4 months earlier • 25 Hrs. In Class • 10 Hrs. In Car • Save up to 41% on Insurance • G2 and G Road Test Preparation 4 DAY COURSE December 20-23 CALL NOW FILLING QUICKLY! $35000 GST Incl. 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You RECEIVE Valuable coupons. You could WIN a $1,000.00 Shopping Spree! COLLECTIONS ARE FROM NOVEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 14 YOUR CARRIER IS PAID THROUGH COLLECTIONS! Durham Region, Finance Department 60 Bond Street West, Oshawa Ontario L1H 8B6 Telephone (905) 571-3311 www.region.durham.on.ca PUBLIC NOTICE 2005 Water and Sewer User Rates And Other Related Fees And Charges This is to give notice that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham intends to pass a by-law regulating the Water and Sewer User Rates and other water and sewer fees and charges. A Joint Committee meeting on December 8, 2004 commencing at 9:30 am in the Regional Operation Centre boardroom located at 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Ontario and subsequently a Regional Council meeting on December 15, 2004 commencing at 10:00 am in the Regional Council Chambers also located at 605 Rossland Road East Whitby Ontario will be held to review and approve the proposed 2005 Water and Sewer User Rates and Other Related Fees and Charges. The proposed 2005 Water and Sewer User Rate By-law may change the various water and sewer rates and other related fees and charges effective January 1, 2005. Comments from the public are welcome. To submit written or present oral comments to the Joint Committee meeting on December 8, 2004 and/or Regional Council meeting on December 15, 2004, please contact the Regional Clerk’s Department at (905) 668-7711, extension 4248 no later than noon on December 2, 2004 or December 9, 2004, respectively. The Finance Department can provide the 2005 and four year forecast Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage User Fee Report, which will contain prescribed information required in Ontario Regulation 244/02, free of charge upon request on or after November 29, 2004 by contacting the Finance Department at (905) 571- 3311 extension 6297. The report will also be available on the Region’s web site at www.region.durham.on.ca on November 29, 2004. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Cover your ears AJAX — The colour guard at the Ajax Remembrance Day service was a bit loud for some yesterday. How- ever, veterans were pleased by the high number of youth paying their respects in Ajax and Pickering. infodurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vo ting age should be reduced to 16 A Private Member’s Bill introduced by Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland, which would reduce the legal vot- ing age to 16, deserves support from all federal MPs in Ottawa. “By allowing young people to participate in the elec- toral system when they are in school, and often taking civic courses, we reinforce a pattern of voter participation that will stay with them through life,” says the rookie MP who has also noted the dismal voter turnout of those under the age of 25 in previous elections where, in some cases, less than 25 per cent of eligible voters bothered to make a choice. High schools do a great job teaching young students about the election process. And while they can’t currently vote, many schools hold mock elections in which students get a chance to cast a ballot. As well, many high schools invite candidates to their classes so they can discuss the issues and get to know the candidates. While the court system does not define someone as an adult until the age of 18, by reducing the age to 16 we give our younger generation a tangible voice in their own future. Many young people feel they are ignored in the political pro- cess but that would be no more. The Durham and Durham Catholic District School boards estimate there are 13,000 16 and 17 year olds in the school system who would be eligible to vote if the bill was passed. That’s a large group of voters which couldn’t be ignored by any party. Sixteen-year-olds can drive and can vote in party leader- ship selections. So it makes sense to expand their rights. Some 16 year olds have said they don’t want that responsi- bility, but that could just be nervous jitters. Those students, if they have a job, pay taxes and should have some say in where that money is spent. There have been failed attempts in the past to reduce the voting age to 16. However, Mr. Holland’s bill may have a dif- ferent outcome. He has support from Conservative, NDP and Bloc Quebecois MPs. The bill should receive a vote in Febru- ary. It deserves support. Age tax freeze a bad idea To the editor: Re: ‘Durham should support seniors’ tax freeze,’ letter to the editor, Nov. 5. Perhaps Guy Colm should consider a move to Halton Hills. I am pleased that Durham council has not supported a motion to freeze the assessment on homes based on an arbitrary age of the homeowner and years of ownership. Stop the insanity before it gets started. Imagine a town, city, or region where government is hamstrung to maintain existing services because of such a discriminatory policy limiting its tax revenue, and worse yet, having to collect the required tax revenue over the remaining taxpayer base. It is unlikely any Canadian senior who has lived in his or her home for 20 years is on a fixed income. They are receiving cost of living increases on Old Age Security as a minimum, and also Canada Pension Plan if a recipient. Fixed income means static — most seniors’ incomes are not. For full disclosure, I have a 91-year-old grandmother who has lived in her own home for well in excess of 20 years, and my parents are approaching 70 and have also lived in the family home in excess of 20 years. They’d like such a benefit. However, once they realize what it means, they’d come to their senses — as I presume our elected officials will if they do any thinking on the subject — and its impact on their en- tire constituency, not another special interest group. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. A nyone who thinks there’s nothing happening in the suburbs is ob- viously not aware of everything going on in Pickering. This city is abuzz with activity from the provincial land swap and Seaton en- vironmental assessment to the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt and the contro- versy over the City’s growth manage- ment study and the draft plan for the airport in north Pickering. These issues have been ongoing for some time but seem to have really taken on promi- nence in recent months. In the past six months Pickering residents have faced a federal election and Ward 2 residents went through a byelection. There have also been open houses regarding the provincial devel- opment plan for Seaton, amending the City’s Official Plan to change the urban boundary to go along with the growth management study, and the Seaton en- vironmental assessment. Residents have argued with council, the City has been fighting with the Prov- ince, and residents have been disagree- ing with the Province. It’s a reporter’s dream. The release of the draft plan for the airport by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority next week is going to be fol- lowed by another public open house and the vocal residents opposed to the airport are bound to be putting up an- other fight. And don’t think the arguing over the growth management study and Duf- fins Rouge Agricultural Preserve is over just yet. Recently City planning staff made a presentation about the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt complete with an alternate map excluding the preserve. (The provincial plan is to be final next month). The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is expected to hold another public meeting next month regarding the development plan for Seaton and once the Ontario Realty Corporation finishes the environmental assessment there is going to be yet more public consultation. Meeting and consulting with the pub- lic is important, but for the residents interested in all of these issues, City council, Pickering staff and the reporter who has to keep up to date on every- thing, it can get exhausting (so much so that I am counting down the days to the spa vacation I won in Mont Tremblant next weekend). At least with the Ward 2 byelection now over no one in Pickering will be heading to the polls any time soon — if the federal minority government can stick it out for another year or two. Danielle Milley’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@durhamregion.com. Pickering is one happening place Danielle Milley staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com PICKERING — Police are still seeking suspects in a stabbing that sent a Picker- ing man to hospital Tues- day. Durham Regional Police spokesman Dave Selby said a verbal disagreement in- volving a number of youths on Maple Ridge Drive in Pickering escalated into a scuffle around 3:15 p.m. A witness passing by stepped in, breaking up the fight. When the citizen who intervened saw one of the youths had injuries to his back he called police, Mr. Selby said. The combatants dispersed as police arrived, Mr. Selby said. “It’s a group of some- where between 10 and 15 youths,” he said. “They scat- tered in all directions.” Officers, including mem- bers of the canine unit and the police helicopter crew, were called in after the suspects ran off. As they searched for suspects, po- lice directed the Durham public and Catholic school boards to lock down three nearby schools, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School and Va ughan Willard and Maple Ridge public schools. A Pickering man was taken to hospital with non- life-threatening wounds. 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Dairy Queen Pickering 1099 Kingston Rd. & Pickering Town Centre Suspects sought after stabbing sends Pickering man to hospital AJAX — The leaves and temperature may be falling, but spirits are rising as Santa Claus is coming to town. The 39th annual Ajax Santa Claus parade is Sun- day, Nov. 28, and once again it’s sponsored by the Ajax Lions Club. The theme this year is An Old-Fashioned Christmas and judges will be selecting best float win- ners in various categories. Marshalling starts at 10:30 a.m. on Mill Street and it gets rolling at noon. The route is east along Station Street to Harwood Avenue, south to Bayly Street, west to the south entrance of the Harwood Shopping Centre, entering the centre and dis- persing. Floats and other entries are welcome and it’s free to enter. For information, e-mail Deborah at debo- rah_wilmot@rogers.com. Santa’s looking for friends to join him in Ajax PICKERING — From a produc- tion standpoint, the third quarter wasn’t a stellar one for the Picker- ing nuclear station. Production during the quarter, covering July to September, was below the target set by Ontario Power Generation. The produc- tion level was also well below the industry benchmark. In addition to the low produc- tion, the station failed to meet the nuclear performance index (NPI). The results were included in the 2004 third quarter report card re- leased by OPG. Unless otherwise noted, all per- formance results are for the ‘B’ side. Results were as follows: • The NPI, an index reflecting nine industry standard perfor- mance measures set by the World Association of Nuclear Operators - 51.1 per cent, worse than OPG’s target of 54.2 per cent. The mark is well short of the industry bench- mark of 96 per cent. Third-quarter results are also a decrease of 4.7 points over the second quarter; • Public safety levels 1 and 2 events reportable to the Cana- dian Nuclear Safety Commission -- none during the quarter. The combined target for the ‘A’ and ‘B’ sides was five. A Level 1 event is defined as highly significant and a Level 2 is significant; • ‘Reactor trips’ or the number of unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns per 7,000 hours - zero. For both sides, there have been no reactor trips thus far this year; • Capability factor or the amount of energy capable of being pro- duced per quarter as a percentage of perfect performance - 68.76 per cent, worse than the OPG goal of 77.22 per cent, and below the in- dustry median of 91.3 per cent. OPG attributes the poor grading to forced outages and inspections; • Radiation dose to the public - 3.1 microsieverts, an international unit of dose, bettering the target of five and the regulatory limit of 1,000. The radiation dose is re- ported three months past the end of the quarter; • Major and moderate prevent- able spills -- zero, meeting the OPG goal of zero. There was one Category B spill in the year-to-date on the ‘A’ side; • Industrial safety accident rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, restricted-work in- juries or fatalities, for Pickering ‘A’ - 0.15, meeting the OPG target of 0.15 but above the industry me- dian of 0.1; and, for Pickering ‘B’ - zero, which betters the target of 0.15; • Accident severity rate or the number of days lost for injuries per 200,000 hours worked: Picker- ing ‘A’ - 7.89 days, worse than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. On the ‘B’ side - zero days, better than the OPG goal of 2.5 days. The failing grade on the ‘A’ side was caused by an accident (back injury) that happened in January but wasn’t reported until August. 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Pickering, Ontario On Sunday, November 14th between 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m., visit your Zellers store at Pickering Town Centre and see demonstrations for the new Tyco®Terrain Twister! Pickering n uclear report card shows poor production in third quarter By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Preparing to begin his summation to the jury as this lengthy murder trial entered its final stage last week, Crown counsel Paul Murray reached back decades to quote the Grate- ful Dead. “What a long strange trip it’s been,” he mused of the seven months of testimony, exhibits and legal wrangling that have comprised the first-degree murder trial of Sean Hall, the former Pick- ering man who is accused of participating in the ex- ecution-style slaying of Roy Jones outside his Ajax home in early 2001. The trial began in earnest in mid-April. Jurors have now been se- questered as they deliber- ate a verdict for Mr. Hall. Ju rors are concentrating solely on the case against Mr. Hall — Superior Court Justice Donald Ferguson finished his instructions yesterday — but the trial of co-accused Cosmo Ja- cobson continues to loom large. When he took the stand in his own defence in early September, Mr. Ja- cobson portrayed himself as a lookout who watched in horror while Mr. Hall chased down and shot Mr. Jones, leaving him to die in the middle of an Ajax street on a cold, sleet-lashed Feb- ruary night. Mr. Jones, 28, was work- ing as a security guard at the Metro East Trade Cen- tre June 16, 2000, when he saw Mr. Jacobson enter the mall and used credit cards he’d stolen during a home invasion robbery in an au- tomated teller machine. He became a key witness for the Crown when Mr. Jacobson was arrested for the home invasion. Mr. Ja- cobson faced several years in prison for the crime, to which he has since pleaded guilty. Mr. Hall, 29, has pleaded not guilty to charges relat- ing to the murder, the plot to kill Mr. Jones, and the home invasion. He says he was home in Brantford with his girlfriend the night Mr. Jones was confronted by a gunman who stepped out of a dark alleyway beside his family’s house and began firing. It’s left for the eight men and women chosen as a jury of Sean Hall’s peers to decide. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P Timbits Hockey isn’t about winning or keeping score. It's about learning the basics, making new friends, and most importantly, having fun. Every year over 50,000 entry-level players across the country discover just how great the game can be. That's why your local Tim Hortons is proud to sponsor Timbits Hockey. The first goal is having fun. Formerly PANDA Fundraising Sale The Great GRAND OPENING This Saturday Candles Galore Decorative Tins Gift Wrap & Accessories Secret Santas Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Teachers Gifts Stocking Stuffers Corprate Giveaways Hostess Gifts Gift Baskets & Fillers PICKERING HUB PLAZA Across from Pickering Town Centre 1360 Kingston Rd. 905-839-7090 HOURS: MON - WED 9 - 6, THUR. & FRI. 9 - 8, SAT. 9 - 6, SUN. 11 - 5 STORE OPEN FROM NOV. 13 - DEC. 23 GREAT GIFT IDEAS! FACTORY DIRECT SAVE UP TO75% FACTORY DIRECT SAVE UP TO75% Pickering Town Centre (Kingston Rd. at Liverpool) Knife Sharpening Tuesday Nov 16th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm *Please wrap your knives. Sorry, no serrated knives, cleavers or sheers. Available at PICKERING OPTOMETRIC CLINIC Dr. E. Gillezeau, Dr. M. Fitzsimmons Dr. C. Wang Dr. L. Voisin, Dr. L. Van, Dr. P. Ho Dispensing Frames and Contacts Pickering Medical Centre 1885 Glenanna Road, Suite 212 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 905-839-5303 905-683-1175 Lab On Premises Jury retires to consider verdict in murder of Ajax man Roy Jones AJAX — A program that aims to improve strength- en character in people, businesses, families and churches will be outlined at a Nov. 13 meeting in Ajax. Character First! teaches 49 specific qualities that comprise character. Char- acter Initiatives Canada’s first breakfast seminar runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club. Following breakfast and an introduc- tion to the program, partici- pants discuss the program’s principles. The seminar is $20. To register, call Dudley Mayers at 905-602-9681. Character revealed through new program A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com NAME DROPPING durhamregion.com BASKI N ROB BI NS1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Bruce Cullen 2. Amethyst Prue 3. Shevaun Poole Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL THURS., NOV. 18, 2004 “Happy sixth birthday to Adam Janmohamed cele- brated on Oct. 11. We all love you very much and are very proud of the young man you have become. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from Mom, Dad, sister Selina, cousins Daniel and Alyssa, Auntie Fa r zina, Uncle Ian, Nana, Grandma and Grandpa. Have a super day!” “Johnny: Happy 10th an- niversary. I love you more every day and remember the good times over all else (mostly). Looking forward to the next 10! Love you honey, always, Soula.” “Sean and Shelley O’Dwyer want to congratulate their daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Kevin Greenwood, on the occasion of their marriage Sept. 25 at Brook- lin United Church. It was a beautiful and memorable day. We wish them health, happiness and laughter. Our love and support to you both.” Brian and Gay Fletcher are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Melanie Fletcher, to Keith Haryott. The wedding was Sept. 25 in Fenelon Falls, where the couple resides. “Happy seventh birthday on Oct. 31 to Maddison. Oh, and for a second grader, your spelling is quite awe- some. You will make it into a spelling bee contest soon. S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E! All the best, Daniel, Tommy and Yvette.” “Shevaun Poole turned three Nov. 6. It seems like yesterday that you were born. Where has the time gone? Love from Mommy, Daddy, Nanna and Poppa Ellsmere, Poppa Poole, your aunts, uncles and cousins.” “Bruce Cullen finally hit double digits when he turned 10 on Oct. 29. Wish- ing him a happy birthday were Mom, Dad, brother Ryan, sister Emily and all his friends and family.” “Happy 40th birthday wishes went out to Tina Parke on Nov. 11. All the best, from your friends Cindy, A.Sally, Jenny, Orie, Jean and Rose.” “Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Prin- cess Amethyst Prue turned five on Oct. 20. A royal tea party was planned for the princess and her royal sub- jects. Hope you had a hap- pily-ever-after time. All our love Dolly, Mommy, Daddy, Violet, Aubergine and Dab- ber.” “Lordy, lordy, looks who’s 40. Susan Stefura turned 40 on Oct. 29. Hope you had a great birthday. Love and best wishes from Bazil, Megan, Harrison and all your friends.” “Special birthday greet- ings to Simon D’Souza, as he celebrated his 80th on Oct. 28. Best wishes for good health, happiness and all of God’s blessings are being sent from his family and friends.” “Happy 85th birthday and God’s richest bless- ings” went to Louise Brown on Oct. 26. They’re from Patsy, Tony, Garth, Noreen, her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, family and friends. “Guess who is turning five? ‘Cool dude’ Daniel can’t wait for his birthday party on Nov. 12. We will all be there — with a cake with five candles, Hot Wheels toy cars, Spider-Man, Batman, and G.I. Joes. Enjoy! Lots of love and kisses from Mom, Dad and Tommy.” “Look who’s five! I can’t believe five years have gone by. Joshua, how big you have grown. From my little baby boy into my wonderful young man. You make our hearts sing with joy and brighten our world every day. Happy birth- day honey. We love you very much. Love from Mommy, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Calli and Uncle Pat.” “Victoria McIntyre turns one Nov. 12. We love you so much and hope you enjoy your princess party. Happy birthday Toria, with love from Mommy, Daddy, Jake sister Brooke in Heaven Nana, friends, aunts, uncles and many cousins.” “Look who’s turning 13 on Nov. 15. Wishing Symone a happy 13th birthday are Mom, Dad, sister Sherie and nephew Shemar (We love you so much!), Grand pa Vic in Dominica, aunts and cousins in England Grandpa Lloyd and family in the U.S., Grandma Sheila and family in Grenada, god- parents and friends. Lots o love to you. May God enrich you with his blessings, his guidance and continued happiness always. 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This year’s results show 41 per cent did so. “The teacher focused all year on helping them read, helping them to write and express themselves,” Ms. Wood says. At the Durham Catholic District School Board, 62 per cent of Grade 3s met or surpassed the provincial standard in math, an 11- point gain from last year. With one exception, there was at least a three-point increase in every category, and in four of the six areas, the percentage of successful Catholic students matched or exceeded the provincial average. “We’re pleased with our results,” says Paul Pulla, the board’s superintendent re- sponsible for EQAO. “They show steady improvement, and we’re quite happy with the progress our students have made in the area of mathematics.” He notes that before this year, board math results were “somewhat lower” than the provincial scores. They still are below the pro- vincial average, but not by much, and there’s no de- nying the gains made this year, especially in the Grade 3 panel. “Some of the strategies we’ve adopted, particularly in our primary and junior divisions, are paying off,” says Mr. Pulla. This school year, in ad- ministrative changes EQAO announced in September, Grade 3 and 6 students will spend six instead of 12 hours on the assessments. As well, boards can conduct the tests later in the year, into the first week of June, and the results will come back to boards by late Au- gust. “I think that any change that reduces the amount of stress for our students will likely have a positive im- pact,” Mr. Pulla says. Catholic school board officials pleased schools showing ‘steady improvement’ ✦ Catholic from page 1 DURHAM —The following is the percentage of Grade 3 and 6 Ajax and Pickering students who achieved at or above the provincial standard of Level 3, or 70 to 79 per cent, in Education Quality and Accountability Office testing. These Method 1 results include students who were exempted and for whom no data were collected. R (reading), W (writing), M (math). Durham Catholic District School Board Grade 3 Grade 6 School R W M R W M Holy Redeemer 48 59 55 77 73 65 Mother Teresa 54 59 54 69 68 64 St. Bernadette 55 59 55 47 40 39 St. Catherine of Siena 30 52 41 53 50 36 St. Elizabeth Seton 68 69 77 63 61 57 St. Isaac Jogues 48 72 52 55 59 57 Marguerite Bourgeoys 50 67 63 44 39 32 St. Monica 67 74 85 81 78 86 Our Lady of the Bay 66 66 69 70 52 52 St. Anthony Daniel 74 66 80 67 54 59 St. Francis de Sales 19 56 31 76 71 60 St. James 51 56 74 57 60 52 St. Jude 29 43 49 52 59 43 St. Patrick 44 58 59 69 57 63 St. Wilfrid 51 55 70 58 60 71 Board average 54 62 62 58 56 53 Durham District School Board Grade 3 Grade 6 School R W M R W M Alexander Graham Bell S 35 40 41 53 60 56 Altona Forest PS 51 70 66 56 56 46 Applecroft PS 55 47 61 74 49 68 Bayview Heights PS 41 50 48 64 59 60 Bolton C Falby PS 53 46 58 40 30 48 Cadarackque PS 49 57 72 72 66 63 Dr Roberta Bondar PS 60 68 70 57 51 53 Duffin’s Bay PS 59 62 65 44 56 52 Elizabeth B Phin PS 72 59 80 45 40 28 Fairport Beach PS 34 56 41 39 32 28 Frenchman’s Bay PS 29 41 49 82 77 85 Gandatsetiagon PS 43 53 60 63 57 50 Glengrove PS 34 27 39 57 60 44 Highbush PS 65 65 73 78 71 86 Lakeside PS 46 51 39 50 48 46 Lester B Pearson PS 59 69 71 65 60 64 Lincoln Alexander PS 52 60 72 53 42 33 Lincoln Avenue PS 40 52 53 65 54 72 Lord Elgin PS 30 47 37 27 32 13 Maple Ridge 41 60 64 54 56 54 Roland Michener PS 56 68 53 56 63 44 Rosebank Road PS 73 59 86 47 43 42 Sir John A. Macdonald PS 21 25 48 61 56 51 Southwood Park PS 44 46 66 41 58 48 Terry Fox PS 42 42 44 39 34 27 Valley Farm 75 71 80 67 65 73 Valley View PS 77 54 81 69 62 84 Vaughan Willard PS 46 53 53 66 64 53 Westcreek PS 63 64 76 52 59 56 Westney Heights PS 57 56 71 60 54 48 William Dunbar PS 84 75 89 66 54 74 DDSB 51 54 60 57 52 58 Province 54 58 64 58 54 57 A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com putting our energy to good use www.opg.com Dial-UP AGOODNEIGHBOUR Good neighbours talk to each other.Pickering Nuclear has been part of your community for over three decades. In recent years, we’ve taken steps to make it easier for you to talk to us through initiatives like our Neighbourhood Walks, Open Houses and Community Advisory Council meetings. Now, we have added another way for you to talk to us. It’s called our Good Neighbour Information phone line – and it provides prompt answers to questions you may have about our operations. The next time something at our station catches your attention and you’d like to know more about it, call our Good Neighbour number at 905-837-5939. Annual red ribbon campaign raises funds, awareness By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — With the holiday sea- son fast approaching, many Durham residents are set to tie ribbons around their presents and Mothers Against Drunk Driving is hoping people will take that a step further and tie a red ribbon on their car while they’re at it. Nancy Codlin, president of MADD Durham, says she hopes everyone will to show support for the group’s biggest annual fundraiser and public aware- ness effort. “The red ribbon campaign is very important, because it reminds people not to drink and drive and it also raises funds that stay here in our community for public education and victim sup- port,” she explains. “We always keep an eye out for red ribbons and see lots in Durham, so we hope that will happen again this year.” The red ribbon campaign is a Can- ada-wide event that takes place every year during November and December. Ms. Codlin says it’s especially impor- tant to get the message out during the holiday season. “A t this time of year people become a bit forgetful, because they’re enjoy- ing all the festivities,” she says. “Even with all the public education we have, people still drink and drive.... Just last week we had two alcohol-related crashes here in Durham.” According to MADD Canada statis- tics, approximately 200 Canadians are injured in alcohol-related accidents every day, and four die. MADD Durham officially launched this year’s campaign on Tuesday, and red ribbon boxes are now available at businesses throughout the region. A MADD Durham information booth will be set up at Five Points Mall in Oshawa on Nov. 19 and 20, where free raffle tickets will be available for a Christmas gift basket valued at $300. For more information or to obtain a red ribbon box for your business, please contact Nancy Codlin at 905- 655-4245 or visit www.madddurham. org. Get MADD this year and help fight drunk driving durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 13 P TONS TO CHOOSE FROM Sofa’s, Leather, Bedrooms, Dining sets spruce up your home FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Large Rustic Dining Table & 6 chairs Only BUY NOW... 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Hosted by the Kinsmen and Ki- nette Club of Pickering, the parade begins at 10 a.m. at Vaughan Willard Public School, 1911 Dixie Rd. N., and proceeds east on Glenanna Road to the Pickering Town Centre. Children are reminded to bring their letters to Santa, as Canada Post employees will be collecting them during the parade. Letters should be addressed to Santa Claus, North Pole H0H 0H0, Cana- da. Children are reminded to include their full return address to ensure a response. Letters are responded to in the lan- guage they are written and Santa Claus asks that no food be included in the letters. Santa and friends arrive in Pickering tomorrow Community news online at durhamregion.com Ajax school won’t be ready unless workers can increase hours AJAX — Ajax’s next Catholic school could open late, but an official says he’s asked trades- people to work like crazy to have it ready by next year’s school start. The Durham Catholic Dis- trict School Board recently ten- dered a new elementary school project to Percon Construction, which will build a 481-student facility on Segar Avenue, in the Westney and Taunton roads area, for a budgeted $6.43 mil- lion. However, Conrad Ethier, the board’s controller of plant, says the board was six weeks late in acquiring the prepared site and as a result, the slated Sep- tember 2005 opening is a bit dicey. He says at a site meet- ing with tradespeople Nov. 9, “I told them we’re behind the 8-ball and we want all hands on deck. “It’s within reach. If we push it six days a week and get co- operation from all the trades, we’ve done it before. “I’m still optimistic we can do it, but I can’t dictate the weather.” He explained that the im- minent winter season presents challenges to builders who, for example, require a certain minimum temperature to lay concrete. 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A GM spokeswoman con- firmed last week GM plans to idle the plant for only one week in January, but a senior union official said managers have told him the operation will “potentially” be down for two more weeks in February and March. The plant produces about 1,500 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo mid-size mod- els daily on three shifts. GM Canada spokes- woman Carey-Ann Green- ham said the company, the country’s biggest auto maker, could only confirm the one-week shutdown. “We have nothing else to report,” she said. Ms. Greenham attributed the move to “monitoring in the marketplace” and did not provide any other de- tails. Peter Kennedy, assistant to the national secretary- treasurer for the Canadian Auto Workers, said his ex- perience shows that when managers tell him the plant will likely be idle for other weeks, it usually happens, unless there is an abrupt jump in sales. But Local 222 presi- dent Chris Buckley wasn’t sounding the alarm bells and pointed out the auto- maker has confirmed only a one-week shutdown in January. “It’s a big place with a lot of rumours going around and managers shouldn’t be talking about something they have no confirmation of,” he said. Although any lay-offs are of concern to the CAW, this one week in January is an “inventory adjustment” and nothing to panic over, Mr. Buckley said. Such adjust- ments are a fact of life in the auto industry and it’s been a number of years since Os- hawa last had one, he said. “This is really about the importance of buying do- mestic-made vehicles,” Mr. Buckley added. The Canadian govern- ment still hasn’t come up with an auto pact that would level the playing field between domestic and for- eign manufacturers, he said. Imports continue to come into North America while automakers here are unable to penetrate European and Asian markets, he added. However, the latest statis- tics actually show demand for the models remains strong in Canada and the United States. In September, inventories for the Impala were well below the industry average while levels for the Monte Carlo were slightly above, according to Ward’s Auto- motive Reports. During the layoff, work- ers will collect about 80 to 85 per cent of their pay through a combination of federal employment insur- ance and GM supplemen- tary jobless benefits. Ford Motor Co. of Canada slashed output by half at its sputtering minivan plant in Oakville last month until the end of the year because of slow demand and stiff competition. Ford cut one shift but the move affects all 3,600 employees at the plant who will take turns working two weeks on the day shift and then remaining off for the next two weeks. 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Speaker Michael White is a human resources adviser, seminar leader and author of the book ‘Absent Fathers’. The Gathering Place is at 1920 Bayly St. in Pickering. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25 for admission and reservations are en- couraged. For more information call 905-686-9153. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P Sherlock Holmes always said that crime was worse in the countryside than in the towns. His sleuthing today would need to look no further than the rural land in north Pickering, where something decidedly sinister is underfoot. In the 1970’s, the province wanted to build a new city on its land in north Pickering, bulging, with more than 250,000 people. They expropri- ated 20,000 acres of land in north Pickering for this purpose but thankfully it never happened. As well, the same area narrowly escaped becoming a mega-dump for Toronto’s garbage in the early 1990’s. Spirited local opposition lead by P.A.C.T. and the City of Pickering, coun- cil prevented that appalling plan. The City of Pickering designated part of this land, the area west of West Duffins Creek, as an Agricultural Reserve. This was not because the soils were especially good for farming, or that the western part was better farmland than the land to the east of West Duffins Creek which is now called Seaton. No, the reason was that this agricul- tural designation would serve as a roadblock to a mega dump and would allow the City of Pickering time to study the lands and ultimate- ly provide control over the future development of the area. In 1997, a groundwater study com- missioned by the Ontario Ministry of Housing showed that the aquifers that underlie the lands east of the West Duffins Creek are highly sensi- tive to urban development; these reports were quietly buried. The area in question lies on the south slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine, the glacial land- form created by the last ice sheet from 10,000 years ago. Below the slope is glacial matter with layers of water bearing sediment known as aquifers. One aquifer alone contains more than 100 million cubic metres of water. The West Duffins Creek, Ganatsekiagon, Urfe and Whitevale cold water streams are fed by springs discharging filtered water from aquifers that are ultimately fed by rainwater and snow that fall on the Oak Ridges Moraine to the north. These creeks drain to Lake Ontario help- ing to maintain the quality of water there. This is the drinking water supply for most To r ontonians and the rest of us in the GTA. The Pickering aquifers contain an enormous water resource of Provincial significance. After the debacle at Walkerton, Government econo- mists placed an annual value of $33 million on the waters supplied by aquifers that feed the Town of Caledon. No value has been put on those below Seaton, which are much, much larger. Since there has not been any develop- ment in Seaton, the area has prospered environ- mentally, and is rich with diverse woodlots that border many creeks which host environmental- ly sensitive cold water trout fisheries. Many old fields are regenerating, as the expropriated farms, including several heritage buildings, have been abandoned and torn down by the Province. It is a classic and now rare example, of the nineteenth century southern Ontario farm landscape on which much of the wealth of To r onto was created. Currently the quiet farmlands of Seaton and the Agricultural Preserve are the subject of a vicious battle, raising the prospect that Seaton and its environmental wealth will be a victim of collateral damage. Let’s back track to 2002. In order to appease public protests and the con- cerns about the protection of the environmen- tally sensitive lands of the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Tory Government had the bright idea of a land swap. Land on the Oak Ridges Moraine would be exchanged for land of similar value in Pickering. Some environmentalists rubbed their hands with glee; surely this was a good thing they chorused, we will save Moraine land in York/Uxbridge. There was little thought, however, to the consequences further east in Seaton. The terms of the backroom deal has never been made public, despite repeated requests by citizens. For some unexplained reason, even Dalton McGuinty’s hands are tied, despite elec- tion promises to unseal the deal. It would seem that no development would take place on the so-called Agricultural Preserve and all growth should occur in Seaton. This completely ignores economic studies pointing to the low viability of agriculture to the west of West Duffins Creek, which has good access to services worth more that $100 million, which has already been spent to service the area. The extension of roads, sew- ers and water northwards would greatly reduce the cost to the taxpayer to put in the necessary infrastructure. Given the planned population densities for Seaton, the aquifers would be essentially written off by urban development and the creeks and streams threatened by tor- rents of street runoff, including salt and other toxic chemicals. All these effects are well known. Even environmentally sensitive groups such as the “Friends of the Rouge” (significant- ly funded by the Province of Ontario) seem to have gone along with it. Afew noisy citizens of Whitevale voiced their pleasure in the summer of 2004 by hanging effigies of some local munic- ipal politicians who objected to the land swap deal. P.A.C.T. also has objected to the land swap deal and the placing of all development to the east of West Duffins Creek, in an effort to pro- tect the environmental impact on the east side of the Duffins Creek. One could understand some Whitevale residents objecting to any development in or near the vicinity of the ham- let, but do not have the right to push develop- ment as far east as possible from their commu- nity and allow environmentally sensitive lands to be destroyed in Seaton. The City of Pickering, concerned for the nat- ural and cultural heritage areas, acted in 2003 by commissioning a Growth Management Study. The study involved the public, community associations, government agencies, reputable academics from both the University of Toronto and McMaster University and well-known environmental consultants. The City set the guiding principle as ‘Environment First’and the main objective was to recognize that while a sustainable population increase in north Pickering would appear to be necessary, it is essential to ensure the protection of the creek, cold water streams, wetlands, large woodlots and three aquifers. Many planning options were studied in great detail, using the latest sci- ence. These were debated in public, including a number of sessions in the City’s Council Chamber. This was quite possibly the best example of modern planning in action, any- where in Canada. The main findings of the Growth Management Study were that: • a total of 76,000 additional people could live in North Pickering: •Seaton lands can be protected, with a sustainable population of about 35,000; •limited development could occur in the Agricultural Lands to provide the bal- ance of the population increase desired by both the Province and the City of Pickering. • It was also noted that much of the farm- ing had historically impacted the quali- ty of Petticoat and West Duffins Creek through fertilizer and pesticide runoff. What was intended to be a smart move by the City to save all environmentally sensitive lands in North Pickering and also protect the public investments in infrastructure, ended up as a target to be used by others to discredit the Study’s findings. Now, the Province has announced that about twice as many people may be accommodat- ed in Seaton and that the Agricultural Lands to the west of West Duffins Creek are to be left undeveloped. The aquifers and the environ- mentally sensitive lands are to be written off for future generations. All of this continues to be in the name of saving land in the Oak Ridges Moraine in York/Uxbridge. The Province is also proposing through the recent Greenbelt Plan, to allow potential growth on thousands of acres of land north of Greenwood in Pickering all the way to the Oak Ridges Moraine. This is ridiculous! These are very high viability agricultural lands, they are not fragmented and form part of a larger agri- cultural community. Interestingly, these lands are designated Permanent Agricultural Reserve in the Regional Official Plan and there are no urban services up there. The Province howev- er, is not willing to consider growth on the agri- cultural lands west of the West Duffins Creek which has all the services and roads and is adja- cent to the existing neighbourhoods of Pickering with public transit at the doorstep. Most importantly, as demonstrated through the City’s Growth Management Study, balanced growth in both the Agricultural Preserve and in Seaton provides the best opportunity to ensure that the City is able to accommodate the pro- jected population growth while protecting the highly sensitive environmental lands in Seaton. The last Tory Government designated the Seaton Lands for major development because, without research, they thought that Seaton was less environmentally sensitive than the land in York/Uxbridge.In addition, the latest cost esti- mate of extending new water, sewers and roads far to the north across the pristine Seaton lands is $200 million and you, Dear Taxpayer, will foot the bill. This will be using our money to destroy aquifers and our environment in Seaton. Throughout the Growth Management Study, the City of Pickering has stuck fast to the belief that it has an obligation to protect envi- ronmentally sensitive lands in North Pickering. The key is to have balanced growth in both the Agricultural Lands and Seaton. Mayor Dave Ryan and the majority of city councillors are to be strongly commended for this position. It is to be hoped that the City will not waiver from this position in the light of the arbitrary and envi- ronmentally invalid planning decisions made by the former PC Provincial government and now it seems, the new Liberal administration. No one is asking that development in North Pickering not proceed…let us just do it proper- ly. For starters, we are demanding a Full Individual Environmental Assessment be com- pleted prior to the Province finalizing the land swap deal. Regrettably, the Province has thus far refused to do so, claiming instead that it intends to close the deal by the spring of 2005. My fear is that in the Province’s haste, using their words, “to make the best of a bad deal”, the real losers will be us, the citizens, who will witness needless threats to environmentally sensitive lands in Seaton and who will ulti- mately bear the financial cost of the Province’s mistakes. We believe the City of Pickering’s Growth Management Study is by far the best development plan for Pickering. Author David Steele and concerned citizens of Ajax/Pickering. 966, Timmins Garden. Pickering, Ontario. L1W-2L2. Home # 905-837-0117. The Province is using taxpayers’ money to destroy our environment and water: the case of Seaton paid advertisement CORRECTION NOTICE On page 6 of the Linens 'n Things flyer (professional cookware set on the cover) included in the Oshawa/Whitby This Week, the offer for a "$15 gift card plus free 1 lb. coffee when you purchase any coffee maker or espresso machine" will not be available. Instead, a $25 Linens 'n Things gift card (no coffee) will be offered with a coffee maker, espresso machine, or teakettle purchase. This new offer will end on November 27, 2004. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Special for the month of November only with Helen by appointment. Perm Reg. $80 NOW $60 with cut and style included Long hair extra. Book your appointment now 905-831-5366. Pickering Town Centre – 1355 Kingston Road PICOV FURNITURE C.C.LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 831-6040 RECOVER YOUR SOFA $49900 fabric included Ask about our In-Home Service BAYLY 401 HWY 2 BROCK RD.Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH PICKERING — The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade talks the worst possi- bilities at its meeting this month. Board members will hear how the insurance and financial industries ad- vise their clients in a variety of situ- ations that hopefully businesses will never have to encounter, such as a virus wiping out records, a computer theft or a large blackout. Members will learn to anticipate, prepare and react to a variety of situa- tions. The meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Regalis Fine Dining, Pickering Parkway and Liver- pool Road. The cost is $16.05, which includes continental breakfast. For more information, call board of trade at 905-686-0883. Meeting helps Ajax, Pickering businesses prepare for the worst A/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Nov. 10-Nov.14/04 An award- winning news team Recipients of 39 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2004 Metroland Durham Region Media Group A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Listen up kids PICKERING – As part of Take Your Kids to Work Day, children of Durham Region employees received a tour of the Duffins Creek Water Treatment Control Plant. Dave West, centre, a member of Durham’s technical support team, leads one of two tours of the plant and showed them the entire layout with the use of a scale model. DURHAM — The Region’s tourism website received 1st Place in a marketing competi- tion. The site, www.tourismdur- ham.ca, won 1st Place and best in its category at the Economic Developers Association of Can- ada’s marketing awards Oct. 18. The awards were presented to municipalities that gave a clear and effective message and of- fered innovative merchandis- ing, the department said. The site was launched in April 2004, and is a map-based portal featuring more than 700 tourism businesses in Durham. Users can find hotels, e-cou- pons, driving directions, travel guides and event information. Region’s website really clicks with awards YMCA holds weekend sale DURHAM — The Durham Family YMCA is holding a book fair this week. The child care centre will be holding the Scholastic book fair this Friday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Draws and giveaways will also be held at the centre on 99 Mary St. N., near William Street. For more information, call 905-571-0065 ext. 534. 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Join us for an insightful look at these once-in-a-lifetime vacation opportunities that can only be experienced in this great land called Alaska. Yo u’ll be inspired by the performers’ knowledge and genuine love of Alaska. Come join us for a thoroughly entertaining and informative show. Plus, you’ll fi nd out about special CAA sailings and Alaska offers for 2005. Day: Saturday, November 20, 2004 Time: 12:30 p.m. Place: Cullen Gardens 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby For more information and to reserve your seat visit CAA Travel at 726 Kingston Road, Pickering or call 905-831-5253. 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Carlson Wagonlit Travel/ The Village Travel Shoppe Limited 135 Harwood Avenue N Ajax 905-683-8411 R# 1581994 Carlson Wagonlit Travel/ The Village Travel Shoppe Limited 3050 Garden St. Whitby 905-666-8266 Gift helps keep Christmas spirit alive for girl By Tony Doyle Managing Editor AJAX — For an Ajax mother, the Santa Claus Fund is helping make it a bit easier to keep the Christmas spirit alive and well. Jane (not her real name), notes that while her daughter may be 12 now, the anticipation of wak- ing Christmas morning to presents under the tree has never waned. “She still believes that some- thing’s got to come,” she said, add- ing her daughter is full of Christmas spirit. “A month before it comes, she’s all geared up. It’s stressful, especially being a single parent. It’s stressful. You don’t know what you’re going to do.” Some of that stress has lessened this year, Jane said, with help from the Santa Fund, which is in its 99th year. The News Advertiser is part- nering for the first time with the To ronto Star on its long tradition of giving gifts at Christmas to those in need, along with Metroland pa- pers the Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. An estimated 1,000 children in Ajax and Picker- ing will receive gifts in December. Jane, who also has a teen- aged son, noted the fund is an example of life coming full circle. Currently unemployed, she made it a practise in the past to donate to those in need. “In one way it’s kind of nice to see something coming back; it makes it worth it in the end,” she said. Girls Incorporated of Durham, which offers mentoring and other programs for girls across Ajax and Pickering, is one of the Durham agencies working with the Santa Claus Fund to identify families in need. An estimated 23 of the agen- cy’s girls, including Jane’s daugh- ter, will receive gifts this year, along with a brother of one and the son of a teenage mom. “Each Christmas and holiday season we get calls from a big neighbourhood group that wants to do something special for a fam- ily or a corporation that wants to adopt a family,” said Marilyn Mitchell, executive director of Girls Inc. “That’s all very nice, but there are never enough of those gestures to go around.” While she noted social servic- es help in some other cases, she added, “There are always others who fall through the cracks. “The Santa Fund allows us to identify those families and make sure they get the support they need at Christmas.” In total, an estimated 45,000 gift boxes are going to be deliv- ered across the Greater Toronto Area to children 12 years old and under. Each box contains a sweat- er, socks, mittens, a hat, book, toy and candy. The merchandise is all new and purchased directly from manufacturers at substantial cost savings. The goal this year is to raise $1.3 million and every donated dollar is used to buy the items contained in the gift boxes. All donors receive an income tax receipt after the campaign ends in January 2005. Donor con- tributions will be published in the newspaper during the campaign, until mid-January. If you or someone you know has been touched by the Santa Claus Fund we’d like to hear your story. E-mail details, along with contact information to dstell@durhamregion.com or call 905-683-5110 ext. 249. A/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com MORE THAN A PUB Rated Top Restaurant • Best Food •Best Service Heart Smart Menu • 22 Awards CATERING PRIVATE DINING MEETING FACILITIES EVENT PLANNING BLACK DOG PUB East of Port Union, South of 401 416-286-4544 most award winning pub READERS’ CHOICE Cheque presentation to The Children's Emergency Fund for $15,000 from proceeds of First Annual Walk & Run Marathon Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw Enter to Win Do you have an all time favourite holiday revipe that you’d like to share with your community? 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. Carl Ferencz/ News Advertiser photo Debbie Miles-Senior, left, a program co-ordinator with Girls Inc., and Linda Curley, the mentoring co-ordinator, hold one of the gift boxes going to 25 local girls as part of the Santa Claus Fund. The News Advertiser is one of the fund’s sponsors and is asking readers to help raise $1.3 million. Santa Fund helps Ajax mother take some stress off at Christmas How to donate Please send a cheque to: The Ajax-Pickering News Adver tiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5. Visa and MasterCard dona- tions can be made by calling 416-869-4847 or online by vis- iting www.thestar.com/santa- clausfund. The Star absorbs all admin- istrative cost so all proceeds go directly into buying the gifts. The Star does not allow any- one to solicit on its behalf. PICKERING — The Durham Fa mily Court Clinic (DFCC) is hosting a live charity Christmas auction. The auction offers holiday shop- ping items, with purchases sup- porting the clinic’s ‘Seeds of Hope’ fundraising campaign. Among the auction items are tickets to various live performanc- es, paintings, a pair of ballet shoes signed by Andrea Oleneau, and tickets to sport events. The auction is Thursday, Nov. 18 at Papp’s Restaurant, in The Home and Leisure Centre, at 1755 Picker- ing Parkway, Unit 20 in Pickering. The preview starts at 6:30 p.m., and the auction at 7 p.m. Admission is free and Golf Real- ty is helping to organize the event. Call 905-436-6754. Make a bid for Christmas gifts durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 21 A/P *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant A real beauty. 4 bedrooms, upgrades galore!!! 3 walk-in closets. Backing to trees. 4-piece ensuite & French balcony off master. PAMELA BAIN Associate Broker 416-443-0300$308,600WHITES RD/FINCH - 2 1/2 YEARS NEW SAT. & SUN NOV. 13 & 14 2-4 P.M. 737 CRAIGHURST COURT Signature Realty Independently Owned & Operated MUHAMMAD QURESHI * 866 430-9900 37 HOLLIER DRIVE (near Audley & Rossland) OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN., 2-4 P.M.$280, 000 •4 bedroom, all brick home approx. 1866 sq. ft. •Master bedroom w/w/in closet & 4pc. ensuite • Upraded kitchen cabinets with extra pantry •3 baths • Main floor family room w/gas fireplace •Access from house to garage BRAND NEW AJAX HOME! Call Muhammad 905-430-9000 sutton-group classic realty inc. View these listings on-line @www.durhamregion.com 56 DEVERILL CRES., AJAX ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905-683-2100 2218 WILDWOOD CRES., PICKERING SUN., NOV. 14 1-2 P.M. $254,900 Coughlan built family-sized home features three bedrooms, three baths w/ large family room. Combination living/ dining room, eat-in kitchen w/walkout to large two-tiered deck. Good location close to schools, parks, shops and all amenities. Freshly painted, custom closet organizers, five appliances. Move right in.Percy Fulton Limited MICHELLE FRASER* 905 683-1790 SAT. & SUN. NOV. 13 & 14 2-4 P.M. 687 ALDERWOOD PLACE FABULOUS BUNGALOW! Fully upgraded 3 bdrm. 2 bath bungalow with all new windows and doors. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, fin. bsmt. with flagstone fp., wet bar and w/o to patio. Private yard with heated inground pool. Backs onto greenbelt. Asking $299,000. Call for details. Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated SHARON ABERNETHY* 905 831-3300 FIRST Realty Ltd. SAT. & SUN. NOV. 13 & 14 2-4 P.M. 97 CHALMERS, AJAX WHAT A SUPER BUY!! Great 2 storey family home, large eat-in kitchen with pantry wall & ceramic flooring, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished basement, new carpet from top to bottom (3 levels), large corner lot on quiet crescent. Close to all amenities. $218,000DAVE CANNELL* 905 427-1400 SUN. NOV. 13, 2-4 P.M. 54 ROLLING ACRES DR. ROSSLAND/GARRARD Beautiful 3 bedroom home in great family neighbourhood. Features hardwood floors, huge family kitchen, patterned concrete entrance, finished basement, fireplace, large fully fenced backyard, short walk to schools and transit. Only $239,900.ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. REALTOR JOAN HUDSON* 905-839-7449 404 FRONTIER COURT SAT. & SUN., NOV. 13 & 14 2-4 P.M. STUNNING RAISED BUNGALOW ... in fabulous neighbourhood on quiet cul-de-sac court street. Walk to Lake Ontario, waterfront trail, conservation, tennis courts & schools, 401 to downtown in 30 minutes! This 3 years new home is finished top to bottom. Unbelievable upgrades include hardwood floors, 10’ basement with large above ground windows, kitchenette, mn. flr. laundry, entrance to double car garage, 3+1 bdrms. & 3 full baths. Just call Joan or check web at www.joanhudson.com ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. MATT MacISSAC*$404, 9 00 534 DAHLIA CRESCENT SAT., NOV. 13 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. Executive home in exclusive Rouge area. Over 2,900 sq. ft. of luxury, hardwood floors, huge kitchen, reno’d master ensuite, newer heated inground pool! House is wired for sound w/built-in speakers throughout. Presented by Matt MacIssac* and Andrea Colby. ANDREA COLBY* 905-428-2121 YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE! BRISCOE ESTATES LTD. RICK WEBSTER* 905-428-7677 704 FOXWOOD TRAIL, PICKERING SUN., NOV. 14 2-4 P.M. $279,900DESIRABLE FOX HOLLOW *Beautiful updated 3 bdrm. home *Hardwood flrs. in liv. rm., din. rm., and main floor family room *Ceramics in kitchen and foyer *Renovated mn. flr. & 2nd flr. baths *Renovated rec rm. with new Berber carpet *Garage entrance to home *Windows, shingles and built-in dishwasher recently replaced. Prudential Achievers Realty, Broker 125 BEAN CRES. SAT., NOV. 13 1-2 P.M. $260,000 Daniel Melilli Antonella Gennarino Sales Representatives Less than 3 year old open concept freehold townhome in North Ajax. This home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, gas fireplace, walk out basement, plus many more upgrades. This is the home you deserve. Don’t let it get away! Call now! www.torontohomehunters.com BE THE PROUD OWNER! Re/Max West Realty Inc., Broker Tel: (416) 281-0027 SUZANNE EMMER* 905-831-2273 416-281-2200 240 DAVIDSON RD., CHERRYWOOD PICKERING SAT., NOV. 13 2-4 P.M. $406,900 Beautiful custom home, on huge 110x198’ lot, very private setting, featuring extensive decking, hot tub & water garden. This home features new kitchen, large open concept living room with skylights, master bedroom retreat with ensuite, sunroom, 3 other bedrooms, finished basment with acoustically treated music room plus a large 2 car garage! Priced to sell at $406,900. Call for private viewing or for more information. CASE REALTY KRISTINE MASON* 416 487-5131 ULTIMATE Realty Ltd. SUN. NOV. 14, 2-4 P.M. 1849 FAIRPORT RD. STUNNING DECOR EXTENSIVELY RENO’D, SPRAWLING LAYOUT Det., Cape Cod, approx. 2800 sq. ft. Sunken mn. flr. fam. rm., mn. flr. den, sep. liv./din. rm., access from garage to home. Mn. flr. laundry. 7 high end applicances included. Mstr. bdrm. ensuite, double att. garage. Call Kristine Mason at 416-487-5131.80’ X 210’ LOT 2PICKERING WEST Funds will help purchase equipment, renovate buildings By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Ten non-profit or- ganizations in Durham will soon benefit from a cash infusion cour- tesy of the Ontario Trillium Foun- dation. Earlier this week, Ontario’s Min- ister of Culture Madeleine Meil- leur announced that $1,411,500 in Trillium Foundation grants will be awarded to 26 charitable and non- profit organizations in Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge. Durham’s recipients span the region and range from social ser- vice providers, to groups focusing on sports and culture. Recipients include the Durham Yo uth Orchestra, which will re- ceive $55,600 over 10 months to purchase musical instruments and help raise the group’s profile in the community. Club Carib of Oshawa will use $55,900 to reno- vate a kitchen and reinstate Carib- bean cooking classes for the com- munity, while the School Alliance of Student Songwriters will use $150,000 over two years to estab- lish 40 new songwriting clubs at Durham schools. To the north, the Port Perry Skat- ing Club will put $25,000 towards the purchase of new equipment and the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society plans to publish two local history books and buy new computers with its $25,000. Ontario Trillium Foundation grants help support arts and cul- ture, sports, social services and the environment, through grants to non-profit and charitable orga- nizations throughout the province. For information on the grant ap- plication process and a complete list of local recipients, visit www. trilliumfoundation.org. Durham organizations receive Trillium grants DURHAM — The Head Injury Association of Durham Region holds its next support group meet- ing Wednesday, Nov. 17. The survivors group meets on the main floor and family and caregivers meet upstairs. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E. with parking in the rear. For more information or to ar- range transportation, call 905-723- 2732. Head injury group meets for support Defence lawyer admits disappointment with court of appeal’s decision Editor’s note: The identity of the accused has been changed to protect the iden- tity of the abuse victims. By Chris Hall Staff Writer DURHAM — The On- tario Court of Appeal “has corrected a great injustice” with its decision to increase jail terms for a former Black- stock couple who pleaded guilty to abusing their ad- opted sons for more than 13 years, say Durham CAS officials. Last Thurs- day, the appel- late court an- nounced it would be increasing the couple’s original nine-month jail sentences after hearing from both sides on Oct. 15 at Osgoode Hall in Toronto. As a result, the mother in the case has been sentenced to a five-year penitentiary term, her husband to four years. A court order protects the identities of Mr. Smith, 52, and Mrs. Smith, 43, as well as the two victims in this matter, now 17 and 18. On July 5, Ontario Justice Donald Halikowski sen- tenced the couple to nine months in jail, however public outrage practically forced Durham Crown At- torney John Scott to ask the Province to consider an ap- peal, which they ultimately granted. Shortly after the appeal court announced its deci- sion, James Dubray, execu- tive director of the Durham Children’s Aid Society, ap- plauded the move. “We are very pleased with the revised sentences hand- ed down,” he said. “The court of appeal has correct- ed a great injustice and rec- ognized the extreme nature of the abuse that these boys suffered. “The court has validated the outrage that was ex- pressed by many people across the country when the initial sentence was handed down,” contin- ued Mr. Dubray. “This new sen- tence sends a strong message that child abuse is wrong under any circumstanc- es and is not to be tolerated. The judgement is unequivocal in that parents have a duty to care for and protect chil- dren.” The CAS’ excitement sur- rounding the sentence in- creases, however, was not shared by all. “We’re disappointed that the mitigating factors were not accepted by the court in changing the sentence,” said Christopher Hicks, who represented Mr. Smith at the Oct. 15 hearing before the appellate court. “We thought much was said about them being chal- lenged themselves... cer- tainly they did things that were wrong, but they did many things that were right, too,” said Mr. Hicks, refer- ring to the fact the parents took their adopted sons to see physicians and took an interest in their education. “Within their limitations, they did many things right and I thought that might mitigate an increase in their sentences. Increasing their sentences by five times is quite steep,” he added. Mr. Hicks added appeal- ing the decision is a distinct possibility. “We will read a few things and contemplate it.” In its ruling, the Ontario Court of Appeal noted Jus- tice Halikowski “erred in principle by failing to take into account the (couple’s) position of trust and the ag- gravating nature of their nu- merous breaches of trust re- lating to” the boys and that the “sentences imposed by the trial judge are not pro- portionate to the gravity of the (couple’s) offences and demonstrably unfit.” Brendan Crawley, a media spokesman for the Ontario Ministry of the At- torney General, noted last week that the appeal court “has found the (Smiths’) conduct, which they de- scribe as appalling abusive conduct, warranted signifi- cant penitentiary sentences and imposed” increased sentences on the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Smith each pleaded guilty to two counts of forcible confinement, as- sault with a weapon and failing to provide the nec- essaries of life. The couple both had parole hearings at the end of August but were denied. A/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com $5000 IN UPGRADES ON SELECTED MODELS IT’S THE BEST DEAL AJAX HAS TO OFFER.DON’T MISS OUT! EST. 1957 AJAX Mariposa is ideally located in south Ajax, just a short stroll from the lake at Pickering Beach and minutes away from the 401. Bordering conservation lands, the community is convenient to every amenity, in an established neighbourhood. Easy access to the GO makes commuting to the city a breeze! A limited number of extra wide townhomes starting from 905-426-3626 rockportgroup.net Up to 1,918 Sq.Ft. Hours: Mon. - Wed. 4 pm - 8 pm. Thurs. by appointment. Fridays closed. Sat., Sun. & Hol. 12 pm - 5 pm. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. * Engineered hardwood flooring. 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For example, a trip to a resort or cottage can be recollected by using the blue of the sky as your dominant colour, with the green of the surrounding trees as the accent colour. With colours it’s all about adjusting perceptions. A paint colour can actually change our perception of the size and shape of a room itself. The right colour in the right place for example, can make a room appear larger and brighter, or more intimate and less empty. It can even make a long and narrow room look more square-shaped, or vice-versa. Customize with colour Pickering Town Centre (Kingston Rd. at Liverpool) Knife Sharpening Tuesday Nov 16th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm *Please wrap your knives. Sorry, no serrated knives, cleavers or sheers. Available at durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P Visit our Website at www.therecroom.com 1-800-550-9670 1501 Hopkins St. # 5 Whitby BLACK CHAMPION 1” Slate 15 Year Warrantee Shop Now For Christmas Delivery!!! 87 King St. W. 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A/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com Come see what’s new… Pickering Parkway 401Brock Rd.A Special Place Aaron’s Sales & Leasing Amish Furniture Outlet Aren’t We Naughty Beauticians Beauty Systems Canadian Home Leisure Corning Wear Cozy Living Crafter’s Marketplace D’Siam Thai Restaurant DeBoer’s Decorating Solutions Dollarama Ethan Allen Extreme Fitness Interhome Jones New York Factory Store Kitchen Court Design Studio Kitchen Stuff Plus Lifestyles Master Bedroom MNK Shoes Papp’s Restaurant Penningtons 14+ Sklar Peppler Solid Wood Interiors Staples Business Depot Sutton The Fitness Source The Tile Shoppe Total Appliance Centre PICKERING OFF THE 401 AT BROCK ROAD 2 Locations *Most homes roughed in. Hwy 2 Hwy 401 HarwoodWestneyR e p a i r s ,P a r t s ,B a g s ,f o r A n y V a c u u m .F R E E E S T I M A T E S Hwy 2 401Rougemount WhitesPICKERING 509-3622 375 KI NGSTON RD. AJAX 428-1659 29 HARWOOD AVE. S. 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Give your home a Give your home a new look for the Holidaysnew look for the Holidays Drop by our newDrop by our new larger showroomlarger showroom fo r more detailsformore details Drop by our newDrop by our new larger showroomlarger showroom fo r more detailsformore details Canada Hardwood Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc.Flooring Inc. Canada Hardwood Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc.Flooring Inc. 1547 Bayly St., Pickering1547 Bayly St., Pickering 905-420-3285 1547 Bayly St., Pickering1547 Bayly St., Pickering 905-420-3285 BAYLY ALLIANCELIVERPOOLBROCKdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 25 A/P When selling your home, you need to give careful consideration to choosing the right real estate agent. You need a real estate agent who will actively pursue getting your houseasmuch exposure as possible. What’s the best way to do that? Through communication. Exposure is the name of the game when it comes to selling a home.A good agent knows and uses every means of communication to get the word out about your property. They will spread the word to every other agent in town that your property is now on the market, they will send faxes and e-mails and make phone calls, they will announce your hot property at weekly meetings and they will hold an open house for agents only. The best agent will continue to “talk up” your property to everyone they know for the most exposure until it is sold. Interview several agents before signing a contract. When searching for the best person to represent you, ask point blank what they will do to sell your home. Listen to their presentations and make note of those who are willing to go that extra mile. Some agents will tell you exactly what you want to hear in order to get your listing. For example, they may quickly agree to whatever listing price you suggest just to get the contract. Don’t fall into that trap because later on you may have to reduce the price. A good agent will know your neighborhood and the recent selling prices of similar homes in your neighborhood. Listen to their advice-that’s why you’re hiring them. Don’t choose an agent who tells you they’ll hold an open house every weekend until it’s sold. Studieshave shown that most homes are not sold through open houses to the general public. In reality, open houses offer the agent an opportunity to make further contacts and to find out who else may be getting ready to put their home on the market, thus giving them access to possible listings. Don’t fall prey to the agent who brags that they sell more properties than any other agent in their company. This sounds good on the surface, but the person you’re looking for is the agent who sold the most homes from the ones they had listed. The person who sold 20 out of 20 homes in three months is the agent you want, not the one who sold 25 out of 40. Even if you have a friend or relative who is a real estate agent, it may not be the wisest course of action to let them handle your house. Remember the old saying about not working with your family? Every agent will tell you that they’ll put a sign in your yard, hold open houses and list your home in the MLS(r) (Multiple Listing Service), but you want more than that. Agent only open houses will expose your property to the key people at all the local realty companies. They may ask your permission to offer the buyer’s agent an extra bonus, like an extra 1/2 percent commission. This is a great way to get the attention of every agent in town focused on your property. As a savvy seller, you should be quick to agree. The successful agent who uses this exposure method can also assist you through the entire selling process: preparing your home for sale, negotiating price and closing the deal. Remember, the goal when selling is to get as many people talking about your property as possible. Hot properties, priced right, sell quickly, never making it to the MLS. That’s what you want and will get by choosing the right agent. Once you’ve found the right agent, ask for at least three references whom you can call. Selling your home is a big step and you don’t want to entrust that to just anyone. After you have found an agent you like, sign the contract, get the boxes ready and start the packing. Selecting the right real estate agent can make a world of difference A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 401 & Brock Road, Pickering 905-619-4554 Hwy #401 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Amish Furniture Brock RoadCanadian Tire N Mon. Tues. and Wed.10-8, Thurs. and Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5Bring the kids, Bring the kids, they’ll enjoy our they’ll enjoy our playroom while you shop!playroom while you shop! Come here to choose your style, colour and size and enjoy your time off. 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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. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P FRIDAY, NOV. 12 SUPPORT GROUP: The On- tario Early Years Centre of- fers a breastfeeding support group on the second Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group provides an opportunity for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to share information and make new friends. Women think- ing of having a baby are also welcome. It is at the Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202. Call Kelly 905-509-0995. ADDICTION: The Seren- ity Group 12-step recovery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addic- tions of all types, including co-dependency. A child-care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim in the eve- nings at 905-428-9431. RESUME CLINIC: The clinic helps develop resumes to showcase skills and abilities to employers. It runs from 2 to 3 p.m. at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 7 in Pickering. Call 905-686- 7060. SATURDAY, NOV. 13 DANCE: The Ajax-Picker- ing One Parent Families Association holds a dance at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., in Pickering at 8 p.m. Dress code in effect. All are welcome. Tickets are $11 for members and $13 for non- members at the door. Call Sandra at 905-666-9262 or visit www.opfa.net. CRAFT SALE BAZAAR: The Carruthers Creek Commu- nity Church holds the event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 599 Bayly St. Ajax. It will include more than 100 ta- bles, a tea room, kids’ shop- ping room, white elephant and more. Vendor tables are still available. Call 905-686- 4450 for more information. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: CAW Local 1090 Women’s Commit- tee is having the bazaar at 140 Hunt St. in Pickering. Pro- ceeds go to charity, including Herizon House shelter for women and children. HOLLY BAZAAR: The parish- ioners of St. Martin’s Anglican Church are having a bazaar. There will be a Cafe on the Bay, craft table, bake table, deli, attic treasures, boutique and more. It is at the church, 1201 St. Martins Drive in Pick- ering. Call 905-839-4257. BAZAAR: The Royal Cana- dian Legion, Ajax Branch 322, Ladies’ Auxiliary holds a craft and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s in the upstairs hall at 111 Hunt St., Ajax. 905- 683-7811. BAZAAR: Parkway Retire- ment Residence holds a jingle bell bazaar, for the Christmas holidays. The money raised goes to the residents’ council fund. There is a craft room, baked goods, free draws and entertainment. It runs from 10 to 2 p.m. at 1645 Pickering Pkwy. Call 905-426-6603. SUNDAY, NOV. 14 JAMAICA RELIEF: A fund- raising concert for the Jamai- ca Hurricane Relief Fund is being held at the West Shore Community Centre, 1011 Bayly St. Pickering at 5 p.m. The Caribbean gospel night features Gerry Thompson and friends. Tickets are $20 in advance for adults, $25 at the door and $15 for children. All proceeds go to the Jamai- ca Red Cross & Hurricane Relief Fund. Call 905-839-3214 or 905-839-9785. MONDAY, NOV. 15 CAREER TEST: This two-day free workshop is designed to assist those who may be questioning what career path to follow. Participants are as- sessed through various tests during the first day. Space is limited. It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the YMCA Youth Foyer 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 7 in Pickering. TUESDAY, NOV. 16 PARENT SUPPORT: A sup- port group meets in Ajax every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Visit www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488- 5666 for meeting location and more information. BUSINESS CLUB: The Durham Contact Business Exchange Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for a breakfast meeting at the Vic- toria Gardens Restaurant in Ajax. The non-profit club for small business owners is for networking, exchanging ideas, promoting each other’s busi- ness and providing leads. The restaurant is at 570 Westney Rd. S. (at Lake Driveway West). Call 905-428-5733. SENIORS: The Tuesday Morning Seniors’ Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Durham Police Constable Joseph Mitschang talks to the group about safety for seniors and detecting scams. The group meets each Tues- day morning and everyone is welcome. 905-683-7799 (Lou- ise Johnson), 905-428-8711 (Shirley Bruce). SMART SERVE: The work- shop takes participants step by step through the legal ob- ligations and responsibilities of those who serve alcohol. There is an open-book exam, which is sent to Smart Serve Ontario to be marked. There is a $20 material cost for this workshop. It will help those who are job searching in the area of restaurants and bars as employers may require this certificate. To register and for more information, call the YMCA Youth Foyer 905-686-7060. SUPPORT GROUP: The Ajax- Pickering Diabetes support group is for people living with diabetes. Everyone is welcome, no matter where they live. The meeting covers gifts and sugar free solutions for the holidays. Admission is free and space is limited, so call to reserve. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Cen- tre, 470 Kingston Rd. in Pick- ering. To reserve a spot, call Barbara Lorne 289-314-7843. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17 SUPPORT GROUP: The Durham Head Injury Associa- tion holds a support group meeting at 459 Bond St. E. in Oshawa. It begins at 7:30 p.m., with survivors group on the main floor and family and caregivers upstairs. For help with transportation, call 1-905-723-2732. MEDITATION GROUP: Group tries to achieve stress relief through relaxation, and visualization. It meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5, to go to local charity or a civic group. They meet at 150 Oklahoma Dr. Space is limited. Call 905- 420-1248. PARENTS INFORMATION: Parents are invited to at- tend this information session to gain information about the services and programs YMCA Durham Employment services have to offer. It runs from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. You will receive an information pack- age with valuable tips and facts about job searching. It will be at the YMCA Youth Foyer 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 7 In Pickering. For more in- formation or to register, call Kelly 905-686-7060. SINGLE PARENTS: The Ajax- Pickering Chapter of One Parent Families Association meets at 8 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club on the northeast corner of Monarch and Cle- ments in Ajax. The meeting is for both custodial or non-cus- todial parents, with children of any age. Call 905-666-9262 THURSDAY, NOV. 18 OVEREATERS ANONY- MOUS: Members of the 12-step program meet every Thursday in the basement or the library at LaStorta, north end of Liverpool Road next to Manresa Retreat House in Pickering. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Call Lorraine during the day 905-619-1419 or Mary in the evening 905-428-8660. WOMAN IN TRADES: YMCA Durham Employment Ser- vices hosts an evening of information on apprentice- ships that is aimed at women who are considering skilled trades as a career option. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and it starts at 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so call to register. Call 905-686-7060. CHRISTMAS AUCTION: Dur- ham Family Court Clinic hosts a Christmas charity auction at Papps Restaurant in the Home and Leisure Centre at Brock Road and Hwy. 401 in Pickering. The viewing is at 6:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the clinic. Call 905- 436-6754. 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GRAND OPENING SPECIAL 5 FREE APPLIANCES or PRE-ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING* Mortgage rates, strong employment point to bright future By Jerome Watt Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Everyone seems to be using the word hot when describing the housing market in Durham Region these days. “It is an excellent market,” said Lloyd Elliot, an associate realtor with Re/Max First Realty Ltd. in Whitby and a mem- ber of the board of directors of the Dur- ham Region Real Estate Board. “Busi- ness has been extremely good.” Mark Parsons, president of the Great- er Toronto Home Builders’ Association, only sees good things as well. “Developers, like ourselves, are look- ing everywhere for lots,” he said, adding many of those lots will be in Durham Region. “Durham is going to be a hot commodity. It tends to be more afford- able.” And the Canada Mortgage and Hous- ing Corporation (CMHC) agrees with Mr. Elliot and Mr. Parsons in its assess- ment of the market. This year promises to end well for the housing market in the region and next year looks to be strong as well, according to CMHC statistics released Oct. 28. Low mortgage rates, strong employ- ment and high levels of migration to Durham Region have all come togeth- er to propel sales to record levels in 2004. These trends will continue into next year keeping the housing market healthy. “I think the CMHC is correct in say- ing Durham is (doing well),” said Mr. Parsons. The CMHC is the national housing agency for Canada and divides its sta- tistics into Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA). Whitby, Oshawa and Claring- ton are part of the Oshawa CMA. The Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge market are included in the agency’s Toronto CMA information, which shares a simi- lar outlook. The CMHC doesn’t keep track of statistics for the smaller mar- kets of Brock and Scugog. Strong resales in the first half of the year helped to make 2004 a strong year locally, while new housing starts dipped a little from the previous year. Mr. Elliot has seen the strength in the resale market first-hand. “I’ve been in the business 12 years,” he said. “This is the best sellers’ mar- ket I’ve seen (over) the past couple of years.” On average, sellers are getting be- tween two and three per cent of their asking price for homes and, in some cases, getting more than they asked for, which Mr. Elliot said is outstanding. According to CMHC statistics, 5,586 homes were listed for sale in the Osha- wa CMA in 2003 compared to 6,000 for 2004, up 7.4 per cent. New home starts for 2003 were 3,907 compared to 3,522 for 2004. In the Toronto CMA, sales will run close to historical highs. The Oshawa CMA population in- creased by 6,000 new residents be- tween 2002 and 2003, the highest net gain of all CMAs studied by the CMHC. The majority of these new residents come from the Toronto area. “Thirty-six per cent of the labour force in the Oshawa CMA leaves for work,” said Erica McLerie, market ana- lyst for the CMHC. “That’s very visible. Look at the traffic leaving (the area).” Lower housing costs pull people east with the average price for single- detached homes in the Oshawa CMA costing $261,762 and in the Ajax-Pick- ering and Uxbridge market $329,552, compared to $556,758 in the Toronto market. Both the resale and the new home market are projected to dip slightly in 2005. Still, next year should remain a sell- ers’ market for those looking for a new home. “It is starting to level off,” Mr. Elliot said. “There seems to be an influx of listings. It’s still a very good market. I’m expecting a good 2005.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 29 A/P Country Craft Show 22,000 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE FILLED WITH COUNTRY CRAFTS & GIFTS November 12,13 &14 2004 Pickering Market Trade Centre First Time in Canada Hourly Specials A SHOW TO REMEMBER FOR PRICES AND QUALITY! 401 Bayly S t .Brock Rd.Squires Beach Rd . 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VIJAY BADHWAR,DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH Durham’s housing prospects looking up Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pushed too far AJAX – With bullying becoming more and more an issue at schools, Ajax High School students invited Second City in to help with anti-bullying skits. Kate Kennedy did her part, getting thrown to the floor by Ainsley Reynolds. A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com Your Rights Under the Personal Health Information Protection Act The privacy of your health information is important. On November 1, 2004, the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) came into effect. The act: •Creates rules for the collection, use and sharing of personal health information by doctors, hospitals, pharmacists and other healthcare providers; •Gives you the right to request access to your own health records from your healthcare provider; •Gives you the right to determine how your personal health information can be used; •Gives you the right to request corrections to your health records if the information is inaccurate. If you believe that any individual or organization that provides you with healthcare is not following the rules of PHIPA, you may complain to the Information and Privacy Commissioner. For more information: Call our INFOline at 1-800-461-2036 TTY: 1-800-387-5559 Visit: www.health.gov.on.ca Public NoticeMike Ruta/ News Advertiser photo Youth served with award PICKERING — Diana Cappa, a Grade 8 student at St. Monica Catholic School in Pickering, and Irena DiMauro, who attended All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby last year, are award winners. They were recognized at the Oct. 25 Durham Catholic District School Board meeting, re- cipients of the board’s first Trustee Youth Awards. The award recognizes students who make a dif- ference in their schools and communities and are visible witnesses of their Catholic faith. Sharing in the secondary award, but not pictured, is Sonia Plusa, formerly of Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School. By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer PICKERING — Three of four reactors at Ontario Power Generation’s Dar- lington Nuclear plant and another at Pickering are down for maintenance, contributing to Ontario’s need to import more power than usual from elsewhere this week. Only Unit 2 at Darling- ton has been running at full power this week. Unit 3 is in the midst of a planned outage for main- tenance, while the other two units came down Sun- day and Monday, to reseal steam rooms. “These rooms are used to house equipment sensitive to steam. They’re designed to protect the equipment,” said OPG spokeswoman Jacquie McInnes. A nuclear operator doing a routine inspection no- ticed tiny gaps in one steam room in the early fall. Fur- ther inspection led to the discovery of more gaps in other rooms, said Ms. Mc- Innes. “The decision was made to get the work complet- ed,” so the two units were shut down and a team was brought in to complete the maintenance, said Ms. Mc- Innes. There was no concern for public safety, she noted. Unit 3 is expected to be back up and running with- in three to six days, while the other two units should be back online in about a week, said Ms. McInnes. The one Pickering unit was down for planned maintenance. The outage did lead to more power importation than usual Monday, said Maia Chase, communica- tions associate with the In- dependent Electricity Mar- ket Operator. “Typically, it was higher than a normal day,” said Ms. Chase. “We did import more be- cause of the outages, but we do normally import anyway, regardless of if (the plants) are at capacity or not.” Pickering reactor down Community news online at durhamregion.comDurham College, UOIT pleased By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — More than 10 local nursing professors are eligible for funding help to pursue their PhDs after the Province announced a $10 million training invest- ment. "It's something that ad- ministration and nurse edu- cators have been advocating for for the past two years," said Judy Robinson, dean of the school of health and human studies for Durham College. "This PhD fund- ing is certainly a welcome bonus to supporting further education." The money, to be dis- tributed over the next four years, will pay the tuition of nursing faculty who enrol in a PhD nursing program, said a recent release from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. There are 10 professors at Durham College and the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology (UOIT) in Oshawa who would be eligible to apply, Ms. Robin- son said. "There really is a short- age in Canada, especially in Ontario, of faculty teach- ing nursing," said Carolyn Byrne, dean of the faculty of health sciences at UOIT. "Many faculty have their master’s degree (but) there's a shortage of PhD (teachers) to recruit. "(The funding) will really help to build a solid base of PhD faculty to teach nurs- ing students." It currently costs around $7,500 just for tuition in a PhD program, Ms. Byrne said. Two professors are currently studying for theirs, and will be eligible for some retroactive pay under the new funding. "We can't provide the public with the nurses they need without more nursing professors," said Joan Les- mond, president of the Reg- istered Nurses Association of Ontario. The minister of health and long-term care agreed. "Nurses are the heart and soul of the health-care sys- tem," said George Smither- man. "Our investments will im- prove the working lives of nurses today and prepare the profession for tomor- row." Durham College and UOIT have a joint nursing program that gives students a bachelor of science in nursing, Ms. Byrne said. Funding to help nursing professors durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 31 P CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2308 Horse Riding BARBIE 50-6159-8 With this coupon only $799 Visit Our To y Zone! Fun Starts Here. Reg. 9.99 Many more unadvertised specials available instore. Hurry in for best selection. Sorry, no rainchecks or substitutions. 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Heat The Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser believes that “Quality Service is Service Worth Paying For” Youth springs into action when mother suffers seizure By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer AJAX — Traci Hughes has a hero. It’s the Ajax wom- an’s son Jake. The 11-year-old came to her rescue Sept. 11, when Ms. Hughes suffered a sei- zure in the middle of the night. Jake jumped to her aid, called for help and took care of his two brothers. “When the seizure happened, he was just incredible,” Ms. Hughes says, noting it happened the day before her 40th birth- day. She had suffered from adolescent epi- lepsy between the ages of nine to 14 years. Ms. Hughes had taken medication to control her condi- tion, but had stopped taking it while preg- nant with her third son, Noah, who was born July 20. Last year, on Jake’s birthday, she suffered a seizure and her doctor thinks it was caused by stress or ex- haustion. She hadn’t gone back on her medicine when the latest seizure struck. “I was just laying beside my mom,” says Jake. “I couldn’t sleep. She started shaking and fell off the bed.” He put water in a washcloth and put it on her head. Jake then called his father but only got voice mail, so he called the police and they, along with paramedics came. The incident hap- pened around 4 a.m. “My neurologist said if I had stayed in the seizure longer, I could have gone into a coma,” Ms. Hughes notes. She had been in the seizure for 10 to 15 minutes. “I stopped shaking just before the paramedics got here.” When Ms. Hughes came out of the sei- zure, paramedics asked for a number of someone who could come and watch the children because they were going to take her to the hospital. Jake gave them an aunt’s number and then packed a baby’s dia- per bag, poured for- mula into a bottle and made sure everything was ready when his aunt arrived. When two aunts, Patricia and Jane Hughes, arrived, Jake woke his eight-year- old brother Michael and reassured him ev- erything was all right, his mother says. She had talked about the possibility of a seizure with her children before the attack, touching on “what could happen and what to do.” “It’s not easy to live with, but everyone has something,” she said of her seizure dis- order. He says the incident was a “shock, I guess,” but adds he wasn’t scared. “I didn’t do it before but my mom taught me what to do. I did what she said.” He went to school, but didn’t recount the episode with his class- mates. “I just said I helped my mom.” He wasn’t really tired because “I’m usually up early any- way. My baby brother wakes me up.” Since the episode, Jake’s kept an eye on his mom, setting his watch to wake up at night. “Two days a week, I set it and go in and see if she’s OK,” Jake says, adding there have been no problems. Ms. Hughes says, “I feel much better,” and her family doctor has put her back on the medicine. Jake’s a hero in mom’s eyes Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Tr aci Hughes has a new hero in son Jake. The 11-year-old found the Ajax woman in the midst of a seizure and phoned 911, along with keeping his siblings calm. PICKERING — It’s official, he’s Council- lor Doug Dickerson again. After winning the Ward 2 byelection Monday night, Coun. Dickerson was sworn in by Pickering clerk Bruce Taylor at Tues- day night’s executive committee meeting. As his family watched from the seats in the council cham- bers, Coun. Dickerson took the oath of of- fice and then took his seat for his fifth term in four decades. He was welcomed by his peers. “I would like to congratulate Coun. Dickerson for the campaign he ran,” said Ward 2 Region- al Councillor Bill McLean. Coun. Dickerson re- places Coun. McLean as the Ward 2 City coun- cillor. Coun. McLean was appointed to the regional seat in July after Mark Holland was elected to the House of Com- mons. “I congratulate all candidates on a well-run campaign,” Coun. Dickerson said. “There was no doubt that eight people thought Ward 2 was a ward they wanted to represent.” He went on to list some of the many issues residents expressed concerns with when he was campaign- ing, such as speed- ing — he wants to lobby the Province to allow municipalities to use photo radar; the alerting system for the area around the nuclear plant; and the budget and taxes. Dickerson’s back and ready to work PICKERING — City of Pickering staff was happy with the num- ber 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 inter- est.” Wa rd 2 has 16,865 eligible voters and 3,784 voted in the highly contested city councillor’s race that featured eight can- didates. 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 be- tween 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. Polls closed at 8 p.m. and the final re- sults were in at 8:40 p.m. Doug Dickerson Voter turnout pleases Pickering durhamregion.com P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com Ajax, Pickering women meet for annual sale AJAX — The Ajax-Picker- ing Christian Women’s club offers treasures and entertainment this month. The club is holding its annual fall sale, featuring crafts, baked goods, reclaimed treasures and a silent auction. Rene Gaile of Pickering will share her music, and Ineka DeKlerk of Peterborough shares a story about belonging. The sale is Thursday, Nov. 25 at the Annandale Golf Club, Church and Bayly streets in Ajax. It runs from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Admission is $8 or $5 for first- time guests. There is a complimen- tary nursery by reservation. For more information, call Janet 905-427-3072. Sierra director speaking at cancer forum DURHAM — Sierra Club ex- ecutive director Elizabeth May will headline an upcoming forum on cancer prevention. The forum is set for Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the CAW Local 222 Union Hall, 1425 Phil- lip Murray Ave., in Oshawa. Ms. May will be joined by John Oudyk, Occupational Hygienist with Occupational Health Clinics for On- tario Workers; Ken Bondy, national representative with the CAW Health, Safety and Environmental Training Fund; and Liz Armstrong, cofounder of the Breast Cancer Prevention Coalition. “For those confronting cancer, of course we need to continue our efforts to ease, or better yet, elimi- nate, their pain. But for those not touched by this dreaded disease, for our children and grandchildren, prevention must be a priority,” says Dave Renaud, president of the CAW Durham Regional Environmental Council. The forum is hosted by the CAW-DREC in conjunction with CAW Local 222 Standing Committees. Angels needed to fill memorial tree DURHAM — Bereaved Families of Ontario is holding its 10th annual memorial service for the holidays. The service is to help remem- ber and honour the lives of loved ones lost. A hand-crocheted angel wearing a gold ribbon with the name of a loved one will adorn a tree with clear lights. The loved one’s name will also be displayed on a memorial plaque next to the tree, and located in the program. Families can keep the an- gels following the service. Bereaved Families of On- tario - Durham Region is part of a provincewide self-help, non-profit organization. Donations assist the organization in providing public education, written materials and programming for families who have lost a child because of death. The service is Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Rd. E. in Whitby. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to ob- tain an angel, call 905-579-4293. A heart in need, needs more friends indeed DURHAM — November is CPR month at the Canadian Red Cross. The Red Cross for many in need is a ray of hope, and this month the Durham branch wants to instil in the public a little bit of potential heroism to be shared with loved ones. The Red Cross is offering an emergency first aid program for an $80 fee, and a standard first aid course for $105. Par ticipants learn how to respond to time-sensitive and life- threatening priorities, including choking, head and spinal injuries, heat and cold emergencies, and skeletal and soft-tissue injuries. The courses are offered throughout the year on every other weekend, with the next session Nov. 13 and 14. For more information or to reg- ister, call the Canadian Red Cross, Durham branch at 905-723-2933. 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Visibly happy with the recog- nition at the awards reception ceremony last Friday, and maybe even a little overwhelmed with the attention, she explained she has always loved drawing, but took a practical route in her education by taking business courses first. Now she’s taking a foundations in art course at Durham College and with her selection as best in show, feels better about her artistic skill. “It makes me feel a little more confident,” said the 21-year-old. Her piece, ‘Talking’, features a black-and-white drawing of many different faces in a collage, all with varying facial expressions dis- playing a range of emotion. It’s a unique piece that immediately caught the eye of the show’s juror, Angie Littlefield. A longtime pa- tron of the Durham arts, she is also the executive director of the Durham West Arts Centre. In her judge’s comments ex- plaining her choice, Littlefield said the piece reveals “a perspective that is not common — forcing us to consider the esthetics of an- other culture — something I like. “To me, any art work that makes us consider the role of art in our society is a winner.” Crosby explained the inspira- tion for the piece and for much of her work is very simplistic in nature. “Just walking through life and seeing things,” she said. “I thought it would be neat to put all these different faces together.” Her work utilizes symbolism, she explained, and her goal when she draws is to make people think. “I think about something you don’t see everyday and try to make it reality,” she said. Littlefield explained choosing from so many talented and ex- ceptional art works was not easy and she made pains to acknowl- edge the art that wasn’t selected for awards. “When only one of three art works is picked, it is obvious that there are a great many disappoint- ed artists,” she said. “Their art is no less valued. Another juror might pick their piece under different circumstances. I was affected by big, bold and blue.” Travis Stocking of Uxbridge had cause to be smiling during the awards presentation as well. He was winner of the Best in Yo uth Award for an untitled pho- tograph, as well as the mayor’s award winner in the youth cat- egory for a second entry. The untitled image, an upside down reflection of a shoreline in summer, fooled many viewers as they took it in. He said many people thought it was a painting until they took a closer look. A picture he took in summer while in Vancouver, the image reveals a distortion of reeds reflected in the water. “We’re so used to looking at re- flections the other way, it sort of takes time to look at it and fig- ure out what it is,” he said. “A lot of people don’t recognize it as a photo at first.” The St. Mary Catholic Second- ary School student explained he missed a chance to be part of the school’s photography class, and has no technical training in photography. What he knows he learned from his older sister and he uses an older SLR Nikon manu- al camera to take all of his pictures. Stocking hasn’t given in to using digital cameras or digital manipu- lation of images either, he said. “It’s mostly been trial and error,” he said. Durham residents were eligible to enter the annual competition sponsored by the arts council and the Town of Ajax and only 57 works were selected for exhibition and awards from 188 entries. “Each year I am completely amazed by the scope of the work entered,” says April Polak, PRAC president. “Seeing the pieces en- tered by new and more experi- enced artists come together in one show is very exciting.” The exhibition is on display at the McLean Community Centre in Ajax until Dec. 6, in the main hall of the centre. It is at 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. Entry to the exhibition is free and open to the public while the centre is open. For more informa- tion check out the website www. pineridgearts.org/jas.html. ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. The following movies open in local theatres this weekend. The Polar Express Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Eddie Deezen and Nona Gaye. Rated: G Based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, ‘The Polar Express’ is about a doubting young boy on Christmas Eve. He hears the blow of a whistle in the quiet night, and suddenly discovers himself on a trip to the North Pole on a train. His journey of self-discovery on the trip shows him that the won- ders of life never fade for those who believe. Also coming to theatres this week are ‘After the Sunset’, ‘Finding Neverland,’ ‘Seed of Chucky’ and ‘Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason’. The conductor, voiced by Tom Hanks and computer rendered to look like Hanks, is the guide for young non-believers on their way to the North Pole aboard the ‘Polar Express’. Polar Express rolls into theatres Above, Danielle Crosby created ‘Talking’, which was selected Best in Show for the 6th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, held by the PineRidge Arts Council. Right, Travis Stocking’s untitled photograph was the Best in Show for the youth category. His photograph, an upside down image of a shoreline, caught the eye of many of the people on hand for the opening night reception Friday. You’re never too old or too young to be a dreamer Author brings book to Ajax tomorrow AJAX — Bridging the gap be- tween ‘what is’ and ‘what can be’, is the motivation behind a dream campaign beginning here in Ajax. Already an American iParenting Award winner, ‘Dream — A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom, & Wishes,’ by Susan Bosak is venturing around the world to visit 200 cities after its initial opening in Ajax, this Satur- day. Five years in the making, the book is comprised of 15 of the top illustrators in the world and includes the influence of five dif- ferent countries. Those who attend the Ajax opening will be able to see some of the full-scale works created for Dream, take in a reading, and par- ticipate in a free workshop. Bosak is the author of several books, including ‘Something to Remember Me By’ and ‘Science Is...’, both selling more than 300,000 copies. The Ajax launch is Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at Chapters, in the Durham Centre, 90 Kingston Rd. Juror’s verdict rules in favour of youth FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 PAGE 35 P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team travels to Ajax on Sunday to meet the Axemen at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. Juniors finish gruelling slate of games on high note By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Looking for the young guns to carry the load dur- ing the extended absences of two high-scoring veterans, the Picker- ing Panthers have got that and more of late. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club re- ceived solid efforts from its young- sters, not to mention a stellar shut- out goaltending performance from second-year netminder Bryan Schermele, who faced 30 shots in a 4-0 victory over the Oshawa Legionaires in Oshawa Tuesday night. The weary Panthers — coming off their ninth game in 15 days — used a disciplined effort to get past the Legionaires for the second time this year. After a scoreless first period, the Panthers finally got on the scoreboard at the mid- way point and added another later in the frame. The Pickering ju- niors added two more in the third, including one on a penalty shot awarded to Andrew Dissanayake. Panthers’ coach John Winder says his younger players have been getting more ice time with inju- ries to forwards Richard Schofield (post-concussion syndrome) and leading scorer Derek Lynden (bro- ken arm) who are out of the lineup for indefinite periods of time. “We’ve definitely had our fair share of injuries. But, it has given some of our younger players the opportunity to step up. So, it has actually been good to them. (Greg) Riggs, (Mark) Cornacchia, (Cody) Smith and Chris Chappell are all (1988 birth dates) and we’ve been using them on the power play and Cornacchia has been on our num- ber-one penalty killing unit. They wouldn’t be getting the opportu- nity if we had all our bodies back.” One other rookie, Aaron Zimner, has been on fire of late, scoring once against the Legionaires — his fifth goal in the past six games and his seventh of the season. Smith also bagged his sixth goal of the season in the Oshawa contest. Panthers’ defenceman John So- ames also returned to the lineup against Oshawa after missing six games due to injury. Brought in at the end of training camp after a trade with the Lindsay Muskies, Soames was a big contributor on the Pickering blue line against the Legionaires. He also drew an assist on Smith’s second-period goal. The Oshawa game represented the final contest in what has been a long, two-week grind for the Panthers. Playing nine games dur- ing that span, the Panthers went a respectable 5-4-0-1, with many of those games against the league’s elite teams. The jam-packed schedule in- cluded a saw-off of contests last weekend against the top two teams in the South Conference, the Wexford Raiders (15-3-2-1 for 33 points, second in confer- ence) in Toronto on Sunday and the North York Rangers (16-3-2-0 for 34 points, first in conference) at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Friday night. The Panthers dropped a 6-3 decision to Wex- ford, while starting out with a solid 5-3 victory on home ice against the Rangers. On Sunday night at the Scarbor- ough Arena Gardens, the Panthers were outscored 4-1 in the second period after a scoreless opening 20 minutes of play. Two of the four Wexford goals came on the power play. Pickering cut the deficit in half twice in the third period, only to have Wexford re-establish its three-goal cushion, with the Raid- ers’ final goal deposited into an empty net. Jeremy Whelan, with his fifth goal in six games, Zimner and Jeff Birr scored for Pickering. The Panthers rode a 49-save per- formance from Schermele en route to the win over the North Yorkers. Pickering took a 2-0 lead early in the first period, and owned a 3-1 advantage after the first period. After a scoreless second period, the Panthers and Rangers traded two goals apiece in the final stan- za. Whelan, Cody Smith, Chris Chappell, Zimner and John Scrym- geour scored for Pickering. The Panthers host the Thorn- hill Thunderbirds (8-13-0-0 for 16 points, seventh in South Confer- ence) at the recreation complex tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday afternoon, they’ll play the lowly Ajax Axemen (0-19-1-2 for 3 points, last in South Conference) at the Ajax Community Centre. Game time is 3 p.m. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Oshawa Legionaires’ Ed Snetsinger, left, keeps an eye on a Pickering Panthers player during Tuesday night’s game. The Panthers won 4-0. Weary Panthers blank lowly Oshawa Legionaires GAME SUMMARY Tuesday, Nov. 9 Pickering 4 at Oshawa 0 FIRST PERIOD No Scoring. Penalties: John Soames PKR (el- bowing) 1:10, Luke Carson OSH (slashing) 3:51, Jesse Biduke OSH (slashing, unsportsmanlike conduct misconduct) 8:06, Joel Lenius PKR (roughing) 12:20, Dan Larocque OSH (roughing) 12:20, Dan Larocque OSH (unsportsmanlike conduct) 17:13 SECOND PERIOD 1. 11:11 Pickering - Kyle Roulston (Ryan Annesley, Phil McIlhone) PP 2. 14:53 Pickering - Cody Smith (John Soames, Greg Riggs) Penalties: Ryan Annesley PKR (in- terference) 5:47, Steve Foston OSH (high sticking) 9:57, Luke Carson OSH (elbowing) 16:07 THIRD PERIOD 3. 3:50 Pickering - Andrew Dissanay- ake (unassisted) PS 4. 13:47 Pickering - Aaron Zimner (Andrew Dissanayake, Mark Cor- nacchia) Penalties: Kyle Vandebospoort PKR (slashing) 2:07, Butch Heikert OSH (unsportsmanlike conduct misconduct) 3:50, Greg Riggs PKR (roughing) 6:30, Alex Jackson OSH (slashing) 11:47, Phil McIlhone PKR (charging) 14:59, Tony Barzone OSH (slashing) 15:35, Dan Larocque OSH (roughing, match penalty - abuse of an official) 17:36 Goaltenders PKR - Bryan Schermele: 13/0, 10/0, 7/0 = 30 saves (30 shots) OSH - Ben Thomas: Not Recorded. St. Mary, Pickering High renew rivalry Monarchs look to avenge earlier loss By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — If there’s one thing both coaches involved in Satur- day’s Durham Region senior foot- ball final agree upon, it won’t be the same game as the last time they met. The five-time Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) champion St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School Monarchs of Pick- ering (5-1) and Ajax’s Pickering High School Trojans (6-0) will renew hostilities in the title game at Oshawa Civic Stadium at 1 p.m. The Trojans completely over- whelmed the Monarchs 41-7 in a regular-season game last month at the Ajax school. But, the teams’ second meeting likely won’t be anything like the first, notes Tro- jans head coach John Martini. “I just told them not to expect the same game. The last time we played them they had 10 turn- overs and that’s unusual. We’ll just have to come out hard. We know they are a well-coached, well-dis- ciplined team and there are some outstanding athletes on that team, so we have our work cut out for us, really,” says Martini. Martini says his defence, which has been the Trojans’ strength in every win so far this season, will have to be as good, or better, than the first meeting in order to keep the Monarchs’ offence, led by quarterback Erik Glavic, in check. “We cannot give them any lee- way at all. We’ll be aggressive again and hopefully we can try to contain Glavic,” says Martini. Monarchs’ head coach Enzo Antonucci also says that he doesn’t expect a repeat of last month’s meeting against the Trojans. “Let’s just say we’re looking for- ward to it,” says Antonucci, whose Monarchs gained the opportunity to compete for a sixth LOSSA title after a 24-8 win over the Monsi- gnor Paul Dwyer Saints in a LOSSA semifinal game in Oshawa Tues- day afternoon “They are a fan- tastic team, but we have a great bunch of kids and we’re going to try to organize ourselves as best as we can and give it a go.” — with files from Paul Futhey Tyke, atom and peewee squads in final DURHAM — All three Ajax- Pickering Dolphins Football Club teams will play for a league cham- pionship at the Oshawa Civic Sta- dium on Sunday in Oshawa. The Central Ontario Minor Football League (COMFL) tyke final will pit the Dolphins against the Scarborough Thunder at 9:30 a.m. The atom final will feature the Dolphins against the Burling- ton Stampeders at 11:30 a.m. In the day’s finale, the Dolphins will take on the host Oshawa Hawk- eyes in the peewee final at 1:30 p.m. The tykes gained entrance to the championship game after an em- phatic 45-6 victory over Oshawa in the semifinal game at Pickering’s Kinsmen Park last Sunday. The Dolphins quickly ran up a 24-0 first-quarter lead. Quarter- back Michael Stobbard scored the first touchdown on a sweep. Run- ning back Denver Wright scored two more first-quarter majors, while kicker Omar Smith made two of three convert attempts. The defence played an outstanding first half shutting down the Hawk- eyes’ offence. Cornerbacks Hayden Plourde and Kevin McGarragle made big stops, while outside and inside linebackers Alex Horodnyk and Kevin Dubra plugged up the middle. Wright scored two more touchdowns, with Smith adding a convert to bring the score to 39-0 at halftime. The Hawkeyes opened the third quarter with a touchdown on a 50- yard sweep. The Oshawa defence kept the Dolphins offence off the scoreboard in the third quarter, but Ajax-Pickering remained in com- mand 39-6. In the fourth quarter, running back Omar Smith scored the final touchdown on a 70-yard run. Fullbacks Jackson Harding and Rae Grant threw blocks down- field and created scoring opportu- nities for the running backs. The defence allowed only two Oshawa first downs and one touchdown. The team missed starting cen- tre Cameron Reid who was out with the flu. Backup Nick Tezak stepped in and executed the snaps flawlessly and was named the of- fensive player-of-the-game. De- fensive tackle Jaylan Guthrie was the defensive player of the game. Meanwhile, the Dolphins’ atoms de-clawed the visiting North York Grizzlies 52-32 in the semifinal to advance to the championship game for the second consecutive year. The Dolphins’ running game was buoyed by Dillon Campbell, who ran the ball for more than 100 yards. Kareem Tucker and Cole Tudor contributed with signifi- cant rushing yards. Quarterback Mike Cadiz threw two touchdown passes to Delino Smith, who also added five converts. Patrick Don- nelly also caught a pass for a long gain. Dolphins defensive players Shane Lock, Adrian Williamson, and Brandon Misseri supplied strong effort. Rob Sinclair had a good game and scored a touch- down on 60 yard kick-off return; Keldyn Ahlstedt registered a big hit on defence, leveling a North York player. Dexter Damboise scored a defensive touchdown after caus- ing the fumble. Linemen Sandy Scotland, Jonah Wynter, Tristan Lagda and Jor- dan ‘Tank’ Ali contributed strong games, as they have all season. The defending COMFL champi- on Dolphins’ peewees moved on to their third consecutive cham- pionship game after lowering the boom on the Scarborough Thun- der, 30-14. The offence was in high gear, scoring two touchdowns in a three-minute span in the second quarter to take control of the con- test after Scarborough opened the scoring. The Dolphins never relin- quished the lead and dominated the line of scrimmage on offence and defence. Quarterback Andrew Lim hooked up with wide receiver Kyle Goffe on a 60-yard pass-and-run play for the opening touchdown. Fullback Andrew Quittenton’s two-yard plunge accounted for the Dolphins’ second touchdown for a 14-6 lead at halftime. Lim took off for a 22-yard touch- down run in the third quarter. Goffe scored the Dolphins’ final major on a 45-yard run. The Dolphins’ defence con- stantly manhandled the Thunder, constantly swarming opposing ball carriers. The defensive line, an- chored by Peter Iyamu and Jamal Watson, dominated the Scarbor- ough offensive unit. The lineback- ing crew, led by Sean Carter and David West, cleaned up anything that came beyond the line of scrimmage. The defensive backs, led by Michael Portener and David McIlravey, were outstanding limit- ing Thunder running backs and receivers. The special teams made gang tackles on punts and kickoffs, frustrating the Thunder. Offensive linemen Adam Rooke, Greg Sheremeta, Taylor Rice, Alex- ander Ko and Marc Gregoire ruled the line of scrimmage. P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 12, 2004 durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our re aders? We’d love to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER Ajax-Pickering minor football Dolphins go for league glory Want to attend university in September 2005 but not sure you’ll make the grade? Now you can. 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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. EXTREMELY BUSY TORONTO BASED PRINCIPLE TV/FILM/ MODELING AGENCY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING: Teens, kids and adults 4 years and up for tv commercials, music videos, feature films, print work and fashion shows. We have no affiliation with a training school or any in house photographers. All applicants that are accepted will get training and registration fees covered and provided by max agency. Some recent projects our talent can be seen in: TV Commercials: McDonald's, Sears Music Videos: Boys 11 Men, Tragically Hip Print: Molson Canadian, Coca Cola Whitby: (905) 665-3199 BBB Member Toronto: (416) 482-5392 CAREER OPEN HOUSE Are you passionate about helping others? Are you looking for a new direction in your life? If your answer is yes then GoodLife may have a place for you! Join us at our next Open House to collect more information about the many great opportunities waiting for you at GoodLife. Please bring a resume. We are seeking individuals to fill the position of Membership Sales Associate for our Ajax Women’s club. Join us on Monday, November 15 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. GoodLife Fitness Club for Women 30 Kingston Road West , Ajax (inside the Real Canadian Super Store) If you are unable to join us on this date you may forward your resume (Word or PDF format) to smoore@goodlifefitness.com. SPORTS GARDENS CAFÉ at the IROQUOIS PARK SPORTS CENTRE 500 VICTORIA ST. WEST, WHITBY ON., L1N 9G4 Come and talk to us about joining the "team" at "WHITBY'S MEETING PLACE" ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS FOR THE UPCOMING BUSY FALL/WINTER SPORTS SEASON: P/T LINE COOKS, P/T WAIT STAFF (FOR THE SPORTS GARDENS CAFÉ) P/T CLEANING STAFF (WEEKEND MORNINGS) (FOR THE SPORTS GARDENS CAFÉ) SNACK BAR ATTENDANTS (FOR THE FOOD COURT AT IROQUOIS PARK SPORTS CENTER) APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE ENTHUSIASM and EXPERIENCE PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON Looking for SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Needed, Part time Positions available in Ajax/Pickering. Tr aining provided for suitable applicants. Laidlaw 225 MacKenzie, Ajax 905-683-2350 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 WE'VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN STORE FOR YOU! 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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. Durham Region custom automated machinery and tooling builder is accepting resumes for the following positions: CNC Machinist-Set up and operate CNC machine tools. Three or more year's experience and machinist tools are required. Maintenance Mechanic/Assembly-Fit and assem- ble custom metal working machinery and assist with machine tool maintenance as needed. Three or more year's experience and own hand tools are required. Wa ges based on education and experience. Benefits are industry competitive. Apply by fax @ (905) 434-6409. 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Previous experience with PCLAw, Conveyancer and Tera- view is essential. Apply in writing to; Aitchison Law Office, P.O. Box 30628, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 8L8 REAL ESTATE SECRETARY required. Mon-Fri. Must have good computer skills, excellent telephone manners, be reliable. Experience an asset. Fax resume to 416-298-6602. REAL ESTATE SECRETARY wanted, minimum of five years relevant experience for full time position at busy law office. Must display ability to work indepen- dently, to meet deadlines and be able to carry purchase, mortgage and sale files from beginning to end. Candidate must be well organized, detail-oriented, with an excellent work ethic and an ability to handle a quick pace. Compe- tence in Conveyancer, Teraview, and Word a must. Knowledge of PC Law and Microsoft Outlook an asset. Send Resume to Palter, McCarthy, 214 King Street East, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 1C7 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. SALES PERSON needed to sell crystal figurines at Pickering Town Centre until Dec. 31st. Apply at Gala Glass Kiosk, Nov. 17th from 10am-2pm (near Bluenotes) $10/hr. ATTENTION 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 HYGIENIST REQUIRED,experi- enced, full-time for Pickering of- fice. Must be available evenings & Saturdays. Please fax resume to: 905-683-8494. PSYCHOLOGY ASSISTANT - P.T.Whitby, computer, Phone, people skills. Fax resume 1-905- 349-3319. 9-5 M-F.No phone calls. RECEPTIONIST, RMT,CHIRO- PRACTORS required for busy clinics in fitness clubs to start immediately. Fax resume to: 416-686-5233. Where every day Is Payday! Need help getting it fixed? Call 310-CASH and get it done 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 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 2000 SQ. FT.4 level split on 3.6 acres west of Lindsay - Double garage, sm. barn, tool shed. $319,900. Call Marilyn Piggott, Sales Rep. Re/Max County Town (705) 324-6153 www.marilynpiggott.com 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) 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 TRIDEL PENTHOUSE,1200 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, nu- merous upgrades, secured en- trance, 2-parking spaces, locker, too much to mention. Corner unit, balcony, immediate possession. Open House Sat. & Sun. 2-5 p.m. 1000 The Esplanade North, Pick- ering. 905-837-8062. BUILDING FOR RENT, 2,000 sq. ft. plus office. Courtice area. Avail- able Dec. lst. Telephone (905) 623-4741. 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. Vari ous 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. FOR SALE/LEASE 716 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa 2 Acres P1-A Industrial Open Storage up to 15,000 sq. ft. Dock level (2) Drive Thru(2) Camajico Limited (905) 244-0244 (613) 324-3400 wilbrod476 @hotmail.com INDUSTRIAL UNIT, near Oshawa Centre, bay with roll-up door & side entrance. ample parking, good for machining, tool & die, auto repair, detailing. All inclusive, very reasonable. Month-to-month lease accepted. Low budget stor- age units avail. (905)576-2982 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. A PROVEN Money Maker!! 6-fig- ure potential from home. 1-800- 537-1931 www.seriousadvan- tage.com IF YOUR not earning $7,000 per month we need to talk, Jeanne 905-433-4488. 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 $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st, 2nds to 100% oac. Don't wait weeks or months for an answer. Approvals within 24-48 hrs. whatever you require. All ap- plications processed. Call AMS at 905-436-9292. Toll Free 877-509- 5626. Use our website for faster service. www.accuratemortgates.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. FIRST MORTGAGE for sale. $20,500. 9-3/4%, $350/mo princi- pal & interest. 3 year term, country property. (905)885-6664 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 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 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 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 APARTMENT avail- able, Dec. lst. all inclusive. plus parking. $850. 80 Williams St. W. near DT Oshawa. Call 1-866-327- 7485 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-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. 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 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. A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 12, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 3 3 & 7 7 Fal b y C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w ww.a j ax a p a rtme 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 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 - 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 Large 2 & 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $950 & $1150 includes utilities, plus park- ing. Available Dec/Jan, 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 base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. AJAX SOUTH - Westney/Lake- shore Dr. one bedroom spacious clean basement apt. Sep. en- trance, full bathroom/kitchen, $795/mo. Avail. immediately. (905)686-4660 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,2-bedroom basement apt. $800+ utilities. Available immedi- ately. No pets, no smoking inside. Near all amenities. (905)420-1281, or 416-333-1118 after 6pm 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, 3pc bath, laundry, separate entrance, parking. Suit single professional. Available Nov 15th/Dec 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, 2 BEDROOM apartment, newly decorated, clean, Pickering village, Old Kingston Rd., Gas fire- place, washer, dryer, parking, cen- tral location. Available Dec. lst. $l,000 per mo. No pets, non smok- er, prefer quality adult tenant. Call (905) 666-8187 or (905) 718-1438. AJAX, BEAUTIFUL,bright, large 2-bedroom basement apartment, walkout. All utilities including cable, first/last, no pets/smoking. $900/month. Available immediate- ly. 905-427-0713, 905-432-3154. 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, 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, SMALL legal one bedroom basement apt. in south end. Sep. entrance, 4pc bath, share laundry. $650/mo/inclusive. No pets/smok- ing. 905-427-7916. 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 AJAX-Hwy.2/Westney, 1 bed. walkout basement apt. Park- ing,cable, laundry, yard. No smok- ing/pets. Quiet professional pre- ferred. $750. 647-889-8073 or 905-619-9627 weekdays after 5 p.m/weekend anytime. 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 - HARMONY/401, large, newly renovated 1 bedroom basement apartment. Parking, cable, laun- dry. Suits adults. $750/month, first/last, No smoking or pets. (905)576-8946 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. 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 apartment. Fridge, stove, parking. Close to all amenities. No pets. Available Dec.1 $600 + hydro, first/last. Call 905-623-5532. 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 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 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. BROOKDALE ARMS, Oshawa, Large 2-bedroom apartment, bal- cony. Available December 1st. $895/monthly, all inclusive. First/last, no dogs, seniors dis- count. 905-721-0831, 905-728- 2969. CENTRAL IN OSHAWA newly renovated in house, with yard, parking, all inclusive first/last, $550 call (905)655-5789. 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. 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. LARGE 2 BED., 5 appliances, a/c, fridge, fireplace, available Dec. lst. 7 minutes north of Port Perry. No pets, no smoking $l,050 all inclu- sive. First/last required. (905) 985- 1004. NEWCASTLE,new 2-bedroom ex- ecutive, basement apartment in nice neighbourhood near lake. Separate entrance, washer/dryer, no pets/smoking. First/last/refer- ences. Available now. Call (905)987-308. 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. $730/mo. available Includes fridge, stove, utilities & parking. Call 905-579- 9777. NORTH OSHAWA beautiful home, great location, 2 bedroom base- ment apt. furnished, eat-in kitchen, gas fireplace, sep entrance, laun- dry, parking. $860-inclusive. Im- mediate. (416)570-9082. 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 - spacious 2 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances in- cluded, parking. First/last required. Available Dec.1. $750/month plus utilities. 905-420-1846. 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 bus stop, 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 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 Park/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,2-bedroom, small quiet building. A/C, fully carpeted, new- ly renovated. $950/inclusive, cov- ered parking. No pets. First/last re- quired, available immediate/Jan. lst. 1-bedroom $700/month plus hydro, Dec 1st. (905)718-0361 OSHAWA,bachelor basement, utilities. included. Sep. entrance, no smoking/no pets. $500. Avail. Dec. 1st. First and last required. (905)576-7691 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, FURNISHED 1-bdrm open concept, large executive home in upscale neighbourhood. Avail. immediately/TBA. Parking, sep. entrance, cable, $775/inclusive. (905)509-6072. PICKERING,beautiful one-bed- room basement apt with walkout to garden, private ent. no pets $750-all inclusive Avail. Dec 1. Call (905)420-1088 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,bright, 2 bedroom basement, walkout. $870/month includes utilities. Near Fairport/Hwy #2, GO. Close to Toronto, schools, shopping. No smoking/pets. Available December (905)426-9898. 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 WHITBY - one bedroom, parking, no pets/smoking, quiet senior life- style, building, central, $769 plus hydro. (416)438-4895. 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,Whites/Sheppard, 2 bedroom basement apartment. Bright interior, walk to school/day care/grocery/bus stop/GO. No pets/smoking, $875, Available im- mediately. Call (905)837-0337. 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. 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 315 Kent St. Whitby, Newly renovated, clean, Available Dec. 1.. $775 plus util- ities. Close to downtown Whitby, bus,shopping, 401. (905)940- 7973. Bibi UPPER LEVEL of house, Janet- ville area, available Dec. lst/2004. No pets, non smokers. First and last. $785 all inclusive. Call (905) 985-8632 UXBRIDGE-spacious 1 bedroom, separate entrance, kitchen/large livingroom with fireplace/4 appli- ances/central air/vac/cable/park- ing. No pets/non-smoker. $950. utilities included. References required 905-852-5487 Gerry. 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 one bedroom apt. $680+hydro, heat and water in- cluded. Completely renovated, first/last, Days; 905-725-8911; Eve/weekends 905-668-4016; cell: 905-432-4365. WHITBY one bedroom, walkout apt. 6 months new. Appliances, Sep. entrance/laundry. Parking, available now. $675+utilities. No smoking/pets. First/last. (905)665- 9066 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 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. 1-BEDROOM CONDO,south Ajax, beautiful view from balcony, air conditioned, fireplace, $990+ hydro. Available Dec. 1st. Non- smoker only. References. (905)434-1678. 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, (Harmony / Hwy. 2) Oshawa.. Appliances including laundry. No smoking/pets. $1195/inclusive. 905-424-1125. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home, on hobby farm in Myrtle Station. 2 Horse stalls available. Rent negotiable. (905)655-8916 3 BEDROOM SEMI $1100 plus utilities. Desirable area, Oshawa. A/C, non-smoking, no pets, first/last, references, Dec.1st. 905- 436-5304. 3-BDRM,top floor, newly renovat- ed. Oshawa, Wilson/Olive. On bus route, 2-parking, separate en- trance. $1100/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. Call (905)728-3313 4 BEDROOM Victorian style home on Hwy.#12, Cannington $1,000 a month & utilities. call (705)432- 1095, after 6pm. 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 AJAX,Westney/Hwy #2, 3-bdrm bungalow, main floor, 4 applianc- es, hardwood floors, parking, big deck. Clean. First/last. $1050/mo + 2/3 utilities. Call Brad (416)568- 1437 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. COURTICE,3 bedroom bungalow, 5 appliances, 2 car parking, Feb.1/05, $1190 plus hydro. OSHAWA, updated apt, 3 bed- room shows beautiful, 2 car park- ing, $1000 plus hydro. Feb.1/05 Denise 905-391-9157. FLOWERS, DECK, NICE! Detached 2-storey house. Country kitchen, schools, stores, parks nearby. Oshawa. $1100. 905-767-5572. 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 KING/HARMONY 3-bdrm main floor, 4-pc bath w/jacuzzi tub, open concept kitchen/livingroom w/fire- place. all appliances. Absolutely no smoking/pets. $1200-inclusive. (416)936-4887 NORTH WHITBY - Towns/De- tached from $1200-$1700 all 3- bedrooms, excellent location, walk to malls, schools. No pets, avail. immediately. 905-424-8428, Chand. 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/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 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. RENT $1050/mo.or Rent-to-Own $1450/mo. + 2/3 utilities for 3 bed- room new house in North Oshawa. 905-441-2116. 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,large modern 1900sq ft. 2-storey house, c/a, c/v, family- room, f/p, 2-car garage, deck. Thickson/Manning, avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $975/mo+utilities. First/last. (905)666-9833 WHITBY,new home near Wal- Mart, 3-bdrm. detached, 2-1/2 baths, gas fireplace, c/air, first/last, plus utilities. $1400 monthly. Available Dec. 5th. (905)985-0146. 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Adelaide/Harmony. Garage, pool, 2-baths, available now. $1100/month, first/last/references, call Wanda (905)432-2191 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.realstar.ca 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 OSHAWA NORTH,Ritson/Or- mond, clean and cozy 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 4 appliances, garage. Avail Dec.1. $1075 & util- ities, first/last, no smoking/pets. 905-985-0449 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, 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-3Bdm, Victorian, new decor, gas heat, walk to GO & downtown (2 avail. Dec 1 & Jan 1 @ $1100+) 416 324-8585 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 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 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 PICKERING,Liverpool/Finch area, large basement room, private bathroom, non-smoker preferred. Available Dec. 1st. $575/monthly Use of all facilities. On bus route, near amenities. Call (905)831-7778, leave message. 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. Opening JT Enterprises Clothing Corner 808 Simcoe St. South Oshawa. New and used clothing and furniture All donations welcome (905)448-8770 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 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. KENMORE REFRIGERATOR 18 cubic. Very clean, in working or- der. Asking $425. 905-509-4754. 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. ADMIRAL SUPER CAPACITY washer & dryer, $700. Good condi- tion. Call (905)666-8823 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. AJAX CHIMNEY SWEEPS wood/oil Chimney cleaning. Sup- ply/install caps & pest screens. Nest removal. Minor repairs. Low- est rates. Insured * Certified * No Mess. Call (905)686-7741 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 12, 2004, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com C OME W ORSHIP & & & is here again Thurs., Nov. 18th - Sun., Nov. 21st Dr. Ken is an anointed prophetic Teacher of God’s Word, gifted to minister healings and deliverances to this generation. Many have been touched by the ministry of this humble servant of God including drug addicts and the sick. UNIT 10, 377 MacKENZIE AVE., AJAX RSVP 905-619-9095 6:00 P.M. DAILY SAT. 10:00 A.M. SUN. 2:30 P.M. (Refreshments will be served) Special Music by: PRECIOUS LONDON, TIFFANY PRICE, AZSHIA JULIEN T U R N A R O U N D T U R N A R O U N D TURN AROUND INTERCULTURAL WORSHIP CENTRE Presenting (a journey to a better life) Fea turing:YOUTH NIGHT, WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP, TESTIMONIES & MORE Dr. Ken McN a t t Atlanta USA Olu Davi d Host 2004 FATHER’S LOVE CONVENTION “Christmas Carol Book” Deadline is November 17, 2004 To book your Church ad in this publication or for more details call Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us ! Worship Times: Sun. 11am & 7pm Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) ST. 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 form ation 905-839-4257 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 MOVING & CONTENT SALE 546 Powell Road - Whitby (South of Dundas/East of Kendalwood) Antique furniture, women's designer coats/clothing, household items, new promotional products samples Sat. Nov. 13 & 14, 9am-6pm, 416-755-3760 MOVING/CONTENTS SALE Sat. Nov. 13, & Sun. Nov. 14, 1-4pm 50 Marshall Cres. Ajax Furniture, appliances, small household items and much more. Call 905-427-6368 Moving Sale Saturday November 13th, 9:00am start 1772 Spartan Crt., Pickering (Hwy #2/Fairport Rd.) Furniture, household goods, art, lamps and more... TOMORROW ~5th Annual Craft Show~ Saturday November 13th, 9 am - 3 pm 120 VENDORS! CARRUTHERS CREEK CHURCH 599 Bayly St. E., Ajax Free Admission ~ GET APPROVED ~ Fee l i ng l i m i t e d b e c a u se o f : • NO CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • COLLECTIONS • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCES • REFUSED BY BANK C a l l D e rr i ck 9 0 5 -4 2 6 -0 0 5 1 Looking for a second chance at rebuilding your credit? With a variety of New & Used Import and Domestic Vehicles, put the past behind you - Start driving towards your new future today!! 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 JONATHAN AUCTIONS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14th, 1:00 P.M. PREVIEW 11:00AM AT 1750 MIDLAND AVENUE 416-285-0022 PARTIAL LISTING • 4 PC MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE Antique • 9 PC MAHOGANY DINING ROOM Antique • QUEEN SIZE SLEIGH BEDROOM SUITE • 9 PC WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE Antique • Corner Cabinets • Numerous Antique Furniture; Solid Oak Desk, Door antiques • Qurio Cabinets • Numerous A.J.Casson • Tiffany Lamps, Mirrors • Sterling Silver • China • Sterling Silver Antique Tea Sets • Fridge • TVs/VCR/DVD • Waterford Chrystal • New 7 pce. Cherry Bedroom Suite • 5 pce. Retro Oak Bedroom Suite • Jewellery • And much more This is only a partial listing. Don’t miss this sale. Home Deco AUCTION DURHAM REGION'S NEWEST AUCTION HOUSE Every week Home Deco Auctions will liquidate a wide range of consumer products on behalf of large Canadian and USA retailers. Most of these items are new and may include discontinued merchandised, seasonal changeover products and store returns. Each auction includes a wide variety of 300+ individual lots including brand name electronics (TV's, VCR's, DVD players, entertainment centres), housewares, small electrical appliances, lamps & clocks, lawn and garden products, bed and bath items (towels, linens, duvets), luggage, Christmas merchandise, sporting goods, jewelry, power tools (drills, saws), chainsaws, tool chests. PLEASE JOIN US in Pickering at: 955 Brock Road - Unit 5 (just South of Bayly) SUNDAY, Nov. 14, at 1:00 pm (Viewing at Noon) TUESDAY, Nov. 16, at 6:30 pm (Viewing at 5:30 pm) NOTE: Based on previous sales results, many items sell at 80% to 90% less than the regular retail price!!! All sales subject to a 10% Buyer's Premium All merchandise sold "As Is" Cash/VISA/Master Card/Debit AUCTION SALE HOLIDAY INN ~ OSHAWA 1100 Bloor Street East Sunday Noon Nov. 14th; View 11am, Sale 12noon Truck load of Merchandise; Partial list;Electronics, tools (hand/power), jewelry, grandfather clocks, furniture, household, giftware and much more Terms cash, Visa, MC. only. WWW.BARGAINBUYS.CA Sale by MARKHAM LIQUIDATORS & AUCTIONS (905)640-7201 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY to our number one boy !!! Cole You are the Greatest Gift. Have a Wonderful Birthday. Love Mom and Dad BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BLOWOUT SALE!New & Used lawn & garden equipment (10- 27Hp). Used Allis, Murray (like new), Sears SS18, etc. Snow- throwers, cabs, tillers, trailers available. 0% finance OAC. Trewin Fa rm Equipment, Blackstock (905)986-4283 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 COSTUMES FOR ALL occasions for sale or rent. Get ready for Christmas! Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, helpers, accessories, school plays, etc. Call Kelly at 905-434-2970. 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 CERAMIC MOLDS,over 500, large variety, Gare, Scioto, Dona, Tampa Bay. Pouring table and machine included. Asking $1200. (905)683-4267 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. ONE LEATHER couch 6 ft., dark green, one recliner chair, with otto- man, green leather, one sideboard solid dark wood. Telephone (416) 418-5819. 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. DINING ROOM SUITE,Tile-Top Ta b le and base, extra leaf, 6- chairs, green/mahogany, excellent condition. $700. Complete Sam- sung computer station. 3yrs. In- cludes: desk/chair, printer, scan- ner, $1500. (905)435-4774. 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 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. 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 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 PIANO FOR SALE,upright in- cludes bench. Good condition. Asking $1200. Call (905)839-8559 PIANO SALE:upright grands & apt. size, warranted & delivered starting at $900. 705-799-3204 PIANO Te chnician 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. 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. A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 12, 2004 www.durhamregion.com BOND, Clarence Melvin (Coach Clare Bond) At his residence on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 . Be- loved husband of Susan Lorrine Bond (nee Lucyk). Dear father of Karen Bond, Kathy Smith, Stephen Bond and Scotty Bond. Loving grandfather of Danielle, Kailey, Christine, Brent and Sarah. Prede- ceased by many brothers and sisters. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and many that knew Clare. Cremation. Arrangements by MACCOUBREY FUNERAL HOME, 30 King St. E., Cobourg. Condolences to: www.maccoubrey.com He will be missed by all. RECEPTION FURNITURE, 4 leather/walnut chairs & double set- tee. Ideal for business or profes- sional office. All for $390. call (905)985-6232 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 & 4 chairs, size 48x48 round, 72x48 oval (with 2 leaves in), No veneer, $850. (905)430-2154 STORE COOLER,good for flow- ers or beverages $750., 2003 ATV 125., excellent condition, $2,500., 2003 ATV 250 excellent condition $4,000. Phone (905) 985-1802. Ask for Dale. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TWO 8-pc bedrooms suites for sale like new one in light oak, one in cognac finish. 905-721-7202 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. APPLEWOOD,burn the best! 1 year old. $250 bush cord, 16"+. Cut and split, honest measure- ment. Delivered.(905)987-4445 or 905-242-6141, Newcastle. 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 For tec 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 DOG-A-LONG Walking Service Give your canine companion a walk when you can't. Kind, Caring Dependable Service (905) 427-8556 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. REGISTERED APPALOOSA GELDING.8-years old, 15.1h really pretty, professionally trained, shown, western pleasure, but would make a lovely hunter. Cor- alee, 705-295-4957 before 9pm. WHEATEN PUPPIES,cuddly ted- dybears, ready to go; F/M, 1st shot, dewormed, serious inquiries only; mom & dad on site. Call 905- 434-2904 1988 CADILLAC DEVIL Front W/D, fully loaded, A-1 condition, $1000 OBO. (905)623-9622 1988 OLDS DELTA 88 exception- ally maintained very clean great winter or second car $1250 as is. Call 905-655-7244 1991 DODGE SPIRIT,4cyl, 4-dr, air, family owned since new, 140,000km, maintenance records, certified/e-tested, $1,300. Call (905)579-6656 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 FORD ESCORT wagon, air, p/w, p/l, 225k, certified/e-tested, $3,250 o.b.o. Call (905)434-6705 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. 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. 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. 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 SATURN SC2,ready for win- ter 3dr silver, extra 4 winter tires/rims, 83,000kms, 5-speed, air, CD, e-tested, certified, $9,900 o.b.o. (905)623-8690 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 2002 SUNFIRE.Extended warranty, black exterior, grey interior, 56,400km, 4cyl, auto, trac- tion, A/C, P/L with remote, AM/FM/CD, spoiler. $10,500 OBO. Peter (905)626-6104 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. $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 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 all 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 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 2002 GRAND CARAVAN Sport, white, 6 cyl., 3.3L, p.w., p.l., air, auto, quad seating, am/fm cas- sette/CD, tinted windows, roof rack, excellent condition, 110,000kms. Asking $12,900. Contact the O.C.A. (905)831-1757 FORD EXPEDITION, 4x4, Ed- die Bauer, loaded, leather, TV/VCR, 5.4L. Mint condition, with warranty. $23,500. Whitby, call 416-568-0600. 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 EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Discover Durham's Most Reputable Agency Without the attitude Quality time is our motto Discretion Guaranteed! Serious inquiries only Open 12pm daily (905)725-2322 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now Hiring RELAX & ENJOY An Aroma/Reflex Massage By Male Attendant Call 905-427-7989 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS In the estate of Dorothy Olive Brennan, Deceased All persons having claims against the Es- tate of Dorothy Olive Brennan, late of the Town of Ajax, in the Regional Municipal- ity of Durham, who died on or about the 5th day of October, 2004, are herby noti- fied to send particulars of same to the un- dersigned on or before December 15, 2004, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice. DATED at Oshawa, this 27th day of October, 2004. Beverly Larocque, Estate Trustee of the Estate of Dorothy Olive Brennan, by her solicitor William A. D. Clark, CAW LEGAL SERVICES PLAN, Suite 603, Executive Tower, Oshawa Shopping Centre, Oshawa, Ontario. LlJ 2K5 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 GARAGE DOORS • ELECTRIC OPERATORS Fast dependable service & repairs Sales & installation of quality doors and operators 905-852-1981 1-888-889-9788 www.uprightdoorservice.com We offer a 10 year pro-rated warranty on spring & cable repairs UP RIGHT DOOR SERVICE M.P.P. RENOVATIONS Bathrooms ★Basements ★Ceramic Tile Painting ★Stucco ★Hardwood Floors Call (905) 686-1677 For All Types of Electrical Work Call (905) 683-8418 For Built In Furniture & Stairways Call (905) 665-1664 M.C.T. Construction Project Management. Services (905)686-3283 Complete basement renos., carpentry, electric, plumbing, drywall/painting, coating & faux finishes,replacement doors/windows. All services are full insured and carry a 5 year labour warranty. Residential framing & trimming Additions & Renovations 25 years experience Mike (905)683-0190 or 416-420-6488 BARK TREE SERVICE FALL DISCOUNT 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES C a l l R o b (9 0 5 ) 7 0 6 -7 0 4 7Call R o b (4 1 6 ) 7 0 2 -4 2 5 2 SERVING: • AJAX • SCARBOROUGH • PICKERING • OSHAWA • WHITBY • MARKHAM • UXBRIDGE SERVICES: • TREE REMOVAL • PRUNING • TOPPING • STUMP REMOVAL • DEAD WOOD • HEDGE TRIMMING Seniors Discount ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Computerized Accounting Services Available Bookkeeping / Payroll / Financial Reporting Cashflows / Budgets / Variance Analysis Lynn Carroll 905-982-0132 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul marshallgroup@rogers.com BriCo Home Improvements *Basements *Decks *Drywall *Painting *Taping *Crown Moulding FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 or e-mail: b.gaudet@sympatico.ca CONSUMER'S CHOICE HEATING Fall furnace cleaning special $59.95 Gas service & installations Jesse 905-619-4663 Kitchen/Bathrooms ✓Ceramic Tile ✓Rec. Rooms ✓Minor household repairs All work guaranteed (905)431-8204 M & M CONSTRUCTION Serving Durham for 18yrs. 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