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A/P PAGE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 Hall guilty in murder of Roy Jones AJAX MAN SHOT DEAD DAYS BEFORE TESTIFYING AT CASE OF PICKERING HOME INVASION By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A jury has convicted Sean Hall of first-degree murder, re- jecting his defence that he was “big- ging up” when he told undercover po- lice officers he played a key role in the plot to stalk and kill Ajax resident Roy Jones. Mr. Hall, 29, betrayed no emotion when the verdict was delivered in a Whitby courtroom at noon Sunday. He was found guilty of first-degree mur- der, conspiracy to commit murder, and five other charges relating to a home invasion robbery that occurred four and a half years ago — and started the chain of events that led to Mr. Jones’s slaying on Feb. 4, 2001. Mr. Jones’s family was present, as they have been throughout this lengthy trial, when the verdict was delivered to Superior Court Justice Donald Fergu- son. Mr. Jones’s father, Alty, expressed relief at the jury’s decision. “I am glad justice was served,” he said quietly. “It won’t bring my son back, but I am happy.” Mr. Hall was found guilty of conspir- ing to kill Mr. Jones, who was a key Crown witness against Cosmo Jacob- son, Mr. Hall’s long-time friend. Mr. Jones was gunned down outside his family’s Twilley Lane home just days before he was to testify at a preliminary hearing for Mr. Jacobson, who faced several years in prison on charges re- lating to a home invasion robbery in Pickering in June of 2000. The jury accepted Crown attorney Paul Murray’s theory that Mr. Hall par- ticipated in the planning of the mur- der, and drove the gunman away from the crime scene after the shooting. He was also found guilty of rob- bery and unlawful confinement and robbery in connection with the home invasion. Much of the Crown’s case was based on statements Mr. Hall made to under- cover Durham Regional Police officers in the summer of 2001, several months after the murder. Believing the cops to be bikers who could help him advance his criminal career, Mr. Hall repeatedly detailed the way in which the murder occurred, portraying himself as the brains behind the conspiracy. Videos played during the trial showed an excitable Mr. Hall stalk- ing around the room, demon- Jason Liebregts / News Advertiser photo Carmen and Alty Jones leave the courthouse Sunday after a jury found Sean Hall guilty of murdering their son Roy. Roy Jones, a security guard at the former Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering, was shot dead in front of his Ajax home only days before he was to testify in the case of a Pickering home invasion. 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Police are seeking information as they investigate other blazes: • Nov. 1 around 7:45 p.m. a real estate sales building under construction on Rosebank Road caught fire. • The next suspicious blaze occurred Nov. 3, police say. Fire broke out in the early morning hours in an abandoned historical building on the 5th Concession north of Whitevale Road. • On Nov. 7, fire crews were called to an abandoned house on Ta unton Road west of Brock Road. None of the fires caused any injuries and the cost of fire dam- age is still being estimated, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579- 1520, ext. 2542, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Victorian Order of Nurses looking for volunteers : Dec. 5 is international volunteer day spon- sored by the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), and you can help by volunteering to brighten the life of a senior or disabled adult. 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(@401) at Ajax Station (905) 426-4860 Pickering resident helped change Ontario, Canada By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — If there were a list compiled of Durham’s greatest resi- dents, Bromley Armstrong’s name would surely be on it. The Pickering resident was recently honoured by the Black Student Associ- ation at the University of Toronto with an Honorary Alumni Award, which was given out as part of the BSA’s first Black Alumni Awards Gala. The award was just another in the long list of honours Mr. Armstrong has received for his lifetime of work dedicated to human rights and just causes, which have included speak- ing out against Canada’s immigration policy in the 1950s and fighting dis- crimination in Ontario. He has received awards from vari- ous community and religious organi- zations including the Baha’i National Unity Award and Harmony Award, and has been honoured as an outstanding citizen of Durham and by the City of Pickering. Mr. Armstrong is running out of space for all of his awards. In the family room of his Pickering home the walls are covered with his framed awards, pictures of him receiving awards or being congratulated by politicians such as Pierre Trudeau, and photo after photo of his family. He reserves theses walls for his most prestigious honours, including the Order of Distinction he received from Jamaica in 1988, the Order of Ontario he received in 1992, and the Order of Canada, to which he was made a member in 1994. “When I received the Order of On- tario I was really dumbfounded, I A legacy of fighting for human rights Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Bromley Armstrong has always been a leader when it comes to human rights issues and race relations in the province. Among his many honours are the orders of Canada and Ontario.✦ See Numerous, Page 4 More bus fuss for Pickering PICKERING — An Ajax woman is threatening to sue the Durham Dis- trict School Board, while another par- ent questioned chairwoman Elizabeth Roy about where her children at- tend school. Monday’s meet- ing was the latest chapter in con- troversial changes to the board’s bus- ing policy. See full story Page 3. REIGN ENDS St. Mary Monarchs lose football title Sports, Page 10 THE FUTURE We’re headed for more practical cars Wheels pullout HE’S BACK Santa arrives in Pickering Community, Page 2 Elizabeth Roy Unit 1 will cost up to $100 million more, work behind schedule By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING — Once again, the re- furbishment of a reactor at the Picker- ing nuclear station is over-budget and behind schedule. The latest information, released by Ontario Power Generation yesterday, has the work costing between $75 mil- lion and $100 million more than a July estimate, and the work is also a month behind schedule. Restarting Unit 1, the second reactor on the ‘A’ side to undergo a refit, is now projected to cost $1 billion. And, the work should be completed in the fall of next year, OPG spokesman John Earl said. “In our third-quarter results, we saw construction pressures building on the project,” he stated, adding these pressures meant the project needs the extra money to finish. In July, the cost was pegged at $900 million by provincial Energy Minister Dwight Duncan. There’s also been “pressure on the schedule,” he added, noting the pro- jected completion date of September of next year won’t be reached. “We still feel we can get it online in the fall of 2005.” The delays and cost overruns are just the latest to plague the Pickering restart. 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School board not helping on bus policy, she says By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — An Ajax par- ent says she will sue the public school board if it does not ad- dress the plight of families who lost school busing this year. Denise Barrett believes she has a winnable Charter of Rights and Freedoms case and a lawyer willing to take it on for free, arguing children are not being treated fairly. “If they don’t act and help families in this region, I plan on pursuing it,” she said in an interview. “I think I’ve got a good case. They’re not trying to help us. They’re trying to look good to the public. All this has evolved into is finger-pointing and blame and the children are suffering.” Durham District School Board trustees in April ap- proved a new transportation policy. While it benefits fam- ilies who count on day care, surplus seating was eliminated, affecting hundreds of students. After voting against reopening the policy several times, trust- ees last month reformed an ad hoc committee to take another look at the policy. Ms. Barrett has been e-mail- ing trustees and media stories of how the policy change has left people in the lurch. She has collected “mountains of stories” describing the impact at the family level. S he initially thought the board had made a mistake in approving the pol- icy, not understand- ing the ramifications. However after hear- ing from Durham residents, including tales of rejected ap- peals where busing was seemingly war- ranted, she believes the board is simply being “mean.” “This school board runs rough-shod over parents in this region,” Ms. Barrett says. During question period at Monday’s board meeting, she warned of the lawsuit and called for a public apology for a parent who was denied busing after appealing. Uxbridge parent Lynda Hart- mann got a little too personal for board chairwoman Eliza- beth Roy’s liking, asking where the Whitby trustee’s children go to school. “My children are not a part of this... so I’m not even going to entertain this question,” a testy Trustee Roy replied. In an interview after the meeting, and still fuming, she said her children “have nothing to do with me as an elected offi- cial.” Trustee Roy’s children are not in the Durham public sys- tem, but she says she is a public school tax supporter, describ- ing it as an invasion of her personal pri- vacy that someone had looked into it. “Obviously someone had to in- vestigate me to find out,” she said. Ms. Hart- mann in an interview acknowledged she could have phrased her question better, but wasn’t apologetic, noting the board chairwoman is the only trustee she can question directly during question peri- od. Besides, she said, trustees “have left themselves open to be investigated right, left and centre” after cancelling busing for hundreds of children. Trustee Roy says little has occurred since trustees’ deci- sion to take another look at the policy. Trustees plan to meet pri- vately to discuss the policy on Nov. 29. A/P PAGE 3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 pickeringtowncentre.com Santa Claus from the North Pole 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 28.22. 23. 24. 29. 30. 25. 26.27. 5.1. 2. 3. 4. Santa’s Hours - November Santa’s Hours - December 7 7 7 75 577 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 Come see the Man in Red Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw Enter to Win Do you have an all time favourite holiday recipe that you’d like to share with your community? Send it in for your chance to Win 1 of 4 Company’s Coming Most Loved Treats cookbook by Jean Paré. We’ll publish selected recipes in our 6th Annual Christmas Holiday Guide edition, Sunday, November 28, 2004 along with the winners. Drop off or mail your entry to: “Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw” c/o The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax L1S 2H5. or Email: lthompson@durhamregion.com Remember to include your name, address and phone number. 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Durham Regional Police are still seeking a suspect in the stab- bing, which occurred after men exchanged words near a plaza at Whites and Kingston roads just after noon Nov. 11. Police said the 21-year-old vic- tim was speaking with a 17-year- old girl outside a variety store, when they were approached by another man. A fight broke out and the victim was stabbed sev- eral times, police said. The vic- tim was taken to hospital where he was treated an released, police said. An investigation continues. Man sent to hospital with stab wounds Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Giving off a charge AJAX — Veridian Corporation travelled across Ajax and Pickering over the past few weeks for electrical safety demonstrations. Barry Barton, from Electrical Safety and Conservation, which works with Veridian, talked to Grade 7 and 8 students at Lakeside Public School. couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I never thought I would ever be recognized in this province or in this country and that’s a major award.” Although he has received some of the country’s highest honours, Mr. Armstrong doesn’t put one award above the other. He accepts them on behalf of all the people he has worked with in the many struggles and all the people he has worked for. Mr. Armstrong came to Canada from Jamaica in 1947 at the age of 21 at the urging of his older brother, who had fought for Canada during the Second World War and was then living in To- ronto. He came as a student having en- rolled in a business course, but shortly after his arrival he lost everything in a house fire and was forced to find work. It was through this experience that he began to see the racism that existed in Canada. Having worked at a store selling shoes in Jamaica, Mr. Armstrong set out applying at Toronto’s department stores to no avail. “It took until the ’60s before any- body who looks like me got a job at Eaton’s,” he said. He was told to go to the railway, where many black men worked as low-paid porters. “I vowed I wasn’t going to do that.” Instead he tried to get a job at Massey-Harris where one of his broth- ers worked. Every morning he would stand in line for hours in the cold of winter hoping his name would be called for work. It wasn’t until his brother spoke to his foreman. It took Mr. Armstrong a few differ- ent jobs before he found his place at the plant, but he did and through his experience working with immigrants from several European countries and seeing how they were treated he be- came involved with the union. “That’s where I started it all,” he said. “I became a spokesperson for these immigrants who couldn’t speak Eng- lish.” His work with the union evolved into human rights and he became a mem- ber of the Joint Labour Committee for Human Rights in Toronto, where he became involved in discrimination test cases. For example, he and a Uni- versity of Toronto student of Chinese heritage would try to rent an apart- ment and be told it was rented. It would then be available when a white couple inquired. One test case took place in the small Ontario town of Dresden (north of Chatham), which historically was in the path of the Underground Railroad. Restaurants and businesses in the community were denying service to members of the black community. In 1954, Mr. Armstrong and mem- bers of the committee attempted to get served in a cafe known to refuse service. A complaint was filed with the Department of Labour as a viola- tion of the Fair Accommodations Act. The owner of the restaurant was found guilty by the courts, but the decision was later quashed by a judge on ap- peal. Another test case from Dresden involving two students from Trinidad resulted in the first conviction under the act. It stood up on appeal. Through his desire to help people and make a difference, Mr. Armstrong founded several organizations includ- ing the Jamaican Canadian Associa- tion and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations. He was a commissioner on the On- tario Human Rights Commission in the 1970s and later served as an ad- judicator on the Ontario Labour Rela- tions Board, from which he retired in 1996. While a human rights commis- sioner he advocated for women to be hired as bus drivers and he is partially responsible for the yellow safety strip being installed on subways in Toronto. Mr. Armstrong admits the road he travelled to try and make a difference in Ontario and Canada was not an easy one, but the opposition, name call- ing and discrimination he faced didn’t stop him. “It never bothered me at first, until I was invited to tell my experience in Dresden. In the middle of it I broke down crying. What bothered me was the humiliation — just imagine you go to a restaurant and can’t get served because of the way you look,” he said. “Since then I think about it every now and then — the experiences over the years — but you have to overcome it.” Retirement has not stopped Mr. Armstrong from continuing his lifelong pursuit to make Canada a better place. He routinely speaks at schools, shar- ing the struggles that have been fought and how far Canada has come. He also took the time to write his memoirs in 2000. When he looks back at the struggles, he also remembers the many accom- plishments of the human rights move- ment. Many of which he can see on a regular basis. “When I see women driving the bus or transport trucks that makes me proud,” he said. “Then you say to your- self it’s worth it, look at how things have changed.” ✦✦✦ We want to highlight the people who make our communities go. So, if you know an interesting individual, famous or even not-so-well known, living in Ajax or Pickering, let us know. Call your Community Characters to news editor David Stell at 905-683-5110 ext. 249 or e-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. 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For more information, call YWCA Durham at 905-576-8880. strating how a gunman had chased down and shot Mr. Jones, who was ambushed as he returned to his home after work around 10:30 p.m. the night of the killing. In one instance Mr. Hall, his pointer finger extended to represent a gun, demonstrated how the killer had stood over Mr. Jones and fired a bullet be- hind his left ear as he lay face down on what is now Salem Road. “Pop, pop, pop, pop,” he said on the tape, imitating the sound the Colt. 45 made. But on the witness stand, Mr. Hall said he was “bigging up” — exaggerat- ing and lying — to the officers about his central part in the murder and rob- bery. He denied being a participant in either crime. His defence team pointed to a num- ber of inconsistencies in the details Mr. Hall provided to police. And they highlighted the fact that a murder weapon has never been found; that’s despite the fact Mr. Hall took the cops to the lakefront spot in Pickering to show them where he said the murder weapon was tossed into Lake Ontario, jurors were told. In delivering its verdict, the jury clearly rejected that defence. When they were polled at the re- quest of defence lawyer Paul Burstein, each juror indicated they agreed with the findings of guilt. Alty Jones said the end of one trial — Mr. Jacobson is expected to go to trial early next year — comes as a relief for the family. Even so, the family members ap- peared to be shaken after the verdict. They were ushered from the court- room by Mr. Murray and remained out of sight for some time. Mr. Jones’s father was the first fam- ily member to emerge. He spoke qui- etly, sometimes pausing to search for words, tears rimming his eyes. “I will remember this day forever,” he said, his voice breaking. “I will always remember the day they killed (Roy) and I will always re- member this day.” The trial has taken a huge toll on the family, he said. Roy Jones’s mother, Carmen, has been a stoic and ever- present figure at the courthouse. Often accompanied by other relatives, she has steadfastly attended throughout the trial, which began in mid-April, and numerous other court appearanc- es before that. Ms. Jones took time off from her job as a cook at the Whitby psychiatric hospital to attend the trial, her hus- band said. She was present as the jury heard from 73 witnesses, including the two men accused of her son’s murder. The family’s commitment to be pres- ent throughout the trial was remarked upon by Justice Ferguson. “I appreciate that much of the evi- dence heard at the trial must have been very painful to you,” the judge said. “I express my condolences for your loss and wish you well.” The verdict came after two and a half days of deliberation by the eight men and four women on the jury, who were sequestered after Justice Ferguson fin- ished his instructions late Thursday. They deliberated at the Rossland Road courthouse throughout the weekend, finally announcing around 11 o’clock Sunday morning that they’d arrived at a verdict. The courthouse quickly filled as word of the pending verdict spread. Keeping a quiet vigil at the court- house from Friday until Sunday was Mr. Hall’s mother, Millicent, who was also supported by relatives. They sat in a courthouse corridor throughout the weekend as the long hours ticked by with no word from the jury. It was a long and tense weekend for many observers. The few people lingering in the de- serted courthouse would look up ex- pectantly on the few occasions jurors emerged from the courtroom — where they remained behind doors that were chained and locked — to venture out- side for a stretch, a breath of fresh air or a smoke. After each break, the jurors would file silently back into the building, en- tering the courtroom through a side door, which was locked behind them. Sunday morning, that ritual was played out about 10:45. All 12 jurors went out into a beautiful sunny morn- ing and clustered together in a patch of sunlight near the front of the building. As they came in and once more went through that door, there was no indica- tion the long wait was nearly over. But within minutes, a quiet buzz arose. A court officer appeared in the door of an office where court staff had passed the hours since Thursday, wait- ing. “Verdict,” he said. Almost immediately, vehicles began pulling up in front of the courthouse and the various observers and par- ticipants who’ve taken part in this long and fascinating trial converged for its penultimate moment. Homicide of- ficers who investigated the murder arrived; Mr. Hall’s defence lawyers rushed through the door. Also pull- ing up were the two undercover cops whose evidence gathering and testi- mony played such a huge role in the case against Mr. Hall. They were known throughout the trial as Mick and Jake, the names they used during the undercover operation; a court order prevents their identities or physical descriptions from being revealed. This crowd filed through the metal detector that has been positioned in front of the courtroom door through- out the trial. Benches inside quickly filled and a hush fell over the cavern- ous room. As has been the case throughout the trial, Mr. Hall was already seated in the prisoner’s dock when the doors to the courtroom opened. He had spent the long weekend vigil in holding cells at the courthouse, transported each eve- ning back to the provincial jail where he’s been held since his arrest in Au- gust of 2001. He was dressed in a charcoal grey suit; he did not look back as spectators filed into the courtroom. He gave a hint of nervousness just once, shifting from one foot to another briefly when he was asked to stand to hear the ver- dict. Mr. Hall did not flinch when the ver- dict for first-degree murder was read out by the court clerk. He was immo- bile when he was pronounced guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and the other charges. Mr. Jones’s mother dabbed at her eyes with a tissue. Ms. Hall sat in si- lence, not moving. A sentencing hearing is to be held Dec. 3. The first-degree murder con- viction carries an automatic life sen- tence with no possibility of parole for 25 years. 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We had difficulty getting them trained and on site.” They had 1,000 trades on site, but that increased to 1,600 for the Unit 1 project, he noted. “The project is very much driven by time and resources,” he said. The company is “confident” the work can be complete on time and on budget, based on the new figures. “As the minister said, it’s a very com- plex project,” Mr. Earl stated. “Looking at the budget with today’s information and the schedule with today’s infor- mation, we can do it.” Shortage from Page 1 Shortage of available workers has pushed timeline back Sentencing from Page 1 Roy Jones was killed in February 2001. Sentencing hearing in death of Ajax man is Dec. 3 We’re looking for a few good people If you know an interesting local athlete who could be profiled in the News Advertiser, e-mail the sports de- partment c/o Al Rivett at arivett @durhamregion. com, or call 905-683-5110 . NEWS ADVERTISER By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The City is doing its part to help protect the Great Lakes. In a motion at Monday night’s meeting, Pickering council requested that senior levels of government ad- vocate against the diver- sion of Great Lakes’ wa- ters. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles, who made the motion, pointed out that under current Ontario law, water cannot be di- verted from the lakes, but Great Lakes states don’t have similar laws. He said there is cur- rently a program in Illinois where 2.1 billion gallons of water a day are diverted into the Mississippi River. Coun. Pickles also said, coinciden- tally, that Ontario Minister of Natural Resources David Ramsey announced Monday that the Province wouldn’t sign the drafts of updated Great Lakes Charter Annex agreements without a no-diversion clause. The Great Lakes Annex Charter was signed in 2001 by the premiers of Ontario and Quebec and the Great Lakes states’ governors, in July 2004 a draft report was released for public comments. The report’s purpose is to protect and restore the Great Lakes but en- vironmentalists, Native leaders and municipal leaders don’t believe it will go far enough to do that. “It does seem that the message from this municipality and the City of Sarnia and other municipalities have come home to roost,” Coun. Pick- les said. Ward 2 Regional Coun- cillor Bill McLean seconded the motion. “There’s only one basin we can draw water from and the last thing I would want, and I’m sure the peo- ple of Ontario would want, is to divert water to the Mississippi,” said Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, who seconded the motion. He said diverting water would lower lake levels and have drastic economic, social, cultural and recre- ational impacts. “This is something that has been around for over a 100 years, some- thing that rears its ugly head every now and then and the message we send back is we will not stand for it,” Coun. McLean said. In a recorded vote, the motion passed unanimously. Pickering great advocate of preserving our lakes David Pickles PICKERING — With the draft plan report for a proposed airport in north Pickering to be released today, a full slate of public open houses are planned around Durham. The report is to include information on the preferred runway alignment, air- port facilities, transportation and utili- ties, as well as phasing of construction, land-use policies and noise contours. It represents the studies and technical reports that have been conducted in regards to the proposed airport. The Greater Toronto Airports Au- thority began working on the Pickering project in 2001 after being asked by the federal transport minister to undertake interim planning work. Following seven open houses, the draft plan is to form the basis of the proj- ect description, which is the document required to initiate the environmental assessment process. The EA takes place following public consultation and takes two to three years. The federal government is to make a final decision on whether an airport will be built. The earliest the airport would be operational is 2012. Open houses are at the Claremont Community Centre Tuesday, Nov. 23; the Goodwood Com- munity Centre on Thursday, Nov. 25; the Pickering Recreation Complex on Monday, Nov. 29; the Ajax Community Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 1; and Lviv Hall in Oshawa on Thursday, Dec. 2. Public gets say on airport plan Province has to listen to Seaton issues To the editor: In reference to the Seaton land, we hope the Province will consider a number of is- sues in drafting its final rec- ommendations on the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt. It is our belief and that of many more that the Seaton land on the east side of West Duffins Creek is equally or more environmentally sensi- tive than the Oak Ridges Mo- raine. At the present time, no infrastructure is on this land, which contains three layers of aquifers that are provin- cially significant, the smallest of which contains 100 million cubic yards of fresh water that ends up in lake Ontario to provide drinking water for To- ronto and the Greater Toronto Area. In addition, there are three cold creeks that are depen- dent on 60 per cent of ground- water in the total Seaton land area for survival; it is 29.71 per cent woodlots and vegetated valley; 20.57 per cent agri- culture land that is presently being farmed (these farmers will be evicted by the provin- cial government); 65 Indian burial grounds; 38.75 per cent greenspace and open fields; Lake Iroquois; habitat; and wetlands. Extensive environmental science research by renowned academics from the Univer- sity of Toronto and McMaster University has confirmed that Seaton land on the east side of West Duffins creek can only support a population base of 30,000 people. It also shows that land is more environmen- tally sensitive than the prop- erty in the land swap deal. Further, we’re calling on the provincial government to carry out a ‘D’ independent environ- mental assessment on the land swap deal and Seaton. The land swap deal is huge, and its complexity and poten- tial effects from other under- takings does not quantify it for the class ‘C’ methodology that the provincial government is using. David Steele, Chairman, Pickering-Ajax Citizens Together for the Environment Rights or not, smoking is bad for health To the editor: Re: ‘Learning to accept smokers’, David Stell column, Nov. 14. Yo ur Ms. Daigneault’s rights for smokers is a very mislead- ing concept. I personally found out back in the 50’s when an army doc- tor told me that my persistent cough was not a cold; but if I was to stop smoking, I would live longer. No need to men- tion here the efforts, patience and especially the will it took to quit. To day, at 73, I’m still kick- ing and enjoying life, contrary to countless of my own rela- tives who’ve passed away. Oscar Beaulieu Ajax Ye s, smokers are human beings too To the editor: Re: ‘Learning to accept smokers’, David Stell column, Nov. 14. It is very refreshing to see someone has the guts to write an article that is not against smokers, and at least realizes they do exist, and that they are human. First-hand smoking is prob- ably a major cause of lung cancer, but I do not believe second-hand smoke is the major cause of lung cancer. It’s the fumes, exhaust and other industrial particles in the air that are probably more to blame. The government will not ac- cept this because to blame the smokers is easier than find- ing the money to cure what is causing the problem. I think, economics and political rea- sons are probably stopping them from facing the problem directly. 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Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last week’s question: Should Remembrance Day be a national holiday? Votes cast: 310 Yes: 89 % No: 11 % The King of Pickering Village Leslie Nemeth, centre, sent us this photo of himself and his grand- son Keri Warr, when they met Elvis recently at a street dance in Pickering. Mr. Nemeth says some people in the U.S. believe Elvis Presley is still alive, just hiding and now he knows the truth. Paul Warr took the photograph. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. Balancing the books should not jeopardize patient care in Ajax and Pickering G overnments come and governments go, and Ontario’s health-care system continues to deteriorate. Hospitals are struggling with budgets as Health Minister George Smitherman has ordered them to balance their books in the face of escalating prices and higher labour costs. They’ve been asked to reduce wait times, as patients needing diagnostic services are waiting longer than is considered accept- able by the Ontario Association of Radiologists. And yet, at Rouge- Valley’s Ajax-Pickering site, a CT scanner sits idle because of the lack of operating funds. At Lakeridge Health, security changes and managerial cuts have been made to trim a mere $280,000 from an expected $42.5-million deficit this fiscal year and next. In all, Lakeridge proposes to chop $6 million from its administrative costs. Nowhere is the picture rosy. A proposed new deal on how doc- tors are paid has caused some division and prompted debate in the medical community, while members of the Ontario Hospital Asso- ciation and the minister sat down to discuss the $600-million fiscal crunch facing the province’s hospitals. The minister has criticized the “high” wages of hospital workers, putting up the backs of union leaders as the Province attempts to restructure the health-care sys- tem. Even the Liberals’ much-criticized new hidden tax, the health- care premium now charged to Ontario taxpayers, has ominous implications for Queen’s Park now that an arbitrator has ruled a nursing home must pay the premium for its unionized staff. The ruling could impact other public-sector employers that rely on gov- ernment funding if unions continue to win the issue, leaving the Province with substantial costs it wasn’t expecting; critics say that, in turn, could mean longer waiting times and more service cuts. Health care is an oversized slice of Ontario’s fiscal pie that politi- cians have been trying to rein in for years, and the Liberals, Tories and the NDP, under Bob Rae, have all had a crack at it. But issuing orders for balanced books and hitting taxpayers with new premi- ums doesn’t go far enough to address the very real funding needs facing the health-care system. Ontario’s four-year fiscal plan, as outlined by Finance Minister Greg Sorbara, contained a promise of more spending cuts in order to ensure adequate health-care funding. But, the plan to increase health-care spending by 5.1 per cent annually over the four years means Ontario is not really allocating any more funding growth to that sector than it did in the past. Queen’s Park has to re-examine its investment strategy for health care. Lasting and significant improvements can’t be made unless this area of the provincial budget is nudged up a notch or two on the priority list. O nce again, I find my- self in the four circles of viral hell. Thanks to some pretty fast-paced, lard- assed weasel in his bedroom with a computer console, a modem and a stack of Dun- geons and Dragons maga- zines, my world view has sud- denly become very, very small. About the size of a file actually ... a few bits and bytes. That’s all it took to trip me up. I’ve gone from smelling the roses every day to want- ing to put my fist through my monitor screen. I’m a little ashamed frankly. I thought I was made of better stuff. That’s what I get, I suppose, for putting all my eggs in one hard drive. My spiral into digital Hades began quite pleasantly, if you want to know the truth. I had just made the much antici- pated switch to `High Speed.’ Life was going to be better on so many levels. We could now do... well, more stuff ... faster. And isn’t that always a good thing? I suppose I should have asked more questions of my Internet Service Provider (starts with a B and rhymes with Hell). Silly me, in my excitement, I didn’t realize I’d ordered the `Viral Pack- age.’ Inside of three days of connecting through broad- band, my computer had been probed more times than Pa- mela Anderson on her prom night. I felt like the new guy in the prison shower. And, of course, the snazzy new fire- wall and anti-virus protection my consumptive software came with was about as effec- tive as a pea-shooter in a fire- fight. I would’ve done better to burn incense and sprinkle cow’s blood around my CPU. I am surprised at the amount of anger and frustration this kind of thing kindles within me. Perhaps it’s because it af- fects my writing, something that brings me unspeakable joy. When my computer dies I am unable to publish. I feel like I’ve lost an appendage. I know that’s pathetic, but such is the reliance I’ve come to develop on this damned box. More accurately, though, I think what most incenses me is the complete needlessness of the problem. Individuals, like the afore- mentioned `weasel,’ spend countless hours and creative energy spreading negativ- ity, hurt and anger, terminal by terminal throughout the world. If these viruses and malware were somehow start- ed accidentally I would find them much easier to take, I think. But knowing they are the pre-conceived spawn of a handful of misanthropes makes it very difficult to swal- low. This is just bad karma, pure and simple. And that, I sup- pose, is where I take whatever solace I can from the situa- tion. I am a huge believer in the karmic wheel. Time and time again, in my own life, have I witnessed the verac- ity of the axiom `What goes around, comes around.’ And so, as one stares help- lessly at a paralyzed, blink- ing cursor or an impotent, locked up application win- dow, one can only hope that somewhere, somehow, the idle hands that created your nightmare are reaping what they’ve sown. Perhaps a nasty rash that no amount of ointment can ease, turbo-acne or, perhaps, just perhaps, if there is a God in heaven, a virulent attack of conscience. Sunderland resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Ho ping for karma in a computer world Neil Crone enter laughing ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DAT E MEETING TIME Nov. 18 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Nov. 22 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Nov. 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Dec. 1 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Dec. 6 Management Forum/Council Meeting1:30 pm 6 Simple Ways to Register for Programs! Fax in, 24hr. drop box, mail in, in person or BY PHONE Try Tele-Reg today call for info 905.420.4621 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 PROGRAM REGISTRATION! Aquatics starts Nov. 25 Leisure starts Nov. 29 call for details 905.420.4621 Coming Today! NOTICE OF MEETING November 22, 2004 at 7:30 pm Pickering Civic Complex - Council Chambers One The Esplanade, Pickering Ontario L1V 6K7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 04-002/P CITY INITIATED: GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY IMPLEMENTATION Official Plan Amendment: OPA 04-002/P The Amendment affects an area generally bounded by the CP Rail line to the south,York-Durham Townline Road to the west,Highway 7 to the north,and Sideline 16/Pickering- Ajax boundary to the east (see location map below). In June 2004, City Council endorsed the Structure Plan of the Growth Management Study as the basis for preparing official plan amendments. Subsequently, the City initiated amendments to the Pickering Official Plan to implement the Council endorsed Structure Plan. A Statutory Public Meeting about the proposed amendment was held on October 14, 2004. The Executive Committee of Council will now be considering a Staff Report on the proposed amendment and related implementation matters at its meeting of November 22, 2004, at 7:30 pm,or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,in the Council Chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. The Staff Report will include the recommended amendments to the Pickering Official Plan,which implement the Council endorsed Structure Plan. Copies of the Report will be available from the Office of the City Clerk on and after November 16, 2004.Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and address the Executive Committee when the item is presented for discussion. It is anticipated that City Council will consider the recommendations of the Executive Committee at a special Council meeting on December 13, 2004. For further information, please contact Grant McGregor, Principal Planner - Policy, at 905.420.4660, extension 2032 or Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy, at extension 2038. Any person wishing to address City Council with respect to this item must contact the City Clerk’s Office at 905.420.4660 or by email at btaylor@city.pickering.on.ca on or before Friday December 10, 2004. Date of this Notice, November 1, 2004 The Pickering Fire Services reminds you to watch your ashes when cleaning them from your wood stove or fireplace. Many house fires have been caused by hot ashes placed into combustible containers. Ashes should be left to cool, then emptied into a metal container with a tight lid and stored outside. Don't give fire a place to start. A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Routes to Learning (Formerly Elderhostel) Offers a Unique Travel Experience Do you want to do more than simply visit a destination? Are you looking for travel that includes a positive learning experience? Come to an informative presentation and discover how Routes to Learning Canada can help you explore unlimited travel learning opportunities. This presentation will be held in the Central Library Auditorium on Wednesday, November 24th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. For more information or to register,please call 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 or 905.686.0250 and press 0,or email the library at help@picnet.org. @ your library™ Congratulations to the Semi Finalists: Nicole Ponte • Kimberly Garrett • Tessia Niven • Ed - Esther Pepit - Homme • Laura Fujita • Nicole Easton • Cierra MacDonald • Lisa Mannis • Emma Bulpin • Priscilla Addo • Katerina Petrovska • Alysha Harris • Neva Fraser • Sophia Mangov • Laura Woods • Kayla Jackson The top 10 will move on to the FINALS which will be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2004 at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre (470 Kingston Road) starting at 7:00 pm. Check our website at cityofpickering.com/teen for prizes and judges bios or for more information about this and other FREE teen events. LEARN-TO-SWIM PRIVATE MINI-SESSIONS SPECIAL LOW PRICES!! Wednesday Evenings Choose 1/2 hour class times between times listed. Classes run on the 1/2 hour and the hour. Wednesdays December 1, 8 & 15 Times: 6:00-8:00pm Fee: $55. for 3 lessons Levels: Aquaquest 1-12 and Adults Location: Pickering Recreation Complex DAYTIME PRIVATE MINI-SESSIONS Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays December 6 December 7 December 8 OR December 9 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 16 Choose 1/2 hour class times between times listed. Classes run on the 1/2 hour and the hour. Times: 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm Fee: $74. for 4 lessons Levels: Aquaquest 1-12 and Adults Location: Pickering Recreation Complex FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 905.683.6582 Reminder to All City of Pickering PROPERTYTAXPAYERS Sign-Up Now For The City’s Pre-authorized PropertyTax Payment Plan Sign up now and pay your 2005 property taxes conveniently over an 11 month period from January 1 to November 1, 2005 Pre-authorized payments have many benefits There are no cheques to write. You don’t have to look for a parking space. You don’t have to wait in line to pay your taxes. You save on postage and/or transportation costs. You don’t have to keep track of due dates or payments. You avoid paying a penalty for missing a due date. Are you Eligible? If you own residential property in the City of Pickering and have no outstanding taxes, you can take advantage of this convenient program. Your initial application is valid as long as you own the property and for as long as you want to stay in the plan. You do not have to re-apply every year. You can cancel at any time. For further information, please contact the Corporate Services Department at 905.420.4614 or visit our web site at cityofpickering.com Applications must be received by November 30, 2004. P PAGE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 PROVINCE TO PROVIDE $30 MILLION TO HELP WITH BSE HARDSHIPS By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Provincial funds announced to help feed cattle could bring a better re- turn for livestock, said John Wolters, president of the Dur- ham Cattlemen’s Association. The Province recently an- nounced up to $30 million to help feed and maintain cattle being held back from slaugh- ter, but the impact of the money won’t be known until details surrounding it are re- vealed, said Mr. Wolters. “I think $30 million’s a lot of money, it just depends how it’s used and how far it has to go,” he said. “It’s still $30 mil- lion and every bit helps.” The funds are part of a long- term strategy to help ensure the viability of Canada’s beef industry, which has been suf- fering since a single case of bovine spongiform encepha- lopathy (BSE) was discovered in May 2003. The United States border was closed to Canadian cattle, but has since reopened for certain beef cuts. Included in the plan for Canada’s cattle industry are efforts to reopen the U.S. bor- der, increase slaughter capac- ity, sustain the industry until the market balances, and ex- pand access to export markets for livestock and beef prod- ucts. “We’re investing in a na- tional strategy that will help ensure the health of the beef industry in Ontario and across the country,” said Pre- mier Dalton McGuinty in a news release. “We know that cattle producers are suffer- ing through no fault of their own and we’re working hard to give them the help they need.” Mr. Wolters said he is hesi- tant to say if the plan for the provincial funding is a good because he has yet to learn how money will be distrib- uted. If it’s used to help farmers hold back cattle during peak selling periods, they could get a better rate for them because there won’t be so many on the market at the same time, he said. Right now, there’s a fair bit of cattle in Canada because farmers can’t ship it live to the U.S., Mr. Wolters added. The cost of feeding a cow per day ranges, he said. A 40 kg bag of feed is about $10. “It’s a help but it’s not going to add up to a whole lot,” he said. “I don’t think it will even put people in a break even position... but it might work,” he added. “Will it make us any money? I doubt it.” A guest speaker on BSE and cull cows will be at the Durham Cattlemen’s Associa- tion’s upcoming meeting near the end of November. All cat- tle and dairy farmers are wel- come. For information, call Mr. Wolters at 905-986-4303. A/P PAGE 8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 Other lease and finance options available. See dealer for details.*Leasing plans OAC provided by Kia Canada Financial Services. Available on 2005 Rio S (RO54X5)/2005 Rio Anniversary Edition (R05435)/2005 Sedona LX Anniversary (SD7535)/2005 Spectra (ST5435). 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Building strong communities YWCA Durham 1 McGrigor Street Oshawa Thursday, November 25 – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Presents from afar AJAX — Grade 8 students at St. Bernadette Catholic School recently mobilized operations for Operation Christmas Child Boxes for children in need across the world. Katelyn Woodman, Keegan O’Hara and Sara Caravella helped fill the boxes with daily necessities and in some cases, toys. Durham cattle farmers chew on new provincial feed money Auditions to be held Nov. 25 and 26 DURHAM — Yo ung jazz musicians are being sought for a jazz band. Jazz Masters is a program, sponsored by Paul Noble-Gresty’s Masters Music, aimed at students in Durham Region. “This is a new music program geared to the students of Durham Region who want to be part of a new music experi- ence,” he said. The goal is to form a jazz band and encourage the growth and talent of young musicians, he said. “I want to give students an oppor- tunity to play in a group that will play music well, have a good experience, gain a sense of accomplishment and be able to perform at a high level,” he said. Jazz Masters will use standard in- strumentation, including brass, saxo- phones, bass, guitars, drums and piano. The group will be committed to at least three concerts in 2005 and other pos- sible venues. Auditions are open to all Durham Region students up to Grade 12 and will be held Nov. 25 and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Public School, 1111 Beatrice St. E. at Grand- view Street, south of Taunton Road, in Oshawa. There’s a $5 charge to take part in auditions to offset the cost. Noble-Gresty studied music with Stephen Chenette, University of To- ronto professor, and James Spragg, of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. He has degrees in music and education. He’s played in numerous honour bands and musicale orchestras. He also runs a youth band at Calvary Baptist Church in Oshawa. To book an audition time, call him at 905-743-0243. DURHAM — Scrooge’s story will be presented on the stage in late Novem- ber by St. Mark’s United Church. ‘Scrooge’s Tale,’ with words by Rev- erend John Moses and music by Wil- liam Treadgold, is based on Charles Dickens’ story, ‘A Christmas Carol.’ More than 60 people will take part in the event, ranging in age from 8 to 82. It will be presented Nov. 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the church, 201 Centre St. S. Tickets are $10 per person with pro- ceeds going to local charitable agen- cies. Last year, the event raised more than $8,000 for Denise House. Destiny Manor and Colborne Community Ser- vices. For tickets, call 905-668-3091. A/P PAGE 9 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 SPECIALSALE Carriers 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. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN T ODAY’S News A dve rtiser ADV ERT ISI NG FLYERS BARGAI NS Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Matthew & Corbin Wednesday’s carriers of the week are Matthew & Corbin. They enjoy basketball & baseball. They will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Matthew & Corbin for being our Carrier of the Week. 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Remember to include you name, address and phone number. Send to: Letters to Santa c/o The News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 or email them to lthompson@durhamregion.com or fax them to 905-619-9068 4 Page Flyer in LOOK FOR * delivered to select homes Today’s Paper! save up to 70% OFF HOLIDAY SUPERSTORE November 20 • 9:30 pm Melgum Road Country & Rock no cover November 27 • 9:30 pm The Too Drunk To Fish Band Rock & Country no cover The Puck & Beaver Saloon 172 Hunt Street, Ajax - 905-426-5501 Be sure to take part in our "Beat the Puck" Fundraiser for Rose Cherry's Home for Kids! More Live Music Every Sunday at the Puck & Beaver with their Open Stage Band Jam. Come on out and sing and play with the house band “Too Drunk to Fish” or by your- self or with your band! Country Radio KX96 Music Director and Radio Host Pete Walker is your host! Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com [ Benefit concert ]] Celtic concert aids Ajax young parents AJAX — The Piches perform in concert this month on behalf of the Pregnancy Help Centre. The Piches are a family of Celtic musicians, with a number of awards and distinctions on their resume. The Pregnancy Help Centre is a non-profit Christian organization that serves young families in distress due to pregnancy or the demands of parenting. The concert is at Carruthers Creek Community Church in Ajax, on Saturday, Nov. 20. The doors open at 8 p.m. Ad- mission is $2 per adult or $5 per family. For more information about the concert or the centre, call 905-720-3252 or 905- 619-9878 or visit www.pregnancyhelp.ca. [ Pickering Idol ] Pickering awaits its Teen Idol at finals Nov. 20 PICKERING — The coming days are f illed with stress, importance and prac- tise, practise, practise. Well, that is for the remaining hope- fuls in the City of Pickering’s Teen Idol competition finals. For everyone else, it’s time to cheer for a favourite mem- ber of the talented bunch. The finalists are Nicole Ponte, Lisa Mannis, Alysha Harris, Tessia Niven, Laura Fujita, Kimberly Garrett, Priscilla Addo, Ed - Esther Pepit - Homme, Neva Fraser and Sophia Mangov. The winner will be announced after all performances at the final competi- tion, Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit cityof- pickering.com/teen. [ Lecture ] Free fitness talk DURHAM — A Whitby author and f itness expert will give a free lecture Nov. 20 at Durham Women’s Fitness. Crystal Andrus will talk about taking charge of your life, losing weight and renewing energy from 1 to 2 p.m. at the facility, 1450 Hopkins St. Andrus is the author of Simply ,,, Woman!, which sets out a 12-week total transformation program for the body, mind and soul. For reserve seating, call 905-430- 5888. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Playing to beat the band WHITEVALE — Ron Brownsberger leads the congregation in a singalong at the Remembrance Day concert at Whitevale United Church recently. The program was dedicated to songs and music and stories from the war era. Foriegn film will have English subtitles in Nov. 25 Cinefest Durham showing DURHAM — A coming-of-age tale from Italy is the next feature for Cinef- est Durham. I’m Not Scared (Io Non Ho Paura) will be shown Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. in Ital- ian with English subtitles. Set in the hot southern Italian countryside in 1978, the movie follows 10-year-old Michele (Giuseppe Christiano) who discovers a deep secret at an abandoned farm- house. The adventure catapults him from the innocence of childhood into a frighteningly adult world. The film is directed by Gabriele Sal- vatores, whose Mediterraneo won an Oscar for best foreign film in 1992. I’m Not Scared will be shown at Famous Players in the Oshawa Cen- tre. Tickets are $6 and can only be purchased from the Cinefest Durham box office, which closes promptly at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to the Oshawa Public Library system. For more information on Cinefest Durham, call 905-579-6111 or go to www.oshawalibrary.on.ca/cinefest. asp. Y outh thrown into danger for Italian thriller Youth orchestra gets big boost DURHAM — The Durham Youth Or- chestra has received a $55,600 grant from the Trillium Foundation. At Saturday night’s concert, a special presentation of the money was made to the orchestra, made up of more than 30 musicians, ages 9 to 19. The money will allow the orchestra to promote itself and raise its profile in Durham Region, said music director John Beaton. “This is a huge help for us,” he said. The money will allow the orchestra to hold more fundraising events and set up an instrument loan program, allowing more young musicians to join the group, he said. “It is a burden for some kids to have to pay for lessons and an instrument too,” he said. “Having a new instru- ment is like a shot in the arm for an ambitious student.” Under the program, private music teachers will have access to the in- struments, which will be loaned out to students who will then play for the orchestra. The grant will also help bring in pro- fessional coaches, who will work with each section of the orchestra, create more publicity for concerts and pay for a series of concerts in local schools. The grant will also help orchestra members to attend the Orchestras Can- ada Youth Orchestra Festival in Wind- sor in May 2005. A part-time business manager will be hired to computerize the orchestra’s records and streamline the office. The orchestra plays three major concerts during the year. Its next is Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, Anderson Street North, Whitby. Guests artists will be New York tenor Giovanni Secondini, who will sing opera arias by Verdi and Puccini, and English songs by Vaughn Williams and Benjamin Britten, and pianist Marianne Turner, who will ac- company him on the English songs. The orchestra meets weekly to re- hearse during the school year. Re- hearsal nights are Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sinclair Secondary School, Ta unton Road West, Whitby. For more information, contact Beaton at 905- 579-2401. New band being set up for Durham students to play all that jazz Scrooge hits the stage next week Ajax artist Dianne Horvath is an exhibitor AJAX — Dianne Horvath is among the 63 Canadians displaying their work at The Moose Show Contemporary Ca- nadian Art and Craft show and sale. The Ajax artist will be exhibiting all new work at the show, Nov. 17 to 20, in the Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Barbara Frum Atrium, 250 Front St. W. To ronto. Among the work on display will be ceramics, blown glass, metal sculptures, contemporary jewelry, fine art paintings and assemblages, fibre art, clothing and hats, stained glass, turned wood, and photography. The Moose Show is a non-profit, co- operative show with all fees spent on the event. Admission is free. Show hours are noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19 10 a.m., and on Nov. 20 it’s 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www. mooseshow.com. Make tracks for moose show A/P PAGE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004A/P PA GE 10 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Ajax Axemen at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. [ Hockey ]] Ajax ‘AE’ midgets beat the champs from Clarington AJAX — The Ajax Knights Karbelt Speed and Custom minor midget ‘AE’ hockey team extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with two key victo- ries. The Ajacians recently travelled to Clarington where they defeated the de- fending Ontario champions 4-2. Af ter falling behind 1-0, Kevin Pilon tied the game for Ajax early in the second period on a rebound off of a point shot by John Caruana. Cameron Garland scored two third-period goals to give Ajax the lead. Kevin Watts put the game away with just more than a minute to play on a nice passing play with Kyle Karjala and Colby Murray. Watts also assisted on the other three goals, while Pilon and Cameron Garland registered two assists each. Evan Pitcher and Alex Welch an- chored the defence, which helped Kyle Gordon make 33 saves. A night earlier on home ice, the neighbouring Pickering Panthers fell vic- tim to an 8-0 onslaught. Matthew Scott led the way with a hat trick, with single goals to Karjala, Murray, Colin Garland, Cameron Garland and Watts. Murray added four assists, Karjala three, Watts and Colin Garland each had two, and Matthew Huntington, Caruana and Ben Giddings one apiece. Justin DiPoce stopped 24 shots to re- cord the shutout. Ben Jankovski and Oliver Walker provided solid defensive support. Ajax’s record now sits at 8-2-5. [ Ringette ] Pickering-Ajax tweens earn back-to-back wins DURHAM — The Pickering-Ajax tween ‘AA’ ringette team skated past two opponents in recent league play. The tweens, made up of elite play- ers from Ajax and Pickering, played a solid game to top Whitby 6-3 on Nov. 9. The victory avenged a 5-2 loss to Whitby in the opening game of the season. The local tweens dominated all aspects of the game and, if not for the spectacular play of the Whitby goal- tender, the score could have reached double digits. Pickering-Ajax also scored a hard- fought 3-1 victory over Mississauga on Nov. 7. The team is now looking forward to playing in the Nepean Ringette Tourna- ment later this month. Team members are Kelly Warbur- ton, Patricia Tillaart, Kelsey Fran, Maddy Snowden, Stephanie McCaw, Katie Kai- ser, Erin McConkey, Laura Taglioni, Keri Shanks, Natasha Taylor, Jessica Nielsen and Kelly Rankine. [ Baseball ] Ex-major leaguers say BINGO at Ajax ball fundraiser AJAX — Tw o former major league ball players will help the Ajax Spartans Minor Baseball Association during a fundraising bingo session tonight (Wednesday). Rob Butler and Nigel Wilson will be on hand at Bingo Country, 610 Monarch Av e., for the bingo night that starts at 10:30 p.m. The players donated four auto- graphed baseballs as well as some autographed prints to be raffled off throughout the evening. For more information, visit www. ajaxbaseball.org. [ Volleyball ] Durham Attack host tryouts for girls’ team DURHAM — The Durham Attack hosts tryouts for its under-12 girls’ vol- leyball team tomorrow (Thursday) night in Ajax. The tryouts for girls born in 1993 or ’94 are at J. Clarke Richardson Col- legiate (Harwood Avenue and Rossland Road) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A subsequent tryout is set for Nov. 25 at the same venue and time. Cost is $5 for all tryouts. For more information, e-mail dur- ham_attack@hotmail.com or www.dur- hamattack.org or call Chris Williamson at 905-725-3092. Sports Briefs NOVEMBER 17, 2004 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs wide receiver Aaron Racioppa looks to evade Pickering High School Trojans tackler Dan Silva during action in the Durham Region senior football championship game at the Oshawa Civic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Trojans ended the Monarchs’ five-year reign as champions by posting a 30-13 victory. The Trojans face the Northern Secondary School Red Knights of Toronto in the Metro Bowl semifinal in Toronto on Saturday. Tr ojans advance to Metro Bowl semifinal game on Saturday By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — John Martini was reti- cent to discuss the future for his Pick- ering High School Trojans after Sat- urday’s Durham Region football final; he was having too much fun in the present. The Trojan coach’s immediate plan is a Metro Bowl semifinal game against the Northern Secondary School Red Knights of Toronto at St. Michael’s Col- lege School in Toronto on Saturday at 2 p.m. Pickering High earned a date with the Red Knights after dethroning the five-time Durham Region senior football champion St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs in the final on Saturday afternoon. The Trojans savoured their first Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) title of the new decade, taking advantage of Monarch offensive mis- cues and a smothering defensive effort that kept St. Mary pivot Erik Glavic off balance en route to a tidy 30-13 vic- tory. The title game was played in front of a large, vocal crowd at the Oshawa Civic Stadium. Although the Red Knights represent the Trojans’ future, Martini points out there’s a gridiron past between Pick- ering High and Northern Secondary, including a loss to the Red Knights by a field goal in the Metro Bowl in the early ’90s. And, like Martini, Northern is coached by a former University of To ronto Varsity Blues’ player. “It will be good to see old friends,” says Martini, with just a tinge of irony in his voice. Outside of knowing the Red Knights like to run the ball, much like the Tro- jans, Martini could offer little insight into what the Durham champion Tro- jans (7-0) will face against the Toronto District Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TDSSAA) Tier One foot- ball champion (9-0). A short two seasons ago, Pickering High didn’t field a football team in the senior division and, in 2003, a short- staffed Trojans’ senior squad was em- barrassed by the Monarchs in the playoff quarter- finals. But, in 2004, the Picker- ing High senior club resembles the Trojans of the late ’80s and early ’90s — a well-balanced team that mixes a strong running game with outstand- ing defence. In Saturday’s game, the fired-up Trojans left no doubt they were on a mission to put an end to the Monarchs reign. They did it with a blitzing de- fence that forced Glavic into bad deci- sions, resulting in four interceptions. The Trojan offence was also sharp, although it was whistled for 12 penal- ties, with quarterback Darren McCloy effectively using all the weapons at his disposal. “We were aggressive (on defence), but we did make a mental mistake on their first score, which never should have happened, but it did. St. Mary’s offence adjusted and capitalized on our one breakdown. It could have been difficult for us to shake, but we came back. Offensively, I thought we did well other than penalties. If it wasn’t for penalties, I thought the score could have been more one-sided,” says Mar- tini. “I’m very proud of our team. From last year to this year has been an amaz- ing turnaround. They have a good at- titude and hopefully we can carry this into next week.” St. Mary head coach Enzo Antonuc- ci, who took over from Gordon Judges this season, noted his Monarchs beat themselves with the turnovers. He ap- plauded the effort and intensity the Trojans brought to the game. “Hats off to them, they’re a great football team. We worked hard, but I think we shot ourselves in the foot sometimes, but they gave it their all. They tried to catch up,” says Anto- nucci. The Trojans took the lead early and never relinquished it. On their open- ing series, covering five plays and 68 yards, a third-down-and-three gamble paid off. Coming out of the backfield, Troy Seivwright-Adams caught a Mc- Cloy pass in the flat and raced 34 yards down the right sidelines to the end zone. Later in the first quarter, Moham- med Khawaja booted a 13-yard field goal to give the Trojans a 9-0. In the opening minute of the second quarter, the Monarchs’ Andrew Morrill hooked up with Glavic on a pass down the middle of the field for a 21-yard touchdown. Glavic was good on the convert to cut Pickering High’s lead to 9-7. With 1:44 remaining in the second quarter, McCloy found Shawn Walker all alone at the 10-yard line for a 34- yard touchdown. Khawaja’s convert was good to put the Trojans in front 16- 7. Seconds later, Glavic was picked off by Dylan Lock at the St. Mary 30-yard line. Four plays later, McCloy’s 10-yard pass found tight end Hassan Hazime at the one-yard line, with Hazime rolling in to the end zone for the major. An- other Khawaja convert put the Trojans in command 23-7 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, the backbreaker for St. Mary came early in the fourth. Running back Adrian Charles ran off tackle and was greeted by plenty of daylight, rambling 100 yards for the touchdown. Khawaja’s convert put Pickering High up 30-7. St. Mary’s final touchdown came midway through the final quarter, with wide receiver Aaron Racioppa catch- ing a two-yard pass from Glavic in the end zone. The two-point convert at- tempt was stopped. The game’s most valuable players were Seivwright-Adams for Pickering High and Racioppa for St. Mary. “I like it, but I didn’t expect it, says Seivwright-Adams, who gave kudos to the defence for giving the offence good field position and to the offensive line for opening up holes for him and his backfield mates to run through. Charles, feeling no lingering effects from a leg injury that’s limited his time on the field in the last two games, notes it’s a special feeling to knock off the Monarchs. He’s hoping that win- ning feeling will continue Saturday. “I’m looking forward to it,” says Charles. “It’s the first time I’ve ever been to the Metro Bowl. This is where it’s at.” NOTES: Glavic was named the LOSSA MVP for the 2004 season... The Monsignor Paul Dwyer Saints won the battle of Oshawa in the LOSSA senior ‘B’ final game played prior to the ‘A’ final. Dwyer defeated the Eastdale Col- legiate Eagles 10-3. Pickering High dethrones St. Mary Monarchs for Durham football title Erik Glavic Annandale foursome wins ‘The Freeze’ women’s curling crown By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Sandra Thain rink froze out the competition to capture ‘The Freeze’ ladies’ bonspiel at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club last Wednesday. Thain and her Annandale team- mates Nora Mundy, Kathy Kerr, and Barb Luftman defeated the Pat Reid foursome of the Avonlea Curling Club to get first crack at the prize table. Krista Thompson’s Peterborough Curl- ing Club rink took third place in the 16-team event. Paula Cabrera and her team from Annandale finished fourth. The first bonspiel of the season fea- tured lunch and snacks for all curlers. Two eight-end games were played at the bonspiel, sponsored by Village Chrysler. ••• Last weekend, Annandale hosted its second bonspiel of the season — the Annandale Stakes Mixed Cash Bon- spiel. Annandale’s Gerry Pinkney rink captured the lion’s share of the money, earning the $500 first-prize purse. With Pinkney were vice Terry Pinkney and lead Rowena Fowler. Bert Durand played the first game at second, with Alex Bianchi curling the other two games. Annandale’s Barry Moylan four- some won second prize, followed by the Gord Norton rink in third and the Harry Nolte team in fourth. Twenty-four teams played three eight-end games in the points bon- spiel. The organizing committee of Debbie Bianchi, Marianne Moak, Rick Moak and Alex Bianchi was presented a gift to mark their 11th season of running the venerable bonspiel. This crew, however, won’t be back in charge next year, with the search now on to find new recruits to carry on the event. ••• The first of the Ontario Curling As- sociation zone playdowns is the Ter- anet Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s Zone Playdowns in Port Perry from Nov. 20 to 22. Annandale has three teams entered. Kaitlyn Leslie and Lesley Pyne have teams in the women’s event, while Tim March is entered in the junior men’s event. Two teams each in the double- knockout events advance to the re- gionals set for Lindsay on Nov. 27 and 28. Thain rink leaves others out in the cold at ’spiel A/P PA GE 11 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 Team Canada’s Hurren, mates undergo final preparations for Stockholm with Ajax practice session Sunday By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — Excitement is build- ing for two Durham Region members of the national ringette team. Te am Canada skated at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday morn- ing, using ice time donated by the Ajax Ringette Association for one of its final practices before heading off to the World Ringette Championships in Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 22 to 27. Pickering’s Beth Hurren, a 23-year- old defence with Team Canada, can’t wait for the preparations to be over and the games to begin. “It’s been building since the practices started last Sep- tember,” says Hurren, who’s joined on the team by for- ward Sharolyn Wouters, 25, of Brooklin. “Every time we’re together it comes together more and more. They’re taking a group of girls from all across the country who all have the same goal, so it’s really something to look forward to.” Prior to taking to the Olympic-sized ice for an intense two-hour workout Sunday, the players completed their dry-land training regimen and set aside time to sign autographs on all manner of material for a large num- ber of minor ringette players at the early-morning skate. For Hurren, having the newer gen- eration come out to the practice and talk to the Team Canada players was gratifying. “It gives the younger girls the op- portunity to see what they can ac- complish,” she says. “It’s special to see the kids in the stands.” Following the Ajax practice, the 22 players on Team Canada departed for Hamilton for another training session later that day. They’re also in Missis- sauga, Burlington and Niagara Falls for practices and games before flying out to Sweden Thursday. As the two-time defending world champions, a lot is expected of the Canadian team when it reaches for the gold ring along with Finland, host Sweden and Team U.S.A. Both Hur- ren and Wouters — newcomers to the national team — are confident there’s another gold medal in the offing. “I feel very positive that we can come home with a medal,” says Hur- ren, adding Finland has emerged as Te am Canada’s chief rival. Canada beat the Finns in each of the last two world championships for the gold. Adds Wouters, “I believe that, yes, we can win it. We’ve worked very hard to come together in a short period of time. We have a lot of talent from the goaltenders on out, so I believe we can do it if we put our best game on the ice.” The tryout process was a long and gruelling affair, taking Wouters and Hurren to evaluation sessions in Eastern and Western Canada over the past year. Both attended the Eastern Ontario evaluation camp in Missis- sauga last September with 60 to 70 hopefuls in attendance. That number was pared to 36 for the next round of tryouts in Winnipeg last January. At a camp in Montreal in May that num- ber was further chopped to approxi- mately 30, and in Edmonton during September, 19 players were selected for Team Canada. Three positions were left open for the final training camp in Ottawa last month. Hurren and Wouters say they were shocked when they realized they had made the Canadian team following the Edmonton camp. “I had to sit down and have a real- ity check,” recalls Wouters. “I was in awe.” Since the final camp, the team has been in training six days a week, in- volving several hours each day of off- ice training in addition to the on-ice practices. Both say team chemistry has been excellent thus far, with everyone pushing each other to get better. “There’s a common goal and we’re all willing to sacrifice just about ev- erything six days a week in the gym. We’re all dedicated and responsible,” says Hurren. “The team has to trust each other to work hard off the ice as well as at the arena,” adds Wouters. For Hurren, playing for the nation- al team has meant an adjustment, as she’s playing out of her natural forward position. She admits play- ing defence has taken her out of her comfort zone, but she’s adapted well. “Playing defence is a change of pace, but it’s just as challenging as any position,” she says. Hurren played in Pickering for sev- eral years, before heading to Oshawa to play at the ‘AA’ level. She’s cur- rently playing for Richmond Hill in the newly created National Ringette League. Meanwhile, Wouters grew up play- ing ringette in Whitby and Oshawa. She’s currently playing in the Na- tional Ringette League with the Cam- bridge entry. When they’re not playing ringette, Wo uters and Hurren also coach the game — Wouters as the head coach of the Cambridge belle ‘AA’ squad and Hurren as an assistant with Whitby belle ‘AA’ team. 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You must register your intent to vote by Nov. 25, 2004. Call: 416 410-2230 Program cost $80/student ALL AGES & SKILL LEVELS (HOUSE LEAGUE & REP. PROGRAMS) CHRISTMAS CAMPS To Register & for more information call Rodger at 905-391-6973 or Bruce at 416-834-4750 www.skillzonehockey.ca Head Instructor: John Goodwin REGISTER NOW! CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20 SKATERS! Customized team programs available! December 20, 21, 22, 23 Develop the SKILL that gets you into the ZONE! CHRISTMAS CAMPS • HOCKEY SKILLS • DEFENSEMAN SKILLS Pickering ringette player ready to take on the world Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo Team Canada ringette player Beth Hur- ren, of Pickering, autographs a stick belonging to Laura Sumner at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday morning. Hurren and her teammates practised for two hours in preparation for the World Ringette Championships in Stock- holm, Sweden Nov. 22 to 27. It’s her first time on the national team. 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Reg.#2264141 Pickering Town Centre (905) 420-7600 WATCH FOR OUR FLYER BEING DELIVERED IN SELECTED AREAS 900 Champlain Ave.,Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 New Store Hours :Mon.- Wed.9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m.Sat.10 a.m.- 6 p.m.Sun.11 a.m.- 5 p.m. 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. PIANO SALES EVENT! THOMAS HOUSE OF MUSIC FOR MORE INFO CALL 1-888-93-PIANO Beginner Acoustic a n d Electric G u itar Kits at H u ge Savings! Huge Savings on New & Used Pianos and Digitals FINANCING AVAILABLE O.A.C. 1001 BURNS ST. E., WHITBY Fri. Nov. 19th & Sat. Nov. 20th - 10am-9pm, Sun. Nov. 21st - 10am-5pm Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers’ Michael Rapson stickhandles past an Ajax Axemen defender during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action in Ajax on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers won 4-1. Despite victories, Winder concerned about defensive play By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — No offence, but the ickering Panthers’ defence has to get etter if the team is to have any chance gainst top teams when the playoffs oll around. So says Panthers’ head coach John Winder, who’s not enamoured with he defensive habits of his charges of ate, especially in one of the two OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey eague games layed over the weekend. Both contests roduced vic- or ies, extend- ng the Panthers’ winning streak to hree games and mproving the quad’s record to 5-9-1-2 for 33 oints, and vault- d them into a third-place tie with he Markham Waxers. The Pickering uniors got past the visiting Thornhill hunderbirds 8-5 at the Pickering Rec- eation Complex on Friday. They fin- shed the weekend by knocking off the till-struggling and still-winless Ajax Axemen 4-1 at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday afternoon. It was the Panthers third victory in hree games against the Axemen this eason. The rivals hook up again at the ickering complex Friday night at 7:30 .m. It was the Thornhill game that ran- led Winder as the defensive effort was acrificed in order to play run-and- un with the Thunderbirds. The team’s trong scoring output bailed them out, ut as the season wears on and the pposition tightens up as the games ecome more meaningful, Winder’s worried the club’s defence won’t be ood enough to win. “I’m not happy with the defensive lay and I don’t mean the defence- men, I mean the forwards, the goal- enders — everybody. I think we’re just aving brain cramps here and there. The little things we have to do in our own zone we’re just not doing. We’re paying too much attention to offence, but not enough to defence.” Winder’s on an all-out offensive to improve the team’s defensive play, working almost exclusively on that facet of the game at Monday’s prac- tice. “They’re aware of it; they’re just not doing it. We’re scoring a lot of goals, our goals-for is as high as anyone’s in the league. But, we’re right up there in goals-against with everyone in the league, too,” he says. Although the Thunderbirds and the Axemen are below the Panthers in the standings, Winder says his charges took neither team for granted, working hard on both occasions in order to se- cure the victories. The Thunderbirds, in particular, are much better than their 9-14-0-0 record (seventh place in South Conference standings) would indicate, he adds. “I wouldn’t classify them as a lesser team. They’re a good team. They beat us 7-2, but they’re in a bit of a lull right now, no doubt about it,” says Winder. As for the lowly Axemen (0-21-1-2), Winder says the game was in doubt right up until the third period when a pair of Panther markers sealed the victory. The Panthers entered Sunday’s contest with only three forward lines and mounting injuries eroding the team’s bench depth. Winder noticed a big improvement in the Ajacians. “I really feel for them. They’re trying and they’re working hard. They’re not giving up that’s for sure,” he says. In fact, the Panthers and Axemen were tied 1-1 after the first period, with the Panthers holding a 2-1 edge after 40 minutes. Veteran forward Phil McIl- hone scored his 15th and 16th goals of the season to lead the way. Greg Riggs and defenceman John Soames netted the others. Against Thornhill, the Panthers blew the contest wide open in the second, scoring four unanswered goals to take a 6-2 lead, before the Thunderbirds scored two late in the frame. They outscored Thornhill 2-1 margin in the final period to take their second win off the Thunderbirds in three meetings. The Panthers suffered two injuries in the game, losing forwards Cody Smith (upper body) and Aaron Zimner (lower body). Both didn’t dress against Ajax. Those injuries are in addition to that of forwards Derek Lynden and Richard Schofield, who are out indefi- nitely. Next weekend, the Panthers travel to New York State for a playing tour of junior teams. They’ll have exhibition contests against the Capital District Selects, who the Panthers also played in the pre-season, and versus New Yo rk Applecore. They’ll also be in the stands for an NCAA Division 1 college Panthers produce back-to-back wins GAME SUMMARY Sunday, Nov. 14 Pickering 4 at Ajax 1 FIRST PERIOD 1. 4:57 Ajax - Jordan Weinberg (Devin Murphy, Chase Deleon) PP 2. 8:27 Pickering - Phil McIlhone (Chris Chappell, Jeff Birr) Penalties: Kyle Vandebospoort PKR (high sticking) 3:43, Lucas Labelle AJX (illegal equipment) 12:31, Andrew McEvoy AJX (checking to the head, misconduct) 17:59 SECOND PERIOD 3. 9:46 Pickering - Greg Riggs (Mark Cornacchia, Danny Sullivan) Penalties: Darryl Hiscock AJX (kneeing) 1:40, Michael Banwell PKR (slashing) 4:27, Jordan Weinberg AJX (roughing) 11:42, Joel Lenius PKR (high sticking) 15:19 THIRD PERIOD 4. 4:40 Pickering - John Soames (John Scr ymgeour, Joel Lenius) PP 5. 9:19 Pickering - Phil McIlhone (Mike Rapson, Chris Chappell) Penalties: Peter Scillia AJX (high stick- ing) 4:16, Ryan Daniels PKR (roughing) 5:34, Peter Scillia AJX (unsportsmanlike conduct misconduct, trash talking gross misconduct) 9:19, Justin Fox PKR (un- sportsmanlike conduct) 10:04, Andrew Dissanayake PKR (slashing) 15:56, Kyle Roulston PKR (roughing) 15:56, Chase Deleon AJX (cross checking major, game misconduct) 15:56, Andrew McEvoy AJX (abusive language game misconduct) 15:56 Goaltenders PKR - Ryan Daniels: 13/1, 12/0, 9/0 = 34 saves (35 shots) AJX - Jason Brumwell: Not Recorded John Winder ACCOUNT MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – WHITBY – www.bdc.ca As a commercial lender,your primary function will be to develop new business and play a pivotal role in crafting customized financial solutions for Canadian entrepreneurs. 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If interested, attend Job Fair: November 23rd, 12-6pm, Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, O'Brian Rooms. 416-674-5530 Ext. 283 Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Call 905-432-6999 NORANCO a fast paced aerospace parts manufacturer located in Pickering, Ontario is seeking energetic, detail oriented individual for the following: CNC TURRET PUNCH PRESS - Amada - Nights only - must be able to set up, operate and run. Min. 2 yr's exp required. Part Marker/General labourer- computerized part marking exp. preferred and computer literate. Noranco offers its employees a comprehensive wage and benefits package. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your resume to: HR MANAGER @ 905-831-0104. 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. Include employment reference list with resume. Mail to: Mr. Ells, 1B-701 Rossland Road East, Unit 370, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 9K3. INSTALLER ACRYLIC BATHTUBS Some renovation work exp. necessary On contract GTA. Start immediately Own tools & transportation. Fax resume 905-831-2382 Cruise Sales Agent Cruise Holidays of Metro East in Pickering requires a full-time Cruise Counsellor. Minimum 2 years agency experience necessary No evenings. Please call Ann-Marie (905) 426-7884 TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Full-time & Part-time in Ajax area. Earn extra $$ 905-683-5570 $11.00 PER HR Including bonus. Start immediately. No experience necessary. Transportation an as- set. Call Greenwood Mushroom Farm.Please call (905) 649-5552 COUNTRY STYLE Pickering, 1050 Brock Rd., requires full and part time front counter staff. Start immediately. Apply in person. University of Toronto at Scarborough Join our Professional and Friendly Staff in our newly expanded Health and Wellness Centre The Centre provides three services: health care, personal counselling and health promotion to assist students to realize their optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual wellness. Now hiring for the following Part-Time Term positions: Primary Care Physicians: Full Days and Half Days Available http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/%7Ehrhome/physician.jd.htm Nurses: Successful incumbent will be offered orientation during normal clinic hours. http://www.utoronto.ca/jobopps/jobext/job176.htm Health & Wellness Educator: Rewarding environment working with students and peers. http://www.utoronto.ca/jobopps/jobext/ajob260.htm Receptionist/Clerical Assistant: Successful incumbent will be offered orientation during normal clinic hours. http://www.utoronto.ca/jobopps/jobext/ajob252.htm Please visit the websites listed above for more details. Submit your resume to: Fax: 416-287-7078 humanresources@utsc.utoronto.ca The University of Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants considered for a job posting will be contacted. HO! HO! HO! The gift of a new career for the holidays! Local marketing company needs 15 people to fill full time positions; customer service, sales and fund raising. No telemarketing. Paid training! Call 905-433-2181 DESIGNATED DRIVE HOME ser- vice requires part time driving teams for Fridays and Saturdays, 11 p.m. - 3 :30 a.m. Must have reli- able car, and be over 25. Cash paid nightly. Please call between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday. (905) 767- 3161. 52 PEOPLE wanted to lose 10-30 lbs in the next 30 days Earn potential income www.4yourtotalhealth.com 416-631-4180 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the To r onto Star in Ajax or Pickering. Earn up to $1200/mo. part-time. Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. www.canadian deliveryservice.com /careers EXPERIENCED SHINGLER,with min. 5 years experience. Top wages, Maxwell General Contract- ing, Roofing Division, (905)404- 4549. AIR DUCT CLEANER with ex- perience required immediately for Pickering-based company. Must have clean drivers licence & good knowledge of GTA. Hourly rate. (416)293-1800 AVON Sales Dealers needed to sell Christmas Products Receive a free beauty product value $39. Call today offer is limited Call Pauline 1-866-888-5288 CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. In- spired, energized, enthusiastic, ed- ucated and experienced individual for fast paced Clinic, After- noons/Evenings and Saturdays. (35+ hours/week) Motivated self- starter with excellent work ethic, able to multi-task, HAPPY, and great with people. Leave massage at 416.822.6277. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DRIVER REQUIRED to drop off and p/u Hot Dog Cart Staff and supplies. Company vehicle. Must have driver's license, endure all weather conditions, heavy lifting. Fax (905) 263-2700, or call (905) 263-4282. l/m with The Hot Doggers. EARN EXTRA CASH - Wanted: Driver teams for designated driver service (couples preferred). Must be over 25, have clean drivers ab- stract, valid insurance and license, own car and cell phone. 1-866- 879-1231 EXTRA INCOME NEEDED?Good return weekly. Easy at home work. Send SASE to AMH Enterprises, Box 813 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5L1 FACTORY WORKERS required for Pickering plant. 3 shifts avail- able. No experience needed. Fax resumes to: 416-483-9109. FULL-TIME LABOURER.Must be able to work 6 days/week. Winter help req'd Loader Operators, Truck Drivers & Sidewalk Crew. Ajax/Whitby area. Call (905)640- 6330 FULL-TIME/PART-TIME help re- quired for quilt shop & sewing cen- tre in the Whitby area. Salary com- mensurate with experience. Please fax resume: 905-430-0794 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. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yo nge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. HOUSE CLEANERS needed 20-25 hours per week hard work- ing and reliable. Licence an asset. Please call Mary 905-428-9765 HOUSECLEANING * No experience necessary * No nights or weekends * Car required * Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri 9 am - 4 pm 905-837-9601 JOIN the Extreme Fitness Team in Whitby! Dynamic sales reps, per- sonal trainers, and receptionists needed ASAP. Send resume to johnf@extremefitness.info LEARN HOW to operate a mini office outlet from home, earning $3000+ month. www.missionsuccess.ca. LEATHERDALE Windows and Doors requires experienced work- ers, minimum 5 years trim work/finish carpentry and installa- tion. Pickering area work. Call Gary 905-831-1989 LITTLE CAESARS now hiring full-time Assistant Managers for Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax locations. Apply in person to Manager. Mature, responsible smiling faces need only apply! LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for Oshawa. Maintenance and management ex- perience required. Prefer middle- aged or retired applicants able to perform physical work. Fax re- sumes to 905-623-2257. Only qualified applicants will be contact- ed for an interview. LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT? Between 16 & 24 Not working, Not in School? Look no further JOB CONNECT Can help you! AJAX: 905.427.8165 MAGICUTS one of Canada's lead- ing chains requires a licensed As- sistant Manager for our Ajax salon. Also full/pt stylist for our Whitby Salon. We offer: Competitive sala- ry, opportunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, contests/monthly prizes, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. NATUROPATH,fabulous practice opportunity for experienced, well established, practitioner, (Tuesday and Thursday) for busy existing practice in multi-disciplinary clinic. Immediate start for the right candi- date. Wellness care and acupunc- ture are a must. Leave message at (416)822-6277 PA RT TIME HELP for a custom drapery and blind showroom. You must be completely experienced in custom window coverings to apply for this position. Please fax re- sume to 905-428-6217. PHONE CHAT LINE needs opera- tors to work from home. Must have great voice & be over 18 years. Call (416)445-9139 QUALITY INSPECTORS required for various shifts in Oshawa. Car a necessity. Safety boots and safety vests required. Long term, pay $9.25 per hour. E-mail to: kimn@accu-staff.com Fax: 905- 720-9904 or phone 905-720-0754 ext. 230. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Trai n You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 Christmas help req'd RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- parable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing compa- ny, room for advancement. Per- manent position. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. SALES HELP,required full-time. Sales experience and vitaminknowledge required. Please drop off resume to Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre SERVERS and HOST/HOSTESS- ES required with experience. Apply in person at: NICKELS Res- taurant 95 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax or fax resume to: 905-426-6869. SIGN MAKER,corel draw 11, en- graving and vinyl sign making ex- perience required. Good remuner- ation, benefits. Call Robert for an appointment (905) 426-2233 SUPERINTENDANT required for adult lifestyle apt building located in Oshawa. Experience required. Suitable for a couple. Fax resume to: 416-297-9499 SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE wanted at Whitby property, adults only building. Please fax resume to: 905-430-7397. TA XI DRIVERS WANTED:30 day current abstract. Oshawa Taxi Li- cense required. City Wide Taxi. Phone for appt. (905)571-1331 be- tween 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.. TAXI TAXI is accepting applica- tions for part time drivers for day and night shifts. Clean abstract and Oshawa taxi permit required, Apply at 164 Bloor St. E. Oshawa. WE NEED HELP.Oshawa ware- house co. seeks to fill 15 F/T openings immediately. Marketing, office, warehouse, inventory. $350 to start. Training provided. Call To ny 905-571-3260 WHO'S LOOKING TO EARN extra income this holiday season? We are looking for mature individu- als who are focused on obtaining maximum results for their efforts. If a commissioned sales position can fit into your schedule and help you earn supplementary income then please e-mail or fax resume to: info@enertechprofessionals.com, fax: 905-579-6122. XEROX 5390 operator experience required. Bindery also an asset. Fax resume to: 905-665-1144 CREATIVE SALON & SPA. Hairdresser needed ASAP, with/without clientele. New Graduates Welcome. Also: Tanning bed for sale. Call Betty (905)837-9782 ELITE UPSCALE spa in Durham requires Estheticians and RMTs. Must be available evenings and weekends. Call Eleanor at (905)619-2639. THE WELLNESS SPA requires part time Reception/Aesthetician. Please fax resume to 905-839- 8806. 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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 ARCHITECTURAL MILWORK CO.seeks fully experienced Cabi- net Maker in the Durham Region area. Fax resume to (905) 433- 1463 BRICKLAYERS wanted for the Oshawa and Durham area. Experi- ence a must. Call Gary (905)725- 7370 CARPENTER/LABOURER re- quired immediately for local indus- trial construction company. Full- time, experienced need only apply. Call (905)391-5149 or fax resume to 905-668-8284. EXPERIENCED APPLIANCE Ser- vice Technician required for Dur- ham Region for very busy service company, O.D.P. Card is a must. Preference will be given to techni- cians with gas license. Please call (416)719-3359 EXPERIENCED SIDING Sub Con- tractor, for Peterborough and are- as to the west. Please call 1-800- 242-0665. FIRESTONE PICKERING requires Licensed Mechanic, 4th year ap- prentice. Top wages paid. Fax re- sumes to (905) 831-3122. PLUMBER LICENSED,with com- mercial and industrial experience. Full time for a customer service oriented firm. Phone 905-420-2043 and fax 905-420-5040. ROOFING COMPANY requires experienced shinglers only for new work (bungalows). Must have own transportation. Excellent rates. Call (905)430-5443 SYSTEMS FURNITURE installer, must be experienced Pickering ar- ea. Also accepting applications for systems furniture trainees. Call Mrs. Lyon 905-839-2594. BOOKKEEPER /ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN for CA office at Markham & 401. 2 years experi- ence in Quickbooks & Caseware required. E-mail resume to: reball@ebdcas.com CUSTOMER FRIENDLY individual to work full/part time in retail office setting in Whitby. Duties include: customer service, copying, typing, faxing. Graphic and computer knowledge a definite asset. Re- spond in person with resume, ref- erences, qualifications and salary expectation: Speedy Business Centre, 102 Dundas St. W. Whitby Att: Frank LEGAL Secretary for small busy litigation/family practice in Whitby. Junior/Intermediate position. Must have good spelling & typing skills, own vehicle. Please fax resume to 905-668-7936. OFFICE ASSIST.to work in a fast- paced, fun and creative downtown T.O.office. Prefer 18-25 yrs old, eager, and have strong communi- cation skills. Email resume to cool- jobs863@hotmail.com REAL ESTATE Legal Assistant required. 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 AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Earn your Christmas Money now. Free Gift-Call Heidi (905)509-1163 HYGIENIST REQUIRED,experi- enced, full-time for Pickering of- fice. Must be available evenings & Saturdays. Please fax resume to: 905-683-8494. RECEPTIONIST, RMT,CHIRO- PRACTORS required for busy clinics in fitness clubs to start immediately. Fax resume to: 416-686-5233. OFFICE PERSON,Spanish/Eng- lish, computer user, MAC skills, Driver's license. Looking for full- time general office position. Call (905)576-3982. 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 30 WELDON ST.WHITBY, November 21, 2-4pm. Striking 4 bedroom executive. Many upgrades, 2500sq.ft. 2.5 baths. View www.privateexchange.com. $359,900. Call 289-314-9494. COURTICE detached, court loca- tion, 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, CAC, CVAC, double garage, one owner, non-smoker, no pets. $224,900. (905)436-7607. 12 Meredith Ct (Trulls/Nash) 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. AUTOMOTIVE GARAGE for rent, excellent for used car lot, land- scaper, car detailer, auto glass, upholsterer, Simcoe N., near Uni- versity. $550/mo.+. (905)442- 5592 BUILDING FOR RENT, 2,000 sq. ft. plus office. Courtice area. Avail- able Dec. lst. Telephone (905) 623-4741. 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 BAY, near OC, roll- up, side entrance, parking, auto repair, machining, detailing. All in- clusive, Month-to-month accept- ed. Budget storage units. (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. IF YOUR not earning $7,000 per month we need to talk, Jeanne 905-433-4488. PITA PAZZAZ coming soon to the prime Wal-Mart Power Centre location at Taunton Rd. & Hwy. 12. Price $189K, $70K down. Financing assistance available OAC.1-877-602-7482 ext. 26. www.pitapazzaz.com $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st, 2nds to 100% oac. Don't wait weeks or months for an answer. Approvals within 24-48 hrs. whatever you require. All ap- plications processed. Call AMS at 905-436-9292. Toll Free 877-509- 5626. Use our website for faster service. www.accuratemortgates.com $$$$ APPROVED! Get your next mortgage with ease and at a better rate. Best service and rates pos- sible. Ask about 3.5%. Call Peter from Mortgage Intelligence at 905- 509-4643 or 1-800-804-3767. 1ST/2ND MORTGAGE below bank posted rate. Personal loans / Line of credit. Fast! Metrocap, 416-455-1743; 905-831-2354. 100 FAMILIES WANTED - to become debt free. Must have mortgage and debts. Debt Freedom Canada Inc. To Register call: 1-800-590-7203 ext. 2062. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 APPLY ON LINE - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Den- nis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consoli- date your debts. Lowest rates pos- sible for residential or commer- cial.Credit issues, self employed, i will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- able rates. Private funds avail- able. Refinancing debt consolida- tion a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Cherrydown & Grandview area. Immediate possession. All inclu- sive. 905-435-0251 after 5 please. 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 BRIGHT CLEAN newer base- ment apt, Courtice Rd/Nash, hard- wood, good parking, no smok- ing/pets avail immediately. $750/mo first/last. (905)438-8938 leave message. 1-1/2 BEDROOM for rent, $725/month, everything inclusive. Parking available, no pets. First/last required. Simcoe/Elm area. (905)424-5083. 1-BDRM BASEMENT apt. Ceram- ics, laminate. wood-burning fire- place, large bedroom w/walk-in closet, $650+utilities. 1191 Simcoe South. No pets. (905)571-5909 1-BEDROOM & BACHELOR apartments available Dec. 1st. Oshawa, near Hospital, Utilities and parking included. $650 + $575. First/last. References. 905- 426-6206. 1-BEDROOM apartment in tri-plex, $625/month. Bachelor apartment in 4-plex, $575/month. Utilities included, separate entrance, parking. First/last, Available December 1st, (905)576-8675. 1-BEDROOM APT,17 Quebec St., $550/mo in older apartment building. Available Dec 1/04. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. 1-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED legal basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, available Dec. 1st. $700/month. First/last. Ritson/Taunton, no smoking. Call (905)571-0080 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,main floor, excel- lent neighbourhood. Extra clean, backing onto Athabasca ra- vine, (Harmony / Hwy. 2) Oshawa.. Appliances including laundry. No smoking/pets. $1195/inclusive. 905-424-1125. 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. couple required. No smoking/pets. Immediately. Bayly/Liverpool Pick- ering .(905)831-6120 2-BDRM large basement apt. North Ajax. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, includes utilities. $900/mth. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available imme- diately. Call 416-602-7511. 2-BEDROOM extra large in quiet building, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry, Available Dec./Jan. 1 905-668-7758 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 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Clean, 2-storey bldg, just south of down- town Oshawa. Near bus routes. Housing charges include cable. No subsidies available. Pick up appli- cations at 233 Albert St., or call for information (905)436-8471 AJAX Av ailable immediately. 2 Bed. Bsmt. Apt. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 416-562-0186 905-686-8905. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan New 2 bed. basement apt., separate entrance, available Dec 1. $850/inclusive. 4-appliances, laundry, prefer non-smoker/no pets. Call (905)683-1180. AJAX - Nottingham, above-ground 1100 sq.ft. one-bedroom apt. Bright eat-in kitchen, walkout to in- terlock patio, 5-appliances, laun- dry, air, parking, no smoking/pets. Dec. 1st. $925+. (905)686-2410 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 HARWOOD /401,large one bedroom separate entrance, 4 pc. bath, storage, laundry, new appli- ances, available immediately. $650 + per mo. Call 416-817-5318 or 416-287-9358. AJAX legal 2-bedroom basement apt, appliances, parking, own en- trance, near shopping/schools, No pets/smoking. $850/mo + 40% util- ities. January 1. first/last. (905)420-1037 lve msg. 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,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, 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, 3-BEDROOM main floor of detached house, close to lake, bus,schools & park. Garage, park- ing for 2, walkout to deck and yard. Main floor laundry, 5 appliances, air conditioning. Available immedi- ately. $1175/month plus utilities. Call (905)686-8612 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,Clean 3 bedroom, main floor, $1000/month inclusive, no pets/smoking, available December 1st. First/last. Call (905)706-1633. AJAX,ONE BDRM bsmt, newly decorated, separate entrance, parking, f/p, air, avail. immediately. $795/mo inclusive w/cable. First/security. No large pets. (905)686-4755. 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, Oshawa, $835/mo. inclusive. Laundry, bal- cony, parking, appliances includ- ed. Available immediately. 905- 728-3449, 1-800-486-9826, WHIT- BY 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 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 BAYLY/LIVERPOOL,2-bdrm bsmt + den. Non smokers, separ- ate entrance, gas f/p, shared laun- dry, $950/mo inclusive, Avail. im- mediately. Call (905)831-0600 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-spacious one bedroom apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $735 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 BRIGHT SPACIOUS 2-bedroom basement. Pickering, Whites/Sheppard. Sep. entrance & walkout, parking, appliances, laun- dry. Includes utilities, $950/month, first/last. References. Non-smoker preferred. No dogs. Immediately. (905)839-2367 CENTRAL IN OSHAWA newly renovated bachelor apartment in house, with yard, parking, all inclu- sive first/last, $550, available now. call (905)655-5789. CENTRAL WHITBY - very clean bright spacious 2-bedroom apt plus den. Private entrance, park- ing. No pets. $1045/inclusive. First/last. Avail. January 1st. (905)263-4125 CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3 bedrooms apartments. Close to schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- 7391, Ext. 241 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA,3-bed- room, 2 bathroom, 2- storey, trip- lex (top floors) Avail. Dec.1, $975 all inclusive. first/last, references. (905)470-6930, leave message. EAST OSHAWA.Clean, quiet, professional person preferred. Share kitchen, bathroom, laundry. Parking avail. No smoking/pets. Dec 1. $450 - (905)260-1361 EXCEPTIONAL APT.Private gar- den, skylight, Murphy bed, f/p, parking, $800/mo inclusive. Suits one person. For appt. leave mes- sage 905-434-7012. HAMPTON,newly constructed 2 bedroom basement apt, large win- dows, sep. entrance., backyard, quiet street, includes 4 appliances, no smoking/pets. avail. Dec./Jan.1, $775 + 1/2 hydro, 905-263-2389. LARGE CLEAN bright 1-bdrm apt. Central Oshawa. Parking. Avail. Dec. 1st. $725+hydro. Call Al (905)725-6881 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY - 3-bedroom lower and 3-bedroom upper level apartments. Dec. 1 / 15. Clean, spacious. $825, $1,050+ utilities. (905)420-5309. Leave message. NORTH OSHAWA - 2-bedroom. Available immediately. $730/mo. available Includes fridge, stove, utilities & parking. Call 905-579- 9777. NEW MANAGEMENT PROMOTION 1 Month FREE rent. Harwood/Bayly 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms, from $865/month. Renovated units. Call 310-7000 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)987-3085. 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 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. OSHAWA - 2 APTS.Ritson/Ade- laide, 2-bdrm , family room, newly renovated. $800/month plus hydro. ALSO 3-bdrm main unit, eat-in kitchen, large l/r, d/r, fresh paint, $1100+ hydro, Both free laundry & parking, (905)426-5844 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apartment, spacious, clean, available now. $930/month includes all utilities. Schools and bus near by. No dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. 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 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 CENTRAL.luxurious 2 bdrm. New bathroom, kitchen & appliances. clean. No pets. Imme- diate possession. $750-monthly. (905)725-9473 or email vasilios.malamas@sympatico.ca OSHAWA COURTICE boarder, very large 2 bedroom upper floor of triplex, fridge, stove shared laundry, gas heat, $1025 plus hy- dro, Condolyn Management (905)428-9766. OSHAWA EAST Bachelor apt. Sep. entrance, parking, wash- er/dryer/fridge/stove, $650/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Near shopping/ school. Avail. Dec. 1st. Easy 401 access. (905)721-1703 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 Wilson/Adelaide, bright 1 bedroom ground level apart- ment, laundry, parking,non-smok- er, no pets, $700 all inclusive. 905- 433-5069 or 905-925-2562 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, 549 OXFORD ST.,2- bedroom apt, with balcony. Avail- able Dec 1st, $800/mo. inclusive. Please call Siva at 416-561-8024 or 416-724-5171. OSHAWA, CLEAN,new building. 2-bedrooms, located in quiet, resi- dential neighbourhood. $820/month. Appliances, parking & utilities included. Available Dec. For information: 905-438-9715. OSHAWA,Park/Phillip Murray, 4 bedroom semi. quiet neighbour- hood, hardwood floors, 1 1/2 baths, rec. room. Clean, fenced yard with deck. Near all amenities. Available Dec. 4-15th. $1175/month plus utilities. 905- 725-4143 OSHAWA,Ritson/Taunton area, 1-bedroom basement apartment, $650/month + 1/3 utilities, includes parking space & laundry. Available now. (905)442-6761. OSHAWA,Rossland/Stevenson Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950 includes fridge, stove, washer, dry- er, parking, no smoking. Separate entrance. Available Dec. 1st. Short or long term. (905)723-7171. PARK RD/401.2 bedroom and 1 bedroom. Close to amenities. From $695/month. Available December 1st. Call Evan 905-922-0252. PICKERING, FURNISHED APT. lovely neighbourhood, large house, separate entrance, parking, cable, raised insulted floors, sound insulted ceiling. Available immediately. (905)509-6072. PICKERING,large, lovely, like new one-bedroom basement apt, A must see. No smoking/pets. 4-appliances, 4pc bath, near bus/GO/shopping, $750/inclusive, (905)420-0069. 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,Brock/Major Oaks Luxurious 1-bdrm bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, newly renovated, A must see. Near schools, shopping and public transportation. $800/incl. Avail. December 1st. Call 416-657-2079. www.upscalerentals.ca 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,Whites Rd/Finch, spacious, clean, 1-bedroom base- ment apartment, living, eat-in kitchen, bath, carpeted, separate entrance, non-smoking/pets. $745 includes utilities, available immedi- ately, first/last, references re- quired. 905-420-6532. 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:Liverpool/Bayly, spa- cious 3-bedroom basement, separ- ate entrance, a/c, laundry, 1 park- ing, near all amenities. No pets, $1100 inclusive, first/last, Available immediately. 416-991-9990, even- ings (905)420-0898. PORT WHITBY,large 1-bdrm, to- tal remodel, new kitchen/bath, $895+hydro, avail now. ALSO 2- bdrm, fresh paint. $995+hydro, avail. Jan. 1st. Both walk to trails, GO, rec centre. Parking, laundry, no dogs. Prefer mature tenants. Call 1-800-693-2778 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 NORTH Oshawa, Large 2-bedroom apartment, Available December 1st. $895/monthly, all inclusive. First/last, no dogs, 905-721-0831, 905-728-2969. 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 SOUGHT AFTER OLDE Whitby, 6-unit apt building in desired loca- tion. 1 & 2-bedrooms available, in- cludes all utilities. Recorded de- tails (905)706-3640 SPACIOUS, UNIQUE decorated apartments, ceramics, storage, air conditioning, walk to Toronto Zoo, Rouge Valley, Meadowvale and 401, (borders Toronto/Pickering.) (416)282-6631. 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 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 TWO BEDROOM apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. Avail. immediately. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. WESTNEY/HWY. #2,recently ren- ovated basement, sep. entrance., cable, utilities, and parking includ- ed, first & last required, no smok- ing/pets, call (905)619-2387 WHITBY - North West, upper du- plex, two bedroom all inclusive, carpet, private yard, driveway, car- port, no pets, $900 per mo. Avail- able Feb. l/2005., (905) 668-8967, (905) 668-8667. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM clean basement apt., private entrance, Thickson/Dundas. Near 401/ amenities. Parking, laundry, appli- ances. Immediately $750/inclusive. Non-smoking/pets. Trevor 905- 626-9248 WHITBY 1-BEDROOM,quiet family home, huge, bright, inclu- sive. 1-parking, laundry. Prefer sin- gle professional. No smok- ing/pets.. Dec. 1st. (905)433-0521 leave message. 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, 1-bdrm. basement. Fully furnished including kitchen ware, air, f/p, patio, cable, first/last, refer- ences. No smoking/pets, $750/mo. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call 905-668-5259. WHITBY,above ground bachelor. Bright, spacious, in quiet neigh- bourhood. Bonacord/Cochrane. 1st/last. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call days 905-626-8173, nights (905)666- 5609 WHITBY,Brock & Dundas, 109 Craydon. 1-bedroom apartment. $690/month, heat & water includ- ed. 1 parking. First/last. Jan 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY,immaculate 2-bedroom apartments available Dec. 1st $855, rent includes appliances, heat, parking and laundry facilities. 905-556-0455. BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT bache- lor apartment in north Oshawa. Fully furnished, all inclusive with cable plus. $675/mo. No smok- ing/pets. (905)432-3852. AJAX 1-bdrm very clean 5 appli- ances, fireplace, indoor parking, view of lake. Avail Dec 1. $925 + utilities. (416)453-1080 NEW BOWMANVILLE CONDO for rent 3rd floor (top) corner unit, no neighbours, 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 parking, lakeview, 5 appliances, balcony, c/air, close to 401 and shopping. Immediate occupancy. $950/mo.+utilities. Kelly 647-283- 1550. 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 MOBILE home, on hobby farm in Myrtle Station. 2 Horse stalls available. Rent negotiable. (905)655-8916 3-BDRM DETACHED brick bunga- low, quiet crescent, north central Whitby. $980/mo+ utilities. Close to schools, church, downtown, 401/GO. Large lot, 3-parking, 4 appliances. (416)704-4570 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 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,2+1 bdrm house available, with appliances, h/w floors, de- tached workshop with heat/AC. Call Tracy 416-854-6498 www.speedyrental.com. AJAX,Bayly/Salem. 3-bedroom, main floor of bungalow, clean with private fenced yard. 2-car parking, laundry, no smoking/pets, minutes to 401. $1075/shared utilities, available immediately, 416-986- 0619 or 416-460-2853. AJAX,spotless 3-bdrm 2-storey incl. fin. bsmt. $1500/mo + utilities. Avail. Jan. 1st. Call Gordon Shir- bon, Coldwell Banker Terrequity 416-495-2280 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 AJAX,Westney/Rossland. Clean, well-kept, 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, new window's/floors, fireplace, bsmt, garage, 2-car parking, cac, cvac, no smoking/pets. Dec. 1st, $1300/mo+util. Call 905-427-7852 AVAILABLE Dec.1, 1401 Park Rd.,S., 3+1 bedroom detached bungalow, $1200 /month plus util- ities. Appliances included, first /last. references. (905)579-6106, (905)259-5115. 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/ADELAIDE, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, finished basement, appliances, large fenced yard, no pets/smoking, $1,250/utilities. References. (905) 438-0162 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 RENT $1050/mo.or Rent-to-Own $1450/mo. + 2/3 utilities for 3 bed- room new house in North Oshawa. 905-441-2116. RENTING/INCENTIVES Oshawa, Bloor/Ritson. HOUSE: Spacious 2-bedroom with 5-pc. bath; Full kitchen with 3 applianc- es. Dining & living room with per- sonal laundry available. Park- ing/Garden. $975/monthly + util- ities; first/last; references BASE- MENT APARTMENT: Lovely 1 bedroom with separate ent.; pow- der room; living/kitchen 2 applianc- es; 4-pc bath; washer/ dryer; $775/monthly + utilities; first/last; references. AMENITIES: School; shopping; Hwy 401; GO-Bus/Train, transit Available November 2004 (905)683-2294 SOUTH WHITBY,3-bedroom main floor of bungalow. Wonderful quiet area. Very clean, ample parking, large lot. Appliances, share laundry, $1050 plus 50% utilities. Call 905-925-5798. WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- LAND,3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, air, washer/dryer, stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2 car parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- ing, basement rented separately. Immediately. References. $1,250 plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 WHITBY,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. 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 FRENCHMANS BAY 2 bedroom 2 story executive townhouse avail- able. $1450/mo + utilities. 5 appli- ances, c/vac, garage. first/last (905)831-7832. 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, $1075+hydro. Available immedi- ately. (905)263-8406 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, PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP,95 Crawforth St., unit 85 Whitby, (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- cations for 3 bedroom units, Nov. $896 plus utilities. 1-3bdrm. Wheelchair accessible unit avail. Nov.(wheel chair access bed- room/washroom, on main floor) Subject to membership policy ap- proval. Applications available at Community Centre Unit 85, 10am- 4pm.- Mon.-Thurs., (On Friday, Sat. & Sun pick-up points are post- ed on Community Centre's door between, 10am-7pm). Sorry no subsidy available. 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 BROCK/ROSSLAND 3- bedroom townhouse with master en suite in prestigious area 1-car garage available Jan.1/05 $1200 plus utilities Call 905-619-9985 WHITBY, END-UNIT,2-bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs. $850 plus. December 1st. (905)925-9268, (613)253-2389, (905)430-1160 WHITBY-3Bdm, Victorian, new decor, gas heat, walk to GO & downtown (2 avail. Dec 1 & Jan 1 @ $1100+) 416 324-8585 AJAX - 2 nice clean rooms, $350/monthly. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-6106. AJAX SOUTH, master bedroom for rent, all inclusive. Also 2 bed- room house for rent. Prices nego- tiable. Ezio (905) 839-8682 AJAX,room for rent, suitable for working female. $425/mo, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 AJAX-room for rent shared ac- commodations, cable/washer/dryer included, separate entrance. $125/week, references please call 905-428-3870 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, new apartment hotel. 42-single rooms, fully furnished, shared kitchen, dining, washroom, laun- dry. $420/month Heat/hydro in- cluded, cable, phone, net extra. (905)623-3327, (905)439-2993. CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF ONTARIO CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETIES INCREASED 40% IN 2002-2003 When children in our community need us, that’s when we need you most. BECOME A FOSTER FAMILY F oster Families F oster Futures 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. OSHAWA CENTRE - Suit semi re- tired or mature male. Furnished room. Shared bungalow. Cable, laundry, parking, $120 - weekly. First/last/references. 905-723- 5325. OSHAWA SIMCOE/ROSSLAND, minutes to bus, Durham College, large furnished room, share kitch- en facilities. Suit non smoking ma- ture working female or responsible student. Quiet home, $350 lst/last. Immediate. (905) 723-3304, leave message. PICKERING,Dixie/Kingston Rd. Extra large masterbedroom en- suite, furnished, parking, laundry, no smoking/no-pets. $600/mo in- cludes utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. First month only. (905)839-3030 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 NORTH OSHAWA,one bedroom, full use of spacious home, share with young professional, $550 all inclusive, non-smoker only, 905 579 2876. OSHAWA -Simcoe/Rossland ar- ea, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,Durham College. $350/mo & up. 905-728-4845 OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available im- mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- sive.Viewing (905)433-4088. PICKERING HOUSE Shared ac- commodation. Mature male pre- ferred, laundry, all appliances, large living, dining, family room w/fireplace, parking, storage, no smoking/pets, First/last $425. 905- 420-0081, cell 905-409-9495 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. GTX Seadoos 1995 matching pair, low hours, excellent condition. $8000 obo. with double bunk trail- er. please call 905-434-5686 15X24 POOL with Creep Crawly cleaner, pump, filter, wood deck, You remove! $500. Call (905)436-9226. 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 LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. NANNY - LIVE-OUT required for 2 boys, 6 & 4. Delaney/Church, Ajax, French an asset. Call 905- 426-2264 after 7 p.m. weekdays. MOTHER OF 2 will provide loving care in my home near Holy Re- deemer School, reasonable rates, non-smoker, fenced yard, snacks, outings, crafts. Lisa (905)420-9180 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. KENMORE REFRIGERATOR 18 cubic. Very clean, in working or- der. Asking $425. 905-509-4754. 2003 CONTINENTAL CARGO Enclosed Trailer. Barn Door Style. Good Condition. Deezee trailer box included Asking $2000. Call 905-852-3698 Uxbridge. 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 A Licensed Agency Please call: 905-686-2328 When Only The Best Will Do! Wo rking as partners with parents and Providers, Wee Watch caters to the growth and development of children in a safe, home environment. • Stimulating Daily Programs • Unscheduled Home Visits • Income Tax Receipts • Full and Part Time Care 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 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 NEW CARDLESS SATELLITE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE. Full sales, service and installations. Is your currently satellite down? We can help. #1 in Durham. Call 905-767-0013. 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, 3yrs $449. Stoves, $125/up. Amana black stove, self- cleaning, only $399. Maytag Fr idge, 1-1/2yrs only $349. Large selection: Washers, Dryers, Fridg- es, Stoves. Parts/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 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CERAMIC MOLDS,over 500, large variety, Gare, Scioto, Dona, Tampa Bay. Pouring table and machine included. Asking $1200. (905)683-4267 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! DEBOER'S SOFA,cream bro- cade, almost new $900. 2 green leather wing-back tufted chairs, A-1 $700/pair. Call (905)743-0183 COMPUTERS:BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. P3/933 Tow- er-Complete System w/40 Gig HD/CD ROM/128 Meg/floppy/kb/m and 17" Monitor: Only $399.00 Complete P3/450 Desktop Sys- tem: 17" Flt Scrn Mntr/12G, hd/128Meg, CD-R, Ethernet/Kb/M. only $259; CD-RW upgrade only $30 w/system purchase. Dell Lat- itude Nbk: P2/366 only $409. (ltd quantities). Other complete sys- tems avail. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up and Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge for other areas CD-RW upgrades only $50. Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park & Bond). Call 905-576-9216 www.bitsandby- testech.com NOW AVAILABLE: New Distribution Location In Port Hope: Call Angela (905) 885-6708 CONTENTS WHITBY,tv's, vcr's dvd's, stereos, beds, oak dining, fridge's, stoves, micro, computers, washers, dryers, power tools, dresser, armoire, desks, leather sofa and rocker, bikes, Honda mower, much more. all must go. (905) 666-9833. 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. 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 FREE PIANO Dominion Upright. Bowmanville (905)623-7496 GOLF CLUBS Evolution FLX3 graphite irons, 3-PW reg. shaft new $250; Coleman camp stove 2 burner propane, used once $50; Coleman fuel lamp $20; Unique ice hut heater propane electric start $75; 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. 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 Light pine 10-pc diningroom $1200; sofa & loveseat $350; ar- moire $350; woodtable & 4 chairs $250; fridge $200; apt-size wash- er & dryer $250; dishwasher $200; hope chest $150; builders table saw $350; Duncan Phyfe table & 2 chairs $350; single bed $175; dou- ble bed $150; 905-260-1123 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 OFFICE CLEAROUT - 2 used photocopiers, $899 (60 copies per minute d/s 11x17); most used chairs only $20; racks, displays, cabinets, boardroom table, plus more, Call Speedy Business Cen- tre (905)668-0800 ONE LEATHER couch 6 ft., dark green, one recliner chair, with otto- man, green leather, one sideboard solid dark wood. Telephone (416) 418-5819. PIANO FOR SALE,upright in- cludes bench. Good condition. Asking $1200. Call (905)839-8559 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 17, 2004 www.durhamregion.com AUCTION Kahn Auction Centre 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles North of Hwy. 401 exit 399) THURSDAY NOV. 18TH Start 6:30 p.m. Preview 5:00 p.m. ✓2 local estates, many quality items ✓New selection of furniture liquidation, bedroom & dining suites ✓Huge selection of antiques, leather sofa sell-off, carpets ✓Ltd. Edition art ✓Estate contents & collectables Victor Brewda Auctioneer 905-683-0041 CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION 125 PIECES PLUS FEATURING: ROBERT BATEMAN LAURA BERRY A.J. CASSON JAMES LUMBERS TRISH ROMANCE CARL BRENDERS DOUG LAIRD AND MANY MORE ARTISTS ALL PRINTS ARE GALLERY FRAMED USING ACID FREE MATTES . DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY !! DATE: SUNDAY November 21 /04 PREVIEW OPENS AT: 12:00P.M. AUCTION STARTS AT: 1:00 PM NEWCASTLE OLD TOWNE HALL N.W. Corner of Hwy #2 and Mill St. (Exit 401 at Mill St.) FOR MORE INFO CALL: 905-839-1756 EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE AUCTION SALE Antique Furniture, Rare & Unique Collectables Sunday Nov. 21st, 9:30 a.m. (Viewing 8:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd., west 1 km. Auction features selected articles from 3 local estates including exceptional curio cupboard, barrister oak bookcase, walnut daven- port desk, pine armoire, dressers & chests of drawers, bedroom set c1930's, cupboards, jam (kitchen, pantry etc), sideboards, china cabinets, tables (Harvest, lamp, parlour, kitchen, pine, oak, etc). American wicker company 5 pc. set, settee, fainting couch, parlour chairs, mission oak chairs, 2 new country couches, dough box, blan- ket boxes, clocks (Mantle, kitchen etc.), gramaphone, old radios, country bench, empire couch (original horsehair), wool rugs, hooked rugs, Old Colony Rogers Brother Silver set, old tools (planes etc), leadglass windows, milk bottles, old lumber, pumps, quality glass & china, Royal Doulton approx. 20 figurines, Staf- fordshire & CoalPort figurines, jewelry, dolls (Eaton 1960 Beauty Bahr Proschild Indian Doll, 3 Mienciebling hand made dolls etc), 24 carpet balls & mat, Eatons collection, egg crates, milkcans, nail- crates, country collectables, toys (Doll houses & furniture, tin & plastic games still to be unpacked. Large Selection of paper & ad- vertising collectables, post cards, 2 large newer wall showcases, art- work, old ice box, Salesman samples. Large selection of crocks, jugs, earthenware & pottery pcs., many named & decorated pcs. This is a must attend auction for one & all. Don't make it "I wish I'd been there auction)! (Terms Cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac) See: www.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 An Important Auction of Items from the Estate of ARTHUR CHARLTON (TY) CRAWFORD And Selected Items from other Estates TY CRAWFORD was an Institution in the Antiques World. Starting the GOLDE SHOPPE in the Young Street Arcade, Toronto, in the 1930's, and later moving to Bloor Street until he retired to move to Lake on the Mountain in the 1980's. Ty and his shops were trendsetters supplying Toronto's elite with the finest Antiques and Silver. From his early days of The Crawford Inn at Kingsville, Lake Erie, Ty was an avid Collector of Meissen, Sevres, Fine Bronzes, Paintings, Silver, Porcelain, Art Glass, Art Nouveau, Furniture, Victoriana and Fine Antiques. Items to include:a Circassian Walnut and Kingwood console table with inset Sevres Plaque, a Crossbanded Kingwood two tiered serving table with bronze mounts, 4 Pugin style Gothic Revival chairs, Victorian Carved walnut settee, Georgian mahogany long case clock, a rare small Eastlake Cylinder desk, Victorian dining table, chairs and bowfront china cabinet, mahogany center table, set of 6 mahogany shield back chairs, elaborate mahogany chest of drawers with carved pulls, Edwardian inlaid mahogany display cabinet, several Victorian side chairs and small tables, carved and gilded floor lamp, a large and unusual carved mahogany dressing table mirror, large gilt and crystal chandelier, fine quality Kirmin carpet 14'x18', large crystal chandelier, quality down filled sofa, numerous oriental rugs and runners, numerous watercolours, prints and oil paintings, including Lovers in the Garden in the manner of Fragond, large pair of cast iron pineapple finials. Large selection of bronzes in the classical style as well as Art Nouveau bronze lamp, a fine bronze of Bacchus reclining on a lion's skin, fine quality inkwell and stamp box surmounted with greyhounds, marble carving of reclining lion, pair of cast urns in the form of Father Time, single and pairs of bronze candelabra, Ansonia onyx and gilt mantle clock, mahogany mantle clock, Grand Piano. A pair of Sevres lidded urns painted with lovers in the garden, Sevres cabinet plate, 2 Sevres portrait cups & saucers, Servres cache pot painted with portraits and jeweled decoration, a finely painted Sevres Tankard, finely painted Sevres box, Royal Vienna cabinet vase painted with a portrait of Countess Du Barry, Fine pair of Meissen lobed dishes, Russian Porcelain Group, large selection of signed Royal Worcester, Berlin Potpourri, a fine and large pair of Sevres Urns mounted as table lamps, a fine quality Meissen Banquet lamp, numerous other pieces of Sevres, French and Continental porcelain, Susie Cooper dinner service for 12. Complete table setting and cutlery set of Daffodil pattern silverplate, large 16" Moorcroft Pansy pattern vase, large 12" Flambe Moorcroft vase, numerous Continental Figurines, Cranberry Mary Gregory decanter and other items of Art Glass. SALE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2004 ~ 1:00 PM PREVIEW: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2004 ~ 10:00 AM Te rms: Cash,Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. 10% Buyer Premium Lunch Counter Photo Gallery Available @ www.theauctionfever.com 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, ON Phone: 613-475-6223 Fax: 613-475-6224 www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Estate/Police Auction Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, November 19th, 5 p.m. Selling retrieved, unclaimed merchandise for Durham Regional Police and the interesting contents from the home of Mrs.. Mellow, Oshawa: China Cabinet, oak drop front desk, ext. table, two sets of chairs, attractive five pc. oak suite, empire lowboy oval dresser, night stand, chesterfields, occasional chairs, occa- sional tables, corner cupboard, wooden shelves, coffee end tables, lamps, bridge, floor table, mantle clocks, limoge dinner set, cups n saucers, china, cornflower, glass, etc. etc. Ap- prox. 50 bicycles, vcr's, telephones, tools, etc. etc. washer, dryer, stove, freezer... Note auction starts at 5 p.m. - starting with bikes Preview after 2 p.m. Check the website for updates and pictures Terms: Cash, Approved cheques, visa, m/c, interact AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE (905) 786-2244 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CREDITOR'S AUCTION 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1971 Cessna Float Plane Directions:East from Port Perry on Hwy 7A, 10kms, turn north on Durham 57, 2-km to Caesarea, turn right at general store, see signs: Plane particulars:1971 Cessna 172-L, float plane, CF-ZUO. Serial # 17259687, T/T1400 hours, fresh top, total ground run time 2:15 hours, 80" seaplane prop, "O" time since inspection. CAP. 2000 floats L/H Ser. #831, R/H Ser. #832 with pump/outs, dual water rudders, dual V.O.R.s, D.M.E., A.D.F., Auto- Pilot I. (wing leveler) Note: 1) G.S.T. & P.S.T. will be collected 2) Terms & Conditions at sale time. 3) Method of Payment - Bank draft, certified cheque, cash 4) No reserve. For information or to list your auction, call Norm Mills, Minden 705-286-3535 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, Nov. 19th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on City of Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Wa lnut Vanity, Walnut table & buffet, bedroom suite, sets of 6 & 4 matching pb chairs, open face wash- stand, oak dressers, washstands, square oak dining room table, kitchen cupboard, crocks, p.b. rocker, chesterfields, King, Queen, Double box spring & mattresses, walking wheel, wing back chair, trunks, 6 T-back chairs, Maple table & 2 chairs, kitchen set, spinning wheel, Tea wagon, parlour tables, Woods freezer, auto washer/dryer, Bakers Pride Pizza Oven, qty. of coffee makers, humidifiers, toaster ovens, toasters, etc. Craftsman 12Hp riding mower, 91 Pola- ris Indy Classic 500 Snowmobile, Pacific Summit Airtight Wood stove, qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 or www.corneil@theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables for a Seagrave home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield suite, dressers, kitchen suite, fridge, stove, washer and dryer, French doors, chests, book shelves, TVs, VCRs, Blue Fox jacket size 14, prints, lamps, quantity of collectables and glassware, hand tools, wood lathe, plus many other interesting items.Ter ms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Christmas Charity Auction Thursday, November 18, 7:00pm (Viewing: 6:30pm) Papps Restaurant Home & Leisure Centre Brock/401 Pickering Larry J. Guimond: 905-391-4653 or 416-410-1515 or DFCC: 905-436-6754 All Proceeds to benefit the Durham Family Court Clinic SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 10AM **Wanted Consignments** Your unwanted snowmachines & related equipment! ATV's etc. For our annual sled sale. To be held at the Mabee Auction Centre on Hwy 35, 1 mile north of Rosedale or 7 km south of Coboconk, Call today and book early. Calvin Mabee Auctions 705-454-2841 or 705-454-2431 or log on to www.auctionsfind.com/mabee Auction Sale, Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn, Haydon ON. Sat Nov 20 @ 5 pm.Ant. Oak hall stands with beveled glass mirror, China cabinet with bow ends, Ant. Desk, Bedrm fern., Coalport dishes, Wooden window decorations, glass & china, collectibles. Coins include 1977 Can Specimen set –Flying Loon, 1988 Can. Gold Plated Olympic Medallion, 1954 $10 devil’s face, Can. 2.00 bills diff. signatures.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH,10 a.m. - McLean Auction Center - Lindsay. Consignment from Ruth Coulter, Fenelon Falls (giving up housekeeping) and others, antiques, quality furniture, collectable, new gift items, hundreds of items. Don't miss this interesting sale. Info 800-461-6499 MCLEAN AUCTIONS or view at www.mcleanauctions.com R E B U I L D REBUILD YO U R YOUR C R E D I T CREDIT 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 Randy and Michaela Helliwell would like to announce the safe arrival of their Son Ethan Daniel Albert 9 lbs, 5 oz at 2:29a.m., November 13, 2004. Ethan joins two loving families including Grandparents Wayne & Lenore Helliwell of Brighton, their 1st and Tr evor & Freda Chambers of Ajax, their 5th (though no less important) and becomes #16 to Great Grandmother, Audrey White (Nannie)of Ajax. Special thanks go to the doctors and nurses at Rouge Valley Medical Centre for their excellent care. BEEF DINNER I.O.O.F. Lodge 42 Bagot St. Brooklin Sat. Nov. 20th 2 Sittings: 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $12.Tickets 905-655-8025 or 905-655-8034 The family of Sid and Dorene Ballik invite you to join them for a SURPRISE Open House!! to celebrate their 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY November 20, 2004 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Westshore Community Centre on Bayly St. Best Wishes Only! 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 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 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. 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. 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Dear mother of Richard and Christine. Special grandma to Jamie and Brad. Will be sadly missed by all her sisters and friends. Friends and family may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401) 905-686-5589 on Wednesday No- vember 17, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our chapel on Thursday November 18, 2004 at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. A special thanks to Durham Access to Care and Dr. Tani ous. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. A/P PA GE 16 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 17, 2004 Due to the expansion of our accessible business, Blue Line is enlarging our roster of experienced, professional and courteous drivers. 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(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. $8,000. Phone (905) 429-2204 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX, 7-passenger, leather seats, front w/d, traction, onstar ready, cas- sette/cd, rear assist, roof rack, loaded, 46,000kms. $19,500. Call 905-571-3679, 905-439-1742 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 75 BMW 2002 ($3,500), BMW Ba- varia ($1,800). Call (905) 841- 1041. 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? 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Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1949 FORD PICKUP, all original truck, Great restoration project. $2500 obo. 905-723-4136. 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. 2002 MAZDA B2300 pickup. Air, auto, CD, liner, bug deflector, 48,000-km. Certified $16,000. 905- 728-8058. 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 DRY & HEATED,7' head room, private, near Uxbridge, Room for 3-4 cars or boats, $500/per through April 30. Call Ralph (905)852-7793 INSIDE,heated storage available for your cars. High ceilings. Call 905-428-6413 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 Best Massage in town Best Technique Friendly New Girls Young Oriental Sakura Grand Opening! Special $60 for 2 (905)720-2958 1427 King St. East, Hwy #2, Courtice 'GREAT GETAWAY PACKAGE at Ezra Annes Bed and Breakfast in Whitby. Includes dinner, accom- modation and gourmet breakfast. A great ladies weekend after a shop 'til you drop event. Call 905- 430-1653 for details." SELLING YOUR HOME? Inquire about our HOME FOR SALE PACKAGE AJAX 905-683-0707 More Classifieds From Page 15 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Extending his reach AJAX — Jonathan Michalopoulos of Roland Michener Public School in Ajax extends his arm to keep the ball in play in a game against Dalewood school during the Provincial Cup Volleyball Tournament. The game was played at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax on Saturday. Ninety-six teams took part in the 25th edition of the tournament, which attracted clubs from across the GTA, including many from Ajax and Pickering. AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Nov. 2. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS FLIGHT ‘A’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Phyllis Burgan, Donna Dizig; 2. Helen Johnston, Gord Humphrys. EAST-WEST 1. Fred Day, George Creighton; 2. David Sawicki, Irwin Schwartz. FLIGHT ‘B’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Pat Doktor, Chet Doktor; 2. Patricia Brudnicki, Frank VanderBrug- gen. EAST-WEST 1. Wallace Browne, Ron Haney; 2. Darla Peterson, Tad Stawski. FLIGHT ‘C’ - EAST-WEST 2. Judy Denby, Nancy Adams. AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Nov. 9 STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS FLIGHT ‘A’- NORTH-SOUTH 1. Nancy Dundas, Trevor Dundas; 2. Irv Ashraf, Mike Norman. EAST-WEST 1. Saad Dahdouh, George Zakhem; 2. Evelyn Black, Mike Fernley. FLIGHT ‘B’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Llewelyn Davids, Robert Saptel; 2. Pat Doktor, Chet Doktor. EAST-WEST 1. Wallace Browne, Ron Haney. FLIGHT ‘C’ - EAST-WEST 1. Darla Peterson, Tad Stawski; 2. Blair Breen, Dale Beaudette. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 8 GAME ONE Warwick Publishing 53 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 41. TOP SCORERS Warwick: Luke Lukkonen 12, Rod Fraser 11, James Williamson 6, Ian Campbell 6. Gallantry’s: Ian Grant 13, Barry Wood 11, Frank Gallo 10. GAME TWO Van Kempen 48 vs. Lakar Carpentry 35. TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 20, Kevin Walker 9, Bill Hart 7, Don MacDonald 6. Lakar: Horace Peterkin 10, Alberto Daros 8, Jim Wilkinson 6, Gord Brown 5. GAME THREE Synergy Trade Group 43 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 35. TOP SCORERS Synergy: Orin Taylor 12, Claude Feig 11, Jim Noel 7, Corrado Roc- casalva 6. Knights: Mike Jovanov 13, Jude Calliste 6, Peter Dundas 6, Karl Hutchinson 5. GAME FOUR West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 63 vs. Verifeye 45. TOP SCORERS West Hill: Conrad Davis 29, David Voth 9, Eric Hamdic 7, Paul Vorvis 7. Verifeye: Roger Young 16, George Iordanov 6, Bill Linton 6, Bill Warren 5. GAME FIVE Ell-Rod Holdings 50 vs. Accent Building Sciences 45. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 19, Collin Exeter 18, John Esposito 7. Accent: Tony Oliver 12, Rick Jones 10, Pat Roach 9, Mike Horn 5. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 1. GAME ONE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 79 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 53. TOP SCORERS West Hill: Conrad Davis 41, David Voth 20, Eric Hamdic 8, Sam Terry 6. Knights: Karl Hutchinson 23, Mike Jovanov 14, Jude Calliste 10, Steve Leahy 6. GAME TWO Gallantry’s Eatery 45 vs. Synergy Trade Group 36. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Frank Gallo 13, Elman McLean 13, Ian Grant 9, Ted Piotrowski 8. Synergy: Claude Feig 10, Reuben Newman 6, Corrado Roccasalva 6. GAME THREE Van Kempen 48 vs. Accent Building Sciences 29. TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 15, Kevin Walker 9, Bill Hart 8, Don MacDonald 8. Accent: Pat Roach 6, Mike Horn 6, Frank Tuitt 6. GAME FOUR Verifeye 59 vs. Lakar Carpentry 42. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Randy Filinski 17, Roger Young 14, Bill Linton 10, Bill Warren 9. Lakar: John Fleming 11, Horace Peterkin 10, Jim Wilkinson 8, Alberto Daros 7. GAME FIVE Warwick Publishing 46 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 43. TOP SCORERS Warwick: Sherwin James 28, Rod Fraser 8, Derrick Jaggall 7. Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 19, Collin Exeter 15, John Esposito 5. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION House league standings TYKE DIVISION TEAM/COLOUR GP W L T GF GA Pts. Durham Windows-Navy 5 5 0 0 29 12 10 Source for Sports-Black 5 5 0 0 28 11 10 Carroll Home Improve-Royal 5 4 1 0 29 15 8 Fujiki Dental-Teal 5 3 2 0 32 25 6 Walmart / Charmin-Orange 5 3 2 0 23 28 4 Bay Cycle Sports-Gold 5 2 3 0 23 28 4 Whitby Toyota-Red 5 1 3 1 21 24 3 Grand Homes-Eggplant 5 1 4 0 19 31 2 Long&McQuade-Forest Green 5 1 4 0 15 28 2 Durham Police Assoc-White 5 0 4 1 12 29 1 Nov. 14: Bay Cycle Sports 5 vs. Long and McQuade 3; Durham Win- dows 3 vs. Whitby Toyota 1; Carroll Home Improvements 6 vs. Fujiki Dental 5; Pickering Village Source for Sports 5 vs. Wal-Mart/Charmin 2; Grand Homes 6 vs. Durham Regional Police Association 1. NOVICE DIVISION TEAM/COLOUR GP W L T GF GA Pts. McDonald’s-Royal 5 5 0 0 25 6 10 Whitby Toyota-Orange 5 4 1 0 43 21 8 Smart Die & Design-Red 5 4 1 0 23 12 8 Marketing Solutions-Eggplant 5 3 1 1 34 17 7 Giant Tiger-Gold 5 3 2 0 23 17 6 Source for Sports-Green 5 3 2 0 21 18 6 Traincan-Grey 5 2 2 1 21 16 5 Fujiki Dental-Forest 5 2 2 1 20 18 5 Bay Cycle - Sports-Black 5 1 3 1 20 26 3 KC’s Pets-Navy 5 1 4 0 22 33 2 Rodman’s Heating-White 5 0 5 0 5 32 0 Hazmasters-Teal 5 0 5 0 3 44 0 ATOM DIVISION TEAM/COLOUR GP W L T GF GA Pts. Data Centre Tech-Grey 5 4 1 0 27 13 8 Mr. Sub Westney South-White 5 4 1 0 19 13 8 Bay Cycle - Sports-Green 5 3 2 0 37 19 6 Air IQ-Navy 5 3 2 0 26 21 6 Flaherty McCarthy-Brown 5 3 2 0 22 17 6 Starling Pool & Spa-Forest 5 3 2 0 16 13 6 Total Home Comfort-Royal 5 3 2 0 14 9 6 Frost Home Improve-Eggplant 5 2 2 1 24 30 5 Firestone Pickering-Purple 5 2 2 1 20 28 5 Ontario Hyundai-Black 5 2 3 0 23 23 4 Fujiki Dental-Teal 5 2 3 0 12 20 4 Pizza Pizza-Orange 5 1 4 0 14 22 2 Custom Training Wheels-Gold 5 1 4 0 13 20 2 John Boddy Homes-Red 5 1 4 0 10 29 2 TOP GOAL SCORER Marco Mastrangelo – Bay Cycle – Sports Excellence 15 goals TOP ASSISTS Kevin Carruthers – Data Centre Technologies Corp. 7 assists Dylan Ormerod – Firestone Pickering 7 assists TOTA L POINTS Marco Mastrangelo – Bay Cycle – Sports Excellence 19 pts. TOP GOALIE Cole Hacker – Total Home Comfort GAA 1.800 AJAX KINSMEN TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE Playoff Schedule-Nov. 13 Round 1 - Results Mellor (5th) Insurance DEFEATED Omron (4th) Hampton (7th) UPSET Thermos (2nd) Discovery Bay Chiropractic (1st) DEFEATED Renown Electric (8th) BW Custom (6th) UPSET Marlin Travel (3rd) Playoff Schedule-Nov. 20 Round 2 8 a.m.: Thermos vs Renown Electric 9:30 a.m.: Mellor vs BW Custom (championship round) 11a.m.: Discover Bay Chiropractic vs Hampton (championship round) 12:30 p.m.: Omron vs Marlin Travel Playoff Schedule-Nov. 27 Championship Day 8 a.m.: Toilet Bowl 9:30 a.m.: Consolation game 11 a.m.: Consolation game 12:30 p.m.: Championship game OHA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS As of Nov. 16 TEAM GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS WEXFORD 23 17 3 2 1 111 56 37 NORTH YORK 23 16 4 3 0 119 77 35 ST. MICHAEL’S 23 16 4 1 2 111 70 35 MARKHAM 23 16 6 1 0 86 72 33 PICKERING 27 15 9 1 2 119 102 33 VAUGHAN 24 11 9 2 2 75 82 26 THORNHILL 23 9 14 0 0 75 94 18 OSHAWA 20 2 14 1 3 33 104 8 AJAX 24 0 21 1 2 54 126 3 NORTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS TEAM GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS NEWMARKET 22 15 7 0 0 88 74 30 AURORA 25 14 10 0 1 108 77 29 HUNTSVILLE 21 12 8 0 1 79 73 25 STOUFFVILLE 22 11 8 2 1 78 71 25 COLLINGWOOD 25 6 17 2 0 81 108 14 COUCHICHING 22 5 15 0 2 58 101 12 EAST CONFERENCE STANDINGS TEAM GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS COBOURG 26 18 5 1 2 113 57 39 PORT HOPE 25 16 3 3 3 103 66 38 WELLINGTON 23 18 4 1 0 105 77 37 KINGSTON 27 13 9 4 1 87 87 31 BOWMANVILLE 22 12 7 3 0 69 58 27 TRENTON 23 10 9 3 1 97 74 24 PETERBOROUGH 21 6 12 2 1 74 95 15 LINDSAY 23 6 14 2 1 61 82 15 BANCROFT 24 4 16 2 2 60 120 12 SYRACUSE 26 4 18 3 1 84 137 12 Scoreboard NOVEMBER 17, 2004 sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at NEWS ADVERTISER Write us a LETTER We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. 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