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The Pickering 50 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 PICKERING TOWN CENTREPICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WINGUPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744905.420.0744 *Phone prices available only on subscription to a new 36-month service agreement. **$0 offer applies to new 36-month Family Plan secondary line activations. Some features and services included with family plan cannot be accessed with the Firefl y phone. Offer subject to change without notice. iTunes® is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countris. © 2005 Firefl y Mobile, Inc. 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With a federal election immi- nent, the News Advertiser is asking readers to submit questions to us dealing with what they believe are the most pressing federal issues for our communities as we head into the campaign. From all the suggestions, we will compile a list of questions and submit them to the candidates in the Ajax-Pickering and Pickering- Scarborough East ridings. Respons- es from the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Green parties candidates will be printed throughout the elec- tion campaign. Send suggestions by Monday, Nov. 28 to news editor Mike Ruta by e-mail at mruta@durhamregion.com, by fax to 905-683-0386, or by mail to 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont., L1S 2H5. [ What’s on ] Women’s centre is mobilizing PICKERING — The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counsel- ling Centre of Durham (WMRCC) wants to help people build strong and balanced relationships. It is holding a workshop Friday, Nov. 25 called ‘Mobilizing Our Com- munity: Promoting Healthy Equal Relationships’ so people can learn ways to build healthy and equal rela- tionships. The free workshop includes a panel of speakers representing various aspects of the community, from school boards to social service agencies. As part of the day, par- ticipants take part in brainstorming sessions where they think of ways to apply what they’ve learned to their communities, schools and organiza- tions. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. It is open to everyone in the community: men, women and youth. A snack and lunch will be provided. For information or to register, call 905-427-7849. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Sports, 8 Classified, 9 Entertainment, 12 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 infodurhamregion.com A WINNING FOCUS Pickering artist changes direction, draws attention at art show Page 13 CHAMPS AGAIN Pickering High marches to title Page 8 ‘There’ll be a lot of fear in the communities’ Grim day for General Motors Move means will save company billions annually By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — More than 7,000 local jobs will be lost in the next few years after General Motors announced mas- sive cuts in Canada and the U.S. The struggling automotive giant will cut shift three at Oshawa Car Assembly Plant No. 1 by the middle of 2006, with 1,000 losing their jobs. Car plant No. 2 will cease operations at the end of 2008, affecting 2,300 hourly workers and 230 salaried positions. But the ripple effect is much wider: the cuts mean between 3,000 and 4,000 employees at GM parts feeder compa- nies will also lose their jobs, said Chris Buckley, Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 222 president. One lost assembly line job means seven job cuts in other local sectors such as retail. He called the job slashes “a real kick in the pants to Durham” and said employ- ees were in shock and disbelief. “There’ll be a lot of fear in the com- munities,” Mr. Buckley said. Decreased market demand and in- creased competition mean GM is not profitable right now, said company president Michael Grimaldi at a press conference at Colonel Sam Drive head- quarters Monday morning. He called the cuts “very tough decisions (and) neces- sary actions that General Motors had to take.” The 3,900 Canadian cuts, which in- Pickering hospital staff play musical beds This is the fifth in a series of stories looking at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and the need for expansion. By Mike Ruta News Editor PICKERING — It’s a constant juggling act at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. With space constraints in virtually every department, including emergen- cy, there are just not enough beds to go around. Built 40 years ago to handle 20,000 emergency patient visits, the hos- pital will see an estimated 47,000 this year. As a result staff, known as utiliza- tion co-ordinators, keep a running tally of where beds are available and where they are not, who has to be moved, and who can stay. “Every day there’s a bed meeting, and what happens is all the relevant people come forward in the morning to do that kind of sorting; it takes a lot of man- power,” says Natalie Bubela, director of operations. While there are 24 stretchers in the Space crunch tightening Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo General Motors Canada president Michael Grimaldi looks away as national CAW president Buzz Hargrove addresses the media about the massive job cuts announced Monday. More than 7,000 jobs will be lost in Durham due to the move. By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — The trial of a man ac- cused of participating in one of Dur- ham’s bloodiest and most notorious crimes came to a sudden halt Tuesday morning. Superior Court Justice Edwin Min- den declared a mistrial in the matter of Ronald Woodcock, dismissing jurors after they’d heard just a few days of testimony from witnesses. “I have no reasonable alternative other than to declare a mistrial,” the judge told the six men and six women, who were chosen after a week-long process that began Nov. 7. The judge told the jury that since the trial began last Monday, an issue has arisen that has become a matter of contention between the Crown and Mr. Woodcock’s defence team. Argu- ments over the issue -- the jury would be excluded from the court and would essentially be in limbo until the mat- ter is resolved -- will take a substantial Mistrial in Pickering man’s murder Tr ansit costs keep hitting Pickering in the wallet Regional charter increases will be costly By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Seniors, students and now recreation users -- the new regional transit system is going to cost a lot of Pickering residents a lot more. Parents might have to fork over an extra $57 for their child to take a sum- mer learn-to-swim program once the region-wide transit system comes into effect Jan. 1. The 44 per cent increase is because of the hike in the charter rate for busing. Currently with the Ajax-Picker- ing Transit Authority, the City of Picker- ing pays $35/hour for charter transit ser- vices while the proposed regional rate is $75/hour. ✦ See Matter, Page 5✦ See Working, Page 5 ✦ A Beacon of hope amongst tough news from General Motors. Editorial 6 ✦ See GM, Page 2 • 1,000 employees slashed from car assembly plant No. 1 by mid-2006 when third shift is cut • 2,530 employees cut from car as- sembly plant No. 2, which will shut down in 2008 when production plans end • 3,000-4,000 workers from GM parts feeder companies will lose their jobs as a result of the cuts • 1 lost GM assembly job = 7 lost jobs elsewhere in the workforce • 30,000 total GM jobs cut in North America Source: GM Canada, Canadian Auto Workers Job cuts hammer community ✦ See Quality, Page 4 Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Rouge Valley’s Katie Cronin-Wood shows the redevelopment plans that hospital offi- cials and the community are lobbying to have approved by the Province. A/P PAGE 2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 Yes you can...Yes you can... ...install TORLYS Uniclic floors yourself....install TORLYS Uniclic floors yourself. Canada Hardwood Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc.Flooring Inc. 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Around 3,000 employees at GM are currently eligible for re- tirement, and the union hopes it can take care of 100 per cent of the job cuts through early pack- ages and attrition, said CAW na- tional president Buzz Hargrove. That would leave work for more junior employees who have fam- ilies to support. But cuts still mean those jobs will be lost forever, Mr. Buckley said. The CAW knew during recent contract negotiations that there were no definite plans for plant No. 2 -- which manufacturers the Buick Lacrosse/Allure and Pon- tiac Grand Prix -- past 2008, but not that operations would cease, Mr. Hargrove said. The union will “fight like hell” to secure a product there, he added. Studies are being done to asses future product need that could be made in that plant, but there are no specific plans right now, Mr. Grimaldi said. “It is not a reflection in any way of the performance of our employees,” he said when asked why GM would cut from and close down assembly plants rated the best in north America in recent J.D. Power and Har- bour studies. “I want to empha- size that General Motors remains very committed to maintaining a strong manufacturing presence in Canada.” The CAW blames many of GM’s financial struggles on un- fair trade practices that allow Asian imports to flood the North American marketplace, but cap the number of vehicles allowed to be exported into those coun- tries. “This one-sided trade is kill- ing the industry in Canada,” Mr. Hargrove said. Both sides say the $2.5 billion Beacon project remains intact, and should result in 1,000 Cana- dian jobs. GM’s turnaround plan in- cludes job cuts, focus on new models, hybrids and aggressive marketing, resulting in $7 billion U.S. in cost reductions by the end of 2006. ✦ GM from page 1 Affected plants in Oshawa Car Assembly Plant No. 1 Products: Chevrolet Impala 4-door, Chevrolet Monte Carlo Production volume: 1,560 cars/day Car Assembly Plant No. 2 Products: Buick Lacrosse/Allure 4-door, Pontiac Grand Prix 4-door Production volume: 1,070 cars/day Overall To tal hourly employees: 5,537 To tal salary employees: 506 To tal square footage: more than 8 million Ye ar constructed: 1953 Source: GM Canada Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo National CAW president Buzz Hargrove and General Motors Canada president Michael Grimaldi leave a press conference Monday following the announcement of massive job cuts by GM. GM cuts run deep in Durham Job cuts will impact more than just plant workers By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — General Mo- tors big wigs may say the 3,500 local job cuts are not a reflec- tion on employee performance, but that was little comfort for those changing shifts in south Oshawa. “There’s not much this com- pany does that surprises me now,” said Randy Lewis, a GM employee for 29 years. GM is focused more on its profits and stockholders than its employees nowadays, he said, and questioned the tim- ing of recently signing a new contract. “It kind of makes me won- der if they didn’t know this was coming,” he added, saying he will take an early retirement package “if it’s good.” Production was stopped for 10 minutes early Monday morning to announce GM was cutting the third shift in car assembly plant No. 1 by the middle of 2006, and shutting down plant No. 2 after produc- tion plans end in 2008. “People were shocked,” said Bowmanville’s Kristy Burke, leaving her shift later in the day. “I’m worried, but hope- fully they’ll come out with a new product for 2008. “It’s going to put a dent in Oshawa, that’s for sure.” Brian Simmons agreed. “Some people might lose their houses,” he said. The job cuts will impact everything from grocery stores to gas to hair salons. “People will be panicking who just lost their jobs.” Mr. Simmons’ wife cried when she heard the news, espe- cially concerned for the feeder companies that supply parts to GM. Between 3,000 and 4,000 of those employees will lose their jobs, the Canadian Auto Wo rkers Union said. With only 500 or 600 people hired after he was, Gary Norton is now worried about his job. “I’m not secure for a while,” the Blackstock resident who works in plant No. 1 said. The news is a double job hit for Mr. Norton, who worked for ACSYS Te chnologies for seven years before the Oshawa plant closed 18 months ago. Mary Banks, 21, was hired last October. There had been rumours around the plant that job cuts were coming, but not ones this big. “It’s going to be bad when it goes down,” she said. “This is what makes Oshawa, Oshawa.” Employees shocked, worried about news Grim day for General Motors Gary Norton Randy Lewis Brian Simmons P PAGE 4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 CORRECTION NOTICE We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Panasonic 19” LCD HDTV TC19LX50: 10060152This product is advertised for $899.99 after a $400 savings on p. 10 of our November 4th flyer. In fact, it is $899.99 after a $300 savings. 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Oshawa web: www.vpi-inc.com This project is funded by: The Government of Canada The information was part of a report compiled by Pickering staff for council. At Monday’s council meeting Ward 1 Region- al Councillor Maurice Brenner expressed his displeasure with what it means for Pickering and its residents to have the charter rate rise by 115 per cent. “Tonight’s report is the most damning impact,” he said. Coun. Brenner previously expressed concern over the in- crease to senior fares. APTA’s senior fare is $0.90, while at its Nov. 1 meeting the Regional Transportation Implementation Committee (RTIC) approved a transit fare schedule that recom- mends a senior fare of $1.50. The monthly pass would rise to $35 from $20. Coun. Brenner, along with Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson and Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean, have been rallying seniors to attend the Nov. 30 regional council meeting, where council will set the new rates. With the agreement to have the Region take over transit, ser- vice was supposed to stay the same or be enhanced. With the fare increases and now the char- ter increase, the service in Pick- ering is going to decrease, Coun. Brenner said. Another service affected by the charter bus increase is the seniors’ free shuttle from Cla- remont to the Pickering Town Centre. The new cost will be $21,412.50, which will have to be passed on to the user or absorbed by City taxpayers. The current $9,750 price tag is paid for by an APTA reserve fund. “The quality of life will be se- verely impacted by this,” Coun. Brenner said. Coun. Dickerson, who didn’t support regional transit, ques- tioned whether Pickering should stay a part of the system. “If we do not have some giving on Nov. 30 we use this, as well as the other positions of broken faith, as a reason to opt us or APTA right out of this,” he said. In addition to the increase to the senior fare, he’s expressed concern about the increase for students. The current APTA student cash fare is $1.60, which would rise to $2.25 with the recommended re- gional fare. Other City programs that could be affected by the char- ter fare increase are the March Break Camp, the Summer Camp, Canada Day free shuttle service and the Mayor’s Light Tour free shuttle. ✦ Quality from page 1 ‘Quality of life will be severely impacted’ This way, have your say... any day emergency department for in-coming patients, on any given day 13 of them are occupied by pa- tients who should be elsewhere in the hospital, she says. Recently, she spoke with family mem- bers of a patient who was on an emergency de- partment stretcher for a fourth day. It’s upsetting for patient and family alike, as the patient had no privacy in the observation area. Moreover, the mattresses just aren’t as good as those on a regular hospital bed. “We just have no in-patient capacity to deal with the real glut or volume,” Ms. Bubela says. The arrangement also takes its toll on physi- cians, who have to run down to the emergency department and other hospital areas to see pa- tients who are not where they should be ideally. The proposed, $51.9-million hospital renovation and expansion includes a new 30-bed, complex- and continuing-care unit above the emergency department. While there is some capacity at the Ajax site currently, patients often must be sent to other hospitals, perhaps in Scarborough or Bowmanville, which is “a huge issue for families” that have to follow them. If the new beds come through, Ms. Bubela says they would represent “a huge gift to our community. “They would be for people who no longer require acute care but aren’t well enough to go to a long-term care facility.” Rick Gowrie, the hospital’s director of planning and capital redevelopment, says if approved, the project would result in roughly 81,450 square feet of new space and 60,400 square feet of reno- vated space. To put those numbers in context, the hospital is currently about 250,000 square feet. The main components of the project are a new emergency department, a new diagnostic imaging and cardiac diagnostic area, a new lab, expanded mental health and ambulatory care areas, and a complex-continuing care unit. Hospital officials have targeted June 2006 to get a shovel in the ground and start the work. But, it’s a long race to the finish line in terms of getting the project approved by the provin- cial government. Specifically, Mr. Gowrie says there’s a five-step process whereby hospital staff make submissions to the Health Ministry which, in turn, review the material and ask questions before being satisfied enough to advance the process to the next stage. The process is at the stage where the preliminary design of the work involved, including sketch plans, schedules and costing, has been provided to the Province. “We’re currently in the process of satisfying the ministry in terms of the questions being asked to move us from Stage 3 to Stage 4,” says Mr. Gowrie, who says the permission to move on is expected “imminently.” There are some positive indicators the pro- cess is going well, he says. “The questions that are being asked (by the Province) are really for the purpose of clarity as opposed to the scope or the way the project is evolving,” says Mr. Gowrie. As well, hospital officials requested a meeting with ministry officials to kick off the Post-Con- struction Operating Plan (PCOP) submission. Mr. Gowrie explains that it is required to adjust the hospital’s level of provincial operating fund- ing. While the PCOP process is technically a part of Stage 4, the ministry agreed to the meeting. Geared to a June 2006 construction start, Mr. Gowrie says if the ministry gives Rouge Valley a ‘not yet’ response to its submission, the project cost will increase. Hospital staff hope for a green light to proceed on schedule. Ms. Bubela says the lack of space, ongoing for several years, is taking its toll on staff, close to the breaking point. “It’s very concerning for the staff, who every day are doing the best they can,” she says. “We’re at that one more thing is toppling us over the edge (stage).” newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: rougevalleyexpansion P PAGE 5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 FREE Mini Workshops Designed and presented by the knowledgeable Henry’s School of Imaging experts. Join us this weekend, and learn how you can make the most of your moments. Nikon EEvent!SSttaarrttss TTooddaayy.. Buy any of these Nikon Digital Cameras and Get an Epson R320 Printer for only $49.99!* Nikon Coolpix 5900 Digital Camera $39999 WEBCODE: 566NIK019 w/Printer: NIKKIT196 Nikon Coolpix P1 Digital Camera $54999 WEBCODE: 566NIK028 w/Printer: NIKKIT199 Nikon D50 D-SLR w/18-55mm Lens $96999 WEBCODE: NIKKIT189 w/Printer: NIKKIT200 Save $3000Save $2000 Buy any of these... 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AMAZING Canada’s Greatest Holiday Superstore 8 DA Y HOLIDAY S A L E ! Academy for Mathematics & Science Start Now! Don’t Delay! Grade 9 – Grade 12 ✔Extra help for January exams Now! ✔Qualified Experienced Tutors ✔High School Math & Science Credits* ✔Free Walk-In Math Clinic Saturdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm MATH • ENGLISH • CHEMISTRY • PHYSICS OSHAWA (905) 244-MATH (6284) 1288 RITSON ROAD NORTH, UNIT 2 EXAM PREPARATION *Via T.I.H.S. ‘Matter of contention’ could take weeks to resolve ✦ Working from page 1 amount of time, Justice Minden said. “Given the nature of the matter in question I am satisfied it would take more than several days for both sides to do their due diligence,” the judge said, “In fact it could take weeks and months.” Lead Crown prosecutor Greg O’Driscoll wouldn’t disclose the nature of the complica- tions other than to say a new development in the middle of last week brought proceedings to a halt. The point of contention between the prosecution and defence is not related to any testimony that’s already been heard, Mr. O’Driscoll said. The declaration of a mistrial means the entire painstaking process begins anew. A court date has been set for early next year, at which time a new trial date may be set. The development brings to a sudden end a re- trial for Mr. Woodcock, 57, accused of two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted murder and several robbery and theft-related charges in connection with the infamous Ga- gnon Sports robbery of Sept. 14, 1994. It was around 5:30 p.m. on that day that two masked men burst into the shop, then on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa, and screamed at staff and patrons to get down on the floor. When they were slow to comply a masked man armed with a .22-calibre gun started firing. The gunman shot twice at Gagnon’s owner Roger Pardy, a married father of two sons, as he crouched behind a counter and whispered into a phone that the store was being robbed. Mr. Pardy, struck in the chest and head, died of his wounds. Earlier in the day, Pickering carpenter Kenneth Thomas, 55, went missing while run- ning errands. His body was found near the Pick- ering nuclear generating station several months later; he had been shot execution-style in the head. The Gagnon Sports robbers fled the scene in Mr. Thomas’s car. Mr. Woodcock will appear before Justice Min- den in Whitby Feb. 1, 2006. ✦ Matter from page 1 Working to ‘satisfy’ the ministry A/P PAGE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 23, 2005 The writing’s on the wall for airline graffiti T here are certain things you expect on a flight. Bad food, swollen feet, morons cramming steamer trunks into the overhead bins. Other things you never ex- pect, like graffiti on the wash- room walls. I was flying somewhere a while back and that’s ex- actly what greeted me when I squeezed myself into that little cubicle to perform the yoga that passes for going to the loo at 20,000 feet. Airline graffiti. How completely per- plexing. Where is this coming from? Who pays $500 a seat so they can sneak into the bath- room and scratch obscenities on the wall? What was even more as- tonishing was that this mes- sage was not, as one might assume, aimed at the airline or carrier in question i.e. “Air Canada sucks” or “For a good time call KLM.” No, this particular libel clearly stated that “Tony H” was willing to engage in un- mentionably unsavoury and more than likely physically difficult sexual behaviour. Unless “Tony H” was the pilot or a member of the flight crew, what are the chances of him ever getting this mes- sage? I suppose if you’re nutty enough or angry enough to want to scribble on the wall of an airline toilet, clear thinking is not one of your long suits. I was flying ‘steerage’ on this occasion and so, as I pon- dered the strangeness of this incident, I wondered if the same kind of thing happened in First Class. I concluded that it probably did. Money has never been any guarantor of sanity. But I suspected that the content of the missives would be somewhat different. “Tony H,” while still the subject of invective, would probably at least have his social status raised i.e. “Tony H can’t close a deal” or “Tony H wouldn’t know a good Shiraz if his Wine Club bought one,” or “Tony H drives a domestic.” I surmised, also, that I probably shouldn’t have been that shocked to discover this “writing on the wall.” Graf- fiti is, after all, the expression of human frustration. And, therefore, one may expect to find it anywhere one finds his fellow man. No location or occupation is sacrosanct. From the assem- bly line “Tony H soldiers like a girl,” to the Supreme Court “Tony H has a tiny gavel.” People are people and even the most spiritually evolved bump up against things and other humans that upset them “Tony H has a muddy aura,” “Tony H meditates with his mouth open,” “Tony H is a dirty fast-breaker.” The only real question that remains is why some people feel compelled to share their anger in very public places. I’ve always been a journal keeper, so I fully understand the therapeutic value of “writ- ing it out.” I just never con- sidered sharing it. The thing about emotions is that they change. Once you write down how you feel about some- thing or someone, in public, the damage is done. And what do you when you no longer feel that way? Post an adden- dum? “OK, I may have misjudged Tony H.” “Tony H has many redeem- able qualities.” “I love Tony H.” Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html Ac tions of few hurt reputations of others To the editor: Recently there has been increased media attention to mental health patients enter- ing the community. A few in- dividuals who have made suffi- cient progress to have commu- nity access have not returned from the community on time. The local headlines have used words such as “escape” and emphasized the potential risk to the community. As a representative of the staff at Whitby Mental Health Centre I would like to encour- age a more balanced approach to this situation. Whitby Mental Health Cen- tre has hundreds of patients who responsively use their privileges. Each day patients are assessed on their ability to manage progressive privileges to use the hospital grounds or enter the community. The em- phasis is on progressive care and the goal is successful com- munity reintegration. Mental health patients like any other individuals at times can make poor decisions. They may not follow the terms of their privileges and not return to the Centre when required. When this happens the Whitby Mental Health Centre has pol- icy, procedures and the law if needed to return the patient. Whitby Mental Health Cen- tre and citizens of the town of Whitby have co-existed since 1905 and yes at times some pa- tients have violated the condi- tions of their privileges and not returned to the centre when they should but for the hun- dreds of our patients who enter the community, who are good citizens and do follow the rules don’t sensationalize the poor decision making of a few. Joan Gates President OPSEU Local 331, Whitby Mental Health Centre Animals need our help To the editor: On a recent afternoon, stu- dents from the high school next door came and asked if I had a crowbar to help free a rabbit that had got itself wedged into a chain link fence adjoining our properties. I got a long metal bar from my workshop and we tried to pry the fence apart, without success. All the time this poor little creature was crying in pain. I went inside to get my hack- saw thinking I might be able to cut through a retaining bolt. When I returned I found that the rabbit had, with help from teachers and students, got itself released. But it had lost considerable fur and some blood and obvi- ously was in distress. I went inside and phoned Whitby Animal Services to see if they would come down and retrieve the poor creature and give it aid. They, apparently, do not do that sort of service and gave me a number in Ajax to phone which I did -- to no avail as there was no answer. I then phoned the Oshawa Humane Society and listened to their voice mail numbers - - with no results. Afterwards, I phoned the fire department to see if they might have been able to help, as we used to read about fire departments rescu- ing cats from trees and so forth. But they do not do that sort of thing anymore. I have contributed, in the past, to several animal protection agencies, as well as paying my local taxes which fund the An- imal Welfare Services, but to what end? What good are these agen- cies? Have my financial con- tributions just gone to pay for someone’s wages, as they do whatever else it is they might be doing, while voice mail an- swers their phones? William Raine Stewart Whitby EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR For a good time, read Neil’s columnIN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you believe the local economy will be hurt by impending job cuts at GM? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Is it too early to have Christmas music and displays in stores and malls? Votes cast: 483 Yes: 52.8 % No: 47.2 % Hanging out with talented artists It was another grand night as organizers of the annual PineRidge Arts Council and Town of Ajax Juried Art Show held an opening reception Nov. 4 at the McLean Community Centre. Dozens of pieces of work were unveiled to the public and the winners of a number of presti- gious prizes were handed out. Among those on hand were, from left, Angie Littlefield, executive director of the Durham West Arts Centre; Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser news editor Mike Ruta; April Polak an artist and president of the arts council; Cathy Schnippering, vocalist and past-president of the arts council; Susan Hinnecke, artist and PRAC treasurer; and Gwen Williams, artist and PRAC vice-presi- dent. The show continues at the McLean centre, 95 Magill Dr. in Ajax, until Dec. 4. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s newest initiative. The web page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. 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Oshawa Car Plant No. 1 is set to lose its third shift next year, while Car Plant No. 2. will be shut down after the current product line runs out in 2008. In all, about 3,500 GM employees will be affected in Durham Region, with another 100 losing their jobs in St. Catharines, where another GM facility is to be closed. This is bad news for Durham’s economy and for the retail sector just before the holiday shopping season. Employees facing the loss of their jobs are unlikely to spend generously during Christmas, and it’s been estimated that GM’s 14,000 local jobs create up to 50,000 spin-off jobs in the community. GM, which expects to save $7 billion US annually by shutting down 12 plants company-wide, has been losing market share to overseas competitors. The writing was on the wall last June, when the company announced plans to cut 25,000 jobs in the U.S., with little mention at the time of its Canadian operations. We have not escaped unscathed. While it can be little comfort to the Durham employees who need to find new jobs, there are reasons for optimism, primarily with the $2.5- billion Beacon Project, which GM says it’s still committed to. The Bea- con Project, expected to create 500 new jobs, will support new skills training, automotive engineering, and research and development. If GM can honour its commitment to the project, with the federal and provincial governments chipping in as planned, it will go a long way to becoming Durham’s saving grace in the shadow of this economic disappointment. And there are other reasons to be optimistic as well, such as if the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area achieves the average 3.8 per cent growth between 2006 and 2009, as projected by the Conference Board of Canada earlier this year. Opportunities are arising due to the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology, science parks in Clarington, new industrial lands at Salem Road in Ajax, and construction of the Seaton community in north Pickering. All is not lost with the closure and cutbacks at GM’s Oshawa plants. But local municipalities, especially Oshawa, and the Region of Dur- ham should strongly lobby the provincial and federal governments for new investment, fair trade policies for domestic automakers, and call for confirmation of support of the Beacon Project. We must ensure Durham Region still has a rosy future. P PAGE 7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 AT TEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Nov. 23 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Nov. 28 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Dec. 5 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Dec. 5 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Dec. 12 Executive Committee 7:30 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Nominate Outstanding groups, individuals and organizations for their contributions in 2005. Download Civic Awards forms online cityofpickering.com Holiday Student Memberships & Great Gift Ideas @ the Rec. Complex Call or visit now. 905.683.6582 INVITING OFFERS TO PURCHASE BY PUBLIC TENDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH By-Law 6590/05 and the Acquisition and Disposal of Land Policy, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering declared the property known as Lot 39, Plan 270, surplus to the Corporation. TAKE NOTICE that Offers to Purchase (herein referred to as “tenders”) are invited for the purchase of this property. Sealed tenders will be received by the Supply & Services Section of the Department of Corporate Services no later than 2:00 pm local time: Monday, November 28, 2005 The bidder is responsible for delivering the tender before the closing date and time and assumes the risk of any and all means of delivery be it by hand, mail or courier. Tenders received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Tenders will be opened in public on the same day at approximately 2:15 pm in the Main Committee Room, 1st Floor, Pickering Civic Complex, One the Esplanade, Pickering. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed Agreement of Purchase and Sale form which is provided in the Offer to Purchase packages. Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit representing a minimum of ten per cent (10%) of the tendered amount. The Corporation of the City of Pickering makes no representation regarding the title to, or any other matters relating to, the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser. The land is being sold on an “as is” basis, subject to conditions and an easement. Minimum offers within the price range of $180,000.00 to $220,000.00 are anticipated. Offer to Purchase packages can be obtained from the Supply & Services Section, Corporate Services Department, One The Esplanade, 2nd Floor, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, upon receipt of a $10.00 payment made in cash or by cheque payable to the City of Pickering. It is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the Offer to Purchase package for full submission requirements. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. If you have any questions respecting this property please contact Denise Bye, Property & Development Services, 905.420.4660, extension 2052. cityofpickering.com Notice of Public Meeting Amendments to User Fee By-laws For Building & Planning Services Please be advised that The Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering will consider amendments to the current user fee by-laws for building and planning services. Ontario Regulation 305/03 requires the City to hold at least one public meeting to inform the public of the introduction or change in a permit fee under Section 7 of the Building Code Act. Please be notified that this Public Meeting will be held on Monday, December 12, 2005 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. It is anticipated that Council will consider the proposed amendments at its meeting of December 19, 2005. The public meeting will include a presentation by C. N. Watson and Associates Ltd., on the report findings related to the user fee amendments. Upon conclusion of the presentation any person in attendance will have an opportunity to make representations with respect to the matter. The City will make available on or after December 2, 2005 information setting out an estimate of the costs of providing the services, the amount of the fees, and the rationale for imposing the fees. Copies of the information will be made available at no cost upon request by contacting the Corporate Services Department, City of Pickering, 905.420.4634, or by email at corpserv@city.pickering.on.ca.City Services & Leisure GuideWINTER 2005/2006 WINTER City Services & Leisure Guide LOOK for YOUR COPY November 30 Delivered by your carrier to ALL Pickering Households Registration for... 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Customer service is a key priority for the City. At the City of Pickering we are committed to providing a citizen-centred approach to our service delivery that is accessible, timely, knowledgeable, competent, courteous and fair. The Customer Care Centre provides a link between municipal departments and you our customer, and continually strives to enhance our service delivery. If we can answer a question or resolve a municipal concern, please visit us in person, or contact our friendly staff. One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Vo ice:905.420.4666 or 1.877.420.4666 | TTY:905.420.1739 Fax:905.420.4610 | email:customercare@city.pickering.on.ca cityofpickering.com SERVING OUR CITIZENS Crime and community safety is a concern to all of us. Pickering Councillors invite you to attend a City wide community forum. All of us need to be part of the solution. City of Pickering Council Chambers located at One The Esplanade. Concerned About Crime? Tuesday, November 29 7:30 pm P PAGE 8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Tr ojans march past Saints Pickering’s defensive line subdues vaunted Dwyer offence in Durham senior football final By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — The Pickering Tro- jans marched on to the Metro Bowl semifinals and the Paul Dwyer Saints marched home following Saturday’s Durham Region senior football final. The Ajax high school successfully defended its Lake Ontario Second- ary School Athletics (LOSSA) football crown of a year ago by keeping the wraps on the vaunted Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Saints’ offence for a 28-4 victory at a packed Oshawa Civic Stadium. Pickering High School (10-0) now plays Upper Canada College of Toron- to, the private school champions, in a Metro Bowl semi at Toronto’s Esther Shiner Stadium on Friday, Dec. 2 with the game time unknown at press time. A win would pit the Trojans against the semifinal winner of the Huron Heights (York Region champ) versus the Rich- view and East York (Toronto champ) contest winner. The final is at the Rog- ers Centre on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Trojans’ head coach John Martini admits his team knows “absolutely nothing” about Upper Canada College, noting that he and his coaching staff assembled tapes on two other private school conference teams, St. Mike’s and St. Andrew’s, but have no film on Upper Canada. Be that as it may, however, if the Trojans bring their dominance on the offensive and defensive lines to next Friday’s semifinal, the lack of ad- vanced scouting may be a moot point. Pickering’s line play was overpowering against the Saints as Dwyer’s premier running back, Byron Lott, was unable to break through for significant yard- age. That dominance was keyed by 300-plus-pound nose tackle Jeremy Smith, with plenty of help from fellow linemen Andrew Browne, Hassan Ha- zume, Nick Pattas and Milos Kurevic. Martini praised the work of his of- fensive and defensive lines as the keys to victory. “We were really worried about (Lott). He had, what, 15 to 20 touchdowns this season? We wanted to contain him and our kids came up big. The difference was our linemen basically shut down the holes,” says Martini. Martini cited Smith for particular praise in limiting the top offensive ball club in the league to a mere field goal and a one-point rouge. “Jeremy is a great asset to the team. He’s a big kid, but he has quick feet, a great attitude. He’s probably our MVP of the offensive and defensive linemen this year,” explains Martini of Smith, who also lines up as a centre when the Trojans are on offence. “He’s a bull and he has stamina. He’s a 300-pounder with stamina, which is something you don’t often see in high school foot- ball.” Trojans’ power fullback Frank Aiello, who enjoyed a stellar final in his own right, running for two touchdowns and more than 100 yards, was also a big fan of the play of the linemen. “I have to give all the credit to the O- line and the D-line. They really stepped it up,” says Aiello, who was named the Trojans’ most valuable player of the game. “The O-line opened up the holes for me all the time. They shut down their running game and limited one of the top-scoring teams in the league to one field goal.” Dwyer head coach Mike Wilson ac- knowledged his team had its chances, including two opportunities to score inside of the 20-yard line in the second quarter and yet only came away with a Jason Jeronimo field goal. “They’re an excellent team. They have great size for a high school team. We turned it over twice in the red zone, we had our chances, but we didn’t seize the opportunity,” says Wilson. “We scored a lot of points this year and I really thought, being behind 14-4 at the half, we could come back in the second half. But, that’s football. They really shut us down. They took it to us.” In addition to Aiello’s majors, run- ning backs Tim Brooks and Ryan Gor- don added one touchdown apiece. Kicker Mohammed Khawaja was good on all four converts. Dwyer’s game MVP Cole Williams contributed an interception and two fumble recoveries. GAME NOTES: Sinclair Celtics Matt Pickett and Lott were named league MVPs... A streaker got into the act at the final, running across the northern end of the field before zipping through the gates and into the parking lot and into a waiting van... The Trojans hope to get back to the Metro Bowl final after losing a tight one to the St. Michael’s Kerry Blues at the championship game at Hamilton’s Ivor Wynn Sta- dium last year... Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering High School Trojans fullback Frank Aiello leaves a Monsignor Paul Dwyer player at his feet while rumbling up the field during the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior football final at the Oshawa Civic Stadium on Saturday. The Tr ojans downed Dwyer 28-4 and now move on to the Metro Bowl semifinals against Upper Canada College in Toronto next week. Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Charging on through PICKERING — Ian Campbell of the Accent Building Sciences team plows into Jim Wilkinson of the Knights Corner Pub and Grill team during first-half action in Picker- ing Men’s Basketball League action recently. Knights posted a 44-35 victory. Campbell and Wilkinson each sunk six points. Games go every Monday night at Dunbarton High School. Pickering Panthers run win streak to five games Juniors get past Wexford, blitz St. Mike’s Buzzers By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — It doesn’t get much better for the Pickering Panthers. The Panthers -- winners of three straight heading into a two-game week- end set -- went head-to-head with two of the better teams in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference, the Wexford Raid- ers and the St. Michael’s Buzzers, and skated their way to a two-game sweep. After three years of little success at St. Michael’s Arena, the Panthers (15- 10-0-1 for 31 points, fourth in the South Conference) took their game up a notch against an atypically lacklustre Buzzers’ crew en route to a 9-2 blistering of the hosts on Sunday night. And, at home at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday evening, the Panthers ran into a spate of penalties against Wexford, 15 to be exact, giving up three power-play goals, but were still able to pull out a 4-3 victory. The Panthers take their five-game winning streak into Markham tonight (Wednesday) to play the first-place Wax- ers (20-4-2-0). Pickering head coach John Winder says the contest will be another good test. “We’ve won five in a row and we’re coming up against Markham, the hot- test team in the league. Hopefully, we can keep things going. We’ve got a lot of momentum and we want to keep that momentum going,” he says. The story of the weekend, however, was the Panthers’ confident play that showed up in spades against a solid St. Mike’s team. Winder says it was signifi- cant to finally win one at the venerable Toronto arena. “I’m now in my third year with this team and we’ve been beaten quite badly in their rink,” says Winder. “I don’t know whether they were sleepy or flat, but our guys took advantage of it. St. Mike’s came out flat from the goaltender on out and we didn’t stop from one minute to the next. We kept going at them.” The consistency that Winder has im- plored his players to display from one game to the next was especially evident against St. Mike’s. “The boys were focused and ready to play and they showed it. St. Mike’s got the first goal, but our guys didn’t break down at all. We played through it and we were able to beat them,” he says. Big winger Brett Connolly continues to sizzle in the Panthers’ lineup, scoring the game-winner over Wexford and con- tributing a hat trick against St. Mike’s. The rugged Connolly, says Winder, has one of the best shots on the team, if not the league. “I would challenge any goaltender in the OHL (Ontario Hockey League) or in our league to handle his shot when he snaps it. He can really let it go,” says Winder. Among the good news was a nugget of bad news for the Panthers. Winger Chris Jones missed Sunday’s game with St. Mike’s with a badly bruised calf mus- cle, which he injured in Friday’s game against Wexford. There’s no timetable for Jones’ return. SCORING SUMMARY Panthers at St. Michael’s Period 1 St. Michael’s - Cassidy Preston (PP) (Harry Taylor, Aaron Dileo) 3:20 Pickering - Tyler Melancon (unassisted) 14:05 Pickering - Greg Riggs (Patrick Jobb, Josh Domingues) 14:31 Pickering - Brett Connolly (Tomek Budzia- kowski) 15:24 Period 2 Pickering - Brett Connolly (PP) (Ed Snets- inger) 0:14 Pickering - Andrew Dissanayake (Justin Fox) 1:20 Pickering - Andrew Dissanayake (power play) (Ryan Annesley, Tyler Melancon) 4:51 Pickering - Brett Connolly (Ryan Annesley, Justin Fox) 12:21 Period 3 Pickering - Todd Hosmer (PP) (Ryan An- nesley, Tyler Melancon) 4:10 St. Michael’s - Andrew Rygiel (Harry Tay- lor, Brendan Smith) 13:31 Pickering - Justin Fox (unassisted) 19:33 POWER PLAYS Pickering: 3-for-13; St. Michael’s: 1-for-10 Sports briefs NOVEMBER 23, 2005 [ Hockey ] Durham Lightning blank Quebecers DURHAM — The Durham Lightning continue to sit atop their division after scoring a solid home-ice hockey victory on the weekend. Backed by the standout goaltending of Desirae Clark, the Lightning blanked the Quebec Avalanche 4-0 in National Women’s Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Cen- tre last Saturday night. It was Clark’s second shutout of the season. The Lightning travel to To r onto to play the red-hot Toronto Aeros, winners of their last five games, at the Seneca College Sports Centre on Tues- day night, with the result unavailable at press time. In Saturday’s contest, the Lightning led the Quebecers 2-0 after two pe- riods, before scoring two more in the third to sew up their seventh victory of the season. Te r esa Marchese recorded a three- point game with a goal and two assists. Jennifer Pollett, Candice Moxley and captain Joanne Eustace netted the other goals. Deandra Locicero, Amanda Reid and Jennifer Mulick added single assists. The Lightning, 6-1-3 in their last 10 games, continue to lead the league’s Central Division standings with a mark of 7-2-3-1 for 18 points. The division, how- ever, is tight, with four points separating first from fourth place. Panthers assistant to coach Cobourg Cougars PICKERING — A Pickering Pan- thers assistant coach is moving on down the road... to the east, as a matter of fact. Bill Brady, who’s been behind the Panthers’ bench as a member of John Winder’s coaching staff for the past year and a half, will take over the head coach- ing chores for the Eastern Conference’s Cobourg Cougars. Former Cougars’ head coach Brian Drumm will stay with the club, however, continuing on as the team’s general manager. Winder notes he has mixed emo- tions about Brady’s decision to leave the Panthers, noting he was a valuable mem- ber of the coaching staff. But, at the same time, Winder’s happy that Brady’s moving into a head coaching position. “We didn’t want to hold Bill back,” says Winder. “There are no hard feelings on our part. We wish him all the best. He’s been completely up-front about (his desire to be a head coach).” Winder says he’s unsure how the Panthers will “re-allocate” the assistant coach’s position. Lightning beats Chiefs in final of Chatham tourney DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning Intesys Network Communica- tions Ltd. novice girls’ rep hockey team laid down the law at the recent Cha- tham Outlaws Hockey Tournament. Durham West engaged in a hard- fought battle with the Mississauga Chiefs in the finals. Mississauga struck early, scoring with just more than a minute remaining in the first period. Midway through the third period, Anna Sims scored off a goal-mouth scramble, tying the game at 1-1. The game remained tied through to the end of regulation time. Lightning goalie Leah Klompmaker faced some tough shots to keep the game tied. The teams entered a 4-on-4 overtime session and, with only 30 seconds remaining, Alyssa Gee received a pass out front from Sims, and swatted home the game-winning goal. The Lightning battled to a 2-1 record during round-robin action. In Game 1, Durham West doubled the score on the Leaside Wildcats 6-3. Gee netted a hat trick, followed by Sims with two and Christina Calderon with one. Madison Seeley chipped in with two assists. Playing the Michigan Devils in Game 2, the Lightning roared from the start to rip the Devils 8-1. Gee led the scoring parade with five goals. Alyssa Vitella notched two and Katie Strain added one. Seeley re- corded five assists. The Lightning came up short to the Mississauga Chiefs in Game 3, losing 6-2. Gee and Taylor McIntyre scored for Durham West. Strong goaltending from Klomp- maker and Hannah Paul kept the Light- ning in all games until the scorers took over. 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DIAMOND INSTITUTE of Business and Computer Technology (905) 427-1922 diamondinstitute.ca S TUDY • Information Systems • Networking • Computer Service / A+ • Microsoft Server 2003 • Cisco • Security VOLUNTEER & FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR The Lung Association has an immediate opening for an experienced, energetic individual who, working out of Whitby, will assist with fund raising activities, volunteer development, and the promotion of the work of the Association throughout the Durham, Kawartha-Haliburton area. Previous experience planning and implementing spe- cial events, obtaining sponsorships and developing partnerships, and the abilities to recruit and motivate fund raising volunteers are essential. Excellent com- munication and interpersonal skills, organizational and analytical abilities, marketing skills, strong com- puter skills, and your own vehicle are required. Please forward résumé and salary expectations by December lst., 2005 to: The Area Manager, The Lung Association, e-mail: durham@on.lung.ca or Fax: ( 905) 723-3151 DURHAM COLLEGE Fast Track Tr aining - Receive training from the #1 rated College in the GTA. Choose from Computer Desktop Support & Networking, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Disc Jockey, Film Production Assistant, and Warehouse Management. There are jobs in these fields if you are trained. For more info. call Colin @ 905-721-3336. Tr ansport Training TM Centres of Canada Inc. DRIVER SAFETY AND TRADE SKILL DEVELOPMENT 1-866-966-0626 FORKLIFTSAFETY TRAINING 1818 Hopkins St. S 905-668-4211 EARN $100+ DAILY.- Taxi Taxi is hiring drivers, 6 full time nights and 2 full time day positions available. Call (905)571-7951 ask for Dave. AZ, DZ Drivers We are an expanding Environmental Waste Management Company in Pickering looking for a safe, reliable drivers with a valid AZ or DZ license, a clean abstract, a clean CVOR, a positive attitude, excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to do heavy lifting. Vacuum truck experience preferred but will train Fax: 905-428-6007, email: humanresources@dlenv.com MITTMAN CARRIERS now hiring! AZ drivers, 2 yrs exp for afternoon shift. Location: Port Union & Law- rence, city cartage co. Fax to 416- 292-3347 or call 416-292-5556 & speak with Dawn or Doug or Leave msg. PETROLEUM TANK drivers, good pay, benefits, local work, home every night. Willing to train. Fax 905-265-1664. WANTED - AZ, DZ, AND G LICENSED DRIVERS for Ajax towing company. Paid commis- sion, benefit package, new equipment. Fax resumes 905- 427-2995. BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ RECEPTIONIST required by small printing company in Scarborough. 30 hrs/week Fax: 416-293-9617 or email: rgprinting@on.aibn.com $25/HR AVERAGE.Registration Positions available immediately. Good communication skills required. 905-435-1052 davidh@telgaservices.com Christ- mas help wanted! 2005-2006 WINTER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & LABOURERS required immed. F/T, P/T. Operators $25-$30/hr. Walkway Labourers $21-25/hr Summer work also available On-call 24 hours. Call 416-891-7945 905-427-7669 Fax 905-427-3654 E.C.E. FOR DAYCARE in Scarbo- rough. 30-35 hours a week. Please fax resume: 416-724-8663. PA RT TIME Help Required Experience not necessary. Must be pleasant and work well with people. Apply in person with resume to: DOLOMITI SHOES PICKERING TOWN CENTRE CAFETERIA HELP wanted, full or part time, for Ajax/Pickering loca- tion. Duties include short order cooking and cleaning, some lifting. Fax or phone 905-655-8247. A.C. TECHNICAL SYSTEMS LT D.is seeking an energetic, pos- itive Account Receivable and col- lections Associate. Applicant must possess Account Receivable and Collections experience. Duties in- clude daily cash posting, preparing report for A/R and collections. Ex- perience with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with MYOB or other software would be an as- set. Attractive renumerations in- clude salary, bonuses and group benefits. E-mail resume in confi- dence to: flee@actechnical.com or heini@actechnical.com. ADULT CARRIER NEEDED to de- liver papers in the Pickering Rural area. Delivery for Wednesday and Fr iday's papers. Must have a reli- able car. Call Sarah Camirand 905-683-5117, ext. 236. APPOINTMENT TAKER - Whitby part-time/full-time,$9-$11/hour plus bonus. Exp. Call Betty (905) 666- 4905 Local growth company in Cobourg, Ontario is looking for a dynamic self starting individual to fulfill the role of CUSTOMER SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE. The key role of this individual will be to provide communication and administrative support to customers across North America. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 - 3 years of work experience in customer support and a college diploma. Some knowledge in computer aided drafting and the building industry is beneficial but not required. Responsibilities will include: ●Proactive resolution of customer issues ●Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner ●Liaison with customers daily and provide administrative support to field sales staff If you enjoy working in a challenging, fast paced organization that is focused on sales and support please forward your resume before November 30, 2005 to: Human Resource Department PO Box 169 C/O Northumberland News 884 Division Street, Unit 212 Cobourg, ON K9A 5V6 Interactive Advertising Specialist, Metroland Durham Region Media Group durhamregion.com, Durham Region's leading community site, seeks a sales specialist to join their progressive team and drive online sales. The successful candidate is Internet savvy and a highly motivated closer. Some experience with inside or outside sales required. Must have a vehicle. Aggressive package! Applicants should submit their resume electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. YMCA LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT? Are you 16-30 years old and a resident of Durham Region? Are you unemployed, not attending school full-time and not collecting E.I. Benefits? The YOUTH CAREERS 2000 Program is currently conducting interviews for an upcoming session in Pickering. This program is designed to support you by: •Paid 3-week job preparation. •Matching your interests and skills to employment opportunities. •16 weeks of work experience. •Continued support in securing employment. To r egister for orientations CALL (905) 427-7670 ( Collect Calls Accepted ) Ask to speak with a Youth Careers 2000 staff member. This project is funded by the Government of Canada. Metroland Durham Region Media Group OUTBOUND TELESALES REPRESENTATIVE Permanent Part Time The Advertising Department of the Port Perry Star has an immediate opening for a permanent part time telesales representative.This position reports directly the Advertising Sales Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: .Sell advertising over the telephone to new and existing customers .Seek out new opportunities to sell advertising to underdeveloped customers or those in underdeveloped business categories. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL: .Have exceptional organizational skills .Be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously .Have excellent oral and written communication skills .Have the ability to co-ordinate sustained features .Be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and maintain a client-focus .Be achievement oriented and goal inspired .Have basic/intermediate level computer skills Applicants should possess previous sales experience. Those interested, should apply in writing , including resume with references, to: The Port Perry Star 180 Mary Street, Unit 11, Port Perry, ON L9L 1C4 Attn: Deb McEachern, Advertising Manager Fax: 905-985-4160 Email: dmceachern@durhamregion.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted. YMCA LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT? Are you 16-30 years old and a resident of Durham Region? Are you unemployed, not attending school full-time and not collecting E.I. Benefits? The YOUTH CAREERS 2000 Program is currently conducting interviews for an upcoming session in Pickering. This program is designed to support you by: •Paid 3-week job preparation. •Matching your interests and skills to employment opportunities. •16 weeks of work experience. •Continued support in securing employment. To register for orientations CALL (905) 427-7670 ( Collect Calls Accepted ) Ask to speak with a Youth Careers 2000 staff member. WE'VE GOT GREAT THINGS IN STORE FOR YOU! •Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? •Are you looking for work when the kids are in school? *FULL TIME BAKER *PART TIME STUDENTS *STOREFRONT Mon- Fri. 5 a.m. -1 0 a.m. Eve. 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING Fax (905) 428-2216 938 LIVERPOOL RD., PICKERING Fax (905) 421-9212 "An employer you can count on" APPLIANCE SPECIALITY STORE FOR FULL & PART TIME SALESPEOPLE We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience in selling appliances to join our team at the Pickering Store Location THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: ●Minimum 2 years appliances sales experience ●Be able to work flexible hours ●Be able to work on a variety of sales related duties ●Have excellent oral and written communication skills ●Be enthusiastic, energetic and maintain a client-focus ●Have a basic level computer skills Please Fax Resume to Deborah 905-686-7804NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. "HERE WE GROW AGAIN!" DRIVER/RUNNER •flexible, reliable individual required •pick-up customers/perform general car lot duties •valid driver's license needed PA RT TIME REFERRAL AGENTS •with car supplied Fax resume to: 905-839-7002 www.nelsongroup.ca Joe at 905-655-2253 or visit 4160 Baldwin St., Taunton & Brock Rds hrdept@2001audiovideo.com Full Time Sales/Management Trainees Hiring for Ajax/Whitby Locations High Base Salary, High Commissions Bonuses, Extensive Benefits, Management Training, Employment Stability Retail (commission) sales experience preferred Fax your Resume to the attention of: APPRENTICE wanted for top Real Estate agent.Should be ambitious, driven and have a strong desire to succeed. Fax resume: 905-947-0026 AVAILABLE JOBS.Factory, La- bourers, AZ & DZ Drivers. Call Employers Choice Staffing. 905- 428-0031. BEDWELL VAN LINES. Full time DZ and G drivers and helpers. Rate based on experience. Call (905)686-0002. COOK/EXPERIENCED F/T, P/T, apply in person at Station Street Grill, 40 Station Street, Ajax. 905- 428-3240. COOKS AND DIETARY AIDES wanted for long-term care facilities in Ajax and Pickering. Email resumes to: michael.may@ compass-canada.com CULLEN GARDENS and the Grill and Grape seek Seasonal kitchen help: Experienced line cooks and dishwashers, mature wait staf. Fax resume to: (905) 668-0510 or ap- ply in person. DISPATCHER COURTICE Copart, Inc. - Industry leader in salvage auctions Min. 2.yr dispatch and cust svc exp, towing preferred. Copart offers competitive wages/benefits. Email resume to: gmyard201@copart.com or Fax (905)436-2763 DEJA VU DISCS is a retailer of used CDs, DVDs and Games. F/T & P/T help is required at our Pick- ering location. Candidates must be knowledgeable about various gen- res of music and movies. Open In- terview In-Store Session on Satur- day November 26th 2p.m.-4p.m. at 650 Kingston Rd (just west of Whites Rd) www.dejavudiscs.com Please Bring Resume EXPERIENCED CHEF specializ- ing in West Indian cuisine. Full time, Ajax area. Please contact 416-520-7341 EXPERIENCED SIGN INSTALL- ER required. Clean driving record. Operation of 5 ton boom/crane truck. Also Experienced sign as- semblers required. Experienced with power tools, electrical and as- sembly. Fax (905) 665-7859 or drop off resume to 600 Garden Street, Whitby. EXPERIENCED SNOWPLOW Drivers, Bobcat, Front Loader Op- erators (DZ License an asset). ALSO SIDEWALK CREWS re- quired for Durham Region & GTA. Must have own transportation to office and valid drivers license. Mechanical abilities required. Fax resume: 905-649-1779 or email mary_gaudet77@hotmail.com Se- rious inquiries only. FLORAL DESIGNER,experi- enced, to work in fun, friendly atmosphere. Professional attitude and attire required. Christmas help may lead to permanent. Drop off resume in person to Nora at Edel- wiess Flower Shop, 106 Byron St South, Whitby FOOD & BEVERAGE server in coffee shop, permanent, full-time, weekend day & evening. Salary is $8.00/hr plus bonus. No experience necessary. Will train. Must speak and write English. Oshawa area. 416-663-1717 or 416-629-9523. GENERAL LABOURERS - Va rious duties in metal fabrication shop. Drill press experience an asset. North Pickering area. Respond by fax to: 905-683-8213. GENERAL LABOURERS required immediately for construction sites in Whitby and Newmarket. E-mail: tasiscontractors@rogers.com or Fax: 905-831-0107. HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Stuffing Enve- lopes, Mailing/Processing Circu- lars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.CanadianHomeJobs.com, Reference 7-107 or call 1(705)726-9070 JOB FAIR 3 shifts, $10/hr, south Oshawa. Apply in person, Monday Nov 28th & Tues Nov 29th, 10am- 2pm. Elite Plus, 201 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 23, 2005, PAGE 9 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Mon. 2:30 p.m. for Tues. paper. Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Successful completion of a community college recreation diploma or university degree in recreation therapy or equivalent 3-5 years experience working with seniors, particularly in a long-term care setting Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, creativity and high motivation Excellent communication skills Versa-Care Centre, Uxbridge Please forward your resume to: Darren Stephens, Administrator Fax: (905) 852-0117 • e-mail: darrenstephens@cplodges.com We are looking for a candidate for the following position: PROGRAM MANAGER Successful Candidates Will Possess: Successful completion of certified Personal Suport Worker program Experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation or long-term care setting Excellent communication skills Versa-Care Centre, Uxbridge Please forward your resume to: Marian Keith, Director of Care Fax: (905) 852-0117 • e-mail: mariankeith@cplodges.com We are looking for candidates for the following positions: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS Successful Candidates Will Possess: Massey's Restaurant is hiring EXPERIENCED FULL TIME/ PART TIME LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S, Pickering LABOURERS NEEDED & Labour- er with heavy equipment experi- ence. Fax resume to: 905-683- 1335. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LOSS PREVENTION and Security, immediate. Full time. Days and nights. Fax resume 416-599-5656 or email: braendli@protect-security.com ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train You!! 905.435.0518 OSHAWA food production compa- ny hiring full time employees for production work./stockroom, pack- ing. Min wage to start or just above. Please fax resume to 905- 571-4903 PA RT-TIME CLEANER to start immediately at Bennett’s Home Furnishings in Pickering. 24 hours/5 half days per week. Cleaning experience. Care and Caution with Fine Furniture. Mail resume (No Phone calls) to Bennett’s Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be contact- ed. PA RT-TIME CLEANER to start in September at new store in Pickering. 24 hours/5 half days per week. Cleaning experience. Care and Caution with Fine Furni- ture. Mail resume (No Phone calls) to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be con- tacted. SEMI-RETIRED MECHANICALLY INCLINED worker. 4-6 hours a day, up to 6 days a week. Clean driving record. Call 905-426-0582 (do call past 6pm or Sundays). SNOW PLOW broker wanted for Ajax route. Good rate, guaranteed hours. Call (905)261-8474 SNOW PLOW brokers needed with recent model 4x4 pick- ups/plows. Guaranteed winter con- tract. South Pickering area. Call 416-569-4219 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TELESALES,part time, could lead to full time. Students/moms wel- come to apply. Flexible hours, downtown Oshawa, friendly office environment. Fax 905-433-1541; e-mail information@parmacmar- keting.com UN E M PLO YE D ? Need Assistance? Free Services Oshawa 905-436-2957 Ajax 905-426-8337 northernlightsosh.com Project funded by UNEMPLOYED? Significant Barriers to Employment? Let us help! 905-433-9539 1-866-375-9539 northernlightsosh.com WORK AT HOME $500 weekly. For mail/assembly work. For infor- mation package send stamp to Westshore, 5694 Highway #7 East, Ste 405, Markham ON L3P 1B4 YOUTH WORKER REQUIRED for therapeutic group home for emotionally disturbed and con- fused adolescents within the Dur- ham Region. Full time positions available $27 - $30,000 yr. to start, pending qualifications. Part time position available $10 - 12.00 /hr. pending qualifications. Fax resume to (905) 579-3093 HAIRDRESSER with or without clientele or rent a chair. Call for appt. or apply in person, Joseph's Hair Stylists, 104 Dundas St. W. Whitby 905-668-5691. LICENSED STYLIST. MUST be experienced in foils, upstyles, cornrows, extensions and thermal straightening. Call Joanne @ (905)623-1051, or fax/email resume to (905)623-1052. littlehairshop@on.aibn.com NAIL TECHNICIAN required im- mediately for busy Oshawa salon. Call 905-436-9303. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company seeks fully experienced Cabinet Maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905- 433-1463 CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer, shop hand. Top Pay! Clean drivers licence. Experienced only. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 FRAMERS,all levels needed, Courtice area. Renovators for basements and additions. Shin- glers with 10 years exp., Own tools and transportation. Also general labourers. (905)922-4585. GAS WATER HEATER Install- er/Helper required. Must be physi- cally fit. Experience preferred. Will- ing to train right person. Fax re- sume (905)430-0108 MECHANIC / APPRENTICE - required immediately and/or equiv- alent mechanical knowledge for small car lot. Must have drivers li- cense with clean abstract, safe- ty standard knowledge, ability to use hand held scanner and ability to do various small repairs. Apply: Diamond Auto Sales, 221 Westney Rd. S. Ajax PIPEFITTER, PLUMBER or BRAZER for a growing company specializing in the Cryogenic In- dustry requires part time help. In- terested applicants can mail re- sumes to 701 Rossland Rd. E., Suite 281, Whitby, ON L1N 9K3. WANTED, SOFFIT,Fascia siding, installer, min. 5 years experience, full time work. Call (905)436-7674 or 416-837-6821. EARN $50,000+, high-end medical spa requires enthusiastic goal oriented sales consultant with proven track record. Professional appearance. Email resume to: info@anaturaladvantage.ca. www.anaturaladvantage.ca FULL TIME LICENSED REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT NEEDED to assist busy real estate sales rep and work part-time on new home site. Guaranteed salary plus commission. Some experience preferred. Call Jackie Goodlet at 905-720-2004 or fax resume to 905-720-3006. SALES OPPORTUNITY Sales exp. not neces- sary. Must be neat, pre- sentable, punctual, good with public. Com- mand of English. In- store sales, f/t. Excel- lent renumeration, dis- cussed at interview. Call for interview. Bring resume. 905-831-9846. Ask for Bob. SALES REPS for direct sales, Christmas items, pt/ft. A van is re- quired for the position. $12/hour + gas, guarenteed + commission. 416-294-2278. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Recep- tionist required full-time for Picker- ing office. Call 416-494-2127. PDA REQUIRED.Warm caring in- dividual wanted for Preventative Dental Assistant position in an Oshawa office. Please drop off your resume in person at: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. EXPERIENCED mature daytime bartender required immediately. Apply in person. The Fitz Pub, 619 Kingston Rd. West (Pickering Village). NICKLES RESTAURANT,Ajax, requires line cooks. Will train. Ap- ply in person with resume: Nickles Restaurant, 95 Kingston Rd. East, Ajax. TODDLER/PRE-SCHOOL Music Teacher, certified to teach Orff, Kindermusic, and/or Kelly Kirby. Email resume to: hatchhouse montessori@hotmail.com or fax: 905-665-9583. *HOME SELLERS* Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamAreaHomeSales .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* EXCELLENT Income Potential - 520 Bond St. West Oshawa - N/E corner of Bond & Stevenson. 3+1 bedroom, all brick detached bun- galow. 2 kitchens, 2-4pc. wash- rooms, new ceramics, refinished hardwood and all brand new win- dows. $239,900. Open House Sat. Nov. 26th, 12-4 p.m. or call 416- 804-7216 for private viewing. BEAUTIFUL LINKED town/semi for sale. Best value on Bean (Ajax). Ceramics, Parquet, 3 Bed- rooms, 3 Parking, 5 Appliances, $237,900 Open House Sunday! Call Zaheer: 905 426-9703 *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? 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DurhamOnLine HomeEvaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* NEW HOMES with luxury features, from $675/month, big kitchens, 3 bed's, attached garage, trees. 1- 800-467-1766 OSHAWA SECURE adult-lifestyle condo, 2-bedroom, 2 bathroom, renovated kitchen, diningroom, large livingroom, den, balcony, en- suite laundry, underground park- ing, minutes to 401 & Go train. $229,000. (905)725-1770 SAILWINDS WHITBY.Great loca- tion and building. Victoria/Watson. S/W view overlooks Marina/Park. Bright 1-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, so- larium, laundry. Steps to GO, wa- terfront trail/ $420/month fee in- cludes utilities, cable, parking, locker, pool, exercise, party room. $222,000. (905)665-5118 EXPERIENCE THE THRILL of having your own Provencal home in France! Beautiful character homes available weekly. Call Yvonne at (905) 435-1175 or e- mail yvonne.donnelly@rogers.com FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNIT 2600sq ft (2000sq ft work space, 600sq ft office & storage space) No body shops. Avail. immediate- ly. Oshawa area. Call 905-429- 8239 or (905)723-1123 INDUSTRIAL UNIT for rent, ap- prox. 800 sq.ft., with office, work- shop, or storage, with overhead garage door and parking,. 905- 579-1840 or 905-434-5494. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. Available January lst. 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $700. ** 3-BDRM SUMMER SALE** ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Welcome To Whitby's "OPEN HOUSE" Nov. 25, 26 & 27th 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Spacious, Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms. The only location in Whitby offering sign up specials for you to save money on your new home. Limited availability. Don't miss out. Join us for our Open House!! 200 White Oaks Crt. 1-888-303-1849 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required – Drop in TODAY! www.realstar.ca OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street E (Simcoe St. S & Colborne St. E) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 2 Testa Road (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Brock & Dundas St. E) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Brock & Dundas St. E) Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street East (Dundas St. E & Thickson) Working 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 Please Call: 905-686-2328 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 HELPING HANDS, LOVING HEARTS "Hire a daughter" Assistance for 55+. Need help getting ready for the Holidays? Gift shopping, holiday decorating, party preps. Also organizing, moving assistance, pet care, etc. 905-839-0858 DECK YOUR HALLS 32 nd ANNUAL Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show Saturday November 26th, 10:00 am ~ 3:00pm Christmas Crafts, Gingerbread Table, Hot Lunches, Poinsettias, Silent Auction, Grampa's Garage Country Store and much more Dunbarton - Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering (Hwy #2 & Dixie Road) (905) 839-7271 Free Admission Q'S CREATIONS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 27th 11am-3pm 1586 Heathside Cres, Pickering (near Dixie Rd & Glenanna) Doorprizes, Collection of Wreaths, ornaments, candles, plush, gift items - 905-839-6718 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (2), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $400 & $600. 905-433-0040. ARE YOU ON THE INTERNET. Wanted: business entrepreneur to work from home. Click on to www.claimyourdream.theonline business.com FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 3 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 HUGE INVESTMENT Opportu- nities in the Professional Entertain- ment World for Las Vegas Produc- tion Re-Creations. Full Scale Live Productions for Theaters, Arenas Future Tours. 905-372-6924 www.michaeljohnent.com MJ_Enterprises@hotmail.com Po- tential to make Millions $$ with Long Term Potentials!!!! NO COMMUTE!got drive and de- sire? $Learn to Earn$ from home. No MLM. Contact 1-800-431-2084 $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.50% or Variable at 3.9% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. From 4.69% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 GOOD OR BAD CREDIT,refi- nance mortgages and investment properties. Loans & Line of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 RATES ARE GOING up! Refi- nance now at low rate! Call Ajax refinancing expert now at (905)426-6899. (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2-bed- room, balcony, parking, laundry $825, 905-434-2858; Renovated 1 bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- coe/Bloor Oshawa. 1-800-486- 9826; Laundry, parking, Avail- able immediately. (1) A BACHELOR APT.Oshawa north small quiet building, appli- ances, laundry facilities, parking. $600 utilities included. Close to shopping and on bus route. Avail- able December lst. (905)436-9785 (2) NORTH OSHAWA 2-bed $875 & Bowmanville 1+ bed $800 util- ities included, laundry, new lami- nate floors, separate entrance, parking, convenient locations, backyard, Dec 1st. (416)892-8864 1 BEDROOM APT.,Bond & Wil- son area, laundry, parking, $700 monthly hydro included, first & last, avail. Now. Call 905-571-1598. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Oshawa, $750/month. Avail. im- mediately. First/last required. Clean, close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N. Call 905-242-8370 or 905-259-7828 1-BDRM bsmt apt., private en- trance, Simcoe/401 area, Oshawa. Non-smoking, no pets. Parking, shared laundry, Express VU. $650/mo inclusive. First/last req'd. Call (905)720-2347. 1-BDRM, OSHAWA,newly reno- vated triplex. Main floor w/large deck, $725/mo+ hydro. New appli- ances, parking, large yard. Avail. immediately. No pets. (905)435- 6675 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Pickering Finch/Hwy 2. near amenities. Sep entrance, laundry, appliances, parking, no smok- ing/pets. Available Dec 1. first/last $950-inclusive. (905)427-8205 2 BEDROOM,large living/dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to deck and huge yard. Great Ajax location, 2-parking spots included. December 1st. $1100/month. Call Wendy (416)818-9255 2-BEDROOM apartment, 596 Chaucer Ave. $825/month all in- clusive. No pets, first/last re- quired. Farida daytime (905)576- 5512 or evening (905)427-5580 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., great Oshawa Neighbourhood, Dec 1st. Big windows, bright, clean, separate entrance -A Must See! Parking, laundry, utilities in- cluded. $850/month, first/last, ref- erences. (905)728-9284 2-BEDROOM,Rossland & Ritson. Newer well-maintained, intercom, clean, quiet adult-lifestyle bldg. Suits retired/mature working adult. No pets. $895-incl. (905)720-2352 AJAX - LEGAL 2 BDRM.bsmnt. apt. High ceiling, eat-in kitchen, new appliances. Living & dining. $850/mo. inclusive. Jan. 1. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. 905-683-8092 AJAX Bachelor, One Bed. & 2 Bed. bsmt. apt. Laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-409-1736 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM Main Floor Bungalow, hardwood floors, air,well maintained, parking, half utilities no smoking/dogs. $1175/month. 416-924-6796. AJAX Harwood/401 1 Bed. Basement Apt. Laundry, parking. Sep. entrance. Avail. Dec. 1st. $750/mo. inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-426-6060 AJAX Salem/Bayly. Large 1-bed- room basement apt. 4pc bath, shared laundry. $800 includes util- ities, parking, A/C. Non-smoking. Suit professional. 905-787-8665, 416-721-4425. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, air con., new furnace. $1075+part utilities, ALSO large one bed. basement apt., suits quiet single working female $700/inclusive, No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Parking/laundry. Dec. 1st. 905- 686-6773. AJAX SOUTH one bedroom base- ment, one-parking, laundry, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, $550/inclu- sive. Private entrance. Available Jan. 1st. 416-606-7027. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM,basement apartment, cable. Full bath. Laun- dry available. First/last required. $850/month. Available Decem- ber.. No smoking/pets. (905)683- 5286. AJAX, HARWOOD & Bayly, 1- bedroom large apt., Clean, Legal Fire Dept Approved, Seperate En- trance, Laundry, 3 piece wash- room, Shared Parking, Available December 15th. No Smoking/Pets $850/mth. 905-686-0539 AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, 2 bedroom basement apartment. Very clean. Near all amenities. Private en- trance. Available November 1st. $900/inclusive. No pets/smoking. 905-420-1281 AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY,large bright fully renovated 1-bedroom. Parking, laundry, available imme- diately. $700 plus utilities, refer- ences, first/last. Call after 4pm (905)509-2335 AJAX,Westney/Hwy 2, beautiful 2-bedroom condo, pool, exercise room, appliances, laundry, park- ing, air conditioning. Available im- mediately, $1350 all inclusive. Call (905)427-5128. AJAX- 1-bedroom basement, new, spacious, separate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $800/inclusive first/last. Available December 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255 APT. FOR RENT - Adelaide St. Oshawa, 2 bedrooms, available Dec. 1st. $800/month. Call 905- 409-5209. AVAIL. NOW & DEC. 1ST.One & Tw o bedroom apts for rent. Locat- ed 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 anytime. AVAILABLE NOW, WHITBY south, 1&2 bedrooms, in spacious, clean, quiet, mature building. Near GO train/401. Parking included, From $658. Call Rob 905-665- 3877/416-735-2096 leave mes- sage. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $715 + hydro($50/mo), available now and Dec. 1st., also 1 bed. available immedialely $645+hydro ($30/mo), Immacu- late, well-maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE 1 Bdrm., bright, modern kitchen, open concept living area. 4pc. bath, fridge/stove incl. CAC, no smoke/pets. Dec. 1st. $800+ Util. 905-983-3393. BOWMANVILLE.Stunning bright 2 bedroom apartment, all new; ce- ramic tile, laundry, lots of parking. $900 plus hydro, heat incl. (905)623-4302. BRIGHT 2-BEDROOM, walkout basement apt., includes util- ities/cable, $700, ideal for single person @$650. No pets/smoking, first/last, references. Near bus & Go station. Contact (905)428- 1652, 6-8pm. BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1-bed- room apartment, Olive/Wilson, available January 1st, 2006. Separate driveway, Laundry and utilities. $700/inclusive. Non- smoker preferred. First/last re- quired. (905)436-6392. BROOKLIN - one bedroom apt. 12x16 on 2nd floor, kitchen with eating area 12x16, newly renovat- ed, 4 appliances, available now $795/mo/inclusive. No dogs. First/last/references, no smoking. 905-424-9743. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM apt. in nice Oshawa area. Quiet, newer car- pets and flooring, laundry, c/air, parking. $725/inclusive, first/last. Available Dec 1st. (905)626-8000 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. Eve.Viewing by Appt. DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN,brand new 1-bedroom apt. c/a, parking, all inclusive. Non-smoker. Available immediately. $795/mo. First/last. Also: 2 bedroom, January 1st, Oshawa, $950. (905)655-5789, (905)655-9739 HISTORIC PICKERING VILLAGE 1 bedroom. Loft apartment suitable for single professional. Private en- trance/parking. $750, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Close to amen- ities. First/last. Available Decem- ber 1st. Call (647)222-1373 IMMACULATE,quiet and cozy new beautiful bachelor apt. available Dec. 1st. $575 + hydro. Fridge, stove, parking. Downtown Oshawa, on bus route. Private entrance. Call 905-922-7015. LARGE 1 BED.basement apt. Appliances, private entrance. Hwy. 2/Church St. Pickering Village. Available immediately. $725/mo., utilities included. First/last. Park- ing, Call 416-818-1024. LARGE bright very nice 1-bed- room apt near Oshawa hospital, parking, laundry, $725/mo inclu- sive. Available Dec/Jan 1. (416)725-7037, (905)673-5842. LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment in Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950 per mo. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 725- 9991. NEW 2 BEDROOM APT.very bright, large windows, sep. en- trance, washer/dryer, cable, park- ing included. $950. Dela- ney/Church Ajax. Available Dec. 17th. No pets/smoking (905)426- 3585 NORTH AJAX,between Westney/Hwy. #2. 2-bedrooms walkout basement apartment. Bright, clean, separate entrance, cable, parking. Laundry, non- smoking. Walk to school. $850. Available Dec. 1 (905)427-2098. NORTH Oshawa - 1 and 2 bed- room, Dec l/Jan1, Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA - 2 bedroom, 4 appliances, 2 baths, balcony, stor- age and parking. $875 plus hydro. Bev. (905) 985-8986 lst/last, Dec. lst. or immediate. NORTH OSHAWA,Russet Ave. Good location, next to bus route, well-maintained, quiet 12-plex small building. Utilities, cable, heating, parking included. 2-bed- room. No dogs. 905-576-2982. or 905-576-2646. ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009 OSHAWA - 1 bedroom apt., $650/mo. inclusive, parking incl. Available Dec. 1, no pets, first/last required. Call 416-996-2022. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2-bdrms - Jan. 1 st 3-bdrms - Dec. 1 st Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apt. in modern building, near Oshawa Centre. Available Dec. or Jan. 1st. $850/inclusive. 905-576-3654. OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available Dec.1 (905)623- 2311 OSHAWA - Townline/Bloor, near 401. Newly renovated one bed- room basement apt. All inclusive, including cable, laundry, parking, $550/mo. Sep. entrance. Available Dec. 1st. No smoking/dogs. (905)441-0400 OSHAWA -Wilson/Adelaide area Large 2-bedroom apartment, sec- ond floor of triplex, storage, & laundry facilities. $800/mo.+hydro. Avail. Jan. 1st. No pets. Call 905- 576-4229. OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM available anytime or Dec. 1st. Located at 350 Malaga Rd. $695/mo. inclu- sive. No pets. 905-576-6724 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA CENTRAL,spotless 2- bdrm, hardwood floors, small well maintained bldg., adult lifestyle, no pets. Laundry, 1-parking, $795+hy- dro. Avail. Dec. 1st. 416-816-8596 OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-668-8867 OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well- maintained, clean, quiet, improved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622-0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA, NORTH END,1 & 2- bedroom apts., quiet area, 1-bed- rooms $750+hydro & $795 inclu- sive, 2-bedroom $975 inclusive. Available Dec 1st. No pets. first/last. (905)424-5083 OSHAWA, NEAR HOSPITAL,2- bedroom suitable for couple. Clean, patio, parking, new condi- tion. Immediate possession. $800/month + hydro. 416-520- 7636, Century 21 Wenda Allen Ltd. Realtor PARK/GIBB,1 & 2 bedroom apartments, convenient location, available Dec. 1st. References. first/last required. $630/$765 plus hydro. (416)725-3323. PICKERING Sheppard/Altona 1 bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated with parking. No smok- ing/pets. $700/mo-inclusive. Avail. Dec 1. 416-908-2617 Pickering West Shore area. Large 2 bed. bsmt. apt. 2 washrooms, laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-409-1736 PICKERING - 1 bdrm. basement apartment. Clean, quiet, close to GO, 401 and mall. No smok- ing/pets. Available immediately $650/mo. inclusive, first/last. 905-420-5873 PICKERING & BROCK/Major Oaks, large 2 bedroom, bright, walk out, fireplace, separate laun- dry, parking, clean, no smok- ing/pets, references required, first and last, $900 month, available from Nov. 15. 905-686-0007 or 416-453-0006. PICKERING 2-BDRM BSMT w/large livingroom. Separate en- trance, parking. Brock/Hwy #2, Cable, laundry, bus at door. No smoking/pets. $850/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately or Dec. 1st. First/last. (905)427-9096 or (416)371-9096 PICKERING Furnished apt., upscale area, executive home. Sep. entrance, parking, cable, etc. raised insulated floors, sound insulated ceiling, 1-bdrm, $775. FURNISHED ROOM with bath, self contained, also available $495. 905-509-6072 PICKERING VILLAGE - executive home. New bright, spacious, pro- fessionally finished. One-bedroom walkout basement apt. Sep. en- trance, parking, cable, laundry. No smoking/pets. Professional female preferred. $800. (905)428-2223 PICKERING VILLAGE legal base- ment apartment, bright, 1 bed- room, across from park. Parking, hydro, cable. No smoking/pets. $800 all inclusive, first/last. Call 905-426-2707. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apts., large, very clean, new appliances, close to all amenities, family neighbourhood, $880/ month all inclusive. Available im- mediately. (905)619-9063 or (416)728-9063 PICKERING,Westshore/Oklaho- ma, large 1-bedroom basement, livingroom, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, 1-parking, laundry, cable. Near amenities, GO. Dec. 1. $750/inclusive. No smok- ing/dogs. References/first/deposit (905)839-8453 PICKERING- WHITES/401 3- Bdrm, Main Floor of Home, Sep Ent, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1250+ Utilities or $1475 inclusive. Call Danny (416)574-9522 PORT PERRY,Quiet, well kept large deluxe 2 &3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Rent+utilitiesn first/last. Call Norman 905- 985-3406. PORT UNION & SHEPPARD, 2 bedroom flat $850/mo plus util- ities. 2 bedroom basement, $750/inclusive. Parking, TTC. Avail immed. Call 647-999-8238 PORT UNION/LAWRENCE,1 bedroom basement, near TTC/GO/401. No smoking/pets. Furnished ($950) or unfurnished ($795). Available December 1st. (416)724-5872 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. immedi- ately. $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 SHORT TERM or LONG TERM rentals. Bright clean 3-bdrms in Oshawa. Close to all amenities. 2 minutes to 401. Cable, internet, parking, laundry. ALSO rooms available. 905-436-1977 SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance. Laundry and dishwasher included. Ceramic throughout, parking, non-smoker, no pets. $750 Call 905-686-3396. TOWNLINE RD. OSHAWA - large one bedroom, in walkout base- ment, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, $775 inclusive. lst/last, Dec. lst or immediate. (905)985-8986. UXBRIDGE NEW! To wn- house/Apartment Rentals. Air Con- ditioned Units! 2 Bedrooms, 4 Ap- pliances, Patio/Garden, Parking, Storage. 905-852-4777 UXBRIDGE,above ground 1-bdrm basement in executive home. Ja- cuzzi bath, private entrance, park- ing, backs onto conservation. No pets/smoking, prefer single per- son, ideal for a quiet lifestyle. Ref- erences. $825/mo inclusive. 905- 852-3559 WHITBY - Large, Bright, New 1- Bedroom Walkout. Eat-in kitchen. Beautifully finished. Separate En- trance. Laundry. Fireplace. Cable. Par king. No smoking/pets. Brock/Whitburn. $775/inclusive. Professional preferred. 905-995- 4650. WHITBY,1-bdrm basement apt w/private entrance, fireplace. Non smoker, no pets. Suitable for 1 person, female preferred. Avail. Nov. lst. $680 inclusive. First/last required. 905-576-1779 WHITBY,above ground bachelor. Bright, spacious, in quiet neigh- bourhood. Bonacord/Cochrane. 1st/last. Avail. Jan 1st. Call days 905-626-8173, nights (905)666- 5609 WHITBY,Dunlop/Brock, 3 bed- room apartment, $1100/month. 2 bedroom basement, $950/month. Both: utilities, parking, 2 applianc- es, available immediately. Call 905-432-4168. WHITBY,gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment, walk to go train, Lake Iroquois Sports, new carpet, ce- ramic floors, available immediate- ly. $820 per mo. plus hydro. (905) 442-7202. 2 LEVEL CONDO January 1/06. North Oshawa 2 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; private laundry. $995 monthly + utilities. 905 242-7684. PICKERING VILLAGE Beautiful one bedroom. Fantastic view of conservation area and Toronto lights. Walk out. Full length balco- ny.All amenities including indoor pool, parking. Dec/Jan. Quiet. $1090/inclusive. 416-441-1889. PICKERING,3-bedroom condo, ground floor, back yard. Near Go station, Bayshore Towers. Avail- able immediately. Call (416)414- 9125 or (647)836-2746 A-ABA-DABA-DO I HAVE A HOME FOR YOU! Do you pay $750/month or more in rent, earn $35000/yr, LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! NO down payment, up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Top Agent with Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, email: kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 + BDRM.House for rent, $895 plus utilities. Central Oshawa. 2-parking, appliances, near schools & shopping. Available December 1st. Call Dave. (905)435-7305 or e-mail david@century21a.ca 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI, Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools/GM/401. +4 appliances. $1200+ utilities. First/last. No pets. Employment/credit ref. Dec. 1st. 905-579-7581/ 905-728-1612. BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom main floor of house, on 2 1/2 acre property. Lots of parking, close to every- thing, very private. $1100 plus 1/2 utilities. (905)623-0681. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,main floor, Newly renovated. Quiet ten- ant occupies basement. $1000+ 2/3 utilities. No smoking/pets. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT, spacious, clean and bright. $950/inclusive. Available Dec. 1st. (905)626-9095. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down payment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's lead- ing realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX - 3-BDRM main floor bunga- low, bright, clean, own laundry, parking, new furnace/air, well insu- lated, hardwood, fenced yard, no smoking, pets allowed. $1,110/mo + 60% utilities. (604)609-9948 AJAX 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 3 appliances plus shared laundry, large lot, 2-parking, near all amenities. First/last, references. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-683-9213 AJAX, 1950SQ.FT.3-bedroom, 3 baths, huge familyroom w/fire- place, main floor laundry, private sundeck, central air, double drive, no smokers or pets. $1275/month- ly plus. Call June (416)948-0533. BOWMANVILLE 3 Bedroom home (exclude basement). Clean open concept, 2 1/2 baths, master w/4pc. ensuite, 2nd Flr laundry, 5 appliances, Dec. 1st. $1375+. No smoke/pets. 905-983-3393. BOWMANVILLE,4-bdrm newly renovated prestigious location. Mature professional occupants preferred. No pets. Police & credit check. $1300+utilities. December 1st. (905)259-3651 leave informa- tion & inquiries. BROOKLIN,lovely 3-bedroom backing onto park. Single garage, double driveway, 2.5 baths, family neighbourhood, near schools, parks, churches, shopping. $1350/month plus utilities, Dec 1st. (905)655-2367 CLEAN 4 BEDROOM HOME, 2 bathrooms, in Oshawa, good neighborhood, above ground pool, with appliances. $1400+ utilities. First/last. References required. Call 905-571-6318. IMMACULATE 3 bedroom semi, in O'Neill area., $1200 per month, plus hydro, 5 appliances, no pets, no smoking. Available Dec. 1, Call (905)723-4506 NORTH WHITBY,4-bedroom lux- ury new house, $1600 plus util- ities. Call Chand Ratnayake, Right At Home Realty Inc. 905-424-8428 OSHAWA - 3-bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, no appliances, gar- age, $1300 plus utilities, first/last credit check. Available Jan 1st. Call (905)434-2437. OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM upper 2 levels of 2-storey house, approx. 1400 sq.ft., balcony off kitchen, 4 appliances, available January 1st. $1075 plus utilities. (905)999-9115 OSHAWA, 3-bdrm semi detached large lot, near 401, malls. $1100/mo.+ utilities, all appls. Available immediately. 1-bdrm bsmt apt., $650 inclusive, Dec 12th. First/last. No pets. 905-434- 4342. OSHAWA,Clean & bright 3 bed- room mainfloor bungalow. Hardwood flooring, 3 appliances, close to all amenities. $925/mo plus half utilities. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-430-9085. PICKERING Gorgeous exec. home, ravine lot. 4 bed, 3 baths, fin. rec room, lots of upgrades. Dixie/Finch. Avail. immed. References. $2200/mo. 1-866-332-3304 Frank PICKERING 3-bedroom main floor of house, air, garage, shared laun- dry, $1200 all inclusive, first & last, Dec. 1 , call 905-420-4437 or 416- 804-1752. PICKERING WHITES/FINCH -4 bedroom executive, upper level, shows like a model, private back- yard, 5 appliances, professionally decorated. A must see. $1,500 plus utilities. Avail. now. 416-657- 2079. www.upscalerentals.ca STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths and finished base- ments available with rent-to-own terms. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. Best Neighbourhoods. Start building your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. We can help YOU! Tel: 1-888-416- 2406, 905-443-3111 www.perfecthabitat.com TAUNTON/BROCK ST.BRAND new 4-bedroom detached. 5 new appliances, attached garage, stor- age, 3-1/2 baths, jacuzzi tub, fin- ished basement w/separate en- trance, fenced yard, no smok- ing/pets, Whole house. $1,495+ Avail Jan. 1st. (416)688-7898 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE for rent close to 401 and shopping centre, corner house in quiet neighborhood, no dogs but cats ok $1200 first and last avail Dec 1st. Call 905 434 7588. WESTNEY/401 4-bedroom main and upper of house. Close to schools. Clean, garage, fenced yard, appliances. $1,300+ utilities, first/last, credit check. Available December 1st. (416)471-2914. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND,4-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, hardwood, ceramics, stainless steel appliances, main- floor laundry, f/p, double car gar- age, avail. Dec. 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $1700/mo+ utilities. (905)428-9368, (416)402-8032 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM 2-storey home, 2 car garage, Ander- son/Manning area. Outstanding view, walkout basement. $1450 plus, no pets. Available December 1st. Call 905-655-4107 or cell 905-243-4107 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 OSHAWA SOUTH 3 bedroom townhouse, close to schools, shopping. $975/month plus util- ities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or To ll-free 1-866-922-6422. A GREAT MOVE at a great price. Tw o bedroom townhouse (+ family room or bedroom in finished base- ment) close to amenities and GM in South Oshawa. Only $997/month all inclusive. Ask about our holiday move in bonus. Immediate possession, F/L and references. Toll Free 1-866-588- 8181. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-743-9787 LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whitby, 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished basement w/gas fireplace, 6 new appliances, air, no pets, referenc- es & credit check, $1600/month. Available immediately. ALSO 2- bedroom, 3 bathroom, available Dec 1st, $1400/month. (905)430- 0404 OSHAWA,Stevenson/401, 3 bed- room townhouse, 2 full baths, fin- ished basement, appliances, avail- able February. $1050+. Condolyn Management, (905)428-9766 WHITBY town home, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, hardwood/carpet, 5 appl. c/air, finished walkout base- ment, attached garage. $1,300 plus utilities. Avail immediately. No pets/smokers. Super Clean. Ginny Eastaugh (905) 686-2641 MinCom First Source Realty. WHITBY freshly painted 3-bdrm townhome available Dec. 1. $990.35 +utilities. Rent includes appliances and parking. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen & laundry, suits working person, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last re- quired. Avail. Dec. 1. 905-686- 1168 ask for Judy. AJAX WESTNEY HEIGHTS 1 furnished room in house $400/monthly Cable, share facilities, suit non-smoking First/last Av ailable December 1st (905)428-9114 BROOKLIN one large unfurnished room on 3rd floor of adult-occupied building. No dogs, no smoking $495/mo/inclusive. Available now. 905-424-9743. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $550/month in- cludes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. Share kitch- en. References required. (905)426-2314, call after 6. OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. Furnished large with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $107/week. First/last (905)434-7532 or (905)579-0596 PICKERING WHITES ROAD/401 furnished bachelor/bedsit, private bathroom, underground parking, no smoking, suits contract person or commuter $140/week. Available immediately. 905-831-9248 PICKERING,room for rent $375/month inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shop- ping & amenities. Female pre- ferred. Call (905)426-1974 leave message. ROOM in farmhouse, Stouff- ville/Claremont area. 2 acres, pool, parking, laundry, storage, satellite T.V.Available immediately. $400/mo inclusive. (905)640-6275. ROOMS, WHITBY.2 unfurnished rooms, share bath, shared kitchen. Parking, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. (905)666-3478 or (416)602- 4103 SOUTH PICKERING - large fur- nished room in quiet home, sep. entrance, smoking area provided, suits working male, share with 1 other. (416)230-4111 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. LARGE BEDROOM in North Ajax, shared kitchen. $475, heat and hy- dro inclusive. Call Len, 647-892- 1647. NORTH WEST OSHAWA,quiet business professional seeks same. Large bedroom, share kitch- en, laundry, parking, bathroom, c/a, cable, non-smoking. $475/month. First/last, references. (905)576-7002. PICKERING -Whites/Bayly. Shared townhouse. Very lrg. bsmnt. room or lrg. upper-level room. Full use. $600/mo.incl. First/last. Call 905-837-1670, leave message. PICKERING Liverpool/Hwy #2 single mother with child looking to share expenses of townhouse. References needed. Available Dec 1 or Jan 1. (905)837-8001 PICKERING, PRIVATE ROOM, full use of house, 5 mins to Go train, 401, and Lake. $450 inclu- sive, call Mike (905)492-0057 14 FT. FIBERGLASS fishing boat, closed bow, flat bottom, inside back side bench seat, lights and live well wired, 20 h.p. evinrude and northtrail trailer, good shape and reliable. $1,800 or $2,000 with brand new 36 lb. thrust Minn Kota electric motor. (705) 328-0402 af- ter 6 p.m. 1997 POLARIS 600 XC.New mo- tor, new clutch, liquid cooled, heat- ed thumb & grips. Studded track. Excellent condition. Comes with double trailer. $3,600 o.b.o. (905)623-8853 or (905)242-9337. GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! "Car- riage Hills Resort" (time share) Barrie Ontario. 1 or 2 bdrms for July 15-22. Also Portugal, Mar. 25 - April. 8. Jean (905)666-0517. 30 days after November 23 2005 Ajax Mini Storage will sell by public auction the following accounts that are delinquent to cover the rent and expenses. Lois Searle 1387 Everton Street Pickering Ontario Robert Pickering 1 Shad- bolt Ct Markham Ontario Anthony McCarthy 613 Strounds Lane Pickering Ontario. Roger M. Hoes 312-885 Oxford Street Oshawa Ontario. Debi Craig 202-1665 Pickering Parkway Pickering Ontario Tr acy Gousvaris 3014 Ebony Street Ajax Ontario Dwayne Windsor 30 Harri- dine Lane Ajax Ontario. Any of the above tenants may pay amount owing in Cash, or Debit Card and redeem their merchandise any time prior to the auc- tion Dated in the Town of Ajax in the Province of Ontario November 23 2005, Ajax Mini Storage 180 Station Street Ajax Ontario L1S 1R9 . 905-427-5211 SINCERE SINGLES,to meet someone special call 1-866-719- 9116. Specializing in long term re- lationships since 1992. 1/2 price specials. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 23, 2005 www.durhamregion.com KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Come to the"BIG ORANGE BARN for BIG BARN SAVINGS" Thursday November 24th Preview 5 p.m. - Starts 6:30 p.m. HUGE SAVINGS ON ALL MERCHANDISE: Start Christmas shopping early by finding unique & unusual gifts for everyone's taste! Art, Collectables, New Items - Antiques - New Furniture - Estate, Bedroom, diningroom, livingroom, tables, washstand,TV, bookcase, cedar chest, commodes, persian rugs, too Many Treasures to list. Great Products At Great Prices Save $$$ Auctioneer Victor Brewda Member of O.A.A. Call 905-683-0041 or 1-800-567-6165 Fax 905-607-1131 Come and see why... "We Are Durham's Best Kept Secret!!" HARDWOOD FLOORING AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville Thursday, November 24th, 6 p.m. Selling a selection of top of the line hard- woods, Scandinavian Maple, Country Cherry Maple, Character Mocha Maple (Stained), Chilean Cherry, Japanese Cher- ry, Honey oak, Red oak, Walnut oak, Gin- ger oak, Autumn Oak, Peruvian Rose- wood, Black Walnut, Massaranduba, Can- mill Bamboo, Laminates - Country Oak, Country Maple, Beech Barcelona, Sacra- mento Pine, etc. Ash parquet, self sticking parquet, parquets etc. Antique Hand- scrape, unfinished hardwood etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Thursday No Reserves Terms: 15% Buyers Premium, Cash, Appr. cheques, visa, m/c, interac. AUCTIONEERS FRANK & STEVE STAPLETON, NEWTONVILLE 905-786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com "estate specialists since 1971' Major machinery auction, Sat. Nov 26th @ 10:00 AM for Lakeridge Precision, 330 White St. Cobourg. Closing the Cobourg operation, liquidating their machinery (note all machinery in this sale have been well maintained and are in excellent running condition). List includes 1 brand new Clark engine lathe 17 x 40 with 2 axis readout 3 and 4-jaw chucks, never used, First mill with Heidenhain digital readout. Very little use. 2 hp 34”x 12”y 5” quill; Rambaudi M53 horizontal/vertical mill w/Newall digital readout, 40” taper, 2 axis, 24”x 12”y 14”z Gould & Eberhardt (GE) 12” stroke shap- er; 2 – Hardinge HCT manual chucker machine with Collet chucks; 1 Timesaver sander with 24” belt in good running condition. 1 4000 lb powerlift pallet truck; 1 Herbert 9C Turret lathe, one of the finest turret lathes around, 3- and 4-jaw chuck and tons of tooling. Hyster 12000 lb electric forklift with side shifter – fork positioner 93” mast and 60” forks like new.New Beijing 32 Machine Tool Works Universal Cylindri- cal Grinder 12”x40” internal grinding attachments. Scott 100hp indus- trial blower; Kearney & Trecker Mill model S-5 – 50 taper, 15hp pow- er draw bar; Canox C-SW250 tig welder with filler materials. Canox C-DW450 mig welder, Tian Jin Surface grinder 16” x 24” auto cycle with Neutrifier, 11/2” x 12” grinding wheel; Vertical Band saw equipped with blade welder; Superblast by Empire – a good sand- blaster with recovery unit; Heckert Mill – 50 taper, quill feed ********* and power drawbar. 25 hp Pacific Ranger compressor with 200 gal tank; 4 Wheel Drive Loadmaster Yard Forklift with New Deutz Diesel Engine and rebuilt hydrostatic drive. 9 ft Snow blade and 5 ft bucket; TOS-BHU-25 Cylindrical Grinder- 10” x 24” with auto cycling A 1 Con- dition ; Qty misc. tooling and machine shop related articles. Note: not a lot of smalls in this clean sale. Plan to be on time. Terms: Cash or known cheque, 5% buyers premium. Directions: 401 to Cobourg- exit Burnham St South to Elgin St. East to Ontario St. turn left or north, go to White St.Turn left go to end of street. GARY E.WARNER AUCTIONEER- 905-355-2106 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling the Estate of the Late Mr & Mrs. James Stewart of Brooklin At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd., 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Tuesday, Nov. 29, '05, 5:30 p.m. 12 1/2 HP Hydro Static Drive Riding Tr actor (Stigma), Old Records (78s, 45s, LPs), Hand Tools & Power Tools, Furniture, Dishes, 2 Old Books: The Tomb of Tut.Ankhamen, The History of the North-West Rebellion of 1885. Truck Tool Boxes, Security Systems (Lynxr 24), 2 Old Guitars with Cases, Fenton Glass, Pin Wheel Crystal, Old Spooner, Royal Doulton Bunnykins, Wedgewood, Royal Albert & Aynsley Cups & Saucers. BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com AUCTION SALE Sunday Nov. 27th, 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features a large selection of tools & hardware from an Oshawa home, hand & power tools, collectable tools, antique & modern furniture, glass & china, county & household collectables, John Deere riding mower, airtight woodstove, .. Something for One & All. Te r ms Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac. Call For All Your Auction Needs! (see www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 YORK REGIONAL POLICE AUCTION of lost & recovered articles SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27th @ 10:00 a.m. MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham L3P 3J3 1 mile north of Major MacKenzie Dr E DOORS OPEN at 8:00 a.m. Over 250 bicycles, hand & power tools; computer, household electrical, electronic & sports equip- ment, luggage, van seat, jewellery, etc. CASH, DEBIT,VISA & MASTERCARD GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 25 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Walnut sideboard, 2 oak china cabinets (one with glass 3 sides), 9pc walnut diningroom set, walnut tea wagon, oak file box, Sessions banjo clock, approx 23pce Shelley set (with teapot & cream and sugar), Royal Doulton pieces (to include Jim Crow tea pot, Slater Roman jug, Workhorse, HN 1954, 1315, 2632), Moorecroft ashtray and plate, Nord- heimer upright piano, modern round oak table and chairs, oak mantle (new), 4pc Italian Lacquer bedroom set, scuba gear, Rascal 4 wheel scooter, engine hoist, Frigidaire stain- less steel stove, Inglis auto washer and dryer, Woods apt. size freezer, tent trailer, plus a quantity of china, glass, household and collectable items. Don or Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Port Perry Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Living room suite, 5pc maple bedroom suite, china cabinet, cherry table, pressback chairs, inlaid side table, barley twist table, wicker set, blanket box, cedar chest, setting of 12 Johnson Bros. dishes, cups and sau- cers, Vaseline glass epern, vintage glass, silver overlay, Beswick, art glass, 65 gallon aquarium, Craftsman 5HP snowblower, rototiller, bikes, plus many other interesting items.Terms: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 SAT. NOV. 26th - 10 a.m. ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES from the McConnell Estate of Claremont and quality furniture from Ajax & Thornhill homes plus other local estates @ Vanha- ven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge.Details & photos on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 Auction Sale Sat Nov 26 @ 4 pm Open @ 3 pm Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn From 401,Ext 431 @ Bowmanville, N 8 mi on Hwy 57 To Con Rd 8, Turn E @ The Fire Hall To Haydon Qty of Tack Equip., Pony Saddles (7), Blankets, 2 Wheel Pony Sulky, Danby Apt. Washer & Dryer, Chest & Apt. Freezers, Press Back Rocker, Oak Bdrm Suite, Wooden Chairs, Glass & China, Collectibles.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 4500 000 000 000 M ENZIES F IN ANCIAL S ERVICES “AUTO LOAN S ” Call Alex Ned a n o v s k i at 905-409-7878 www.ezautol o a n . n e t NUDE SWIM! Families, couples and individuals welcomed. Saturday November 26, - 7:30pm-10:30 pm at The Wave Pool in Richmond Hill. Sponsored by Ontario Roaming Bares. Our most popular event of past twelve years. Experience a more relaxing way of living. Adult and children's door prizes. Adults $10.00, children free. Advance Reservation needed: (905) 793-5352 or orbto@hotmail.com 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. F oster Families F oster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. ARE THERE ANY slim, sexy, single, beautiful women out there that DO NOT cheat?? If so fax this single man & tell me a little bit about yourself. A heart is a fragile thing, so liars need not apply. Fax 905-619-1893. MONTESSORI TEACHER,quali- fied/experienced. Ajax daycare, Hwy.2/Church St. Hot meals, Montessori learning. Before & afterschool care. Receipt/referenc- es. 6:30a.m-6:15p.m. Call Chante (905)686-8178 WEST PICKERING - reliable, car- ing home day care, all ages, Full/ part-time spaces. Large safe home, huge backyard. CPR, 11 yrs. experience. Please call Mary 905-509-4779. PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER required for disabled female in Brooklin. A positive, energetic atti- tude and willing to follow direc- tions. Will train. $13.33/hour, part time. Vehicle required. (905)655- 6478 TIRED OF LOW CARB DIETS? Lose weight the healthy way with Shapeworks. FREE body analysis. Phone 905-240-0347 or E-mail mwaterworth@rogers,com 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 confi- dential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. $10 off with this ad SPIRITUAL Medium, Asakho. Solves problems, legal, business, personal. Unites loved ones. Brings good luck. Total protection against unknown forces. Always successful. 416-785-3499 Need A Home Phone? FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 !! SATELLITE TV,Free-To-Air: All channels OPEN - NO MONTHLY BILLS - FREE QUALITY SUP- PORT. U-Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: The 1st; the BEST! We have the cus- tomer feedback to prove it. (905) 435-0202 A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. NEW GEN Ultra- Mini- N2. CoolTek- N2. Receiver Repairs and Modifications. Dish Network Service and Sales. (905)999-0362 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 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 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 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. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts.426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728- 4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL TO GO out of 15 yr. old kitch- en, oak cupboards 70" wide, brass/glass french doors, fridge, stove, dishwasher, 2 microwaves, aluminum motorcycle trailer, prin- cess air-tight stove, will deliver. 905-987-1445 ext. 250. 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. Cost $8,000 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. BITS AND BYTES Computer Ser- vices: P4/1.7Ghz (Compaq SFF) only $275.00, add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65.00, Laptops: IBM P3/750 only $385.00, repairs at reasonable rates, call (905) 576-9216 or email bitsandbytes@rogers.com, www.bitsandbytestech.com 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. BROWN all leather sofa and matching love seat, mint condition. Purchased one year ago from Le- on's for $3000. Asking $1800 OBO. Call (416)684-7525. 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 CERWIN VEGA D9 speakers, tape deck,receiver,stereo stand,kitchen table(glass top w/ceramic base)and 6 chairs,2 coffee ta- bles,wall mount shelf,kids wag- on,kids clothing and toys. All in ex- cellent condition! Call Dean @905 509 4179 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Software Training. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. 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Reliable, Ex- perienced, Punctual. 416-560-2723 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 20 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Bi-weekly & weekends available (905) 426-3711 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 23, 2005, PAGE 11 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 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. GiftCard Giving Gift Card Giving Supplement will be distributed to 1 Million specially selected households December 6-9, 2005. Metroland Community Newspapers Presented by: Special Tabloid Supplement Let’s Go Holiday “Gift Card ” Shopping! WIN 1of 15 $500 GIFT CARDS Enter for your chance to NAME: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE:TELEPHONE: EMAIL:GiftCard GivingDeadline for entries is December 19th, 2005, 12pm. Winners will be announced by your local Metroland Community Newspapers December 21-23, 2005. Employees of Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd., and their families, are not eligible to win the Gift Card Giving Contest. Limit one ballot per person. Fill out this ballot for your chance to win! or you can enter online at contests.metroland.com MAIL ENTRIES TO: Metroland Corporate Sales, 10 Tempo Ave., Willowdale,Ontario M2H 2N8. PETERSON, Ross Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 19, 2005 in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father of Lindsay and Andrew. Dear brother of Joe and his wife Phyllis. Uncle to Christine, Jamie and Jon. Brother in law to Jack Badcock, Win Kennedy, Car- olyn Bonfrere and Sue and her husband Bruce Hibbs. Will be forever missed by family, his precious cats (Molly, Iggy and Binky), friends and all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 4-8 p.m. Monday and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly ap- preciated by the family. TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 (Ajax) A/P PA GE 12 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 Christmas Craft &Christmas Craft & Collectible ShowCollectible Show Christmas Craft &Christmas Craft & Collectible ShowCollectible Show Christmas Craft & Collectible Show Sunday, November 27th, 2005 Kingsway College, Oshawa 10am - 5pm The 5th Annual Christmas Craft & Collectibles Show will be a magical shopping experience you won't want to miss. You're invited to wander through our fabulous craft show of great gift ideas. & w & w 44.004.00 Admission per person.per person. Admission per person. • Exit at Harmony Road • Travel north to King St. E. • Turn east (right) on King St. and left at the crosswalk on Kingsway College Rd. • Pass Maracle Press • Turn right on Clarence Biesenthal Dr. • Follow loop past College Woodwork • Turn left on Leland Road & into the parking lot Directions from Highway 401: For Details Call 905-426-4676 ext. 257 With over 75 one-of-a-kind exhibitors, this show is a must see for everyone! Door Prizes All Day Long! FREE Parking! Present this coupon & receive $1 off your admission. 905.686.0606 Did you know.. Did you know.. Did you know.. ... Over 80,000 hot and frozen Meals on Wheels were delivered to homebound, elderly and the disabled this year? Over 18,000 hours of individual and group support were provided to clients through COPE Mental Health services? www.uwayapu.org *United Wa y of Ajax Pickering Uxbridge provides funding to Community Care Durham for both of these programs? *Without your donations, homebound elderly or disabled people would go hungry and adults with emotional or psychiatric problems would feel alone. Neighbours Helping Neighbours is the United Way. * * ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT infodurhamregion.com By Jason Chamberlain Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Durham West Arts Centre mixes artist tastes and styles in its newest ex- hibit -- a celebration of Durham artists. ‘A Profile of Durham Artists’ is now in its sec- ond year, and features the works of 29 different artists from across the region. The exhibit aims to give local art lovers an appreciation for the artistic talent that exists in their own backyard. “Our mandate is to serve local artists and to show their work,” said Angie Littlefield, execu- tive director of the centre. “We want to support regional artists. We want to show people what local artists can do.” To that end, the exhibit features a variety of works, from traditional paintings to waterco- lours, photos, and even sculptures. “There’s a lot of variety. They’ll see artists use different mediums to represent their en- vironment. There are a lot of interesting visual effects. I think people will find it interesting,” she said. One piece Littlefield finds especially interest- ing is a painting of the Pickering nuclear plant by Ajax artist Scott Farndon. “It’s an acrylic. It’s dark, almost ominous, but it’s beautiful.” April Polak, curator of the exhibit, has worked hard to put the show together. “I handle it from beginning to end,” she said. “I’m responsible for putting out the word and looking for artists, going through resumes, and picking and hanging the art.” With a limited amount of space to work with, choosing from the numerous submis- sions proved to be a difficult task. “We have an amazing wealth of artistic tal- ent in Durham Region, but our space is small. We had about 50 artists submit their work, but we could only fit 29. It was difficult to whittle it down.” Indeed, opportunities for local artists to present their work to the public are scarce in Durham, an issue the exhibition was created to rectify. “There are a lot of artists in the region, but few get the exposure they need and deserve. They don’t have a place to hang their work, so it’s a good opportunity for them.” Polak is confident art lovers will find some- thing to enjoy in the exhibit, whatever their tastes. “It’s a real cross section of work. There’s a marble piece, and a metal piece. There’s a re- lief piece. It’s mixed media, and it’s wonderful work. It’s vibrant and alive.” The exhibit is open to the public until Dec. 6, and admission is free. For more information, visit www.dwac.ca. Centre offers m ixed messages in artist profile Celia Klemenz / News Advertiser photo April Polak, curator of the newest exhibit at the Durham West Arts Centre, shows off Ajax sculptor Mark Puigmarti’s work, ‘Phaethon’s Fall’. The centre is excited about its latest exhibi- tion, ‘A Profile of Durham Artists’, running until Dec. 6. The cen- tre is at 72B Old Kingston Rd., in Pickering Village. Aj ax artist’s fresh take on the familiar AJAX — Thirty-three watercolours and acrylics by Ajax artist Ian Winton remain on display until Nov. 30. Art lovers might recognize some of the subjects, local landscapes and portraits painted in bright, fresh colours. An Ajax Creative Arts member, Winton says they are painted “with a Fauvist flavour: underpaint- ing each picture in complementary colours before overlaying in the final colours that you see.” The show, ‘Seeing Things in a Different Light,’ is in the Rotary Room of the main branch of the Ajax Public Library. Also, in the front foyer display case is a demonstra- tion, ‘Painting Portraits by Shape.’ It shows what the artist describes as “an unusual method of working, using complementary shape patterns that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, rather than relying on setting out axis lines.” The public can view the works during reg- ular library hours, when the Rotary Room is not in use. 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The next municipal election will be held on Monday, November 13, 2006 If your are not a registered Catholic school supporter, you are encouraged to register now. For more information, please call the Admissions Department of the Durham Catholic District School Board at 905.576.6707 or toll free at 1.877.482.0722 ext. 2253 or contact the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association at (416) 932-9460 or ocsta@ocsta.on.ca. Formerly PANDA Sale CHRISTMAS WAREHOUSE SALE Up to 40 sq. ft. of Christmas and all occasion wrapping paper in a wide variety of colours and designs. Customers return year after year for the wrap!! Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate, Candles, Ornaments, Gift Bag, To ronto Maple Leaf pens, trays, magnets, figures... NEW ITEMS ARRIVE EVERY DAY HOURS: MON - WED & SAT 9-6 pm, THUR. & FRI. 9-9 pm, SUN. 12-5 pm Featured Items NOW OPEN W ESTNEY HEIGHTS PLAZA, HWY 2 & WESTNEY RD. NE CORNER Computer Software Specials • Scrapbooking • Games for Tots • Games for Teens • Educational Software • Preschool to High School Language • Sudoku • And lots more games... R eg. Retails:$12.99-$99.99 Our Retails:$4.99-$49.99 Games for the Family • Pizza Puzzle • Quidditch • The Grinch • Bingo • Mindtrap and more. ALL PRICED BELOW REGULAR RETAIL... Hostess Gifts Galore Dip Chillers, Dips, Hot Chocolate & Fancy Mugs. Elective gives Pickering teen new direction at school; ‘Helena’ wins juried art exhibit’s best in show for youth By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Andrea Por discov- ered art by accident. A Grade 12 student at Pickering High School, Por was looking for an elective course and settled upon art two years ago. “I didn’t take it expecting to con- tinue in it,” says the Pickering resi- dent. Por found she had a talent, how- ever, and it was recognized recently when her pencil drawing was chosen best in show amongst the youth en- tries in the PineRidge Arts Council and Town of Ajax’s 7th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. Her second-ever pencil drawing is a portrait taken from a National Geographic magazine. A young fe- male student, Helena, perhaps six or seven years old, sits at her desk tak- ing notes. “My teacher had it in a reference file and I guess it’s her face,” she says of why she chose it. “It has a lot of character in it,” she says. The drawing took about two-and- a-half weeks to complete. Por didn’t try to personally interpret the photo for her piece, making it more of a technical exercise. “I tried to put in the shadows and keep her expression; it was so strong I didn’t want to change it,” she says. Por says she expected the piece to be chosen for display and thought it might get an honourable mention nod, but winning the youth award was a surprise. Next year she plans to pursue art, perhaps at Queen’s University or at the Ontario College of Art and De- sign. Her first work was also a pencil- drawn portrait, but Por doesn’t plan to limit herself to just people and pencils. “It’s probably the medium I’m most comfortable with because that’s what we started with in school,” she says. “I started using acrylic just recent- ly, in school, and, I think soon, I’m going to be starting oil painting for school.” She also plans to pursue different, “more challenging” subject matter. ‘Helena’ and 61 other works are on display until Dec. 4 during regu- lar operating hours at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., in Ajax. Young artist chooses a winning course AJAX — The Young Singers of Ajax hosts its annual Christmas concert Dec. 3 and one of the features is a group of even YoungER Singers. More than 100 members are per- forming, including the General Choir, the Director’s Choir and the Random Notes. Joining them will be the YoungER Singers, ages six to eight years. “For the past 14 years, hundreds of children have performed for au- diences across Durham Region, Canada and around the world,” says Yo ung Singers founder and musical director, Anna Lynn Murphy. “We knew we had even younger singers in the community who had amazing vocal talent and the YoungER Singers is a great way to share their voices with others.” Yo ung Singers range in age from six to 26 and attend weekly rehears- als at St. George’s Anglican Church in Ajax. The singers release their latest CD, ‘Rise up and Sing,’ at the Dec. 3 con- cert. They’ll also be holding a fund- raising dinner Dec. 17, featuring the Random Notes and members of the Durham Youth Orchestra. The Dec. 3 concert is at the West- ney Heights Baptist Church, 1201 Ra- venscroft Rd., Ajax, starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be bought at the door. For more information, visit the group’s website at www.youngsing- ers.ca. Young Singers in the holiday spirit and getting younger A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pickering’s Andrea Por won the Best is Show youth award for her pencil drawing, ‘Hel- ena,’ in the 7th Annual Juried Art Exhibit by the PineRidge Arts Council and Town of Ajax. Entertainment in Brief NOVEMBER 23, 2005 Ajax artist’s work ends Pickering program series PICKERING — Art lovers have until Friday to catch an exhibition in Pickering. Anna Kuzniak’s solo exhibition, ‘From My Studio To Your Home,’ is at the Pickering Civic Complex, 1 The Es- planade, until Nov. 25. The Ajax woman, whose back- ground is in commercial art, is show- ing 21 pieces, generally watercolour landscapes. Ms. Kuzniak also works in oils and is preparing an autobiography. The public can view the paintings Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The show is the last of seven in the City of Pickering’s Artist in the Building program. Church shares Scrooge’s Tale DURHAM — The congregation at St. Mark’s United Church is at it again. The annual presentation of Scrooge’s Tale, a musical based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, comes to life Nov. 25 and 26 at the downtown Whitby church. This annual production features words by John Moses and music by Bill Tr eadgold. The show runs Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the church, 201 Centre St. S., and at the door. Net proceeds will go to local charities. Museum offers Victorian crafts DURHAM — You can learn how to make Victorian Christmas crafts at a special workshop at Oshawa Commu- nity Museum on Dec. 4. Museum staff will conduct tours of Henry House, an 1849 home deco- rated for a typical Victorian Christmas celebration, and Robinson House before leading the crafts workshops. People registered for the class will learn about wax sealing, make kissing boughs and candle wreaths. The cost for the workshop, which runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., is $30. The class is for adults only. To register, call 905-436-7624. Space is limited. The museum is located in Lakeview Park. Borelians present early Christmas gift DURHAM — The Borelians Com- munity Theatre has a present for the community. On Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m., the group presents A Borelians Christmas Pres- ent at Port Perry United Church, the corner of Queen and Simcoe streets. The event is a seasonal play reading for the whole family. Tickets are $5 for single or $15 for a family (maximum two adults) at Henshall’s Clothiers on Queen Street or at the door. Food and new toy donations will be accepted for Operation Scugog. A/P PA GE 14 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 23, 2005 NE114G205 ©2005. 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Personal shopping only L e t t e r s to Santa Hey Kids Itʼs that time of year again. Itʼs time to send in your Letters to Santa Weʼll publish selected letters in our “7th” Annual Community Christmas, Sunday, November 27th. Remember to include your 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 lmccaig@durhamregion.com or fax them to 905-619-9068 Just ask John Nowotny of Ajax who paid his carrier and won a $1,000 Shopping Spree in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw, which he has chosen to spend at Pickering Town Centre. The carrier on this route, Theodore, also received a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of a $100 Shopping Spree is Dan Haberle (not shown) of Ajax, which he has chosen to spend at No Frills, and our 3rd prize winner of a $50 Shopping Spree is Donna andrews (not shown) of Ajax, which she has chosen to spend at the Sobeys. To enter the draw for your chance to win a $1000, $100 or $50 Shopping Spree, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon, before noon on Monday December 5, 2005. Your carrier keeps 100% of what they collect as payment for their delivery. It Pays to Pay your News Advertiser Carrier “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” $1000 WINNER Favourite HolidayFavourite Holiday Recipe DrawRecipe Draw Do you have an all time favourite holiday recipe that you’d like to share with your community? Send it in for your chance to WIN A $200 SHOPPING SPREE at to help with Christmas Baking We’ll publish selected recipes in our 7th Annual Community Christmas edition, Sunday November 27, 2005 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: lmccaig@durhamregion.com Remember to include your name, address and phone number Deadline: Wednesday, November 23 @ 5:00 pm Rita brings her show to Durham DURHAM — Rita MacNeil is bring- ing her Christmas wishes to Durham Region in person this year. The Cape Breton singer will cel- ebrate her Cape Breton Christmas at the Civic Auditorium on Dec. 13, along with some guests. “I’m travelling with the Barra Mac- Neils, a great musical family, and Cape Breton tenor Peter Gillis,” Mac- Neil said in a telephone interview. The concert will allow everyone to remember what makes the season special and enjoy the holiday music, a blend of Celtic, country and gos- pel. “I’ve always liked to do things a lit- tle different,” she said, adding there will be some traditional Christmas songs. It’s been 30 years since MacNeil made her first recording and since then she’s travelled Canada several times over. “It’s always a pleasure,” she said of her tours that allow her to bring her music to all parts of the country. “It’s a very pleasing way to share your gifts. “I’ve been very fortunate that I’ve been able to tour so extensively. I love to share what I do.” During the concert, the audience will hear selections from her lat- est Christmas CD, ‘Late December, ‘which includes nine original holiday songs and one classic. She’ll also sing selections from her most recent CD, ‘Blue Roses.’ It’s her 20th release. The Barra MacNeils, also from Cape Breton, is one of Canada’s top Celtic groups. They’ve been performing for 20 years and have appeared numerous times with MacNeil. Gillis tours North America and abroad with his Celtic repertoire, appearing at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. For tickets for the 7 p.m. concert, call 905-433-9494. AJAX — The Christmas season kicks off at the Ajax Public Library in early December. Christmas Storytime sessions are being held at all three branches, featur- ing stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. A session is being held at the Village branch Monday, Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m. There are two sessions set for the main branch: Dec. 5 at 6:45 p.m. and Wednes- day, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. At the McLean Community Centre branch, it’s being held Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. It’s free, but space is limited by room capacity and parental supervision is re- quired. For more information, call the library branch during regular hours. The main branch is at the corner of Harwood Avenue and Achilles Road and the number is 905-683-4000. The McLean branch is in the com- munity centre at the corner of Westney Road and Magill Drive and the number is 905-428-8489. The village branch is on Church Street north of Kingston Road and the number is 905-683-1140. Te ll a story at the Ajax library