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[ What’s on ] S tay in touch with hospital DURHAM — The Rouge Valley Health System now has an- other way for the community to stay up-to-date on hospital hap- penings. People can visit the hospital’s website to subscribe to a free e-mailing service to get the lat- est announcements and news releases. “This is yet another way we are communicating more directly with our community. Through our public board meetings, state of the hospital address, our website and public events held at our two hospitals or in the community, we want the people of Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby to know what is going on in their hospital system,” said Hume Mar- tin, president and chief executive officer. To join the e-mail list, visit www.rougevalley.ca/mailman/list- info/rougenews. As well, families and friends of patients can e-mail loved ones through the patient services page at www.rougevalley.ca. 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Email: service@pickeringhonda.com The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A GOLDEN WALLOP Titles abound for boxers Page 8 NOTHING TO HIDE Pickering singer-songwriter offers goosebumps to listeners Page 7 Pickering’s off to the polls Jan. 23 Opposition defeats minority government, forces election DURHAM — Local voters will likely be donning mufflers and mittens to head out to the ballot box Jan. 23. After seeing his government topple to a non-confidence vote Monday night, Prime Minister Paul Martin visited Gov- ernor General Michaëlle Jean Tuesday morning to formally dissolve Parlia- ment, and set the election date. The Prime Minister, in a statement after set- ting the date, acknowledged that many Canadians aren’t interested in a holiday campaign, and took a shot at the opposi- tion who forced the issue. “A minority Parliament means the op- position can force an election whenever it chooses. In this case, I believe ambi- tion has overwhelmed common sense,” he said. “I know most of us don’t want a cam- paign over the holiday season. However, the Conservatives and the separatist Bloc, working with the NDP, have de- cided we’ll have one -- as is their right,” he said. It was a boisterous group of politicians that filed into the Parliament buildings at 6:30 p.m. Monday for an historic vote that felled Paul Martin’s Liberal govern- ment. In what has been the worst-kept Ca- nadian political secret of recent times, the combined forces of the opposition parties defeated the minority Liberal government on a vote of non-confidence -- the first in 25 years. The final tally was 171 to 133. By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — The GTA’s leaders are sending a strong message to the Prov- ince: recognize trash is a serious prob- lem and start changing policies to deal with it. The move came Friday from a Great- er Toronto Area and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs meeting at Durham Region headquarters in Whitby. Presentations by the City of Toronto and Region of Yo rk showed municipalities are strug- gling to handle waste because of a grow- ing population and provincial policies that hinder finding solutions. “It’s the Province that has moved away from its responsibility, not us. Not the municipalities,” said Halton Region Chairwoman Joyce Savoline. More than four-million tonnes of gar- bage from the Golden Horseshoe and northern Ontario is shipped to Michi- gan each year by municipalities and private haulers, said Geoff Rathbone, acting general manager of solid waste management services for Toronto. While shipping trash across the bor- der is cheap, there is also a “chronic disposal capacity shortage” in Ontario, Mr. Rathbone said. That is combined with a “not in my backyard” mentality of residents who are opposed to more landfills and accepting other region’s garbage. Durham, in partnership with York and Peterborough, for example, is looking at an energy from waste facility. But the EA will cost millions, take at least three years, and the earliest a site could open is 2012 -- and there’s no guarantee the Province will even accept the proposal. Recent provincial policy documents are laden with guidelines for water, sew- age and where growth should go, but are “silent” on what to do with the gar- bage new residents create, said Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison. The Province recognizes the issue, but responsibility for waste still lies with municipalities, said Keith West, a minis- try of the environment director there on behalf of the minister. “Do you understand the frustration that builds when you say... that?” Ms. Savoline asked. Mr. West said he would take the com- ments back to the ministry as “noted.” The committee put forth a resolution asking for waste growth plans from the Province, predictability and consistency in the environmental assessment pro- cess, and asked for the ability to collect development charges for waste. Frustrated GTA leaders trash talk in Durham ✦ See Let, Page 4 Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Gary Barclay points to extensive roof damage, which is causing leaks and water damage in his north Pickering home, the historic Tullis Cottage. The federal transport minister announced recently it has taken the home off an eviction list. The community rallied around the Barclay family, where descendants have lived since it was built in the 1840s by the Reverend George Barclay, a leader during the Rebellion of 1837. Minister steps in to save historic Tullis Cottage North Pickering home no longer ‘under threat’ By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Around 8 p.m. Friday night, Laurie Barclay got the news she’s been waiting nine months for -- she and her family can stay in their home, the historic Tullis Cottage. Late Friday afternoon, Transport Minister Jean Lapierre pulled the little white house from the eviction list and ultimately saved it from de- struction. Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland had been working to con- vince the minister to make the de- cision before the government fell. Gary Barclay entered the home Friday just as his wife was getting off the phone with Mr. Holland. “I walked in the door and she’s sitting there beaming from ear to ear,” he said. Ms. Barclay walked over to her husband and put her arms around him. “Guess what?” she said. “It’s over.” Monday morning the news was still sinking in. She said she was stunned Friday. “It was really surreal,” she said. “It was my biggest hope that this would happen, but when he was saying the words it didn’t feel real.” The February eviction notice was the second in four years for the Barclays. Public Works, which manages the land on behalf of Transport Canada, said in the let- ter it would be too expensive to perform necessary repairs, as well as ongoing maintenance, so the family was being evicted so the home could be demolished. This prompted an outpouring of support from the community, which wanted to protect the his- torically important home. The Barclays are descendents of Rev- erend George Barclay, who built the home at Seventh Concession Pickering youth will be further served By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — It may have taken six years, but The Youth Centre’s request has finally been granted. The Ministry of Health announced earlier this month that the centre is get- ting a satellite office in Pickering in 2007- 08. The Youth Centre is a non-profit, charitable community health centre for 13- to 19-year-olds living in Ajax and Pickering. It’s location on Bayly Street in Ajax can make it difficult for Pickering youth to access services and programs. “We know it’s tough for Pickering stu- dents to get here, especially if they don’t have a car,” said Susan Bland, the centre’s executive director. That’s why The Youth Centre has been asking the government for six years for funding for a satellite office in Pickering. It currently offers some group programs in Pickering, does classroom visits and has its staff work on specific days at the wellness centre at Dunbarton High School, but the core services, including a physician, are based in Ajax. As a youth-focused community health centre (CHC), the centre offers free and confidential services to teens in the community. “Our mandate is to provide people with the skills to keep them well instead of just treating them when they’re ill,” Ms. Bland said, adding they will be doing more of the same in Pickering. There will be 22 new CHCs and 17 new satellite CHCs open across the province over the next three years. Since the Ajax centre opened its doors 10 years ago, it has been busy offering youth a safe place to go. “We have well over 5,000 registered clients,” Ms. Bland said. “There is no question there is a significant need for youth. Again, there is an accessibility issue for youth to get here.” Ms. Bland doesn’t know where the satellite facility will be located yet, but thinks it will have a staff of 10. She said the staff and board of directors will plan over the next year and a half. ✦ See Rescued, Page 4 2006 GREENWOOD HAMLET SERVICING & WESTNEY ROAD RE-ALIGNMENT STUDY Berrywoods Farm Inc. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #3 December 8, 2005 Integrated Approach – Planning Act and Class Environmental Assessment In order to obtain the necessary approvals to expand the hamlet of Greenwood, Berrywoods Farm Inc. is conducting the Greenwood Hamlet Servicing & West- ney Road Re-alignment Study. The study will address the following three com- ponents: • Proposed Berrywoods Farm plan of subdivision; • Proposed Westney Road Re-alignment; and, • Proposed new wastewater system. You are invited We welcome you to have a look at the preferred solutions and give us your comments. Provide your input on the proposed projects at the third and fi nal Public Open House: Thursday December 8, 2005 – 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Greenwood Community Centre – Located on the East Side of Greenwood Road South of 6th Concession Road across from the entrance to Pickering Village Museum Alternative road alignments and wastewater solutions have been evaluated based on the following: • engineering and public safety • natural environment • social/cultural environment • economic environment Planning Act and Class Environmental Assessment Berrywoods Farm Inc. is using the “integrated approach” set out in Section A.2.9 of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Projects. This study will address the Planning Act approvals and the Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment requirements for the road and wastewater projects together. In accordance with the integrated approach, once the proponent has satisfi ed Section A.2.9 of the Class Environmental Assessment, the Planning Act approval of the subdivision will constitute the fulfi llment of the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for the specifi ed wastewater and road projects. The Region of Durham has expressed concerns about the validity of this process due to the outstanding court challenges to the Planning Act application. This separate process will be determined by the Divisional Court at a hearing to commence January 11, 2006. Comments or Questions? Add your name to our study mailing list, or if you have any comments or questions or require any further information about the study or the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, please contact: Ms. Lynn Collins The Sernas Group Inc. 11 0 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Whitby, ON L1N 8Y7 Phone: 905-686-6402 Fax: 905-432-7877 email: lcollins@sernas.com This notice issued on November 28, 2005 7 Y AWH G I H SNIFFUDDAORNOISSECNOCHTFIF8ENILEDISPADDOCK ROADDAORNOISSECNOCHTNEVES DAORYENTSEWDAORMELAS4ENILEDISGREENWOOD ROADdoowneerG KEERCDAORNOISSECNOCHTXIS AERAYDUTS YRADNUOB Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. 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And, fewer than 40 per cent of the unemployed are eligible to col- lect,” said Mr. Dale. “Our First Nations live in abject poverty, waiting lists for health care are normal, tuition fees make higher education a privilege of the rich, and many of our seniors cannot retire and live in dignity. “While Canada continues to lag in developing green energy, poor air quality kills thousands each year. We allow our oceans to be over-harvest- ed using environmentally destructive technologies. “This election is about making government work for people.” Mr. Dale has an engineering degree from the University of Toronto and worked in the Ontario public service for almost 20 years before starting a systems consulting firm to service community and labour groups, small businesses and individuals in 2003. When it comes to Pickering-Scar- borough East, Mr. Dale said there are a number of key issues to be addressed in this election. He asks what is being done to ensure: Pick- ering-Scarbor- ough East re- mains a good place to live and work; the skills and infrastruc- ture in Pickering remain relevant in a post-nuclear energy society; we have clean air and water; our chil- dren are given the best start in life; new Canadians can adapt to their new way of life here; and citizens are kept active and engaged in our com- munity. “It’s time that the government stepped up to its leadership role,” said Mr. Dale. “We need to invest in people to make Pickering-Scarbor- ough East a world centre for green energy.” He says after years of Liberal and Conservative rule, his party is most qualified to represent Canadians going forward. “Jack Layton and today’s NDP pro- pose a green and prosperous Canada where no one is left behind,” he said. Mr. Dale attended high school in Scarborough and for seven years ran FaxLeft, a free fax distribution net- work that he says connected progres- sive groups and individuals in the Toronto area. “People across Ontario know me and/or the work I’ve done for social justice over the decades. And, as a small business owner, I know directly the challenges we face,” he said. “I bring unmatched passion, en- ergy, and commitment.” Contact Mr. Dale at: 104 East Avenue We st Hill, Ont. M1C 3P4 416-282-0583 garyd@scarboroughndp.org pickering.scarboroughndp.org and www.ndp.ca/garydale newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: fedelect2006_pickscarb Says Conservative government would pass accountability act PICKERING — Tim Dobson says he and the Conservative team will make the changes Canadians want -- honest and transparent government, safer communities and respect for families. Mr. Dobson is taking a second run as the Conservative candidate for the Pickering-Scarborough East Riding. He previously ran in June 2004. The south Pickering resident said he’s passionate about Canada, it’s diverse cultural fabric and dramatic landscapes. He’s ready to serve his riding, especially when it comes to crime, which he sees as the No. 1 issue. “The increase in crimes related to drug and gang activity is a key issue. Gun crimes in particular have risen in severity and frequency far beyond acceptable limits in our community,” Mr. Dobson said. “There have already been dozens of gun-related fatalities in 2005 in To ronto and gunplay in both Toron- to and Pickering is increasing at an alarming rate. He said the Conservative Party is serious about fighting guns and gangs. “A Conservative government would focus on providing adequate funding for police officers and amending the Criminal Code to provide tougher sentencing as well as other tools to assist our hard-pressed police forc- es,” he said. In terms of the election overall, Mr. Dobson said it is about leadership. “The Gomery report on the spon- sorship scandal shows that the Liberal Party of Canada was guilty of sys- temic corrup- tion and suffers from a culture of corruption and entitlement,” he said. He said if the Conservative Party forms the government, it would pass the Federal Accountability Act as its first priority. Mr. Dobson has a background in science, including a bachelor of sci- ence in chemistry from McMaster University. Over the years he’s been involved in several environmental accom- plishments, including a role in the design and installation of a system that eliminated more than 90 per cent of the sulphur emissions at the Lambton Generating Station. He is also involved in his com- munity, having served as a group chair with the Boy Scouts of Canada, a coach with minor baseball and a chairman at the United Church. Mr. Dobson believes he is best qualified to represent the residents of Pickering-Scarborough East because of his history of service to communi- ty and constituency associations, his formal university training, and his career in the energy sector. He wants to bring his experience and passion to Ottawa to benefit the riding. He has two sons and describes himself as an outdoor sports enthu- siast. Mr. Dobson has not yet opened his campaign office. Contact Mr. Dobson at: www.timdobson.ca or phone at 905-837-7557 newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: fedelect2006_pickscarb Liberal MP lists multiple issues of importance for Pickering PICKERING — Dan McTeague says his track record makes him the most qualified candidate in Pickering-Scar- borough East. A member of parliament since 1993, Mr. McTe ague is the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of For- eign Affairs with Special Empha- sis on Canadians Abroad. Born in Winnipeg, he is married to Dr. Daniela Rossi and they have three children: Bradley, Natalie and Patrick. He was working on Parliament Hill a decade before first being elected, as an intern to Paul Cosgrove, minister for public works and Canada Mort- gage and Housing. In 1985, after graduating from the University of Toronto, he became a special assistant on the staff of MPP Alvin Curling, Ontario’s Minister of Housing. “I believe my proven ability to achieve results and provide strong representation to constituents is my most important qualification,” he says. “Whether working to make our community safer from marijuana grow operators; addressing the issue of violent crime in the GTA; providing a federal energy rebate this winter; having the “evergreening” provision removed from the Patent Act so more affordable generic drugs are available to seniors and lower costs to gov- ernment health-care plans; taking on oil companies over gasoline pricing; looking after Canadians in trouble abroad; or ensuring local input and decision making over any future air- port in Pickering, I have achieved con- crete results.” He says he has passed more pri- vate member’s bills than any back- bench MP in Ottawa, including bills to amend the Criminal Code (evad- ing police) and the Competition Act (limited access to the Competition Tribunal). Mr. McTeague says as in recent fed- eral votes, two major issues are at the forefront: the economy and health care. “Canadians want a flourishing econ- omy,” he says. “However, this does not detract from their desire for sustain- able and universal health care. Our economic growth nonetheless dictates in many ways the money available to fund hospitals and schools. “Prudent tax reduction, job creation and skills development, retraining, af- fordable post-secondary education and the leadership to keep Canada competitive in the international mar- ketplace are key factors for economic prosperity. We have experienced un- precedented growth and fiscal stabil- ity. We will continue to do so under a Liberal government.” In Pickering-Scarborough East, he says there are “a myriad important issues,” including small business sup- port, protection for our environment, municipal and transit infrastructure, local input on the future of the airport lands and a safe community in which to live. Contact Mr. McTeague at: 6758 Kingston Rd., Unit 3 To ronto, O nt. M1B 1G8 416-287-0110 dan@mcteague.ca www.mcteague.ca and www.liberal. ca/members_e.aspx newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: fedelect2006_pickscarb Federal Election 2006 Gary Dale Dan McTeagueTim Dobson Crime the No. 1 issue for Tim Dobson Dan McTeague has ‘proven ability to achieve results’ Dale wants government working for people 2006 Meet the candidates for the Pickering-Scarborough East Riding PICKERING CANDIDATES WANT YOUR VOTE But we haven’t seen many in last three decades By Tim Kelly Staff Editor DURHAM — From the day his minority govern- ment was elected last June 28, Paul Martin was running on borrowed time. Ye sterday, time ran out for Mr. Martin and his Liberals, who will face the voters 18 months after being elected in June 2004. The combined forces of the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois were too much for the govern- ing Liberals who saw their supporters, the New Democrats, give up on the government after the release of Part 1 of Judge John Gomery’s report on the Quebec sponsorship scandal. Mr. Martin had hoped to woo NDP leader Jack Layton with assurances of enhancements to health care, but Mr. Layton said that Mr. Martin did not go far enough. And so, once again we are thrust into an elec- tion many Canadians say they don’t want, but will get nonetheless. Mr. Martin can get a bit of satisfaction in know- ing this minority government lasted a little longer than the last federal minority regime. That was Progressive Conservative Joe Clark’s ill-fated nine- month run from May 1979 to February 1980 when Pierre Trudeau and his “Welcome to the 1980s” Liberals were swept back in on a majority win. Mr. Clark had miscalculated the numbers need- ed to pass his budget bill and the Liberals, who had been dealing with the fallout from Mr. Trudeau’s resignation in November 1979, brought him back for another election battle after upending the To r ies. That election defeat in 1980s ultimately cost Mr. Clark his leadership to Brian Mulroney in 1983. Mr. Trudeau had a minority himself from 1972 to 1974, After winning a rousing majority in 1968 on the heels of Trudeaumania, Mr. Trudeau bat- tled a hostile media and electorate in 1972 and saw his Liberals re-elected by just one seat over Robert Stanfield’s Progressive Conservatives. Mr. Trudeau governed with the help of the David Lewis-led NDP for 18 months. When the time was right, Mr. Trudeau engineered a defeat on a non- confidence motion and won a rousing majority in Ju ly 1974. While we’ve had just three minority govern- ments since 1972, they were common in Canada from 1957 to 1968 when four out of five elections resulted in minorities. After 22 years in power, first under MacKenzie King, then under Louis St. Laurent, the Liberals were ripe for the picking in 1957. A firebrand west- erner named John Diefenbaker had been elected Progressive Conservative leader in 1956 and was eager to take on Mr. St. Laurent. It didn’t help that Mr. St. Laurent’s powerful industry minister C.D. Howe said, “What’s a million?” when criticized over federal spending. Mr. Diefenbaker and the Tories won power by a slim margin in 1957, then cruised to a massive vic- tory in 1958, winning 208 of 265 seats. But it didn’t last. Mr. Diefenbaker squabbled with U.S. presi- dent John F. Kennedy, cancelled the popular Avro Arrow, and got embroiled in internal debates. The 1962 election resulted in a massive loss of 92 seats with the PCs down to 116 and the Liberals up to 99. Just one year later, in 1963, Liberal leader Lester B. Pearson, who won the Nobel prize in 1957 for his work to alleviate the Suez Canal crisis, led his party to a minority win. But Mr. Pearson could not convince Canadians to give him a ma- jority. 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The Liberal candidate in Ajax-Pickering Riding, Mr. Holland adds, “Remember that in 1993 when the Conservatives left office, unemployment was 11 per cent, we had a $42-billion deficit, and Canada’s economic performance was so poor the Wall Street Journal called us an honorary member of the Third World.” Mr. Holland is seeking re- election to the riding he won in the June 2004 federal elec- tion. Prior to that, he served as a councillor in Pickering from 1997 until his federal win. “We must continue to build on the economic suc- cess of the Liberal govern- ment, extending prosperity and productivity. We have achieved eight consecu- tive surplus budgets, brought unemployment down to its lowest level in 30 years, and our fiscal record is the best among the G-8,” he states. “Our debt is under control, allowing us to invest more in a strong public health system, quality post-secondary education, cities, early childhood education, and environmental leadership.” Locally, improving the quality of life is the num- ber-one issue, he says. That includes such measures as the transfer of gas tax revenues to municipalities. “Quality of life also includes providing affordable early child care and education, as well as a healthy environment. It also means resolving the ongoing (north Pickering) airport situation, and treating tenants (on the airport lands) fairly,” Mr. Holland notes. Since being elected MP, Mr. Holland has served on the Liberal Committee on Cities and Communi- ties, as well as the standing committees on Public Accounts (he’s the vice-chairman) and Finance, where he said his focus is on assuring taxpayers get the best value and that the priorities of Canadians are met. Mr. Holland says he’s the most qualified candi- date because “I’m the only candidate with elected experience, both at the municipal and federal levels of government. I have a strong history of listening to constituents, and standing up for their interests. When I speak, I do so passionately, strongly, and with the knowledge I have acquired in my years of serving the community. “I have strong principles, which include integ- rity in government, ensuring that Canadians get the best value for their tax dollars, and supporting a strong and united Canada which is inclusive and welcoming toward all Canadians, regardless of background,” said the lifelong resident of Ajax and Pickering. He’s in the process of setting up his campaign of- fice. His website, www.voteholland.com, should be ready soon. newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: fedelect2006_ajaxpick Mark Holland Mark Holland says e conomic success a key election issue • Conservative candidate Rondo Thomas and NDP hopeful Kevin Modeste, vying for the Ajax-Pickering seat, did not respond to the News Advertiser’s requests for specific information to be used in the compilation of candidate biographies. The Green Party has not selected a candidate in this riding or Pickering-Scarborough East Riding. Federal Election 2006 Minority governments were common in the 1950s and ’60s P PAGE 5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 30, 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 Dec 1 Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Dec. 5 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Dec. 5 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Dec. 12 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Dec. 15 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm Dec. 19 Council Meeting 7:30 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 WINTERFEST TREE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS @ CITY HALL FREE FAMILY EVENT FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 @ 6:30 PM cityofpickering.com/greatevents WINTER 2005/2006 CITY SERVICES & LEISURE GUIDE DELIVERY TODAY Concerns? Call: 905.683.5117 SENIOR’S ACTIVITIES AT PETTICOAT CREEK C.C 470 KINGSTON ROAD 905.420.4660 Ext. 6302 Join the Rouge Hill Senior’s Club at our brand new facility featuring a beautiful view of the ravine through the floor to the ceiling windows. 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Central Library - 905.831.6265 Petticoat Creek Branch - 905.420.2254 A/P PAGE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆NOVEMBER 30, 2005 Internet anonymity breeds lies, false bravado and insensitivity For a person who has al- ways considered himself a fairly ‘forward’ thinker, I am sometimes surprised by my own conservatism. One of the things that has been a huge hurdle for me, for instance, has been MSN Mes- senger. If you have a teenager or even a tween in your home you will no doubt know what I’m talking about. Messenger is an online ‘semi-private’ real-time chat room your child can use to talk with his or her friends, complete with streaming video if they so choose. It’s much safer than your standard open chat room which, at any given hour, has more men masquerading as women than Church and Wellesley ... or so I’ve been told. And the kids love it. Re- ally love it. Which is why I’m trying to figure out why I hate it so much. Ironically, one of the things I most chafe against is ac- tually a safety measure; the anonymity. The kids use nick- names or made-up handles when they’re online. This is a good idea for obvious rea- sons. No one in a chat room environment should ever, to my thinking, use their real name or show a real picture of themselves. There are just too many whack jobs out there ... or so I’ve been told. However, with anonymity come lies, false bravado and often insensitivity. People say things over the Internet they would never dare say over the telephone, much less face to face with a real person with a real name. And for all of its hieroglyph- ic ‘LOL’s and insipid ‘smiley faces’, there is very little nu- ance to Internet chat. All you have to do is recall your first sweaty-palmed phone call to a girl you wanted to ask out to understand what our kids are missing by typing out their passion in a two-fingered staccato. It takes courage to call another human being and possibly face real rejection. The other issue I have with the nickname thing is that, due in large part again to the anonymity of it all, the names, especially the girl’s names it seems, tend to be ridiculously brazen. Standing over my son’s shoulder and watching him converse online I do a double take and have to ask him who ‘Sweet Pants’ is. ‘Sweet Pants,’ as it turns out, is in Grade 7. That would make her 12 by my count. Call me old fashioned, but I think 12 is a tad too young to have any kind of sweetness in one’s trousers. Then there’s ‘Stick Man’ who I hope to God is a hockey player or at the very least vi- sion impaired. I have told my kids I would rather have them racking up long distance phone bills, talking ‘one to one’ with a girl, taking an hour and a half to find whatever magic words are needed to work the spell, than sitting in a crowded, phony-filled chat room. To that end, my wife and I don’t make it easy for them. We quite obviously stand be- hind them while they’re typ- ing and read the messages. We’re intrusive. We make no bones about the fact that when you’re talking to peo- ple, you’re first and always a human being, not an avatar, not a nickname, not even a smiley face. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. Follow Neil’s BLOG: drinfo.ca/croneblog.html Pensions, benefits to blame for GM cuts To the Editor: The recent problems an- nounced by General Motors have little to do with vehicle sales but relate more directly to the costs of retiree pen- sions, current employee ben- efits and the ability to produce a quality product in cheaper markets. The big picture needs to be addressed and people need to realize that very few compa- nies can afford to offer wages remotely competitive to those of General Motors, let alone pay the benefits that are part of the current contract. I have many associates who are trained, educated profes- sionals such as engineers, police officers, teachers, and skilled-trades workers who would jump at the opportu- nity to earn the current as- sembly line wage. It is time people realized we are now competing in a global market and we need to adjust our business practices accordingly to maintain own- ership and identity of what it means to be a Canadian manufacturer. Earl A. Robinson Oshawa Auto plants are all over the globe, so what’s a domestic? To the Editor: The news last week that General Motors’ structural and marketing problems will lead to nearly 4,000 local lay- offs is shocking and worri- some for the local economy. We are living in an increas- ingly complex, globalized economic world and readers should be cautioned about simplistic and often hypo- critical arguments put forth by Buzz Hargrove and Eric McLaughlin. What does “buying do- mestic” mean when nearly all major automakers have manufacturing facilities in North America and all over the world for that matter? Which is better for our economy: a consumer choos- ing to buy a General Motors vehicle made in Korea (Chev- rolet Aveo) or Mexico (Pontiac Sunfire) or a consumer choos- ing to buy a Honda (Civic) or To yota (Corolla) made here in Ontario? When you look at the big picture, things are not as sim- ple as they first appear. Jeff Clark Whitby Fair auto playing field To the Editor: The recent plant closure and shift reduction an- nouncement from General Motors will have much more far-reaching effects on the re- gion than is first apparent. So what is the real problem? How about the lack of any auto trade policy in Canada for the off-shore producers. We used to have the auto pact until the WTO ruled that it was an unfair tariff against the Asian auto makers. It was Japan that challenged the auto pact in an attempt to gain full access to our markets. Well, now they have it. But why is it that we can’t ship our products over there without having huge tar- iffs applied to our products? Doesn’t sound too fair to me. With a federal election loom- ing, the next time a candidate knocks at your door do your- self a favour and ask them what their policy is regarding protecting the domestic auto industry. It’s time for the peo- ple to open their eyes and de- mand a fair trade policy from Ottawa. Our futures and those of our children may depend on it. Mike Zdanowski Oshawa EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Face-to-face chat better than e-talkIN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you feel 50 Cent should be banned from performing in Canada? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you believe the local economy will be hurt by impending job cuts at GM? 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The endless political game of chicken finally wound up with the combined opposition deciding to run the Liberal minority govern- ment off the road Monday. The stage has been set for a mid-Janu- ary election which will see many of the same candidates facing off just 18 months after they last hit the campaign trail. What do the federal parties have to offer and how different will this campaign be from the one that took place in June 2004? All four main party leaders have been through the campaign grind so they shouldn’t be surprised by what befalls them. Instead, they’ll have to face a grumpy electorate which, if you believe the polls, isn’t crazy about having its Christmas dinner and holiday get-togethers interrupted by politicians trolling for votes. At issue in the national debates and on the hustings will be trust, accountability and leadership. Canadians have had nearly two years to listen to sponsorship scandal reports by the auditor general and by the Gomery Com- mission and have made up their minds accordingly about the Liberals. They either buy the assertion that Paul Martin had little or nothing to do with Adscam or they don’t. And some will cast their ballots based on that issue. The Liberal Party’s credibility is also at issue. The revelations from Gomery revealed serious misuse of taxpayers’ money as well as the government’s decision to scratch the backs of friendly ad companies in Quebec in return for political contributions. Gomery may cripple the Liberals in Quebec -- to the benefit of the Bloc Quebecois -- but the impact nationwide is more unpredictable. What’s also clearly on the line is the issue of leadership. Who, among the three national leaders, do Canadians see as the person they want to represent them? What has happened in the past 18 months to change voters’ minds? For Mr. Martin and Conservative leader Stephen Harper, the future is now. It’s clear the loser in the battle to form the next gov- ernment, minority or majority, will be out as leader. And the win- ner may not have long to gloat either. Both of the main governing parties are eager to consolidate power and they won’t wait long to take action to find a new leader who can attract voters. Like it or not, an election’s here. We may well wind up back where we started but the final word, as always, will rest with elec- tors. By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Andrew Hanna wants his Saturday night concert to give people the chills. “I want to give people goosebumps; I want to captivate people,” says the aspir- ing singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Pickering, the 24 year old didn’t plan on being a musician. He started writing songs as a hobby in the last year of high school and in his first year at Queen’s University in Kings- ton. He recalls his first as “very abstract,” “e motionally-driven,” with no logical structure. By the end of third year, he realized he wanted to be a professional musician. Fast forward to the present and Hanna had to choose between 200 or 300 tunes, narrowing them down to nine for his debut disc. ‘Without Blinds.’ The title suggests a house that is open for all to see. “I’ve finally got to that point where the music is me and I want to share it with the world,” he says. Hanna showcases the album Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. at a CD release party at the Rockwell Bar and Grill (formerly Bob Caygeon’s) at 1790 Liverpool Rd. (just south of Kingston Road). Performing with him are Mike Rocha on bass, Ben Weymouth on drums and Matt Sherping on lead guitar. When pressed, Hanna describes his music as “acoustic pop/rock.” But, he adds there are “a wide range of differ- ent styles” in his canon, from ballads to up-tempo numbers. Similarly, Hanna doesn’t cite one or two key influences. He likes Ben Harper and Coldplay, in addition to many other types of music. “For me, it’s never been one person or one kind of music,” he says. “It depends on the song; if it’s able to move me.” One memorable night this past sum- mer, Hanna played with Rik Emmett and Ron Sexsmith’s band at The Rivoli in To ronto. The former, a Canadian guitar legend, left a memorable impression. “Rik Emmett was probably one of the most influential people I’ve met in my short career,” he says. “He’s a nice guy, with a great grasp of song structure, lyr- ics and obviously a great guitarist. He was really able to help me.” There’s no cover charge, however do- nations will be accepted for the Ajax- Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, which aims to deliver 1,000 gift boxes to children in the two communi- ties this Christmas. CASH ADVANCE CENTERS MONEY TRANSFERS INJURY ADVANCES PAYDAY LOANS up to $1,000 O CR D I T NE NCESARES Y 310-4PAY For a location near you call (4729) Ajax... 11 Harwood Ave. S. 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The designer working on the Picker- ing home was Glenn Dixon of Dixon Doyle Design. The News Advertiser regrets the error. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Singer-songwriter Andrew Hanna brings his varied musical styles to the stage this weekend as he holds a CD release party for his new album. Singing for the love of it in Ajax County Towners in town AJAX — A night of Christmas fa- vourites is on the bill Dec. 2 at Pick- ering Village United Church. The County Town Singers, a Dur- ham Region community choir, per- form at the church at 8 p.m. The singers’ motto is, ‘We sing for the love of it,’ and members come from all across the region. The group is known not only for its musical excellence, but also for community service in Whitby and throughout Durham. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for seniors and youth. They are avail- able by calling the church at 905-683- 4721, by e-mailing pvuc@pvuc.ca or at the door. The church is at 300 Church St. N. (north of Kingston Road) in Ajax. A/P PAGE 4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 30, 2005 Juniors play Capital District Selects, watch NCAA games By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers savoured a weekend away from the rigours of league play, but they weren’t far from the rink. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club played a two- game exhibition series in Troy, New Yo rk against the Capital District (CD) Selects at the Houston Field House on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) campus. The Panthers returned with a split against the Selects, which are current- ly in last place in the Eastern Junior Hockey League’s Southern Division with a mark of 3-12-2-1. The Panthers dropped a 10-5 deci- sion to the Selects on Saturday, but re- bounded Sunday to post a 3-2 victory. ‘Bus legs’, says Panthers’ head coach John Winder, played a role in Satur- day’s loss. The Panthers, however, were full value for Sunday’s victory, leading 3-0 after two periods before allowing the Selects to score two in the third after starting goaltender Mark Duchesne was rested in the final stanza. The Panthers played the weekend series without the services of captain Ryan Annesley, who was ill, but still made the trip to New York. Winger Chris Jones also didn’t dress, owing to a nagging calf injury. The weekend, says Winder, was def- initely worthwhile, as it included two games against quality competition in the CD Selects, and the players got to watch a couple of NCAA Division 1 hockey games, which included RPI and Union Col- lege. “It was very enjoyable,” says W inder. “The boys were able to show their talent to the NCAA scouts, and that’s what it’s all about.” Winder is un- concerned that the weekend away from league play could be detrimental to the team, as the Panthers were on a six-game unbeaten string leading up to the break in the schedule. The weekend away accomplished several goals, he says. “It was more or less a break from a long season, although it was not as if we had the weekend off. It was team bonding and the chance to get the team away by themselves to take in university hockey games and get that atmosphere. They got to witness first-hand some really intense hock- ey. If we went up north and didn’t play any hockey I would be somewhat concerned, but we played two games against a decent team down there.” The weekend away, however, did result in a fall in the standings for the Panthers who, before the weekend, were in second place in the South Conference standings. Now, the Panthers (16-10- 0-1) are in fourth place, one point behind the third- place North York Rangers and two points behind the second- place St. Mi- chael’s Buzzers. The Panthers, however, have three games in hand on each of the Rangers and Buzzers. Winder expects Annesley and Jones to be available for Friday night’s game at the Pickering Recreation Complex against the Stouffville Spirit at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Panthers make the trek north to play the Seguin (Parry Sound) Bruins, the newest team in the OPJAHL, at the Humphrey Commu- nity Centre at 7 p.m. A/P PAGE 8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 30, 2005 Sports briefs NOVEMBER 30, 2005 [ Fitness ] Durham Senior Games AGM next month DURHAM — Durham Senior Games organizers begin planning to make the 2006 Games as successful as 2005 during their upcoming annual gen- eral meeting. The AGM is slated for the Whitby Seniors’ Centre, 901 Brock St., Whitby, on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Games president Terry James will report the 2005 Games were a huge success. Last year’s Games included more than 1,000 participants from across Dur- ham, a number of new corporate spon- sors and one new sport, Bocce, hosted by the Pickering Italian Social Club. All told, the 2005 Games consisted of 12 events in Durham’s eight municipalities. The 2006 Games begin Friday, April 7, with 5-pin bowling in Oshawa. Of inter- est to all is gold medallists in 2006 are eligible to attend the provincial champi- onships (Actifest) in Hamilton in August. Pre-program booklets are available in early February at seniors’ centres, libraries, municipal offices and Legion branches. Application forms will be available in March. Anyone interested in joining the executive or convening a new activity, can call Terry James at 905-839-8890 or e-mail tbjames11@hotmail.com. [ Soccer ] Ajax Tornados hold tryouts, aim to repeat fine season AJAX — The Ajax Tornados under- 10 boys’ soccer team is heading into the winter tryouts for 2006 after putting together an outstanding season on the pitch in 2005. The Tornados ended a successful summer season by winning the Central East Soccer League Cup Championship title with a 5-2 victory over the West Rouge Storm. In the preliminary games, the Tornados bested the Ajax Eagles 2-0, Northumberland 1-0 and Wexford Scor- pions 7-2. In the semifinals, the Tornados defeated the Darlington Dynamos 3-2. The Tornados also took home first place in the CESL Eastern Division with a record of 12-1-1. Other accomplishments this year include taking home the championship trophy from the 5th Annual Bracebridge Challenge in the U10/U11 division, and the f inalists award in the Ajax Soccer Club Canadian Cup Tournament. Team members are Andreas Alex- iou, Michael Bruno, Matthew Costa, Sat- vir Dhaliwal, Jadeyn Dias, José Flores, Stefan Lamanna, Philip Palmer, Nathaniel Rodney-Scarlett, Joe Taylor, Michael Vurro, Eric Warner and Joshua Zincone. Coaches are Bob Zincone, Mike Vurro and Angelo Lamanna. Anyone interested in attending try- outs, can call Zincone at 905-427-9003 or e-mail admin@ajaxtornados.com. [ Hockey ] Lightning earn win and tie DURHAM — The Durham Lightning pushed its unbeaten string to five games by posting a win and a tie in its last two National Women’s Hockey League con- tests. On Sunday at the Oakville Ice Sports, the Lightning played to a 3-3 draw with the Ice. The overtime session was dominated by Oakville, which had two breakaways go for naught as Desirae Clark came up with big saves. Kyla Gillespie, Teresa Marchese and Latoya Clarke scored for Durham. Dawn Mccauley recorded two assists, with one each to Candice Ceelan, Marchese and Gillespie. At To r onto’s Seneca College Sports Centre last Tuesday, the Lightning earned their eighth win of the season, a narrow 2- 1 overtime victory over the Toronto Aeros. It was Durham’s second win of the season over the Aeros. Gillespie was the hero for the Light- ning, scoring at the 1:56 mark of the five- minute overtime session. Meagan Aarts earned an assist. The Aeros started the scoring on the power play in the second period. The Lightning tied the score with 1:58 remaining in the second with a power-play marker of their own. Aarts scored, with an assist to Clarke. Durham played at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre against the Aeros on Tuesday night, with the result unavailable at press time. The Lightning continue to lead the NWHL’s Central Division with a mark of 8-2-4-1 for 21 points. This weekend, the Lightning travel to Laval, Que. for a two- game set against the Quebec Avalanche on Saturday and Sunday. Pickering Panthers in a New York State of mind Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo In Attack mode AJAX — Ajax Attack’s Kevin Fukumura (91) fights for possession of a loose puck with Stouffville Spirit defender Daniel Spivak (25) as Attack’s Kyle Cope (7) parks himself in front of the Stouffville net during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action in Ajax on Sunday afternoon. The Attack dropped a 5-1 decision. John WinderRyan Annesley Annandale junior rinks come up short at regionals March team bows out in men’s semifinals By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The regionals marked the end of the line for two Annandale junior rinks vying for a berth in the provincials in January. The Lesley Pyne and Tim March rinks represented Annandale at the Pepsi Ju- nior Women and Junior Men’s Regional Playdowns at the Richmond Hill Curling Club on Nov. 26 and 27. The Pyne rink ended the double- knockout event with an 0-2 mark. With Pyne were Stacey Hogan, Leahanne Legrow and Heather Bell. Jennifer Mc- Ghee coached the foursome. Meanwhile, the March rink advanced to the ‘B’-side semifinal before being sidelined. With March were Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson. Paul Bourque and Alex Bianchi coached the team. Two winning teams from each flight of eight advance to the Ontario finals at To ronto’s Tam Heather club Jan. 4 to 8. ••• Carl Vickers and his Annandale rink took part in the Investors Group Senior Zone Playdown in Port Perry last week- end. Vickers advanced to the ‘B’-side semifinal before bowing out. With Vickers were John Thain, David Wake and George Gay. Two out of the nine teams competing advanced to the regional playdowns at the Oshawa Curling Club on Dec. 3 and 4. ••• Pickering Olympian Richard Hart, the vice for the Glenn Howard rink, lost to the Gerry Adams rink in the quar- ter-finals of the Painted Hand Casino Curling Classic Championship in York- ton, Sask. last weekend. Thus, Hart and teammates, second Brent Laing, and lead Craig Savill were stopped short of defending their crown of a year ago. The quarter-final loss meant the How- ard rink picked up a cheque in the $2,000 to $3,000 range from the $48,000 purse. The next stop for the Howard team is the Olympic curling trials in Halifax from Dec. 3 to 11. ••• There is a new curling show on TV each Sunday at noon on SNO (channel 22 in Ajax). The half-hour curling show features interviews with various teams, and has a segment on curling strategy tips. More information can be found on curltv.com. Local fighters golden in ring AJAX — Tiller’s Boxing Club mem- bers returned with three medals from the Provincial Senior and Junior Open Boxing Championships in Sarnia on the weekend. Leading the way was Amanda Beau- lieu, who earned a gold medal in the se- nior open 66-kilogram weight class for the Ajax-based club. Beaulieu earned a second-round TKO over Erin Krekoski of the BEL Boxing Club. Beaulieu now advances to the Na- tional Senior Open Boxing Champion- ships in St. Catharines in early January, where she’s expected to enter the ring against reigning champion Mary Spen- cer of Windsor. Meanwhile, Tiller’s Vanessa Francis won gold in a walkover in her junior open 54- to 57-kilogram weight class. There was originally two other fighters in the weight class, but one opted to compete in a higher weight class, while the other fought in a lower division. De- spite not fighting at provincials, Francis earned a spot in the junior national box- ing championships in Quebec in Janu- ary. The other Tiller’s fighter, Eleazar ‘Chico’ Caracas, earned a silver medal in the senior open 57-kilogram weight class, losing to the Oshawa Motor City Boxing Club’s Clay Dales in a 24-18 de- cision. The silver was a solid statement of sorts for Caracas, says Chris Tiller, head coach at Tiller’s Boxing Club, as Caracas came into the fight with only six bouts under his belt. Dales, by compari- son, had 78 fights in ring experience. Other local fighters at provincials in- cluded Marlon Barrington, of Picker- ing’s Liverpool Boxing Club. Barrington won the gold medal in the junior open 91-kilogram weight class, defeating Brandon Hrytzak of the Uptown Boxing Club 39-27 on points. Amber Konikow, formerly of the Ajax Boxing Club and currently with Fight Club of Sudbury, earned silver in the senior open 70-kilogram weight divi- sion, losing to Marianne Millar of the Regency Boxing Club on points, 13-8. News Advertiser file photo Amanda Beaulieu earned gold at the provincial championships in Sarnia. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering High Trojans senior football team plays its Metro Bowl semifinal contest against Upper Canada College at Toronto’s Esther Shiner Stadium on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Panthers’ Postscript PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers have added another for- ward to their roster, bringing over Cory Battista from the Stouffville Spirit in a cash deal completed Monday night. Panthers’ head coach John Winder says Battista requested a trade, and Pickering was one of his preferred destinations. “He’s a big kid who will add some strength along the boards,” says Winder. “He’s a competitor, almost to a fault, so we’ll have to control it a little bit. He’s going to add some more grit to the team.” Battista, an Oshawa resident, was in his second season with the Spirit, coming over from Lindsay in a trade in October of last year. Ironically, the 6-foot, 2-inch, 203-pound forward’s first game for the Panthers is against the Spirit, at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday night. The Panthers also announced the hiring of Steve Horner as the new assistant coach. Horner’s coached in the Ajax-Pickering Raid- ers ‘AAA’ minor hockey organization for several years, most recently as the head coach of the Raiders’ pee- wees. “He’s permanent through to the end of this season and then we’ll go from there,” says Winder. 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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. 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. 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Asking $169k, carries for as low as $675/mth. call toll free 1-800-467-1766 FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure proper- ties from $170,000 No investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixerUppers .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* 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 30, 2005, PAGE 9 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●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 WHITBY WELCOMES YOU HOME Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. Park like setting. Fr iendly community. Convenient location. Steps to GO, shopping, 401. Affordable prices. From $870. Util incl. 1-888-303-1849 CONDO/TOWNHOUSE, WHITBY newer end unit, model home, many upgrades, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, open concept, large eat-in kitchen, finished walk-out basement, approx 1600sq.ft. $214,900. (905)430-3244 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 INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, transport truck high roll-up doors, one bay w/side entrance, air, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. Month-to-month considered. Also Space good for hobbies (905)576- 2982, (905)576-2646. 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. OFFICE SPACE BESIDE GM plant, 3,000 sq. ft. semi furnished, 24 hrs. security protection, easy access to 401, clean, a/c, main floor, only $8.75 per sq. ft. net. Contact Dave (905) 579-0878 RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE Kingston & Dixie Rd. Busy Lick's Plaza 1000 - 2200 sq ft. Low rent, high traffic. Close to residential. Call Stephen (416) 617-9997 SPACE FOR RENT in a brand new office. Ground floor, very convenient location, probably the highest traffic and exposure in Durham. Call Will 905-427-4099. ARE YOU ON THE INTERNET. Wanted: business entrepreneur to work from home. Click on to www.claimyourdream.theonline business.com EXCITING International home based business opportunity. For local interview 905-982-1313. 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 NO COMMUTE!got drive and de- sire? $Learn to Earn$ from home. No MLM. Contact 1-800-431-2084 SENIOR’S RESIDENCE Health Care Professional. Looking for a Lifestyle Change? Be Your Own Boss. Established Senior’s Resi- dence/furnished home for sale one hour east of Toronto. Turnkey operation. Owner Draws 85K. Selling Price:$494,900. Fin Avail- able with 35% D.P. No Investors Please! Kendell Attrux, Re/Max Ability 905-434-7777 $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.85% or Variable at 3.9% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100% No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799 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 WE FINANCE YOUR DREAMS! Whether you have no credit, bad credit or bankrupt, we can help you. Call 877-854-1644 (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. (2) $800-inclusive North Oshawa 2-bed or Bowmanville 1+ bed, laundry, new laminate floors, sep- arate entrance, C/Air, parking, convenient locations, backyard, available immediately. (416)892- 8864 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Oshawa, Very roomy, just renovated. Close to Buses and Shopping. A Must See! $900.00 plus Electricity. Call 905-767-6292 1 & 2-bdrm above ground base- ment. Laundry, very clean, park- ing, separate entrance. $750/mo inclusive. Avail. immediately. ALSO 3-bdrm, 1400-sq ft. $1075/mo plus. Avail Jan. 1st. No pets. Oshawa. (905)999-9115 1 & 2 -BEDROOM APT,start from $450-$600 + utilities. First & last. Available immediately. Stephen 905-259-5796. 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, sauna, Jacuzzi, separate entrance, $1000/month all inclusive, first/last. Available Dec 15th. No smok- ing/pets. Near all amenities. Ajax. Call 905-686-5782. 3-BEDROOM,hardwood floors, main floor of house, near O.C. Creek runs behind backyard, 1-car parking, laundry. $1000/mo+ 1/2 utilities, avail Jan 1st. Call after 5pm (905)924-4413 385 GIBB ST OSHAWA, 2 bed- room apts. Available December 1st. Utilities included. No pets. Phone 905-723-5434. OSHAWA NORTH 3 bedroom 1600-sq ft. in exclusive 4-plex. Nearly new, adult lifestyle building, with garage, balcony, air, suitable for 2 professionals, no smoking/pets, available Dec. lst. Call (905)725-0162. AJAX & PICKERING •2 Bed. bsmt apt. •1 Bed. •Bachelor Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-409-1736 AJAX - one bedroom basement apt., bright modern open-concept in custom built home with fridge, stove, laundry. $750/inclusive. (905)409-5424 AJAX Harwood/Rossland.Lami- nate floors throughout, bath- room/stand-up shower, large bed- room, bright kitchen area. Laundry /utilities/cable included. 1 parking. No pets/smoking. 1st/last. $750. 416-707-1889. AJAX HWY. 2/WESTNEY Clean, 2 bedroom walk out basement apartment, A/C, no pets/smoking. 1st/last. Newly painted. Available December 1. $900/month inclu- sive. Call 416-990-3113. 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 1 bedroom, separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, CAC. Includes utilities, cable, no smoking/pets. $675/month, suitable for single person or couple. Call 905-683-2163. AJAX, 1 BEDROOM basement apt. Ajax, clean, spacious, Westney/#2, separate entrance, parking, laundry negotiable. Walk to amenities. $725/all inclusive. Available Dec. 16. No smoking. www.viewit.ca/22523. (647)286- 3370. AJAX, 2-BEDROOM,basement apartment, cable. Full bath. Laun- dry available. First/last required. $850/month. Available December. No smoking/pets. (905)683-5286. AJAX- 1 BEDROOM. OPEN concept w/o basement with separate entrance and parking. Tr ans at step, delightful setting. $850/mo (negotiable) plus utilities. First/Last. Credit check, no pets/smoking. Available January Call 905 427 0775 AJAX- 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, bright, spacious, pri- vate entrance, $800 month in- cludes parking, first/last. Available immediately. Call (905)427-1024. 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. B HOME 4 CHRISTMAS! Well maintained, 3 bedroom upper lever, and 1 bedroom lower level, different Oshawa locations. Call Robert for Quick approval! 416-402-3435. BACHELOR SUITE,warm and cozy, basement, close to GM, bus service, parking, private home, quiet, clean, newly renovated. Bright, laundry, cable included. $525/mo. Sandy 905-571-6953. 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.- 5 p.m. Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE.Stunning bright 2 bedroom apartment, all new; ce- ramic tile, laundry, lots of parking. $900 plus hydro, heat incl. (905)623-4302. NORTHEAST OSHAWA, one of the most sought after areas, lower level of bungalow. 2 bedrooms, 10ft ceilings, large kitchen with walkout to greenbelt, laundry facil- ities, all utilities included. Credit check required. Available Jan. 1st $1050.. Call 905-576-1910. WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Ta unton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St. ) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 543 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 543 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) 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 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. COURTICE,2-bedroom lower lev- el $900/mo, 2-bedroom upper level $1100. Both apts all inclu- sive, new carpet & appliances, first & last. (905)665-1905 LARGE BACHELOR apartment, open concept, Whitby (Brock and Victoria) walk from Go, bus at door $850 per mo. lst/last, Available Dec lst. (416)238-4775 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Large, bright, legal basement apartment. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry,1 large bedroom with walk-in closet plus office/bedroom. No pets/smoking. $850 inclusive, suits couple/single. (905)420-0043 LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment in Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950 per mo. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 725- 9991. N.W. WHITBY,furnished bsmt apt. Shared entrance & laundry, in- cludes 3-pc bath, kitchenette, parking. Prefer single working fe- male. No smoking/pets. $500/mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately. Call 9am-9pm (905)665-9109 NEW PICKERING APARTMENT- Finch/Liverpool. 2 bedroom, sep- arate entrance, parking, laundry, a/c, no pets. $900 inclusive. Available immediately. 647-889- 3065. 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,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 ONE BEDROOM newly renovated basement apt, Westney & Hwy.#2 $800, month inclusive. avail Dec. 1 parking,laundry, cable. close to all amenities, call 905-424-3466. 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 bdrm. lower-duplex, Gibb/Waverly. Bright, spotless, quiet, private entrance, appliances, blinds, satellite, electric heat, park- ing. $940/mo. inclusive. Available now. No smoking/pets. Laundry available. 905-728-7850. 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 APTS., Clean quiet newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bed- room includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. (905)571-0425, 1-888-558-2622. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 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, ONE BEDROOM., preferred location, clean, bright, all inclusive plus laundry, parking with large eat in kitchen, $680. Immedi- ately. (905)434-1290 or (905) 922- 4411. Leave message. OSHAWA, 1 Bedroom, spacious, bright, Hospital area, ample park- ing, bus, available December 1, $750/mo All inclusive, first/last/ref- erences, no smoking/pets, 905- 432-2989 PICKERING - Liverpool Rd., south of 401, 2-bedroom basement apartment. Shared laundry, A/C, available Dec. 4th. $800/mo inclu- sive, references. Call (416)461- 9735 PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly. Up- dated 3-bedroom main-floor bun- galow, own laundry, large living- room/diningroom, parking. No smoking/pets. Available now. $1250/inclusive/first/last. 905-831- 8867. PICKERING ALTONA/SHEP- PARD basement apartment, 2 newly furnished large bedrooms, separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, no smoking/pets, close to all amenities. Call 905-250-0748 or 905-686-0010 or 905-424-892. PICKERING Hwy 2/Dixie. 2- bdrms, large, bright, new, walk-out basement apt. kitchen, liv/rm, 4-pc bath, A/C, laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $800 plus 40% utilities Available Feb. 1st.. 416-356-1858 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. 2 bedroom apt, $875 per month all inclusive, first/last, avail. immedi- ately, no pets. Call after 4pm. (905)839-8048. PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $950/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wnhouse / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, bright 2-bedroom & Bachelor apts. Suit professional working per- son/couple, separate kitchen, bath, entrance. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Bus at door. $750, $550/month. Immediately. (905)686-3877 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks. 2 bedroom, large bright basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, 1-parking. No smok- ing/pets. $900 includes, heat, hydro, cable, water. Available immediately. Call (905)683-3365 PICKERING,clean, spacious,new- ly floored/painted 1-bdrm bsmt. Suitable for single/couple. No smoking/pets. Utilities/cable incl. Private entrance, 5 minutes to GO, First/last, references. $850/mo Dec. 1st. (905)839-0287 PICKERING,Dixie/Finch, spa- cious, legal, 1 bedroom basement, sep entrance, laundry, 1 parking, close to amenities. No smok- ing/pets, First/last, references, avail. immediately. 647-880-3741 PICKERING: 2-BEDROOM base- ment apt., new home, ceramic floors, 2 separate entrances in- cluding walkout to backyard. Large windows, 9' ceilings, available im- mediately. $1000 inclusive. (905)509-4006 or (647)201-7011 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 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 SIMCOE/ADELAIDE,Beautiful 1- bedroom large apt. Bright, newly renovated $750/inclusive; pot lights throughout, air, laundry, parking, non-smoker/no pets. Near Durham College/University, walk to hospital. (416)568-3965 SIMCOE/WENTWORTH,large 2 bedroom in six-plex. $775-incl; large bachelor $595-incl. Fully ren- ovated, clean buildings, Avail now or Dec 1. First/last. 905-259-8259, 905-576-9779, 905-576-9055 SPACIOUS BASEMENT APART- MENT, OSHAWA. Newly renovat- ed, 1-bedroom, shared laundry, parking, gas fireplace, near all amenities, nice neighbourhood near 401. Separate entrance. First/last. $800 inclusive. Immedi- ate. Non-smokers/no pets. Jason 905-697-5962, 905-571-1987. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND One bed- room basement apartment. Full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Separate entrance, cable, laundry and one parking included. $750/month, first/last. Available immediately. 905-430-4991,aft. 6p. WHITBY - King & Kendalwood. Large, 1 bdrm. apt. Upper level of quiet home. Full kitchen & bath, balconey. Suits single, working fe- male. $700/mo. inclusive. Call Irene 905-432-8130. WHITBY - Thickson/Dundas, mod- ern one bedroom walkout base- ment apt. Clean, quiet, air, park, laundry. Suit single petless non- smoker. $675/inclusive, first/last. 905-666-9833. WHITBY SOUTH-spacious 1&2 bedroom, $760 - $875, laundry, first/last, near Go, Available Jan 1st or sooner. Daytime viewings Mon-Fri. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,bachelor apartment, Burns/Brock $680.00/mo. Laun- dry/utilities/1 parking space includ- ed. Non-smoker. First/last month rent and references required. Call 905-743-9872 . WHITBY,Dunlop/Brock, Large, modern 2 bedroom basement apt., utilities, parking, $900/month. Available immediately. Call 905- 432-4168. WHITBY,gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment, walk to go train, Lake Iroquois Sports. New carpet, ceramic floors, $820 per mo. plus hydro. (905) 442-7202. see www.viewit.ca#16949 WHITBY, NEW HOME to share with one. Includes master-bed- room, walkin-closet, ensuite bath, jacuzzi, kitchen, cable, internet, parking, laundry, large deck and storage. $600 inclusive. Immedi- ate. (416)209-4857 WHITBY-2 bedroom suites $840 to $860 all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day - Friday. (905)430-1877 CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT,un- furnished, Simcoe/Taunton area 3- bedroom, 5 appliances, 1+2 half baths, parking, large storage space. Available immediately. $900 plus hydro. Call (905)433- 8864 evenings. 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 1010 DUNDAS ST.,Whitby, House #1 Available immediately. $900 includes hydro and water. Also 2 trailers avail. Call Aileen 905-666-9321 2 HOUSES.Detached 3-bdrm, 3 baths, 2-storey, gorgeous new home, open concept, 5 appliances $1350/mo. ALSO Semi 3-bdrm, 2-storey finished basement, $1100/mo. Both in North Oshawa. Call 905-706-6949 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Oshawa. With appliances December 1 First/last. No pets. $950+utilities. (905)579-9187 after 5pm. 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. EX HIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTEDEXHIBITORS WANTED FEBR UARY 24•25•26 2006 Markham Fairgrounds NOW BOOKING SPACE 10 ’X5’ booth $495 10 ’x10’ booths starting at $895 CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY AT 1.888.211.7288 Bay Ridges Christmas Bazaar Saturday December 3rd, 10:00-1:30pm Crafts, Baked Goods & Tea Room 900 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering (905) 837- 8745 Join local artists in A Whitevale Christmas Sat. Dec. 3rd, 9:30am-3:30pm Whitevale Community Centre 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. 4+1 BEDROOM house, 2 storey, familyroom, 3 baths, main floor laundry, 2-car garage, 8-car park- ing. Reference required. Avail- able January 30th, first/last. $1175/monthly +utilities. Cour- tice/401. (416)266-7119 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-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 BUNGALOW,newly renovated, excellent Whitby location, 3 bed- room, ceramics, hardwood, gar- age. $1595 per month, no pets/smokers, avail immediatley. call 905-721-7374. EXECUTIVE HOME in Courtice, custom 4000-sq ft of elegance on two acres, mature trees and a stream. $1595/mo+ utilities. "In- laws Apt" 1000-sq ft, $1,000/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. Call (905)436-3363 LAKE SCUGOG WATERFRONT, 3 bedroom, air, garage, $1,000/month. Avail Jan. .06, call days 905-576-1178, Evenings. 705-786-2774. LOVELY BOWMANVILLE HOME 5 years young, up and coming neighbourhood, conveniently locat- ed at Waverly Rd. /Longworth Ave. Exceptionally clean, 3 bedroom home. Master bedroom with walk- in closet. Main floor powder room and 2 additional bathrooms up- stairs. Ceramic tiles on main floor also featuring carpet. Kitchen con- tains new appliances and pantry. Washer/dryer in freshly painted basement with office . Nice size den over garage with gas fire- place. Forced air/heat. Access to garage from house. 4 car parking. Comfortable size backyard, neatly landscaped with wooden shed. Friendly neighbourhood, family- oriented and quiet. Minutes from all amenities. A must see! $1 500/month. Executive couple preferred. Immediate occupancy or January 1. Short or long-term. Please call 647-654-1345 or e-mail to : alexanderthefirst1@lycos.com. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. Dec or Jan 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1-416-693- 8924. OSHAWA - 3-bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, no appliances, gar- age, $1200 plus utilities, first/last credit check. Available Jan 1st. Call (905)434-2437. OSHAWA - IMMACULATE 3 bedroom semi, in O'Neill area., $1200 per month, plus hydro, 5 appliances, no pets, no smoking. Call (905)723-4506 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 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 PICKERING,beautiful 4 bedroom upper. Quiet family neighborhood. Hardwood/slate flooring. Laundry/ parking/garage. $1250 plus. Ne- gotiable depending on length of stay Avail. Dec 1. 416-712-8178. PICKERING,FINCH/WHITES Rd, detached house, upper 2 levels, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, garage park- ing. Near shopping, schools and transit. $1050 plus 60% utilities. Available January 1st, 2006. Call Harry (416)223-2458, Jennifer (416)223-9166. 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 UNIQUE 2-BEDROOM COUNTRY BUNGALOW, 5mins east of Oshawa Walmart, 1km north of Taunton. All 1 level, suits 1-2 working people. Car needed. Dec 1st./Jan. lst. $1100 inclusive. James (905)432-4367. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM 2-storey home, 2 car garage, Ander- son/Manning area. Outstanding view, near high-school, walkout basement. $1350 plus, no pets. Available immediately. Call 905- 655-4107 or cell 905-243-4107 WHITBY Thickson/Bellwood. 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths near school & 401. Fenced yard, all applianc- es. Avail Jan 1. $110/mo+utilities. First/Last. No pets. WHITBY, Large 3-bedroom bun- galow, upper level, hardwood floors, excellent location, close to schools & park, all utilities and cable included. $1400/month. Available immediately. Call (905)683-6863 WHITBY- TAUNTON/BROCK ST. BRAND new 4-bedroom detached. 5 new appliances, attached gar- age, storage, 3-1/2 baths, jacuzzi tub, finished basement with 4 pc. bath, fenced yard, no smok- ing/pets, Whole house. $1,450+ Avail Jan. 1st. (416)688-7898 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 BOWMANVILLE newer end unit townhome, linked by garage, 3- bedrms, 11 baths, 5-appliances, no pets/smokers, $1250 +utilities. one month deposit. Nancy 905- 623-6860. BRAND NEW,3 bedroom town- house for rent, Central Pickering, $1295. plus utilities, first/last. no pets, avail. immediately., call 905- 626-6119. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-743-9787 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. PICKERING -3 bedroom Town- house, (Glenanna/Kingston)No Smoking/pets $1200 + Utilities. Great condition, hardwood floors, avail Dec 15th. Call 416-560-6854 PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM,2 bath townhome w/cozy in-law suite. Walk to Go, schools, mall. Ensuite laundry, underground heated garage. Newly installed ceramic tiles, carpet throughout. $1250+ utilities. Jan 1st. (905)595- 0919 ext.229 PICKERING,large 3-bedroom, finished recreation room, excellent location, gas f/p, laminated floors, cathedral ceilings, eat-in kitchen private backyard, garage, $1295/mo., plus, first/last, refer- ences. (905)831-8823. HOUSE WANTED - NEW prefer 3 - 4 bedrooms, in North Oshawa, North Whitby, North Bowmanville. Call Chand Ratnayake, Right At Home Realty Inc. 905-424-8428 AJAX - 3 unfurnished rooms, Bayly/Harwood. Share kitch- en/bath. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. Utilities included. No smoking/pets. From $350/mo/first/last. Jan. 1/06. 905- 686-8104, 416-834-9759, 416- 858-4094. AJAX furnished room in clean home with separate entrance, parking and cable. Share facilities. Suits working non-smoker. $450/mo, first/last. Call (905)427- 6932 LARGE ROOM FOR RENT, in custom home, North-East Oshawa, 5-min to DC/UOIT, 7-per- son hot-tub, big screen TV, satel- lite, gourmet kitchen, wireless in- ternet, many more upgrades! Available immediately. Call for de- tails 905-409-9184 mjanow- ski14@yahoo.com LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, share kitchen & bath, first/last. Available immediately. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA An exceptional, fully fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe/Rossland). Includes 27" TV, cable, queen-size bed, plus all bedding. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. Close to Shops, UOIT/Dur- ham College, GM, OPG Plants. No smoking/pets. Worth checking out. (905)440-4569 AJAX NORTH,huge furnished masterbedoom, own washroom, parking, cable, air conditioned, share kitchen, laundry, livingroom, etc. no smoking/pets, $595 inclu- sive. first & last, references, (905)686-7967. 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. NORTH CENTRAL OSHAWA - full basement, livingroom, bed- room, 2pc. bath, laundry, shared kitchen and shower. Sep. en- trance, available immediately. 905- 434-5557. OSHAWA Simcoe/Rossland, large, clean, warm furnished room with cable, suitable for quiet working gentleman. Share bath & furnished kitchen. Near bus, $350. (905)728-4845 SEEKING PROFESSIONAL or student to share detached house, Pickering, Fully furnished, Near Highway. $600. negotiable. Avail- able Dec/Jan. 1st. (905)837-8141. WHITBY,room avail. in quiet home. $480/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) Includes internet, 1-parking, share use of kitchen, no smok- ing/pets, first/last/references. (905)430-8189, (905)259-8959 GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! "Car- riage Hills Resort" (time share) Barrie Ontario, 1 or 2 bdrms for July 15-22. Also Portugal, avail- able March 2 to April. 8. 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Thursday, December 8th,2005 Speaker: www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit NANNY/CHILDCARE,3 school- age kids. 2pm-8pm, Mon-Fri. Af- terschool pick-up, homework, make dinner. Non-smoker. Must have own transportation or Live in area of Mother Theresa C/S. Must Love Children. (905)665-0063 QUALITY DAYCARE Westney/Delaney, excellent rates - now is the time to look for a good caregiver. All ages, full or part time, days or Sat., homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 SITTER NEEDED Sleep and get paid well for the right person. 3- days/week, 9:00pm-6:00am own room 12 & 15-year-old, Pickering (905)421-0000 BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 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. 1993 GRAND PRIX, loaded, looks new $2000. Gas dryer $300; Far- fisa topo-of-line electronic organ (1976) cherrywood double key- boards, best offer 905-665-0695. 2 PIECE WALL UNIT 8ft. high, 6 ft. wide, $75; Bunk bed set with mattresses. 2 years old, excellent condition, $250 firm. Call (905) 725-9155. 4-SNOW TIRES,almost new, Uni- royal Tiger Paw, 195/70/R14, $250. call (905)683-8538 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. ALTRAMATIC ADJUSTABLE BED.New $2200; Sell $1200, like new. Universal home gym. New $2500; Sell $500. 6 piece dining set. New $1800; Sell $500. De- bors coffee table. New $1600; Sell $300. 905-831-3315. 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. BEST OFFER! MOVING!Like new furniture, entire contents! Liv- ing, dining, kitchen, bedroom & more! including accessories. Orig- inal sales receipt upon request. Value of all content totaling ap- proximately $20, 000! One buyer to purchase everything! $5, 000. Call Rose at 905-839-0640. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4/1.5Ghz (Compaq SFF) only $275., P4/1.7Ghz (Com- paq SFF) only $295., add match- ing 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops: IBM P3/800 only $399. Repairs at reasonable rates. Email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. Call (905)576-9216 or BRAND NEW PORTABLE dish- washer, never used, still in original box. $650. Call Carol, 905-686- 4949. 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 COMPLETE LIVINGROOM, 3-seater sofa, cushions, oversize chair, wingback chair, (neutral col- ours), glass beveled coffee table, large side table, 2 lamps. $650. Call (905)686-9983 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Software Training. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Re- pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- 7559, cell 416-892-6965 CUBAN CIGARS,2 boxes, 25 in each, Cohiba Siglo V, recently pur- chased, sealed with gov't stamp and hologram, $1500. Call 905- 440-4863. DINING ROOM SUITE,8pc, 6 chairs, buffet with carved doors, beautiful Antique Solid Oak. Ex- cellent condition, $1850. Call 905- 429-0727 or 905-666-8187. DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. EIGHT PC OAK diningroom $1050; sofa and chair $375; Queen bedroom $450; maple ped- estal table 4 chairs $450; washer 2-yr $300; dryer 2-yr $300; fridge 3-yr $300; stove $250; portable dishwasher 6-mos $325; black stove ceramic top $300; Queen box and mattress $350. (905)571- 7665 ELECTRIC Piano - Yamaha P80. Full keyboard with pedal and stand. $1100. Call Kevin 905-436- 1482 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR Power 9000, 4-yrs-old, excellent condi- tion paid $6862, asking $3250; ULTRAMATIC BED 39"x74", ortho mattress, built-in massage, remote control, 9-months-old perfect con- dition, value $3500, asking $2250. (905)655-9961 EUROPEAN CRUISE - 12-day An- cient Wonders Venice to Athens aboard Holland America's MS Rot- terdam. May 14, 2006. Only 7 cab- ins left at special rate. Booking deadline is December 15, 2005. For details call Marie, Crone Trav- el Professionals, 905-668-1638 or e-mail: bellm@rogers.com FOR SALE 4X8 Utility Trailer (new)Poly floor, steel sides, fold down tailgate, 3000 lb axle, fold up foot jack and 13 in. Radial tires $850.00 Call 905-786-1068 after 4:00 weekdays anytime weekends FOUR 14" SNOW TIRES, on BMW Rims. $300. OBO. (905)420-1634 GAME BOY with Herbie Game. Brand new, still in the box. $100. (905)-837-9213. HOT TUB (SPA) Covers & Swim- ming Pool Safety covers-Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes. Delivery in- cluded. PAUL'S HOME AND LEI- SURE 905-259-4514 or 866-972- 6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, never used, 24 jets, 5 horsepower pump, insulated redwood cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice, $2995, Picker- ing Markets isle A-B. 905-409- 5285 KENMORE,3-door fridge, stove & hood, almond colour, excellent condition. $300. 905-668-5221 snp KITCHEN CABINETS, white, ap- prox. 16' long plus island with syn- thetic marble top, stove top and oven, asking $6,000, like new. 905-885-0167, call after 6 pm. LIKE NEW Sherlock-Manning Her- itage model piano/bench ($1, 600). 3 section wood entertainment with bar/China cabinet ($6,00). Antique marble top washband and table. Excellent condition. 905-728-6177. LOVESEAT -Light tope, 2 months old, great Christmas gift! Must sell. $400 firm. MARQUISE SHAPED solitaire dia- mond engagement ring and wed- ding band, yellow gold, size 5 1/2. Engagement ring 0.52 carats have appraised at $6,000.. Wedding band w/8 inset diamonds. Never worn.Asking $2500. obo. 905- 373-0258. MEN'S WEAR CLEARANCE:All first quality, all brand new. Take a look at these savings! Ralph Laur- en suits Reg. $599, Now $299, Shipley Suits, Reg. $550., Now $299 or combine 2 for $500. Wool Poly/Blends Reg. $279, Now $179. Dockers Pro Style Dress Pants Reg. $85. Now 2 for $80. Haggar dress pants 2 for $80. McGregor socks Reg. $8/pr. Now 3 for $12. PLUS, PLUS, PLUS. For 11 years Rugged Replays in Whitby has been offering only the best in designer mens wear at up to 70% BELOW RETAIL. Shop smart this holiday season. Shop RUGGED REPLAYS. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Ruggedreplays.com .Burns St. Plaza, Thickson and Burns St. E. Call 905-404-2063. MOVING SALE/RELOCATING, everything in our 3 bedroom home for sale. bedroom sets, coffee & end tables, kitchen set, leather sofa set, microwave etc. Call (905)837-8618 NEED A HOME PHONE recon- nected? Telecredit - Phone service provider. No credit, no deposit, no contracts, just hook ups. 1-888- 424-6658 PEAVEY ROTOR EXP (Cherry) with Floyd Rose. Professionally set up. Brand new, won in contest. $850. Call Andy 905-420-3833 after 5pm. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Christmas specials on now, check us out. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Makes the perfect Christmas gift.. Super special sale on all grand pianos instock. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE 9X5 slate, $2900; Kitchen Aid: Gas Stove,Black /electronic/New $1900 Asking $900; Side by Side Refrigerator, Stainless, water/ice/New $3200 Asking $1900; Maytag Dryer/Elec- tric $300; Sofa & Chair $200 905-655-5337 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROYAL ALBERT CHINA,"Moon- light Rose" service for 7 plus ex- tras asking $1000 for everything. Call (905)435-5299 SAUNAS - FAR INFRARED Spe- cial discount pricing for December, Free Shipping $1,799 / $4,799 Len 705-445-1177, www.mobilitycenter.ca TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TRAILER, ENCLOSED 6x10, nearly new 2005 model, 40% off current new cost $3000. Call (905)620-1250 ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT - SAXOPHONE FOR SALE - Dixon alto sax, awesome sound, brass with engraved design. Perfect con- dition. Complete with case, clean- ing kit, reeds and neck strap. $1100 new, will sell for best offer. Call 905-985-7739. USED PIANOS Yamaha, Kawai & Heintzman etc. Piano tuning & repairs. Kevin Ellis (905)987-9981 1-800-440-9320 10 FOOT long, single snowmobile trailer, in good condition (not homemade), call Wilson 905-728- 1862. WANTED - Late model higher end treadmill. Call Nancy evenings 905-619-9231. WANTED:good working clean appliances, bedroom furniture adult or childs, dining room furni- ture, livingroom furniture and wood kitchen table and chairs. will pay cash & pick up. (905)260-1123 ASH, MAPLE, BEECH,Kozy Heat Firewood, excellent, best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut/split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. APARTMENT SIZE PIANO, Willis & Company Limited, good condition, walnut finish, includes piano bench, $1100 or best offer. Please call 905-427-2878. BEAUTIFUL rare Boston Bull- dogge puppies (toy boxer), black and white. Vet checked, first shots, tails & duclaws & dewormed. Par- ents registered. Paper trained $900. 905-655-1081. CHIHUAHUA -Male & Female puppies. 8 weeks old, short- haired, various colours. Family raised. Parents on site. Call after 6p.m. (705)887-6445. CHOCOLATE Lab, 1 male, CKC registered, shots, ready to go. $600. (613)547-4618 CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Ta ttooed & guaranteed. Ready December 9. (705)786-0322. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES m/g, CKC registered, micro- chipped, vet checked, first shot. Health guarantee. $725. 1-519- 273-3879, nvoros3@hotmail.com. JACK RUSSELL puppies, 7 weeks old, first shots, ready to go. (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 LAB PUPS, CKC registered, black and white females, shots, de- wormed, vet checked, micro chipped, ready December 17th. 905-349-1103. LAB PUPS, CKC registered, choc- olate, first shots, vet checked, guaranteed, tattooed. 705-924- 2509. MY NAME IS OSCAR and I need someone to love me. I'm an 8-month old male chocolate lab, neutered, all shots. I'm crate trained, good natured, and playful. Only $200..I've got my favourite toys packed and ready to go, so please call my daddy (Jeff) 905- 986-0239. PUREBRED LAB PUPS,Choco- late, Yellow & Black. CKC regis- tered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, parents on site. Ready to go. (905)431-9851 YOU COULD HAVE your dog un- der control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1985 FORD THUNDERBIRD,5 li- tre, 190,000 km., blue, $l,500 as is. Call (905) 432-3426 1989 BUICK CENTURY uncertified. 165552 Klms. Needs break lines. Asking $1000.00. Call 905-436-8829 1990 CHEV CAVALIER RS 2 Oshawa., 3.1 litre, v-6 auto., 167K, exc. condition, in/out, p.s. p.b, air, tilt, face-off am-fm cd player, runs like new, sacrifice $1,175. Tele- phone (905)404-8541 1993 GRAND MARQUIS, black, excellent condition, $2000 or o.b.o. Call Larry at 905-571- 5989 or 905-706-7187. 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ x 2 2 cars for 1 price (drive 1 use 1 for parts) $900. Both running, recent repairs, good tires. e-tested. (905)213-4090 1995 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER van, good condition, $1,800 OBO. 1992 FORD TEMPO, good condi- tion, $1,200 OBO. Call after 6 pm 905-797-1174. 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2dr, Certified & E-tested. 199,000kms. A/C, new brakes and battery, good condition, $2300. Call after 6:30p.m. (905)438-0483. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, 110,000 km., very clean, certified, E-tested, loaded, a/c, keyless, all power, bronze/gray, $9,900. (905)430-3225 2003 PONTIAC VIBE,silver with black interior, 4 cyl., auto, full pow- er options, keyless entry, air cond., CD, cruise, alloys, 102,000 high- way kms., and very well main- tained, asking $12,900. call 905- 259-9846. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. 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Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Come to the"BIG ORANGE BARN for BIG BARN SAVINGS" Thursday December 1st Preview 5 p.m. - Starts 6:30 p.m. Interesting Sale of New, Estate & Antique Items - Load up & Take home unique & unusual one of a kind gifts. Art, Collectables, New Furniture - Bedroom, diningroom, livingroom, tables, washstand, bookcase, cedar chest, commodes, persian rugs, too Many Treasures to list. Save $$$ & start Christmas shopping here! 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!!" ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, December 2, 5 p.m. Selling the estate of Arthur Clark of New- castle: Round oak pedestal table, 6 oak dining chairs, antique china cabinet, pine table, set 4 antique chairs, 5 pc. white nat- ural dinette suite, 2 drop leaf dining ta- bles, antique sideboard, 5 pc. dinette w/cane back chairs and corner china, 2 pc. chesterfield suite, sofa bed, coffee table, 3 pc. single bedroom suite, old antique chests of drawers, oak freestanding mir- ror,old wardrobe and cupboard, combina- tion wardrobe chest, rockers, occasional chairs, occassional tables, floor lamps, qty of collectibles, fernery stands, glassware, china, depression glass, cups n saucers, stacking Maytag Washer and Dryer, GE fridge, 24" stove, televisions, etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Friday Terms 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' CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION 125 PIECES PLUS FEATURING:ROBERT BATEMAN LAURA BERRY CATHERINE SIMPSON JAMES LUMBERS, TRISHA ROMANCE CARL BRENDERS DOUG LAIRD AND MANY MORE ARTISTS All prints are gallery framed using acid free mattes. Don't miss this special opportunity !! Date: SUNDAY DECEMBER 4/05 Preview Opens At: 12:15 P.M. Auction Starts At: 12:45 P.M. THE OLD TOWN HALL NEWCASTLE 20 KING ST W. (Exit 401 at Mill St. and go North to Hwy 2. And You Are There!!.) for info call Images 21 Art Gallery: 905-839-1756 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Port Perry Home and Woodworking Shop, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica TO INCLUDE:Dining room suite, bedroom suite, chester- field, end tables, 12 place setting of Johnson Brothers dishes, large quantity of antique collectables, Casio touch response keyboard with stand like new, wet 10" diamond table saw, wet 12" disc polisher grinder, wet chuck for drill press, diamond blade hacksaw, 12" polishing diamond discs, hobbyist diamond bit router, drum sander, Rockwell sabre saw, Delta scroll saw, 6" jointer, Delta 16" band saw, General drill press, 13" Ridged thickness planer, 10" Crafts- man table saw, wood lathe, router and table, biscuit jointer, Weldmate welder, motors, vice, B&D navigator power saw, work station, new set of truck tires, lawnmower, plus many other interesting items.Ter ms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and In- terac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING AUCTION We d. Dec. 7th - 6pm Morrow Building (Exhibition Grounds) Peterborough Selling new prefinished flooring by the square foot. Save $$$. No Reserves. Rusland's Auctions • Appraisals • Movers • Storage 745-4115, ruslands.com email: info@ruslands.com PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Dec. 3, Start: 5 PM View: From 4 PM day of sale. Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an antique, art , fine furniture, glass, china & collectible auction incl: numerous Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas. For info. & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: (905) 885-6336 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, December 2 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The contents of a Bobcaygeon house plus others. Oak side by side china cabinet, 5pc modern oak bedroom set, 9pc modern diningoom set, 3pc chesterfield set, pine corner cu- rio cabinet, walnut china cabinet, bake table, maple hutch, elec organ, oak desk, wooden kitchen table and 4 chairs, glass top coffee and end tables, 3pc wicker set, qty of toys, Fawcett enamel stove, Spectra natural gas stove, 3 chest freezers, spin washer, B 325 2Hp 16" wood planer, auto washer and dryer, Qty. of china, glass, household & collect- able items Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Auction Sale Sat Dec. 3 @ 4 pm Open @ 3 pm Haydon Auction Barn From 401,Ext 431 @ Bowmanville, N 8 mi on Hwy 57 To Con Rd 8, Turn E @ The Fire Hall To Hay- don Antiques & Household contents from a Whitby Estate and Collector Coins & various Stamps: China Cab., Wood- en Chairs, Tilt top Table Needlept, Parlour Table, Hump- back trunk, 78 Records, Ant. Lamps, Bamboo Leg Table, Group Of Seven, Sewing Basket, Double Ox Yoke, Pic- tures, Glass, China & Collectibles.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 SAT. DEC. 3rd-10 a.m. ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COL- LECTIBLES from the home of Terry Cole of Jackson's Point, Margaret Gall of Claremont,Estate of Paul Dewey of Tor onto & from an Uxbridge home plus other local es- tates @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2. Details & photos on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 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.ezautolo a n . n e t NEWSTART LEASING Bad Credit?Bad Credit?Bad Credit? New to Canada?New to Canada?New to Canada? Bankrupt?Bankrupt?Bankrupt? 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Looking for something fun to do this holiday season? Hey kids! P PA GE 12 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 30, 2005 Academy for Mathematics & Science AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE - 1822 WHITES ROAD (905) 839-6833 MATH • ENGLISH • CHEMISTRY • PHYSICS EXAM PREPARATION ✓Personalized Programs ✓Qualified Experienced Tutors ✓All Math Concepts Covered Including Calculus ✓Call Now For Your Personal Consultation Start Now! Don’t Delay! Grade 9 - Grade 12 Pickering dragon boat crews prepare to shine on world stage PICKERING — Pickering will be well represented at the 2006 Club Crew World Dragon Boat Championships in Toronto next August. An unprecedented six crews from the Pickering Dragon Boat Club (PDBC) qualified during the summer of 2005. “This season was undoubtedly the best in our club’s history,” says head coach Scott Murray. “The spirit of pad- dling, dragon boat racing in particular, is alive and well on Frenchman’s Bay. The PDBC’s paddlers are really seeing the benefits from years of hard work.” Next year promises to be even better for the local club as more 100 athletes will be participating at the worlds. “The PDBC has existed since 2002 and has been represented at international championships in Italy, South Africa, China and Germany,” says Murray. “The great aspect of 2006 is that the world will be coming to Canada. A brand-new $24-million race course is being built along Toronto’s waterfront to welcome competitors.” In order to qualify for the champion- ship, Pickering crews raced at events all across the province. At the Ontario regional race-offs in Sudbury on July 15, the PDBC qualified all three of its pre- mier division crews (men, women and mixed) in an exhilarating upset victory over favoured crews from Toronto and Sudbury. The total margin of victory in the two championship races was less than 0.5 seconds. At the North American Club Crew Championships in Welland on Aug. 26 and 27, the PDBC captured three ju- nior division berths (men, women and mixed) through an impressive display in both the 500- and 200-metre races. “Racing internationally is one of the highlights of my life so far,” says Kim Weston, 20, a member of the premier crew. “Our team is better now than it ever has been. I think we can win a gold medal next year.” In addition, an additional five crews that train on Frenchman’s Bay have also qualified for the world championships in various divisions. The PDBC has established dragon boat programs focused on introducing this growing sport to the community while also developing elite-calibre rac- ers. Creating local partnerships with organizations, businesses and elemen- tary and high schools have provided the equipment, facilities and athletes to achieve this high standard. Pickering’s annual festival has grown to become one of Ontario’s most com- petitive and renowned events, attracting a capacity of 100 crews on an annual basis. In 2006, the 10th annual Picker- ing Dragon Boat Festival will be held Saturday, June 3 at Bruce Handscombe Memorial Park. For more information, visit the club’s website at www.pdbc.ca. photo courtesy of Jeremy Holmes Pickering Dragon Boat Club crews made club history this summer when six qualified for the 2006 World Dragon Boat Champion- ships in Toronto next August.